Part A – Grammar (Marks: 60)
1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:
(0.5 × 10 = 5 Marks)
The vast number
(a) of plant species underwater forms a beautiful ecosystem.
The plants which stay underwater depend
(b) on the light coming
(c) from the sun
(d) for their growth.
They also draw the atmospheric carbon dioxide
(e) from flora
(f) into the air above and convert them
(g) into oxygen.
The surface
(h) of the water adds
(i) to the aesthetic beauty.
These plants sometimes span vast lengths below the surface
(j) of the ocean.
✅ Answers:
a) of
b) on
c) from
d) for
e) from
f) into
g) into
h) of
i) to
j) of
2. Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words from the box:
(0.5 × 10 = 5 Marks)
[Box: There, would rather, It, as soon as, have to, let alone, was born, had better, what…like, what does…look like]
(a) The baby was crying. It stopped crying as soon as it saw its mother.
(b) Rana, don't miss the programme. It will start at 10. If there is any change, I will inform you.
(c) It is a good idea to walk in the morning. It refreshes both the body and mind.
(d) I had an appointment at 4 pm. I had better start now.
(e) She wanted to celebrate her birthday. She had to decorate her room.
(f) I have not yet seen the body of the new born baby. What does it look like?
(g) It seems to be very heroic to me. Swimming in the river?
(h) He is very rude. He does not behave well with his parents, let alone others.
(i) He was born in a remote village in 1999.
(j) I would rather walk than take a crowded bus.
✅ Answers Used:
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as soon as
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there
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it
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had better
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have to
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what does…look like
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it
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let alone
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was born
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would rather
✅ 2. Corrected Sentences with Proper Words/Phrases
(0.5 × 2 = 1 Mark)
(i) Munshi Abdur Rouf was born on 1 May, 1943 at Salamatpur village in Faridpur district. He was awarded Bir Sreshtho, which is the highest recognition of bravery in Bangladesh.
➡️ Explanation: “was born” is the correct past passive form.
(j) She is very reserved. She would rather remain silent than utter a word.
➡️ Explanation: “would rather” is used to express preference.
✅ 3. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases:
(1 × 10 = 10 Marks)
(a) I think you are irregular in studies. Be attentive lest you should fail.
➡️ “lest” takes “should + base verb” in formal English.
(b) There are many obstacles in our way to success. We must work hard so that we can overcome them.
(c) Jamil had an accident yesterday while he was returning home.
(d) There goes a proverb that a man is known by the company he keeps. So, we should make friendship with a gentleman.
(e) Corruption is a bottleneck to our national development. It is high time we removed it.
➡️ After “It is high time,” use past form although the meaning is present.
(f) He, who makes a glorious result in the examination, is praised by all.
(g) Whenever he speaks in English, he goes through mistakes. In fact, we learn through making mistakes.
(h) We are a free nation now. 1971 is the year when we achieved our independence.
(i) Man proposes, God disposes. (A proverb)
(j) Danger comes where there is no discipline in life. So, we have to be careful in our daily activities.
✅ 4. Fill in the blanks with correct forms of verbs:
(0.5 × 14 = 7 Marks)
A mother is a supreme gift
(a) bestowed upon us by Allah.
She
(b) exercises an undeniable influence in
(c) moulding the character of a child and also in
(d) shaping future destiny.
A mother
(e) is regarded as the best teacher, guide, and protector.
An educated mother
(f) manages the family in a far better way than a mother who has
(g) had no schooling.
She
(h) is more interested in
(i) getting her children educated.
She
(j) sacrifices her own happiness to
(k) ensure a better future for her children.
So, often it
(l) is said that the hands that
(m) rock the cradle
(n) rule the world.
✅ 5. Change the narrative style (Direct to Indirect Speech):
(Marks: 7)
Direct:
"Oh, my Lord, do not kill the child," said the woman. "Let her have it."
The king said, "Now everything is clear to me."
Pointing to the woman, he said to the servant, "Give her the child. She is the mother of the child."
Indirect:
The woman begged her Lord not to kill the child and requested that the other woman be allowed to have it.
The king said that everything was then clear to him.
Pointing to the woman, he told the servant to give her the child as she was the mother of the child.
✅ 6. Use modifiers in the blank spaces as directed:
(0.5 × 10 = 5 Marks)
(a) Once a wolf went to a stream to quench his (possessive) thirst with water.
(b) While he was drinking water, he saw a (article) lamb that was also drinking water over there.
(c) At the sight of the lamb, his mouth began to water (infinitive phrase).
(d) He turned to the lamb and said, "How dare you make the water muddy? Can't you see that I am drinking water from the clean (adjective) stream?"
(e) The lamb got so terribly (adverb) frightened that it could not speak for a while.
(f) Then it replied, "Sir, I beg your (possessive) pardon.
(g) The water is running down to me (prepositional phrase).
(h) The wolf said, "But you bleated me and called me names unjustly (adverb)."
(i) The wolf, who (relative pronoun) was determined to eat
(j) this (demonstrative) poor lamb, said to it...
✅ 7. Use appropriate sentence connectors:
(0.5 × 14 = 7 Marks)
Everybody wants to be happy in life. Happiness is a relative term.
(a) Actually, it depends upon some factors.
(b) In fact, contentment is the key to happiness.
(c) However, contentment varies from person to person.
(d) For example, a beggar may be contented with only ten taka.
(e) On the other hand, a wealthy person may be dissatisfied even after getting one million taka.
(f) Therefore, it is said that contentment brings happiness.
(g) So, we must learn to be contented with what we have.
(h) Besides, this learning is the simplest way to remain happy.
(i) Indeed, we must remember that our life is short.
(j) In this short life, we cannot get everything
(k) If we
(l) try to want everything we want, we will not get happiness.
(m) Rather, we will get frustrated and we will plunge into the world of sadness.
(n) Thus, it is always better to be contented with what we have than to live in eternal sadness.
Certainly! Here are the full, well-organized answers to Questions 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 from your English 2nd Paper Exam (Set Code: 1033/2025):
✅ 8. Antonym or synonym of the given words (0.5 × 14 = 7 Marks)
| Word | Type | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| (a) forgive | synonym | pardon |
| (b) considered | antonym | ignored |
| (c) strength | antonym | weakness |
| (d) resentment | synonym | bitterness |
| (e) vengeance | synonym | revenge |
| (f) character | synonym | personality |
| (g) restrain | synonym | control |
| (h) passions | antonym | indifference |
| (i) superior | antonym | inferior |
| (j) shame | synonym | disgrace |
| (k) forgiveness | antonym | punishment |
| (l) foe | antonym | friend |
| (m) mercy | antonym | cruelty |
| (n) revenge | synonym | retaliation |
✅ 9. Punctuation Correction (0.5 × 14 = 7 Marks)
🔴 Original (With 14 Errors):
Sajib: Have you heard the latest news
Rakib: No whats happened
Sojib: Well it seems Rana and Robi have broken off friendship
Rakib: Really I must say it doesn't surprise me
Sojib: Why do you think so?
Rakib: Rana was very selfish. They were bound to break off today or tomorrow
Sojib: Yes the sooner the better
Rakib: But Robi is a good boy. Hes a pretty tough character.
Sojib: I'm just surprised at the beginning of their friendship. How could they stay together? Two opposite characters
Rakib: friendship never follows a rule.
✅ Corrected Version:
Sajib: Have you heard the latest news?
Rakib: No, what’s happened?
Sojib: Well, it seems Rana and Robi have broken off friendship.
Rakib: Really? I must say it doesn't surprise me.
Sojib: Why do you think so?
Rakib: Rana was very selfish. They were bound to break off today or tomorrow.
Sojib: Yes, the sooner, the better.
Rakib: But Robi is a good boy. He's a pretty tough character.
Sojib: I'm just surprised at the beginning of their friendship. How could they stay together? Two opposite characters!
Rakib: Friendship never follows a rule.
✅ 10. Application: Permission to Arrange a Freshers' Reception
To
The Principal
[Your College Name], Gazipur
Subject: Application for Permission to Arrange a Freshers' Reception
Sir,
We, the students of your esteemed college, would like to organize a Freshers' Reception for the newly admitted students of the current academic year. This event will help to create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and encourage interaction between senior and junior students.
We have already formed a committee to manage the program responsibly. The program will be held in the college campus auditorium on a convenient date. We promise to maintain discipline and decorum throughout the event.
We, therefore, request you to kindly permit us to arrange the program and support us with necessary guidance.
Yours obediently,
The students of [Your College Name]
Date: [Insert Date]
✅ 11. Paragraph: The Effects of Social Media (200 words)
Social media has become an inseparable part of modern life. It plays a significant role in communication, education, business, and entertainment. Platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and YouTube have made it easy to connect with friends and relatives worldwide. Through social media, students can access various learning materials, join online courses, and even attend virtual classes.
However, social media also has negative impacts. Excessive use can lead to addiction, wasting valuable time and reducing academic performance. It often affects mental health, causing anxiety, depression, or loneliness, especially among teenagers. Moreover, fake news, cyberbullying, and privacy breaches are common problems on these platforms.
Many people tend to compare their lives with others' highlight reels on social media, leading to low self-esteem. The youth are especially vulnerable to the negative influence of harmful content. Besides, over-dependence on virtual relationships often weakens real-life human interactions.
In conclusion, while social media has many benefits, its excessive and unwise use can lead to serious consequences. Users must be aware, responsible, and balanced in using these platforms for constructive purposes only.
✅ 12. Paragraph: Causes and Effects of Global Warming (200 words)
Global warming refers to the gradual increase in the Earth’s average temperature. The primary causes of global warming are the emission of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide. These gases are mainly produced by the burning of fossil fuels in industries, vehicles, and power plants. Deforestation is another major cause, as trees absorb carbon dioxide, and their removal increases its concentration in the atmosphere.
The effects of global warming are alarming. It causes the melting of polar ice caps and glaciers, which leads to a rise in sea levels. Many low-lying areas are at risk of being submerged. Global warming also causes extreme weather conditions like heatwaves, droughts, floods, and hurricanes. These phenomena not only damage the environment but also affect agriculture, health, and biodiversity.
Many species are on the verge of extinction due to habitat loss. Crops are failing in many parts of the world, leading to food insecurity. Human health is also at risk, as new diseases are emerging due to climate change.
To fight global warming, we must reduce greenhouse gas emissions, use renewable energy sources, plant more trees, and adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle. Otherwise, our planet will become uninhabitable in the near future.
