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HSC English 2nd Paper Board Question 2025: Jashore Board.

Jashore Board-2025 English 2nd Paper
Time : 3 hours
Sub Code: 108

Jashore Board-2025

English (Compulsory) Second Paper

[According to the Syllabus of 2025]
Total Marks : 100
[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]
Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)
1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions: 0.5×10=5

The old man told him (a) — his last journey (b) — the sea. They had sailed away (c) — the South, he said, until they arrived (d) — cold grey seas. Even the sea was frozen, and ice was all (e) — them. (f) — those days there were no steamships, and the big white sails (g) — their ship opened wide as the strong wind blew them quickly (h) — the icy waters. The weather was very cold and there were no birds or animals (i) — that snow covered country, but one day the sailors saw an albatross flying (j) — the ship.

2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box. 0.5×10=5
had better
there
would rather
no sooner had
was born
let alone
would you mind
what does ..... look like
enough
it
  1. He cannot buy a pen, — a box of pens.
  2. — we reached the station than the train started.
  3. All seasons are very charming. During spring various kinds of flowers bloom. — seems that everything has got a new life.
  4. Baby : Mom, — an owl —?
  5. Don't disturb me, you — leave me alone at this moment.
  6. The poor man — starve than beg.
  7. — exists no life on mars.
  8. — taking tea with me?
  9. Sir Walter Scott was both a poet and a novelist. He — in 1771.
  10. He was meritorious — to understand English literature.
3. Complete the following sentences using suitable phrases/clauses: 1×10=10
  1. He walks fast lest —.
  2. A pen which was bought —.
  3. I closed the door of my room so that —.
  4. The poem is too hard —.
  5. Unless you came —.
  6. If I were a rich man, —.
  7. I wanted to learn English instead of —.
  8. In spite of his being poor, —.
  9. Because of her being small —.
  10. Learn English properly till —.
4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context: 0.5×14=7

Books (a) — (possess) an essence of immortality. They (b) — (be) the most precious products of human efforts. Temples (c) — (crumble) into ashes. Pictures and statues (d) — (decay) but books (e) — (survive). Time is of no account for great thoughts which (f) — (be) as fresh today as they (g) — (be) when came through the authors' minds ages ago. What (h) — (be) then thought or said still (i) — (speak) us. Books (j) — (introduce) us to the best society. They (k) — (bring) us into the presence of the noblest minds that have ever (l) — (live). We hear what they (m) — (think) or said. We see them as if they (n) — (be) really alive.

5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: 7

"I will pay for it." he said. "I broke it. I brought the axe down careless." "But no one hits accurately every time," I told him, "The fault was in the wood of the handle. I will see the man from whom I bought it." "Thanks," he said.

6. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: 0.5×10=5

A day in which it rains (a) — (post modify the verb) all day long, is called a rainy day. The sky remains overcast with (b) — (pre-modify the noun) clouds. People cannot go out without (c) — (pre-modify the noun with a determiner) umbrella. It affects our (d) — (pre modify the noun) activities. Even the school and colleges are shut down. But many people like (e) — (post modify the verb with an infinitive phrase) in the rain. They go to an (f) — (pre modify the noun) space and enjoy the rain. The working class people suffer a lot (g) — (post modify the verb). They do not work and spend (h) — (pre modify the noun) day which brings misfortune to them. They cannot earn (i) — (post modify the verb with an infinitive) their family. So, a (j) — (pre modify the noun) day is a curse to the poor.

7. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: 0.5×14=7

Most of the people of Bangladesh are not able to realise the importance of water. (a) — millions of liters are wasted every year. (b) — facing pure water crisis, (c) — Government campaign may help to reduce unnecessary water consumption. (d) — water is a very important resource for various reasons. (e) — we need to drink clean water to survive. (f) — we need to keep ourselves clean, (g) — without water, we cannot grow crops. (h) — we cannot provide animals with food. (i) — Government should do more to make people recognize this. (j) — the human population is growing, the climate is changing too. (k) — there may not be enough water for everyone in future. (l) — water treatment processes cost a lot and use a large amount of electricity. (m) — reduced water consumption would save money and electricity for the future. It will reduce green house gas emissions. (n) — we should encourage people to change wasteful habits now before it is too late.

0.5×14=7 8. Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:
Today women are playing an important role in all spheres of life. Once they were dominated by men. They are no longer confined within the four walls of their parents or husbands' house. They have come out of the kitchen and are working hand in hand with men. By taking higher education they are becoming pilots, doctors, engineer, teachers, administrators etc. They have been able to prove their worth. They are contributing much to the economy of the country. Now it has come to the realization of the men that true development of the country is never possible keeping half of the population idle at home. So it needs no telling that women are playing a great role in the socio-economic condition of our country.
(a) importance (antonym); (b) sphere (synonym); (c) dominate (synonym); (d) confined (synonym); (e) walls (synonym); (f) house (synonym); (g) education (antonym); (h) able (antonym); (i) worth (synonym); (j) economy (synonym); (k) realization (synonym); (l) never (antonym); (m) population (synonym); (n) condition (synonym).
0.5×14=7 9. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors:
My dear friends said the piper I know a charm by which I can rid you of these rats but you must pay me one thousand guilders for this service One thousand guilders cried the men then the Mayor said ok well give you one thousand guilders when will you start work now said the piper.
Part B: Composition (40 Marks)
10 10. Write an application to the Principal of your college asking for a debating club.
15 11. Write a paragraph on 'The Importance of Games and Sports'.
15 12. Write a paragraph on "City Life and Village Life" comparing and contrasting their features.

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