বেসিক ইংলিশ (Basic English) – 202105, আল-হাদিস অ্যান্ড ইসলামিক স্টাডিজ – ফাজিল অনার্স ১ম বর্ষ পরীক্ষা ২০২৩

ফাজিল (স্নাতক) সম্মান ১ম বর্ষ পরীক্ষা ২০২৩
বিভাগ: আল-হাদিস অ্যান্ড ইসলামিক স্টাডিজ
বিষয়: বেসিক ইংলিশ (Basic English)
বিষয় কোড: 202105 | সময়: ৪ ঘণ্টা | পূর্ণমান: ৮০

২০২৩ সালের ফাজিল (স্নাতক) সম্মান ১ম বর্ষের আল-হাদিস অ্যান্ড ইসলামিক স্টাডিজ বিভাগের বেসিক ইংলিশ (Basic English – 202105) পরীক্ষাটি শিক্ষার্থীদের প্রায়োগিক ব্যাকরণ, নির্ভুল বাক্য রূপান্তর, অনুবাদ এবং প্রাতিষ্ঠানিক ইংরেজি রচনা দক্ষতা যাচাইয়ের জন্য পরিচালিত হয়। প্রশ্নপত্রটি তিনটি অংশে বিভক্ত: Part A (Grammar – 40 marks), Part B (Translation – 10 marks) এবং Part C (Composition – 30 marks)। নিচে পরীক্ষার্থীদের পূর্ণাঙ্গ প্রস্তুতির জন্য প্রতিটি প্রশ্নের নিখুঁত ও প্রামাণ্য সমাধান তুলে ধরা হলো।

Part A – Grammar (Marks 40)

1. Identify determiners, modifiers, headwords, infinitives, and appositives from the following sentence: (5 Marks)

“Having many advantages, internet, a blessing of modern science is not free from problems spreading rumours through it to disturb the nations and advancements.”

Grammatical Element	Identified Phrase / Word from the Sentence	Syntactic Role & Explanation
Determiners	many, the, a	‘many’ specifies quantity before advantages; ‘the’ determines specific nations; ‘a’ marks singular blessing.
Headwords	internet (Subject headword), science, problems, rumours, nations	The primary core nouns functioning as the nucleus of respective noun phrases.
Pre-modifiers	many (modifies advantages), modern (modifies science)	Adjectives and quantifiers placed immediately before nouns to modify their meaning.
Post-modifiers	of modern science (modifies blessing); spreading rumours through it (modifies problems)	Prepositional and participial phrases placed after nouns to add contextual detail.
Infinitives	to disturb	The base verb preceded by ‘to’ expressing purpose in the sentence.
Appositive	a blessing of modern science	A nominal descriptive phrase placed adjacent to ‘internet’ to rename and define it.

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2. Fill in the blanks with the right form of verbs (Answer any five): (5 Marks)

1. If I (try), I might have succeeded.
   Answer: If I had tried, I might have succeeded. [Rule: 3rd Conditional requires Past Perfect tense in the If-clause when the main clause contains might have + V3].
2. She could not help (shed) tears.
   Answer: She could not help shedding tears. [Rule: After ‘cannot help’ or ‘could not help’, the following verb takes gerund (-ing)].
3. The number of boys (be) smaller than usual.
   Answer: The number of boys was / is smaller than usual. [Rule: ‘The number of’ takes a singular verb, whereas ‘A number of’ takes a plural verb].
4. They (play) for two hours.
   Answer: They have been playing for two hours. [Rule: Actions started in the past and continuing for a period of time require Present Perfect Continuous tense].
5. Would you mind (make) a cup of tea?
   Answer: Would you mind making a cup of tea? [Rule: The polite phrase ‘Would you mind’ is always followed by a gerund (-ing)].
6. Where you (go) yesterday?
   Answer: Where did you go yesterday? [Rule: Time indicators of past like ‘yesterday’ require Past Simple interrogative structure (Wh + did + Subject + base verb)].
7. If I knew the case I (assist) you.
   Answer: If I knew the case I would assist you. [Rule: 2nd Conditional requires Past Simple in If-clause and would + base verb in the main clause].
8. She will get the work (do) in time.
   Answer: She will get the work done in time. [Rule: Causative ‘get’ + object + past participle (V3) when an object receives the action].
9. Tareq never thought of (go) to cinema.
   Answer: Tareq never thought of going to cinema. [Rule: Prepositions (except infinitive to) are followed by gerund (-ing)].
10. He (not learn) his lessons yet.
    Answer: He has not learnt / has not learned his lessons yet. [Rule: ‘Yet’ indicates negative Present Perfect tense].

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3. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions (Answer any five): (5 Marks)

1. Question: I recommend him _____ my friend for the job.
   Answer: I recommend him to my friend for the job. [Rule/Note: Recommend someone to someone for something (কারো কাছে কাউকে কোনো কাজের জন্য সুপারিশ করা)]
2. Question: I refrain _____ any remark now.
   Answer: I refrain from any remark now. [Rule/Note: Refrain takes preposition “from” (কোনো কিছু থেকে বিরত থাকা)]
3. Question: The manager is worthy _____ praise.
   Answer: The manager is worthy of praise. [Rule/Note: Worthy takes preposition “of” (প্রশংসার যোগ্য)]
4. Question: What is your reason _____ doing it?
   Answer: What is your reason for doing it? [Rule/Note: Reason takes preposition “for” (কোনো কাজ করার কারণ)]
5. Question: I have no zest _____ music.
   Answer: I have no zest for music. [Rule/Note: Zest takes preposition “for” (কোনো বিষয়ে প্রবল আগ্রহ বা উৎসাহ)]
6. Question: This will lead you _____ ruin.
   Answer: This will lead you to ruin. [Rule/Note: Lead to something (পরিণতি বা ধ্বংসের দিকে পরিচালিত করা)]
7. Question: The secret has leaked _____ .
   Answer: The secret has leaked out. [Rule/Note: Leak out (গোপন তথ্য ফাঁস হয়ে যাওয়া)]
8. Question: He supplied us _____ food.
   Answer: He supplied us with food. [Rule/Note: Supply someone with something (কাউকে কোনো কিছু সরবরাহ করা)]
9. Question: Cows feed _____ grass.
   Answer: Cows feed on grass. [Rule/Note: Feed on something (ঘাস ইত্যাদি খেয়ে জীবনধারণ করা)]
10. Question: He is now free _____ danger.
    Answer: He is now free from danger. [Rule/Note: Free from danger (বিপদমুক্ত বা নিরাপদ হওয়া)]

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4. Change the voice of the following sentences (Answer any five): (5 Marks)

1. We should look after the old.
   Passive: The old should be looked after by us.
2. Rice is sold in cash.
   Active: Shopkeepers sell rice in cash. / They sell rice in cash.
3. People kept the national flag half-mast.
   Passive: The national flag was kept half-mast by people.
4. He was made to do the sum.
   Active: The teacher made him do the sum. / They made him do the sum.
5. The village people lead a very simple life.
   Passive: A very simple life is led by the village people.
6. The telephone wire has been cut.
   Active: Someone has cut the telephone wire.
7. They will resume their work.
   Passive: Their work will be resumed by them.
8. He kept me waiting.
   Passive: I was kept waiting by him.
9. Why did you rebuke the man?
   Passive: Why was the man rebuked by you?
10. Who drove the car?
    Passive: By whom was the car driven?

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5. Change the narrative style (Direct to Indirect speech) (Answer any five): (5 Marks)

1. Direct: The teacher said to the student, “May you come round soon.”
   Indirect: The teacher prayed that the student might come round soon.
2. Direct: My friend said to me, “Good morning my friend.”
   Indirect: My friend wished me good morning.
3. Direct: My father said to me, “Why did you go there?”
   Indirect: My father asked me why I had gone there.
4. Direct: My friend said to me, “Let us arrange a tournament.”
   Indirect: My friend proposed to me that they (or we) should arrange a tournament.
5. Direct: The principal said, “Leave the room at once.”
   Indirect: The principal ordered (him/them) to leave the room at once.
6. Direct: The man said to the manager, “Can you help me opening a bank account?”
   Indirect: The man asked the manager if he could help him open a bank account.
7. Direct: The teacher said to the students, “Don’t neglect the poor.”
   Indirect: The teacher advised the students not to neglect the poor.
8. Direct: My friend said to me, “Will you invite me to your sisters marrage ceremony?”
   Indirect: My friend asked me whether I would invite him to my sister’s marriage ceremony.
9. Direct: The student said to the principal, “Please grant me leave of absence.”
   Indirect: The student politely requested the principal to grant him leave of absence.
10. Direct: The players said, “Hurrah! our team has won.”
    Indirect: The players exclaimed with joy that their team had won.

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6. Make meaningful sentences with the following Idioms and Phrases (Answer any five): (5 Marks)

Idiom / Phrase	Meaning	Example Sentence
Take off	Leave the ground (of aircraft) / Remove	The domestic flight will take off from Dhaka airport at 10:00 AM sharp.
In lieu of	In place of / Instead of	He gave me an English dictionary in lieu of the money he owed me.
Hard nut to crack	A difficult problem or person to deal with	Solving unemployment in developing nations is indeed a hard nut to crack.
Head and ears	Completely / Deeply immersed	The young scholar is head and ears in love with classical Hadith literature.
Gala day	A day of festive celebration	The annual prize-giving ceremony was a gala day for our madrasah students.
Gift of the gab	The ability to speak eloquently and persuasively	A successful Islamic orator must possess the gift of the gab.
Flesh and blood	Human nature with normal emotions and frailties	This unbearable physical torture is beyond the endurance of ordinary flesh and blood.
Settle down	To start living a quiet and stable life	After completing his higher education in Cairo, he decided to settle down in Dhaka.
For good	Permanently / Forever	The renowned professor has left the town for good to live in his ancestral village.
Bill of fare	A food menu at a restaurant	The waiter presented a diversified bill of fare containing traditional oriental dishes.

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7. Complete the following incomplete sentences (Answer any five): (5 Marks)

1. Question: _____ do you want.
   Completed Sentence: What do you want? / Whom do you want?
2. Question: He is too weak _____ carry the load.
   Completed Sentence: He is too weak to carry the load.
3. Question: He knows _____ to swim.
   Completed Sentence: He knows how to swim.
4. Question: Walk fast _____ you should miss the class.
   Completed Sentence: Walk fast lest you should miss the class.
5. Question: We can’t live without _____ .
   Completed Sentence: We can’t live without water / oxygen / Allah’s mercy.
6. Question: We should drink _____ water.
   Completed Sentence: We should drink pure / clean water.
7. Question: Science has made many _____ tasks possible.
   Completed Sentence: Science has made many difficult / impossible tasks possible.
8. Question: We should _____ our superiors.
   Completed Sentence: We should respect / obey our superiors.
9. Question: He works hard in order to _____ .
   Completed Sentence: He works hard in order to succeed in life.
10. Question: If I were a dove, I would _____ .
    Completed Sentence: If I were a dove, I would fly in the sky.

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Part B – Translation (Marks 10)

8. (a) Translate Surah ‘Al-Maa’un’ or Surah ‘Al-Asr’ into English: (5 Marks)

Translation of Surah Al-Maa’un (Chapter 107):

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim
(In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)

1. “Have you seen the one who denies the Recompense?” [Surah Al-Maa’un: 1]
2. “For that is the one who drives away the orphan harshfully,” [Surah Al-Maa’un: 2]
3. “And does not encourage the feeding of the poor.” [Surah Al-Maa’un: 3]
4. “So woe to those who pray,” [Surah Al-Maa’un: 4]
5. “[But] who are heedless of their prayer,” [Surah Al-Maa’un: 5]
6. “Those who make a show of their deeds,” [Surah Al-Maa’un: 6]
7. “And withhold simple assistance and small kindnesses.” [Surah Al-Maa’un: 7]

Or, Translation of Surah Al-Asr (Chapter 103):

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim
(In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)

1. “By time,” [Surah Al-Asr: 1]
2. “Indeed, mankind is in loss,” [Surah Al-Asr: 2]
3. “Except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience.” [Surah Al-Asr: 3]

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8. (b) Translate the following Quranic Ayah into English: (5 Marks)

«وَالشَّمْسُ تَجْرِي لِمُسْتَقَرٍّ لَّهَا ۚ ذَٰلِكَ تَقْدِيرُ الْعَزِيزِ الْعَلِيمِ»

English Rendering:
“And the sun runs its course towards its appointed term; that is the decree of the All-Mighty, the All-Knowing.” (Surah Ya-Sin: 38)

أو، «وَمِن كُلِّ شَيْءٍ خَلَقْنَا زَوْجَيْنِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَذَكَّرُونَ»

Or, English Rendering:
“And of all things We have created pairs, in order that you may remember and take heed.” (Surah Adh-Dhariyat: 49)

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Part C – Composition (Marks 30)

9. Write a well-structured paragraph on: ‘Gender Discrimination’ Or, ‘Moral Erosion’: (10 Marks)

Gender Discrimination

Gender discrimination refers to the unfair, unequal, and prejudiced treatment of individuals based solely on their gender. In many developing societies, deeply rooted patriarchal norms, ignorance, and socio-economic biases have historically relegated women to an inferior status. From the moment of birth, female children often face disparity in nutrition, healthcare, and educational opportunities compared to male siblings. Women are frequently deprived of fair inheritance rights, subjected to early marriage, and restricted within domestic spheres without financial independence. In the professional world, the gender pay gap, lack of leadership roles, and workplace harassment remain persistent challenges. However, true development cannot be achieved while excluding half of the population. Islam granted women unprecedented rights to property ownership, dignified education, marital consent, and social honor over fourteen hundred years ago. Eliminating gender discrimination requires widespread ethical education, stringent legal protections, equal employment opportunities, and societal empowerment of women. When women are educated and self-reliant, families prosper, infant mortality decreases, and national progress flourishes on solid egalitarian ground.

Or, Moral Erosion

Moral erosion implies the gradual decline of ethical principles, spiritual values, conscience, and sense of mutual accountability in both individual conduct and collective society. In our contemporary globalized world, excessive materialism, unrestrained consumerism, and unhealthy digital exposure have severely undermined human compassion, integrity, and truthfulness. Self-interest, greed, corruption, and dishonesty have infiltrated almost every institution, from commerce and education to public governance. Respect for elders and teachers has diminished, while violence, cybercrimes, and family breakdowns are alarmingly on the rise. When moral values collapse, external laws alone cannot prevent social degeneration, because law regulates outward behavior whereas morality guards the inner conscience. Islamic teachings emphasize the cultivation of ‘Taqwa’ (God-consciousness), ‘Ihsan’ (moral excellence), and selfless service as the bulwark against corruption. To combat moral erosion, we must revitalize ethical education in homes, madrasahs, and universities, promote positive media content, and hold leaders accountable to upright standards. Restoring moral values is not a nostalgic luxury; it is an existential imperative for preserving human civilization.

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10. Write a letter to your friend conveying sympathy for his failure in the examination. Or, Write an application to the Principal for change of an elective subject: (10 Marks)

Application to the Principal for Change of an Elective Subject

Date: 12 October 2023
To
The Principal
Darun Najat Kamil Madrasah
Demra, Dhaka.
Subject: Application for permission to change an elective subject.

Sir,
I beg most respectfully to state that I am a regular student of Fazil (Honours) 1st Year in the Department of Al-Hadith and Islamic Studies at your reputed institution (Class Roll: 14, Session: 2022-2023). At the time of my initial admission, I chose ‘Economics’ as my elective subject without fully assessing my academic aptitude and analytical interest.

Having attended introductory classes for the last two months, I find the mathematical modeling and statistical formulas of Economics exceptionally difficult to grasp alongside my major coursework in Hadith literature. On the other hand, I have a profound aptitude for historical and sociopolitical analysis and scored excellent marks in Bangladesh Studies at the Alim level. Therefore, I wish to change my elective subject from ‘Economics’ to ‘Bangladesh Studies’.

I, therefore, fervently pray and hope that your honor would be kind enough to grant me permission to change my elective subject and allow me to register for ‘Bangladesh Studies’, thereby facilitating my academic progress.

I remain,
Sir,
Your most obedient pupil,
Muhammad Abdullah
Fazil (Honours) 1st Year, Department of Al-Hadith and Islamic Studies
Roll No: 14, Session: 2022-2023.

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Or, Letter to a Friend Conveying Sympathy for Failure in the Examination

Date: 15 October 2023
Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Dear Salman,
I hope this letter finds you in peace. Yesterday, I received the news of your recent Alim examination results, and I was genuinely disheartened to learn that you could not secure a passing grade in one subject. I know how deeply you must be hurting right now, and I am writing this letter to share your grief and remind you of your true worth.

My dear friend, failure in a single academic examination is neither the end of the world nor a reflection of your true intelligence and character. Unforeseen circumstances, sudden illness before the examination, and unexpected stress can affect even the most brilliant students. History is replete with examples of great personalities who faced repeated setbacks before achieving monumental success. Thomas Edison famously remarked that he did not fail ten thousand times, but discovered ten thousand ways that did not work.

Please do not allow temporary despair to cloud your innate potential or weaken your resolve. You have always been a hardworking, honest, and dedicated person. Take this outcome not as a defeat, but as a valuable opportunity to identify your weak spots, re-evaluate your study strategy, and come back with redoubled determination. In the Holy Quran, Almighty Allah reminds us: “Indeed, with hardship comes ease.” (Surah Ash-Sharh: 6).

Give yourself a few days to rest and regain your mental composure, and then begin your preparation with fresh vigor. I have complete faith in your talent and resilience, and I am confident that you will pass the upcoming supplementary exam with flying colors. If you need any study materials, notes, or analytical guidance, please remember that I am always here by your side.

Please convey my respectful regards to your respected parents and affection to your younger brother. Stay strong and keep your spirits high.

Your ever loving friend,
Tareq Ahmad

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11. Write a dialogue between a student and a librarian about borrowing books on the War of Liberation. Or, Write a dialogue between you and the Principal about your transfer certificate: (10 Marks)

Dialogue between Student (Tareq) and Librarian (Mr. Kamal)

Tareq: Assalamu Alaikum, Sir. Good morning.
Librarian: Wa Alaikumus Salam, Tareq. Good morning. How can I assist you today?
Tareq: Sir, I am preparing a seminar paper on the role of ordinary rural people and freedom fighters in our historic 1971 War of Liberation. I need some authentic reference books.
Librarian: That is a commendable research topic! Have you checked our special Liberation War corner in Section B?
Tareq: I browsed through the shelves, Sir, but there are so many volumes that I could not pinpoint the primary documents.
Librarian: Let me guide you. You should start with the multi-volume monumental work ‘Bangladesher Swadhinata Yuddha: Dalilpatra’ edited by Hasan Hafizur Rahman. Volumes 8 and 9 deal extensively with rural resistance and sector commanders’ accounts.
Tareq: Excellent! Can I also get analytical books on the international diplomatic aspects of 1971?
Librarian: Certainly. You will find Rehman Sobhan’s memoirs and ‘The Cruel Birth of Bangladesh’ by Archer K. Blood extremely insightful. They are placed in Rack 4.
Tareq: Sir, am I allowed to borrow these reference volumes to my hostel room?
Librarian: The documentary volumes are for library reading only because they are rare reference materials. However, you can borrow two analytical books for seven days using your student library card.
Tareq: That will be wonderfully helpful, Sir. I will take notes here from the reference volumes and borrow the analytical books.
Librarian: Perfect. Please fill out this borrowing slip and show your card at the issue desk.
Tareq: Thank you very much for your invaluable guidance, Sir.
Librarian: You are most welcome, Tareq. Best of luck with your research paper!

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Or, Dialogue between Student and Principal about a Transfer Certificate

Dialogue between Student (Masud) and Principal (Maulana Abdul Hannan)

Masud: Assalamu Alaikum, Sir. May I come in?
Principal: Wa Alaikumus Salam. Yes, please come in and take a seat, Masud. What brings you to my office during class hours?
Masud: Sir, with heavy heart, I have come to request an urgent official favor from you regarding my academic continuation.
Principal: What is the matter, my boy? You look visibly concerned. Is everything all right with your family?
Masud: Sir, my father is a senior government civil servant. Yesterday, the Ministry unexpectedly issued an official transfer order relocating him from Dhaka to the divisional commissioner’s office in Rajshahi. He must join his new station by next Monday.
Principal: I understand. It is indeed difficult when public servants are transferred mid-session. But what is your plan regarding your studies here?
Masud: Our entire family is shifting our residence to Rajshahi by the end of this month, Sir. Since I have no close relatives in Dhaka with whom I can stay, it will be impossible for me to continue attending classes here. My father has advised me to seek admission into the Fazil (Honours) Department of Hadith at Rajshahi Alia Madrasah.
Principal: That is understandable, Masud. You have been one of our most disciplined, punctual, and academically proficient students. It is truly painful to lose a talented student like you from our institution.
Masud: I am profoundly grateful for your kind words and the moral guidance I received from our teachers here, Sir. I will always cherish the memories of this blessed campus. I have already cleared all my pending tuition fees and obtained clearance slips from the library, science laboratory, and student hostel.
Principal: That is excellent. Have you drafted a formal written application signed by your father enclosing the official transfer order?
Masud: Yes, Sir. Here is the formal application along with the clearance slips and my father’s transfer letter attached.
Principal: (Examining the documents) Everything appears in perfect order. I will endorse the application and instruct the academic section to prepare and issue your Transfer Certificate (TC) and character certificate by tomorrow afternoon.
Masud: Thank you infinitely, Sir. I pray to Almighty Allah for your long life, sound health, and the continued prosperity of our madrasah.
Principal: May Allah bless you abundantly, grant you ease in your new environment, and illuminate your future with noble knowledge. Wa Alaikumus Salam.

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