Model Test 24: SSC English 2nd Paper

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

• indeed
• reduce
• harmony
• deltaic
• on
• that
• flora and fauna
• of
• with

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

Bangladesh is the largest (a) ______ region in the world. She had made a great progress in (b) ______ poverty. The (c) ______ external aid is gradually being (d) ______. Building upon the firm ethnological roots and spirits, the people are endowed (e) ______ a native intellect and capacity for hard work. This country contains greater bio-diversity in the world than (f) ______ of many other countries in the world. (g) ______, a few countries in the world can match its (h) ______. People of different religions and ethnic groups live together in peace and (i) ______ for thousands of years. We are proud (j) ______ her rich tradition and culture.

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

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

• is a term used for a way of life
• is a part of Bangladeshi culture.
• includes a society's beliefs, customs, language and so on
• is badly influenced by foreign culture.
• shake hands at greeting only with males and not with females

1. a. Hospitality ______
2. b. It ______
3. c. Culture ______
4. d. Our culture ______
5. e. We ______

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

• require
• be
• provide
• spread
• promote
• define
• anticipate
• direct
• remain
• stay

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

E-commerce is rapidly being (a) ______ in our country. It may be (b) ______ as a business process through electronic transition. Buyers and sellers are not (c) ______ to talk face of face. We may get our required product (d) ______ at home. One of the best opportunities (e) ______ that businessmen from home and abroad can (f) ______ their business using this system (g) ______ in their respective country. It (h) ______ us with global information, resources and services. It is (i) ______ that it will (j) ______ our domestic business very soon.

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

1. a. Health is wealth. (Make complex sentence)
2. b. A healthy poor man is happier than a sick moneyed man. (Compound)
3. c. Though a healthy man is an asset to his family, an unhealthy man is a liability. (Make compound sentence)
4. d. He can succeed in life. (Make interrogative sentence)
5. e. So, everybody cannot but be conscious of his health. (Make affirmative sentence)
6. f. Everybody must take care of his health all the time. (Make negative sentence)
7. g. Health can be improved by regular physical exercise and a balanced diet. (Interrogative)
8. h. The people who are poor cannot afford to take a balanced diet. (Make simple sentence)
9. i. They are very concerned with the quantity of food. (Make exclamatory)
10. j. But shouldn't they be more concerned about the quality? (Assertive)

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

Write the tag question at the end of each sentence.

1. a. Allah had created this universe, ______?
2. b. Man is the best creation of Allah, ______?
3. c. There are mysteries everywhere. A few of them are discovered, ______?
4. d. But nothing is impossible, ______?
5. e. So everybody should be grateful to our Almighty, ______?

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

Write the correct form of the word in parentheses.

1. a. In order to _______ (material) your dream, you need determination and efforts.
2. b. Nothing is _______ (achieve) in this world without hard labour.
3. c. Nothing is impossible for those who are blessed with _______ (ordinary) abilities.
4. d. But those who have got aversion to hard work are really _______ (fortune).
5. e. By spending time in idleness, they only _______ (fool) themselves and ultimately become remorseful.

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

The word 'Tsunami' comes (a) ______ the Japanese word 'tsu' (meaning port) and 'nami' (meaning wave). The tsunami is a tidal wave striking (b) ______ a powerful surge of moving water. It occurs due to an earthquake or a volcanic eruption (c) ______ the sea-bed. There may be some advance tangible sings such (d) ______ babbling water, a roaring noise or abrupt rise. A powerful one can cause a huge damage destroying men and property (e) ______ its path. It is really a natural calamity.

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

Morning walk is good for health. (a) ______ it is a simple exercise, it refreshes our body (b) ______ mind. (c) ______, morning air is free from pollution. (d) ______ our eyes go, we can see the beautiful sights of nature. (e) ______ we should form the habit of morning walk.

9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary5

i can chop wood for you the little boy said but i have a boy coming from the orphanage the writer retorted i am the boy you but you are too small

Rewrite the passage with correct capitals and punctuation marks.

10. Write a Paragraph on Tree Plantation in about 250 words10

Write a Paragraph on Tree Plantation in about 250 words.

11. Write an application for taking steps against mosquito menace10

Suppose, you are Sifat. Dengue has spread in your locality alarmingly. Now, on behalf of the people of your locality, write an application to the Chairman of your Municipality for taking steps against mosquito menace.

12. Write a composition on 'The Duties of a Student'20

Write a composition on 'The Duties of a Student'.