Model Test 6: SSC English 2nd Paper

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

• into
• operator
• importance
• an
• inform
• invention
• by
• of
• find
• to

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

Computer is (a) ______ ultra modern electronic device for storing and analysing (b) ______ fed (c) ______ it. It has no capacity (d) ______ do anything (e) ______ itself. It works on the basis of commands given by the (f) ______. The (g) ______ of computer has a long history. Computer was not invented overnight. It took long time and hard labour to invent computer. A computer consists (h) ______ five major components. Computer is of great (i) ______ to us. It renders great service (j) ______ mankind.

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
• can live

1. a. Water ______ an important element of our environment.
2. b. We ______ a healthy and happy life by keeping water clean.
3. c. Clean water ______ essential for all.
4. d. Clean water ______ safe for use.
5. e. Polluted water ______ harmful.

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

• take
• stand
• pass
• put
• cross
• hire
• find
• receive
• make
• be

You may need to change the form.

We (a) ______ the journey from Jessore to Khulna by bus. My uncle (b) ______ me at Khulna bus stand. We (c) ______ me in my uncle’s house for one day. Early next morning we (d) ______ the Rupsa by ferry and (e) ______ a microbus which (f) ______ bound for Bagerhat. We got off near Ranjitpur and (g) ______ two rickshaws to take us to the Shat Gambuj Mosque. I (h) ______ actually 77 domes including the seven in the central row. We (i) ______ more than one hour around the Mosque and went to the Dargah. At the Dargah there is the mazar of Peer Khan Jahan Ali, which (j) ______ on a raised ground.

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

1. a. Truthfulness is a great virtue. (Make Complex Sentence)
2. b. A truthful person is more reliable than a liar. (Make Negative Sentence)
3. c. Though truthfulness is hard to maintain, it brings ultimate peace. (Make Compound Sentence)
4. d. People always appreciate truthfulness. (Make Interrogative Sentence)
5. e. None denies the value of truthfulness in life. (Make Affirmative Sentence)
6. f. Truthfulness always strengthens relationships. (Make Negative Sentence)
7. g. No one can achieve lasting respect without being truthful. (Make Affirmative Sentence)
8. h. Those who are truthful can gain others’ trust. (Make Simple Sentence)
9. i. A truthful life is very peaceful. (Make Exclamatory Sentence)
10. j. Everybody should understand that lying causes harm. (Make Compound Sentence)

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

Write the tag question at the end of each sentence.

1. a. Road accidents have become a common phenomenon in our country, ______?
2. b. Many families get destroyed due to road accidents, ______?
3. c. There are many reasons for road accidents, ______?
4. d. We must develop methods of controlling road accidents, ______?
5. e. Public awareness can minimise the accidents to a great extent, ______?

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

Write the correct form of the word in parentheses.

1. a. One of the reasons is the _______ (concept) that it grows in filth and soggy places.
2. b. Besides, consumers are _______ (aware) of its nutritional values.
3. c. ...and _______ (medicine) qualities.
4. d. Mushrooms provide substances for the _______ (prevent) of...
5. e. ...like premature hair loss and anaemia, which are _______ (order).

7. Fill in the gaps with appropriate preposition1 × 5 = 5

A good boy is always attentive (a) ______ his studies. He thinks (b) ______ his career. He is interested (c) ______ carrying (d) ______ his studies. He does not deviate (e) ______ the truth.

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

(a) ______ in a little village of America there lived a man called Rip Van Winkle. He was gentle and kind. (b) ______ he was always willing to run errands and little jobs for them, the people of the village liked him. (c) ______ Rip came along, the children shouted with joy for they knew that he liked them. (d) ______ he would sit in the cool shade of a tree and nothing better than to take part in the games. (e) ______ he was very poor and his wife and children were always hungry and ill-clad.

9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary5

addressing as sir the nobleman asked sheikh saadi why he was putting up the food in his pocket he also asked him why he did not eat sheikh saadi replied that he was doing the right thing because his dress deserved those rich dishes the noble man said that he did not understand what he meant to say and he was sorry

Rewrite the passage with correct capitals and punctuation marks.

10. Write a paragraph on "Your Mother" (250 words)10

You are very fond of your mother. Write a paragraph in 250 words on 'Your Mother'.

11. Write an application to your Headmaster/Headmistress for a week's leave10

Write an application to your Headmaster/Headmistress asking for a week's leave.

12. Write a composition about "Your Childhood Memories"20

Write a short composition about your childhood memories.