Narration

Narration: SSC English Board Questions 2010 to 2012

46. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Barishal Board -2012]

"Why did you not go to school yesterday?" said the mother to the girl. "I was ill, mum," the girl replied. "How are you today?" the mother asked again. "Well," said the girl. "Don't worry for me." 

47. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Comilla Board -2012]

The traveler said to the peasant, "Can you tell me the way to the nearest hotel?" The peasant said, "Yes, do you want one in which you can spend the night?" The traveler said, " I do not want to stay here but I only want a meal." 

40. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Chittagong Board -2012]

I said to the passerby, "What are you seeing now?" "I am seeing the people running here and there," he said. "How happy they are! May God help them. Let me enjoy this," I said. 

41. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dhaka Board -2012]

"Have you ever been to Cox's Bazar?" asked Shabab. "No, I have never," replied Labib. "But I desire for visiting the place." ''I had an opportunity to visit the sea-beach last year," said Shabab. "Let us go there this week," said Labib. 

42. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dinajpur Board - 2012]

The teacher said to the student, “Have you prepared your lesson today?” “No, sir.” Replied the student. The teacher said, “Why?” “I was suffering from headache yesterday. I shall do my work tomorrow,” Replied the student. 

43. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Rajshahi Board -2012]

“I came to Bogra this afternoon. I sent you a message before starting from home,” Roka said. “Did you receive it in time?” she asked. “No, I did not receive it,” I replied. 

44. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Sylhet Board -2012]

"Have you ever been to Cox's Bazar?" asked Shabab. "No, I have never," replied Labib. "But I desire for visiting the place." ''I had an opportunity to visit the sea-beach last year," said Shabab. "Let us go there this week," said Labib. 

45. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Jessore Board -2012]

The man said to the manager, "May I come in, sir?" 'Yes, come in. What do you want?" Said the manager. "I want to open a bank account in your bank," said the man, "Can you tell me how I can open a saving account?" 

46. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Chittagong Board -2011]

The teacher said to the boy, "Do you think that honesty is the best policy?" The boy said, 'Yes, Sir, I think so." 'Then learn to be honest from your boyhood," said the teacher. "Thank you, Sir," said the boy. "May Allah grant you a long life," said the teacher to the boy. 

47. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dhaka Board -2011]

I said to the old man, "What are you doing?” “I’m watching the boys swimming in the pond," he said. "How happy they are! May Allah bless them.” “Let me sit by you and enjoy the scene," I said. 

48. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dinajpur Board - 2011]

The man said to the manager, "May I come in, sir?" 'Yes, come in. What do you want?" Said the manager. "I want to open a bank account in your bank," said the man, "Can you tell me how I can open a saving account?" 

49. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Jessore Board -2011]

“Have you completed your assignment?" said Rumana. “No, I haven’t completed yet.” replied Farah. "But you must submit it timely," said Rumana. “I worked on it for several hours yesterday,” replied Farah. 

50. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Rajshahi Board -2011]

"My sons listen to me. A great treasure lies hidden in the land. I am going to leave it to you." "How'll we find it?" said the sons. “You must dig the land for it," said the old man. 

51. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Sylhet Board -2011]

A fruit seller said, "Which fruits do you want to buy? I have apples from Australia, oranges from Darjeeling, grapes form Kashmir." The customer said, "What fruits of our country do you have?" The seller said, "I have coconut, guava and jackfruit." The customer said, "Give one kg of guava as it will be the substitute of Australian apples." 

52. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Barishal Board -2011]

My friend said to me, "Why are you reading this hour? It is time for prayer. Let us go out for a walk after saying prayer.” “Yes, I agree with you,” said I. 

53. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Comilla Board -2011]

"Ratan, have you done your English today?" asked the teacher. “Yes, sir, I did it. But I haven't understood some grammatical points," replied Ratan. "Where is the problem?" said the teacher. "Let us try again." 

54. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Barishal Board -2010]

"Where do you like to go, sir?" said the ticket officer to the passenger. "I want to go to Chittagong," said the passenger. "How many tickets do you need?" "l need five tickets." “Here are the tickets. They will cost one thousand taka," said the ticket officer. 

55. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Comilla Board -2010]

The old man said, "Can you give me some food? I've been starving for two days." The maid said, "Why do you beg? Can't you work?" "No, I am unable to work," said the old man. 

56. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Chittagong Board -2010]

The old man said, "Can you give me some food? I've been starving for two days." The maid said, "Why do you beg? Can't you work?" "No, I am unable to work," said the old man. 

57. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dhaka Board -2010]

“What are you doing now, Jack?” I said. “I am watching an interesting programme on television." "Aren't you wasting your time?" I said. “No, I don't think so" he said. 

58. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dinajpur Board - 2010]

Rina said to me, "Have you finished reading the book I gave you yesterday?" "Yes, I have finished reading the book." I replied, "What an interesting book it is! I wish I would borrow the book earlier!" I said, "Will you return the book to me today?" he asked. 

59. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Jessore Board -2010]

The class teacher of class X said to the students, "Do you like to go on a study tour?" "Yes" said all the students to their class teacher. Then he said, "Take the permission from your parents.” One of the students said, "Where will we go, sir?" it will be decided after a discussion,” said the teacher. 

60. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Rajshahi Board -2010]

The teacher said to the boy, "Do you think that honesty is the best policy?" The boy said, 'Yes, Sir, I think so." 'Then learn to be honest from your boyhood," said the teacher. "Thank you, Sir," said the boy. "May Allah grant you a long life," said the teacher to the boy. 

61. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Sylhet Board -2010]

"My sons listen to me. A great treasure lies hidden in the land. I am going to leave it to you." "How'll we find it?" said the sons. “You must dig the land for it," said the old man.