Narration Answers

SSC English Board Questions: Narration Answers

1. Comilla Board 2007

Father asked his son why he was making late and told him to go to school immediately. The son replied that he was not going to school that day as he felt dizzy.

2. Dhaka Board 2007

The old man told his sons to listen to him and informed them that a great treasure lay hidden in the land, which he was going to leave for them. The sons asked how they would find it. The old man replied that they must dig the land for it.

3. Jessore Board 2007

The Mayor asked the Piper if he had killed the rats. The Piper replied that he had and demanded the promised money. The Mayor exclaimed how funny it was and said that they couldn’t give him so much money, offering only fifty.

4. Rajshahi Board 2007

Zaman asked me if I had finished reading the book he had given me the previous day. I replied that I had finished reading it and exclaimed how interesting the book was, wishing I had borrowed it earlier. Zaman then asked if I would return the book to him that day.

5. Sylhet Board 2007

The teacher asked Ratan if he had done his English that day. Ratan respectfully replied that he had, but he hadn’t understood some grammatical points. The teacher then inquired where the problem was and suggested trying again.

6. Barishal Board 2008

Addressing the fisherman as the great king of the genies, the monster promised never to disobey him again. Hearing those words, the fisherman became brave and asked why the giant had been locked up in the vase. The giant, looking at him angrily, warned him to speak more politely or he would kill him.

7. Comilla Board 2008

Rashed asked Karim how he was and mentioned that he had gone to his hostel the previous day but hadn’t found him. He then asked where Karim had gone. Karim replied that he had gone to the station to receive his maternal uncle.

8. Chittagong Board 2008

Rafiq asked Mr. Jamil if people had used stamps in those days. Mr. Jamil replied affirmatively, adding that the first stamps had been used in 1840. Shafiq then asked if they were easy to get now. His uncle replied that they were very difficult to get.

9. Dhaka Board 2008

The students told the headmaster that they would like to go on an excursion and asked if they could have his permission. The headmaster granted permission, advising them to arrange it after the examination and to choose a historical place. The students thanked him.

10. Jessore Board 2008

The old man asked the maid if she could give him some food, explaining that he had been starving for two days. The maid asked why he begged and whether he couldn’t work. The old man replied that he was unable to work.

11. Rajshahi Board 2008

12. Sylhet Board 2008

Once I asked a sweet little girl what her mother’s name was. She replied cleverly that she knew her mother’s name but wouldn’t tell me. I remarked what a clever girl she was. She added confidently that she didn’t tell her mother’s name to anybody she didn’t know.

13. Barishal Board 2009

He asked me what time it was by my watch. I replied that it was half past nine. He then said that he wanted to go to the college and asked if I would accompany him. I replied that I was sorry, but I couldn’t.

14. Comilla Board 2009

The teacher asked the boy if he thought honesty was the best policy. The boy respectfully replied that he thought so. The teacher then advised him to learn to be honest from his boyhood. The boy thanked the teacher, who prayed that Allah might grant him a long life.

15. Chittagong Board 2009

The man respectfully asked the manager if he might come in. The manager permitted him and asked what he wanted. The man replied that he wanted to open a bank account in the manager’s bank and asked how he could open a savings account.

16. Dhaka Board 2009

Salam asked Kamal what his program was after the examination. Kamal replied that he hadn’t decided yet and asked Salam if he could suggest anything. Salam suggested that they go on a picnic. Kamal exclaimed that it was an excellent idea and assured Salam that he would certainly join him.

17. Jessore Board 2009 (similar to 14)

18. Jessore Board 2012 (similar to 15)

19. Rajshahi Board 2009

A fruit seller asked the customer which fruits he wanted to buy, mentioning that he had apples from Australia, oranges from Darjeeling, and grapes from Kashmir. The customer asked what fruits of their own country the seller had. The seller replied that he had coconut, guava, and jackfruit. The customer then asked for one kilogram of guava, saying that it would be a substitute for Australian apples.

20. Sylhet Board 2009 (similar to 14 and 17)

21. Barishal Board 2010

The ticket officer asked the passenger where he would like to go. The passenger replied that he wanted to go to Chittagong. The ticket officer then asked how many tickets he needed. The passenger said that he needed five tickets. The ticket officer handed over the tickets, saying that they would cost one thousand taka.

22. Comilla Board 2010

The old man asked the maid if she could give him some food, explaining that he had been starving for two days. The maid asked why he begged and if he couldn’t work. The old man replied that he was unable to work.

23. Chittagong Board 2010 (same as 22)

24. Dhaka Board 2010

I asked Jack what he was doing at that moment. He replied that he was watching an interesting program on television. I asked if he wasn’t wasting his time. Jack said he didn’t think so.

25. Dinajpur Board 2010

Rina asked me if I had finished reading the book she had given me the previous day. I replied that I had finished reading it and remarked what an interesting book it was, adding that I wished I had borrowed it earlier. She then asked if I would return the book to her that day.

26. Jessore Board 2010

The class teacher of Class X asked the students if they liked to go on a study tour. All the students replied in the affirmative. The teacher then told them to take permission from their parents. One of the students asked where they would go. The teacher replied that it would be decided after a discussion.

27. Rajshahi Board 2010 (similar to 31)

The teacher asked the boy if he thought honesty is the best policy. The boy replied respectfully that he did. The teacher then advised him to learn to be honest from his boyhood. The boy thanked the teacher, who prayed that Allah might grant him a long life.

28. Sylhet Board 2010

The old man told his sons to listen to him and informed them that a great treasure lay hidden in the land, which he was going to leave to them. The sons asked how they would find it. The old man replied that they must dig the land for it.

29. Barishal Board 2011

My friend asked me why I was reading at that hour, stating that it was time for prayer and suggesting that we go out for a walk after saying the prayer. I agreed with him.

30. Comilla Board 2011

The teacher asked Ratan if he had done his English that day. Ratan replied that he had, but he hadn’t understood some grammatical points. The teacher asked where the problem was and suggested that they try again.

31. Chittagong Board 2011

The teacher asked the boy if he thought that honesty is the best policy. The boy respectfully replied that he did. The teacher then advised him to learn to be honest from his boyhood. The boy thanked the teacher, who prayed that Allah might grant him a long life.

32. Dhaka Board 2011

I asked the old man what he was doing. He replied that he was watching the boys swimming in the pond and exclaimed how happy they were, praying that Allah might bless them. I then asked if I could sit by him and enjoy the scene.

33. Dinajpur Board 2011

34. Jessore Board 2011

Rumana asked Farah if she had completed her assignment. Farah replied that she had not completed it yet. Rumana reminded her that she must submit it on time. Farah added that she had worked on it for several hours the previous day.

35. Rajshahi Board 2011

The old man told his sons to listen to him and said that a great treasure lay hidden in the land, which he was going to leave to them. The sons asked how they would find it. The old man replied that they must dig the land for it.

36. Sylhet Board 2011

A fruit seller asked the customer which fruits he wanted to buy and informed him that he had apples from Australia, oranges from Darjeeling, and grapes from Kashmir. The customer asked what fruits of their own country the seller had. The seller replied that he had coconuts, guavas, and jackfruits. The customer then asked for one kilogram of guava, saying it would be a substitute for Australian apples.

37. Barishal Board 2012; Chittagong Board 2007

The mother asked the girl why she had not gone to school the previous day. The girl replied that she had been ill. The mother asked how she was that day. The girl said she was well and told her not to worry about her.

38. Comilla Board 2012

The traveler asked the peasant if he could tell him the way to the nearest hotel. The peasant replied affirmatively and asked if the traveler wanted one in which he could spend the night. The traveler said that he did not want to stay but only wanted a meal.

39. Chittagong Board 2007 (same as 37)

40. Chittagong Board 2012

I asked the passerby what he was seeing at that moment. He replied that he was seeing people running here and there and remarked how happy they were, praying that God might help them. I then said I would enjoy the scene.

41. Dhaka Board 2012

Shabab asked Labib if he had ever been to Cox's Bazar. Labib replied that he never had but added that he desired to visit the place. Shabab said that he had an opportunity to visit the sea-beach the previous year. Labib then proposed that they go there that week.

42. Dinajpur Board 2012

The teacher asked the student if he had prepared his lesson that day. The student respectfully replied that he had not. The teacher then asked why. The student explained that he had been suffering from a headache the previous day and assured the teacher that he would do his work the next day.

43. Rajshahi Board 2012

Roka said that she had come to Bogra that afternoon and had sent a message before starting from home. She then asked if I had received it in time. I replied that I had not.

44. Sylhet Board 2012 (same as 41)

45. Dhaka Board 2015

The teacher greeted the students and asked how they were. They replied that they were fine and asked how he was. The teacher said that he was fine too and asked them to sit down. He then inquired if they had prepared their lesson. The students apologized and admitted that they had not.

46. Chittagong Board 2015 (same as 41 and 44)

47. Rajshahi Board 2015

The teacher asked Konika if she had done her English lesson that day. She replied that she had but mentioned that she had not understood one grammatical point. The teacher assured her that she could come to his room, and he would help her understand the point. Konika thanked him with a smile.

48. Barisal Board 2015

The teacher asked the girl if she thought that honesty was the best policy. The girl replied respectfully that she did. The teacher then advised her to learn to be honest from her childhood. The girl thanked the teacher, who in return prayed for Allah’s blessings upon her.

49. Sylhet Board 2015

The girl respectfully told the teacher that she would be grateful if he kindly lent her the book he had praised highly in the classroom the previous day. The teacher expressed his happiness, saying that he was glad she was eager to read the book and added that she was welcome to any of his books that she liked. The girl thanked him, and the teacher replied that she was welcome.

50. Dhaka Board 2016

The police officer asked Mita how he could help her. Mita replied that while she had been coming home alone by taxi the previous night, two snatchers had ridden into her taxi. The officer asked if they had snatched anything from her. Mita replied that they had taken her cell phone and some money. The police officer then offered to record a complaint.

51. Rajshahi Board 2016

Hira asked Mira what her program was after the examination. Mira replied that she had not decided and asked Hira if she could suggest anything. Hira suggested that they go on a picnic. Mira exclaimed with excitement that it was an excellent idea.

52. Dinajpur Board 2016

Rosamond asked her mother what it was, adding that she had not wanted the black thing with the terrible smell. Her mother replied that she did not know. Rosamond then asked her mother what she should do with it. Her mother said that she could not tell. Rosamond then decided that she would pour it out and fill the jar with fresh water.

53. Cumilla Board 2016

I asked the rickshaw puller if he would go. He asked where I wanted to go. I replied that I wanted to go to the railway station. The rickshaw puller said that he might go if I paid him 200 taka.

54. Chattogram Board 2016

The guardian asked the Headmaster respectfully if he might come in. The Headmaster replied that he could and asked him to come in. The guardian then stated that all the guardians, along with the Headmaster, must do something for the betterment of their children, as they were losing their morality. The Headmaster suggested that they plan something for their betterment.

55. Sylhet Board 2016

Dipa asked Rupali why she was looking so happy. Rupali replied that her brother had sent her a mobile phone the previous day. Dipa questioned the usefulness of it to Rupali and remarked that she thought it was a mere wastage of money. Rupali disagreed, stating that it enabled her to communicate with others in the shortest possible time.

56. Jessore Board 2016

The stranger asked the boy if he could tell him the way to the nearest hotel. The boy replied respectfully that he could and asked whether the man wanted a residential one where he could spend the night. The man replied that he did not want to stay there but only wanted a meal.

57. Rajshahi Board 2017

My mother asked me if I would not go to school that day. I told her that I felt feverish and did not want to go to school. Mother then advised me to take a rest and said that I should be more careful about my health.

58. Dhaka Board 2017

The manager greeted the lady and asked if he could help her. The lady replied that she had been told to come there to get a parking sticker and asked if it was the right place. The manager confirmed that it was and asked for the registration number of her car.

59. Dinajpur Board 2017

60. Sylhet Board 2017

I asked Rashed what he was doing at that moment. He replied that he was watching an interesting program on television. I asked if he was not wasting his time. He replied that he did not think so. I reminded him that too much watching of TV made people lazy.

61. Barishal Board 2017

I asked my friend which book he wanted. Oishe replied that he wanted A Practical English Grammar by A. J. Thomson as he had lost his copy the previous day. I told him that I could lend him my copy but asked him to return it within a week.

62. Jashore Board 2017

The mother asked Rimu why she had not gone to school the previous day. Rimu replied that she had been ill. The mother inquired how she was that day. The girl answered that she was well and told her mother not to worry about her.

63. Cumilla Board 2017

The teacher asked the boy if he knew that honesty was the best policy. The boy replied respectfully that he thought so. The teacher then advised him to learn to be honest from his boyhood. The boy thanked the teacher. The teacher prayed that Allah might grant the boy a long life.

64. Chattogram Board 2017

Mona exclaimed with admiration that the doll was lovely and said she would buy it. Her mother disagreed, saying it was not durable, and added that they would visit another village fair the next day, where Mona could buy another doll. She then suggested they leave. Mona insisted that her mother must buy her a good doll, to which her mother agreed.

65. All Boards 2018

Shabab asked Tahsin if he had visited the Shat Gombuj Mosque. Tahsin replied in the negative. Shabab informed him that he had visited it the previous week and exclaimed how beautiful the mosque was. Tahsin then suggested they go there the next year.

66. Dhaka Board 2019

An old man asked me what time it was by my watch. I replied that it was half past nine. He then expressed his desire to go to my house and requested me to accompany him. I apologized, saying that I could not as I was going to school.

67. Chattogram Board 2019

68. Rajshahi Board 2019

The students told the Headmaster that they wanted to celebrate the victory of the National Debate Competition. The Headmaster asked why they wanted to celebrate it. The students replied that they wanted to make it memorable in their lives. The Headmaster assured them not to worry and promised to take all necessary steps to arrange the function.

69. Barishal Board 2019

Rifat told Munir that he had not attended his birthday party. Munir apologized and explained that he had to go to his uncle’s house in Dhaka. He then asked how the program was. Rifat offered to show him the photographs.

70. Sylhet Board 2019

The stranger asked the boy if he could tell him the way to the nearest hotel. The boy asked if the man wanted a residential one where he could spend the night. The man replied that he did not want to stay there but only wanted a meal. The boy suggested that Paradise Garden would be better for him.

71. Dinajpur Board 2019

Sara asked Niha to give her English Grammar and Composition book. Niha replied that she could not give it as she had to take it with her to the class. Sara assured her that she would return the book before the class started. Niha then agreed and told her to take it. Sara thanked her.

72. Cumilla Board 2019

Sohel greeted Rupa and asked how much preparation she had taken for the upcoming SSC Exam. She replied that she had taken great preparation and expressed her hope of getting 90+ marks in every subject. Sohel exclaimed with admiration at her confidence.

73. Jashore Board 2019

The teacher asked the boy why he was disturbing the class in that way and reminded him that it was an important class. He then ordered the boy to get out of the room and not return that day. The boy apologized, promising that he would never disturb the class again.

74. Dhaka Board 2020

Rina asked Sima why she did not get up early from sleep. Sima replied that it was tough for her to leave bed early. Rina exclaimed in regret that it was a bad habit and advised her that if she left bed early, she could enjoy sound health. She urged Sima to follow her advice.

75. Mymensingh Board 2020

Ripon respectfully asked his class teacher for permission to enter the room. The teacher granted permission and inquired why he was so late that day. Ripon explained that his grandfather had suddenly felt severe chest pain, so he had rushed to the hospital with him. The teacher prayed for Ripon’s grandfather, saying he hoped Allah would grant his quick recovery.

76. Rajshahi Board 2020

The ticket officer asked the lady where she would like to go. She replied that she wanted to go to Rajshahi. The officer then inquired how many tickets she needed and of which class. She responded that she needed three first-class tickets. Handing over the tickets, the officer informed her that they would cost three thousand taka.

77. Cumilla Board 2020

The new teacher entered the classroom and asked the students if they could tell him what he should do then. One of the students replied in the negative. Smiling, the teacher told them to try to guess. Another student suggested that he should introduce himself to them. The teacher thanked the student, appreciating his brilliance.

78. Chattogram Board 2020

The teacher asked the girl why she was laughing in the class. The girl replied that she had remembered an interesting incident after the teacher had given the example. The teacher asked her what it was. She explained that it was about one of her cousins who had come to their house the previous day. The teacher told her to forget it and focus on her lesson.

79. Sylhet Board 2020

80. Barishal Board 2020

Harun greeted Kiron and asked how much preparation he had taken for the SSC Examination. Kiron replied that he had taken great preparation. Harun, impressed, exclaimed that Kiron was very intelligent and wished him success, saying he hoped Kiron would achieve a distinguished result.