HSC Narration Question & Answer 2025

HSC English 2nd Paper Narration Question & Answer (PDF)

HSC Narration Board Question 2025

01. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.

“Where will you get admission after your HSC Examination? Do you have any choice?” said the teacher to Susmita. “I’m not yet sure what I have to do because everything depends on my result.” “You should have a choice. Be positive and optimistic.”

2. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. [S.B. 2023]

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“I can chop some wood today,” said Jerry “But I have a boy coming from the orphanage.” “I am the boy.” “You? But you are small.” “Size does not matter, chopping wood,” said Jerry. “Some of the big boys don’t chop wood. I’ve been chopping wood for a long time,” said Jerry to the writer.

3. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. [D. B. 2022]

“Follow my example,” she said as we shook hands. “and never eat more than one thing for luncheon.” “I’ll do better than that.” I retorted. “I’ll eat nothing for dinner tonight.” “Humorist! you’re quite a humorist,” she cried gaily, jumping into a cab.

4. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. [C. B. 2022]

“Stop. Didn’t I tell you to stop? You cannot go there,” said the sergeant. “Oh! very well, it is hard thing to be very poor. All the world is against the poor,” said the man.

5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. [J. B. 2022]

“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.

6. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. [D. B. 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.

7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. [R. B. 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.”

8. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. [J. B. 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. “Thankyou very much for your timely advice.”

9. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. [C. B. 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 of me,” said the boy. The school teacher said, “Do you feel hungry?” “Yes, I am very hungry now” said the boy.

10. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. [B. B. 2019]

Returning home, my mother said tome, “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.

11. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.[Din. B. 2019]

“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.”

12. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.[Rajuk Uttara Model College, Dhaka]

“Why haven’t you fed the children yet? It’s almost midnight,” said the Caliph. “We have been waiting here for relief for three days but couldn’t meet the Caliph,” replied the woman. “Alas! What will I answer in the hereafter?” said the Caliph in the guise of a traveler.

13. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. [Viqarunnisa Noon School & College, Dhaka]

“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.

14.Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.[Notre Dame College, Dhaka]

“And what am I supposed to all day?” asked Rupa as she watched Jony get ready for college. Jony looked at her, “You can read, you can visit your friends, or your family if you like.” “Family? I have no family left after what I have done to them.” “You have done nothing. I’ll be back soon,” he continued, “By lunch. And in the evening we’ll go out.”

15.Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. [Ideal School & College, Motijheel, Dhaka]

“Could you stop playing on the walking machine? It’s a toy, you know”, said the salesman. “Sorry, we were just trying it out. Isn’t that what it’s for?” said the teenager. “If you are not going to try it, you shouldn’t use it”, said the salesman. “Actually we don’t know yet whether we are going to buy it if we don’t try it”, said the teenager.

16. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.[Dhaka Residential Model College, Dhaka]

“Where do you come from?” I asked him. “From , San Carlos,” he said and smiled. “I was taking care of animals. I stayed, you see, taking care of animals. I was the last one to leave the town of San Carlos.”

17.Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.[Holy Cross College, Dhaka]

‘Coffee’? I said. “Yes, just an ice cream and coffee,” she answered. I ordered for her and for myself. ―You know, there‘s one thing I thoroughly believe in,” she said as she ate the ice cream. “One should always get up from a meal feeling one could eat a little more.” “Are you still hungry?” I asked faintly.

18.Change the narrative style of the following speeches.[Dhaka College, Dhaka]

“I never drink anything for luncheon,” she said. “Neither doI,” I answered promptly. “Except white wine,” she proceeded as though I had not spoken. “These French white wines are so light. They are wonderful for the digestion.”

19. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.[Dhaka City College, Dhaka]

Stop. You are eating all our bread,‖ shouted the two rats. I am doing my best but I‘ve told you it‘s difficult,‖ said the monkey. Give us that little piece,‖ said the rats. This is my piece. Haven‘t I done a lot of work for you?‖ replied the monkey. How foolish we are to believe you!‖ said the rats.

20.Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.[Dhaka Commerce College, Dhaka]

“Have you cut your nails short?” the teacher said to Bashir. “No, sir. But I have cut my hair.” “That’s very bad. You must be more careful about neatness and cleanliness.” “By doing so, you can prevent many incurable diseases very easily,” said the teacher.

21.Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.[Adamjee Cantonment College, Dhaka]

“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. “Give it to me quick,” said Della.

22.Change the narrative style by using direct speech.[Motijheel Model School & College, Dhaka]

“Were do you like to visit, sir?” asked the ticket seller. “I want to visit Chittagong,” said the stranger. “How many tickets do you need?” asked he. The stranger replied. “Five ticket.” “Here are the tickets. They will cost two thousand taka,” said the ticket seller.

23.Change the narrative style by using direct speeches: HSC Narration

The king asked the astrologer how long he would live. With a ready wit the astrologer replied that the stars declared that he would die only a week before his majesty. Saying this he bade the king good-bye. Hearing this, the king turned pale and ordered to drive the wretch away. He also ordered that he might not be allowed to go there again.

24. Rewrite the following text in the reported speech: [BAF Shaheen College, Dhaka]

“Please give me your English grammar book,” said Zahidul. “I can not give it,” said Samiha. “I have to take it with me in the class.” “I shall return the book before the class starts,” said Zahidul. “Take it”, said Samiha. “Thanks,” said Zahidul.

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25.Turn the following direct speech into indirect speech.

‘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. But I’ll tell you about the photograph. It was taken in your grandfather’s house, about sixty years ago and that’s the garden wall, and over the wall there was a road going to town’. ‘Whose hands are they’, I asked, ‘coming up from the other side’?

26.Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.

“Excuse me, can you help me? I was looking for the Main Hall”, said Maria. “I can. I’m looking for the Main Hall, too. I think it’s in the Administrative Building. Are you a new student?” said Hasan. “Yes, I am”, said Maria.

27. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.

“Why have you come to our house in the early morning? Any problem?” said Shimul. “I am going to celebrate my 16th birthday on that day”, said Shila. “What a happy news!” “I’ll be very happy if you join the party in the evening.” “Surely, I’ll attend much before this programme. May the programme be a great success!

28.Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: HSC Narration

“Have you saved anything for future?” said the rich man. “No,” said the cobbler. “I’m happy with the present and think little about tomorrow,” said the cobbler. “No, that won’t do,” said the rich man. “I like to see you above want. Have this money and keep it.”

29. Change the narrative style by using direct speeches.

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.

30. Change the narrative style by using direct speech.

Nepoleon said to the English boy, “Why are you making such a small boat?” The boy said, “I did not see my mother for a long time. I will go to my country by this boat to see her.” “Where does she live?” asked Nepoleon. “In the country on the other side of the sea. Please, let me go there”.

31. Change the narrative style as directed:

Selina asked to Akahs, “Excuse me could you tell me the way to the library? Is it too far?” Akash said, “The library is just behind the building over there. I am also going there. So, let’s go together.”

32. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: HSC Narration

The witness told the International Crimes Tribunal that he had suddenly heard a gunshot and had gone towards the door. He added that he had seen many A1 Badr men and the members of the Pakistani Army on his house premises. The judge asked him if he had recognized some of the A1 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.

33. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.

Hearing the answer I became speechless. He said to me, “You have broken the glass, not me.” I told, “Did you see me to tell a lie anytime?” He became silent. Then he told very quickly, “No, but I was not there you know.” “Then why didn’t you tell mother this?” Two drops of tears rolled on his cheeks. He said, “Please, don’t mind, apu. Actually for my result, I’m quite upset.”

34. Change the narrative style by using indirect speech.

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 do not want to stay here but I only want a meal,” the stranger said. The boy said, Follow me.”

35. Change the narrative style into direct speeches: HSC Narration

“One should always get up from a meal feeling one could eat a little more,” said the Lady. “Are you still hungry?” I asked faintly. “Oh, no, I’m not hungry; you see, I don’t eat luncheon”. I have a cup of coffee in the morning and then dinner, but I never eat more than one thing for luncheon. “Oh, I see!” I exclaimed

36. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches:

“Are you hungry, Mim?” said Mim’s mother siad to Mim. “Yes, I am. Please give me something to eat.” Her mother said, “But I have not yet finished cooking. You have to wait for sometime.”

37. Change the narrative style by using direct speech: HSC Narration

The boy told the teacher respectfully that he would be much obliged if he (T) kindly lent him the book he (T) had praised highly in the class room the day before. The teacher said that he was very glad to know that he (B) was eager to read the book and he (T) welcomed him (B) to any of his books that he (B) liked. The boy respectfully thanked the teacher.

38.Change the narrative style by using direct speeches.

He told me that he had gone there the previous day from his village. I asked him why he had come. He replied that his mother had sent him to me with that letter. I also asked him how his mother was. I added that I hoped she was quite well.

39. Change the form of speech into direct: HSC Narration

Arif respectfully bade the doctor good morning and asked when he would get release from the hospital. Addressing him as son the doctor replied that he expected to release him the next morning. He also asked whether Arif felt any problem. Arif replied in the negative and respectfully thanked him.

40. Change the narrative style by using indirect speech.

The traveler said, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn?” “Yes,” said the peasant. “Do you want one in which you can spend the night?” “No,” replied the traveler. “I only want a meal.”

41. Change the narrative style of the following speech.

Kamal asked Rana where he (R) had gone the previous day. He added that he (K) had gone to his (R) house, but had not found him (R). He also asked Rana if there had been any urgent piece of business.

42.Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.

The poor man said to a wise man. “How can I improve my condition? “By working hard and by being educated.” “But I am not educated”. “Educate your children and ensure better future for the next generation.”

43.Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: HSC Narration

“I never eat anything for luncheon.” she said. “Oh, don‘t say that!” I answered generously. “I never eat more than one thing. I think people eat far too much nowadays. A little fish, perhaps. I wonder if they have any salmon.” “Is there any?” I asked the waiter. The waiter said, “Yes.”

44.Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: HSC Narration

“How much do you want?” said the Mayor. “A thousand guilders”, said the Pied Piper. “All right”, said the Mayor, “We’ll give a thousand guilders. When will you set to work?” “Now”, replied the Piper.

45.Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: HSC Narration

“You look a little bit like my mother,” he said, “especially in the dark by the fire.” But you were only four Jerry, when you came here. You have remembered how she looked all these years?” “My mother lives in Manville,” he said.

46.Change the narrative style using indirect speeches: HSC Narration

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. I will try to abide by your valuable advice in my whole life. How important it is to be honest in life!May Allah grant you a long life,‖ said the teacher.

47.Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: HSC Narration

“Oh, my Lord, please do not kill the child,” said the woman. “Let her have him”, The king said, “Now everything is clear to me.” Pointing to the woman, he said to the servant, “Give her the child. She is the mother of the baby.”.

48.Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: HSC Narration

“By Allah,” the girl said, “I am innocent.” “Well,” said the lawyer. “Do you know who is guilty?” She said, “I do not know sir.” The lawyer said, “Ah! What a silly answer!” The girl said, “Please, believe me.”

49. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.[Ctg. B. 2019]

“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.”

50. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. [S. B. 2019]

“Why did you stop me? I don’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.”

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