English HSEB 2069 (old course) question paper

Write the correct punctuation mark in the blank space of each of the following sentences: a) She said to me, "I am coming ____" b) "What a beautiful day ____" he said.

Correct the spelling of the following words: a) neccessary b) seperate

Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions: a) The cat jumped ____ the table. b) She is afraid ____ dogs.

Choose the correct alternative: a) The word "happy" is a/an ____ a) adjective b) noun c) verb d) adverb

b) The opposite of "kind" is ____ a) cruel b) gentle c) friendly d) nice

Rewrite the following sentences using the correct form of the verbs given in the brackets: a) If I ____ (be) you, I would not tell a lie. b) She ____ (write) a letter when I saw her.

Change the following sentences into indirect speech: a) He said to me, "I am going to Kathmandu tomorrow." b) She said, "I have finished my homework."

Fill in the blanks with the correct articles: a) ____ sun rises in the east. b) She is ____ honest girl.

Write the plural forms of the following words: a) leaf b) child

Identify the grammatical errors in the following sentences and correct them: a) She don’t like tea. b) Each of the boys have gone.

Write the antonyms of the following words: a) begin b) happy

Write the synonyms of the following words: a) beautiful b) happy

a) Write a short paragraph on the importance of learning English. [2] b) Write a dialogue between two friends about the importance of reading books. [3]

a) Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to attend your sister’s wedding ceremony. [3] b) Write an essay on any one of the following topics: [2] i) My Aim in Life ii) The Role of Media in Our Life iii) Importance of Trees

a) Read the following passage and answer the questions below: [3] [figure in the original paper] i) Why do people love to visit the mountains? ii) What are the benefits of living in the mountains? iii) What precautions should be taken while trekking in the mountains?

b) Write a short story based on the following outline: [2]

• A poor farmer
• A magical lamp
• Unexpected results

a) Write a report on the program organized by your school on the occasion of World Environment Day. [3] b) Write a poem on any one of the following themes: [2] i) Love for Nature ii) Unity in Diversity iii) Importance of Education

a) Write a dialogue between two friends discussing the advantages and disadvantages of social media. [3] b) Write a short essay on any one of the following topics: [2] i) My Favorite Teacher ii) The Role of Women in Society iii) Importance of Sports and Games

a) Write a summary of the following text: [3] [figure in the original paper] b) Write a paragraph on the causes and effects of deforestation. [2]

a) Write a news report on any recent event that has taken place in your locality. [3] b) Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper expressing your views on the increasing use of plastic bags and its harmful effects on the environment. [2]

a) Write a description of your school library. [3] b) Write a short story with the following moral: "Honesty is the best policy." [2]

a) Write a speech on the topic: "The Importance of Time." [3] b) Write a paragraph on the role of parents in the development of a child. [2]

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