English HSEB 2070 (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 going to Kathmandu ____" b) "What a beautiful day!" ____ exclaimed the boy. c) The man said, "I have bought a car ____" d) "Please help me," ____ she requested.

Correct the following sentences: a) He is one of the tallest boys in the class. b) The news are very surprising. c) Each of the boys have done their work. d) The sceneries of Nepal are beautiful.

Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions: a) The cat jumped ____ the table. b) She is afraid ____ dogs. c) We usually go to school ____ foot. d) The book belongs ____ me.

Choose the correct word from the brackets: a) She is ____ (taller/tallest) than her sister. b) The baby is ____ (sleep/sleeping) now. c) He ____ (has/have) a new car. d) They ____ (go/went) to the market yesterday.

Rewrite the following sentences using the words given in the brackets: a) He is too weak to lift the box. (so...that) b) Although he was tired, he worked hard. (in spite of) c) The boy who stole the money has been caught. (whoever) d) She said to me, "I shall help you." (indirect speech)

Supply the correct form of the verbs in the brackets: a) If I ____ (be) you, I would not do that. b) She ____ (write) a letter when I saw her. c) By the time we reach Kathmandu, the train ____ (leave). d) He ____ (not see) her since last year.

Fill in the blanks with the correct articles: a) ____ sun rises in the east. b) She is ____ honest girl. c) We had ____ interesting discussion yesterday. d) ____ earth moves around ____ sun.

Write the antonyms of the following words: a) Brave b) Happy c) Rich d) Day

Write the synonyms of the following words: a) Beautiful b) Big c) Buy d) Happy

Write the plural forms of the following words: a) Child b) Leaf c) Tooth d) Mouse

Fill in the blanks with the correct determiners: a) I have ____ money to buy a car. b) ____ of my friends are coming to see me. c) She has ____ books in her bag. d) ____ water in this glass is dirty.

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 your birthday party. [3] b) Write a short paragraph on the causes of water pollution. [2]

a) Write a short paragraph on the importance of trees in our life. [2] b) Write a dialogue between two friends about the uses of the internet. [3]

a) Write a short paragraph on the causes of road accidents. [2] b) Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about the increasing problem of air pollution in your city. [3]

a) Write a short paragraph on the importance of good health. [2] b) Write a dialogue between two friends about the benefits of physical exercise. [3]

a) Write a short paragraph on the importance of education in our life. [2] b) Write a letter to your principal requesting him/her to allow you to attend an educational tour. [3]

a) Write a short paragraph on the causes of deforestation. [2] b) Write a dialogue between two friends about the importance of saving electricity. [3]

a) Write a short paragraph on the importance of time management. [2] b) Write a letter to your friend describing an interesting incident that happened to you recently. [3]

a) Write a short paragraph on the importance of cleanliness. [2] b) Write a dialogue between two friends about the advantages and disadvantages of social media. [3]

a) Write a short paragraph on the causes of poverty. [2] b) Write a letter to your father requesting him to send you some money. [3]

a) Write a short paragraph on the importance of peace in our life. [2] b) Write a dialogue between two friends about the importance of honesty. [3]

a) Write a short paragraph on the causes of unemployment. [2] b) Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to spend the weekend at your place. [3]

a) Write a short paragraph on the importance of discipline in our life. [2] b) Write a dialogue between two friends about the uses and abuses of mobile phones. [3]

a) Write a short paragraph on the causes of drug addiction. [2] b) Write a letter to your teacher requesting him/her to reduce your fine for late submission of an assignment. [3]

a) Write a short paragraph on the importance of teamwork. [2] b) Write a dialogue between two friends about the benefits of early rising. [3]

a) Write a short paragraph on the causes of noise pollution. [2] b) Write a letter to your friend describing your last vacation. [3]

a) Write a short paragraph on the importance of punctuality. [2] b) Write a dialogue between two friends about the advantages and disadvantages of living in a city. [3]

a) Write a short paragraph on the causes of soil pollution. [2] b) Write a letter to your principal requesting him/her to take some measures to improve the quality of education in your school. [3]

a) Write a short paragraph on the importance of conservation of natural resources. [2] b) Write a dialogue between two friends about the importance of saving water. [3]

Read the following passage and answer the questions below: The internet is one of the most important inventions of the modern age. It has revolutionized the way we communicate, work, and access information. With the internet, we can connect with people from all over the world in seconds. We can also use it to shop online, pay bills, and even attend virtual meetings. However, there are also some negative aspects of the internet. For example, it can be a source of misinformation and cybercrime. It can also lead to addiction and reduce face-to-face interactions.

a) What has the internet revolutionized? [1] b) How has the internet changed the way we communicate? [1] c) What are some negative aspects of the internet? [1] d) What can be the consequences of excessive use of the internet? [1] e) What is your opinion about the internet? Write a short paragraph. [1]

Read the following passage and answer the questions below: Deforestation is the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses. It can have serious consequences for the environment. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, so deforestation can lead to an increase in carbon dioxide levels and a decrease in oxygen levels. It can also lead to soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, and changes in the water cycle. Deforestation can also have negative impacts on local communities, such as displacement and loss of livelihoods.

a) What is deforestation? [1] b) What are the consequences of deforestation for the environment? [1] c) How does deforestation affect local communities? [1] d) What can be done to prevent deforestation? [1] e) Write a short paragraph on how you can contribute to preventing deforestation. [1]

Read the following passage and answer the questions below: Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies such as lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and sewage discharge. Water pollution can have serious consequences for both the environment and human health. It can lead to the death of aquatic life, the spread of waterborne diseases, and the contamination of drinking water. It can also affect the taste, smell, and appearance of water, making it unfit for human consumption.

a) What is water pollution? [1] b) What are the causes of water pollution? [1] c) What are the consequences of water pollution? [1] d) How can water pollution be prevented? [1] e) Write a short paragraph on the importance of clean water. [1]

Read the following poem and answer the questions below: The Road Not Taken Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back.

a) What does the poet see in the yellow wood? [1] b) Why does the poet choose the second road? [1] c) What does the phrase "the better claim" mean? [1] d) What does the poet mean by "way leads on to way"? [1] e) Write a short paragraph on how this poem relates to the choices we make in life. [1]

Read the following story and answer the questions below: The Ant and the Grasshopper In a field, there lived an ant and a grasshopper. The ant was very hardworking and spent his days collecting food for the winter. The grasshopper, on the other hand, spent his days singing and playing. When winter came, the ant had plenty of food to eat, while the grasshopper had nothing. The grasshopper went to the ant and asked for some food. The ant gave him some food but also gave him some advice: "If you had worked hard like me, you would not be in this situation now."

a) Who are the main characters in the story? [1] b) How did the ant prepare for the winter? [1] c) What did the grasshopper do during the summer? [1] d) What lesson can we learn from this story? [1] e) Write a short paragraph on the importance of hard work. [1]

Rewrite the following sentences using the words given in the brackets: a) He is too weak to lift the box. (so...that) [1] b) Although he was tired, he worked hard. (in spite of) [1] c) The boy who stole the money has been caught. (whoever) [1] d) She said to me, "I shall help you." (indirect speech) [1] e) Write a paragraph on the importance of reading books. [1]

Supply the correct form of the verbs in the brackets: a) If I ____ (be) you, I would not do that. [1] b) She ____ (write) a letter when I saw her. [1] c) By the time we reach Kathmandu, the train ____ (leave). [1] d) He ____ (not see) her since last year. [1] e) Write a dialogue between two friends about the importance of reading books. [1]

Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions: a) The cat jumped ____ the table. [1] b) She is afraid ____ dogs. [1] c) We usually go to school ____ foot. [1] d) The book belongs ____ me. [1] e) Write a short paragraph on the importance of learning English. [1]

Correct the following sentences: a) He is one of the tallest boys in the class. [1] b) The news are very surprising. [1] c) Each of the boys have done their work. [1] d) The sceneries of Nepal are beautiful. [1] e) Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to your birthday party. [1]

Choose the correct word from the brackets: a) She is ____ (taller/tallest) than her sister. [1] b) The baby is ____ (sleep/sleeping) now. [1] c) He ____ (has/have) a new car. [1] d) They ____ (go/went) to the market yesterday. [1] e) Write a short paragraph on the causes of water pollution. [1]