Narration
Practice For H.S.C
1. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Dhaka Board-2019]
“Where do you like to
go sir?” asked the ticket seller. “Cox's Bazar,” replied the
stranger. “How many tickets do you need?” “I will buy five tickets.” “Take
these tickets. They will cost three thousand taka,” said the ticket
seller.
2. Change the
narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Cumilla Board-2019]
"Why are you
loitering here and there now? Are you in trouble ?" said the school
teacher. "I am loitering because I have none to take care me," said
the boy. The school teacher said, "Do you feel hungry?" "Yes, I
am very hungry now," said the boy.
3. Change the
narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Rajshahi Board-2019]
A cat hearing that a
hen was laid up sick in her nest, paid her a visit of condolence and said,
"How are you, my dear? What can I do for you? Only tell me. Is there
anything in the world that I can bring for you? " "Thank you,"
said the hen. "Do you be good enough to leave me, and I have no fear but I shall
soon be well."
4. Change the
following narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Jashore Board-2019]
“Have you learnt your
lessons ?” father said to Arman. "No, I've forgotten," said he.
"That's very bad. You must be more careful about your preparation for the
examination. By doing so you can make a good result," said his father.
"Thank you very much for your timely advice."
5. Change the
narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Sylhet Board-2019]
"Why did you stop
me? I didn't do anything wrong. did I? " asked Riyad. "You were
driving too fast," said the traffic sergeant, giving him a glare, "
Now! Show me your driving license."
6. Change the
narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Barishal Board-2019]
Returning home, my
mother said to me. "Your progress in studies is very slow. You always move
about with a group of your friends. Aren't you idling away your time with them?
Can't you be more serious? " “I am sorry and I will amend myself,” I replied.
7. Change the
narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Chattogram Board-2019 ;Rajshahi Board-2017]
"Whose picture is
it?" I asked. "A little girl's of course, " said Grandmother.
"Can't you tell? " "Yes, but did you know the girl? "
"Yes, I knew her," said Granny, "But she was a very wicked girl
and I shouldn't tell you about her."
8. Change the
narrative style by using indirect speeches:[Dinajpur
Board-2019;Cumilla Board-2013]
"My sons"
said he, "A great treasure lies hidden in the estate. I am about to leave
you." "Where is it hidden?" said the sons. "I am about to
tell you," said the old man. "But you must dig the land for
it."
HSC Passage Narration 2018 All Board
Questions with Answer
9. Change the
narrative style by using indirect speeches: [HSC Exam Kh Set-2018]
“How much do you
want?” said the Mayor. “A thousand guilders,” said the pied piper. “All
right,” said the Mayor. “We'll pay you a thousand guilders. When will you
set to work?” Now, said the Pied Piper.
10. Change the
narrative style by using indirect speeches: [HSC Exam Kha Set-2018;Dinajpur
Board-2012]
"Will you buy my
hair?" asked Della. I buy hair," said Madame. "Take your
hat off and let's have a sight at the looks of it." "Twenty
dollars," said Madame, lifting the mass with a practiced hand. "Give
it to me quick," said Della.
HSC Passage Narration 2017 All Board
Questions with Answer
11. Change the
narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Dhaka Board-2017; Jashore Board-2012]
"Follow my
example," she said as we shook hands," and never ear more than one
thing for luncheon." "I'll do better than that," said retorted.
"I'll eat nothing for dinner tonight. "Humorist," she cried
gaily, jumping into a cab.
12.
Change the narrative style by using Indirect speeches: [Cumilla Board-2017 ;Dinajpur Board-2016]
“Have you saved
something for the future?” said the Richman. “No,” said the cobbler. “I am
happy with the present and think little about tomorrow.” “No, that would not
do,” said the Richman. “I like to see you above want. Have this money and keep
it.
13. Change the
narrative style by using direct speech: [Jashore Board-2017]
The teacher asked the
students if they had heard the name of Aesop. The students respectfully replied
that they had not and asked the teacher who he had been. The teacher advised
them to listen to his lecture attentively and they would be able to know about
him. He also exclaimed with wonder that his fables were very interesting and
instructive.
14. Change the
narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Sylhet Board-2017]
“Why are you crying?
Do you have any problem?” asked the passer-by. "I am crying because I have
none to look after me," said the street child. "Are you hungry?"
"Yes, I am," said the boy.
15. Rewrite the
following in the reported speech: [Barishal Board-2017]
“Please give me your
English grammar book,” said Fahim. “I can not give it,” said Arman. "I
have to take it with me in the class." "I shall return the book
before the class starts, Said Fahim. "Take it," said Arman. Thanks,"
said Fahim.
16. Change the
narrative style by using direct speeches: [Chattogram Board-2017]
The witness told the
international crimes tribunal that he had suddenly heard a gunshot and gone
towards the door. He added that he had seen many Al Badr men and the members of
the Pakistani army on his house premises. The judge asked him if he had
recognized some of the Al - Badr men. The witness answered that he could
recognize one Hamid in his village who had brought the members of the Pakistani
army to the village.
17. Change the
narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Dinajpur
Board 2017]
He said to me, “I am
very sorry to trouble you, but I shall be much obliged you will kindly lend me
your dictionary.” “I shall be very glad to be of service to you, and you are
welcome to any of my books that you think of use to you,” said I.
18. Change the
narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Dhaka Board 2016]
“Where do you come
from?” I asked him. “From San Carlos,” he said and smiled. "I was taking
care of animals, "Oh," I said, not quite understanding, "
yes," he said. “I stayed, you see, taking care of animals. I was the last
one to leave the town of San Carlos.”
19. Change the
narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Cumilla Board-2016]
One day Hazrat Omar
(R) became shocked to see the sufferings of a woman and said, "Where do
you live?” The woman said, “I live in a poor hut south end to this town. I'm
hungry but there is no food in my house. Will you give me something to eat?”
Hazrat Omar (R) said, “Go back home. I'm coming with food and money for you.”
20. Change the
narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Rajshahi Board-2016]
“Have you cut your
nails short?” The teacher said to Maruf. "No, I've forgotten Sir,"
said Maruf. “That's very bad. You must be more careful about neatness and
cleanliness. By doing so, you can prevent diarrhoea and some other diseases
too,” said the teacher.
21. Change the
narrative style by using direct speeches: [Jashore Board-2016]
I told the rickshaw
puller that he had carried me a long way. Then I asked him how much I should
pay him. I further asked him if fifty taka would do. He replied that anything
was all right.
22. Change the
narrative style by using direct speeches: [Sylhet Board-2016]
Once I asked a little
girl what her mother's name was. She replied that she could remember her
mother's name but she would not tell me that. She added that she did not tell
her mother's name to anyone whom she did not know. I exclaimed with admiration
that she was a very clever girl.
23. Change the
narrative style by using Indirect speech: [Barishal Board-2016]
“Do you know
Bangladesh Open University offers an English self - learning course?” Sejan
said to Shawan. "Yes, I have heard it from my father who works as a tutor
of the course. It is a six-month course known as CELP," said Shawan.
24. Change the
narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Chattogram Board-2016]
"Why are your
children crying, my daughter ?" said the Caliph. They have been starving
" said the woman. "Have you none else the world?" "My
husband died some months ago. He left them neither money nor any property. So,
they are in great distress. They have to starve sometimes." "Oh! Let
me see, how I can help you ?" said the Caliph.
25. Change the
narrative style by using indirect speeches:
"Why are you
putting the food in your pocket, sir? Why don't you eat?" asked the
nobleman. "I am doing the right thing. My dress deserves these rich
dishes," replied Sheikh Saadi. "I am sorry. I don't understand what
you mean to say," said the nobleman.
26. Change
the narrative style by using indirect speeches:
The stranger said to
the boy, “Will you tell me the way to the nearest hotel?” "Yes, I will. Do
you want a residential one in which you can spend the night?" the boy said.
"I don not want to stay there but I only want a meal," the stranger
replied.
27. Change
the narrative style by using indirect speeches:
“Have you saved
something for future?” said the rich man. "No," said the cobbler.
"I am happy with the present and think little about tomorrow."
"No, that would not do," said the rich man. "I like to see you
above want. Have this money and keep it."
28. Change
the narrative style by using indirect speeches:
"What politics have you?" I
asked. "I am without politics," he said. "I am seventy-six years
old. I have come twelve kilometres now and I think now I can go no
further." "This is not a good place to stop," I said. "If
you can make it, there are trucks up the road where it forks for Tortos."
"I will wait a while," he said. "And then I will go. "Where
do the trucks go?" "Towards Barcelona." I told him. "I know
no one in that direction, he said, "But thank you very much. Thank you
again very much."
29. Change the
narrative style by using indirect speeches:
“My brothers,
I stand before you
today with a heart overflowing with grief. You are fully aware of the events
that are going on and understand their importance. We have been trying to do
our best to cope with the situation. And yet, unfortunately, the streets of
Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna, Rajshahi and Rangpur are awash with the blood of our
brothers. The people of Bengal now want to be free, the people of Bengal now
want to live, and the people of Bengal now want their rights.”
30. Change
the narrative style by using indirect speeches:
"Follow my
example" she said as we shook hands, "and never eat more than one
thing for lunched. I am sure you will feel better for it."
"I will do better than that," I retorted, "I'll eat nothing for
dinner tonight." "Humorist, you are quite a humorist!" she cried
gaily jumping into a cab.
31. Change the
narrative style by using indirect speeches:
Mr.
Abedin said to Rafiq, “Is it bad for us to have such a big population in the
country?” Rafiq said, “Sir, before my answer, could I tell what happened
to Kalim Majhee last week?" Mr. Abedin said, "Ok, But say
briefly." Rafiq said, "Thank you, sir. It was a hot day."
32. Change the
narrative style by using indirect speeches:
"Have you cut your hair off?"
asked Jim. "Cut it off and sold it," said Della. "Don't you like
me just as well, anyhow? I'm me withoutmyhair,aren'tI?"
33. Change the narrative style by
using indirect speeches:
Answers
1.
Answer: The ticket seller asked the stranger respectfully where he (S) liked to
go. The stranger replied that he (S) liked to go to Cox's Bazar. The ticket
seller asked the stranger how many tickets he (S) needed. He (S) replied that
he (S) would buy five tickets. The ticket seller told him (S) to take those
tickets. He (T) added that they would cost three thousand taka.
2.
Answer: The school teacher asked the boy why he (B) was loitering here and there
then. He (T) also asked him (B) if he (B) was in trouble. The boy replied that
he (B) was loitering because he (B) had none to take care him (B). The school
teacher asked him (B) if he (B) felt hungry. The boy replied that he (B) was
very hungry then.
3. Answer: A cat
hearing that a hen was laid up sick in her nest, paid her a visit of condolence
and asked her dearly how she was. He also asked her what he could do for her.
He again asked her to tell him if there was anything in the world that he could
bring for her. The hen thanked him. She requested him to be good enough to
leave her. She added that she had no fear but she would soon be well.
4.
Answer: Father
asked Arman if he (A) had learnt his (A) lessons. Arman replied in the negative
and said that he (A) had forgotten. Father told him that that was very bad. He
(F) added that he (A) had to be more careful about his (A) preparation for the
examination and by doing so, he (A) could make a good result. Arman thanked him
(F) very much for his (F) timely advice.
5.
Answer: Riyad asked the traffic sergeant why he (T) had stopped him (R). He (R)
added that he (R) had not done anything wrong. Giving him a glare, the traffic
sergeant told him (R) that he (R) had been driving too fast. Then he (T) told
Riyad to show him (T) his (R) driving license.
6.
Answer: Returning
home, my mother told me that my progress in studies was very slow. She added
that I always moved about with a group of my friends. She asked me if I was
idling away my time with them. She again asked me if I could not be more
serious. I replied that was sorry and I would amend myself.
7.
Answer: I
asked Grandmother whose picture it was. Grandmother replied that it was of
course a little girl's picture. She asked me if I could not tell that. I
replied in the affirmative and asked her if she had known the girl. Grandmother
replied in the affirmative and said that she had known her, but she (Girl) had
been a very wicked girl and should not tell me about her (Girl).
8.
Answer: The
old man told his sons that a great treasure lay hidden in the estate. He added
that he was about to leave the sons. The sons asked him where it was hidden.
The old man told them that he was about to tell them but they had to dig the
land for it.
9.
Answer: The
Mayor asked the Pied Piper how much he wanted. The Pied Piper replied
that he wanted a thousand guilders. The Mayor accepted the proposal and said
that they would pay him a thousand guilders. Then he asked the piper when he
would set to work. The Pied Piper replied that he would set to work
then.
10. Answer: Della
asked Madame if she (M) would buy her (D) hair. Madame replied that she (M)
bought hair. She (M) told her (D) to take her (D) hat off and let them have a
sight at the looks of it. Then Madame told her (D) that they would give her (D)
twenty dollars, lifting the mass with a practiced hand. Della told
her (M) to give it to her (D) quickly.
11. Answer: As we
shook hands, she told me to follow her example and never eat more than one
thing for luncheon. I retorted that I would do better than that and would eat
nothing for dinner that night. Jumping into a cab, she cried gaily calling me a
humorist.
12. Answer: The rich man asked the
cobbler if he (C) had saved something for the future. The cobbler replied in
the negative and added that he (C) was happy with the present and thought do.
He (R) added that he (R) liked to see him (C) above want. He (R) told the
cobbler to have that money and keep it.
13. Answer: The teacher said to
the students, "Have you heard the name of Aesop?" The students said,
"Sir, we haven't. Who was he?" The teacher said to them, "Listen
to my lecture attentively and you will be able to know about him. How
interesting and instructive his fables are!"
14. Answer: The passerby asked the
street child why he (C) was crying. He (P) also asked if he (C) had any
problem. The street child replied that he (C) was crying because he (C) had
none to look after him (C). The passerby asked him if he (C) was hungry. The
child replied in the affirmative and said that he (C) was hungry.
15. Answer: Fahim
requested Arman to give him (F) his (A) English grammar book. Arman replied
that he (A) could not give it because he (A) had to take it with him
(A) in the class. Fahim told Arman that he (F) would return the book
before the class started. Arman told him (F) to take it. Fahim thanked
Arman.
16. Answer: The witness told the
international crimes tribunal, "I suddenly heard a gunshot and went
towards the door. I saw many Al- Badr men and the members of the Pakistani army
on his house premises." The judge said to him, "Have you recognized
some of the Al-Badr men?" The witness answered, "I could
recognize one Hamid in my village who brought the members of the Pakistani army
to the village."
17. Answer: He told me that he was
very sorry to trouble me. but he would be much obliged if I would kindly lend
him my dictionary. I told him that I would be very glad to be of service to
him, and he was welcome to any of my books that he thought of use to him.
18. Answer: I asked him where he
came from. He replied that he came from San Carlos and smiled. He added that he
had been taking care of animals. I exclaimed without quite understanding. He
said again that he had stayed taking care of animals, He also said that he had
been the last one to leave the town of San Carlos.
19. Answer: One day Hazrat Omar
(R) became shocked to see the sufferings of a woman and asked where she lived.
The woman replied that she lived in a poor hut south end to that town. She
added that she was hungry but there was no food in her house. She also asked if
he would give her something to cat. Hazrat Omar (R) told her to go back home.
He added that he was coming with food and money for her.
20. Answer: The teacher asked
Maruf if he (M) had cut his (M) nails short. Maruf replied in the negative and
respectfully said that he (M) had forgotten. The teacher said that that was
very bad. He (T) told him (M) that he (M) had to be more careful about neatness
and cleanliness. He (T) added that by doing so, he (M) could prevent diarrhoea
and some other diseases too.
21. Answer: I said to the rickshaw
puller, “You have carried me a long way. How much should I pay you? Will fifty
taka do?” He replied, “Anything is all right.”
22. Answer: Once I said to a
little girl, "What is your mother's name?" She said, "I can
remember my mother's name, but I will not tell you that. I do not tell my
mother's name to anyone whom I do not know." I said, “What a clever girl
you are!”
23. Answer: Sejan asked Shawan If
he (Shawan) knew Bangladesh Open University offered an English self-learning
course. Shawan replied in the affirmative that he (Shawan) had heard it from
his (Shawan) father who worked as a tutor of the course. He (Shawan) added that
it was a six-month course known as CELP.
24. Answer: Addressing the woman
as his daughter the Caliph asked why her children were crying. The woman
replied that they had been starving. The Caliph again asked if she had • none
else in the world. The woman replied that her husband had died some months ago.
She added that he (h) had left them neither money nor any property. So, they
were in great distress. She also said that they had to starve sometimes. The
Caliph exclaimed with sorrow and said that he might be allowed to see, how he
could help them.
25. Answer: The nobleman asked
Sheikh Saadi with respect why Saddi was putting the food in his pocket and why
he didn't eat. Saadi answered that he (S) was doing the right thing and
added that his dress deserved those rich dishes. Expressing sorrow, the
nobleman said that he (N) didn't understand what Saadi meant to say.
26. Answer: The stranger asked the
boy if he (B) would tell him (S) the way to the nearest hotel. The boy replied
in the affirmative and said that he would tell. He (B) also asked him (S) if he
(S) wanted a resident one in which he (S) would spend the night. The stranger
replied that he (S) did not want to stay there but he (S) only wanted a meal.
27. Answer: The rich man asked the
cobbler if he (C) had saved something for future. The cobbler replied in the
negative and said that he (C) was happy with the presents and thought little
about the next day. At this the rich man showed negative expression and said
that that would not do. He (RM) added that he (RM) liked to see him (C) above
want. Then he (RM) offered him to have that money and keep it.
28. Answer: I asked him what
politics he had. He answered that he was without politics. He added that he was
seventy-six years old. He also added that he had come twelve kilometres then
and thought he could go no further. I advised him that that was not a good
place to stop. I also added that if he could make that, there were trucks up the
road where it forked for Tortos. At this, he said that he would wait a while
and then he would go. He then asked me where the trucks went. I replied that
the trucks went towards Barcelona. Hearing this, he said that he knew no one in
that direction. After that, he thanked me a lot.
29. Answer: Addressing the people
of Bengal as his brother, Bangabandhu said that he stood before them that day
with a heart overflowing with grief. He again said that they were fully aware
of the events that were going on and understood their importance. He also said
that they had been trying to do their best to cope with the situation and yet,
unfortunately, the streets of Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi and Rangpur
were awash with the blood of their brothers. He added that the people of Bengal
then wanted to be free, wanted to live, and wanted their rights.
30. Answer: As we
shook hands she advised me to follow her example and never to eat more than one
thing for luncheon. She added that she was sure I would feel better for it. I retorted
that I would do better than that and added that I would eat nothing for dinner
that night. Jumping into a cab, she cried gaily and called me a quite humorist.
31. Answer: Mr. Abedin asked Rafiq
if it was bad for them to have such a big population in the country. Rafiq
respectfully wanted to know before his answer if he could tell what had
happened to Kalim Majhee the previous week. Mr. Abedin allowed him to say but
briefly. Rafiq thanked him (A) and said that it had been a hot day.
32. Answer: The traveller asked the boy if he (B)
would tell him (T) the way to the nearest hotel. The boy replied in the
affirmative that he would and asked the traveller if he (T) wanted a
residential one in which he (T) could spend the night. But the traveller replied
that he (T) did not want to stay there but he (T) only wanted a meal.