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ID#1630 23rd BCS English Preli

Choose the right preposition: I count ___ your help.

ID#1631 23rd BCS English Preli

Identify the correct passive form: Open the window.

ID#1632 23rd BCS English Preli

Choose the appropriate meaning of the idiom ‘Swan-song’.

ID#1633 23rd BCS English Preli

Complete the sentence: Trees have ___ off their leaves.

ID#1514 22nd BCS English Preli

Submission ____ Yielding.

ID#1515 22nd BCS English Preli

Vacillate – Hesitate

ID#1516 22nd BCS English Preli

Assert – Dissent

ID#1517 22nd BCS English Preli

Distort – Twist

ID#1518 22nd BCS English Preli

Government has been entrusted ____ elected politicians.

ID#1519 22nd BCS English Preli

He has paid the penalty — his crimes — five years in prison.

ID#1520 22nd BCS English Preli

The path — paved, so we were able to walk through the path.

ID#1521 22nd BCS English Preli

In spite of my requests, he did not —

ID#1522 22nd BCS English Preli

The children studied in a class room — windows were never opened.

ID#1523 22nd BCS English Preli

To stay healthy, we must plan to have a balanced —

ID#1524 22nd BCS English Preli

We must keep our fingers — that the weather will stay fine for the picnic tomorrow.

ID#1525 22nd BCS English Preli

They have — their support for our case.

ID#1526 22nd BCS English Preli

Choose the correct meaning of the following words: Cul-de-sac

ID#1527 22nd BCS English Preli

Parcel

ID#1528 22nd BCS English Preli

Ruminant

ID#1529 22nd BCS English Preli

Which one may be the conclusion of the passage?

ID#1530 22nd BCS English Preli

‘Data bases sit on computer disks, humming away’ implies.

ID#1531 22nd BCS English Preli

Modern data base ‘produce reams of observational data’.

ID#1532 22nd BCS English Preli

Which one is correct according to the passage?

ID#1533 22nd BCS English Preli

A good title for the passage will be —

ID#5916 HSC - English 2nd - Dhaka - 2025 Writing

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.

ID#5917 HSC - English 2nd - Dhaka - 2025 Writing

Complete the sentences with suitable words/phrases given in the box:
let alonehave toitwas bornas soon as
therewhat's...likewhat does look likehad betterwould 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.

ID#5918 HSC - English 2nd - Dhaka - 2025 Writing

Complete the following sentences with 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, ——.

ID#5919 HSC - English 2nd - Dhaka - 2025 Writing

Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct forms 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.

ID#5920 HSC - English 2nd - Dhaka - 2025 Writing

Change the narrative style of the following text 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.

ID#5921 HSC - English 2nd - Dhaka - 2025 Writing

Read the following text and use modifiers in the blank spaces as directed :
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.

ID#5922 HSC - English 2nd - Dhaka - 2025 Writing

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

ID#5923 HSC - English 2nd - Dhaka - 2025 Writing

Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed :
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)