Model Test 15: SSC English 2nd Paper

1. Fill in the blanks with words from the box1 × 10 = 10

• involvement
• enable
• in
• work
• a
• after
• the
• of

You may need to change the forms of some words. You may need to use one word more than once.

Our aim is to educate girls (a) ______ the fullest sense. (b) ______ they leave school, they should be confident and have the (c) ______ to express themselves clearly. They should also have (d) ______ well developed sense (e) ______ right and wrong, a sense of duty and a belief in their own worth. The member of (f) ______ staff has a long tradition of encouraging pupils to discover their gifts and (g) ______ in a secure and happy environment. We regard our students as young adults and (h) ______ them in decisions concerning their (i) ______ and school life. We should remember that girls are (j) ______ future hope of our nation.

2. Make five sentences using parts from each column1 × 5 = 5

Choose the correct phrase from the options to complete each sentence.

• struck Italy when most were still asleep.
• were injured or feared still trapped in debris.
• had been completely disintegrated.
• rushed to the area.
• were underway.

1. a. A 6.2 magnitude quake ______
2. b. At least 247 people died and dozens more ______
3. c. Two or three small villages ______
4. d. Hundreds of rescue crews from around the country ______
5. e. Rescue efforts ______

3. Complete the text with the right form of the verbs1 × 10 = 10

• enchant
• host
• delight
• arrange
• lift
• be
• date
• fascinate
• hold
• organize
• follow

You may need to change the form. Use negative if necessary.

Sports (a) ______ a great form of entertainment. In order to (b) ______ people, different sporting tournaments (c) ______ from time to time. World Cup Cricket (d) ______ one of the most colourful tournaments which (e) ______ millions of spectators across the world. The history of World Cup Cricket (f) ______ back to 1975 and since then this tournament (g) ______ after every four years. Last year Australia and New Zealand (h) ______ this tournament jointly. The curtain (i) ______ two days ago (j) ______ a grand inaugural ceremony.

4. Change the sentences according to directions1 × 10 = 10

1. a. Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. (Complex)
2. b. Computer is a blessing on earth. (Negative)
3. c. Though it is a blessing, it has dark sides. (Simple)
4. d. Computers are nowadays being used in almost every sphere of life. (Interrogative)
5. e. We cannot but depend on it. (Affirmative)
6. f. No one can deny its necessity. (Interrogative)
7. g. It is the most used device in our life. (Negative)
8. h. It helps us a lot. (Interrogative)
9. i. Because of its usefulness, it has become very popular. (Compound)
10. j. Without computer, we cannot imagine our modern life. (Complex)

5. Make tag questions of these statements1 × 5 = 5

Write the tag question at the end of each sentence.

1. a. Few people know Latin, ______?
2. b. We think you will be successful, ______?
3. c. Not only I but also my parents are invited to the party, ______?
4. d. The mother rose in her at the sight, ______?
5. e. That he is honest is known to all, ______?

6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or both1 × 5 = 5

Write the correct form of the word in parentheses.

1. a. Slum _______ (dwell) are rootless people.
2. b. _______ (Actual) they are floating people...
3. c. About 80% of the slum dwellers suffer from hunger, _______ (nutrition) and different kinds of diseases.
4. d. They live in a society of _______ (law) and violence.
5. e. The government and non-government welfare _______ (organize) should come forward...

7. Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition1 × 5 = 5

In case (a) ______ humans, global warming will affect our food and water supplies as well as our health conditions. Changes in rainfall may affect basic necessities such as agriculture, power generation etc. Increase (b) ______ the temperature (c) ______ ocean water will hamper fisheries. The sudden change in weather patterns will have a hazardous effect (d) ______ the human body which won't be able to tolerate the extreme conditions, a hint of which may be seen (e) ______ the form of frequent heat waves and cold waves.

8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors1 × 5 = 5

Higher education is needed in our national life, (a) ______ now a question has arisen (b) ______ it is a luxury. (c) ______ higher education is not a luxury, the poorer section of people now think it to be so (d) ______ they cannot afford the educational expenses of their children. For the greater interest of the nation the government should (e) ______ help the meritorious students so that they can be highly educated.

9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary5

we would like to go on an excursion can we have your permission sir said the students yes you can arrange it after the examination is over and you should choose a historical place for that replied the headmaster thank you sir

Rewrite the passage with correct capitals and punctuation marks.

10. Write a paragraph on 'Price Hike' in about 150 words10

Write a paragraph on 'Price Hike' in about 150 words.

11. Write a letter to your friend describing the annual prize-giving ceremony10

Suppose, you are Raton/Ratna living at Nutun para, Natore. The annual prize giving ceremony of your school was over. You got a prize for your better result. Now, write a letter to your friend Tasin/Tasnia who lives at Hospital Road, Pabna describing the annual prize-giving ceremony of your school.

12. Write a composition on 'Your Recent Study Tour'20

Suppose, a few days ago, you went on a one-day study tour to some places of significance. Now, write a composition on 'Your Recent Study Tour' in 250 words.