মাধ্যমিক পরীক্ষা মানে শুধু একটা পরীক্ষা নয়, এটা প্রতিটা ছাত্রছাত্রীর জীবনের একটা বড় মাইলফলক। আর ইংরেজি বিষয়টা নিয়ে অনেকেরই একটা চাপা ভয় কাজ করে, কারণ গ্রামারের নিয়ম, কম্প্রিহেনশন প্যাসেজ, আর রাইটিং সেকশন—সব মিলিয়ে সময়ের মধ্যে ভালোভাবে উত্তর লেখাটা বেশ কঠিন লাগে অনেকের কাছে। ঠিক এই জায়গা থেকেই মাধ্যমিক 2024-এর ইংরেজি প্রশ্নপত্র আর তার সমাধান বোঝাটা খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ হয়ে ওঠে, বিশেষ করে যারা এবছর বা আগামী বছর পরীক্ষা দেবে তাদের জন্য। আগের বছরের প্রশ্নপত্র সমাধান করে দেখলে বোঝা যায় বোর্ড আসলে কী ধরনের প্রশ্ন করে, কোন অংশে বেশি নম্বর থাকে, আর উত্তর লেখার সঠিক পদ্ধতিটা কেমন হওয়া উচিত।
এই পোস্টে মাধ্যমিক 2024-এর সম্পূর্ণ ইংরেজি প্রশ্নপত্রের সমাধান ধাপে ধাপে দেওয়া হয়েছে, যাতে গ্রামার সেকশন থেকে শুরু করে রাইটিং আর কম্প্রিহেনশন পর্যন্ত প্রতিটা অংশ সহজভাবে বোঝা যায়। শুধু উত্তর মুখস্থ করার বদলে কেন সেই উত্তরটাই সঠিক, সেটা বুঝে পড়লে ভবিষ্যতে যেকোনো নতুন প্রশ্নেও নিজে থেকে উত্তর লেখার আত্মবিশ্বাস তৈরি হয়।
মাধ্যমিক 2024 ইংরেজি প্রশ্নপত্রের সম্পূর্ণ সমাধান | Madhyamik 2024 English Question Paper Solved [PDF]
Class 10-এর সম্পূর্ণ প্রস্তুতি মানেই EduDues 💙
SECTION – A
READING COMPREHENSION (SEEN)
1. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
As he entered the school gate, an idea occurred to him. He would deliver the letter to the headmaster at the end of the day. There was a chance Samuel might do something during the
course of the day to justify the letter.
Swami stood at the entrance to his class. Samuel was teaching arithmetic. He looked at Swami. Swami hoped Samuel would scold him severely.
You are half an hour late”, Samuel said.
“I have a headache, sir”, Swami said.
“Then why did you come at all ?”
This was an unexpected question from Samuel. Swami said, “My father said I shouldn’t miss school, sir.”
Samuel looked impressed. “Your father is quite right. We want more parents like him.” “Oh, you poor man !” Swami thought, “You don’t know what my father has done to you.” “All right, go to your seat.”
Swami sat down, feeling sad. He had never met anyone as good as Samucl.
The teacher was inspecting the home lessons.
To Swami’s thinking, this was the time when Samucl got most angry. But today Samuel appeared very gentle.
“Swaminathan, where is your homework ?”
“I have not done my homework, sir”, Swami said.
A. Write the correct alternative in the given space to complete the following sentences: (1 × 5 = 5 )
(a) Swami decided to deliver the letter to the headmaster–
(i) in the lunch break
(ii) after the assembly
(iii) at the end of the day
(iv) as soon as possible
Ans: (iii) at the end of the day
(b) Samuel got most angry while he–
(i) taught the class
(ii) checked the homework
(ii) corrected mistakes in the classwork
(iv) checked the handwriting
Ans: (ii) checked the homework
(c) When Swami stood at the entrance of his class, Samuel was teaching–
(i) Mathematics
(ii) History
(iii) English
(iv) Geography
Ans: (i) Mathematics
(d) Swami gave the excuse of headache for–
(i) being absent from class the previous day
(ii) his irregularity in attendance last week
(iii) protecting his father from Samuel’s anger
(iv) arriving in school half an hour late that day
Ans: (iv) arriving in school half an hour late that day
(e) “We want more parents like him.” Here “him” refers–
(i) The headmaster
(ii) Samuel
(iii) Swami’s father
(iv) Samuel’s father
Ans: (iii) Swami’s father
B. Complete the following sentences with information from the text: (1×3=3)
(i) An idea occurred to Swami when ___________.
Answer: An idea occurred to Swami when– he entered the school gate.
(ii) Swami decided to deliver the letter to the headmaster at the end of the day because ___________.
Answer: Swami decided to deliver the letter to the headmaster at the end of the day because– there was a chance Samuel might do something during the course of the day to justify the letter.
(iii) Samuel was impressed with Swami’s father for ___________.
Answer: Samuel was impressed with Swami’s father for– for saying that Swami should not miss school despite having a headache.
C. State whether the following statements are ‘True’ or ‘False’. Write ‘T’ for ‘True’ and ‘F’ for ‘False’ in the boxes on the right-hand side. Also provide sentences/phrases from the passage in support of your answers: (2 × 2 = 4)
(i) Swami felt sympathy for Samuel when he appreciated Swami’s father for sending Swami to school.
Answer: T
Supporting sentence: “Oh, you poor man!” Swami thought, “You don’t know what my father has done to you.”
(ii) Samuel appeared very angry as he was inspecting the home lessons on the day Swami came late to his class.
Answer: F
Supporting sentence: “But today Samuel appeared very gentle.”
2. Read the poem and answer the questions that follow:
Once I crept in an oakwood – I was looking for a stag.
I met an old woman there – all knobbly stick and rag.
She said: ‘I have your secret here inside my little bag’.
Then she began to cackle and I began to quake.
She opened up her little bag and I came twice awake.
Surrounded by a staring tribe and me tied to a stake.
They said: ‘We are oak-trees and your own true family.
We chopped down, we are torn up, you do not blink an eye.
Unless you make a promise now -now you are going to die?
“Whenever you see an oak-tree felled, swear now you will plant two.
Unless you swear the black oak bark will wrinkle over you
And root you among the oaks where you were born but never grew.”
This was my dream beneath the boughs, the dream that altered me
When I came out of the oakwood, back to human company,
My walk was the walk of a human child, but my heart was a tree.
A. Tick the correct alternative to complete the following sentences: (1× 4= 4)
(a) The poet crept in–
(i) a garden
(ii) a burrow
(iii) an orchard
(iv) an oakwood
Ans: (iv) an oakwood
(b) The old woman appeared to be–
(i) unjust
(ii) unsteady
(iii) unmindful
(iv) unfortunate
Ans: (ii) unsteady
(c) “You do not blink an eye” – the expression suggests that human beings are–
(i) indifferent
(ii) aggressive
(iii) caring
(iv) alert
Ans: (i) indifferent
(d) The poem explores the theme of–
(i) conservation of forest and wild animals
(ii) dreams and realities in the life of modem human beings
(iii) the integral relationship between human beings and nature
(iv) insecurities and ailments of an old woman
Ans: (iii) the integral relationship between human beings and nature
B. Answer the following questions: (2×2 = 4)
(i) How did the oak-trees threaten the poet if he failed to promise to plant two oak-trees in place of every felled oak-tree?
Answer: The oak-trees threatened that if the poet did not promise to plant two oak-trees for every felled oak-tree, the black oak bark would wrinkle over him and root him among the oaks where he was born but never grew.
(ii) How did the dream alter the poet?
Answer:: The dream changed the poet completely. It made him realize the close relationship between human beings and nature and inspired him to protect oak-trees. Though he walked like a human child, his heart had become like a tree.
Reading comprehension (Unseen)
3. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
The neglected irrigation canal passing through the heart of the Champdani town has become a matter of great concern for the residents. It is posing a threat to the environment of the town. The heavily-silted irrigation canal with practically no flow of water except during monsoons, is full of weeds, dirt and filth. Stagnation of water at different pockets of the irrigation canal has become a favourable breeding ground for mosquitoes, flies and rodents.
Moreover during the high tide and monsoons, when the Hooghly river is in a spate, the lock gates of the DVC irrigation canal are opened to allow back flow of water. The heavily-silted irrigation canal, with no capacity to hold excess flow of water, overflows, inundating a large part of Champdani town.
The drainage system fails to empty since the irrigation canal water finds its way into the residential areas through drains. The local civic body Chairman, Mr. Suresh Mishra, said, “The canal has been neglected for years. Intensive dredging must be conducted to restore the irrigation canal to its original depth. The dense layer of weeds, filth and dirt needs to be cleared off to stop stagnation of water. The DVC needs to pay attention towards the repairing and maintenance of the canal and lock gates so that they can withstand the massive water pressure during monsoons when the Hooghly river is in a spate.”
[Adapted from an article published in the Statesman dated 17th July 2023]
A. Tick the right answer: (1×6= 6)
(i) The passage is about–
(a) a neglected irrigation canal of DVC
(b) the town Champdani and its residents
(c) the drainage system of Champdani
(d) the impact of a neglected canal on Champdani
Ans: (d) the impact of a neglected canal on Champdani
(ii) Residents of the town are concerned that the canal is becoming–
(a) useless for transportation within the town
(b) a threat to the environment of the town
(c) dry throughout the year irrespective of seasons
(d) more useful for irrigation only during the monsoons
Ans: (b) a threat to the environment of the town
(iii) The canal has become a favourable breeding ground for mosquitoes, flies and rodents because–
(a) there is no water in the canal
(b) the canal is full of dirt and filth
(c) the canal overflows during monsoons
(d) there is stagnant water in different pockets
Ans: (d) there is stagnant water in different pockets
(iv) The canal was dug for the purpose of–
(a) drainage
(b) irrigation
(c) drinking water
(d) transportation
Ans: (b) irrigation
(v) The siltation at the canal-bed caused–
(a) increased capacity to hold water
(b) loss of capacity to hold water
(c) breeding of mosquitoes and flies
(d) back flow of water during monsoons
Ans: (b) loss of capacity to hold water
(vi) An appropriate title for the passage would be–
(a) A canal losing its flow due to filth and dirt
(b) Neglected irrigation canal posing health hazards
(c) Irrigation canal inundating towns in monsoon
(d) Stagnant water causing health hazards
Ans: (b) Neglected irrigation canal posing health hazards
B. Each of the following statements is either ‘True’ or ‘False’, Write ‘T’ for ‘True’ and ‘F’ for ‘False’ in the boxes on the right-hand side. Also write suitable line(s) or phrase(s) from the passage in support of your answers: (1+1) × 3 = 6
(i) The lock gates of the DVC irrigation canal are opened during monsoons only.
Answer: F
Supporting sentence: “Moreover during the high tide and monsoons, when the Hooghly river is in a spate, the lock gates of the DVC irrigation canal are opened to allow back flow of water.”
(ii) The canal disrupts the drainage system in the residential areas during monsoons.
Answer: T
Supporting sentence: “The drainage system fails to empty since the irrigation canal water finds its way into the residential areas through drains.”
(iii) According to the Chairman of DVC the canal has been neglected for years.
Answer: F
Supporting sentence: “The local civic body Chairman, Mr. Suresh Mishra, said, ‘The canal has been neglected for years.”
C. Answer the following questions: (2×4= 8)
(i) What causes the inundation of a large part of Champdani town?
Answer: The inundation of a large part of Champdani town is caused by the back flow of water during high tide and monsoons, when the lock gates of the heavily-silted irrigation canal are opened. The canal, having no capacity to hold the excess flow of water, overflows and inundates the town.
(ii) Who is Suresh Mishra? Whose responsibility is it to maintain this irrigation canal?
Answer: Suresh Mishra is the local civic body Chairman of Champdani town. It is the responsibility of the DVC (Damodar Valley Corporation) to repair and maintain the irrigation canal and its lock gates.
(iii) What is needed to increase the depth of the canal and stop stagnation of water?
Answer: Intensive dredging is needed to restore the canal to its original depth. Also, the dense layer of weeds, filth and dirt needs to be cleared off to stop the stagnation of water.
(iv) Why does DVC need to pay attention towards repairing and maintenance of the irrigation canal and the lock gates?
Answer: The DVC needs to pay attention towards repairing and maintaining the irrigation canal and the lock gates so that they can withstand the massive water pressure during monsoons, when the Hooghly river is in a spate.
SECTION – B
Grammar & Vocabulary
4. Write the correct alternatives to ill in the blanks : (1×3) = 3
As the temperature____________________ (had soared/soars/has been soaring) so high, it _______________ (is advised/advised/advises) to take cool showers many times a day. People _________________(drink/drank/should drink) plenty of water.
Answer: As the temperature has been soaring so high, it is advised to take cool showers many times a day. People should drink plenty of water.
5. Do as direct: (1×3) = 3
A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions:
We must consider__________________ unemployment problem with great seriousness and try to solve it _____________________the earliest opportunity. This would be beneficial ______________________ our younger generation.
Answer: We must consider the unemployment problem with great seriousness and try to solve it at the earliest opportunity. This would be beneficial for/to our younger generation.
B. Rewrite the following sentences according to the instruction given in brackets. (1×3) = 3
(i) I am too tired to walk. (Turn into a complex sentence)
Answer: I am so tired that I cannot walk.
(ii) The students are staging a play. (Change the voice)
Answer: A play is being staged by the students.
(iii) The mother said to the boy, “Do not waste time on mobile phone.” (Turn into indirect speech)
Answer: The mother advised the boy not to waste time on the mobile phone.
or
The mother told the boy not to waste time on the mobile phone.
C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list given below to replace the words underlined. Write the correct phrasal verbs in the boxes on the right-hand side changing the form, where necessary. There is one extra phrasal verb in the list: [pass away, keep away, hold back, make off] (1×3) = 3
(i) The robbers escaped with the ornaments.
Answer: made off
(ii) The old man died in his sleep.
Answer: passed away
(iii) You must not hide anything from the police.
Answer: hold back
[ pass away, keep away, hold back, make off ]
6. Given below are the meanings of four words which you will find in the passage in Question No. 3. Find out the words and write them in the appropriate boxes on the right-hand side: (2×4)=8
(i) risk or hazard
Answer: threat
(ii) a sudden forceful flow
Answer: spate
(iii) flooding
Answer: inundation
(iv) removal of sediment from the bottom of a river
Answer: dredging
SECTION – C
WRITING
7. Write a letter (within 100 words) to your friend who stays far away, describing your most favourite festival in West-Bengal: 10
Answer:
15, Rabindra Pally
Hooghly – 712233
7th August, 2026
Dear Riya,
I hope you are well. My favourite festival in West Bengal is Durga Puja. It is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm. Beautiful pandals are decorated with colourful lights and idols of Goddess Durga. People wear new clothes, visit pandals, offer prayers and enjoy cultural programmes. Families and friends spend happy moments together. The streets remain crowded with cheerful people. This festival teaches us unity, love and the victory of good over evil. I wish you could come to West Bengal and enjoy Durga Puja with us someday.
Yours lovingly,
Shyamal
8. Write a newspaper report (in about 100 words) about a train accident that took place in Balasore, Orissa, when Koromondal Express rammed into a goods train on 2nd June, 2023. You may use the following points to write your report: 10
[ Date: 2nd June; Time 7.15 p.m. — Place: Bahanaga near Balasore — Cause: Error in signal — Casualties: 285 death and 1000 injured. Relief work by locals and NDRF along with army. — Compensation: Announced by Government. ]
Answer:
Coromandel Express Tragedy Near Balasore
By Staff Reporter
Balasore, 03.06.2023: A devastating train accident occurred on 2nd June, at around 7.15 p.m., near Bahanaga, close to Balasore in Orissa, when the Coromandel Express rammed into a stationary goods train due to an error in signal. Several coaches derailed and overturned, trapping many passengers inside.
The tragedy claimed 285 lives, while more than 1000 people were injured. Locals rushed to help the victims even before rescue teams arrived. The NDRF, along with the army, carried out extensive relief and rescue operations throughout the night.
The Government has announced compensation for the families of the deceased and the injured. A thorough inquiry has been ordered to determine the exact cause of this heart-wrenching mishap.
9. Your school is going to organise a sit-and-draw competition for students of Class VII-X. As the Secretary of the Student Council, write a notice (in about 100 words) informing students about this competition. Your notice must mention date and time of the competition, the last date to register students’ name and the theme of the drawing. 10
Answer:
ABC High School
NOTICE
Date: 7th August, 2026
Sit-and-Draw Competition
All the students of Classes VII to X are hereby informed that our school is going to organise a Sit-and-Draw Competition on 20th August, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the school auditorium. The theme of the competition is “Save Environment, Save Life.” Interested students are requested to register their names with their class teachers on or before 15th August, 2026. All participants should bring their own drawing materials. Everyone is encouraged to take part in the competition.
Riya Das
Secretary, Student Council