Correction Lesson - 1 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

CORRECTION

Correction (সংশোধন) in English grammar refers to identifying and rectifying errors in the usage of various linguistic elements such as parts of speech, number, gender, determiners, subject-verb agreement, and the appropriate form of words.

Important Rules of Correction

Parts of Speech Related Rules

Rule-01: After "Let" (লেট), pronouns should always be in their objective form.

• Incorrect: Let you and he be witness.

• Correct: Let you and him be witness.

Rule-02: Indefinite articles (a/an) are generally not used before general uncountable nouns.

• Incorrect: The rice is our staple food.

• Correct: Rice is our staple food.

Rule-03: When an uncountable noun is specified or made definite, "the" (দি) is used before it.

• Incorrect: Rice of Dinajpur is famous.

• Correct: The rice of Dinajpur is famous.

Rule-04: Use "little/a little" (সামান্য/কিছুটা) before uncountable nouns and "few/a few" (কয়েকটি) before countable nouns.

• Incorrect: I have a few money.

• Correct: I have a little money.

Rule-05: The verb following a relative pronoun must agree in number and person with its antecedent (the noun or pronoun it refers to).

• Incorrect: It is I who is to blame.

• Correct: It is I who am to blame.

Rule-06: After "than" (দেন) in a comparative sentence, a noun or pronoun should be in its subjective form (if comparing subjects).

• Incorrect: I am older than him.

• Correct: I am older than he.

Rule-07: In a superlative degree construction, the relative pronoun "that" (দ্যাট) is generally preferred.

• Incorrect: He is the best scholar whom I have seen.

• Correct: He is the best scholar that I have seen.

Rule-08: Demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those) do not take a possessive case when followed by a gerund.

• Incorrect: There is no likelihood of that's coming to pass.

• Correct: There is no likelihood of that coming to pass.

Rule-09: Before a gerund, a noun or a personal pronoun should be in the possessive case.

• Incorrect: I insist on Saiful's and reading this useful book.

• Correct: I insist on Saiful's and your reading this useful book.

  • (Self-correction based on general rule: The original example for Rule 9 seems to contradict the rule itself. The general rule is that the possessive form is used before a gerund. If "Saiful" and "your" are subjects of the gerund "reading", they should be in the possessive form "Saiful's" and "your" to agree with the rule. The "Corr" example in the original text might be incorrect or interpreting a different nuance. I will stick to the general rule.)

Rule-10: Verbs like "appoint," "make," "select," "call," "name," "nominate," "elect" do not take "as" (অ্যাস) before the object complement.

• Incorrect: We made him as captain.

• Correct: We made him captain.

Rule-11: The structure "Too + adjective + infinitive" inherently carries a negative meaning, implying something cannot be done. Avoid "very...to" for this specific nuance.

• Incorrect: He is very weak to walk.

• Correct: He is too weak to walk.

Rule-12: The word "headache" (মাথাব্যথা) when referring to a general ailment often takes the indefinite article "a" (এ).

• Incorrect: I have headache.

• Correct: I have a headache.

Rule-13: After "such" (সাচ) followed by a singular countable noun, "a/an" (এ/অ্যান) is used.

• Incorrect: It was such cold morning.

• Correct: It was such a cold morning.

Rule-14: When places like "school," "church," "mosque," "hospital," "college" (স্কুল, চার্চ, মসজিদ, হাসপাতাল, কলেজ) are visited for their primary purpose, an article is not used before them.

• Incorrect: They go to the church every Sunday.

• Correct: They go to church every Sunday.

  • Explanation: If they went to the church building for a different purpose (e.g., to see the architecture), "the" would be used.

Rule-15: Nouns like "scenery," "advice," "equipment," "food," "furniture" (সিনারি, অ্যাডভাইস, ইকুইপমেন্ট, ফুড, ফার্নিচার) are uncountable nouns and do not take a plural form. The verb should be singular.

• Incorrect: The scenery of Cox's Bazar are charming.

• Correct: The scenery of Cox's Bazar is charming.

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Rule-16: When describing an effect or a quality that something causes, use the present participle (-ing form). When describing a feeling or state experienced, use the past participle (-ed form).

• Incorrect: The story is interested.

• Correct: The story is interesting.

  • Explanation: The movie is interesting (it causes interest). The man is interested (he feels interest).

Tense Related Rules

Rule-17: After "to have" (have, has, had) and "to be" (be, being, been) forms, and "having," the verb should be in its past participle form (V3).

• Incorrect: I wanted the notice to be hang on the wall.

• Correct: I wanted the notice to be hung on the wall.

• Incorrect: Having finish her meals, she went to school.

• Correct: Having finished her meals, she went to school.

Rule-18: After modal auxiliary verbs (can/could, may/might, shall/should, will/would, must, need, dare, had better, would rather), the main verb should be in its base form (V1).

• Incorrect: Mamun can to write poetry.

• Correct: Mamun can write poetry.

• Incorrect: They must done the work.

• Correct: They must do the work.

Rule-19: After periphrastic modal auxiliary verbs (phrases acting like modals), the verb should also be in its base form (V1).

• Periphrastic Modals: am to, is to, are to, was to, were to, have to, has to, shall/will have to, ought to, used to, am able to, is able to, are able to, was able to, were able to, am going to, is going to, are going to, was going to, were going to, am about to, is about to, are about to, was about to.

• Incorrect: I am to met the secretary.

• Correct: I am to meet the secretary.

• Incorrect: She is able to solving complicated math.

• Correct: She is able to solve complicated math.

Rule-20: After certain verb phrases (often idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs ending in a preposition), the verb that follows must be in its -ing form (gerund).

• Phrases often followed by -ing: be better off, be used to, feel like, look forward to, would you mind, get used to, object to, accustomed to, give up, go on, insist on, think about, confess to, approve of, forget about, count on, capable of.

• Incorrect: You are better off to take a taxi.

• Correct: You are better off taking a taxi.

• Incorrect: He is used to work late.

• Correct: He is used to working late.

• Incorrect: He gave up to smoke.

• Correct: He gave up smoking.

• Incorrect: I don't know about to compute.

• Correct: I don't know about computing.

Tense Related Rules (Continued)

Rule-21: Causative Verb "Have/Has/Had"

• If "have/has/had" is used as a causative verb followed by an indirect object (ব্যক্তিবাচক কর্ম), the subsequent verb should be in its base form (V1).

• If it is followed by a direct object (বস্তুবাচক কর্ম), the subsequent verb should be in its past participle form (V3).

• Incorrect: The teacher had us to write a test.

• Correct: The teacher had us write a test.

• Incorrect: I had my car wash.

• Correct: I had my car washed.

Rule-22: Verbs/Prepositions followed by Gerunds

• After words like "mind," "worth," "busy," "past," "without," or any preposition (in, on, at, to, of, for, from, over, etc.), the following verb should be in its -ing form (V1 + ing).

• Incorrect: I don't mind to have a cup of tea.

• Correct: I don't mind having a cup of tea.

• Incorrect: Without to read, you cannot pass in the exam.

• Correct: Without reading, you cannot pass in the exam.

Rule-23: Idiomatic Phrases followed by Gerunds

• After specific phrases like "It is no good," "It is no use," "It is worth," "It is not worth," "It is a waste of time," "It is a waste of money," the verb that follows should be in its -ing form (V1 + ing).

• Incorrect: It is no good to wait for him.

• Correct: It is no good waiting for him.

• Incorrect: It is a waste of time come here.

• Correct: It is a waste of time coming here.

Rule-24: "Lest" (যদি না/যাতে না) with "Should"

• The conjunction "lest" (লেস্ট) is always followed by "should" (শুড) and never by a negative word like "no" or "not."

• Incorrect: Be careful lest you do not touch the electric wire.

• Correct: Be careful lest you should touch the electric wire.

Rule-25: "Wish/Fancy" followed by Past Form

• After "wish" (উইশ) or "fancy" (ফ্যান্সি) used to express a desire or an imaginary situation, the following verb should be in the past form.

• Incorrect: I wish I can fly.

• Correct: I wish I could fly.

Rule-26: "Can't help/couldn't help/can't bear" vs. "Can't but"

• "Can't help," "couldn't help," or "can't bear" are followed by a verb in the -ing form.

• "Can't but" is followed by the verb's base form.

• Incorrect: I could not help to laugh.

• Correct: I could not help laughing.

Rule-27: Verbs always followed by -ing form

• Verbs such as "admit," "appreciate," "tolerate," "avoid," "consider," "miss," "complete," "finish," "understand," "risk," "delay," "deny," "prevent," "remember," "practice," "forgive," "keep," "recollect," "suggest" are directly followed by a verb in the -ing form.

• Incorrect: Please stop to write.

• Correct: Please stop writing.

Rule-28: "As if/As though" followed by Past Form (Subjunctive Mood)

• After "as if" (অ্যাজ ইফ) or "as though" (অ্যাজ দো), the verb should be in the past form to indicate a hypothetical or unreal situation. For the "to be" verb, "were" (ওয়্যার) is used for all subjects.

• Incorrect: He orders me about as if I am his servant.

• Correct: He orders me about as if I were his servant.

Rule-29: "Unless" (যদি না)

• "Unless" (আনলেস) itself carries a negative meaning, so a negative word should not be used in the clause that follows it. However, the consequence clause might be negative.

• Incorrect: Unless you do not work hard, you succeed.

• Correct: Unless you work hard, you cannot succeed.

Preposition Related Rules

Rule-30: Specific Time with "At"

• Use "at" (অ্যাট) for specific points in time (e.g., clock times).

• Incorrect: Come in nine o'clock on Friday.

• Correct: Come at nine o'clock on Friday.

Rule-31: "Last/Next" without Preposition

• When "last" or "next" (লাস্ট/নেক্সট) is used before a time expression, no preposition is needed.

• Incorrect: He came here on last Friday.

• Correct: He came here last Friday.

Rule-32: "On time" vs. "In time"

• "On time" (অন টাইম) means punctually, at the scheduled time. "In time" means early enough.

• Incorrect: The train is running in time.

• Correct: The train is running on time.

Rule-33: "In" for Future Time

• To refer to a period of time in the future within which something will happen, use "in" (ইন).

• Incorrect: We will return after a few minutes.

• Correct: We will return in a few minutes.

Rule-34: "Prefer...to"

• The construction is "prefer (something) to (something else)," often with gerunds. Not "prefer...than."

• Incorrect: I prefer flying than travelling by train.

• Correct: I prefer flying to travelling by train.

Rule-35: Preposition before Relative Pronouns

• When a preposition precedes a relative pronoun, use "whom" for people and "which" for things, not "that."

• Incorrect: This is the man in that I have no confidence.

• Correct: This is the man in whom I have no confidence.

Rule-36: Verbs requiring Reflexive Pronouns

• Certain verbs, like "avail," "absent," "pride," often require a reflexive pronoun (myself, himself, etc.) when used with a preposition.

• Incorrect: He absented from the meeting.

• Correct: He absented himself from the meeting.

Rule-37: Verbs not requiring a Preposition

• Some transitive verbs, such as "discuss," "resign," "resemble," "investigate," "violate," "order," "join," "meet," do not take a preposition directly after them when followed by an object.

• Incorrect: Karim resigned from his post.

• Correct: Karim resigned his post.

Rule-38: "Die of/from/by/for" (মৃত্যু হওয়া)

• Die of (ডাই অফ): Used for diseases (e.g., cancer, fever).

• Die from (ডাই ফ্রম): Used for external causes (e.g., accident, injury).

• Die by (ডাই বাই): Used for violence or one's own hand (e.g., suicide, sword).

• Die for (ডাই ফর): Used for a cause or country (e.g., freedom, country).

• Incorrect: My uncle died from cancer.

• Correct: My uncle died of cancer.

Rule-39: "Sit at" vs. "Sit on"

• "Sit at" (সিট অ্যাট) a desk implies sitting in front of it to work.

• "Sit on" (সিট অন) is used for chairs, benches, sofas.

• Incorrect: I sat down on my desk to have a look on the files.

• Correct: I sat down at my desk to have a look on the files.

Rule-40: "Write with" vs. "Write in"

• "Write with a pen" (রাইট উইথ আ পেন) implies using the tool.

• "Write in ink" (রাইট ইন ইঙ্ক) implies the medium.

• Incorrect: We write in pen.

• Correct: We write with pen.

Rule-41: "Take an exam/Sit for an exam" vs. "Give an exam"

• Students "take an exam" or "sit for an exam" (টেক অ্যান এক্সাম/সিট ফর এক্সাম).

• Teachers or authorities "give an exam" (গিভ অ্যান এক্সাম).

• Incorrect: Rahul is giving his IELTS exam this year.

• Correct: Rahul is taking his IELTS exam this year.

Rule-42: "Wait for" vs. "Await"

• "Wait for someone/something" (ওয়েট ফর) is a phrasal verb requiring "for."

• "Await" (অ্যাওয়েট) is a transitive verb and does not require a preposition.

• Incorrect: We await for the proposals with impatience.

• Correct: We await the proposals with impatience.

Rule-43: "Consist of" vs. "Comprise"

• "Consist of" (কনসিস্ট অফ) requires the preposition "of."

• "Comprise" (কমপ্রাইজ) means "consist of" and does not take "of."

• Incorrect: Women comprise of 49 percent of the total population.

• Correct: Women comprise 49 percent of the total population.

Rule-44: "Made of" vs. "Made from"

• "Made of" (মেড অফ) is used when the material remains visible and recognizable in the finished product.

• "Made from" (মেড ফ্রম) is used when the original material is transformed and no longer recognizable (e.g., chemically changed).

• Example: The table is made of wood (from wood is not correct here).

• Incorrect: The bread is made of wheat.

• Correct: The bread is made from wheat.

Rule-45: Adjectives with Specific Prepositions

• Certain adjectives take specific prepositions. "Jealous" takes "of." "Zealous" takes "for."

• Incorrect: I was jealous to Mary's new bicycle.

• Correct: I was jealous of Mary's new bicycle.

Subject-Verb Agreement Related Rules

Rule-46: Singular Verb for Titles/Subjects

• Academic subjects, titles of books, magazines, newspapers, movies, organizations, games, diseases, and countries (even if plural in form) usually take a singular verb.

• Example: Economics is a prestigious subject in Arts.

• Example: The Arabian Nights is a popular book.

Rule-47: Agreement with Introductory "Here/There"

• With introductory subjects "here" (হিয়ার) and "there" (দেয়ার), the verb agrees with the actual subject that follows it. If the subject is singular, the verb is singular; if plural, the verb is plural.

• Example: Here are two boys.

• Example: There is a primary school in our village.

Rule-48: "None of" Agreement

• None of + non-count noun: Takes a singular verb.

  • Example: None of the counterfeit money has been found.

• None of + plural noun: Can take either a singular or plural verb, though the plural is becoming increasingly common in informal contexts. Both are often accepted in modern grammar.

  • Example: None of them are/is doing the work.

  • Example: None of the students have/has a car.

Rule-49: "One" as Subject

• If the subject of a sentence is "one," its possessive pronoun should be "one's" (ওয়ানস).

• Incorrect: One should be careful about his duty.

• Correct: One should be careful about one's duty.

Rule-50: "One of the/Each of the/Either of the/Neither of the"

• After phrases like "one of the," "each of the," "either of the," "neither of the," the noun is plural, but the verb is always singular.

• Incorrect: One of the criminals have been arrested.

• Correct: One of the criminals has been arrested.

Rule-51: Collective Nouns (একত্রবাচক বিশেষ্য)

• Collective nouns (like army, community, audience, board, family, school, committee, crew, company, class, senate, society, corporation, government, team, crowd, majority, navy, council, group, cabinet, jury, department, faculty, staff, firm, panel, troupe) can take either a singular verb if acting as a single unit or a plural verb if the members are acting individually.

• Example (acting as a unit): The jury is thinking of the opinion.

• Example (acting as a unit): The council has approved its plan.

• Example (members acting individually): The jury are divided in their opinion.

• Example (members acting individually): The council have disapproved their plan.

Chapter: CORRECTION (সংশোধন)

Miscellaneous Rules

Rule-52: Correlative Conjunction "Neither...nor"

• The correlative conjunction pair is "neither...nor" (নেইদার...নর).

• Incorrect: It is neither here or there.

• Correct: It is neither here nor there.

Rule-53: Verb after "Like"

• When "like" (লাইক) is followed by a verb indicating a preference, the verb should be in its -ing form (gerund).

• Incorrect: He likes listen to music at night.

• Correct: He likes listening to music at night.

Rule-54: "Although/Though" in Complex Sentences

• In a complex sentence using "though" or "although" (দো/অলদো) to introduce a concessive clause, do not use "and," "but," or "so" in the main clause. A comma is sufficient.

• Incorrect: Although he is poor but he is honest.

• Correct: Although he is poor, he is honest.

Rule-55: Negative Agreement with "Neither"

• For negative agreement (meaning "I don't either"), use "neither" followed by an auxiliary verb and then the subject.

• Incorrect: My sister does not like backbiting and neither I.

• Correct: My sister does not like backbiting and neither do I.

Rule-56: Modifiers for Comparative and Positive Degrees

• Use "much" (মাচ) before a comparative degree.

• Use "very" (ভেরি) before a positive degree.

• Incorrect: This book is very better.

• Correct: This book is much better.

Rule-57: "Others" vs. "Other + Noun"

• "Others" (আদার্স) is a pronoun meaning "other people/things."

• "Other" (আদার) is an adjective and must be followed by a plural noun.

• Incorrect: I bought some pens, paper, ink, and others.

• Correct: I bought some pens, paper, ink, and other things.

Rule-58: Idiom "Out of spirits"

• The correct idiom for being in a bad mood or feeling depressed is "out of spirits" (আউট অফ স্পিরিটস). "Out of mind" means crazy.

• Incorrect: I am out of mind today.

• Correct: I am out of spirits today.

Rule-59: "Call" vs. "Tell" for designative complements

• When someone is referred to or named something, use the verb "call" (কল). "Tell" implies conveying information.

• Incorrect: They told me a fool.

• Correct: They called me a fool.

Rule-60: "Speak the truth" vs. "Tell the truth"

• The correct idiom is "speak the truth" (স্পিক দ্য ট্রুথ). While "tell the truth" is also common, "speak the truth" focuses more on the act of utterance rather than conveying information.

• Incorrect: He tells the truth.

• Correct: He speaks the truth.

Rule-61: "Say prayers" vs. "Tell prayers"

• The correct idiom for performing prayers is "say your prayers" (সে ইয়োর প্রেয়ার্স).

• Incorrect: Have you told your prayers?

• Correct: Have you said your prayers?

Rule-62: "Regard as" vs. "Consider"

• "Regard" (রিগার্ড) is typically followed by "as."

• "Consider" (কনসিডার) is generally not followed by "as" when stating a direct classification.

• Incorrect: I regard him a rogue.

• Correct: I regard him as a rogue.

Rule-63: "Know/Learn/Teach + How to + Infinitive"

• Verbs like "know," "learn," "teach" (নো/লার্ন/টিচ) when followed by an infinitive usually require "how to."

• Incorrect: I do not know to swim.

• Correct: I do not know how to swim.

Rule-64: Verbs not used in Passive Voice

• Certain verbs are generally not used in the passive voice, especially when they describe a state or intrinsic quality. These include: "happen," "issue," "belong," "comprise," "die," "appear," "despair," "cause," "allude," "occur."

• Incorrect: The team is comprised twelve players.

• Correct: The team comprises twelve players.

Rule-65: Bare Infinitive after Verbs of Perception/Causation

• In active voice, verbs like "make," "feel," "hear," "see," "let," "bid," "need," "behold," "watch," "dare" are followed by an infinitive without "to" (bare infinitive).

• Incorrect: I have never heard Ruby to sing.

• Correct: I have never heard Ruby sing.

Rule-66: "Whole" (entire) without "the"

• When "whole" (হোল - সমগ্র) refers to something as a complete, undivided entity, it can sometimes be used without an article, especially in certain constructions. However, typically, it implies "the entire" and takes "the." The example provided is confusing the general rule. Let's clarify.

  • The rule as stated (whole (entire) does not take the before it in some cases) seems to be based on a misinterpretation or a very specific, less common usage.

  • The common rule is: "the whole" or "a whole" (e.g., the whole village, a whole apple).

  • The original "Corr" example is incorrect based on standard English.

• Incorrect (based on the provided "Inc"): The whole village was washed away by the flood.

• Correct (based on standard English, assuming the original "Inc" intended to be correct): The whole village was washed away by the flood.

  • My correction based on common English usage and to show the error if "the" was omitted: 

    • Original "Inc": Whole village was washed away by the flood.

    • Correct (standard usage): The whole village was washed away by the flood.

    • Note: The rule as written in the source seems to be incorrect or poorly phrased. "Whole" nearly always takes an article, typically "the".

Rule-67: "The whole" (পুরোটা)

• This rule clarifies the previous one. When referring to a complete entity, "the" (দি) is used before "whole."

• Incorrect: Whole village mourned the loss of the teacher.

• Correct: The whole village mourned the loss of the teacher.

  • Self-correction: This rule directly contradicts the initial phrasing of Rule 66 from the original text. Rule 67 is the standard English usage.

Rule-68: Singular "mark" vs. Plural "marks"

• When referring to academic scores, "marks" (মার্কস) is usually used in the plural, even when implying a single perfect score (e.g., "full marks").

• Incorrect: He has obtained full mark.

• Correct: He has obtained full marks.

Rule-69: "Because" vs. "So that" for Purpose

• "Because" (বিকজ) indicates a reason or cause.

• "So that" (সো দ্যাট) indicates purpose or result.

• Incorrect: He worked hard because he might pass.

• Correct: He worked hard so that he might pass.

Rule-70: "Explain something to someone"

• The correct construction for "explain" (এক্সপ্লেইন) when there is an indirect object is "explain something to someone."

• Incorrect: The teacher explains the mistake for Ali.

• Correct: The teacher explains the mistake to Ali.

Rule-71: Nouns "Upstairs" and "Downstairs"

• "Upstairs" (আপস্টেয়ার্স) and "downstairs" (ডাউনস্টেয়ার্স) can function as nouns (referring to a part of a building) or adverbs. When used as nouns, they often take "the." The example is about using them correctly.

• Incorrect: Do you know who lives in the upstir? (Typo: "upstir" should be "upstairs")

• Correct: Do you know who lives in the upstairs?

Rule-72: "Hang" (to suspend) vs. "Hang" (to execute)

• The past tense and past participle of "hang" meaning to suspend (যেমন, কাপড় ঝুলানো) are "hung-hung."

• The past tense and past participle of "hang" meaning to execute by hanging (যেমন, ফাঁসিতে ঝোলানো) are "hanged-hanged."

• Incorrect: Curtains could hang from a pole across the wall. (Implies the curtains execute something, or is a simple present tense, but context implies they are suspended)

• Correct: Curtains could be hung from a pole across the wall. (Passive voice, correctly using the past participle for suspension).

Rule-73: "Refuse" vs. "Deny"

• "Refuse" (রিফিউজ) means to say no to a request or offer, or to decline to do something.

• "Deny" (ডিনাই) means to state that something is not true, or to refuse to admit or acknowledge.

• Incorrect: He denies to work with me.

• Correct: He refuses to work with me.

Rule-74: "Discover" vs. "Invent"

• "Discover" (ডিসকভার) means to find something that already existed but was unknown.

• "Invent" (ইনভেন্ট) means to create something new that did not exist before.

• Incorrect: Alfred Nobel discovered dynamite.

• Correct: Alfred Nobel invented dynamite.

Rule-75: "Go crazy/mad"

• The correct idiom for becoming insane or very angry is "go crazy" or "go mad" (গো ক্রেজি/ম্যাড).

• Incorrect: He has become crazy/mad.

• Correct: He has gone crazy/mad.

Rule-76: Adverbs of Place without "To"

• When "here," "there," "home," "abroad" (হিয়ার, দেয়ার, হোম, অ্যাব্রড) are used as adverbs of place indicating direction, they do not take the preposition "to."

• Incorrect: He went to abroad last year.

• Correct: He went abroad last year.

  
  
  
  

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Teacher Registration Questions

01. Choose the correct sentence- [15th NTRC]

A. It rained last night

B. It rains last night

C. It will rain last night

D. It rain last night

Ans: A

(Explanation: The phrase "last night" indicates a completed action in the past. Therefore, the Past Indefinite Tense ("rained") is required. Options B and C use incorrect tenses, and D has a subject-verb agreement/tense error.)

02. We shall start the programme provided [15th NTRC]

A. circumstances favour us

B. circumstances favoured us

C. circumstance favoured us

D. circumstances are favouring us

Ans: A

(Explanation: This sentence follows the First Conditional structure. The main clause is in the Future Tense ("We shall start"), so the clause following the conjunction "provided" (meaning "if") should be in the Present Indefinite Tense ("circumstances favour us").)

03. Choose the correct sentence: [16th NTRC]

A. I know what does he want?

B. I know what does he wants?

C. I know what does he want.

D. I know what he wants.

Ans: D

(Explanation: This is an Embedded Question. When a question becomes part of a statement (after "I know"), the word order changes from Question order (Auxiliary + Subject + Verb) to Statement order (Subject + Verb). Therefore, "what he wants" is correct.)

04. Which one is the correct sentence? [16th NTRC]

A. He is comparatively better today.

B. He is good today than before.

C. He is better today.

D. He is best today than yesterday.

Ans: C

(Explanation:

• A: Incorrect because "comparatively" is already a comparison marker, so it should be followed by the positive degree ("comparatively well/good"), not the comparative ("better"). "Comparatively better" is a redundancy error.

• C: "He is better today" correctly uses the comparative adjective "better" to compare his state today vs. the past.)

05. What you (do) at this moment? The correct form of verb is- [16th NTRC]

A. do you do

B. doing

C. are you doing

D. have done

Ans: C

(Explanation: The phrase "at this moment" indicates an action happening right now. This requires the Present Continuous Tense. Structure: Wh + are + subject + V-ing? -> "What are you doing...?")

06. Which one below is a correct sentence? [16th NTRC]

A. They have seen me yesterday.

B. I like his childlike simplicity.

C. It is I who is to blame.

D. The girl resembles to her mother.

Ans: B

(Explanation:

• A: "Yesterday" requires Past Indefinite ("saw"), not Present Perfect.

• B: "Childlike" is a positive adjective meaning innocent/simple (unlike "childish" which is negative). This sentence is correct.

• C: The verb after "who" must agree with the antecedent "I". It should be "It is I who am to blame".

• D: "Resemble" is a transitive verb and does not take a preposition ("to").)

07. Choose the correct sentence: [16th NTRC]

A. I have many works to perform.

B. I have many work to perform.

C. I have much works to perform.

D. I have much work to perform.

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Work" (meaning labor/tasks) is an uncountable noun. It cannot take "many" or be pluralized to "works" (which means literary compositions/factories). The correct quantifier for uncountable nouns is "much". "I have much work...")

08. Choose the correct sentence: [15th NTRC]

A. A few of the three boys got a prize.

B. Each of the three boys got a prize.

C. Every of the three boys got a prize.

D. All of the three boys got a prize.

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Every" is an adjective and cannot be immediately followed by "of". "Each" is a distributive pronoun that can be followed by "of" to refer to individuals in a specific group. "Each of the three boys" is the standard correct structure.)

09. Identify the correct sentence- [15th NTRC]

A. He is better and superior than me.

B. He is better than and superior to me.

C. He is better and superior to me.

D. He is suprior than and better to me.

Ans: B

(Explanation: When two adjectives require different prepositions, both prepositions must be included.

• Better takes than.

• Superior takes to. Correct: "He is better than and superior to me.")

10. Which one is a correct sentence? [15th NTRC]

A. Every students are present today.

B. Ten kilometres are too far to walk.

C. Two-third of the students got degrees.

D. All the information is current.

Ans: D

(Explanation:

• A: "Every" takes a singular noun ("student") and verb ("is").

• B: Distances/amounts act as a singular unit ("is too far").

• C: Fractions greater than one are plural ("Two-thirds").

• D: "Information" is an uncountable noun and correctly takes the singular verb "is".)

11. Choose the correct answer: [16th NTRC]

A. He gave me goodbye.

B. He bade me goodbye.

C. He told me goodbye.

D. He wished me goodbye.

Ans: B

(Explanation: The correct idiomatic verb for "goodbye" is "bid" (past tense: bade). We say "bid farewell" or "bid goodbye". We "wish" luck, but we "bid" goodbye.)

Bank Questions

01. Which underlined part of the following sentence has an error? He gave me a ticket so that I may visit the book fair. [9 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023]

A. gave me

B. so that

C. may visit

D. the

Ans: C

(Explanation: This is a Sequence of Tenses error. Since the main verb "gave" is in the Past Tense, the subordinate clause following "so that" must also use a past modal auxiliary. "May visit" should be "might visit".)

02. Runa as well as Jhuma ______ happy. [9 Banks Officer 2023]

A. with

B. are

C. were

D. is

Ans: D

(Explanation: When subjects are joined by "as well as", the verb agrees with the first subject. Runa (singular) takes the singular verb "is".)

03. Some days __ since my father died. [9 Banks Officer 2023]

A. are passed

B. passed

C. have passed

D. had passed

Ans: C

(Explanation: The structure "Present Perfect + since + Past Indefinite" is used. "Have passed since my father died.")

04. Select from the following and complete the sentence: The police __ to be alert as the criminal was dangerous'. [8 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023]

A. was told

B. were told

C. was telling

D. were telling

Ans: B

(Explanation: The noun "police" is treated as plural in English. Therefore, the passive verb must be "were told".)

05. Fill in the gap of the sentence from the following choices: I hope you must have__ by now that failures are the stepping stones of success.' [8 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023]

A. known

B. felt

C. decided

D. realized

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Realized" is the most appropriate verb for understanding a truth or lesson like "failures are stepping stones".)

06. Identify the correct replacement of the underlined portion of the sentence: 'As constrasted with the honeybee, the yellow jacket can sting repeatedly without dying and carries a potent venom that can cause intense pain.' [8 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023]

A. as contrasted with the honeybee

B. in contrast to the honeybee's

C. unlike that of the honeybee

D. unlike the honeybee

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Unlike" is the most concise and idiomatic way to contrast two nouns (the honeybee vs. the yellow jacket) directly.)

07. Which of the following words is required to make the sentence correct?'The chief guest of the seminar spoke to the audience concerning career'. [8 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023]

A. with

B. their

C. about

D. for

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Spoke to the audience about career" is the standard prepositional usage.)

08. Which of then following words is required to make the sentence correct? 'In a debate, it is sometimes necessary to remind speakers about the main points which are considered'. [8 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023]

A. even

B. for

C. never

D. being

Ans: D

(Explanation: The sentence likely refers to points currently under discussion. "Which are being considered" forms the correct passive continuous structure.)

09. Pick appropriate word and complete the sentence: __ at the top of my voice, I tried to warn everybody.' [8 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023]

A. Having shouted

B. Being shouted

C. Since I shouted

D. Shouting

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Shouting" is a present participle describing the action performed by the subject ("I") simultaneously with the main action ("tried to warn").)

10. Choose from the following options for correcting the underlined portion of the sentence. Matin is one of the few students who has brought real honor to the college'. [8 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023]

A. has brought real honor to

B. has really honored

C. had brought real honor for

D. have brought real honor to

Ans: D

(Explanation: In the phrase "one of the [plural noun] who...", the relative pronoun "who" refers to the plural noun ("students"). Therefore, the verb must be plural: "have brought".)

11. Which of the following is correct? [8 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023]

A. Neither the workers nor their leader were present.

B. Neither the workers nor their leader was present.

C. Neither the workers nor their leader were in presence.

D. Neither the workers nor their leader have presented.

Ans: B

(Explanation: With "Neither... nor", the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. "Their leader" is singular, so the verb is "was".)

12. Chose the correct replacement of the underlined portion of the sentence 'The child does whatever his father was done'. [Combined 7 Banks Officer 2023]

A. had done

B. did

C. has done

D. does

Ans: D

(Explanation: To express a general habit or truth, parallel Present Simple tenses are used. "The child does whatever his father does.")

13. Choose from the following options for correcting the sentence 'You need not come unless you want. [Combined 7 Banks Officer 2023]

A. You don't need to come unless you want to.

B. You come only when you want to.

C. You come unless you don't want to.

D. No correction required

Ans: A

(Explanation: The verb "want" usually retains the particle "to" (ellipsis) when the main verb is omitted. "Unless you want to" is the standard structure. Option A is the clearest correction.)

14. Pick appropriate word and complete the sentence :- us has been invited.' [Combined 7 Banks Officer 2023]

A. None of

B. None

C. No one

D. Only one

Ans: A

(Explanation: "None of us" is the standard phrase to express "not any one of us".)

15. Which of the following is correct? [Combined 7 Banks Officer 2023]

A. It is many years since I came to Dhaka

B. It is many years since I had come to Dhaka

C. It is many years since I come to Dhaka

D. It is many years since I shall come to Dhaka

Ans: A

(Explanation: Rule: Present Tense + since + Past Indefinite Tense. "It is many years since I came...")

16. We often__victim of circumstances. [Combined 8 Banks Officer (General) 2022]

A. fallen

B. felt

C. did fall

D. fall

Ans: D

(Explanation: The correct idiom is "fall victim" to something.)

17. By the time you get back, Rahim __. [5 Govt. Banks Officer (Cash) 2022]

A. will leave

B. will have left

C. will be leaving

D. left

Ans: B

(Explanation: The phrase "By the time" with a future event requires the Future Perfect Tense ("will have left").)

18. After__, my car looked as good as new. [5 Govt. Banks Officer (Cash) 2022]

A. it is repairing

B. it is repaired

C. being repaired

D. repaired

Ans: C

(Explanation: This uses a passive gerund structure. "After being repaired" is the correct abbreviated form.)

19. We must adapt ourselves - all circumstances. [9 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2022]

A. With

B. in

C. by

D. to

Ans: D

(Explanation: The correct preposition for "adapt" is "to".)

20. I succeeded __the task myself. [Combined 8 Banks Officer (General) 2022]

A. to do

B. to doing

C. in doing

D. of doing

Ans: C

(Explanation: The verb "succeed" takes the preposition "in" followed by a gerund ("doing").)

21. The error in the sentence, 'One of the recommendation made by him was accepted' is __ [9 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2022]

A. one of the

B. recommendation

C. made by

D. was accepted

Ans: B

(Explanation: "One of the" must be followed by a plural noun. "Recommendation" should be "recommendations".)

22. No sooner had he reached the station __. [9 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2022]

A. when the train left

B. then the train left

C. and the train left

D. than the train left

Ans: D

(Explanation: The correct correlative pair is "No sooner... than".)

23. The actor __ the auditorium before the audience stood up. [9 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2022]

A. had been left

B. was left

C. had left

D. was leaving

Ans: C

(Explanation: Past Perfect rule: First action (had left) + before + Second action (stood up).)

24. The English __ English. [5 Govt. Banks Officer (Cash) 2022]

A. speak

B. spoke

C. spoken

D. is spoken

Ans: A

(Explanation: "The English" refers to the people (plural), so they "speak" the language English.)

25. If the books have been catalogued last week, why have not they been placed on the shelf? [5 Govt. Banks Officer (Cash) 2022]

A. have been catalogued

B. would have been catalogued

C. was catalogued

D. were catalogued

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Last week" requires the Past Indefinite Tense (Passive): "were catalogued".)

26. Before you gave answers, sir __them to us. [5 Govt. Banks Officer (Cash) 2022]

A. sent

B. sends

C. had sent

D. has sent

Ans: C

(Explanation: Past Perfect rule: Action before another past action. Sir had sent them before you gave answers.)

27. It we go to the park, __ you like to come too? [Uttara Bank Ltd. Asst. Off. 2022]

A. shall

B. are

C. am

D. would

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Would you like" is the standard phrase for making a polite offer or invitation.)

28. Did you really say that? You __ out of your mind! [5 Govt. Banks Officer (Cash) 2021]

A. were to have been

B. have had to be

C. must have been

D. should have been

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Must have been" expresses a logical deduction about a past state ("You must have been crazy to say that").)

29. He didn't pass his driving test. He wishes he __it. [5 Govt. Banks Officer (Cash) 2021]

A. have passed

B. had passed

C. will pass

D. pass

Ans: B

(Explanation: A wish about a past regret requires the Past Perfect Tense ("had passed").)

30. You look ______ you were expecting some bad news. [5 Govt. Banks Officer (Cash) 2021]

A. as though

B. almost

C. really

D. although

Ans: A

(Explanation: "As though" (or "as if") is used to make comparisons or describe how something appears.)

31. He ______ out just now. [Rupali Bank Ltd. Asst. Network Engineer 2021]

A. goes

B. went

C. has gone

D. none of them

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Just now" is typically used with the Present Perfect Tense to indicate a very recent action. "He has gone out".)

32. The police officers the suspicious killing of a diplomat before a renowned businessmana couple of days ago. [Probashi Kallyan Bank Senior Off. (General) 2021]

A. had been investigating/was killed

B. were investigating/had been killed

C. have been investigating/was killed

D. were investigated/killed

Ans: A

(Explanation: The investigation started before the second killing. Past Perfect Continuous ("had been investigating") describes the earlier ongoing action, and Past Indefinite ("was killed") describes the later event.)

33. In the 1930s, physicists devised machines for subatomic particles by electromagnetic forces and making them faster and faster. [Probashi Kallyan Bank Senior Off. (General) 2021]

A. pushing/going

B. having pushed/to go

C. pushing/go

D. being pushed/go

Ans: C

(Explanation: "For" takes the gerund "pushing". Causative "Make" takes the base verb "go".)

34. Up to the present time, oceanographers lots of seafloor mountains they existed. [Probashi Kallyan Bank Senior Off. (General) 2021]

A. were finding/don't know

B. have found/haven't known

C. are finding/didn't know

D. will find/wouldn't know

Ans: B (Exam Key Logic)

(Explanation: "Up to the present time" requires Present Perfect "have found". The second part often follows sequence, but B "haven't known" is accepted in this context to maintain the timeframe, or "didn't know" (Option C's second part) would be standard but C has the wrong first verb. B is the best available match.)

35. The experts are now fully convinced that the animal two old women at the park a puma. [Probashi Kallyan Bank Senior Off. (General) 2021]

A. had seen/is

B. saw/was

C. saw/had been

D. have seen/were

Ans: B

(Explanation: Simple narrative of past events: They saw (Past Simple) it, and it was (Past Simple) a puma.)

36. We didn't know that he__from the University in 2010 and then __ abroad. [Probashi Kallyan Bank Officer (Cash) 2021]

A. had graduated/is working

B. graduated/works

C. graduated/was working

D. had graduated/worked

Ans: D

(Explanation: Sequence of tenses in reported/cognitive speech. "Didn't know" (Past) -> "He had graduated" (Earlier Past). "Worked" (Past) follows the sequence.)

37. Contrary to what had previously been reported, the conditions governing the truce between many countries arranged by the United Nations has not yet been revealed. [SIBL Probationary Officer 2021]

A. Contrary to

B. governing

C. arranged by

D. has

Ans: D

(Explanation: The subject is "conditions" (plural). The verb should be "have" not yet been revealed.)

38. A new industry has sprung up that used computers to locate parents who fail to pay child support for their children [NRB Commercial Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021]

A. used computers to locate

B. would be using computers to locate

C. had been using computers to locate

D. uses computers to locate

Ans: D

(Explanation: The industry exists now ("has sprung up"), so it uses (Present Tense) computers.)

39. During a thunderstorm, people who are inside should not talk on the telephone, stand near any open windows or using large appliances. [NRB Commercial Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021]

A. using large appliances

B. use large appliances

C. have been using large appliances

D. used large appliances

Ans: B

(Explanation: Parallel structure with "should not": talk, stand, or use.)

40. You're a brilliant cook! If I cook as well as you. Ia restaurant. [5 Govt. Banks Officer (Cash) 2021]

A. could/would open

B. can/will open

C. could/will open

D. can/would open

Ans: A

(Explanation: Second Conditional (Hypothetical): If I could (ability), I would open.)

41. Jane and John saved and saved, and finally they__buy the house of their dreams. [5 Govt. Banks Officer (Cash) 2021]

A. can

B. could

C. managed to

D. couldn't

Ans: C

(Explanation: To express successful completion of a specific difficult task in the past, "managed to" is used instead of "could".)

42. ______ either of you a doctor? Or, __you both engineers? [5 Govt. Banks Officer (Cash) 2021]

A. Are/aren't

B. Are/are

C. Is/is

D. Is/are

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Either" takes a singular verb "Is". "Both" takes a plural verb "are".)

43. 'Don't worry, one of the robbers__ said a policeman to the gathering crowd. [5 Govt. Banks Officer (Cash) 2021]

A. are being pursued

B. have been pursuing

C. is being pursued

D. will be pursuing

Ans: C

(Explanation: "One of the robbers" is singular and passive action is happening now -> "is being pursued".)

44. Choose the correct sentence: [Karmasangsthan Bank Asst. Off. (General & Cash) 2021]

A. Neither of the two men was stronger

B. Neither of the two men were strong

C. Either of the two men was stronger

D. Either of the two men was stronger

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Neither of" takes a singular verb "was". Comparison between two uses the comparative degree "stronger".)

45. The word 'inside' cannot be used as ______ [Probashi Kallyan Bank Officer (General) 2021]

A. noun

B. preposition

C. adverb

D. verb

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Inside" can be a Noun, Preposition, Adverb, or Adjective, but it is not used as a Verb.)

46. I'm really looking forward to __ my new course. [5 Govt. Banks Officer (Cash) 2021]

A. start

B. starting

C. started to

D. start

Ans: B

(Explanation: The phrase "look forward to" is followed by a Gerund ("starting").)

47. I need to buy all sorts of things__socks, shirts and knickers. [5 Govt. Banks Officer (Cash) 2021]

A. likes

B. such

C. like

D. as

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Like" is used as a preposition to introduce examples.)

48. Which is the correct sentence? [2 Govt. Banks Senior Officer (IT) 2021]

A. He insisted on seeing her.

B. He insisted for seeing her.

C. He insisted in seeing her.

D. He insisted to be seeing her.

Ans: A

(Explanation: The correct structure is "Insist on + Gerund".)

49. Shobuj popped for__a coffee on his way home. [Probashi Kallyan Bank Officer (General) 2021]

A. up

B. out

C. in

D. at

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Pop in" means to visit briefly or enter a place for a short time.)

50. Identify the correct sentence- [Probashi Kallyan Bank Officer (Cash) 2021]

A. She had faith and hopes for the future

B. She had faith and hopes in the future.

C. She had faith and hopes in future.

D. She had faith in and hopes for the future.

Ans: D

(Explanation: You have "faith in" something and "hopes for" something. Both prepositions must be included.)

51. Parents should not pressurize kids. They must not choose friends for their kids__. [7 Banks &1 Financial Inst. Senior Off. (General) 2021]

A. too as

B. well

C. though

D. either

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Either" is used at the end of a negative sentence to mean "also not".)

52. Select the right form of verb: 'A canophilist went to Kataban and found dogs (keep) in cages for sale.' [7 Govt Banks & Financial Inst. Senior Officer 2021]

A. had been kept

B. kept

C. had kept

D. were keeping

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Found dogs kept". This is a past participle used as an adjective describing the dogs.)

53. Isabell ______ that she would not attend classes next week. [Rupali Bank Ltd. Asst. Network Engineer 2021]

A. told to her class teacher

B. said her class teacher

C. told her class teacher

D. is saying her class teacher

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Tell" takes a direct object (the person) without 'to'. "Told her class teacher".)

54. Special heat sensors on the front of the rattlesnake's head enable it presence of prey in the dark to detect the to strike its victim accurately. [Probashi Kallyan Bank Senior Off. (General) 2021]

A. in addition/due

B. not only/but also

C. whether/or

D. either/or

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Not only... but also" is the correct correlative conjunction for adding two related abilities.)

55. You had better complain to the manager if you think you __ an unfair proportion of the work. [Probashi Kallyan Bank Senior Off. (General) 2021]

A. would be given

B. have been given

C. had given

D. would have given

Ans: B

(Explanation: "If you think you have been given" (Passive Present Perfect) fits the context of a completed action affecting the present.)

56. I don't like horror films, and you? I can't sleep after seeing such films. I like fantastic films. I've got some at home. [Probashi Kallyan Bank Officer (Cash) 2021]

A. Yes, do/It don't like them

B. Yes, do/It don't like them

C. Neither do I/So do I

D. No, don't/Like it

Ans: C

(Explanation:

• Agreement with negative statement: "Neither do I".

• Agreement with positive statement: "So do I".)

57. The terrorist ______ send one final message before he was shot dead. [5 Govt. Banks Officer (Cash) 2021]

A. was used to

B. bused to

C. managed to

D. had better

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Managed to" implies succeeding in doing something difficult.)

58. Weather report: 'It's seven o'clock in Dhaka and……. [17 Govt. Banks & Financial Inst. Senior Officer 2021]

A. there is rains

B. it's raining

C. it rains

D. it rained

Ans: B

(Explanation: Describing the current weather requires Present Continuous: "it's raining".)

59. I could hardly __ the ship in the distance. [7 Govt. Banks & Financial Inst. Senior Officer 2021]

A. see out

B. look out

C. make out

D. seen

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Make out" means to see or discern something with difficulty.)

60. Precipitation in California is often erratic, and when arriving tends to fall in the mountainous northern and eastern parts of the state rather than the populous and fertile southern and western ones. [Uttara Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021]

A. when arriving tends to fall

B. when arriving, has a tendency of falling

C. when it arrives, it tends in falling

D. when it arrives, it tends to fall

Ans: D

(Explanation: Option D "when it arrives, it tends to fall" fixes the dangling modifier and uses standard structure.)

61. Just who inspired English painter John Constable's marvelously enigmatic cloud studies much prized by collector save never been entirely clear. [Uttara Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021]

A. studies, much prized by collectors, have

B. studies, much prized by collectors, has

C. studies, many of them prized by collectors, have

D. studies, many of which are prized by collectors

Ans: B

(Explanation: The subject is the noun clause "Just who inspired...", which is singular. Therefore, the verb must be "has".)

62. The starling, a bird mentioned in one of Shakespeare's plays, was first introduced in the United States in 1890 and has since become a significant pest species. [Uttara Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021]

A. was first introduced in the United States in 1890 and has since become

B. were first introduced in the United States in 1890 and has since become

C. was first introduced to the United States in 1890 and would since become

D. was first introduced to the United States in 1890 and since became

Ans: A

(Explanation: Correct use of Past Indefinite ("was introduced") for 1890 and Present Perfect ("has since become") for the result continuing to now.)

66. Contrasting with the works of the rationalists. Hume held that passion rather than reason govens human behavior and postulated that humans can have knowledge only of the objects of experience. [Uttara Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021]

A. Contrasting with the works of the rationalists.

B. In contrast with the rationalists work.

C. In contrast to those of the rationalists.

D. Unlike the rationalists.

Ans: C

(Explanation: "In contrast to" is the standard idiom. "Those of" correctly refers back to "works".)

67. Select the sentence with appropriate form: [Uttara Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021]

A. If Salina had the money, she would buy a fast car.

B. If I know the answer, I would tell you.

C. If I was you, I would put your jacket on.

D. It would be nice if the weather is better.

Ans: A

(Explanation: Correct Second Conditional structure: If + Past Simple ("had") ... would + base verb ("buy").)

68. Millions of people in the western countries are affected by eating disorders, more than 90% of those afficted are adolescents or young women. [UCB Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021]

A. disorders. of which more than 90%

B. disorders. Ninety percent more

C. disorders, more then 90%

D. disorders; more than 90%

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Of which" correctly connects the clause to "eating disorders" (or the situation). Using a period (in option A) or semicolon would also work if the grammar followed, but A's "of which" creates a dependent clause structure that flows, though strictly "disorders, of which..." (comma) is better. Given options, A or D. D uses a semi-colon correctly to separate independent clauses. A seems to break the sentence. Let's re-evaluate. The prompt has a comma splice. D fixes it with a semicolon. A fixes it by starting a new sentence (if period used). Actually, standard correction often uses "disorders; more than 90%..." or "disorders, of which...". If A has a period, it creates a fragment "of which...". So A is likely "disorders, of which" in the original key or D is the answer. Ans: A is often cited if punctuation is adjusted for relative clause flow.)

69. A majority of society argues that neither technology nor genetics is to blame for rampant childhood obesity in society. [Dhaka Bank Ltd. Trainee Asst. Officer 2021]

A. argues that neither technology nor genetics is to

B. argue that neither technology nor genetics are to

C. argue that they cannot look at technology or genetics as the

D. argue that not technology or genetic is to

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Majority" can be singular or plural, but here "society" implies a collective singular. "Neither... nor" takes the verb of the closer subject ("genetics" - singular concept/field). "Is" is correct.)

70. I would have asked you for dinner if I had known it that you are staying here tonight. [SIBL Probationary Officer 2021]

A. I would have

B. for dinner

C. I had

D. that you are staying

Ans: A

(Explanation: The sentence is a Third Conditional ("would have asked... if I had known"). The structure is correct. If there is an error to find, it might be "known it that". "Known that" is better. But identifying the underlined part? A, B, C, D point to segments. "I would have" is correct for result. "I had" is correct for if-clause. "That you are staying" (sequence? "were staying"?). Actually, "tonight" allows "are". The error is likely "it" after known, which isn't an option. If asking for the correct structure, A is the start. If finding error, maybe D should be "were staying"? No, tonight is future/present. Answer A is usually the 'No Error' or 'Correct part' selection in some formats.)

71. When I am alone, I hear the footsteps of my friend in my imagination. [FSIB Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021]

A. The footsteps of my friend heard by me, when I am alone.

B. The footsteps of my friend is heard by me when I am alone.

C. The footsteps of my friend are heard by me when I am alone.

D. The footsteps of my friend was heard by me when I am alone.

Ans: C

(Explanation: Passive Voice. Subject "The footsteps" is plural -> "are heard".)

72. Movies are not watched by him. [FSIB Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021]

A. He did not watch movies.

B. He do not watch movies

C. He does not watch movies.

D. He is not watched movies.

Ans: C

(Explanation: Active Voice transformation. "Movies are not watched" (Present Passive) -> "He does not watch movies" (Present Active).)

73. A person who purchases a gun for protection is six times more likely to kill a friend or relative than killing an intruder. [Premier Bank Ltd. Trainee Junior Officer (Cash) 2021]

A. purchases

B. is

C. six

D. killing

Ans: D

(Explanation: Parallelism error. "Likely to kill (infinitive)... than [to] kill (infinitive)". "Killing" (gerund) is incorrect. It should be "kill" or "to kill".)

74. Because of the internet working at jobs at home have become much more common. [Premier Bank Ltd. Trainee Junior Officer (Cash) 2021]

A. Because of

B. working

C. at home

D. have become

Ans: D

(Explanation: The subject is the gerund phrase "working at jobs at home", which is singular. The verb should be "has become".)

75. Some methods to prevent soil erosion are plowing parallel with the slopes of hills, to plant trees on unproductive land, and rotating crops. [Premier Bank Ltd. Trainee Junior Officer (Cash) 2021]

A. Some methods

B. to prevent

C. are

D. to plant

Ans: D

(Explanation: Parallelism error. The list contains "plowing" (gerund) and "rotating" (gerund). Therefore, "to plant" should be "planting".)

76. Each year it seems to get harder to pay for a college education because a college education costs so much and it has been difficult to get scholarships. [NRB Commercial Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021]

A. it has been difficult to get scholarships

B. scholarships are difficult to get

C. and it is being difficult to get scholarships

D. it be difficult to get scholarship money

Ans: B

(Explanation: Option B makes the sentence structure parallel: "college education costs... and scholarships are...".)

77. Confirming our conversation of March 17 the shipment of books and magazines that you ordered will be delivered first thing Friday morning. [NRB Commercial Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021]

A. Confirming our conversation of March 17

B. Confirming the March 17 conversation

C. On March 17, confirming our conversation

D. As I stated in our conversation of March 17

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Confirming..." is a dangling modifier because "the shipment" cannot confirm a conversation. Option D fixes this by adding the subject "I".)

78. Julius Caesar - a great historian if the making of history him the time and the inclination to write it. [Probashi Kallyan Bank Senior Off (General) 2021]

A. could have been/had allowed

B. would be/allowed

C. had been/would have allowed

D. would have been/could allow

Ans: A

(Explanation: Third Conditional. "Could have been... if... had allowed".)

79. College financial aid officers claim the money would all be used if applicants looked more thorough for funds. [NRB Commercial Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021]

A. thorough

B. more thorough

C. more, thorough

D. more thoroughly

Ans: D

(Explanation: An adverb is needed to modify the verb "looked". "Thoroughly" is the correct adverb.)

86. Which sentence is correct? [Military Lands & Cantonments Dept. Junior Teacher 2025; Rupali Bank Senior Officer 2020]

A. This is his speaking.

B. This is himself speaking.

C. This is him speaking.

D. This is he speaking.

Ans: A

(Explanation: Formal grammar requires the possessive case before a gerund ("speaking"). "His speaking" is correct.)

87. After it was repaired it __ ran perfect again. [United Commercial Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2020]

A. would run perfectly ran perfectly

B. could run perfect

C. could of run perfect

D. no error

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Ran" is a verb that should be modified by an adverb ("perfectly"). The correct phrase is "ran perfectly".)

88. But for your help, I would not have been able to pass the exam. [Exim Bank Ltd. Trainee Officer 2020]

A. Had you helped me.

B. In case you helped me

C. Without you helping

D. If you had helped me

Ans: C

(Explanation: "But for" means "Without". Option C "Without you helping" (or better "Without your help") is the closest equivalent meaning.)

89. When Shakib Khan's movie came to town, all the tickets had sold out far in advance. [United Commercial Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2020]

A. had

B. have

C. were

D. had been

Ans: D

(Explanation: Passive Voice Past Perfect. Tickets had been sold out.)

90. By next month Ms. Karim should have been the Mayor of Rupnagar for two years. [United Commercial Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2020]

A. will be

B. will

C. have been

D. will have been

Ans: D

(Explanation: "By next month" + duration indicates Future Perfect Tense. "Will have been".)

91. I am tired as I am working since 7 o'clock in the morning. [Premier Bank Ltd. Trainee Junior Officer 2020]

A. I was working

B. I have been working

C. I had been working

D. I will be working

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Since" requires the Present Perfect Continuous ("have been working").)

92. Although the country is self-sufficient in defence equipment, it is want of peace and security. [Exim Bank Ltd. Trainee Officer 2020]

A. it wants to have peace and security

B. it possesses peace and security

C. it is lacking in peace and security

D. it wants to be in peace and security

Ans: C

(Explanation: The idiom is "in want of" (meaning needing). "It is want of" is incorrect. Option C "is lacking in" conveys the correct meaning.)

93. Seeming to be the only party fighting for the rights of people, Mr. Alamgir, a political leader in Dhaka, joined the socialism party in 1999. [Exim Bank Ltd. Trainee Officer 2020]

A. As

B. Seeming to have

C. Because it seemed to be

D. Since it seemed

Ans: C

(Explanation: Fixes the dangling modifier. "Mr. Alamgir" didn't seem to be the party; the party did. Option C provides the correct subject "it".)

94. Choose the correct sentence: [Janata Bank Ltd. Officer (Cash) 2020]

A. There is an affinity two languages.

B. I still adhere with my play

C. He is alarmed for any safety.

D. The meeting was adjourned for a week.

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Adjourned for" is correct. A: affinity between. B: adhere to. C: alarmed at.)

95. The two countries have begun talks on a landmark investment agreement, a positive move __ between the two sides. [United Commercial Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2020]

A. sparking lingering trade tensions

B. amid lingering trade tensions

C. accentuating lingering trade tensions

D. none

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Amid" (surrounded by) fits the context of ongoing tensions while a positive move happens.)

96. Although it often buy, sell and operate subsidiaries outside of their home locations, it is important to try to understand how industries particular localities. [Exim Bank Ltd. Trainee Officer 2020]

A. is also true that firms, function within

B. is true that firms, function at

C. is true that firms, functions within

D. is true that firms, function within

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Firms" (plural) "function" (plural verb). "Function within" localities is correct.)

97. The warden did not approve with the student's behavior. [Exim Bank Ltd. Trainee Officer 2020]

A. approve with that of student's behavior

B. approve about the student's behavior

C. approve with that of the student behavior

D. approve of the student's behavior

Ans: D

(Explanation: The correct preposition is "approve of".)

98. When it was morning they decided to put at an inn. [Premier Bank Ltd. Trainee Junior Officer 2020]

A. put out in

B. put off at

C. put at

D. put up at

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Put up at" means to stay temporarily at a place.)

99. The path winding through the flower gardens are peaceful and quiet on weekdays but crowded on weekends. [United Commercial Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2020]

A. winds through the flower gardens are

B. winding through the flower gardens, are

C. winding through the flower gardens were

D. winding through the flower gardens is

Ans: D

(Explanation: The subject "The path" is singular, so the verb must be "is".)

100. ______ the Ready Made Garment industry back from the drastic fall shortly after the global economic downturn were innovative product design and very low cost of production. [United Commercial Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2020]

A. What was brought

B. Bringing

C. The thing that brought

D. What brought

Ans: D

(Explanation: The sentence requires a noun clause as the subject. "What brought... were..." fits the structure.)

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