Class-X

Sub: English 2nd paper

Marks : 100 ; Time : 3 hours.
Part A: Grammar (40 Marks)
1.
Complete the passage with suitable verbs from the list. Put them in the correct tenses. Use negatives where
necessary.
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Language (a)_____ a very important role in the life of human being. We (b)_____ language from the moment
we (c)______ up in the morning till we (d)_____ to bed at night. We (e)______ language for different
purposes.
2.
Put in suitable prepositions in the blanks.
1x5=5
In the long run a sinner atones a) ---- his sin because he knows that everyone will have to account b) ---- God (c) ---his/ her deeds. When a sinner becomes repented, he/she is seen devoted (d) ----- God. Sometimes he/she is seen
absorbed e) ----deep meditation.
3.
Use article where necessary. Put a cross where an article is not needed.
0.5x10=5
The universe is a) ____ very vast thing. But primitive people had b)------. very narrow idea about c) ____ size and
nature of universe. They thought that d)------ earth was flat and stationary. They believed that the earth was at e) ----centre of the universe while f) -----. sun, the moon and the planets moved round g) ------ earth. To them the earth was
h) ----- largest thing in existence. Gradually man learnt about i)_____ mysteries of j) --------- universe.
4.
Complete the following sentences with the suitable linking words from the list.
1x5=5
As well
therefore
and
unless
instead
on the contarary
as
How to improve the condition of the villages is,.a) the major question. .b) the villagers where the majority
of our population live, are improved, the uniform improvement of our country can not be expected. c ).
necessary plans shoud be taken immediately to improve the condition of the villages. d).. these plans must be
implemented with the help of the local body of the governmente). non-government organizations.
5.
Rewrite the following in the reported speech.
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My father looked at me in anger and said to me Where have you been so long and why are you wasting your time?
After a moment he said will you not appear in the final examination. I said I went to my friends house to borrow an
essential book, but he was not at home. So I had to wait for him.
6.
Transform the underlined sentences as directed in brackets.
1x5=5
The national memorial at Saver is a symbol of the nations respect (simple). Standing in front of the graves we bow
down our heads (compound). The towers symbolize the loftiness of the spirit of the martyred freedom
fighters (Interrogative). We always remember their memories. (negative) The freedom fighters gift us an independent
country. (passive)
7.
Add tag questions to the following sentences.
1x5=5
a)Nobody believes a lier,?
b) Your parents will feel happy,.?
c)There is a banyan tree in the village, .?
d) This book belongs to me,.?
e)I have a few friends... ..?
8.
Complete the sentences.
1x5=5
a)
He drew more money in case -------------------------b)
I fell asleep when, ------------------------c)
A man ------------- will prosper in life.
d)
----------- what his intention is.
e)
Crops did not grow well since -----------------9.
Make sentences with the following phrases or idioms. (any five)
1x5=5
At bottom, capital punishment, dilly dally, in black and white, make both ends meet, point blank, swan song, vie with,
well off.

Part B: Composition (60 marks)

10.

Write a paragraph on Seven Greatest Freedom Fighters.

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11.

Write a short composition on any one of the following within 250 words
i)
Your life in cadet college
ii)
Tree plantation.

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12. Suppose you are Rubel a student of class x in Saint joseph school, Dhaka. You and your friends are interested
in arranging a science fair in your school. Now write an application to your Principle for this. 10
13. Facebook becomes popular day by day. Besides its positive sides it is also hampering our young generations.
Now write a dialogue between you and your friend about the total aspects (both positive and negative) of facebook in
our country.
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14.

Complete the following story.

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Rahaman is an orphan. He lost his parents in an accident when he was only four. Since then he is living in an
orphanage.
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