BLE English Question Set 3

Model Questions Set: 3

Basic Level Examination

Subject: English

Time: 2 hrs.                                                                        Full Marks: 50

Candidates are required to give their answers according to the given instructions.

Attempt all the questions.

1. Read the given poem and complete the sentences using the words given in the box below. One word is given extra.                     [5x1=5]

Changing World

When I was a young man

I wanted to change the world.

I found it was difficult to change the world,

So, I tried to change my nation.

 

When I found that I couldn't change the nation.

I began to focus on my town.

I couldn't change the town And as an older man,

I tried to change my family.

 

Now, as an old man,

I realized the only thing I can change is myself.

And suddenly I realized,

That if long ago I had changed myself.

 

I could have made an impact on my family.

My family and I could have made an impact on our town.

Their impact could have changed the nation

And I could, indeed, have changed the world.

 

Edward de Bono

 

change,        suddenly,     realize,         focus,           impacts,           indeed

 a. Great people always………… their mistakes.

b. Excessive use of electronic devices has negative……….. on our mental health.

C. Thank you for your offer but I cannot……… my mind.

d. Our exam is approaching but I cannot……….. on my studies.

e. The meal was very…………………. delicious.