English Miscellaneous Exercise - 6 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

Group-A How to tell time

1. এইমাত্র পাঁচটা বাজল। [KU (B) 14-15, RU (E, জোড়) 16-17] A. It has just struck five. B. It is just five. C. It is just five o'clock now. D. It has reached five now.

2. It is a quarter to ten now. [৯ম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৩] A. এখন সোয়া দশটা বাজে। B. এখন সাড়ে দশটা বাজে। C. এখন পৌনে দশটা বাজে। D. এখন দশটার কাছাকাছি।

3. Choose the right Bangla translation of "It is now fifteen minutes past four." [৮ম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১২] A. এখন চারটা বেজে পনের মিনিট। B. এখন চারটা বাজতে পনের মিনিট। C. এখন চারটা বেজে পাঁচ মিনিট। D. এখন চারটা বাজতে পাঁচ মিনিট।

4. Identify the faulty sentence. [RU (Law) 07-08, সঞ্চয় পরিদপ্তরের সহ: পরিচালক-০৭, পল্লী উন্নয়ন কর্মকর্তা-১৩] A. It is quarter to past eleven. B. It is eleven-thirty. C. It is half-past eleven. D. It is eleven O'clock.

5. At 8.45, how would you tell the time? [NSTU (B) 11-12, পরিবেশ অধিদপ্তরের সহকারী পরিচালক-১১] A. It is a quarter before nine. B. It is quarter to nine. C. It is a quarter to nine. D. It is a quarter for nine.

6. When it is 3.07, how will you tell the time? [COU 08-09] A. It is seven past three. B. It is three hours and seven minutes. C. It is seven minutes past three. D. It is seven past three O'clock.

7. Which is the correct translation? দশটা বাজতে ছয় মিনিট বাকি। [মাধ্যমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-০০, JU (গ) 09-10] A. It is six to ten B. It is six minutes to ten C. It is ten minutes to six D. It is ten minutes to six hours

8. দুইটা বাজতে দশ মিনিট বাকি। [বহিরাগমন ও পাসপোর্ট অধিদপ্তরের সহকারী পরিচালক-১৪] A. It is ten minutes to two. B. It is ten to two. C. It is two minutes to ten. D. It is ten hours to two.

9. Which one is incorrect? [জনপ্রশাসন মন্ত্রণালয়ের ব্যক্তিগত কর্মকর্তা-১৬] A. It is quarter to eleven. B. It is a quarter to eleven. C. It is a quarter of eleven. D. It is a quarter past eleven.

Group A: Answers with Explanations

1. Ans: A Explanation: "Struck" is used to indicate the exact moment the clock chimes or hits the hour. "It has just struck five" is the precise translation for "এইমাত্র পাঁচটা বাজল".

2. Ans: C Explanation: "Quarter to ten" means 15 minutes remaining until 10 (9:45), which in Bengali is "পৌনে দশটা". (Quarter past = সোয়া; Half past = সাড়ে).

3. Ans: A Explanation: "Fifteen minutes past four" means 4:15. In Bengali: "এখন চারটা বেজে পনের মিনিট".

4. Ans: A Explanation: "Quarter to past" is grammatically contradictory. It must be either "quarter to" (before) or "quarter past" (after).

5. Ans: C Explanation: 8:45 is 15 minutes before 9. The standard expression is "It is a quarter to nine."

6. Ans: C Explanation: Rule: If the minutes are a multiple of 5 (e.g., 5, 10, 15, 20), the word "minutes" is optional (e.g., "ten past three"). However, if the minutes are not a multiple of 5 (like 7, 12, 3), you must use the word "minutes". Therefore, "Seven minutes past three" is correct.

7. Ans: B Explanation: Since 6 is not a multiple of 5, we must use the word "minutes". "Six minutes to ten."

8. Ans: B Explanation: Since 10 is a multiple of 5, the word "minutes" is usually dropped in standard English. "It is ten to two." (Though A is technically not grammatically wrong, B is the preferred idiomatic answer in this specific exam context).

9. Ans: C Explanation: In British English (which these exams generally follow), the prepositions used for time are "to" and "past". "A quarter of" is an Americanism and is often considered incorrect in strict British grammar tests.

Group-B Greetings & Polite Expressions

1. If you meet anybody at 11 p.m. how will you greet them? [COU (B) 08-09] / If you happen to greet your friend at 11.00 pm, you should say [NU (মানবিক) 11-12] A. Good afternoon B. Good evening C. Good night D. Good day

2. Which of the following is not a greeting? [পরিবেশ অধিদপ্তরের সহকারী পরিচালক-১১] A. Good morning B. Good afternoon C. Good evening D. Good night

3. When you take leave of somebody at night, you say — [NU (মানবিক) 06-07, JnU (B) 12-13] A. bye B. ta ta C. good night D. God bless you

4. We say 'Good night' - [NU (বিজ্ঞান) 11-12, বাংলাদেশ মেরিন একাডেমি ১৫-১৬] A. when we meet someone at night B. when we meet someone in the evening C. when we take leave of someone at night D. when we take leave of someone in the dark

5. 'How do you do?' is - [যোগাযোগ মন্ত্রনালয়ের অধীন প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা-০৬, ১১তম বিজেএস (সহকারী জজ প্রিলি)-১৭] A. an inquiry about somebody's health. B. merely a formal greeting. C. a formal question when one meets one's friend. D. used to know the profession of a person.

6. If anybody says 'How do you do?", what will be your response? [COU 08-09] A. I am fine B. I do it well C. How do you do? D. I am a student

7. Excuse me, gentleman! - 'Excuse me' is used to — [পল্লী উন্নয়ন বোর্ডের মাঠ সংগঠক-১৩/মাঠকর্মী-১৪, ১১তম বিজেএস (সহকারী জজ)-১৭, RU (E) 18-19] A. apology/apologise B. draw attention C. beg pardon D. express disgust

8. When you meet a stranger you often say -. [BU (B) 13-14, (C) 15-16] A. best of luck B. let's have fun C. nice to meet you D. you are welcome.

9. When we offer something that somebody has asked for, we usually say [BU A 15-16] A. 'please have it' B. 'here you are' C. 'here is what you have wanted' D. 'I would like to give it'

10. "Give my — to him." [12th BCS, পল্লী উন্নয়ন বোর্ড (মাঠ সংগঠক)-১৫] A. Warm compliment B. Compliments C. Best compliment D. Heartiest compliments

11. Which would be a polite answer to the question 'How about postponing the meeting?' [BU (D) 15-16] A. No, not a good idea. B. I'd rather you didn't C. It might not be very convenient for the others D. No, thank you.

12. What will be your response to the following? Thank you very much! [IU (B) 06-07] A. Me too! B. Yours truly C. Of course D. You're welcome

13. Which one of the following is not a response to an apology? [JnU (B) 15-16] A. Never mind B. That's ok C. No matter D. Many thanks

14. ষাট বছর পূর্ণ হওয়ার উৎসবকে এক কথায় বলে: [DU (C) 12-13] A. হীরক জয়ন্তী B. সুবর্ণ জয়ন্তী C. রজত-জয়ন্তী D. সার্ধ-শত বর্ষ

15. The 60th anniversary of an important event is called: [সমাজসেবা অধিদপ্তরের অফিস সহকারী-১৮] A. diamond jubilee B. platinum jubilee C. golden jubilee D. silver jubilee

16. Diamond Jubilee অনুষ্ঠিত হয়- [RU (Law) 05-06] A. পঁচিশ বছর পূর্তিতে B. পঞ্চাশ বছর পূর্তিতে C. পঁচাত্তর বছর পূর্তিতে D. ষাট বছর পূর্তিতে

17. Identify the informal expression. [JnU (B) 10-11] A. Hi B. Thank you C. Yes D. Yours obediently

18. Which of the following greetings is informal? [সহকারী রাজস্ব কর্মকর্তা (মুক্তিযোদ্ধা ও ক্ষুদ্র নৃগোষ্ঠী)-১৫] A. How are you B. How have you been C. How's it going D. What's up

19. Which one is an informal sentence? [JnU (E) 17-18] A. Hope you're well. B. Stop writing. C. A thing of beauty is a joy forever D. Cut your t's and dot your i's

20. Which one is more informal than the others? [সমাজসেবা অধিদপ্তরের প্রবেশন অফিসার-১৩] A. child B. offspring C. children D. kid

21. "Would you prefer lemonade or orange juice?" (আপনি কোনটা বেশি পছন্দ করবেন ?) Which would you say in answer to complete the conversation? [BU (B) 15-16] A. Are you sure about that? B. If you like. C. Have you got anything else? D. What is your choice?

22. Choose the correct sentence. (আমার মাথা ধরেছে) [রাজশাহী কৃষি উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক (কোষাধ্যক্ষ)-১৫] A. I have got a headache B. I have got the headache C. I have got headache D. I got headache

23. Choose the correct sentence. [প্রায়-ই আমার মাথাব্যথা হয়] [IU (B) 14-15] A. I often get a headache. B. I often get headaches C. I often get some headache D. I often get some headaches

24. He had a — headache. (তার খুব মাথাব্যথা করছিল) [29th BCS, JU (গ) 09-10, BRUR (A) 12-13] A. strong B. acute C. serious D. bad

25. He had — of fever. [10th BCS, মাধ্যমিক সহ: শিক্ষক-০৮] A. strong attack B. severe attack C. bad attack D. serious attack

26. Which of the following has an emphasis? [JnU (D) 15-16] A. The boat sank down B. The earth moves round the sun C. Here comes Rafiq D. The boat sinks down

27. We always have a — together in the evening. [JnU (B) 17-18] A. mean B. meal C. meat D. meet

28. Which phrase would best describe 'the cuckoo'? [DU (B-EE) 10-11, Jol (B) 11-12] A. the scavenger of Nature B. a bird that does not sleep at night C. the harbinger of spring D. the queen of the forest

29. If we want concrete proof, we are looking for- [26 BCS, RU (গণিত) 13-14, CU (A) 11-12, DPE (১৪)-১৮] A. Building material B. Clear evidence C. Something to cover a path D. A cement mixer

30. Which one is correct? [পরিবার পরিকল্পনা অধিদপ্তরের সহকারী পরিকল্পনা কর্মকর্তা-১১] A. It is quarter past ten. B. It is a quarter past ten. C. It is 15 plus ten. D. It is quarter minutes past ten.

31. Which one is correct? [জাতীয় নিরাপত্তা গোয়েন্দা সংস্থা-এর ফিল্ড অফিসার-১৭] A. It is quarter past ten B. It is quarter minutes past ten C. It is fifteen past ten D. It is ten fifteen

32. Choose the correct answer. How long did you wait? A. Till lunch time B. Until 6 o'clock C. Till he came D. Since this morning

33. I notified — I had changed my address. [DU (A) 11-12] A. with the bank that B. the bank that C. that D. to the bank that

34. She is the woman I knew; she prefers to spend her money on the other people rather than herself. [IU (B) 11-12, RU (A5) 12-13] A. most generous B. meanest C. most stingy D. most tight fisted

35. Before we can decide on the future use of this drug-. [IU (B) 12-13, JnU (A) 13-14] A. many more information must be reviewed B. is necessary to review more information C. we must review much more information D. another information must be reviewed

36. The government has introduced — [DU (A) 11-12] A. a children's clothes tax B. a tax on children clothes C. a children cloths tax D. a tax on children's clothes

37. The party was excellent, and I'd like to thank all the — [DU (D) 10-11] A. concerned people B. responsible people C. people concerned D. peoples responsible

38. Overindulgence — character as well as physical stamina. [JU (IBA) 11-12, (D) 16-17] A. stimulates B. debilitates C. provides D. maintains

39. Which one is connected to complain? [NBR এর সহকারী রাজস্ব কর্মকর্তা-১২, ১৫] A. Hodge B. Lodge C. Grudge D. Dodge

40. Which sentence is correct? [পরিবার পরিকল্পনা কর্মকর্তা-১২] A. I lodged a complaint B. I lodged a complain C. Do not complaint any more D. I lodged a complained

41. Choose the correct expression: [COU B 08-09] A. Almighty God B. All mighty God C. All-mighty God D. Al mighty God

Group B: Answers with Explanations

1. Ans: B Explanation: 'Good evening' is used as a greeting at night. 'Good night' is used for leave-taking or going to sleep.

2. Ans: D Explanation: 'Good night' is a leave-taking expression (farewell), not a greeting.

3. Ans: C Explanation: When leaving someone at night, 'Good night' is the standard phrase.

4. Ans: C Explanation: We say 'Good night' when we take leave of someone at night.

5. Ans: B Explanation: 'How do you do?' is a formal greeting used when meeting someone for the first time. It is not an inquiry about health.

6. Ans: C Explanation: The correct response to the formal greeting "How do you do?" is to repeat the phrase "How do you do?"

7. Ans: B Explanation: 'Excuse me' is used to draw attention politely (e.g., before asking a question or passing someone).

8. Ans: C Explanation: "Nice to meet you" is a standard polite expression when meeting a stranger or being introduced.

9. Ans: B Explanation: We say "Here you are" when handing something to someone.

10. Ans: B Explanation: The correct idiom is "Give my compliments to..." (plural).

11. Ans: D Explanation: "No, thank you" is a polite refusal. (Note: The source key indicates D. Depending on context, "I'd rather you didn't" might be valid, but "No, thank you" is the standard polite refusal in this specific exam context).

12. Ans: D Explanation: "You're welcome" is the standard response to "Thank you."

13. Ans: D Explanation: "Many thanks" is an expression of gratitude, not a response to an apology (like "Never mind" or "That's ok").

14. Ans: A Explanation: In Bengali, the 60th anniversary is called 'হীরক জয়ন্তী' (Diamond Jubilee).

15. Ans: A Explanation: 60th anniversary = Diamond Jubilee. (25th = Silver, 50th = Golden, 75th = Platinum).

16. Ans: D Explanation: Diamond Jubilee is held on the completion of 60 years.

17. Ans: A Explanation: "Hi" is an informal greeting.

18. Ans: D Explanation: "What's up" is a very informal slang greeting.

19. Ans: A Explanation: "Hope you're well" (with implied subject "I") is an informal style typical of emails or notes.

20. Ans: D Explanation: "Kid" is an informal/slang term for a child.

21. Ans: C Explanation: In a conversation where one is offered choices they might not want, asking "Have you got anything else?" is a functional response to continue the dialogue.

22. Ans: A Explanation: "I have got a headache" (Headache takes the article 'a').

23. Ans: B Explanation: "I often get headaches" (Plural is used for recurring instances).

24. Ans: D Explanation: Collocation: We say a "bad headache," not a strong or serious one.

25. Ans: B Explanation: Collocation: A "severe attack" of fever.

26. Ans: C Explanation: Inversion (Here comes + Subject) provides emphasis.

27. Ans: B Explanation: "Meal" refers to the food eaten (dinner/supper).

28. Ans: C Explanation: The cuckoo is traditionally known as the "harbinger of spring" (messenger indicating the approach of spring).

29. Ans: B Explanation: "Concrete proof" metaphorically means clear, solid evidence.

30. Ans: B Explanation: "It is a quarter past ten" (Usage of 'a' is common and correct in this structure).

31. Ans: A Explanation: "It is quarter past ten" (Usage without 'a' is also acceptable and often preferred in modern usage, or this specific exam key prefers it).

32. Ans: B Explanation: "Until" is used to mark the end of a period of time.

33. Ans: B Explanation: "Notify" takes a direct object (the person/entity being notified). "Notify the bank that..."

34. Ans: A Explanation: The sentence describes someone who spends money on others, so she is the "most generous."

35. Ans: C Explanation: "Information" is uncountable (cannot say 'many more information' or 'another information'). "Much more information" is correct.

36. Ans: D Explanation: "A tax on children's clothes." (Clothes for children -> Children's clothes).

37. Ans: C Explanation: "People concerned" means the people involved. "Concerned people" usually means worried people.

38. Ans: B Explanation: "Debilitates" means to make weak or infirm. Overindulgence weakens character and stamina.

39. Ans: B Explanation: The collocation is to "lodge" a complaint.

40. Ans: A Explanation: "Complaint" is the noun; "Complain" is the verb. "I lodged a complaint."

41. Ans: A Explanation: "Almighty" is the correct spelling for the adjective referring to God.

Group-C Vocabulary & Usage MCQs

1. Education — the darkness of ignorance. [RU (G) 11-12] A. dismiss B. chase C. widens D. dispels

2. Through the animal kingdom — bigger than the elephant. [CU (C) 16-17, RU (D) 17-18] A. whale is only the B. is the whale only C. only whale is the D. only the whale is

3. Parliamentary democracy demands discipline and — to the rules. [Medical 13-14] A. respectful B. adherence C. knowledge D. awareness

4. He is quite — in dealing with people. [31 BCS] A. unstable B. imprudent C. diplomatic D. impotent

5. A fact is said to be — when it is neither proved nor disproved. [CU (E) 11-12] A. false B. not proven C. existing D. proved E. true

6. Electorates have — their support for establishing democracy in the country. [22 BCS] A. pledged B. disavowed C. provided D. deferred

7. The court is adjourned today. It will — from next Sunday. [RU (B-Law) 14-15] A. readjourn B. remove C. resume D. none of these

8. Many students will now be starting to — about their exams result. [25th BCS] A. think B. worry C. work D. write E. talk

9. I cannot — to pay such high prices. [28th BCS] A. able B. but C. try D. afford

10. In spite of everything, life is worth —. [DU (D) 08-09] A. eating B. singing C. living D. dancing

11. He stopped his car — when the light turned red. [20th BCS] A. abruptly B. equitably C. ambiguously D. invasively

12. Nobody knocked him down; it was an — [27 BCS] A. accident B. occurrence C. incident D. event

13. Reason is the highest faculty — on human by their creator. [30 BCS] A. entrusted B. endowed C. bestowed D. conferred E. given

14. People who assume that no evil can befall them are — [14 BCS] A. ardently B. foolishly C. complacently D. confident E. apprehensive

15. To stay healthy we need a balanced — [22 BCS] A. diet B. food C. drink D. environment

16. Rubber is notable for its —. [28 BCS] A. lightness B. heaviness C. elasticity D. viscosity

17. 'Taj Mahal' is a — [9th BJS] A. Mansion B. Monument C. Castle D. Tower

18. The film was directed in the director's — way. [35 BCS] A. confusion B. personifying C. idiosyncratic D. purifying

19. Cricket enjoys a huge — in Bangladesh. [KU B 08-09] A. follow B. fall out C. following D. follow on

20. Being fat does not necessarily kill you, but it — the risk that you will suffer from nasty diseases. [35 BCS] A. increases B. encourages C. emphasizes D. involves

21. Women are too often — by family commitments. [35 BCS] A. confused B. controlled C. contaminated D. constrained

22. In the 18th Century the Mughal Empire begun to — [35 BCS] A. discriminate B. differentiate C. disintegrate D. disclose

23. Class relations and societal conflict is the key understanding of —. [35 BCS] A. Feminism B. Structuralism C. Formalism D. Marxism

24. Cricket is kind of play. It is also a kind of — [39 BCS] A. insect B. food C. bird D. flower

25. Hospitals — the sick. [39th BCS] A. operate B. treat C. nurse D. admit

26. The word 'florid' indicates — [39th BCS] A. flour B. foliage C. floor D. flower

27. A soporific speech is like to — [39th BCS] A. be incomprehensible B. appeal primarily to emotions C. put one to sleep D. stimulate action

28. Hot milk has long been a standard cure for insomnia because of its — quality. [National Parliament] A. soporific B. malevolent C. amorphous D. desultory

29. The parents became extremely — when their son had not returned by eleven o'clock [25th BCS] A. angry B. annoyed C. disturbed D. anxious

30. The research/discussion is so — that it leaves no part of the issue unexamined. [CU(D) 10-11] A. comprehensive B. rewarding C. sporadic D. economical

31. Can you — me a favour? A. do B. make C. doing D. making

32. He got a — of land — his village. [RU (I) 16-17] A. lease, on B. slice, into C. plot, through D. lease, in

33. Did you know Manik was a sophomore? The underlined word means — [BU (B) 13-14] A. a first-year student B. a second-year student C. a third-year students D. an outsider

34. I could not buy anything because — of the shop was open. [DU B 96-97] A. all B. no one C. none D. nothing

35. I think I've made our position very — [DU (D) 15-16] A. clarified B. clearly C. clear D. cleared

36. A local company has agreed to — the school with football shirts. [DU (D) 15-16] A. contribute B. supply C. give D. produce

37. I really enjoy the stories that are — in the distant future. [DU (D) 15-16] A. found B. set C. put D. positioned

38. Since the island soil has been barren for so many years, the islanders must — much of their food. [DU (B) 15-16] A. deliver B. import C. utilize D. produce

39. Nature finds ways to ensure the survival of —. [DU (B) 15-16] A. the fittest B. the fitters C. the fitting D. the fits

40. Yoga is — a good exercise for — breathing. [DU (A) 12-13] A. taken, controlling B. treated, considerable C. not, slowly D. considered, controlling

41. The committee considered him — [CU (B) 09-10] A. for a genius B. as a genius C. like a genius D. as if a genius E. a genius

42. Make sure you read all the — carefully before setting up the device. [DU (B) 15-16] A. packaging B. papers C. instructions D. files

43. After the governor's third overseas trip voters complained that he was paying too little attention to — affairs. A. foreign B. domestic C. professional D. intellectual

44. — that there are billions of stars in our galaxy. [DU (A) 11-12] A. In the belief B. It is believed C. The belief D. Believing

45. The university programmes — those of Havard. [DU (D) 08-09] A. comes second after B. are second only to C. are first except for D. are in second place from

46. The attorney told his client that ... [BU (D) 12-13] A. they had little chance of winning the case. B. the case was of a small chance to win. C. it was nearly impossible to win him the case. D. the case had a minimum chance to be won by him.

47. One of the professor's greatest attributes is — [RU (ফিন্যান্স) 05-06] A. when he gives lecture B. how in the manner that he lectures C. the way to give lecture D. his ability to lecture

48. People all over the world are starving — [DU (D) 01-02] A. greater numbers B. in more numbers C. more numerously D. in greater numbers

49. The families were told to evacuate their houses immediately — [CU (B)-13-14] A. at the time when the water began to go up. B. when the water began to rise C. when up was going the water D. in the time then the water raised

50. The jurors were told to — [RU (Law) 08-09] A. talk all they wanted. B. make lots of expressions. C. speak freely D. talk with their minds open

Group C: Answers with Explanations

1. Ans: D. dispels Explanation: The idiom "dispel the darkness" means to drive it away. While your source might have listed A, D is the correct English usage.

2. Ans: D. only the whale is Explanation: Correct word order: "only the whale is bigger than the elephant."

3. Ans: B. adherence Explanation: "Adherence to" means commitment or attachment to (rules).

4. Ans: C. diplomatic Explanation: Being diplomatic means being skillful and tactful in dealing with people.

5. Ans: B. not proven Explanation: In legal terms (specifically Scots law), a verdict of "not proven" means there isn't enough evidence to convict or acquit.

6. Ans: A. pledged Explanation: "Pledged their support" means they have promised or committed their support.

7. Ans: C. resume Explanation: To "resume" means to begin again after a pause (adjournment).

8. Ans: B. worry Explanation: Students naturally "worry" about exam results.

9. Ans: D. afford Explanation: "Can/cannot afford" is the standard phrase referring to having enough money to pay for something.

10. Ans: C. living Explanation: "Life is worth living" is a common positive idiom.

11. Ans: A. abruptly Explanation: Stopping "abruptly" means stopping suddenly and unexpectedly.

12. Ans: A. accident Explanation: An unintended event causing damage or injury is an accident.

13. Ans: C. bestowed Explanation: "Bestowed on/upon" is the correct prepositional phrase for giving a gift or honor.

14. Ans: C. complacently Explanation: People who think they are safe and ignore danger are "complacent" (adjective). Here the context implies the state of being complacent (Note: The sentence structure "are complacent" fits better than adverb C, but C is the option provided. If the gap was after are, it should be the adjective "complacent". C "complacently" is an adverb. Assuming the option meant "complacent" or the sentence accepts the adverb in a specific structure). Correction based on standard grammar: "are complacent". If options are fixed, C is the intended root word.

15. Ans: A. diet Explanation: A "balanced diet" is essential for health.

16. Ans: C. elasticity Explanation: Rubber is famous for being elastic.

17. Ans: B. Monument Explanation: The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum, classified as a monument.

18. Ans: C. idiosyncratic Explanation: "Idiosyncratic" means peculiar or individual to a specific person (the director's unique style).

19. Ans: C. following Explanation: A "huge following" means a large group of supporters/fans.

20. Ans: A. increases Explanation: Obesity increases the risk of disease.

21. Ans: D. constrained Explanation: "Constrained" means restricted or limited (by commitments).

22. Ans: C. disintegrate Explanation: The Mughal Empire began to fall apart or "disintegrate" in the 18th century.

23. Ans: D. Marxism Explanation: Class struggle/conflict is the central tenet of Marxist theory.

24. Ans: A. insect Explanation: A cricket is also a chirping insect.

25. Ans: B. treat Explanation: Hospitals treat sick people.

26. Ans: D. flower Explanation: "Florid" comes from the Latin for flower; it means flowery (in complexion or speech).

27. Ans: C. put one to sleep Explanation: "Soporific" means inducing sleep.

28. Ans: A. soporific Explanation: (See explanation 27).

29. Ans: D. anxious Explanation: Parents get worried or "anxious" when children are late.

30. Ans: A. comprehensive Explanation: "Comprehensive" means complete; including all or nearly all elements.

31. Ans: A. do Explanation: The collocation is "do me a favour."

32. Ans: D. lease, in Explanation: "Lease" (a contract for land) and "in his village" (location).

33. Ans: B. a second-year student Explanation: Freshman (1st), Sophomore (2nd), Junior (3rd), Senior (4th).

34. Ans: C. none Explanation: "None of the shop" is awkward phrasing (usually "none of the shops" or "the shop wasn't open"). Given options: "None" fits best as a negative subject.

35. Ans: C. clear Explanation: "Make [something] clear" (Adjective).

36. Ans: B. supply Explanation: "Supply [someone] with [something]."

37. Ans: B. set Explanation: Stories are "set" in a time or place.

38. Ans: B. import Explanation: If the soil is barren (cannot grow food), they must bring it in (import).

39. Ans: A. the fittest Explanation: "Survival of the fittest" is the famous phrase from evolutionary theory.

40. Ans: D. considered, controlling Explanation: Yoga is "considered" (thought to be) good for "controlling" breathing.

41. Ans: E. a genius Explanation: The verb "consider" takes a direct object and object complement without "as" (e.g., "I consider him a genius").

42. Ans: C. instructions Explanation: You read instructions before setting up a device.

43. Ans: B. domestic Explanation: "Domestic affairs" (home/internal) is the opposite of "overseas/foreign affairs."

44. Ans: B. It is believed Explanation: Passive voice construction: "It is believed that..."

45. Ans: B. are second only to Explanation: Idiom "second only to" means the second best, very close to the best.

46. Ans: A. they had little chance of winning the case. Explanation: This is the most grammatically natural phrasing.

47. Ans: D. his ability to lecture Explanation: Parallelism requires a noun phrase to match "attributes." "His ability" fits best.

48. Ans: D. in greater numbers Explanation: The correct phrase for increasing quantity of people doing something.

49. Ans: B. when the water began to rise Explanation: "Rise" is intransitive (water rises on its own). "Raise" is transitive. B is correct.

50. Ans: C. speak freely Explanation: To speak without hesitation or restriction.

Group-D

Grammar & Writing Skills MCQs

1. He entered a university — [জাতীয় সংসদ সচিবালয়-০৬] A. when he had sixteen years B. when sixteen years were his age C. at the age of sixteen D. at age sixteen years old

2. — is necessary for the development strong bones and teeth. [RU (Law) 08-09] A. It is calcium B. That calcium C. Calcium D. Although calcium

3. — that the English settled in Jamestown. [RU (Law) 07-08] A. In 1607 B. that it was C. Because in 1607 D. It was in 1607

4. The most important chemical catalyst on the planet is chlorophyll; — carbon dioxide and water react to form carbohydrates. [DU (B-EE) 11-12] A. which is present B. whose presence C. presenting D. in the presence of which

5. We should have tasty and — meals. [RU (A1) 19-20] A. nutritious B. nutritional C. nutrient D. nutritive

6. One of the two students is studying to be a doctor but — wants to be an architect. A. other B. another C. the other D. other one

7. Because the first pair of pants did not fit properly, he asked for —. [NU 12-13] A. another pants B. other pants C. the other ones D. another pair

8. To understand it is one thing, to teach it is quite — [RU (B) 14-15] A. the another B. other C. another D. the other

9. Of the two new trainers, one is experienced and — [RU (A) 14-15] A. the others are not B. the other is not. C. another is inexperienced D. other lacks experience

10. I have two brothers. One is older than I and — younger. A. other is B. the other is C. another is D. another

11. There are three kinds of solar eclipses: one is total, another is annular, and —. [DU (A) 16-17] A. the another is partial B. the partial is other C. other is partial D. the other is partial

12. Which one is correct? (ঐ যে সে আসছে) [জনপ্রশাসন ১৬] A. Here come he B. Here comes he C. Here he comes. D. Here come Ali

13. Choose the correct sentence. (ঐ যে বাস আসছে) A. Here the bus comes. B. Here comes the bus. C. Here the bus is come. D. Here is the bus go.

14. When a man greets you by saying 'How do you do?" Your response should be - A. Very pleased to meet you B. Thank you C. Fine! thank you D. How do you do

15. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? [CU (B) 08-09] A. It's a job I'd really like to have. B. It's a job I'd really like, to have C. It's a job I'd really like, to have. D. It's a job 'd really like to have

16. Which one of the following is correct? [সার্কেল অ্যাডজুটেন্ট ১৫] A. Sophocles tragedies are famous B. Sophocles's tragedies are famous C. Sophocles' tragedies are famous D. The Sophocles tragedy is famous

17. Which sentence is with correct punctuation- A. Maria, my student, is on leave today B. Maria my student, is on leave today C. Maria my student is on leave today D. Maria my student is, is on leave today

18. Choose the sentence with correct punctuation. A. My aunt who lives in Sylhet, is a doctor. B. My aunt, who lives in Sylhet, is a doctor. C. My aunt, who lives in Sylhet is, a doctor D. My aunt, who lives in Sylhet is a doctor

19. To express ownership we use — after a word. [DU B 19-20] A. coma B. apostrophe C. colon D. semicolon

20. How many parts are there in a letter? A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6

21. Which is the most important part of a letter? A. The address of the writer B. The signature of the writer C. The body of the letter D. The address of the receiver

22. Which is a proper subscription for an application for a job? A. yours faithfully B. you faithfully C. your's faithfully D. your faithfully

23. The letter to a friend ends with- A. Affectionately yours B. Yours Affectionately C. Ever yours D. Faithfully yours

24. Which of the following can be used as 'salutation of a letter? [JU (C) 15-16] A. Dear sir/madam B. Thank you very much C. Best Regards D. Sincerely yours

25. A paragraph must have- A. an object B. a single idea or topic C. more than one para D. topics

26. How many paragraphs are there in paragraph? A. one B. two C. three D. four

27. A paragraph must have — theme/themes. A. one B. two C. three D. four

28. A paragraph has — important parts in a single para. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

29. A topic sentence can be put in the paragraph A. at the beginning B. in the middle C. at the end D. anywhere

30. The main idea of a paragraph lies in its - A. topic sentence B. first sentence C. conclusion D. body

31. The first sentence of a paragraph is called A. topic sentence B. top sentence C. proposal D. prime sentence

32. The controlling idea of a paragraph is reflected by- A. topic sentence B. terminator C. clincher sentence D. body of the paragraph

33. Cohesion and coherence is essential in: A. Preposition B. Paragraph C. Letter D. Report

34. Linkers are used in- A. Narration B. Short story C. Essay D. Paragraph

35. The last sentence of a paragraph is called a - A. terminator B. blinker C. introducer D. topic sentence

36. In which form of writing is needed to mention the date and place of writing? A. Paragraph B. Essay C. Report D. Novel

37. Which point should be considered when preparing a new report? [SUST (B) 14-15] A. Give attractive information B. Note to include people's comments C. Should not include reporters point of view concerning the incident D. Preaching at the end of the story

38. Which one is very important in a "News Report"? A. An introduction B. A short eye-catching head line C. A description D. Conclusion

Group -D: Answers with Explanations

1. Ans: C. at the age of sixteen Explanation: The standard idiom is "at the age of X" or simply "at age X" (without 'years old' if 'age' is used like that, or "at X years old"). Option C is the most grammatically correct standard form here.

2. Ans: C. Calcium Explanation: The sentence requires a subject. "Calcium" is the subject. "It is calcium" would make the sentence "It is calcium is necessary," which is redundant.

3. Ans: D. It was in 1607 Explanation: This is a cleft sentence structure ("It was... that...") used for emphasis.

4. Ans: D. in the presence of which Explanation: The relative clause describes the condition. "Chlorophyll... in the presence of which carbon dioxide and water react."

5. Ans: A. nutritious Explanation: "Nutritious" means containing substances necessary for growth and health (used for food). "Nutritional" relates to the process of nutrition.

6. Ans: C. the other Explanation: When speaking of two specific items, the first is "one," and the remaining specific one is "the other."

7. Ans: D. another pair [Note: Your source text listed C, but D is standard English] Explanation: "Pants" is a plural noun. We cannot say "another pants." We say "another pair" or "other pants." If the choice must be C ("the other ones"), it implies he asked for specific ones. However, standard correction for "pants" is often "another pair." Given the source confusion, if following the exam key provided: Ans: C (the other ones). Standard English preference: D.

8. Ans: C. another Explanation: The idiom is "X is one thing, Y is quite another" (meaning completely different).

9. Ans: B. the other is not. Explanation: Referring to the second of "two" trainers, we use the definite article "the other."

10. Ans: B. the other is Explanation: With two brothers: one is X, the other is Y.

11. Ans: D. the other is partial Explanation: When listing three specific types, the final one is specific, so we use "the other."

12. Ans: C. Here he comes. Explanation: In sentences beginning with "Here" or "There," if the subject is a pronoun, it comes before the verb (Here he comes).

13. Ans: B. Here comes the bus. Explanation: If the subject is a noun (the bus), it comes after the verb in this construction (Here comes the bus).

14. Ans: D. How do you do Explanation: "How do you do?" is a formal greeting, not a question about health. The correct response is to repeat "How do you do?"

15. Ans: A. It's a job I'd really like to have. Explanation: No comma is needed here. The relative clause "I'd really like to have" defines the job.

16. Ans: C. Sophocles' tragedies are famous Explanation: For classical names ending in 's' (like Sophocles, Socrates), it is common to add only the apostrophe to show possession.

17. Ans: A. Maria, my student, is on leave today Explanation: "My student" is an appositive phrase renaming Maria, so it is set off by commas.

18. Ans: B. My aunt, who lives in Sylhet, is a doctor. Explanation: The clause "who lives in Sylhet" is non-restrictive (extra information), so it requires commas before and after.

19. Ans: B. apostrophe Explanation: The apostrophe ('s or s') is the punctuation mark used to indicate possession/ownership.

20. Ans: D. 6 Explanation: A formal letter typically has 6 parts: 1. Heading, 2. Salutation, 3. Body, 4. Subscription (Closing), 5. Signature, 6. Superscription (Address).

21. Ans: C. The body of the letter Explanation: The body contains the actual message and information.

22. Ans: A. yours faithfully Explanation: "Yours" is a possessive pronoun and does not take an apostrophe. "Yours faithfully" is standard for formal job applications.

23. Ans: C. Ever yours Explanation: Informal letters to friends can end with "Ever yours," "Affectionately yours," etc.

24. Ans: A. Dear sir/madam Explanation: This is a formal salutation.

25. Ans: B. a single idea or topic Explanation: A paragraph should focus on one central theme or idea.

26. Ans: A. one Explanation: A paragraph is a single unit of composition.

27. Ans: A. one Explanation: It revolves around one theme.

28. Ans: C. 3 Explanation: The three main parts are: 1. Topic Sentence, 2. Supporting Sentences (Body), 3. Concluding Sentence (Terminator).

29. Ans: D. anywhere Explanation: While usually at the start, a topic sentence can technically appear anywhere (beginning, middle, or end).

30. Ans: A. topic sentence Explanation: The topic sentence states the main idea.

31. Ans: A. topic sentence Explanation: The first sentence usually introduces the topic.

32. Ans: A. topic sentence Explanation: It controls the direction of the paragraph.

33. Ans: B. Paragraph Explanation: Cohesion (grammatical linking) and Coherence (logical flow) are defining characteristics of a good paragraph.

34. Ans: D. Paragraph Explanation: Linkers (transition words) are crucial in paragraphs to ensure flow between sentences.

35. Ans: A. terminator Explanation: The final sentence is often called the terminator or concluding sentence.

36. Ans: C. Report Explanation: A formal report (especially a news report) always specifies the dateline (Place and Date).

37. Ans: C. Should not include reporters point of view concerning the incident Explanation: A news report must be objective and factual, avoiding the reporter's personal opinion.

38. Ans: B. A short eye-catching head line Explanation: A headline is essential to grab the reader's attention in a news report.