Final Model Test - 2025 English Second Paper Subject Code:108 Full time:3 hrs Full Marks 100

Final Model Test - 2025

English Second Paper  Subject Code:108

Full time:3 hrs  Full Marks 100

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.j

Part A-Grammar

Marks-60

1. Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition:  0-5×10= 5

We learn etiquette and manners (a) -------- our parents and various institutions such as schools, colleges or professional bodies. There are rules (b) ------- behaviour (c)------- all kinds (d)------- social occasions and it is important to learn them and practise them (e) ---------- everyday life. The manners that are correct(f) --------- a a wedding reception will not do (g) --------- debating club. Therefore, we have to be careful (h) --------- etiquette  and manners. We know how important it is to say 'please' and 'thank you' (i) -------- everyday life.  A few more polite expressions such (j) ------- 'Pardon me', 'Excuse me', May I' are bound to make your day smooth and pleasant.

2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box:

3. Complete the sentences using suitable phrases/clauses.

(a) I miss my maternal grandmother a lot. 15 years have passed since ---------------

(b) Zillur and Ashraf were lucky. No sooner had they ---------------

(c) In our country, there are many people ---------------.  Poverty is a curse  for any society.

(d) Corruption is an obstacle to our national development. It is high time ---------------.

(e) Study sincerely lest---------------.

(f) Nurjahan studies medicine so that -----------.

(g) Once there was an old man who had three sons. They were so lazy that ---------------.

(h) Rezwan tried his best to get the job but he could not get it Had he got the job, he would ---------------.

(i) The man  ---------------. can maintain a sound health.

(j) Florence Nightingale wanted to be a nurse with a view to ---------------.

4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context: 0.5×14 = 7

We can't help (a) ----------- (rely) on English. Now, English is (b)  ---------- (use) as a common language for global communication. It (c) ---------- (recognize) as an international language. English is important for (d) ---------- (maintain) communication with our development partners. A good command over English as well as regular practices (e) ----------- (be) essential for us. 80% information of all the computers (f) ----------- (be) in English. With a view to (g) -------------  (exchange) our views .  with the rest of the world, we have to (h) ---------- (learn) English. Moreover, we (i) --------- (provide) with the good scope of (j) -------- (enjoy) the best books through English. English (k) ----------- (be) now no longer the native speaker's language. Now it (l) --------:(belong) to the world's people. It is high time we  (m) ---------- (pay) more attention to English. Otherwise, we (n) ---------- (lag) behind.

5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches:

The class teacher said to the students, "Do like to go for study tour?" "Yes," said all the students. Then he said, "Take permission of your parents." One of the students said. "Let us go to Cox's Bazar." The Principal said, "May your journey be safe and sound."

6. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:

Taking food is essential. We take food (a) -------------- (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). We can not survive on earth if we do not take food. In fact (b) -------------- (use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun phrase) living beings need to take food. But it is a matter of great regret that (c) -------------- (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) food is being adulterated. (d) -------------- (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) adulteration is increasing (e) -------------- (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adverb) alarmingly that we can not stop it. (f) -------------- (use a determiner to pre-modify the noun phrase) dishonest businessmen use (g) -------------- (pre-modify the noun) chemicals in food and fruits to make illegal and quick money. But they do not think about (h) -------------- (use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) health, (i) -------------- (use present participle) adulterated food, people get sick. They are often attacked with different fatal diseases. So (j) -------------- (use a gerund) food safety is a must today.

7. Use sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the 0.5×14=7

Junk food is very popular nowadays. (a) ------- the children are very much fond of junk food. ------- (b) do we know what junk food actually is? Junk food is such kind of processed food (c) --------- has been produced for its pungent taste rather than for its health value. (d) ------- it contains high calories, salt, added sugar, saturated fat etc. (e)------- its nutritional value is very low. (f)  ------- its appearance is very appealing and mouth watering. (g)------- it can attract anybody. (h) -----------  it is harmful for health. (i) ------- it consists of harmful substances, it may lead to a higher risk of obesity, cardiovascular diseases and other chronic health problems. (j)------- it can also affect brain. (k)------- addiction to it may even result in the rejection of healthier foods such as fruits, vegetables, salads etc. (l)------- the sugar used in junk food can damage our teeth and skin. (m) ------- we should avoid having junk food. (n) ------- we should remember that health is the root of all happiness.

8. Read the passage and then write the synonym or antonym of the words as directed below:

Morning walk is not only pleasant but also beneficial to health. In fact, walking regularly in the morning is a very good habit. It is the most advisable physical exercise for the aging and the old. In the morning, nature appears at her best. At that time everything remains quiet and seems impressive. The environment with birds and beasts becomes calm and serene. The people who go out for a walk in the morning cannot but be impressed by it. It helps to keep their mind jolly and jovial. It also sets their temper for the rest of the day.

(a) pleasant (antonym): (b) beneficial (antonym): (c) regularly (antonym); (d) advisable (synonym); (e) appear (synonym);  (f) best (antonym); (g) quiet (antonym); (n) environment (synonym); (i) beasts (synonym): (1) serene (synonym): (k) impressed (synonym); (l) jovial (antonym) (m) temper (synonym); (n) rest (antonym).

9. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors: 0.5x14=7

Have you seen your mother Jerry I see her every summer She sends for me I wanted to cry out Why are you not with her How can she let you go away again He said She comes up here from Mannville whenever she can She doesnt have a job now.

Part B Composition

Marks 40

10. Suppose, you are Alindo Hasan, a student of Oxford College. Write an application to the principal of your college for taking action against the outsider in your campus. 10

11. Write a paragraph on "An ideal student". (200 words) 15

12. Write a paragraph on "Price hike" showing its causes, effects and solutions. (200 words) 15

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