DHAKA BOARD-2025English (Compulsory); Second PaperTime: 3 hoursFull marks: 100[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]
Part-A: Grammar [Marks: 60]
- 1.Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Charity is a noble virtue. A person should be endowed (a) ____ this virtue. It makes people think favourably (b) ____ their fellowmen and do them good. It is also the cheerful giving of one's possession to someone (c) ____ need. This quality brings happiness (d) ____ earth and strengthens the ties of relationship (e) ____ men. It should not be measured (f) ____ terms of money. Rather, it should be measured (g) ____ the sacrifice that one makes. In fact, it is a form (h) ____ self-sacrifice (i) ____ which, our society cannot progress. So, everybody should practise this habit (j) ____ childhood.
- 2.Complete the sentences with suitable phrase/words given in the box.
let alone / have to / it / was born / as soon as / there / what's....like / what does....look like / had better / would rather
(a) You ____ not touch the crocodile. It may be dangerous.
(b) She has never boiled an egg. ____ prepared an entire meal.
(c) It is raining outside. He will go to the shop ____ the rain stops.
(d) I don't need a lift. I ____ walk.
(e) They ____ solve these problems soon or the project will fail.
(f) The house was dirty. ____ was John who cleaned the house.
(g) ____ goes a proverb that morning shows the day.
(h) ____ an alligator ____? I have never seen it.
(i) He ____ of German parents. In fact, he lived most of his life abroad.
(j) ____ the journey ____? It was very enjoyable to me.
- 3.Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases.
(a) Whenever I go to visit the factory, I ____. He must account for his absence.
(b) You are now sick. Call me in case ____.
(c) She confessed that ____. So he pardoned her.
(d) It was very cold. They had to put on warm clothes so that ____.
(e) The market is not far away from here. It will take them ten minutes ____.
(f) The man tried heart and soul to get the job but could not. Had he got the job, ____.
(g) Though we were thirsty, ____. The water of the bottle was not pure.
(h) They had to postpone their journey because of ____.
(i) Man is a social being. So, he cannot always do whatever ____.
(j) United we stand, ____.
- 4.Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context.
In this world truth (a) ____ (reign) over falsehood. Those who are always in the habit of (b) ____ (speak) the truth (c) ____ (respect) everywhere. But those who are involved in telling lies (d) ____ (shine) in life. That is why, we see that many great men in the history used to (e) ____ (preach) truth among their countrymen. (f) ____ (be) truthful is essential for our society. It (g) ____ (hold) the highest value in (h) ____ (make) our society better. This quality (i) ____ (consider) as one of the essential factors that empower us from within. A truthful man is a (j) ____ (trust) person. And this trust (k) ____ (build) confidence in us. Confidence makes us (l) ____ (feel) better. When we start (m) ____ (get) comfortable with speaking the truth, we will begin to prosper. So, we should try hard (n) ____ (stay) away from the lies.
- 5.Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
"Where are you going?" said the merchant. "I was coming to see you." "What do you want?" "To earn my bread by the labour of my hands." "Do you really want work?" said the merchant. "Yes, if you have any." "Then follow me and carry a box from a shop to my house." "I do not see how I can do that," said the youth.
6. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. 0.5 x 10=5
The necessity of learning English is the demand of today's world. But many people in (a) (Pre-modify the noun with a possessive) country do not realize it. As we are living in a (b) (Pre-modify the noun with an adjective) village, it has become essential (c) (Post-modify the adjective with an infinitive phrase). So, if we know English (d) (Post-modify the verb with an adverb), we can communicate with people all over the world. Surely, English has become an important element of our (e) (Use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) development. This language ensures an (f) (Use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) access to all the information in the world computers. (g) (Use a participle phrase to pre-modify the clause), we can progress personally and professionally. If we fail to have a good command over the language, we will lag behind (h) (Post-modify the verb using an adverbial). With (i) (Use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) language, we can get access to art, literature and culture from various countries. So, it is clear that English is (j) (Use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) spoken all over the world.
7. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. 0.5 x 14 = 7
A thing of beauty is a joy forever. (a) ____ a flower is a symbol of beauty and purity. (b) ____ flower cultivation was rare in our country. (c) ____ the scenario has been changed. (d) ____ people cultivate flowers not only for enjoying their beauty but also for earning money. (e) ____, in big cities and towns, many flower shops have flourished and different types of flowers are sold there. (f) ____, the demand of flowers is increasing day by day. (g) ____, they are of great use to us. (h) ____ flowers play an important role in making our mood cheerful and happy. (i) ____, they are used for decorating homes. (j) ____, flowers are regarded as a symbol of mourning and tribute to someone. (k) ____, in many popular and social events, flowers are needed for stage or spot decoration. (l) ____, we express our love and affection towards anyone with flowers. (m) ____, flowers are a great source of honey, perfume, medicine and even food. (n) ____, the use of flowers in our daily life has become wide in different ways.
8. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below. 0.5 x 14=7
There can be no progress without efforts. Life loses its interest if there is no struggle. For example, games become dull if there is no competition in them and if the result is easily foreseen. No matter we win the game or lose it. The keener the contest, the greater the enjoyment. A victory is not a real triumph unless both the sides are equally matched. Whether we like it or not, life is a continuous competitive examination.
(a) progress (synonym) (b) efforts (synonym) (c) interest (synonym) (d) struggle (antonym) (e) dull (antonym) (f) competition (synonym) (g) easily (antonym) (h) win (antonym) (i) enjoyment (synonym) (j) victory (antonym) (k) real (synonym) (l) equally (antonym) (m) like (synonym) (n) continuous (antonym)
9. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors. 0.5 x 14=7
Kamal: Wheres your pen?
Rony: It's gone.
Kamal: Gone
Rony: Yes it was on the desk a few minutes ago Now there in no sign of it.
Kamal: I left it on the desk.
Rony: Its my favourite pen. What can I do.
Kamal: Lets complain to the Principal.
Rony: For what.
Kamal: For your pen.
Rony: Your mad I'll complain to the Principal for a pen.
Part-B: Composition [Marks: 40]
10. Suppose, you are a student of a college in Dhaka. Many outsiders disturb the students in your college campus during class hours. Now, on behalf of the students, write an application to your Principal for taking measures against the outsiders. 10
11. Write a paragraph on "The Importance of Moral Values" within 200 words. 15
12. Write a paragraph on "Frequent Road Accidents Its Causes and Effect in Bangladesh" within 200 words. 15
DHAKA BOARD-2025 Hsc English Second Paper Question Solution (Grammar Part).
Part-A: Grammar
1. (a) with (b) about/of (c) in (d) on (e) among (f) in (g) by (h) of (i) without (j) from
2. (a) had better (b) let alone (c) as soon as (d) would rather (e) have to (f) It (g) There (h) What does…look like (i) was born (j) What's...like
3. (a) Whenever I go to visit the factory, I find him absent.
(b) Call me in case your condition gets worse.
(c) She confessed that she had made a mistake.
(d) They had to put on warm clothes so that they could protect themselves from coldness.
(e) It will take them ten minutes to walk to the market.
(f) Had he got the job, he would have led a better life.
(g) Though we were thirsty, we did not drink the water.
(h) They had to postpone their journey because of the sudden heavy rain and stormy weather.
(i) So, he cannot always do whatever he likes.
(j) United we stand, divided we fall.
4. (a) reigns (b) speaking (c) are respected (d) don't shine/can't shine (e) preach (f) Being (g) holds (h) making (i) is considered (j) trusted (k) builds (l) feel (m) getting/to get (n) to stay
5. The merchant asked the youth where he was going. The youth replied that he (Y) was going to see him (M). The merchant asked what he (Y) wanted. The youth replied that he (Y) wanted to earn his bread by the labour of his hands. The merchant again asked if he (Y) really wanted work. The youth replied in the affirmative and said that he (Y) really wanted work if he (M) had any. Then the merchant ordered the youth to follow him (M) and carry a box from a shop to his (M) house. The youth said that he (Y) did not see how he (Y) could do that.
6. (a) our (b) global (c) to communicate with people all over the world (d) accurately/properly (e) national (f) easy (g) Having learnt English/Learning English (h) badly/considerably/in every respect (i) this (j) widely
7. (a) As a matter of fact (b) Once In the past (c) But now (d) At present/Nowadays/Now (e) In addition/That's why (f) Consequently/As a result (g) So (h) Indeed/Actually (i) Firstly/Usually/Generally (j) Besides/Secondly (k) Even/Thirdly (l) Moreover/Fourthly (m) Again/Finally (n) Thus/In this way
8. (a) advancement (b) attempts (c) eagerness/ curiosity (d) ease/ enjoyment/ pleasure (e) lively/ interesting (f) contest (g) labouriously/ arduously/ difficultly (h) lose (i) pleasure/ delight (j) defeat (k) genuine (l) unequally/unevenly (m) prefer/love (n) discontinuous/interrupted
9. Karim : Where's your pen?
Rony : It's gone.
Karim : Gone?
Rony : Yes, it was on the desk a few minutes ago. Now, there's no sign of it.
Karim : I left it on the desk.
Rony : It's my favourite pen. What can I do?
Karim : Let's complain to the Principal.
Rony : For what?
Karim : For your pen.
Rony : You're mad. I'll complain to the Principal for a pen!
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