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

TOPIC: REDUNDANCY

QUESTIONS

BCS Questions

01. Identify the correct form sentence. [45th BCS] A. He Discussed the matter B. He Discussed about the matter C. He Discussed on the matter D. None of the above

02. When Ushashi entered …………. the room everybody stopped talking. [41st BCS] A. with B. by C. at D. no preposition

Primary Questions

01. The book comprises …………. nine chapters. [DPE AT: 17] A. in B. of C. with D. no preposition

02. Choose the correct sentence? [DPE AT: 13] A. Go to fetch some water for me B. Fetch some water for me C. Fetch and bring some water for me D. Go and fetch some water for me

03. Do you mind if I join …………. You ?. [DSHE AT: 04] A. with B. in C. to D. no preposition

04. The bamboo was painted ………….. green. [DPEAT :10] A. no preposition B. by C. in D. with

Bank Questions

01. Carbon and oxygen …………. Carbon dioxide.[RBL SO: 19] A. compose B. composed of C. is composed of D. are composed of

02. Which one is the incorrect sentence? [EXIM Bank Officer: 14] A. We are united B. He is appointed captain C. He answered my questions D. We reached at home yesterday

03. The pen is inferior ………….. your pen. [RAKUB Supervisor: 14] A. to B. by C. than D. of

04. It was not until she arrived in the class ………….. realized she had forgotten her book. [UBL Officer: 17] A. when she B. that she C. and she D. she

PSC & Other Exam Questions

01. Choose the correct form of sentence. [BTV RO: 06] A. I await your decision B. I wait you decision C. I await for your decision D. I await upon your decision

02. The committee will discuss ………….. the matter. [CGDF Junior Auditor: 19] A. about B. of C. why D. no preposition

03. I want to go …………. abroad after my studies. [BCIC AM: 18] A. to B. for C. in D. no preposition

04. He ordered for a cup of tea. Which is the unnecessary word in the sentence? [SBC UDA: 22] A. ordered B. a C. for D. tea

05. He has resigned …………. his post. [CAG Auditor: 05] A. no preposition B. from C. in D. none

06. Choose the correct sentence. [BJMC ACO: 13] A. He resembles to his father B. He resembles his father C. He resembles like his father D. He resembles as his father

07. The two brothers show resemblance …………. Each other.[BRTA AD: 05] A. with B. to C. at D. for

08. He …………. Dhaka on time.[SUST: 15-16] A. reached to B. reached C. reached at D. reached in

09. You are junior ………….. me ………….. ten years. [DPE ATEO: 04] A. to, by B. for, in C. with, by D. over, on

10. John is senior ………….. me ………….. 4 years. [RU: 18-19] A. than, for B. to, by C. to, of D. than, by

11. He is superior ………….. me in all respects. [JnU: 16-17] A. of B. with C. to D. for

12. Which one is the correct sentence? [DFP Cameraman: 19] A. Always respect who is senior of you B. Always respect who is senior than you C. Always respect who is senior to you D. Always respect who is senior from you

13. The people at the party were worried about Janet because no one was aware ………….. she had gone. [IF AD: 16] A. where that B. of where C. the place D. of the place where

14. Which is the correct sentence with bag and baggage? [MoF PO: 04] A. He leaves the place bag and baggage B. He leaves for bag and baggage C. He leaves the place for bag and baggage D. He leaves the place with bag and baggage

15. There is no denying fact that the suffering of the Rohingyas __[BIWTA AD: 23] A. beggars description B. beggar description C. have beggar description D. are beggar description

16. Select the correct sentence. [DPE ATEO: 05] A. This is a fact B. This are fact C. This is fact D. This is a true fact

17. Choose the correct sentence? [Ansar& VDP CA: 04] A. He has a total monopoly of the trade B. He has a monopoly of the trade C. He has the entire monopoly of the trade D. He has wide monopoly of the trade

18. Choose the correct sentence? [Ansar& VDP CA: 04] A. What do you prefer most? B. What do you prefer? C. What do you prefer more? D. What do you prefer best?

19. Choose the correct sentence? [Various Ministries PO: 18] A. Repeat it again B. Repeat it C. Repeat it once again D. Repeat it again and again

ANSWERS & EXPLANATIONS

BCS Answers

01. Ans: A Explanation: 'Discuss' is a transitive verb and does not take a preposition like 'about'. We discuss a matter, not about a matter. (Note: Noun form 'discussion' takes 'about' or 'on'.)

02. Ans: D Explanation: 'Enter' (meaning to go into a place) does not take a preposition. We enter a room. (Note: 'Enter into' is used for agreements, discussions, etc.)

Primary Answers

01. Ans: D Explanation: 'Comprise' means 'consist of'. Therefore, 'comprise of' is incorrect/redundant in active voice. The book comprises nine chapters.

02. Ans: B Explanation: 'Fetch' means 'go and bring'. So, 'go and fetch' or 'fetch and bring' is redundant. "Fetch some water for me" is correct.

03. Ans: D Explanation: 'Join' is transitive here. "Join you" is correct. No preposition is needed.

04. Ans: A Explanation: We paint something a color. "Painted green". No preposition is needed.

Bank Answers

01. Ans: A Explanation: 'Compose' means to constitute or make up. "Carbon and oxygen compose Carbon dioxide." (Active voice). 'Composed of' is passive. Here A is the best fit for the active subject "Carbon and oxygen".

02. Ans: D Explanation: 'Reach' is a transitive verb and does not take 'at' when referring to arriving at a place. "We reached home" is correct. "Reached at home" is incorrect.

03. Ans: A Explanation: Latin comparatives like 'inferior', 'superior', 'senior', 'junior' take 'to' instead of 'than'.

04. Ans: A (Note: Source key says A, but standard structure is "It was not until she arrived... that she realized". Option B 'that she' seems correct. Option A 'when she' is less standard for 'It was not until...'. However, in some contexts 'when' appears. Let's stick to the provided answer key if available, otherwise standard grammar points to 'that'.) Correction based on source: The source key indicates A. Explanation: "It was not until... when..." is the structure used here according to the key, though "that" is formally preferred.

PSC & Other Exam Answers

01. Ans: A Explanation: 'Await' means 'wait for'. So 'await for' is redundant. "I await your decision" is correct.

02. Ans: D Explanation: 'Discuss' does not take 'about'. "Discuss the matter" is correct.

03. Ans: D Explanation: 'Go abroad' is the correct phrase. 'Abroad' is an adverb here, so no preposition 'to' is used.

04. Ans: C Explanation: 'Order' (verb) does not take 'for'. We order a cup of tea. "For" is unnecessary.

05. Ans: A Explanation: 'Resign' is transitive in the sense of giving up a post (e.g., "He resigned his post"). If intransitive, "resigned from". However, "resigned his post" is a correct and common usage without a preposition. The question likely targets the direct object usage. (Source key A 'no preposition' implies 'He has resigned his post' is the intended correct structure).

06. Ans: B Explanation: 'Resemble' does not take a preposition. "He resembles his father" is correct.

07. Ans: B Explanation: 'Resemblance' (noun) takes 'to'. "Resemblance to each other".

08. Ans: B Explanation: 'Reach' does not take 'at' or 'to'. "He reached Dhaka".

09. Ans: A Explanation: 'Junior' takes 'to'. 'By' is used for the time difference. "Junior to me by ten years".

10. Ans: B Explanation: 'Senior' takes 'to'. Difference is shown with 'by'.

11. Ans: C Explanation: 'Superior' takes 'to'.

12. Ans: C Explanation: 'Senior' takes 'to'.

13. Ans: B Explanation: 'Aware of' is the correct phrase. "Aware of where she had gone".

14. Ans: A Explanation: 'Bag and baggage' is an adverbial phrase meaning 'with all belongings'. Adding 'with' is redundant. "He leaves the place bag and baggage" is correct.

15. Ans: B Explanation: 

16. Ans: A Explanation: 'Fact' implies truth. 'True fact' is redundant. "This is a fact" is correct.

17. Ans: B Explanation: 'Monopoly' implies exclusive control. 'Total', 'Entire', 'Wide' are redundant or less precise. "He has a monopoly" is sufficient.

18. Ans: B Explanation: 'Prefer' implies liking more. 'Prefer most/more' is redundant. "What do you prefer?" is correct.

19. Ans: B Explanation: 'Repeat' means to say/do again. 'Repeat again' is redundant. "Repeat it" is correct.

Redundancy

1. The people at the party were worried about Janet because no one was aware — she had gone. [RU 05-06]

A. where that

B. of where

C. the place

D. of the place where

Ans: B

2. It was not until she arrived in the class — realized she had forgotten her book. [CU (B) 07-08]

A. when she

B. that she

C. and she

D. she

Ans: B

3. Choose the correct form of sentence. [SUST 12-13]

A. I await for your decision

B. I wait your decision

C. I await your decision

D. I await upon your decision

Ans: C

4. Choose the correct sentence. [SUST 12-13]

A. He resembles to his father

B. He resembles as his father

C. He resembles like his father

D. He resembles his father

Ans: D

5. He has resigned of his post. [DU (D) 14-15]

A. He wants to resign the post.

B. He wants to resign to the post.

C. He wants to resign from the post.

D. He wants to resign on the post.

Ans: A (Note: Resign + object. C is also used 'resign from' intransitively. A and C. Source A).

6. The two brothers show resemblance — each other. [BRTA-10]

A. with

B. to

C. at

D. for

Ans: B

7. The committee will discuss the matter. [NU (বিজ্ঞান) 12-13]

A. about

B. of

C. why

D. no preposition needed

Ans: D

8. Select the correct English translation of 'তিনি পদত্যাগ করেছেন'. [৮ম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১২]

A. He has resigned of his post.

B. He has resigned from his post

C. He has resigned his post.

D. He has been resigned his post.

Ans: C

9. Which is the unnecessary word in the sentence? He ordered for a cup of tea. [IU (H-Law) 13-14]

A. ordered

B. a

C. for

D. tea

Ans: C

10. He has resigned — his post. [JKKNIU (A) 12-13]

A. no preposition

B. from

C. in

D. none of the above

Ans: A

11. I want to go — abroad after my studies. [DU (A) 07-08]

A. to

B. for

C. in

D. no preposition

Ans: D

12. The walls of our house have been painted — green. [14 BCS]

A. no preposition

B. by

C. in

D. with

Ans: A

13. Do you mind if I join — you. [JKKNIU (ক) 16-17]

A. with

B. in

C. to

D. no preposition

Ans: D

14. Choose the correct sentence. [IU (B) 13-14]

A. Mr.Rahim discussed about his problem.

B. Mr.Rahim discussed his problem.

C. Mr. Rahim discussed regarding his problem.

D. Mr. Rahim discussed on his problem.

Ans: B

15. 'তিনি মুক্তিযুদ্ধে যোগদান করেন' এর সঠিক ইংরেজি অনুবাদ। [RU 07-08]

A. He joined to the liberation war.

B. He joined in the liberation war.

C. He joined the war of liberation.

D. He joined into the war of liberation.

Ans: C

16. Which one is correct? [RU 06-07]

A. He joined to the army in 1990.

B. He joined in the army in 1990.

C. He joined with the army in 1990.

D. He joined the army in 1990.

Ans: D

17. Which one of the following sentences is correct? [RU 07-08]

A. Did they discus the matter with you?

B. Did they discussed about the matter with you?

C. Did they discuss about the matter with you?

D. Did they discuss the matter with you?

Ans: D

18. Choose the correct sentence. [KU 11-12]

A. We shall discuss about the matter.

B. He has resigned his post.

C. He at last came to a final conclusion.

D. This is a true fact.

Ans: B

19. Which one is the incorrect sentence? [BSMRSTU (D) 14-15]

A. We are not cowards

B. He answered my questions

C. We reached at home yesterday.

D. He was appointed captain

Ans: C

20. Which one is the incorrect sentence? [KU 11-12]

A. We are united

B. We reached at home yesterday.

C. He answered my questions

D. He is appointed captain

Ans: B

21. Choose the correct sentence: [RU 07-08]

A. He wants to resign the post.

B. He wants to resign from the post.

C. He wants to resign to the post.

D. He wants to resign on the post.

Ans: A

22. Choose the correct sentence. [সার্কেল অ্যাডজুটেন্ট-০৪]

A. He has a monopoly of the trade.

B. He has wide monopoly of the trade.

C. He has the entire monopoly of the trade.

D. He has a total monopoly of the trade.

Ans: A

23. Choose the correct sentence. [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহঃ শিক্ষক-১৩]

A. Go to fetch some water for me.

B. Go and fetch some water for me.

C. Fetch and bring some water for me.

D. Fetch some water for me.

Ans: D

24. Choose the correct sentence. [সার্কেল অ্যাডজুটেন্ট-০৪]

A. What do you prefer most?

B. What do you prefer?

C. What do you prefer more?

D. What do you prefer best?

Ans: B

25. Choose the correct sentence. [বিভিন্ন মন্ত্রণালয়ের ব্যক্তিগত কর্মকর্তা-১৮]

A. Repeat it again

B. Repeat it

C. Repeat it once again

D. Repeat it again and again

Ans: B

26. Do not repeat the mistake — [JnU (B) 05-06]

A. once again

B. again

C. against

D. no word or phrase needed

Ans: D

27. Select the correct sentence. [ATEO-05]

A. This is a fact

B. This are fact.

C. This is fact

D. This is a true fact.

Ans: A

28. He tried to win the prize. [DU (C) 93-94]

A. heart and soul

B. with heart and soul

C. on heart and soul

D. about heart and soul

Ans: A

29. Which is the correct sentence with 'bag and baggage'? [MoF PO-04]

A. He leaves the place bag and baggage.

B. He leaves the place with bag and baggage.

C. He leaves the place for bag and baggage.

D. He leaves for bag and baggage.

Ans: A

TOPIC: REDUNDANCY

Redundancy: শব্দের অর্থ হচ্ছে অপ্রয়োজনীয়তা বা শব্দবাহুল্য দোষে দুষ্ট। বাক্যে অনাবশ্যক শব্দের পুনরাবৃত্তি বা প্রয়োজন নেই এমন শব্দের ব্যবহারকেই Redundancy বলে।

Questions

1. The people at the party were worried about Janet because no one was aware — she had gone. [RU (F, অবিজ্ঞান) 05-06, BU (C) 12-13, CU (E-Law) 15-16] A. where that B. of where C. the place D. of the place where Ans: B (Explanation: 'Aware of' takes an object. 'Of where she had gone' is correct. 'Of the place where' is redundant/wordy).

2. It was not until she arrived in the class — realized she had forgotten her book. [CU (B) 07-08, JU (F-3) 13-14, KU (A) 13-14, CU (D) 11-12] It was not until she had arrived home — remembered her appointment with the doctor. A. when she B. that she C. and she D. she Ans: B (Explanation: The structure is "It was not until... that...").

3. Choose the correct form of sentence. [SUST A 12-13, Medical 14-15, IU (D) 17-18] A. I await for your decision B. I wait your decision C. I await your decision D. I await upon your decision Ans: C (Explanation: 'Await' means 'wait for', so no preposition is needed).

4. Choose the correct sentence. [সে দেখতে তার বাবার মত] [Medical 14-15] A. He resembles to his father B. He resembles as his father C. He resembles like his father D. He resembles his father Ans: D (Explanation: 'Resemble' is a transitive verb and does not take a preposition).

5. He has resigned of his post. [DU (D) 14-15] A. He wants to resign the post. B. He wants to resign to the post. C. He wants to resign from the post. D. He wants to resign on the post. Ans: A (Note: Resign + object. Or 'resign from'. Source says A. C is also valid in usage).

6. The two brothers show resemblance — each other. [BRTA-10] A. with B. to C. at D. for Ans: B

7. Let's discuss — our problems. (চল আমাদের সমস্যা নিয়ে আলোচনা করি) [KU (মানবিক স্কুল) 10-11, 11-12] Let's discuss the ways of improving the basic skills of English. The committee will discuss the matter. [NU (বিজ্ঞান) 12-13] A. about B. of C. why D. no preposition needed Ans: D (Explanation: 'Discuss' means 'talk about', so 'about' is redundant).

8. Which is the unnecessary word in the sentence? He ordered for a cup of tea. [IU (H-Law) 13-14, 16-17] A. ordered B. a C. for D. tea Ans: C (Explanation: 'Order' is transitive, 'for' is unnecessary).

9. He has resigned — his post. (সে পদত্যাগ করেছে) [JKKNIU (A) 12-13] A. no preposition B. from C. in D. none of the above Ans: A (Note: 'Resigned his post' is correct. 'Resigned from his post' is also used. Source says A).

10. I want to go — abroad after my studies. [DU (A) 07-08, JKKNIU (ব্যবসায় শিক্ষা) 12-13] A. to B. for C. in D. no preposition Ans: D (Explanation: 'Abroad' is an adverb of place, so no preposition 'to' is used).

11. The walls of our house have been painted — green. [14 BCS, CU 11-12, RU (F) 14-15] The bamboo was painted — green. (বাঁশটিতে সবুজ রং করা হলো) [CU (B-8) 12-13] The walls of our garden have been painted — white. [CU (C1) 11-12] A. no preposition B. by C. in D. with Ans: A (Explanation: Paint + object + colour complement. No preposition).

12. Do you mind if I join — you. (তোমার সাথে যোগদান করলে কিছু মনে করবে কি?) [JKKNIU (ক) 16-17] A. with B. in C. to D. no preposition Ans: D (Explanation: Join is transitive).

13. Choose the correct sentence. [IU (B) 13-14] A. Mr.Rahim discussed about his problem. B. Mr.Rahim discussed his problem. C. Mr. Rahim discussed regarding his problem. D. Mr. Rahim discussed on his problem. Ans: B

14. 'তিনি মুক্তিযুদ্ধে যোগদান করেন' এর সঠিক ইংরেজি অনুবাদ। [RU (লাইব্রেরি সায়েন্স) 07-08, IU (BBA) 13-14] A. He joined to the liberation war. B. He joined in the liberation war. C. He joined the war of liberation. D. He joined into the war of liberation. Ans: C

15. Which one is correct? [তিনি ১৯৯০ সালে সেনাবাহিনীতে যোগদান করেছিলেন] [RU 06-07] A. He joined to the army in 1990. B. He joined in the army in 1990. C. He joined with the army in 1990. D. He joined the army in 1990. Ans: D

16. Which one of the following sentences is correct? [RU 07-08] A. Did they discus the matter with you? B. Did they discussed about the matter with you? C. Did they discuss about the matter with you? D. Did they discuss the matter with you? Ans: D

17. Choose the correct sentence. [KU (কলা ও মানবিক স্কুল) 11-12] A. We shall discuss about the matter. B. He has resigned his post. C. He at last came to a final conclusion. D. This is a true fact. Ans: B (Explanation: 'Discuss about', 'final conclusion' (redundant 'final'), 'true fact' (redundant 'true') are incorrect).

18. Which one is the incorrect sentence? [BSMRSTU (D) 14-15] A. We are not cowards B. He answered my questions C. We reached at home yesterday. D. He was appointed captain Ans: C (Explanation: 'Reach' does not take 'at').

19. Which one is the incorrect sentence? [KU (মানবিক স্কুল) 11-12] A. We are united B. We reached at home yesterday. C. He answered my questions D. He is appointed captain Ans: B

20. Choose the correct sentence: [সে পদত্যাগ করতে চায়] [RU 07-08] A. He wants to resign the post. B. He wants to resign to the post. C. He wants to resign from the post. D. He wants to resign on the post. Ans: A

21. Choose the correct sentence. [ব্যবসাটিতে তার একচ্ছত্র আধিপত্য] [সার্কেল অ্যাডজুটেন্ট-০৪] A. He has a monopoly of the trade. B. He has wide monopoly of the trade. C. He has the entire monopoly of the trade. D. He has a total monopoly of the trade. Ans: A (Explanation: 'Monopoly' implies exclusive/total control, so 'total/entire/wide' is redundant).

22. Choose the correct sentence. [যাও আমার জন্য একটু পানি নিয়ে এসো] [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহঃ শিক্ষক (রাইন)-১৩] A. Go to fetch some water for me. B. Go and fetch some water for me. C. Fetch and bring some water for me. D. Fetch (ফেচ্) some water for me. Ans: D (Explanation: 'Fetch' means 'go and bring', so 'go and fetch' or 'fetch and bring' is redundant).

23. Choose the correct sentence. [(তুমি) কোনটা/কি বেশি পছন্দ কর?] [সার্কেল অ্যাডজুটেন্ট-০৪] A. What do you prefer most? B. What do you prefer? C. What do you prefer more? D. What do you prefer best? Ans: B (Explanation: 'Prefer' implies liking more, so 'more/most' is redundant).

24. Choose the correct sentence. [এটা আবার বল/কর] [CU (F) 14-15] A. Repeat it again. B. Repeat it. C. Repeat it once again. D. Repeat it again and again. Ans: B (Explanation: 'Repeat' means 'do again', so 'again' is redundant).

25. Do not repeat the mistake — [JnU (B) 05-06] A. once again B. again C. against D. no word or phrase needed Ans: D

26. Select the correct sentence. [এটা একটা সত্য/প্রকৃত ঘটনা] [ATEO-05, CU 09-10, RU 09-10, (A7) 12-13, রেলওয়ের উপসহকারী প্রকৌশলী-১৩, JKKNIU (ঘ) 16-17, জনপ্রশাসন... -১৬] A. This is a fact. B. This are fact. C. This is fact. D. This is a true fact. Ans: A (Explanation: 'Fact' implies truth, 'true' is redundant).

27. He tried to win the prize. (পুরস্কারটি জিততে সে প্রাণপণে চেষ্টা করল) [DU (C) 93-94] A. heart and soul B. with heart and soul C. on heart and soul D. about heart and soul Ans: A (Explanation: 'Heart and soul' is an adverbial phrase, no preposition needed).

28. Which is the correct sentence with 'bag and baggage'? [MoF PO-04] A. He leaves the place bag and baggage. B. He leaves the place with bag and baggage. C. He leaves the place for bag and baggage. D. He leaves for bag and baggage. Ans: A (Explanation: 'Bag and baggage' means 'with all belongings', so 'with' is redundant).