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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#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 likewould ratherwas born
itlet alonehave to
therewhat's ---- likehad 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#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#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#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#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#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 :
ThereIthave towas bornwhat... like
would ratheras soon aslet alonehad betterwhat 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#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#5969 HSC - English 2nd - Chittagong - 2025 Writing

Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches :
'Oh, my Lord do not kill the child', said the woman. 'Let her have it.' The king said, 'Now everything is clear to me'. Pointing to the woman, he said to the servant, 'Give her the child. She is the mother of the child.'

ID#5970 HSC - English 2nd - Chittagong - 2025 Writing

Read the following text and use modifiers in the blank spaces as directed :
Once a wolf went to a stream to quench (a) —— (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) thirst with water. While he was drinking water, he saw (b) —— (use article to pre-modify the noun) lamb that was also drinking water over there. At the sight of the lamb, his mouth began (c) —— (use an infinitive phrase to post modify the verb). He turned to the lamb and said, 'How dare you make the water muddy? Can't you see that I am drinking water from the (d) —— (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) stream?' The lamb got so (e) —— (use an adverb to pre-modify the adjective) frightened that it could not speak for a while. Then it replied, 'Sir, I beg (f) —— (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) pardon. The water is running down (g) —— (post modify the verb with prepositional phrase) to me. How can I make it muddy?' The wolf said, 'But you bleated me and called me names (h) —— (post modify the verb with an adverb).' The lamb replied, 'Sir, I was not even born then. How could I abuse you last year?' The wolf (i) —— (use a relative pronoun to post modify the noun) was determined to eat (j) —— (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) poor lamb, said to it, 'Then it must have been your father, or mother or brother. You must suffer for your race.'

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#5972 HSC - English 2nd - Chittagong - 2025 Writing

Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below :
To forgive an injury is often considered to be the sign of weakness. It is really a sign of strength. It is easy to allow one to be carried away by resentment and hated into the act of vengeance but it takes strong character to restrain these natural passions. The man who forgives an injury proves himself to be a superior to the man who wronged him and the wrongdoor to shame. Forgiveness may even turn a foe into a friend. So, mercy is a noblest form of revenge.
(a) forgive (synonym); (b) considered (antonym); (c) strength (antonym); (d) resentment (synonym); (e) vengeance (synonym); (f) character (synonym); (g) restrain (synonym); (h) passions (antonym); (i) superior (antonym); (j) shame (synonym); (k) forgiveness (antonym); (l) foe (antonym); (m) mercy (antonym); (n) revenge (synonym).

ID#5973 HSC - English 2nd - Chittagong - 2025 Writing

There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors :
Sajib : Have you heard the latest news
Rakib : No whats happened
Sojib : Well it seems Rana and Robi have broken off friendship
Rakib : Really I must say it doesn’t surprise me
Sojib : Why do you think so?
Rakib : Rana was very_selfish. They were bound to break off today or tomorrow
Sojib : Yes the sooner the better
Rakib : But Robi is a good boy. Hes a pretty tough character.
Sojib : I’m just surprised at the beginning of their friendship. How could they stay together? Two opposite characters
Rakib : friendship never follows a rule.

ID#5974 HSC - English 2nd - Chittagong - 2025 Writing

Suppose you are a student of a college in Gazipur. Write an application to the Principal for the permission to arrange a freshers' reception in the college campus.

ID#5975 HSC - English 2nd - Chittagong - 2025 Writing

Write a paragraph on 'The Effects of Social Media' within 200 words.

ID#5976 HSC - English 2nd - Chittagong - 2025 Writing

Write a paragraph on 'Causes and Effects of Global Warming' within 200 words.

ID#5977 HSC - English 2nd - Sylhet - 2025 Writing

Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions :
Robert Hayden was born (a) —— a poor family (b) —— Detriot in USA in 1913 and had a difficult childhood beset (c) —— eyesight problems. He was raised (d) —— part (e) —— foster parents and missed a father’s caring love. But in the sonnet, which is (f) —— a childhood memory, he writes (g) —— a father probably his won who is harsh and often angry, but does love his son (h) —— his own way. Hayden, a black American, wrote (i) —— black experiences and history. He died (j) —— 1980.

ID#5978 HSC - English 2nd - Sylhet - 2025 Writing

Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box :
was bornas soon aswould ratherwhat does-look likehad better
what’s-likehave to/ has tolet alonethereit

(a) Manners make a man. Students —— practise good manners in everyday life.
(b) You look exhausted. You —— take rest to refresh yourself.
(c) Mansib has not yet got 1st dose of Covid-19 vaccine, —— booster dose.
(d) Our spring is very charming. During spring, various kinds of flowers bloom. —— seems that everything has got a new life.
(e) Rodela : —— the frozen mountain peak ——? Namira : It looks like a white dome.
(f) Kazi Nazrul is our rebel poet. He —— in Churulia of West Bengal.
(g) The sky is cloudy and it may storm at any moment. So, we should start our journey —— possible.
(h) —— your family ——? I belong to a nuclear family.
(i) I —— remain silent than quarrel with them.
(j) —— was a time people used to travel on foot or riding animals.

ID#5979 HSC - English 2nd - Sylhet - 2025 Writing

Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases :
(a) Rudaba could not recognise me at first. It was many years since we ——.
(b) Student politics, now a days, has become a serious issue. It is high time we ——.
(c) A newspaper is a storehouse of knowledge. A man can be benefited in many ways ——.
(d) Traffic jam in Dhaka has been unbearable these days. Had I got a Helicopter, ——.
(e) A book fair is an attraction for the city-dwellers. Book-lovers gather in the fair so that ——.
(f) Our college has the best teachers of the country. The teachers are not only highly educated ——.
(g) Human body needs a balanced diet. If we take a balanced diet, it ——.
(h) Rahim Mia is a quack. He behaves as if ——.
(i) Success depends on the proper use of time. You will surely succeed provided that ——.
(j) Time plays a very crucial role in human life. We cannot prosper in life unless ——.