Adjective - Exercise -1 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

TOPIC: ADJECTIVE

QUESTIONS

BCS Questions

01. The word 'vital' is a/an- [44th BCS]

A. Noun

B. adverb

C. adjective

D. verb

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Vital" means essential, necessary, or full of life. It describes a noun (e.g., "a vital role", "vital signs"), so it is an Adjective.)

02. Please write to me at the above address. The word 'above' in this sentence is a/an- [40th BCS]

A. noun

B. adjective

C. pronoun

D. adverb

Ans: B

(Explanation: While "above" is typically a preposition or adverb, here it precedes and modifies the noun "address" (telling us which address). Any word that modifies a noun functions as an Adjective.)

03. Do not worry, English grammar is not ______ to understand. [13th BCS]

A. so difficult

B. very difficult

C. too difficult

D. difficult enough

Ans: C

(Explanation: This question tests the "Too + Adjective + To + Verb" structure. "Too difficult to understand" would mean it is impossible to understand. The negative "Not too difficult to understand" means it is capable of being understood. This structure is idiomatic for expressing capability or possibility in this context.)

Primary Questions

Here are the questions rewritten in the spacious, vertical format with answers and explanations.

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01. The adjective form of 'decision' is- [প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০১৯]

A. decisive

B. deceived

C. decide

D. decisiveness

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Decisive" is the adjective form of the noun "decision". "Decide" is the verb, and "Decisiveness" is a noun.)

02. Which form of the word is adjective? [প্রাক-প্রা. সহ. শিক্ষক ২০১৪]

A. Resolute

B. Resolution

C. Resolve

D. Resolutely

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Resolute" (meaning determined) is an adjective. "Resolution" is a noun, "Resolve" is a verb/noun, and "Resolutely" is an adverb.)

03. 'Envy' শব্দটির Adjective হচ্ছে- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১০]

A. Envity

B. Envious

C. Jealous

D. Enviably

Ans: B

(Explanation: The adjective form of the noun "Envy" is "Envious".)

04. Adjective of the word 'Trouble' is [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০০৮]

A. Troublesome

B. None of them

C. Troublefull

D. Troubling

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Troublesome" is the correct adjective form describing something that causes trouble.)

05. Which form of the following is an adjective? [DPE AT: 14]

A. resolve

B. resolute

C. resolution

D. resolutely

Ans: B

(Explanation: As explained in Q2, "Resolute" is the adjective.)

06. Which is adjective? [DPE AT: 15]

A. special

B. laugh

C. crime

D. miser

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Special" is an adjective. "Laugh" is a verb/noun, "Crime" and "Miser" are nouns. Note: The adjective for Miser is Miserly.)

07. Which one is adjective? [DPE AT: 11]

A. immigration

B. meritorious

C. abroad

D. sensation

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Meritorious" (deserving reward/praise) is an adjective ending in -ious. The others are nouns or adverbs.)

08. The word 'unparallel' is - [DPE AT: 11]

A. a noun

B. an adjective

C. a verb

D. an adverb

Ans: B

(Explanation: While the standard modern form is "Unparalleled", in this context "unparallel" functions as an Adjective meaning unequal or matchless.)

09. He was a rather disagreeable man. Here 'disagreeable' is a / an - / He gave me a beautiful diamond ring. Here 'diamond' is - [35th BCS]

A. noun

B. adverb

C. adjective

D. preposition

Ans: C

(Explanation:

1. Disagreeable: Modifies the noun "man".

2. Diamond: A noun acting as a Noun Adjunct (functioning as an Adjective) to modify the noun "ring".)

10. Depression is often hereditary. Here 'hereditary' is a / an [35th BCS]

A. adverb

B. noun

C. adjective

D. verb

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Hereditary" describes the nature of the "depression". It is an Adjective.)

11. The film was directed in the director's usual ______ style. [৩৫তম বিসিএস]

A. confusion

B. idiosyncratic

C. personifying

D. purifying

Ans: B

(Explanation: The blank requires an adjective to modify "style". "Idiosyncratic" (meaning peculiar to an individual) fits the context perfectly.)

12. Which form of the word is adjective? [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৪]

A. Resolute

B. Resolve

C. Resolution

D. Resolutely

Ans: A

(Explanation: Resolute is the adjective.)

13. 'Might' শব্দটির adjective নিচের কোনটি? [প্রাক-প্রা. সহ. শিক্ষক ২০১৪]

A. Mighteous

B. Mighter

C. Mightful

D. Mighty

Ans: D

(Explanation: The adjective form of "Might" (strength/power) is "Mighty".)

14. He sleeps a sound sleep. Here sound is a/an [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৯; ২০০৯]

A. Pronoun

B. Adverb

C. Adjective

D. Noun

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Sound" modifies the noun "sleep" (meaning deep or undisturbed). It functions as an Adjective.)

15. Still waters run deep. এখানে 'Still' শব্দটি [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৩; ২০০৯]

A. Noun

B. Pronoun

C. Adjective

D. Adverb

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Still" modifies the noun "waters" (meaning calm/motionless). It is an Adjective.)

16. Which is the adjective of the word 'contempt'? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০১২]

A. Contemptible

B. Contempting

C. Contemption

D. Contemptable

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Contemptible" (deserving contempt) is the correct adjective. Note: "Contemptuous" is another adjective meaning showing contempt.)

17. Which one is the adjective of 'coward'? [DPE AT: 10]

A. cerocious

B. coward

C. cowardly

D. cowardeous

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Coward" is a noun. Adding -ly to a noun often creates an adjective (e.g., friend -> friendly, man -> manly). So, "Cowardly" is the adjective.)

18. The word 'calling' in the sentence 'the calling bell is out of order' function as - / It is our central library. Here 'central' is - [DPE AT: 15]

A. a noun

B. a verb

C. an adverb

D. an adjective

Ans: D

(Explanation:

1. Calling: A participle acting as an adjective modifying "bell".

2. Central: An adjective modifying "library".)

19. Do not get into the running train. Here 'running' is - / He sleeps a sound sleep. Here 'sound' is- [DPE AT: 17]

A. adjective

B. verb

C. adverb

D. conjunction

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Running" (participle) modifies "train". "Sound" modifies "sleep". Both function as Adjectives.)

20. The word 'university' in the sentence 'the university library is very rich' acts as - / She is a village girl. Here 'village' is - / Give me the white coloured dress. Here 'white' is - / I know that he is well. Here 'well' is - [DPE AT: 24]

A. adverb

B. noun

C. conjunction

D. adjective

Ans: D

(Explanation:

1. University/Village: Nouns acting as adjectives (Noun Adjuncts) to modify "library" and "girl".

2. White: A standard adjective.

3. Well: Predicative adjective meaning "healthy".)

21. The house is quite near. Here 'near' is - / It is no joke. Here 'no' is - / Neither report is true. Here 'neither' is - / He is a nice man. Here 'nice' is - [PKB Office Assistant: 23]

A. pronoun

B. adjecitve

C. preposition

D. verb

Ans: B

(Explanation:

1. Near: Adjective complement describing the house.

2. No/Neither: Determiners functioning as Adjectives modifying "joke" and "report".

3. Nice: Standard adjective.)

22. Which book do you want? Here 'which' is - / In the expression 'to a world stage', the word 'world' is - / Do not go in the wrong path. Here 'wrong' is - / It is wrong to wrong anyone. Here 'wrong' (first one) is - [RAKUB Cashier: 15]

A. adjective

B. verb

C. pronoun

D. an adverb

Ans: A

(Explanation:

1. Which: Interrogative Adjective modifying "book".

2. World: Noun acting as Adjective modifying "stage".

3. Wrong: Adjective modifying "path".)

Teacher Registration Questions

01. Adjective form of 'courage' is- [১৬তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ২০১৯]

A. encourage

B. courageous

C. curiosity

D. courageable

Ans: B

(Explanation: The suffix -ous is added to the noun "courage" to form the adjective "Courageous". "Encourage" is a verb.)

02. The adjective form of the word 'Study' is - [১৫তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ২০১৯]

A. study

B. studily

C. stupidity

D. studious

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Studious" describes a person who spends a lot of time studying.)

03. The adjective form of 'include' is- [১৫তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ২০১৯]

A. inclusion

B. includable

C. inclusive

D. includeness

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Inclusive" is the standard adjective form (e.g., an inclusive society). "Inclusion" is the noun.)

04. What is the adjective of 'comfort'? [১২তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ২০১৫]

A. Comfortation

B. Comfortably

C. Comfortification

D. Comfortable

Ans: D

(Explanation: Adding the suffix -able to the noun "comfort" creates the adjective "Comfortable".)

05. What is the adjective of 'child'? [১০ম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ২০১৪]

A. Childhood

B. Childish

C. Childly

D. Children

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Childish" (or "Childlike") is the adjective form. "Childhood" is a noun.)

06. What is the adjective of 'purify'? [১০ম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন ২০১৪]

A. Purity

B. Pure

C. Pureful

D. Purifying

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Pure" is the base adjective. "Purify" is the verb. "Purity" is the noun.)

07. Choose the adjective of the word 'Contribution'. [৯ম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন ২০১২]

A. Contributative

B. Contributory

C. Contributional

D. Contribute

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Contributory" is the correct adjective form (e.g., contributory negligence).)

08. The word 'Homely' is- [১৬তম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন ২০১৯]

A. Noun

B. Adverb

C. Verb

D. Adjective

Ans: D

(Explanation: Words formed by Noun + ly (Home + ly) function as Adjectives, unlike Adjective + ly which are Adverbs.)

09. What part of speech is the word 'manly'? [১৪তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ২০১৭]

A. Noun

B. Verb

C. Adjective

D. Adverb

Ans: C

(Explanation: Noun (Man) + ly = Adjective (Manly). E.g., He has a manly voice.)

10. Jerry was deprived of motherly affection. Here the word 'motherly' is [১৪তম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন ২০১৭]

A. an adverb

B. an adjective

C. a noun

D. noun

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Motherly" modifies the noun "affection". As it follows the Noun + ly rule, it is an Adjective.)

11. Adjective form of 'Miser' is- [নবম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ২০১৩]

A. miserly

B. misery

C. miser

D. misearly

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Miser" is a noun. Adding -ly creates the adjective "Miserly".)

12. What is the adjective form of the word 'heaven'? [4th NTRC]

A. heanenness

B. heavinity

C. heavenly

D. heavned

Ans: C

(Explanation: Noun (Heaven) + ly = Adjective (Heavenly).)

13. Adjective form of 'miser' is - [9th NTRC]

A. miserly

B. miser

C. misery

D. measerly

Ans: A

(Explanation: Same as Q11. "Miserly" is the adjective.)

14. The word 'manly' is a / an - / What part of speech is the word 'manly'? [14th NTRC]

A. noun

B. verb

C. adjective

D. adverb

Ans: C

(Explanation: Adjective.)

15. Jerry was deprived of motherly affection. Here the word 'motherly' is - / Emily has to clean her messy room before she goes out. Here 'messy' is - [14th NTRC]

A. an adverb

B. an adjective

C. a noun

D. none

Ans: B

(Explanation:

1. Motherly: Modifies "affection".

2. Messy: Modifies "room". Both are Adjectives.)

Bank Questions

01. People all over the world are starving ______ [Premier Bank Ltd. 2021]

A. greater in numbers

B. in more numbers

C. more numerously

D. in greater numbers

Ans: D

(Explanation: The correct idiomatic expression is "in greater numbers". "More numerously" is awkward and rarely used in this context.)

02. Find out this text in your text book. The underlined words are respectively: [Agrani Bank Ltd. 2017]

A. Noun and Adjective

B. Noun and Adverb

C. Adjective and Noun

D. Noun and Noun

Ans: A

(Explanation:

1. In "Find out this text", the word "text" functions as the object of the verb, so it is a Noun.

2. In "text book", the word "text" modifies the noun "book", functioning as an Adjective (Noun Adjunct).)

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03. Which of the following is not an adjective? [Karmasangsthan Bank 2012]

A. humble

B. humane

C. humid

D. humor

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Humor" is a Noun. The others are adjectives: Humble (modest), Humane (compassionate), Humid (moist).)

04. The word 'Infectious' is? [Bangladesh Krishi Bank 2012]

A. Noun

B. Verb

C. Adverb

D. Adjective

Ans: D

(Explanation: Words ending in the suffix -ous (e.g., joyous, glorious, infectious) are typically Adjectives.)

05. The adjective form of the noun 'Night' is - [BRDB Officer 2012]

A. Nasal

B. Nominal

C. Nocturnal

D. Navalel

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Nocturnal" means relating to or occurring at night. It is the adjective form corresponding to "Night".)

06. Which one is the adjective? [PETROBANGLA 2011]

A. Beauty

B. Beautiful

C. Beautification

D. Beautifying

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Beautiful" is the Adjective. "Beauty" and "Beautification" are Nouns. "Beautifying" is a Participle/Verb.)

07. Which one is an adjective? [RAKUB Supervisor: 15]

A. navy

B. ocean

C. seashore

D. marine

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Marine" (relating to the sea) is an Adjective. The others are primarily Nouns.)

08. What part of speech is 'homely'? [RAKUB Supervisor: 14]

A. noun

B. adjective

C. verb

D. adverb

Ans: B

(Explanation: Words formed by adding -ly to a Noun (Home + ly) function as Adjectives. E.g., Homely, Friendly, Motherly.)

09. The adjective of 'love' is - [SPCBL Cashier: 21]

A. lovely

B. lovable

C. loved

D. lovingly

Ans: A

(Explanation: While "Lovable" is also an adjective (derived from the verb), "Lovely" is the primary adjective derived directly from the noun "Love" by adding -ly.)

PSC & Other Exam Questions

01. We need as ______ people as possible. [ভূমি মন্ত্রণালয় ২০২৩]

A. Many

B. much

C. most

D. enough

Ans: A

(Explanation: "People" is a countable noun, so the determiner "many" is used. "Much" is used for uncountable nouns.)

02. Every man has potential. Here 'Every' is a/an- [সামরিক ভূমি ও ক্যান্টনমেন্ট অধিদপ্তর ২০২৩]

A. Noun

B. Pronoun

C. Adjective

D. Adverb

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Every" modifies the noun "man". It is a Distributive Adjective.)

03. The adjective of 'Hardness' is- [বিআরডিবি ২০২৩]

A. Hardly

B. Harder

C. Hardy

D. Hard

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Hardness" is the noun. "Hard" is the base adjective form. "Hardy" is also an adjective but means robust/strong, whereas "Hard" relates directly to firmness/solidness implied by hardness.)

04. Which of the following is incorrect? [তিতাস গ্যাস ২০২৩]

A. Tallest

B. Largest

C. Biggest

D. None

Ans: D

(Explanation: Tallest, Largest, and Biggest are all correctly formed superlative adjectives. Therefore, None of the options are incorrect.)

05. Dhaka is becoming one of the - cities in Asia. [পরিবার পরিকল্পনা অধিদপ্তর ২০২৩]

A. more busiest

B. most busiest

C. busiest

D. busy

Ans: C

(Explanation: The structure is "One of the + Superlative Adjective + Plural Noun". The superlative of "busy" is "busiest". "Most busiest" is a double superlative error.)

06. What is the adjective of the word 'Heart'? [পরিবার পরিকল্পনা অধিদপ্তর ২০২৩]

A. Heart

B. Hearten

C. Heartening

D. Heartful

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Heartening" (inspiring hope) and "Hearty" are adjective forms. Option C is the standard choice here.)

07. What is the adjective of the word 'variance'? [পলিটেকনিক ইন্সটিটিউট ২০১৬]

A. Vary

B. variably

C. variable

D. varity

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Variable" is the adjective form of the noun "variance".)

08. Which of the following is not a 'verb'? [প্রতিরক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয় ২০২৩]

A. threaten

B. worsen

C. flatter

D. bounden

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Bounden" (as in "bounden duty") is an archaic adjective meaning obligatory. The others are verbs.)

09. What is the adjective form of the word 'obligate'? [কারিগরি শিক্ষা অধিদপ্তর ২০২৩]

A. Obligatory

B. Obligation

C. Obligative

D. Obligatoriness

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Obligatory" is the standard adjective form.)

10. Which one is an adjective? [বিমান বাংলাদেশ ২০২৩]

A. Clever

B. Briefly

C. Simplicity

D. Importance

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Clever" is an adjective. Briefly (Adverb), Simplicity (Noun), Importance (Noun).)

11. The adjective form of 'contempt' is [তথ্য ও সম্প্রচার মন্ত্রণালয় ২০২৩]

A. contemplation

B. contemptable

C. contemptible

D. contempt

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Contemptible" (deserving contempt) is the correct adjective.)

12. Which of the following is not an adjective? [বিবিএস ২০২০]

A. humble

B. humane

C. humid

D. humor

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Humor" is a noun. Humble, Humane, and Humid are adjectives.)

13. The adjective form of the word 'fool' is [সংস্কৃতি বিষয়ক মন্ত্রণালয় ২০১৯]

A. befool

B. foolish

C. fool

D. foolishly

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Foolish" is the adjective form of the noun "fool".)

14. Which word is an adjective? [তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয় ২০১৯]

A. organic

B. organ

C. organise

D. organically

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Organic" is an adjective describing something related to living matter.)

15. The word 'vital' is- [সরকারি মাধ্যমিক বিদ্যালয় ২০১৯]

A. a noun

B. an adverb

C. an adjective

D. a verb

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Vital" (essential) is an adjective.)

16. What is the adjective of the word 'tax'? [সিনিয়র স্টাফ নার্স ২০১৮]

A. Taxasion

B. Taxing

C. Taxable

D. Taxability

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Taxable" is the adjective describing something subject to tax.)

17. The adjective form of 'sympathy' is- [গণপূর্ত অধিদপ্তর ২০১৮]

A. sympathetically

B. sympathetic

C. sympathize

D. sympathy

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Sympathetic" is the adjective form.)

18. The world 'hopeful' is a/an- [NSI ২০১৭]

A. verb

B. adjective

C. noun

D. adverb

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Hopeful" is an adjective.)

19. What is the adjective of 'obey'? [জনপ্রশাসন মন্ত্রণালয় ২০১৬]

A. Obediently

B. Obedience

C. Obedient

D. Obselete

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Obedient" is the adjective form of the verb "obey".)

20. Which is the adjective form of the word 'Name'? [প্রতিরক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয় ২০১৬]

A. Proper

B. Nomination

C. Concrete

D. Nominal

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Nominal" (existing in name only) is the adjective form related to "name".)

21. Identify the parts of speech of the word 'vivid' [ATEO 2016]

A. adverb

B. noun

C. verb

D. adjective

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Vivid" (bright/intense) is an adjective.)

22. The adjective of the word 'accident' is- [ATEO 2015]

A. accidentally

B. accidental

C. mishap

D. disaster

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Accidental" is the adjective form.)

23. The adjective of 'rigidity' is- [SESIP 2015]

A. rigor

B. Trigide

C. rigorous

D. rigidness

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Rigorous" (strict/harsh) or "Rigid" are adjectives. "Rigorous" is the option provided.)

24. Adjective of 'circle' is [মাদকদ্রব্য নিয়ন্ত্রণ অধিদপ্তর ২০১৩]

A. Circular

B. Encircle

C. Circulation

D. Circulate

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Circular" is the adjective form.)

25. What is the adjective form of 'Literature'? [পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয় ২০১২]

A. Literal

B. Literate

C. Literary

D. Literatural

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Literary" relates to literature. "Literal" relates to exact meaning. "Literate" relates to ability to read.)

26. Adjective of the word 'Joy' is [প্রাথমিক শিক্ষা অধিদপ্তর ২০১২]

A. Joyous

B. Joyful

C. Jolly mad

D. Enjoy

Ans: A

(Explanation: Both "Joyous" and "Joyful" are adjectives. Option A is accepted.)

27. It was ______ cold in winter. [পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয় ২০২২]

A. bitter

B. bitterly

C. too bitter

D. so bitter

Ans: B

(Explanation: The adverb "bitterly" modifies the adjective "cold". "Bitterly cold" is a common collocation.)

28. Write the name of parts of speech of 'fertile'. [BREB 2020]

A. noun

B. adverb

C. pronoun

D. adjective

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Fertile" (capable of producing vegetation/offspring) is an adjective.)

29. 'She was found unhurt'. The underlined word is a/an- [বস্ত্র অধিদপ্তর ২০২০]

A. noun

B. adjective

C. verb

D. adverb

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Unhurt" describes the state of the subject "She". It is an adjective.)

30. 'Some' is a/an- [স্বাস্থ্য প্রকৌশল অধিদপ্তর ২০১৬]

A. Qualitative Adjective

B. Quantitative Adjective

C. Descriptive Adjective

D. Pronominal Adjective

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Some" indicates an indefinite quantity or amount, making it a Quantitative Adjective.)

31. The word 'contiguous' is a/an- [স্বাস্থ্য প্রকৌশল অধিদপ্তর ২০১১]

A. Noun

B. Adjective

C. Verb

D. Adverb

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Contiguous" (sharing a border) is an adjective.)

32. My father was furious when he learnt that I missed G.P.A 5.00. Here 'furious' is a/an- [পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয় ২০১৯]

A. verb

B. adverb

C. noun

D. adjective

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Furious" (extremely angry) describes the "father". It is an adjective.)

33. I saw ______ man. [বিদ্যুৎ জ্বালানি ও খনিজ সম্পদ মন্ত্রণালয় ২০১৯]

A. an one-eye

B. a one eye

C. a one-eyed

D. an one-eyed

Ans: C

(Explanation: "One" starts with the 'wa' sound (consonant sound), so it takes the article "a". "One-eyed" is the correct compound adjective.)

34. 'The time for sleep is past.' The word 'past' in the above sentence is [বিদ্যুৎ ও খনিজ সম্পদ মন্ত্রণালয় ২০১১]

A. a noun

B. an adverb

C. a preposition

D. an adjective

Ans: D

(Explanation: Here "past" functions as a predicative adjective meaning "over" or "finished".)

35. Which one is an adjective? [সড়ক পরিবহন ও সেতু মন্ত্রণালয় ২০১৯]

A. Clever

B. Briefly

C. Simplicity

D. Importance

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Clever" is the adjective.)

36. Which one is not an adjective? [সড়ক পরিবহন ও সেতু মন্ত্রণালয় ২০১৯]

A. Intelligent

B. Poor

C. Brevity

D. Cunning

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Brevity" (shortness) is a noun. The others are adjectives.)

37. We should have tasty and ______ meals. [সংস্কৃতি বিষয়ক মন্ত্রণালয় ২০১১]

A. nutritious

B. nutrient

C. nutritional

D. nutritive

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Nutritious" (providing nourishment) is the most suitable adjective for meals.)

38. Milk is ______ food. [বাংলাদেশ কোস্ট গার্ড ২০১৯]

A. nutritive

B. nutritious

C. nutritional

D. nutrient

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Nutritious" food.)

39. Oval is the adjective of- [বাংলাদেশ রেলওয়ে ২০১৬]

A. over

B. eye

C. egg

D. lips

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Oval" means egg-shaped (from Latin ovum for egg).)

40. We had tasty and - meals. [সহকারী পরিবার পরিকল্পনা কর্মকর্তা ২০১৬]

A. nutritious

B. nutritional

C. nutritive

D. nutrient

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Nutritious" meals.)

41. The adjective is - [JnU: 06-07]

A. comprehensive

B. comprehend

C. comprehension

D. comprehensively

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Comprehensive" (complete/broad) is the adjective.)

42. Which one is adjective? [RAKUB SO: 15]

A. base

B. basis

C. basic

D. basically

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Basic" is the adjective form.)

43. Which one is an adjective? [SAU: 10-11]

A. badly

B. quickly

C. lonely

D. wholly

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Lonely" (Noun lone + ly or Adj lone + ly) is an adjective. The others are adverbs.)

44. Which form of the words is an adjective? [DOE AD: 11]

A. defy

B. defiant

C. defiance

D. none of these

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Defiant" is the adjective form.)

45. Which adjective denotes the nature of a dog? [DU: 07-08]

A. bovine

B. feline

C. canine

D. vulpine

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Canine" relates to dogs. Bovine (cow), Feline (cat), Vulpine (fox).)

46. Which one is adjective? [BCIC AAO: 10]

A. pain

B. break

C. mortal

D. hour

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Mortal" (subject to death) is an adjective.)

47. Which one is adjective? [MoFA ACO: 17]

A. search

B. production

C. eligible

D. enhance

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Eligible" is an adjective.)

48. Which is the adjective among the following words? [ABAK DCO: 17]

A. diploma

B. diplomacy

C. diplomatic

D. diplomat

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Diplomatic" is the adjective.)

49. Which of the following word is an adjective? [PSC AD: 05]

A. freedom

B. cheerful

C. beautify

D. attentively

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Cheerful" is an adjective.)

50. What parts of speech is 'alive'? [BSA DO: 13]

A. adjective

B. adverb

C. verb

D. noun

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Alive" is a predicative adjective.)

51. The word 'beautiful' is - [NBR ARO: 15]

A. noun

B. verb

C. adjective

D. adverb

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Beautiful" is an adjective.)

52. The word 'contemporaneous' is - [JnU: 09-10]

A. a noun

B. a verb

C. an adjective

D. an adverb

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Contemporaneous" (occurring at the same time) is an adjective.)

53. The word 'hopeful' is a / an - [NSI Field Officer: 17]

A. verb

B. noun

C. adjective

D. adverb

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Hopeful" is an adjective.)

54. What parts of speech is 'rare'? [BSA DO: 13]

A. adverb

B. adjective

C. preposition

D. noun

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Rare" is an adjective.)

55. Identify the part of speech of the word 'vivid'. [DPE ATEO: 16]

A. adverb

B. noun

C. verb

D. adjective

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Vivid" is an adjective.)

56. Which word is not an adjective? [BMA: 15]

A. solar

B. polar

C. linear

D. hammer

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Hammer" is a noun. Solar, Polar, Linear are adjectives.)

57. Heard melodies are sweet but those unheard are ______ [১৬তম বিজেএস ২০২৩]

A. very sweet

B. sweeter

C. sweetening

D. the sweetest

Ans: B

(Explanation: This is a quote from Keats' "Ode on a Grecian Urn". The comparative "sweeter" is used to contrast heard vs. unheard melodies.)

58. 'Frailty, thy name is woman'. Here 'thy' is a/an-[১৬তম বিজেএস ২০২৩]

A. reflexive pronoun

B. possessive adjective

C. possessive pronoun

D. adverb

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Thy" is an archaic form of "your". It modifies the noun "name", functioning as a Possessive Adjective (sometimes classified under pronouns in broad categories, but Adjective is functionally precise).)

59. Prices have increased by ______ 300 percent. [বিমান বাংলাদেশ ২০২৩]

A. as much as

B. as many as

C. as few as

D. so many as

Ans: A

(Explanation: "As much as" is used to emphasize a large amount or degree.)

60. Which one of the following sentence contains the correct superlative degree? [তথ্য ও সম্প্রচার মন্ত্রণালয় ২০২৩]

A. I love you more than I can say.

B. Money is sweeter than honey.

C. No other flower is as beautiful as the rose.

D. The Padma Bridge is one of the longest bridges in Asia.

Ans: D

(Explanation: Option D uses the correct structure "One of the + Superlative Adjective + Plural Noun". A and B are Comparative. C is Positive.)

61. Which one is adjective? [পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয় ২০১৭]

A. Search

B. Production

C. Eligible

D. Enhance

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Eligible" is an adjective.)

62. 'Beggarly' is a/an- [পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয় ২০২২]

A. Adverb

B. Adjective

C. Verb

D. Noun

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Beggarly" (resembling a beggar/meager) is an adjective ending in -ly.)

63. The word 'Friendly' is [পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয় ২০২২]

A. adverb

B. adjective

C. noun

D. verb

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Friendly" is an adjective.)

64. The adjective of the word 'brother' is - [FSCE SO: 23]

A. brotherly

B. brethren

C. brotherhood

D. brother-in-law

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Brotherly" is the adjective form.)

65. The adjective form of 'priest' is [BSA DO: 13]

A. priestcraft

B. priestly

C. priesthood

D. priesty

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Priestly" is the adjective.)

66. Which one is the adjective of 'world'? [BJ Jail Super: 10]

A. worldly

B. worldily

C. worldness

D. worldwide

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Worldly" is the primary adjective derived from world.)

67. His younger brother is a school boy. Here 'school' is a/an-[পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয় ২০১৯]

A. Noun

B. adverb

C. adjective

D. pronoun

Ans: C

(Explanation: "School" is a noun functioning as an adjective (Noun Adjunct) to modify "boy".)

68. We wished her speedy recovery. Here the word 'speedy' is a- [স্বাস্থ্য প্রকৌশল অধিদপ্তর ২০১৯]

A. noun

B. adjective

C. adverb

D. verb

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Speedy" modifies "recovery", making it an adjective.)

69. ______ eggs were served to the players. [সংস্কৃতি বিষয়ক মন্ত্রণালয় ২০১৯]

A. Boil

B. Boiled

C. To boil

D. Boiling

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Boiled" is the past participle used as an adjective to describe the eggs.)

70. An adjective modifies [বিভিন্ন মন্ত্রণালয় ২০১৭]

A. a noun

B. a verb

C. an adverb

D. none of the above

Ans: A

(Explanation: An adjective modifies a Noun or Pronoun.)