Passage narration suggestion for HSC
1. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches:
“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:
"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 following narrative style by using indirect speeches:
“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."
4. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches:
"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.
5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches:
"Follow my example," she said as we shook hands," and never ear more than one thing for luncheon." "I'll do better than that," I retorted. "I'll eat nothing for dinner tonight. "Humorist," she cried gaily, jumping into a cab.
6. Change the narrative style by using Indirect speeches:
“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.”
7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
“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 Mannville,” he said.
8. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
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.
9. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
“Why are you putting the foods in your pocket, Sir? Why don't you eat?" asked the nobleman. "I'm doing the right thing. My dress deserves these rich dishes," replied Sheikh Saadi. "I'm sorry. I don't understand what you mean to say," said the nobleman.
10. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
“Where are you going?” said the merchant. “I was coming to see you.” “What do you want?” “To earn my bread by the labour of my hands.” “Do you really want work?” said the merchant. “Yes, if you have any.” “Then follow me and carry a box from a shop to my house.” “I do not see how I can do that,” said the youth.
11. Change the narrative style by using Indirect speeches.
"Sir," he said, "Would you please help me?" "Of course." "I was absent from your class yesterday and could not understand the lesson you taught." "Ok, if you are free after this class, meet me in the teachers' room. I will help you." "Thank you, sir." "Son, you are welcome.
12. Change the narrative style by using Indirect speeches.
“How can I help you?” said the police officer. “Last night while I was going home by a baby taxi, two snatchers suddenly rode into my baby taxi” said Shila. “Did they take anything from you?” “Yes. They snatched away my cell-phone and two thousand taka.” “Let me record your complaint.” “Thank you very much.”
13. Change the narrative style by using Indirect speeches.
“Have you ever been to Cox’s Bazar?” asked Hasan. “No, I have never gone there,” replied Shahadat. “But I have an inclination for visiting the place.” “I have an opportunity to visit the sea-beach last year,” said Hasan. “How charming the scenery is!”
14. Change the narrative style by using Indirect speeches.
“I never drink anything for luncheon,” she said. “Neither do I,” 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.”
15. Change the narrative style by using Indirect speeches.
Napoleon said, “Why are you making such a small boat?” The English boy replied, “I haven't seen my mother for a long time. I will go to my country by this boat to see her.” Napoleon said, “Where does she live?” The boy said, “My mother lives in the country on the other side of the sea. Please let me go.”
16. Change the narrative style by using Indirect speeches.
“You know there is 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 weakly. “Oh no, I’m not hungry; you see I don't eat luncheon.” “Oh I see!”
17. Change the narrative style by using Indirect speeches.
“Coffee?” I said. “Yes, just an ice-cream and coffee,” she answered. I ordered coffee for her and for myself. “You know, 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. ‘Alas!’ said Miranda, ‘do not work so hard, my father is at his studies. You are safe for these three hours; pray rest yourself.’ ‘O my dear lady,’ said Ferdinand, ‘I dare not. I must finish my task before I take my rest.’
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