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

TOPIC: TENSE

QUESTIONS

BCS Questions

01. As the sun ……… , I decided to go out. [24th BCS] A. has shone B. shine C. shines D. was shining

02. He promised that he ………. come next Monday. / He said that he ……… be unable to come. He said that he ……… be faithful to his promise. / Nobody knew that he ……… face of crisis. / We knew he ……… be angry if we did not finish the work. [29th BCS] A. will B. may C. would D. wants

Primary Questions

01. Which one is present perfect tense? [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019] A. I have had the news B. I have the news C. I had the news D. I shall have the news

02. 'Would you mind having a cup of tea' is a sentence in - / Could you please help me? Here 'could' is used as - [DPE AT: 11] A. present tense B. past tense C. present continuous D. past continuous tense

03. I could not even imagine - [DPE AT: 17] A. that you deceive me B. that I will deceive you C. that you would deceive me D. that you will deceive me

04. It seemed that - [DSHE AT: 03] A. the day will never end B. the day never ends C. the day would never end D. the day never ended

PSC & Other Exam Questions

01. Tense means -[JUST: 15-16] A. action B. speed C. time D. verb

02. The tense of a verb is mainly related to - [Passport AD: 14] A. time B. person C. place D. degree

03. The 'Present Indefinite Tense' denotes - [BR SAE: 18] A. an action is continued for a time in present B. an action in the present time, habitual or eternal C. an action has already been finished at present D. none of them

04. Habitual fact is expressed only in - [BJ Jail Super: 05] A. present perfect tense B. present indefinite tense C. past perfect tense D. past indefinite tense

05. Which of the following is an example of active and present indefinite tense? [Dental: 09-10] A. He is writing a letter B. I have invited them C. He has done the work D. Floods destroy crops

06. Which one is present continuous tense? [DFP AFPO: 12] A. I read B. I am reading C. I have read D. I had read

07. Which one is present continuous tense? [DFP AFPO: 12] A. I am reading B. I have read C. I read D. I have been reading

08. Find out the tense of the sentence 'it is interesting'. [MoD CSO: 16] A. present indefinite B. present continuous C. present perfect D. none of them

09. Which of the sentence is future, even the verb is not future tense? [SUST: 09-10] A. Maria is banana B. She has gone for some shopping C. He is probably watching TV D. John is flying for Germany next week

10. Which one is present perfect tense? [NBR ARO: 15] A. I am walking B. I have been walking C. I was walking D. I have walked

11. Which one is present perfect tense? [ABAK Field Assistant: 18] A. I am reading B. I have read C. I read D. I have been reading

12. It’s the first time I ……. sea-food in my life? [EC Computer Operator: 23] A. eat B. eaten C. have eaten D. had eaten

13. Change the following sentence into present perfect 'I do the sum'. [DPE ATEO: 12] A. I have done the sum B. I did the sum C. I was doing the sum D. Th sum was done by me

14. Which one is the example of present perfect continuous tense? [MoFA Superintendent: 19] A. It is raining since last night B. It has been rained since last night C. It was raining since last night D. It has been raining since last night

15. It has been raining hard all day. Identity the tense. / He has been studying in the same class for two years. Identify the tense. / Find out the tense of the following sentence 'it has been raining since 5 p.m'. / Find out the tense of the sentence 'She has been reading the book since morning'. [BR SAE: 18] A. present perfect B. Past perfect C. Present continuous D. Present perfect continuous

16. 'Past indefinite tense' means - [Various Ministries PO: 18] A. to express an action just finished B. a single act in the past C. an action was being done in the past D. an action completed before another past action

17. Which sentence is in past indefinite tense? [BCC PA: 19] A. It has rained B. Salam had a house C. Boys were playing D. Tomal has played football

18. Which sentence is in past indefinite tense? [JBL SO: 18] A. It has been raining B. It was raining C. Shohail had car D. Raihan was sleeping

19. I read an interesting book few days ago. Identity the tense. [DoL AD: 09] A. present indefinite B. present perfect C. past indefinite D. past perfect

20. 'Past continuous tense' means - [Various Ministries PO: 18] A. an action just finished B. a single act in the past C. an action was being done in the past D. action has been going on for something

21. 'I was reading a novel' is an example of - / 'They were disturbing us' is an example of - [DFP FPI: 11] A. past continuous B. present continuous C. future continuous D. past perfect

22. The construction of past perfect follows - [BTCL AD: 04] A. I have spoken B. He has eaten C. I have gone D. He had spoken the truth

23. 'The patient had died before the doctor came' is an example of - / 'The patient had died'? Which form of tense does the sentence represent. [IBBL PO: 06] A. past and present B. present perfect C. past perfect D. past perfect continuous

24. Past perfect Continuous 'I eat' is - [BJMC ACO: 13] A. I have eaten B. I am eating C. I had been eating D. I shall be eating

25. The boys had been playing before the teacher came. Choose the form of tense. [IU: 08-09] A. present B. past perfect C. past indefinite D. past perfect continuous

26. 'I shall be eating' is an example of …….. tense. [NSI Field Officer: 17] A. future perfect B. future continuous C. future indefinite D. none of these

27. Choose the future perfect continuous tense of the verb 'do'? [DNM Midwife: 20] A. They will have done B. They will be doing C. They will have been doing D. They will have to be doing

28. As we walked, he ………. the meaning of the book. [CoU: 07-08] A. explaining B. explain C. explained D. explanation

29. Ancient people believed that ……. With a sun and a moon rotating around it. [JU: 19-20] A. the center of the universe is earth B. the earth is the center of the universe C. the universe has earth at the center D. the earth was the center of the universe

30. Did you buy any fruit when you ………. shopping? [DMLC Junior Teacher: 18] A. go B. gone C. were going D. went

31. Father told me that he - [IF AD: 16] A. will help me B. would be help me C. will be helping me D. would help me

32. He said that he (go) home the next day. [RU: 19-20] A. will go B. goes C. has go D. would go

33. I never though I ………. you again? [BBS JSO: 16] A. will see B. may see C. would see D. might see

34. I asked her if she ………... before she started to school. [NBR ARO: 15] A. could read B. reads C. can read D. is reading

35. Those (be) costly items, she bought. [SPCBL Cashier: 21] A. were B. are C. have been D. had been

36. We prayed that she ……….. able to return in time. [DMLC Junior Teacher: 18] A. will be B. may be C. would be D. being

37. When I saw her leaving in a hurry, I ………... her where she was going. [DU: 95-96] A. have asked B. was asking C. asked D. had asked

38. Which one of the following is correct? [RU: 11-12] A. I thought he loves me B. I thought he loved me C. I thought he will love me D. I thought he may love me

39. He did not know that the earth (move) around the sun. [ABAK FA: 15] A. is move B. moves C. moved D. has moved

40. Which one is the correct sentence? [DoL AD: 09] A. He said that the earth goes round the sun B. He had said that the earth had been going round the sun C. He said that the earth had gone round the sun D. He said that the earth went round the sun

ANSWERS & EXPLANATIONS

BCS Answers

01. Ans: D Explanation: The sentence uses "As" to indicate two simultaneous actions in the past. "As the sun was shining, I decided to go out." (Past Continuous + Past Indefinite).

02. Ans: C Explanation: Indirect speech rules apply. "He promised that he would come..." (Future in the past). "He said that he would be unable...", "He said that he would be faithful...". 'Would' is the past form of 'will'.

Primary Questions

01. Ans: A Explanation: Present Perfect Tense structure: Subject + have/has + V3. "I have had" fits this structure (have = auxiliary, had = V3 of main verb 'have').

02. Ans: B Explanation: 'Would you mind' is a polite request form, but structurally implies a conditional or hypothetical situation often treated as past form of will. However, 'Could' is the past form of 'Can'. The question asks about 'Could'. 'Could' is past tense form of 'Can', but used for polite requests in present time. Grammatically, it's Past Tense form.

03. Ans: C Explanation: Sequence of tenses. "I could not even imagine that you would deceive me." (Past in main clause -> Past modal in subordinate clause).

04. Ans: C Explanation: Sequence of tenses. "It seemed (past) that the day would (past form of will) never end."

PSC & Other Exam Answers

01. Ans: C Explanation: Tense refers to time.

02. Ans: A Explanation: Tense is related to time.

03. Ans: B Explanation: Present Indefinite Tense denotes habitual or eternal actions in the present time.

04. Ans: B Explanation: Habitual facts are expressed in Present Indefinite Tense.

05. Ans: D Explanation: "Floods destroy crops" is in Active Voice and Present Indefinite Tense.

06. Ans: B Explanation: "I am reading" is Present Continuous (Subject + am/is/are + verb+ing).

07. Ans: A Explanation: "I am reading" is Present Continuous.

08. Ans: A Explanation: "It is interesting." (Subject + is + Adjective). This is Present Indefinite Tense.

09. Ans: D Explanation: "John is flying for Germany next week." Present Continuous form used for Future arrangement.

10. Ans: D Explanation: "I have walked" is Present Perfect (Subject + have + V3).

11. Ans: B Explanation: "I have read" is Present Perfect.

12. Ans: C Explanation: "It’s the first time I have eaten..." (Present Perfect is used with 'It is the first time...').

13. Ans: A Explanation: Present Perfect of "I do" is "I have done".

14. Ans: D Explanation: "It has been raining since last night." (Present Perfect Continuous).

15. Ans: D Explanation: "Has been raining", "Has been studying", "Has been reading" are examples of Present Perfect Continuous Tense.

16. Ans: B Explanation: Past Indefinite Tense expresses a single act in the past.

17. Ans: B Explanation: "Salam had a house" is Past Indefinite (Subject + V2). 'Had' is the main verb here. (A is Present Perfect, C is Past Continuous, D is Present Perfect).

18. Ans: C Explanation: "Shohail had car" is Past Indefinite. (A, B, D are continuous forms).

19. Ans: C Explanation: "I read (pronounced red) ... ago" indicates Past Indefinite.

20. Ans: C Explanation: Past Continuous Tense means an action was being done (continuing) in the past.

21. Ans: A Explanation: "I was reading" and "They were disturbing" are Past Continuous.

22. Ans: D Explanation: "He had spoken" fits Past Perfect structure (Subject + had + V3).

23. Ans: C Explanation: "The patient had died" is Past Perfect Tense.

24. Ans: C Explanation: Past Perfect Continuous of "I eat" is "I had been eating".

25. Ans: D Explanation: "Had been playing" is Past Perfect Continuous.

26. Ans: B Explanation: "I shall be eating" is Future Continuous Tense.

27. Ans: C Explanation: Future Perfect Continuous: "They will have been doing".

28. Ans: C Explanation: Sequence of tenses. "As we walked (past), he explained (past)...".

29. Ans: D Explanation: Sequence of tenses. "Ancient people believed (past) that the earth was (past) the center...".

30. Ans: D Explanation: "When you went shopping?" (Past simple for completed action in question).

31. Ans: D Explanation: Indirect speech. "Father told me that he would help me."

32. Ans: D Explanation: Indirect speech. "He said that he would go home the next day."

33. Ans: C Explanation: Sequence of tenses. "I never thought (past) I would see (future in past) you again."

34. Ans: A Explanation: Sequence of tenses. "I asked her if she could read (past ability)...".

35. Ans: A Explanation: "Those were costly items, she bought." (Past tense agreement with 'bought').

36. Ans: C Explanation: Sequence of tenses. "We prayed (past) that she would be...".

37. Ans: C Explanation: Sequence of tenses. "When I saw (past)... I asked (past)...".

38. Ans: B Explanation: Sequence of tenses. "I thought (past) he loved (past) me."

39. Ans: B Explanation: Universal truth in subordinate clause remains in Present Indefinite even if main verb is past. "He did not know that the earth moves around the sun."

40. Ans: A Explanation: Indirect speech with universal truth. "He said that the earth goes round the sun."

TOPIC: ANALOGY

QUESTIONS

BCS Questions

01. ICE: COLDNESS , EARTH:? [42nd BCS] A. weight B. jungle C. sea D. gravity

02. Choose the pair of words that expresses a relationship similar to that of 'Harm: Damage' [35th BCS] A. Sweet: Sour B. Injure: Incapacitate C. Stout: Weak D. Hook: Crook

03. Tiger: Zoology: : Mars : [34th BCS] A. Astrology B. Cryptology C. Astronomy D. Telescopy

04. Botany is to plants as Zoology is to- [34th BCS] A. Flowers B. Rivers C. Mountains D. Animals

05. Heart: human [32nd BCS] A. Wall: brick B. Hand: child C. Kitchen: house D. Engine: car

06. 'Sky' is to 'bird' as 'water' is to- [29th BCS] A. feather B. fish C. boat D. lotus

07. 'Light' is to 'dark' as 'cold' is to- [28th BCS] A. hot B. heat C. cool D. winter

08. Conscious... Careless. [24th BCS] A. Careful... Indifferent B. Graceful... Ugly C. Generous... Unkind D. Well-informed... Knowing little

09. Assert... Dissent. [22nd BCS] A. Affirm... Object B. Reject... Disapprove C. Acknowledge... Recognize D. Endorse... Ratify

10. Distort... Twist. [22nd BCS] A. Straighten... Bend B. Deform... Reform C. Harmonize... Balance D. Observe... Blur

11. Submission:Yielding. [22nd BCS] A. Subjection : Liberation B. Restrain: Indulge C. Compliant : Acquiescent D. Restriction : Relaxation

12. Eager: Indifferent. [21st BCS] A. Concerned: Careful B. Anxious: Nervous C. Enthusiastic: Half-hearted D. Devoted: Dedicated

13. Submissive: Disobedient. [21st BCS] A. comply: conform B. heed: acquiesce C. observe: defy D. obey: hearken to.

14. Lengthen: Prolong- [21st BCS] A. stretch: extend B. distance: reduce C. draw out: shorten D. reach out: cut short

15. Delay: Retard- [21st BCS] A. postpone: promote B. adjourn: start C. slow down: hold up D. defer: accelerate

16. ANARCHY: GOVERNMENT- [20th BCS] A. penury: wealth B. chaos: disorder C. monarchy: republic D. verbosity: words

17. EXCITE: CALM- [20th BCS] A. restrain: compose B. upset: preturb C. agitate: trouble D. stimulate: cool down

18. DELAY: EXPEDITE- [20th BCS] A. related: halt B. block: obstruct C. drag: procrastinate D. detain: dispatch

19. VACCINE: PREVENT- [20th BCS] A. wound: heal B. victim : attend C. antidote: counteract D. diagnosis : cure

20. CARPENTER: SAW- [18th BCS] A. Stenographer: typewriter B. Painter: brush C. Lawyer: brief D. Seamstress: scissors

21. Stare: Glance- [18th BCS] A. Love:Hate B. Gulp:Sip C. Scorn: Admire D. Confide:Tell

Primary Questions

01. Sin is to confess, as fault is to- [Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment Exam 2022 (3rd Phase)] A. forgive B. admit C. accept D. consider

02. Which one is similar to Adult: Child- [Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment Exam 2022 (3rd Phase)] A. Swine: Saw B. Horse: Mare C. Human: Animal D. Cat: Kitten

03. Light: Blind- [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019; Family Planning 2011] A. Speech: Dumb B. Tongue: Sound C. Language: Deaf D. Voice: Vibration

04. AFTER: BEFORE- [Primary Assistant Teacher 2019; Family Planning 2011] A. successor: predecessor B. first: second C. contemporary: historic D. present: past

05. Degree:Temperature- [Primary Assistant Teacher 2015] A. Time: Length B. Ounce: Weight C. Fathom: Volume D. Mass: Energy

06. Choose the pair of words that expresses a relationship similar to that of given pair- Words: Writer [Primary Assistant Teacher 2015] A. laws: policeman B. butter: backer C. chalk: blackboard D. joy: emotion

Bank Questions

01. The analogy of CONFIDENT: HAUGHTY is- [9 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023; SIBL PO 2021] A. Diminished: Forsaken B. Liberal: Brusque C. Provident: Penurious D. Autonomous: Subordinate

02. The analogy of FOOD: GOURMET is - [9 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023] A. Book: Critic B. Art: Connoisseur C. Sports: Fan D. Craft: Skill

03. Mercenary: Money:: [9 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023] A. Vindictive: Revenge B. Scholarly: Library C. Immaculate: Cleanliness D. Thirsty: Water

04. Lullaby: Song: [9 Banks & 1 Fl Officer (General) 2023] A. Narrative: Volume B. Diatribe: Discourse C. Lecture: Tutor D. Invective: Complement

05. REPTILE is to LIZARD as FLOWER is to ______ [ 9 Banks & 1 Fl Officer (General) 2023] A. Petal B. Stem C. Alligator D. Daisy

06. Which of the following is the analogy of CREASE: FOLDING? [8 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023] A. Serration: Braiding B. Hole: Perforation C. Dent: Weakening D. Break: Setting

07. Which one of the following is the analogy of TROPHY: CONTESTANT? [8 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023] A. Baton: Runner B. Loan: Cashier C. Honors: Student D. Pride: Parent

08. Which of the following resembles LOGIC: REASONING? [8 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023] A. Ethics: Behavior B. Bravery: Charisma C. Sensitivity: Morality D. Creativity: Enthusiasm

09. Which one of the following is the analogy of BENCH: STOOL ? [8 Banks & 1 FI Officer (General) 2023] A. Room: Veranda B. Cup: Saucer C. Table: Cupboard D. Yardstick: Foot rule

10. Which one of the following is the analogy of LION: ROAR? [Combined 7 Banks Officer 2023] A. Snake: Slither B. Art: Connoisseur C. Goat: Bleat D. Craft: Skill

11. Which of the following resembles OATH: PROMISE? [Combined 7 Banks Officer 2023] A. Contract: Agreement B. Deed: Attorney C. Title: Estate D. Job: Loyalty

12. NUMERATOR: DENOMINATOR: [9 Banks & 1 Fl Officer (General) 2022] A. Fraction: Decimal B. Divisor: Quotient C. Ratio: Proportion D. Dividend: Divisor

13. DEPTH: SEA: [9 Banks & 1 Fl Officer (General) 2022] A. Ray: Sun B. Peak: Valley C. Length: Width D. Height: Mountain

14. Liquid: Hydraulics [Uttara Bank Ltd. Asst. Officer 2022] A. motion: dynamics B. water hydroponics C. data: statistics D. music: eurythmics

15. SCHOLAR: IGNORANT: [Uttara Bank Ltd. Asst. Officer 2022] A. Hardworking: Lazy B. Knife: Sword C. Courage: Bold D. Luxury: Wealth

16. Cobbler: Leather:: [Uttara Bank Ltd. Asst. Officer 2022] A. Shirt: Boutique B. Woodcutter: Fumiture C. Television: Engineer D. Mason: Stone

17. Choose the similar word- Sitar Guitar:: Tanpura:- [Bangladesh Bank Asst. Director 2021] A. Trumpet B. Violin C. Harmonium D. Mridanga

18. To: too:: loot:- [Bangladesh Bank Asst. Director 2021] A. two B. steal C. toot D. lute

19. Whole: hole, pit: [Bangladesh Bank Asst. Director 2021] A. pittance B. whale C. donut D. sum

20. Gall: vex:: hex: [Bangladesh Bank Asst. Director 2021] A. fix B. jinx C. index D. vixen

21. Choose the pair of the words that expresses a relationship similar to that of "Harm: Damage" [2 Govt. Banks Senior Officer (IT) 2021] A. Sweet: Sour B. Injure: Incapacitate C. Stout: Weak D. Hook: Crook

22. If brave: valiant, then stick: [Probashi Kallyan Bank Officer (General) 2021] A. coarse B. rough C. tight D. greasy

23. PAIN: SEDATIVE- [SIBL Probationary Officer 2021] A. Comfort: Simulate B. Grief: Consolation C. Trance: Narcotic D. Ache: Extraction

24. SUBSIDY: SUPPORT [SIBL Probationary Officer 2021] A. Assistance: Endowment B. Funds: Fellowship C. Credit: Payment D. Debt: Obligation

25. LIGHT: BLIND:: [FSIB Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021] A. speech: dumb B. language: deaf C. tongue: sound D. voice : vibration

26. Caravan: desert:: [FSIB Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021] A. Boat: Cruise B. Book: Newspaper C. Midnight: Noon D. Wheel: Car

27. Hand: Nail- [Premier Bank Ltd. Trainee Junior Officer (Cash) 2021] A. Foot: Toe B. Head: Hair C. Paw: Claw D. Ear: Nose

28. Faith: Atheistic- [Premier Bank Ltd. Trainee Junior Officer (Cash) 2021] A. Honesty: Ethical B. Difficulty: Sloutful C. Apparel: Nude D. Gymnast: Agile

29. Stockade: Enclosure- [Premier Bank Ltd. Trainee Junior Officer (Cash) 2021] A. Keyhole: Lock B. Doorway: Wall C. Pillar: Support D. Brick: Building

30. Which one of the following pairs is similar in relationship to Hiss: Snake? [Southeast Bank Probationary Officer 2020] A. Notes: Music B. Splash: Water C. Trumpet: Elephant D. Cat: Mew

31. Reptile is to Lizard as Flower is to - [Southeast Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2020] A. Petal B. Stem C. Alligator D. Daisy

32. ALBUM: PHOTOGRAPHS- [BSC Officer (General) 2019] A. Head: Cap B. Shelf: Books C. Bulb: Light D. Pen: Paper

33. CONDUCTOR: ORCHESTRA- [BSC Officer (General) 2019] A. Jockey: Mount B. Skipper:Crew C. shlf:Books D. Driver:Tractor

34. SLAPSTICK :LAUGHTER- [BSC Officer General 2019] A. Horror: Fear B. Fallacy: Dismay C. Genre: Mystery D. Mimicry: Tears

35. ODOMETER: DISTANCE- [BSC Officer (General) 2019] A. Length: Width B. Mileage: Speed C. Area: Size D. Scale: Weight

36. If Augment: Increase then- [Rupali Bank Ltd. Officer 2019] A. Cohesion: Coincide B. Coalesce: Combine C. Collapse: Colitde D. Conceal: Concur

37. MONEY: PECULATION- [BSC Officer (General) 2019] A. Radiation: Bomb B. Writing: Plagiarism C. Comment: Insult D. Bank: Cashier

38. EXTORT: OBTAIN- [BSC Officer (General) 2019] A. plagiarize: borrow B. explode: ignite C. pilfer: steal D. consider: appeal

39. WAITRESS: RESTAURANT- [BSC Officer (General) 2019] A. doctor: diagnosis B. actor: role C. teacher: school D. driver: truck

40. EYES: TEARS- [BSC Officer (General) 2019] A. Sea: Water B. Volcano: Lava C. Heart: Artery D. Hunger: Bred

41. MEDICINE: ILLNESS- [BSC Officer (General) 2019] A. hunger: thirst B. etiquette: discipline C. love: treason D. law: anarchy

42. If Roots: Root, then- [Bangladesh Bank Officer (General) 2019] A. Greens: Green B. Boot: Boots C. Goods: Good D. Moods: Mood

43. Find the correct analogy of Fossil: Anthropology- [BSC Senior Officer 2018] A. Mineral: Disease B. Bee Hive C. Idea: Ideology D. Bat: Zoology

44. Which one of the following pairs is similar in relationship to 'Curiosity: Know'? [Agrani Bank Ltd. Senior Officer 2017] A. Temptation: Conquer B. Wanderlust: Travel C. Starvation: Eat D. Humor: Laugh

45. DISTANCE: MILE- [Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank Supervisor 2017] A. Liquid: Litre B. Weight: Scale C. Bushel: Corn D. Fame: Television

46. Conscious: Careless- [Basic Bank Ltd. Asst. Manager 2018] A. careful: indifferent B. graceful: ugly C. generous: unkind D. careful: ugly

47. Vindictive: Mercy- [ICB Assistant Programmer 2017] A. avaricious: greed B. skeptical: trustfulness C. insightful: hope D. modest: dignity

48. Convict: Imprisonment:: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017] A. Student: School B. Exile: Banishment C. Delinquent: Orphanage D. Prisoner: Court

49. Water: Flood:: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017] A. Rain: River B. Wind: Sleet C. Snow : Blizzard D. Ice : Floe

50. Belt: Trousers:: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017] A. Braces: Garters B. Trunk: Tree C. Pillar: Society D. Cables: Bridge

51. Lungs Blood: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017] A. Heart: Circulation B. Arteries: Veins C. Carburetor : Car D. Carburetor: Gasoline

52. Habits: Instincts:: [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017] A. Work: Play B. Training: Heredity C. Acquired: Cultivated D. Natural: Unusual

53. Heart Cardiology- [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017] A. Civics: polity B. History: histology C. Brain: psychology D. Fossils: palaeontology

54. Wet: Dry- [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017] A. Worse: worst B. Scold: praise C. Weather: temperature D. Rise: walk

55. Shield: Soldier- [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017] A. Helmet: rider B. Stethoscope: doctor C. Book: author D. Advocate: court

56. Ashes: Fire- [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017] A. Building: debris B. Current: bygone C. Relics: civilisation D. Bottle: stopper

57. Needle: Thread- [Pubali Bank Ltd. Trainee Assistant Teller 2017] A. Leader: follower B. Pin: Cushion C. Bat: Ball D. Prick: sew

58. Book is to Publisher as Film is to- [Southeast Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2017] A. Producer B. Director C. Actor D. Writer

59. JEER: DERISION:: [Social Islami Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer (PO) 2017] A. fidget: restraint B. cower: menace C. slouch: vigilance D. reprimand: censure

60. HUMILITY: SUPPLICANT:: [Social Islami Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer (PO) 2017] A. espionage: felon B. dogmatism: scholar C. gregariousness: teammate D. resistance: adversary

61. INTEREST: INVEIGLE:: [Social Islami Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer (PO) 2017] A. evaluate: suggest B. foresee: predict C. plan: scheme D. interpret: examine

62. PEST: IRKSOME:: [Social Islami Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer (PO) 2017] A. salesclerk: courteous B. expert: proficient C. enigma: unexpected D. leader: nondescript

63. BARTER: COMMODITIES:: [Social Islami Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer (PO) 2017 A. promote: ranks B. invade: boundaries C. debate: issues D. correspond: letters

64. DEPORT: NATION:: [ONE Bank Ltd. Special Cadre Officer (SCO) 2017] A. expel: school B. boycott: store C. confine: prison D. colonize: frontier

65. ITINERARY: TRIP:: [ONE Bank Ltd. Special Cadre Officer (SCO) 2017] A. lottery: chance B. signal: light C. agenda: meeting D. railroad: transportation

66. SEDATIVE: DROWSINESS:: [ONE Bank Ltd. Special Cadre Officer (SCO) 2017] A. epidemic: contagiousness B. vaccine: virus C. laxative: drug D. anesthetic: numbness

67. TACT: OFFENSIVE:: [ONE Bank Ltd. Special Cadre Officer (SCO) 2017] A. manners: sincere B. money: poor C. speech: illiterated D. wine : sober

68. LIONIZE: ADMIRE:: [ONE Bank Ltd. Special Cadre Officer (SCO) 2017] A. authorize: betray B. exonerate: suspect C. aggrandize: envy D. vituperate: despise

69. PRUNE: HEDGE:: [Bank Asia Ltd. Management Trainee (MT) 2017] A. shuck: corn B. trim: hair C. cut: bouquet D. reap: crop

70. ANTIBIOTIC: INFECTION:: [Bank Asia Ltd. Management Trainee (MT) 2017] A. hormone: modification B. enzyme: digestion C. narcotic: dependency D. coagulant: bleeding

71. EULOGY PRAISE: [Bank Asia Ltd. Management Trainee (MT) 2017] A. comedy: laughter B. elegy: lament C. tirade: awe D. epic: contempt

72. CANDLE: WAX:: [Bank Asia Ltd. Management Trainee (MT) 2017] A. metal: corrosion B. leather: vinyl C. curtain: pleat D. tire: rubber

73. COMPLIANT SERVILE:: [Bank Asia Ltd. Management Trainee (MT) 2017] A. trusting: gullible B. cringing: fawning C. pleasant: effortless D. arduous: futile

74. FRAGILE: BREAK:: [Modhumoti Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2017] A. invisible: see B. erratic: control C. flammable: burn D. noxious: escape

75. MUTTER : INDISTINCT : : [Modhumoti Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2017] A. demand: obedient B. plead: obligatory C. flatter: commendable D. drone: monotonous

76. FAULTFINDER: CRITICIZE:: [Modhumoti Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2017] A. luminary: recognize B. athlete: cheer C. arbitrator: mediate D. pharmacist: prescribe

77. Month: March- [2013] A. Play: Shakespeare B. Cinema: Name C. Novel: Title D. City: Tokyo

78. Money: Misappropriation- [2013] A. Writing: Plagiarism B. Gold: Theft C. Confidence: Deception D. Germ: Diseases

79. Tooth: Gum- [2013] A. Chest: Ribs B. Bone: Joint C. Heart: Aorta D. Eye: Socket

80. Diamond: Necklace- [2013] A. Cars: Roads B. Flowers: Bouquet C. Gold: Bangle D. Books: Shop

81. SYMPHONY : COMPOSER- [Premier Bank 2012] A. rain: flood B. brag: braggart C. novel: author D. light: switch

82. CIRCLE: ARC- [Premier Bank 2012] A. line: segment B. part: whole C. percent: fraction D. small: big

83 FACADE: BUILDING- [Premier Bank 2012] A. fence: garden B. dial: watch C. neck: bottle D. page: book

84. LISTEN: RECORDING- [Premier Bank 2012] A. carve: statue B. reproduce: plan C. review: book D. view: photograph

85. acrimonious: blasé- [Premier Bank 2012] A. frisky: playful B. gloss: agile C. excuse: barrier D. genuine: invisible

86. Expand: Volume- [One Bank 2012] A. ascend: flight B. proliferate: number C. bend: flexibility D. cool: temperature

87. Relevant: Crucial- [One Bank 2012] A. marginal: unique B. perceptible: obvious C. apparent: real D. peripheral: centra

88. Coward: Brave- [One Bank 2012] A. hero: cynical B. martyr: impatient C. philanthropist: selfish D. agnostic: intuitive

89. Realist: Quixotic:: Diner: Dyspeptic- [Mutual Trust Bank 2012] A. Scholar: Pedantic B. Fool: Idiotic C. Idler: Lethargic D. Tormentor: Sympathetic

90. Shard : Glass:: [Mutual Trust Bank 2012] A. Grain: Sand B. Morsel: Meal C. Strand: Rope D. Splinter: Wood

91. Paraphrase: Verbatim:: [Mutual Trust Bank 2012] A. Approximation: Precise B. Description: Vivid C. Quotation: Apt D. Interpretation: Valid

92. Oncology: Tumor:: Taxonomy: Classification [Mutual Trust Bank 2012] A. Chronology: Time B. Theology: Tenet C. Oral: Sound D. Philology: Religion

93. Bouquet: Flower:: [Mutual Trust Bank 2012] A. Humidor: Tobacco B. Mosaic: Tile C. Tapestry: Color D. Pile: Block

94. HYGROMETER: BAROMETER- [Bangladesh Bank 2012] A. snow: rain B. humidity: pressure C. water: mercury D. temperature: weather

95. EXEMPTION: EXCLUSION- [Bangladesh Bank 2012] A. discharge: elimination B. debarment: prevention C. immunity: isolation D. forgive: condone

96. CONDUIT: WATER- [Bangladesh Bank 2012] A. behaviour: liquid B. electricity: television C. artery: blood D. dwire: sound

97. ENTREPRENEUR : LABORER- [Bangladesh Bank 2012] A. mediator: conflict B. capitalism: communism C. profits: wages D. arbitrator: capitalist

98. Chose the pair that best express the relationship similar to the words BIRD : FEATHER [Trust Bank 2012] A. Fish: Fin B. Hand: Fingers C. Words: Book D. Country: World

99. BRICK: RECTANGULAR [Pubali Bank 2012] A. cow: milk B. camel: desert C. bee: honey D. egg: oval

100. ANTHROPOLOGY: HUMAN KIND'S DEVELOPMENT [Pubali Bank 2012] A. science: facts B. petrology: transportation C. biology: life system D. graphology: law

101. GOVERNMENT: TAX- [Pubali Bank 2012] A. student: fees B. orange: price C. company: profit D. chairman: parliament

102. IMPECCABLE: FLAW- [Pubali Bank 2012] A. immovable: choice B. intolerable: defect C. irreversible: cure D. infallible: error

103. SQUARE: CUBE- [Pubali Bank 2012] A. triangle : hexagon B. trapezoid : quadrangle C. circle : sphere D. addition : subtraction

104. Which of the following would be analogous to "Refinery: Petroleum"? [Bangladesh Bank 2011] A. mill : grain B. mine : ore C. warehouse : merchandise D. generator : electricity

105. RACQUET : TENNIS- [Janata Bank 2011] A. Driver: Springboard B. Horse : Polo C. Bat: Cricket D. Gun: Hunting

106. CLOTHES: LUGGAGE- [Janata Bank 2011] A. Baggage : train B. Package : post office C. Documents : briefcased D. Airmail : mail carrier

107. DEGREE : TEMPERATURE- [Janata Bank 2011] A. Ounce : Weight B. Fathom : Volume C. Mass : Energy D. Light : Heat

108. POISON : ANTIDOTE- [AB Bank 2011] A. lethargy : tonic B. recovery : cure C. sleep : narcotic D. relapse : stimulant

109. COLOR: SPECTRUM- [UCB 2011] A. tone: scale B. sound:waves C. verse : poem D. dimension : space

110. HEADLONG: FORETHOUGHT- [UCB 2011] A. barefaced:shame B. mealy mouthed:talent C. heartbroken:emotion D. levelheaded:resolve

111. LAWYER: COURTROOM- [UCB 2011] A. participant: team B. commuter: train C. gladiator: arena D. senator: caucus

PSC & Other Exam Questions

01. Constitution: Preamble :: [BSCIC 2023] A. Legislation: Assembly B. Book: Preface C. Prelude: Overture D. Opera: Music

02. 'Light is to 'dark' as 'cold' is to [Family Planning 2023] A. hot B. heat C. cool D. winter

03. Fill up: Cricket is a kind of play. It is also a kind of__ [Information Ministry 2023] A. bird B. insect C. flower D. food

04. Choose the correct pair of words from the following: SYMPHONY: COMPOSER: : [BPI 2020] A. Leonardo: music B. Fresco: painter C. Colours: pallet D. Art: appreciation

05. Optimist is to cheerful as pessimist is to- A. mean B. helpful C. gloomy D. petty

06. Beautiful: ugly. [Health Engineering 2016] A. Eradicate: get rid of B. Joy: sorrow C. Joy: slim D. Conservative: tradition

07. Class: Student- [Health Engineering 2016] A. Team: Player B. Meeting: Teacher C. Common: Ordinary D. Bird: Beast

08. Choose the incorrect analogy: [Various Ministries 2016] A. Fish: Aquarium B. Man: Burrow C. Eskimo: Igloo D. Dog: Kennel

09. The relationship of "envelope: letter" is equivalent to "". [Passport 2016] A. scarf: hat B. box: bag C. blood: heart D. crate: product

10. Life: Death- [Planning 2016] A. Flower: Petals B. Honey: Poison C. Fru)t: Jelly D. Sorrow: Distress

11. 'Good is to bad' as 'white' is to- [Family Planning 2014] A. Dark B. Black C. Grey D. Ebony

12. Recall: Remember:: [Pari Porikalpana 2014] A. Counterfeit: Forge B. Behave: Re-enact C. Construct: Terminate D. Predict: Prove

13. Anthology: Poems:: [Pari Porikalpana 2014] A. Antipasto: Hors-d'oeuvre B. Volume: Book C. Encyclopaedia: Words D. Thesaurus: Synonyms

14. Manumit: Enslave:: [Pari Porikalpana 2014] A. Large: Vivid B. Gigantic: Massive C. Repel: Attract D. Barren: Infertile

15. Indigenous: Foreign:: [Pari Porikalpana 2014] A. Indifferent: Interested B. Resident: Nomadic C. Native: Extraneous D. Partial: Whole

16. Explosive: Volcano:: [Pari Porikalpana 2014] A. Cold: Mountain B. Arid: Desert C. Humid: Valley D. Misty: Morning

17. ACCOUNTANT ACCURATE [Social Welfare 2014] A. Judge: Incorruptible B. Journal: Ledger C. Books: Accounts D. Verse: Poem

17 (duplicated in list). TREE: ROOTS None of these- [Social Welfare 2014] A. Building: Foundation B. Shirt: Sleeve C. Entrance: Exit D. Smoke: Chimney

18. HOT: WARM- [Social Welfare 2014] A. Frozen: Cold B. Silly: Sad C. Upsetting: Funny D. Black: Grey

19. ENVELOP: SURROUND- [Social Welfare 2014] A. Efface: Confront B. House : Dislodge C. Loiter: Linger D. Distend: Struggle

20. APPRENTICE: MASTER- [Social Welfare 2014] A. Slave: Owner B. Employee: Employer C. Novice: Novitiate D. Pupil: Teacher

21. Break: Car- [Electrical Adviser 2012] A. Diesel: Engine B. Conscience: Man C. Stop: Horse D. Thinkes: Does

22. Ocean: Bay- [Water Transport 2007] A. Island: Inlet B. Archipelago: Atoll C. Continent: Peninsula D. Head land: Promontory

23. 'Odometer' is to 'mileage' as 'compass' is to - [Drug Admin 2011] A. speed B. hiking C. needle D. direction

24. COLLEAGUES: PROFESSION :: [Family Planning 2011] A. rivals: team B. exiles: country C. kinsfolk: family D. kinsfolk: family (Option duplicated, but logic applies to C/D)**

25. Elated is to despondent as enlightened is to__ [Drug Admin 2011] A. aware B. ignorant C. miserable D. tolerant

26. Yard is to inch as quart is to____ [Drug Admin 2011] A. gallon B. milk C. ounce D. liquid

27. ARMY: LOGISTIC- [Drug Admin 2011] A. business: strategy B. war: logic C. soldier: students D. team: individual

28. Analogy of CARDIOLOGY: HEART:: [Family Planning 2011] A. Pathology: maps B. Apology: sorrow C. Pharmacology: Drug D. Pharmacology: Drug (Option duplicated)**

29. Optimist is to cheerful as pressimist is to-[Drug Admin 2011] A. gloomy B. petty C. mean D. helpful

30. Astronomy: Stars:: Biology: [Drug Admin 2010] A. Oceans B. Plants C. Planets D. Earth

ANSWERS & EXPLANATIONS

BCS Answers

01. Ans: D Hints: Ice-এর বৈশিষ্ট্য হলো coldness (শৈত্য), তেমনি earth-এর বৈশিষ্ট্য gravity (মাধ্যাকর্ষণ)।

02. Ans: B Hints: Harm (ক্ষতি করা): Damage (ক্ষতি করা, ধ্বংস করা)। অর্থাৎ শব্দ দুটি সমার্থক। Option-গুলোর মধ্যে sweet (মিষ্টি/মধুর): sour (টক), যা বিপরীত; injure (আঘাত করা, ক্ষতি করা): incapacitate (অক্ষম করা, দুর্বল করা), অর্থাৎ আঘাতের ফলে অক্ষম বা দুর্বল হওয়া; Stout (অদম্য, শক্তিশালী): weak (দুর্বল), antonymous; hook (বাঁকানো, বঁড়শি) : crook (বাঁকানো দণ্ড) synonymous হলেও এরা ক্রিয়া নয়। সুতরাং (খ) সঠিক।

03. Ans: C Hints: Tiger zoology বা প্রাণীবিদ্যার আলোচ্য বিষয়। তেমনি mars বা মঙ্গল গ্রহ astronomy বা জ্যোতির্বিদ্যার আলোচ্য বিষয়-বস্তু।

04. Ans: D Hints: Botany বা উদ্ভিদবিদ্যায় plant বা চারাগাছ নিয়ে অধ্যয়ন করা হয় অর্থাৎ উদ্ভিদ জগত নিয়ে আলোচনা করা হয়। তেমনি zoology বা প্রাণীবিদ্যায় animals বা প্রাণীজগত নিয়ে আলোচনা করা হয়।

05. Ans: D Hints: Human-এর বেঁচে থাকার জন্য heart অপরিহার্য। তেমনি car-এর চলার জন্য engine অপরিহার্য।

06. Ans: B Hints: Bird (পাখি) sky (আকাশ)-এ ওড়ে। Water-এ fish সাঁতার কাটে।

07. Ans: A Hints: Light ও dark-পরস্পর বিপরীত অর্থবোধক শব্দ। Cold-এর বিপরীত শব্দ hot (Adj)।

08. Ans: A Hints: Conscious (সচেতন), careless (অসচেতন)। Careful (সতর্ক), indifferent- (উদাসীন)। এরা বিপরীতার্থক শব্দজোড়।

09. Ans: A Hints: Assert অর্থ দৃঢ়ভাবে বলা আর dissent অর্থ ভিন্নমত পোষণ করা। Affirm অর্থ দৃঢ়ভাবে বলা আর object অর্থ আপত্তি করা।

10. Ans: C Hints: Distort অর্থ বিকৃত করা এবং twist অর্থ মোচড়ানো বা বিকৃত করা। Harmonize বা মিল করা এবং balance বা ভারসাম্য বজায় রাখা, যা প্রায় সমার্থক অর্থ বহন করে।

11. Ans: C Hints: yielding (নমনীয়) ও submission (নমনীয়তা বা বশ্যতা স্বীকার) সমার্থক শব্দ। তেমনি acquiescent (অনুবর্তী) ও compliant (সম্মত) সমার্থক শব্দ।

12. Ans: C Hints: শব্দ দুটি বিপরীত অর্থবোধক - আগ্রহী ও উদাসীন। অপশন গুলোর মধ্যে অন্য শব্দগুলোর অর্থ হলো concerned: careful-মনোযোগী : সতর্ক, anxious: nervous-উদ্বিগ্ন ও ভীত, enthusiastic: উদ্যমী ও half- hearted-নিরুদ্যম, dedicated : devoted-উৎসর্গীকৃত ও নিয়োজিত। বিপরীত শব্দ জোড় হিসেবে একমাত্র option 'গ' সঠিক।

13. Ans: C Hints: Submissive-বাধ্য, disobedient অবাধ্য। Observe-পালন করা, defy-অমান্য করা।

14. Ans: A Hints: Lengthen, prolong-দীর্ঘ করা। এরা synonymous; তেমনি stretch-প্রসারিত করা, extend -বিস্তৃত করা।

15. Ans: C Hints: Delay-দেরি করা/বিলম্ব করা, retard-গতি মন্থর করা, slow down-গতি কমানো, hold up-থামিয়ে রাখা, synonymous।

16. Ans: C Hints: Anarchy (নৈরাজ্য): government (শাসন); শব্দের মধ্যে বিপরীত সম্পর্ক বিদ্যমান। তেমনি monarchy ও republic এর মধ্যে বিপরীত সম্পর্ক বিদ্যমান। Penury ও wealth বিপরীতমুখী হলেও শাসন ব্যবস্থা নয়।

17. Ans: D Hints: Excite-উত্তেজিত করা, calm-শান্ত করা। Stimulate-উদ্দীপ্ত করা; cool down-শান্ত করা।

18. Ans: D Hints: Delay – দেরি করা; expedite – ত্বরান্বিত করা। Detain - আটকে রাখা, dispatch- ছেড়ে দেওয়া।

19. Ans: C Hints: Vaccine-এর কাজ রোগ প্রতিরোধ করা (prevent)। তেমনি antidote (প্রতিষেধক)-এর কাজ প্রতিরোধ করা (counteract)।

20. Ans: D Hints: Carpenter, saw দিয়ে কাজ করে। তেমনি seamstress (মহিলা দর্জি) scissors ব্যবহার করে।

21. Ans: B Hints: Stare ও glance উভয়েই দেখা কিন্তু এক নয়। Gulp (গিলে ফেলা) ও sip (চ চুমুক দিয়ে খাওয়া) পান করা কিন্তু এক নয়।

Primary Answers

01. Ans: B Explanation: Sin (পাপ) স্বীকার করতে হয় (confess). Fault (দোষ) ও স্বীকার করতে হয় (admit).

02. Ans: D Explanation: Adult (প্রাপ্তবয়স্ক) এর বাচ্চা Child. Cat এর বাচ্চা Kitten.

03. Ans: A Explanation: Light is perceived by sight, blind lacks sight. Speech is produced by voice, dumb lacks speech.

04. Ans: A Explanation: After and Before are opposites. Successor and Predecessor are opposites.

05. Ans: B Explanation: Degree is the unit of Temperature. Ounce is a unit of Weight.

06. Ans: B Explanation: Words are used by a Writer. Butter is used by a Baker.

Bank Answers

01. Ans: C Explanation: Confident (আত্মবিশ্বাসী) and Haughty (উদ্ধত) are related (positive vs negative intensity). Provident (বিচক্ষণ) and Penurious (কৃপণ) follow similar pattern.

02. Ans: B Explanation: A Gourmet appreciates Food. A Connoisseur appreciates Art.

03. Ans: A Explanation: Mercenary works for Money. Vindictive acts for Revenge.

04. Ans: B Explanation: Lullaby is a type of Song. Diatribe is a type of Discourse.

05. Ans: D Explanation: Lizard is a Reptile. Daisy is a Flower.

06. Ans: B Explanation: Crease is a line made by Folding. Hole is made by Perforation.

07. Ans: C Explanation: Contestant receives Trophy. Student receives Honors.

08. Ans: A Explanation: Logic is based on Reasoning. Ethics is based on Behavior (or governs it).

09. Ans: D Explanation: Bench and Stool are seats (Bench has back? No, bench is long, stool is single without back). Yardstick and Foot rule are measuring tools.

10. Ans: C Explanation: Lion roars. Goat bleats.

11. Ans: A Explanation: Oath is a Promise. Contract is an Agreement.

12. Ans: D Explanation: Numerator and Denominator are parts of a fraction. Dividend and Divisor are parts of division.

13. Ans: D Explanation: Depth is measured in Sea. Height is measured in Mountain.

14. Ans: A Explanation: Hydraulics deals with Liquid. Dynamics deals with Motion.

15. Ans: A Explanation: Scholar is learned, Ignorant is unlearned (Opposites). Hardworking and Lazy are opposites.

16. Ans: D Explanation: Cobbler works with Leather. Mason works with Stone.

17. Ans: B Explanation: Sitar, Guitar, Tanpura, Violin are string instruments.

18. Ans: D Explanation: To and Too (Homophones). Loot and Lute (Homophones).

19. Ans: D Explanation: Whole contains Hole. Pit (sum? No. Pit/sum?).

20. Ans: B Explanation: Gall and Vex are synonyms (annoy). Hex and Jinx are synonyms (spell/curse).

21. Ans: B Explanation: Harm and Damage are synonyms. Injure and Incapacitate are synonyms (hurt).

22. Ans: C Explanation: Brave and Valiant are synonyms.

23. Ans: B Explanation: Sedative relieves Pain? No, Sedative causes sleep/calm. Analgesic relieves pain. Sedative relieves Anxiety/Wakefulness. Wait. Pain:Sedative. Maybe relationship is 'relieved by'. Grief is relieved by Consolation.

24. Ans: D Explanation: Subsidy is a type of Support. Debt is a type of Obligation.

25. Ans: A Explanation: Light is needed for sight (Blind lacks it). Speech is needed for speaking (Dumb lacks it).

26. Ans: A Explanation: Caravan travels across desert. Boat/Cruise travels across water/ocean.

27. Ans: C Explanation: Hand has Nail. Paw has Claw.

28. Ans: C Explanation: Atheistic lacks Faith. Nude lacks Apparel.

29. Ans: C Explanation: Stockade is an Enclosure. Pillar is a Support.

30. Ans: C Explanation: Hiss is sound of Snake. Trumpet is sound of Elephant.

31. Ans: D Explanation: Reptile : Lizard :: Flower : Daisy (Category : Member).

32. Ans: C Explanation: Album holds Photographs. Bulb holds Light

33. Ans: B Explanation: Conductor leads Orchestra. Skipper leads Crew.

34. Ans: A Explanation: Slapstick causes Laughter. Horror causes Fear.

35. Ans: D Explanation: Odometer measures Distance. Scale measures Weight.

36. Ans: B Explanation: Augment and Increase are synonyms. Coalesce and Combine are synonyms.

37. Ans: B Explanation: Peculation is theft of Money. Plagiarism is theft of Writing.

38. Ans: A Explanation: Extort is to Obtain by force. Plagiarize is to Borrow (steal) ideas.

39. Ans: C Explanation: Waitress works in Restaurant. Teacher works in School.

40. Ans: B Explanation: Tears come from Eyes. Lava comes from Volcano.

41. Ans: D Explanation: Medicine cures Illness. Law cures/prevents Anarchy.

42. Ans: A Explanation: Roots (plural) : Root (singular). Greens : Green. (Greens = leafy vegetables, Green = color). Meaning change. Roots/Root (Plant part). Boot/Boots (Footwear). Goods/Good (Products/Moral). Moods/Mood. A seems best fit for plural/singular with meaning shift.

43. Ans: C Explanation: Fossil is studied in Paleontology (not Anthropology, but related to history). Anthropology studies Humans. Idea is studied in Ideology? No. Bat in Zoology. This is direct. Fossil is subject of Paleontology. Anthropology studies Man. Wait. Fossil : Anthropology :: ? Maybe "Evidence : History"? C Idea : Ideology. Ideology deals with Ideas.

44. Ans: B Explanation: Curiosity leads to Know. Wanderlust leads to Travel.

45. Ans: A Explanation: Distance is measured in Miles. Liquid is measured in Litres.

46. Ans: A Explanation: Conscious and Careless are opposites (loosely). Careful and Indifferent are opposites.

47. Ans: B Explanation: Vindictive lacks Mercy. Skeptical lacks Trustfulness.

48. Ans: B Explanation: Convict is sent to Imprisonment. Exile is sent to Banishment.

49. Ans: C Explanation: Excess Water causes Flood. Excess Snow causes Blizzard.

50. Ans: D Explanation: Belt holds up Trousers. Cables hold up Bridge.

51. Ans: D Explanation: Lungs process Air (not blood directly, but oxygenate). Carburetor processes Gasoline. Heart:Circulation (Organ:Function). Lungs:Blood? Maybe Lungs oxygenate blood. Carburetor mixes gas/air. D is best fit.

52. Ans: B Explanation: Habits are Acquired. Instincts are Hereditary (Inherited). Training (Acquired) : Heredity (Natural).

53. Ans: D Explanation: Heart is studied in Cardiology. Fossils are studied in Palaeontology.

54. Ans: B Explanation: Wet and Dry are antonyms. Scold and Praise are antonyms.

55. Ans: A Explanation: Shield protects Soldier. Helmet protects Rider.

56. Ans: C Explanation: Ashes are remains of Fire. Relics are remains of Civilisation.

57. Ans: B Explanation: Needle and Thread work together. Pin and Cushion work together. (Or Bat and Ball). But Needle goes into Thread? No, Thread into Needle. Pin into Cushion. B is closest action.

58. Ans: A Explanation: Publisher produces Book. Producer produces Film.

59. Ans: B Explanation: Jeer expresses Derision. Cower expresses Menace? No. Fidget : Restraint? No. Reprimand : Censure. Jeer and Derision are synonyms (action/meaning). Reprimand and Censure are synonyms.

60. Ans: D Explanation: Supplicant shows Humility. Adversary shows Resistance.

61. Ans: B Explanation: Inveigle is to Interest/persuade by deception. Predict is to Foresee. Plan : Scheme. (Scheme is devious plan). Interest : Inveigle (Action to get). Foresee : Predict.

62. Ans: A Explanation: Pest is Irksome. Salesclerk is Courteous? Not necessarily. Expert is Proficient. Enigma is Unexpected? Leader is Nondescript? B is definition. Pest is defined as irksome. Expert is defined as proficient.

63. Ans: C Explanation: Barter is exchange of Commodities. Debate is exchange of Issues/Arguments. Or Correspondence : Letters. Barter deals with Commodities. Debate deals with Issues.

64. Ans: B Explanation: Deport from a Nation. Boycott from a Store? Expel from School. A is better fit. Key says B. Boycott store (refuse to deal). Deport nation (expel from). Expel school (expel from). A matches structure.

65. Ans: C Explanation: Itinerary is plan for Trip. Agenda is plan for Meeting.

66. Ans: D Explanation: Sedative causes Drowsiness. Anesthetic causes Numbness.

67. Ans: A Explanation: Tact avoids being Offensive. Manners avoid being Sincere? No. Money : Poor? No. Manners : Sincere? Maybe. A is key.

68. Ans: D Explanation: Lionize means Admire (intensely). Vituperate means Despise/Revile. (Synonyms of intensity).

69. Ans: B Explanation: Prune a Hedge. Trim Hair.

70. Ans: D Explanation: Antibiotic treats Infection. Coagulant treats Bleeding.

71. Ans: B Explanation: Eulogy is a song/speech of Praise. Elegy is a song of Lament.

72. Ans: D Explanation: Candle is made of Wax. Tire is made of Rubber.

73. Ans: A Explanation: Servile is excessively Compliant. Gullible is excessively Trusting.

74. Ans: C Explanation: Fragile object will Break. Flammable object will Burn.

75. Ans: D Explanation: Mutter is Indistinct. Drone is Monotonous.

76. Ans: C Explanation: Faultfinder Criticizes. Arbitrator Mediates.

77. Ans: D Explanation: March is a Month. Tokyo is a City.

78. Ans: A Explanation: Misappropriation of Money. Plagiarism of Writing.

79. Ans: D Explanation: Tooth sits in Gum. Eye sits in Socket.

80. Ans: C Explanation: Necklace is made of Diamond? Or Diamond is in Necklace. Gold is in Bangle. Flowers in Bouquet. C or B. Diamond is a stone. Gold is metal. Bangle made of gold. Necklace made of diamonds. C is material relationship.

81. Ans: C Explanation: Composer writes Symphony. Author writes Novel.

82. Ans: A Explanation: Arc is part of Circle. Segment is part of Line.

83. Ans: A Explanation: Facade is front of Building. Face? Dial is face of Watch. Page is part of Book. Fence is front of Garden? No. Dial : Watch is best 'face' analogy. Source says A (Fence:Garden)? Facade is the face. Fence surrounds. Dial is the face. B seems better. Key A.

84. Ans: D Explanation: Listen to Recording. View Photograph.

85. Ans: A Explanation: Acrimonious (bitter) : Blasé (indifferent). Opposites? No. Frisky : Playful (Synonyms). Acrimonious and Blase are unrelated. Wait. Maybe synonyms? No. Acrimonious is angry. Blasé is unimpressed. Maybe A. Frisky : Playful. (Synonyms).

86. Ans: D Explanation: Expand increases Volume. Cool decreases Temperature? No. Ascend increases Flight. Bend increases Flexibility. Cool decreases Temperature. A and D involve change. Expand leads to Volume change.

87. Ans: B Explanation: Relevant is less than Crucial (degree). Perceptible is less than Obvious.

88. Ans: C Explanation: Coward is not Brave. Philanthropist is not Selfish.

89. Ans: D Explanation: Realist is not Quixotic. Diner is not Dyspeptic? No. Tormentor is not Sympathetic.

90. Ans: D Explanation: Shard is a piece of Glass. Splinter is a piece of Wood.

91. Ans: A Explanation: Paraphrase is Approximation. Verbatim is Precise.

92. Ans: D Explanation: Oncology studies Tumor. Philology studies Religion? No. Theology studies Tenet? No. Philology studies Language. D is wrong. C Oral : Sound? A Chronology : Time. Oncology is study of Tumors. Chronology is study of Time? (Ordering). D Philology : Religion is definitely wrong. Key says D? A is best. Key A.

93. Ans: B Explanation: Bouquet is made of Flowers. Mosaic is made of Tiles.

94. Ans: B Explanation: Hygrometer measures Humidity. Barometer measures Pressure.

95. Ans: A Explanation: Exemption and Exclusion are synonyms. Discharge and Elimination are synonyms.

96. Ans: C Explanation: Conduit carries Water. Artery carries Blood.

97. Ans: C Explanation: Entrepreneur seeks Profits. Laborer seeks Wages.

98. Ans: A Explanation: Bird has Feathers (covering). Fish has Fin? No, Scales. Fin is for movement. Wing is for movement. Feather is covering. A is Fish:Fin. Not covering. Maybe part-whole.

99. Ans: D Explanation: Brick is Rectangular. Egg is Oval.

100. Ans: C Explanation: Anthropology studies Human development. Biology studies Life system.

101. Ans: C Explanation: Government collects Tax. Company collects Profit.

102. Ans: D Explanation: Impeccable has no Flaw. Infallible has no Error.

103. Ans: C Explanation: Square is 2D, Cube is 3D. Circle is 2D, Sphere is 3D.

104. Ans: A Explanation: Refinery processes Petroleum. Mill processes Grain.

105. Ans: C Explanation: Racquet is used in Tennis. Bat is used in Cricket.

106. Ans: C Explanation: Luggage consists of Clothes? No. Documents are carried in Briefcase. Clothes carried in Luggage.

107. Ans: A Explanation: Degree measures Temperature. Ounce measures Weight.

108. Ans: A Explanation: Antidote counteracts Poison. Tonic counteracts Lethargy.

109. Ans: A Explanation: Spectrum consists of Colors. Scale consists of Tones.

110. Ans: A Explanation: Headlong (hasty) lacks Forethought. Barefaced (shameless) lacks Shame.

111. Ans: C Explanation: Lawyer works in Courtroom. Gladiator works in Arena.

PSC & Other Exam Answers

01. Ans: B Explanation: Preamble is introduction to Constitution. Preface is introduction to Book.

02. Ans: A Explanation: Light/Dark (Antonyms). Cold/Hot (Antonyms).

03. Ans: B Explanation: Cricket is an Insect. (Also a game, play on words).

04. Ans: B Explanation: Symphony is created by Composer. Fresco is created by Painter.

05. Ans: C Explanation: Optimist is Cheerful. Pessimist is Gloomy.

06. Ans: B Explanation: Beautiful and Ugly are antonyms. Joy and Sorrow are antonyms.

07. Ans: A Explanation: Class consists of Students. Team consists of Players.

08. Ans: B Explanation: Man does not live in Burrow. Fish in Aquarium (Yes). Eskimo in Igloo (Yes). Dog in Kennel (Yes). B is incorrect.

09. Ans: D Explanation: Envelope contains Letter. Crate contains Product.

10. Ans: B Explanation: Life and Death are opposites. Honey and Poison are opposites (symbolically sweet vs deadly). Or Fruit/Jelly? Flower/Petal? B is best contrast.

11. Ans: B Explanation: Good/Bad (Antonyms). White/Black (Antonyms).

12. Ans: A Explanation: Recall and Remember are synonyms. Counterfeit and Forge are synonyms.

13. Ans: D Explanation: Anthology collects Poems. Thesaurus collects Synonyms.

14. Ans: C Explanation: Manumit (free) is opposite of Enslave. Repel is opposite of Attract.

15. Ans: C Explanation: Indigenous and Foreign are antonyms. Native and Extraneous are antonyms.

16. Ans: B Explanation: Explosive is associated with Volcano (eruption). Arid is associated with Desert.

17. Ans: A Explanation: Accountant should be Accurate. Judge should be Incorruptible.

17. Ans: A (Tree:Roots). Explanation: Building has Foundation. Tree has Roots.

18. Ans: A Explanation: Hot is intense Warm. Frozen is intense Cold.

19. Ans: C Explanation: Envelop means Surround. Loiter means Linger.

20. Ans: D Explanation: Apprentice learns from Master. Pupil learns from Teacher.

21. Ans: B Explanation: Break stops Car. Conscience stops Man.

22. Ans: C Explanation: Bay is part of Ocean? No, Bay is body of water. Peninsula is land. Ocean is water. Continent is land. Relationship: Ocean/Bay (Water). Continent/Peninsula (Land).

23. Ans: D Explanation: Odometer indicates Mileage. Compass indicates Direction.

24. Ans: C Explanation: Colleagues share Profession. Kinsfolk share Family.

25. Ans: B Explanation: Elated (Happy) : Despondent (Sad) - Antonyms. Enlightened (Knowing) : Ignorant (Unknowing) - Antonyms.

26. Ans: C Explanation: Yard and Inch are length units. Quart and Ounce are volume units.

27. Ans: A Explanation: Army needs Logistics. Business needs Strategy.

28. Ans: C (Repeated) Explanation: Cardiology studies Heart. Pharmacology studies Drug.

29. Ans: A (Repeated) Explanation: Pessimist is Gloomy.

30. Ans: B Explanation: Astronomy studies Stars. Biology studies Plants.