SSC English 2nd paper
Model test
English second paper
S.S.C Exam – 2014
Total marks: 100 Time:
2.30 Min
1.
Fill in the blanks with suitable verbs from the list below.
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be
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use
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Add
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have
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work
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do
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keep
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Mobile phone is one of the wonder of modern
science. It has (a) ____ a new dimension to our way of life and to the
communication system. It is a telephone system that (b) ____ without any wire.
Obviously, mobile telecommunication (c) ____ become a part of modern life.
Nowadays, (d) ____ a mobile phone is not a luxury in this poor country like Bangladesh.
People (e) ____ mobile phones to do rapid communication.
2. Put in suitable preposition in the
blanks.
Poverty was hindrance (a) _________ his success. It
hindered him (b) _________ going abroad. But he did not lose heart. He was
hopeful (c) __________ his success. He hit (d) ________ a plan. The plan worked
well. He succeeded in his attempt. Foe this he was thankful (e) _________
Allah.
3. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (×) where
an article is not needed.
A library is (a) ___ part and parcel of (b) ____
education institution. It is (c) ___ unique place where books of different
subjects are kept for (d) ____ reading. It enables (e) ___ readers to read
books of their choice that create (f) ___ enthusiasm for learning. Students
should pay (g) ___ visit to (h) ___ library regularly. They can borrow books
for (i) ___ certain period and return them after (j) ___ given time.
4. Complete the following sentences with the
suitable linking words from the list.
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if
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and
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along
with
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though
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thus
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so
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since
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Computer
virus is terror to the user of computers. (a) ---- it is not biological virus.
It disturbs the plain operation if a computer. Computer virus is usually a
programme to delete the files which are saved (b) ----- useful memories.
Sometimes the virus attacks the hard disk (c) ---- harms it. (d) ---- things
happen (e) ------ no operation is possible after the attack.
5. Re-write the following passage in the indirect speech:
A fruit
seller said, “Which fruits would you need? I have apple from Australia,
oranges from Darjeeling,
grapes from Kashmeer, etc.” The customer said, “What fruits do you have of our
country?” The seller said, “Yes, I have coconut, guava, jackfruits, etc.” The
customer said, “I want one kg of guava as it will be the substitute of
Australian apple.”
6.
Read the following sentence as directed in brackets.
(a) Computer is one of the greatest inventions of
modern science (Positive). (b) A computer is a blessing on earth (Negative).
(c) Though it is a blessing, it has dark sides (Simple). (d) Computers are
nowadays being used in almost every sphere by the people (Active). (e) We
cannot but depend on it (Affirmative).
7. Fill in the blanks with tag questions.
(a) He has not finished the work,——-?
(b) Let’s have a walk, ——?
(c) He passed M.A last year, ——?
(d) Nobody likes him, —–?
(e) Birds can fly, —–?
8. Complete the following sentences.
(a) If you had studied hard, ___.
(b) No sooner had the bell rung ___.
(c) Unless you eat a balanced diet ___.
(d) Walk slowly lest ___.
(e) The students stood up after ___.
9. Read
the following story, which is not complete. Complete it giving a suitable title
to it.
Once there lived
a woodcutter. He was very poor but honest at heart. He lived on the bank of a
river near a jungle. He used to cut wood…………….
10. Write
a short composition within 250 words that tells about your childhood memories.
Or Population problem in Bangladesh.
11. Suppose,
you are the students of Jhalakati
Govt. School.
You are aware of the necessity of learning English. Now, write an application
to your principal to set up an English language club to develop skills in
English language.
12. Someone
says, “Newspaper is the people’s parliament.’’ Write a dialogue between
yourself and your friend, Sabrina, about the necessity of reading newspaper.
13.
Write a paragraph about “A street Hawker”
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