বেসিক ইংলিশ (Basic English) – 202105, আল-হাদিস অ্যান্ড ইসলামিক স্টাডিজ – ফাজিল অনার্স ১ম বর্ষ পরীক্ষা ২০২২

ফাজিল (স্নাতক) ১ম বর্ষ পরীক্ষা ২০২২
বিভাগ: আল-হাদিস অ্যান্ড ইসলামিক স্টাডিজ
বিষয়: বেসিক ইংলিশ (Basic English)
বিষয় কোড: 202105 | সময়: ৪ ঘণ্টা | পূর্ণমান: ৮০

২০২২ সালের ফাজিল (স্নাতক) ১ম বর্ষের আল-হাদিস অ্যান্ড ইসলামিক স্টাডিজ বিভাগের আবশ্যকীয় বিষয় বেসিক ইংলিশ (Basic English – বিষয় কোড: 202105)-এর মূল প্রশ্নপত্রের প্রতিটি গ্রামার রুলস, ভয়েস, ন্যারেশন, পার্টস অব স্পিচ এবং কম্পোজিশনের পূর্ণাঙ্গ ও নির্ভুল সমাধান নিচে সুবিন্যস্তভাবে উপস্থাপন করা হলো।

Part A — Grammar (Marks 40)

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

(a) Many young students studying in universities go to villages during holidays to give education to the illiterate.

(b) Seeing a poor orphan in the street, the kind man gave him some money to buy food.

Grammatical Analysis and Identification

নিচে প্রদত্ত উভয় বাক্যের প্রতিটি ব্যাকরণিক উপাদানের বিস্তারিত বিভাজন ও শনাক্তকরণ তুলে ধরা হলো:

Sentence	Element Category	Identified Element	Syntactic Function & Explanation
Sentence (a)	Determiners	Many, the	‘Many’ নির্দেশ করছে অনির্দিষ্ট পরিমাণ (quantifier), যা ‘young students’-কে সীমাবদ্ধ করে; ‘the’ হলো definite article যা ‘illiterate’-কে বিশেষিত করেছে।
	Headwords	students, villages, holidays, education, illiterate	‘students’ হলো বাক্যের Subject-এর প্রধান বিশেষ্য (Headword)। বাকিগুলো prepositionাল ও verb-এর object হিসেবে মূল noun।
	Pre-modifiers	young	Adjective হিসেবে ‘students’ Headword-এর পূর্বে বসে গুণ প্রকাশ করছে।
	Post-modifiers	studying in universities	Present participial phrase হিসেবে ‘students’ Headword-এর পরে বসে অতিরিক্ত তথ্য দিচ্ছে।
	Infinitives	to give	Infinitive of purpose (উদ্দেশ্যমূলক অসমাপিকা ক্রিয়া), যা গমনের উদ্দেশ্য নির্দেশ করছে।
	Phrases	studying in universities, during holidays, to give education to the illiterate	‘studying in universities’ (Participial Phrase), ‘during holidays’ (Prepositional Adverbial Phrase), ‘to give education…’ (Infinitive Phrase)।
Sentence (b)	Determiners	a, the, some	‘a’ হলো indefinite article, ‘the’ হলো definite article, ‘some’ হলো quantifier determiner।
	Headwords	man, orphan, street, money, food	‘man’ হলো বাক্যের মূল Subject-এর Headword।
	Modifiers	poor (Pre-modifier of orphan), kind (Pre-modifier of man)	Adjective হিসেবে সংশ্লিষ্ট Headword-এর পূর্বে বসে গুণ প্রকাশ করেছে।
	Infinitives	to buy	Infinitive of purpose, যা টাকা দেওয়ার উদ্দেশ্য প্রকাশ করেছে।
	Phrases & Participles	Seeing a poor orphan in the street	Present participial phrase যা Subject ‘the kind man’-কে Modify করছে; ‘in the street’ হলো Prepositional phrase।

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2. Re-write the following sentences using the right form of verbs (any five) : 1×5=5

Questions:

(a) I went to market with a view to (buy) a new shirt.
(b) He behaves as if he (know) everything.
(c) Ten miles (be) a long distance.
(d) It is high time we (leave) the place.
(e) If I knew his mobile number, I (phone) him.
(f) Read attentively lest you (fail) in the exam.
(g) The rich (to be) not always happy.
(h) The bell rang after he (reach) the college.
(i) I could not help (help) him.
(j) While (walk) in the garden, I saw a snake.

Corrected Sentences with Explanations

(a) I went to market with a view to buying a new shirt.
[নিয়ম: ‘with a view to’, ‘look forward to’, ‘get used to’ ইত্যাদির পর verb-এর সাথে ‘ing’ যুক্ত হয়।]

(b) He behaves as if he knew everything.
[নিয়ম: ‘as if’ বা ‘as though’-এর প্রথম অংশ Present Indefinite হলে পরের অংশ Past Indefinite হয়।]

(c) Ten miles is a long distance.
[নিয়ম: দূরত্ব, ওজন, অর্থ বা সময়ের সমষ্টি দেখতে Plural হলেও তা একটি একক হিসেবে বিবেচিত হয় এবং Verb Singular হয়।]

(d) It is high time we left the place.
[নিয়ম: ‘It is time’ বা ‘It is high time’-এর পর Subject থাকলে Verb-এর Past form (V2) ব্যবহৃত হয়।]

(e) If I knew his mobile number, I would phone him.
[নিয়ম: Second Conditional-এ If-clause-টি Past Indefinite হলে Main clause-এ ‘Subject + would/could/might + V1’ বসে।]

(f) Read attentively lest you should fail in the exam.
[নিয়ম: ‘lest’ যুক্ত বাক্যে subordinate clause-এর গঠন হয়: ‘Subject + should/might + base form of verb’।]

(g) The rich are not always happy.
[নিয়ম: Adjective-এর পূর্বে ‘the’ বসলে তা Plural Common Noun-এ পরিণত হয় এবং Verb সর্বদা Plural হয়।]

(h) The bell rang after he had reached the college.
[নিয়ম: ‘after’-এর পূর্ববর্তী clause Past Indefinite হলে পরবর্তী clause Past Perfect (‘had + V3’) হয়।]

(i) I could not help helping him.
[নিয়ম: ‘cannot help’ বা ‘could not help’-এর পর মূল Verb-এর সাথে ‘ing’ যুক্ত হয়।]

(j) While walking in the garden, I saw a snake.
[নিয়ম: ‘While’-এর ঠিক পরেই কোনো Subject না থাকলে সরাসরি Verb-এর সাথে ‘ing’ যুক্ত হয়।]

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

Questions:

(a) I owe all ______ my parents.
(b) A drowning man catches ______ a straw.
(c) I am sick ______ my home.
(d) Don’t sneer ______ me.
(e) The virtuous never hanker ______ money.
(f) Time once lost is lost ______ ever.
(g) The sinners will suffer ______ the long run.
(h) I am sure ______ success.
(i) I have no zest ______ music at all.
(j) He is good ______ English.

Answers with Preposition Rules

(a) I owe all to my parents. (Owe to — কারও প্রতি ঋণী হওয়া)
(b) A drowning man catches at a straw. (Catch at — আঁকড়ে ধরার চেষ্টা করা, প্রবাদ বাক্য)
(c) I am sick of my home. (Sick of — কোনো কিছুতে ক্লান্ত বা বীতশ্রদ্ধ হওয়া)
(d) Don’t sneer at me. (Sneer at — বিদ্রূপ বা উপহাস করা)
(e) The virtuous never hanker after money. (Hanker after — লালায়িত হওয়া)
(f) Time once lost is lost for ever. (For ever — চিরতরে)
(g) The sinners will suffer in the long run. (In the long run — পরিশেষে / পরিণামে)
(h) I am sure of success. (Sure of — নিশ্চিত)
(i) I have no zest for music at all. (Zest for — তীব্র আগ্রহ বা আনন্দ)
(j) He is good at English. (Good at — কোনো বিষয়ে দক্ষ হওয়া)

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

Questions:

(a) Who has broken the plate?
(b) We know that man is mortal.
(c) The man ruined himself.
(d) I know him.
(e) Do not insult the weak.
(f) One should take care of one’s health.
(g) We should look after the old.
(h) Did police arrest the criminal last night?
(i) He did it.
(j) Tell him to post the letter.

Transformed Sentences (Passive Voice)

(a) Active: Who has broken the plate?
Passive: By whom has the plate been broken?

(b) Active: We know that man is mortal.
Passive: It is known to us that man is mortal. / That man is mortal is known to us.

(c) Active: The man ruined himself.
Passive: The man was ruined by himself.

(d) Active: I know him.
Passive: He is known to me. (Know-এর passive-এ ‘by’-এর পরিবর্তে ‘to’ বসে)

(e) Active: Do not insult the weak.
Passive: Let not the weak be insulted.

(f) Active: One should take care of one’s health.
Passive: One’s health should be taken care of. / Health should be taken care of.

(g) Active: We should look after the old.
Passive: The old should be looked after (by us).

(h) Active: Did police arrest the criminal last night?
Passive: Was the criminal arrested by the police last night?

(i) Active: He did it.
Passive: It was done by him.

(j) Active: Tell him to post the letter.
Passive: Let him be told to post the letter.

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

Questions:

(a) Rahim said to Karim, “Have you done your duty?”
(b) He said to me, “What a funny boy you are!”
(c) Father said to his son, “Do not waste your time.”
(d) Shamim will say, “He writes a letter.”
(e) Father said to his son, “You must obey your teachers.”
(f) He said, “By God! I have never done it.”
(g) He said, “What a pity!”
(h) The president said, “May Bangladesh live long.”
(i) The teacher said, “Honesty is the best policy.”
(j) He said, “I have bought a ring.”

Indirect Speech Transformation

(a) Direct: Rahim said to Karim, “Have you done your duty?”
Indirect: Rahim asked Karim if he (K) had done his duty.

(b) Direct: He said to me, “What a funny boy you are!”
Indirect: He exclaimed with wonder/surprise that I was a very funny boy.

(c) Direct: Father said to his son, “Do not waste your time.”
Indirect: Father advised his son not to waste his time. (বা: Father forbade his son to waste his time.)

(d) Direct: Shamim will say, “He writes a letter.”
Indirect: Shamim will say that he writes a letter. (নিয়ম: Reporting verb Future Tense হলে Reported speech-এর tense পরিবর্তিত হয় না।)

(e) Direct: Father said to his son, “You must obey your teachers.”
Indirect: Father told his son that he had to obey his teachers.

(f) Direct: He said, “By God! I have never done it.”
Indirect: Swearing by God, he stated that he had never done it.

(g) Direct: He said, “What a pity!”
Indirect: He exclaimed with sorrow/grief that it was a great pity.

(h) Direct: The president said, “May Bangladesh live long.”
Indirect: The president prayed that Bangladesh might live long.

(i) Direct: The teacher said, “Honesty is the best policy.”
Indirect: The teacher said that honesty is the best policy. (নিয়ম: চিরন্তন সত্য বা প্রবাদের tense অপরিবর্তিত থাকে।)

(j) Direct: He said, “I have bought a ring.”
Indirect: He said that he had bought a ring.

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

Phrases and Idioms:

(a) Kith and kin
(b) Fish out of water
(c) White elephant
(d) A bolt from the blue
(e) Bag and baggage
(f) For good
(g) Weal and woe
(h) Man of letters
(i) Lion’s share
(j) Hue and cry.

Meanings and Illustrative Sentences

(a) Kith and kin (নিকটাত্মীয় / আত্মীয়স্বজন): We must extend our helping hand to our kith and kin during times of hardship.
(b) Fish out of water (অস্বস্তিকর অবস্থা / প্রতিকূল পরিবেশ): Being a village boy in the noisy metropolitan city, he felt like a fish out of water.
(c) White elephant (দামি কিন্তু অকেজো সম্পত্তি): The huge dilapidated mansion proved to be a white elephant for the impoverished family.
(d) A bolt from the blue (বিনা মেঘে বজ্রপাত / অপ্রত্যাশিত দুর্ঘটনা): The sudden announcement of the factory closure came as a bolt from the blue to the workers.
(e) Bag and baggage (তল্পিতল্পাসহ): The defaulting tenant was forced to leave the premises bag and baggage.
(f) For good (চিরতরে): After graduating from the madrasah, he decided to leave his hometown for good to pursue higher research.
(g) Weal and woe (সুখে-দুঃখে): Sincere and devoted companions remain steadfast beside one another in weal and woe.
(h) Man of letters (পণ্ডিত ও সুসাহিত্যিক ব্যক্তি): Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah was celebrated as an erudite man of letters throughout the subcontinent.
(i) Lion’s share (সিংহভাগ / প্রধান অংশ): The educational sector rightfully received the lion’s share of the national development budget.
(j) Hue and cry (শোরগোল / তীব্র হইচই): The market vendors raised a great hue and cry when the pickpocket attempted to flee.

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

Questions:

(a) I like English. ______ is an international language.
(b) Health is ______.
(c) ______ news runs fast.
(d) ______ is the first month of the year.
(e) A person without money is a person to be ______.
(f) There is a proverb that a little learning is a ______ thing.
(g) The more you read, the more ______.
(h) The 16th December is a red-letter day in the ______ Bangladesh.
(i) Each year a large number of students are denied ______ to their education.
(j) Gold is a precious ______.
(k) He wants to go out. Would you mind ______ the door?
(l) The moon ______ at night.
(m) The 21st century is a very competitive ______.
(n) Dream is a representation of ______ wishes, thoughts and imaginations.
(o) Hospitality has long been a part of our ______ in Bangladesh.
(p) The sky is cloudy. It ______ rain today.
(q) ______ you work hard, you cannot shine in life.
(r) Every ______ has a thorn.
(s) Prevention is ______ than cure.
(t) Dowry is a ______.

Complete Sentences with Explanation of Parts of Speech

(a) I like English. It is an international language. (Pronoun)
(b) Health is wealth. (Noun)
(c) Bad news runs fast. (Adjective)
(d) January is the first month of the year. (Proper Noun)
(e) A person without money is a person to be pitied. (Past Participle / Adjective)
(f) There is a proverb that a little learning is a dangerous thing. (Adjective)
(g) The more you read, the more you learn. (Clause / Verb Phrase)
(h) The 16th December is a red-letter day in the history of Bangladesh. (Noun Phrase)
(i) Each year a large number of students are denied access to their education. (Noun)
(j) Gold is a precious metal. (Noun)
(k) He wants to go out. Would you mind opening the door? (Gerund / Verb)
(l) The moon shines at night. (Verb)
(m) The 21st century is a very competitive era / world. (Noun)
(n) Dream is a representation of unconscious wishes, thoughts and imaginations. (Adjective)
(o) Hospitality has long been a part of our culture / tradition in Bangladesh. (Noun)
(p) The sky is cloudy. It may rain today. (Modal Auxiliary Verb)
(q) Unless you work hard, you cannot shine in life. (Conjunction)
(r) Every rose has a thorn. (Noun)
(s) Prevention is better than cure. (Comparative Adjective)
(t) Dowry is a social curse. (Noun Phrase)

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Part B — Composition (Marks 40)

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8. Translate the following passage into English: (10 marks)

বাংলা অনুচ্ছেদ:
বাংলাদেশ একটি স্বাধীন ও সার্বভৌম দেশ। ১৯৭১ সালে এক রক্তক্ষয়ী মুক্তিযুদ্ধের মাধ্যমে এ দেশ স্বাধীনতা অর্জন করে। এ দেশের অধিকাংশ মানুষ গ্রামে বাস করে এবং তাদের প্রধান পেশা কৃষি। নদীমাতৃক এ দেশের মাটি অত্যন্ত উর্বর। সম্প্রতি বাংলাদেশ তথ্যপ্রযুক্তি ও যোগাযোগ খাতে প্রভূত উন্নতি সাধন করেছে। পদ্মা সেতু ও মেট্রোরেল আমাদের জাতীয় সক্ষমতা ও অগ্রগতির অনন্য প্রতীক। আমাদের উচিত সততা, নিয়মানুবর্তিতা ও দেশপ্রেমের সাথে কাজ করে দেশকে সমৃদ্ধির স্বর্ণশিখরে পৌঁছে দেওয়া।

English Translation:

Bangladesh is an independent and sovereign country. This country achieved independence in 1971 through a bloody War of Liberation. Most of the people of this country live in villages, and their primary occupation is agriculture. The soil of this riverine country is exceptionally fertile. In recent times, Bangladesh has achieved remarkable progress in the sectors of information technology and communication. The Padma Bridge and the Metro Rail stand as unique symbols of our national capability and advancement. It is our solemn duty to work with honesty, discipline, and patriotism to elevate the nation to the pinnacle of prosperity.

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9. Translate the following passage into Bengali: (10 marks)

English Passage:
Education is the backbone of a nation. No nation can make real progress without educating its citizens. Proper education broadens our outlook, removes prejudices, and instills noble moral values in human minds. It enables an individual to distinguish between right and wrong and encourages him to fulfill his duties toward family, society, and the homeland. Therefore, ensuring quality education for all sections of society is an imperative prerequisite for sustainable development.

বাংলা রূপান্তর:

শিক্ষা জাতির মেরুদণ্ড। নাগরিকদের শিক্ষিত না করে কোনো জাতি প্রকৃত উন্নতি সাধন করতে পারে না। যথার্থ শিক্ষা আমাদের দৃষ্টিভঙ্গিকে প্রসারিত করে, কুসংস্কার দূর করে এবং মানবমনে মহৎ নৈতিক মূল্যবোধ সঞ্চারিত করে। এটি একজন ব্যক্তিকে ন্যায় ও অন্যায়ের মধ্যে পার্থক্য করার সক্ষমতা দান করে এবং তাকে পরিবার, সমাজ ও জন্মভূমির প্রতি নিজের দায়িত্ব পালনে উদ্বুদ্ধ করে। অতএব, সমাজের সর্বস্তরের জন্য মানসম্মত শিক্ষা নিশ্চিত করা টেকসই উন্নয়নের এক অপরিহার্য পূর্বশর্ত।

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10. Write a paragraph on “Metro Rail in Bangladesh” or “Importance of Learning English”. (10 marks)

Option A: Metro Rail in Bangladesh

The introduction of the Metro Rail marks an epoch-making milestone in the modern transport infrastructure of Bangladesh. Officially launched in Dhaka under the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT Line-6) project, the electric elevated train service has revolutionized urban transit in one of the most densely populated metropolises in the world. For decades, commuters in Dhaka suffered immense economic losses, environmental pollution, and psychological distress due to chronic traffic gridlock. The Metro Rail has transformed this reality by providing an ultra-fast, punctual, safe, and air-conditioned mass transit system that reduces travel time across key city hubs from hours to a few minutes. Powered by clean electrical energy, it contributes significantly toward mitigating carbon emissions and noise pollution. Equipped with modern automated ticketing, specialized accessibility for physically challenged passengers, and dedicated women-only coaches, the Metro Rail represents the tangible manifestation of a modern, smart, and technologically progressive Bangladesh.

Option B (Alternative): Importance of Learning English

In the contemporary era of globalization and rapid technological advancement, the importance of learning English can hardly be overemphasized. English is universally recognized as the principal global lingua franca, serving as the primary medium of international diplomacy, higher education, scientific research, aviation, and global commerce. For students of higher academic disciplines, including Islamic Studies and comparative theology, proficiency in English is an indispensable asset. It enables researchers to access classical translations, contemporary academic journals, and represent Islamic values and culture effectively on the international stage. In the modern job market, both at home and abroad, individuals equipped with strong English communication skills enjoy a distinct competitive advantage in career progression, multinational employment, and competitive civil service examinations. Furthermore, the vast majority of knowledge on the internet, software, and digital technologies is documented in English. Therefore, mastering the four fundamental skills of English—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—is not merely an academic requirement, but an absolute necessity for personal empowerment, intellectual enrichment, and active participation in the global community.

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11. Write an application to the Principal of your Madrasah requesting permission to set up an English Language Club. (10 marks)

Formal Application

Date: 25 October 2022

To
The Principal
Darun Najat Siddikia Kamil Madrasah
Demra, Dhaka-1361

Subject: Application for permission to establish an English Language Club.

Sir,
With due respect and humble submission, we, the students of the Department of Al-Hadith and Islamic Studies (Fazil Honours 1st Year), beg to state that although our curriculum provides comprehensive knowledge in Islamic sciences and literature, our students often lack sufficient opportunities to develop communicative fluency and writing proficiency in English. In this modern era, proficiency in the English language is essential not only for higher academic research and international Islamic dissemination (Dawah) but also for excelling in competitive career examinations.

Establishing an “English Language Club” in our madrasah will provide an active and encouraging platform for learners to practice spoken English, conduct debates, build advanced vocabulary, and organize interactive seminars. Under the valuable guidance of our respected faculty members, this initiative will greatly inspire students to overcome their inertia and acquire functional mastery of the language.

We, therefore, fervently pray and hope that your honor would be benevolent enough to grant us permission and allocate a suitable room or schedule to set up the English Language Club, for which act of your kindness we shall remain ever grateful.

Yours obediently,
The Students of Fazil Honours 1st Year
Department of Al-Hadith and Islamic Studies
Darun Najat Siddikia Kamil Madrasah, Dhaka

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