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ID#5971 HSC - English 2nd - Chittagong - 2025 Writing

Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage :
Everybody wants to be happy in life. Happiness is a relative term. (a) ——, it depends upon some factors. (b) ——, contentment is the key to happiness. (c) ——, contentment varies from person to person. (d) ——, a beggar may be contented with only ten taka. (e) ——, a wealthy person may be dissatisfied even after getting one million taka. (f) ——, it is said that contentment brings happiness. (g) ——, we must learn to be contented with what we have. (h) ——, this learning is the simplest way to remain happy. (i) ——, we must remember that our life is short (j) —— in this short life, we cannot get everything (k) —— we want. (l) —— we want everything, we will not get happiness. (m) ——, we will get frustrated and we will plunge into the world of sadness. (n) ——, it is always better to be contented with what we have than to live in eternal sadness.

ID#5967 HSC - English 2nd - Chittagong - 2025 Writing

Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases :
(a) I think you are irregular in studies. Be attentive lest ——.
(b) There are many obstacles in our way to success. We must work hard so that ——.
(c) Jamil had an accident yesterday while he ——.
(d) There goes a proverb that ——. So, we should make friendship with a gentleman.
(e) Corruption is a bottleneck to our national development. It is high time ——.
(f) He, who —— makes a glorious result in the examination.
(g) Whenever he speaks in English, ——. Infact, we learn through mistakes.
(h) We are a free nation now. 1971 is the year ——.
(i) Man proposes, ——.
(j) Danger comes where ——. So, we have to be careful in our life.

ID#5968 HSC - English 2nd - Chittagong - 2025 Writing

Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verbs as per subject and context :
A mother is a supreme gift (a) —— (bestow) upon us by Allah. She (b) —— (exercise) an undeniable influence in (c) —— (mould) the character of a child and also in (d) —— (shape) their future destiny. A mother (e) —— (regard) as the best teacher, guide and protector. An educated mother (f) —— (mange) the family in a far better way than a mother who has (g) —— (have) no schooling. She (h) —— (be) more interested in (i) —— (get) her children educated. She (j) —— (sacrifice) her own happiness to (k) —— (ensure) a better future for her children. So, often it (l) —— (say) that the hands that (m) —— (rock) the cradle (n) —— (rule) the world.

ID#5965 HSC - English 2nd - Chittagong - 2025 Writing

Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions :
The vast number (a) —— plant species underwater forms a beautiful ecosystem. The plants which stay underwater depend (b) —— the light coming (c) —— the sun (d) —— their growth. They also draw the atmospheric carbon dioxide (e) —— the air above and convert them (f) —— oxygen. The flora (g) —— the surface (h) —— the water adds (i) —— the aesthetic beauty. These plants sometimes span vast lengths below the surface (j) —— the ocean.

ID#5966 HSC - English 2nd - Chittagong - 2025 Writing

Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box :

There It have to was born what... like
would rather as soon as let alone had better what does... look like

(a) The baby was crying. It stopped crying —— it saw its mother.
(b) Rana, don't miss the programme. It will start at 10. If —— is any change, I will inform you.
(c) —— is a good idea to walk in the morning. It refreshes both the body and mind.
(d) I had an appointment at 4pm. I —— start now.
(e) She wanted to celebrate her birthday. She —— decorate her room.
(f) I have not yet seen the body. —— the new born baby —— ?
(g) —— it —— swimming in the river? It seems to be very heroic to me.
(h) He is very rude. He does not behave well with his parents, —— others.
(i) Munshi Abdur Rouf —— on 1 May, 1943 at Salamatpur village in Faridpur district. He was awarded Bir Sreshto which is the highest recognition of bravery in Bangladesh.
(j) She is very reserved. She —— remain silent than utter a word.

ID#5961 HSC - English 2nd - Rajshahi - 2025 Writing

There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting them :
Mahin : What are you doing Fahim
Fahim : I am reading a letter.
Mahin : Letter From Whom
Fahim : Its from my penfriend Shes an Australian Her name is Lucy.
Mahin : How old is she?
Fahim : Sixteen the same as us. She lives in Sydney.
Mahin : Sydney What’s that
Fahim : Its a city in the south-east of Australia.
Mahin : How do you know about it
Fahim : Lucy has sent me picture of it.
Mahin : Can you show me the picture?
Fahim : Yes here it is. You see it looks very beautiful, doesn’t it
Mahin : Oh yes.

ID#5962 HSC - English 2nd - Rajshahi - 2025 Writing

Write an application to the Principal of your college asking him for permission to arrange a study tour.

ID#5963 HSC - English 2nd - Rajshahi - 2025 Writing

Write a paragraph on ‘Deforestation’ in about 200 words.

ID#5964 HSC - English 2nd - Rajshahi - 2025 Writing

Write a paragraph comparing and contrasting between “Village Life and City Life” within 200 words.

ID#5959 HSC - English 2nd - Rajshahi - 2025 Writing

Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage :
There is a proverb (a) —— every man is for himself. (b) —— it does not mean that he will be selfish. (c) —— only works for himself destroying the rights of others. (d) —— it means that he will protect his own right, without harming others. He will show love and respect (e) —— for his relatives (f) —— for other fellow beings. (g) —— sometimes we find some people (h) —— think of themselves only (i) —— snatch away other’s part. (j) —— educational institutions don’t mould our children’s mind with moral lessons. (k) —— they are busy with how they can produce huge number of citizens with certificates. (l) —— these men are in their professions, they start thinking of them merely (m) —— indulge in personal gaining. (n) —— our education needs to make us learn how to be a man for men.

ID#5960 HSC - English 2nd - Rajshahi - 2025 Writing

Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below :
There are many people who have conservative outlook. Quite early in life, they learn to believe that everything in this world is predetermined and all that happen to them are ordained by God. From this belief, the poor generally accept their poverty and all their sorrows and sufferings without trying much to overcome them. They also have same sort of attitude towards illness and diseases.
(a) People (synonym); (b) conservative (antonym); (c) early (antonym); (d) believe (synonym); (e) world (synonym); (f) all (antonym); (g) poverty (antonym); (h) sufferings (synonym); (i) much (antonym); (j) overcome (synonym); (k) same (antonym); (l) attitude (synonym); (m) illness (synonym); (n) disease (antonym).

ID#5957 HSC - English 2nd - Rajshahi - 2025 Writing

Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches :
“Have you killed the rats?” said the Mayor. “Yes, I have,” replied the piper. “Give me the promised money.” “How funny you are!” said the Mayor. “Take only fifty.” “I was supposed to be given fifty thousand guilders,” said the piper. “What have you done? The work you have done is very simple,” said the Mayor.

ID#5958 HSC - English 2nd - Rajshahi - 2025 Writing

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces :
Bangladesh is criss-crossed with hundreds of rivers. (a) —— (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) rivers are the gifts of Almighty Allah. They play a very important role in our (b) —— (pre-modify the noun) economy. There are hundreds of big and small rivers in (c) —— (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) country. The big rivers flow (d) —— (use adverbial phrase to post-modify the verb) but small ones flow only during the rainy season. Our rivers are of great use and important to us. They are (e) —— (pre-modify the verb) related to our economy and prosperity of our country. These rivers are sources of communication, wealth and property, energy and fish. All the rivers play a (f) —— (pre-modify the noun) role in our (g) —— (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) system. We use boats, launches, steamers (h) —— (use infinitive to pre-modify the noun) goods through riverway which is cheaper and easier than carrying by land in our country. Moreover, people (i) —— (use present participle to post-modify the noun) by the riverside can earn their livelihood, by catching fish. The silt (j) —— (use past participle to post-modify the noun) by the river water increases the fertility of our agricultural land.

ID#5955 HSC - English 2nd - Rajshahi - 2025 Writing

Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases :
(a) I think you are not punctual in studies. Be punctual lest —.
(b) The film ended fantastically. If you had enjoyed the film —.
(c) Though it is uncertain, —.
(d) Fahim could not get A+ in English provided —.
(e) Scarcely had we reached the station —.
(f) What is lotted —.
(g) Food adulteration is a crime. It is high time —.
(h) — as if she were a mad girl.
(i) Mahin is going to build —. I must help him.
(j) I saw that —. So I didn't disturb him.

ID#5956 HSC - English 2nd - Rajshahi - 2025 Writing

Read the text and fill in the gaps with correct form of verbs as per subject and context :
Change (a) — (be) the order of nature because we know the proverb that old order changes (b) — (yield) place to the new. So, nothing (c) — (remain) new forever. The same we (d) — (notice) in entertainment also. Old and traditional forms (e) — (change) and (f) — (modify) by new and modern forms of entertainment. Many of them (g) — (exist) any longer. Today TV channels and satellite (h) — (supersede) radio; similarly band and pop music (i) — (replace) our popular old songs. Football (j) — (lose) its appeal day by day. Cricket and other games (k) — (become) more and more popular. Our idea about the popularity of entertainment also (l) — (change). We've started (m) — (look) upon our forms of all life in a new way and (n) — (get) habituated to it.

ID#5953 HSC - English 2nd - Rajshahi - 2025 Writing

Complete the text with suitable prepositions :
It is known (a) —— all that one day all will pass away (b) —— this earth. So, we have no escape (c) —— death. One day everyone will lie (d) —— the icy lap of death because death is common (e) —— all. So, we should not mourn (f) —— the dead. Death is inevitable. But those who die (g) —— the country are immortal. Their memory does not sink (h) —— oblivion. There is no medicine that can save a man (i) —— death. Therefore, we should always be ready (j) —— death.

ID#5954 HSC - English 2nd - Rajshahi - 2025 Writing

Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box:

what does ---- look like would rather was born
it let alone have to
there what's ---- like had better
as soon as

(a) A.K. Fazlul Haq —— in Barishal. He was a scholar and a renowned politician.
(b) The thief ran away —— we saw him. He couldn't steal anything from the house.
(c) The rickshaw-puller cannot afford to buy two square meals a day, —— a rickshaw. He is very poor.
(d) A brave warrior —— die than yield to enemies. He is a patriot.
(e) You —— apply to the principal of your college for granting you a stipend. He will surely see to it.
(f) In our country a farmer —— work hard day in and day out. He is our food provider through our creator.
(g) —— your principal ——? He is a noble man.
(h) —— is unfortunate that many students spoil most of their time by using Facebook.
(i) Now, we get information within some seconds. Cell phones are doing this miraculous thing. But —— was a time when we had to wait day after day for a letter to come and bring the news about our near and dear ones.
(j) Son : Dad, —— an alien ——? Father : Well, aliens are believed to come from another planet by UFOs. Films and science fictions tell us about them. They are really awesome.

ID#5948 HSC - English 2nd - Jessore - 2025 Writing

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, engineers, 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).

ID#5949 HSC - English 2nd - Jessore - 2025 Writing

There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write 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.

ID#5950 HSC - English 2nd - Jessore - 2025 Writing

Write an application to the Principal of your college asking for a debating club.

ID#5951 HSC - English 2nd - Jessore - 2025 Writing

Write a paragraph on ‘The Importance of Games and Sports’.

ID#5952 HSC - English 2nd - Jessore - 2025 Writing

Write a paragraph on “City Life and Village Life” comparing and contrasting their features.

ID#5946 HSC - English 2nd - Jessore - 2025 Writing

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blanks spaces :
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) —— (post 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.

ID#5947 HSC - English 2nd - Jessore - 2025 Writing

Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage :
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.

ID#5943 HSC - English 2nd - Jessore - 2025 Writing

Complete the following sentences using suitable phrases or clauses :
(a) He walks fast lest ——.
(b) A pen which was bought ——.
(c) I closed the door of my room so that ——.
(d) The poem is too hard ——.
(e) Unless you came ——.
(f) If I were a rich man, ——.
(g) I wanted to learn English instead of ——.
(h) Inspite of his being poor, ——.
(i) Because of her being small ——.
(j) Learn English properly till ——.

ID#5944 HSC - English 2nd - Jessore - 2025 Writing

Read the text and fill in the gaps with correct form of verbs as per subject and context :
Books (a) —— (possess) as essence of immortality. They (b) —— (be) the most precious products of human efforts. Temptations (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) to 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.

ID#5945 HSC - English 2nd - Jessore - 2025 Writing

Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches :
“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.

ID#5941 HSC - English 2nd - Jessore - 2025 Writing

Complete the text with suitable prepositions :
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.

ID#5942 HSC - English 2nd - Jessore - 2025 Writing

Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box :

had better there would rather no sooner had was born
let alone would you mind what does look like enough it

(a) He cannot buy a pen —— a box of pens.
(b) —— we reached the station than the train started.
(c) All seasons are very charming. During spring various kinds of flowers bloom —— which seems that everything has got a new life.
(d) Baby : Mom, —— an owl ——?
(e) Don't disturb me, you —— leave me alone at this moment.
(f) The poor man —— starve than beg.
(g) —— exists no life on mars.
(h) —— taking tea with me?
(i) Sir Walter Scott was both a poet and a novelist. He —— in 1771.
(j) He was meritorious —— to understand English literature.

ID#5936 HSC - English 2nd - Mymensingh - 2025 Writing

Read the passage and then write the synonym or antonym of the words as directed below :
Bangladesh is blessed with huge inland open water resources. It has numerous rivers, canals, beels, lakes and vast areas of floodplains. Hakaluki haor is one of the major wetlands of Bangladesh. With a land area of 18,386 hectares, it supports a rich biodiversity and provides direct and indirect livelihood benefits to nearly 190,000 people. This haor was declared an Ecologically Critical Area in 1999 by the government of Bangladesh. Hakaluki is a complex ecosystem, containing more than 238 interconnected beels and jalmahals. The most important beels are Chatla, Pinlarkona, Dulla, Sakua, Barajalla, Balijhuri, Lamba, Tekonia, Haorkhal, Tural, Baghalkuri and Chinaura.
(a) blessed (antonym); (b) huge (synonym); (c) open (antonym); (d) resource (synonym); (e) numerous (synonym); (f) area (synonym); (g) vast (antonym); (h) major (synonym); (i) supports (antonym); (j) provides (synonym); (k) benefit (synonym); (l) nearly (antonym); (m) critical (antonym); (n) important (antonym).

ID#5937 HSC - English 2nd - Mymensingh - 2025 Writing

There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting the errors :
Journalist : Hello Mrs Sharif. Im going to ask you a few questions today about how things used to be in the past. Firstly how long have you been living in Dhaka
Mrs Sharif : Since my childhood For more than forty-five years.
Journalist : Thats a pretty long time indeed. could you please tell us how people used to get water for their everyday use when you were a child
Mrs Sharif : Well we used to have water supplied by the Dhaka WASA in those days also but many houses had wells too. Besides there used to be many ponds in the neighbourhood where people used to bathe wash clothes and take water from, for their household use. there didnt use to be so many people in dhaka in those days so there wasnt a very big demand for the supply of water

ID#5938 HSC - English 2nd - Mymensingh - 2025 Writing

Suppose you are a student of City Govt. Women’s College, Chattogram. Write an application to the Principal of your college to set up a smart board in your classroom.

There	It	have to	was born	what... like
would rather	as soon as	let alone	had better	what does... look like

what does ---- look like	would rather	was born
it	let alone	have to
there	what's ---- like	had better
as soon as