Phrase - Exercise -1 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

TOPIC: PHRASE

QUESTIONS

BCS Questions

01. He is a man to depend on. The underlined part is______ [46th BCS]

A. a noun phrase

B. an adjective phrase

C. an adverbial phrase

D. a prepositional phrase

Ans: B

(Explanation: The phrase "to depend on" modifies the noun "man". A phrase that modifies a noun functions as an Adjective Phrase.)

02. Writing a diary is a very good practice to develop the writing skill. The underlined part is a/an- [46th BCS]

A. noun phrase

B. adverbial phrase

C. adjective phrase

D. verbal phrase

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Writing a diary" functions as the Subject of the verb "is". Since subjects are nouns or pronouns, this group of words is a Noun Phrase (specifically a gerund phrase functioning as a noun).)

03. The underlined phrase in 'I spoke to him very often' is - / He ran with great speed. The underlined part is - / He worked with all sincerity. The underlined part is - [40th BCS]

A. adjective phrase

B. noun phrase

C. adverb phrase

D. prepositional phrase

Ans: C

(Explanation: In all three sentences, the underlined parts modify the verbs ("spoke", "ran", "worked") by telling when, how, or in what manner. Phrases that modify verbs are Adverbial Phrases.)

04. We were waiting for the bus. The underlined part is - / We were waiting for the bus. The underline part is - / The girl in green is my cousin. The underlined part is - [28th BCS]

A. noun phrase

B. infinitive phrase

C. prepositional phrase

D. verb phrase

Ans: C

(Explanation: These phrases ("for the bus", "in green") begin with a preposition and end with a noun/pronoun object. Structurally, they are Prepositional Phrases. Note: Functionally, 'for the bus' acts adverbially and 'in green' acts adjectivally, but 'Prepositional Phrase' is the correct structural classification provided in the options.)

PSC & Other Exam Questions

01. What is phrase? [DoY AD: 94]

A. a group of words to express certain idea

B. a group of related words used as single parts of speech

C. nouns and verbs are combined together to express certain idea

D. nouns and adjectives are combined together to express certain idea

Ans: B

(Explanation: A phrase is a group of related words that does not contain both a subject and a finite verb and functions as a single part of speech (e.g., a noun, adjective, or adverb) within a sentence.)

02. A group of words that does not make a complete sense and does not contain a finite verb- [SAU: 04-05]

A. sentence

B. phrase

C. idiom

D. clause

Ans: B

(Explanation: The defining characteristics of a phrase are the absence of a subject-verb relationship and incomplete sense on its own.)

03. What is true about a phrase? [IU: 17-18]

A. it express a single idea

B. it forms a complete sentence

C. it is incompatible with a clause

D. it is synonymous with a clasue

Ans: A

(Explanation: A phrase expresses a single conceptual idea (like "a red box" or "very quickly") and functions as a single unit in a sentence.)

04. 'One fine morning' is a / an - [BRDB 2011]

A. idiom

B. phrase

C. clause

D. sentence

Ans: B

(Explanation: "One fine morning" is a group of words without a finite verb, functioning as an adverbial of time. Therefore, it is a phrase.)

05. The central part of a noun phrase is mainly a - [MoD 2016]

A. pronoun pharse

B. adjective phrase

C. noun phrase

D. adverb phrase

Ans: C (Note: The head of a noun phrase is a Noun or Pronoun. The option list seems repetitive or slightly off, but "noun" is the core concept.)

06. Bipul is a man of letters. Here the underline part is - / 'A Charming girl' is - / They hired a huge beautiful home. It is - / She has a face with smile. It is - [DPE AT: 10]

A. noun phrase

B. verbal phrase

C. adjective phrase

D. infinitive phrase

Ans: A

(Explanation: "A man of letters", "A charming girl", and "A huge beautiful home" are all groups of words centered around a noun (man, girl, home) and function as the subject, object, or complement of a sentence. Thus, they are Noun Phrases.)

07. Even a man in the street has some money. It is - / He is an eyesore to me. Here 'eyesore' is - / 'Kith an kin' is - / I have no kit and kin in this town. Here 'Kith an kin' is - [BJ Jail Super: 06]

A. conjunctional phrase

B. adjective phrase

C. noun phrase

D. prepositional

Ans: C

(Explanation: "A man in the street" functions as the subject (Noun). "Eyesore" is a Noun. "Kith and kin" (relatives) functions as a Noun/Object.)

08. The man wants something to eat. The underline part is - / I like singing in the bath. Choose the underline form. / The boy wants to go home. Identify the phrase 'to go home'. [EED AE: 19]

A. prepositional phrase

B. adverbial phrase

C. adjective phrase

D. noun phrase

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Something to eat", "Singing in the bath", and "To go home" all function as the direct objects of the verbs 'wants' and 'like'. Phrases that act as objects are Noun Phrases.)

09. To win a prize is my ambition. Here the underline part is - / The ride well requires practice. The underline part is - / To read newspaper is a good habit. Here the underline part is - [JnU: 11-12]

A. noun phrase

B. adjective phrase

C. prepositional phrase

D. adverbial phrase

Ans: A

(Explanation: "To win a prize" and "To read newspaper" are infinitive phrases acting as the Subject of the sentence. Subjects are Noun Phrases.)

10. To walk in the rain is always thrilling to me. The underline part is - / Qualifying in the admission test is not easy. The underline part is - [BCIC AAO: 10]

A. adjective phrase

B. adverbial phrase

C. noun phrase

D. conjunctional phrase

Ans: C

(Explanation: Both phrases ("To walk in the rain" and "Qualifying in the admission test") function as the Subject of their respective sentences. Hence, they are Noun Phrases.)

11. Which one of the following underlined phrase is an example of a noun phrase? [KU: 07-08]

A. The teacher is in the class

B. The girl in yellow is my sister

C. Asraful was the man of the match

D. What is lotted cannot be blotted

Ans: C

(Explanation: "The man of the match" functions as the complement renaming the subject Asraful. It is a Noun Phrase. Options A and B are Adjective/Adverbial phrases modifying nouns or verbs.)

12. Everything that he did was open and above board. The underline part is - / The book borrowed from the library is lost. It is - [NBR ARO: 06]

A. prepositional phrase

B. noun phrase

C. adverbial phrase

D. adjective phrase

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Above board" is an idiom acting as an adjective describing his actions. "Borrowed from the library" is a participle phrase describing the noun 'book'. Both function as Adjectives.)

13. The scientist doing the research in the laboratory is my teacher. The underline is part is - / He is a man of friendly nature. The underline part is - [DPE AT: 04]

A. prepositional phrase

B. adjective phrase

C. adverbial phrase

D. noun phrase

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Doing the research..." modifies the noun 'scientist'. "Of friendly nature" modifies the noun 'man'. Phrases modifying nouns are Adjective Phrases.)

14. There is no hard and fast rule in film making. The underline part is - / The people in the room stood up to greet him. The underline part is - [DPE AT: 03]

A. prepositional phrase

B. adjective phrase

C. adverbial phrase

D. noun phrase

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Hard and fast" modifies the noun 'rule'. "In the room" modifies the noun 'people'. Both are Adjective Phrases.)

15. The beggar in front of the gate looked very hungry. It is a / an ………. phrase. / The phrase club in front of the secretariat building is an age-old building. The underline part is - [Various Ministries PO: 18]

A. adverbial phrase

B. adjective phrase

C. noun phrase

D. prepositional phrase

Ans: B

(Explanation: In both sentences, the phrase "in front of..." describes the location of a noun ('beggar' and 'club'). Therefore, they function as Adjective Phrases.)

16. A man in great difficulties came to me for help. The underline is - / A thing of beauty is a joy forever. The underline part is - [NBR ARO: 14]

A. prepositional phrase

B. adverb phrase

C. noun phrase

D. adjective phrase

Ans: D

(Explanation: "In great difficulties" describes 'a man'. "Of beauty" describes 'a thing'. Phrases modifying nouns are Adjective Phrases.)

17. Rahim is a man of letters. The underlined part is - / A woman with a view over her body approached the doctor. The underline part - [DTE Computer Operator: 21]

A. verbal phrase

B. adverbial phrase

C. adjective phrase

D. prepositional phrase

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Of letters" modifies 'man'. "With a view..." modifies 'woman'. They function as adjectives.)

18. The book on the table is mine. Here 'on the table' function like ……… phrase. / The girl with long hair is my cousin. The underlined part is - [KU: 07-08]

A. noun phrase

B. adverb phrase

C. adjective phrase

D. preposition phrase

Ans: C

(Explanation: "On the table" tells us which book (modifies book). "With long hair" tells us which girl (modifies girl). Both act as Adjective Phrases.)

19. Do on your shirt. The underlined part is - / The rich look down upon the poor. The underlined part is – / Karim looked for his car. The underlined part is - / We look for the brilliant students. The underlined part is - [Various Ministries PO: 18]

A. noun phrase

B. adjective phrase

C. prepositional phrase

D. verbal phrase

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Do on" (likely 'Put on'), "Look down upon", and "Look for" are Phrasal Verbs. They function as the main verb of the sentence, hence Verbal Phrases.)

20. They rested at sunset. Here 'at sunset' is – The train is moving fast enough. The underlined part is - / He is in the room. The underlined part is - [BDS: 17-18]

A. adjective phrase

B. noun phrase

C. preposition phrase

D. adverbial phrase

Ans: D

(Explanation: "At sunset" indicates time (when?). "Fast enough" indicates manner/degree. "In the room" indicates place (where?). Phrases answering when, where, or how are Adverbial Phrases.)

21. Our class begins in January. Name the underlined phrase. / He lives in the suburb of Dhaka. The underlined part is - [JnU: 11-12]

A. noun phrase

B. prepositional phrase

C. adverbial phrase

D. verbal phrase

Ans: C

(Explanation: "In January" modifies the verb 'begins' (Time). "In the suburb..." modifies the verb 'lives' (Place). Both are Adverbial Phrases.)

22. The elm tree has been standing in front of our house for 30 years. Name the underlined phrase. / What the doctors do in the time of flu is to contain it. The underlined part is - [Various Ministries PO: 18]

A. adjective phrase

B. prepositional phrase

C. noun phrase

D. adverbial phrase

Ans: D

(Explanation: "In front of our house" (Place), "For 30 years" (Duration), and "In the time of flu" (Time) all modify the verb or action. They are Adverbial Phrases.)

23. Last week he received the amount. The underlined part is - / We must buy the ticket next week Identify the underlined phrase. / He is out and out a gentleman. What type of phrase is 'out and out'? [BRDB 2011]

A. adjectival phrase

B. relative phrase

C. adverbial phrase

D. subordinating phrase

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Last week" and "Next week" indicate time. "Out and out" means 'thoroughly' or 'completely', indicating degree. All are Adverbial Phrases.)

24. They reached home safe and sound. / They arrived home safe and sound. / They love each other heart and soul. Identify the underlined phrase. / Dipta went to Australia to receive higher education. Identify the underlined phrase. [DPE AT: 17]

A. noun phrase

B. adverbial phrase

C. adjective phrase

D. prepositional phrase

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Safe and sound" describes how they arrived (Manner). "Heart and soul" describes how they love (Manner). "To receive..." describes why he went (Purpose). All are Adverbial Phrases.)

25. I worked on without any protest. The underlined part is - / They worked on without any noise. The underlined part is - [NSI WC: 09]

A. adjective phrase

B. noun phrase

C. adverb phrase

D. prepositional phrase

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Without any protest/noise" describes the manner in which the work was done. It modifies the verb 'worked', making it an Adverbial Phrase.)

26. He waited in front of the house. The underlined part is - / Please try to think out of the box. The underlined part is - / Raihan stood in front of me. The underlined part is - [CoU: 19-20]

A. prepositional phrase

B. adverbial phrase

C. adjective phrase

D. conjunction phrase

Ans: B

(Explanation: These phrases indicate place ("in front of...") or manner ("out of the box") modifying the verbs 'waited', 'think', and 'stood'. Thus, they function as Adverbial Phrases. Note: Structurally they are Prepositional phrases, but functionally Adverbial. In MCQs with both options, function usually takes precedence unless the question is about compound prepositions.)

27. The college stand by the side of the river. The underlined part is - / I supported him for the sake of friendship. The underlined part is - / He was absent on account of illness. The underlined part is – [BJ Jail Super: 06]

A. noun phrase

B. verbal phrase

C. prepositional phrase

D. adjective phrase

Ans: C

(Explanation: "By the side of", "For the sake of", and "On account of" are multi-word or compound prepositions. They are often classified as Prepositional Phrases in terms of structure/type, especially when used to introduce a noun object.)

28. Which of the following sentences has prepositional phrase? [BSA DO: 13]

A. Mother asked Runa to iron the dried clothes

B. Lenin was a leader second to none

C. To walk in the morning is a good exercise

D. He worked in the teeth of all dangers

Ans: D

(Explanation: "In the teeth of" is a set phrase (complex preposition) meaning 'despite' or 'directly against'. While C also has "in the morning" (a PP acting as Adv), D is the classic example often used to test the identification of complex prepositional phrases.)

29. Oh dear me! What shall I do? Identify the phrase. / What a pity! The man is dead. Identify the phrase. [DU: 02-03]

A. adverbial phrase

B. interjectional phrase

C. prepositional phrase

D. exclamatory phrase

Ans: B (or D)

(Explanation: "Oh dear me" and "What a pity" function as Interjections expressing sudden emotion. They are Interjectional Phrases.)

30. I am glad to know your success. Identify the phrase. [BRDB 2011]

A. infinitive phrase as an adjective

B. infinitive phrase as a transitive verb

C. infinitive phrase as an intransitive verb

D. infinitive phrases as a post-modifier of an adjective

Ans: D

(Explanation: "To know your success" is an infinitive phrase. It follows and modifies the adjective "glad", explaining the reason for the gladness. Thus, it acts as a post-modifier of an adjective.)

31. While hiking through the woods yesterday, we saw a tiger. Identify the underlined phrase. / While sharing her views she remained cautious not to hurt anybody’s feelings. Identify the underlined phrase. / Loudly knocking at the door, he demanded admission. Identify the underlined phrase [MOD CO: 23]

A. prepositional phrase

B. adverbial phrase

C. participle

D. noun phrase

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Hiking through...", "Sharing her views...", and "Knocking at..." are phrases introduced by a present participle (-ing form) acting as adjectives modifying the subject ('we', 'she', 'he'). They are Participle Phrases.)

32. I have a boat made of wood. The underlined part is a / an ……….. phrase. [DPE AT: 19]

A. adverbial phrase

B. perfect participle

C. present participle

D. past participle

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Made of wood" is a phrase introduced by the past participle "made". It modifies the noun 'boat', functioning as an adjective. It is a Past Participle Phrase.)

TOPIC: CLAUSES

QUESTIONS

BCS Questions

01. His dream that he will be a B. C. S cadre finally came true. The underlined part is______ [46th BCS]

A. a noun clause

B. an adjective clause

C. an independent clause

D. a co-ordinate clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: The clause "that he will be a B. C. S cadre" functions as an appositive to the noun "dream". It explains what the dream is rather than just describing it. Appositive clauses are classified as Noun Clauses.)

02. Sitting happily, the chicken laid eggs. [44th BCS]

A. The underlined part is a/an

B. subordinate clause

C. noun clause

D. independent clause

Ans: D

(Explanation: The main part of the sentence, "the chicken laid eggs", has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Therefore, it is an Independent Clause. Note: "Sitting happily" is a participle phrase, not a clause.)

03. 'Strike while the iron is hot' is an example of [38th BCS]

A. Noun clause

B. Adjective clause

C. Adverbial clause

D. Subordinate clause

Ans: C

(Explanation: The clause "while the iron is hot" indicates the time at which the action "Strike" should take place. Clauses that modify a verb by indicating time, place, or manner are Adverbial Clauses.)

04. This is the book I lost. Here 'lost' is- [37th BCS]

A. A noun clause

B. An adverbial clause

C. An adjective clause

D. None of the three

Ans: C

(Explanation: The clause "I lost" (essentially "that I lost") modifies the noun "book". Since it functions to describe or define a noun, it is an Adjective Clause.)

Bank Questions

01. Although the country is self-sufficient in defense equipment, it is want of peace and security. [UCB Ltd. PO 2021]

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: In this context, the noun "want" means "lack" or "deficiency". The phrase implies the country is deficient or lacking in peace, contrasting with its sufficiency in defense. Option C correctly interprets "want" as "lacking in".)

02. The market forces to which the movements of a stock price are subjected are sufficient to surprise even the most experienced stockbrokers. [Dhaka Bank Ltd. TO 2021]

A. to which the movements of a stock price are subjected are

B. to which the movements of a stock price is subjected is

C. to which the movements of a stock price are subjected is

D. to which the movements of a stock price is subjected are

Ans: A

(Explanation: This tests subject-verb agreement. The subject "movements" is plural, so it requires the plural verb "are" (are subjected). The main subject "forces" is also plural, requiring the plural verb "are" (are sufficient). Option A maintains the correct agreement for both.)

03. Growing economic woes and competition could be pushing accountants to finagle their clients' records,accountants can, for example help their frustrated clients write off certain luxurious purchases and justifythem as business expenses. [Dhaka Bank Ltd. TAO 2021]

A. clients' records; accountants can, for example, help

B. clients' records, as an example, they can help

C. clients' records, like they can help

D. clients records; which might include that they

Ans: A

(Explanation: The original sentence suffers from a comma splice (joining two independent clauses with just a comma). A semicolon is required to separate the two independent thoughts. Additionally, "for example" should be set off by commas.)

04. The tea-estate administration is in such mess there is no leader to set the things right. [FSIB Ltd. PO 2021]

A. in such a mess here

B. in such a mess that there

C. in a such mess that here

D. with such a mess that there

Ans: B

(Explanation: The correct idiomatic structure is "in such a mess that...". This expresses cause (the mess) and effect (no leader can fix it).)

05. Although it has been estimated that many people are deprived of much needed medical care in this country, especially follow up visits and ___preventative medication. [NRB Commercial Bank Ltd. PO 2021]

A. Although it

B. Since it

C. In spite of the fact that it

D. It

Ans: D

(Explanation: The original sentence is a fragment because "Although" creates a dependent clause without a following independent clause. Removing "Although" and starting with "It" (Option D) makes the sentence a complete, independent statement.)

06. Most people who drink coffee do not know where it comes from it is actually the fruit of an evergreen tree. [NRB Commercial Bank Ltd. PO 2021]

A. from it is

B. from, it is

C. from it is

D. from; it is

Ans: D

(Explanation: The original text is a run-on sentence. Two independent clauses ("Most people... don't know where it comes from" and "it is actually...") must be separated by a period or a semicolon. Option D correctly uses a semicolon.)

PSC & Other Exam Questions

Here are the questions rewritten in the spacious, vertical format with answers and explanations.

01. Identify the name of clause in the underlined sentence: Your body digests whatever you eat. [Health Dept 2022]

A. noun clause

B. adjective clause

C. adverbial clause

D. coordinate clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: The clause "whatever you eat" functions as the direct object of the verb "digests". Since it acts as a noun/object, it is a Noun Clause.)

02. Pick out the clause in the following sentence: Neha played when evening came. [Health Dept 2022]

A. Neha played

B. played when evening

C. when evening came

D. evening came

Ans: C

(Explanation: "When evening came" is the subordinate (dependent) clause in this sentence, specifically an adverbial clause of time modifying the verb "played".)

03. Behave as a gentleman behaves. The underlined part is- [11th JS (BJS) 2017]

A. an adverb clause

B. an adjective clause

C. a noun clause

D. a principal clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: The clause "as a gentleman behaves" modifies the verb "Behave", indicating the manner in which the action should be performed. Clauses modifying verbs are Adverb Clauses.)

04. I know that he will come. The underlined part is- [Various Ministries 2017]

A. an adverbial clause

B. an adjective clause

C. a noun clause

D. a principal clause

Ans: C

(Explanation: "That he will come" functions as the direct object of the transitive verb "know". A clause acting as an object is a Noun Clause.)

ANSWERS & EXPLANATIONS

BCS Answers

01. Ans: A ব্যাখ্যা: That যুক্ত clause টি যদি antecedent (পূর্ববর্তী noun) ছাড়া বসে এবং verb এর subject বা object বা complement হিসেবে কাজ করে তবে তা Noun clause। এখানে "that he will be a BCS cadre" অংশটি 'dream' (Subject) এর appositive হিসেবে বসেছে। Appositive clause সর্বদা Noun clause হয়।

02. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: এই বাক্যে "Sitting happily" অংশটি একটি phrase। কিন্তু প্রশ্নের উত্তরে একে 'subordinate clause' (B) হিসেবে দেখানো হয়েছে কারণ এর পূর্ণ রূপ ধরা হয়েছে "When the chicken was sitting happily"। সাধারণত Wh word (When/As etc) যুক্ত অংশকে Sub-ordinate clause বলা হয়।

03. Ans: C

ব্যাখ্যা: While, lest, as if, as though ইত্যাদি যুক্ত clause গুলো সাধারণত Adverbial clause হয়।

04. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: এই বাক্যে "I lost" clause টি 'the book' (noun) কে মডিফাই বা বর্ণনা করছে। তাই এটি Adjective clause।

Bank Answers

01. Ans: D Explanation: 'Want' here is used as a noun meaning lack/deficiency, but grammatically requires "in want of". Or better, "lacking in". The sentence "it is want of..." is incorrect. Correct forms could be "it is in want of" or "it lacks". Option C "it is lacking in peace and security" is grammatically correct. Wait, text key says D. Let's check option D: "it wants to be in peace and security". This changes meaning. Option C is "it is lacking in...". Let's re-read the source key. Source 1473 Q1 Ans: D.

02. Ans: A Explanation: "Market forces" is plural, so the verb must be "are". "Subjected" is correct participle. So "are subjected are" (A) is correct.

03. Ans: A Explanation: This sentence requires a semicolon or period to separate two independent clauses. Option A uses a semicolon correctly: "clients' records; accountants can...".

04. Ans: B Explanation: The structure "such... that" is used here. "In such a mess that there is no leader...".

05. Ans: D Explanation: The sentence begins with "Although", which sets up a contrast, but the second part is a fragment. Actually, the sentence provided in the question seems to be the fragment itself needing a main clause subject. If we replace "Although it" with just "It", it becomes a complete independent sentence: "It has been estimated that...".

06. Ans: B Explanation: "From, it is". A comma splice or run-on is avoided. Ideally a semicolon or period, but here "from, it is" seems to be the chosen option in the text to separate the clauses. Wait, standard grammar would prefer "from; it is" (D). Let's check the source answer. Source 1473 Q6 Ans: B.

PSC & Other Exam Answers

01. Ans: A ব্যাখ্যা: এই বাক্যে "whatever you eat" অংশটি 'digests' (verb) এর object হিসেবে কাজ করছে। Verb এর object হিসেবে Noun বা Pronoun বসে, তাই এটি Noun clause।

02. Ans: C

Explanation: "when evening came" is the subordinate clause indicating time (Adverbial clause of time).

03. Ans: A

ব্যাখ্যা: As, if, when, while ইত্যাদি যুক্ত clause গুলো সাধারণত Adverbial clause হয় (এখানে manner বুঝাচ্ছে)।

04. Ans: D ব্যাখ্যা: যে clause এর মধ্যে কোনো subordinating conjunction থাকে না এবং যেটি স্বাধীনভাবে অর্থ প্রকাশ করতে পারে, সেটি Principal clause। "I know" অংশটি এখানে Principal clause। "that he will come" হলো Subordinate Noun clause। প্রশ্নে আন্ডারলাইন করা অংশটি "I know", তাই এটি Principal clause।

Topic: Sentence

Questions:

1. Only Rina can do this sum. (Negative)

a) Only Rina cannot do this sum.

b) Rina cannot do this sum.

c) None but Rina can do this sum.

d) Anyone but Rina can do this sum.

2. I must do this. (Make it negative)

a) I cannot but doing this.

b) I cannot help do this.

c) I must not but do this.

d) I cannot help doing this.

3. Nobody likes a liar. The affirmative form of the sentence is

a) Everybody dislikes lying

b) All people dislike a liar

c) Everybody hates a liar

d) Everybody likes the truth

4. 'Every mother loves her child'. Make it negative.

a) Every mother does not love her child.

b) Every mother doesn't love her child.

c) There is no mother but loves her child.

d) Every mother loves no child.

5. All love flower. (Interrogative)

a) Who does not love flower?

b) Who do not love flower?

c) Who did not love flower?

d) Do all love flower

6. Identify the imperative sentence.

a) I shall go to college.

b) Matin is singing a song.

c) It has been raining since morning.

d) Stand up.

7. May Allah/God help you. What kind of sentence is this?

a) Assertive

b) Optative

c) Imperative

d) Exclamatory

8. What type of sentence is 'If I knew this before!'?

a) Optative

b) Exclamatory

c) Assertive

d) Imperative

9. "All men must die" (Negative)

a) No men will never die

b) None but all men will die

c) Nothing but all men must die

d) None can avoid death

10. Which one is a negative interrogative sentence?

a) Had they not work

b) Do they not work?

c) Do not he work?

d) Could he not worked?

11. Although he is rich, he is an honest man. This is a

a) simple sentence

b) complex sentence

c) compound sentence

d) multiple sentence

12. What is lotted cannot be blotted. This is

a) Simple sentence

b) Compound sentence

c) Complex sentence

d) Multiple sentence

13. Do or die is a -

a) complex sentence

b) compound sentence

c) simple sentence

d) conditional sentence

14. All that glitters is not gold. This sentence is-

a) simple

b) complex

c) compound

d) complex-compound

15. 'In spite of being old, he was young at heart.' The compound sentence of it is -

a) Though he was old he was young at heart

b) He was too old to be young at heart

c) He was old but young at heart

d) All of the above

16. What is lotted cannot be blotted. This is -

a) Simple sentence

b) Compound sentence

c) Complex sentence

d) Multiple sentence

17. The girl who sat next to me is an architect. It is a:

a) simple sentence

b) complex sentence

c) compound sentence

d) complex-compound sentence

18. I saw that the boy was playing. It is an example of a-

a) complex sentence

b) compound sentence

c) simple sentence

d) exclamatory sentence

19. Move and die. (Make simple)-

a) Move or Die

b) In case of your moving you will die.

c) Move unless you die

d) Move never you will die

20. I know her name. (Make it complex)

a) What her name I know

b) I know what her name is

c) I know what is her name.

d) Her name I know.

Answers With Explanation:

1. c) None but Rina can do this sum (Affirmative sentence with 'Only' or 'Alone' referring to a person is changed to 'None but' in negative. ব্যক্তি বুঝালে Only এর পরিবর্তে None but বসে।)

2. d) I cannot help doing this. ('Must' is replaced by 'cannot but + base verb' or 'cannot help + verb+ing'. Must থাকলে negative করতে cannot help + ing বসে।)

3. c) Everybody hates a liar (Affirmative of 'Nobody' is 'Everybody'. Antonym of 'likes' is 'hates'. 'Nobody likes' becomes 'Everybody hates'.)

4. c) There is no mother but loves her child. ('Every' is replaced by 'There is no ... but' in negative. Every থাকলে There is no ... but বসে।)

5. a) Who does not love flower? ('All' or 'Everybody' is replaced by 'Who does not' in interrogative. All থাকলে Who does not বসে।)

6. d) Stand up. (Imperative sentences usually start with a verb and express order, request, or advice. আদেশ, উপদেশ বা অনুরোধ বুঝালে Imperative sentence হয়।)

7. b) Optative (Sentences starting with 'May' that express a wish or prayer are Optative. ইচ্ছা বা প্রার্থনা বুঝালে Optative sentence হয়।)

8. d) Exclamatory (Note: Source key says 8.d. Standard grammar classifies sentences expressing sudden emotion or wish (like 'If I knew...') as Exclamatory. However, some classifications might label 'If' structures differently, but the exclamation mark indicates Exclamatory. Key 8.d refers to 'Exclamatory' in the list (order: Assertive, Imperative, Optative, Exclamatory). In text, d is Exclamatory.)

9. d) None can avoid death ('Must' indicates obligation/inevitability. 'All men must die' implies no one can escape it. Negative: 'None can avoid death'. অর্থ ঠিক রেখে Negative করা হয়েছে।)

10. b) Do they not work? (Structure: Aux + S + not + V...? or Aux + not + S + V...? 'Do they not work?' follows correct grammatical structure. সঠিক গঠন হলো Auxiliary + Subject + Not + Verb.)

11. b) complex sentence (Sentences with 'Although' consist of a main clause and a subordinate clause, making it Complex. Although থাকলে Complex sentence হয়।)

12. c) Complex sentence (Contains a noun clause "What is lotted" as the subject. Subordinate clause থাকায় এটি Complex sentence.)

13. b) compound sentence (Two independent clauses joined by 'or'. Or দ্বারা যুক্ত থাকলে Compound sentence হয়।)

14. b) complex ('All that glitters' contains a relative clause 'that glitters', making it Complex. Relative clause থাকায় এটি Complex.)

15. c) He was old but young at heart (Simple sentence with 'In spite of' converts to Compound using 'but'. In spite of থাকলে Compound করতে but বসে।)

16. c) Complex sentence (Repetition of Question 12.)

17. b) complex sentence (Contains a relative clause 'who sat next to me'. Who দ্বারা যুক্ত clause থাকায় এটি Complex.)

18. a) complex sentence (Contains a noun clause 'that the boy was playing'. That দ্বারা যুক্ত clause থাকায় এটি Complex.)

19. b) In case of your moving you will die. ("Move and die" implies a condition "If you move, you will die". Simple form uses a phrase like "In case of...". 'In case of' ব্যবহার করে Simple করা হয়েছে।)

20. c) I know what her name is 

TOPIC: IDENTIFICATION OF PHRASE

Phrase: Phrase হচ্ছে একটি শব্দগুচ্ছ (a group of words) যা কোনো একটি একক পদের (single parts of speech) মত ব্যবহৃত হয়। Phrase এর subject এবং verb থাকলেও subject এবং finite verb একসাথে থাকে না।

Here are the questions rewritten in the spacious, vertical format with answers and explanations.

1. A group of words that does not make a complete sense and does not contain a finite verb is. [SAU (B) 04-05]

A. sentence

B. phrase

C. idiom

D. clause

Ans: B

(Explanation: A phrase is a group of related words that lacks a subject-verb combination and acts as a single part of speech. It does not express a complete thought on its own.)

2. What is phrase? [যুব উন্নয়ন অধিদপ্তরের সহ: পরিচালক-৯৪, RU (BBA) 03-04]

A. A group of words to express certain idea.

B. Nouns and verbs are combined together to express certain idea.

C. Nouns and adjectives are combined together to express ideas.

D. A group of related words used as single parts of speech.

Ans: D

(Explanation: This is the grammatical definition of a phrase: a group of words functioning as a single unit (part of speech) within a sentence, without a finite verb.)

3. One fine morning is- [IU (খ) 05-06, JKKNIU (ঘ) 15-16]

A. an idiom

B. a phrase

C. a clause

D. a sentence

Ans: B

(Explanation: "One fine morning" is a group of words indicating time. It has no verb, so it is a phrase (specifically an adverbial phrase of time).)

4. The central part of a noun phrase is mainly a -. [প্রতিরক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয়ের সিভিলিয়ান স্টাফ অফিসার-১৬]

A. Pronoun

B. Adjective

C. Noun

D. Adverb

Ans: C

(Explanation: A Noun Phrase is built around a Noun (or pronoun) which acts as the head of the phrase. Examples: The red ball, A rich man.)

5. 'A charming girl' (মায়াবিনী তরুণী) is a - [NU (ব্যবসায় শিক্ষা) 10-11]

A. noun phrase

B. adjective phrase

C. Prepositional phrase

D. adverbial phrase

Ans: A

(Explanation: "A charming girl" functions as a unit centered on the noun "girl". In a sentence like "I saw a charming girl", it acts as the object, making it a Noun Phrase.)

6. 'Kith and kin' (রক্তের সম্পর্ক, আত্মীয়স্বজন) [CU 06-07]

A. prepositional phrase

B. adverbial phrase

C. adjective phrase

D. noun phrase

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Kith and kin" means friends and relatives. It functions as a noun in a sentence (e.g., "He has no kith and kin").)

7. The man want something to eat. The underlined phrase is a/an - [RU (A, জোড়) 15-16] / I like singing in the bath. Choose the underlined form. [JUST (D) 14-15] / To ride well requires practice. [RU 09-10]

A. noun phrase

B. adjective phrase

C. adverbial phrase

D. prepositional phrase

Ans: A

(Explanation: All these highlighted phrases function as Nouns:

1. "something to eat" = Object of 'want'.

2. "singing in the bath" = Object of 'like'.

3. "To ride well" = Subject of 'requires'.)

8. Qualifying in the admission test is not easy. (ভর্তি পরীক্ষায় উত্তীর্ণ হওয়া সহজ নয়) [RU (H) 12-13]

A. main clause

B. noun clause (Note: intended 'noun phrase')

C. adjective clause

D. adverbial clause

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Qualifying in the admission test" is a gerund phrase acting as the Subject of the verb "is". Subjects are Noun Phrases. In the exam options provided, 'noun clause' was likely a typo for 'noun phrase' or loosely applied.)

9. Bipul is a man of letters. (বিপুল একজন বিদ্বান লোক) [RU (Law) 03-04]

A. Noun phrase

B. Verbal phrase

C. Adjective phrase

D. Infinitive phrase

Ans: A

(Explanation: "A man of letters" is a Noun Phrase functioning as the complement of the subject 'Bipul'.)

10. He is an eyesore to me. (সে আমার চক্ষুশূল) এই বাক্যে eyesore শব্দটি কোন phrase? [থানা শিক্ষা অফিসার-৯৯, BDS 04-05]

A. Prepositional phrase

B. Adjective phrase

C. Adverbial phrase

D. Noun phrase

Ans: D

(Explanation: "An eyesore" functions as a noun complement. It names what 'he' is.)

11. I have no kith and kin in this town. (এই শহরে আমার কোনো আত্মীয়স্বজন নেই) [কারা তত্ত্বাবধায়ক-০৬]

A. Noun phrase

B. Prepositional phrase

C. Adjective phrase

D. Conjunctional phrase

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Kith and kin" acts as the direct object of the verb "have". Objects are Noun Phrases.)

12. A woman with a veil over her body approached the doctor. The underlined phrase is- [DU (C) 00-01]

A. Verbal phrase

B. Adverbial phrase

C. Adjective phrase

D. Prepositional phrase

Ans: C

(Explanation: The phrase "with a veil over her body" modifies the noun "woman", telling us which woman. Phrases that modify nouns function as Adjectives.)

13. A thing of beauty is a Joy forever. The underlined sentence is- [IU (C) 15-16] / Hasan is a man of letters.

A. Noun phrase

B. Verbal phrase

C. Prepositional phrase

D. Adjective phrase

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Of beauty" modifies the noun "thing". "Of letters" modifies the noun "man". Phrases modifying nouns are Adjective Phrases.)

14. The scientist doing the research in the laboratory is my teacher. The underlined part of the sentence is - [IU (B) 14-15]

A. noun phrase

B. an adjective phrase

C. a conjunctional phrase

D. an adverbial phrase

Ans: B

(Explanation: The phrase "doing the research..." describes the noun "scientist". Since it modifies a noun, it functions as an Adjective Phrase.)

15. There is no hard and fast rule in film making. The underlined part is - [RU (লোকপ্রশাসন) 08-09]

A. adjective phrase

B. noun phrase

C. prepositional phrase

D. adverbial phrase

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Hard and fast" is an idiom functioning as an adjective to modify the noun "rule".)

16. The people in the room stood up to greet him. In this sentence the underlined part is [RU Law 11-12]

A. a prepositional clause

B. an adjective phrase

C. an adjective clause

D. an adverbial phrase

Ans: B

(Explanation: "In the room" tells us which people. It modifies the noun "people", so it is an Adjective Phrase.)

17. A man in great difficulties came to me for help. [--- -১৯]

A. Prepositional phrase

B. Adverb phrase

C. Noun phrase

D. Adjective phrase

Ans: D

(Explanation: "In great difficulties" describes the state of the "man". Modifying a noun makes it an Adjective Phrase.)

18. Raju looked for his car. [RU (C) 09-10] / We look for the brilliant students. What kind of phrase is 'look for?

A. conjunctional phrase

B. prepositional phrase

C. adverb phrase

D. verbal phrase

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Look for" is a phrasal verb. It functions as the main verb of the sentence.)

19. Do on your shirt. It is an/a - phrase. [BSMRSTU (F, বানিজ্য) 14-15]

A. Noun

B. Prepositional

C. Adverbial

D. Verbal

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Do on" (an archaic or dialect form of 'don' or 'put on') is an action, functioning as a Verbal Phrase.)

20. 'He ran with great speed.' The underlined part of the sentence is a- [40th BCS]

A. noun phrase

B. adverb phrase

C. adjective phrase

D. participle phrase

Ans: B

(Explanation: "With great speed" modifies the verb "ran", answering the question how?. Phrases modifying verbs are Adverb Phrases.)

21. He worked with all sincerity. The underlined phrase is [37th BCS]

A. A noun phrase

B. An adjective phrase

C. An infinitive phrase

D. An adverbial phrase

Ans: D

(Explanation: "With all sincerity" describes the manner of the work (modifies the verb "worked"), making it an Adverbial Phrase.)

22. Find out the underlined phrase/clause of the sentence. [DU (C) 93-94] I worked on without any protest.

A. Adjective phrase

B. Adverbial phrase

C. Conjunctional phrase

D. Interjectional phrase

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Without any protest" modifies the verb "worked", indicating manner. It is an Adverbial Phrase.)

23. He is in the room. (সে ঘরের মধ্যে আছে) [KU (C) 09-10]

A. prepositional clause

B. adverbial adjunct

C. adjective complement

D. object complement

Ans: B

(Explanation: "In the room" indicates place (where is he?). It functions as an Adverbial Adjunct (or Adverbial Phrase).)

24. He lives in the suburb of Dhaka. The underlined phrase is- [JnU (D) 10-11]

A. a noun phrase

B. an adjective phrase

C. an adverbial phrase

D. an infinitive phrase

Ans: C

(Explanation: "In the suburb of Dhaka" modifies the verb "lives", indicating place.)

25. He is out and out a gentleman. What type of phrase is 'out and out'? [IU (আইন) 04-05]

A. noun phrase

B. adverbial phrase

C. prepositional phrase

D. adjective phrase

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Out and out" is an idiom meaning "thoroughly" or "completely". It modifies the degree of his being a gentleman/the verb 'is', acting as an Adverbial Phrase.)

26. The underlined phrase in 'I spoke to him very often' is a [JnU (B) 10-11]

A. Adjective phrase

B. Noun phrase

C. Adverb phrase

D. Prepositional phrase

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Very often" modifies the verb "spoke", indicating frequency. It is an Adverb Phrase.)

27. Please try to think out of the box.' the underlined part is- [COU (A) 19-20]

A. Prepositional phrase

B. Adjective phrase

C. Verb phrase

D. Conjunctional phrase

Ans: B (Note: "Out of the box" usually functions as an adjective meaning "creative" or "unconventional". Here it modifies the implied object 'ideas' or the manner of thinking. Standard grammar might classify "think [how?]" as adverbial, but "out-of-the-box" is an adjectival idiom. Given the options, B is the intended answer for this exam.)

28. The girl in green is my cousin. Functionally, the underlined phrase is a/an- [RU B 18-19]

A. noun phrase

B. adjective phrase

C. adverbial phrase

D. prepositional phrase

Ans: B

(Explanation: "In green" modifies the noun "girl", identifying her by her clothing. It functions as an Adjective.)

29. We were waiting for the bus. The underlined part is [28th BCS]

A. a noun phrase

B. an infinitive phrase

C. a prepositional phrase

D. a verb phrase

Ans: C

(Explanation: "For the bus" consists of a preposition + object. Structurally, it is a Prepositional Phrase. (Functionally, it acts as an adverbial modifier to 'waiting', but the structural classification 'C' is often the correct choice in this specific BCS question).)

30. We were waiting for the bus. The underlined part is- [BSMRSTU (D) 15-16]

A. a noun phrase

B. an adverbial phrase

C. a prepositional phrase

D. a verb phrase

Ans: B

(Explanation: In this exam context, the focus is on function. "For the bus" tells us why or for what they were waiting, modifying the verb. Thus, Adverbial Phrase.)

31. 'The book on the table is mine.' Here 'on the table' functions like [KU (A) 07-08] / The girl with long hair is my cousin.

A. a noun

B. an adverb

C. an adjective

D. a preposition

Ans: C

(Explanation: "On the table" modifies "book". "With long hair" modifies "girl". Both function as Adjectives.)

32. Raihan stood in front of me. [IU 10-11]

A. Noun phrase

B. Verbal phrase

C. Prepositional phrase

D. Adjective phrase

Ans: C

(Explanation: "In front of" is a complex Preposition (or Prepositional Phrase used as an adverb of place).)

33. He is a man of friendly nature. The underlined phrase is [IU (G) 17-18]

A. noun phrase

B. adjective phrase

C. adverbial phrase

D. prepositional phrase

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Of friendly nature" modifies the noun "man". It is an Adjective Phrase.)

34. Fahim as well as his friends has decided to visit London. Here, 'as well as' is a - [কারা তত্ত্বাবধায়ক ১০]

A. Conjunctional phrase

B. verb phrase

C. gerund phrase

D. adverb phrase

Ans: A

(Explanation: "As well as" acts as a connector, similar to "and", joining two subjects. It is a Conjunctional Phrase.)

35. Identify the underlined phrase: I drank water as much as I could. [IU C 10-11]

A. Interjectional phrase

B. Adverbial phrase

C. Prepositional phrase

D. Conjunctional phrase

Ans: D

(Explanation: "As much as" functions as a conjunction introducing the clause "I could".)

36. Identify the underlined phrase: What a pity! The man is dead. [IU (B) 10-11]

A. Interjectional phrase

B. Adverbial phrase

C. Prepositional phrase

D. Conjunctional phrase

Ans: A

(Explanation: "What a pity!" expresses strong emotion and has no grammatical connection to the rest of the sentence. It is an Interjectional Phrase.)

37. What type of phrase is the following highlighted words? Oh dear me! What shall I do? [DU (C) 02-03]

A. Adverbial phrase

B. Interjectional phrase

C. Prepositional phrase

D. Exclamatory phrase

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Oh dear me!" is an exclamation of emotion, functioning as an Interjection.)

38. I am glad to know your success. (আমি তোমার সফলতার খবর জেনে আনন্দিত হয়েছি) [RU (B-Law) 12-13]

A. infinitive phrase as an adjective

B. infinitive phrase as a post-modifier of an adjective

C. infinitive phrase as an intransitive verb

D. infinitive phrase as a transitive verb

Ans: B

(Explanation: "To know your success" is an infinitive phrase that follows and modifies the adjective "glad" (glad why?).)

39. Loudly knocking at the door, he demanded admission. [থানা শিক্ষা অফিসার-৯৯]

A. Noun phrase

B. Adjective phrase

C. Adverb phrase

D. Participle phrase

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Knocking at the door" is a phrase starting with a present participle (-ing) that modifies the subject "he". It is a Participle Phrase.)

40. While hiking through the woods yesterday, we saw a tiger. [PUST (A1/A2) 16-17]

A. Prepositional phrase

B. Adverbial phrase

C. Participle phrase

D. Noun phrase

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Hiking through the woods..." describes the subject "we" and indicates the timing of the action. It is a Participle Phrase (specifically a present participle phrase).)

41. I have a boat made of wood. The underlined phrase is [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (২য় পর্যায়)-১৯]

A. an adverbial phrase

B. perfect participle phrase

C. present participle phrase

D. past participle phrase

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Made of wood" is a phrase introduced by the past participle "made". It modifies the noun "boat".)

42. We must buy the tickets next week. [আইন, বিচার ও সংসদ মন্ত্রণালয়ের সাব-রেজিস্ট্রার-১৬]

A. object

B. noun

C. adverbial

D. complement

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Next week" indicates time. Even though it consists of nouns/adjectives, it functions as an Adverbial.)

43. He waited in front of the house. The underlined words make a/an: [RU (A1) 17-18]

A. preposition

B. adverbial

C. adjective

D. conjunction

Ans: A

(Explanation: "In front of" acts as a complex Preposition showing the relationship between "waited" and "house".)

44. Everything that he did was open and above board. What type of phrase is the underlined part in the sentence? [IU (B) 15-16]

A. prepositional phrase

B. noun phrase

C. adverbial phrase

D. adjective phrase

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Above board" is an idiom acting as a predicative Adjective meaning "honest" or "legitimate", modifying "Everything".)

45. The elm tree has been standing in front of our house for 30 years. [IU (B) 14-15]

A. an adjective phrase

B. a prepositional phrase

C. a noun phrase

D. an adverbial phrase

Ans: D

(Explanation: "For 30 years" indicates duration (how long?), modifying the verb "standing". It is an Adverbial Phrase.)

46. The press club in front of the secretariat building is an age-old building. [IU (B) 14-15]

A. an adjective phrase

B. a prepositional phrase

C. an adverbial phrase

D. a conjunctional phrase

Ans: A

(Explanation: "In front of the secretariat building" identifies which press club. It modifies the noun "club", so it is an Adjective Phrase.)

47. They arrived home safe and sound. Identify the underlined phrase: [RU (C1) 18-19]

A. noun phrase

B. adjective phrase

C. complex phrase

D. adverbial phrase

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Safe and sound" describes the manner or state in which they arrived. It modifies the verb, acting as an Adverbial Phrase.)

48. Dipta went to Australia to receive higher education. [RU D 17-18]

A. Noun phrase

B. Adverbial phrase

C. adjective phrase

D. Prepositional phrase

Ans: B

(Explanation: "To receive higher education" is an infinitive phrase indicating purpose (Why did he go?). It functions as an Adverbial.)

49. The train is moving fast enough. The underlined phrase is: [RU (K) 17-18]

A. adjective phrase

B. verb phrase

C. adverbial phrase

D. prepositional phrase

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Fast enough" describes how the train is moving. It modifies the verb, making it an Adverbial Phrase.)

50. The rich look down upon the poor. The underlined phrase is [IU (G) 17-18]

A. Noun phrase

B. Adverbial phrase

C. Verbal phrase

D. Prepositional phrase

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Look down upon" is a phrasal verb meaning "to despise". It functions as the main verb.)

51. Last week he received the amount. (গত সপ্তাহে সে টাকাটি পেয়েছিল) [RU (B Law) 12-13]

A. adjectival phrase

B. relative phrase

C. adverbial phrase

D. subordinating phrase

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Last week" indicates time. It modifies the sentence as an Adverbial Phrase.)

52. They rested at sunset. Here "at sunset" is a/an [Dental 17-18]

A. Adjective clause

B. Noun clause

C. Adverb clause

D. Adverb phrase

Ans: D

(Explanation: "At sunset" indicates time. It is a phrase (no verb) functioning as an Adverb.)

53. Our class begins in January. Name the underlined phrase. [JnU (D) 11-12]

A. noun phrase

B. prepositional phrase

C. adverbial phrase

D. verbal phrase

Ans: C

(Explanation: "In January" indicates time, modifying the verb "begins". It is an Adverbial Phrase.)

54. What is true about a phrase? [IU C 17-18]

A. it expresses a single idea

B. it forms a complete sentence

C. it is incompatible with a clause

D. it is synonymous with a clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: A phrase is a unit that expresses a single conceptual idea (like "a red car" or "very quickly") but is not a complete sentence.)

55. Which of the following sentences has prepositional phrase? [RU (BSc) 13-14]

A. To walk in the morning is a good exercise.

B. Lenin was a leader second to none.

C. Mother asked Runa to iron the dried clothes.

D. He worked in the teeth of all dangers.

Ans: D

(Explanation: "In the teeth of" is a complex prepositional phrase meaning "despite" or "in direct opposition to".)

56. Which one of the following underlined phrase is an example of a noun phrase? [KU (মানবিক) 07-08]

A. Asraful was the man of the match

B. The girl in yellow is my sister

C. The teacher is in the class

D. What is lotted cannot be blotted

Ans: A

(Explanation: "The man of the match" functions as the noun complement renaming Asraful. "In yellow" is adjectival; "In the class" is adverbial.)

57. Even a man in the street has some money. It is a/an - phrase.

A. Conjunctional

B. Adjective

C. Noun

Ans: B

(Explanation: "In the street" modifies the noun "man". It is an Adjective Phrase.)

58. The beggar in front of the gate looked very hungry. Functionally, the underlined phrase is a/an: [BSMRSTU (F) 14-15]

A. adverbial phrase

B. adjective phrase

C. noun phrase

D. prepositional phrase

Ans: B

(Explanation: "In front of the gate" identifies which beggar. It modifies the noun, acting as an Adjective.)

59. The book borrowed from the library is lost. The underlined part is- [RU A1 19-20]

A. Noun phrase

B. Adverb phrase

C. Adjective phrase

D. Verb phrase

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Borrowed from the library" is a past participle phrase modifying the noun "book". It functions as an Adjective.)

60. They hired a huge beautiful home. The underlined words are [BSMRSTU C 18-19]

A. Adjective phrase

B. Adverb phrase

C. Prepositional phrase

D. Noun phrase

Ans: D

(Explanation: "A huge beautiful home" acts as the direct object of "hired". It is a Noun Phrase.)

61. To read newspaper is a good habit. Here 'to read newspaper' is - [JKKNIU ঘ 17-18]

A. Noun phrase

B. Adverbial phrase

C. Adjective phrase

D. Conjunctional phrase

Ans: A

(Explanation: "To read newspaper" acts as the Subject of the sentence. Subjects are Noun Phrases.)