Al-Amin Jamea Islamia Secondary School

2nd Semester (Tutorial) Examination - 2023

Class: Eight
Subject: English 2nd Paper
Time: 1 Hour Full Marks: 30
1. Complete the following text with suitable verbs in the box with their
right form. You can use negative word (not) with these verbs if it is
neened 15=5
waste bear follow use prepare
Student life is the best time for preparing oneself for future. This is the
time when we (a) ---------- ourselves for the future. It is called the seed
time of life. So during this period of life student (b) ---------- time. In
maintaining discipline, they (c) ----------- their time properly. They (d)
------- in mind that time waits for none. If a student neglect his time, he will
have to repent in future. All the famous persons of the world have made the
best use of time. We (e) ------------- them.
2. Change the following sentence as directed in the brackets. 5
a) Mr. Ahmed is one of the oldest men in the village. (Positive)
b) He has been respect by all. (Active)
c) Water is more important than any other element. (Superlative)
d) We should follow the life of the bee. (Passive)
e) It is the most industrious insect. (Comparative)
f) Water hyacinth is found in watery places. (Active)
g) The flowers of water hyacinth are more beautiful than most other
flowers. (Positive)
h) It pollutes water. (Passive)
i) Alam is the poorest farmer in the village. (Comparative)
j) He is like by everyday. (Active)
3. Change the following passage into indirect speech. 15=5
The old man said, “Can you give me some food? I have been starving
for two days.” The maid said, “Why do you beg? Can’t you work?”
4. Write an application to the Headmaster of your school seeking
permission to go on a study tour.