Dhaka Board 2025
HSC English 2nd Paper
1. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases.
(a) Whenever I go to visit the factory, I _______. He must account for his absence.
(b) You are now sick. Call me in case _______.
(c) She confessed that _______. So he pardoned her.
(d) It was very cold. They had to put on warm clothes so that _______.
(e) The market is not far away from here. It will take them ten minutes _______.
(f) The man tried heart and soul to get the job but could not. Had he got the job, _______.
(g) Though we were thirsty _______, The water of the bottle was not pure.
(h) They had to postpone their journey because of _______.
(i) Man is a social being. So, he cannot always do whatever _______.
(j) United we stand. _______.
2. Complete the sentences with suitable words/phrases given in the box :
let alone | have to | it | was born | as soon as |
there | what’s …… like | what does …… look like | had better | would rather |
(a) You ______ not touch the crocodile. It may be dangerous.
(b) She has never boiled an egg. ______ prepared an entire meal.
(c) It is raining outside. He will go to the shop ______ the rain stops.
(d) I don’t need a lift. I ______ walk.
(e) They ______ solve these problems soon or the project will fail.
(f) The house was dirty. ______ was John who cleaned the house.
(g) ______ goes a proverb that morning shows the day.
(h) ______ an alligator ______? I have never seen it.
(i) He ______ of German parents. In fact, he lived most of his life abroad.
(j) ______ the journey ______? It was very enjoyable to me.
3. Write a paragraph on “Frequent Road Accidents—It’s Causes and Effects in Bangladesh” within 200 words.
4. Write a paragraph on “The Importance of Moral Values” within 200 words.
5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct forms of verbs as per subject and context :
In this world truth (a) _______ (reign) over falsehood. Those who are always in the habit of (b) _______ (speak) the truth (c) _______ (respect) everywhere. But those who are involved in telling lies (d) _______ (shine) in life. That is why, we see that many great men in the history used to (e) _______ (preach) truth among their countrymen. (f) _______ (be) truthful is essential for our society. It (g) _______ (hold) the highest value in (h) _______ (make) our society better. This quality (i) _______ (consider) as one of the essential factors that empower us from within. A truthful man is a (j) _______ (trust) person. And this trust (k) _______ (build) confidence in us. Confidence makes us (l) _______ (feel) better. When we start (m) _______ (get) comfortable with speaking the truth, we will begin to prosper. So, we should try hard (n) _______ (stay) away from the lies.
6. Complete the text with suitable prepositions :
Charity is a noble virtue. A person should be endowed (a) _______ this virtue. It makes people think fovourably (b) _______ their fellowmen and do them good. It is also the cheerful giving of one’s possession to someone (c) _______ need. This quality brings happiness (d) _______ earth and strengthens the ties of relationship (e) _______ men. It should not be measured (f) _______ terms of money. Rather, it should be measured (g) _______ the sacrifice that one makes. In fact, it is a form (h) _______ self-sacrifice (i) _______ which our society cannot progress. So, everybody should practise this habit (j) _______ childhood.
7. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following text :
A thing of beauty is a joy forever. (a) ________ a flower is a symbol of beauty and purity. (b) ________ flower cultivation was rare in our country. (c) ________ the scenario has been changed. (d) ________ people cultivate flowers not only for enjoying their beauty but also for earning money. (e) ________, in big cities and towns, many flower shops have flourished and different types of flowers are sold there. (f) ________, the demand of flowers is increasing day by day. (g) ________, they are of great use to us. (h) ________, flowers play an important role in making our mood cheerful and happy. (i) ________, they are used for decorating homes. (j) ________, flowers are regarded as a symbol of mourning and tribute to someone. (k) ________, in many popular and special events, flowers are needed for stage or spot decoration. (l) ________, we express our love and affection towards anyone with flowers. (m) ________, flowers are a great source of honey, perfume, medicine and even food. (n) ________, the use of flowers in our daily life has become wide in different ways.
8. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed :
There can be no progress without efforts. Life loses its interest if there is no struggle. For example, games become dull if there is no competition in them and if the result is easily foreseen. No matter we win the game or lose it. The keener the contest, the greater the enjoyment. A victory is not a real triumph unless both the sides are equally matched. Whether we like it or not, life is a continuous competitive examination.
(a) progress – (synonym)
(b) efforts – (synonym)
(c) interest – (synonym)
(d) struggle – (antonym)
(e) dull – (antonym)
(f) competition – (synonym)
(g) easily – (antonym)
(h) win – (antonym)
(i) enjoyment – (synonym)
(j) victory – (antonym)
(k) real – (synonym)
(l) equally – (antonym)
(m) like – (synonym)
(n) continuous – (antonym)
9. 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
10. Read the following text and use modifiers in the blank spaces as directed :
The necessity of learning English is the demand of today’s world. But many people in (a) ________ (Pre-modify the noun with a possessive) country do not realize it. As we are living in (b) ________ (Pre-modify the noun with an adjective) village, it has become essential (c) ________ (Post-modify the adjective with an infinitive phrase). So, if we know English (d) ________ (Post-modify the verb with an adverb), we can communicate with people all over the world. Surely, English has become an important element of our (e) ________ (Use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) development. This language ensures us (f) ________ (Use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) access to all the information in the world computer (g) ________ (Use a participle phrase to pre-modify the clause), we can progress personally and professionally. If we fail to have a good command over the language, we will lag behind (h) ________ (Post-modify the verb using an adverbial). With (i) ________ (Use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) language, we can get access to art, literature and culture from various countries. So, it is clear that English is (j) ________ (Use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) spoken all over the world.
11. Change the narrative style of the following text by using indirect speeches:
“Where are you going?” said the merchant, “I was coming to see you.” “What do you want?” “To earn my bread by the labour of my hands.” “Do you really want work?” said the merchant. “Yes, if you have any.” Then follow me and carry a box from a shop to my house.” “I do not see how I can do that,” said the youth.
