Parts of Speech Identification - Exercise -1 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

Topic: Identification of Parts of Speech

Questions:

1. Which one is the adverb?

a) Slow

b) Slowly

2. Which one is an adjective?

a) Weak

b) Weakness

3. Which of the following is a verb?

a) Probable

b) Enact

c) Fortunate

4. Find out the parts of speech of the following word 'Equity'

a) Pronoun

b) Noun

c) Adjective

d) Adverb

5. What is the adjective form of the word 'home'?

a) home-like

b) homeful

c) homely

d) homage

6. The word 'Gravity' is -

a) a noun

b) an adverb

c) an adjective

d) a verb

7. Which word can be used as both verb and noun?

a) boy

b) master

c) cattle

8. What part of speech is 'perhaps'-

a) adjective

b) conjunction

c) adverb

d) preposition

9. The word 'propel' is-

a) a noun

b) a verb

c) an adjective

d) an adverb

10. Find out the adverb of the word 'awe'

a) aweful

b) awefulness

c) awesome

d) awefully

11. What is the verb of the word 'antagonism'?

a) antagonistic

b) antagonise

c) antagonisely

d) antagonistically

12. What is the verb of 'able'?

a) ability

b) enable

13. The verb for 'culture' is -

a) Cultivate

b) Cultured

c) Cultivation

d) Cultivated

14. Adjective of 'circle' is-

a) Encircle

b) Circular

c) Circuler

d) Circle

15. Which is the verb of the word 'danger'?

a) Danger

b) Dangerous

c) Dangering

d) Endanger

16. What is the verb form of the word 'false' is-

a) falsificate

b) falsitite

c) falsify

d) enfalse

17. What is the adjective of the word 'Heart'?

a) hearten

b) heart

c) heartening

d) heartful

18. What is the noun of 'know'?

a) Knowing

b) Known

c) Knowable

d) Knowledge

19. Change the verb 'lose' into noun.

a) lost

b) loose

c) loss

d) losing

20. What is the verb of 'peace'?

a) Impeace

b) Pacify

c) Peace-loving

21. Adverb of 'strengthen' is-

a) strong

b) stronger

c) strongly

d) strengthen

22. What is the noun of the word 'Waste'?

a) wastage

b) waste

c) wasting

d) wasteful

23. What is the verb form of 'bath'?

a) bathe

b) baethe

c) bethe

24. The verb form of 'father' is-

a) fathern

b) father

c) fathering

d) fatherity

25. What kind of parts of speech 'timid' is?

a) an adverb

b) a noun

c) an adjective

d) a verb

Answers With Explanation:

1. b) Slowly ('Slowly' is an adverb of manner formed by adding 'ly' to the adjective 'Slow'. 'Slow' is an adjective. 'Slowly' একটি Adverb।)

2. a) Weak ('Weak' is an adjective describing a lack of strength. 'Weakness' is its noun form. 'Weak' হলো Adjective।)

3. b) Enact ('Enact' is a verb meaning to make a proposal into law. 'Probable' and 'Fortunate' are adjectives. 'Enact' একটি verb।)

4. b) Noun ('Equity' is a noun meaning fairness or justice. 'Equity' শব্দটি একটি Noun।)

5. c) homely ('Homely' is an adjective meaning simple or cozy. Though it ends in 'ly', it is derived from the noun 'Home'. 'Homely' একটি Adjective।)

6. a) a noun ('Gravity' refers to a force or seriousness, acting as a noun. 'Gravity' একটি Noun।)

7. b) master ('Master' can be a noun (a person with control) or a verb (to acquire complete knowledge/skill). 'Master' শব্দটি Noun এবং Verb উভয়ভাবেই ব্যবহৃত হতে পারে।)

8. c) adverb ('Perhaps' modifies a sentence or verb to express uncertainty, acting as an adverb. 'Perhaps' হলো একটি Adverb।)

9. b) a verb ('Propel' means to drive or push something forward, which is an action/verb. 'Propel' একটি verb।)

10. d) awefully ('Awfully' (spelled 'awefully' in the text) is the adverb form of 'Awe'. 'Awesome' is an adjective. সঠিক উত্তর Awfully।)

11. b) antagonise ('Antagonise' is the verb form meaning to cause someone to become hostile. 'Antagonistic' is the adjective. 'Antagonise' হলো verb।)

12. b) enable ('Enable' is the verb form of 'Able'. 'Ability' is the noun. 'Enable' হলো verb।)

13. a) Cultivate ('Cultivate' is the verb form of 'Culture'. 'Cultivation' is the noun. 'Cultivate' হলো verb।)

14. b) Circular ('Circular' is the adjective form of 'Circle'. 'Encircle' is the verb. 'Circular' হলো Adjective।)

15. d) Endanger ('Endanger' is the verb meaning to put someone or something at risk. 'Dangerous' is the adjective. 'Endanger' হলো verb।)

16. c) falsify ('Falsify' is the verb meaning to alter information to mislead. 'False' is the adjective. 'Falsify' হলো verb।)

17. c) heartening ('Heartening' functions as an adjective meaning cheerful or hopeful. 'Heart' is a noun/verb. 'Heartening' একটি Adjective।)

18. d) Knowledge ('Knowledge' is the noun form of the verb 'Know'. 'Knowledge' হলো noun।)

19. c) loss ('Loss' is the noun form of the verb 'Lose'. 'Lost' is the past participle/adjective. 'Loss' হলো noun।)

20. b) Pacify ('Pacify' is the verb meaning to quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of. 'Peace' is the noun. 'Pacify' হলো verb।)

21. c) strongly ('Strongly' is the adverb form of 'Strong'. 'Strengthen' is the verb. 'Strongly' হলো Adverb।)

22. a) wastage ('Wastage' is a noun referring to the action or process of wasting. 'Waste' can also be a noun, but 'wastage' is specifically the noun form derived. 'Wastage' হলো noun।)

23. a) bathe ('Bathe' is the verb form. 'Bath' is usually the noun. 'Bathe' হলো verb।)

24. b) father ('Father' can act as a verb meaning to treat as a father or to beget. 'Father' শব্দটি verb হিসেবেও ব্যবহৃত হয়।)

25. c) an adjective ('Timid' describes a person's character (shy/fearful), so it is an adjective. 'Timid' একটি Adjective।)

TOPIC: IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS OF SPEECH

QUESTIONS

01. The word 'accessory' is- [RU (Law) 11-12]

A. a noun

B. an adverb

C. a preposition

D. a verb

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Accessory" is typically a Noun referring to a supplementary item or a helper in a crime. It can also act as an adjective.)

02. Which one is noun?/ Find out noun. [RU 08-09]

A. Speech

B. Speak

C. Say

D. Tell

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Speech" is the name of the action or faculty of speaking (Noun). Speak, Say, and Tell are verbs.)

03. Kon shabditi (Which word is) noun? [Primary Assistant Teacher-03]

A. Sing

B. Song

C. Feed

D. Tell

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Song" is a Noun. The others (Sing, Feed, Tell) are verbs.)

04. Which one is a noun? [PWD-10]

A. Cute

B. Acute

C. Flute

D. Mute

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Flute" is the name of a musical instrument (Noun). The others are primarily adjectives.)

05. Which of the following is a noun? [Medical -10-11]

A. ordain

B. imprimatur

C. pontificate

D. ricochet

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Imprimatur" refers to an official license or approval to print/do something (Noun). Ordain, Pontificate, and Ricochet are verbs.)

06. Which one is adjective? [IU (B) 09-10]

A. pain

B. break

C. mortal

D. hour

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Mortal" describes a living being subject to death (Adjective). Pain and Hour are nouns; Break is a verb/noun.)

07. Which is the adjective among the following words? [Passport Dept-11]

A. Diploma

B. Diplomacy

C. Diplomatic

D. Diplomat

Ans: C

(Explanation: Words ending in -ic (e.g., Diplomatic) are usually Adjectives.)

08. Which of the following is a verb? [Medical 10-11]

A. retitude

B. retch

C. retardant

D. reconnoire

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Retch" means to make the sound/movement of vomiting (Verb).)

09. Which of the following word is an adjective? [PSC Asst. Sec.-05]

A. Freedom

B. Cheerful

C. Beautify

D. Attentively

Ans: B

(Explanation: Words ending in -ful are Adjectives.)

10. Which of the following words is an adjective? [Medical -09-10]

A. hogwash

B. hokum

C. hoki

D. hoity-toity

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Hoity-toity" means haughty or snobbish (Adjective). Hogwash and Hokum are nouns meaning nonsense.)

11. Which one of the following words is a verb? [PSC Asst. Sec.-05]

A. Penance

B. Penetrate

C. Pensive

D. Pendant

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Penetrate" means to force a way into (Verb). Words ending in -ate are often verbs.)

12. The word 'Tyranny' is- [RU (F1) 11-12]

A. Noun

B. Verb

C. Adjective

D. Adverb

Ans: A

(Explanation: Ends in -ny, referring to a form of government or abstract state (Noun).)

13. Which one of the following is not an adjective? [Premier Bank-03]

A. humble

B. humane

C. humid

D. humour

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Humour" is a Noun. Humble, Humane, Humid are adjectives.)

14. Which word is not an adjective? [Personal Officer-12]

A. Solar

B. Polar

C. Linear

D. Hammer

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Hammer" is a Noun (tool). Solar, Polar, Linear are adjectives describing types of energy/position.)

15. The word 'diabetic' is – [BSTI-10]

A. a noun adjective

B. an adjective

C. a noun

D. both a noun and an adjective

Ans: D

(Explanation: It can be a Noun (a person with diabetes) or an Adjective (relating to diabetes).)

16. Which one is adjective? [IU 04-05]

A. Immigration

B. Meritorious

C. Abroad

D. Sensation

Ans: B

(Explanation: Ends in -ous, indicating an Adjective (deserving praise).)

17. Which one of the following words is not a verb: [RU 13-14]

A. beauty

B. vary

C. verify

D. glory

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Beauty" is a Noun. Vary and Verify are Verbs. Glory is primarily a noun, but archaic verb use exists; however, Beauty is the definite non-verb here.)

18. Which one is a verb: [SUST 03-04]

A. advise

B. dream

C. beautify

D. all of these

Ans: D

(Explanation:

• Advise (to give advice - Verb).

• Dream (to experience dreams - Verb/Noun).

• Beautify (to make beautiful - Verb). So, All of these are verbs.)

19. 'Isolate' is - [IU 05-06]

A. adverb

B. pronoun

C. verb

D. noun

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Isolate" means to separate (Verb).)

20. Which of the following is a verb? [Medical 10-11]

A. Joyously

B. Glorify

C. Horrible

D. Idiocy

Ans: B

(Explanation: Ends in -ify (to make glorious) -> Verb.)

21. The word 'paralyse' is- [RU 10-11]

A. verb

B. noun

C. adjective

D. pronoun

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Paralyse" is an action (to cause paralysis) -> Verb.)

22. The word 'telephone' is used as – [RU 04-05]

A. a noun

B. an adjective

C. a verb

D. both a verb and a noun

Ans: D

(Explanation:

• Noun: "I picked up the telephone."

• Verb: "I will telephone you later.")

23. Which of the following is a verb? [Medical -10-11]

A. misleading

B. lacklustere

C. jab

D. dealer

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Jab" means to poke or hit roughly (Verb). Misleading is an adjective/participle; Dealer is a noun.)

24. Kon-ti (Which is a) Verb? [Primary Assistant Teacher 03]

A. Cloth

B. Blood

C. Feed

D. Food

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Feed" means to give food to (Verb). Cloth, Blood, Food are Nouns.)

25. Which word is not noun? [PWD-11]

A. Articulation

B. Simulation

C. Defame

D. Indemnity

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Defame" is a Verb (to damage reputation). The others are Nouns.)

26. Which of the following is a verb? [CU 04-05]

A. economize

B. economy

C. economical

D. economic

Ans: A

(Explanation: Ends in -ize, indicating a Verb.)

27. The word 'massacre' is -- [Asst. Meteorologist-07]

A. Noun

B. Verb

C. Adjective

D. Both noun and verb

Ans: D

(Explanation: It can be the act itself (Noun) or the action of killing (Verb).)

28. Which word is both a noun and a verb? [7th Lecturer Reg-11]

A. believe

B. water

C. advise

D. maker

Ans: B

(Explanation:

• Water (N): liquid.

• Water (V): to pour water on plants. Note: Believe and Advise are Verbs; Maker is a Noun.)

29. Which word can be used as noun and verb? [COU 09-10]

A. furniture

B. information

C. book

D. today

Ans: C

(Explanation: Book (N: reading material) / Book (V: to reserve).)

30. Which word is both a noun and a verb? [6th Lecturer Reg-10]

A. advice

B. practice

C. belief

D. brush

Ans: D

(Explanation: Brush (N: tool) / Brush (V: to clean). Note: Advice, Practice (in BrE), Belief are Nouns.)

31. Which word is verb? [RU 03-04]

A. Dance

B. Some

C. Little

D. Rose

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Dance" is an action (Verb), though also a noun. Some and Little are determiners/adjectives; Rose is a noun.)

32. Which of the following words is a verb? [Upazila Election Officer-04]

A. Intention

B. Intellect

C. Interim

D. Interest

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Interest" can function as a Verb (e.g., "History interests me"). Intention and Intellect are Nouns; Interim is Adj/Noun.)

01. Which of the following is a noun? [বাংলাদেশ প্রতিযোগিতা কমিশন (ব্যক্তিগত সহকারী)-১৯]

A. widespread

B. disaster

C. deadliest

D. None of the above

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Disaster" is a naming word (Noun). Widespread and deadliest are adjectives.)

02. 'Water' is an example of- [সংস্কৃতি বিষয়ক মন্ত্রণালয়ে উপসহকারী প্রকৌশলী-১৯]

A. adverb

B. preposition

C. verb

D. conjunction

Ans: C

(Explanation: While typically a noun, among the given options (and in contexts like "water the plants"), "Water" functions as a Verb.)

03. Which one is the verb form? [চলচ্চিত্র ও প্রকাশনা অধিদপ্তরে ক্যামেরাম্যান-১৯]

A. identity

B. identify

C. identified

D. identification

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Identify" is the base form of the verb. Identity and Identification are nouns.)

04. Which one is an adjective? [চলচ্চিত্র ও প্রকাশনা অধিদপ্তরে ক্যামেরাম্যান-১৯]

A. organic

B. orgasm

C. organise

D. organically

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Organic" describes a noun. Organise is a verb; Organically is an adverb.)

05. Which one is the noun form? [চলচ্চিত্র ও প্রকাশনা অধিদপ্তরে ক্যামেরাম্যান-১৯]

A. horrible

B. horror

C. horrify

D. horribly

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Horror" is the name of a feeling/genre (Noun). Horrible is an adjective.)

06. The word 'Productivity' is a/an- [দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা ও ত্রাণ মন্ত্রণালয়ে অফিস সহায়ক-১৯]

A. adjective

B. verb

C. adverb

D. noun

Ans: D

(Explanation: Words ending in -ity are typically Nouns.)

07. Goodwill (সুনাম) কোন part of speech? [বাংলাদেশ পল্লী বিদ্যুতায়ন বোর্ডের সহকারী এনফোর্সমেন্ট কো-অর্ডিনেটর-১৯]

A. Pronoun

B. Noun

C. Verb

D. Adverb

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Goodwill" is the name of an abstract concept/asset, making it a Noun.)

08. The word 'practice' is a/an- [সড়ক পরিবহন ও সেতু মন্ত্রণালয়ের উপ-সহকারী প্রকৌশলী-১৯]

A. verb

B. noun

C. adjective

D. adverb

Ans: B

(Explanation: In British English, "Practice" (with 'c') is a Noun, while "Practise" (with 's') is the Verb.)

09. The word 'wisdom' is a - [সড়ক পরিবহন ও সেতু মন্ত্রণালয়ের উপ-সহকারী প্রকৌশলী-১৯]

A. noun

B. pronoun

C. verb

D. adverb

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Wisdom" is an Abstract Noun ending in -dom.)

10. Which one is not an adjective? [সড়ক পরিবহন ও সেতু মন্ত্রণালয়ের উপ-সহকারী প্রকৌশলী-১৯]

A. Intelligent

B. Poor

C. Brevity

D. Cunning

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Brevity" (ending in -ity) is a Noun meaning shortness/conciseness. The others are adjectives.)

11. Which one is an adjective? [সড়ক পরিবহন ও সেতু মন্ত্রণালয়ের উপ-সহকারী প্রকৌশলী-১৯]

A. Clever

B. Briefly

C. Simplicity

D. Importance

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Clever" describes a noun. Simplicity and Importance are nouns.)

12. Which one is the noun? [সড়ক পরিবহন ও সেতু মন্ত্রণালয়ের উপ-সহকারী প্রকৌশলী-১৯]

A. Poverty

B. Simple

C. Important

D. Rich

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Poverty" is an abstract Noun. The others are adjectives.)

13. Which one is the verb? [সড়ক পরিবহন ও সেতু মন্ত্রণালয়ের উপ-সহকারী প্রকৌশলী-১৯]

A. Openly

B. Reopen

C. Openness

D. Closely

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Reopen" is an action word (Verb).)

14. Which one is the adverb? [সড়ক পরিবহন ও সেতু মন্ত্রণালয়ের উপ-সহকারী প্রকৌশলী-১৯]

A. Slow

B. Slowly

C. Weak

D. Weakness

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Slowly" modifies a verb and ends in -ly, identifying it as an Adverb.)

15. Which of the following is a verb? [বাংলাদেশ অর্থনৈতিক অঞ্চল কর্তৃপক্ষের সহকারী ব্যবস্থাপক-১৮]

A. Probable

B. Enact

C. Fortunate

D. Loud

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Enact" means to make into law, which is a Verb.)

16. The word 'reproduction' is – [DU (D) 03-04]

A. an adjective

B. a verb

C. an adverb

D. a noun

Ans: D

(Explanation: Words ending in -tion are Nouns.)

17. Which is adjective? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১০]

A. special

B. laugh

C. crime

D. miser

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Special" modifies a noun, making it an Adjective.)

18. Choose the adjective form of the following words. [KU (S) 16-17]

A. Excitement

B. Exciting

C. Excite

D. Excitingly

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Exciting" is a participle acting as an Adjective.)

19. 'Quickly' is an example of- [সিনিয়র স্টাফ নার্স-১৬]

A. adverb

B. adjective

C. noun

D. verb

Ans: A

(Explanation: It describes how an action is done, making it an Adverb.)

20. Which of the following words can be used as a verb? [35th BCS]

A. Mister

B. Mistress

C. Master

D. Mastery

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Master" can be a noun (expert) or a Verb (to learn completely, e.g., "Master a skill").)

21. The word 'beautiful' is -- [NBR এর সহকারী রাজস্ব কর্মকর্তা-১৫]

A. Noun

B. Verb

C. Adjective

D. Adverb

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Beautiful" describes a quality, ending in -ful, making it an Adjective.)

22. Which one is noun? [রাকাব (কোষাধ্যক্ষ)-১৫]

A. nostalgic

B. nostalgical

C. nostalgia

D. nostalgica

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Nostalgia" is the name of a feeling (Noun).)

23. Which one is verb-adverb? [Medical 10-11]

A. hear-say

B. hold-all

C. make-up

D. know-how

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Make" is a Verb and "up" is an Adverb. Together they form a compound word.)

24. Which of the following word is not a verb? [বহিরাগমন ও পাসপোর্ট অধিদপ্তরের সহকারী পরিচালক-১৪]

A. threaten

B. worsen

C. bounden

D. flatten

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Bounden" is an archaic Adjective (e.g., "bounden duty"). The others are verbs ending in -en.)

25. Find out the parts of speech of the following word 'Equity' [সাব-রেজিস্ট্রার-০৩]

A. Pronoun

B. Noun

C. Adjective

D. Adverb

Ans: B

(Explanation: Words ending in -ity are Nouns.)

26. The word 'Prolific' is- [RU (গণযোগাযোগ) 07-08]

A. verb

B. adjective

C. noun

D. none

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Prolific" (meaning productive) is an Adjective.)

27. The word 'Substantiate' is a/an [JKKNIU (ক) 15-16]

A. Noun

B. Adjective

C. Verb

D. Adverb

Ans: C

(Explanation: Words ending in -ate are often Verbs (meaning to provide evidence for).)

28. Differentiate is- [পরিবার পরিকল্পনা অধিদপ্তরে নিয়োগ-১৪]

A. noun

B. adjective

C. adverb

D. verb

Ans: D

(Explanation: Ends in -ate, indicating an action (Verb).)

29. 'Adversity' is - [পরিসংখ্যান কর্মকর্তা-১৭]

A. a pronoun

B. a verb

C. a noun

D. an adjective

Ans: C

(Explanation: Ends in -ity, indicating a Noun.)

30. The word 'hopeful' is a/an- [NSI-এর ফিল্ড অফিসার-১৭]

A. verb

B. noun

C. adjective

D. adverb

Ans: C

(Explanation: Ends in -ful, indicating an Adjective.)

31. Which one is adjective? [পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ের সহকারী সাইফার অফিসার-১৭]

A. Search

B. Production

C. Eligible

D. Enhance

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Eligible" describes a qualification, making it an Adjective.)

32. Which of the following is not used as an adverb? [ডাক, টেলিযোগাযোগ ও তথ্যপ্রযুক্তি মন্ত্রণালয়-১৭]

A. Friendly

B. Traditionally

C. Similarly

D. Obviously

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Friendly" is an Adjective (Noun 'friend' + ly). It modifies nouns (e.g., "A friendly dog").)

33. Compulsive শব্দটি একটি- [সমাজসেবা অধিদপ্তরে ফিল্ড সুপারভাইজার-১৭]

A. Noun

B. Adverb

C. Adjective

D. Preposition

Ans: C

(Explanation: Ends in -ive, indicating an Adjective.)

34. Which part of speech is 'Book'? [রেলপথ মন্ত্রণালয়-১৭]

A. noun

B. verb

C. adjective

D. both noun and verb

Ans: D

(Explanation: It can be a Noun (reading a book) or a Verb (to book a ticket).)

35. 'Beautiful' is an example of- [সিনিয়র স্টাফ নার্স-১৬]

A. verb

B. conjunction

C. adjective

D. preposition

Ans: C

(Explanation: Adjective describing beauty.)

36. The word 'slowly' is a/an [স্বাস্থ্য মন্ত্রণালয়-১৭]

A. adjective

B. adverb

C. verb

D. conjunction

Ans: B

(Explanation: Adverb of manner.)

37. Find out the noun from the following. [পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়-১৭]

A. Wonderful

B. Wonderfully

C. Wondering

D. Wonder

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Wonder" is the base Noun (a feeling of amazement).)

38. What is the adjective form of the word 'home'? [RU 14-15]

A. home-like

B. homeful

C. homely

D. homage

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Homely" is the standard adjective meaning simple or cozy.)

39. Which part of speech is the word 'obstinacy'? [গণপূর্ত অধিদপ্তর-১১]

A. pronoun

B. adjective

C. noun

D. adverb

Ans: C

(Explanation: Ends in -cy, indicating a Noun.)

40. 'Kindness' is a – [পরিবার কল্যাণ পরিদর্শিকা-১০]

A. verb

B. adjective

C. adverb

D. noun

Ans: D

(Explanation: Ends in -ness, indicating an Abstract Noun.)

41. Which word can be used as both verb and noun? [সহকারী উপজেলা শিক্ষা কর্মকর্তা-১৬]

A. waste

B. ear

C. pretend

D. famous

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Waste" can be a Noun (trash) or a Verb (to misuse).)

42. Identify the part of speech of the word 'vivid' [সহকারী উপজেলা শিক্ষা কর্মকর্তা-১৬]

A. adverb

B. noun

C. verb

D. adjective

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Vivid" describes a noun (e.g., vivid color), making it an Adjective.)

43. What kind of parts of speech is 'unparalleled'? [বিটিভি-১১]

A. Noun

B. Verb

C. Adjective

D. Adverb

Ans: C

(Explanation: Describes something as having no equal (Adjective).)

44. Which one of the following is an adverb? [পিএসসি-১৬]

A. Somebody

B. Something

C. Someone

D. Sometime

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Sometime" refers to an unspecified time, acting as an Adverb.)

45. Which word is a noun? [তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয়-১৩]

A. Assure

B. Assurance

C. Assured

D. Assuredly

Ans: B

(Explanation: Ends in -ance, indicating a Noun.)

46. The words 'Infectious', 'propitious', 'contemporaneous' are- [বাংলাদেশ কৃষি ব্যাংক-১২]

A. a noun

B. a verb

C. an adjective

D. an adverb

Ans: C

(Explanation: Words ending in -ous are Adjectives.)

47. 'Legal' is – [তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয়-০৫]

A. an adjective

B. a pronoun

C. a verb

D. a noun

Ans: A

(Explanation: Ends in -al, indicating an Adjective.)

48. 'Genocide' is- [সহকারী পরিকল্পনা কর্মকর্তা ১১]

A. a verb

B. a preposition

C. a noun

D. an adjective

Ans: C

(Explanation: Ends in -cide (killing), referring to an act/event (Noun).)

49. 'Frequency' is – [সহকারী জজ ০৯]

A. Adjective

B. Noun

C. Adverb

D. Verb

Ans: B

(Explanation: Ends in -cy, indicating a Noun.)

50. The word 'symphathise' is- [সহকারী পরিকল্পনা কর্মকর্তা-১২]

A. an adjective

B. a verb

C. a noun

D. a preposition

Ans: B

(Explanation: Ends in -ise (or -ize), indicating an action (Verb).)

01. The word 'empower' is - [সহকারী থানা/উপজেলা কর্মকর্তা (ATEO)-১০]

A. an adjective

B. a verb

C. an adverb

D. a noun

Ans: B

(Explanation: The prefix em- is often used to form verbs (e.g., Power -> Empower, Body -> Embody). It means to give power to someone.)

02. Which is the adjective form of the word 'Heaven'? [শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন-১০]

A. Heavenness

B. Heavinity

C. Heavenly

D. Heavned

Ans: C

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

03. The word 'vital' is: [স্বরাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ের কারা তত্ত্বাবধায়ক-১০]

A. a noun

B. an adverb

C. an adjective

D. a verb

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Vital" describes importance or life (e.g., vital signs), making it an Adjective.)

04. The word 'independence' is - [জাতীয় রাজস্ব বোর্ডের সহকারী রাজস্ব কর্মকর্তা-১২]

A. a verb

B. a noun

C. a preposition

D. an adjective

Ans: B

(Explanation: Words ending in -ce (independence, presence) are Abstract Nouns.)

05. The word 'orphanage' is - [সহকারী পরিবার পরিকল্পনা কর্মকর্তা-১২]

A. a verb

B. an adjective

C. a noun

D. a adverb

Ans: C

(Explanation: The suffix -age typically denotes a place or state, making it a Noun.)

06. The word 'Gravity' is - [DU (C) 11-12]

A. a noun

B. an adverb

C. an adjective

D. a verb

Ans: A

(Explanation: Words ending in -ity are Nouns.)

07. The word 'beautify' is - [JnU (B) 13-14]

A. a noun

B. a verb

C. an adverb

D. an adjective

Ans: B

(Explanation: The suffix -ify indicates a Verb (to make beautiful).)

08. What part of speech is the word 'manly'? [১৪তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন (২)-১৭]

A. Noun

B. Verb

C. Adjective

D. Adverb

Ans: C

(Explanation: Man (Noun) + ly = Manly (Adjective).)

09. The word 'friendly' is a/an- [RU (A5) 12-13]

A. noun

B. adjective

C. adverb

D. verb

Ans: B

(Explanation: Friend (Noun) + ly = Friendly (Adjective). Note: It is not an adverb.)

10. The word 'homely' is a/an ----- [রাজশাহী কৃষি উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক-১৪]

A. Noun

B. Adjective

C. Verb

D. Adverb

Ans: B

(Explanation: Home (Noun) + ly = Homely (Adjective).)

11. Adjective form of 'miser' is - [৯ম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন-১৩]

A. miserly

B. miser

C. misery

D. measerly

Ans: A

(Explanation: Miser (Noun) + ly = Miserly (Adjective).)

12. Coward শব্দটির adjective হচ্ছে- [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১০]

A. Cerocious

B. Coward

C. Cowardly

D. Cowardeous

Ans: C

(Explanation: Coward (Noun) + ly = Cowardly (Adjective).)

13. The adjective of 'love' is --- [RU (সমাজবিজ্ঞান) 05-06]

A. lovely

B. lovable

C. loved

D. lovingly

Ans: A

(Explanation: Love (Noun) + ly = Lovely (Adjective).)

14. 'Jealousy' is - [তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ের অধীনে তথ্য অফিসার-০৫]

A. an adjective

B. a pronoun

C. a verb

D. a noun

Ans: D

(Explanation: Words ending in -sy (jealousy, hypocrisy) are often Nouns.)

15. Advice is a – [RU 09-10]

A. verb

B. noun

C. adjective

D. proverb

Ans: B

(Explanation: Advice (with 'c') is a Noun. Advise (with 's') is the Verb.)

16. The word 'tormentor' is - [DU (D) 18-19]

A. a noun

B. an adjective

C. a verb

D. an adverb

Ans: A

(Explanation: Words ending in -or (actor, tormentor) indicate a person who performs an action -> Noun.)

17. The word 'clarify' is a/an [JnU (B) 17-18]

A. adverb

B. noun

C. verb

D. adjective

Ans: C

(Explanation: Ends in -ify -> Verb.)

18. Our teachers are very friendly and scholarly. Here the underlined words are — [CU (D1, D2) 16-17]

A. Adjectives

B. Nouns

C. Adverbs

D. Prepositions

Ans: A

(Explanation: Both words follow the Noun + ly pattern, making them Adjectives.)

19. Scholarly and friendly professors are considered to be effective pedagogues. Here the two underlined words are — [CU (D) 17-18]

A. nouns

B. adverbs

C. determiners

D. adjectives

Ans: D

(Explanation: They modify the noun "professors", so they are Adjectives.)

20. He actually wanted to have motherly affection from her. / 'Fatherly' is a/an - [KU (A) 13-14]

A. noun

B. adjective

C. adverb

D. none of these

Ans: B

(Explanation: Mother/Father (Noun) + ly = Adjective.)

21. Their friendly behaviour pleased the guest. Here 'friendly' is - [BSMRSTU (গ) 11-12]

A. an adverb

B. a noun

C. an adjective

D. a conjunction

Ans: C

(Explanation: It modifies the noun "behaviour".)

22. What part of speech is 'readiness'? [RU (J) 17-18]

A. Verb

B. Adjective

C. Adverb

D. Noun

Ans: D

(Explanation: Ends in -ness -> Noun.)

23. Which one of the followings is both a noun and a verb? [COU (C) 16-17]

A. Advice

B. Practice

C. Belief

D. Study

Ans: D

(Explanation:

• Advice (N) / Advise (V)

• Practice (N) / Practise (V - in BrE)

• Belief (N) / Believe (V)

• Study (N - a room/learning; V - to learn) -> Both.)

24. Which word can be used as both verb and noun? [RU (E) 18-19]

A. boy

B. master

C. cattle

D. none

Ans: B

(Explanation: Master (Noun = expert/owner; Verb = to acquire skill).)

25. Extraordinary কোন Parts of speech? [Medical 16-17]

A. Adverb

B. Adjective

C. Noun

D. Pronoun

Ans: B

(Explanation: Describes a noun (e.g., extraordinary person) -> Adjective.)

26. Indicate the part of speech of the word 'WALLOP'. [RU H 16-17]

A. Noun

B. Adverb

C. Preposition

D. Verb

Ans: D

(Explanation: Wallop means to strike or hit hard. It is primarily a Verb (though can be a noun).)

27. Which of the following is a noun? [RU (F, অ-বাণিজ্য) 15-16]

A. beautification

B. beautify

C. beautifully

D. beautious

Ans: A

(Explanation: Ends in -tion -> Noun.)

28. I find it very unlikely. Which part of speech is the underlined word? [BU (B) 15-16]

A. adjective

B. adverb

C. noun

D. Pronoun

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Unlikely" is an Adjective meaning improbable.)

29. The word 'propel' is- [RU (D-অবাণিজ্য) 14-15]

A. a noun

B. a verb

C. an adjective

D. an adverb

Ans: B

(Explanation: Propel means to drive forward (action) -> Verb.)

30. The word 'neutral' is – [JnU (D) 09-10]

A. An adverb

B. A noun

C. An adjective

D. A verb

Ans: C

(Explanation: Describes a state of not taking sides -> Adjective.)

31. Which of the following words is not an adjective? [RU (F) 14-15]

A. hostile

B. metallic

C. defend

D. educational

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Defend" is a Verb. The others are adjectives.)

32. The word 'Proportionate' is- [NU (বাণিজ্য) 06-07]

A. a noun

B. an adverb

C. an adjective

D. a verb

Ans: C

(Explanation: Describes a relationship of size/amount -> Adjective.)

33. What parts of speech is 'rare'? [RU (A-বিজোড়) 13-14]

A. adverb

B. adjective

C. preposition

D. noun

Ans: B

(Explanation: Describes a quality (scarce) -> Adjective.)

34. Which one is an adverb? [RU (E-বিজোড়) 14-15]

A. dirty

B. ugly

C. wisely

D. holy

Ans: C

(Explanation: Wise (Adj) + ly = Wisely (Adverb). Note: Dirty, Ugly, Holy are Adjectives.)

35. What parts of speech is 'outgrow'? [RU (A-বিজোড়) 14-15]

A. Adverb

B. Adjective

C. Verb

D. Preposition

Ans: C

(Explanation: Means to grow too big for something -> Verb.)

36. What parts of speech is 'magnificent'? [RU (A-বিজোড়) 14-15]

A. Adverb

B. Adjective

C. Preposition

D. Noun

Ans: B

(Explanation: Ends in -ent (and describes quality) -> Adjective.)

37. What is the meaning of the verb 'live' when it is used as an adjective? [RU (A-e)14-15]

A. living

B. life-long

C. lively

D. not recorded and edited

Ans: D

(Explanation: A "live broadcast" means it is happening now and not recorded.)

38. The word 'idolize' is — [JnU (E) 14-15]

A. a noun

B. a verb

C. an adverb

D. an adjective

Ans: B

(Explanation: Ends in -ize -> Verb.)

39. Which of the following is noun? [NU (বিজ্ঞান) 14-15]

A. invite

B. tight

C. mite

D. write

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Mite" is a small insect -> Noun. Invite/Write are verbs, Tight is adjective.)

40. What part of speech is 'perhaps'? [RU (A-জোড়) 13-14]

A. adjective

B. conjunction

C. adverb

D. preposition

Ans: C

(Explanation: It modifies the whole sentence/verb indicating possibility -> Adverb.)

41. What parts of speech is 'alive'? [RU (A-জোড়) 13-14]

A. adjective

B. adverb

C. verb

D. noun

Ans: A

(Explanation: Describes the state of living -> Adjective.)

42. The adjective form of 'priest' is - [RU (A, জোড়) 13-14]

A. priestcraft

B. priestly

C. priesthood

D. priesty

Ans: B

(Explanation: Priest (Noun) + ly = Priestly (Adjective).)

43. The word 'desperation' is a/an- [DU (A) 12-13]

A. adjective

B. verb

C. adverb

D. noun

Ans: D

(Explanation: Ends in -tion -> Noun.)

44. The word 'unparallel' is – [RU (Law) 10-11]

A. a noun

B. an adjective

C. a verb

D. an adverb

Ans: B

(Explanation: Means having no equal -> Adjective.)

45. The adjective of the word 'mother' is– [RU (D-অবাণিজ্য) 11-12]

A. motherly

B. motherhood

C. mothering

D. mother-in-law

Ans: A

(Explanation: Mother + ly = Motherly.)

46. The adjective of the word 'brother' is – [NU (মানবিক) 07-08]

A. brotherly

B. brethren

C. brotherhood

D. brother-in-law

Ans: A

(Explanation: Brother + ly = Brotherly.)

47. Which one is the adjective of 'world'? [BSMRSTU (খ) 11-12]

A. worldly

B. worldily

C. worldness

D. worldwide

Ans: A (or D)

(Explanation: "Worldly" means relating to the material world. Worldwide is also an adjective, but Worldly fits the Noun+ly pattern often tested.)

48. The word 'Accommodation' is- [JU (লোকপ্রশাসন) 09-10]

A. Preposition

B. adverb

C. noun

D. adjective

Ans: C

(Explanation: Ends in -tion -> Noun.)

49. Which one is adverb? [পরিবার পরিকল্পনা অধিদপ্তর-১১]

A. motherly

B. delightfully

C. supernatural

Ans: B

(Explanation: Delightful (Adj) + ly = Delightfully (Adverb). Motherly is an Adjective.)

50. Which of the following is noun? [SUST (C) 04-05]

A. practise

B. advise

C. guise

D. advertise

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Guise" is a Noun meaning an external form/appearance. Practise, Advise, Advertise are verbs.)