Jashore Board 2017
1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the
box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use
one word more than once:
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repent |
the |
of |
sure |
make |
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in |
to |
a |
do |
life |
Man is the (a) — of his own fate. If he makes
(b) — proper division of his time and (c) — his duties accordingly, he will (d)
— improve and prosper (e) — life. But if he does otherwise, he is sure (f) —
suffer when it is too late. To waste time is as bad as to commit suicide. In
fact, our (g) — is nothing but the sum total (h) — hours, days, and years. If
we waste (i) — morning hours of life, we shall have to (j) — afterwards.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable
words
A great (a) — of people speak English all over
(b) — world. Some people use (c) — as a first language and some people take it
as (d) — second language. Many international organizations now (e) — on English
to communicate with offices in different (f) —. Their advertisements published
(g) — different newspapers are in English. They also want people who possess a
good (h) — over English. People seeking (i) — can’t expect to get a good one
(j) — knowing English.
3. Make five sentences using parts of
sentences from each column of the table below
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Drug addiction |
is |
strong attraction for any harmful
thing. |
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Drugs |
has |
not only a national but also a
global problem. |
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These drugs |
means |
used for intoxicating and
stimulating effects. |
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Addiction |
are |
grasped the young generation of
the country. |
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taken by smoking or through
injection. |
4. Complete the following text with right
forms of the verbs given in the box
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tremble |
ask |
have |
drown |
be |
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say |
come |
cross |
begin |
know |
One day a scholar (a) — a river with a boat.
Suddenly a ghastly wind (b) — to blow. The scholar (c) — with fear. The boatman
(d) — him if he (e) — how to swim. The answer from the scholar (f) — negative.
Then the boatman (g) —, “Very soon you are going to (h) —. You (i) — a lot of
knowledge but it (j) — to use at this moment.” 5. Change the narrative style of
the following text “Why did you not go to school yesterday, Rimu?” asked the
mother. “I was ill, mum.” “How are you today?” “Well,” answered the girl.
“Don’t worry for me.”
6. Change the sentences according to
directions in the brackets
(a) Strategy is the most important thing in
the examination. (Comparative)
(b) Any answer in the exam should not be
elaborated. (Active)
(c) When he gets the question paper he should
read it carefully. (Simple)
(d) At first glance, the questions may seem
difficult. (Negative)
(e) A student should attempt to answer all the
questions to get good marks. (Complex)
(f) If an examinee answers all the questions,
the examiner becomes glad to see that. (Simple)
(g) But, it is better than not answering at
all. (Positive)
(h) It is really sensible. (Exclamatory)
(i)The examinee should not waste time by doing
it. (Passive)
(j) Without following this process, you cannot
bring a good result in an examination. (Compound)
7. Complete the following sentences
(a) Five years have passed since —
(b)
Hardly had the assembly began —
(c) — lest you should miss the plane.
(d) Danger often comes —
(e) The lady speaks as if —
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes
or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis –
You should bear in mind that (a) —
(confidence) assists a man to reach the goal of life. The lack of (b) —
(determine) leads one to lose the confidence. You need it in order to (c) —
(come) the problems of life. Fix a target and then try (d) — (sincere) to gain
success. Don’t lose heart if you fail. Remember that (e) — (fail) is the pillar
of success. Whereas, success without (f) — (compete) is not enjoyable.
Determination keeps you (g) — (mental) strong and make (h) — (prepare) for
struggling to reach the goal. Nobody can be (i) — (success) in his mission.
Failure makes him more (j) — (determine) to work hard. 9. Make tag question of
the following statements:
(a) The freedom fighters are the real heroes,
—?
(b) Nothing is greater than their sacrifice,
—?
(c) Their contribution for our country will
always be remembered, —?
(d) We should never neglect them, —?
(e) Every citizen of Bangladesh must have due
respect for them, —?
10. Complete the passage with suitable
connectors:
Trees are very important (a) — they produce
Oxygen (b) — is a must for man and all living beings. We must realize (c) —
they help us in many ways. (d) — trees are less in number, there will be an
increased amount of carbon di-oxide in the atmosphere. (e) — it will enhance
greenhouse effect.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where
necessary in the text below!
my sons listen to me said rahman an old farmer
a great treasure lies hidden in the land there i am going to leave it for you
the sons asked how shall we find it