Conditional Sentences - Exercise -2 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

TOPIC: CONDITIONAL SENTENCE

Conditionals: Conditional sentence এ দুইটি part থাকে। একটি হচ্ছে condition part বা if clause (sub-ordinate clause) এবং অন্যটি হচ্ছে result part বা main clause.

Kinds of Conditionals

Conditionals মূলত চার প্রকার:

1. Zero Conditional

2. First Conditional

3. Second Conditional

4. Third Conditional

   
   

1. Conditionals are of — [IU (D) 12-13] A. two kinds B. four kinds C. three kinds D. five kinds

Ans: B 

Zero Conditional

If যুক্ত complex sentence এর দুটো clause ই present indefinite অথবা দুটোই past indefinite tense হলে তাকে Zero conditional বলে। Structure: If + Present Indefinite, Present Indefinite. Example: If a substance is cohesive, it tends to stick together.

2. Which one of the following uses zero conditional? [JnU (D) 12-13] A. If he came, I would go B. If he come, I will go C. If you hit ice, it melts D. If he had come, I would go

Ans: C (Note: 'hit' should be 'heat' for scientific accuracy, but structure is Zero Conditional). 

3. If he has time, he — us next Friday. [DU (D) 96-97, RU (M) 05-06] A. visits B. would go C. have gone D. was gone

Ans: A (Note: Can be First Conditional 'will visit' or Zero 'visits' for habit. Here A fits zero/habitual). 

4. If you buy one t-shirt, you — the second one free. [IU (B) 14-15] A. would get B. get C. got D. will have gotten

Ans: B 

5. If you stay too long in the sun, your skin — [BU (B) 11-12] A. burn B. burnt C. burned D. burns

Ans: D 

6. If it is winter, it (feel) cool. (শীতকাল আসলে ঠান্ডা লাগে) If it is summer, it (feel) hot. (গ্রীষ্মকাল আসলে গরম লাগে)

Ans: feels

First Conditional

Structure: If + Present Indefinite + Future Indefinite.

7. If Alex — me, I will email the documents. [BU (B) 15-16] A. asks B. will ask C. has asked D. will tell

Ans: A 

8. —, we won't have much to talk about. [CU (G) 15-16] A. If he not comes B. Unless he comes C. If he came D. If he didn't come

Ans: B 

9. If a ruby is heated, it — temporarily lose its colour. [18th BCS, CU 10-11] A. will B. would C. does D. has

Ans: A 

10. If the parliamentary body —, the bill will be placed in the parliament. [JnU (B) 13-14] A. approved B. had approved C. approves D. has approved

Ans: C 

11. He won't pass his exam unless he — much harder. [JU (G) 14-15] A. studies B. study C. will study D. may study

Ans: A 

12. If it rains, we — ludo. [DU (D) 05-06] A. would play B. will play C. played D. would have played

Ans: B 

13. If you make delay, you — the train. [ভূ-তাত্ত্বিক জরিপ অধিদপ্তর সহ: পরিচালক-০৬] A. would miss B. should miss C. shall miss D. will miss

Ans: D 

14. If he — on telling lies nobody will believe a word he says. A. go B. continues C. goes D. will go

Ans: C 

15. If forests are destroyed, wild animals — their natural inhabitation. [সমাজসেবা অফিসার-০৬] A. loses B. lost C. will lose D. will have lost

Ans: C 

16. If he runs fast, he — win the prize. [RU 09-10] A. would B. will C. can D. could

Ans: B 

17. If he has time, he — us next Friday. [DU (D) 96-97, RU 05-06] A. visit B. visited C. will visit D. will have visit

Ans: C 

18. If you paint that picture well, they — it in the exhibition. [CU (C) 07-08] A. will hang B. would hang C. hung D. will have hung

Ans: A 

19. Rokeya — from her post if she is late again. [CU 06-07] A. is dismissed B. has been dismissed C. will be dismissed D. will dismissed

Ans: C 

20. If the price is low, the demand — [জাতীয় সংসদ সচিবালয়ের সহকারী পরিচালক-০৬] A. is increased B. will be increased C. would be increased D. will increase

Ans: D 

Second Conditional

Structure: If + Past Indefinite + Subject + would/could/might + verb (base form).

21. — a millionaire, I — help every worth cause. [IU (C) 05-06] A. be, should B. was, could C. were, would D. am, may

Ans: C 

22. The boy — unless he apologized sincerely. [CU (B2-88) 15-16] A. not be forgiven B. have not be forgiven C. has not forgiven D. would not be forgiven

Ans: D 

23. If your sister —, she would come. [উপসহকারী প্রকৌশলী (সিভিল)-১৫] A. inviting B. invited C. invites D. were invited

Ans: D 

24. Choose the correct sentence: [NU (ব্যবসায় শিক্ষা) 13-14, RU (E) 16-17] A. If I had a camera, I would have taken some photographs. B. If I had a camera, I would taken some photographs. C. If I had a camera, I would take some photographs. D. If I had a camera, I took some photographs.

Ans: C 

25. Choose the correct sentence: [DU (B) 03-04, (C) 12-13] A. If I found a bag in the street, I will take it to the police. B. If I found a bag in the street, I would take it to the police. C. If I found a bag in the street, I took it to the police. D. If I found a bag in the street, I will be taking it to the police.

Ans: B 

26. It would be pleasant/better if we — where to go. [CU (C) 07-08] A. know B. known C. knew D. had known

Ans: C 

27. If I were you, I — anyone about this. [BU (D) 15-16] A. wouldn't told B. wouldn't have told C. wouldn't be telling D. wouldn't tell

Ans: D 

28. I could go for a drive if today — Saturday. [রাজশাহী কৃষি উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক (সিনিয়র অফিসার)-১০] If the party was on Friday, we could go. [রাজশাহী কৃষি উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক (কর্মকর্তা, ২য় শ্রেণি)-১৫] A. was B. is C. were D. be

Ans: C 

29. If we had a boat, we — the river. [তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ের সহকারী পরিচালক-০৩] A. will cross B. will be crossing C. would cross D. would make cross

Ans: C 

30. If I knew the answer, — tell you. [IU (BBA) 11-12] A. I'll B. I'd C. I can D. I may

Ans: B 

31. I would tell you the answer if I — what it was. [CU (B1) 14-15] A. had known B. must C. knew D. have known

Ans: C 

32. If the oxygen supply in the atmosphere — not replaced by plants, it would soon be exhausted. [CU (D) 12-13] A. is B. was C. were D. had been

Ans: C 

33. If teaching — more, fewer teachers/students would leave the profession. [DU (C) 05-06] A. pays B. is paying C. paid D. has paid

Ans: C 

34. I — quiet if I were you. [CU (D) 04-05] A. shall keep B. should keep C. was keeping D. kept

Ans: B 

35. If I lived near my office, — in time for work. [বাণিজ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ে আমদানী রপ্তানী অধিদপ্তরের-০৭] A. I would be B. I were C. I shall be D. I will be

Ans: A 

36. If you were in my position, what — you do? [CU 06-07] If he had the money, he — buy a car. [CU (B-1) 11-12] A. would B. would have C. will D. should

Ans: A 

37. If my father were richer, I — to have a car. [CU 03-04] A. will be allowed B. would allow C. might D. would be allowed

Ans: D 

38. If I found a lost dog, I — it to its owner. [CU (A) 06-07] A. will returning B. will return C. would return D. will have returned

Ans: C 

39. The if clause of a sentence is 'If he came'. Now determine its correct principal clause. [RU 09-10] A. I went B. I had gone C. I would go D. I shall have gone

Ans: C 

40. If the sun didn't shine, fruits — . [উপজেলা মহিলা বিষয়ক কর্মকর্তা-০৬] A. wouldn't ripen B. did not ripen C. will not ripen D. has not ripen

Ans: A 

41. If motorists were to drive more carefully, they — fewer accidents. [CU 03-04] A. will be having B. would have C. will have D. would have had

Ans: B 

42. If I — you, I would never do it. [RU (Law) 04-05] If I — a prince, I would not know what sorrow is. [RU (B-Law) 16-17] If I — rich, I'd give you much money. [RU 08-09] A. was B. were C. had been D. have been

Ans: B 

43. What would you do if you — ten lakh taka? [CU (খ) 09-10] A. win B. won C. will won D. have won

Ans: B 

44. If I a millionaire, I — help every worthy cause. [IU (ঝ) 05-06] A. be, should B. was, could C. were, would D. am, may

Ans: C 

45. If I were you I (handle) the situation more carefully. [13th BCS] A. would handle B. will handle C. handle D. would have handled

Ans: A 

46. If cigarettes were banned, life — . [PSC'র সহকারী পরিচালক-০৬] A. will be healthier B. should become healthier C. becomes healthier D. would become healthier

Ans: D 

47. Do you think you would buy it if it — cheaper? [CU 05-06] A. if it was very cheap B. because it were cheaper C. if it were not cheap D. if it were cheaper

Ans: D 

Third Conditional

Structure: If + Past Perfect + Subject + would/could/might + have + V3.

48. This could have worked if I — been more cautious. [36th BCS] This could have worked if I — been more far-sighted. [35th BCS] A. had B. might C. have D. would

Ans: A 

49. If she — that picture, she would have signed in the corner. [CU (B2,x) 15-16] A. painted B. paints C. had painted D. would have painted

Ans: C 

50. If the police had come earlier, they — the burglar. [BU (D) 15-16] A. could arrest B. could be arrested C. could be arrest D. could have arrested

Ans: D 

51. —, he would have been able to pass the examination. [CU (B-1) 15-16] A. If he studied more B. Had he studied more C. Studying more D. If he were studying more

Ans: B 

52. No one — in the accident if all the passengers had been wearing safety belt. [CU (C2) 15-16] A. would be hurt B. had been hurt C. have had D. would have been hurt

Ans: D 

53. He — arrested if he had tried to leave the country. [26th BCS] A. would have B. could be C. must be D. would have been

Ans: D 

54. If I — a camera with me, I would have taken some photographs. [CU (D1) 15-16] We would have bought a new stereo system if we — enough money. [CU (D) 03-04] A. had had B. have C. He had D. If he has not

Ans: A 

55. — resigned, we would have been forced to sack him. [DU (A) 12-13] A. Had he not B. Has he C. Had he D. If he not

Ans: A 

56. He — to see us if he had been able to. [10th BCS] A. had come B. came C. is coming D. would have come

Ans: D 

57. I would have picked you up from the airport if I — that you had planned to arrive today. [প্রতিরক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয়ের অধীনে সাইফার অফিসার-১৯] A. knew B. would know C. had known D. would have known

Ans: C 

58. He would have been arrested, if he — to leave the country. [RU (A5) 12-13] A. would try B. could be C. must be D. had tried

Ans: D 

59. She — to death last night if a passer-by had not seen the flames. [CU 07-08] A. will be burned B. had burned C. burned D. would have been burned

Ans: D 

60. He would not have joined the army if he — that they would send him abroad. [CU (C) 09-10] A. would know B. had known C. was knowing D. knew

Ans: B 

61. If he had tried to leave the country, he — stopped at the frontier. [যোগাযোগ মন্ত্রণালয়ের অধীনে প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা-০৬] A. would have B. may have C. will have D. would have been

Ans: D 

62. 'If you had brushed your teeth carefully, you — fewer cavities.' [সর: মাধ্যমিক সহ: শিক্ষক-০৬] A. would have had B. would have C. will have D. would had

Ans: A 

63. — better, the team would have been able to defeat the opponent. [CU (E) 02-03] A. Had it prepared B. If it prepares C. If prepares D. Preparing

Ans: A 

64. What would have happened if —? [27th BCS] A. The bridge is broken B. The bridge would break C. The bridge had broken D. The bridge had been broken

Ans: C 

65. If I — known Rifat was coming —. [18th BCS] If I had known you were coming —. [23rd BCS] A. I would go to the station B. I would have gone to the station. C. I had gone to the station D. I would be going to the station

Ans: B 

66. He would have been able to pass the admission test if he —. [CU (B-1) 13-14] A. studied more B. had studied more C. studies more D. would study more

Ans: B 

67. No one would have attended the lecture if you — the truth about the guest speaker. [JnU (B) 12-13] A. told B. had told C. would told D. were telling

Ans: B 

68. Had I been rich, I (help) her. [BRUR (B) 12-13] A. would have help B. will help C. would have helped D. will have helped

Ans: C 

69. —, I'm sure he would have eaten it. [CU (B) 05-06] A. Unless he had been hungry B. Had he not been hungry C. As if he had been hungry D. Had he been hungry

Ans: D 

70. —, he would have signed his name in the corner. [CU (খ) 07-08] A. If he painted that picture. B. If he paints that picture. C. If he had painted that picture. D. If he would have painted that picture.

Ans: C 

71. If I had not intervened at the right moment, Jim — arrested. [DU (A) 12-13] A. may have been B. can have been C. might have been D. could have

Ans: C 

72. If they had left already, he (call) us. [KU (সামাজিক বিজ্ঞান স্কুল) 10-11] A. is calling B. could call C. would have called D. all of these

Ans: C 

73. Shahin would never have taken the job if — what great demand it would make on his time. [25th BCS] A. he knew B. he had been knowing C. he had known D. he was knowing

Ans: C 

74. If Napoleon had not invaded Russia, he — the rest of Europe. [রেলওয়ে সহকারী কমান্ডেন্ট-০৭] A. would conquered B. conquered C. would have conquered D. had conquered

Ans: C 

75. Had I been in your situation, — the offer. [JnU B 09-10] A. I would not accept B. I would accept C. I had accepted D. I would have accepted

Ans: D 

76. Put the correct verb form "If the driver had been more careful, the accident ---." [JnU (A) 11-12] A. would be averted B. might be averted C. would have been averted D. would have averted

Ans: C 

77. Had I been in your shoes, — the job. [JnU (B) 11-12] A. I would not accept B. I would accept C. I had accepted D. I would have gone for

Ans: D 

78. Had I been a millionaire, I (establish) a hospital. [৬ষ্ঠ প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১০] A. established B. would have established C. would established D. would have been established

Ans: B 

79. —, I would have been able to read for a while before bedtime. [মাধ্যমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-০৩] A. If the room was brighter B. If the room would have been brighter C. If the room could have been brighter D. If the room had been brighter

Ans: D 

80. Which is the correct conditional sentence? [NU (মানবিক) 10-11] A. If you had played well, you would have won B. If you played well, you would have won C. If you had played well, you would win D. Had you played well, you would win

Ans: A 

81. If I — a bird, I would have flown in the sky. [RU (F-জোড়) 14-15] If I — millionaire, I would have removed poverty. [JnU (B-EE) 09-10] A. become B. was C. were D. had

Ans: D (Exception: 'Had I been' or 'If I had been' is standard for 3rd conditional. But 'If I were... would have...' is a mixed conditional sometimes used, though 'had been' is stricter. Here 'If I had (been)' or 'If I were'. Given options, 'had' fits 'If I had (been)' structure if 'been' is implied or missing. But actually, 'If I were... would have...' is mixed. Standard 3rd is 'had been'. Option D is 'had'. Maybe 'had' stands for 'had been'? Or maybe 'were' (C) is used in mixed conditional. Key says C. Mixed conditional: If I were (now/always), I would have (then). This makes sense). 

82. If I — you, I would not have done this. [JnU (D) 09-10] A. was B. am C. were D. are

Ans: C (Mixed conditional). 

Your Turn

83. If you had invited me, — [চলচ্চিত্র ও প্রকাশনা অধিদপ্তরের ক্যামেরাম্যান-১৯] A. I would go B. I might go C. I would have gone D. I had gone

Ans: C 

84. Choose the right sentence. (তুমি বৃষ্টিতে দৌড়ালে তোমার ঠাণ্ডা লাগবে) [ডাক অধিদপ্তরের বিল্ডিং ওভারশিয়ার-১৮] A. If you run in the rain, you may be catch cold. B. If you run in the rain, you may have caught cold. C. If you run in the rain, you will catch cold. D. If you run in the rain, you will be catching cold.

Ans: C 

85. If he — a human being, he would not have done this. [১৬তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন-১৯] A. is B. was C. had been D. have been

Ans: C 

86. Had I seen him there — [পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ের প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা-১৯] A. I would talk to him B. I would have talked to him C. I would talked to him D. I will talk to him.

Ans: B 

87. Had I known her, — her. [সংস্কৃতি বিষয়ক মন্ত্রণালয়ে উপসহকারী প্রকৌশলী-১৯] A. would meet B. would have met C. would had meet D. would met

Ans: B 

88. Had I known you were waiting outside, I — [39th BCS] A. had invited you to come in B. would invite you to come in C. would be inviting you to come in D. would have invited you to come in

Ans: D 

89. I — caught the bus if I had hurried. [সমন্বিত ৩ ব্যাংক (সিনিয়র অফিসার)-১৮] A. could have B. can have C. cannot have D. could not have

Ans: A 

90. When water —, it transforms into ice. [জনস্বাস্থ্য ও প্রকৌশল অধিদপ্তরের এস্টিমেটর-১৮] A. would freeze B. will freeze C. freezes D. froze

Ans: C 

91. If he — of the danger earlier, he would have avoided the disaster. [ডাচ বাংলা ব্যাংক লি. প্রবেশনারী অফিসার-১৭] A. thought B. could C. had thought D. has

Ans: C 

92. If he — his first draft, he would have received a better grade. [তিতাস গ্যাস... ১১] A. had revised B. could revised C. could have revised D. None of the above

Ans: A 

93. I would have lent you my laptop if you — me. [বাখরাবাদ গ্যাস... ১৭] A. could ask B. had asked C. could of asked D. would have asked

Ans: B 

94. To complete the sentence 'Had I been there, —' we have to use: [বিভিন্ন মন্ত্রণালয়ের উপ-সহকারী প্রকৌশলী (সিভিল)-১৭] A. I would support him B. I would have supported him C. I could support him D. I shall have supported him

Ans: B 

95. If you had lost your job, —? [ডাক, টেলিযোগাযোগ... ১৭] A. what will you be doing B. what would you do C. what will you do D. what would you have done

Ans: D 

96. "If the driver had been more careful, the accident — occurred." [সাধারণ পুলের... ১৬] A. might not have B. would not be C. might not have been D. might not

Ans: A 

97. If I had another pen, I — you. [স্বাস্থ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ে... ১৬] A. would have helped B. could help C. helped D. had helped

Ans: B 

98. If I had seen him, — [১৩তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন (২)-১৬] A. I would tell him the matter B. I might tell him the matter C. I will have told him the matter D. I might have told him the matter

Ans: D 

99. Had I been a king, I — you. [১৩তম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৬] A. had helped the poor B. would have helped the poor C. have helped the poor D. helped the poor

Ans: B 

100. If you had informed me before, I — [সহকারী উপজেলা/থানা শিক্ষা কর্মকর্তা (ATEO)-১৬] A. will have met B. would met C. would meet D. would have met

Ans: D 

101. If he hadn't been so tired, he — asleep so quickly. [DU (D) 02-03, আইন... ১৬] A. didn't fall B. hadn't fallen C. wouldn't fallen D. wouldn't have fallen

Ans: D 

102. If I had much money, I — [পোস্টমাস্টার জেনারেল/পোস্টাল অপারেটর-১৬] A. will help the distressed people B. would help the distressed people C. would have helped the distressed people D. would have been helped the distressed people

Ans: B 

103. —, he would have succeeded. [জনপ্রশাসন মন্ত্রণালয়ের ব্যক্তিগত কর্মকর্তা-১৬] A. If he were sincere B. If he had study C. If he studied regularly D. Had he studied regularly

Ans: D 

104. If you wanted, I (help) you. [১২তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন-১৫] A. helped B. would help C. will helped D. can help

Ans: B 

105. If I had a typewriter, I (type) myself. [RU 04-05, KU 13-14] A. typed B. was typed C. would type D. was typing

Ans: C 

106. Had I the wings of a bird — [১১তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন (২)-১৪] A. I flew in the sky B. I could fly in the sky C. I fly in the sky D. I would have flown in the sky

Ans: B (Note: 'Had I the wings' = If I had (Simple Past). Result = would/could fly). 

107. If we practised speaking English, we — speak better. [১১তম স্কুল শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন-১৪] A. could B. could have C. would D. would have

Ans: A 

108. If she — her identity card, she — in trouble. [ন্যাশনাল ব্যাংক... ১৩] A. lose, would be B. loses, will be C. will lose D. loses, would be

Ans: B 

109. If the roof —, we all die. [ন্যাশনাল ব্যাংক... ১৩] A. fell, would B. fall, would C. fallen, would D. loses, would be

Ans: A 

110. If I — enter the competition, I would have done so by now. [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক-১২] A. am going to B. were going to C. was going to D. None of them

Ans: B (Mixed conditional). 

111. If my brother were there, he — what to do. [বিটিভি'র উপসহকারী প্রকৌশলী-১১] A. has known B. will known C. would know D. know

Ans: C 

112. If the people were a little more tolerant, our world — a better place. [বাংলাদেশ হাউজ বিল্ডিং... ১১] A. will become B. would be C. will be D. would have been

Ans: B 

113. We would never have had the accident if you — so fast. [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক (ক্যাশ)-১১] A. haven't driven B. were not driving C. did not drive D. hadn't been driving

Ans: D 

114. If I had seen you, I (call) you. [RU 06-07] A. would call you B. would have called C. would be calling D. would have been called

Ans: B 

115. If I were you I — that coat. It's too much expensive. [DU B 98-99] A. will not buy B. shall not buy C. would not buy D. am not going to buy

Ans: C 

116. What would happen if the bridge —. [BRTA... ০৫] A. have broken B. breaks C. will break D. broke

Ans: B (Note: Source says B (breaks)? Question "What WOULD happen". Requires past tense in if-clause. 'Broke'. Option B is 'breaks'. Option D is 'broke'. Wait. Source 116 Ans: b. This is likely an error. Standard grammar: "What would happen if the bridge broke". D. If B is correct per source, it's wrong grammar. I'll list B as per source). 

117. I decided to stay at home last night. I would have gone out if I — so tired. [আইন... ০৫] A. wasn't B. weren't C. hadn't been D. wouldn't have been

Ans: C 

118. If we eat low sodium food, our general health — better. [সোশ্যাল ইসলামী ব্যাংক... ০৪] A. is B. be C. will be D. would be

Ans: C 

119. The street would be wet, if it — [PSC-04] A. rains B. rained C. has rained D. had rained

Ans: B 

120. You would succeed if you — again. [কর্মসংস্থান ব্যাংক... ০১] A. try B. tried C. had tried D. will try

Ans: B 

121. You would succeed if you — again. [কর্মসংস্থান ব্যাংক... ০১] A. try B. tried C. had tried D. will try

Ans: B 

122. If I — the trick with my own eyes I would never have believed it possible. [যুব উন্নয়ন... ৯৯] A. have not been seeing B. hadn't seen C. didn't see D. wouldn't have been

Ans: B 

123. If the water is heated to 100°C it — as steam. [সাইফার অফিসার-৯৯] A. will boil and escape B. boils and escape C. would boil and escape D. is boiling and escaping

Ans: A (Note: First conditional. Also Zero conditional 'boils' is possible, but A is standard for prediction). 

124. If you studied well, you — [CU (A) 19-20] A. may pass B. will pass C. would pass D. may have passed

Ans: C 

125. If you had lent me some money, — [RU C 19-20] A. I would be grateful to you B. I was grateful to you C. I shall be grateful to you D. I would have been grateful to you

Ans: D 

126. Which one is correct? (যদি সে কিছু জানত তবে সে আমাকে বলত) [RU (D) 18-19] A. Had he known anything, he would have told me. B. Had he knowing anything, he would have told me. C. Had he knew anything, he would have told me. D. Had he know anything, he would have told me.

Ans: A 

127. Unless the weather changes, — [RU (D) 18-19] A. this year's harvest will be adversely affected. B. the harvest, this year, will be adverse affected. C. this year will adversely affect the harvest. D. the harvest will adversely affect this year.

Ans: A 

128. If you had studied harder, you — in the admission test. [RU (A2) 18-19] If I had studied harder, you — for admission. [RU (A1) 17-18] A. qualified B. would have qualified C. would qualify D. will qualify

Ans: B 

129. If I were you, I — for the just cause. [RU (A1) 18-19] A. should fight B. will fight C. would fight D. must fight

Ans: C 

130. Had I known in advance, I — enough money. [JKKNIU (D) 18-19] A. would take B. took C. will take D. would have taken

Ans: D 

131. If he had not been driving so fast, he — have hit the motorcyclist. [CU (A) 17-18] A. wouldn't B. hadn't C. didn't D. hasn't

Ans: A 

132. If the politicians had kept their words, our country — a suitable place to live in. [BSMRSTU D 18-19] A. was B. would be C. will be D. would have been

Ans: D 

133. —, he would have passed the admission test. [CU A 17-18] A. If he studied more B. If he had studied more C. Having studied D. Studied more

Ans: B 

134. If they had waited another month, they could probably — a better price for their house. [CU A 17-18] A. would be waiting B. had C. would have been waiting D. have got

Ans: D (Could probably have got). 

135. If they arrive late, they will — have to get their meal. [CU (D) 17-18] A. would B. should C. do D. would

Ans: B (Note: Should have to? Options A 'would', B 'should', C 'do', D 'would'. Question structure 'will __ have to'. Maybe 'will not have to'? Options don't fit 'not'. Maybe question is 'they will [blank]'. If blank is after will, 'will [not/never] have to'. But options are modal verbs. Maybe "If they arrive late, they [blank] have to get their meal". If so, 'will' is in question. Maybe 'only' or 'just'? Source key says B (should). 'Will should'? No. Maybe question is '...they [blank] have to...'. Then 'will' is answer. Let's assume error in question transcription). 

136. If had enough time I (wait) for you. [CU B... 12-13] A. would have wait B. would wait C. would have waiting D. wait

Ans: B (Simple past 'had' -> 'would wait'). 

137. If only he were not so stubborn — [JnU (D) 17-18] A. he agreed with us B. he would agree with us C. he will agree with us D. he should agree with us

Ans: B 

138. Rakib would certainly have attended the proceedings —. [CU 14-15] A. if he didn't get a flat tire B. if the flat tire hadn't happened C. had he not had a flat tire D. had the tire not flattened itself

Ans: C 

139. Select the right form of the underlined verb: If he works hard, he shine in life. [RU (B) 18-19] A. should shine B. will shine C. has shine D. shines

Ans: B 

140. If you lent me some money, — [RU (A2) 17-18] A. I was grateful to you B. I would be grateful to you C. I shall be grateful to you D. I were grateful to you

Ans: B 

141. If I knew about it before, I — a decision. [COU B 16-17] A. could take B. could C. would take D. can have taken

Ans: C (or A. Source C). 

142. — more help, I could call my neighbour. [CU (E) 16-17] A. Needed B. Should I need C. I have needed D. I should need

Ans: B (Inversion for 'If I should need'). 

143. If someone had not mentioned her name, I hardly think I — her. [BSMRSTU G 16-17] A. recognize B. would recognize C. recognized D. would have recognized

Ans: D 

144. If you had forbidden, I (not to do) this. [KU (BBA) 16-17] A. didn't do B. won't do C. wouldn't have done D. would never do

Ans: C 

145. If you — you would have won. [JnU (B) 14-15] A. had tried B. tried C. did try D. have tried

Ans: A 

146. Had I heard the weather report, I — an umbrella. [DU (B) 16-17] A. would have taken B. would take C. took D. would have been taking

Ans: A 

147. If Rahim (to decide) to go to a university, I would recommend that he go to Khulna University. [KU BBA 16-17] A. had to decide B. decided C. decides D. were to decide

Ans: B 

148. If I had much money I ( ) you some. [RU (1) 16-17] A. would give B. give C. gave D. would have given

Ans: A (Note: 'Had' here is simple past (possession), not auxiliary. So 2nd conditional). 

149. You might have had a windfall — [CU (D1 & D2) 16-17] A. if you had had an opportunity B. if you had an opportunity C. if you have had an opportunity D. if you hadn't have an opportunity

Ans: A 

150. If I had known he was in trouble, I — helped. [DU (D) 16-17] If I had know the exact location of the office, I — given him the address. A. would B. would have C. should have D. have had

Ans: B 

151. If I had known you were in my town, I — to visit you. [JnU (B) 16-17] A. would have gone B. would go C. went to D. have gone

Ans: A 

152. If he — earlier, he could have come in time. [RU (A) 16-17] A. started B. would start C. had started D. would have started

Ans: C 

153. Unless I tried my best, I — the chance. [IU (C) 16-17] A. could miss B. missed C. was missed D. could missed

Ans: A (Note: Tried (past) -> would/could miss. A is 'could miss'. B 'missed'. A is best). 

154. If I had seen you, I — you the letter. [CU G 16-17] A. would give B. had given C. would given D. would have given

Ans: D 

155. — the woman wouldn't have experienced so much trouble. [CU (D3) 15-16] A. Hadn't her spouse helped her adequately B. Had her spouse helped her adequately C. If her spouse didn't help her adequately D. If her spouse helped her adequately

Ans: B 

156. —, the leakage of question papers will not be stopped. [CU (D3) 15-16] A. Unless the miscreants are not awarded exemplary punishment B. If the miscreants are awarded exemplary punishment C. Unless the miscreants awarded exemplary punishment D. Unless the miscreants are awarded exemplary punishment

Ans: D 

157. If she — about his financial situation, she would have helped him out. [CU D3 15-16] A. knew B. have known C. had known D. had been knowing

Ans: C 

158. If Americans ate fewer foods with sugar and salt, their general health — better. [JKKNIU (C) 15-16] A. be B. will be C. is D. would be

Ans: D 

159. If I — hungry, I would have had an early breakfast. [BU (গ) 13-14] A. has been B. have been C. had been D. had being

Ans: C 

160. He — the case if his witness had not recanted his original statement. [BU (গ) 13-14] A. would be winning B. was won C. would win D. would have won

Ans: D 

161. If I fail my exams, my parents — let me go to Cox's Bazar this summer. [DU A 13-14] A. would not have B. wouldn't C. were not D. won't

Ans: D 

162. If there had been a concert today, —. [DU (B) 01-02] A. I would certainly go. B. I have certainly gone. C. I would certainly have gone. D. I will certainly go

Ans: C 

163. —, she could have topped the position. [CU (C2) 14-15] A. Had she studied hard B. If she studied hard C. If she has studied hard D. Has she studied hard

Ans: A 

164. Nusrat would have avoided the accident if she — earlier. [CU (D) 14-15] A. set out B. started C. had set out D. have set out

Ans: C 

165. If he had not helped me, I — in danger. [BSMRSTU (F) 14-15] A. would be B. were C. was to be D. would have been

Ans: D 

166. He would have gone to England if his visa — [RU (H-বিজোড়) 14-15] A. had issued B. had been issued C. was issued D. was being issued

Ans: B 

167. If you had read the book, you — many things. [NSTU (C) 15-16] A. would have learnt B. will have C. shall have D. had

Ans: A 

168. If she had met the man, she (learn) many things. [RU (স্পতবিজ্ঞান) 05-06] A. learn B. learned C. would learn D. would have learnt

Ans: D 

169. He would have gone if he — asked. [JnU (C) 10-11] A. had been B. were C. was D. has been

Ans: A 

170. Had he — anything, he would have told me. [DU (B) 06-07] A. known B. knowing C. knew D. knowledge

Ans: A 

171. If there were a concert today, — [DU (B) 00-01] A. I would go. B. I would be gone. C. I would be going. D. I would have gone.

Ans: A 

172. If services are increased, taxes — [DU (C) 04-05] A. going up probably B. will probably go up C. probably up D. go up probably

Ans: B 

173. If you help me, I — grateful. [RU 03-04] A. would remains B. am remaining C. shall remain D. would remain

Ans: C 

174. If she had studied harder, — [PSC 04] A. she would have do well B. she would do well C. she would have done well D. she will have done well

Ans: C 

175. If she — science before, she would not have found the scientific terminology so difficult to understand. [BSMRSTU (F) 17-18] A. study B. studied C. had studied D. studying

Ans: C 

176. If we had not lost our way, — [CU (A) 09-10] A. we should have arrived sooner B. we would have arrived sooner C. we would not have arrived sooner D. we should have been arrived sooner

Ans: B 

177. If Shafiq — the answer, he would refuse to speak. [CU (E) 06-07] A. hasn't know B. didn't know C. had known D. wouldn't know

Ans: B 

178. He would go mad if he — that. [CU (A) 09-10] A. hears B. would hear C. has heard D. heard

Ans: D 

179. If you — one box at the regular price, you would receive another one at no extra cost. [CU (D) 11-12] A. will buy B. would buy C. bought D. buy

Ans: C 

180. I will come tomorrow if I — time. [DU 02-03] We shall visit her if we — time. A. had B. will have C. am having D. having E. have

Ans: E 

181. If you went away now, your friends — you. [JnU (B) 07-08] A. missed B. will miss C. would miss D. would have missed

Ans: C 

182. If I were you, I — their offer. [JnU (B) 06-07] A. should accept B. accept C. would accept D. would accepted

Ans: C 

Parallelism & Structure Agreement

183. In many ways, dancing to music is similar to —. [JKKNIU (AL) 18-19] A. work out B. when one works out C. working out D. the working out

Ans: C 

184. Seeing is —. [DU (A) 11-12] A. to believe B. believed C. believing D. how to believe

Ans: C 

185. I missed — my friends and — fun with them, but strangely I missed the lessons and the teachers as well. [CU (E-Law) 15-16] A. to see - having B. seeing - to have C. see - have D. seeing - having

Ans: D 

186. The lady will wash the clothes, iron the shirts and — the furniture. [CU (B2,8) 15-16] A. dusting B. dusted C. dust D. have dust

Ans: C 

187. Zerin is a scholar, an athlete and — [CU (B7) 14-15] A. art B. artistic C. an artist D. artist

Ans: C 

188. Mr. Jaman is young, enthusiastic, and —. [HSTU (C) 11-12] A. he has talent B. talentful C. talented D. talent

Ans: C 

189. The man — down silently and — his food. [DU (B) 11-12] A. sits, took B. sat, take C. sat, took D. sat, had taken

Ans: C 

190. Sabuj entered the room, sat, and — his book. [CU (D, B1) 11-12] A. has opened B. had opened C. opened D. opens

Ans: C 

191. Our host greeted us and — to our seats. [COU (B) 07-08] A. led B. leads C. leading D. lead

Ans: A 

192. The rain ceased and the birds — its song. [DU (A) 04-05] A. have begun B. began C. are beginning D. begin

Ans: B 

193. Taking the time to eat a good breakfast is a simple way to make the morning — and the day —. [DU (C) 13-14] A. best, easiest B. well, at ease C. better, easier D. easy, easier

Ans: C 

194. For better or —, the mobile phone is a very useful device of people's lives. [CU (C) 09-10] A. by sad B. bad C. case, easy D. worse

Ans: D 

195. — on this bench is much more pleasant than — in the office. [BRUR (C) 12-13] A. Lying, sitting B. Lieing, sitting C. To lie, to sit D. To lie, sitting

Ans: A 

196. On Sundays I usually go fishing or — something else interesting. [CU (C) 07-08] A. do B. doing C. have done D. shall do

Ans: A 

197. At the weekend I usually go — or — something in order to derive pleasure. [CU (D3) 15-16] A. shopping; doing B. shopping; did C. to shop; do D. shopping, do

Ans: D 

198. Identify the correct sentence. [বাংলাদেশ ডেভেলপমেন্ট ব্যাংক অফিসার (ক্যাশ)-১৬] A. Robin enjoys hunting rabbits, socializing with friends, and to read comics. B. Robin enjoys to hunt rabbits, socializing with friends, and to read comics. C. Robin enjoys hunting rabbits, socializing with friends, and reading comics D. Robin enjoys hunting rabbits, socializing with friends, and reading comics.

Ans: C (Note: C and D appear identical in text. Source says C). 

199. I use my TV remote control to change channels, — [JU (D) 13-14] A. to adjust the volume, and turning the set on and off B. to adjust the volume, and to turn the set on and off C. adjusting the volume, and to turn the set on and off D. adjusting the volume, and turning the set on and off

Ans: B 

200. Which of the following sentence is correct? [DU (D) 10-11] A. It is more better to stay healthy than to have get healthy. B. It is better to stay healthy than to have to get healthy. C. It is more better to stay healthy than to have health. D. It is better to stay healthy than to have health.

Ans: D 

201. Which one is correct? [DU (D) 11-12] A. It is more better to be safe than sorry. B. It is better to be safer than sorry. C. It is better to be safe than more sorry. D. It is better to be safe than sorry.

Ans: D 

202. Mr. Robert is a noted chemist — [DU (D) 05-06] A. and to a very efficient teacher B. but he teaches very good in addition C. however he teaches very good also D. as well as an effective teacher

Ans: D 

203. Choose the correct sentence. [DU (B) 12-13] A. I like to swim, playing tennis, and ride B. I like to swimming, play tennis, and ride C. I like to swim, play tennis, and riding. D. I like to swim, play tennis, and ride

Ans: D 

204. Find the correct sentence. [DU (C) 15-16] A. She was interested in both plants and animals B. She was interested both in plants and animals C. She was interested both in plants but also in animals D. She was interesting in both plants and animals

Ans: A 

205. Halim will wash the clothes, — the furniture. [CU (B2) 15-16] A. iron the shirts, prepare the meal, and dust B. iron the shirts, prepare the meal, and dusting C. ironing the shirts, preparing the meal, and dusting D. to iron the shirts, prepare the meal, and dust

Ans: A 

206. Many people share the same three intense fears: — [CU (B-1) 13-14] A. being in high places, working with numbers, and making speeches B. being in high places, working with numbers, and speeches C. high places, working with numbers, and making speeches D. being in high places, numbering, and speeches

Ans: A 

207. Which of the following sentences is correct? [DU (D) 13-14] A. He chose well and prospered. B. He choose well and prospered. C. He choiced well and prospered. D. He choiced well and prospered.

Ans: A 

208. Eli's hobbies include jogging, swimming, and —. [জনতা ব্যাংক-১২] A. to climb mountains B. climb mountains C. to climb D. climbing mountains

Ans: D 

209. In many ways, riding a bicycle is similar to — [Exim Bank-04] A. driving a car B. the driving of a car C. when you drive a car D. when driving a car

Ans: A 

210. In an admission test, to answer correctly/accurately is more important than — [NCC Bank-11] A. you finish quickly B. quick finish C. finishing quickly D. to finish quickly

Ans: D 

211. The boys used to like — and — model aeroplanes. [DU (B) 12-13] A. making, flying B. to making, to flying C. make, fly D. to make, to flying

Ans: A 

212. She cooks, washes dishes, does her homework and then relaxing. (Correct the sentence) [রূপালী ব্যাংক-১৯] A. relaxing then B. then relaxing C. relaxing is then D. then relaxes

Ans: D 

213. Which of the following is correct? [সাব-রেজিস্ট্রার-১৬] A. He neither speaks English nor French. B. He speaks nor English nor French. C. He speaks neither English nor French. D. Neither he speak English nor French.

Ans: C 

214. Find the incorrect part. [RU (D) 14-15] A. The faculty Dean never B. has and ever will take C. such D. strong measures.

Ans: B (Note: Should be 'has taken and ever will take'). 

215. She never has and she never will do any work. [Pubali Bank-11] A. She never has and she never will do any work. B. She never has and she will do no work. C. She never has and she will never do any work. D. She never has done and she will never do any work.

Ans: D 

216. Which one is correct? [JnU (C) 10-11] A. She is not and does not intend to run for political office. B. She is not running and does not intend to run for political office. C. She has not and does not intend to run for political office. D. She is not running and do not intend to run for political office.

Ans: B 

Redundancy

217. The people at the party were worried about Janet because no one was aware — she had gone. [RU 05-06] A. where that B. of where C. the place D. of the place where

Ans: B 

218. It was not until she arrived in the class — realized she had forgotten her book. [CU (B) 07-08] A. when she B. that she C. and she D. she

Ans: B 

219. Choose the correct form of sentence. [SUST 12-13] A. I await for your decision B. I wait your decision C. I await your decision D. I await upon your decision

Ans: C 

220. Choose the correct sentence. [SUST 12-13] A. He resembles to his father B. He resembles as his father C. He resembles like his father D. He resembles his father

Ans: D 

221. He has resigned of his post. [DU (D) 14-15] A. He wants to resign the post. B. He wants to resign to the post. C. He wants to resign from the post. D. He wants to resign on the post.

Ans: A (Note: Resign + object. C is also used 'resign from' intransitively. A and C. Source A). 

222. The two brothers show resemblance — each other. [BRTA-10] A. with B. to C. at D. for

Ans: B 

223. The committee will discuss the matter. [NU (বিজ্ঞান) 12-13] A. about B. of C. why D. no preposition needed

Ans: D 

224. Select the correct English translation of 'তিনি পদত্যাগ করেছেন'. [৮ম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১২] A. He has resigned of his post. B. He has resigned from his post C. He has resigned his post. D. He has been resigned his post.

Ans: C 

225. Which is the unnecessary word in the sentence? He ordered for a cup of tea. [IU (H-Law) 13-14] A. ordered B. a C. for D. tea

Ans: C 

226. He has resigned — his post. [JKKNIU (A) 12-13] A. no preposition B. from C. in D. none of the above

Ans: A 

227. I want to go — abroad after my studies. [DU (A) 07-08] A. to B. for C. in D. no preposition

Ans: D 

228. The walls of our house have been painted — green. [14 BCS] A. no preposition B. by C. in D. with

Ans: A 

229. Do you mind if I join — you. [JKKNIU (ক) 16-17] A. with B. in C. to D. no preposition

Ans: D 

230. Choose the correct sentence. [IU (B) 13-14] A. Mr.Rahim discussed about his problem. B. Mr.Rahim discussed his problem. C. Mr. Rahim discussed regarding his problem. D. Mr. Rahim discussed on his problem.

Ans: B 

231. 'তিনি মুক্তিযুদ্ধে যোগদান করেন' এর সঠিক ইংরেজি অনুবাদ। [RU 07-08] A. He joined to the liberation war. B. He joined in the liberation war. C. He joined the war of liberation. D. He joined into the war of liberation.

Ans: C 

232. Which one is correct? [RU 06-07] A. He joined to the army in 1990. B. He joined in the army in 1990. C. He joined with the army in 1990. D. He joined the army in 1990.

Ans: D 

233. Which one of the following sentences is correct? [RU 07-08] A. Did they discus the matter with you? B. Did they discussed about the matter with you? C. Did they discuss about the matter with you? D. Did they discuss the matter with you?

Ans: D 

234. Choose the correct sentence. [KU 11-12] A. We shall discuss about the matter. B. He has resigned his post. C. He at last came to a final conclusion. D. This is a true fact.

Ans: B 

235. Which one is the incorrect sentence? [BSMRSTU (D) 14-15] A. We are not cowards B. He answered my questions C. We reached at home yesterday. D. He was appointed captain

Ans: C 

236. Which one is the incorrect sentence? [KU 11-12] A. We are united B. We reached at home yesterday. C. He answered my questions D. He is appointed captain

Ans: B 

237. Choose the correct sentence: [RU 07-08] A. He wants to resign the post. B. He wants to resign from the post. C. He wants to resign to the post. D. He wants to resign on the post.

Ans: A 

238. Choose the correct sentence. [সার্কেল অ্যাডজুটেন্ট-০৪] A. He has a monopoly of the trade. B. He has wide monopoly of the trade. C. He has the entire monopoly of the trade. D. He has a total monopoly of the trade.

Ans: A 

239. Choose the correct sentence. [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহঃ শিক্ষক-১৩] A. Go to fetch some water for me. B. Go and fetch some water for me. C. Fetch and bring some water for me. D. Fetch some water for me.

Ans: D 

240. Choose the correct sentence. [সার্কেল অ্যাডজুটেন্ট-০৪] A. What do you prefer most? B. What do you prefer? C. What do you prefer more? D. What do you prefer best?

Ans: B 

241. Choose the correct sentence. [বিভিন্ন মন্ত্রণালয়ের ব্যক্তিগত কর্মকর্তা-১৮] A. Repeat it again B. Repeat it C. Repeat it once again D. Repeat it again and again

Ans: B 

242. Do not repeat the mistake — [JnU (B) 05-06] A. once again B. again C. against D. no word or phrase needed

Ans: D 

243. Select the correct sentence. [ATEO-05] A. This is a fact B. This are fact. C. This is fact D. This is a true fact.

Ans: A 

244. He tried to win the prize. [DU (C) 93-94] A. heart and soul B. with heart and soul C. on heart and soul D. about heart and soul

Ans: A 

245. Which is the correct sentence with 'bag and baggage'? [MoF PO-04] A. He leaves the place bag and baggage. B. He leaves the place with bag and baggage. C. He leaves the place for bag and baggage. D. He leaves for bag and baggage.

Ans: A 

Inversion of Verbs

246. Never — do it again. [KU 08-09] A. I'll B. will I C. I would D. I will

Ans: B 

247. Rarely — anyone using typewriters now-a-days. [RU 11-12] A. you see B. will you see C. you will see D. you have seen

Ans: B 

248. Hardly — entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet. [CU (D) 12-13] A. he had B. he was C. had he D. did he

Ans: C 

249. Never — such a heinous crime. [পোস্টাল অপারেটর-১৩] A. he has committed B. has he done C. has he committed D. has he committed

(Note: Options C and D look similar in text. Standard inversion: has he committed. Answer key says D). 

250. Never again — stay in that hotel. [রেলওয়ে সহকারী কমান্ডেন্ট-০৭] A. will they B. they will C. never they will D. they will never

Ans: A 

251. Never — received law degrees as today. [RU 05-06] A. so many women have B. Never have so many women C. The women aren't ever D. Women who have never

Ans: B 

252. — so many people been out of work as today. [RU 04-05] A. More than ever before B. Never before have C. In the past, there never have D. Formerly, there never were

Ans: B 

253. — received MBA degrees as today. [RU 05-06] A. Never so many students have B. Never have so many students C. The students aren't ever D. Students who have never

Ans: B 

254. Rarely — seen from water. [পরিসংখ্যান কর্মকর্তা-১৭] A. spotted frogs B. spotted frogs have C. have spotted frogs D. are spotted frogs

Ans: D 

255. 'Never before has any student scored so high in the test as she did this year.' means- [CU (D) 10-11] A. She always scored high marks B. Other students scored higher than her C. She scored more than some student D. She scored the highest among all the test-takers

Ans: D 

256. Never before — in an earnest attempt to resolve their differences. [JnU (C) 09-10] A. have the leaders of the country met B. the leaders of the country have met C. met the leaders of the country D. the leaders of the country had met

Ans: A 

257. Not only — among the largest animals that ever lived, but they also among the most intelligent. [KU 01-02] A. are whales B. whales C. some whales D. they are whales

Ans: A 

258. — are the juice and pulp of the grape useful, but various products are made from the skins and seeds. [CU (B) 11-12] A. Not that they B. They never C. Neither D. Not only

Ans: D 

259. —, but also it filters out harmful sun rays. [JnU 06-07] A. The atmosphere gives us air to breathe B. Not only the atmosphere gives us air to breathe. C. The atmosphere which gives us air to breathe D. Not only does the atmosphere give us air to breathe

Ans: D 

260. "Not once has our neighbour invited us into his house." means- [32 BCS] A. Our neighbour has invited us into his house not once but many times B. Our neighbour has never invited us into his house C. Occasionally our neighbour has invited us into his house D. Our neighbour has not always invited us into his house

Ans: B 

261. Not until the Triassic Period- [DU D 03-04] A. the first primitive mammals did develop. B. did the first primitive mammals develop. C. did develop the first primitive mammals. D. the first primitive mammals develop.

Ans: B 

262. Only by chance — that she had been stealing from us. [কৃষি সম্প্রসারণ অধিদপ্তর-১৮] A. did I discover B. I discovered C. discovered D. ought I to discover

Ans: A 

263. — will Mr. Forbes be able to regain control over the company. [DU (A) 10-11] A. With hard only work B. In spite of his hard work C. Only if he works hardly D. Only with hard work

Ans: D 

264. — did Arthur realize that there was danger. [JU 13-14, CU 06-07] A. Upon entering the store B. When he entered the store C. After he had entered the store D. Only after entering the store

Ans: D 

265. Only after watering the saplings — [CU (F) 15-16] A. Mina could have a magnificent garden B. Could Mina had a magnificent garden C. Mina could had a magnificent garden D. could Mina have a magnificent garden

Ans: D 

266. Only after doing M.B.A. — [CU (C2) 14-15] A. didn't Mina qualify for the BCS Exam B. did Mina qualify for the BCS Exam C. had Mina qualify for the BCS Exam D. Mina qualified for the BCS Exam

Ans: B 

267. Choose the correct sentence. [RU 08-09] A. Only rarely an accident has occurred. B. Only rarely has an accident occurred. C. Only rarely an accident has occur. D. Only rarely an accident had occurred.

Ans: B 

268. In no way — (আমরা কোনোভাবেই জঙ্গীবাদকে সমর্থন করতে পারি না) [CU (D) 18-19] A. we cannot justify militancy B. we can justify militancy C. can we justified militancy D. can we justify militancy

Ans: D 

269. — no circumstances should you leave your luggage unattended. [CU 15-16] A. Under B. At C. On D. Over

Ans: A 

270. So quickly — he reached home on time. [JnU (C) 14-15] A. he ran as B. he ran that C. did he run that D. would he run that

Ans: C 

271. — that Nowin was able to retire early. [CU (C2) 14-15] A. So profitable her investment B. So profitable her investment was C. So profitable was her investment D. her investment so profiting

Ans: C 

272. So complicated — that consumers who use a product are seldom aware of where all its components come from. [CU 10-11] A. today international trade is B. is international trade today C. today trade is international D. are international trade

Ans: B 

273. Not until a monkey is several years old, — to exhibit signs of independence from its mother. [RU 07-08] A. it begins B. does it begin C. and begin D. beginning

Ans: B 

274. Not until a student has mastered algebra, — the principles of geometry, trigonometry and physics. [DU (B) 06-07] A. he can begin to understand B. can he begin to understand C. he begins to understand D. begins to understand

Ans: B 

275. Only after food has been dried or canned — [SUST B 08-09] A. that it should be stored for later consumption B. should be stored for later consumption C. should it be stored for later consumption D. it should be stored for later consumption

Ans: C 

276. Not until exhaustive tests have been carried out by the Food and Drug Administration, — [RU (B) 11-12] A. that an new drug is allowed on the market B. is a new drug allowed to be put on the market C. there is a new drug placed on the market D. a new drug is allowed on the market

Ans: B 

277. Seldom — understand her fault while talking to others. [BSMRSTU G 10-11] A. she could B. could she C. had she D. she had

Ans: B 

278. Only after I — home, did I remember my doctor's appointment. [38 BCS] A. going B. go C. went D. gone

Ans: C 

279. — does Jamal forget to listen to the news. [CU F 2015-16] A. Rarely B. Scarce C. Severally D. Even

Ans: A 

280. — have goods returned to us because they are faulty. [RU (Law) 11-12] A. Seldom we do B. Seldom do we C. seldomly we do D. Rarely we

Ans: B 

281. Not until every single reporter — had gone outside — his front door again. [JU 05-06] A. did Alan step B. stepped Alan C. Alan stepped D. Alan did step

Ans: A 

Affirmative & Negative Agreement

282. Times have changed and so — [সহকারী জজ-১৮] A. I have B. I had C. had I D. have I

Ans: D 

283. Times have changed and so — [রেলওয়ে-১৩] A. we have B. we are C. have we D. are we

Ans: C 

284. Technically, glass is a mineral and —. [RU 11-12] A. so is water B. water is so C. so water is D. water so

Ans: A 

285. Peter can't go and I can't — [রেলওয়ে-১৩] A. neither B. too C. also D. either

Ans: D 

286. They are engrossed in studies and — (তারা পড়াশোনায় নিবিষ্ট আছে আর আমিও তাই) [CU 18-19] A. so do I B. so I am C. so am I D. so did I

Ans: C 

287. He is hard working and — [DU 15-16] A. I am so B. so I am C. so am I D. I too am

Ans: C 

288. One ought to cooperate with one's neighbours when they are in trouble, and —. [CU D3 15-16] A. neither do they B. so do they C. so they do D. vice versa

Ans: D 

289. Select the correct sentence. [আমার বোন গীবত/পরনিন্দা পছন্দ করে না এবং আমিও না] [JnU 15-16] A. My sister does not like backbiting and I do either. B. My sister does not like backbiting and neither I do. C. My sister does not like backbiting and neither do I. D. My sister does not like backbiting and I do.

Ans: C 

290. My friend does not like sweets. '— do I.' [RU 15-16] A. neither B. either C. or D. so

Ans: A 

291. Pioneer men and women suffered terrible hardships, and — [CU 06-07] A. also did the children B. also the children C. so do the children D. so did their children

Ans: D 

292. Which one of the following is correct? [DU 00-01] A. Pioneer man and women endured terrible hardships, and so do their children. B. Pioneer man and women endured terrible hardships, and neither did the children. C. Pioneer man and women endured terrible hardships, and also the children. D. Pioneer man and women endured terrible hardships, and so did their children.

Ans: D 

293. My friend does not like terrorism and — [DU 04-05] My parents don't like coffee, and —. [CU 11-12] A. neither do I B. neither I do C. I do D. I do either

Ans: A 

294. If you don't do it, I won't do it — [BU 14-15] A. too B. also C. just D. either

Ans: D 

295. A: I can't ride a bike. B: — [IU 11-12] A. Neither can't I B. So can't I C. Neither can I D. So can I

Ans: C 

296. "She likes cooking." The correct response is: [JU 15-16] A. "So am I" B. "So do I" C. "Me neither" D. "Neither am I" Ans: B (Typo in answer key? "She likes" -> "So do I". Key says C "Me neither" (Negative agreement)? No. The statement is positive. Correct response is "So do I". Answer key says C? This might be an error in source or question context. Assuming A/B/C/D options: A (am I - wrong verb), B (do I - correct), C (Me neither - wrong polarity), D (Neither am I - wrong). Source key 987 Ans: c. Wait, looking at 986. Options: A. So am I, B. So do I, C. Me neither, D. Neither am I. Ans: c. This is strange. Positive statement -> Positive agreement. Maybe the question was negative? "She dislikes cooking"? No. "likes". I will list B as correct grammar, but note source says C). Correction: Source says Ans: c. This is incorrect. B is the correct English response.

297. My half-brother visited Cox's Bazaar a couple of weeks ago, and — [CU 12-13] A. so I did B. so I was C. so I had D. so do I E. so did I

Ans: E 

298. You like chocolate — [CU 09-10] A. and me too B. and I too C. and so do I D. and I do

Ans: C 

299. I can remember all their names — my sister. [KU 11-12] A. and so can B. and so does C. and so might D. and so may

Ans: A 

300. My friend believes that research is a group effort and — do I. [JU 13-14] A. as B. the same C. so D. too

Ans: C 

301. Runa can't type well, and her sister — [CU 12-13] A. can either B. also C. neither can D. either can't E. can't either

Ans: E (or C. Source says C. 'Neither can her sister' or 'her sister can't either'. Both valid. Source key C). 

302. My family members do not like coffee and — [CU 12-13] A. either don't I B. I do neither C. neither do I D. neither don't I

Ans: C 

303. Neptune is an extremely cold planet, and — [IU 10-11] A. So does Uranus B. Uranus so C. So is Uranus D. So has Uranus

Ans: C 

304. He does not like vegetables, neither — I. [BRUR 09-10] A. like B. prefer C. do D. does

Ans: C 

305. I didn't know the answer, and — (আমি প্রশ্নটির উত্তর জানতাম না আর সেও না) [SUST 06-07] A. neither did he B. he didn't too C. nor does he D. he does not either

Ans: A 

306. She is a painter and — [IU 17-18] A. he so B. so he is C. so is he D. none of the above

Ans: C 

307. Shuvo has admission test today, and — Kakoli. [CU 15-16] A. too has B. so has C. too does D. so does Ans: B (Has test -> Has Kakoli. Or Does Kakoli? 'Has' is main verb here (possession/obligation). In AmE 'does' is common, BrE 'has' is possible. But 'Has admission test' -> 'Does'. Wait. 'Shuvo has a test'. 'So does Kakoli'. 'So has Kakoli' implies 'has' is auxiliary? No. If 'has' is main verb, we use 'does/has'. But often 'has' repeats. Let's check source key. Source 1004 Ans: b. 'So has'. Okay).

308. He behaved so nicely with me. And so — (সে খুব ভালো আচরণ করল আর আমিও তাই) [JUST 16-17] A. I behaved B. I did C. I too D. did I

Ans: D 

309. He did not remember and — (সে মনে করিনি আর আমিও করিনি) [CU 13-14] A. hither I did not B. not either I did C. neither I did D. neither did I

Ans: D 

310. California relies heavily on income from fruit crops, and — [COU 09-10] A. so does Florida B. Florida too C. Florida also D. Florida is as well

Ans: A 

311. Rajshahi relies heavily on income from fruit crops, —. [CU 18-19] A. and so is Dinajpur B. and so are other districts C. and so is Chittagong D. and so does Dinajpur

Ans: D 

312. My brother doesn't like coffee, — [CU 12-13] A. and I do neither B. and so do I C. and neither do I D. and neither do

Ans: C 

313. The promising boy did not spoil a single moment, — develop any bad habit. [CU 16-17] A. nor did he B. none but C. neither does he D. never was he

Ans: A 

314. A good number of adolescents do not socialize, — [CU 17-18] A. they neither build up the career B. nor do they build up the career C. nor they build up the career D. hardly they build up the career

Ans: B 

315. He did not write to me, nor —. (সে আমাকে চিঠি লিখেনি, ফোনও করেনি) [CU 05-06] A. he telephoned B. telephoned C. did he telephone D. has not telephoned

Ans: C 

316. "I won't be late." The correct response may be — [JU 11-12] A. "So do I" B. "Me neither" C. "I too" D. "Nor am I!"

Ans: B (or D. 'Won't' = will not. 'Nor will I' or 'Me neither'. D says 'Nor am I' (wrong verb). B is 'Me neither'. Correct). 

317. This problem does not concern him, nor — it — you. [CU 05-06] A. is, concern B. does, concern C. do, concern D. does, concerns

Ans: B 

318. She can't drive and — [CU 14-15] A. can her husband neither B. her husband can neither C. neither can her husband D. can neither her husband

Ans: C 

319. She won't be going to the party, and — [CU 08-09] A. her friends will not B. her friends will neither C. neither her friends will D. neither will her friends

Ans: D 

320. She was very exhausted and — (সে খুব ক্লান্ত ছিল এবং অন্যরাও তাই ছিল) [CU 12-13] A. the other were so B. the others were also C. were so the others D. so were the others

Ans: D 

321. He didn't hurt the people, — (সে লোকজনকে আঘাতও দেয়নি আর প্রতারণাও করেনি) [CU 12-13] A. nor did he cheat them B. he didn't cheat them C. he never cheats them D. never did he cheat them

Ans: A 

322. Kamal does not enjoy reading science fictions; — [CU 12-13] A. his brother doesn't neither B. nor his brother does C. neither his brother does D. his brother doesn't either

Ans: D 

323. Kamal does not tell a lie, — (কামাল না মিথ্যা বলে, না অন্যদেরকে ঠকায়) [CU 14-15] A. he doesn't cheat others B. neither does he cheat others C. not he cheats others D. nor does he cheat others

Ans: D (or B. Both Neither/Nor valid. Source D). 

324. Which of the following is acceptable in standard written English? [CU 11-12] A. Seldom did I saw such an awesome scenery. B. Seldom I saw such an awesome scenery. C. Seldom did I see such an awesome scenery. D. Seldom I have seen such an awesome scenery.

Ans: C 

325. ওরা সমস্যার সমাধান করতে পারেনি, আমরাও পারিনি। [RU 05-06] A. They could not solve the problem, we could not either. B. They could not solve the problem, neither could not we. C. They could not solve the problem, also we could not. D. They could not solve the problem and we could not neither.

Ans: A 

326. Which of the following sentence is correct? [DU 04-05] A. She took pictures, and I did so. B. She took pictures, and so I did. C. She took pictures, and I did also. D. She took pictures, and so did I.

Ans: D 

327. Find out the correct sentence. (আমি এ ব্যাপারে দুশ্চিন্তিত, এবং সেও তাই) [RU 08-09] A. I am worried about it, and also he is. B. I am worried about it, and so is he. C. I am worried about it, and also is he. D. As I am worried about it, so he is.

Ans: B 

Present Subjunctive

328. It is necessary that he — the meeting. [মাদকদ্রব্য নিয়ন্ত্রণ 19] A. joins B. should join C. join D. must join

Ans: C 

329. It is essential that the patient — medicine regularly. A. takes B. take C. should take D. took

Ans: B 

330. Is it important that James — read the letter before I send it? [CU 09-10] A. can B. may C. should D. will Ans: B (Note: Source says B 'may'? Standard subjunctive is base form 'read'. Or 'should read'. Option C is 'should'. Let's check source. 1041 Ans: b. This is unusual. Maybe 'important that James may read'? Subjunctive usually 'James read' or 'should read'. I will list B as per source).

331. I suggest that he — to the doctor. (...... সে ডাক্তারের কাছে যাক) [COU 08-09] A. went B. go C. goes D. gone

Ans: B 

332. I suggest that he — there. (আমার পরামর্শ হচ্ছে সে সেখানে যাক) Ans: go (Implied from similar questions).

333. The government requires — before the end of the financial year. [ঢাকা ব্যাংক 19] A. that these forms be submitted B. that these forms should be submitted C. for these forms to be submitted D. these forms submission

Ans: A 

334. NBR requires — before the end of the financial year. A. that e-TIN forms be submitted B. for e-TIN forms to be submitted C. that e-TIN forms should be submitted D. e-TIN form submission

Ans: A 

335. The manager recommended that — [CU 17-18] A. the employee should be given two days' leave B. the employee should give two days' leave C. the employee be given two day's leave D. the employee be given two days' leave

Ans: D (Note: 'be given' is subjunctive passive. Option D uses plural 'days''. C uses 'day's'. Two days = plural possessive days'. D is correct). 

336. The office requires that we — our work timely. [BSMRSTU 18-19] A. have completed B. completed C. complete D. should complete

Ans: C 

337. I moved that the meeting —. [BSMRSTU 16-17] A. should be postponed B. was postponed C. be postponed D. must be postponed

Ans: C 

338. The doctor suggested that the patient — weight. [DU 12-13] A. should lose B. would lose C. loses D. lose

Ans: D 

339. It was recommended that she — for a short leave of absence. [CU 15-16] A. applies B. apply C. applied D. had applied

Ans: B 

340. I suggest that he — as soon as possible. [CU 15-16] A. go to the doctor B. goes to the doctor C. went to the doctor D. none of the above

Ans: A 

341. The chairman requested that —. [Rail 05] A. the members study the problem more carefully B. the problem was more carefulness studied C. with more carefulness the problem could be studied D. the members studied more carefully the problem

Ans: A 

342. The judge insisted that the jury — a verdict immediately. [IU 15-16] A. return B. returns C. returned D. will return

Ans: A 

343. A teacher always prefers that her every single student — the truth. [BSMRSTU 15-16] A. speaks B. speak C. will speak D. shall speak

Ans: B 

344. She insisted that I (go) with her. [RU 07-08] A. should go B. go C. went D. going

Ans: B 

345. Which of the following sentences is correct? (আমার জেদ হচ্ছে সে একা আসুক) [DU 13-14] A. I insist that she come alone. B. I insist that she came alone. C. I insist that she comes alone. D. I insist that she may come alone.

Ans: A 

346. The university requires that all its students — a course on films. [CU 14-15] A. took B. take C. have to take D. should take

Ans: B 

347. I suggested that he — take legal advice. [Defense 06] A. will B. must C. should D. will take

Ans: C 

348. We urge that the naughty boy — now. [CU 10-11] A. leave B. leaves C. is leaving D. can E. is to leave

Ans: A 

349. After the assassination attempt, President Regan's doctor suggested that he — a short rest at Camp David. [CU 10-11] A. will take B. would take C. take D. took E. taken

Ans: C 

350. My doctor suggested — some exercise. [IU 11-12] A. that I get B. that I got C. me to get D. that we should get

Ans: A 

351. We proposed that he — a vacation. (আমরা প্রস্তাব করলাম সে ছুটি নিক) [NSTU 15-16] A. is taking B. take C. takes D. took

Ans: B 

352. The boss prefers that he — with his clients personally. [CU 03-04] A. speak B. speaks C. is to speak D. speaking

Ans: A 

353. The students went to the principal and requested that the examination — postponed. [NU 11-12] A. be B. are C. were D. should be

Ans: A 

354. The personal consultant recommended that managers — apart from other staff during lunch. [RU 08-09] A. not to sit B. are not sitting C. not sit D. not sitting

Ans: C 

355. The doctor suggested that she not —. [BSMRSTU 15-16] A. smokes B. to smoke C. smoking D. smoke

Ans: D 

356. The doctor suggested that his patient —. [NSTU 14-15] A. stop smoking B. stops smoking C. stopping smoking D. stopped smoking

Ans: A 

357. I suggest that she — the Head of the Department. [SUST 08-09] A. meet B. meets C. meeting D. met

Ans: A 

358. I request that the work — by holding. [00] A. is done B. be done C. is doing D. should do

Ans: B 

359. It is imperative that you — there in person. [CU 07-08] A. be B. will be C. are D. were

Ans: A 

360. The doctor insisted that his patient — [CU 07-08] A. that he not work too hard B. take it easy for three months C. taking it easy D. taking it easy

Ans: B 

361. The teacher suggested that her students — experiences with ESP. A. write a composition on their B. wrote some composition C. to write D. had written

Ans: A 

362. Identify the correct sentence. (তোমার সময়মত উপস্থিত হওয়া জরুরি) [RU 11-12] A. It is imperative that you are on time B. It is imperative that you be on time C. It is imperative that you are timely D. It is imperative that you are in time

Ans: B 

363. Doreen was so furious that she stopped playing the piano because her teacher insisted that she — her scales. [IU 17-18] A. to practice B. practice C. practicing D. practiced

Ans: B 

364. He suggests to Jane's aunt that the girl — away to school. [BSMRSTU 16-17] A. be sending B. be sent C. should be sending D. should be sent

Ans: B 

365. It is important that the Dean's office — your admission. [JnU 08-09] It is important that the admission office — your registration. [RU 04-05] A. will confirm B. confirm C. confirms D. must confirm

Ans: B 

366. Choose the correct complete sentence. It is important — [BSMRSTU 15-16] A. to test the research result B. that the research result be tested in Bangladeshi context. C. testing the research result D. Both a & C

Ans: B 

Dangling Modifier

367. — , a deer leapt out in front of me. [Circle Adjutant-15] A. While driving down the road B. While I was driving down the road C. I was driving down the road D. Driving down the road

Ans: B 

368. According to the conditions of my scholarship, after finishing my degree, — [20th BCS] A. my education will be employed B. employment will be given C. the university will employ me D. I will be employed by the university

Ans: D (Note: 'I' is the subject of 'finishing'). 

369. After seeing the movie, — [CU 14-15] A. the book was read by many people B. the book made many people want to read it C. many people wanted to read the book D. the reading of the book interested

Ans: C 

370. Worn out by a long walk, she painted. Here 'worn out' is a — [IU 13-14] A. dangling participle B. present participle C. adjective complement D. adverb Ans: A 

371. 'Climbing up a tree, I saw a grey monkey.' - who was climbing up the tree? [DU 03-04] A. a monkey B. the speaker C. somebody else D. none

Ans: B (The speaker "I"). 

372. While going to class, — [COU 08-09] A. the dog bit me B. dog bit me C. a dog bit me D. I was bitten by a dog

Ans: D 

373. — the passer-by took a nap. [CU 14-15] A. Be tired and exhausted B. Having tired and exhausted C. After having tired and exhausted D. Tired and exhausted

Ans: D 

374. While biking home before the storm, — [CU 13-14] A. the bicycle of Jahan broke down B. Jahan had an accident C. it happened that Jahan's bike D. the storm caught Jahan

Ans: B 

375. —, the seeds of the Kentucky coffee plant are poisonous. [JnU 12-13] A. Until they have been cooked B. Cooking them C. Cooked until D. Being cooked

Ans: A (Note: "Until cooked, the seeds...". Option A "Until they have been cooked" provides a full clause, avoiding dangling issues with the subject 'seeds'. The seeds are poisonous until cooked. A is safe. C "Cooked until" is fragment. D "Being cooked" -> Seeds being cooked are poisonous? No, raw are. A fits best). 

376. Hanging on the wall, — [CU 08-09] A. was a photograph of my mother B. a photograph of my mother was C. I saw a photograph of my mother D. was there a photograph E. a photograph of my mother I saw Ans: E 

377. Plunging into water, — [CU 08-09] A. the drowning child was rescued B. the child has been rescued C. drowning child rescued he D. he rescued the drowning child

Ans: D 

378. Which one is correct? [JU 14-15] A. Having finished the assignment, the TV was turned on B. After reading the original study, the article remains unconvincing C. Relieved of your responsibilities at work, your home should be a place to relax D. Having finished the assignment, I turned on the TV

Ans: D 

379. Choose the correct sentence. [CU 11-12] A. Walking in the park, he was bitten by a snake. B. Walking in the park, a snake bit him. C. Walking in the park, he bit a snake. D. Walking in the park, a snake was bit him.

Ans: A 

380. Choose the correct sentence. [RU 11-12] A. After jumping of a boat, the shark bit the man. B. After jumping of a boat, the shark bite the man. C. After jumping of a boat, the man was bitten by a shark. D. After jumping of a boat, the man bite the shark.

Ans: C 

381. No confusion of the grammatical subject occurs in — [DU 02-03] A. Young and inexperienced, the task seemed easy to me. B. Young and inexperienced, it seemed to be an easy task. C. Young and inexperienced, I thought the task easy. D. Young and inexperienced, it was an easy task for me.

Ans: C 

382. Which of the following sentence is correct? [DU 96-97] A. Hearing the good news, I was happy. B. Hearing the good news, happiness was mine. C. Hearing the good news, happy I was. D. Hearing the good news, mine was happiness.

Ans: A 

383. Walking through the forest, — [CU 01-02] A. the path of the traveller was moonlit. B. the traveller saw the moon above the trees. C. the moon lit up the leaves. D. the moon appeared.

Ans: B 

384. Choose the correct sentence [NU 10-11] A. Having arrived late for practice, a written excuse was needed B. Having arrived late for practice, the team captain needed a written excuse C. Having arrived late for practice, need the excuse D. Having arrived later for practice, an application was needed

Ans: B 

385. Find out the correct sentence. [DU 91-92] A. Crossing the street, a car almost struck us. B. As we crossed the street, a car almost struck us. C. A car almost struck us, crossing the street. D. Having crossed the street, a car almost struck us.

Ans: B (Note: A and D have dangling modifiers (Car crossing?). B is clear). 

386. Which is the correct sentence? [District Education Officer-93] A. He was bitten by a snake when walking in the garden. B. Walking in the garden, a snake bite him. C. He was bitten by a snake while walking in the garden. D. While he was walking in the garden, a snake had bitten him.

Ans: C (Note: C "while walking" is reduced clause, subject 'He' matches. A "when walking" is also correct but 'while' emphasizes duration better. D uses 'had bitten' which is unnecessary past perfect. A and C are close. Source says C). 

387. Having been served lunch — [Eng-99] A. the problem was discussed by the members B. the committee members discussed the problem. C. it was discussed D. a discussion of the problem was made

Ans: B 

388. Which sentence is correct? [DU 00-01] A. Not looking where he was going, a car hit him. B. Not looking where he was going, a car had hit him. C. Not looking where he was going, he was hitted by a car. D. Not looking where he was going, he was hit by a car.

Ans: D 

389. Choose the correct sentence. [DU 03-04] A. Flying outside the window, he grabbed the papers. B. Flying out of the window, he grabbed the papers. C. Flying out the window, the papers were grabbed by him. D. Flying out the window, the papers grabbed by him.

Ans: C (Papers were flying). 

390. Find out the correct sentence. [DU 92-93] A. Knowing little algebra, it was difficult to solve the problem. B. Knowing little algebra, the problem was difficult to solve. C. Knowing little algebra, I found it difficult to solve the problem. D. Knowing little algebra, solving the problem was difficult.

Ans: C 

391. Choose the correct sentence. [CU 03-04] A. Being in haste, the door was left. B. Being in haste, the door was left open. C. Being in haste, she left the door open. D. Being in haste, the door was opened.

Ans: C 

392. Upon hatching, — A. swimming is known by young ducks B. young ducks know how to swim C. how to swim is known in young ducks D. the knowledge of swimming is in young ducks

Ans: B 

393. Smaller and flatter than an orange, — [DU 02-03] A. a tangerine is easy to peel and its sections separate readily B. the peel of a tangerine is easily removed C. it's easy to peel a tangerine D. to peel a tangerine is easy

Ans: A 

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