বেসিক ইংলিশ (Basic English) – 202105, আল-হাদিস অ্যান্ড ইসলামিক স্টাডিজ – ফাজিল অনার্স ১ম বর্ষ পরীক্ষা ২০২০

ফাজিল (স্নাতক) সম্মান ১ম বর্ষ পরীক্ষা ২০২০
বিভাগ: আল-হাদিস অ্যান্ড ইসলামিক স্টাডিজ
বিষয়: বেসিক ইংলিশ (Basic English)
বিষয় কোড: 202105 | সময়: ৪ ঘণ্টা | পূর্ণমান: ৮০

২০২০ সালের ফাজিল (স্নাতক) সম্মান ১ম বর্ষের আল-হাদিস অ্যান্ড ইসলামিক স্টাডিজ বিভাগের আবশ্যকীয় বিষয় বেসিক ইংলিশ (Basic English, বিষয় কোড: 202105) পরীক্ষাটি ইংরেজি ব্যাকরণ, বাক্য গঠন, পবিত্র কুরআনের আয়াত অনুবাদ ও প্রাতিষ্ঠানিক রচনার সমন্বয়ে অনুষ্ঠিত হয়েছিল। নিচে উক্ত পরীক্ষার সকল প্রশ্নের নির্ভুল ও প্রাতিষ্ঠানিক সমাধান উপস্থাপন করা হলো।

Part A — Grammar (Marks — 40)

1. Identify the determiners, headwords, modifiers, infinitives, appositives and phrases: (Marks 1×5=5)

Given Passage: “Kazi Nazrul Islam, the rebel poet, is called the Shelley of Bengali Literature. He was a famous poet. He composed his songs to inspire the nation.”

Grammatical Analysis & Identification

• Determiners: ‘the’ (in “the rebel poet”, “the Shelley”, “the nation”), ‘a’ (in “a famous poet”), ‘his’ (possessive determiner in “his songs”).
• Headwords: ‘Kazi Nazrul Islam’ (proper noun, subject headword), ‘poet’ (noun headword in “famous poet”), ‘songs’ (noun headword in “his songs”), ‘nation’ (noun headword in “the nation”).
• Modifiers:
  • Pre-modifier: ‘famous’ (adjective modifying the headword ‘poet’).
  • Post-modifier: ‘of Bengali Literature’ (prepositional phrase modifying ‘the Shelley’).
• Infinitives: ‘to inspire’ (infinitive expressing purpose in “to inspire the nation”).
• Appositives: ‘the rebel poet’ (noun phrase in apposition explaining the proper noun ‘Kazi Nazrul Islam’).
• Phrases:
  • ‘the rebel poet’ (Noun phrase in apposition).
  • ‘the Shelley of Bengali Literature’ (Noun phrase with prepositional complement).
  • ‘to inspire the nation’ (Infinitive phrase).

2. Rewrite the following sentences using the right form of verb (any five): (1×5=5)

• (a) They came here with a view to (help) me.
  Answer: They came here with a view to helping me.
  Rule: Prepositional phrase ‘with a view to’ is followed by a gerund (verb + ing).
• (b) The sum can be (do).
  Answer: The sum can be done.
  Rule: Modal auxiliary in passive voice (can + be) takes the past participle form of the main verb (V3).
• (c) Stop (write).
  Answer: Stop writing.
  Rule: The verb ‘stop’ takes a gerund when an ongoing activity is discontinued.
• (d) Hasnain used to (walk) in the morning.
  Answer: Hasnain used to walk in the morning.
  Rule: ‘Used to’ expressing past habit takes the base form of the verb (V1).
• (e) Physics (be) his favorite subject.
  Answer: Physics is his favorite subject.
  Rule: Names of academic subjects ending in ‘-s’ (Physics, Mathematics, Economics) are singular in meaning and take a singular verb.
• (f) The poor (be) happy.
  Answer: The poor are happy.
  Rule: ‘The + adjective’ represents a plural common noun denoting a whole class and takes a plural verb.
• (g) He acted as though he (do) it.
  Answer: He acted as though he had done it.
  Rule: If the clause before ‘as though’ / ‘as if’ is in the simple past tense, the following clause takes the past perfect tense (had + V3).

3. Fill in the blanks of the following sentences with appropriate preposition (any five): (1×5=5)

• (a) I will be back ………. 6 O’clock.
  Answer: I will be back at 6 O’clock. (or: by 6 O’clock).
• (b) Everyone laughed ….. him.
  Answer: Everyone laughed at him.
• (c) Raihan is addicted ….. drug.
  Answer: Raihan is addicted to drug.
• (d) A friend ….. need is a friend indeed.
  Answer: A friend in need is a friend indeed.
• (e) We should abstain ……. evil deeds.
  Answer: We should abstain from evil deeds.
• (f) He died ……. the country.
  Answer: He died for the country.
• (g) He held an umbrella ………. my head.
  Answer: He held an umbrella over my head.

4. Change the voice of the following sentences (any five): (1×5=5)

• (a) Who teaches you English?
  Passive: By whom are you taught English? (or: By whom is English taught to you?)
• (b) The book reads well.
  Passive: The book is well when it is read. (Quasi-passive voice).
• (c) Please shut the door.
  Passive: You are requested to shut the door.
• (d) We made him captain.
  Passive: He was made captain by us.
• (e) She addressed me brightly.
  Passive: I was addressed brightly by her.
• (f) Obey your teacher.
  Passive: Let your teacher be obeyed.
• (g) I am going to open a bank account.
  Passive: A bank account is going to be opened by me.

5. Change the following direct into indirect speech (any five): (1×5=5)

• (a) The boy said, “What a terrible storm it is!”
  Indirect: The boy exclaimed with fear (or wonder) that it was a very terrible storm.
• (b) The doctor told me, “Don’t smoke.”
  Indirect: The doctor advised me not to smoke. (or: The doctor forbade me to smoke).
• (c) The old man said to the boy, “May you live long.”
  Indirect: The old man prayed that the boy might live long.
• (d) They said, “Let us make a fun.”
  Indirect: They proposed (or suggested) that they should make a fun.
• (e) Nafis said, “I should write a letter.”
  Indirect: Nafis said that he should write a letter.
• (f) The teacher said, “Honesty is the best policy.”
  Indirect: The teacher said that honesty is the best policy. (Universal truth remains unchanged).
• (g) I said to him, “He has done his duty.”
  Indirect: I told him that he had done his duty.

6. Make sentence with the following phrases and idioms (any five): (1×5=5)

• (a) Achilles’ heel (মরণঘাতী দুর্বলতা / fatal weakness): Greed for money proved to be his Achilles’ heel in his political career.
• (b) By hook or by crook (যেভাবেই হোক / by any means necessary): The ambitious man was determined to secure the lucrative contract by hook or by crook.
• (c) Null and void (বাতিল ও অকার্যকর / legally invalid): The high court declared the arbitrary agreement null and void.
• (d) Part and parcel (অবিচ্ছেদ্য অংশ / integral part): Discipline and punctuality are part and parcel of academic excellence.
• (e) Look down upon (ঘৃণা করা বা অবজ্ঞা করা / despise): We should never look down upon the poor and destitute members of society.
• (f) For good (চিরতরে / permanently): After completing his higher studies, he returned to his motherland for good.
• (g) Nip in the bud (অঙ্কুরেই বিনষ্ট করা / destroy in early stage): Bad habits and immoral conduct must be nipped in the bud before they grow deep.

7. Complete the following sentences using appropriate parts of speech: (1×10=10)

• (a) Guliver’s ——— is a children book.
  Answer: Gulliver’s Travels is a children book.
• (b) ——— is a great virtue.
  Answer: Honesty (or: Patience / Truthfulness) is a great virtue.
• (c) His brother ——— absent.
  Answer: His brother was (or: is) absent.
• (d) Dr. Shahidullah was a man of ——— .
  Answer: Dr. Shahidullah was a man of letters.
• (e) Cut your coat according to your ——— .
  Answer: Cut your coat according to your cloth.
• (f) ——— a luxurious life he leads!
  Answer: What a luxurious life he leads!
• (g) The sun ——— in the east.
  Answer: The sun rises in the east.
• (h) Dhaka is an old ——— .
  Answer: Dhaka is an old city.
• (i) How ——— the boy is!
  Answer: How intelligent (or: clever / foolish) the boy is!
• (j) The virtuous are always ——— .
  Answer: The virtuous are always happy (or: honoured).

Part B — Translation (Marks — 10)

8. Translate from the holy Quran: (2×5=10)

(a) Translate the ‘Sura al-Ikhlas’ into English.

Arabic Text:

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
١- قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ
٢- اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ
٣- لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ
٤- وَلَمْ يَكُنْ لَهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ

English Translation:

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

1. Say, “He is Allah, [who is] One.
2. Allah, the Eternal Refuge [the Self-Sufficient Master, Whom all creatures need].
3. He neither begets nor is born.
4. Nor is there to Him any equivalent.”

(b) Translate the Ayat into English:

لَا الشَّمْسُ يَنْبَغِي لَهَا أَنْ تُدْرِكَ الْقَمَرَ وَلَا اللَّيْلُ سَابِقُ النَّهَارِ ۚ وَكُلٌّ فِي فَلَكٍ يَسْبَحُونَ

Context: Surah Ya-Sin, Ayah 40 (সূরা ইয়াসীন: আয়াত ৪০)।

English Translation:

“It is not allowable for the sun to reach the moon, nor does the night overtake the day, but each, in an orbit, is swimming [floating smoothly].”

Explanatory Note: This glorious verse highlights the precise cosmic balance established by Allah Almighty, where celestial bodies move along designated gravitational trajectories without collision or cosmic discord.

Part C — Composition (Marks — 30)

9. Write a paragraph on ‘The Duties of a Madrasah Student in the Society.’ (Marks 10)

The Duties of a Madrasah Student in the Society

A madrasah student occupies a distinctive and esteemed position in society, acting as both an intellectual ambassador of classical Islamic disciplines and an active contributor to community welfare. In a world undergoing rapid material transformation and ethical degradation, the responsibilities resting on the shoulders of a madrasah learner are multifaceted. First and foremost, a madrasah student must strive to attain profound mastery over the core sciences of the Quran, Hadith, Fiqh, and Arabic literature, while concurrently acquiring contemporary general knowledge in modern languages, science, and information technology. Their prime duty is to reflect divine ethics through spotless personal character, honesty, modesty, and tolerance. In the broader social sphere, they are expected to guide the common people towards justice, moral rectitude, and mutual compassion, eradicating superstitions and sectarian animosity through gentle wisdom and profound scholarship. Furthermore, during times of societal crisis, such as natural calamities, economic hardships, and humanitarian disasters, madrasah students must lead social service, charitable distributions, and community welfare initiatives. By blending spiritual sincerity with modern competence, a madrasah student serves as an enlightened beacon of moral integrity and social progress.

10. Write an application to the Principal praying for arranging a study tour. (Marks 10)

22 October 2020
To
The Principal
Darul Ulum Kamil Madrasah
Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Subject: Application for permission and financial grant to arrange an educational study tour.

Sir,
We, the students of Fazil (Honours) First Year of your esteemed institution, beg most respectfully to state that we are keen to arrange an educational study tour to the historical and cultural landmarks of Bagerhat (Shat Gombuj Mosque) and the Sundarbans in the upcoming academic break.

Practical exposure to historical architecture, medieval Muslim inscriptions, and biodiversity is vital for broadening our academic perspective beyond classroom lectures. Such a tour will significantly enrich our understanding of Islamic archaeology, environmental stewardship, and Bengal history. A senior professor of our department has kindly agreed to guide and supervise us during the entire itinerary.

We, therefore, fervently pray and hope that your honour would be kind enough to grant us permission to organize this educational tour and sanction a suitable financial subsidy from the institutional excursion fund to make it successful.

We remain,
Sir,
Yours obediently,
The students of Fazil (Honours) 1st Year
Department of Al-Hadith and Islamic Studies.

11. Write a dialogue between you and your friend about the advantages and the disadvantages of Internet. (Marks 10)

A Dialogue on the Advantages and Disadvantages of Internet

Characters:
Arif: A student of Fazil Honours.
Tanvir: His close friend and classmate.

Arif: As-salamu alaykum, Tanvir! How are your exam preparations going?

Tanvir: Wa alaykumus salam, Arif. Alhamdulillah, they are progressing smoothly. I was just browsing the web to download research papers on Hadith terminology.

Arif: That is wonderful! The Internet has truly revolutionized how we access knowledge, has it not?

Tanvir: Absolutely! With just a few clicks, we can consult classical manuscripts in world libraries, participate in online scholarly forums, and communicate across continents instantly. It saves immense time and resources.

Arif: I completely agree with you regarding its tremendous advantages. Online learning platforms, global commerce, e-governance, and digital archives have made human life infinitely more efficient.

Tanvir: Yet, Arif, there is another side to this coin. Have you noticed how rampant digital distractions and internet addiction have become among youth?

Arif: Indeed. Excessive screen time leads to severe physical ailments, mental anxiety, and negligence of spiritual and academic responsibilities. Cybercrimes, identity theft, misinformation, and exposure to vulgar content pose grave threats to personal morality and societal peace.

Tanvir: You have touched the crux of the problem. Like a double-edged sword, the Internet can either build intellectual empires or ruin moral foundations depending entirely on how one employs it.

Arif: Exactly. We must cultivate digital self-restraint and discipline, utilizing this phenomenal technological marvel exclusively for beneficial, scholarly, and constructive purposes while resolutely shunning its perils.

Tanvir: Well spoken, Arif! May Allah grant us wisdom to use all resources productively. Thank you for this insightful discussion.

Arif: You are most welcome, Tanvir. Have a blessed day!

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