English Grammar and Composition chapter 12: Sample Question

Sample Question

Sample Question Subject: English 2nd Paper Class: Six

Time: 2 hours

Marks: 50

Part A – Grammar (Marks: 30)

1. Read the text and identify the parts of speech of the underlined words:

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Hasib is a (a) brave boy who lives (b) in a small (c) village. One day, while walking home, (d) he saw an old man fallen on the road. He (e) quickly ran to help him. The man was (f) weak and could not stand. Hasib called some people for help. Everyone praised his (g) kindness. He was very (h) happy to help someone (i) because of his kind heart. (j) Alas! The man had been hungry for two days.

2. Complete the passage by filling in the blanks with appropriate words from the box

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Last week, Nayeem and his family went on (a) _____ amazing picnic. They chose (b) _____ spot near a river. Nayeem’s mother cooked (c) _____ food, and everyone enjoyed it. Nayeem played (d) _____ his sister near the water. His father took (e) _____ photos of the family. Suddenly, they saw (f) _____ bird flying in the sky. Nayeem pointed at (g) _____ bird and shouted, “Look!” They spent (h) _____time together (i) _____ returned home happily. Nayeem said, “It was (j) _____ a wonderful day!”

3. Make five meaningful sentences from the following substitution table.

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4. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given in the brackets.

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Rayhan is a student of class six. He is staying at home as it a) _____ (rain) since morning. But the weather b) _____ (be) fine yesterday. He c) _____ (watch) television now. If the weather is good, he d) _____ (go) to the playground tomorrow afternoon. He is thinking of e) _____ (play) with his friends there.

5. Change the following sentences as directed in brackets.

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(a) Elora is a very diligent student. (Change to exclamatory) (b) She loves to read books. (Change to negative without changing the meaning) (c) Every day, she spends two hours in the library. (Change to past tense) (d) Her teachers appreciate her hard work. (Change to interrogative without changing the meaning) (e) Elora wants to become a writer in the future. (Change to optative)

6. Use appropriate punctuation marks and capital letters where necessary.

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Last Friday Fatema and her friend Papri went to the national museum in Dhaka. They saw many historical objects such as old coins paintings and sculptures. wow this is amazing said Fatema.

Part B – Writing (Marks: 20)

7. Suppose you are Nahid/Nahida. You are a student of Class 6 at XYZ School. Due to a recent power outage in your area, you have been facing difficulties in completing your homework as there has been no electricity for the past few days.

Now, write a letter to the Headteacher requesting for an extension of time to submit your homework.

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8. Write a short composition on “A Memorable Day in Your Life” in 200 words.

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Probable Answers

a) Brave = Adjective b) In = Preposition c) Village = Noun d) He = Pronoun e) Quickly =Adverb f) Weak =Adjective g) Kindness =Noun h) Happy = Adjective i) Because =Conjunction j) Alas! =Interjection

a) an b) a c) delicious d) With e) Some f) a g) the h) great i) and j) really

a) I wake up early in the morning. b) My mother prepares a healthy breakfast. c) My friends go to school with me. d) We play in the school playground. e) I do my homework in the evening.

a) has been raining b) was c) is watching d) will go e) playing

a) What a diligent student Elora is! b) She does not dislike reading books. c) Every day, she spent two hours in the library. d) Don’t her teachers appreciate her hard work? e) May Elora become a writer in the future!

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6. Last Friday, Fatema and her friend, Papri went to the National Museum in Dhaka. They saw many historical objects such as old coins, paintings and sculptures. “Wow! This is amazing,” said Fatema.

October 10, 2025 The Headteacher XYZ School Dhaka

Subject: Request for extension of homework submission deadline

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to inform you that I have been facing difficulties in completing my homework due to a recent power outage in our area. For the past few days, there has been no electricity, making it impossible for me to study or complete my assignments.

I kindly request you to grant me an extension of time to submit my homework. I assure you that I will complete it as soon as the situation improves. Thank you for your understanding.

Yours sincerely, Nahid/Nahida Class: Six

8. A Memorable Day in My Life

One of the most memorable days of my life was my 10th birthday. It was a sunny day, and I woke up feeling very excited. My parents had planned a surprise for me. When I came downstairs, I saw the living room decorated with balloons and streamers. A big cake was on the table and my friends and family were there to celebrate with me.

We played many games like musical chairs and passing the parcel. Everyone laughed and had fun. My best friend gave me a beautiful gift, and I felt very happy. My parents also gave me a bicycle, which I had wanted for a long time. I was overjoyed and couldn’t stop smiling.

In the evening, we had a small party with delicious food. My favorite dish, fried chicken, was served, and I ate a lot. My friends sang the birthday song, and I blew out the candles on the cake. I made a wish, and everyone clapped.

That day was special because I felt loved and cared for. It was not just about the gifts or the cake, but the joy of being with my loved ones. I will always remember this day as one of the happiest days of my life.