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ID#5924 HSC - English 2nd - Dhaka - 2025 Writing

There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting the errors and use capital letters if necessary :
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 : Youre mad.I'll complain to the Principal for a pen .

ID#5925 HSC - English 2nd - Dhaka - 2025 Writing

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.

ID#5926 HSC - English 2nd - Dhaka - 2025 Writing

Write a paragraph on “The Importance of Moral Values” within 200 words.

ID#5927 HSC - English 2nd - Dhaka - 2025 Writing

Write a paragraph on “Frequent Road Accidents—It's Causes and Effects in Bangladesh” within 200 words.

ID#5928 HSC - English 2nd - Mymensingh - 2025 Writing

Complete the following text with suitable prepositions :
Gen Z refers (a) —— the group of people born after 1996. They are called so because they are digital natives who have grown (b) —— with technology like smartphones and the internet. Normally, Gen Z kids are fond (c) —— using digital devices and gadgets daily. They are also very good (d) —— using online apps and looking (e) —— information whenever they need. This generation is absorbed (f) —— important issues like politics, social inequality and even environmental concerns. Gen Z is different (g) —— other generations because they are always connected (h) —— social media and other online platforms. They enjoy learning (i) —— new things (j) —— videos and websites.

ID#5929 HSC - English 2nd - Mymensingh - 2025 Writing

Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box :
thereas soon aswhat does look likehave tolet alone
was bornwould ratherwhat's...likeithad better

(a) Truth is sometimes too bitter to digest. You —— not ask me the truth.
(b) I cannot tolerate such an insult. I —— leave this place immediately than endure further humiliation.
(c) Steve Jobs —— into a humble family, by dint of merit, he transformed the world of technology.
(d) The audience leaves the spot —— Nambi finishes his storytelling.
(e) I don't think he can finish a single chapter, —— the whole book in one night.
(f) —— are many challenges in life, but with determination, we can overcome them all.

ID#5930 HSC - English 2nd - Mymensingh - 2025 Writing

(g) Mountaineering seems to be very exciting. —— it —— standing on the peak of a mountain?
(h) —— is important to remember that success requires patience and hard work.
(i) I —— finish this project by tomorrow, or all my efforts will be in vain once the deadline passes.
(j) I've never seen a snow leopard in the wild. —— it really ——?

ID#5931 HSC - English 2nd - Mymensingh - 2025 Writing

Complete the sentences using suitable phrases/clauses :
(a) I bought a fiction of the Harry Potter series. The book was so captivating that ——.
(b) He was too old ——. Yet, he did not listen to the warnings.
(c) I met some of my school friends at the reunion. It was nearly ten years since ——.
(d) Rupa has gained weight. It is high time she ——. Otherwise, she will become bulky.
(e) The girl was all alone in the room. When I entered, she looked at me as though ——.
(f) Cinderella suffered the cruelty of her step sisters. Had she had the courage to speak her mind, ——.
(g) The woman bought some antique glasses. She carried them carefully lest they ——.
(h) Our farmers are very hardworking. They work hard so that ——.
(i) During exams, Article 144 is imposed in and around the exam hall. You cannot enter the exam hall unless ——.
(j) Many of the politicians are corrupt. People hate them because ——.

ID#5932 HSC - English 2nd - Mymensingh - 2025 Writing

Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context :
One day in 1976, Professor Muhammad Yunus (a) —— (visit) a poor village near Chittagong University. He (b) —— (meet) a poor woman who made bamboo stools for a living. Although she (c) —— (work) hard, she (d) —— (remain) poor because she (e) —— (force) to pay a high price for the bamboo. She did not have enough money (f) —— (buy) the bamboo and used to (g) —— (take) loans from the moneylenders on an exorbitant interest. Professor Yunus (h) —— (know) that he could not simply (i) —— (give) her the money she needed because it (j) —— (rob) the woman of her dignity. Instead, he (k) —— (ask) the people in the village how much money they (l) —— (need) to start their own business and free themselves from poverty. He (m) —— (lend) the equivalent of about US$27.00 from his pocket to 42 women of the village. Those women (n) —— (set) up their small business and started to earn money to support their families.

ID#5933 HSC - English 2nd - Mymensingh - 2025 Writing

Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches :
The three witches stood amidst the swirling mist.
“When shall we three meet again?” asked the first witch.
“When the hurly-burly is done; when the battle is lost and won,” replied the second witch.
“Where is the place?” inquired the third with her impatient tone.
“Upon the health,” answered the first.

ID#5934 HSC - English 2nd - Mymensingh - 2025 Writing

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces :
Al Mahmud, (a) —— (use an appositive), was born in Brahmanbaria in 1936. He is renowned for (b) —— (use participle to pre-modify the noun) rural life and culture. He emerged as a (c) —— (pre-modify the noun) poet in the 1960s and played a (d) —— (pre-modify the noun) role in modernizing Bengali poetry. His celebrated works, which include ‘Lok Lokantor’, ‘Kaler Kolosh’ and ‘Sonali Kabin’, show (e) —— (post modify the verb) his mastery in vivid imagery and symbolism. (f) —— (use possessive) poetry often explores themes of love and loss, struggle and socio-political conditions of Bangladesh. Despite a number of controversies for his political ideology, his literary contributions remained unparalleled. His influence on (g) —— (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) poetry continues (h) —— (use an infinitive to post-modify the verb) the later generations of poets. This (i) —— (pre-modify the noun) genius passed away (j) —— (use a prepositional phrase to post-modify the verb) of 82 in 2019.

ID#5935 HSC - English 2nd - Mymensingh - 2025 Writing

Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage :
Mobile phone has added a new dimension to our daily life. It has brought the world closer to us. (a) ——, it has made the worldwide communication easier. (b) ——, we can talk to others, chat with friends and send e-mails. (c) ——, using social media has become handy with this device. (d) ——, we can capture our special moments. (e) ——, many other apps help us learn new things. (f) ——, mobile phone can show us the whole world through the internet. (g) ——, it has been a part and parcel in our life. We cannot go for a single day without using it. (h) ——, it is not free from defects. It has some negative sides also. (i) ——, excessive use of mobile phone may damage our hearing power. (j) ——, it is a means of wasting time. (k) ——, many crimes are being done with the use of mobiles. (l) ——, harmful radiation from it may cause cancer to the users. (m) ——, we are not aware of these bad effects. (n) ——, we will fall in health hazard.

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.

ID#5939 HSC - English 2nd - Mymensingh - 2025 Writing

Write a paragraph on “Your Most Intimate Childhood Friend” within 200 words.

ID#5940 HSC - English 2nd - Mymensingh - 2025 Writing

Write a paragraph comparing and contrasting school life and college life within 200 words.

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 bettertherewould ratherno sooner hadwas born
let alonewould you mindwhat does look likeenoughit

(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#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#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#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.