Part A : Model question
1. Fill in the gaps using correct form of the verbs in brackets. 5
A library (a)—————- a collection of books on various subjects. The word ‘library’ is (b)—————- from the Latin word ‘libre’ which (c)—————- for a book. But in actual use, a library is a house where books (d)—————- for (e)———.
2. Fill in the gaps using appropriate preposition. 5
I was invited (a)———— a party last night. It started at 7 o’clock and continued (b)———— two hours. The guests were enchanted (c)———- the enjoyable programme. It was presided (d)———— by our Principal. She delivered a speech (e)———- the end of the function.
3. Fill in the gaps with articles where necessary. 5
Everyone in (a)———— locality respects him. He comes of (b)———— aristocratic family. He is also (c)————- university graduate. He graduated from (d)———- University of Dhaka with (e)———- record marks. He was a student in (f)———— Department of (g)————- English. He exceeded even (h)———— English in some faculties of literature. He is (i)———— better out of the two national literary figures. As (j)————- honest man, he is honoured everywhere.
4. Make meaningful sentences with the following phrases (Any five): 5
At a loss, move heaven and earth, take one to task, every nook and corner, with a view to, at stake, hold good
5. Change the form of speech. 5
“Nowrin, have you done your English lesson today?” asked the teacher.
“Yes, sir,” she replied. “but I haven’t understood one grammatical point.”
The teacher assured her saying, “Come to my room: I’ll help you understand the point.”
“Thank you, sir.” smilingly said she.
6. Transform the underlined sentences in the following passage as directed in the brackets. 5
(a) Charles Karoro, a banker, draws a handsome salary. (Complex) He lives in a small apartment in Nairobi. (b) His wife is fond of gardening. (Negative) (c) But the apartment is so small that it does not have a garden. (Simple) (d) Nairobi is one of the most expensive towns in Africa. (Positive degree) (e) Karoro’s relatives often visit his house and stay there for long time. (Interrogative) This poses a great dilemma for him.
7. Make tag questions from the given sentences. 5
a) After returning from school Sumaiya became so much tired. Feeling drowsy she hardly spent any time to go to bed, ________?
b) As it was raining heavily, Nusrat did not go outside and post the letter to ask money from her father, _______?
c) No other island in the world is as large as Australia, ________?
d) Rikta, accompanied by her husband and three children, has left Dhaka today, ________?
e) The sound of the workers dragging the logs was nothing but rhythmic, ________?
8. Complete the following sentences. 5
a) __________ if they had attended the seminar in time.
b) The student did not complete his home work nor ___________.
c) Rabeya not only takes care of her health ___________.
d) ____________ God is forgotten.
e) Write a letter immediately lest ___________.
