English Grammar and Composition chapter 23: Sample Question

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Subject: English 2nd Paper Grade: Ten (SSC 2026) Time: 3 hours Marks: 100 [Marks for individual items are mentioned next to the test items] Part A - Grammar (Marks: 60)

1. Complete the text using the words in the box as needed. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 1x10=10

Punctuality is a great virtue. It helps a man perform all his works in (a) _____ time in a proper way. It is also helpful for him in a (b) _____ of ways. It keeps him free from (c) _____. A punctual person starts all his works in time, and so, he feels (d) _____. For this reason, he can (e) _____ on his work. As he starts his work in time with full (f) _____, he can also finish his work in time. As a result, he enjoys (g) _____ in his work which helps him (h) _____ a success. So, we should teach all our children punctuality from the very (i) _____ of our life. This habit should be practiced (j) _____ so that we can get a skilled workforce for our nation.

2. Make five meaningful sentences from the following substitution table. 1x5=05

3. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given in the brackets. 1x10=10

If we want to become successful in life, we need to attain some good qualities. For example, we (a) _____ devotion to work, punctuality, and sincerity. We also (b) _____ hardworking and persevering. Without (c) _____ these qualities, we cannot gain success. But some people think that they (d) _____ sure to succeed although they (e) _____ hard. They believe themselves brilliant and think that only their brilliance will help them (f) _____ successful. The combination of the above-mentioned qualities (g) _____to become successful. To become successful, we should also work in a planned way. So, before going to start any work, proper plan (h) _____ and to make the plan successful we cannot help (i) _____ the above-mentioned guidelines. So, for (j) ----- a bright future, we must follow these guidelines strictly.

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4. Change the following sentences as directed in brackets. 1x10=10

Mr. Sadekus Salam is my uncle. (a) He is a very honest person. (Make it Negative) (b) He believes that honesty is the greatest virtue. (Make it Simple) (c) He maintains honesty in all his activities. (Make it Compound) (d) He has never been involved in any dishonest work. (Make it Interrogative) (e) He advises us to practice this virtue from our childhood. (Make it Complex) (f) We cannot help following his advice. (Make it Affirmative) (g) Although honest people sometimes face difficulties in life, they become victorious finally. (Make it Simple) (h) Though dishonest people can lead a life in amusement, for the time being, they suffer in the long run. (Make it Compound) (i) An honest person plays a significant role in building a society. (Make it Negative) (j) So, our children should be taught honesty so that they can become nation builders. (Make it Simple)

5. Add tag questions to the following statements 1x5=05

(a) I have little idea about AI, ________? (b) So, I wanted to know about it from my aunt. But she too knew nothing about it, ________? (c) However, she said to me, “Let me talk to your uncle about it, ________?” (d) She also told me that she’d heard about it earlier from uncle, ________? (e) In fact, to know about a new thing is a fascination for me, ________?

6. Complete the text by adding suffixes, prefixes, or both with the root words given in the parenthesis. 1x5=05

Health is wealth and to be in good health, we must take regular exercise. In fact, sound health is the (a) ____ (come) of physical exercise in a regulated form. (b) ____ (regulate) form of exercise is injurious to health. Physical exercise increases our appetite and improves digestive power. If anybody suffers from (c) — (digest), he should take physical exercise. Proper digestion of food removes his loss of appetite. Physical exercise removes (d) [unclear] ____ (constipate). It also helps proper blood circulation. So, we should make the habit of taking physical exercise for the (e) ____ (improve) of our health.

7. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions. 1x5=05

Mashruf is preparing (a) ____ an art exhibition at his school. He is very excited (b) ____ showcasing his paintings. His art teacher assigned him (c) ____ the task of organizing the event. Farhan has been working (d) ____ the exhibition for the past two weeks. He hopes to inspire others (e) ____ his creativity.

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8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. 1x5=05

Adrita is a very dedicated student. She is not only good at academics but also excels in extracurricular activities. (a) _____, she is busy with her studies, she always finds time to participate in debates. (b) _____ she wants to be a lawyer, she focuses on improving her public speaking skills. (c) _____ being very hardworking, she never forgets to help her classmates. Adrita believes that success comes through consistent effort. (d) _____, she is an inspiration to everyone in her school. Her teachers often praise her for her determination. (e) _____, her friends admire her for her leadership qualities. Adrita's parents are very proud of her achievements.

9. Use appropriate punctuation marks and capital letters where necessary. 25x20=05

last summer i visited sylhet with my family it was an amazing experience the tea gardens were so vast and beautiful we enjoyed the sunrise and took many photos my little sister was very excited she said wow this is the best trip of my life

Part B – Writing (Marks: 40)

10. Write a paragraph on “A Summer Day at Your Village Home” in about 200 words answering the following questions: 10

• How does your day start at your village home?
• What do you see and smell during your morning walk?
• What do you eat for lunch, and how is it special?
• What activities do you enjoy in the afternoon?
• How do you spend your evenings in the village?
• Why is a summer day in the village special for you?

11. Suppose, you are Wasif/Wasia and your friend is Farhan/Fariya. Recently you have visited a place of scenic beauty. You want to share your feelings about the place with your friend.

Now, an email to your friend expressing your feelings in about 200 words. 10

12.Write a short composition on “Your Childhood Days” in about 350 words. 20

Suggested Answers

• (a) proper
• (b) variety
• (c) anxiety
• (d) relaxed
• (e) concentrate

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• (f) concentration
• (g) smoothness
• (h) attain
• (i) beginning
• (j) strictly

• (i) Overeating tells upon our health in a number of ways.
• (ii) A person who is used to eating too much becomes bulky.
• (iii) The man who becomes bulky suffers from obesity and many other hazards.
• (iv) If a man becomes bulky, he can hardly enjoy the soundness of his body.
• (v) So, we all should avoid overeating for a healthy and enjoyable life.

• (a) require
• (b) must be
• (c) attaining
• (d) are
• (e) do not work
• (f) become
• (g) is required
• (h) should be made
• (i) following
• (j) ensuring

• (a) He is not a dishonest person.
• (b) He believes honesty to be the greatest virtue.
• (c) He maintains honesty, and it reflects in all his activities.
• (d) Has he ever been involved in any dishonest work?
• (e) He advises us that we should practice this virtue from our childhood.
• (f) We must follow his advice.
• (g) Honest people sometimes face difficulties in life but become victorious finally.
• (h) Dishonest people can lead a life in amusement, but they suffer in the long run.
• (i) An honest person does not play an insignificant role in building a society.

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(j) So, our children should be taught honesty to become nation builders. 5. (a) I have little idea about AI, do I? (b) So, I wanted to know about it from my aunt. But she too knew nothing about it, did she? (c) However, she said to me, “Let me talk to your uncle about it, shall I?” (d) She also told me that she’d heard about it earlier from uncle, hadn’t she? (e) In fact, to know about a new thing is a fascination for me, isn’t it? 6. (a) outcome (b) unregulated (c) indigestion (d) constipation (e) improvement 7. (a) for (b) about (c) to (d) on (e) with 8. (a) Although (b) Since (c) Despite (d) Therefore (e) Moreover

9. Last summer, I visited Sylhet with my family. It was an amazing experience. The tea gardens were so vast and beautiful. We enjoyed the sunrise and took many photos. My little sister was very excited. She said, “Wow! This is the best trip of my life.”

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