Model Test 2: SSC English 2nd Paper

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

• lag
• to
• a
• on
• of
• hinder
• united
• the
• to

You may need to change the forms of some words.

Illiteracy is not a boon (a) ______ us. It is undoubtedly (b) ______ curse. It (c) ______ all kinds of development of a country. Illiteracy causes great harms (d) ______ us. Since we do not know (e) ______ ways of development, we cannot take steps to (f) ______ our poor condition. As a result, we are (g) ______ behind. We have to depend (h) ______ the foreign aids. So, all should come forward (i) ______ to remove illiteracy. Then, the improvement (j) ______ our country will be possible.

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

Choose the correct verb from column B for each subject in column A.

• is
• depends
• should

1. a. Man's dignity ______ upon his words.
2. b. Man ______ a rational being on earth.
3. c. He ______ to work for others.
4. d. He ______ not be proud if he is of blue blood.
5. e. He ______ be ready to help any class of man.

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

• organize
• take
• deny
• fight
• gain
• defeat
• take part
• respect
• win
• be

You may need to change the form.

A freedom fighter is (a) ______ in all lands and in all times, because he (b) ______ for a noble cause which (c) ______ the freedom of the motherland. Freedom is the birthright of a man, but sometimes this right is (d) ______ to a nation by foreign rulers. As a result, armed conflicts (e) ______ place between the freedom-loving people and the occupation forces. Sometimes, the war continues for years and if the people are (f) ______ and determined, freedom fighters (g) ______ and the country (h) ______ independence. The people of Bangladesh (i) ______ in the glorious War of Independence in 1971 and (j) ______ Pakistani army.

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

1. a. What a marvelous gift intelligence is to mankind! (Make assertive sentence)
2. b. He uses time intelligently. (Make negative sentence)
3. c. He has to make division of time to do his work properly. (Make complex sentence)
4. d. If he works sincerely, he can succeed in life. (Make compound sentence)
5. e. An active man never uses his time for an unproductive purpose. (Make affirmative sentence)
6. f. Time is very valuable. (Make exclamatory sentence)
7. g. He knows that time once gone is gone forever. (Make simple sentence)
8. h. He cares for none in using his time. (Make interrogative sentence)
9. i. Since time does not wait for us, we should not waste away it. (Make compound sentence)
10. j. A time killer has to repent in the long run. (Make complex sentence)

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

Write the tag question at the end of each sentence.

1. a. Mobile phone is undoubtedly an essential part of modern life, ______?
2. b. People use it for many purposes including rapid communication, ______?
3. c. It has made day-to-day life quicker and easier, ______?
4. d. At the same time excessive and unwise use of mobile phone is leaving negative impact on social life, ______?
5. e. Let us put it in proper use, ______?

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

Write the correct form of the word in parentheses.

1. a. Computer is a fairly recent _______ (invent) of modern science.
2. b. It can perform _______ (calculate) very quickly.
3. c. Computer has _______ (moved) the burden of our work.
4. d. Many people call computer an _______ (electron) brain.
5. e. It is unable to think _______ (dependent).

7. Complete the text with suitable prepositions1 × 5 = 5

Patriotism is a noble quality. A man bereft (a) ______ patriotism is hated by all. His memory sinks (b) ______ oblivion. People feel shy to call (c) ______ him. They don't mourn (d) ______ his death. We all should do away (e) ______ this bad quality.

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

Fortune has often been blamed for blindness. (a) ______ blindness and fortune are not (b) ______ blind as those (c) ______ blame their fate (d) ______ do not try to overcome adversities. Neither good luck (e) ______ bad luck has anything to do with the ultimate destiny of a man.

9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary5

newspaper contains news and views of life social and economic literary and cultural national and international political and religious daily newspaper contains features of various sorts including science fiction

Rewrite the passage with correct capitals and punctuation marks.

10. Write a paragraph on "A Rickshaw Puller" (250 words)10

11. Write a CV with a cover letter for the post of Senior Officer in a private bank10

You are Rubi. You have seen a vacancy advertisement in the daily Prothom Alo for the post of Senior Officer in a private bank. Write a CV with a cover letter. Your CV should not exceed one page.

12. Write a short composition on "The Season You Like Best"20

We have six seasons in a year. You like the rainy season best. Narrate why you like this season, its main attractions, and your feelings during this season.