Conjunction & Linkers - Exercise -2 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

TOPIC: CONJUNCTION & LINKERS

Conjunction: কোনো word দুটি sentence/clause/phrase/word কে যুক্ত করলে word টি conjunction হবে। e.g. and, or, but, yet, though, although, after, before, because, since, while, lest etc.

Questions

1. A conjunction is a part of speech that - thoughts. [ব্যাংকার্স রিক্রুটমেন্ট কমিটি-১৮, RU (LS) 08-09] A. describes B. joins C. modifies D. scrutinizes Ans: B

2. Which one is conjunction? [RU 09-10, উপসহকারী প্রকৌশলী (সিভিল)-১৫, পানি উন্নয়ন বোর্ড অফিস সহায়ক-১৫] A. the B. to C. up D. and Ans: D

3. Which one is conjunction? [IU 04-05, প্রাথমিক সহ: শিক্ষক (যমুনা)-১২, RU (F1) 11-12, (I, চারুকলা) 15-16] A. Very B. Run C. Or D. Why Ans: C

4. নিচের কোনটি conjunction এর উদাহরণ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (জবা)-০৯, সমাজসেবা অধিদপ্তরে অফিস সহায়ক-১৭] A. very B. our C. or D. for Ans: C

5. Which one is dissimilar? [পরিবার কল্যাণ পরিদর্শিকা প্রশিক্ষণার্থী-১০] A. Though B. As C. Into D. But Ans: C (Note: Into is a preposition; others are conjunctions).

Use of some Linkers

And, but: দুটি সমজাতীয় বিষয়কে যুক্ত করতে and বসে। কিন্তু দুটি বিপরীত বিষয়কে যুক্ত করতে but বসাতে হয়।

6. The vegetable were fresh, - they were tasty. [NU (বিজ্ঞান) 14-15] A. since B. for C. because D. and Ans: D

7. Dr. Mary Edwards Walker was a surgeon, soldier, — fighter for women's right. [DU (A) 14-15] A. with B. and C. of D. also Ans: B

8. He failed the test many times — he did not stop trying. [JU (C) 13-14] A. so B. but C. although D. as Ans: B

9. He ran fast – he could not get the bus. The right word in the gap will be [JU (A) 13-14] A. but B. as C. yet D. however Ans: A

10. The work was tedious - I liked doing it most because it was the only thing I did with Daddy. [BU (A, C) 12-13] A. and B. since C. because D. but Ans: D

11. The fibrous membranes surrounding organs in the human body are tough – add strength to the parts of the body they cover. [CU (C) 11-12] A. moreover B. and C. since D. further Ans: B

Or: কোনো কিছুর বিকল্প বোঝাতে or (বা, অথবা, কিংবা) ব্যবহৃত হয়।

12. You may accept the job on offer – you may wait for a better job. [৮ম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১২] A. till B. until C. or D. but Ans: C

So: দ্বিতীয় clause টি প্রথম clause এর ফলশ্রুতি বোঝালে দ্বিতীয় clause এর পূর্বে so (therefore, সে জন্য, সে কারণে, সুতরাং) বসে। My knee started hurting so I stopped running. I was tired so I went to bed.

13. He's going to work in England, – he is learning English. [CU (D) 13-14] A. so B. if C. but D. though Ans: A

14. She broke a cup, – she bought another one. [CU (D) 11-12] A. because B. so C. and D. as if Ans: B (১ম বাক্যের অর্থ: সে ইংল্যান্ডে কাজ করতে যাচ্ছে, সুতরাং/তাই সে ইংরেজি শিখছে। ২য় বাক্যের অর্থ: সে একটা কাপ ভেঙ্গে ফেললো, সুতরাং/তাই আরেকটা কিনলো।)

Therefore: সবেমাত্র বলা হয়েছে এমন বিষয়ের যুক্তিসাপেক্ষ ফলাফল উল্লেখ করতে therefore (সেজন্য, সুতরাং) ব্যবহৃত হয়। We were unable to get funding and therefore had to abandon the project. He is only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote.

15. 2a equals 10 and – a equals 5. (দুই a সমান ১০, - a সমান ৫) [DU (B) 00-01, BRUR (E) 14-15] A. eventually B. thus C. therefore D. thereby Ans: C

Because, Because of: উভয়ই কারণ অর্থে ব্যবহৃত হয়। তবে phrase এর পূর্বে because of এবং clause এর পূর্বে because বসে। Structure: ∎ ---- because +sub +verb/there +verb +sub+verb ∎because of +noun (phrase)

16. – of his obstinacy, we could not reach any conclusion. [DU (B) 13-14] A. Full B. Much C. Great deal D. Because Ans: D (Note: Context requires 'Because', but syntax "Because of" fits "Because of his obstinacy". Option D is 'Because'. Text uses 'Because' in question 16 gap? No, gap is "- of his...". So 'Because' + 'of' -> Because of. But option D is just 'Because'. Standard phrase is 'Because of'. Maybe D implies the word 'Because' to complete the phrase 'Because of'. Answer key D).

17. It was difficult to see clearly – . [DU (B) 10-11] A. because the rain B. because raining C. because it is raining D. because it was raining Ans: D

18. We were delayed — a traffic jam. (যানজটের কারণে আমাদের দেরি হলো) [NU (মানবিক)12-13] A. because B. because there was C. because of the D. because it is Ans: B (Note: Principal clause is past tense (were delayed). Subordinate clause should be past. 'Because there was' fits).

19. When you encounter a new culture, many embarrassing situation occurs – a misunderstanding. [KU (A) 01-02, DU (C) 11-12] A. for B. because C. because of D. of E. to Ans: C

20. She went home – she was tired. [CU (D) 13-14] A. so B. till C. because D. and Ans: C

21. I had to go Dhaka – my sister's marriage. [পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ে ব্যক্তিগত কর্মকর্তা-০৬] A. because B. as C. due to D. because of Ans: D

22. – Bangladesh has many new growth sectors, foreign investors are coming here in greater numbers. [DU (C) 11-12] A. On account of B. Why C. As a result D. Ever since E. Because Ans: E

For: পূর্বের কোনো কিছুর ফলস্বরূপ কারণ বা জন্য অর্থে পূর্বের কাজের পূর্বে for ব্যবহৃত হয়।

23. He said he was sorry – what he had done. [সোশ্যাল ইসলামী ব্যাংক লি. (অফিসার)-০৪] A. because B. for C. about D. about Ans: B

In spite of/Despite: কোনো কিছু সত্ত্বেও অর্থে in spite of বা despite (ডিস্পাইট) ব্যবহৃত হয় (despite এর পরে কখনোই of বসে না)। তবে এরা অবশ্যই noun বা noun phrase এর পূর্বে বসে।

24. — all his attempt to solve the problem, he failed. [Janata Bank (SO)-11, DU (C) 15-16] A. After B. Because C. Before D. Despite E. During Ans: D

25. — his convincing argument, the project was not approved. [DU (B) 14-15] A. Although B. However C. Despite D. Inspite Ans: C

26. — his becoming a teacher, he does not have any moral scruples. [RU (B-Law) 12-13] A. Although B. Despite of C. In spite of D. Instead of Ans: C

27. The bill was passed in the parliament — the objections. [CU (B) 09-10] The committee voted to ratify the amendment — the objections. [CU (E) 06-07] A. in stead of B. in spite C. despite of D. despite E. in stead Ans: D

Although, though: though বা although এর অর্থ যদিও, তথাপি, কিছু হওয়া সত্ত্বেও। sentence এর দুটি clause এর কাজের বিপরীতমুখিতা বুঝাতে though বা although ব্যবহৃত হয়। তবে এরা অবশ্যই clause এর পূর্বে বসে।

28. – the restaurant was small, the food was excellent. [NU (মানবিক) 14-15] A. Because B. Then C. So D. Although Ans: D

29. – I didn't understand everything, I enjoyed the lecture. [BU (খ) 13-14] A. Even B. In spite C. Although D. As Ans: C

30. – traffic in Chittagong is increasing, no one is doing anything about it. [CU (E) 03-04] – traffic in Dhaka is going up, no one is doing anything about it. [পুলিশ সহকারী রাসায়নিক পরীক্ষক -০২, জেলা প্রাথমিক শিক্ষা অফিসার, পিটিআই এর সুপারিনটেনডেন্ট, সহ: সুপারিনটেনডেন্ট-০৫, JKKNIU (ক) 16-17] A. Although B. Since C. Because D. Which Ans: A

31. — glass is, for practical purpose, a solid, its molecular structure is that of a liquid. [20th BCS] A. Because B. Since C. Although D. If Ans: C

32. I could not sleep – very tired. [আইন মন্ত্রণালয়ের সহকারী সচিব-০৫, 35th BCS (লিখিত), BSMRSTU (খ) 11-12] A. although I was B. in spite of C. despite D. despite I was Ans: A

33. – penicillin continues to be used widely, some strains of bacteria have developed a resistance to the drug. [JnU (C) 14-15] A. Despite B. Although C. Due to D. Therefore Ans: B

34. Complete the sentence. 'The moon is not a planet – the planets in many respects. [DU (C) 95-96] A. to resemble B. which resemble C. despite its resemblance D. although it resembles Ans: D

35. — most people consider the tomato a vegetable, botanists classify it as a fruit. [CU (B1) 10-11] A. Despite B. Despite of C. In spite D. Although Ans: D

Even if: কোন কিছু ঘটা/করা/হওয়া সত্ত্বেও অন্য পরিস্থিতি একই থাকে সেক্ষেত্রে 'যদিও/তবুও' অর্থে even if ব্যবহৃত হয়।

36. Hospitable people like speaking to foreigners — they have not been introduced. [CU (D) 14-15] A. even B. so C. even if D. for Ans: C

Even though: মূল বক্তব্যকে খুব চমকপ্রদ করতে সত্য তথ্য যুক্ত করার জন্য 'যদিও' অর্থে even though ব্যবহৃত হয়।

37. The child went out — his mother had told him not to. [CU (D1) 15-16] A. even B. even if C. in spite of D. even though Ans: D

38. — she can't drive, she has bought a car. [আইন, বিচার ও সংসদ বিষয়ক মন্ত্রণালয় (সহকারী সচিব, ড্রাফটিং)-০৫, সমাজসেবা অধিদপ্তরে ইনস্ট্রাক্টর-০৫, RU (D-বাণিজ্য) 12-13] A. Even B. Even if C. Even though D. Even when Ans: C

39. I didn't buy the car — it completed all the performance tests successfully. [KU (STS) 11-12] A. however B. even though C. despite D. besides Ans: B

If: ভবিষ্যৎ সম্ভাবনা/অনুমান করতে যদি অর্থে if ব্যবহৃত হয়। শর্ত নির্দেশক অংশের পূর্বে if বসে।

40. Water boils – you heat it to 100° centigrade. [24th BCS, RU (F) 13-14] A. unless B. until C. if D. although Ans: C

41. '— the polar icecaps melt, many coastal cities and islands could be submerged. [ATEO-09] A. For B. However C. If D. Although Ans: C

42. He'll end up in prison – he's not careful. [NU (বিজ্ঞান) 13-14] A. if B. although C. despite D. even as Ans: A

Unless: যদি না অর্থে unless ব্যবহৃত হয়। শর্ত নির্দেশক অংশের পূর্বে unless বসে। e.g. The bank robber threatened to start shooting unless his demands were met.

43. The population problem will become huge, — birth control is adopted. [JU (গ) 10-11] A. until B. as C. if D. unless Ans: D

44. I will not go – I am invited. [DU (B)10-11, PUST (B) 14-15, IU (C) 15-16, JKKNIU (গ) 16-17] A. because B. lest C. unless D. otherwise Ans: C

45. — you have a driver's license and two major credit cards, that company will not accept your application. [DU (D)10-11] A. because B. unless C. as D. since Ans: B

46. — you do better work than this, you won't pass the exam. [CU (B) 02-03] — you run, you will not overtake him. [RU (আইন) 06-07] A. Although B. If C. Unless D. When Ans: C

In case: পূর্ব সতর্কতা অবলম্বন করার ক্ষেত্রে in case (যদি) ব্যবহৃত হয়, যে কাজটি ঘটতে পারে তার পূর্বে in case বসে।

47. While going to office, take your umbrella – it rains. [CU (C) 07-08, DU (C) 14-15] A. in case B. if C. not D. perhaps E. else Ans: A

48. I will write down the phone number — I forget. [DU (IBA) 07-08, IU (BBA) 13-14, পরিদর্শক (মাদকদ্রব্য নিয়ন্ত্রণ অধিদপ্তর)-১৩] A. if B. unless C. even though D. in case Ans: D

49. Give her a telephone number — she gets lost. [DU (B) 03-04] Give me a telephone number to ring — I get lost. [BRDB এর পল্লী উন্নয়ন কর্মকর্তা-১৩] A. unless B. whether C. perhaps D. in case Ans: D

Provided (that): শর্ত থাকে যে, এই শর্তে যে, যদি অর্থে provided (that) ব্যবহৃত হয়।

50. — you get father's permission I will take you fishing next week. [BU (গ) 15-16] A. Although B. Provided C. As D. Unless Ans: B

51. The flight will take off – that the weather is good. [৭ম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১১] A. if B. unless C. until D. provided Ans: D

Otherwise: কোনো কিছু করা না হলে তার ফলাফল কি হত/হবে তা প্রকাশ করতে otherwise (অন্যথায়) ব্যবহৃত হয়।

52. Show your ticket, – you will not be allowed to enter. [DU (IER) 06-07, DU (B) 09-10] A. unless B. lest C. otherwise D. till Ans: C

53. Walk quickly, — you will not get the bus. [KU (প্রযুক্তিবিদ্যা স্কুল) 13-14] A. or B. else C. either D. otherwise Ans: D

Till/Until: যতক্ষণ না, কোনো সময় পর্যন্ত অর্থে Till/until ব্যবহৃত হয়। শর্ত নির্দেশক অংশের পূর্বে Till/until বসে। e.g. Stay here until return. I lived with my parents till I was twenty.

54. Bake the cakes – they are firm to the touch. [CU (C) 10-11] A. until B. when C. as D. while E. since Ans: A

55. Wait – I come. [সোশ্যাল ইসলামী ব্যাংক লি. (অফিসার)-০৪] A. till B. as C. before D. unless Ans: A

Yet: যা বলা হয়েছে তার সাথে আশ্চর্যজনক তথ্য যুক্ত করতে yet (তৎসত্ত্বেও) ব্যবহৃত হয়। e.g. His advice seems strange, yet I believe he is right.

56. She said she studied hard for the test; – she got a very low score. [BU (C) 14-15] A. despite B. whereas C. only D. yet Ans: D

57. Water is essential to life and we depend on it, – many people take water for granted. [DU (A) 13-14, BU (D) 14-15] A. yet B. but also C. nonetheless D. furthermore Ans: A

Whereas/While: বিপরীত ধারণা বুঝাতে পক্ষান্তরে/অন্যদিকে অর্থে Whereas/While ব্যবহৃত হয়। e.g. He must be about sixty, whereas his wife looks about thirty.

58. A baby might show fear of an unfamiliar adult, – he is likely to smile and reach out to another infant. [RU (B) 10-11, JnU (D) 10-11] A. if B. whenever C. so that D. whereas Ans: D

While: যখন—ততক্ষণ, চলাকালীন অর্থে While ব্যবহৃত হয়। While এর পরে (sub +be verb) +verb+ing বসে।

59. I always visit my mother-in-law — I'm in Dhaka. [BU (D) 14-15] They met and fell in love – they were studying together at Cambridge. [CU (E) 02-03] A. during B. while C. meanwhile D. when Ans: B

60. I saw Babu — I was getting off the car. [RU (D-বাণিজ্য) 15-16] A. because B. as C. while D. when Ans: C

61. They arrived — we were watching TV. [RU (D-অবাণিজ্য) 15-16] A. as soon as B. while C. so that D. because Ans: B

62. – I was walking along the riverside, I saw a water snake. [JnU (A) 11-12, রেশম বোর্ড-১৩] A. When B. Because C. As because D. While Ans: D

63. I read the book – you were drying your cloth. [CU (B) 09-10] A. during B. whenever C. whence D. while E. during while Ans: D

As: ১. কারণ/যেহেতু (because) ২. সময় প্রকাশ (while), এবং ৩. যেভাবে/যেরূপ, মত (like) অর্থে as ব্যবহৃত হয়।

64. This is the way – he talks. [IU (D) 14-15] A. as B. how C. by D. towards Ans: A

65. You can drive my car – you drive carefully. [BRUR (F) 12-13] A. as B. as well C. as well as D. unless Ans: A

As—as, so/as—as: তুলনা করার ক্ষেত্রে হ্যাঁ-বোধক বাক্যে as.. as এবং না-বোধক বাক্যে so/as.. as ব্যবহৃত হয়।

66. Last week was — as this week. [JnU (C) 11-12] A. hot B. as hot C. very hot D. more hot Ans: B

67. Nothing seems so exciting – the first airplane ride. [RU (B-Law) 14-15, PUST (C) 14-15] A. that B. for C. similar D. as Ans: D

As long as: যতক্ষণ-ততক্ষণ পর্যন্ত অর্থে as long as ব্যবহৃত হয়।

68. He can stay – he wants. [CU (B) 09-10] A. as longer as B. as lengthy as C. as long as D. as long E. long as Ans: C

As much as: যতখুশি পরিমাণ অর্থে as much as ব্যবহৃত হয়। He as much as admitted that it was his fault.

69. There is plenty of food. You can have – you like. [CU (A) 12-13] A. as much as B. many more C. much more D. too much Ans: A

Much as: দুটি clause এর কাজের বিপরীতমুখিতা প্রকাশে although বা যদিও অর্থে much as ব্যবহৃত হয়। Much as I would like to stay, I really must go home. Much as I would like to help you, I'm afraid I'm simply too busy at the moment.

70. — respect your point of view, I cannot agree. [DU (B) 13-14] A. Much as I B. As much as C. I also D. So much as I Ans: A

Before, after: অতীতে ঘটা দুই সময়ের মধ্যে পূর্ববর্তী সময়ে অর্থে before এবং পরে অর্থে after ব্যবহৃত হয়।

71. Put your money somewhere safe – it gets stolen. [RU (E, জোড়) 14-15, (D-বাণিজ্য) 15-16] A. before B. so quick as C. until D. because Ans: A

72. My father usually has a cup of hot milk – going to bed. [BU (A) 13-14] A. before B. since C. prior D. by Ans: A

73. I take only five minutes to wake up – the alarm clock rings . [PUST (C) 14-15] A. until B. after C. since D. till Ans: B

Since: Present Indefinite/ Present Perfect +since + Past Indefinite; Past Indefinite Tense + since + Past Perfect Tense

74. ‘Much water has flowed through the Ganges — I left you. [RU (F) 13-14] A. after B. before C. when D. since Ans: D

75. They have been living in that house — they were children. [CU (D3) 16-17] They’ve lived in that house — they were children. [CU (D) 11-12] A. for B. during C. since D. until Ans: C

76. It is two years ___ I had a holiday. [CU (B) 09-10] A. since B. when C. while D. whence E. from Ans: A

77. It has been over three centuries — Shahjahan — the Tajmahal. [DU (B) 07-08] A. ago, build B. years, dreamt C. since, built D. when, has built Ans: C

78. They suffered much — tornado had hit their village. [31st BCS] A. until B. since C. as if D. let alone Ans: B

As if/As though: যেন অর্থে as if/as though ব্যবহৃত হয়। যেমন: সে এমনভাবে কথা বলে যেন সে সবকিছু জানে। Present Indefinite + as if/as though + Past Indefinite (He speaks as if he knew everything); Past Indefinite + as if/as though + Past Perfect.

79. They treated me — I were a child. [DU (C) 08-09, Agrani Bank-10, Sonali Bank-14] A. when B. like C. as D. as if E. if Ans: D

80. They are very kind to me. They treat me – their own son. [পুবালী ব্যাংক-১২, COU B 16-17] A. like I am B. as if I were C. as if I am D. as if I are Ans: B (Note: JU (গ) 09-10 had a similar question).

81. He looks – he hasn’t slept all night. [CU (B) 05-06] A. so B. so as C. so that D. as if E. as Ans: D

So that, in order that: কোনো কাজের ফল হিসেবে কিছু ঘটানো বা সম্ভব করা নির্দেশ করতে ‘যাতে/যেন’ অর্থে so that, in order that ব্যবহৃত হয়।

82. He left the room — he could check his laughter. [CU (D1) 15-16] A. because B. in order that C. so as D. in order to Ans: B

83. We eat — we may live. [১০ম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৪] A. for B. because C. so that D. lest Ans: C

84. We have been working hard – we can win this year’s challenge. [উপজেলা পোস্টমাস্টার-১০] A. that B. because C. so that D. so Ans: C

Now that: কোনো কিছু ঘটে যাওয়ার পরে নতুন পরিস্থিতির ফলাফল হিসেবে কারণ ব্যাখ্যায় Now that ব্যবহৃত হয়। e.g. Now that he has been promoted, he is in seventh heaven.

85. – the exams are over, we can plan for a tour. [দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা ও ত্রাণ মন্ত্রণালয়ের অডিটর-১৯] – the exams are over, we can plan for a sight-seeing tour. [DU (A) 13-14] A. Even now B. Now that C. Now and then D. Now or never Ans: B

Still: এতদসত্ত্বেও, তবুও, তারপরও অর্থে still ব্যবহৃত হয়। We knew we wouldn’t win the game, but it was still exciting!

86. Although Rupak did not try very hard, he was – able to win the race. [BU (A) 14-15] A. as a result B. despite C. still D. therefore Ans: C

Lest: lest এর অর্থ হচ্ছে “পাছে (কিছু ঘটে) এই ভয়ে” lest এর পরে subject থাকলে verb এর পূর্বে should বসে।

87. He held my hand – I should fall. [CU (G) 15-16] A. last B. lest C. least D. at last E. at least Ans: B

88. Hurry up – you might be late for examination. [BU (খ, ঘ) 12-13 (গ) 15-16] A. lest B. in order that C. yet D. provided Ans: A

89. Mediocre (মধ্যম মানের) students study hard — they should fail. [CU (D) 11-12] A. so that B. unless C. lest D. least Ans: C

90. Walk fast – you should miss the train. [রূপালী ব্যাংক লি. (SO)-১০] A. if B. lest C. because D. or E. since Ans: B

91. Read attentively -- you should fail in the examination. [৯ম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১১, IU (G) 16-17] A. or B. until C. lest D. till Ans: C

Let alone: অসম্ভব বলে কোনো কিছু ‘চিন্তা করা যায় না’ বা ‘ভাবা যায় না’ অর্থে let alone ব্যবহৃত হয়।

92. He cannot walk a mile, --- five miles. [প্রধানমন্ত্রীর কার্যালয়ের সহকারী পরিচালক ... সহ: কম্পিউটার প্রোগ্রামার ১৩] We cannot afford a fan. – an air conditioner. [BU (D) 12-13, (C) 15-16] A. what B. no question C. but D. let alone Ans: D

93. A sizable number of our students cannot write Bengali correctly, -- . [CU (B-8) 12-13] A. nor English B. let alone English C. neither English D. only English E. only English Ans: B

Co-relatives: Either-or, Neither-nor, Not only-but also, whether-or, not- but, No sooner –than, Hardly- before/when, Scarcely-when, Both-and ইত্যাদি co-relative গুলো জোড়া আকারে ব্যবহৃত হয়।

94. Let me know – you will return or not. [CU (H) 11-12] A. that B. since C. unless D. whether E. when Ans: D

95. The players are – tired – nervous. [DU (B) 11-12] A. but, very B. neither, or C. either, or D. either, nor Ans: C

96. He is – punctual – efficient. [DU (B) 10-11] A. neither, but B. very, but C. either, or D. neither, nor Ans: D

97. His reply was not only prompt – complete. [JnU (D) 12-13] A. as well as B. but C. but also D. neither Ans: C

98. Either Rahim – his friends have done the work. [KU (বিজ্ঞান.. ও প্রযুক্তিবিদ্যা স্কুল) 11-12] A. nor B. and C. or D. as Ans: C

99. – the police – the army could salvage the ten men trapped under a mine. [BU (B) 13-14] A. Either- or B. Not, or C. Neither, nor D. Neither, or Ans: C

100. Scarcely had he come – it started raining. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (ঢাবি)-০৭] A. then B. at once C. when D. after that Ans: C

101. No sooner had we sat down at the table – the phone rang. [CU (D) 13-14] No sooner had he left – I came. [JKKNIU (ঘ) 16-17, মিডওয়াইফ-১৭] No sooner had he entered the room – the light went out and everyone started talking loudly No sooner had I reached the station – the train left. [জনশক্তি, কর্মসংস্থান ও প্রশিক্ষণ ব্যুরোর উপ-পরিচালক-০৭] A. then B. than C. when D. while Ans: B

102. Complete the sentence: Rakib speaks – English – Japanese. [SUST (B/B1) 11-12] A. also, not only B. as well as, not only C. not only, but also D. both, not also E. as well as, also Ans: C

103. Hardly had he finished writing ---------- [রাজশাহী কৃষি উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক (সুপারভাইজার)-১৫] A. than the bell rang B. when the bell rang C. then the bell rang D. the bell rang Ans: B

104. Hardly had the train stopped - . [জেলা দুর্নীতি দমন অফিসার-৯৪, BSMRUST (D) 12-13, স্বাস্থ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ে উপসহকারী প্রকৌশলী (সিভিল)-১৭, JKKNIU D 18-19] A. then we got down B. when we got down C. as we got down D. than we got down Ans: B

105. Identify the correct sentence. [DU (A) 09-10, BSMRSTU (E) 19-20] A. He washed neither his hand or his face. B. He washed neither his hand nor his face. C. He washed neither his hand or face. D. He washed neither his hand and so neither his face. Ans: B

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106. Maruf likes orange, - he does not like apple. [পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ের ব্যক্তিগত কর্মকর্তা-১৯] A. after B. so C. as D. but Ans: D

107. Scarcely had the game started – the doorbell rang. [সংস্কৃতি মন্ত্রণালয়ে উপসহকারী প্রকৌশলী-১৯] A. than B. if C. them D. when Ans: D

108. - the country is undeveloped, it is beautiful. [সংস্কৃতি মন্ত্রণালয়ে উপসহকারী প্রকৌশলী-১৯] A. Although B. But C. If D. Where Ans: A

109. I will wait to call my manager — I hear from the client. [NATP এর মাঠ সহকারী-১৯] A. by B. until C. since D. on Ans: B

110. The best conjunction to link is – for joining sentences: [BBRT রূপালী ব্যাংক লি. (অফিসার)-১৯] i) I will keep continuing this job. ii) You like it or not. A. when B. since C. otherwise D. whether Ans: D

111. I visit the Taj Mahal – I go to Agra. [দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা ও ত্রাণ মন্ত্রণালয়ের অডিটর-১৯] A. once B. wherever C. whenever D. when Ans: C

112. I reached the station – the train had left. [দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা ও ত্রাণ মন্ত্রণালয়ে অফিস সহায়ক-১৯] A. than B. then C. before D. after Ans: D

113. – small, the room is well furnished. [বিভিন্ন মন্ত্রণালয়ের প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা (মুক্তিযোদ্ধা কোটা)-১৮] A. Despite B. If C. Although D. Unless Ans: C (Explanation: 'Although' followed by adjective (small) is a correct elliptical structure for 'Although it is small'. 'Despite' requires a noun phrase like 'Despite being small').

114. Smoking is addictive – expensive. [বিভিন্ন মন্ত্রণালয়/বিভাগ/অধিদপ্তর (ব্যক্তিগত কর্মকর্তা)-১৮] A. as well B. well C. as well as D. well as Ans: C

115. I was waiting for Ushoshi – she never came. [সিনিয়র স্টাফ নার্স-১৮] A. but B. and C. while D. as Ans: A

116. – they met us nor we met them. [জনস্বাস্থ্য প্রকৌশল অধিদপ্তর (এস্টিমেটর)-১৮] A. Nor B. Neither C. If D. Either Ans: B

117. You can ask for help – you need it. [বিভিন্ন মন্ত্রণালয়ের প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা (মুক্তিযোদ্ধা কোটা)-১৮] A. because B. whenever C. unless D. although Ans: B

118. They went – the rain. [প্রতিরক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয়ের মিলিটারি ইঞ্জিনিয়ার সার্ভিসেসের স্টোরম্যান-১৮] A. Despite B. In spite C. Under D. Avoiding Ans: A

119. – a child can understand it. [বিভিন্ন মন্ত্রণালয়ের প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা (মুক্তিযোদ্ধা কোটা)-১৮] A. Though B. Even C. Although D. Since Ans: B

120. Karim is tall — Rahim is taller. [ডাক বিভাগের পোস্টাল অপারেটর-১৬, স্বাস্থ্য অধিদপ্তরে অফিস সহায়ক-১৮] A. while B. so C. but D. as Ans: A

121. We cannot process the order – we get a copy of the purchase order. [৪ ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-১৯] A. until B. that C. because D. when Ans: A

122. I always take an umbrella – it rains. [DPE সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৮] A. in case B. unless C. in case of D. if Ans: A

123. Octopuses have not only large size – also well developed nervous system. [প্রতিরক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয়ের মিলিটারি ইঞ্জিনিয়ার সার্ভিসেসের স্টোরম্যান-১৮] A. but B. and C. are D. and have Ans: A

124. No sooner had we started out for Dhaka – it started to rain. [বিমান বাংলাদেশ এয়ারলাইন্স লি. গ্রাউন্ড সার্ভিস অ্যাসিসটেন্ট-১৮] A. than B. while C. when D. as Ans: A

125. – his being innocent of the crime, the judge sentenced him to one year imprisonment. [২ ব্যাংক সমন্বিত পরীক্ষা (অফিসার)-১৮] A. In spite of B. In case of C. On account of D. In the event of Ans: A

126. – some employers oppose the very existence of unions, many theorists stress the necessity of unions. [৮ ব্যাংকের সমন্বিত পরীক্ষা (সিনিয়র অফিসার)-১৮] A. Because B. Due to C. However D. Although Ans: D

127. They climbed the mountain – it was windy. [ICB এর ক্যাশিয়ার-১৮] A. because B. so C. although D. nor Ans: C

128. Neither my brother – my sister owns a car. [ICB এর ক্যাশিয়ার-১৮] A. nor B. and C. but D. so Ans: A

129. She was absent — her cold. [পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ের সহকারী সাইফার অফিসার-১৭, দুদকের অফিস সহায়ক-১৯] A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. despite Ans: A

130. Hurry up — you will be late. [নার্সিং সেবা অধিদপ্তরের মিডওয়াইফ-১৭] A. and B. but C. though D. or Ans: D

131. We hurried — we should miss the train. [ডাক, টেলিযোগাযোগ ও তথ্যপ্রযুক্তি মন্ত্রণালয়ের সহকারী প্রোগ্রামার-১৭] The girl is running — she should miss the train. [এলজিআরডি মন্ত্রণালয়ের সহকারী প্রকৌশলী (সিভিল)-১৭] A. fast B. or C. unless D. lest Ans: D

132. The common man is — rich — famous. [রেলপথ মন্ত্রণালয়ের উপসহকারী প্রকৌশলী-১৭] A. but, and B. neither, nor C. either, or D. not only, but also Ans: B (Note: Context usually implies neither).

133. Walk fast, — you will miss the match. [NSTU (C) 16-17] A. therefore B. else C. and D. otherwise Ans: D

134. — she reached the exam hall than the door closed. [অগ্রণী ব্যাংক লি. সিনিয়র অফিসার-১৭] A. No sooner had B. As sooner as C. As soon as D. No sooner Ans: A

135. He advised us — we could encourage the children. [পরিসংখ্যান কর্মকর্তা-১৭] A. so that B. so C. that D. as Ans: A

136. – his parents allow him or not, John intends to go to the party. [সোনালী ব্যাংক সহ ইঞ্জিনিয়ার-১৬] A. Whether B. While C. Although D. Despite Ans: A

137. She did not buy it – the price was so high. [সহকারী থানা/উপজেলা শিক্ষা কর্মকর্তা (ATEO)-১৬] A. although B. despite C. because D. because of Ans: C

138. Hardly had we reached school - [১২তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন-১৫] A. when the bell rang B. than the bell rang C. the bell rang D. after the bell ringing Ans: A

139. The train was late. — I managed to arrive on time. [সার্কেল অ্যাডজুটেন্ট-১৫] A. On the contrary B. By contest C. Despite that D. Incidentally Ans: C

140. The hybrid cars have — the features of a luxury car but also the efficiency of using less fuel than the normal cars. [কন্ট্রোলার জেনারেল ডিফেন্স ফাইন্যান্স কার্যালয়ের অডিটর-১৭] A. that B. all C. in addition D. not only Ans: D

141. — the situation infuriated him, he did his best to hide his anger. [CGDF এর অডিটর-১৭] A. Because B. Though C. against D. over Ans: B

142. Though he is poor, — [১১তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন-১৭] A. he is honest B. but he is honest C. and he is honest D. but he was honest Ans: A

143. He is working hard —. [১০ম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন (স্কুল/সমপর্যায়-২)-১৪] A. as he can shine in life B. that he can shine in life C. to shining in life D. so that he can shine in life Ans: D

144. It looks – she will start crying. [মাদকদ্রব্য নিয়ন্ত্রণ অধিদপ্তরের সহকারী পরিচালক-১৩] A. as if B. because C. until D. when Ans: A

145. I walked fast – I should miss the train. [আইন সচিবালয়ের ব্যক্তিগত কর্মকর্তা-১১] A. so B. that C. lest D. or Ans: C

146. The young executive was not chosen for the project — his lack of qualification. [বাংলাদেশ ইনভেস্টমেন্ট কর্পোরেশন (অফিসার)-১১] A. despite B. because C. although D. as E. for Ans: E (Note: 'For' his lack of qualification).

147. Would you be so kind — to keep me informed? [আমদানি রপ্তানি অধিদপ্তরের নির্বাহী অফিসার-০৭] A. that B. enough C. as D. much Ans: C (Explanation: 'so kind as to').

148. – a teacher in New England, Webster composed the dictionary of the American Language. [জাতীয় সংসদ সচিবালয়ের সহকারী পরিচালক-০৬] A. It was while B. When C. When was D. While Ans: D

149. Kalim wanted to get married – he was tired of living alone. [সোশ্যাল ইসলামী ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-০৪] A. as B. for C. since D. because Ans: D

150. — pollution control measures are expensive, many industries hesitate to adopt them. [JnU (D) 10-11, RU (Law) 10-11, ২ ব্যাংক সমন্বিত পরীক্ষা (অফিসার)-১৮, প্রবাসী কল্যাণ ব্যাংক (EO)-১৯] A. Although B. However C. Because D. On account of Ans: C

151. — rather tired after their long journey, they did not go to bed. [প্রতিরক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয়ের অধীন এডমিনিস্ট্রেশন/পারসোনাল অফিসার-০৬] A. Although they were B. As they were C. Because they were D. Since they were Ans: A

152. I saw a blind man – I was walking along the road. [মাধ্যমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-০১] A. while B. at the time C. when D. before Ans: A

153. Find the correct use of ‘although’- [DU (B) 18-19] A. He likes music although he is always busy. B. We decided to return, Although, it was raining. C. Although he is young, he is very careful. D. My grandfather is over 70, he is although active. Ans: C

154. — the day went on, the weather got worse. [প্রবাসী কল্যাণ মন্ত্রণালয়ের প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা-০৯] A. Just B. Since C. As D. If Ans: C

155. I will stay with you — there is a room free. [DU (D) 18-19] A. as much as B. as many as C. as long as D. as important as Ans: C

156. Succeeding in college is often a challenge for students, —, most colleges provide services designed to help. [DU (A) 18-19] A. moreover B. in addition C. therefore D. as a result Ans: C

157. The woman sees the cat out in the rain; —, the cat is gone by the time the woman goes out. [DU (A) 18-19] A. however B. and C. even if D. after all Ans: A

158. They like to keep their old houses rather than build new ones – it is very difficult and expensive to maintain them. [DU (A) 16-17] A. because B. even though C. on the contrary D. for example Ans: B

159. The referee blew the whistle to end the game – there were two minutes left. [DU (D) 16-17] A. therefore B. although C. sine D. however Ans: B

160. — the rain, the cricket match was not cancelled. [DU (B) 12-13] A. Due to B. Although C. Despite of D. In spite of Ans: D

161. I awake one morning — found myself famous. [DU (A) 05-06] A. when B. and C. but D. then Ans: B

162. I was annoyed; — I kept quiet. [DU (A) 06-07] A. then B. when C. still D. and Ans: C

163. Mr. Ahmed was rich — he was not a happy man. [DU (A) 07-08] A. so B. too C. but D. or Ans: C

164. Farhana speaks English fluently; — she knows French. [DU (D) 17-18] A. however B. since C. although D. moreover Ans: D

165. – we approached the house, we heard the sound of music. [DU (A) 05-06] A. Then B. Because C. Though D. When Ans: D (Or 'As'. Options only D When fits context).

166. The experts were looking for clues to determine — the fire started. [CU (G) 16-17] A. what B. that C. how D. who Ans: C

167. Geysers have often been compared to volcanoes — they both emit hot liquids from below the earth’s surface. [RU (H) 13-14, JKKNIU (ক) 15-16 CU (C1) 16-17] A. due to B. because C. in spite of D. regardless of Ans: B

168. I shall not go until I am invited. [BSMRSTU E 15-16, JKKNIU (ঘ) 16-17,RU (G, অ-বিজ্ঞান) 16-17] A. unless I am B. till I am C. once I am D. if I am Ans: A

169. No one knows what colour dinosaurs were – no sample of their skin has survived. [RU (D) 13-14] A. because of B. because that C. it is because D. because Ans: D

170. I would like to live in a place — is plenty of sunrise. [CU (D1) 15-16] A. where there B. where C. whenever D. which Ans: A

171. The date of the admission test was shifted — unavoidable reasons. [PUST (C) 13-14] A. because B. On account C. as result D. because of Ans: D

172. There is no doubt – we will win. [DU (D) 18-19 (বাতিল)] A. whether B. what C. if D. that Ans: D

173. You know – I did it. [RU (C1) 18-19] A. because B. so C. little D. why Ans: D

174. – the candidate did not have very good grades, he managed to impress the board with his wonderful art of communication. [RU (A) 18-19] A. Even B. Since C. Though D. Despite Ans: C

175. Jamil is reading Shakespeare closely – he can get better marks in that course. [RU A 18-19] A. so that B. for C. because D. while Ans: A

176. I shall wait for you – you do not return. [DU (অধিভুক্ত ৭ কলেজ, বিজ্ঞান) 18-19] A. until B. if C. till D. unless Ans: C

177. – she is blind, she paints very well. [DU (অধিভুক্ত ৭ কলেজ, বাণিজ্য) 18-19] A. Since B. Because C. Despite D. Although Ans: D

178. The new teacher spoke so softly – we had to ask her to speak louder. [CU (A) 18-19] A. and B. that C. what D. who Ans: B

179. I will not sing the song – you sing with me. [CU A 18-19] A. unless B. because C. lest D. for Ans: A

180. Build up your career – you – repent. [CU (A) 18-19] A. lest, should B. lest, must C. or, should be D. and, must Ans: A

181. — a good student, he failed in the exam. [RU A2 19-20] A. Despite being B. Despite of being C. In spite of D. Despite the fact of Ans: A

182. The clock strikes – it is 12 o’clock. [BSMRSTU (E) 18-19] A. when B. during C. while D. before Ans: A

183. We were expecting a beautiful weather at the beach, but it was so cold and rainy that — getting a suntan, I caught a cold. [DU (A) 17-18] A. in case of B. just as C. instead of D. no way Ans: C

184. You have to take the full course of your antibiotics — you feel better, — your illness will simply return. [DU (A) 17-18] A. although, so that B. even if, otherwise C. so that, or D. unless, and Ans: B

185. — your sincerest cooperation I would have failed. [CU (C) 17-18] A. For B. Only for C. But also D. Due to E. But for Ans: E

186. Monkeys have sometimes been compared to Chimpanzees — they both share social behaviour. [BSMRSTU (F) 17-18] A. despite B. because C. in regard to D. as a result of Ans: B

187. He speaks – he were a scientist. [SUST (A, মানবিক) 16-17, BSMRSTU G 17-18, JKKNIU C 18-19] A. as if B. if C. because D. like E. whether Ans: A

188. Smaller companies were merged into the parent company — creating a single organization. [SUST (A, মানবিক) 16-17] A. as a consequence B. despite C. though D. in order to E. thereby Ans: E

189. I went to school — of the bad weather. [MBSTU (D) 16-17] A. although B. despite C. even though D. in spite Ans: D

190. Fungi do not absorb sunlight but use animals and plants, — living and dead, as their source of food. [CU (B) 17-18] A. besides B. beside C. together D. both Ans: D

191. It is uncertain — computes should take the credit for what they can do. [RU A 16-17] A. what B. which C. whether D. while Ans: C

192. Waste or rubbish is — we throw everyday. [CTU (D3) 16-17] A. What B. While C. Which D. That Ans: A

193. I tried to look happy — feeling miserable. [JU (B) 17-18] A. in spite of B. although C. however D. None of these Ans: A

194. Which is the correct sentence given below? [Dental 17-18] A. I eat neither mangoes nor bananas B. Neither I eat mangoes nor I cat bananas C. I eat mangoes neither bananas cat D. I neither cat mangoes or bananas Ans: A

195. We went out — the cold weather. [JU (B) 17-18] A. despite B. although C. besides D. None of these Ans: A

196. When the weather got worse we had no choice — to go home. [JnU (B) 17-18] A. yet B. or C. but D. and Ans: C

197. Do it right away — you will be scolded. [বাংলাদেশ মেরিন একাডেমি (বি) ১৬-১৭] A. for B. or C. but D. and Ans: B

198. Some metals are malleable, — others are so brittle that they break easily when bent quickly. [CU (C1) 16-17] A. but B. like C. there D. which E. which Ans: A

199. There are many reasons — people make friends. [BU (B) 14-15] A. why B. for C. as D. although Ans: A

200. Ask him – he likes it. [BRUR (A) 14-15] A. if B. that C. though D. as Ans: A

201. You should insure your bicycle — stolen. [JU (C3) 15-16] A. if it is B. in case it is C. if it will be D. in case it will be Ans: B

202. – invention of television, people spent more time reading. [JU (C2) 15-16] A. Nevertheless B. Because C. Before D. Since Ans: C

203. I am reading in between the lines — I can understand the book well. [PUST (B) 15-16] A. for B. therefore C. so that D. because Ans: C

204. He is widely respected — his principles. [JnU (B) 07-08] A. despite B. including C. due D. because of Ans: D

205. I cannot touch the roof — on a chair. [CU (F1) 16-17] A. even if I stand B. even I stand C. even stood D. if stood E. if even stand I Ans: A

206. In spite of having merit, -------. [RU (E, জোড়) 15-16] A. she stood first in the examination B. she failed in the examination C. she obtained brilliant result D. she get a suitable job Ans: B

207. Swimming is a beneficial exercise, — aerobic activity and uses a number of muscle groups. [RU (B-Law) 15-16] A. not only because it provides B. because it both provides C. for provision D. as resulting of providing Ans: B

208. Stay on the bus ---- Birmingham, and then change for London. [RU (D, বাণিজ্য) 15-16] A. until B. to the C. before D. at Ans: A

209. Get off the bus ---- it stops. [RU (D, বাণিজ্য) 15-16] A. so fast B. so quick as C. so soon as D. as soon as Ans: D

210. I did not raise my voice ----. [BSMRSTU (G) 15-16] A. Despite my disagreement B. Despite of my disagreement C. Though disagreement D. Even disagreement Ans: A

211. I stayed -- the Sheraton Hotel -- my first visit to Dhaka. [CU (G) 15-16] A. in, to B. to, while C. at, while D. at, during E. in, while Ans: D

212. Which of the following would be the best cohesive word between the given sentence? Yusuf underwent through strenuous hard work. He made his dream come true. [BSMRSTU E 15-16] A. However B. Afterwards C. As well as D. Hence Ans: D

213. My friend has got a job. ----, it does not pay well. [BU (D) 15-16] A. Though B. Of course C. has been D. Unfortunately Ans: D

214. People are getting selfish and self-centered in today's materialistic world, — they feel alienated. [CU (D3) 15-16] A. consequently B. but C. however D. despite Ans: A

215. Which of the following will complete the sentence correctly? [JnU (D) 16-17] — they are tropical birds, Parrots can live in temperate or even cold climate. A. Despite B. Even though C. Nevertheless D. In spite of Ans: B

216. We have to cut down use of electricity — shortage of supply. [CU (H-2) 12-13] A. because B. because there C. because there is a D. because there is as Ans: C (Note: Answer key indicates C "because there is a shortage...", though "because of shortage" is simpler, option D is nonsensical. C works as a clause).

217. Which of the following words is not used as a linker? [JnU (B) 10-11] A. so B. namely C. budget D. too Ans: C

218. He works very hard, – he is rich. [CU (E) 02-03] A. so B. although C. despite D. however Ans: A (Or B? "He works very hard, although he is rich". Key A means "He works hard, so he is rich." Context dependent. Working hard leads to wealth -> so. Rich people don't need to work -> although. A is logical consequence).

219. – a heavy downpour, there were more than fifty thousand fans at the football stadium. [CU D 15-16] A. Despite B. In spite with C. Despite of D. Despite with Ans: A

220. I will try to call you, — I get held up. [RU (সমাজবিজ্ঞান) 06-07] A. although B. when C. unless D. if Ans: C

221. Those who prepare food know — to begin — it will be ready when it is wanted. [NU (বাণিজ্য)10-11] A. when, so that B. so that, when C. then, when D. so, so that Ans: A

222. — he is twenty-five, he still at school. [CU (খ) 05-06] A. While B. Because C. Although D. Whatever Ans: C

223. You will miss the train — you go to railway station in time. [SUST (B) 16-17] A. because B. till C. unless D. as long as soon as Ans: C

224. Birds not only bring song, color, and activity to a garden — are vitally needed by plants. [SOCIAL ISLAMI BANK LTD (PO)-17] A. but also B. as well as C. and D. and they Ans: A

225. He – the music, but also sings the songs. [ICT (D) 07-08] A. only composes B. not composes only C. not only composes D. composes not only Ans: C

226. A good number of students of Engineering Faculty are planning to go to England, — they are learning English. [CU (G) 16-17] A. but B. although C. so D. since Ans: C

227. His sister works three jobs a day; – she doesn't earn much. [JU (J) 17-18] A. however B. moreover C. even as D. none of these Ans: A

228. — the student was not very intelligent; he spoke very well. [PUST (A1) 15-16] A. Even B. Though C. In spite of D. Since Ans: B

229. – hard work and determination, he has made his dreams come true. [MBSTU A 14-15] A. Though B. Through C. Without D. Because Ans: B

Answers With Explanation:

TOPIC: CONJUNCTION

QUESTIONS

BCS Questions

01. He sat behind me, but in front of you. Here 'but' is used as - / By the end of the day we were tired but Happy. Here 'but' is - / He is poor but honest. In this sentence 'but' is - / He could not win but learn a lot. Which part of speech in the word 'but'? [44th BCS] A. a conjunction B. interjection C. an adverb D. verb

02. 'I shall help you provided you obey me.' Here the underlined word is a/an- [41st BCS] A. adverb B. adjective C. conjunction D. verb

03. Choose the correct option: Even as harvesting was going on ______ [26th BCS] A. the rainy season began. B. the rainy season was began. C. the rainy season had began. D. the rainy season begins.

04. The path ______ paved, so we were able to walk through the path. [22nd BCS] A. was B. had been C. has been D. being

05. As they waited, Rahim argued against war ______ [21st BCS] A. while his brother discusses the effects of pollution. B. while his brother discussed the effects of pollution. C. while his brother was discussing the effects of pollution. D. while his brother had discussed the effects of pollution.

06. An intensive search was conducted by the detective to locate those criminals, who- [20th BCS] A. have had escaped B. had escaped C. are escaping D. have been escaping

Primary Questions

01. কোনটি Conjunction? [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১০] A. or B. out C. very D. for

Teacher Registration Questions

01. Walk carefully lest ______ [13th NTRCA] A. you will fall B. you should stumble C. you would have fallen D. you might lose the way

Bank Questions

01. Choose appropriate word to join: 'She was waiting for a taxi. ______ She found car broken down.' [7 Banks Officer 2021] A. when B. and C. yet D. as if

02. Find the correct question tag: Let us discuss, ______ [7 Banks Officer 2021] A. can we? B. do we? C. shall we? D. don't we?

03. I hurt my leg ______ I was playing football yesterday. [5 Govt. Banks 2021] A. while B. during C. for D. in

04. Find the best linking word to join: a. 'You are celebrating the birthday'. b. Your friend is dead serious.' [Banks & FI SO 2021] A. whence B. since C. whereas D. as

05. Join two parts: 'She completed all tasks'; '______ a big surprise'. [PKB Officer 2021] A. was B. that was C. which was D. it is

06. He refused to attend the meeting ______ his illness. [Janata Bank 2020] A. on part of B. on point of C. on the ground of D. with a view to

07. The best conjunction to link is - for joining sentences: ______ [Rupali Bank 2019] A. when B. since C. otherwise D. wheather

08. We cannot process the order ______ we get a copy of the purchase order. [BSC Officer 2019] A. until B. because C. that D. when

09. ______ she reached the exam hall than the door closed. [Agrani Bank 2017] A. As sooner as B. No sooner had C. As soon as D. No sooner

10. His fever is ______ to ignore. [Agrani Bank 2017] A. too much high B. much too high C. high to much D. so high

11. An air conditioner works in the same way ______ a refrigerator. [SIBL PO 2017] A. by B. as C. as if D. to be

12. Birds not only bring song, color, and activity to a garden ______ are vitally needed by plants. [SIBL PO 2017] A. but also B. and C. as well as D. an they

13. Complete the sentence. He talks as if ______. [BRDB Asst. Officer 2012] A. he was mad B. he were mad C. he had been mad D. he is mad

14. After it was repaired, it ______ again. [Pubali Bank 2012] A. ran perfect B. could run perfect C. run perfect D. ran perfectly

15. They are very kind to me. They treat me ______ their own son. [Pubali Bank 2012] A. like I am B. as if I were C. as if I am D. as if I are

16. My uncle arrived while I ______ the dinner. [Standard Bank 2012] A. would cook B. had cooked C. cook D. was cooking

PSC & Other Exam Questions

01. He could not win but learnt a lot. Which parts of speech is the word 'but'? [BREB 2024] A. an adverb B. a verb C. an adjective D. a conjunction

02. Run fast or you will miss the train. Here 'or' is- [Health Dept 2024] A. adverb B. preposition C. interjection D. conjunction

03. Which one is Conjunction? [Biman Bangladesh 2023] A. or B. very C. out D. for

04. Choose the correct conjunction to combine the sentences: We won the war ______ It costs us millions of lives: [Various Ministries 2022] A. as if B. though C. until D. since

05. ______ going to office, I met an accident. [Health Ministry 2022] A. When B. On C. While D. Behind

06. Choose the correct linking word: He wasn't able to finish his work ______ he tried as hard as he could. [Education Ministry 2022] A. if B. besides C. but D. even though

07. She had hardly seen her mother ______ she stopped crying. [BSCIC 2019] A. then B. than C. when D. so

08. They arrived ______ we were watching TV. [Labour Ministry 2019] A. as soon as B. because C. so that D. while

09. To complete the sentence, 'Maruf likes orange, ______ he does not like apple.' [Foreign Ministry 2019] A. as B. but C. after D. so

10. Fill in the blank: No sooner had I seen the bird ______ it flew away. [Various Ministries 2019] A. than B. when C. just D. after

11. Scarcely had the game started ______ the doorbell rang. [Cultural Affairs 2011] A. than B. if C. then D. when

12. He could not win but learned a lot. Which parts of speech is the word 'but'? [Film Dept 2011] A. An adjective B. An adverb C. A verb D. A conjunction

13. He is poor but honest. In this sentence which is a conjunction? [Govt. High School 2019] A. poor B. honest C. but D. he

14. He found the gold coin ______ the floor. [Defence Ministry 2018] A. as he had cleaned B. while he cleans C. which he is cleaning D. while cleaning

15. I was waiting for Ushoshi ______ she never came. [Senior Staff Nurse 2018] A. but B. while C. and D. as

16. They suffered much ______ tornado had hit their village. [CGDF 2018] A. until B. since C. as if D. let alone

17. ______ glass is, for all practical purposes, a solid, its molecular structure is that of a liquid. [BREB 2018] A. Because B. Since C. Although D. If

18. ______ they met us nor we met them. [Public Health Eng 2018] A. Nor B. Neither C. If D. Either

19. ______ the situation infuriated him, he did his best to hide his anger. [CGDF 2017] A. Because B. Though C. As D. Since

20. The hybrid cars have ______ the features of a luxury car but also the efficiency of using less fuel than the normal cars. [CGDF 2017] A. That B. in addition C. all D. not only

21. He advised us ______ we could encourage the children. [BBS 2017] A. so that B. that C. so D. as

22. 'By the end of the day we were tired but happy.' The underlined word is- [PWD 2017] A. a preposition B. an adjective C. a conjunction D. an adverb

23. Identify the appropriate conjunction: The common man is ______ rich ______ famous. [Railway 2017] A. but; and B. not only; but also C. either, or D. neither; nor

24. We hurried ______ we should miss the train. [ICT 2017] A. or B. otherwise C. lest D. than

25. Would you be so kind ______ to keep me informed? [ICT 2017] A. that B. enough C. as D. much

26. Hurry up ______ you will be late. [Nursing 2017] A. and B. but C. though D. or

27. The girl is running ______ she should miss the train. [LGRD 2017] A. fast B. or C. unless D. lest

28. In which sentence 'that' is used as a conjunction? [Foreign Ministry 2017] A. That is what I want. B. What is that noise? C. The evil that men do remains after them. D. He works hard that he may succeed.

29. Nobody ______ Alam knew the way. [Railway 2016] A. without B. but C. that D. beside

31. Karim is tall, ______ Rahim is taller. [Postal 2016] A. while B. so C. but D. as

32. 'Neither she nor her brother ______ present yesterday. [Railway 2024] A. were B. was C. have been D. is

33. In the sentence "He is taller than I."- the underlined word is a/an- [Various Ministries 2016] A. Adjective B. Noun C. Preposition D. Conjunction

ANSWERS & EXPLANATIONS

BCS Answers

01. Ans: A ব্যাখ্যা: 'But' শব্দটি এখানে দুটি বাক্য বা শব্দকে যুক্ত করেছে, তাই এটি Conjunction। যেমন: He is poor but honest.

02. Ans: C

ব্যাখ্যা: 'Provided' এখানে 'if' (যদি) অর্থে ব্যবহৃত হয়েছে এবং দুটি ক্লজকে যুক্ত করেছে, তাই এটি Conjunction।

03. Ans: A ব্যাখ্যা: "Even as" (যখন) একটি conjunction phrase যা দুটি ঘটনাকে যুক্ত করছে। "Even as harvesting was going on, the rainy season began."

04. Ans: B

ব্যাখ্যা: "The path had been paved" (Past Perfect Passive), so we were able to walk.

05. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: "While" এর পরে সাধারণত Continuous tense ব্যবহৃত হয়। "While his brother was discussing..." (Past Continuous).

06. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: "who had escaped". এটি Past Perfect tense হবে কারণ detective খোঁজার আগেই তারা পালিয়েছিল।

Primary Answers

01. Ans: A

ব্যাখ্যা: 'Or' একটি Conjunction যা বিকল্প নির্দেশ করে।

Teacher Registration Answers

01. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: 'Lest' এর পরে subject + should/might + verb এর base form বসে। তাই "you should stumble" সঠিক।

Bank Answers

01. Ans: A ব্যাখ্যা: "She found..." বাক্যটি পূর্বের অংশের সাথে 'when' (যখন) দ্বারা যুক্ত হলে অর্থপূর্ণ হয়। "When she was waiting..."

02. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: 'Let us' (Let's) থাকলে Tag question এ "shall we?" হয়।

03. Ans: A ব্যাখ্যা: "While" এর পর continuous tense হয়। "While I was playing..."

04. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: 'Whereas' বৈপরীত্য বা তুলনা বুঝাতে ব্যবহৃত হয়। "You are celebrating... whereas your friend is dead serious."

05. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: "She completed all tasks; that was a big surprise." (Relative clause or demonstrative connecting ideas).

06. Ans: C

ব্যাখ্যা: "On the ground of" অর্থ কারণে/ভিত্তিতে।

07. Ans: A

ব্যাখ্যা: সাধারণত দুটি ঘটনা যুক্ত করতে 'when' ব্যবহৃত হয়।

08. Ans: A

ব্যাখ্যা: 'Until' (যতক্ষণ না) শর্ত বুঝাতে ব্যবহৃত হয়েছে।

09. Ans: B

ব্যাখ্যা: "No sooner had... than..." স্ট্রাকচারটি ব্যবহৃত হয়।

10. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: "Much too high" (adjective এর আগে much too বসে)। "Too much" noun এর আগে বসে।

11. Ans: B

ব্যাখ্যা: "In the same way as" - এটি একটি তুলনামূলক phrase।

12. Ans: A

ব্যাখ্যা: "Not only... but also" কো-রিলেটিভ কনজাংশন।

13. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: 'As if' এর আগে Present tense থাকলে পরে Past indefinite (unreal past) হয়। "He talks as if he were mad."

14. Ans: D ব্যাখ্যা: "Ran perfectly" (Adverb modifies verb). এখানে Conjunction এর ব্যবহার নেই, তবে প্রশ্নটি এই সেকশনে ছিল।

15. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: 'As if' এর পরে 'were' বসে (unreal comparison)। "As if I were their own son."

16. Ans: D ব্যাখ্যা: 'While' এর পরে Past Continuous tense বসে। "While I was cooking".

PSC & Other Exam Answers

01. Ans: D

ব্যাখ্যা: 'But' এখানে দুটি ক্লজকে যুক্ত করেছে, তাই এটি Conjunction।

02. Ans: D

ব্যাখ্যা: 'Or' দুটি বাক্যকে যুক্ত করেছে (Run fast... you will miss...), তাই এটি Conjunction।

03. Ans: A

ব্যাখ্যা: 'Or' হলো Conjunction।

04. Ans: B

ব্যাখ্যা: 'Though' (যদিও) দুটি বিপরীতধর্মী বাক্যকে যুক্ত করতে ব্যবহৃত হয়।

05. Ans: C

ব্যাখ্যা: "While going to office..." ('While' + verb-ing)।

06. Ans: D

ব্যাখ্যা: 'Even though' (এমনকি যদিও) শক্তিশালী বৈপরীত্য বুঝাতে ব্যবহৃত হয়।

07. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: 'Hardly had... when...' স্ট্রাকচার। তাই 'when' বসবে।

08. Ans: D

ব্যাখ্যা: 'While' এর পর continuous tense (were watching) আছে।

09. Ans: B

ব্যাখ্যা: 'But' বিপরীতধর্মী দুটি পছন্দকে যুক্ত করেছে (likes orange but does not like apple)।

10. Ans: A

ব্যাখ্যা: 'No sooner had... than...' স্ট্রাকচার।

11. Ans: D

ব্যাখ্যা: 'Scarcely had... when...' স্ট্রাকচার।

12. Ans: D

ব্যাখ্যা: 'But' এখানে Conjunction হিসেবে ব্যবহৃত হয়েছে।

13. Ans: C

ব্যাখ্যা: 'But' হলো Conjunction।

14. Ans: D

ব্যাখ্যা: "While cleaning" (While + verb-ing)।

15. Ans: A

ব্যাখ্যা: "Waiting... but she never came" (বিপরীত ফলাফল)।

16. Ans: B

ব্যাখ্যা: 'Since' কারণ দর্শাতে ব্যবহৃত হয়েছে (Since tornado had hit...)।

17. Ans: C

ব্যাখ্যা: 'Although' (যদিও) বৈপরীত্য বুঝাতে ব্যবহৃত হয়।

18. Ans: B

ব্যাখ্যা: "Neither... nor..." স্ট্রাকচার।

19. Ans: B

ব্যাখ্যা: 'Though' (যদিও) ব্যবহৃত হবে।

20. Ans: D

ব্যাখ্যা: "Not only... but also..."।

21. Ans: A

ব্যাখ্যা: 'So that' (যাতে) উদ্দেশ্য বুঝাতে ব্যবহৃত হয়।

22. Ans: C

ব্যাখ্যা: 'But' হলো Conjunction।

23. Ans: D

ব্যাখ্যা: বাক্যের অর্থ নেতিবাচক (is neither rich nor famous), তাই "neither; nor" সঠিক।

24. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: 'Lest' এর পর 'should' বসে। "Lest we should miss..."।

25. Ans: C

ব্যাখ্যা: "So kind as to..." এটি একটি স্ট্রাকচার।

26. Ans: D ব্যাখ্যা: 'Or' (নতুবা) সতর্কবাণী বা বিকল্প বুঝাতে ব্যবহৃত হয়। "Hurry up or you will be late."

27. Ans: D

ব্যাখ্যা: 'Lest' এর পর 'should' বসে।

28. Ans: D ব্যাখ্যা: "He works hard that he may succeed." এখানে 'that' উদ্দেশ্যমূলক Conjunction (so that অর্থে)।

29. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: "Nobody but Alam" (আলম ছাড়া কেউ না)। এখানে 'but' Preposition বা Conjunction হিসেবে ব্যবহৃত হতে পারে, তবে সাধারণত এটিকে Preposition ধরা হয় যখন এটি 'except' অর্থ দেয়, কিন্তু কিছু গ্রামারে এটি Conjunction হিসেবেও আলোচিত হয়। প্রশ্নে অপশন অনুযায়ী 'but' সঠিক।

31. Ans: A ব্যাখ্যা: "Karim is tall, while Rahim is taller." (তুলনা বুঝাতে while ব্যবহৃত হয়)।

32. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: 'Neither... nor' যুক্ত বাক্যে verb নিকটবর্তী subject (her brother - singular) অনুযায়ী হয়। তাই 'was' সঠিক।

33. Ans: D

ব্যাখ্যা: 'Than' এখানে দুটি ক্লজকে তুলনা করছে (He is taller than I am), তাই এটি Conjunction।