TOPIC: ENGLISH LITERATURE Exercise - 5 Major Writers and Works Group A: English Literature MCQs 1. 'David Copperfield' is a/an — novel.  [36 BCS] a) Victorian b) Elizabethan c) Romantic d) Modern 2. The Victorian age is named after-  [KU 10-11] a) King Victor I b) The victors in the war against the French c) Victory of the British empire d) Queen Victoria 3. Jonathan Swift belongs to --  [TU (B) 10-11] a) Elizabethan age b) Victorian age c) Neo-classical age d) Romantic age 4. Addison and Steele are known for  [KU 06-07] a) Lyrical Ballad b) The Mirror c) The Spectator d) Biographia Literaria 5. Wordsworth was inspired by a) the French Revolution b) the American Revolution c) the Russian Revolution d) the Industrial Revolution 6. Who is an essayist? a) J.S. Mill b) Charles Dickens c) Francis Bacon d) W.H. Newman 7. Leo Tolstoy is a novelist of — a) England b) Germany c) France d) Russia 8. Guy de Maupassant is a famous — short story writer. a) French b) Italian c) German d) Russian 9. Famous Irish poet and dramatist is — a) W.B. Yeats b) Leo Tolstoy c) H.G. Wells d) Alexander Pope 10. Goethe is the greatest poet of — a) Germany b) Russia c) England d) France 11. Where was Ernest Hemingway born? a) England b) Australia c) Canada d) USA 12. Earnest Hemingway is a famous- a) British novelist b) Irish novelist c) American novelist d) Latin American novelist 13. One of the following authors is American. Who is he? a) Alexander Pope b) Daniel Defoe c) William Faulkner d) Robert Browning 14. 'Langston Hughes' is a — a) Russian poet b) British poet c) American poet d) Rumanian poet 15. 'Virginia Woolf' is a — a) novelist b) dramatist c) short story writer d) Physiological novelist 16. Charles Dickens is a great — a) poet b) novelist c) critic d) play writer 17. Homer was a — a) political leader b) bard (poet) c) novelist d) acclaimed philosopher 18. Robert Frost is a great — a) Russian poet b) Korean poet c) British poet d) American poet 19. W.B. Yeats was a/an — poet. a) American b) Irish c) English d) Scottish 20. Who is not a playwright? a) Henrik Ibsen b) William Shakespeare c) George Bernard Shaw d) Jonathan Swift 21. Who among the following is an English epic poet? a) Milton b) Shelley c) Wordsworth d) Keats 22. Who is not a Romantic poet? a) Wordsworth b) Keats c) Shelley d) Browning 23. Where was Shakespeare born? a) London b) Coventry c) Sussex d) Stratford-upon-Avon 24. Shakespeare was born in- a) 1564 AD b) 1778 AD c) 1899 AD d) 1773 AD 25. Shakespeare was born in the year —  [40th BCS] a) 1540 b) 1564 c) 1340 d) 1610 26. In what year did Shakespeare die? a) 1570 AD b) 1580 AD c) 1630 AD d) 1616 AD 27. William Shakespeare is a/an — dramatist. a) English b) American c) Brazilian d) Spanish 28. Christopher Marlowe is Shakespeare's — a) Successor b) predecessor c) contemporary d) mentor 29. The national poet of England is — a) Milton b) Wordsworth c) Homer d) Shakespeare 30. A Shakespearean play consists of — a) three acts b) two acts c) five acts d) one act 31. Shakespeare was famous for all but one of the following: a) Comedies b) Tragedies c) Tragi-comedy d) Bourgeoisie drama 32. In Shakespearean tragedy, the hero is — a) an ordinary man b) a high ranking man c) a sacrilegious man d) none of these 33. Fill in the blank. '—' is Shakespeare's last play. a) As you like it b) Macbeth c) Tempest d) Othello 34. Which is known as Shakespeare's swan song? a) Macbeth b) Hamlet c) Othello d) The Tempest 35. Who is called/known as the 'Poet of Nature' in English Literature?  [38th BCS] a) Lord Byron b) John Keats c) P.B. Shelley d) William Wordsworth 36. Who is called the "poet of beauty" in English literature? a) P.B. Shelley b) Lord Byron c) John Keats d) William Wordsworth 37. Who is considered to be the father of English novel? a) Francis Bacon b) Geoffrey Chaucer c) King Alfred the Great d) Henry Fielding 38. Ben Jonson introduced — a) allegory b) heroic drama c) comedy of manners d) comedy of humours 39. Who is the father of modern English Literature? a) T.S. Eliot b) Shakespeare c) Johnson d) G.B. Shaw 40. Who is called the poet of poets? a) Geoffrey Chaucer b) Edmund Spenser c) Thomas Kyd d) William Shakespeare Group A: Answers with Explanations 1. Ans: a) Victorian Explanation:  Charles Dickens, the author of David Copperfield , is the most famous novelist of the Victorian Era. 2. Ans: d) Queen Victoria Explanation:  The Victorian Age (1837–1901) corresponds with the reign of Queen Victoria. 3. Ans: c) Neo-classical age Explanation:  Jonathan Swift (author of Gulliver's Travels ) was a prominent satirist of the Augustan Age, which falls under the Neo-classical period. 4. Ans: c) The Spectator Explanation:  Joseph Addison and Richard Steele famously collaborated on the daily publication The Spectator  (1711–1712). 5. Ans: a) the French Revolution Explanation:  William Wordsworth and many other Romantic poets were deeply influenced by the ideals of liberty and equality from the French Revolution. 6. Ans: c) Francis Bacon Explanation:  Francis Bacon is known as the father of the English essay. While Dickens wrote novels and Mill was a philosopher, Bacon is most famous for his essays. 7. Ans: d) Russia Explanation:  Leo Tolstoy is a giant of Russian literature, famous for War and Peace  and Anna Karenina . 8. Ans: a) French Explanation:  Guy de Maupassant is a 19th-century French writer, considered a master of the short story form. 9. Ans: a) W.B. Yeats Explanation:  William Butler Yeats was a key figure in the Irish Literary Revival and a famous Irish poet/dramatist. 10. Ans: a) Germany Explanation:  Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is considered the supreme genius of modern German literature. 11. Ans: d) USA Explanation:  Ernest Hemingway was born in Oak Park, Illinois, USA. 12. Ans: c) American novelist Explanation:  Hemingway is one of the most influential American novelists of the 20th century. 13. Ans: c) William Faulkner Explanation:  William Faulkner was an American writer from Mississippi. Pope, Defoe, and Browning were British. 14. Ans: c) American poet Explanation:  Langston Hughes was a central figure in the Harlem Renaissance, an American artistic movement. 15. Ans: a) novelist Explanation:  Virginia Woolf is a celebrated modernist novelist (known for stream of consciousness), though option (d) 'Physiological novelist' (likely a typo for Psychological) is sometimes discussed, 'novelist' is the primary classification. 16. Ans: b) novelist Explanation:  Charles Dickens is the quintessential English novelist of the Victorian era. 17. Ans: b) bard (poet) Explanation:  Homer is the legendary ancient Greek epic poet (bard), author of the Iliad  and the Odyssey . 18. Ans: d) American poet Explanation:  Robert Frost is one of the most famous American poets, known for his depictions of rural New England life. 19. Ans: b) Irish Explanation:  W.B. Yeats was Irish and served as a Senator for the Irish Free State. 20. Ans: d) Jonathan Swift Explanation:  Ibsen, Shakespeare, and Shaw are famous playwrights. Swift is best known as a satirist and novelist ( Gulliver's Travels ). 21. Ans: a) Milton Explanation:  John Milton wrote Paradise Lost , the greatest epic poem in the English language. 22. Ans: d) Browning Explanation:  Robert Browning was a major poet of the Victorian era. Wordsworth, Keats, and Shelley were Romantic poets. 23. Ans: d) Stratford-upon-Avon Explanation:  Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. 24. Ans: a) 1564 AD Explanation:  Shakespeare was born in April 1564. 25. Ans: b) 1564 Explanation:  (See explanation 24). 26. Ans: d) 1616 AD Explanation:  Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616. 27. Ans: a) English Explanation:  He is the national poet of England. 28. Ans: b) predecessor Explanation:  Although born in the same year (1564), Marlowe began writing earlier and established blank verse in drama before Shakespeare. He is often cited as Shakespeare's great predecessor. 29. Ans: d) Shakespeare Explanation:  William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the national poet of England. 30. Ans: c) five acts Explanation:  Standard Elizabethan drama, including Shakespeare's plays, follows a five-act structure. 31. Ans: d) Bourgeoisie drama Explanation:  Shakespeare wrote comedies, tragedies, and historical plays (sometimes tragic-comedies/romances). "Bourgeoisie drama" refers to a later genre (18th century) focusing on the middle class. 32. Ans: b) a high ranking man Explanation:  In classical and Shakespearean tragedy, the tragic hero is typically a person of high estate (king, prince, general) whose fall affects the state. 33. Ans: c) Tempest Explanation:   The Tempest  is generally considered the last play Shakespeare wrote alone. 34. Ans: d) The Tempest Explanation:  A "swan song" refers to a final performance or work; The Tempest  is Shakespeare's farewell to the stage. 35. Ans: d) William Wordsworth Explanation:  Wordsworth is known as the "High Priest of Nature" or "Poet of Nature" due to his focus on the natural world. 36. Ans: c) John Keats Explanation:  Keats is famous for the line "A thing of beauty is a joy for ever" and is often associated with the pursuit of beauty. 37. Ans: d) Henry Fielding Explanation:  Henry Fielding is often called the "Father of the English Novel" for works like Tom Jones . 38. Ans: d) comedy of humours Explanation:  Ben Jonson popularized the "Comedy of Humours," where characters represent specific bodily fluids (humours) affecting personality. 39. Ans: d) G.B. Shaw Explanation:  George Bernard Shaw is often credited as the father of modern English drama/literature for introducing realism and social issues (Ibsenism) to the English stage. 40. Ans: b) Edmund Spenser Explanation:  Edmund Spenser is called the "Poet's Poet" because his complex craft appealed highly to other poets (a term coined by Charles Lamb). Group B: English Literature MCQs 1. Who wrote the epic 'Paradise Lost'? a) William Shakespeare b) John Milton c) John Keats d) Lord Byron 2. 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' is a poem written by— a) S.T. Coleridge b) William Wordsworth c) P.B. Shelley d) John Keats 3. Who is known as the 'Rebel Poet' in English literature? a) John Keats b) P.B. Shelley c) Lord Byron d) William Blake 4. The period from 1660 to 1700 is known as— a) The Restoration Period b) The Elizabethan Age c) The Victorian Age d) The Romantic Age 5. Which of the following is a tragedy written by Shakespeare? a) Twelfth Night b) As You Like It c) Macbeth d) The Tempest 6. 'Beauty is truth, truth beauty' appears in which poem? a) Ode to a Nightingale b) Ode on a Grecian Urn c) Ode to the West Wind d) The Cloud 7. Who wrote 'Gulliver’s Travels'? a) Charles Dickens b) Jonathan Swift c) Daniel Defoe d) Thomas Hardy 8. Who is the author of 'Pride and Prejudice'? a) Charlotte Bronte b) George Eliot c) Jane Austen d) Virginia Woolf 9. The main character of 'Hamlet' is— a) Prince of Denmark b) Prince of Scotland c) King of England d) King of France 10. T.S. Eliot is famous for his poem— a) The Waste Land b) Daffodils c) Kubla Khan d) The Solitary Reaper 11. Who wrote 'Animal Farm'? a) George Orwell b) Ernest Hemingway c) Mark Twain d) Charles Dickens 12. 'To be or not to be, that is the question' is a famous quote from— a) Macbeth b) Othello c) Hamlet d) King Lear 13. Which poet is known for his 'Dramatic Monologues'? a) Alfred Lord Tennyson b) Robert Browning c) W.B. Yeats d) John Milton 14. Who is the author of 'Robinson Crusoe'? a) Daniel Defoe b) Samuel Richardson c) Henry Fielding d) Sir Walter Scott 15. 'Ulysses' is a poem by— a) Robert Browning b) Matthew Arnold c) Alfred Lord Tennyson d) John Keats 16. Who wrote the novel 'A Passage to India'? a) E.M. Forster b) Rudyard Kipling c) George Orwell d) D.H. Lawrence 17. Geoffrey Chaucer is known for— a) The Faerie Queene b) The Canterbury Tales c) Utopia d) Morte d'Arthur 18. Who is the author of 'The Old Man and the Sea'? a) William Faulkner b) Ernest Hemingway c) John Steinbeck d) F. Scott Fitzgerald 19. Which age is known as the 'Golden Age' of English Literature? a) Victorian Age b) Elizabethan Age c) Restoration Age d) Modern Age 20. 'Silent Woman' is a play by— a) Ben Jonson b) Shakespeare c) Christopher Marlowe d) John Webster 21. Who wrote 'Wuthering Heights'? a) Jane Austen b) Emily Bronte c) Charlotte Bronte d) Anne Bronte 22. 'Child is the father of man' is a quote by— a) William Wordsworth b) Lord Byron c) P.B. Shelley d) S.T. Coleridge 23. Who is the first Nobel Laureate in Literature from Britain? a) G.B. Shaw b) T.S. Eliot c) Rudyard Kipling d) W.B. Yeats 24. 'Ode to the West Wind' was written by— a) John Keats b) P.B. Shelley c) William Blake d) Lord Byron 25. The literary term 'Soliloquy' means— a) A speech made by a character alone on stage b) A dialogue between two characters c) A song sung by a chorus d) A conflict in the drama 26. Who wrote 'The Merchant of Venice'? a) Christopher Marlowe b) William Shakespeare c) Ben Jonson d) John Dryden 27. Who is the author of 'Waiting for Godot'? a) Samuel Beckett b) Harold Pinter c) Arthur Miller d) Tennessee Williams 28. 'Adonais' is an elegy written on the death of— a) William Wordsworth b) Lord Byron c) John Keats d) P.B. Shelley 29. Who wrote 'Arms and the Man'? a) G.B. Shaw b) Oscar Wilde c) Henrik Ibsen d) Arthur Miller 30. Which of the following is a Metaphysical poet? a) John Donne b) John Keats c) Alexander Pope d) William Wordsworth 31. 'Justice' is a play written by— a) John Galsworthy b) G.B. Shaw c) T.S. Eliot d) Samuel Beckett 32. Who wrote 'Of Studies'? a) Charles Lamb b) Francis Bacon c) Joseph Addison d) Richard Steele 33. Who is called the 'Bard of Avon'? a) William Shakespeare b) John Milton c) Alexander Pope d) Edmund Spenser 34. The character 'Shylock' appears in— a) Macbeth b) The Merchant of Venice c) The Tempest d) As You Like It 35. Who wrote the poem 'The Patriot'? a) Robert Browning b) Lord Byron c) Walter Scott d) W.B. Yeats 36. A sonnet consists of— a) 10 lines b) 12 lines c) 14 lines d) 16 lines 37. Who wrote 'Great Expectations'? a) Thomas Hardy b) Charles Dickens c) Jane Austen d) George Eliot 38. The poem 'Easter 1916' is written by— a) T.S. Eliot b) W.B. Yeats c) W.H. Auden d) Ezra Pound 39. Who translated the Bible into English for the first time? a) John Wycliffe b) Thomas More c) William Tyndale d) King James I 40. 'Caesar and Cleopatra' is a play by— a) William Shakespeare b) G.B. Shaw c) John Dryden d) Ben Jonson Group B: Answers with Explanations 1. Ans: b) John Milton Explanation:  Milton is famous for his epic poem Paradise Lost , which tells the biblical story of the Fall of Man. 2. Ans: a) S.T. Coleridge Explanation:  Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote this famous ballad, known for the albatross and the line "Water, water, everywhere." 3. Ans: c) Lord Byron Explanation:  Lord Byron was known for his rebellious nature and lifestyle, often called the "Rebel Poet" of the Romantic age. (Note: In Bengali literature, Kazi Nazrul Islam is the Rebel Poet, but in English, Byron fits the archetype). 4. Ans: a) The Restoration Period Explanation:  This period begins in 1660 when the monarchy was restored in England under King Charles II. 5. Ans: c) Macbeth Explanation:   Twelfth Night , As You Like It , and The Tempest  are comedies/romances. Macbeth  is one of Shakespeare's four great tragedies. 6. Ans: b) Ode on a Grecian Urn Explanation:  This is the concluding line of John Keats's famous ode. 7. Ans: b) Jonathan Swift Explanation:  Swift wrote Gulliver's Travels  as a satire on human nature and travellers' tales. 8. Ans: c) Jane Austen Explanation:  Jane Austen is the celebrated author of Pride and Prejudice , published in 1813. 9. Ans: a) Prince of Denmark Explanation:  The full title of the play is The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark . 10. Ans: a) The Waste Land Explanation:  Published in 1922, this is a landmark poem of the Modernist movement. 11. Ans: a) George Orwell Explanation:  Orwell wrote this allegorical novella reflecting on the Russian Revolution. 12. Ans: c) Hamlet Explanation:  This is the opening line of Prince Hamlet's famous soliloquy in Act 3, Scene 1. 13. Ans: b) Robert Browning Explanation:  Browning perfected the "Dramatic Monologue" form in poems like My Last Duchess . 14. Ans: a) Daniel Defoe Explanation:  Published in 1719, Robinson Crusoe  is often credited as marking the beginning of realistic fiction. 15. Ans: c) Alfred Lord Tennyson Explanation:  Tennyson wrote Ulysses , a dramatic monologue about the Greek hero growing old. 16. Ans: a) E.M. Forster Explanation:  A novel set against the backdrop of the British Raj and the Indian independence movement. 17. Ans: b) The Canterbury Tales Explanation:  Chaucer is best known for this collection of stories told by pilgrims. 18. Ans: b) Ernest Hemingway Explanation:  This novella helped Hemingway win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954. 19. Ans: b) Elizabethan Age Explanation:  The Elizabethan era (1558–1603) is considered the Golden Age due to the flourishing of drama, poetry, and the arts. 20. Ans: a) Ben Jonson Explanation:   Epicoene, or The Silent Woman  is a comedy by Ben Jonson. 21. Ans: b) Emily Bronte Explanation:  It was Emily Bronte's only novel. Her sister Charlotte wrote Jane Eyre . 22. Ans: a) William Wordsworth Explanation:  This line appears in his poem "My Heart Leaps Up." 23. Ans: c) Rudyard Kipling Explanation:  Kipling won the Nobel Prize in 1907, becoming the first English-language writer to receive the prize. 24. Ans: b) P.B. Shelley Explanation:  A famous ode where Shelley addresses the wind as a "destroyer and preserver." 25. Ans: a) A speech made by a character alone on stage Explanation:  It allows the audience to hear the character's inner thoughts. 26. Ans: b) William Shakespeare Explanation:  A famous play featuring Portia and Shylock. 27. Ans: a) Samuel Beckett Explanation:  A prime example of the "Theatre of the Absurd." 28. Ans: c) John Keats Explanation:  P.B. Shelley wrote Adonais  to mourn the death of his friend and fellow poet, John Keats. 29. Ans: a) G.B. Shaw Explanation:  A comedy that satirizes romantic ideas about war and love. 30. Ans: a) John Donne Explanation:  John Donne is the leading figure of the Metaphysical school of poetry (17th century). 31. Ans: a) John Galsworthy Explanation:  Galsworthy was a novelist and playwright known for highlighting social issues; Justice  deals with the prison system. 32. Ans: b) Francis Bacon Explanation:   Of Studies  is one of Bacon's most famous essays ("Reading maketh a full man..."). 33. Ans: a) William Shakespeare Explanation:  He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon and is affectionately called the Bard. 34. Ans: b) The Merchant of Venice Explanation:  Shylock is the Jewish moneylender in this play. 35. Ans: a) Robert Browning Explanation:  A poem describing the fickleness of public opinion. 36. Ans: c) 14 lines Explanation:  A standard sonnet has 14 lines, usually in iambic pentameter. 37. Ans: b) Charles Dickens Explanation:  A novel featuring the character Pip and the convict Magwitch. 38. Ans: b) W.B. Yeats Explanation:  A poem about the 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland. 39. Ans: a) John Wycliffe Explanation:  Wycliffe produced the first complete handwritten translation of the Bible into English (late 14th century). Tyndale later did the first printed one. 40. Ans: b) G.B. Shaw Explanation:   Caesar and Cleopatra  is a play by Shaw, not to be confused with Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra  or Julius Caesar . Group C: English Literature MCQs 1. Who wrote the novel 'Vanity Fair'? a) Charles Dickens b) W.M. Thackeray c) Thomas Hardy d) Jane Austen 2. The comparison of unlike things using 'like' or 'as' is known as— a) Metaphor b) Simile c) Personification d) Hyperbole 3. Who is the author of 'The Return of the Native'? a) Thomas Hardy b) Charles Dickens c) Somerset Maugham d) D.H. Lawrence 4. 'A Tale of Two Cities' refers to which two cities? a) London and Dublin b) London and Paris c) Paris and Rome d) London and New York 5. Who wrote the poem 'The Daffodils'? a) William Wordsworth b) John Keats c) P.B. Shelley d) Robert Herrick 6. 'Sherlock Holmes' is a famous character created by— a) Agatha Christie b) Arthur Conan Doyle c) Ian Fleming d) G.K. Chesterton 7. Who is the author of '1984'? a) Aldous Huxley b) George Orwell c) H.G. Wells d) Ray Bradbury 8. The literary term 'Elegy' refers to— a) A song of joy b) A song of mourning c) A love poem d) A war poem 9. Who wrote 'Dr. Faustus'? a) Ben Jonson b) Christopher Marlowe c) William Shakespeare d) John Webster 10. Which poet is famous for 'Songs of Innocence' and 'Songs of Experience'? a) William Blake b) John Milton c) Alexander Pope d) Lord Byron 11. Who is the author of 'Emma'? a) Charlotte Bronte b) Jane Austen c) George Eliot d) Emily Bronte 12. The Victorian Age ended in— a) 1890 b) 1900 c) 1901 d) 1910 13. Who wrote the play 'Murder in the Cathedral'? a) G.B. Shaw b) T.S. Eliot c) Harold Pinter d) Samuel Beckett 14. 'Things Fall Apart' is a famous novel by— a) Chinua Achebe b) Wole Soyinka c) Ngugi wa Thiong'o d) Salman Rushdie 15. Who is the author of 'The Jungle Book'? a) R.K. Narayan b) Rudyard Kipling c) E.M. Forster d) Jim Corbett 16. 'Poetic Justice' was a term coined by— a) Aristotle b) Thomas Rymer c) Samuel Johnson d) Matthew Arnold 17. Who wrote 'The Rape of the Lock'? a) Alexander Pope b) John Dryden c) Jonathan Swift d) Thomas Gray 18. Who is known as the 'Sage of Concord'? a) Walt Whitman b) Ralph Waldo Emerson c) Henry David Thoreau d) Mark Twain 19. Which of the following is a comedy by Shakespeare? a) Hamlet b) King Lear c) A Midsummer Night’s Dream d) Othello 20. Who wrote 'Man and Superman'? a) G.B. Shaw b) Ernest Hemingway c) Leo Tolstoy d) Charles Dickens 21. The poem 'The Solitary Reaper' is written by— a) S.T. Coleridge b) William Wordsworth c) John Keats d) Lord Tennyson 22. Who is the author of 'Gitanjali'? a) R.K. Narayan b) Rabindranath Tagore c) Raja Rao d) Mulk Raj Anand 23. 'George Eliot' was the pen name of— a) Mary Ann Evans b) Emily Dickinson c) Virginia Woolf d) Charlotte Bronte 24. Who wrote 'Of Truth'? a) Francis Bacon b) Charles Lamb c) Bertrand Russell d) Addison 25. 'Othello' gave Desdemona a— a) Ring b) Handkerchief c) Necklace d) Letter 26. Who is the author of 'War and Peace'? a) Fyodor Dostoevsky b) Leo Tolstoy c) Anton Chekhov d) Maxim Gorky 27. Which period is called 'The Age of Reason'? a) The Renaissance b) The 18th Century (Augustan Age) c) The Romantic Age d) The Victorian Age 28. Who wrote 'Moby Dick'? a) Herman Melville b) Nathaniel Hawthorne c) Mark Twain d) Walt Whitman 29. Who is the author of 'Sons and Lovers'? a) James Joyce b) D.H. Lawrence c) Virginia Woolf d) Joseph Conrad 30. 'Better to reign in Hell, than serve in Heaven' is a quote from— a) The Bible b) Paradise Lost c) Dr. Faustus d) The Divine Comedy 31. Who wrote 'A Doll’s House'? a) Henrik Ibsen b) Anton Chekhov c) August Strindberg d) G.B. Shaw 32. The Romantic Age began with the publication of— a) The Spectator b) Lyrical Ballads c) The Tatler d) Pride and Prejudice 33. Who is the author of 'The Canterbury Tales'? a) William Langland b) Geoffrey Chaucer c) John Gower d) Thomas Malory 34. Who wrote 'Sense and Sensibility'? a) Jane Austen b) George Eliot c) Mrs. Gaskell d) Bronte Sisters 35. 'Kubla Khan' was written by— a) William Wordsworth b) S.T. Coleridge c) Lord Byron d) John Keats 36. Who wrote 'The God of Small Things'? a) Arundhati Roy b) Jhumpa Lahiri c) Kiran Desai d) Anita Desai 37. Who is the author of 'Utopia'? a) Thomas More b) Francis Bacon c) John Lyly d) Philip Sidney 38. The play 'The Way of the World' was written by— a) William Congreve b) John Dryden c) Oliver Goldsmith d) R.B. Sheridan 39. Who wrote 'Leaves of Grass'? a) Robert Frost b) Walt Whitman c) Emily Dickinson d) T.S. Eliot 40. 'Frailty, thy name is woman' is a quote from— a) Othello b) Hamlet c) Macbeth d) King Lear Group C: Answers with Explanations 1. Ans: b) W.M. Thackeray Explanation:   Vanity Fair  is a Victorian novel satirizing society, famous for the character Becky Sharp. 2. Ans: b) Simile Explanation:  A simile explicitly compares two things using "like" or "as" (e.g., "White as snow"). 3. Ans: a) Thomas Hardy Explanation:  Hardy is famous for his novels set in the fictional county of Wessex. 4. Ans: b) London and Paris Explanation:  Charles Dickens's novel is set during the French Revolution, moving between these two capitals. 5. Ans: a) William Wordsworth Explanation:  "I wandered lonely as a cloud" is the opening line of this famous poem about daffodils. 6. Ans: b) Arthur Conan Doyle Explanation:  He created the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. 7. Ans: b) George Orwell Explanation:  A dystopian novel about totalitarianism and surveillance (Big Brother). 8. Ans: b) A song of mourning Explanation:  An elegy is a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead. 9. Ans: b) Christopher Marlowe Explanation:   The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus  is an Elizabethan tragedy about a man who sells his soul to the devil. 10. Ans: a) William Blake Explanation:  Blake was a pre-Romantic poet and artist who published these two contrary states of the human soul. 11. Ans: b) Jane Austen Explanation:   Emma  is a novel about a young woman who fancies herself a matchmaker. 12. Ans: c) 1901 Explanation:  The Victorian age ended with the death of Queen Victoria in 1901. 13. Ans: b) T.S. Eliot Explanation:  A verse drama portraying the assassination of Archbishop Thomas Becket. 14. Ans: a) Chinua Achebe Explanation:  A seminal African novel by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe about the effects of colonialism. 15. Ans: b) Rudyard Kipling Explanation:  A collection of stories including the famous character Mowgli. 16. Ans: b) Thomas Rymer Explanation:  Rymer coined the term to describe a literary device where virtue is rewarded and vice is punished. 17. Ans: a) Alexander Pope Explanation:  A mock-heroic narrative poem satirizing a high-society scandal. 18. Ans: b) Ralph Waldo Emerson Explanation:  Emerson was a leader of the Transcendentalist movement, based in Concord, Massachusetts. 19. Ans: c) A Midsummer Night’s Dream Explanation:   Hamlet , Lear , and Othello  are tragedies. Midsummer Night's Dream  is a comedy. 20. Ans: a) G.B. Shaw Explanation:  A four-act drama containing the famous "Don Juan in Hell" dream sequence. 21. Ans: b) William Wordsworth Explanation:  A lyric poem about a girl in the fields singing in a language the poet doesn't understand (Gaelic). 22. Ans: b) Rabindranath Tagore Explanation:  Tagore won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for this collection of poems (Song Offerings). 23. Ans: a) Mary Ann Evans Explanation:  She used a male pen name to ensure her works would be taken seriously in the Victorian era. 24. Ans: a) Francis Bacon Explanation:  The opening essay in Bacon's collection ("What is truth? said jesting Pilate..."). 25. Ans: b) Handkerchief Explanation:  The strawberry-spotted handkerchief is the key prop Othello uses as "proof" of infidelity. 26. Ans: b) Leo Tolstoy Explanation:  A massive Russian novel chronicling the French invasion of Russia. 27. Ans: b) The 18th Century (Augustan Age) Explanation:  Also known as the Neoclassical period, characterized by logic, reason, and order. 28. Ans: a) Herman Melville Explanation:  An American novel about Captain Ahab's obsessive quest for the white whale. 29. Ans: b) D.H. Lawrence Explanation:  A semi-autobiographical novel exploring the complex bond between a mother and her son. 30. Ans: b) Paradise Lost Explanation:  Spoken by Satan in Book I of Milton's epic. 31. Ans: a) Henrik Ibsen Explanation:  A landmark play about a woman (Nora) leaving her restrictve marriage. 32. Ans: b) Lyrical Ballads Explanation:  Published in 1798 by Wordsworth and Coleridge, marking the beginning of the Romantic movement in England. 33. Ans: b) Geoffrey Chaucer Explanation:  (See Group B explanation). 34. Ans: a) Jane Austen Explanation:  Published in 1811, dealing with the dashwood sisters (Sense/Logic vs Sensibility/Emotion). 35. Ans: b) S.T. Coleridge Explanation:  A famous poem written after an opium-induced dream about the palace of Xanadu. 36. Ans: a) Arundhati Roy Explanation:  The novel won the Booker Prize in 1997. 37. Ans: a) Thomas More Explanation:  Written in 1516, describing an ideal island society. 38. Ans: a) William Congreve Explanation:  A Restoration comedy of manners, famous for its wit. 39. Ans: b) Walt Whitman Explanation:  A poetry collection he revised throughout his life, celebrating democracy and nature. 40. Ans: b) Hamlet Explanation:  Spoken by Hamlet in Act 1, Scene 2, regarding his mother's hasty remarriage.

TOPIC: ENGLISH LITERATURE Exercise -3 Group A Questions Who just written the play 'Volpone'? a) John Webster b) Ben Jonson c) Christopher Marlowe d) William Shakespeare "Gerontion" is a poem by — [37th BCS] a) T.S. Eliot b) W.B. Yeats c) Matthew Arnold d) Robert Browning Cassandra is a night owl, so she doesn't usually get up until about : [37th BCS] a) 11 a.m. b) 11 p.m c) 7 a.m. d) 7 p.m. Othello gave Desdemona — as a token of love : [36th BCS] a) Ring b) Handkerchief c) Pendant d) Bangles 'Heart of Darkness' is a novel written by a) D.H. Lawrence b) E.M. Forster c) Conrad d) Virginia Woolf Who was the first recipient of the Nobel Prize for Literature? a) Shakespeare b) George Orwell c) R.F.A Sully Prudhomme d) Anna Sewell Take the odd one out. a) Man Booker Prize b) Nobel Prize c) Sahitya Academy Award d) Academy Awards Which of these is written by a British Bangladeshi writer? a) The Reluctant Fundamentalist b) The Hungry Tide c) The Namesake d) The Good Muslim Who is the author of 'The Time Machine'? a) H.G. Wells b) Shakespeare c) Chaucer d) Milton Who wrote the drama 'Joan of Arc'? a) G.B. Shaw b) Lord Byron c) P.B. Shelley d) Charles Dickens Find the odd man out — a) Julius Caesar b) Hamlet c) King Lear d) Doctor Faustus One of the following dramas is not a tragedy — a) Julius Caesar b) The Tempest c) Othello d) King Lear Ode on a Grecian Urn — who is the poet of the poem? a) Wordsworth b) Shelley c) Shakespeare d) Keats Which poetry is written by Sir Walter Scott? a) Patriotism b) The Patriot c) A Frosty Night d) All of the above 'A Tale of Two Cities' refers to — a) London and Washington b) London and Paris c) London and Rome d) London and Berlin 'A Tale of Two Cities' is a — a) Novel b) Drama c) Poem d) Story London town was found a living in the works of — [36th BCS] a) Thomas Hardy b) Charles Dickens c) William Congreve d) D.H. Lawrence Of the following authors, who wrote an epic? [38th BCS] a) John Milton b) Jane Mansfield c) William Cowper d) William Shakespeare Who is not a Victorian poet? [38th BCS] a) Matthew Arnold b) Alexander Pope c) Robert Browning d) Alfred Tennyson Who among the following Indian English writers is a famous novelist? [38th BCS] a) Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak b) R.K. Narayan c) Nissim Ezekiel d) Kamala Das Which one of the following is about sin and punishment? a) For the Fallen b) Tree at My Window c) A Mother in Manville d) The Ancient Mariner Which of the following is not written by E. Hemingway? a) Old Man and the Sea b) A Farewell to Arms c) Arms and the Man d) For Whom the Bell Tolls Besides being a poet, William Blake was also a — a) Physician b) painter c) profession d) social worker Who among the following is not a playwright? a) Henrik Ibsen b) George Bernard Shaw c) Harold Pinter d) Jane Austen Frost, Eliot and Whitman are — a) British Dramatists b) French Novelists c) American poets d) Irish poets Which one of the following statements is true? a) William Blake is a Victorian poet b) John Milton is a modern poet c) Matthew Arnold is a romantic poet d) Andrew Marvell is a metaphysical poet William Shakespeare is a great —. a) playwright b) player c) novelist d) essayist William Wordsworth is a great —. a) romantic poet b) dramatist c) novelist d) playwright 'Lord of the Flies' is a — written by William Golding. a) poem b) drama c) novel d) short story Walt Whitman was — poet. a) an American b) an English c) a Canadian d) an Australian Bernard Shaw wrote — a) Macbeth b) Pygmalion c) The Iliad d) A Passage to India Emily Dickinson's poems are about — a) religion b) love c) death d) all above 'A tale of two cities' is a/an — a) novel b) drama c) epic d) fiction Who is not a playwright? a) G.B. Shaw b) Arthur Miller c) Sophocles d) Charles Lamb The beginning of the Renaissance may be traced to the city of — a) Venice b) London c) Paris d) Florence 'Moby Dick' deals with - a) A crocodile b) A whale c) A shark d) A mermaid A famous short story of Maupassant is — a) Gift of the Magi b) Tropic of Cancer c) The Diamond Necklace d) The Prince Which of the following novels was written by Charles Dickens? a) Moby Dick b) Lord Jim c) Great Expectations d) The Return of the Native "Shakespeare" is the writer of - a) The Tempest b) The Idea of University c) The Hairy Ape d) Riders to the Sea Which of the following is not written by William Shakespeare? a) Measure for Measure b) The Taming of the Shrew c) A Midsummer Night's Dream d) Doctor Faustus Shakespeare did not write - a) All's Well That Ends Well b) Measure for Measure c) Love's Labour's Lost d) Caesar and Cleopatra Which one is not a play by Shakespeare? a) Merchant of Venice b) Measure for Measure c) King Lear d) The Alchemist Geoffrey Chaucer wrote — a) Canterbury Tales b) Piers Plowman c) Morte d'Arthur d) The Monk's Tragedy Which of the following is a novel by Tolstoy? a) The Da Vinci Code b) Anna Karenina c) The Great Gatsby d) David Copperfield Wordsworth wrote — a) The Rape of the Lock b) Absalom and Achitophel c) The Lucy Poems d) The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Who wrote 'The Time Machine'? a) William Shakespeare b) William Wordsworth c) Robert Frost d) H.G. Wells Who is the author of the book titled "Man in the Iron Mask"? a) Alexandre Dumas b) Mark Twain c) William Shakespeare d) Jonathan Swift The author of A Rose for Emily is: a) Ernest Hemingway b) J.M. Synge c) Harold Pinter d) William Faulkner Adela is character in a novel written by - a) Joseph Conrad b) James Joyce c) E.M. Forster d) Bertrand Russell Caliban is a character in - a) King Lear b) The Tempest c) Othello d) Man and Superman Questions with Answers and Explanations (Group A) Who just written the play 'Volpone'? Ans: b) Ben Jonson Explanation:  'Volpone' is a famous comedy play by Ben Jonson, first produced in 1606. "Gerontion" is a poem by — [37th BCS] Ans: a) T.S. Eliot Explanation:  'Gerontion' is a poem by the Modernist poet T.S. Eliot, published in 1920. Cassandra is a night owl, so she doesn't usually get up until about : [37th BCS] Ans: b) 11 p.m Explanation:  A "night owl" is someone who is active at night. While 11 a.m. is a late morning wake-up time, the specific source key for this question often lists 11 p.m., implying an extreme night schedule (or night shift). Othello gave Desdemona — as a token of love : [36th BCS] Ans: b) Handkerchief Explanation:  The handkerchief with strawberries on it is a pivotal symbol and plot device in Shakespeare's Othello . 'Heart of Darkness' is a novel written by Ans: c) Conrad Explanation:   Heart of Darkness  (1899) is a novella by Joseph Conrad about a voyage up the Congo River. Who was the first recipient of the Nobel Prize for Literature? Ans: c) R.F.A Sully Prudhomme Explanation:  The French poet Sully Prudhomme was awarded the first Nobel Prize in Literature in 1901. Take the odd one out. Ans: d) Academy Awards Explanation:  The Academy Awards (Oscars) are for the film industry, whereas the Booker, Nobel (Literature), and Sahitya Academy are literary awards. Which of these is written by a British Bangladeshi writer? Ans: d) The Good Muslim Explanation:   The Good Muslim  is a novel by Tahmima Anam, a prominent British Bangladeshi writer. Who is the author of 'The Time Machine'? Ans: a) H.G. Wells Explanation:  H.G. Wells is a sci-fi pioneer who wrote The Time Machine  in 1895. Who wrote the drama 'Joan of Arc'? Ans: a) G.B. Shaw Explanation:  George Bernard Shaw wrote the play Saint Joan  (often referred to as Joan of Arc). Find the odd man out — Ans: d) Doctor Faustus Explanation:   Doctor Faustus  is by Christopher Marlowe; the other three ( Julius Caesar, Hamlet, King Lear ) are by William Shakespeare. One of the following dramas is not a tragedy — Ans: b) The Tempest Explanation:   The Tempest  is classified as a comedy or a romance, unlike the others which are tragedies. Ode on a Grecian Urn — who is the poet of the poem? Ans: d) Keats Explanation:  This is one of the most famous odes by the Romantic poet John Keats. Which poetry is written by Sir Walter Scott? Ans: a) Patriotism Explanation:  Sir Walter Scott wrote the famous lines "Breathes there the man, with soul so dead..." in his poem The Lay of the Last Minstrel  (often titled "Patriotism" in anthologies). 'A Tale of Two Cities' refers to — Ans: b) London and Paris Explanation:  Charles Dickens's novel is set in London and Paris during the French Revolution. 'A Tale of Two Cities' is a — Ans: a) Novel Explanation:  It is a historical novel by Charles Dickens. London town was found a living in the works of — [36th BCS] Ans: b) Charles Dickens Explanation:  Dickens is famous for his vivid depictions of London life and streets in the Victorian era. Of the following authors, who wrote an epic? [38th BCS] Ans: a) John Milton Explanation:  John Milton wrote Paradise Lost , which is an epic poem. Who is not a Victorian poet? [38th BCS] Ans: b) Alexander Pope Explanation:  Alexander Pope was an 18th-century Augustan (Neo-classical) poet, not Victorian (19th century). Who among the following Indian English writers is a famous novelist? [38th BCS] Ans: b) R.K. Narayan Explanation:  R.K. Narayan is a celebrated novelist known for his fictional town of Malgudi. Which one of the following is about sin and punishment? Ans: d) The Ancient Mariner Explanation:  Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner  deals with the sin of killing an albatross and the subsequent supernatural punishment. Which of the following is not written by E. Hemingway? Ans: c) Arms and the Man Explanation:   Arms and the Man  is a play by George Bernard Shaw, not Hemingway. Besides being a poet, William Blake was also a — Ans: b) painter Explanation:  William Blake was a professional engraver and painter who illustrated his own poems. Who among the following is not a playwright? Ans: d) Jane Austen Explanation:  Jane Austen was a novelist ( Pride and Prejudice , etc.), not a playwright. Frost, Eliot and Whitman are — Ans: c) American poets Explanation:  Robert Frost, T.S. Eliot (born American), and Walt Whitman are major figures in American poetry. Which one of the following statements is true? Ans: d) Andrew Marvell is a metaphysical poet Explanation:  Andrew Marvell is associated with the Metaphysical poets (like John Donne). (Milton is 17th century, not "modern" in the 20th-century sense; Blake is Romantic; Arnold is Victorian). William Shakespeare is a great —. Ans: a) playwright Explanation:  While also a poet, Shakespeare is most globally renowned as a playwright. William Wordsworth is a great —. Ans: a) romantic poet Explanation:  Wordsworth is a central figure of the Romantic Age in English literature. 'Lord of the Flies' is a — written by William Golding. Ans: c) novel Explanation:  It is a Nobel Prize-winning novel published in 1954. Walt Whitman was — poet. Ans: a) an American Explanation:  Whitman is often called the "father of free verse" in American literature. Bernard Shaw wrote — Ans: b) Pygmalion Explanation:   Pygmalion  is one of Shaw's most famous plays. Emily Dickinson's poems are about — Ans: d) all above Explanation:  Dickinson's poetry covers themes of religion, love, death, and immortality extensively. 'A tale of two cities' is a/an — Ans: a) novel Explanation:  A historical novel by Charles Dickens. Who is not a playwright? Ans: d) Charles Lamb Explanation:  Charles Lamb is best known as an essayist ( Essays of Elia ). The beginning of the Renaissance may be traced to the city of — Ans: d) Florence Explanation:  The Renaissance is generally considered to have started in Florence, Italy. 'Moby Dick' deals with - Ans: b) A whale Explanation:  The novel by Herman Melville is about the hunt for a white whale named Moby Dick. A famous short story of Maupassant is — Ans: c) The Diamond Necklace Explanation:  Guy de Maupassant is famous for the short story "The Necklace" (or "The Diamond Necklace"). Which of the following novels was written by Charles Dickens? Ans: c) Great Expectations Explanation:   Great Expectations  is a classic novel by Dickens. "Shakespeare" is the writer of - Ans: a) The Tempest Explanation:   The Tempest  is one of Shakespeare's last plays. The others listed are by Newman, O'Neill, and Synge. Which of the following is not written by William Shakespeare? Ans: d) Doctor Faustus Explanation:   Doctor Faustus  was written by Christopher Marlowe. Shakespeare did not write - Ans: d) Caesar and Cleopatra Explanation:   Caesar and Cleopatra  is a play by George Bernard Shaw. Shakespeare wrote Julius Caesar  and Antony and Cleopatra . Which one is not a play by Shakespeare? Ans: d) The Alchemist Explanation:   The Alchemist  is a comedy by Ben Jonson. Geoffrey Chaucer wrote — Ans: a) Canterbury Tales Explanation:   The Canterbury Tales  is Chaucer's most famous work. Which of the following is a novel by Tolstoy? Ans: b) Anna Karenina Explanation:  Leo Tolstoy wrote the Russian masterpiece Anna Karenina . Wordsworth wrote — Ans: c) The Lucy Poems Explanation:  "The Lucy Poems" are a series of five poems written by Wordsworth. Who wrote 'The Time Machine'? Ans: d) H.G. Wells Explanation:  H.G. Wells is the author of this seminal science fiction novella. Who is the author of the book titled "Man in the Iron Mask"? Ans: a) Alexandre Dumas Explanation:  It is the final part of the novel The Vicomte of Bragelonne: Ten Years Later  by Alexandre Dumas. The author of A Rose for Emily is: Ans: d) William Faulkner Explanation:  "A Rose for Emily" is a famous Southern Gothic short story by Faulkner. Adela is character in a novel written by - Ans: c) E.M. Forster Explanation:  Adela Quested is a central character in E.M. Forster's A Passage to India . Caliban is a character in - Ans: b) The Tempest Explanation:  Caliban is the feral slave of Prospero in Shakespeare's The Tempest . Group B Questions "Ophelia" is an important character in the Shakespearean play? a) Macbeth b) The Tempest c) Hamlet d) King Lear Brutus is a famous character of Shakespeare in- a) King Lear b) Julius Caesar c) The Tempest d) Hamlet "Shylock" is a character of — a) Man and Superman b) Merchant of Venice c) Ends and Means d) Arms and the Man "Three Witches" are important characters in - a) The way of the World b) Hamlet c) Oedipus Rex d) Macbeth The characters Willy Loman, Linda, and Biff are from - a) The Scarlet Letter b) The Tempest c) The Death of a Salesman d) The Great Expectations The characters Prospero, Alonso, and Antonio are from - a) The Tempest b) Macbeth c) Othello d) Romeo and Juliet The name of Hamlet's fiancee is: a) Ophelia b) Desdemona c) Cordelia d) Rosalind The name of the Othello's wife is: a) Ophelia b) Desdemona c) Cordelia d) Rosalind What is the pen-name of Charles Dickens? a) Elia b) Boz c) Evans d) Bell Eare What is the pen name of Mary Ann Evans? a) Evans b) Boz c) Maxim Gorky d) George Eliot P.B. Shelley's "Adonais" is an elegy on the death of - a) S.T. Coleridge b) John Milton c) John Keats d) Lord Byron 'Child is the father of man' is taken from the poem/writings of- [36th BCS] a) W. Wordsworth b) P.B. Shelley c) S.T. Coleridge d) A.C. Swinburne "Better three hours too soon than a minute too late" was said by- a) Shakespeare b) Wordsworth c) O'Henry d) Edgar Allan Poe "A little learning is a dangerous thing" is quotation from — a) Oscar Wilde b) Alexander Pope c) Alfred Tennyson d) Voltaire "Be You Ever So High, the Law is Above You"- Who said this? a) Justice Atkinson b) Justice Marshal c) Lord Denning d) Justice Coke All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely players" A quotation from Shakespeare's — a) As You Like It b) Macbeth c) Tempest d) Romeo and Juliet "All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand" is a quotation from- a) Hamlet b) Othello c) King Lear d) Macbeth "A thing of beauty is a joy forever" was stated by - a) Francis Bacon b) John Keats c) Shelley d) Robert Herrick Who said "An unexamined life is not worth living"? a) Socrates b) Plato c) Aristotle d) Zeno "Democracy is a government of the people, by the people, for the people" This statement is attributed to- a) Rousseau b) Montague c) Voltaire d) Abraham Lincoln Who wrote "Beauty is truth, truth beauty"? a) Shakespeare b) Wordsworth c) Keats d) Eliot "Cowards die many times before their death" said by- a) Julius Caesar b) Hamlet c) Macbeth d) None Who wrote "Cowards die many times before their death"? a) Shakespeare b) Franklin c) Dryden d) Carlyle Cowards die — before their death. a) much time b) many time c) enough time d) many times "Better to reign in Hell than to serve in Heaven" — Who said this and where? a) Satan in 'Paradise Lost' b) Satan in 'Paradise Regained' c) Adam in 'Paradise Lost' d) Adam in 'Paradise Regained' "Frailty, thy name is women" — is a famous dialogue from. [38th BCS] a) W. Shakespeare b) John Webster c) T.S. Eliot d) Christopher Marlowe We find the utterance 'Frailty, thy name is women' in - a) Shakespeare b) Bacon c) Fielding d) Jane Austen "England expects everyman to do his duty." - Who told it? a) Thatcher b) Wilson c) Churchill d) Nelson "Good face is the best letter of recommendation" was stated by - a) Queen Elizabeth b) Duke of Newcastle c) Mother Teresa d) Robert Browning "Give me good mothers, I will give you a good nation." was the observation of: a) Hitler b) Sir. Mujib c) Napoleon d) Abraham Lincoln Who has written? "He prayeth best, who loveth best All things great and small." a) John Keats b) Lord Byron c) P.B. Shelley d) Coleridge "He prayeth best who loveth best" was stated by- a) S.T. Coleridge b) Byron c) Wordsworth d) G.B. Shaw If winter comes, can — be far behind? a) spring b) summer c) autumn d) rains "If winter comes, can spring be far behind" is a line from- a) Shelley's 'Ode to the West wind' b) Coleridge's 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner' c) Byron's 'Don Juan' d) Keats 'Ode to Autumn' "Justice delayed is justice denied" was stated by- a) Disraeli b) Emerson c) Gladstone d) Shakespeare "Justice — is Justice —" is - a) denied, delayed b) delay, deny c) delayed, denied d) delaying, of denying The last word of the proverb "Justice delayed is justice..." is: a) refused b) denied c) regained d) none "If winter comes, can spring be far behind?" was written by - [28th BCS] a) Donne b) Shelley c) Tennyson d) Coleridge Injustice to anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. a) Lord Denning b) Justice Munir c) Martin Luther King d) A.V. Dicey "Know thyself" is written by - a) Aristotle b) Plato c) Socrates d) Homer "Knowledge is power" quoted by/was stated by - a) Franklin b) Hobbes c) Wordsworth d) Milton 'Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings' is said by - a) Coleridge b) Wordsworth c) Shelley d) Shakespeare Who said "Man is a political animal"? a) Dante b) Aristotle c) Socrates d) Plato "Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely" was stated - a) Lord Denning b) Aesop c) Hobbes d) Lord Acton "Many a flower is born to blush unseen, And waste its sweetness in the desert air." a) Thomas Gray b) John Keats c) P.B. Shelley d) William Wordsworth Who said "Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains."? a) Victor Hugo b) Voltaire c) Rousseau d) Bertrand Russell "Nature never did betray the heart that loved her" is a quotation from: a) Wordsworth b) B.J. Bwyan c) P.B. Shelley d) J. Keats "Our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought" Who is the poet -? a) Kipling b) Wordsworth c) P.B. Shelley d) Byron From which poem are the following lines taken? "Our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought" a) To a skylark b) A Farewell c) Cities of God d) Remembrance Who wrote "Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world"? a) Milton b) Johnson c) Shakespeare d) Shelley Questions with Answers and Explanations (Group B) "Ophelia" is an important character in the Shakespearean play? Ans: c) Hamlet Explanation:  Ophelia is the daughter of Polonius and the tragic romantic interest of Hamlet. Brutus is a famous character of Shakespeare in- Ans: b) Julius Caesar Explanation:  Marcus Brutus is a lead conspirator against Caesar in the play Julius Caesar . "Shylock" is a character of — Ans: b) Merchant of Venice Explanation:  Shylock is the Jewish moneylender and main antagonist in The Merchant of Venice . "Three Witches" are important characters in - Ans: d) Macbeth Explanation:  The Three Witches (or Weird Sisters) prophesy Macbeth's rise to power. The characters Willy Loman, Linda, and Biff are from - Ans: c) The Death of a Salesman Explanation:  These are the central characters in Arthur Miller's famous play. The characters Prospero, Alonso, and Antonio are from - Ans: a) The Tempest Explanation:  Prospero is the protagonist, and Antonio is his treacherous brother in The Tempest . The name of Hamlet's fiancee is: Ans: a) Ophelia Explanation:  Ophelia is the woman Hamlet is romantically involved with. The name of the Othello's wife is: Ans: b) Desdemona Explanation:  Desdemona is the wife of Othello, whom he kills out of jealousy. What is the pen-name of Charles Dickens? Ans: b) Boz Explanation:  Dickens used the pseudonym "Boz" for his early sketches and writings. What is the pen name of Mary Ann Evans? Ans: d) George Eliot Explanation:  Mary Ann Evans wrote under the male pen name George Eliot to ensure her works would be taken seriously. P.B. Shelley's "Adonais" is an elegy on the death of - Ans: c) John Keats Explanation:  Shelley wrote Adonais  in 1821 to mourn the death of fellow poet John Keats. 'Child is the father of man' is taken from the poem/writings of- [36th BCS] Ans: a) W. Wordsworth Explanation:  This famous line appears in Wordsworth's poem "My Heart Leaps Up". "Better three hours too soon than a minute too late" was said by- Ans: a) Shakespeare Explanation:  This is a line from The Merry Wives of Windsor . "A little learning is a dangerous thing" is quotation from — Ans: b) Alexander Pope Explanation:  This is a famous line from Pope's An Essay on Criticism . "Be You Ever So High, the Law is Above You"- Who said this? Ans: c) Lord Denning Explanation:  This famous legal maxim was popularized by the English judge Lord Denning. All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely players" A quotation from Shakespeare's — Ans: a) As You Like It Explanation:  This monologue (The Seven Ages of Man) is spoken by the character Jaques in As You Like It . "All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand" is a quotation from- Ans: d) Macbeth Explanation:  Lady Macbeth says this while sleepwalking, guilt-ridden over the murder of Duncan. "A thing of beauty is a joy forever" was stated by - Ans: b) John Keats Explanation:  It is the opening line of Keats's poem Endymion . Who said "An unexamined life is not worth living"? Ans: a) Socrates Explanation:  This statement was attributed to Socrates by Plato in his Apology . "Democracy is a government of the people, by the people, for the people" This statement is attributed to- Ans: d) Abraham Lincoln Explanation:  This is the famous conclusion of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Who wrote "Beauty is truth, truth beauty"? Ans: c) Keats Explanation:  These are the concluding lines of Ode on a Grecian Urn . "Cowards die many times before their death" said by- Ans: a) Julius Caesar Explanation:  A line spoken by the title character in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar . Who wrote "Cowards die many times before their death"? Ans: a) Shakespeare Explanation:  As above, it is from Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar . Cowards die — before their death. Ans: d) many times Explanation:  Completing the quote: "Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once." "Better to reign in Hell than to serve in Heaven" — Who said this and where? Ans: a) Satan in 'Paradise Lost' Explanation:  This is Satan's defiant declaration in Book I of Milton's Paradise Lost . "Frailty, thy name is women" — is a famous dialogue from. [38th BCS] Ans: a) W. Shakespeare Explanation:  Hamlet says this in his first soliloquy in Shakespeare's Hamlet . We find the utterance 'Frailty, thy name is women' in - Ans: a) Shakespeare Explanation:  Specifically in the play Hamlet . "England expects everyman to do his duty." - Who told it? Ans: d) Nelson Explanation:  This was the signal sent by Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson before the Battle of Trafalgar. "Good face is the best letter of recommendation" was stated by - Ans: a) Queen Elizabeth Explanation:  This quote is often attributed to Queen Elizabeth I. "Give me good mothers, I will give you a good nation." was the observation of: Ans: c) Napoleon Explanation:  A famous quote attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte regarding the importance of maternal influence. Who has written? "He prayeth best, who loveth best All things great and small." Ans: d) Coleridge Explanation:  These are the moralizing lines from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner . "He prayeth best who loveth best" was stated by- Ans: a) S.T. Coleridge Explanation:  As above, Samuel Taylor Coleridge. If winter comes, can — be far behind? Ans: a) spring Explanation:  The final line of Shelley's Ode to the West Wind . "If winter comes, can spring be far behind" is a line from- Ans: a) Shelley's 'Ode to the West wind' Explanation:  It expresses hope and renewal. "Justice delayed is justice denied" was stated by- Ans: c) Gladstone Explanation:  This legal maxim is famously attributed to William E. Gladstone. "Justice — is Justice —" is - Ans: c) delayed, denied Explanation:  Completing the maxim "Justice delayed is justice denied". The last word of the proverb "Justice delayed is justice..." is: Ans: b) denied Explanation:  As above. "If winter comes, can spring be far behind?" was written by - [28th BCS] Ans: b) Shelley Explanation:  Percy Bysshe Shelley. Injustice to anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Ans: c) Martin Luther King Explanation:  A famous quote from MLK Jr.'s "Letter from a Birmingham Jail". "Know thyself" is written by - Ans: c) Socrates Explanation:  An ancient Greek aphorism often ascribed to Socrates. "Knowledge is power" quoted by/was stated by - Ans: b) Hobbes Explanation:  While often associated with Bacon, Thomas Hobbes also famously used the phrase Scientia potentia est . (Note: Bacon is also a common answer, but Hobbes is the option here). 'Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings' is said by - Ans: b) Wordsworth Explanation:  This definition appears in Wordsworth's Preface to Lyrical Ballads . Who said "Man is a political animal"? Ans: b) Aristotle Explanation:  Aristotle defined humans as "Zoon politikon" (political animals) in his Politics . "Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely" was stated - Ans: d) Lord Acton Explanation:  A famous observation by the historian Lord Acton. "Many a flower is born to blush unseen, And waste its sweetness in the desert air." Ans: a) Thomas Gray Explanation:  From Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard . Who said "Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains."? Ans: c) Rousseau Explanation:  The opening sentence of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's The Social Contract . "Nature never did betray the heart that loved her" is a quotation from: Ans: a) Wordsworth Explanation:  From his poem Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey . "Our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought" Who is the poet -? Ans: c) P.B. Shelley Explanation:  A line from his poem To a Skylark . From which poem are the following lines taken? "Our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought" Ans: a) To a skylark Explanation:  As above. Who wrote "Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world"? Ans: d) Shelley Explanation:  This is the famous final line of Shelley's essay A Defence of Poetry . Group C Questions "Corruption wins not more than honesty" a) William Shakespeare b) Seneca c) Niccolo Machiavelli d) Plato "I am a man more sinned against than sinning" is said by- a) Shakespeare b) Keats c) Coleridge d) Byron "Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man" is said by - a) Francis Bacon b) John Dryden c) John Donne d) Thomas Kyd "Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested." said - a) Joseph Addison b) Dr. Johnson c) Charles Lamb d) Francis Bacon "Sweet are the uses of adversity" was stated by - a) Voltaire b) Shakespeare c) Milton d) Tolstoy "To be, or not to be: that is the question" is quoted from- a) Beowulf b) Hamlet c) Macbeth d) Saint Joan "To be or not to be" is the beginning of a famous Soliloquy from - a) Paradise Lost b) Hamlet c) Shakuntala d) Romeo and Juliet "To be or not to be, that is the question" the quotation from - a) Wordsworth b) Shakespeare c) John Keats d) Robert Frost "The good of the people is the chief law" is said by- a) Aesop b) Cicero c) Aristotle d) Hobbes "To err is human, to forgive is divine" is written by- a) Tennyson b) Blake c) Milton d) Pope "Veni, Vidi, Vici" is the quotation from the writing of - a) Jonathan Swift b) Shakespeare c) Dryden d) Alexander Pope e) Shelley Who wrote "Where ignorance is bliss, it is folly to be wise"? a) George Orwell b) Robert Frost c) Thomas Gray d) John Milton "When wisdom brings no profit, To be wise is to suffer" is taken from a) a) King Lear b) Dr. Faustus c) Sons and Lovers d) King Oedipus Who authored the statement "The government is the best which governs least"? a) Herbert Spencer b) Harold Laski c) Tocqueville d) Henry David Thoreau Who wrote the following lines: "all at once I saw a crowd, a host of golden daffodils"? a) Wordsworth b) Shelley c) Herrick d) Keats "Ten thousand saw I at a glance" Who said this - a) Shakespeare b) Coleridge c) Keats d) Wordsworth Whose dying words were, "Crito, I owe a cock to Asclepius; will you remember to the debt." a) Aristotle b) Tuls c) Socrates d) Aristotle Onassis "You may fool some of the people some of the time; You can even fool some of the people all the time; but you cannot fool all the people all the time" was stated by - a) George Washington b) V. I. Lenin c) Abraham Lincoln d) Churchill "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in our philosophy." a) Hamlet b) King Lear c) Macbeth d) Othello Where is expressed the view that "There is a divinity that shapes our ends"? a) In King Lear b) In Merry Wives of Windsor c) In the Tempest d) In Hamlet Where do we find the following lines occur in? "Alone, alone, all, all alone, Alone on a wide, wide sea......" a) The Rime of the Ancient Mariner b) Kubla Khan c) The Nightingale d) The Dungeon "For God's sake hold your tongue, and let me love." a) Emily Dickinson b) T.S. Eliot c) Matthew Arnold d) John Donne "Water, water everywhere, not a drop to drink" occurs in - a) The Ancient Mariner b) To a Skylark c) The Paradise Lost d) The Cloud Who quoted "Justice is truth in action"? a) William Penn b) Benjamin Disraeli c) Confucius d) Burke "I have not seen the Himalayas. But I have seen Sheikh Mujib. In personality and in courage this man is the Himalayas. I have thus had the experience of witness the Himalayas." a) Fidel Castro b) Che Guevara c) Yasser Arafat d) Nelson Mandela "Beauty is truth, truth beauty" is quoted from - a) Ode on a Grecian Urn b) Ode to a Nightingale c) De la Psyche d) She Walks in Beauty Aristotle said: a) History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce. (Marx) b) — government of the people, by the people, for the people. (Lincoln) c) Man proposes, God disposes. (Thomas a Kempis) d) — by nature man is a political animal. Who said the words, "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to death your right to say it"? a) G.B. Shaw b) Vladimir Lenin c) Voltaire d) Rousseau "Judges like Caesar's wife should be above suspicion" a) Bowen L J b) Sir William Blackstone c) Francis Bacon d) Lord Denning "The strongest man in the world is he who stands most alone" was stated by - a) William Blake b) Henrik Ibsen c) Thomas Kyd d) Pasternak Present property, namely cows is often collateral damage during clashes between farmers and the police. The bold faced phrase is an example of a) Simile b) Euphemism c) Metonymy d) Hyperbole The comparison of unlike things using the words like or as is known to be- a) metaphor b) simile c) alliteration d) personification The repetition of beginning consonant sound is known as- a) personification b) rhyme c) alliteration d) onomatopoeia The repetition of the initial consonant sound is known as - a) personification b) assonance c) alliteration d) rhyme "Pyongyang and Washington have finally come to a consensus." This is an example of - a) metaphor b) metonymy c) euphemism d) synecdoche "When the evening is spread out against the sky like a patient etherized upon a table" is an example of - a) Metaphor b) Oxymoron c) Hyperbole d) Personification e) Simile Which literary device can be found in the sentence "She sells sea shells on the sea shore"? a) rhyme b) hyperbole c) alliteration d) simile "Mina's lovely voice was music to our ears" is an example of- a) metaphor b) metonymy c) simile d) symbol Life is a rose. It is an example of- a) simile b) metaphor c) personification d) none Milton's phrase "darkness visible" to describe hell is an example of - a) oxymoron b) onomatopoeia c) paronomasia d) paradox "An Austrian army awfully arrayed" is an example of- a) alliteration b) assonance c) repetition d) consonance Paradox is a statement that is — a) True if and only if it is false and false if and only if it is true b) Difficult to understand c) Self-contradictory d) False The radio suddenly stopped singing and stared at me. The statement is an example of — a) hyperbole b) paradox c) symbolism d) personification A simile involves : a) implicit comparison b) illicit comparison c) explicit comparison d) elaborate comparison "Life is like a pathless wood." What figure of speech do you find in the sentence? a) metaphor b) conceit c) symbol d) simile Metaphor, simile, synecdoche, personification, hyperbole and pun are types of - a) ornamental language b) figurative language c) literal language d) fictional language "Her long hair was a flowing golden river." The figure of speech used here is a/an — a) smile b) metaphor c) alliteration d) personification A — is a poem or prose composition in which the prevailing vices or follies are held up to ridicule or scorn. a) lyric b) ballad c) satire d) dramatic monologue "The cat's fur was a blanket of warmth" is an example of- a) Simile (explicit comparison) b) Metaphor (implicit comparison) c) Aphorism (statement of wisdom) d) Euphony (the use of a combination of words with sweet, melodious sound) A — statement is an — comparison; it does not compare things explicitly but suggest a likeness between them. a) sarcastic - ironic b) metaphorical - implied c) sanguine - inherent d) blatant - overt Answers and Explanations (Group C) Ans: a) William Shakespeare Explanation:  Spoken by Cardinal Wolsey in Shakespeare's King Henry VIII . Ans: a) Shakespeare Explanation:  Spoken by the title character in King Lear  (Act 3, Scene 2). Ans: a) Francis Bacon Explanation:  From Bacon's essay Of Studies . Ans: d) Francis Bacon Explanation:  Also from Of Studies . Ans: b) Shakespeare Explanation:  Spoken by Duke Senior in As You Like It . Ans: b) Hamlet Explanation:  The most famous soliloquy in the English language, from Hamlet . Ans: b) Hamlet Explanation:  As above. Ans: b) Shakespeare Explanation:  From Hamlet . Ans: b) Cicero Explanation:   Salus populi suprema lex esto  (The health of the people should be the supreme law). Ans: d) Pope Explanation:  From Alexander Pope's An Essay on Criticism . Ans: b) Shakespeare Explanation:  While historically attributed to Julius Caesar, it is often associated with Shakespeare's portrayal or references in literature. Ans: c) Thomas Gray Explanation:  From Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College . Ans: d) King Oedipus Explanation:  Spoken by the blind prophet Teiresias in Sophocles' Oedipus Rex . Ans: d) Henry David Thoreau Explanation:  From his essay Civil Disobedience . Ans: a) Wordsworth Explanation:  From his famous poem "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud". Ans: d) Wordsworth Explanation:  Referring to the daffodils in the same poem. Ans: c) Socrates Explanation:  His final words before dying from hemlock poisoning, recorded in Plato's Phaedo . Ans: c) Abraham Lincoln Explanation:  Famously attributed to Lincoln. Ans: a) Hamlet Explanation:  Hamlet speaking to his friend Horatio. Ans: d) In Hamlet Explanation:  Hamlet says, "There's a divinity that shapes our ends, Rough-hew them how we will." Ans: a) The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Explanation:  By S.T. Coleridge. Ans: d) John Donne Explanation:  The opening line of his poem The Canonization . Ans: a) The Ancient Mariner Explanation:  Lines describing the irony of being surrounded by seawater. Ans: b) Benjamin Disraeli Explanation:  A quote by the British Prime Minister and novelist. Ans: a) Fidel Castro Explanation:  Said by Castro about Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Ans: a) Ode on a Grecian Urn Explanation:  The concluding philosophical statement of Keats's ode. Ans: d) — by nature man is a political animal. Explanation:  A core concept in Aristotle's Politics . Ans: c) Voltaire Explanation:  Often attributed to Voltaire to summarize his attitude toward free speech (though the exact phrase was written by his biographer Evelyn Beatrice Hall). Ans: a) Bowen L J Explanation:  A legal citation attributed to Lord Justice Bowen, referencing the historical quote about Caesar's wife. Ans: b) Henrik Ibsen Explanation:  A line from the play An Enemy of the People . Ans: b) Euphemism Explanation:  "Collateral damage" is a softer, less offensive way of saying accidental destruction or death. Ans: b) simile Explanation:  Explicit comparison using "like" or "as". Ans: c) alliteration Explanation:  Repetition of initial consonant sounds (e.g., "Big Bear"). Ans: c) alliteration Explanation:  As above. Ans: b) metonymy Explanation:  Using the capital cities ("Pyongyang", "Washington") to represent the governments located there. Ans: e) Simile Explanation:  Uses "like" to compare the evening to a patient. (From T.S. Eliot's Prufrock ). Ans: c) alliteration Explanation:  Repetition of the 's' and 'sh' sounds. Ans: a) metaphor Explanation:  Direct comparison stating voice was  music (without "like" or "as"). Ans: b) metaphor Explanation:  Direct comparison of life to a rose. Ans: a) oxymoron Explanation:  Two contradictory terms ("darkness" and "visible") appearing together. Ans: a) alliteration Explanation:  Repetition of the 'A' sound. (Note: While technically assonance due to vowels, in many general literary exams, this specific "Austrian army" poem is the classic example for Alliteration). Ans: c) Self-contradictory Explanation:  A statement that seems to contradict itself but may reveal a truth. Ans: d) personification Explanation:  Giving the human action of "staring" to a radio. Ans: c) explicit comparison Explanation:  Uses markers like "like" or "as". Ans: d) simile Explanation:  Uses "like". Ans: b) figurative language Explanation:  Language that goes beyond the literal meaning. Ans: b) metaphor Explanation:  Comparing hair to a river directly. Ans: c) satire Explanation:  A work that uses humor/irony to criticize folly. Ans: b) Metaphor (implicit comparison) Explanation:  Fur was  a blanket. Ans: b) metaphorical - implied Explanation:  A metaphor suggests likeness without stating it explicitly. Group D Questions The literary device in the underlined phrase in the following is: "O! no! It is an ever-fixed mark That looks on tempests and is never shaken" a) metaphor b) synecdoche c) metonymy d) simile Tautology — a) unnecessary repetition of the same thing in different words b) strong expression of a feeling c) the frequent repetition of the same letter d) a way of saying offensive words in an agreeable and pleasing manner Complete the unfinished simile by choosing the right word "As cunning as a" — a) lamb b) fox c) lark d) horse A graphic novel is a novel in the form of — a) a poem b) a comic strip c) a pullop clip d) a video clip Which is NOT true about a tragedy? a) It represents serious actions. b) It shows disaster for chief character. c) The tragic hero often has an error or mistake of judgment. d) The tragic hero must be a figure of national or even cosmic importance. Which statement is incorrect about a short story? a) It has few characters. b) It is short. c) It concentrates on the dilemma of many characters. d) Its plot usually reaches its climax to a revelation. "Jaws of death" is an example of — a) Metaphor b) Simile c) Personification d) Symbol "Euphemism" is — a) A direct expression of admiration b) A witty remark c) An indirect expression for a harsh one d) An unpleasant expression A hyperbole is a/an : a) authentic statement of something b) overstatement of something c) understatement of something d) hesitant statement of something The word "Paradoxical" refers to — a) Similar b) Consistent c) Opposite d) Contradictory What is a simile? a) a conflict between two things b) a comparison between two things c) a symbol d) exaggeration "That men might look and live as glowworms shine/And face the moon." What is the term used for the comparison in the lines? a) metaphor b) simile c) hyperbole d) metonymy "Time waits for none" is an example of - a) Simile b) Metaphor c) Allusion d) Personification When writers give human characteristics and attributes to object, it is called: a) Epithet b) Paradox c) Fable d) Personification Bengal's rivers, fields, flowers, wailed like strings of bells on her feet." This is an example of- a) simile b) metaphor c) irony d) paradox The patriot is the star of the country. Here the "star" is used as a/an a) simile b) metaphor c) allegory d) personification Metaphor : Figurative : : a) Epic : Hasny b) Fable : Contemporary c) Irony : Dramatic d) Precept : Instructive I raised my head at the rustling of the leaves. 'Rustling' is an example of — a) Homophone b) Rhyme c) Metonymy d) Onomatopoeia The figure of speech found in "I have known the eyes already, known them all" is a) Synecdoche b) Personification c) Irony d) Eulogy Which of the following sentences gives the example of a metaphor? a) She has a heart of stone b) Her heart is like a stone c) He has a stone like heart d) Her heart is as hard as stone 'Learning's bower' is an example of- a) metaphor b) simile c) image d) personification Kicking the bucket is a humorous — for dying. a) dictum b) incantation c) euphemism d) addendum Apparently contradictory words appearing in conjunction is called — a) hyperbole b) paradox c) oxymoron d) antithesis "He is the black sheep of the family." What ornamentation of language has been used here? a) personification b) simile c) metaphor d) exaggeration The figure of speech in which the author makes an obvious exaggeration for emphasis or to create some other specific effect is - a) metaphor b) personification c) metonymy d) hyperbole Metaphor involves: a) implicit comparison b) like comparison c) explicit comparison d) elaborate comparison What is the example of a metaphor? a) The lawn is a beautiful green blanket we spread out every summer b) You could have knocked me over with a feather c) The star danced playfully in the moonlit sky d) The weather was cool as a summer day in the Midwest. "Time is money" is an example of - a) Simile b) Metaphor c) Personification d) Allusion The camel is the ship of the desert. Which of the following figures of speech is used in this sentence? a) Simile b) Metaphor c) Personification d) Epigram My heart leaped into my mouth. What type of component is used in the sentence? a) Personification b) Metaphor c) Onomatopoeia d) Simile Consonance refers to the repetition of similar consonant sounds Which of the following is NOT an example of 'consonance'? a) Curse, bless me now b) Dark deep dread c) Blank and bin d) Furrow followed free Assonance refers to the repetition of same vowel in two or more words placed closely. Which of the following is NOT an example of 'assonance'? a) Curse, bless me now b) Men sell the wedding bells c) Go and mow the lawn d) We light fire on the mountain Personification is a figure of speech in which human features are attributed to inanimate objects or abstract ideas. Which of these is an example of personification? a) My song has put off her adornments. b) My poet's vanity dies. c) Time of rest. d) Both (A) & (B). 'Rose' is often used as — for beauty or the beautiful. a) a metaphor b) parallel c) collocation d) antonym 'So that I saw into the clear well of his eyes'. What ornamentation of language has been used here? a) personification b) simile c) metaphor d) exaggeration Substitution of an unpleasant or vulgar expression is called: a) euphemism b) alliteration c) allusion d) eponym "The foggy day mocks at my plan to wash clothes." The literary technique used in the sentence is a/an— a) personification b) analogy c) metaphor d) none of the above The sentence "Who would have thought Shylock was so unkind"? a) hyperbole b) interrogation c) command d) wonder In the poem "Ozymandias", the phrase "King of Kings" is an example of - a) exaggeration b) irony c) sarcasm d) humour What figure of speech do you find in "building beauty"? a) Assonance b) Alliteration c) Simile d) Metaphor 'Milton! Thou shouldst be living at this hour' is an example of - a) Apostrophe b) Euphemism c) Hyperbole d) Personification The 'merit' in the sentence 'The boy showed his merit by making twenty mistakes in ten minutes' is an example of - a) personification b) metaphor c) pun d) irony "The Bench found him guilty." Here 'Bench' is- a) Synecdoche b) Metonymy c) Simile d) Metaphor 'Ten thousand saw I at a glance' is a figure of speech known as - a) hyperbole b) litotes c) irony d) satire The sentence, "Death, thou shalt not die" is an example of— a) simile b) metaphor c) irony d) paradox The literary term 'euphemism' means - a) vague idea b) in-offensive expression c) a wise saying d) offensive expression Which one is not a literary ornament? a) Simile b) Stellar c) Similitude d) Sarcasm "A way of speaking or writing that makes something sound better, more exciting, dangerous etc. than it is really is." This can be the best definition of the term- a) personification b) simile c) synecdoche d) hyperbole The technique of treating non-living things as humans is called — a) Living b) Description c) Feeding d) Personification 'Paradox' means — a) A statement containing two opposing but true ideas b) A funny situation involving a dilemma c) A false statement to deceive people d) a disease Answers and Explanations (Group D) Ans: a) metaphor Explanation:  The "ever-fixed mark" is a direct comparison to love (from Shakespeare's Sonnet 116 ) without using "like" or "as". Ans: a) unnecessary repetition of the same thing in different words Explanation:  e.g., "free gift" or "return back". Ans: b) fox Explanation:  The standard idiom is "as cunning as a fox". Ans: b) a comic strip Explanation:  A graphic novel uses the sequential art format of comic strips to tell a longer narrative. Ans: d) The tragic hero must be a figure of national or even cosmic importance. Explanation:  While true for Classical/Shakespearean tragedy, Modern tragedy (like Death of a Salesman ) features common people. Therefore, D is the statement that does not apply to all  tragedy types (especially modern). Ans: c) It concentrates on the dilemma of many characters. Explanation:  Short stories typically focus on one or very few characters due to length constraints. Ans: a) Metaphor Explanation:  Comparing death to a beast with jaws. Ans: c) An indirect expression for a harsh one Explanation:  Using a polite term for something unpleasant. Ans: b) overstatement of something Explanation:  Hyperbole is deliberate exaggeration. Ans: d) Contradictory Explanation:  Paradoxes involve contradiction. Ans: b) a comparison between two things Explanation:  Specifically using "like" or "as". Ans: b) simile Explanation:  The use of "as" makes it a simile. Ans: d) Personification Explanation:  "Waiting" is a human action attributed to the abstract concept of Time. Ans: d) Personification Explanation:  Giving human traits to non-human objects. Ans: a) simile Explanation:  "Wailed like  strings of bells". Ans: b) metaphor Explanation:  Direct comparison: The patriot is  the star. Ans: c) Irony : Dramatic Explanation:  Just as a Metaphor is a type of Figurative language, Dramatic Irony is a specific type of Irony (or potentially the source implies Irony is Dramatic in nature). Ans: d) Onomatopoeia Explanation:  "Rustling" imitates the sound of leaves. Ans: a) Synecdoche Explanation:  "Eyes" (a part) represents the people (the whole). (From T.S. Eliot). Ans: a) She has a heart of stone Explanation:  Direct comparison. Options B, C, D use "like" or "as" (Similes). Ans: a) metaphor Explanation:  Learning is compared to a bower (a pleasant shady place). Ans: c) euphemism Explanation:  "Kicking the bucket" is a slang euphemism for dying. Ans: c) oxymoron Explanation:  e.g., "Deafening silence" (contradictory words side by side). Ans: c) metaphor Explanation:  Comparing a person to a "black sheep" (disgrace). Ans: d) hyperbole Explanation:  Obvious exaggeration. Ans: a) implicit comparison Explanation:  The comparison is implied, not stated with "like/as". Ans: a) The lawn is a beautiful green blanket... Explanation:  Lawn = Blanket. Option B is hyperbole/idiom. C is personification. D is simile. Ans: b) Metaphor Explanation:  Time = Money. Ans: b) Metaphor Explanation:  Camel = Ship. Ans: b) Metaphor Explanation:  While often considered hyperbole, "Heart in mouth" is a metaphor for the physical sensation of fear. (Source Key: b). Ans: a) Curse, bless me now Explanation:  Consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds (often at the end/middle of words). "Dark Deep Dread" (D), "Blank/Bin" (B/N), "Furrow Followed Free" (F) are strong examples. "Curse/Bless" lacks the distinct repetitive pattern of the others in this context. Ans: a) Curse, bless me now Explanation:  Assonance is vowel repetition. "Men s e ll w e dding b e lls" (e), "M o w the lawn" (o), "L i ght f i re" (i). A does not fit. Ans: d) Both (A) & (B). Explanation:  A song "putting off adornments" and vanity "dying" are human qualities/actions. Ans: a) a metaphor Explanation:  Rose is a standard metaphor for beauty. Ans: c) metaphor Explanation:  Eyes compared to a "clear well". Ans: a) euphemism Explanation:  Substituting a mild term for a harsh one. Ans: a) personification Explanation:  Foggy day "mocks". Ans: b) interrogation Explanation:  A rhetorical question (Interrogation) used for effect, not for an answer. Ans: b) irony Explanation:  The inscription "King of Kings" is ironic because his statue is shattered and his empire is gone. Ans: b) Alliteration Explanation:   B uilding B eauty. Ans: a) Apostrophe Explanation:  Addressing an absent person (Milton) or abstract idea directly. Ans: d) irony Explanation:  Calling mistakes "merit" is ironic. Ans: b) Metonymy Explanation:  "The Bench" refers to the judges who sit on it. Ans: a) hyperbole Explanation:  Seeing 10,000 at once is an exaggeration. Ans: d) paradox Explanation:  The statement "Death, thou shalt die" contradicts itself but conveys a spiritual truth (immortality). Ans: b) in-offensive expression Explanation:  Definition of euphemism. Ans: b) Stellar Explanation:  Stellar means "star-like" or "outstanding," it is not a specific literary device. Ans: d) hyperbole Explanation:  Making something sound "more" than it is (exaggeration). Ans: d) Personification Explanation:  Treating non-living things as humans. Ans: a) A statement containing two opposing but true ideas Explanation:  Definition of paradox. Group E Questions 'Paradox' is — a) A statement which is false b) A statement which is apparently self-contradictory c) A statement which is apparently false d) A statement which is apparently true A 'Paradox' is — a) an impossibility b) something unnatural c) a perfect model or copy d) an improbable combination of opposing qualities In linguistics, 'collocation' means — a) words that have the same root b) words that go together c) words that do not go together d) words that given the same meaning In the sentence, "Death lays his icy hands on kings", "Death" is an example of — a) symbolism b) metaphor c) hyperbole d) personification If a part of a speech or writing breaks the theme, it is called- a) pomposity b) digression c) exaggeration d) anti-climax (They seem to push you back into a corner) 'like a poor intruder' is an example of — a) simile b) metaphor c) metonymy d) hyperbole 'I wandered lonely as a cloud' is an example of — a) a symbol b) a simile c) a metaphor d) an alliteration In the sentence 'The man is a mad dog.' 'mad dog' is an example of a/an- a) simile b) metaphor c) assonance d) alliteration What figure of speech has been used in "Jingle-jangle, melodious murmur"? a) personification b) metaphor c) onomatopoeia d) alliteration Here's the smell of blood still; all the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand. a) Euphemism b) Epigram c) Metonymy d) Hyperbole Man proposes, God disposes. a) Oxymoron b) Antithesis c) Pun d) Irony Commencement of words with the same letter— a) Rhyme b) Alliteration c) Pun d) Oxymoron Use of more words than are needed to express the meaning. a) Circumlocution b) Verbatim c) Pleonasm d) Ventriloquism 'A storm now struggling with the storm of the fate.' Which figure of speech is appropriate in the case of the italics used in the sentence? a) Euphemism b) Alliteration c) Tautology d) Oxymoron e) Pun King Lear banished his youngest daughter Cordelia from his Kingdom; but at the end, she became her only shelter. This is an example of- a) sarcasm b) irony c) hyperbole d) metaphor The underlined part in "She felt it was taking a hundred years to complete the exam." is an example of — a) a simile b) a symbol c) a hyperbole d) an understatement Metaphor is a comparison between — a) two things of Nature b) two similar things c) two dissimilar things d) two criteria Which one is a Metaphor? a) He is the star of the family b) He is as good as his brother c) She sang like a cuckoo d) The boy takes after his father He was moving as fast as a train. Here 'as fast as' is — a) Metaphor b) Simile c) Exaggeration d) Personification What figure of speech do you find in the expression? "I wandered lonely as a cloud" a) personification b) metaphor c) simile d) imagery "My love is like a red, red rose" is an example of a — a) metaphor b) simile c) metonymy d) synecdoche Oxymoron refers to a term made of two words that contradict each other. Which of the following is an example of oxymoron? a) screaming bull b) blue eyes c) big sleep d) deafening silence 'There is no one so poor as a wealthy miser.' This is an example of: a) paradox b) synecdoche c) consonance d) caesura 'mist and mellow fruitfulness'. Which of the following figure of speech is used in this sentence? a) personification b) metaphor c) Alliteration d) onomatopoeia A simile is — a) A comparison between male and female b) A comparison between a ballad and a sonnet c) A comparison between two dissimilar things d) A comparison between two similar things The word "Euphemism" means — a) Stating one thing like another b) Description of a disagreeable thing by an agreeable name c) Contrast of words is made in the same sentence d) A statement is made emphatic by overstatement Alliteration is the repetition of the same sound or of the same kinds of sounds at the beginning of words or in stressed syllables. Which one is the best example of alliteration? a) "And, doubly dying, shall go down" b) "Living shall forfeit fair renown" c) "Despite those titles, power and pelf" d) "Unwept, unhonoured and unsung" Personification is a figure of speech in which human features are attributed to inanimate object or abstract ideas. Which of these is an example of personification? a) "Let the traffic policeman wear black cotton gloves" b) "Scribbling on the sky the message He is Dead" c) "The eggs loves round the white necks of the public doves" d) "Tall aeroplanes circle moaning over head" Personification is a figure of speech in which human features are attributed to inanimate object or abstract ideas. Which one is an example of personification? a) "His footsteps he hath never" b) "Breathes there the man with soul" c) "no Minstrel raptures swell" d) "the vile dust" "Bangladesh Biman your home in the air" is an example of —. a) metaphor b) simile c) hyperbole d) personification "Metaphor" is a word or phrase that is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. Which one is an example of metaphor? a) He is the eternal summer b) He is youthful and happy. c) Death will never touch him d) He will live forever Assonance refers to the repetition of similar vowel sounds. Which of the following is an example of assonance? a) the flash of a hand b) burning broom c) carving snow d) blazing hell Apostrophe is an exclamatory addressing of an imaginary person or abstract idea. Which of the following is not an example of apostrophe? a) Death! be not proud b) Roll on thou dark deep ocean c) Where O Death thy sting! d) Science! a daughter of All Choose the best answer. NASA is — a) an acronym b) an initialism c) an anonym d) an abbreviation AIDS is an example of a) Acronym b) Accent c) Synonym d) Alliteration Words different in meaning but similar in sounds is — a) acronym b) homonym c) pseudonym d) antonym In English if two different words have the same spelling and pronunciation they are called — a) synonyms b) homonyms c) homophones d) homographs Homophones are two or more words that have the same — a) pronunciation but different meanings b) meaning but different pronunciation c) spelling but different meanings d) spelling but different pronunciations Wright and right a) homonyms b) homophones c) synonyms d) antonyms 'Write' and 'right' are - a) Synonyms b) Homonyms c) Homophones d) Syntax Choose the word or phrase which is nearest in meaning to the word 'Acronym' a) similar meaning b) word formed from initial letters c) poem of sorrow d) pen name used by an author IELTS stands for - a) International English Language Teaching Society b) International English Learning & Teaching System c) International English Language Testing System d) Institute of English Language Testing System TOEFL stands for — a) Test of English as First Language b) Testing of Efficiency in Foreign Language c) Testing of English Fluency Level d) Test of English as a Foreign Language GRE stands for — a) General reading in English b) Graduation reading English c) Graduate reading Examination d) Graduate Record Examination Answers and Explanations (Group E) Ans: b) A statement which is apparently self-contradictory Explanation:  It seems contradictory but may contain truth. Ans: d) an improbable combination of opposing qualities Explanation:  e.g., "A wise fool". Ans: b) words that go together Explanation:  e.g., "Fast food" (not "quick food"). Ans: d) personification Explanation:  Death is given "hands". Ans: b) digression Explanation:  Moving away from the main subject. Ans: a) simile Explanation:  Uses "like". Ans: b) a simile Explanation:  Uses "as". Ans: b) metaphor Explanation:  Direct comparison (Man = Dog). Ans: c) onomatopoeia Explanation:  "Jingle-jangle" and "murmur" sound like what they describe. Ans: d) Hyperbole Explanation:  "All the perfumes of Arabia" is an exaggeration of smell/guilt. Ans: b) Antithesis Explanation:  Juxtaposition of contrasting ideas (Man/God, Proposes/Disposes) in balanced phrases. Ans: b) Alliteration Explanation:  Repetition of initial letters. Ans: c) Pleonasm Explanation:  Using more words than necessary (redundancy). Ans: b) Alliteration Explanation:  "Storm ... struggling ... storm" (Repetition of S sounds). Ans: b) irony Explanation:  It is situational irony that the one he banished was the only one to help him. Ans: c) a hyperbole Explanation:  "A hundred years" is an exaggeration for "a long time". Ans: c) two dissimilar things Explanation:  Comparing two unlike things (e.g., Love and a Rose) to highlight a similarity. Ans: a) He is the star of the family Explanation:  Direct comparison. (B/C are Similes). Ans: b) Simile Explanation:  Uses "as". Ans: c) simile Explanation:  Uses "as". Ans: b) simile Explanation:  Uses "like". Ans: d) deafening silence Explanation:  "Deafening" (loud) and "Silence" (quiet) are opposites. Ans: a) paradox Explanation:  A "wealthy miser" is poor in spirit/lifestyle despite having money. Ans: c) Alliteration Explanation:   M ist and M ellow. Ans: c) A comparison between two dissimilar things Explanation:  Using "like" or "as". Ans: b) Description of a disagreeable thing by an agreeable name Explanation:  e.g., "Passed away" instead of "Died". Ans: a) "And, doubly dying, shall go down" Explanation:  Repetition of D sound: D oubly D ying ... D own. Ans: d) "Tall aeroplanes circle moaning over head" Explanation:  Aeroplanes cannot "moan" (human/animal sound); this attributes emotion/life to them. Ans: b) "Breathes there the man with soul" Explanation:  (Note: The source key indicates B. Standard literary analysis might question this as it's just a line about a man, but in the context of the source's options, this is the designated answer). Ans: a) metaphor Explanation:  "Home in the air" is a direct comparison for the airplane service. Ans: a) He is the eternal summer Explanation:  Comparing a person to "summer". Ans: c) carving snow Explanation:  (Source key indicates C. Assonance is vowel repetition. "C a rving Sn ow "? Maybe the source hears an 'o' link or it is the best of the provided options according to the key). Ans: d) Science! a daughter of All Explanation:  (Source key indicates D is NOT apostrophe. However, "Science!" is addressed directly in Poe's poem. In multiple choice questions of this type, often one option is 'less' correct or the key contains an error. Following the provided source key: D). Ans: a) an acronym Explanation:  NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is pronounced as a word. Ans: a) Acronym Explanation:  AIDS is pronounced as a word. Ans: b) homonym Explanation:  Words that sound alike (and often spell alike) but have different meanings. Ans: b) homonyms Explanation:  Strict homonyms have same spelling AND pronunciation. Ans: a) pronunciation but different meanings Explanation:  e.g., To, Two, Too. Ans: b) homophones Explanation:  Same sound, different spelling/meaning. Ans: c) Homophones Explanation:  As above. Ans: b) word formed from initial letters Explanation:  Definition of Acronym. Ans: c) International English Language Testing System Explanation:  Full form of IELTS. Ans: d) Test of English as a Foreign Language Explanation:  Full form of TOEFL. Ans: d) Graduate Record Examination Explanation:  Full form of GRE.

TOPIC: ENGLISH LITERATURE Exercise - 4 Group A Questions 1. Who is considered to be the father of English poem? Who is known as the father of English poetry? a) William Langland b) Geoffrey Chaucer c) Thomas Malory d) William Shakespeare 2. Who is considered to be the father of English prose? a) Francis Bacon b) King Alfred the Great c) Henry Fielding d) Geoffrey Chaucer 3. Who is the greatest dramatist of all times? a) G.B. Shaw b) William Shakespeare c) William Wordsworth d) Jonathan Swift 4. The most famous satirist in English literature is — a) Jonathan Swift b) Alexander Pope c) Joseph Addison d) Richard Steel 5. Who is considered to be the Rebel Poet in English Literature? a) Walter Scott b) Lord Byron c) John Keats d) Jane Austen 6. Lord Tennyson is known as — a) Epic poet b) Lyric poet c) Romantic poet d) Poet of beauty 7. Who did write the First English dictionary? a) Ben Jonson b) Boswell c) Milton d) Samuel Johnson 8. What is not the work of Winston Churchill? a) History of the second world war b) History of the English Speaking People c) Life in Marlborough d) Far from the Madding Crowd 9. The author of "The Captive Lady" is — a) John Keats b) Michael Madhusudan Dutt c) O'Henry d) Leo Tolstoy 10. What is the real name of the great English novelist George Eliot? a) William Hazlitt b) Jane Austen c) T.S. Eliot d) Mary Ann Evans 11. সতের-আঠারো শতক পর্যন্ত সময়কালকে ইংরেজি সাহিত্যের কোন যুগ বলা হয়? (Which period is called the 17th-18th century in English literature?) a) The Renaissance Period b) The Elizabethan Age c) The Restoration Period d) The Romantic Age 12. The romantic age in English Literature began with the publication of - a) Preface to Shakespeare b) Preface to Lyrical Ballads c) Preface to Ancient Mariners d) Preface to Dr. Johnson 13. Most important feature of a romantic poetry is — a) Beauty b) Nature c) Subjectivity d) Imagination 14. 'Lyrical Ballads' was published in the year — a) 1798 b) 1770 c) 1779 d) 1725 15. A famous English poet who was addicted to Opium — a) S.T. Coleridge b) Jane Austen c) P.B. Shelley d) William Wordsworth 16. John Keats কোন শ্রেণির কবি? (What class of poet is John Keats?) a) Romantic b) Modern c) Classical d) Ancient 17. Who was greatest modern American short story writer? a) E. Hemingway b) S. Bellow c) O'Henry d) W.A. Longfellow 18. The real name of O'Henry was- a) Samuel L. Clemens b) William Sidney Porter c) Fitz James O'Brien d) William Huntington Wright 19. Which among the following writers is not a Nobel Laureate? a) T.S. Eliot b) Grahame Greene c) Toni Morrison d) William Faulkner 20. Who was the only Laureate to refuse the Nobel Prize? a) Jean Paul Sartre b) Leo Tolstoy c) T.S. Eliot d) Rabindranath Tagore 21. গীতাঞ্জলির ইংরেজি অনুবাদের নাম কি? (What is the name of the English translation of Gitanjali?) a) Song Collected b) Songs c) Song Book d) Song Offerings 22. Who wrote the introduction for Tagore's Gitanjali? a) John Keats b) T.S. Eliot c) W.B. Yeats d) Sir Walter Scott 23. A Doll's House is written by- a) Francis Bacon b) E.M. Forster c) R.K. Narayan d) Henrik Ibsen 24. 'As You Like It' is a - a) Comedy b) Tragedy c) Romance d) Morality Play 25. Who is the author of 'Animal Farm'? a) Thomas More b) Dickens c) Shakespeare d) George Orwell 26. Who is the author of 'A Brief History of Time'? a) Stephen Hawking b) V.S. Naipaul c) E.M. Forster d) Anthony Burgess 27. 'A Passage to India' is written by — a) D.H. Lawrence b) E.M. Forster c) Alex Huxley d) Nirad C. Chaudhury 28. 'Alice in the Wonderland' belongs to — a) detective literature b) satirical literature c) juvenile literature d) religious literature 29. Shakespeare wrote- a) Lord of the Flies b) A Farewell to Arms c) A Passage to India d) As You Like It 30. Who is the author of 'A Farewell to Arms'? a) Helen Keller b) Bertrand Russell c) Ernest Hemingway d) Charles Dickens 31. 'Brick Lane' is written by - a) Anita Desai b) Shobha De c) Monica Ali d) Jhumpa Lahiri 32. 'Comedy of Errors' নাটকটি কার লেখা? (Who wrote the play 'Comedy of Errors'?) a) Ben Jonson b) G.B. Shaw c) T.S. Eliot d) William Shakespeare 33. "Caesar and Cleopatra" is - a) A tragedy by Shakespeare b) A play by G.B. Shaw c) A poem by Lord Byron d) A novel by S.T. Coleridge 34. David Copperfield is written by- a) Charles Dickens b) William Shakespeare c) Somerset Maugham d) O' Henry 35. What is the full name of the tragedy "Dr. Faustus"? a) The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus b) The Tragedy of Doctor Faustus c) The Tragic History of Doctor Faustus d) Doctor Faustus 36. The satirical travel narrative Gulliver's Travels was written by - a) Jonathan Swift b) H.G. Wells c) D.H. Lawrence d) Pearl S. Buck 37. Harry Potter, now a very popular novel was written by- a) J.K. Rowling b) Roald Dahl c) Rona Jhaques d) Jaqueline Wilson 38. Hamlet is a — by Shakespeare. a) novel b) play c) story d) tale 39. 'Faerie Queene' is - a) a play b) a novel c) an epic d) a short story 40. Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar' is a — a) comedy b) satire c) tragedy d) historical play 41. Homer's "Iliad" is a/an- a) Novel b) Drama c) Epic d) Epilogue Answers with Explanations (Group A) Ans: b) Geoffrey Chaucer Chaucer is universally recognized as the Father of English Poetry/Literature, most famous for "The Canterbury Tales". Ans: b) King Alfred the Great King Alfred is cited as the 'Father of English Prose' due to his translation works from Latin to English. (Note: Wycliffe or Mandeville are sometimes mentioned, but Alfred is the standard answer). Ans: b) William Shakespeare Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest dramatist and writer in the English language. Ans: a) Jonathan Swift Swift is the foremost prose satirist in the English language, famous for "Gulliver's Travels". Ans: b) Lord Byron Lord Byron is known as the Rebel Poet for his rebellious nature and lifestyle. Ans: b) Lyric poet Alfred Lord Tennyson was the Poet Laureate of the Victorian era and is celebrated as a Lyric Poet. Ans: d) Samuel Johnson Samuel Johnson published "A Dictionary of the English Language" in 1755. Ans: d) Far from the Madding Crowd This novel was written by Thomas Hardy, not Churchill. Ans: b) Michael Madhusudan Dutt He was a famous Bengali poet and dramatist who also wrote in English. Ans: d) Mary Ann Evans George Eliot was the pen name used by Mary Ann Evans to ensure her works were taken seriously. Ans: a) The Renaissance Period (Note: This covers the 1500s to 1600s, though the question phrasing implies a broad historical sweep). Ans: b) Preface to Lyrical Ballads Specifically, the publication of the "Lyrical Ballads" (1798) by Wordsworth and Coleridge marked the beginning. Ans: c) Subjectivity Subjectivity and Imagination are core traits of Romanticism, focusing on the writer's inner feelings. Ans: a) 1798 The landmark year for the start of the Romantic Age. Ans: a) S.T. Coleridge Coleridge struggled with opium addiction, which influenced poems like "Kubla Khan". Ans: a) Romantic John Keats was a key figure of the second generation of Romantic poets. Ans: c) O'Henry Famous for his short stories with surprise endings. Ans: b) William Sidney Porter O. Henry was his pen name. Ans: b) Grahame Greene Greene was nominated but never won the Nobel Prize. Eliot, Morrison, and Faulkner are all laureates. Ans: a) Jean Paul Sartre Sartre declined the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1964. Ans: d) Song Offerings Tagore's own English translation of Gitanjali. Ans: c) W.B. Yeats The Irish poet W.B. Yeats wrote the introduction to the English version of Gitanjali. Ans: d) Henrik Ibsen A famous play by the Norwegian playwright. Ans: a) Comedy A pastoral comedy by Shakespeare. Ans: d) George Orwell A political allegory/satire. Ans: a) Stephen Hawking A landmark book on cosmology. Ans: b) E.M. Forster A novel set against the backdrop of the British Raj. Ans: c) juvenile literature Though analyzed by adults, it is a classic of children's (juvenile) literature. Ans: d) As You Like It The other titles are by Golding, Hemingway, and Forster. Ans: c) Ernest Hemingway A novel set during the Italian campaign of World War I. Ans: c) Monica Ali A novel focusing on the Bangladeshi community in London. Ans: d) William Shakespeare One of his early plays. Ans: b) A play by G.B. Shaw Do not confuse with Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" or "Antony and Cleopatra". Ans: a) Charles Dickens A classic Victorian novel. Ans: a) The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus The full title of Christopher Marlowe's play. Ans: a) Jonathan Swift A satire on human nature and travellers' tales. Ans: a) J.K. Rowling The author of the famous fantasy series. Ans: b) play Specifically, a tragedy. Ans: c) an epic An epic poem by Edmund Spenser. Ans: c) tragedy Though based on history, it is classified as a tragedy. Ans: c) Epic One of the major ancient Greek epic poems. Group B Questions 1. Who wrote "The Odyssey and the Iliad"? a) Milton b) Homer c) Virgil d) Hoffman 2. Shakespeare's "King Lear" is a- a) Comedy b) Satire c) Tragedy d) Historical play 3. "Jane Eyre" was written by - a) Jane Austen b) Charlotte Bronte c) Charles Dickens d) Emily Bronte 4. Who wrote the book 'Ivanhoe'? a) O'Henry b) R.L. Stevenson c) Ernest Hemingway d) Sir Walter Scott 5. The literary work 'Kubla Khan' is- a) a history by Vincent Smith b) a verse by Coleridge c) a drama by Oscar Wilde d) a short story by Somerset Maugham 6. 'Lycidas' কার রচনা? (Whose work is 'Lycidas'?) a) Thomas Gray b) John Keats c) John Milton d) Alfred Tennyson 7. 'Macbeth' is a- a) play b) novel c) poem d) essay 8. 'Macbeth' is a — by Shakespeare. a) novel b) short story c) verse d) play 9. 'The Merchant of Venice' is a Shakespearean play about — a) A Jew b) A Moor c) A Roman d) A Turk 10. Othello is a Shakespeare's play about — a) A Jew b) A Turk c) A Roman d) A Moor 11. Who is the author of 'Man and Superman'? a) Thomas Hardy b) G.B. Shaw c) Charles Dickens d) Ernest Hemingway 12. "Ode to Autumn" was written by - a) Shelley b) Keats c) Byron d) Blake 13. The epic 'Odyssey' was written by- a) Milton b) Tennyson c) Homer d) Shakespeare 14. The first English novel, Pamela, has been written by- a) Daniel Defoe b) Henry Fielding c) Samuel Richardson d) Sir Walter Scott 15. "The Origin of Species" was written by- a) Charles Darwin b) Newton c) Gulliver d) Mary Curie 16. Who is the author of "Nineteen Eighty Four"? a) Thomas Hardy b) Walter Scott c) J.M. Barrie d) George Orwell 17. "Paradise Lost" is- a) Short story b) Epic poem c) Play d) Lyrical poem 18. 'Paradise Lost' attempted to — a) Justify the ways of man to God b) Justify the ways of God to man c) Show that the Satan and God have equal power. d) Explain why good and evil are necessary 19. 'Pride and Prejudice' is written by- a) Jane Austen b) Emily Bronte c) Shakespeare d) Wordsworth 20. 'Romeo and Juliet' is a — a) Comedy b) Tragedy c) Romance d) Morality Play 21. Poet Alexander Pope's famous work- a) Rape of the Lock b) Spectator c) The Deserted Village d) Man was made to mourn 22. 'Sherlock Holmes' detective stories were written by- a) G.K. Chesterton b) Edgar Allan Poe c) John Galsworthy d) Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 23. "The Canterbury Tales" are told by- a) Geoffrey Chaucer b) John Wycliffe c) Boccaccio d) Thomas Barth 24. The poem 'The Solitary Reaper' is written by — a) W. Wordsworth b) W.H. Auden c) W.B. Yeats d) Ezra Pound 25. Who is the author of "The Jungle Book"? a) Hans Christian Anderson b) Enid Blyton c) Rudyard Kipling d) H.G. Wells 26. Author of "The Time Machine" is - a) T.S. Eliot b) Thomas Kyd c) H.G. Wells d) Robert Herrick 27. Who is the author of "The Taming of the Shrew"? a) Shaw b) Shakespeare c) Ibsen d) Jonson 28. "The Sun also rises" is a novel written by a) Charles Dickens b) Herman Melville c) Ernest Hemingway d) Thomas Hardy 29. Who is the writer of "The God of Small Things"? a) Arundhati Roy b) V.S. Naipaul c) Jhumpa Lahiri d) Salman Rushdie 30. "Things Fall Apart" is written by - a) W.B. Yeats b) V.S. Naipaul c) Wole Soyinka d) Chinua Achebe 31. "The Rainbow" is- a) a poem by Wordsworth b) a short story by Somerset Maugham c) a novel by D.H. Lawrence d) a verse by Coleridge 32. "The Daffodils" is a poem written by — a) Wordsworth b) William Wordsworth c) Alfred Tennyson d) Robert Browning 33. The author of the novel 'The Trial' is: a) Victor Hugo b) Leo Tolstoy c) Franz Kafka d) Ernest Hemingway 34. The Waste Land is written by --- a) Matthew Arnold b) James Joyce c) Thomas Stearn Eliot d) Dylan Thomas 35. "The Waste Land" is - a) an essay b) a novel c) a poem d) a play 36. "Waiting for Godot" is - a) a problem play b) a morality play c) an Absurd drama d) a novel 37. James Joyce's famous novel — a) Roots b) Ulysses c) Tom Jones d) Rebecca 38. The author of the mystery-detective novel "The Vinci Code" - a) Henry Moor b) Monica Ali c) Dan Brown d) Lady Smith 39. "War and Peace" is written by- a) Tolstoy b) Dickens c) Milton d) Shakespeare 40. 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'- a) Tennyson b) Pearl S. Buck c) Mrs. Harriet Stowe d) Thomas Hardy 41. Who wrote "Wuthering Heights"? a) Jane Austen b) Emily Bronte c) Thomas Hardy d) D.H. Lawrence Answers with Explanations (Group B) Ans: b) Homer The two foundational epic poems of ancient Greek literature. Ans: c) Tragedy A tragedy concerning the gradual descent into madness of the title character. Ans: b) Charlotte Bronte A novel that follows the experiences of its eponymous heroine. Ans: d) Sir Walter Scott A historical novel set in 12th-century England. Ans: b) a verse by Coleridge A famous poem written after an opium-influenced dream. Ans: c) John Milton A pastoral elegy dedicated to the memory of Edward King. Ans: a) play A tragedy. Ans: d) play Specifically, a tragedy. Ans: a) A Jew Refers to the character Shylock. Ans: d) A Moor Refers to the title character, Othello. Ans: b) G.B. Shaw A four-act drama. Ans: b) Keats One of Keats's most famous odes. Ans: c) Homer See question 1. Ans: c) Samuel Richardson Often considered the first true English novel, written in epistolary form. Ans: a) Charles Darwin The foundation of evolutionary biology. Ans: d) George Orwell A dystopian social science fiction novel and cautionary tale. Ans: b) Epic poem Written in blank verse. Ans: b) Justify the ways of God to man The stated purpose of the poem in Book I. Ans: a) Jane Austen A romantic novel of manners. Ans: b) Tragedy Though it has comic elements early on, it ends in the tragic death of the lovers. Ans: a) Rape of the Lock A mock-heroic narrative poem. Ans: d) Sir Arthur Conan Doyle The creator of the most famous detective in fiction. Ans: a) Geoffrey Chaucer A collection of 24 stories. Ans: a) W. Wordsworth A lyric poem. Ans: c) Rudyard Kipling A collection of stories. Ans: c) H.G. Wells A science fiction novella. Ans: b) Shakespeare A comedy. Ans: c) Ernest Hemingway His first major novel. Ans: a) Arundhati Roy Winner of the Booker Prize in 1997. Ans: d) Chinua Achebe A defining work of modern African literature. Ans: c) a novel by D.H. Lawrence It was banned for obscenity upon publication. Ans: b) William Wordsworth Also known as "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud". Ans: c) Franz Kafka A novel about a man arrested for an unspecified crime. Ans: c) Thomas Stearn Eliot (T.S. Eliot) A central work of modernist poetry. Ans: c) a poem See above. Ans: c) an Absurd drama A play by Samuel Beckett where characters wait for someone who never arrives. Ans: b) Ulysses A modernist novel paralleling the Odyssey. Ans: c) Dan Brown The question likely refers to "The Da Vinci Code". Ans: a) Tolstoy A literary work mixed with chapters on history and philosophy. Ans: c) Mrs. Harriet Stowe Harriet Beecher Stowe's anti-slavery novel. Ans: b) Emily Bronte Her only novel.

Rearranging Sentences: Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Columbus is an important name in the history of discovery. He became a sailor in his boyhood and traveled to many parts of Europe and Africa, including the British island, Iceland, etc. There, he came in contact with many people and saw a vast sheet of unlimited water, wishing to voyage there. However, such a voyage would require good ships. Columbus sought help from King Ferdinand, but in vain. He then went to the Queen of Spain, who helped him. আবিষ্কারের ইতিহাসে কলম্বাস একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ নাম। শৈশবে তিনি একজন নাবিক হয়েছিলেন এবং ব্রিটিশ দ্বীপ, আইসল্যান্ড ইত্যাদি সহ ইউরোপ এবং আফ্রিকার অনেক অঞ্চলে ভ্রমণ করেছিলেন। সেখানে তিনি অনেক লোকের সংস্পর্শে আসেন এবং সীমাহীন জলের বিশাল চাদর দেখে সেখানে সমুদ্রযাত্রা করার ইচ্ছা পোষণ করেন। যাইহোক, এই ধরনের একটি সমুদ্রযাত্রার জন্য ভাল জাহাজের প্রয়োজন হবে। কলম্বাস রাজা ফার্দিনান্দের কাছে সাহায্য চেয়েছিলেন, কিন্তু বৃথা। এরপর তিনি স্পেনের রানীর কাছে যান, যিনি তাকে সাহায্য করেন। Ad Put the following parts of the story in correct order to rewrite the whole story. a) Columbus went to king Fardinand for help but in vain. b) Columbus is an important name in the history of discovery. c) He saw a vast sheet of unlimited water. d) He became a sailor in his boyhood. e) There he came in contact with many people. f) Then he went to the Queen of Spain and she helped him. g) He went to many parts of Europe and Africa and he also went to the British island, Iceland etc. h) But such voyage would require ships. 1.b 2.d 3.c 4.g 5.e 6.h 7.a 8.f. Ad Completing Story: The Crow and the Peacock Once upon a time, a crow lived in a beautiful forest and was completely content with its life. The crow enjoyed the freedom to fly wherever it pleased and never felt the need to complain. One day, the crow saw a swan gliding gracefully on a lake. "The swan’s feathers are so white and pure," thought the crow. "Compared to my black feathers, the swan must be the happiest bird in the world." Curious, the crow approached the swan and shared its thoughts. "Dear Swan, your white feathers are so beautiful. You must be the happiest bird alive." The swan smiled and replied, "I used to think I was the happiest bird. But then, I saw a parrot with its bright green and red feathers. It seemed so much more vibrant than I am. Now, I believe the parrot is the happiest bird." Determined to find true happiness, the crow flew off to find the parrot. When it found one perched on a branch, the crow expressed its admiration. "Parrot, you have such vibrant colors. Surely, you must be the happiest bird in the forest." The parrot tilted its head and responded, "I was happy with my two colors until I saw a peacock. The peacock has so many beautiful colors. Compared to it, my feathers are dull. I think the peacock is the happiest bird of all." Eager to see the peacock, the crow flew to the zoo where it heard one lived. True to the parrot’s words, the peacock was breathtaking. Hundreds of visitors had gathered around to admire its multicolored feathers. After the crowd left, the crow approached the peacock. "Peacock," it said, "you are the most beautiful bird I’ve ever seen. People come from far and wide just to look at you. You must be the happiest bird on Earth." The peacock sighed and said, "Thank you for your kind words, Crow. I once thought I was the happiest bird because of my beauty. But my beauty has confined me to this zoo. I cannot fly freely like you. Every day, I wish I were a crow so I could soar through the skies without being trapped in a cage." Hearing this, the crow realized its mistake. It had been so focused on comparing itself to others that it had overlooked the freedom and joy it already had. From that day on, the crow decided to embrace its life and stopped wishing to be someone else. Moral Happiness comes from valuing what you have, not comparing yourself to others. True contentment lies in appreciating your unique blessings rather than longing for what others possess.     The Foolish Crow The crows are not attractive and often feel unhappy about their appearance. They long to be beautiful but do not know how to achieve it. One day, a crow stumbled upon an opportunity to fulfill this wish. While wandering in the jungle, the crow found some vibrant and beautiful peacock feathers. Delighted by her discovery, she thought to herself, “Now I can transform myself into a beautiful peacock!” Excited by the idea, she replaced her dull, black feathers with the colorful peacock feathers, leaving her natural feathers behind. Overjoyed with her new appearance, she decided to return to her flock with a grand plan—to present herself as extraordinary and unique. When she arrived, the other crows were startled. They could not recognize her and were initially frightened. To calm them, the crow proclaimed, “Don’t be afraid! I am the king of birds, and I have come to see how my subjects are doing.” Awed by her appearance and confident words, the other crows believed her. They bowed before her, and the disguised crow successfully became the king of birds through her trickery. However, as nature dictates, the truth eventually comes to light. One day, while bathing, the crow shook herself too vigorously. The peacock feathers fell off, revealing her true form. The other crows, realizing they had been deceived, began mocking and insulting her, calling her out for her lies. The crow, humiliated and ashamed, realized her folly. She had tried to be someone she was not, and in doing so, lost the trust and respect of her peers. Moral Deception never lasts. Pretending to be something you are not will eventually lead to embarrassment and failure. Be honest and embrace who you truly are. বোকা কাক কাক দেখতে সুন্দর নয়, তাই তারা প্রায়ই নিজেদের চেহারা নিয়ে দুঃখিত থাকে। তারা সুন্দর হতে চায়, কিন্তু কীভাবে তা সম্ভব, তা জানে না। একদিন একটি কাক তার এই ইচ্ছা পূরণের একটি সুযোগ পেয়ে গেল। এক জঙ্গলে ঘোরাঘুরির সময় কাকটি কিছু উজ্জ্বল ও সুন্দর ময়ূরের পালক খুঁজে পেল। এই আবিষ্কারে সে অত্যন্ত খুশি হয়ে ভাবল, “এখন আমি নিজেকে এক সুন্দর ময়ূর রূপে রূপান্তরিত করতে পারব!” আনন্দিত হয়ে সে তার কালো পালকগুলো ফেলে দিয়ে ময়ূরের রঙিন পালক পরে নিল। নিজের নতুন চেহারা দেখে সে এতটাই খুশি হয়ে গেল যে সে তার দলকে দেখাতে ফিরে যাওয়ার সিদ্ধান্ত নিল। সে ভাবল, “আমি নিজেকে অসাধারণ হিসেবে উপস্থাপন করব এবং সবাই আমাকে সম্মান করবে।” তাকে দেখে অন্য কাকেরা অবাক হয়ে গেল। তারা তাকে চিনতে পারল না এবং প্রথমে ভয় পেয়ে গেল। তাদের শান্ত করতে কাকটি বলল, “ভয় পেও না! আমি পাখিদের রাজা, তোমাদের দেখতে এসেছি।” তার নতুন চেহারা ও আত্মবিশ্বাস দেখে অন্য কাকেরা তাকে বিশ্বাস করল এবং মাথা নত করল। সেই বোকা কাক মিথ্যার আশ্রয় নিয়ে পাখিদের রাজা হয়ে উঠল। কিন্তু প্রকৃতির নিয়ম অনুযায়ী সত্য সবসময় প্রকাশিত হয়। একদিন, স্নান করার সময়, কাকটি খুব জোরে তার পালক ঝাঁকাল। ময়ূরের পালকগুলো খুলে পড়ল, আর তার আসল চেহারা বেরিয়ে এল। অন্য কাকেরা তার প্রতারণা বুঝতে পেরে তাকে অপমান করতে শুরু করল। তারা তাকে মিথ্যাবাদী বলে কটূক্তি করল। অপমানিত ও লজ্জিত কাকটি বুঝতে পারল, সে ভুল করেছে। অন্য কারও মতো হওয়ার চেষ্টা করতে গিয়ে সে তার নিজের সততা ও সম্মান হারিয়ে ফেলেছে। নৈতিক শিক্ষা প্রতারণা কখনো স্থায়ী হয় না। নিজের প্রকৃত সত্তা লুকিয়ে অন্য কিছু হওয়ার চেষ্টা করলে তা একদিন লজ্জা ও ব্যর্থতার কারণ হয়ে দাঁড়াবে। সৎ থাকা এবং নিজের প্রকৃত পরিচয়কে গ্রহণ করা সবচেয়ে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ। A Crow and A Peacock Once upon a time, in a lush and lively forest, there lived a crow and a peacock. They were vastly different in appearance, but both carried dreams and desires in their hearts. The peacock was celebrated throughout the forest for its striking beauty. Its feathers were an enchanting array of vibrant colors that shimmered in the sunlight, making it the pride of the woodland creatures. The peacock loved to display its magnificent plumage and often basked in the admiration of others. The crow, on the other hand, was plain and unremarkable in comparison. Its feathers were black and lacked the dazzling brilliance of the peacock’s. Though the crow lived a simple life, it often gazed at the peacock with envy and a sense of inadequacy. One bright morning, unable to hold back its feelings, the crow approached the peacock. “Dear Peacock,” it said, “your beauty is beyond words, and I cannot help but admire you. But it also makes me sad because I am not as vibrant or striking. I feel plain and unworthy next to you.” The peacock, rather than boasting, looked at the crow kindly and said, “Dear Crow, thank you for your kind words, but you should know something important. While my feathers are indeed beautiful, they do not define my worth, and they do not bring me all the happiness in the world. You see, each of us has unique qualities that make us special.” Surprised, the crow asked, “What qualities do I have that could compare to your beauty?” The peacock smiled and replied, “You, dear Crow, have a voice that is unmatched. Your melodious songs can fill the forest with joy and uplift everyone who hears them. While I may have colorful feathers, I cannot sing like you. Your voice is a gift that I could only dream of having.” The crow stood silent for a moment, realizing it had been so focused on the peacock’s appearance that it had failed to see its own talent. Inspired by the peacock’s words, the crow decided to embrace its gift. From that day on, it sang with pride, filling the forest with beautiful melodies. Its songs brought happiness to the creatures of the forest, and for the first time, the crow felt a deep sense of fulfillment and joy. The crow no longer wished to be like the peacock, for it had learned to appreciate its own unique qualities. It understood that everyone has something special to offer and that true happiness comes from embracing who you are. Moral Happiness lies in celebrating your unique qualities and talents rather than comparing yourself to others. A Crow and A Peacock একদিনের কথা, এক জীবন্ত এবং রঙিন বনভূমিতে একটি কাক এবং একটি ময়ূর বাস করত। যদিও তাদের চেহারায় আকাশ-পাতাল পার্থক্য ছিল, তাদের হৃদয়ে একই রকম আশা এবং স্বপ্ন ছিল। ময়ূর তার চমকপ্রদ সৌন্দর্যের জন্য গোটা বনজুড়ে বিখ্যাত ছিল। তার পালক সূর্যালোকে ঝলমল করে ওঠা উজ্জ্বল রঙের এক অনন্য প্রদর্শনী ছিল, এবং সে প্রায়ই নিজের চেহারা নিয়ে গর্ব করত। অন্যদিকে, কাক ছিল সাধারণ। তার পালক কালো এবং ময়ূরের ঝলমলে রঙের চেয়ে অনেক কম আকর্ষণীয়। ময়ূরের সৌন্দর্যের প্রদর্শনী দেখে কাক প্রায়ই দুঃখিত এবং হীনমন্যতায় ভুগত। এক উজ্জ্বল সকালে, কাক ময়ূরের সঙ্গে কথা বলার সিদ্ধান্ত নিল। "প্রিয় ময়ূর," কাক বলল, "তোমার সৌন্দর্য অতুলনীয়, এবং আমি তা গভীরভাবে প্রশংসা করি। কিন্তু আমি দুঃখিত বোধ করি, কারণ আমার এমন দৃষ্টিনন্দন পালক নেই। তোমার তুলনায় আমি একদম সাধারণ এবং তুচ্ছ মনে করি।" ময়ূর, নিজের সৌন্দর্যের অহংকার না করে, দয়া ভরে উত্তর দিল। "প্রিয় কাক," সে বলল, "তোমার মধুর কথার জন্য ধন্যবাদ। কিন্তু মনে রেখো, সৌন্দর্যই সবকিছু নয়। আমাদের প্রত্যেকেরই এমন কিছু গুণ আছে যা আমাদের বিশেষ করে তোলে। আমার পালক সুন্দর হতে পারে, কিন্তু তোমার এমন কিছু উপহার আছে যা আমি কেবল কল্পনা করতে পারি।" কাক বিস্মিত হয়ে বলল, "আমার কী এমন উপহার আছে যা তুমি মূল্যবান মনে করো?" ময়ূর মিষ্টি হেসে বলল, "তোমার এমন এক কণ্ঠস্বর আছে যা মধুর সুর সৃষ্টি করতে পারে। তোমার গান গোটা বনকে আনন্দে ভরিয়ে তোলে। আমার পালক হয়তো রঙিন, কিন্তু আমি তোমার মতো গাইতে পারি না।" ময়ূরের কথা শুনে কাক অবাক হয়ে নিজের ভুল বুঝতে পারল। সে এতদিন ময়ূরের সৌন্দর্যে এতটাই মুগ্ধ ছিল যে নিজের প্রতিভা একেবারে উপেক্ষা করেছিল। সেদিন থেকে, কাক তার গানের উপহারকে হৃদয়ে ধারণ করল। সে তার মধুর সুরে গোটা বনভূমি ভরিয়ে দিল, যা সকল প্রাণীর জন্য আনন্দের কারণ হয়ে উঠল। কাক তার নিজের আত্মমূল্য উপলব্ধি করল এবং নিজেকে নিয়ে গর্বিত ও সন্তুষ্ট হতে শিখল। নৈতিকতা প্রত্যেকের মধ্যেই এমন কিছু গুণ আছে যা তাকে বিশেষ করে তোলে। নিজের তুলনা অন্যের সঙ্গে করার পরিবর্তে, নিজের অনন্যত্বকে স্বীকৃতি দিন এবং উপভোগ করুন। Ad Ad

TOPIC: SUBSTITUTION QUESTIONS BCS Questions 01. A number of singers in a church is called - [45th BCS]  A. choir B. cast C. claque D. clump 02. Millennium is a period of - [45th BCS]  A. 100 years B. 500 years C. 1000 years D. 2500 years 03. A speech full of too many words is called - [43rd BCS]  A. a verbose speech B. a big speech C. a maiden speech D. an unimportant speech 04. An inscription on a tomb or a monument is - / Words inscribed on a tomb is an - [43rd BCS]  A. epitome B. epithet C. epitaph D. episode 05. One whose attitude is eat, drink, and be merry is called - [41st BCS]  A. epicurean B. cynic C. materialistic D. stoic 06. Some one who is 'capricious' is - [40th BCS]  A. easily irritated B. known for sudden changes in attitude or behaviour C. exceedingly conceited and arrogant D. wise and willing to cooperate 07. The saying 'enough is enough' is used when you want - [40th BCS]  A. something to continue B. something to stop C. to tell instructions are clear D. something to continue until it's enough 08. Anything written in a letter after it is signed is called – / An extra message added at the end of a letter after it is signed is called - [40th BCS]  A. corrigendum B. postscript C. NB D. RSVP 09. A man whose wife has died is called a - / A man who has not remarried after his wife’s death is called - [40th BCS]  A. widow B. widower C. spinster D. bachelor 10. Love for the whole world is called - [39th BCS]  A. philanthropy B. misogyny C. benevolence D. misanthropy 11. When we want to mean a government by the richest class we use term - [39th BCS]  A. aristocracy B. oligarchy C. plutocracy D. cryptocracy 12. 'Geriatrics' is the branch of medicine concerned with the diseases and care of - [39th BCS]  A. newly - weds B. old women C. newborn babies D. old people 13. The word 'culinary' is related to – [39th BCS]  A. printing B. cooking C. dress D. musical instruments 14. In English grammar, …….. deals with formation of sentence. [36th BCS]  A. morphology B. etymology C. syntax D. semantics 15. If a person cannot stop taking drugs, he or she is - [33rd BCS]  A. attached to them B. committed to them C. addicted to them D. devoted to them 16. 'Such claim needs to best tested Empirically' suggests that - [33rd BCS]  A. the test should be based on assumption B. the test should be based on idea C. the test should be based on experience D. the test should be based on calculation 17. Time after twilight and before night - [30th BCS]  A. Evening B. Dawn C. Dusk D. Eclipse 18. The people who carry a coffin at a funeral are called - [28th BCS]  A. undertaker B. supporter C. pallbearer D. mourner 19. A person who write about his own life - / Writing about one’s own life is - / Writing one’s own life story is known as - / The own life story of a person Written by himself is a / an - / When a writer writes the story of his own life is is called - [27th BCS]  A. a diary B. a biography C. a life story D. an autobiography 20. A pilgrim is a person who undertakes a journey to a - [26th BCS]  A. holy place B. new country C. mosque D. bazaar 21. First language means the ………. language. [25th BCS]  A. imposter B. natural C. main D. official 22. Misanthropist means - / A misanthrope is one - [25th BCS]  A. one who flirts with ladies B. a hater of mankind C. a person of narrow views D. one who believe that God is in everything 23. Stocking are …………. socks. [25th BCS]  A. long B. small C. big D. short 24. Climate is a ………… of the environment. [25th BCS]  A. state B. situation C. rank D. size 25. ‘Gypsies’ are people who - / ‘Gipsies’ are people who - [21st BCS]  A. are always on the move B. have a settled way of life C. came originally from Egypt to England D. steal children to train them in their way of life 26. If a substance is cohesive, it tends to – [20th BCS]  A. retain heat B. break easily C. sitck together D. bend difficulty 27. Blue chips are - [17th BCS]  A. Industrial Shares considered to be a safe investmnet B. Industrial Shares considered to be a risky investment C. Securities issued by the government D. Flat plastic countries used as many tokens 28. A ‘fantasy’ is - [16th BCS]  A. a funny film B. a history records C. an imaginary story D. a real-life event 29. ‘Plebiscite’ is a term related to - [15th BCS]  A. medicine B. politics C. law D. technology 30. Many islands make up a/an - [15th BCS]  A. isles B. continent C. archipelago D. ambiguous Primary Questions 01. One who deals in cattle is- [প্রাথমিক সহ-শিক্ষক নিয়োগ পরীক্ষা ২০২৪]  A. Drover B. Auctioneer C. Jockey D. Seller 02. ‘Have enough money to be able to buy’ indicates - [DPE AT : 01]  A. afford B. borrow C. offer D. owe 03. An adolescent is someone who is - [DPE AT: 17]  A. preparing for adulthood B. of age between 13 – 18 Years C. of age between 9 – 18 Years D. vulnerable to malnutrition and disease 04. The thief was apprehended, but his accomplice had disappeared. Here ‘accomplice’ is related to – [DPE AT: 01]  A. people who saw him B. guns and knives C. family members D. person who helped him 05. Cosmology deals with - / Cosmology is related to the - [DPE AT: 03]  A. origin of cosmetics B. study of surgery C. development of costumes D. evolution of the universe 06. A man who is averse to change and progress is said to be – [DPE AT: 17]  A. liberal B. democratic C. conservative D. radical 07. One who deals in cattle is - [DPE AT: 24]  A. drover B. auctioneer C. jockey D. seller 07. A government of the people, by the people and for the people is called - [DPE AT: 03]  A. democracy B. monarchy C. autocracy D. rebellion 08. A decade is a period of - / A decade is the same as - [DPE AT: 17]  A. twelve years B. ten years C. twenty years D. thirty years 09. ‘Deciduous’ trees are trees that - [DPE AT: 19]  A. have small leaves B. are extremely big C. have fleshy leaves D. lose the leaves annually 10. The baby fish is called - [DPE AT: 01]  A. fry B. chick C. kit D. kid 11. A place for keeping rabbits is - [DPE AT: 03]  A. hutch B. stable C. sty D. kennel 12. A knowledgeable person with reasoning power - / A person who reads and thinks a lot - / A person who thinks and reads a lot is - [DPE AT: 01]  A. spiritual B. intellectual C. witty D. angry 13. The single word for ‘the inability to see things clearly when they are far away’ is - / A stage of short sightedness - [DPE AT: 21]  A. myopia B. myefoma C. myalgia D. anelmia 14. The practice of keeping one wife or husband is called - [DPE AT: 03]  A. monogamy B. polygamy C. polyandry D. paramour 15. A person suffering from nervous breakdown is called - [DPE AT: 03]  A. lunatic B. nervous C. neurotic D. lunate 16. Oncology relates to - [DPE AT: 21]  A. law B. medicine C. ecology D. environment 17. A phlegmatic person is someone who- [DPE AT: 17]  A. helps poor people B. does not believe in God C. quarrels with everybody D. remains calm and does not get excited easily 18. ‘Puppeteer’ is person who - [DPE AT: 17]  A. make puppets B. dance with puppets C. sells puppets D. performs with puppets 19. A judgement made before all the facts are known must be called - [DPE AT: 01]  A. harsh B. deliberate C. sensible D. premature 20. The words fish, feed and pond all have something to do with - [DPE AT: 01]  A. poultry farming B. horiculture C. aquaculture D. pisciculture 21. A remedy for all disease - / Which of the words means ‘a cure for all diseases’? [DPE AT: 21]  A. cure B. panacea C. panorama D. polyglot 22. A government where all religions are respected is in nature is - / A government in which all religions are equally honoured is - / A state where all religions are respected - [DPE AT: 22]  A. democratic B. secular C. holy state D. socialist 23. The study of religion is - [DPE AT: 19]  A. phonology B. etymology C. theology D. morphology 24. Versatile is related to - [DPE AT: 01]  A. single B. many C. few D. narrow 25. A vulnerable person is someone who - [DPE AT: 17]  A. is an influential person B. is put forth to do something C. is susceptible to injuries and diseases D. easily comes round from injuries and disease Teacher Registration Questions 01. The word ‘adulteration’ can be best explanined as to- [16th NTRC]  A. use unsual methods B. mixpoison C. mix something intensely D. make impure by adding inferior ingredients 02. A person who treats mental illness is called - [14th NTRC]  A. a psychiatrist B. a psychologist C. a therapist D. a psychoanalyst 03. Phonetics is concerned with - [14th NTRC]  A. pronunciation B. word building C. sentence making D. passage 04. Syntax is concerned with - [10th NTRC]  A. word B. letter C. passage D. sentence Bank Questions 01. One who studies heavenly bodies is called -/----- chart the movement of stars and planets. [SIBL MTO: 10]  A. astronomer B. magicians C. wizards D. Astrologer 02. Stage of growth between boyhood and youth is Called - [PBL Officer (Cash) : 19]  A. infancy B. teenage C. Adolescence D. old age 03. A person who is appointed by two parties to solve a dispute - [BCBL SO : 08]  A. judge B. arbitrator C. advocate D. barrister 04. One who plays game for plessure and not professionally is called - [PBL MTO: 12]  A. veteran B. player C. connoisseur D. Amateur 05. To break off proceedings of a meeting for a time is called- [SIBL PO -10]  A. convene B. terminate C. adjourn D. procrastinate 06. To do away with a rule is called - [SIBL PO -10]  A. cancel B. repeal C. obilterate D. abrogate 07. Highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire is called- [ SIBL.SO  -10]  A. alluring B. elusiveness C. tenacity D. knotty 08. Yearly celebration of a date or an event is called - [PBL Officer (Cash) 19]  A. anniversary B. birthday C. jubilee D. centenary 09. An organ of body cut off by surgery is called - [PBL Offi(Cash): 19]  A. imitation B. amputation C. adaptation D. impartial 10. A tank in which fish are kept is called an- [PBL Officer : 19]  A. aquacade B. aquarium C. aquatint D. aquatone 11. A man who catches fish as a hobby is called - [ABL Officer (Cash) 18]  A. fisherman B. angler C. hunter D. fishmonger other 12. One who resides in a country of which he is not a citizen is called. [SBL MTO: 16]  A. alien B. native C. foreigner D. prodigal 13. The study of mankind - [SBL Officer (Cash): 09]  A. elocution B. physiology C. anatomy D. anthropology 14. Anatomy is the branch of science which deals with - [SBL MTO: 08]  A. cells and tissues B. functioning of body organs C. animal behaviour D. structure of anima and plants 15. A place that provides refuge is - [JBLOfficer (Cash): 15]  A. asylum B. sanatorium C. shelter D. orphanage 16. A general pardon granted by the government to political offenders is - [JBL Officer (Cash): 15]  A. pardon B. excuse C. honesty D. amnesty 17. A bipartisan act - [PBL MTO: 12]  A. is supported by both parties B. can have only two degrees C. must be proved by popular referendum D. aims to reduce corruption isside the government 18. Brittle is a substance - [SPCBL Cashier: 21]  A. which is very bright B. which can be easily broken C. which cannot be easily broken D. which is used for making bars 19. The history of a man written by others - / If you wirte about your father’s life, you are writing – [AIBL MTO: 13]  A. biography B. history C. manuscript D. autobiography 20. Talking disrespectfully of sacred things is called - [JBL SO: 17]  A. blasphemy B. herey C. atheism D. apostasy 21. An inclination to do kind or charitable acts is called - [NBL PO: 10]  A. deference B. besmirah C. honorary D. benevolence 22. A dwarfd or namental tree or shrub grown in a try or swallow pot is called - [DBL MTO: 11]  A. topiary B. fabrication C. gardening D. bonsai 23. A small shop that sells fashionable clothes, cosmetics etc is called - [JBL MTO: 14]  A. stall B. store C. boutique D. booth 24. People who believe anything told to them are called - / A person who believes easily is said to be – [SBL SO: 18]  A. simple B. innocent C. credulous D. faitful 25. Fear of being enclosed in a small closed space is called– [PBLSO: 14]  A. agoraphobia B. claustrophobia C. xenophobia D. paranoia 26. Someone who enjoys or good at talking with people is called – [MBL MTO: 11]  A. Commentator B. Loudmouth C. Orator D. Conversationlist 27. The branch of science that studies cells is called – [PBL Officer (Cash): 19]  A. cytology B. entomology C. homoplasty D. hormonology 28. A man who plays too much attention to his clothes and personal appearance is called– [SBL Officer: 05]  A. snob B. duffer C. dandy D. licentious 29. Extreme old age when a man behaves like a fool - [TBL TAO: 11]  A. imbecility B. senility C. dotage D. superannuation 30. Money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage is called - [SBL SO: 10]  A. ornament B. honoary C. adornment D. dowry 31. The act of spying is called - [SBL MTO: 09]  A. espionage B. intelligent C. investigation D. all of these 32. A place of ideal peace and happiness is called - [SIBL MTO: 10]  A. asylum B. utopia C. el dorado D. elysium 33. Large scale departure of people is called - [SIBL SAE: 18]  A. emigration B. migration C. immigration D. exodus 34. A book containing information on all subjects - [PBL JO: 08]  A. dictionary B. appendix C. informaics D. encyclopaedia 35. A person who leaves his or her country to settle in another country is called- [DBL MTO: 11]  A. emigrant B. immigrant C. foreigner D. traveller 36. ‘Etomology’ is the branch of - [JBL Officer (Cash): 20]  A. economics B. linguistics C. statistics D. history 37. Entomology is a study of - / Entomology deals with - / Entomology is the science that studies - [RBL SO: 13]  A. the universe B. insects C. magnetism D. wireless telegraphy 38. Study of life in outer space is known as - [RBL SO: 19]  A. exobiology B. endobiology C. enterobiology D. neobiology 39. Very confident in behaviour, or intended to noticed, especially by being brightly coloured is called – [JBL PO: 12]  A. flamboyant B. charlatan C. exhibitionist D. novice 40. One who is not easily pleased by anything is called - [TBL TAO: 11]  A. maiden B. mediaeval C. precarious D. fastidious 41. The word ‘foreclosure’ is a synonymous with the expression: [ABL SO: 17]  A. foreclosure of a borrower’s right to redeem a mortage B. foreclosure of a borrower’s right to take further bank loan C. repayment of loan before the due date D. prior closure of a borrower’s loan account 42. A person who studies the formation of the earth - [JBL SO: 17]  A. meteorologist B. anthropologist C. geologist D. seismologist 43. The branch of science of which deals with the problems of the old is called - [PBL MTO: 12]  A. oncology B. geriatrics C. obstetrics D. endrocrinolgy 44. The tailoring of globally produced products to make them suitable to local tastes and needs is called - [MBL MTO: 11]  A. globalization B. glocalization C. localization D. commoditization 45. A habitat is a - [BCBL Officer: 08]  A. vehicle B. rival C. filthy D. dwelling place 46. A place for keeping aero planes is called - [BKB Supervisor: 12]  A. hanger B. terminal C. harbour D. stable 47. Parts of a country behind the caost or a river’s banks is called - [SIBL MTO: 10]  A. swamps B. archipelago C. hinterland D. isthmus 48. A statement based on supposition is said to be - [SBL Officer: 05]  A. erroneous B. hypothetical C. ambiguous D. distorted 49. An act of mass destruction and loss of life is called - [SBL SO: 10]  A. oregeon B. cannibal C. holocaust D. homicide 50. The study or activity of growing garden plants is called - [MBL MTO: 11]  A. agriculture B. apiculture C. horticulture D. viniculture 51. Work for which no regular salary is paid - [PBL JO (Cash): 08]  A. honorable B. honorary C. temporary D. ad-hoc 52. ‘Infallible’ is a person - [TBL TAO: 11]  A. who cannot make a mistake B. who does not get tired C. who believes in paying debts D. none of the above 53. A sound which cannot be herard - [PBL JO (Cash): 08]  A. audible B. inaudible C. obsolete D. whisper 54. Decision that cannot be taken back - [SBL MTO: 09]  A. irrevocable B. invisible C. inaudible D. irresistible 55. Indicate the word that express ‘cannot be resisted’? - [BB AD: 10]  A. incredible B. invisible C. inaudible D. irresistible 56. A person pretending to be somebody he is not - [TBL TAO: 11]  A. magician B. rogue C. liar D. imposter 57. Incapable of being elected - [BRDB URDO: 13]  A. worthlers B. defaulter C. rejected D. punishment 58. A person who knows several foreign languages well is called - / A person who knows many foreign languages - / A person who is skilled in foreign languages - [TBL TAO: 11]  A. linguist B. grammarian C. polyglot D. bilingual 59. A person who writes and edits dictionaries is called a - / A person who writes dictionary is a - / One who compiles dictionary is a - / One who compiles dictionary is called - [SIBL MTO: 11]  A. caligrapher B. editor C. compiler D. lexicographer 60. Myopia is connected with - [SBL MTO: 09]  A. ears B. eyes C. lungs D. legs 61. The place where money is coined is - [SBL MTO: 09]  A. pen B. quarry C. mint D. laboratory 62. One who is neither intelligent nor dull is called - [SIBL PO: 10]  A. tolerate B. commoner C. mediocre D. diligent 63. A person who is always dissatisfied is called - [BCBL Officer: 08]  A. heretic B. felon C. malcontent D. surrogate 64. Someone who attemps to be united with God through prayer is called - [MBL MTO: 11]  A. pious B. saint C. honourary D. mystic 65. Meteorology is the science of - / Meteorology is a study of - [SIBL PO: 11]  A. the universe B. birds and animal C. human behaviour D. weather / the earth’s atmosphere and its changes 66. One who eats everything is called - [PBL Officer (Cash): 19]  A. omniscient B. omnipresent C. omnipotent D. omnivorous 67. An area or individual that is not well-known is called - [SBL Officer: 05]  A. unknown B. common C. obvious D. obscure 68. A commonplace remark is called - [AIBL MTO: 11]  A. dialogue B. platitude C. epigram D. statement 69. One who has suddenly gained new wealth, power or prestige is called - [AIBL MTO: 11]  A. aristocrat B. affluent C. maverick D. parvenu 70. A person with the same name as another is called - [SBL SO: 10]  A. nickname B. namesake C. anonymous D. pseudonym 71. Explicit undertaiking to do something is called - [PBL MTO: 12]  A. agreement B. decision C. settlement D. promise 72. A person who writers plays is called a - [SBL SO: 14]  A. play-write B. playwright C. play writer D. player 73. Philology is the - [SIBL MTO: 07]  A. study of bones B. study of muscles C. study of languages D. study of architecture 74. The murder of the king is called - [JBL SO: 17]  A. homicide B. matricide C. patricide D. regicide 75. A process involving too much official formality is called - [AIBL PO: 11]  A. nepotism B. diplomacy C. red-tapism D. bureaucracy 76. A heavy unnatural slumber is called - [SIBL MTO: 10]  A. nap B. insomnia C. coma D. stupor 77. ‘Seeming right or true but actually wrong or false’ means - [JBL SO: 14]  A. deceptive B. specious C. illusory D. pretentious 78. A person who performs the art of making statues using clay is called - [DBL MTO: 11]  A. mediator B. sculptor C. arbitrator D. miniature 79. He is such a Samaritan. It means - [SBL SO: 18]  A. he is very clever B. he is a fool C. he is a bad man D. he is a helpful person 80. An office or post with no work but high pay - [AIBL MTO: 11]  A. honorary B. sinecure C. gratis D. ex-officio 81. A piece of music played or sung by one person - [PBL Officer (Cash): 09]  A. mono B. lone vit C. solo D. melodious 83. Something that is perceptible by touch is called - [IFIC Bank Officer: 12]  A. contagious B. tenacious C. tangible D. contingent 84. Something that lasts only for a while is called - [DBL MTO: 11]  A. perpetual B. vivid C. venal D. transient 85. The word ‘urbane’ is related to - [JBL Officer (Cash): 20]  A. city life B. manners C. village life D. slum dwellers 86. A place where everything is perfect is called - / An imaginary state of society is called - [SIBL PO: 11]  A. socialism B. sommunism C. utopia D. euripia 87. A person with a long experience of any occupation is called - [PBL SO: 14]  A. veteran B. genius C. seasoned D. ambidextrous 88. The piece of string in the center of a candle is called - [TBL TAO: 12]  A. yoke B. wick C. vane D. tenor 89. An unexpected piece of good fortune is called - [PBL Officer:14]  A. turnstile B. windfall C. philanthropy D. benevolence 90. Cessation of arms before a formal treaty signed during war - [BB AD : 16]  A. truces B. accord C. armistice D. retreat 91. The study of ancient societies - [Bank Asia TO: 16]  A. anthropology B. archaeology C. history D. ethnology 92. Animal that eats flesh of other animals is called - / Animals who eat flesh of another animal - [BB AD: 16]  A. cannivorous B. benevolent C. insectivorous D. omnivorous 93. The plants and vegetation of a region - [BB Officer: 08]  A. fauna B. flora C. landscape D. climate 94. A person who sells flowers - [RAKUB Cashier: 15]  A. flowerist B. florist C. gardener D. hawker 95. Murder or murderer of one’s brother - [PKB SO: 14]  A. homicide B. parricide C. matricide D. fratricide 96. One who believes that all things and events in life are predetermined - [IFIC Bank MTO: 12]  A. egoist B. puritan C. tyrant D. fatalist 97. Hoplology is the study of - [BB Officer(Cash): 23]  A. weapons B. fire C. animal D. weather 98. Systematic killing of a racial or cultural group - / Elimination of racial group by killing – [PKB SO: 14]  A. regicide B. patricide C. genocide D. homicide 99. An introvert is one who is mostly - [SBL Officer: 05]  A. social B. interesting C. interactive D. self-absorbed 100. A person who studies the atmosphere, weather and weather forcasting is known as - / A person who studies weather - [BB AD: 10]  A. sinologist B. radiologist C. meteorologist D. hydrologist 101. One who pretends illness to escape duty is called - [IFIC Bank Officer: 10]  A. traunt B. malingerer C. hypocrite D. concubine 102. Giving undue favour to one’s own kith and kin is called - [EXIM Bank Officer: 11]  A. nepotism B. favouritism C. worldliness D. corruption 103. Ornithology is the study of - [BKB SO: 11]  A. bones B. birds C. smells D. ecology 104. Incapable of being seen through - [EXIM Bank Officer: 11]  A. ductile B. opaque C. obsolete D. potable 105. Rain sounds is called - [BREB AD: 16]  A. jingle B. ticks C. rustle D. patters 106. ‘Plagiarism’ is - [BB AD: 11]  A. the art of writing B. the science of human thoughts and reading minds C. stealing someone else’s ideas and passing them off as one’s own D. the art of politics 107. One who conceals his identity as a writer under an assumed pen-name is called - [PKSF AM: 14]  A. pompous B. plagiarist C. pseudonym D. philistine 108. The study and treatment of mental illness is called - [BB AD: 18]  A. psychology B. psychosis C. psychiatry D. psycholinguistics 109. One who collects postage stamps - [BB Officer: 15]  A. lexicographer B. philatelist C. vendor D. stamp collector 110. The science of judging a person’s character, capabilities etc. from an examination of the shape of his scull. - [IFIC Bank TAO: 10]  A. authropology B. physiology C. phrenology D. morphology 111. Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain on others is called - [IFIC Bank Officer: 10]  A. sadism B. malevolence C. bigotry D. masochism 112. A lame duck organization is one which needs - [SBL SO: 18]  A. authority B. staff C. power D. support 113. The act of doing deliberate damage to something is called - [BB Accoutns Assistant: 19]  A. sabotage B. sabbath C. saboteur D. subpar 114. A person who speaks for others - [One Bank MTO: 12]  A. representative B. spokesman C. supporter D. reporter 115. Person who is indifferent to both pleasure and pain is called - [Bank Asia MTO: 16]  A. saint B. ascetic C. stoic D. hermit 116. Something given or done as an expression of esteem is called - [IFIC Bank Officer: 13]  A. stampede B. tribute C. verbatim D. lullaby 117. The power of reading the thoughts of others is called - [BKB SO: 11]  A. psychopathy B. psychology C. telepathy D. telecommunication 118. He sacrified his life for the country. He is a / an - / One who sacrifices his life for a noble cause - [PSB Officer (Cash): 18]  A. revolutionary B. martyr C. patriot D. soldier 119. Be the embodiment of perfect example of - [Jamuna Bank Officer: 14]  A. idol B. characterises C. personify D. signify 120. Person who looks at the dark side of everything is called - / One looking only to the dark side of things is called - [PKB Officer: 14]  A. optimist B. pessimist C. theist D. atheist PSC & Other Exam Questions 01. Single word for ‘the man who is not married’ is - [DPE ATEO: 10]  A. spinster B. virgin C. bechelor D. non-married 02. Dogs bark, what do asses do? [DPE ATEO: 10]  A. hum B. croak C. bray D. hiss 03. What is the word which means, ‘a fish of light which is followed by a thunder’? [DPE ATEO: 99]  A. tuhnderstorm B. avalanche C. lightning D. lighttisha 04. Mythology is the study of various beliefs about - [DPE ATEO: 10]  A. monsters and fairies B. kings and queens C. gods and goddesses D. knight and acquires 05. Powerful mother figure in a ruling position is called - [DPE ATEO: 10]  A. maternal B. matrimony C. maternity D. matriarchy 06. Substitution for a neurologist will be - [DPE ATEO: 15]  A. heart specialist B. bone specialist C. nerve specialist D. eye specialist 07. A philatelist is one who collects - [DPE ATEO: 10]  A. pictures B. stamps C. coins D. stones 08. ‘Androcracy’ refers to - [NBR ARO: 06]  A. a social system dominated by female B. a social system dominated by male C. a social system dominated soiely by democrats D. a social system dominated by democratic values. 09. A government by one man is - [BR. SAE : 17]  A. autocracy B. aristocracy C. plutocracy D. oligarchy 10. A person who rules whithout consulting other - [DoL AD: 09]  A. democrat B. bureaucrat C. Autocrat D. fanatic 11. A word which can be interpreted in more than one way is – Having two possible meanings and not very clear is called – [Various Ministries AO: 19]  A. amphibious B. anonymous C. confiscate D. ambiguous 12. ‘Ailment’ is something that Make you feel - [DSHE UDA : 21]  A. unhappy B. well C. ill D. overjoyed 13. One who is more interested in the welfare of others than in one’s own is – [NPE STED : 10]  A. egocentric B. egomaniacal C. egomaniac D. altruistic (Correct option D is altruistic, but listed D is 'retreat'? No, looking at the provided source text, item 13 in PSC section lists options A, B, C, D where D is 'retreat' but answer key is D. However, 'altruistic' is the correct word for the definition. In some versions of this question bank, D is 'altruistic'. Let's assume standard answer 'altruistic' but list D as per text if different, but likely typo in transcription here. Wait, the answer key for Q13 is D. Let's re-check source content. Ah, Q13 options in text: A. egocentric, B. egomaniacal, C. egomaniac, D. retreat. Answer D. But D is retreat. This is likely an error in the source text provided. The definition is for 'Altruist' or 'Altruistic'. I will note this discrepancy.) Self-correction: In standard exam questions, this definition matches 'Altruist'. 14. One who abandons his religious faith is called – [DSHE Storekeeper: 21]  A. agnostic B. prostate C. profane D. apostate 15. The word ‘apiculture’ is relate to- [CAAB Accouistant : 11]  A. the culture of apple B. the culture for fish C. the culture of bees for honey D. the culture of agriculture 16. A medicine or substance that controls the effects of a poison or disesase is called- [DTE Jonior Instractor : 18 ]  A. antidote B. panacea C. placebo D. anaesthesia (Note: Source lists A as anaesthesia and D as antidote, answer is A? Wait. Antidote controls poison. Anaesthesia controls sensation. Let's check source key. Source Q16 Ans: A? No. Source Q16 options: A. anaesthesia, B. panacea, C. placebo, D. antidote. Answer Key says A. This is strange. Antidote is the definition for poison control. Anaesthesia is for pain/sensation. I will list D as the correct logical answer despite the key, or note the key A.) Correction: Standard answer is Antidote. 17. A person in a family who lived a long time ago is called - [Various Mristies AO : 18]  A. Ancestor B. follower C. relative D. successor 18. List of the businee or subjects to be considered at a meeting - [BCIC AM : 11]  A. schedule B. timetable C. agenda D. plan 19. Some one who designs house is - [SESIP Supervisor: 15]  A. a designe B. an architect C. history D. ethnology 20. A person who studies ancient things and relies is - [Various Minsitries PO: 18]  A. a designee B. an architect C. history D. archaeologist (Note: Option D is ethnology in text but answer key D refers to archaeologist? Wait. The question asks for a person who studies ancient things. 'Archaeologist' is the word. Option D in text is 'ethnology'. Option B is 'architect'. C is 'history'. A is 'designee'. There seems to be a typo in options in the source text. Standard answer is Archaeologist. The previous question Q19 had options A, B, C, D where B was Architect. Here Q20 has similar options. I will list the question but note options might be garbled.) 21. Animal that can live on land and water are - [BBS SO: 17]  A. insectivorous B. dinosaurs C. amphibians D. reptiles 22. The word ‘anthropology’ is related to the - [ACC AD: 20]  A. study of diseases B. study of mankind C. study of minerals D. study of evolution 23. Give one word for science of the structure of animal bodies. [FSCD Foreman: 19]  A. biology B. psychology C. physiology D. anatomy 24. The sound of a lamb is - [BR SAE: 13]  A. bleat B. roar C. scream D. grunt 25. What is the sond made by a goat? [PSC AD: 16]  A. hooting B. cooing C. squeaking D. bleating 26. The word ‘blasphemy’ is related to - [Various Ministries: 17]  A. islam B. appreciation of God and religion C. buddhism D. lack of respect of God and religion 27. A child who hits smaller or weaker children is called - [BPDB SG: 23]  A. an enemy B. a rascal be C. a tyrant D. a bully 28. A way of making a group of people all think about something at the same time to solve a problem is known as - [DYD Cashier: 19]  A. cooperation B. instruction C. collaborating D. brainstorming 29. A girl who is going to be married is called - [DNM SSN: 20]  A. wife B. bride C. bridegroom D. beloved 30. A place for keeping bees is - [ACC AD: 20]  A. apiary B. nest C. den D. aerie 31. A cock crews but a crow - [12th BJS]  A. coos B. caws C. lows D. bleats 32. One who mends shoes is a - [DoNM SSN: 17]  A. carpenter B. butcher C. cobbler D. potter 33. A cobbler is a person who - [EC EO: 04]  A. sells shoes B. mends shoes C. imports shoes D. exports shoes 34. A civil servant is a person who - [CoU: 08-09]  A. has many servants B. lives in a civil society C. has a lot of money D. works for the government 35. One who cheats other is called - [Various Ministries: 17]  A. a cheatertoe B. a deceive C. a liar D. a cheat 36. A person who draws maps is a - [DNC Inspector: 13]  A. painter B. sculptor C. cartoprapher D. geologist 37. A Cartographer is a person who draws - [DMLC Junior Teacher: 18]  A. graphs B. carts C. maps D. cartoons 38. A person in charge of museum is a - [Various Ministries SAE: 16]  A. librarian B. janitor C. palmist D. curator 39. One working in the same place is a - [MoLPA Sub-Registrar: 01]  A. friend B. colleague C. leader D. contemporary 40. A record of the order in which a series of events happened is – [BKB Supervisor: 12]  A. cosmology B. chronology C. typography D. chronicity 41. Courteous and attentive to women means – [CU: 07-08]  A. querulous B. chivalrous C. supercilious D. dolorous 42. Pertaining to handwriting as an artistic expression is – [CAG Auditor: 01]  A. cacophony B. callipygian C. calligraphy D. graphology 43. A person who performs tricks with hands is called a – [PTI Instructor: 19]  A. conspirator B. magician C. conjurer D. juggler 44. Tending to move away from the center or axis is called – [BSA DO: 13]  A. centrifugal B. centripetal C. axiomatic D. awry 45. A ‘cliché’ is – [MoLPA Sub-Registrar: 12]  A. a universal truth B. an exception to the rule C. a novel expression D. an overused expression / a won out statement 46. One who is at home in all countries – / A person who regard the whole world as his country - / A person who has lived in and knows about many different parts of the world is a - [NSTU: 16-17]  A. metropolitan B. international C. cosmopolitan D. universal 47. One who is a specialist in heart and its deseases is called – [DSHE AT: 19]  A. a pharmacologist B. a neurologist C. a cardiologist D. an ophthalmologist 48. A person who eats human flesh is a - / A person who eats human flesh and animals that eats it own kind is called - / Animals living on human flesh is called - [DSS SSO: 06]  A. cannibaol B. flesh eater C. meat eater D. spinster 49. ‘Despotism’ means – [Various Ministries PO: 18]  A. a system of government in which a king is liberal in politics B. a system of government in which a king has unlimited power C. a system of government in which a king exercise limited power D. a system of government in which a king follows democratic norms 50. The lying place of the wild beasts is called - [DSHE AT: 04]  A. igloo B. burrow C. aviary D. den 51. The word which means two people singing together is - [BJMC ACO: 13]  A. a duet B. a duo C. a twosome D. a due 52. The treatment of skin disease is known as - [MoTCT AP: 20]  A. darmitology B. dermitology C. dermatology D. dormitology 53. ‘Distinctive qualities’ means those qualities of a person which - [DU: 19-20]  A. emphasise honesty in him / her B. depend on his / her instincts C. which are the same as those of others D. make him / her different from others 54. An ‘erratic’ person is one who is - / An erratic person is - [Various Ministries PO: 18]  A. a kind person B. an honest man C. an unreliable person D. a relational person 55. One who is pathologically self interested is called - [CAG Auditor: 01]  A. egomaniac B. psychopath C. psychotic D. taxidermist 56. ‘An extrovert’ is a person who - [IF AD: 16]  A. likes isolation B. keeps himself aloof from other C. behaves like a stoic D. shares his cheerful feelings with others 57. The deliberate destruction of the natural environment is called - [DSHE AT: 08]  A. herbicides B. pesticide C. insecticide D. ecocide 58. Speech delivered without previous preparation is calle - / Select the right word for a speech made without previous preparation. [BR SAE: 18]  A. extempore speech B. memorized speech C. instant speech D. composed speech 59. A person who thinks and talks too much about himself is called a / an - [Various Ministries AO: 18]  A. selfish B. egocentric C. egotism D. egoist 60. A person whoe does not want to see the realities of life and tries to escape is called - [DSS SSO: 10]  A. escapist B. hovel C. plunderer D. scavenger 61. A Bangladeshi living in Canada is a /an - [DSHE AT: 08]  A. foreigner B. alien C. expatriate D. patriot 62. The word ‘ecological’ is related to - / Ecology is a word mostly used in the field of - [DSHE AT: 19]  A. demography B. pollution C. atmosphere D. environment 63. ………. is the science of the origin and history of words. / The study of origin of words is called – [LGED AE: 17]  A. etymology B. phonetics C. rhetoric D. prosody 64. What is the meaning of the word ‘etymology’? [BEPZA SAE: 22]  A. the study of the relationship between biology and words B. the study of the relationship between ecology and words C. the study of the origin of the words D. the study of the physchological meaning of words 65. A place to keep grains - [DSS Instructor: 05]  A. store room B. storage C. granary D. pantry 66. A geologist studies - [MoFA AO: 01]  A. insects B. plant life C. the earth D. community & Family life 67. The science of heredity is - [BBS SO: 10]  A. pathology B. gentics C. haematogy D. orthopaedics life 68. Person who sells fruits and vegetables - [DHSE AT: 19]  A. a green grocer B. a vegetarian C. a hawker D. a vegetable man 69. Homicide is the murder of a - [NBR ARO: 14]  A. king B. father C. child D. man 70. A gastronome is a person who - [JnU: 11-12]  A. loves good food B. works in a gas-field C. knows astronomy D. suffers from ulcer 71. Drawing or writing on a wall, etc, in a public place is called - [DSS FO: 18]  A. graffiti B. painting C. wall writing D. chika mara 72. The ………. analyses handwriting to determine character, personality, or aptitudes. [DoL AD: 03]  A. gerontologist B. entomologist C. anthropologist D. graphologist 73. The owl - [DSS SSO: 05]  A. bleats B. howls C. hoots D. murmurs 74. ‘Hydrophobia’ is the fear of - [CAG Auditor: 01]  A. closed space B. examination C. water D. snakest 75. A handicapped person is one who - [Various Ministries AO: 06]  A. works at handicraft B. suffers from some disability C. assigns handicaps to contestants D. gives training in manual skill 76. A person who believes that pleasure is the chief good is called- [UCB MTO: 10]  A. stoic B. hedonist C. epicure D. sensual 77. Belief or opinion contray to what is generally accepted is called - [UCB MTO: 10]  A. unbelief B. superstition C. heresy D. noncorformity 78. ‘Pay careful attention to something’ is meant by word - [BBA Accounts Assistant: 19]  A. look B. see C. feel D. heed 79. A person claiming to be superior in culture and intellect to others is called - / Having superior intellectual interests and taste is called - [EXIM Bank Officer: 11]  A. elite B. highbrow C. sophisticated D. fastidious 80. He was very fond of his wife, so his friends called him - [DTE Instructor: 05]  A. hen-pecked B. unmanly C. effeminate D. social 81. Disease that spreads by means of germ carried in the atmosphere is called - [PKSF AM: 14]  A. hygienic B. limited C. harmless D. infections 82. The policy of extending a country’s empire and influence is called - [IFIC Bank Officer: 12]  A. communism B. capitalism C. imperialism D. internationalism 83. The word ‘illiterate’ means a person who deos not know how to - [DoNM Midwife: 20]  A. read or write B. read C. write D. speak 84. A disease that cannot be cured is called a /an - [Various Ministries PO: 18]  A. incurable disease B. uncurable disease C. incorrigible disease D. discurable disease 85. One who cannot be corrected - / That which cannot be corrected - / That cannot be corrected or improved - / ‘Beyond reform’ means - [BCIC AM: 11]  A. unintelligible B. indelible C. illegible D. incorrigible 86. The hand writing that you cannot read is - [DSHE AT: 08]  A. messy B. dark C. illegible D. difficult 87. What you will call the people who are trying to settle in foreign countries by living their own? / A person who has come to live permanently in a country from hiw own is called - [MoRTB AO: 06]  A. an immigrant B. an emigrant C. a foreigner D. a traveler 88. A person unable to pay his debts - [FSCD Foreman: 19]  A. poor / destitute B. solvent C. miser D. insolvent / bankrupt 89. Howl is the sound of - [ACC AD: 20]  A. Apes B. Dogs C. Jackals D. Tigers 90. A place for keeping dogs is known as - [ACC AD: 20]  A. hutch B. kennel C. sty D. stable 91. A young cat is a - / A baby cat is called a - [PTI Instructor: 06]  A. cub B. calf C. colt D. kitten 92. Science dealing with the behaviour of bodies in motion is called - [EC EO: 08]  A. statics B. semantics C. kinetics D. mnemonics 93. ‘A mental illness in which somebody has a strong desire, which they cannot control to steal things’ is expressed by - [MoPA AO: 16]  A. insomnia B. kleptomania C. anemia D. amnesia 94. Linguistics is the science of - [ICB SO: 11]  A. music B. language C. behaviour D. visuals 95. The word ‘lexicography’ relates to - / A lexigrapher is a person who writes - [DoE AD: 07]  A. geography B. psychology C. dictionary D. biology 96. An association of sports teams is called a - [Various Ministries PO: 06]  A. group B. school C. league D. game 97. A ‘myth’ is - [DoL AD: 06]  A. a detective story B. a mysterious story C. a legend D. an adventury story 98. ‘Mutation’ is a process - [PWD SAE: 18]  A. when a person in unable to speak because of facial paralyis B. in which due to genetic changes new forms of structures are developed C. when people refuse to obey orders D. in which the body is damaged severely 99. In a meritocracy, - [BPDB Officer: 11]  A. head of the government is elected by the population B. advancement if individuals is based on their performance C. there is a strict hierarchy D. senate is responsible for approval of federal laws 100. A legal authorization of debtors to postpone payment is known as - [BTRC DAD: 21]  A. moratorium B. deferment C. preemption D. bad debt 101. ‘A hater of women’ means - / One who is the hater of women is a /an - [Various Ministries AO: 15]  A. somnambulist B. imposter C. misogynist D. pilgrim 101. ‘A maiden journey’ means - [MoPEMR SO: 19]  A. a bridegroom B. a journey made by a new ship C. a journey made by a young man D. the first journey made by a ship 103. Monotheism means - [BJ JS: 05]  A. monolithic B. belief in a single god C. belief in a giant like god D. belief in a single headed god 104. The word ‘monogamy’ relates to - [SBC UDA: 22]  A. marriage B. divorce C. dower D. maintenance 105. Easy to shape in desire form is called - [PKSF AM: 14]  A. malleable B. stiff C. rigid D. brittle 106. One millionth of a second is called - [DSS Computer Operator: 18]  A. nano-second B. micor-second C. mini-second D. mili-second 107. The social environment in which people work or live is called - [DSS FO: 18]  A. workplace B. work setting C. context D. milieu 108. The expression ‘midas touch’ has come from the Greek myth that indicates - [MoD AO: 13]  A. the ability to draw anything B. the ability to make a financial success of everything C. the ability to destroy everything D. the ability to capture everything 109. One who hates mankind is - / What is the single word for ‘a hater of mankind’? / One who hates mankind is a / an - [NBR ARO: 06]  A. a philanthropist B. a pantheist C. an atheist D. a misanthropist 110. Study of weather is called - [NSI WC: 09]  A. hydrology B. ecology C. petrology D. meteorology 111. Dogs bark, what do horses do? [NBR ARO: 10]  A. hum B. neigh C. hiss D. croak 112. Longing for something past is called - / Longing for something past is - [Various Ministries PO: 18]  A. heuristic B. nostalgia C. outdated D. radical 113. The doctor who treats diseases of the brain is known as a / an - / A doctor who studies and treats diseases of the nerve is - [DoA Estimator: 19]  A. pathologist B. cardiologist C. nephrologist D. neurologist 114. The doctor who treats kidney patients is called a/an - [DoP Estimator: 18]  A. pathologist B. cardiologist C. nephrologist D. neurologist 115. One who treats cancer patients is called a / an - [DoP Building Overseer: 18]  A. pathologist B. neurologist C. oncologist D. neurologist 116. A specialist in eye diseases is called a / an - / One who studies and treats the diseases of the eye is a / an - [PTI Instructor: 19]  A. optician B. neurologist C. cardiologist D. ophthalmologist 117. Omniscient is - [PSC AD: 06]  A. one who knows everything B. one who has total power C. one who is present everywhere D. one who eats all types of food 118. Which one means ‘unlimited power’? [DSS SSO: 10]  A. omnipresent B. omniscient C. omnipotent D. omnibus 119. The word ‘omnipotent’ refers to one who - [MoTJ Junior Instructor: 20]  A. knows everything B. has total power C. is present everywhere D. eats all type of food 120. Octogenarian is a person between the ages of - [ECS EO: 08]  A. 11-19 years B. 80-89 years C. 40-50 years D. 60-80 years 121. State in which the few govern the many is - / Government by the few many is - [BCIC AM: 11]  A. monarchy B. plutocracy C. oligarchy D. autocracy 122. A ‘phobia’ is a / an - [DDM Office Assistant: 19]  A. a psychologist B. a symbol C. a fear D. a pshchic treatment 123. What is the meaning of the word ‘putsch’? [2nd BJS]  A. baby bear B. sweet biscuit C. spoiled food D. a political overthrow 124. The profession of teaching is - [MoIB AD: 03]  A. pedagogy B. teachership C. linguistic D. history 125. The science of teaching is called - [Various Ministries AO: 19]  A. phonetics B. pedagogy C. ethics D. biology 126. Relating to or pertaining to money or involving money is - [DSHE AT: 08]  A. pecuniary B. moneyed C. capitalistic D. currency 127. Code of diplomatic etiauette and precedence is called - [BSCIC AM: 14]  A. formalism B. statemanship C. hierarchy D. protocol 128. One who tries to do good to mankind is a - / One who loves and serves mankind is - / A ………. makes no difference between man and man in spreading his love. [BB AD: 18]  A. philander B. philistine C. philosopher D. philanthropist 129. The word ‘Paranoid’ is connected with - [CAG Auditor: 05]  A. philosophy B. psychology C. anthropology D. theology 130. One who commits antisocial acts without guilt or pangs of conscience is called - [CAG Auditor: 01]  A. psychotic B. egomaniac C. psychopath D. taxidermist 131. What is the general term psychological treatment? [DoL AD: 03]  A. psychology B. psychopathy C. psychotherapy D. psychoanalysis 132. Philogyny implies the meaning - [DNC Wireless Operator: 21]  A. theory of feminism B. the study of women C. one who hates women D. one who loves women 133. One who walks on foot is a / an - [DoP Inspector: 16]  A. traveler B. pedestrian C. rider D. omnipotent 134. Choose the right word for ‘One who has been before another’. / A person who was before another refers to - [DNC Sub- Inspector: 13]  A. predecessor B. successor C. progeny D. posterity 135. A person who knows languages is a - / One who can speak many languages is - / The person speaking many languages -/ Aperson who knows many languages is called - [DFP Cameraman: 19]  A. polymath B. polytheist C. bilinguist D. polyglot 136. He knows and speaks may languages. Choose the appropriate sentence that best matches the above description. [DoE AD: 07]  A. he is an intepreter B. he is a polyglot C. he is an infidel D. he is a tycoon 137. The appropriate meaning of the word ‘polygamy’ is - [BTV Producer: 06]  A. custom of having more than one wife at the same time B. custom of having more than than one husband at the same time C. the custom of being married to only one person at a particular time D. the crime of marrying somebody when you are still married to somebody 138. The ability to tell interesting stories makes one - [DTE Instructor: 03]  A. an entrepreneur B. a connoisseur C. a raconteur D. a dandy 139. A ‘sceptic’ is one who - [MoPEMR SO: 19]  A. always expects bad things to happen B. believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest C. is considered to be strange or unusual D. has doubts about things that other people believe 140. A person who always doubts is called a / an - [BR SAE: 18]  A. anarchist B. stoicn C. sceptic D. pessimist 141. An unmarried woman is called - [DSS SSO: 06]  A. seamstress B. bachelor C. nurse D. spinster 142. A sadist is - [PTI Instructor: 06]  A. a person sad by nature B. something that makes one sad C. one addicted to drinking D. one who gets pleasure from hurting others 143. Something beyond scientific explanation is called - [IC AD: 17]  A. international B. traditional C. ceremonial D. supernatural 144. Syntax denotes - [DSHE AT: 06]  A. rules for building sentence B. rules for writing an essay C. rules for correct pronounciation D. rules for writing paragraph 145. Theology is a term related to - [SESIP RO: 15]  A. study of politics B. study of vote C. study of religion D. study of education 146. ‘Theocracy’ is the rule of - [ACC AD: 20]  A. military B. nobility C. aristocrats D. churchauthorities 147. The word ‘growl’ is related to - [DSHE AT: 09]  A. wolf B. hound C. tiger D. elephant 148. One who creates fear as a wopen for power is a - [41th BJS]  A. terrorist B. militant C. extremist D. anarchist 149. A Mild-mannered person is a person who is - [BSA DO: 13]  A. nervous B. temperate C. immoderate D. unfriendly 150. A person who tries to deceive people by claiming to be able to do wonderful things is called a – [PTI Instructor: 19]  A. trickster B. imposter C. magician D. mountebank 151. One who converts hide into leather is a / an - [MoICT AP: 16]  A. tanner B. usurer C. plumber D. janitor 152. The word ‘teetotaler’ means - [EC AS: 04]  A. person who likes drinking water B. person who abstains completely from alcoholic liquor C. person who hates drinking water D. person who is heavily drunk 153. One who is assertive is - [NBR ARO: 06]  A. unwavering B. forceful C. violence D. carring 154. A person who hates company of others is called - [DSS SSO: 10]  A. unknown B. gregarious C. antisocial D. unsociable 155. A versatile person …….. many things well. [DSHE AT: 03]  A. may do B. will do C. always does D. has done (Note: Definition is 'able to do many things well'. Answer key indicates C. This might be an interpretation of usage, although versatile means 'capable of'. 'Always does' is a bit strong but C is the likely intended answer in context of options. D and A don't fit well. B is future. C describes habit/ability). 156. Money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage. [wewmAvBwm- mnKvix c«kvmwbK Kg©KZ©v-2025]  A. Ornament B. Honorary C. Adormment D. Dowry 157. A person with the same name as another- [I‡qR Avb©vm© Kj¨vY †evW© Gi mnKvix cwiPvjK-2025; wewmAvBwm- mnKvix c«kvmwbK Kg©KZ©v-2025]  A. Nickname B. Namesake C. Anonymous D. Pseudonym 158. An act of mass destruction and loss of life- [wewmAvBwm- mnKvix c«kvmwbK Kg©KZ©v-2025]  A. Oregon B. Cannibal C. Holocaust D. Homicide 159. The right and power to interpret and apply the law- [wewmAvBwm- mnKvix c«kvmwbK Kg©KZ©v-25]  A. Nugatory B. Jurisdiction C. Lawrence D. Judiciary 160. Highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire- [wewmAvBwm- mnKvix c«kvmwbK Kg©KZ©v 2025]  A. Alluring B. Elusiverness C. Tenacity D. Knotty ANSWERS & EXPLANATIONS BCS Answers 01. Ans: A   Explanation:  A choir  is a group of singers in a church. 02. Ans: C   Explanation:   Millennium  is a period of 1000 years. 03. Ans: A   Explanation:  A speech full of too many words is called a verbose speech . 04. Ans: C   Explanation:  An inscription on a tomb is an epitaph . 05. Ans: A   Explanation:  One whose attitude is "eat, drink, and be merry" is called an epicurean . 06. Ans: B   Explanation:   Capricious  means given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. 07. Ans: B   Explanation:  "Enough is enough" is used when you want something to stop . 08. Ans: B   Explanation:  An extra message added at the end of a letter is called a postscript  (P.S.). 09. Ans: B   Explanation:  A man whose wife has died is a widower . 10. Ans: A   Explanation:  Love for the whole world/mankind is philanthropy . 11. Ans: C   Explanation:  Government by the wealthy is plutocracy . 12. Ans: D   Explanation:   Geriatrics  concerns the care of old people. 13. Ans: B   Explanation:   Culinary  relates to cooking. 14. Ans: C   Explanation:   Syntax  deals with the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences. 15. Ans: C   Explanation:  Unable to stop taking drugs means addicted to  them. 16. Ans: C   Explanation:   Empirically  means based on observation or experience rather than theory. 17. Ans: C   Explanation:   Dusk  is the time after twilight and before night. 18. Ans: C   Explanation:  People who carry a coffin are pallbearers . 19. Ans: D   Explanation:  Writing about one's own life is an autobiography . 20. Ans: A   Explanation:  A pilgrim  travels to a holy place. 21. Ans: B   Explanation:  First language refers to one's natural  or native language. 22. Ans: B   Explanation:  A misanthrope  is a hater of mankind. 23. Ans: A   Explanation:  Stockings are long  socks. 24. Ans: A   Explanation:  Climate is a state  (condition) of the environment. 25. Ans: A   Explanation:   Gypsies  are people who are always on the move (nomadic). 26. Ans: C   Explanation:   Cohesive  means tending to stick together. 27. Ans: A   Explanation:   Blue chips  are industrial shares considered to be a safe investment. 28. Ans: C   Explanation:  A fantasy  is an imaginary story. 29. Ans: B   Explanation:   Plebiscite  refers to a direct vote by eligible voters (Politics). 30. Ans: C   Explanation:  An archipelago  is a group of islands. Primary Answers 01. Ans: A   Explanation:  A drover  deals in cattle. 02. Ans: A   Explanation:  To have enough money to buy something is to afford  it. 03. Ans: B   Explanation:  An adolescent  is typically aged between 13 and 18 (teenager). 04. Ans: D   Explanation:  An accomplice  is a person who helps someone commit a crime. 05. Ans: D   Explanation:   Cosmology  deals with the evolution of the universe. 06. Ans: C   Explanation:  A person averse to change is conservative . 07. Ans: A   Explanation:   Drover  (Repeated question). 07. Ans: A  (Duplicate number in source) Explanation:   Democracy . 08. Ans: B   Explanation:  A decade  is ten years. 09. Ans: D   Explanation:   Deciduous  trees lose their leaves annually. 10. Ans: A   Explanation:  Baby fish is called fry . 11. Ans: A   Explanation:  A place for rabbits is a hutch . 12. Ans: B   Explanation:  An intellectual  is a knowledgeable person who reasons. 13. Ans: A   Explanation:  Short-sightedness is myopia . 14. Ans: A   Explanation:   Monogamy  is marriage to one person. 15. Ans: C   Explanation:  A person with a nervous breakdown is neurotic . 16. Ans: B   Explanation:   Oncology  relates to medicine (cancer). 17. Ans: D   Explanation:   Phlegmatic  means calm and not easily excited. 18. Ans: D   Explanation:  A puppeteer  performs with puppets. 19. Ans: D   Explanation:  A judgment made before facts are known is premature . 20. Ans: D   Explanation:   Pisciculture  relates to fish farming. 21. Ans: B   Explanation:   Panacea  is a cure for all diseases. 22. Ans: B   Explanation:  A state where all religions are respected is secular . 23. Ans: C   Explanation:   Theology  is the study of religion. 24. Ans: B   Explanation:   Versatile  means able to do many things well. 25. Ans: C   Explanation:   Vulnerable  means susceptible to injury or disease. Teacher Registration Answers 01. Ans: D   Explanation:   Adulteration  is making something impure by adding inferior ingredients. 02. Ans: A   Explanation:  A psychiatrist  treats mental illness. 03. Ans: A   Explanation:   Phonetics  is concerned with pronunciation. 04. Ans: D   Explanation:   Syntax  is concerned with sentence structure. Bank Answers 01. Ans: D   Explanation:   Astrologer  studies stars for influence; Astronomer studies scientifically. Question context "chart movement... for influence" typically implies Astrology, but "studies heavenly bodies" is Astronomy. However, often confused in MCQs. Text option D is Astrologer. If scientific study, Astronomer (A). Let's check source. Source key says D. 02. Ans: C   Explanation:   Adolescence  is the stage between boyhood and youth. 03. Ans: B   Explanation:  An arbitrator  is appointed to solve a dispute. 04. Ans: D   Explanation:  An amateur  plays for pleasure, not professionally. 05. Ans: C   Explanation:  To adjourn  is to break off proceedings. 06. Ans: D   Explanation:  To abrogate  is to do away with a rule/law. 07. Ans: A   Explanation:   Alluring  means highly attractive. 08. Ans: A   Explanation:   Anniversary  is a yearly celebration. 09. Ans: B   Explanation:   Amputation  is cutting off a body part. 10. Ans: B   Explanation:  An aquarium  is a tank for fish. 11. Ans: B   Explanation:  An angler  catches fish as a hobby. 12. Ans: A   Explanation:  An alien  resides in a country where they are not a citizen. 13. Ans: D   Explanation:   Anthropology  is the study of mankind. 14. Ans: D   Explanation:   Anatomy  deals with the structure of animals/plants. 15. Ans: A   Explanation:  An asylum  provides refuge. 16. Ans: D   Explanation:   Amnesty  is a general pardon for political offenders. 17. Ans: C  (Wait, "Bipartisan act"? Supported by two parties. Option A is "supported by both parties". Key C "must be proved by popular referendum"? No. Bipartisan means two parties. A fits definition. Source key C? Maybe 'Bipartisan' refers to something specific in context or key error. I will note A is correct meaning. Source says C. Let me re-read. 17. A bipartisan act - ... C. must be proved... A. supported by both parties. Bipartisan definitely means A. I'll assume A.) Correction: Source key C. 18. Ans: B   Explanation:   Brittle  breaks easily. 19. Ans: A   Explanation:  A biography  is a history written by others. 20. Ans: A   Explanation:   Blasphemy  is speaking disrespectfully of sacred things. 21. Ans: D   Explanation:   Benevolence  is the inclination to do kind acts. 22. Ans: D   Explanation:   Bonsai  is a dwarfed tree. 23. Ans: C   Explanation:  A boutique  is a small shop for fashionable items. 24. Ans: C   Explanation:   Credulous  people believe things easily. 25. Ans: B   Explanation:   Claustrophobia  is fear of enclosed spaces. 26. Ans: D   Explanation:  A conversationalist  enjoys talking. 27. Ans: A   Explanation:   Cytology  studies cells. 28. Ans: C   Explanation:  A dandy  pays excessive attention to clothes/appearance. 29. Ans: C   Explanation:   Dotage  is senile decay/old age foolishness. 30. Ans: D   Explanation:   Dowry  is money/property brought by a bride. 31. Ans: A   Explanation:   Espionage  is spying. 32. Ans: D  (Elysium) or B (Utopia)? Elysium  implies ideal happiness (often afterlife). Utopia  is an imaginary ideal state. "Place of ideal peace and happiness" -> Elysium fits well. 33. Ans: D   Explanation:   Exodus  is a large-scale departure. 34. Ans: D   Explanation:   Encyclopaedia  contains information on all subjects. 35. Ans: A   Explanation:   Emigrant  leaves their country. 36. Ans: B   Explanation:   Etymology  (incorrectly spelled Etomology in q) is a branch of linguistics (word origins). 37. Ans: B   Explanation:   Entomology  is the study of insects. 38. Ans: A   Explanation:   Exobiology  studies life in outer space. 39. Ans: A   Explanation:   Flamboyant  means confident/bright/noticeable. 40. Ans: D   Explanation:   Fastidious  means hard to please. 41. Ans: A   Explanation:   Foreclosure  is the forfeiture of a right to redeem a mortgage. 42. Ans: C   Explanation:  A Geologist  studies earth formation. 43. Ans: B   Explanation:   Geriatrics  deals with old age problems. 44. Ans: C  (Localization? "Glocalization" is tailoring global products to local needs. Option B is Glocalization. C is Localization. Definition fits Glocalization. Key C? Localization usually means making local. Glocalization is Global+Local. Source says C. I will list C). 45. Ans: D   Explanation:   Habitat  is a dwelling place. 46. Ans: A   Explanation:  A hangar  (spelled hanger in option) keeps aeroplanes. 47. Ans: C   Explanation:   Hinterland  is the area behind a coast/river bank. 48. Ans: B   Explanation:   Hypothetical  is based on supposition. 49. Ans: C   Explanation:   Holocaust  is mass destruction/loss of life. 50. Ans: C   Explanation:   Horticulture  is gardening. 51. Ans: B   Explanation:   Honorary  work is unpaid. 52. Ans: A   Explanation:   Infallible  means incapable of making mistakes. 53. Ans: B   Explanation:   Inaudible  cannot be heard. 54. Ans: A   Explanation:   Irrevocable  cannot be taken back. 55. Ans: D   Explanation:   Irresistible  cannot be resisted. 56. Ans: D   Explanation:  An imposter  pretends to be someone else. 57. Ans: C   Explanation:  Incapable of being elected -> Ineligible ? Option C is "Rejected". Maybe "Ineligible" is not an option? "Rejected" means not accepted. "Incapable of being elected" usually refers to eligibility. If C is the key, it's a loose fit. "Defaulter"? "Worthless"? C is best among poor options. 58. Ans: A  (or C?). Polyglot speaks many. Linguist studies language/speaks many. Source A. 59. Ans: D   Explanation:   Lexicographer . 60. Ans: B   Explanation:   Myopia  is nearsightedness (eyes). 61. Ans: C   Explanation:   Mint  is where money is coined. 62. Ans: C   Explanation:   Mediocre  means average (neither intelligent nor dull). 63. Ans: C   Explanation:   Malcontent  is dissatisfied. 64. Ans: D   Explanation:   Mystic  seeks union with God. 65. Ans: D   Explanation:   Meteorology  studies weather. 66. Ans: D   Explanation:   Omnivorous . 67. Ans: D   Explanation:   Obscure . 68. Ans: B   Explanation:   Platitude . 69. Ans: D   Explanation:   Parvenu  (upstart). 70. Ans: B   Explanation:   Namesake . 71. Ans: D   Explanation:   Promise . 72. Ans: B   Explanation:   Playwright . 73. Ans: C   Explanation:   Philology  is study of languages (historical linguistics). 74. Ans: D   Explanation:   Regicide . 75. Ans: C   Explanation:   Red-tapism . 76. Ans: D   Explanation:   Stupor . 77. Ans: B   Explanation:   Specious . 78. Ans: B   Explanation:   Sculptor . 79. Ans: D   Explanation:   Samaritan  (Helpful person). 80. Ans: B   Explanation:   Sinecure . 81. Ans: C   Explanation:   Solo . 83. Ans: C   Explanation:   Tangible . 84. Ans: D   Explanation:   Transient . 85. Ans: B   Explanation:   Urbane  means refined/courteous (manners). 86. Ans: C   Explanation:   Utopia . 87. Ans: A   Explanation:   Veteran . 88. Ans: B   Explanation:   Wick . 89. Ans: B   Explanation:   Windfall . 90. Ans: C   Explanation:   Armistice  (Truce/Ceasefire). 91. Ans: B   Explanation:   Archaeology . 92. Ans: A   Explanation:   Carnivorous  (spelled cannivorous in option). 93. Ans: B   Explanation:   Flora . 94. Ans: B   Explanation:   Florist . 95. Ans: D   Explanation:   Fratricide . 96. Ans: D   Explanation:   Fatalist . 97. Ans: A   Explanation:   Hoplology  is the study of weapons. 98. Ans: C   Explanation:   Genocide . 99. Ans: D   Explanation:   Introvert  is self-absorbed. 100. Ans: C   Explanation:   Meteorologist . 101. Ans: B   Explanation:   Malingerer . 102. Ans: A   Explanation:   Nepotism . 103. Ans: B   Explanation:   Ornithology . 104. Ans: B   Explanation:   Opaque . 105. Ans: D   Explanation:   Patter  (Sound of rain). 106. Ans: C   Explanation:   Plagiarism . 107. Ans: C   Explanation:   Pseudonym . 108. Ans: C   Explanation:   Psychiatry . 109. Ans: B   Explanation:   Philatelist . 110. Ans: C   Explanation:   Phrenology . 111. Ans: A   Explanation:   Sadism . 112. Ans: D   Explanation:  Lame duck needs support . 113. Ans: A   Explanation:   Sabotage . 114. Ans: B   Explanation:   Spokesman . 115. Ans: C   Explanation:   Stoic . 116. Ans: B   Explanation:   Tribute . 117. Ans: C   Explanation:   Telepathy . 118. Ans: B   Explanation:   Martyr . 119. Ans: C   Explanation:   Personify . 120. Ans: B   Explanation:   Pessimist . PSC & Other Exam Answers 01. Ans: C   Explanation:   Bachelor . 02. Ans: C   Explanation:   Bray . 03. Ans: C   Explanation:   Lightning . 04. Ans: C   Explanation:   Mythology . (Gods/Goddesses). 05. Ans: D   Explanation:   Matriarchy . 06. Ans: C   Explanation:   Nerve specialist . 07. Ans: B   Explanation:   Stamps . 08. Ans: B   Explanation:   Androcracy  is male domination. 09. Ans: A   Explanation:   Autocracy . 10. Ans: C   Explanation:   Autocrat . 11. Ans: D   Explanation:   Ambiguous . 12. Ans: C   Explanation:   Ill  (Ailment). 13. Ans: D   Explanation:   Altruist  (Option D listed as retreat in question but Answer D matches Altruist concept in source context? As noted, D is correct key for Altruistic). 14. Ans: D   Explanation:   Apostate . 15. Ans: C   Explanation:   Apiculture  (Bees). 16. Ans: A   Explanation:   Antidote  (Source key A for Anaesthesia? No. Antidote is for poison. D is Antidote. Source 1584 Q16 Ans: A. This key points to Anaesthesia. I will list D as correct standard). Standard: D (Antidote). 17. Ans: A   Explanation:   Ancestor . 18. Ans: C   Explanation:   Agenda . 19. Ans: B   Explanation:   Architect . 20. Ans: D   Explanation:   Archaeologist  (Option D). 21. Ans: C   Explanation:   Amphibians . 22. Ans: B   Explanation:   Anthropology . 23. Ans: D   Explanation:   Anatomy . 24. Ans: A   Explanation:   Bleat . 25. Ans: D   Explanation:   Bleating . 26. Ans: D   Explanation:   Blasphemy  (Lack of respect). 27. Ans: D   Explanation:   Bully . 28. Ans: D   Explanation:   Brainstorming . 29. Ans: B   Explanation:   Bride . 30. Ans: A   Explanation:   Apiary . 31. Ans: B   Explanation:   Caws . 32. Ans: C   Explanation:   Cobbler . 33. Ans: B   Explanation:   Mends shoes . 34. Ans: D   Explanation:   Civil servant  works for government. 35. Ans: D   Explanation:   Cheat . 36. Ans: C   Explanation:   Cartographer . 37. Ans: C   Explanation:   Maps . 38. Ans: D   Explanation:   Curator . 39. Ans: B   Explanation:   Colleague . 40. Ans: B   Explanation:   Chronology . 41. Ans: B   Explanation:   Chivalrous . 42. Ans: C   Explanation:   Calligraphy . 43. Ans: C   Explanation:   Conjurer  (or Juggler, but Conjurer implies magic/tricks). 44. Ans: A   Explanation:   Centrifugal . 45. Ans: D   Explanation:   Cliché . 46. Ans: C   Explanation:   Cosmopolitan . 47. Ans: C   Explanation:   Cardiologist . 48. Ans: A   Explanation:   Cannibal . 49. Ans: B   Explanation:   Despotism  (Unlimited power). 50. Ans: D   Explanation:   Den . 51. Ans: A   Explanation:   Duet . 52. Ans: C   Explanation:   Dermatology . 53. Ans: D   Explanation:   Distinctive  means different. 54. Ans: C   Explanation:   Erratic  means unreliable. 55. Ans: A   Explanation:   Egomaniac . 56. Ans: D   Explanation:   Extrovert  shares feelings. 57. Ans: D   Explanation:   Ecocide . 58. Ans: A   Explanation:   Extempore . 59. Ans: D   Explanation:   Egoist  (Talks about self). Egotist is more precise for talking, Egoist for thinking self-interest, but D is best option. 60. Ans: A   Explanation:   Escapist . 61. Ans: C   Explanation:   Expatriate . 62. Ans: D   Explanation:   Environment  (Ecology). 63. Ans: A   Explanation:   Etymology . 64. Ans: C   Explanation:  Origin of words. 65. Ans: C   Explanation:   Granary  (Source C. Pantry is for food/kitchen). 66. Ans: C   Explanation:   Earth . 67. Ans: B   Explanation:   Genetics . 68. Ans: A   Explanation:   Green grocer . 69. Ans: D   Explanation:   Man  (Human). 70. Ans: A   Explanation:   Gastronome  loves good food. 71. Ans: A   Explanation:   Graffiti . 72. Ans: D   Explanation:   Graphologist . 73. Ans: C   Explanation:   Hoots . 74. Ans: C   Explanation:   Water . 75. Ans: B   Explanation:   Disability . 76. Ans: B   Explanation:   Hedonist . 77. Ans: C   Explanation:   Heresy . 78. Ans: D   Explanation:   Heed . 79. Ans: B   Explanation:   Highbrow . 80. Ans: A   Explanation:   Hen-pecked . 81. Ans: D   Explanation:   Infectious . 82. Ans: C   Explanation:   Imperialism . 83. Ans: A   Explanation:   Read or write . 84. Ans: A   Explanation:   Incurable . 85. Ans: D   Explanation:   Incorrigible . 86. Ans: C   Explanation:   Illegible . 87. Ans: A   Explanation:   Immigrant . 88. Ans: D   Explanation:   Insolvent . 89. Ans: C   Explanation:   Jackals . 90. Ans: B   Explanation:   Kennel . 91. Ans: D   Explanation:   Kitten . 92. Ans: C   Explanation:   Kinetics . 93. Ans: B   Explanation:   Kleptomania . 94. Ans: B   Explanation:   Language . 95. Ans: C   Explanation:   Dictionary . 96. Ans: C   Explanation:   League . 97. Ans: C   Explanation:   Legend  (Myth). 98. Ans: B   Explanation:   Genetic changes . 99. Ans: B   Explanation:   Advancement based on performance . 100. Ans: A   Explanation:   Moratorium . 101. Ans: C   Explanation:   Misogynist . 101. Ans: D  (Duplicate number) Explanation:   First journey . 103. Ans: B   Explanation:   Single god . 104. Ans: A   Explanation:   Marriage . 105. Ans: A   Explanation:   Malleable . 106. Ans: B   Explanation:   Micro-second . 107. Ans: D   Explanation:   Milieu . 108. Ans: B   Explanation:   Financial success . 109. Ans: D   Explanation:   Misanthropist . 110. Ans: D   Explanation:   Meteorology . 111. Ans: B   Explanation:   Neigh . 112. Ans: B   Explanation:   Nostalgia . 113. Ans: D   Explanation:   Neurologist . 114. Ans: C   Explanation:   Nephrologist . 115. Ans: C   Explanation:   Oncologist . 116. Ans: D   Explanation:   Ophthalmologist . 117. Ans: A   Explanation:   Omniscient  (Knows everything). 118. Ans: C   Explanation:   Omnipotent . 119. Ans: B   Explanation:   Has total power . 120. Ans: B   Explanation:   80-89 . 121. Ans: C   Explanation:   Oligarchy . 122. Ans: C   Explanation:   Fear . 123. Ans: D   Explanation:   Political overthrow . 124. Ans: A   Explanation:   Pedagogy . 125. Ans: B   Explanation:   Pedagogy . 126. Ans: A   Explanation:   Pecuniary . 127. Ans: D   Explanation:   Protocol . 128. Ans: D   Explanation:   Philanthropist . 129. Ans: B   Explanation:   Psychology  (Paranoia). 130. Ans: C   Explanation:   Psychopath . 131. Ans: C   Explanation:   Psychotherapy . 132. Ans: D   Explanation:   Philogyny  (Loves women). 133. Ans: B   Explanation:   Pedestrian . 134. Ans: A   Explanation:   Predecessor . 135. Ans: D   Explanation:   Polyglot . 136. Ans: B   Explanation:   Polyglot . 137. Ans: A   Explanation:   Polygamy  (More than one wife). 138. Ans: C   Explanation:   Raconteur . 139. Ans: D   Explanation:   Sceptic . 140. Ans: C   Explanation:   Sceptic . 141. Ans: D   Explanation:   Spinster . 142. Ans: D   Explanation:   Sadist . 143. Ans: D   Explanation:   Supernatural . 144. Ans: A   Explanation:   Rules for building sentence . 145. Ans: C   Explanation:   Religion . 146. Ans: D   Explanation:   Church authorities . 147. Ans: C   Explanation:   Tiger . 148. Ans: A   Explanation:   Terrorist . 149. Ans: B   Explanation:   Temperate . 150. Ans: D   Explanation:   Mountebank  (or Trickster). Source says A Trickster. D Mountebank is also specific. A is simpler. 151. Ans: A   Explanation:   Tanner . 152. Ans: B   Explanation:   Abstains from alcohol . 153. Ans: B   Explanation:   Forceful  (Self-assured). Wait. Assertive means confident/forceful personality. Unwavering (A)? B is Forceful. A is Unwavering. Assertive people are forceful. A is good too. Source says A. 154. Ans: D   Explanation:   Unsociable . 155. Ans: C   Explanation:   Always does  (or can do). Versatile means capable. 156. Ans: D   Explanation:   Dowry . 157. Ans: B   Explanation:   Namesake . 158. Ans: C   Explanation:   Holocaust . 159. Ans: B   Explanation:   Jurisdiction . 160. Ans: A   Explanation:   Alluring . Answers With Explanation:

Topic: Idiom & Phrases Questions: 1. The idiom 'A stitch in time saves nine' refers the importance of a) saving lives b) timely action c) saving time d) time tailoring 2. Pass away means- a) disappear b) die c) erase d) fall 3. He visits us now and again here. 'Now and again' stands for a) every day b) occasionally c) many times d) often 4. What is the meaning of the phrase 'Blue Blood'? a) Aristocratic birth b) Fresh blood c) Scoundrel d) Blood of blue colon 5. Out and out means a) Not at all b) Brave c) Thoroughly d) whole heartedly 6. At a stretch means- a) patience b) without break c) irregularly d) long way 7. "Apple of discord" means a) Object of dispute b) an attractive object c) disagreement d) a valuable object 8. "At daggers drawn" means--. a) to be in a state of understanding. b) to be in a state of hostility. c) to be in a state of friendship d) abnormally 9. 'At the eleventh hour' means a) at the best time b) at the last time c) at the first time d) at no time 10. 'A bull market' means that share prices are a) rising b) moving c) falling d) static 11. 'Bootleg' means a) smuggle b) export c) import d) distribute 12. The phrase 'by all means' means- a) pretend b) meaningful c) uncertainly d) certainly 13. 'Burning question' means- a) any easy question b) A hotly discussed question c) a hard question d) a very important question 14. Choose the meaning of 'bring to pass' a) cause to happen b) cause to carry out c) cause to destroy d) cause to pass 15. "Bill of fare" is-. a) A chart of bus fare b) A price list c) A valuable document d) A list of dishes at a restaurant 16. 'Bag and baggage' means- a) leaving nothing behind b) heavy things c) costly things d) property 17. What is the meaning of 'Crocodile tears'? a) to finish b) false sorrow c) carry out d) cry coldly 18. 'Capital punishment' means a) Heavy punishment b) Death penalty c) Confiscation of capital d) Long term imprisonment 19. 'A cock and bull story' means- a) An animal story/a fable b) A false story c) A story about a cock and a bull d) A tragedy 20. 'come to light' means- a) to publish b) in danger c) valid d) lighting 21. The expression 'cats and dogs' means - a) enmity b) heavily c) fighting d) light 22. 'Call to mind' means - a) fantasize b) attend c) remember d) request 23. The word 'dilly-dally' means a) to dilute b) repeat c) waste time d) wait impatiently 24. End in smoke a) catch fire b) destruct c) imagine d) come to nothing 25. The phrase 'Far Cry' means a) Ruined b) Lovely c) Real d) Long distance 26. 'Few and far between' means a) Rare b) At times c) Often d) A short distance 27. 'Get rid of' means a) to be free from b) listen c) express d) to be free for 28. Hard and fast means a) Difficult matter b) fixed c) loose d) Easy matter 29. 'Hold water' means a) store water b) keep water for the dry season c) decaying d) bear examination 30. 'In a nutshell' means - a) elaborately b) briefly c) completely d) none 31. 'In no time' means - a) a head of time b) very quickly c) in good time d) at the best of times 32. 'Kith and kin' means a) Name of two brothers b) Blood relations c) Name of two gentleman d) Name of two sisters 33. 'A man of straw' means- a) A man with no substance b) A very active person c) an unreasonable person d) a worth fellow 34. A man of letters means - a) A postman b) A good man c) A postmaster d) A scholar 35. 'Maiden speech' means - a) First speech b) Last speech c) Late speech d) Early speech 36. Here 'nipped in the bud' means a) Fulfilled b) were like buds of flower c) Cherished well d) Destroyed at the very beginning 37. 'Pivotal question'- a) The relevant question b) The question which was asked before c) A question for future d) The most important question 38. 'Pros and cons' means- a) Advantages and disadvantage b) Merits and demerits c) Good and bad d) All of the above 39. 'Palmy days' means - a) Long days b) Days of sorrow and grief c) Remarkable day d) Days of prosperity and glory 40. To read between the lines is a) to suspect b) to read carefully c) to concentrate d) to grasp the hidden meaning Answers With Explanation: 1. b) timely action  (সময়ের এক ফোঁড়, অসময়ের দশ ফোঁড়। যথাসময়ে কাজ করার গুরুত্ব বুঝায়।) 2. b) die  (Pass away মানে মারা যাওয়া। To die.) 3. b) occasionally  (Now and again means from time to time. মাঝে মাঝে।) 4. a) Aristocratic birth  (Blue blood refers to noble or aristocratic descent. আভিজাত্যপূর্ণ জন্ম।) 5. c) Thoroughly  (Out and out means completely or thoroughly. হাড়েমজ্জায় বা পুরোদস্তুর।) 6. b) without break  (At a stretch means continuously. একনাগাড়ে।) 7. a) Object of dispute  (Apple of discord refers to the core cause of an argument. বিবাদের বিষয়।) 8. b) to be in a state of hostility.  (At daggers drawn means bitter enmity. সাপে-নেউলে সম্পর্ক বা ঘোর শত্রুতা।) 9. b) at the last time  (At the eleventh hour means at the very last moment. শেষ মুহূর্তে।) 10. a) rising  (A bull market is a market where prices are rising. ঊর্ধ্বমুখী বাজার।) 11. a) smuggle  (Bootleg means to make, distribute, or sell goods illegally. চোরাচালান করা।) 12. d) certainly  (By all means means surely or definitely. অবশ্যই।) 13. b) A hotly discussed question  (A burning question is an urgent or crucial issue under discussion. গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বা আলোচ্য বিষয়।) 14. a) cause to happen  (Bring to pass means to make something happen. ঘটানো।) 15. d) A list of dishes at a restaurant  (Bill of fare refers to a menu. খাদ্যতালিকা।) 16. a) leaving nothing behind  (Bag and baggage means with all one's belongings. তল্পিতল্পাসহ।) 17. b) false sorrow  (Crocodile tears means insincere sorrow. মায়াক কান্না বা কপট শোক।) 18. b) Death penalty  (Capital punishment is the legal authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime. মৃত্যুদণ্ড।) 19. b) A false story  (A cock and bull story is an implausible story used as an excuse. গাঁজাখুরি গল্প।) 20. a) to publish  (Come to light means to be revealed or known. প্রকাশিত হওয়া।) 21. b) heavily  (Raining cats and dogs means raining very heavily. মুষলধারে।) 22. c) remember  (Call to mind means to recall. স্মরণ করা।) 23. c) waste time  (Dilly-dally means to hesitate or waste time. গড়িমসি করা।) 24. d) come to nothing  . ব্যর্থ হওয়া।) 25. d) Long distance  (A far cry means a long way or very different. অনেক ব্যবধান বা দূরবর্তী।) 26. a) Rare  (Few and far between means scarce or infrequent. কদাচিৎ।) 27. a) to be free from  (Get rid of means to discard or be free of. মুক্তি পাওয়া।) 28. b) fixed  (Hard and fast rules means strict or fixed rules. ধরাবাঁধা।) 29. d) bear examination  (Hold water means to appear to be valid or reasonable. ধোপে টেকা বা যুক্তিসঙ্গত হওয়া।) 30. b) briefly  (In a nutshell means in few words. সংক্ষেপে।) 31. b) very quickly  (In no time means almost immediately. খুব শীঘ্রই।) 32. b) Blood relations  (Kith and kin refers to friends and relatives. আত্মীয়-স্বজন।) 33. a) A man with no substance  (A man of straw is a weak person. অপদার্থ ব্যক্তি।) 34. d) A scholar  (A man of letters is a literary or scholarly person. পণ্ডিত ব্যক্তি।) 35. a) First speech  (Maiden speech is the first speech given by a new member. প্রথম বক্তৃতা।) 36. d) Destroyed at the very beginning  (Nip in the bud means to stop something at an early stage. অঙ্কুরে বিনষ্ট করা।) 37. d) The most important question  (Pivotal means of crucial importance. অত্যন্ত গুরুত্বপূর্ণ প্রশ্ন।) 38. d) All of the above  (Pros and cons means arguments for and against. খুঁটিনাটি বা ভালো-মন্দ। Options 'a', 'b', 'c' are all synonyms for this concept.) 39. d) Days of prosperity and glory  (Palmy days refers to happy or prosperous times. সুদিন।) 40. d) to grasp the hidden meaning  (Read between the lines means to find the hidden meaning. অন্তর্নিহিত অর্থ বোঝা।) TOPIC: IDIOMS AND PHRASES QUESTIONS BCS Questions 01. 'let the cat out of the bag' means [46th BCS] A. bring out a cat from a bag B. let a cat move at large C. reveal a secret carelessly D. take a pre-cautious steps 02. Find out the meaning of the following phrase: By and large. [46th BCS; 44th BCS] A. very large B. on the whole C. the largest one D. far away 03. The phrase 'Achilles' heel' means- [45th: 37th BCS] A. a strong point B. a strong solution C. a weak point D. a permanent solution 04. To get along with' means [44th BCS] A. to adjust B. to interest C. to accompany D. to walk 05. The phrase 'sine die' means- [43rd BCS] A. half-heartedly B. doubtfully C. fixed D. uncertain 06. Fill in the gap. Birds fly - in the sky. [43rd BCS] A. random B. at large C. at a stitch D. are long 07. Fill in the blank: 'She went to New Market-.' [43rd BCS] A. on foot B. on feet C. by foot D. by walking 08. The phrase 'dog days' means- [43rd; 14th BCS] A. hot weather B. cold shower C. rain-soaked streets D. ice storm 09. "To doctor an animal' means: [42nd BCS] A. to treat it B. to sterilize it C. to poison it D. to cure it 10. 'Giving someone the cold shoulder' means: [42nd BCS] A. to torture somebody B. to harm someone C. to appreciate someone D. to ignore somebody 11. 'Give somebody a piece of your mind' means to [41st BCS] A. tell someone that you are very angry with them. B. say exactly what you feel or think. C. return or to help somebody return to a normal situation. D. give somebody mental peace. 12. To win a prize is my ambition'. The underlined part of the sentence is a/an- [41st BCS] A. adjective phrase B. noun phrase C. adverb phrase D. conjunctional phrase 13. The saying 'enough is enough' is used when you want [40th BCS] A. something to continue B. something to stop C. something to continue until it's enough D. to tell instructions are clear 14. '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 15. 'Once in a blue moon' means- [38th BCS] A. always B. very rarely C. nearly D. hourly 16. Choose the meaning of the idiom- 'Take the bull by the horns'. [38th BCS] A. To challenge the enemy with courage B. Force the enemy to submit C. Out of one's wit D. Surrender before the enemy 17. He worked with all sincerity. The underlined phrase is [37th BCS] A. An infinitive phrase B. A noun phrase C. An adjective phrase D. An adverbial phrase 18. The idiom 'A stitch in time saves nine'-refers to the importance of [36th; 35th BCS] A. saving lives B. timely action C. saving time D. time tailoring 19. The phrase 'nouveau riche' means- [35th BCS] A. Riche rich B. Well off C. New high class D. New rich 20. Maiden speech means- [34th; 26th, 23rd BCS] A. First speech B. Maid servant's speech C. Final speech D. Middle speech 21. The expression 'take into account' means - [33rd BCS] A. Count numbers B. consider C. think seriously D. asses 22. Despite being a brilliant scientist, he does not seem to get his ideas across. [32nd BCS] A. make his ideas understood B. get his ideas down pat C. summarise his ideas D. put together his ideas 23. A bird in hand is worth two in the bush. [32nd BCS] A. Take what you have got readily available rather than expecting better in the future. B. The seen is better than the unseen C. Promises are better than actuals D. It is no good beating about the bush 24. To raise ones brows' indicates- [32nd BCS] A. annoyance B. disapproval C. indifference D. surprise 25. __ his earlier study, the Professor's new study indicates a general warning trend in global weather. [31st BCS] A. In contrast of B. In contrast by C. In contrast to D. In contrast as 26. Only those who are not serious to their success work by - and starts. [31st BCS] A. long odds B. against time C. every inch D. fits 27. To end in smoke [31st BCS] A. to go through suffering B. to create fire C. to come to nothing D. to see fire 28. To keep one's head- [31th BCS] A. to save oneself B. to be self respectful C. to keep calm D. none of these 29. To put the cart before the horse- [30th BCS] A. to offer a person what he cannot eat B. to force a person to do something C. to raise obstacle D. to reverse the natural order of things 30. The horror movie scared them out of their [30th BCS] A. wits B. lives C. seats D. funds 31. The bad news struck him like a bolt from the - [29th BCS] A. key B. heavens C. firmament D. blue 32. They travelled to Savar- [29th BCS] A. on foot B. by walking C. on their feet D. by foot 33. 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 34. Explain the meaning of 'Bring to pass'. [27th BCS] A. Cause to destroy B. Cause to happen C. Cause to carry out D. Cause to convince 35. "Through thick and thin' means: [27th BCS] A. under all conditions B. to make thick and thin C. not clear in understanding D. of great density 36. What is the meaning of 'White Elephant'? [26th, 10th BCS] A. An elephant of white colour B. A hoarder C. A black marketer D. A very costly or troublesome possession 37. 'Out and out' means [26th & 11th BCS] A. Not at all B. Brave C. Thoroughly D. Wholeheartedly 38. The expression 'after one's own heart' means-. [25th BCS] A. To be in low spirit B. With complete devotion C. To one's own liking D. To be in high spirit heart 39. I decided to go with my friend as I needed some exercise. [24th BCS] A. to a walk B. for a walk C. for a walking D. on a walk 40. My friend always goes home-foot. [24th BCS] A. by B. with C. on a D. on 41. A person whose 'head' is in the clouds is- [23rd BCS] A. proud B. a day dreamer C. an aviator D. useless 42. Meaning of the idiom 'swan song.' [23rd BCS] A. First work B. Last work C. Middle work D. Early work 43. We must keep our fingers ______ that the weather will stay fine for the picnic tomorrow. [22nd BCS] A. raised B. pointed C. lifted D. cressed (crossed) 44. The word 'dilly dally' means [20th BCS] A. to dilute B. wait impatiently C. repeat D. waste time 45. When a person says he's 'all in', it means-[17th BCS] A. He is very tired B. He has finished packing C. He has arrived D. He has got everything 46. Three score is [16th BCS] A. thirty times B. three hundred times C. three times twenty D. more than three 47. What is the meaning of the expression 'bottom line'? [15th BCS] A. The final step B. The end of a road C. The last line of a book D. The essential point 48. Not many people can commit such a heinous crime in cold blood. - What does the italicized idiom above mean? [14th BCS] A. in cool brain and calculated thought B. so patiently and thoughtfully C. so impatiently and thoughtlessly D. stirred by sudden emotion 49. To meet trouble half-way means- [14th BCS] A. To be puzzled B. To be disappointed C. To get nervous D. To bear up 50. What is the meaning of 'Soft Soap'? [14th BCS] A. Flatter for self motives B. To speak ill of others C. To speak high of others D. To recognise other's good deeds 51. What is the meaning of the idiom 'a round dozen'? [14th BCS] A. a little less than a dozen B. a little more than a dozen C. a full dozen D. round about a dozen 52. The invention of computer has turned over a new leaf in the history of modern technology -Which of the following is nearest in meaning to the italicized idiom above? [14th BCS] A. created a new history B. began a new civilization C. opened a new chapter D. created a sensation 53. You should show good manners in the company of young ladies. Which is the appropriate phrase for the underlined expression above? [14th BCS] A. behave gently B. practise manners C. behave yourself D. do not talk rudely 54. Trying unitedly we were able to have our project approved against strong oppositions. Which of the following says nearly the same as 'against' above? [14th BCS] A. in the wake of B. in the plea of C. in the guise of D. in the teeth of 55. The condition of most slum dwellers is so miserable that it cannot be described in words. Which is the best phrase for the underlined expression above? [14th BCS] A. beggars description B. cuts to the quick C. boils down to this D. keeps open house 56. It is too difficult to 'tolerate' bad temper for long. Which of the following phrases best replaces 'tolerate' in the above sentence? [13th BCS] A. cope up with B. put up with C. stand up for D. pull on with 57. 'Hold water' means- [11th BCS] A. Keep water B. Drink water C. Bear examination D. Store water Primary Questions 01. 'Salt of life' stands for- [প্রাথমিক সহ-শিক্ষক নিয়োগ পরীক্ষা ২০২৪] A. valuable things B. sorrows of life C. saline water D. sodium chloride 02. Cat's sleep means- [প্রাথমিক সহ-শিক্ষক নিয়োগ পরীক্ষা ২০২৪] A. sleep frequently B. be dismissed C. pretension of sleep D. sleep at night 03. Learn the poem -- heart. [সহকারী শিক্ষক নিয়োগ পরীক্ষা ২০২২] A. by B. within C. in D. with 04. Penny wise pound- [সহকারী শিক্ষক নিয়োগ পরীক্ষা ২০২২] A. callous B. foolish C. rich D. poor 05. "To break the ice" means- [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০২০] A. to end the hostility B. to end up partnership C. to start quarreling D. to start a conversation 06. "Leave no stone unturned" means [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০২০] A. try every possible means B. heavy stone C. rare stone D. impossible 07. What is the meaning of the word 'Vice Versa'? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০২০] A. For example B. Namely C. Face to Face D. The terms being exchanged 08. 'To read between the lines' means- [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০২০] A. To read quickly to save time B. To read carefully to find out any hidden meaning C. To read carefully D. To read only some lines 09. 'Pass away' means: [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০২১] A. disappear B. erase C. die D. to cross 10. I have a boat made of wood. The underlined phrase is- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৯] A. an adverbial phrase B. perfect participle phrase C. present participle phrase D. past participle phrase 11. 'Dog Days' means- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৯] A. a period of being care free B. hot weather C. a period of misfortune D. a time when dogs roam the street 12. 'Pass for' means [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৯] A. allow B. qualify C. brush aside D. appear to be 13. 'Look forward' means- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৯] A. examine B. find out C. take care of D. expect with pleasure 14. 'Deciduous' trees are trees those- [প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০১১] A. have fleshy leaves B. are extremely big C. have delicious leaves D. lose the leaves annually 16. 'A burning question' means- [প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০১৯] A. an important question B. a hard question C. a uncommon question D. a false question 17. 'Black and blue' অর্থ কী? [প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০১১] A. উত্তম মধ্যম B. রঙ্গীন C. কাল ও নীল D. ধূসর 18. 'At home'-এর অর্থ হচ্ছে- [প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০১৯] A. home made of bricks B. one who has lost home C. try to make a home D. familiar with 19. The idiom 'let things slide' means- [প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০১৯] A. ignore B. set free C. lose gradually D. reveal a secret 20. 'De facto' means- [প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০১৯] A. in reality B. by rights C. evidence D. as per facts 21. What is the meaning of 'of late'? [প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০১১] A. lateness B. too late C. delayed D. recently 22. 'নিঃশেষিত'-এর সঠিক ইংরেজি [প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০১১] A. out of sorts B. out of order C. out of doors D. out of print 23. 'Bottom line' means- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৯] A. set free B. reveal a secret C. the essential point D. the final step 24. 'Ensure' means [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৯] A. Profuse B. Make certain C. Make progress D. Encourage 25. What is the meaning of 'of late'? [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৬] A. lateness B. delayed C. too late D. recently 26. 'Call it a day' means- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৯] A. to be unhappy with the weather B. to pay someone a visit C. to raise doubts D. to stop work since enough has been done 27. The birds and the bees means- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৯] A. The basic facts about sex B. The bird's eye view C. The birds and bees are good workers D. The relation between the birds and bees 28. 'Man of straw' means- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৮] A. respected person B. worthless man C. gentleman D. noted person 29. Lunar eclipse occurs on- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৫] A. A moonless day B. A new moon day C. A full moon day D. A half moon day 30. To 'raise ones brows' indicates that- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৭] A. annoyance B. disapproval C. indifference D. surprise 31. 'Salt of life' stands for- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৫] A. sorrows of life B. sodium chloride C. saline water D. valuable things 32. 'To keep one's head' means- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৪] A. to save oneself B. to keep calm C. to be self-respectful D. None of these 33. 'By fits and starts' means [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৪] A. Carefully B. Regularly C. Irregularly D. Attentively 34. "Fag end" means [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৪] A. The last part B. Cut a bad figure C. Foggy D. Unfair 35. The idiom 'Bring to book" এর অর্থ [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৪] A. Book written by famous writer B. Rebuke C. Valueless person D. None of the above 36. 'Cry wolf' means- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৪] A. Bare one's teeth B. Show anger C. Give a false alarm D. Clear the road 37. 'Lingua Franca' means [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৪] A. French B. Latin C. A mixed language D. Translated version 38. Blue chips are- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৪] A. Securities issued by the Government B. Industrial shares considered to be a risky investment C. Industrial shares considered to be a safe investment D. None of these 39. Run counter to means [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৪] A. Disobey B. Rebel C. Contradict D. Remove 40. What is the meaning of the word 'status quo'? [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৩] A. State of affair B. The former state C. Equal status D. High status 41. To cut the crack means- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৩] A. To humilliate B. To annoy someone C. To act in a friendly way D. To stop talking and start 42. 'Milk and water' means [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৩] A. Pure milk and water B. Lifeless, dull C. Dirty milk and water D. Colorless things 43. What is the meaning of the phrase 'At home with'? [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৩] A. Family relation B. Neighbour C. At ease D. Free at 46. 'By all means' means [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৩] A. meaningless B. Meaningful C. Certainly D. Uncertainly 47. 'To keep the wolf away from the door' means- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৩] A. to keep away from extreme poverty. B. To keep off an unwanted and undesireable person. C. to keep alive. D. To keep the difficulties and dangers in check. 48. 'Throw cold water on' means- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৩] A. Damp the spirits B. Throwing of cold water C. Ice water D. None 49. 'Beggar description' phrase - [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৩] A. Miser B. Very poor C. Undescribable D. Inefficient 51. 'To Apprise' - [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৩] A. Review B. Dissemble C. Remind D. Inform 52. 'To push some body to the wall' [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৩] A. To defeat him B. To humilite him C. To heckle him D. To knock him 53. 'Birds eye view' - [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৩] A. Eyes of birds B. A view of the sky C. Eyes of a flock of birds D. A rough idea 54. A baker's dozen- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৩] A. Charity B. Twelve C. Allowance D. Thirteen 55. 'In black and white' [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১২] A. In writing B. False C. Temporary D. Verbally 56. 'To have full hands' [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১২] A. To be fully occupied B. To be in lot of troubles C. To lead an easy life D. To be rich 57. 'Dark horse' [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১২] A. Dark coloured horse B. A person about whose past nothing is known C. Arabean horse D. Large horse 58. 'Root and branch'- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১২] A. from top to bottom B. branch like root C. completely D. none 59. 'Bag and baggage' idiom [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১২] A. Properly B. Heavy things C. Leaving nothing behind D. Costly things 60. 'Loaves and fishes' idiom [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১২] A. Personal gains B. Tasty fishes C. Beautiful bread D. None 61. 'To see eye to eye with' idiom [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১২] A. to agree B. To be angry C. To stare fixedly D. To take revenge 62. 'All at once' idiom [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১২] A. Quickly B. Suddenly C. Slowly D. Gradually 63. 'Hard and fast' [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১২] A. Difficult matter B. Easy matter C. Fixed D. Loose 64. 'Fall into line' idiom- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১২] A. Disagree B. Brave C. Honest D. Agree 65. 'Ins and outs' idiom- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১২] A. Briefly B. In details C. Summary D. None 66. 'All in all' - [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১১] A. all powerful B. who has lost power C. powerless D. only one 67. 'Black sheep' phrase - [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১১] A. Wicked man B. A sheep of black colour C. Costly sheep D. Big sheep 68. 'Pros and cons' phrase - [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১১] A. Good and bad B. Light and dark C. Advantage and disadvantage D. Fair and foul 69. 'Vice versa' [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১১] A. For example B. Namely C. Face to face D. The terms being exchanged 70. Tooth and nails! phrase - [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১২] A. Beautiful B. Incompletely C. Completely D. Precise 71. 'Dead letter' phrase - [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১১] A. Law not in force B. Old letter C. Bad letter D. Letter written by unknown person 72. 'With open arms' [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১০] A. Warmly B. With long arm C. With beautiful arm D. With strong arm 73. 'Null and void' - phrase [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১০] A. Good and bad B. Light and dark C. Advantage and disadvantage D. Invalid 74. 'Blue blood' - phrase [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১০] A. Scoundrel B. Sound health C. Aristrocratic birth D. Blood of blue colour 75. The idiom 'Nip in the bud' [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১০] A. Bed of roses B. Beginning C. Raer-up D. Destroy at the very beginning 76. "To have full hands" - phrase- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১০] A. To be rich B. To be fully occupied C. To lead an easy life D. To be in lot of troubles 77. "A green horn"- phrase [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১০] A. An inexperienced man B. A trainee C. A soft hearted man D. An envious lady 78. To see red- phrase- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১০] A. To be very angry B. To criticise others C. To find fault with D. To see the colour red 79. 'On the eve of' phrase - [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০০৯] A. Just after B. Just before C. Beautiful evening D. Dark evening 80. 'In a nutshell' phrase- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০০৯] A. In details B. Elaborately C. Large description D. Briefly 81. 'By fair means or foul'-phrase - [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০০৯] A. Without difficulty B. In any way, honest or dishonest C. Without using common sense D. Having been instigated 82. The correct meaning of 'a man of letter' is- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০০৭] A. a postman B. a scholar C. a bad man D. a good man Teacher Registration Questions 01. Being "down to earth" means-[১৮তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন] A. close to nature B. thrown to ground C. hopeful D. realistic 02. The idiom 'bring to book' means-[১৮তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন] A. Book written by a famous writer B. Punish C. Valueless person D. Impose 03. "To read between the lines" means-[১৮তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন] A. to concentrate B. to read leaving space C. to grasp the hidden meaning D. to read quickly 04. The phrase "get the axe" means- [১৮তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন] A. cut off relationship B. get an opportunity C. get a new job D. lose the job 05. 'Boot leg' means to- [১৬তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ২০১৯] A. distribute B. export C. import D. smuggle 06. 'Watery grave'- [১৬তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ২০১৯] A. dead B. dead body C. drown D. death in water 07. 'Big bug' means- [১৬তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ২০১৯] A. terrorist B. a large bug C. important person D. large insect 08. 'At a stretch' means- [১৬তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ২০১৯] A. without break B. stretch mark C. long way D. decay 09. The phrase 'at loggerheads' means- [১৬তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ২০১৯] A. very close B. belligerent C. quarreling D. distant relation 10. 'Get rid of' means- [১৫তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ২০১৯] A. listen B. express C. pretend D. to be free from 11. May Bangladesh prosper- [১৫তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ২০১৯] A. day to day B. day by day C. day with day D. day on day 12. All his hopes were- [১৫তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ২০১৯] A. null and void B. nipped in the bud C. out of date D. now and then 13. To carry coals to Newcastle' means: [১৪তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ২০১৭] A. Always doing something B. Doing a useful job C. Carrying something valuable D. Doing a meaningless job 14. 'At a loss' means- [১৪তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ২০১৭] A. puzzled B. defeat C. destroyed D. harm 15. He will come in no time. Here the idiom 'in no time' means- [১৪তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ২০১৭] A. never in future B. soon C. not in future D. not ever Bank Questions 01. The phrase 'At Arm's Length' means- [সমন্বিত ৭ ব্যাংক ২০২৩] A. Health at arm B. Soft hearted C. Thrown to the ground D. At a distance 02. The meaning of the phrase 'To feather one's nest is- [9 Banks Officer 2022] A. to gain popularity B. to be selfish C. to cheat others D. to provide for future 03. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: 'Kith and kin'- [Combined 8 Banks Officer 2022] A. Blood relations B. Juniors C. Seniors D. Neighbors 04. To go into liquidation' is an idiom meaning: [5 Govt. Banks Officer 2022] A. to go bankrupt B. to depart C. to work very smoothly D. to proceed 05. 'Like a sitting duck' means- [Bangladesh Bank AD 2021] A. vulnerable B. lazy C. beauty D. lovely 06. The idiom 'hit the sack' means- [7 Banks Senior Off. 2021] A. to go to bed B. to solve a problem C. to reach the target D. to get a job 07. Health crisis - antibiotic overdose is a burning issue. [7 Banks Senior Off. 2021] A. instead of B. due to C. in excess of D. in lieu of 08. At first I found learning English very easy, but now I don't think I'm - any progress at all. [7 Govt. Banks Senior Officer 2021] A. doing B. making C. showing D. getting 09. Select the best sentence with the appropriate use of the idiom: 'Get off the ground'. [7 Govt. Banks Senior Officer 2021] A. He is a well-known industrialist and has recently got off the ground. B. The aircraft is out of order and it is ready to get off the ground. C. Bangladesh Bank helps the established banks to get off the ground. D. Without financial support, the movie is unlikely to get off the ground. 10. The idiom be all and end all' means- [Karmasangsthan Bank 2021] A. by any means B. supreme aim C. whetever happens D. everything 11. The idiom 'break a leg' expresses- [PKB Officer 2021] A. agony B. good wishes C. sorrow D. curiosity 12. Joyee is the only son of the bank owner. So, he had it on Easy Street. The bold faced phrase means [PKB Officer 2021] A. financial security B. effortless C. reliable D. good outcome 13. If you 'see eye to eye' with someone, you them. [PKB SO 2021] A. oppose B. agree with C. encourage D. compete 14. If it takes a 'month of Sundays', it. [PKB SO 2021] A. happens quickly B. won't happen C. feels like a long time D. happens frequently 15. Choose the phrase that best retains the meaning of the selected phrase in the sentence. Despite being a brilliant professors, he does not seem to 'get his ideas across'. [PKB Officer 2021] A. summarize his ideas B. get his ideas pat C. make his ideas understood D. put together his ideas 16. My hair stood off ends when I saw the horrible sight. [UCB Ltd. PO 2021] A. stood at ends B. stood to ends C. stood on ends D. no correction required 17. After withnessing the declining sates trend, the company decided in favor for a revised sales strategy. [UCB Ltd. PO 2021] A. in favor for B. in favor of C. on the favor of D. favoring to favor 18. Idiom 'A slap on the wrist' means- [FSIB Ltd. PO 2021] A. Hard Punishment B. Beating Someone C. Warning or Small Punishment D. Make someone sad 19. The idiom 'Tie the knot means [Global Islami Bank Ltd. PO 2021] A. Getting married B. Criticism C. Enmity D. Wear a tie 20. The phrase 'De Jure' means- [Global Islami Bank Ltd. PO 2021] A. Successful B. By law C. Illegal D. Fugitive 21. 'RULE OF THUMB' means NRB Commercial Bank Ltd. PO 2021 A. mark of thumb on a legal paper B. a rough estimate C. an unknown rule D. an easy choice 22. What is the meaning of the idiom 'tickled pink'? Sonali Bank Ltd. 2020 A. being reddish B. making delighted C. making gloomy D. making distinct 23. What is the meaning of the idiom 'in doldrums'? [Sonali and Janata Bank Ltd. 2020] A. bright B. distinct C. delighted D. gloomy 25. There is none to the orphan. [Janata Bank Ltd. 2020] A. look at B. look after C. look into D. look upon 26. The new trade policy of China is likely to run into rough weather. [UCB Ltd. PO 2020] A. create problems B. make things difficult C. solve problems D. encounter difficulties 27. Ms. Nusrat is an interesting speaker but tend to go off at a tangent. [UCB Ltd. PO 2020] A. go on at great length B. become boisterous C. forget things in between D. change the subject immediately 28. Jahan just paid the waiter a left-handed compliment. [UCB Ltd. PO 2020] A. honest B. flattering C. false D. well deserved 29. Very few people have the habit of wearing their heart on their sleeve. [UCB Ltd. PO 2020] A. wasting their time on unnecessary details B. exposing their innermost feelings to others C. avoiding being friendly with others D. being happy to be cruel to others 30. A movement for the world unity is in the offing. [UCB Ltd. PO 2020] A. in the air B. about to start C. on decline D. at the end 31. Those persons who are ready to sail close to the wind can be successful in life. [UCB Ltd. PO 2020] A. to take risk B. to be regular C. to work hard D. none 32. My friend is a couch potato. What does the idiom/phrase 'couch potato' mean? Southeast Bank Ltd. PO 2020 A. active person B. busy person C. lazy person D. angry person 33. Jeny visits the doctor off and on. [EXIM Bank Ltd. TO 2020] A. occasionally B. everyday C. once in a week D. regularly 34. I have a bone to pick with Mita in this matter. [EXIM Bank Ltd. TO 2020] A. will join hands B. am angry C. am in agreement D. am indebted 35. There was no opposition to the new policy by the rank and file of the government. EXIM Bank Ltd. TO 2020 A. the ordinary members B. the cabinet ministers C. the parliament D. the majority 36. By such time you finish that chapter, I will write a letter.[Rupali Bank Ltd. Senior Officer 2019] A. By the time B. By that time C. The time when D. The time 37. 'Hercules struck off Hydra's heads with his club.' The Italic faced phrase means- A. to connect B. to remove C. to throw D. to take 38. Phrase/idiom. To smell a rat- [IFIC Bank Ltd. TSO 2019] A. To see signs of plague epidemic B. To get bad small of a bad dead rat C. To suspect foul dealings D. To be in a bad mood 40. The expression Take into account means- [BKB Officer (Cash) 2017] A. Express B. Live C. Wealthy D. Consider 41. A man of straw is [BKB Officer 2017] A. a man of no substance B. a very active person C. a worthy fellow D. an unreasonable person 42. 'To cry wolf' means- [RAKUB Supervisor 2017] A. to listen eagerly B. to give false alarm C. to turn pale D. to keep off starvation 43. The old man was cut to the quick when his rich son refused to recognize him. [RKUB Supervisor 2017] A. surprised B. hurt intensely C. annoyed D. irritated PSC & Other Exam Questions 01. Identify the meaning of the Idiom : an arm and a leg. [BSCIC 2023] A. a reasonable amount of money B. a huge amount of money C. a fair amount of money D. a good deal of money 02. Meaning of the idiom 'have one's duck in a row' is – [PPA 2023] A. well organized B. being close C. do everything D. full count 03. What is the meaning of the phrase 'At large'? [BREB 2025] A. Confined B. Free C. Imprisoned D. Chained 04. My car finally 'gave up the ghost'. What is the meaning of underlined idiom? [Health Ministry 2023] A. to die B. to stop working C. to get released of ghost D. to come out of disorder 05. 'Corporal punishment means- [Health Dept 2023] A. mutual punishment B. capital punishment C. innovative punishment D. physical punishment 06. Fill in the blank with appropriate phrase: He is built a - in the air. [Titas Gas 2023] A. house B. home C. abode D. castle 07. 'Black sheep' - [Gas Transmission 2023] A. A sheep of black colour B. Big sheep C. Wicked man D. Costly sheep 08. The phrase 'Fight shy of' means- [BREB 2025] A. avoid B. quarrel C. flee D. struggle 09. 'Cut and dry' means: [Biman Bangladesh 2023] A. Secret B. Already decided C. Brief D. Humorous 10. 'Spill the beans' means: [Biman Bangladesh 2023] A. Frivolously performing B. Reveal someone's secret C. Stop something D. None of these 11. We should be prepared for a rainy day. Here 'rainy day' means- [Information Ministry 2023] A. stormy day B. rainy season C. hard time D. sunny day 12. 'At sixes and sevens' means- [Family Planning 2023] A. in danger B. aimlessly C. perplexed D. in a confused state 13. 'Right and left' means- [Family Planning 2023] A. indiscriminately B. carefully C. quickly D. everywhere 14. The correct proverb is- [Family Planning 2023] A. Silence is value B. Silence is capital C. Silence is meritorious D. Silence is golden 15. Look before you [Family Planning 2023] A. play B. run C. leap D. sleep 16. 'Apple of discord' means-. [Family Planning 2023] A. alternative object B. object of dispute C. disagreement D. valuable object 17. 'Yellow dog' means [Family Planning 2023] A. pet dog B. a yellow colour dog C. smart dog D. mean fellow 18. What is meaning of 'at one's fingertips'? [Family Planning 2023] A. to take revenge B. matter of shame C. complete knowledge D. full sleeve shirt 19. What is the meaning of the idiom 'A bad egg'? [Health Dept 2023] A. Unreliable person B. Dangerous person C. A person who cannot create anything D. None of these 20. The phrase 'Keep an eye on' means- [Labour Dept 2023] A. to keep under careful observation B. to remain awake C. to continue doing something D. to took at someone 21. The idiom 'To sit on the fence' means. [Labour Dept 2023] A. to keep away B. to remain neutral C. to be in danger D. to guard someone 22. 'Feel at home' means [Biman Bangladesh 2023] A. proficient B. calm and quite C. familiar D. free and easy 23. The phrase 'out of the wood' means- [Cantonment 2025] A. out of the bush B. out of the way C. free from difficulties D. out of the jungle 24. 'In the nick of time' means- [Foreign Ministry 2022] A. In the wrong time B. In the appropriate time C. Off season D. Hard time 25. The idiom 'many moons ago' means [Foreign Ministry 2022] A. that day B. a long time after C. a very long time D. ago yesterday 26. 'On the sly' means- [Foreign Ministry 2022] A. secretly B. quickly C. smartly D. slowly 27. Black will take no other __ [Foreign Ministry 2022] A. cream B. dirt C. hue D. form 28. The phrase 'over head and ears' means- [Health Dept 2022] A. emotionally B. easily C. critically D. completely 29. The idiom 'Crocodile tears' means- [Education Ministry 2022] A. false show of emotion B. sincere emotions C. large reptile D. showing sympathy with tears 30. Choose appropriate preposition to fill in the blank: 'I can't make - my mind where to take my vacation. [Education Ministry 2022] A. for B. of C. over D. up 31. The boy wants to go home. Identify the phrase 'to go home' [Education Ministry 2022] A. noun phrase B. adjective phrase C. adverb phrase D. preposition phrase 32. The term 'prima facie' means- [CAG 2022] A. the prime accused B. the main figure C. based on the frist impression D. according to the main facts 33. 'With flying colours' means- [CAG 2022] A. very successfully B. with pomp and ceremony C. with too much pride D. very enthusiastically 34. 'Lose heart' means- [NSI 2020] A. One type of heart disease B. heart attack C. be disheartened D. heart failure 35. Select the incorrect phrase: [Textile Dept 2020] A. In a nutshell B. A forgone conclusion C. One in a blue moon D. By leaps and bounds 37. The phrase 'hard and fast' means- [ACC 2020] A. difficult and consistent B. fixed and definitive C. difficult but not consistent D. quick and consistent 38. Choose the correct meaning of 'Greek to'. [BBS 2020] A. Unknown B. Unintelligible C. Foreign D. Strange 39. I am desperate. All I need really is someone to __ [BBS 2020] A. take me a hand B. show me a hand C. give me a hand D. put me a hand 40. 'Run into debt' is [BBS 2020] A. phrase B. verbal noun C. idiom D. adverb clause 41. 'An odious crime' means [Health & Family Welfare 2019] A. punishable B. suicidal C. hateful D. trivial 42. Call it a day [CGDF 2019] A. to say the truth about someone or something B. to stop working on something C. to give up D. to be optimistic 43. Let something run its course. [CGDF 2019] A. to rush something B. to re-do a piece of work C. to finish something with importance D. to let something finish in its natural time 44. Under the weather [CGDF 2019] A. angry B. nervous C. moody D. sick 45. A dime a dozen [CGDF 2019] A. to bargain on a deal B. to close a deal C. none of these D. something common 46. 'Come into question' means- [Foreign Ministry 2019] A. to become a matter for doubt B. to be a matter for praise C. to be a great event D. to become a matter for writing 47. The phrase 'to make good' means- [Social Welfare 2019] A. to gain something B. to do good works C. to compensate D. to help others 48. 'Prior to' means [Health & Family Welfare 2019] A. after B. immediately C. before D. during the period of 49. 'Square deal' means- [Health & Family Welfare 2019] A. fair agreement B. bad agreement C. no agreement D. near an agreement 50. It is raining cats and dogs. [NSI 2019] A. lightly B. on animals C. at night D. heavily 51. He has gone to the USA for good. [NSI 2019] A. for higher study B. forever C. none D. for traveling 52. The machine is out of order. [NSI 2019] A. new B. good C. not working D. big 53. The phrase 'salt of the earth' means- [Foreign Ministry 2019] A. salty earth B. worthy persons C. evil persons D. salted earch 54. The idiom 'be all ears' means-[Power Ministry 2019] A. listen with great interest and curiosity B. become fully aware of something important C. always agree with other people D. be highly confused 55. 'A bolt from the blue' means [NSI 2019] A. A happy ending B. A sudden bad news C. A thunderstorm D. A hailstorm 56. He is all a poet. [NSI 2019] A. beyond B. above C. to D. over 57. 'A cock and bull story' means - [Various Ministries 2019] A. an animal story B. a tragedy C. a short story D. a false story 58. 'Life is not a bed of rose' means: [LGRD 2019] A. None of the above B. Life is a bed of merry gold C. Life is a bed of flowers other than rose D. Life is a painful journey 59. 'Capital punishment' means [Various Ministries 2019] A. imprisonment B. freedom C. death penalty D. misery 60. When we say "The two brothers are at daggers drawn' we mean that they are – [Health Eng 2019] A. acquainted B. friendly C. unknown D. unfriendly 61. 'By hook or by crook' means: [Textile 2019] A. At any cost B. Trying hard C. Heart and soul D. Never say die 62. Which of the following is very near to the underlined words life and death. [Textile 2019] A. very dangerous B. out and out C. extremely serious D. by and large 63. What is the meaning of the idiom - 'finger in the pie'? [Health Dept 2019] A. involving in something B. uninterested in something C. getting out of something D. showing disliking 64. I am desperate. All I need really is someone to -. [Health Dept 2019] A. take me a hand B. put me a hand C. give me a hand D. show me a hand 65. What is meaning of 'face the music'? [Health Dept 2019] A. run away from a problem B. create a problem C. deal with a problem D. hide the truth 66. 'Few and far between' means- [Ministry of Law 2019] A. rarely B. not very far C. in between D. long distance 67. As a last, he appealed to the President for mercy. [CGDF 2017] A. resource B. resort C. solution D. force 68. The phrase 'at the outset' mean -- [Health & Family Welfare 2017] A. In the end B. In the middle C. At the beginning D. Before the end 69. The girl with long hair is my cousin. The underlined phrase functions as- [Textile 2017] A. a noun B. an adverb C. an adjective D. a preposition 70. The idiom 'a snake in the grass' means- [NSI 2017] A. a sleeping snake B. a piece of rope C. a hidden enemy D. a dead snake 71. Through and through' means- [Ministry of Law 2017] A. from one end to the other B. straight through C. right through D. in every way 72. 'To stick to one's gun' means- [Various Ministries 2017] A. to be brave B. to be arrogant C. to stand near a gun D. to refuse to change one's position 73. "Tom, Dick and Harry' means- [Various Ministries 2017] A. three bosom friends B. an ordinary or a common man C. important persons in the society D. comic characters in a drama serial 74. Birds fly at large in the sky. [Health Ministry 2017] A. freely B. in high speed C. confined D. slowly 75. 'Rule of thumb' means- [Various Ministries 2017] A. a rule based on science B. a bad rule C. a rule that must be obeyed D. a rule based on past experience rather than on theory 76. 'Blue blood' means- [Various Ministries 2017] A. aristocratic birth B. sound health C. scoundrel D. blood of king 77. She was absent - her cold. [Foreign Ministry 2017] A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. despite ANSWERS & EXPLANATIONS BCS Answers 01. Ans: C Explanation:  'Let the cat out of the bag' means to reveal a secret, usually carelessly or by mistake. 02. Ans: B Explanation:  'By and large' means on the whole, generally, or mostly. 03. Ans: C Explanation:  'Achilles' heel' refers to a small but fatal weakness or a weak point. 04. Ans: A Explanation:  'To get along with' implies having a harmonious relationship or adjusting well with someone. 05. Ans: D Explanation:  'Sine die' is Latin for "without a day," meaning indefinitely or uncertainly (without a fixed date). 06. Ans: B Explanation:  'At large' means free or not confined (freely). 07. Ans: A Explanation:  'On foot' is the correct idiom for walking. 08. Ans: A Explanation:  'Dog days' refers to the hottest period of the year. 09. Ans: B Explanation:  'To doctor an animal' means to neuter or sterilize it. 10. Ans: D Explanation:  'Giving someone the cold shoulder' means to ignore or treat someone in an unfriendly way. 11. Ans: A Explanation:  'Give somebody a piece of your mind' means to speak angrily to someone about something they have done wrong. 12. Ans: B Explanation:  "To win a prize" is an Infinitive phrase functioning as the subject (Noun). Thus, it acts as a Noun Phrase. 13. Ans: B Explanation:  'Enough is enough' is used to say that one wants a situation to stop because they cannot tolerate it anymore. 14. Ans: B Explanation:  "With great speed" modifies the verb 'ran', indicating how he ran. Thus, it acts as an Adverb Phrase. 15. Ans: B Explanation:  'Once in a blue moon' means very rarely. 16. Ans: A Explanation:  'Take the bull by the horns' means to deal with a difficult situation directly and with courage. 17. Ans: D Explanation:  "With all sincerity" modifies the verb 'worked', describing the manner. It is an Adverbial Phrase of manner. 18. Ans: B Explanation:  'A stitch in time saves nine' means dealing with a problem immediately (timely action) prevents it from getting worse. 19. Ans: D Explanation:  'Nouveau riche' refers to people who have recently acquired wealth (New rich). 20. Ans: A Explanation:  'Maiden speech' means the first speech. 21. Ans: B Explanation:  'Take into account' means to consider. 22. Ans: A Explanation:  'Get across' means to communicate an idea successfully or make it understood. 23. Ans: A Explanation:  The proverb means it's better to hold onto what you have than to risk losing it to get something better. 24. Ans: D Explanation:  Raising eyebrows typically indicates surprise (or sometimes skepticism/disapproval, but 'surprise' is a primary meaning). 25. Ans: C Explanation:  'In contrast to' is the standard phrase meaning 'compared with'. 26. Ans: D Explanation:  'By fits and starts' means irregularly. 27. Ans: C Explanation:  'To end in smoke' means to come to nothing or result in failure. 28. Ans: C Explanation:  'Keep one's head' means to remain calm. 29. Ans: D Explanation:  'Put the cart before the horse' means to do things in the wrong order. 30. Ans: A Explanation:  'Scare someone out of their wits' means to frighten them very much. 31. Ans: D Explanation:  'A bolt from the blue' means a sudden and unexpected event (usually bad news). 32. Ans: A Explanation:  'On foot' means walking. 33. Ans: C Explanation:  "For the bus" starts with a preposition 'for', making it a Prepositional Phrase modifying 'waiting'. (Though functionally it acts adverbially, structurally it is prepositional). Wait, source answers might classify it based on function or form. Usually: form = Prep Phrase. Function = Adverbial. The options have 'prepositional phrase'. That is a correct structural classification. Source says C. 34. Ans: B Explanation:  'Bring to pass' means to cause to happen. 35. Ans: A Explanation:  'Through thick and thin' means under all circumstances, both good and bad. 36. Ans: D Explanation:  'White Elephant' refers to a possession that is useless or troublesome, especially one that is expensive to maintain. 37. Ans: C Explanation:  'Out and out' means thoroughly or completely. 38. Ans: C Explanation:  'After one's own heart' means to one's liking. 39. Ans: B Explanation:  'Go for a walk' is the correct idiom. 40. Ans: D Explanation:  'On foot' means walking. 41. Ans: B Explanation:  'Head in the clouds' means out of touch with reality, a daydreamer. 42. Ans: B Explanation:  'Swan song' is a person's final performance or work. 43. Ans: D Explanation:  'Keep fingers crossed' expresses hope for a good outcome. 44. Ans: D Explanation:  'Dilly dally' means to waste time through aimless wandering or indecision. 45. Ans: A Explanation:  'All in' means exhausted or very tired. 46. Ans: C Explanation:  A 'score' is twenty. Three score = 3 * 20 = 60. 47. Ans: D Explanation:  'Bottom line' is the essential or most important point. 48. Ans: A Explanation:  'In cold blood' means deliberately and without emotion (cruelly). 49. Ans: B Explanation:  'Meet trouble halfway' means to worry about trouble before it comes (be disappointed/anxious prematurely). Note: Standard meaning is to anticipate trouble. Text choice B 'disappointed' is closest in negative sentiment context provided. 50. Ans: A Explanation:  'Soft soap' refers to flattery, especially to get something. 51. Ans: C Explanation:  'A round dozen' means a full dozen (12). 52. Ans: C Explanation:  'Turn over a new leaf' means to make a fresh start or open a new chapter (figuratively). 53. Ans: A Explanation:  'Behave' or 'Behave yourself' implies showing good manners. Option A 'behave gently' captures the essence of good manners. Text selects A. 54. Ans: D Explanation:  'In the teeth of' means in direct opposition to or despite. 55. Ans: A Explanation:  'Beggars description' means impossible to describe. 56. Ans: B Explanation:  'Put up with' means to tolerate. 57. Ans: C Explanation:  'Hold water' means to appear valid or reasonable (bear examination). Primary Answers 01. Ans: A Explanation:  'Salt of life' refers to valuable or essential things. 02. Ans: C Explanation:  'Cat's sleep' means pretend sleep. 03. Ans: A Explanation:  'Learn by heart' means to memorize. 04. Ans: B Explanation:  'Penny wise, pound foolish' is the proverb. 05. Ans: D Explanation:  'Break the ice' means to start a conversation in a tense or formal situation. 06. Ans: A Explanation:  'Leave no stone unturned' means to make every possible effort. 07. Ans: D Explanation:  'Vice Versa' means the order being reversed/exchanged. 08. Ans: B Explanation:  'Read between the lines' means to find the hidden meaning. 09. Ans: C Explanation:  'Pass away' means to die. 10. Ans: D Explanation:  "Made of wood" modifies 'boat' (noun), acting as an adjective. It is a Past Participle phrase. 11. Ans: B Explanation:  'Dog days' are the hottest days of summer. 12. Ans: D Explanation:  'Pass for' means to be accepted as or appear to be. 13. Ans: D Explanation:  'Look forward to' means to expect with pleasure. 14. Ans: D Explanation:  'Deciduous' trees shed leaves annually. 16. Ans: A Explanation:  'A burning question' is an important or urgent topic. 17. Ans: A Explanation:  'Black and blue' means badly beaten (bruised). In Bangla, 'উত্তম মধ্যম' (beating). 18. Ans: D Explanation:  'At home' means comfortable or familiar with. 19. Ans: A Explanation:  'Let things slide' means to neglect duties or ignore. 20. Ans: A Explanation:  'De facto' means in reality or fact (though not necessarily by law). 21. Ans: D Explanation:  'Of late' means recently. 22. Ans: D Explanation:  'Out of print' implies books are no longer available (finished stock). 23. Ans: C Explanation:  'Bottom line' is the essential point. 24. Ans: B Explanation:  'Ensure' means to make certain. 25. Ans: D Explanation:  'Of late' means recently. 26. Ans: D Explanation:  'Call it a day' means to stop working for the day. 27. Ans: A Explanation:  'The birds and the bees' refers to basic sex education. 28. Ans: B Explanation:  'Man of straw' means a person of no substance or a worthless man. 29. Ans: C Explanation:  Lunar eclipse occurs on a full moon day. 30. Ans: D Explanation:  Raising brows indicates surprise. 31. Ans: D Explanation:  'Salt of life' means valuable things. 32. Ans: B Explanation:  'Keep one's head' means to remain calm. 33. Ans: C Explanation:  'By fits and starts' means irregularly. 34. Ans: A Explanation:  'Fag end' means the last part (often of a cigarette or period). 35. Ans: B Explanation:  'Bring to book' means to punish or call to account (rebuke). 36. Ans: C Explanation:  'Cry wolf' means to give a false alarm. 37. Ans: C Explanation:  'Lingua Franca' is a common language used for communication between speakers of different native languages (Mixed language/Common language). 38. Ans: C Explanation:  'Blue chips' are safe investment shares. 39. Ans: C Explanation:  'Run counter to' means to contradict or oppose. 40. Ans: B Explanation:  'Status quo' means the existing state of affairs (former/current state). 41. Ans: D Explanation:  'Cut the cackle' means to stop talking and get to the point. 'Cut the crack' is likely a variation or typo for 'Cut the cackle'. Text Answer D fits the meaning. 42. Ans: B Explanation:  'Milk and water' means dull, feeble, or lifeless. 43. Ans: C Explanation:  'At home with' means at ease or familiar with. 46. Ans: C Explanation:  'By all means' means certainly. 47. Ans: A Explanation:  'Keep the wolf from the door' means to avoid starvation/poverty. 48. Ans: A Explanation:  'Throw cold water on' means to discourage or dampen spirits. 49. Ans: C Explanation:  'Beggar description' means impossible to describe. 51. Ans: D Explanation:  'Apprise' means to inform. 52. Ans: A Explanation:  'Push to the wall' means to defeat or put in a desperate situation. 53. Ans: D Explanation:  'Bird's eye view' is a general view or rough idea. 54. Ans: D Explanation:  'Baker's dozen' means 13. 55. Ans: A Explanation:  'In black and white' means in writing. 56. Ans: B Explanation:  'Have full hands' means to be fully occupied or busy. 57. Ans: B Explanation:  'Dark horse' is a person with unknown abilities who succeeds. 58. Ans: C Explanation:  'Root and branch' means completely. 59. Ans: C Explanation:  'Bag and baggage' means with all belongings (leaving nothing behind). 60. Ans: A Explanation:  'Loaves and fishes' refers to personal gains or material benefits. 61. Ans: A Explanation:  'See eye to eye' means to agree. 62. Ans: B Explanation:  'All at once' means suddenly. 63. Ans: C Explanation:  'Hard and fast' means fixed or strict. 64. Ans: D Explanation:  'Fall into line' means to agree or conform. 65. Ans: B Explanation:  'Ins and outs' means full details. 66. Ans: A Explanation:  'All in all' means all-powerful or supreme. 67. Ans: A Explanation:  'Black sheep' means a wicked or disgraceful person in a family/group. 68. Ans: C Explanation:  'Pros and cons' means advantages and disadvantages. 69. Ans: D Explanation:  'Vice versa' means the terms being exchanged (conversely). 70. Ans: C Explanation:  'Tooth and nail' means completely or with all might. 71. Ans: A Explanation:  'Dead letter' is a law not in force. 72. Ans: A Explanation:  'With open arms' means warmly. 73. Ans: D Explanation:  'Null and void' means invalid. 74. Ans: C Explanation:  'Blue blood' means aristocratic birth. 75. Ans: D Explanation:  'Nip in the bud' means to destroy at the very beginning. 76. Ans: B Explanation:  'Have full hands' means fully occupied. 77. Ans: A Explanation:  'Green horn' refers to an inexperienced person. 78. Ans: A Explanation:  'To see red' means to become very angry. 79. Ans: B Explanation:  'On the eve of' means just before. 80. Ans: D Explanation:  'In a nutshell' means briefly. 81. Ans: B Explanation:  'By fair means or foul' means in any way (honest or dishonest). 82. Ans: B Explanation:  'Man of letters' means a scholar. Teacher Registration Answers 01. Ans: D Explanation:  'Down to earth' means realistic or practical. 02. Ans: B Explanation:  'Bring to book' means to punish. 03. Ans: C Explanation:  'Read between the lines' means to find the hidden meaning. 04. Ans: D Explanation:  'Get the axe' means to lose one's job. 05. Ans: D Explanation:  'Bootleg' means to smuggle (illicit goods). 06. Ans: B  (Source says B? "Watery grave" usually means death by drowning. Source 1470 Q6 Ans: B. B is "dead body"? C is "drown". D is "death in water". Usually 'graves' relate to death. If B is 'dead body', it's odd. But I will follow source key. 'Watery grave' means to die in water. Ans C 'drown' or D 'death in water' seems better. Source key B might imply 'corpse in water'. Or maybe the option was different in original exam. I'll stick to source: Ans B.) Correction: Standard meaning is death by drowning. 07. Ans: C Explanation:  'Big bug' (Bigwig) means an important person. 08. Ans: A Explanation:  'At a stretch' means continuously (without break). 09. Ans: C Explanation:  'At loggerheads' means quarreling or in conflict. 10. Ans: D Explanation:  'Get rid of' means to be free from. 11. Ans: B Explanation:  'Day by day' fits the context of progress over time. 12. Ans: B Explanation:  'Nipped in the bud' means destroyed at an early stage. 13. Ans: D Explanation:  'Carry coals to Newcastle' means doing a meaningless or superfluous job. 14. Ans: A Explanation:  'At a loss' means puzzled or unable to decide. 15. Ans: B Explanation:  'In no time' means very soon. Bank Answers 01. Ans: D Explanation:  'At arm's length' means at a distance (avoiding intimacy). 02. Ans: B Explanation:  'Feather one's nest' means to look after one's own interests (often selfishly/dishonestly). 03. Ans: A Explanation:  'Kith and kin' refers to blood relations. 04. Ans: A Explanation:  'Go into liquidation' means to go bankrupt (business closing). 05. Ans: A Explanation:  'Sitting duck' means an easy target or vulnerable person. 06. Ans: A Explanation:  'Hit the sack' means to go to bed. 07. Ans: B Explanation:  'Due to' means because of. 08. Ans: B Explanation:  'Making progress' is the correct collocation. 09. Ans: D Explanation:  'Get off the ground' means to start successfully. 10. Ans: B Explanation:  'Be-all and end-all' means the supreme aim or most important thing. 11. Ans: B Explanation:  'Break a leg' is used to wish good luck. 12. Ans: A Explanation:  'On Easy Street' means having financial security/wealth. 13. Ans: B Explanation:  'See eye to eye' means to agree. 14. Ans: C Explanation:  'A month of Sundays' means a very long time. 15. Ans: C Explanation:  'Get across' means to make understood. 16. Ans: C Explanation:  'Hair stood on end' (horrified). 17. Ans: B Explanation:  'In favor of'. 18. Ans: C Explanation:  'Slap on the wrist' means a mild warning or punishment. 19. Ans: A Explanation:  'Tie the knot' means to get married. 20. Ans: B Explanation:  'De Jure' means by law. 21. Ans: B Explanation:  'Rule of thumb' is a rough estimate or practical rule. 22. Ans: B Explanation:  'Tickled pink' means very delighted. 23. Ans: D Explanation:  'In the doldrums' means gloomy or stagnant. 25. Ans: B Explanation:  'Look after' means take care of. 26. Ans: D Explanation:  'Run into rough weather' means encounter difficulties. 27. Ans: D Explanation:  'Go off at a tangent' means to change the subject abruptly. 28. Ans: B  (Source says B? Left-handed compliment is an insult disguised as praise. Usually implies 'false' or 'insulting'. Option B is 'flattering'. C is 'false'. D is 'well deserved'. A is 'honest'. Actually, it's often called a 'backhanded compliment'. It's not really flattering. Source 1470 Q28 Ans: B. I will follow source, but note: it's ambiguous flattery). 29. Ans: B Explanation:  'Wear heart on sleeve' means to show feelings openly. 30. Ans: B Explanation:  'In the offing' means likely to happen soon. 31. Ans: A Explanation:  'Sail close to the wind' means to take risks (bordering on illegal/dangerous). 32. Ans: C Explanation:  'Couch potato' is a lazy person who watches TV a lot. 33. Ans: A Explanation:  'Off and on' means occasionally. 34. Ans: B Explanation:  'Have a bone to pick' means having a grievance to discuss (angry). 35. Ans: A Explanation:  'Rank and file' means ordinary members. 36. Ans: A Explanation:  'By the time' is the connector. 37. Ans: B Explanation:  'Struck off' means removed (cut off). 38. Ans: C Explanation:  'Smell a rat' means to suspect something wrong. 40. Ans: D Explanation:  'Take into account' means to consider. 41. Ans: A Explanation:  'Man of straw' is a weak person or one of no substance. 42. Ans: B Explanation:  'Cry wolf' means give false alarm. 43. Ans: B Explanation:  'Cut to the quick' means to hurt feelings deeply. PSC & Other Exam Answers 01. Ans: B Explanation:  'Cost an arm and a leg' means very expensive (huge amount of money). 02. Ans: A Explanation:  'Ducks in a row' means well organized. 03. Ans: B Explanation:  'At large' means free (not captured). 04. Ans: B Explanation:  'Give up the ghost' usually means to die, but for machinery, it means to stop working. 05. Ans: D Explanation:  'Corporal punishment' is physical punishment. 06. Ans: D Explanation:  'Castle in the air' means a daydream or unrealistic plan. 07. Ans: C Explanation:  'Black sheep' is a wicked person. 08. Ans: A Explanation:  'Fight shy of' means to avoid. 09. Ans: B Explanation:  'Cut and dried' means ready-made or already decided. 10. Ans: B Explanation:  'Spill the beans' means to reveal a secret. 11. Ans: C Explanation:  'Rainy day' means hard times or future need. 12. Ans: D Explanation:  'At sixes and sevens' means confused or in disorder. 13. Ans: A Explanation:  'Right and left' means indiscriminately (everywhere). 14. Ans: D Explanation:  'Silence is golden'. 15. Ans: C Explanation:  'Look before you leap'. 16. Ans: B Explanation:  'Apple of discord' means object of dispute. 17. Ans: D Explanation:  'Yellow dog' implies a cowardly or mean person. 18. Ans: C Explanation:  'At fingertips' means complete knowledge available. 19. Ans: A Explanation:  'Bad egg' is an unreliable or dishonest person. 20. Ans: A Explanation:  'Keep an eye on' means to watch carefully. 21. Ans: B Explanation:  'Sit on the fence' means to remain neutral or undecided. 22. Ans: D Explanation:  'Feel at home' means to feel free and easy. 23. Ans: C Explanation:  'Out of the woods' means out of danger/difficulty. 24. Ans: B Explanation:  'In the nick of time' means just in time. 25. Ans: C Explanation:  'Many moons ago' means a long time ago. 26. Ans: A Explanation:  'On the sly' means secretly. 27. Ans: C Explanation:  Proverb: Black takes no other hue. 28. Ans: D Explanation:  'Over head and ears' means deeply or completely. 29. Ans: A Explanation:  'Crocodile tears' are insincere tears. 30. Ans: D Explanation:  'Make up one's mind' means to decide. 31. Ans: A Explanation:  "To go home" functions as a Noun phrase (Object). 32. Ans: C Explanation:  'Prima facie' means on the first view/impression. 33. Ans: A Explanation:  'With flying colours' means very successfully. 34. Ans: C Explanation:  'Lose heart' means to become discouraged. 35. Ans: C Explanation:  'Once in a blue moon' (Correct phrase). 'One in a blue moon' is incorrect. (Question asks for incorrect). 37. Ans: B Explanation:  'Hard and fast' means fixed/strict rules. 38. Ans: B Explanation:  'Greek to me' means unintelligible. 39. Ans: C Explanation:  'Give a hand' means help. 40. Ans: C Explanation:  'Run into debt' is an idiom. 41. Ans: C Explanation:  'Odious' means hateful. 42. Ans: B Explanation:  'Call it a day' means stop working. 43. Ans: D Explanation:  'Run its course' means to finish naturally. 44. Ans: D Explanation:  'Under the weather' means sick. 45. Ans: D Explanation:  'A dime a dozen' means common and cheap. 46. Ans: A Explanation:  'Come into question' means become doubtful/discussed. 47. Ans: C Explanation:  'Make good' can mean compensate (loss). 48. Ans: C Explanation:  'Prior to' means before. 49. Ans: A Explanation:  'Square deal' means a fair agreement. 50. Ans: D Explanation:  'Cats and dogs' means heavily (rain). 51. Ans: B Explanation:  'For good' means forever. 52. Ans: C Explanation:  'Out of order' means not working. 53. Ans: B Explanation:  'Salt of the earth' means honest/worthy people. 54. Ans: A Explanation:  'Be all ears' means listen eagerly. 55. Ans: B Explanation:  'Bolt from the blue' is unexpected bad news. 56. Ans: B Explanation:  'Above all' (most importantly) or 'all but' (nearly). 57. Ans: D Explanation:  'Cock and bull story' is a false story. 58. Ans: C Explanation:  'Bed of roses' means a comfortable life. 59. Ans: C Explanation:  'Capital punishment' is death penalty. 60. Ans: D Explanation:  'At daggers drawn' means unfriendly/enemies. 61. Ans: A Explanation:  'By hook or by crook' means by any means. 62. Ans: C Explanation:  'Life and death' implies extreme seriousness. 63. Ans: A Explanation:  'Finger in the pie' means involved in something. 64. Ans: C Explanation:  'Give a hand' means help. 65. Ans: C Explanation:  'Face the music' means accept consequences. 66. Ans: A Explanation:  'Few and far between' means rare. 67. Ans: B Explanation:  'Last resort'. 68. Ans: C Explanation:  'At the outset' means at the beginning. 69. Ans: C Explanation:  "With long hair" modifies 'girl' (noun), so Adjective phrase. 70. Ans: C Explanation:  'Snake in the grass' is a hidden enemy. 71. Ans: D Explanation:  'Through and through' means completely/in every way. 72. Ans: D Explanation:  'Stick to one's guns' means refuse to change position. 73. Ans: B Explanation:  'Tom, Dick and Harry' refers to ordinary people. 74. Ans: A Explanation:  'At large' means freely. 75. Ans: D Explanation:  'Rule of thumb' is based on experience. 76. Ans: A Explanation:  'Blue blood' is aristocracy. 77. Ans: A Explanation:  'Because of' (Preposition).

Lackluster নিষ্প্রভ/অনুজ্জ্বল Drab (একঘেয়ে), Humdrum Vivacious, Lively (প্রাণবন্ত) Laconic স্বল্পভাষী Succinct, Terse, Pithy, Concise, Brief, Short Voluble, Verbose, Wordy (শব্দবহুল) Languid অবসন্ন/দুর্বল Feeble, Weak, Weary Energetic Laudatory প্রশংসাসূচক Praising, Complimentary Blameworthy (নিন্দনীয়) Lavish অপব্যয়ী Extravagant, Prodigal Thrifty (মিতব্যয়ী) Lazy অলস Idle, Indolent Energetic, Active Lessen কমানো Alleviate, Mitigate, Assuage Intensify Licentious লম্পট, চরিত্রহীন Immoral, Depraved, Corrupt Moral, Ethical Linger দেরি করা Tarry, Loiter (ঘোরাঘুরি করা) Leave hastily Loath অনিচ্ছুক Averse, Disinclined Enthusiastic, Avid Loquacious বাচাল Talkative, Garrulous Taciturn, Reticent (স্বল্পভাষী) Loyalty আনুগত্য Fidelity, Trustworthiness Disloyalty, Falseness Luster ঔজ্জ্বল্য Brightness, Shine, Brilliance Dullness Magnify ১. বিবর্ধিত করা২. প্রশংসা করা 1. Enlarge, Amplify2. Praise, Admire, Extol, Laud 1. Diminish, Reduce2. Belittle (ছোট করা) Malice বিদ্বেষ, প্রতিহিংসা Malevolence, Spite, Rancor Benevolence, Generosity Malicious বিদ্বেষপূর্ণ Spiteful, Malevolent Friendly Massive বিশাল আকৃতির, ভারী Enormous, Gigantic, Immense Minute, Miniature, Tiny Meagre/Meager অপর্যাপ্ত, সামান্য Scanty, Paltry, Sparse Copious, Plentiful, Enough Melancholy বিষণ্ণ Gloomy, Dejected, Depressed Vivacious, Happy Medley মিশ্র বস্তুর সংগ্রহ Assortment, Conglomeration Homogeneous Mellifluous সুমধুর Euphonious, Dulcet Harsh, Raucous Messy অপরিচ্ছন্ন/অগোছালো Cluttered, Littered Neat, Tidy Meticulous অতি সতর্ক, খুঁতখুঁতে Painstaking, Fastidious Careless, Lackadaisical Microscopic আণুবীক্ষণিক Infinitesimal, Minute Large, Immense Miserable দুঃখী Crestfallen, Despondent Joyous, Happy Misery দুর্দশা Woe, Agony, Grief (দুঃখ) Happiness, Glee, Mirth Mitigate প্রশমিত করা Palliate, Ameliorate, Alleviate, Assuage Increase Intensity, Aggravate Moderate ১. সংযত করা২. মাঝারি 1. Temper2. Medium, Average, Mediocre 1. Intensify2. Excessive Mollify শান্ত করা Appease, Calm, Pacify Exasperate (অত্যন্ত বিরক্ত করা) Momentous গুরুত্বপূর্ণ, সুদূরপ্রসারী Significant, Important Trivial, Unimportant Monotonous একঘেয়ে Boring, Humdrum, Dull Interesting Monstrous ভয়ংকর, বিশাল Colossal, Huge, Titanic, Vast Minuscule, Diminutive Motley বিভিন্ন উপাদানে গঠিত Different, Heterogeneous Uniform, Homogeneous Nefarious জঘন্য Wicked, Vile, Depraved, Immoral Honest, Good Negligent অবহেলাকারী Careless, Inattentive Thoughtful Neutral নিরপেক্ষ Impartial, Evenhanded Biased, Interested, Partial Nimble চটপটে Agile, Light-footed, Swift Lethargic, Sluggish Notorious কুখ্যাত Infamous, Disreputable Famous, Prominent Novice নবীন Beginner, Learner, Tyro Master Numerous অসংখ্য Many, Copious, Abundant Few, Scarce Obdurate একগুঁয়ে, জেদী Obstinate, Intractable, Adamant, Stubborn Obedient, Docile, Compliant Obliterate নিশ্চিহ্ন করা Eradicate, Annihilate, Destroy Construct, Create Obsolete অপ্রচলিত Antiquated, Antique, Archaic, Out-of-date, Outmoded, Old fashioned Modern, Recent, New Obstinate একগুঁয়ে/ জেদী Adamant, Obdurate, Stubborn Compliant, Docile, Flexible, Agreeable Ominous অশুভ Threatening, Intimidating Auspicious, Favorable Opaque ১. অস্বচ্ছ২. দুর্বোধ্য 1. Non-transparent2. Abstruse, Unintelligible 1. Transparent2. Lucid (সহজবোধ্য) Opportune সময়োপযোগী Timely, Well-timed Untimely Opposition বিরোধিতা Resistance, Antagonism Backing, Support Opulence ১. ঐশ্বর্য, সমৃদ্ধি২. প্রাচুর্য 1. Affluence, Wealth, Riches2. Abundance, Profusion 1. Paucity, Poverty (দারিদ্র্য)2. Scarcity, Dearth Optimistic আশাবাদী Hopeful, Sanguine Pessimistic, Cynical Pacific শান্ত Calm (শান্ত), Serene, Placid Agitated (উত্তেজিত) Pacify শান্ত করা Appease, Placate, Assuage Enrage, Infuriate (ক্রুদ্ধ করা) Painstaking যত্নশীল ও শ্রমসাধ্য Thorough, Meticulous (খুঁতখুঁতে) Negligent, Careless Paltry সামান্য Petty, Trifling, Trivial Significant, Momentous Parochial সংকীর্ণ Local, Provincial Worldwide, Global Parsimonious মিতব্যয়ী Frugal, Thrifty, Sparing Extravagant, Spendthrift Partisan ১. সমর্থক২. পক্ষপাতদুষ্ট 1. Supporter, Advocate2. Biased, Subjective, Partial 1. Adversary (প্রতিপক্ষ)2. Impartial, Neutral Peculiar ১. স্বতন্ত্র২. অদ্ভুত 1. Individual, Particular2. Odd, Strange, Unusual 1. General, Common2. Usual, Expected Pedestrian সাধারণ Prosaic (গদ্যময়), Ordinary Exciting, Striking Penury দারিদ্র্য Poverty, Indigence, Destitution Opulence, Wealth, Riches Perennial চিরস্থায়ী Perpetual, Everlasting Temporary, Transient Perfunctory ভাসাভাসা Cursory, Superficial Thorough, Thoughtful Perilous বিপদসংকুল Hazardous, Risky Safe, Secure Perishable পচনশীল যা সহজে নষ্ট হয় Subject to decay, Short-lived Durable, Lasting Permanent স্থায়ী, চিরস্থায়ী Perpetual, Eternal, Everlasting Momentary, Ephemeral Pertinent প্রাসঙ্গিক Germane, Relevant Extraneous, Irrelevant Perturb বিচলিত করা Disturb, Bother, Upset Calm, Pacify, Soothe Pessimism নৈরাশ্যবাদ Gloom, Hopelessness Optimism, Sanguinity Petulant খিটখিটে Peevish, Fretful, Irritable Agreeable (সহমত) Philanthropy মানবপ্রীতি Charity, Benevolence Nastiness, Malevolence Placid শান্ত Calm, Composed, Serene, Docile Turbulent, Tumultuous Plethora আধিক্য Excess, Surplus, Over-abundance Shortage, Scarcity, Dearth Pollute দূষিত করা Contaminate, Adulterate Purify, Cleanse Potent ১. শক্তিশালী২. কার্যকরী 1. Powerful, Formidable2. Effective, Efficacious 1. Weak, Impotent2. Ineffectual Pragmatic বাস্তববাদী Practical, Realistic, Rational Idealistic, Impractical Precarious ১. বিপদসংকুল২. অনিশ্চিত 1. Perilous, Hazardous, Risky2. Uncertain, Vague 1. Safe, Secure2. Certain, Sure Precise নির্ভুল ও সুনির্দিষ্ট Exact, Definite, Specific, Clear Vague, Indefinite, Unclear Preposterous হাস্যকর, অদ্ভুত Absurd, Ridiculous, Ludicrous Reasonable (যুক্তিসঙ্গত) Probity সাধুতা Integrity, Honesty Duplicity (প্রতারণা) Prodigal অপব্যয়ী Spendthrift, Wasteful, Extravagant Frugal, Economical Prodigious ১. অসাধারণ২. বিশাল 1. Extraordinary, Odd2. Gigantic, Colossal 1. Ordinary, Common2. Small, Diminutive Proficient দক্ষ Adroit, Deft, Dexterous Inept, Clumsy Profound গভীর/প্রগাঢ় Wise, Sagacious, Sage Stupid, Inane, Idiotic Profuse ১. প্রচুর২. অসংযত 1. Copious, Abundant2. Extravagant, Prodigal 1. Inadequate, Scarce2. Miserly (কৃপণ) Prolific প্রচুর উৎপাদনশীল/উর্বর Productive, Fertile, Creative Barren, Sterile (বন্ধ্যা) Prominent বিখ্যাত Illustrious, Celebrated, Eminent, Renowned Unimportant, Trivial, Trifling, Insignificant Prompt দ্রুত/তৎপর Alert, Agile, Nimble, Swift Sluggish (অলস), Slow Propagate ১. বংশবৃদ্ধি করা২. প্রচার করা 1. Multiply, Reproduce2. Disseminate, Circulate 1. Reduce, Diminish2. Hush up (চাপা দেওয়া) Prosaic গতানুগতিক/ নীরস Dull, Humdrum, Trite, Vapid Fascinating, Exciting Prosperity সমৃদ্ধি Success, Progress Poverty, Misfortune Puerile ছেলেমানুষি Childish, Foolish Mature, Intelligent Pugnacious ঝগড়াটে Quarrelsome, Contentious Peaceful, Friendly Pusillanimous ভীরু Cowardly, Timid, Timorous Brave, Valiant, Valorous Rage প্রচণ্ড ক্রোধ Violent Anger, Wrath Calmness, Joy Random এলোমেলোভাবে করা Haphazard, Unplanned Deliberate, Intentional Ransack তছনছ করে খোঁজা Rummage, Search Leave undisturbed Rash হঠকারী Reckless (অবিবেচক) Prudent (বিচক্ষণ) Raucous কর্কশ Harsh, Cacophonous (বেসুরো) Dulcet (সুমধুর) Rebellious ১. বিদ্রোহী২. অবাধ্য 1. Mutinous, Seditious2. Disobedient, Unruly 1. Patriotic, Loyal2. Obedient Reckless বেপরোয়া Rash, Foolhardy (হঠকারী) Wary, Careful Reconcile মীমাংসা করা Conciliate, Restore, Settle Alienate (বিচ্ছিন্ন করা) Refreshing সতেজকারক Invigorating, Reviving Tiring (ক্লান্তিকর) Refute খণ্ডন করা Disprove, Confute, Rebut Prove, Confirm Relevant প্রাসঙ্গিক Pertinent, Germane Unrelated, Impertinent, Irrelevant Relinquish (অধিকার) ত্যাগ করা Give up, Abdicate, Renounce, Step down from Hold, Retain (ধরে রাখা) Reluctant অনিচ্ছুক Averse, Disinclined, Loath Enthusiastic, Willing Renovate সংস্কার করা Revamp, (To make new again) Damage, Destroy Repent অনুতাপ করা Be penitent, Be contrite (অনুতপ্ত) Remorseless (অনুশোচনাহীন) Reprehensible নিন্দনীয় Culpable, Blameworthy Praiseworthy Reprove তিরস্কার/ভর্ৎসনা করা Rebuke, Reproach, Chide Praise, Applaud Repudiate অস্বীকার করা Disclaim, Disavow Accept, Applaud Resemblance সাদৃশ্য, মিল Similarity, Semblance, Similitude, Likeness Assortment, Diversity, Multiplicity, Variety Reservation সংশয় Hesitancy, Uncertainty Confidence Resolution সংকল্প Determination Vacillation (দ্বিধা) Resourceful প্রত্যুৎপন্নমতিসম্পন্ন Inventive, Creative, Ingenious Uninventive Retreat পিছু হটা Withdraw, Move back Advance Revoke বাতিল করা Repeal, Annul, Abrogate Validate (বৈধ করা) Risk ঝুঁকি Danger, Hazard, Jeopardy, Peril Safety, Protection Ruthless নির্মম Callous, Merciless Merciful, Compassionate Salient প্রধান Main, Prominent (লক্ষ্যণীয়) Minor, Trifling (নগণ্য) Salutary স্বাস্থ্যকর Salubrious, Wholesome Deleterious, Harmful Sanguine আশাবাদী Optimistic, Hopeful Pessimistic, Cynical Scandal কলঙ্ক, কুৎসা Dishonor, Disgrace Honor, Esteem Scanty অল্প, অপ্রচুর Sparse, Scant, Meagre/Meager Copious, Plentiful, Enough Scarcity স্বল্পতা, অভাব Rarity, Insufficiency, Paucity, Dearth, Shortage, Deficiency Abundance, Copiousness, Profusion, Plenty, Plethora Scorn ঘৃণা/অবজ্ঞা করা Despise, Disdain, Contemn Admire, Esteem Serene শান্ত Tranquil, Calm, Placid Agitated, Rough (উত্তাল) Shabby জীর্ণ Threadbare (জীর্ণ-শীর্ণ) New, Neat Slander অপবাদ দেওয়া Vilify, Defame (নিন্দা করা) Eulogize, Extol, Laud Slump আকস্মিক দরপতন Dip, Decline Increase, Rise Sordid ১. নোংরা২. হীন/নীচ 1. Filthy, Squalid2. Ignoble, Base 1. Clean2. Honorable, Noble Sophisticated ১. পরিশীলিত২. জটিল 1. Worldly-wise2. Complicated, Complex 1. Naive (সরল)2. Simple, Old-fashioned Spacious প্রশস্ত, চওড়া, সুবিস্তীর্ণ Wide, Commodious, Roomy, Capacious, Voluminous Cramped, Restricted, Crowded Spurious জাল/নকল Counterfeit, Fake, Specious Genuine, Real, Bonafide Squalid নোংরা Dirty, Filthy, Nasty, Foul Clean, Tidy, Neat Squander অপচয় করা Dissipate, Lavish, Waste Save, Hoard (জমা করা) Stagnant ১. নিশ্চল২. প্রাণহীন / অলস 1. Motionless, Stationary, Still2. Lifeless 1. Flowing2. Lively, Vivacious Stamina শারীরিক বা মানসিক শক্তি Endurance, Energy, Strength Weakness Static স্থির Stagnant, Immobile Mobile, Moving Stationary ১. স্থির২. অপরিবর্তনীয় 1. Motionless, Standing2. Unchanged, Constant 1. Mobile, Moving2. Varying Steadfast দৃঢ়, অবিচল Unwavering (অবিচলিত) Wavering (অস্থির) Sterilize জীবাণুমুক্ত করা Disinfect, Fumigate, Sanitize Pollute, Contaminate Stingy কৃপণ Miserly, Close-fisted, Sparing Munificent (দানশীল) Stubborn একগুঁয়ে Adamant, Obstinate (জেদী) Flexible, Agreeable Sumptuous জাঁকজমকপূর্ণ Costly, Luxurious, Lavish Cheap, Ordinary Superfluous অতিরিক্ত; অপ্রয়োজনীয় Unnecessary, Surplus Indispensable Superficial ভাসাভাসা Cursory, Perfunctory Thorough, Profound, Deep Surfeit আতিশয্য Glut, Excess, Over-abundance, Plethora, Surplus Dearth, Shortage, Scarcity, Want Surmise অনুমান Conjecture, Guess, Assumption Certainty, Sureness Surreptitious গুপ্ত, গোপনে কৃত Secret, Clandestine, Covert Open, Overt Swift দ্রুত, ক্ষিপ্র Hasty, Rapid, Prompt Sluggish (মন্থর) Sycophant চাটুকার, মোসাহেব Flatterer, Fawner Critic, Censor, Opponent Taciturn স্বল্পভাষী Reticent, Uncommunicative, Reserved, Introverted, Silent Loquacious, Talkative, Garrulous (বাচাল) Tangible স্পর্শযোগ্য, বাস্তব Palpable, Touchable, Concrete Intangible, Abstract Tardy ১. ধীর২. বিলম্বিত 1. Lethargic, Sluggish (অলস)2. Late 1. Speedy, Prompt2. Punctual Tedious ক্লান্তিকর, একঘেয়ে Tiring, Exhausting, Dull Stimulating (উত্তেজক) Temporary অস্থায়ী Fleeting, Evanescent Everlasting, Durable Tentative অস্থায়ী; পরীক্ষামূলক Not final, Unconfirmed Final, Conclusive Timorous ভীরু Timid, Pusillanimous Intrepid, Fearless Tolerate ১. সহ্য করা২. অনুমতি দেওয়া 1. Endure, Bear2. Allow, Permit 1. Forbid, Prohibit2. Proscribe (নিষিদ্ধ করা) Torpid নিষ্ক্রিয় Sluggish, Listless, Lethargic Energetic, Vigorous Tortuous আঁকাবাঁকা Winding, Sinuous, Meandering Straight, Direct Tractable সহজে নিয়ন্ত্রণযোগ্য Docile, Amenable, Compliant Refractory, Unruly Tranquil শান্ত Calm, Serene, Unperturbed, Unruffled, Undisturbed, Quiet Agitated, Ruffled (অশান্ত), Restless (অস্থির) Transparent স্বচ্ছ Lucid, Limpid, Clear Opaque, Muddy Treachery বিশ্বাসঘাতকতা Perfidy, Betrayal, Treason Loyalty, Faithfulness Trifling নগণ্য, তুচ্ছ Trivial, Petty, Paltry (সামান্য) Significant, Major Trite গতানুগতিক/মামুলি Pedestrian, Banal, Dull Novel (নতুন) Truce যুদ্ধবিরতি Cease-fire, Armistice War, Fighting Unavoidable অনিবার্য, অবশ্যম্ভাবী Inevitable, Ineluctable Doubtful Unconscious অচেতন Senseless, Insensate Conscious, Awake Unfriendly অমায়িক Antagonistic, Hostile, Inimical Hospitable, Friendly Unwary অসতর্ক Heedless, Rash (হঠকারী) Circumspect, Discreet Urgent জরুরি Pressing (চাপ), Critical Trivial, Paltry (তুচ্ছ) Urgency জরুরি প্রয়োজন Exigency, Emergency Insignificance Vacillate ইতস্তত করা Dither, Hesitate, Waver Determine, Be steadfast Valiant সাহসী Courageous, Dauntless, Gutsy Craven (ভীরু), Fearful Valid বৈধ Legitimate, Legal Void, Null, Invalid Valor বীরত্ব Bravery, Courage, Fortitude Cowardice, Fear Versatile বহুমুখী Multitalented, Multipurpose Limited, Restricted Vigor শক্তি, তেজ Verve, Vim, Energy Lethargy (অলসতা) Virtuous ধার্মিক, সৎ Moral, Righteous, Pious Wicked, Evil (মন্দ) Vital ১. প্রাণবন্ত২. অপরিহার্য 1. Lively, Vibrant, Vivacious2. Important, Crucial 1. Lethargic (অলস)2. Trivial (নগণ্য) Voluntary স্বেচ্ছাকৃত Volunteered, Free will Forced (বাধ্যতামূলক) Vulgar অমার্জিত, অভদ্র Impolite, Plebeian Refined, Aristocratic Waive পরিত্যাগ করা Surrender, Relinquish, Forgo Hold, Retain

Word Meaning (Bangla) Synonyms Antonyms Abate কমা, হ্রাস পাওয়া Decrease, Diminish, Dwindle, Lessen, Minimize, Reduce Enhance, Enlarge, Increase, Intensify, Magnify Abdicate পদত্যাগ করা Renounce, Relinquish Claim Abolish ১. বিলোপ করা২. বাতিল করা 1. Eradicate, Obliterate, Exterminate, Annihilate2. Repeal, Revoke, Annul 1. Establish, Setup, Found, Institute2. Validate, Legalize Abortive নিষ্ফল, ব্যর্থ Futile, Vain, Useless, Fruitless Fruitful, Productive Abridge সংক্ষিপ্ত করা Shorten, Condense Expand, Enlarge Abrogate বাতিল করা Annul, Abolish, Eliminate, Rescind, Repeal, Quash, Countermand Enact, Pass, Ratify Absurd হাস্যকর, অযৌক্তিক Ridiculous, Incongruent, Unreasonable, Illogical, Ludicrous, Preposterous Rational, Reasonable, Sensible, Consistent, Logical Abundant প্রচুর, অতিরিক্ত Plentiful, Ample, Copious, Plenteous, Profuse Scarce (দুর্লভ), Scanty, Insufficient, Meagre Accumulate জমানো/একত্রিত করা Heap up, Amass, Collect, Gather, Hoard, Mount up Diffuse, Disperse, Spread, Scatter (ছড়ানো) Acumen তীক্ষ্ণ বুদ্ধি Sagacity, Judiciousness Ignorance, Stupidity Adamant দৃঢ়সংকল্প, অবিচল Insistent, Obstinate, Obdurate Flexible, Compliant Adept দক্ষ, নিপুণ Adroit, Dexterous, Proficient, Skilled, Skilful, Expert, Deft Awkward, Unskilled, Clumsy, Inept, Inexpert Admire প্রশংসা করা Esteem, Respect, Praise, Extol, Eulogize, Commend Blame, Censure, Condemn (নিন্দা করা) Adulterate ভেজাল মেশানো Contaminate, Pollute, Infect, Soil, Dirty, Foul, Taint, Defile Purify, Clean, Disinfect, Decontaminate Adversary প্রতিপক্ষ Foe, Antagonist, Enemy Support, Advocate Adverse প্রতিকূল, বিপরীত Unfavorable, Antagonistic Beneficial, Auspicious Advocate (v) সমর্থন করা(n) উকিল, সমর্থক (v) Support(n) Supporter, Proponent (v) Oppose, Attack(n) Opponent, Enemy Affluent ধনবান Rich, Wealthy, Well-to-do Impoverished, Destitute, Poor Aggravate অবনতি ঘটানো Deteriorate, Intensify, Worsen Improve, Mitigate Agitate উত্তেজিত করা Excite, Incite, Stimulate Pacify, Appease, Soothe Alert সতর্ক, সাবধানী Aware, Observant, Cautious, Vigilant, Watchful, Wary Careless, Unaware, Ignorant, Uninformed Alienate বিচ্ছিন্ন করা Estrange, Isolate (বিচ্ছিন্ন করা) Reconcile, Settle, Reunite Alleviate উপশম করা Mitigate, Allay, Temper, Assuage Aggravate, Worsen Altruism পরার্থপরতা, পরহিতৈষণা Benevolence, Generosity, Bounty, Charity, Munificence Selfishness Ambiguous দ্ব্যর্থক, অস্পষ্ট Equivocal, Vague, Oblique Definite, Clear, Precise Ameliorate উন্নতি করা Improve, Get better Deteriorate, Worsen Amity বন্ধুত্ব, সদ্ভাব Friendship, Harmony Enmity, Hostility Anarchy নৈরাজ্য, অরাজকতা Lawlessness, Chaos, Disorder Order, Discipline, Peace Anemic ১. রক্তশূন্যতা২. ফ্যাকাশে/বিবর্ণ 1. Hemoglobin deficiency2. Pale, Pallid, Colorless Florid (উজ্জ্বল) Animosity শত্রুতা Antagonism, Hostility, Rivalry Amity, Harmony (সম্প্রীতি) Annoy বিরক্ত করা Bother, Disturb, Irritate, Perturb Calm, Pacify, Soothe Anonymous নামহীন, বেনামী Nameless, Unidentified, Unspecified, Unsigned Named, Specified, Signed, Identified Antagonist প্রতিপক্ষ/বিরোধী Adversary, Opponent, Enemy Ally (মিত্র), Friend Anxious ১. উদ্বিগ্ন২. আগ্রহী 1. Worried, Alarmed, Restless2. Eager, Desirous, Concerned 1. Assured, Confident2. Reluctant, Unwilling Apathy উদাসীনতা Indifference, Callousness Attention, Concern, Care Apocryphal কৃত্রিম, বানোয়াট, জাল Fake, Spurious, Counterfeit Genuine, Authentic Appease ১. শান্ত করা২. প্রশমিত করা 1. Pacify, Placate, Soothe2. Allay, Alleviate, Mitigate 1. Annoy, Irritate, Enrage2. Aggravate, Worsen Applause সাধুবাদ Praise, Compliments Criticism Apprehend ১. উদ্বেগ২. গ্রেপ্তার করা৩. বুঝতে পারা 1. Anxiety, Concern, Misgiving2. Arrest, Capture, Seize3. Understand, Comprehend 1. Apathy, Indifference2. Release, Liberate, Free3. Misunderstand Archaic প্রাচীন Obsolete, Out of date, Antiquated New, Novel, Modern Arrogance ঔদ্ধত্য, অহংকার Haughtiness, Conceit, Pride Humility (নম্রতা) Articulate স্পষ্টভাবে বলা Enunciate, To say clearly Mumble (অস্পষ্টভাবে বলা) Ascend ১. আরোহণ করা২. উপরে ওঠা 1. Climb, Mount, Scale2. Rise, Go up, Climb 1. Descend (নেমে আসা)2. Fall, Drop, Go down Ascetic কঠোর তপস্বী Austere, Abstemious, Abstinent Hedonistic (ভোগবাদী) Assent সম্মতি জ্ঞাপন করা Agree, Acquiesce, Concur Dissent, Disagree, Oppose Assist সাহায্য করা Help, Aid, Facilitate, Support, Lend a hand, Give a hand Oppose, Obstruct, Hinder Assuage ১. শান্ত করা২. প্রশমিত করা 1. Pacify, Appease, Calm2. Alleviate, Mitigate, Ease 1. Excite, Agitate, Provoke2. Aggravate, Worsen Astute বিচক্ষণ, চতুর Shrewd (ধূর্ত), Keen, Sly Unintelligent, Dull Audacious ১. সাহসী২. উদ্ধত 1. Bold, Daring, Intrepid2. Insolent, Haughty 1. Timid, Cowardly2. Polite, Courteous Auspicious শুভ Propitious, Favorable Unfavorable, Ominous Authentic খাঁটি, বিশ্বাসযোগ্য Bonafide, Genuine, Real, Legal, Legitimate, Reliable, Valid Artificial, Counterfeit, Bogus, Fake, Imitation Avarice অর্থলিপ্সা, লোভ Lust (লালসা) for money, Greed Bounty, Generosity Aver দৃঢ়তার সাথে বলা Affirm, Assert, Avow Repudiate, Disavow Averse বিমুখ/অনিচ্ছুক Disinclined, Loath, Reluctant, Unwillingness Eagerness, Inclination, Avid, Keen, Ardent Aversion বিতৃষ্ণা/অনিচ্ছা Unwillingness, Reluctance Eagerness, Inclination Awkward বিদঘুটে, অদ্ভুত Clumsy, Gauche, Inept Dextrous, Adept, Deft Baleful ক্ষতিকর, অমঙ্গলজনক Ominous, Malevolent Salutary, Benevolent Banal গতানুগতিক, মামুলি Trite, Hackneyed, Prosaic, Pedestrian Stimulating, New, Novel, Original Barren অনুর্বর, বন্ধ্যা Arid, Infertile, Sterile, Unproductive, Unfruitful Fertile, Fruitful, Lush, Productive, Prolific Barrier বাধা, প্রতিবন্ধক Bar, Hindrance, Barricade, Hurdle, Impediment, Obstacle Help, Aid, Support, Assistance, Backing Belittle ছোট করা Deride, Jeer, Scorn, Despise Praise, Magnify, Glorify Bellicose যুদ্ধংদেহী/যুদ্ধবাজ Belligerent, Hostile, Aggressive Peaceful, Pacific, Friendly, Amicable Belligerent যুদ্ধরত/যুদ্ধবাজ Bellicose, Aggressive Friendly, Amicable Benefactor হিতৈষী, দাতা Donor, Patron, Sponsor, Supporter Malefactor, Mischief maker Beneficial উপকারী (হতিকর নয়) Advantageous, Conducive, Congenial, Favorable, Helpful, Useful Dangerous, Injurious, Destructive, Deleterious, Detrimental, Harmful Benevolent দয়ালু, হিতৈষী Benign, Compassionate, Generous, Kind, Unselfish Brutal, Cruel, Inhuman, Ruthless, Selfish, Unkind Bigotry ধর্মান্ধতা/গোঁড়ামি Intolerance, Prejudice Broad-mindedness Blame দোষারোপ করা Hold Responsible, Condemn, Censure, Criticize, Denounce Praise, Admire, Thank Blameworthy নিন্দনীয় Responsible, Guilty, Culpable Spotless, Innocent Boast গর্ব করা Show off, Brag, Pride Be ashamed Boisterous গোলমেলে Clamorous, Uproarious Peaceful, Tranquil Bondage দাসত্ব Slavery Liberty, Freedom Brevity ১. সংক্ষিপ্ততা২. ক্ষণস্থায়ীত্ব 1. Shortness, Pithiness2. Temporality, Evanescence 1. Prolixity, Verbosity2. Permanence Brief সংক্ষিপ্ত, অল্পকালীন Concise, Succinct, Laconic Lengthy, Prolonged Brittle ভঙ্গুর Fragile, Frangible, Friable Strong, Sturdy, Stable Cacophonous কর্কশ, বেসুরো Inharmonious, Harsh Euphonious (শ্রুতিমধুর) Calamity মহাবিপর্যয় Catastrophe, Disaster, Tragedy Blessing, Miracle Callow অনভিজ্ঞ Immature, Inexperienced Mature, Adult, Grown-up Callous কঠিনহৃদয় Unsympathetic, Cruel Compassionate (দয়ালু) Candid অকপট Frank, Outspoken, Sincere Artful (ধূর্ত), Crafty Candor সরলতা, অকপটতা Frankness, Sincerity Diplomacy, Dishonesty Capable সক্ষম Able, Competent, Skilled Unable, Incompetent Capricious খামখেয়ালী Fickle, Changeable, Whimsical Firm, Stable, Constant Careless অসতর্ক Negligent, Slapdash, Inattentive Careful, Attentive, Thoughtful Castigate কঠোর সমালোচনা করা Chastise, Upbraid, Reproach Praise, Laud, Eulogize Chaos বিশৃঙ্খলা Anarchy, Confusion, Disarray, Disorderliness, Turmoil, Tumult Arrangement, Discipline, Order, Control Charitable ১. দানশীল২. ক্ষমাশীল 1. Altruistic, Bountiful2. Forgiving, Merciful 1. Miserly, Stingy2. Unkind, Ruthless Chastise শাস্তি দেওয়া Reprimand, Discipline, Punish Reward, Compensation Circumspect সতর্ক Prudent, Judicious, Discreet Rash, Reckless (অবিবেচক) Clandestine গোপনীয়ভাবে কৃত Secret, Covert, Furtive Open, Revealed, Frank Clarify স্পষ্ট করা Elucidate, Explicate, Explain Obscure (অস্পষ্ট করা) Clumsy আনাড়ি/অদক্ষ Bungling, Inept, Awkward Adroit, Deft, Dexterous Coalesce একত্রিত হওয়া Unify, Unite, Combine Separate, Divide Coerce জোর করা Force, Compel, Oblige Request Cogent জোরালো Convincing, Persuasive Unconvincing, Unsound Coherent সুসংগত Organized, Systematic Confusing, Chaotic Colossal বিশাল Vast, Mammoth, Gigantic, Large Tiny, Minuscule, Minute Commence আরম্ভ করা Begin, Inaugurate, Initiate Finish, Terminate, Cease Commend প্রশংসা করা Praise, Extol, Laud, Acclaim Criticize, Censure Commodious প্রশস্ত/সুপরিসর Roomy, Spacious, Capacious Cramped, Discontented Competent দক্ষ, যোগ্য, সক্ষম Skilled, Proficient Incompetent, Unfit Compliant অনুগত Obedient, Docile, Amenable Recalcitrant, Unruly Comply মেনে চলা Conform, Obey, Observe Disobey, Resist Composure ১. ধীরস্থিরতা২. শান্তভাব 1. Poise, Aplomb2. Calmness, Serenity 1. Discomposure2. Hot-headedness Compulsory বাধ্যতামূলক Mandatory, Obligatory Voluntary, Optional Compulsion বাধ্যবাধকতা Coercion, Pressure Voluntary, By choice Conceal লুকানো/গোপন করা Hide, Cover, Mask, Veil Reveal, Disclose Concur একমত/একমত হওয়া Agree, Coincide, Correspond Disagree, Diverge Concern উদ্বেগ/দুশ্চিন্তা Anxiety, Apprehension Indifference (অনীহা) Considerate বিবেচক Thoughtful, Kind, Caring Thoughtless, Careless Constructive গঠনমূলক Beneficial, Productive Destructive, Useless Contradict বিরোধিতা করা Deny, Oppose, Refute Corroborate, Support Conversant অভিজ্ঞ, পরিচিত Acquainted, Familiar, Known Ignorant, Unknown Convict দোষী সাব্যস্ত করা Condemn, Find guilty Find Innocent Conviction দৃঢ় বিশ্বাস Firm belief, Confidence Doubt, Suspicion Copious প্রচুর Plentiful, Abundant, Profuse Skimpy, Meagre, Scarce Cramped সংকীর্ণ/অপ্রশস্ত Crowded, Restricted Spacious, Roomy Crass স্থূলবুদ্ধিসম্পন্ন Coarse, Crude, Uncouth Refined, Polished Crestfallen বিষণ্ণ, হতাশ Downcast, Dejected, Depressed Elated, Delighted, Glad Crisis সংকট, চরম অবস্থা Catastrophe, Calamity, Disaster - Culpable নিন্দনীয় Blameworthy, Censurable Innocent Cursory ভাসা ভাসা Hasty, Perfunctory, Superficial Careful, Thorough Dastard কাপুরুষ Cowardly, Craven, Timorous Brave, Gallant, Valiant Daunt ভয় দেখানো Intimidate, Frighten, Cow Encourage, Hearten Dearth অভাব Scarcity, Paucity, Shortage Abundance, Plethora Debacle আকস্মিক পতন Disaster, Collapse, Fiasco Success, Victory Decry নিন্দা করা Censure, Disparage Extol, Laud, Praise Defamatory মানহানিকর Libelous, Slanderous Admiring, Laudatory Dejected বিষণ্ণ/হতাশ Dispirited, Despondent Happy, Elated, Content Deleterious ক্ষতিকর Detrimental, Harmful Beneficial, Helpful Deliberate ইচ্ছাকৃত, পরিকল্পিত Intentional, Premeditated, Preplanned, Intended Accidental, Rash, Hurried Denounce তীব্র নিন্দা করা Condemn, Censure, Vilify Commend, Extol, Laud Deny অস্বীকার করা Contradict, Refute, Rebuff, Reject, Refuse, Decline Admit, Confess, Affirm, Acknowledge Deprecate নিন্দা করা Disapprove, Condemn Endorse, Approve Depressed হতাশ Dispirited, Dejected, Gloomy Elated, Cheerful, Joyful Despise ঘৃণা/অবজ্ঞা করা Scorn, Loathe, Abhor Admire, Esteem Desultory নিয়মশৃঙ্খলাহীন Indiscriminate, Random Planned, Organized Deter বিরত রাখা, বাধা দেওয়া Abstain, Impede, Discourage, Hinder, Debar, Desist, Prevent, Prohibit, Refrain, Restrain, Stop Assist, Support, Aid, Abet, Give/Lend a hand Didactic শিক্ষামূলক Educational, Instructive - Diligent পরিশ্রমী Industrious, Hardworking, Assiduous, Persevering Lazy, Indolent, Slothful, Apathetic, Lethargic Dilemma উভয় সংকট Predicament, Catch 22, Quandary - Din কোলাহল Clamor, Uproar, Hubbub Quiet, Silence Discord ১. বিবাদ/অসম্মতি২. বেসুর 1. Dispute, Conflict2. Cacophony, Dissonance 1. Harmony, Agreement2. Consonance Discontented অসন্তুষ্ট, অসুখী Dissatisfied, Unhappy Satisfied, Content(ed) Dishevelled এলোমেলো Unkempt, Ruffled, Disorderly Neat, Unruffled (শান্ত) Disinterested নিরপেক্ষ Impartial, Neutral, Unbiased Biased, Prejudiced Disparage অবজ্ঞা/নিন্দা করা Criticize, Belittle, Deride Applaud, Extol, Praise Disparate ভিন্ন Dissimilar, Different Similar, Like, Akin Disparity বৈষম্য Inequality, Dissimilarity Harmony, Accord Disperse ছড়িয়ে দেওয়া Extend, Scatter, Spread Amass (একত্র করা) Dispute তর্ক করা Challenge, Disagree, Argue Agree, Concur Dissent ভিন্নমত পোষণ করা Disagree, Oppose, Differ Agree, Concur, Coincide Distinguished বিখ্যাত Famous, Celebrated, Renowned Unknown, Unfamiliar Docile অনুগত, শান্ত Obedient, Compliant, Amenable Unruly, Disobedient Dormant সুপ্ত/নিষ্ক্রিয় Inactive, Sleeping, Latent Active, Awake Dreadful ভয়ানক Terrible, Horrible, Tragic Delightful, Pleasant Dulcet সুমধুর/শ্রুতিমধুর Mellifluous, Melodious Harsh (কর্কশ) Duplicity প্রতারণা, ছলনা Deceit, Deception, Fraud, Pretence, Trickery, Treachery Frankness, Candor, Openness (সরলতা) Durable টেকসই, স্থায়ী Enduring, Long-lasting Brittle, Fragile (ভঙ্গুর) Eccentric অদ্ভুত Peculiar, Odd, Strange Common, Ordinary Ecstasy পরমানন্দ Elation, Rapture, Euphoria Agony, Depression Effortless সহজ, সাবলীল Facile, Easy, Simplistic Hard, Difficult, Tough Elated অতি আনন্দিত Overjoyed, Jubilant, Joyful Sad, Dejected (হতাশ) Eligible যোগ্য Fit to be chosen, Suitable Ineligible, Disqualified Eloquent বাগ্মী Persuasive, Expressive Inarticulate, Mumbling Endanger বিপন্ন/বিপদে ফেলা Imperil, Jeopardize Protect, Defend Endurance সহনশীলতা, ধৈর্য Stamina, Durability, Patience Frailty (Weakness) Engender উৎপাদন করা Generate, Produce Destroy, Obliterate Enmity শত্রুতা, বিদ্বেষ Animosity, Hostility, Malice Amity, Friendship Enthusiasm উদ্যম Eagerness, Keenness, Interest Apathy, Indifference Ephemeral ক্ষণস্থায়ী Passing, Temporary, Transitory, Fleeting, Evanescent Eternal, Lasting, Perpetual Equivocal দ্ব্যর্থবোধক Ambiguous, Vague, Unclear Precise, Definite Erratic ১. খামখেয়ালী২. অনিয়মিত 1. Capricious, Odd2. Abnormal, Irregular 1. Stable, Consistent2. Peculiar, Natural Essential অপরিহার্য Crucial, Indispensable, Vital, Important, Necessary Unimportant, Trivial, Petty, Minor Eternal চিরন্তন Endless, Everlasting, Undying, Ceaseless, Permanent, Perpetual Ephemeral, Fleeting, Momentary, Transitory, Transient, Temporary Eulogy উচ্চ প্রশংসা Encomium, Panegyric Criticism, Censure Evanescent ক্ষণস্থায়ী Fleeting, Temporary, Transient Enduring, Permanent Everlasting চিরস্থায়ী Eternal, Perpetual, Permanent Ephemeral, Fleeting Exaggeration অতিরঞ্জন, বাড়াবাড়ি Hyperbole, Overstatement Understatement, Sarcasm Exemplary অনুকরণীয় Worthy of imitation Blameworthy Excess অতিরিক্ত, বাড়তি Surplus, Excessive, Extra Inadequate, Scarce Exonerate দোষমুক্ত করা Acquit, Absolve, Exculpate, Free Prove guilty, Convict Exorbitant অতিরিক্ত Excessive, Too much Reasonable, Moderate Exploit কৃতিত্বপূর্ণ কাজ Achievement, Feat, Deed Failure, Defeat Expose প্রকাশ করা Reveal, Disclose, Divulge Hide, Conceal, Cover Extol উচ্চ প্রশংসা করা Praise, Eulogize, Exalt, Laud Belittle, Criticize Extraneous ১. অপ্রাসঙ্গিক২. বহিরাগত 1. Not Germane, Irrelevant2. Foreign, Alien, Exotic 1. Germane, Relevant2. Indigenous (দেশীয়) Facetious রসিক Humorous, Jocular Solemn (গম্ভীর) Facsimile হুবহু প্রতিচ্ছবি Copy, Duplicate, Replica Original, Real Familiar পরিচিত, সাধারণ Common, Well-known Unknown, Unfamiliar Fascinate মুগ্ধ/আকৃষ্ট করা Charm, Captivate Bore (বিরক্ত করা) Fascinating আকর্ষণীয়/চিত্তাকর্ষক Charming, Interesting Boring, Dull Fatuous বোকা Asinine, Inane, Silly, Idiotic Judicious, Prudent, Sage Fertile ১. উর্বর, ফলপ্রসূ২. উদ্ভাবনী 1. Productive, Fruitful2. Inventive, Creative 1. Barren, Infertile2. Uninventive Fervour উদ্দীপনা Ardor, Fervor, Zeal (আগ্রহ) Apathy (অনীহা) Feverish অস্থির Hectic Nonchalant (উদাসীন) Fickle চঞ্চল, অস্থির Capricious, Unsettled, Whimsical Firm, Steady, Stable Fidelity বিশ্বস্ততা / সততা Loyalty, Integrity (সততা) Perfidy, Treachery Flamboyant জমকালো Showy, Ornate Simple (সাধারণ) Flatter তোষামোদ করা Over-praise, Cajole Censure (নিন্দা করা) Flaunt জাহির করা Show off, Exhibit Conceal, Hide Flexible নমনীয় Bendy, Easily bent, Elastic Stiff, Rigid (অনমনীয়) Flimsy পাতলা Thin, Delicate, Slight, Frail Strong, Brawny Flourishing উন্নতিশীল Prospering, Thriving Declining, Failing Fluctuate ১. ওঠা-নামা করা২. ইতস্তত করা 1. Change often2. Waver, Vacillate 1. Remain steady2. Be resolute, Determine Folly মূর্খতা/নির্বুদ্ধিতা Idiocy, Silliness, Stupidity, Imprudence Prudence, Discretion (বিচক্ষণতা) Formidable ভয়ংকর, দুর্দান্ত Alarming, Awful, Dreadful Enjoyable (আনন্দদায়ক) Fragile ভঙ্গুর Brittle, Frangible, Frail, Weak Durable, Robust, Strong Frugal মিতব্যয়ী Economical, Sparing, Thrifty Spendthrift, Squanderer Furtive গোপনীয়ভাবে কৃত Stealthy, Clandestine, Secret Unconcealed, Open Futile নিষ্ফল, অকার্যকর Ineffective, Unsuccessful, Fruitless, Vain (ব্যর্থ) Effective, Effectual, Successful Gallant সাহসী Brave, Valiant, Valorous Craven, Fearful, Timid Gargantuan বিশাল Colossal, Gigantic, Massive Minuscule, Tiny, Minute Glamorous আকর্ষণীয়/মোহময় Fascinating, Thrilling, Attractive, Eye-catching Unattractive, Dull Gloom (n) ১. অন্ধকার২. বিষণ্ণতা (1) Darkness, Obscurity(2) Sadness, Dejection (1) Light, Brightness(2) Joy, Happiness Glut অতিরিক্ত জোগান দেওয়া Overeat, Overdose, Gorge Starve, Diet, Fast Gluttony পেটুকতা Voracity, Overeating Dieting, Starving, Fasting Gracious সদয়, অমায়িক Courteous, Polite, Civil, Genial Arrogant, Supercilious Grandiloquent বাগাড়ম্বরপূর্ণ Pompous, Showy, Bombastic Simple, Humble Greedy লোভী, অতিলোভী Avaricious, Covetous, Rapacious, Money-hungry Generous, Benevolent Gregarious দলবদ্ধ, সামাজিক Sociable, Friendly Reclusive (নির্জনবাসী) Gullible অতিসরল বিশ্বাসপ্রবণ Credulous, Susceptible, Trusting, Dupe (সহজে প্রতারিত হয়) Suspicious, Untrusting, Hard to convince Hackneyed মামুলি, গতানুগতিক Commonplace, Banal, Trite Novel, New, Exciting Haphazard এলোমেলো, বিশৃঙ্খল Random, Unmethodical, Chaotic, Disorganized, Messy Organized, Planned, Ordered, Structured Harmony (সদ্ভাব) মিল, ঐক্য Agreement, Compatibility Disagreement, Conflict Haughty উদ্ধত Arrogant, Supercilious, Proud Humble, Modest, Meek Hazard বিপদ, ঝুঁকি Danger, Risk, Peril, Threat Protection, Safety Healthful স্বাস্থ্যকর Beneficial, Wholesome Deleterious (ক্ষতিকর) Hilarious হাসিখুশি Very Funny, Joyous Sad, Gloomy Hinder বাধা দেওয়া Hamper, Obstruct, Impede Assist, Facilitate Homogeneous সমজাতীয় Same kind, Similar, Identical Heterogeneous, Mixed Honorary অবৈতনিক Voluntary, Unpaid Salaried, Remunerated Hostile শত্রুতাপূর্ণ Antagonistic, Spiteful Friendly, Amicable Humane মানবিক Benevolent, Sympathetic Cruel, Ruthless, Brutal Humble নম্র, বিনয়ী, বিনীত Modest, Unassuming Proud, Boastful Humorous রসাত্মক Funny, Amusing Grave, Serious (গম্ভীর) Husband মিতব্যয়িতার সাথে ব্যবহার করা Conserve, Preserve, Save Waste, Squander Hypocrisy ভণ্ডামি, কপটতা Insincerity, Pretence, Duplicity Candor, Sincerity Ignoble হীন/নীচ Despicable, Disgraceful Laudable (প্রশংসনীয়) Ignorant অজ্ঞ, মূর্খ Uneducated, Stupid Literate, Wise Illicit অবৈধ, বেআইনী Illegal, Illegitimate, Unlawful Licit, Legal, Lawful Illusory মায়াময় Deceptive (বিভ্রান্তিকর), Illusive Real, True, Actual Immaculate নিষ্কলঙ্ক/ত্রুটিহীন Impeccable, Spotless, Perfect Impure, Unclean, Dirty Immense বিশাল/প্রকাণ্ড Vast, Enormous, Massive Small, Tiny, Minuscule Immutable অপরিবর্তনীয় Unchangeable, Unalterable Alterable, Flexible Impeccable ১. নিখুঁত/ত্রুটিহীন২. নির্দোষ 1. Flawless, Immaculate2. Blameless, Innocent 1. Defective, Faulty2. Culpable Imperishable অবিনশ্বর Everlasting, Durable, Enduring Evanescent (ক্ষণস্থায়ী) Impertinent ১. অপ্রাসঙ্গিক২. উদ্ধত 1. Irrelevant, Extraneous2. Imprudent, Insolent, Brazen 1. Pertinent, Germane2. Polite, Civil, Courteous Imperturbable অবিচলিত, শান্ত Unexcitable, Calm, Unruffled Perturbable Impervious অভেদ্য Impermeable, Impenetrable Vulnerable (অরক্ষিত, দুর্বল) Impromptu পূর্বপ্রস্তুতিহীন Improvised, Extemporaneous Preplanned, Rehearsed Improvise পূর্বপ্রস্তুতি ছাড়া করা Perform without Preparation Rehearsed Imprudent অবিবেচকের মতো Rash, Reckless, Hasty Judicious (বিচক্ষণ) Inadvertent অনিচ্ছাকৃত Unintentional, Accidental Deliberate, On purpose Inane অর্থহীন Foolish, Senseless Meaningful, Sensible Incessant অবিরাম, অবিরত Ceaseless, Interminable, Unceasing Intermittent, Periodic, Sporadic (বিক্ষিপ্ত) Incredible অবিশ্বাস্য Unbelievable, Absurd Believable, Usual Indifferent উদাসীন, নিরপেক্ষ Apathetic, Neutral, Callous Enthusiastic, Biased Indigenous দেশীয় Native, Local, Home-grown Alien, Exotic, Foreign Indignation ক্রোধ Anger, Ire, Vexation Pleasure, Gratification Indispensable অপরিহার্য/অত্যাবশ্যকীয় Essential, Mandatory, Binding Unnecessary, Pointless Indolent অলস Lazy, Idle, Sluggish, Slothful Industrious, Diligent Inebriated মাতাল Drunk, Intoxicated Sober, Abstemious Ineluctable অনিবার্য Inevitable, Inexorable Avoidable, Preventable Inept অদক্ষ, অনুপযুক্ত Unskilled, Unsuitable Skillful, Appropriate Inevitable অনিবার্য, অবশ্যম্ভাবী Inescapable, Ineluctable Preventable, Avoidable Infamous কুখ্যাত, নিন্দিত Notorious, Disreputable, Dishonorable Honorable, Glorious, Celebrated, Famous Ingenious উদ্ভাবনী শক্তিসম্পন্ন Inventive, Resourceful Maladroit, Inept Ingenuous অকপট Frank, Candid Tricky Inimical শত্রুতাপূর্ণ Hostile, Antagonistic Friendly, Amiable Innumerable অসংখ্য Countless, Myriad Few, Limited Inordinate অতিরিক্ত Excessive, Immoderate Moderate Insidious প্রতারণাপূর্ণ Deceitful, Tricky Ingenuous, Frank Insipid ১. নীরস, বিস্বাদ২. আনন্দহীন 1. Tasteless, Savorless2. Banal, Boring, Dull 1. Tasty, Palatable2. Interesting, Exciting Insolent উদ্ধত Arrogant, Haughty Respectful Instigate প্ররোচিত করা Provoke, Incite, Stimulate Discourage, Dishearten Integrity সাধুতা Honesty, Probity, Uprightness Dishonesty, Fraud Intense তীব্র, প্রগাঢ় Extreme, Acute, Severe Weak, Mild Intensify তীব্রতর করা Increase, Heighten Abate, Diminish, Lessen Intimidate ভয় দেখানো Frighten, Daunt, Terrify Encourage, Hearten Intolerance অসহিষ্ণুতা Bigotry, Prejudice Broad-mindedness Intrepid নির্ভীক Brave, Fearless, Dauntless Cowardly, Craven Ire ক্রোধ Anger, Fury, Rage, Wrath Goodwill (সদিচ্ছা) Irregular অনিয়মিত, ব্যতিক্রম Unconventional Usual, Normal, Uniform Irrelevant অপ্রাসঙ্গিক Unrelated, Unconnected, Distinct, Impertinent, Extraneous Pertinent, Germane, Relevant (প্রাসঙ্গিক) Irritable খিটখিটে Ill-tempered, Peevish Genial, Affable (অমায়িক) Jeer উপহাস করা Deride, Mock, Taunt Applaud (প্রশংসা করা) Jeopardy বিপদ Danger, Hazard, Peril, Risk Security, Safety Jocund আনন্দিত / প্রফুল্ল Jovial, Jolly, Cheerful Sober, Grave, Miserable Judicious বিচক্ষণ Sagacious, Sage, Prudent Rash, Foolhardy (হঠকারী) Keen ১. তীক্ষ্ণ/ধারালো২. আগ্রহী 1. Astute, Shrewd2. Eager, Enthusiastic 1. Blunt (ভোতা)2. Indifferent (উদাসীন)

201. The synonym for 'meticulous' is —  [খাদ্য অধিদপ্তরের খাদ্য পরিদর্শক-০৪] A. delightful B. careful and exact C. having strength of mind D. careless Answer: B. careful and exact   Explanation:  'Meticulous' (সূক্ষ্ম) means extremely 'careful and exact'. 202. Antonym of the word 'Meticulous (অতি সতর্ক)' is —  [দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা অধিদপ্তর-১০] A. ordinary B. careful C. careless D. meritorious Answer: C. careless   Explanation:  'Meticulous' means very careful. 'Careless' (অসতর্ক) is its antonym. 203. A suitable antonym for 'meticulous' is —  [সমবায় অধিদপ্তর-১১, KU (BBA) 09-10] A. painstaking B. careless C. thorough D. mindful Answer: B. careless   Explanation: The opposite of being 'meticulous' (very careful) is being 'careless'. 204. The synonym of 'flexible (নমনীয়)' is ----  [RU (C) 15-16] A. Pliant B. Hard C. Weak D. Stubborn Answer: A. Pliant   Explanation: 'Flexible' means able to bend easily. 'Pliant' (নমনীয়) is a direct synonym. 205. The opposite of the word 'flexible' is-  [RU 09-10, ..., JKKNIU (A) 15-16] A. plastic B. changing C. elastic D. rigid Answer: D. rigid   Explanation: 'Flexible' means easily bent. 'Rigid' (অনমনীয়), meaning stiff and unbending, is its antonym. 206. Which one is the antonym of 'savage (বর্বর)'?  [JU (A, A7) 13-14] A. brutal (নিষ্ঠুর) B. harsh (কঠোর) C. civilize D. barbaric (বর্বর, অসভ্য) Answer: C. civilize   Explanation:  'Savage' means fierce, violent, and uncontrolled. To 'civilize' (সভ্য করা) is to bring to a stage of social, cultural, and moral development, making it the antonym. 207. Which one is the synonym of 'savage (বর্বর)'?  [RU (MBA) 07-08] A. civilized B. wild C. popular D. precious (মূল্যবান) Answer: B. wild   Explanation:  'Savage' refers to something fierce and untamed, like a 'wild' (বন্য) animal. 208. What is the antonym of 'fickle'?  [MOU (A) 12-13] A. whimsical B. zealous C. apathy D. firm Answer: D. firm   Explanation:  'Fickle' means changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties or affections (অস্থিরচিত্ত). 'Firm' (দৃঢ়), meaning steady and not changing, is the antonym. 209. What is the synonym of 'Fickle'?  [বাংলাদেশ পল্লী বিদ্যুতায়ন বোর্ড (সহকারী সচিব) 17-18] A. Constant B. Stable C. Unstable D. Trustworthy Answer: C. Unstable   Explanation:  'Fickle' means changeable and unpredictable. 'Unstable' (অস্থিতিশীল) is a synonym. 210. Antonym of the word 'assemble' is-  [পরিকল্পনা বিভাগ (প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা)-০৫, ..., RU (E3) 17-18] A. join B. add C. separate D. line Answer: C. separate   Explanation:  To 'assemble' is to gather together in one place (জড়ো করা). To 'separate' (পৃথক করা) is its antonym. 211. Assemble (synonym)  [DU (D) 10-11, ...] A. unite B. disperse C. separate D. split Answer: A. unite   Explanation:  To 'assemble' is to bring together or 'unite' (একত্রিত করা). 212. It is futile to argue with him, once he has made up his mind. Substitute the underlined word  [JnU (D) 10-11] A. unpleasant B. encouraging C. helpful D. useless Answer: D. useless   Explanation:  'Futile' means incapable of producing any useful result; pointless (ব্যর্থ). 'Useless' is a synonym. 213. Antonym of the word 'futile (ব্যর্থ)' is -  [শ্রম ও কর্মসংস্থান মন্ত্রণালয় (পরিসংখ্যান কর্মকর্তা)-১২] A. Useful B. Useless C. Idle D. Comical Answer: A. Useful   Explanation:  'Futile' means pointless or useless. 'Useful' (দরকারী) is its antonym. 214. An antonym of 'ruthless (নিষ্ঠুর)' is —  [Medical 15-16] A. reckless (বেপরোয়া) B. rude C. careless D. merciful (দয়ালু) Answer: D. merciful (দয়ালু)   Explanation:  'Ruthless' means having or showing no pity or compassion for others. 'Merciful' is its direct antonym. 215. What is the synonym of 'ruthless'?  [বাংলাদেশ রেলওয়ে সহকারী স্টেশন মাস্টার-১৫] A. merciless B. tender C. disprove D. leave Answer: A. merciless   Explanation:  'Ruthless' and 'merciless' (নিষ্ঠুর) are synonyms, both meaning without pity. 216. In spite of being a prolific writer, he never achieves high esteem from the critics. [RU (B) 15-16] A. scholarly B. professional C. prosaic D. fertile (উর্বর) Answer: D. fertile (উর্বর)   Explanation:  In the context of a writer, 'prolific' means producing many works. 'Fertile' can be used metaphorically to mean highly productive. 217. Victoria and Holt and William Shakespeare were prolific writers.  [CU (C) 11-12] A. productive B. famous C. esteemed D. celebrated E. unknown Answer: A. productive   Explanation:  A 'prolific' writer is one who is highly 'productive' (প্রচুর সৃষ্টিকারী). 218. The antonym of 'Prolific' is-  [CU (E-Law) 10-11, ..., JU (C6) 15-16] A. unworkable B. backward C. barren D. controversial E. unfocussed Answer: C. barren   Explanation: 'Prolific' means fruitful or productive. 'Barren' (অনুর্বর), meaning unproductive, is its antonym. 219. UNRULY (Antonym) [শিক্ষা প্রকৌশল অধিদপ্তর (সহকারী প্রকৌশলী)-০৩] A. Wild B. Disruptive C. Obedient D. Good Answer: C. Obedient   Explanation:  'Unruly' means disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control (অবাধ্য). 'Obedient' (বাধ্য) is the antonym. 220. The synonym of the word 'unruly' is-  [RU (Law) 11-12] A. disorderly B. unlawfully C. disciplined D. unexpectedly (অপ্রত্যাশিতভাবে) Answer: A. disorderly   Explanation:  'Unruly' and 'disorderly' (বিশৃঙ্খল) are synonyms. 221. Hypothetical (synonym)  [DU (D) 10-11, ..., JUST (A) 12-13] A. philosophical B. suspicious C. assumed D. complete Answer: C. assumed   Explanation: 'Hypothetical' is based on a suggested idea or theory; not real. It is 'assumed' (অনুমানভিত্তিক) for the sake of argument. 222. The antonym of 'hypothetical' is -  [CU (A) 12-13] A. axiomatic B. fantastic C. rational D. imaginary E. fictitious Answer: A. axiomatic   Explanation: A 'hypothetical' (কাল্পনিক) statement is an assumption. An 'axiomatic' (স্বতঃসিদ্ধ) statement is self-evident or unquestionable, making it the antonym. 223. Tenable এর সমার্থক শব্দ কোনটি?  [তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয় (সহকারী পরিচালক)-৭৭] A. Defensible B. Durable C. Real D. Worthwhile Answer: A. Defensible   Explanation:  'Tenable' means able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection (রক্ষণীয়). 'Defensible' is a synonym. 224. Antonym of 'untenable' is —  [CU (E) 09-10] A. tender B. supportable C. sheepish D. tremulous E. adequate Answer: B. supportable   Explanation: 'Untenable' means not able to be defended. 'Supportable' (সমর্থনযোগ্য) is its antonym. 225. The opposite of the word 'untenable' is-  [KU 08-09, ...] A. false B. precise C. defensible D. hypothetical Answer: C. defensible   Explanation: 'Untenable' means not defensible. 'Defensible' (রক্ষণীয়) is its direct opposite. 226. Of the thousand of known volcanoes in the world, the overwhelming majority are dormant. [CU (C1) 14-15] A. unpredictable B. minor C. immediately D. Inactive Answer: D. Inactive   Explanation:  'Dormant' means having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep (সুপ্ত). 'Inactive' is a synonym. 227. DORMANT (synonym) [JU (D) 11-12, (E-3) 13-14] A. Inactive B. Disdain C. Saddened D. Mitigate Answer: A. Inactive   Explanation:  'Dormant' means temporarily 'inactive' (নিষ্ক্রিয়). 228. কোন শব্দটি Dormant এর সমার্থক নয়?  [এনএসআই এর ফিল্ড অফিসার-১৭] A. Futile B. Latent C. Docile D. Active Answer: D. Active   Explanation:  'Dormant' and 'Latent' (সুপ্ত) are synonyms for being inactive. 'Active' (সক্রিয়) is the antonym. 'Futile' means useless and 'Docile' means submissive. 229. The antonym of 'dormant' is-  [DU (B) 12-13, PUST (A) 14-15] A. latent B. active C. sluggish D. torpid Answer: B. active   Explanation:  'Dormant' means inactive. 'Active' (সক্রিয়) is its antonym. 230. Which one is the antonym of the word 'Typical (প্রতিনিধিত্বমূলক)'?  [JU (B-6) 13-14] A. Relative B. Distinctive C. Unusual D. General Answer: C. Unusual Explanation:  'Typical' means having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing. 'Unusual' (অস্বাভাবিক) is its antonym. 231. Synonym of 'Typical (প্রতীক)' is-  [RU (MBA) 03-04, ...] A. Common B. Extraordinary C. Strange D. Uncommon Answer: A. Common   Explanation:  'Typical' can mean representative or 'common' (সাধারণ) for a particular group or class. 233. The meaning of the word 'nocturnal' is:  [DU (D) 17-18] A. sleepy in the afternoon B. occurring or active at night C. sleepless during the day D. passive during night Answer: B. occurring or active at night   Explanation: 'Nocturnal' means done, occurring, or active at night (নিশাচর). 234. NOCTURNAL (Antonym)  [DU (C) 11-12] A. Diurnal B. Good C. Puny (ক্ষীণ) D. Spacious E. Terse (সংক্ষিপ্ত) Answer: A. Diurnal   Explanation:  'Nocturnal' means active at night. 'Diurnal' means active during the day (দিবাচর), making it the antonym. 235. The synonym of 'custom' is -  [JU (A) 14-15] A. convention B. destiny C. program D. necessary Answer: A. convention   Explanation:  A 'custom' is a traditional and widely accepted way of behaving. A 'convention' (প্রথা) is a synonym. 236. Antonym of 'custom' is -  [RU 07-08] A. convention B. tradition C. ritual (প্রথাগত) D. novelty Answer: D. novelty   Explanation: 'Custom' refers to tradition. 'Novelty' (নতুনত্ব), the quality of being new, original, or unusual, is its antonym. 237. Choose the antonym of the word 'SOBER'  [সহকারী থানা শিক্ষা অফিসার-১২] A. ugly (কুৎসিত) B. presentable C. unpleasant D. intoxicated Answer: D. intoxicated   Explanation:  'Sober' means not affected by alcohol; not drunk (সংযত). 'Intoxicated' (মাতাল) is its direct antonym. 238. কোন শব্দটি 'Sober' এর সমার্থক নয়?  [গৃহায়ন ও গণপূর্ত মন্ত্রণালয় (প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা)-০১] A. informal B. Sedate C. Ordinary D. Boisterous Answer: B. Sedate   Explanation:  The question asks for the synonym, not the antonym. 'Sober' means serious and calm. 'Sedate' (শান্ত) is a synonym. The other options are not. (Note: The original text might have a typo, but based on the answer key, it is looking for a synonym). 239. The most nearly meaning of FRUGAL  [... RU (BBA) 10-11, ...] A. waste B. economical C. wild (বন্য) D. hasty (তাড়াতাড়ি) Answer: B. economical   Explanation:  'Frugal' means sparing or economical with regard to money or food (মিতব্যয়ী). 240. The antonym of 'Frugal' is ----  [CU (E) 12-13] A. economic B. economical C. extravagant D. close-fisted E. miserly Answer: C. extravagant   Explanation: 'Frugal' means saving and not wasteful. 'Extravagant' (অসংযমী), meaning spending much more than is necessary, is the antonym. 241. 'Frugal' means --  [IU (G) 13-14] A. parsimonious B. depressed C. steal D. decent Answer: A. parsimonious   Explanation:  'Frugal' (মিতব্যয়ী) and 'parsimonious' (কৃপণ) both relate to being careful with money, although parsimonious can have a more negative connotation. They are close synonyms. 242. 'Penalty' এর সমার্থক শব্দ কোনটি?  [শ্রম অধিদপ্তর (শ্রম কর্মকর্তা)-১০] A. Punishment B. Pardon C. Reward D. Compensation Answer: A. Punishment   Explanation:  A 'penalty' is a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract (শাস্তি). 243. The antonym of 'Punishment' is -  [... বস্ত্র অধিদপ্তর-২১] A. presentation B. crime C. Reward D. Prize Answer: C. Reward   Explanation:  A 'punishment' is a negative consequence. A 'reward' (পুরস্কার) is a positive one given in recognition of service or achievement, making it the antonym. 244. The synonym of the word 'pacify' is -  [JnU (B) 14-15] A. cease (থামা) B. exasperate C. soothe (শান্ত করা) D. enthral Answer: C. soothe (শান্ত করা)   Explanation: To 'pacify' is to quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of. To 'soothe' is a synonym. 245. Choose the word that means the opposite of 'pacify'.  [DU (C) 07-08] A. excite (উত্তেজিত করা) B. arouse C. separate D. comfort E. deny Answer: A. excite (উত্তেজিত করা)   Explanation:  To 'pacify' is to calm down. To 'excite' is to arouse strong feelings, making it the opposite. 246. Identify the correct antonym of the word 'Reticent'  [প্রধানমন্ত্রীর কার্যালয়ে নিয়োগ পরীক্ষা-০৩] A. reserved (সংরক্ষিত) B. Person in the habit of saying little C. Person not saying what he feels D. talkative Answer: D. talkative   Explanation:  'Reticent' means not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily (স্বল্পভাষী). 'Talkative' (বাচাল) is the antonym. Options B and C are definitions of 'reticent'. 247. The synonym of 'reticent' is -  [RU (A-Law) 13-14] A. reserved B. confident C. unrestrained D. communicative Answer: A. reserved   Explanation:  'Reticent' and 'reserved' (সংযত) are synonyms for being uncommunicative. 248. The word opposite to 'skepticism' is:  [বিএডিসি (সহকারী ব্যবস্থাপক)-৯৫] A. Plausibity B. Audacity C. Reason D. Argument E. Conviction Answer: E. Conviction   Explanation:  'Skepticism' is an attitude of doubt (সংশয়বাদ). 'Conviction' (দৃঢ় বিশ্বাস) is a firmly held belief, making it the opposite. 249. The synonym for 'skepticism' is:  [DU (C) 04-05] A. skating people B. doubt (সন্দেহ) C. symptoms D. diminutive E. wonderful Answer: B. doubt (সন্দেহ)   Explanation: 'Skepticism' is an attitude of doubt. 250. The synonym of 'Demise' is -  [DU D 13-14, ..., বাংলাদেশ পানি উন্নয়ন বোর্ড-২১] A. promise (প্রতিশ্রুতি) B. organize C. dismissal D. death Answer: D. death   Explanation: 'Demise' is a person's death (মৃত্যু). 251. What is the antonym of 'Demise (মৃত্যু)'?  [... JU (E) 14-15, ...] A. irritation B. integrity C. birth D. excess Answer: C. birth Explanation:  'Demise' means death. 'Birth' (জন্ম) is its antonym. 252. The antonym of 'Waive' is -  [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক এর অফিসার-০১] A. Hold B. forgo C. Renounce D. Abandon Answer: A. Hold   Explanation:  To 'waive' is to refrain from insisting on or using a right or claim (ত্যাগ করা). To 'hold' on to it would be the opposite. 'Forgo', 'renounce', and 'abandon' are synonyms. 253. Write the meaning of the word 'waive' is -  [ATEO-12, ...] A. forgo B. upright C. change D. weak Answer: A. forgo   Explanation:  To 'waive' means to give up or 'forgo' (ত্যাগ করা) a right or claim. 254. Mufti Sabur had a clandestine connection with the terrorist group.  [RU (BBA) 09-10] A. counterfeit B. undesirable C. close D. secret Answer: D. secret Explanation:  'Clandestine' means kept secret or done secretively (গোপন). 255. The antonym of 'clandestine'?  [JnU (B) 15-16] A. covert B. secret C. revealed D. concealed Answer: C. revealed   Explanation:  'Clandestine' means secret. 'Revealed' (প্রকাশিত), meaning made known, is the antonym. 256. What is the antonym of 'clandestine'?  [JKKNIU (সহকারী পরিচালক)-১২, BSMRSTU (D) 13-14] A. concealed B. open C. mentioned D. noisy Answer: B. open   Explanation:  'Clandestine' means secret. 'Open' (প্রকাশ্য) is its antonym. 257. The synonym of 'Adverse' is -  [RU (BBA) 09-10] A. unfavourable B. beneficial C. auspicious D. None of any Answer: A. unfavourable   Explanation:  'Adverse' means preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable (প্রতিকূল). 258. The opposite of the word of 'adverse' is --  [কর্মসংস্থান ব্যাংক-০৮, NSTU (A) 10-11] A. hostile B. dangerous C. unique D. favourable Answer: D. favourable   Explanation: 'Adverse' means unfavorable. 'Favourable' (অনুকূল) is its opposite. 259. The antonym of the word 'adverse' is -  [তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয়-২১] A. hostile B. negative C. favourable D. unfavourable Answer: C. favourable   Explanation:  The antonym of 'adverse' (প্রতিকূল) is 'favourable' (অনুকূল). 260. Subterfuge এর বিপরীত শব্দ কোনটি?  [কেয়ার বাংলাদেশ এর বিভিন্ন পদে নিয়োগ পরীক্ষা-১৪] A. guile (ছলনা) B. cunning C. intrigue D. honesty (সততা) Answer: D. honesty (সততা)   Explanation:  'Subterfuge' is deceit used in order to achieve one's goal (ছল, চাতুরি). 'Honesty' is its opposite. 261. The word 'Subterfuge' means -  [DU (A) 10-11] A. subtlety B. cunning C. simplicity D. trickery Answer: D. trickery   Explanation:  'Subterfuge' is the use of 'trickery' (প্রতারণা) to achieve a goal. 262. 'Subterfuge' means -  [DU (A) 07-08, ..., IU (B) 19-20] A. deception B. smartness C. very clever D. frank Answer: A. deception   Explanation: 'Subterfuge' is 'deception' (প্রতারণা) or a trick. 263. The war resisters were granted amnesty, which means -  [CU (D) 17-18] A. condemnation B. reward C. bondage D. forgiveness Answer: D. forgiveness   Explanation: 'Amnesty' is an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses (রাজক্ষমা). 'Forgiveness' is a key part of this. 264. The antonym of the word 'amnesty' is -  [CU (D) 13-14] A. leniency B. detention C. absolution D. connivance Answer: B. detention   Explanation: 'Amnesty' is an official pardon, a form of release. 'Detention' (আটক), the act of holding someone in custody, is its opposite. 265. What is the meaning of the word 'Tranquil"?  [বাংলাদেশ টেলিভিশন-১৬] A. Awesome B. Stupidity C. Placid D. Foolishness Answer: C. Placid   Explanation:  'Tranquil' means free from disturbance; calm. 'Placid' (শান্ত) is a synonym. 266. What is the antonym of 'tranquil' is:  [DU (A) 17-18] A. serene B. calm C. agitated D. placid Answer: C. agitated   Explanation:  'Tranquil' means calm. 'Agitated' (উত্তেজিত), meaning feeling or appearing troubled or nervous, is the antonym. 267. TRANQUIL (synonym)  [DU (C) 11-12, ..., RU (D, Law) 13-14] A. Insolent ( উদ্ধত) B. angry C. sagacious D. hostile E. calm (শান্ত) Answer: E. calm (শান্ত)   Explanation: 'Tranquil' and 'calm' are synonyms for being peaceful and quiet. 268. An antonym of 'vertex' is-  [ইমিগ্রেশন ও পাসপোর্ট অধিদপ্তর-১১] A. pinnacle B. trough C. zenith D. culmination Answer: B. trough   Explanation:  A 'vertex' is the highest point or apex. A 'trough' is a long, narrow open container or a low point between two waves or hills, representing the opposite. 269. A synonym of 'apex' is:  [DU(C) 12-13] A. base B. zenith C. bottom D. low E. floor Answer: B. zenith   Explanation:  'Apex' and 'zenith' (শীর্ষবিন্দু) are synonyms for the highest point. 270. What is the antonym of 'Apex (শীর্ষবিন্দু)'?  [যমুনা অয়েল কোম্পানি লিমিটেড-১২] A. top B. peak C. base D. pinnacle Answer: C. base   Explanation: 'Apex' is the top or highest point. 'Base' ( ভিত্তি) is the bottom or lowest part, making it the antonym. 271. Find the odd one in the following list.  [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-১৬, ...] A. Acme (শীর্ষবিন্দু) B. Apex C. Nadir D. Zenith Answer: C. Nadir   Explanation:  'Acme', 'Apex', and 'Zenith' are all synonyms for the highest point. 'Nadir' (পাদবিন্দু) is the lowest point, making it the odd one out. 272. The antonym of 'Climax' is-  [বাংলাদেশ গ্যাস ফিল্ডস কোম্পানী লিমিটেড-১১] A. Nadir (নিম্নতম বিন্দু) B. Peak C. Apex D. Zenith Answer: A. Nadir (নিম্নতম বিন্দু)   Explanation:  'Climax' is the most intense or highest point. 'Nadir' is the lowest point, making it the antonym. 273. 'Zenith' এর Antonym-  [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক এডি-১৩, ...] A. final B. top C. doubt D. lowest point Answer: D. lowest point   Explanation: 'Zenith' is the highest point. The 'lowest point' (e.g., nadir) is its antonym. 274. Acme (Synonym) [বাংলাদেশ সড়ক পরিবহন কর্পোরেশন-১১] A. Prolific B. Warmth C. Zenith D. Panacea Answer: C. Zenith   Explanation:  'Acme' and 'Zenith' (শীর্ষ) are synonyms for the highest point of achievement. 275. Vertex means- [RU (D) 10-11] A. whirling current B. peak valley C. highest point D. waistband for a tuxedo Answer: C. highest point   Explanation:  A 'vertex' is the highest point; the top or apex (শীর্ষবিন্দু). 276. Choose the antonym of 'pinnacle'  [RU (D, BBA) 11-12] A. Acme B. Zenith C. Apex D. Nadir Answer: D. Nadir   Explanation:  'Pinnacle' is the highest point. 'Nadir' (নিম্নতম বিন্দু) is the lowest point, making it the antonym. 277. 'He reached the pinnacle of success' here opposite meaning of pinnacle is -  [RU (BBA) 09-10] A. acme B. nadir C. zenith D. vertex Answer: B. nadir   Explanation: The 'pinnacle' is the highest point. The 'nadir' is the lowest point. 278. Identify the synonym of the word 'orthodox'  [RU (BBA) 06-07] A. revolutionary B. conventional C. activist D. mean Answer: B. conventional Explanation:  'Orthodox' refers to conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true. 'Conventional' (প্রচলিত) is a synonym. 279. ORTHODOXY (antonym)  [CU (H) 07-08, ..., বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক-১২] A. Renown B. Trepidation C. unconventionality D. inquisitiveness (অনুসন্ধিৎসা)/remoteness Answer: C. unconventionality   Explanation:  'Orthodoxy' (প্রচলিত রীতিনীতি) is adherence to correct or accepted creeds. 'Unconventionality' (অপ্রচলিত রীতিনীতি) is its antonym. 280. The antonym of 'sporadic' is -  [DU (A) 14-15] A. occasional B. intermittent C. frequent D. isolated Answer: C. frequent   Explanation:  'Sporadic' means occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places (বিক্ষিপ্ত). 'Frequent' (ঘন ঘন), meaning occurring often, is the antonym. 281. Sporadic — (synonym)  [31st BCS, ..., JKKNIU (Fine Arts) 16-17] A. Consistent B. Uniform C. Frequent D. Scattered Answer: D. Scattered   Explanation: 'Sporadic' and 'scattered' (বিক্ষিপ্ত) are synonyms. 282. The antonym of 'sporadic' is-  [CU (E) 05-06, (B) 17-18] A. twisted B. continuous C. wasteful D. slow Answer: B. continuous   Explanation:  'Sporadic' means occurring irregularly. 'Continuous' (অবিচ্ছিন্ন), meaning without interruption, is its antonym. 283. The synonym 'belligerent' is-  [পেট্রোবাংলার অধীনে বিভিন্ন গ্যাস ফিল্ড-০৯, ...] A. Hostile (শত্রু) B. hospitable C. amicable D. friendly Answer: A. Hostile (শত্রু)   Explanation:  'Belligerent' means hostile and aggressive (যুদ্ধরত). 284. The antonym of 'belligerent' is-  [শ্রম পরিদপ্তরের অধীনে জনসংখ্যা ও পরিবার কল্যাণ কর্মকর্তা-৮৫] A. bellicose B. pugnacious C. peaceful D. silent Answer: C. peaceful   Explanation:  'Belligerent' means hostile and aggressive. 'Peaceful' (শান্তিপূর্ণ) is its antonym. 'Bellicose' and 'pugnacious' are synonyms. 285. The antonym of 'bellicose' is-  [JnU (C) 09-10] A. martial B. belligerent C. peaceful D. dull Answer: C. peaceful   Explanation:  'Bellicose' means demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight (যুদ্ধংদেহী). 'Peaceful' is the antonym. 286. What is the antonym of 'courage (সাহস)'?  [বাংলাদেশ পরিসংখ্যান ব্যুরো-৯৮] A. Daring B. Strong C. Cowardice D. Cowardly Answer: C. Cowardice   Explanation:  'Courage' is bravery. 'Cowardice' (ভয়) is a lack of bravery, making it the antonym (noun for noun). 'Cowardly' is an adjective. 287. What is the antonym of 'Cowardice'?  [বাংলাদেশ ডাক বিভাগ-০৩] A. Forceful B. Courage C. Strength D. Daring Answer: B. Courage   Explanation:  'Cowardice' (কাপুরুষতা) is the opposite of 'Courage' (সাহস). 288. What is the antonym of 'Cowardice'?  [বাংলাদেশ রেলওয়ে, গুডস সহকারী-০৬] A. Speed B. Sun C. Bravery D. Speech Answer: C. Bravery   Explanation:  'Cowardice' is a lack of 'bravery' (সাহসিকতা). 289. Hybrid (Synonym) [ডাক বিভাগের পোস্টাল অপারেটর-১১] A. pedigreed B. crossbred C. hackneyed D. unusual Answer: B. crossbred   Explanation:  A 'hybrid' is the offspring of two plants or animals of different species or varieties. 'Crossbred' (সংকর) is a synonym. 290. Correct antonym of HYBRID-  [RU (D) 10-11, ...] A. purebred B. mixed C. simple D. productive Answer: A. purebred   Explanation:  A 'hybrid' is a mix of different breeds. A 'purebred' (বিশুদ্ধ النسل) is of unmixed breeding, making it the antonym. 291. Emancipate (Synonym) —  [পেট্রোবাংলার অধীন বাপেক্স-এর নিয়োগ পরীক্ষা-০৭] A. Liberate B. Complex C. Coordinate D. Emulate Answer: A. Liberate   Explanation:  To 'emancipate' is to set free, especially from legal, social, or political restrictions. To 'liberate' (মুক্তি দেওয়া) is a synonym. 292. The synonym of 'emancipate' is -  [RU (D, Law) 16-17] A. To set on fire B. Bondage C. Neglect D. To set free from restraint or bandage Answer: D. To set free from restraint or bandage   Explanation:  To 'emancipate' is to set free. 293. Choose the antonym of the word 'Emancipate'  [IU (G) 10-11, IU (B) 16-17] A. free B. incarcerate C. enclave D. enslave Answer: D. enslave   Explanation: 'Emancipate' means to free. 'Enslave' (দাস বানানো) means to make someone a slave, which is the direct antonym. 'Incarcerate' means to imprison. 294. Antonym of CANDID -  [JU (BBA) 13-14, ..., RU (D-BBA) 17-18] A. Bluff B. Devious C. Equal D. Blunt Answer: B. Devious   Explanation:  'Candid' means truthful and straightforward; frank (অকপট). 'Devious' (অসৎ), meaning skillful in using underhanded tactics, is an antonym. 295. Synonym of 'Candid' is-  [HSTU (C) 10-11, ..., কাস্টমস এক্সাইজ ও ভ্যাট-৯৮] A. Skill B. Frank C. Fickle D. Unfair Answer: B. Frank Explanation:  'Candid' and 'Frank' (সরল) are synonyms for being open and honest. 296. The antonym of 'candid' is -  [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক AD-19, BSMRSTU (G) 18-19] A. frank B. truthful C. reserved D. straightforward Answer: C. reserved   Explanation:  'Candid' means outspoken and frank. 'Reserved' (সংযত), meaning slow to reveal emotion or opinions, is its antonym. 297. The word 'docile' refers to-  [তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ের অধীনে চলচ্চিত্র ও প্রকাশনা অধিদপ্তর-৯৯] A. wild B. angry C. disheartened D. tame Answer: D. tame   Explanation:  'Docile' means ready to accept control or instruction; submissive (সহজে বশ মানে এমন). It is similar to 'tame' (পোষা). 298. The antonym of 'docile' is -  [DU (C) 11-12, ..., বাংলাদেশ টেলিভিশনের অনুষ্ঠান প্রযোজক-৮৩] A. complex B. optimistic C. unruly D. hopeful Answer: C. unruly   Explanation:  'Docile' means compliant and submissive. 'Unruly' (অবাধ্য), meaning disorderly and disruptive, is its antonym. 299. Choose the antonym of 'stubborn'  [RU (K) 17-18] A. willful B. obstinate C. inflexible D. compliant Answer: D. compliant   Explanation:  'Stubborn' means determined not to change one's attitude or position (একগুঁয়ে). 'Compliant' (বাধ্য), meaning inclined to agree with others, is the antonym. 300. Mr. Jaman is a stubborn man. Here 'stubborn' means:  [RU (A1) 17-18] A. yielding B. pliant C. obstinate D. flexible Answer: C. obstinate Explanation:  'Stubborn' and 'obstinate' (একগুঁয়ে) are synonyms.

101. The meaning of the word 'obese' is —  [27th BCS, ..., বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক-১৬] A. very fat B. ugly (কুৎসিত) C. tardy D. obnoxious Answer: A. very fat   Explanation:  'Obese' means grossly fat or overweight (স্থূলকায়). 102. What does the word 'Obese' mean?  [খাদ্য অধিদপ্তরের ইন্সপেক্টর-০৯, DU (C) 15-16] A. Fat B. Slim C. Healthy D. Emaciated E. Serious Answer: A. Fat   Explanation:  'Obese' is a stronger term for 'fat' (মোটা). 103. The antonym of 'obesity' is —  [RU 10-11] A. very fat B. tall C. short D. thin Answer: D. thin   Explanation:  'Obesity' is the state of being grossly overweight. 'Thin' refers to the opposite state, being lean. 104. Antonym of the word 'obese' is-  [গৃহায়ন ও গণপূর্ত মন্ত্রণালয়-১১] A. thin B. tubby C. plump D. portly Answer: A. thin   Explanation:  'Obese' means very fat. 'Thin' (পাতলা) is the antonym. 'Tubby', 'plump', and 'portly' are all synonyms for being overweight. 105. What is the synonym of 'Queer'?  [CU (F) 13-14] A. Integrated B. Orderly C. Abnormal D. Urgent E. Old Answer: C. Abnormal   Explanation:  'Queer' means strange or odd (অদ্ভুত). 'Abnormal' (অস্বাভাবিক) is a synonym. 106. What is the antonym of 'Queer'?  [12th BCS, ..., ATEO-95] A. Integrated B. Orderly C. Abnormal D. Odd Answer: B. Orderly   Explanation:  'Queer' means strange or unusual. 'Orderly' (সুশৃঙ্খল), meaning neat and methodical, can be seen as an antonym in the sense of being normal or expected. 107. Synonym of 'equivocal'?  [সাধারণ বীমা কর্পোরেশন-০৯] A. obstacle B. illusory C. indolent D. ambiguous Answer: D. ambiguous   Explanation:  'Equivocal' means open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous (দ্ব্যর্থক). 108. What is the antonym of 'equivocal'?  [18th BCS, ..., IU (B) 16-17] A. mistaken B. azure C. quiet D. clear Answer: D. clear   Explanation:  'Equivocal' means ambiguous or uncertain. 'Clear' (স্পষ্ট) is its direct antonym. 109. Choose the correct antonym for 'Vague (অস্পষ্ট)'.  [BU (C) 15-16] A. imprecise B. arguable C. equivocal D. definite Answer: D. definite Explanation:  'Vague' means of uncertain or unclear meaning. 'Definite' (সুনির্দিষ্ট) means clearly defined, making it the antonym. 110. The antonym of 'vague'?  [সংসদ সচিবালয় (সহকারী পরিচালক)-০৬] A. imperfect B. well defined C. expressive D. distinct Answer: B. well defined   Explanation: 'Vague' means unclear. Something that is 'well defined' is clear and precise, making it the antonym. 111. What is the synonym of 'vague (অপরিষ্কার, ঝাপসা)'?  [IU (H) 14-15] A. specific B. clear C. transparent D. indefinite Answer: D. indefinite   Explanation:  'Vague' means not clearly expressed or understood. 'Indefinite' also means not clearly defined, making it a synonym. 113. Choose the correct antonym for 'Vague (অস্পষ্ট)'.  [JnU (B) 06-07, IU (H) 14-15] A. unclear B. clear C. indefinite D. confusing Answer: B. clear   Explanation:  'Vague' means unclear. 'Clear' (স্পষ্ট) is the direct antonym. 114. The Chairman's impromptu remarks caused his political party much embarrassment. The underlined word means-  [RU (B) 14-15, PUST (C) 14-15] A. unrehearsed B. forceful C. unrestrained D. absurd Answer: A. unrehearsed   Explanation: 'Impromptu' means done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed (পূর্বপ্রস্তুতিহীন). 115. The synonym of 'impromptu' is —  [DU (B) 03-04] A. extempore B. prepared C. improper D. direct Answer: A. extempore   Explanation:  'Impromptu' and 'extempore' are synonyms, both meaning spoken or done without preparation. 116. Give the antonym of impromptu (পূর্বপ্রস্তুতিহীন)  [দুর্নীতি দমন ব্যুরো (সহকারী পরিচালক)-৭৭] A. extempore B. spontaneous C. rehearsed D. neutral Answer: C. rehearsed   Explanation: 'Impromptu' means done without rehearsal. 'Rehearsed' (পূর্বপ্রস্তুত) is its direct antonym. 117. 'Extempore' (Synonym) [DU (B) 03-04, 32nd BCS, ...] A. Planned B. Improvise C. Impromptu D. Immediate Answer: C. Impromptu   Explanation:  'Extempore' and 'impromptu' are synonyms meaning done without preparation. 118. An antonym of 'extempore (উপস্থিত)' is-  [MU (B) 12-13, COU (B) 13-14] A. prompt B. immediate C. spontaneous D. prepared Answer: D. prepared   Explanation:  'Extempore' means without preparation. 'Prepared' (প্রস্তুত) is its antonym. 119. What is the opposite word of 'anarchy'?  [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক-১০, RU (E, Law)15-16] A. confusion B. order C. honesty D. poverty Answer: B. order   Explanation: 'Anarchy' is a state of disorder due to absence of authority (নৈরাজ্য). 'Order' (শৃঙ্খলা) is its antonym. 120. What is the antonym of 'Anarchy'?  [বিআরটিসি'র সহকারী ব্যবস্থাপক-১৯] A. Unrest B. Instability C. Peace D. Lawlessness Answer: C. Peace   Explanation:  'Anarchy' is a state of lawlessness and disorder. 'Peace' (শান্তি) is an antonym. 121. The antonym of 'chaos (বিশৃঙ্খলা)' is  [JU (G) 09-10, RU (A, Law) 15-16] A. system B. order C. peace D. calm Answer: B. order   Explanation:  'Chaos' is complete disorder and confusion. 'Order' (শৃঙ্খলা) is the most direct antonym. 122. The synonym of the word 'Anarchy' is:  [RU (A-Law) 14-15] A. lawlessness B. order C. discipline D. democracy Answer: A. lawlessness   Explanation: 'Anarchy' (নৈরাজ্য) and 'lawlessness' are synonyms. 123. Termination (সমাপ্তি) means -  [JUST (A) 10-11, Medical 14-15] A. to start B. to end C. to begin D. to continue Answer: B. to end   Explanation:  'Termination' is the action of bringing something to an end. 124. The synonym of 'terminate' is-  [DU (C) 07-08] A. end B. modification C. cultivation D. activation E. rare Answer: A. end   Explanation:  To 'terminate' something is to bring it to an end. 125. The opposite of 'terminate'-  [পেট্রোলিয়াম কর্পোরেশন (AD)-০১, ...] A. depart B. prevent C. begin D. change Answer: C. begin   Explanation:  To 'terminate' is to end. To 'begin' (শুরু করা) is its opposite. 126. Antonym of 'Optimist' is-  [RU (BBA) 04-05, MBSTU (C) 14-15] A. Fundamentalist B. Idealist C. Activist D. Pessimist Answer: D. Pessimist   Explanation: An 'optimist' (আশাবাদী) is a person who is hopeful about the future. A 'pessimist' (হতাশাবাদী) is a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things, making it the antonym. 127. Synonym of 'optimist' is-  [পিএসসির সহকারী পরিচালক, CU (A) 16-17, ...] A. Despair B. Hopeful C. Pessimist D. Change Answer: B. Hopeful Explanation:  An 'optimist' is someone who is 'hopeful' (আশাবাদী) and confident about the future. 128. Which one is the antonym of 'pessimist'?  [RU 07-08] A. believer B. pious C. honest D. optimist Answer: D. optimist   Explanation:  A 'pessimist' (হতাশাবাদী) expects bad outcomes. An 'optimist' (আশাবাদী) expects good outcomes. 129. Find the synonym of hostile (প্রতিকূল):  [JnU (A) 10-11] A. Fussy (খুঁতখুঁতে) B. Dreadful C. Antagonistic D. Amicable Answer: C. Antagonistic   Explanation: 'Hostile' means showing or feeling opposition or dislike. 'Antagonistic' (বিরোধী) is a synonym. 130. The antonym of the word 'hostile'  [DU (A) 06-07, ..., JKKNIU (A) 16-17] A. indifferent B. friendly C. rude D. inimical Answer: B. friendly Explanation:  'Hostile' means unfriendly. 'Friendly' (বন্ধুত্বপূর্ণ) is its direct antonym. 131. The antonym of 'Hostile' is ---  [বাংলাদেশ বিদ্যুৎ উন্নয়ন বোর্ড-১৬] A. Friendly B. Cruel C. Dangerous D. Alarming Answer: A. Friendly   Explanation:  'Hostile' (শত্রুভাবাপন্ন) is the opposite of 'Friendly' (বন্ধুত্বপূর্ণ). 132. What is the antonym of 'Impediment'?  [সংসদ সচিবালয় (সহকারী পরিচালক)-০৫] A. hindrance B. helpful C. obstacle D. useful Answer: B. helpful   Explanation:  An 'impediment' is a hindrance or obstruction (প্রতিবন্ধক). Something 'helpful' (সহায়ক) would be the opposite. 133. What is the synonym of 'Impediment'?  [IU ('E') 06-07, 09-10] A. Congenial B. Hindrance C. Suitable D. Soft Answer: B. Hindrance   Explanation: 'Impediment' and 'hindrance' are synonyms meaning an obstruction or barrier (বাধা). 134. A synonym for 'hindrance' is  [DU (c) 03-04, ..., IU (G) 13-14] A. solution B. barrier C. answer D. criticize E. opportunity Answer: B. barrier   Explanation: A 'hindrance' is something that provides resistance or obstruction. A 'barrier' (বাধা) is a synonym. 135. An antonym for 'obstacles' is -  [DU 99-00, ..., KU (LLM) 16-17] A. impediments B. hindrances C. hurdles D. supports Answer: D. supports   Explanation: 'Obstacles', 'impediments', and 'hindrances' are all synonyms for barriers. 'Supports' (সমর্থন) represents the opposite. 136. TRANSIENT (Synonym)  [বাংলাদেশ বেতার ট্রান্সমিটার-০১] A. hostile B. permanent C. supportive D. temporary Answer: D. temporary   Explanation:  'Transient' means lasting only for a short time (ক্ষণস্থায়ী). 'Temporary' is a direct synonym. 137. TRANSIENT (Antonym)  [RU (BBA) 03-04, COU (C) 13-14] A. permanent B. prevent C. forecast D. immature Answer: A. permanent   Explanation: 'Transient' means temporary. 'Permanent' (স্থায়ী) is its direct antonym. 138. Give the antonym of the word 'transitory'?  [DU (D) 11-12, 36th BCS] A. temporary B. permanent C. transparent D. short-lived Answer: B. permanent Explanation:  'Transitory' means not permanent; temporary (ক্ষণস্থায়ী). 'Permanent' is the antonym. 139. The antonym for 'Transient' is -  [BSMRSTU (F, Architecture) 14-15] A. Clash B. Removed C. Temporary D. Perpetual Answer: D. Perpetual   Explanation: 'Transient' means fleeting. 'Perpetual' (চিরস্থায়ী) means never ending or changing, making it an antonym. 140. The synonym of 'transient' is:  [RU (A-Law) 13-14, CU (A2) 14-15] A. fleeting B. tarnishing C. long-lasting D. eternal Answer: A. fleeting   Explanation: 'Transient' and 'fleeting' (ক্ষণস্থায়ী) both mean lasting for a very short time. 141. Synonym of 'transitory'?  [PDB, JU (D)11-12] A. lucid (স্বচ্ছ) B. transient C. relevant D. clear Answer: B. transient   Explanation: 'Transitory' and 'transient' are synonyms meaning not permanent. 142. Transitory is opposite of —  [JU (A) 11-12] A. Permanent B. clear C. excessive D. conversant Answer: A. Permanent   Explanation:  'Transitory' means temporary, so its opposite is 'Permanent' (স্থায়ী). 143. Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. Here 'eternal' refers to-  [স্বাস্থ্য অধিদপ্তর-০৫] A. temporary B. obvious C. vigilant D. everlasting Answer: D. everlasting   Explanation:  'Eternal' means lasting or existing forever; without end (চিরন্তন). 'Everlasting' is a synonym. 144. Which one is not an antonym of the word 'eternal'?  [SUST (A) 06-07, (B) 13-14] A. ephemeral B. fleeting C. evanescent D. perpetual Answer: D. perpetual Explanation:  'Eternal' and 'perpetual' are synonyms. 'Ephemeral', 'fleeting', and 'evanescent' are all antonyms, as they mean short-lived. 145. The antonym of 'perpetual' is -  [RU (DBA) 03-04, ..., HSTU (C) 14-15] A. solid B. genuine C. lengthy D. serious E. momentary Answer: E. momentary   Explanation: 'Perpetual' means everlasting. 'Momentary' (ক্ষণস্থায়ী), meaning lasting for a very short time, is the antonym. 146. PERPETUAL (antonym)  [RU 03-04, ..., HSTU (C) 14-15] A. Permanent B. eternal C. everlasting D. momentary Answer: D. momentary   Explanation: 'Perpetual' (চিরস্থায়ী) means permanent. 'Momentary' (ক্ষণস্থায়ী) is its antonym. 147. The antonym of the word 'perpetual (চিরকালীন)' is -  [IU (G) 09-10, MBSTU D 16-17] A. eternal B. ephemeral C. riddle D. axiom Answer: B. ephemeral   Explanation:  'Perpetual' means lasting forever. 'Ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time, making it the antonym. 148. Which one is the synonym of 'Hospitality'?  [RU (D)10-11, ..., Medical 06-07] A. Pharmacy B. Sick C. Hospital D. Welcome Answer: D. Welcome   Explanation: 'Hospitality' is the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers (আতিথেয়তা). 'Welcome' is a key component and can be used as a synonym in this context. 149. Which one is antonym to 'Hospitality'?  [পরিবার পরিকল্পনা অধিদপ্তর (পরিদর্শিকা)-০৯] A. Sick B. pharmacy C. freshness D. lack of welcome Answer: D. lack of welcome   Explanation: 'Hospitality' is a warm welcome. Therefore, a 'lack of welcome' is its opposite. 150. The synonym of 'atheist (নাস্তিক)' is -  [বাংলাদেশ কৃষি ব্যাংক (কর্মকর্তা)-১৫] A. non-believer B. believer C. mystic (মরমি) D. worshipper (উপাসক) Answer: A. non-believer   Explanation:  An 'atheist' is a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods. A 'non-believer' is a direct synonym. 151. The antonym of 'atheist (নাস্তিক)' is -  [তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয় (সহকারী পরিচালক)-১৩, IU (E) 15-16] A. agonistic B. idealist C. believer D. non-believer Answer: C. believer   Explanation:  An 'atheist' does not believe in God. A 'believer' (আস্তিক) does, making it the antonym. 152. Antonym of 'DISPARITY' is -  [RU (C) 10-11] A. stable B. destructive C. complacency D. Likeness Answer: D. Likeness   Explanation:  'Disparity' means a great difference or inequality (বৈসাদৃশ্য). 'Likeness' or similarity is its antonym. 153. What is the synonym of 'disparity'?  [... PUST (C) 14-15, ...] A. argumentation B. belittlement C. difference D. harmony Answer: C. difference   Explanation: 'Disparity' means a lack of similarity or equality; inequality. 'Difference' (পার্থক্য) is a direct synonym. 154. Choose the correct synonym of the word 'Tedious'  [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক(সহকারী পরিচালক)-১৯] A. amusing B. dull C. exciting D. quick Answer: B. dull Explanation:  'Tedious' means too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous (একঘেয়ে, বিরক্তিকর). 155. Antonym of 'Tedious' is-  [IU 09-10, MBSTU (D) 14-15] A. Refreshing B. Hygienic C. Coarse D. Plain spoken (স্পষ্টভাষী) Answer: A. Refreshing   Explanation:  'Tedious' means boring and tiresome. 'Refreshing' (সতেজকারক) means welcome and stimulating, making it an antonym. 156. Antonym of 'tedious' is:  [... PUST (B) 14-15, ...] A. boring B. monotonous C. tiresome D. refreshing E. dull Answer: D. refreshing   Explanation: 'Tedious' means boring. 'Refreshing' (সতেজকারক) is the opposite. 157. 'Sluggish' means---  [সাধারণ বীমা কর্পোরেশন (সহকারী ব্যবস্থাপক)- १५] A. Active B. Cunny C. Lethargic D. Purified Answer: C. Lethargic   Explanation:  'Sluggish' means slow-moving or inactive. 'Lethargic' (অলস) is a synonym. 158. What is the antonym of 'Sluggish'?  [27th BCS, ..., CU (A1) 14-15, ...] A. Animated B. Dull C. Heavy D. Slow Answer: A. Animated   Explanation:  'Sluggish' means slow and inactive. 'Animated' (প্রাণবন্ত), meaning full of life and excitement, is its antonym. 159. DESPISE (Synonym) [DU (C) 11-12] A. Command B. Infuriate C. Abhor D. Facilitate E. Fluctuate Answer: C. Abhor   Explanation:  To 'despise' someone is to feel a deep repugnance or hatred for them. To 'abhor' (ঘৃণা করা) has the same meaning. 160. The antonym of 'despise (ঘৃণা করা)' is --  [JU (G) 11-12] A. appease B. wrinkle C. admire D. create Answer: C. admire   Explanation:  'Despise' means to hate. 'Admire' (প্রশংসা করা), meaning to regard with respect or warm approval, is its antonym. 161. Antonym of 'despise' is:  [RU (E) 11-12, RU (F-Law) 15-16] A. Admire B. Dislike C. Power D. Base Answer: A. Admire   Explanation:  The opposite of despising (hating) someone is admiring them. 162. The opposite of the word 'temporal' is-  [JnU (D) 15-16] A. material B. spiritual C. temporary D. permanent (স্থায়ী, চিরস্থায়ী) Answer: B. spiritual   Explanation:  'Temporal' means relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs (পার্থিব). 'Spiritual' (আধ্যাত্মিক) is its direct antonym. 163. Which is the antonym of 'Material'?  [NU (BBA) 12-13] A. Sickle (কাস্তে) B. Wraith (ভূত) C. Spiritual D. Flashy (লোক দেখানো) Answer: C. Spiritual   Explanation:  'Material' refers to the physical, worldly world. 'Spiritual' (আধ্যাত্মিক) refers to the non-physical realm of the spirit, making it the antonym. 164. 'Temporal' means -  [তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ের টেলিভিশন প্রকৌশলী-০৩] A. temporary B. tempting C. religious D. worldly Answer: D. worldly   Explanation:  'Temporal' means relating to worldly affairs (পার্থিব). 165. 'Temporal' means —  [KU (LLM) 06-07] A. worldly B. unearthly C. divinely D. timely Answer: A. worldly   Explanation:  'Temporal' means secular or worldly (পার্থিব), as opposed to sacred or spiritual. 166. Synonym word for 'avid' is -  [IU (B) 15-16] A. invincible B. intolerable C. visible D. eager (আগ্রহী) Answer: D. eager (আগ্রহী)   Explanation:  'Avid' means having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something. 'Eager' is a synonym. 167. The opposite of 'avid' is -  [CU (D) 11-12] A. independent B. inquisitive C. indifferent D. request humbly Answer: C. indifferent   Explanation:  'Avid' means very eager or enthusiastic. 'Indifferent' (উদাসীন), meaning having no interest, is its opposite. 168. What is the synonymous word of 'augment'?  [কারা তত্ত্বাবধায়ক-১১] A. Beautify B. Increase C. Segment D. Calm Answer: B. Increase   Explanation:  To 'augment' means to make something greater by adding to it; increase (বৃদ্ধি করা). 169. AUGMENT contradicts  [JU (F) 16-17] A. diminish B. heighten C. majestic D. obstinate Answer: A. diminish   Explanation:  'Augment' means to increase. 'Diminish' (হ্রাস করা), meaning to make smaller, is the contradiction or antonym. 170. What is the synonym of 'Diligent'?  [BRUR (B) 14-15, ..., কারা তত্ত্বাবধায়ক-১৬] A. Lethargic B. Weak C. Dull D. Assiduous (অধ্যবসায়ী) Answer: D. Assiduous (অধ্যবসায়ী)   Explanation: 'Diligent' means having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work. 'Assiduous' (পরিশ্রমী) is a synonym. 171. The antonym of 'Diligent' is-  [CU (A) 11-12, (H) 12-13] A. lazy B. shy (লাজুক) C. brave (সাহসী) D. hard-working E. assiduous Answer: A. lazy   Explanation:  'Diligent' means hard-working. 'Lazy' (অলস) is its antonym. 172. Diligent is opposite of—  [JU (A) 11-12] A. simple B. cheap C. indolent D. garrulous Answer: C. indolent   Explanation:  'Diligent' means hard-working. 'Indolent' (অলস) means lazy, making it the opposite. 173. INDUSTRIOUS (synonym)  [শ্রম অধিদপ্তর-০৬, JU (A) 11-12] A. laid-back B. large C. active D. lethargic Answer: C. active   Explanation: 'Industrious' means diligent and hard-working (পরিশ্রমী). 'Active' is a good synonym. 174. The antonym of 'Industrious' is:  [CU (D) 10-11] A. stupid B. harsh C. indolent D. complex E. inexpensive Answer: C. indolent   Explanation: 'Industrious' means diligent. 'Indolent' (অলস), meaning lazy, is the antonym. 175. Affluent people have an obligation to care for their neighbours. Substitute the underlined word  [RU (B-Law) 10-11, JnU (D) 10-11] A. hard working B. large C. religious D. wealthy Answer: D. wealthy   Explanation: 'Affluent' means having a great deal of money; wealthy (ধনী). 176. The correct meaning of the word 'affluent' is-  [CU (D) 02-03] A. wealthy B. affable C. large D. overpopulated Answer: A. wealthy   Explanation: 'Affluent' means wealthy or rich. 177. Give the antonym of the word 'affluent'?  [NU (MBA) 05-06] A. fluent B. poor C. not much D. rich Answer: B. poor   Explanation:  'Affluent' means wealthy. 'Poor' (দরিদ্র) is its direct antonym. 178. BANKRUPT (synonym)  [JU (G) 11-12] A. wealthy B. ruined C. affluent D. comfortable Answer: B. ruined   Explanation:  To be 'bankrupt' (দেউলিয়া) is to be declared in law as unable to pay one's debts, essentially being financially 'ruined'. 179. The antonym of 'Bankrupt' is -  [CU (H) 12-13] A. thoughtless B. changeable C. frequent D. show E. wealthy Answer: E. wealthy   Explanation:  'Bankrupt' means financially ruined. 'Wealthy' (ধনী) is the antonym. 180. DESTITUTE (antonym)  [শ্রম অধিদপ্তর-০৬, JU (G) 11-12] A. impoverished B. debt (দেনা) C. wealthy D. indigent Answer: C. wealthy   Explanation:  'Destitute' means extremely poor and lacking the means to provide for oneself (নিঃস্ব). 'Wealthy' is its antonym. 181. Antonym for 'impoverished' is -  [NU (BBA) 13-14] A. poor B. needy C. wealthy D. destitute Answer: C. wealthy   Explanation:  'Impoverished' means made poor. 'Wealthy' (ধনী) is the antonym. 182. 'Destitute' is most similar in meaning to -  [MU (C) 13-14] A. affluent B. desolate C. impoverished D. meticulous Answer: C. impoverished   Explanation: 'Destitute' and 'impoverished' are synonyms for being extremely poor. 183. Correct antonym of DESTITUTE  [RU (BBA) 10-11, স্বরাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ের অধীন কারা পরিদর্শক-০৬] A. bold B. talkative C. affluent D. necessary Answer: C. affluent   Explanation:  'Destitute' means extremely poor. 'Affluent' (ধনী), meaning wealthy, is the antonym. 184. synonym of the word 'dejection' is -  [দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা অধিদপ্তর-১৫, IU (B)14-15] A. happiness B. sadness C. disease (অসুস্থতা) D. calmness (স্থিরতা) Answer: B. sadness   Explanation:  'Dejection' is a sad and depressed state; low spirits (বিষণ্ণতা). 'Sadness' is a direct synonym. 185. Choose the antonym of 'exhilaration'.  [RU (Law)10-11] A. change B. cheering C. animating D. dejection Answer: D. dejection   Explanation: 'Exhilaration' is a feeling of great happiness and excitement (উল্লাস). 'Dejection' (বিষণ্ণতা), a state of low spirits, is the antonym. 186. The antonym of 'polite' is --  [SESIP এর সহকারী পরিচালক-১২] A. civil B. rude C. confuse D. courteous Answer: B. rude   Explanation:  'Polite' means having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people (ভদ্র). 'Rude' (অসভ্য) is its antonym. 187. The synonym of 'polite' is-  [RU (BBA) 09-10, DU (D) 18-19 (shift-1)] A. submissive B. gentle C. obedient D. courteous Answer: D. courteous   Explanation: 'Polite' and 'courteous' (ভদ্র) are synonyms, both referring to respectful behavior. 188. The antonym of the word 'tacit' is-  [শ্রম ও কর্মসংস্থান মন্ত্রণালয়-০৯] A. sluggish B. tricky C. spoken D. flawless Answer: C. spoken   Explanation:  'Tacit' means understood or implied without being stated (মৌন). 'Spoken' (কথিত) is its antonym. 189. What is the synonym of the word 'tacit'?  [DU (D) 14-15] A. spoken B. implicit C. open D. written Answer: B. implicit   Explanation: 'Tacit' means understood without being directly stated. 'Implicit' (অন্তর্নিহিত) has the same meaning. 190. The antonym of the word, 'Adequate' is -  [NU (BBA) 12-13] A. insufficient B. unlimited C. sufficient D. endless Answer: A. insufficient   Explanation: 'Adequate' means satisfactory or acceptable in quantity or quality (পর্যাপ্ত). 'Insufficient' (অপর্যাপ্ত) is its antonym. 191. The appropriate synonym of 'Adequate' is -  [IU (Law) 04-05, 05-06] A. inadequate B. sufficient C. little D. large Answer: B. sufficient   Explanation: 'Adequate' and 'sufficient' (যথেষ্ট) are synonyms. 192. The word 'Benevolent' means -  [... BRUR (B) 12-13, JU (A, A5) 13-14] A. honest (সৎ) B. kind C. unkind D. cruel Answer: B. kind   Explanation: 'Benevolent' means well-meaning and kindly (দয়ালু). 193. The antonym of 'Benevolent' is —  [KU 07-08, RU 07-08, IU (C) 14-15] A. Malicious B. Tense C. Philanthropic D. Generous Answer: A. Malicious   Explanation: 'Benevolent' means kind and charitable. 'Malicious' (বিদ্বেষপূর্ণ), meaning intending to do harm, is its antonym. 194. The synonym of 'feasible (সম্ভবপর)' is  [CU (D1) 15-16] A. constant B. possible C. Impractical D. Theoretical (তাত্ত্বিক) Answer: B. possible   Explanation:  'Feasible' means possible to do easily or conveniently. 195. Which is the antonym of the word 'feasible'?  [CU (E)10-11, 13-14] A. constant B. possible C. Impractical D. Theoretical (তাত্ত্বিক) Answer: C. Impractical   Explanation:  'Feasible' means practical and possible. 'Impractical' (অবাস্তব) is its antonym. 196. কোনটি feasible এর সমার্থক শব্দ?  [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-১৫] A. Realistic B. Practical C. Impossible D. Difficult Answer: B. Practical   Explanation:  'Feasible' (সম্ভবপর) and 'Practical' (বাস্তব) are synonyms, both referring to what can be done in practice. 197. The synonym of 'Bonafide (খাঁটি, অকৃত্রিম)' is -  [RU (D-Law) 12-13, HSTU (C) 15-16] A. honest B. similar C. bondage D. spurious (ভেজাল) Answer: A. honest   Explanation:  'Bonafide' means genuine, real, or sincere. 'Honest' (সৎ) is a close synonym in the sense of being without deceit. 198. The antonym of 'Bonafide' is-  [... RU (Law) 07-08, ...] A. bondage B. similar C. honest D. spurious Answer: D. spurious   Explanation:  'Bonafide' means genuine. 'Spurious' (ভেজাল), meaning fake or false, is its antonym. 199. The synonym of 'Bonafide' is —  [... রপ্তানি উন্নয়ন ব্যুরো-১০] A. artificial (কৃত্রিম) B. permanent C. imaginary D. genuine Answer: D. genuine   Explanation: 'Bonafide' (খাঁটি) and 'genuine' (প্রকৃত) are synonyms for something that is real and authentic. 200. The editor of the newspaper needed to be sure the article presented the right information, so his review was meticulous. (Synonym)  [CU (E) 15-16] A. delicate B. painstaking C. superficial D. objective E. careless Answer: B. painstaking   Explanation:  'Meticulous' means showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. 'Painstaking' (কঠোর পরিশ্রমী) shares this meaning.

Instructions and Basic Concepts Instruction:  For Synonym and Antonym questions, the answer's part of speech should match the key word's part of speech. If the key word is a noun , the answer must be a noun . If the key word is an adjective , the answer must be an adjective . If the key word is a verb , the answer must be a verb . If the key word is an adverb , the answer must be an adverb . If the key word is in the past form , the answer should also be in the past form . 1. The correct meaning of the word 'deliberate' is-  [RU (E) 13-14, শিল্প মন্ত্রণালয়-১৯] A. known B. intentional C. familiar D. willingly Answer: B. intentional   Explanation:  'Deliberate' means done consciously and intentionally. Therefore, 'intentional' (ইচ্ছাকৃত) is the correct synonym. 'Willingly' is an adverb, while 'deliberate' is an adjective. 2. The word 'Lately' is close in meaning to -  [CU (H2) 12-13] A. late B. later C. recent D. recently E. always Answer: D. recently   Explanation: 'Lately' is an adverb that means in the recent period. 'Recently' (সম্প্রতি) is a direct synonym. 'Recent' is an adjective, 'late' means delayed, and 'later' means at a future time. 3. The synonym of the word 'word' is -  [RU (B-Law) 12-13] A. vocable B. name C. noun D. initial Answer: A. vocable   Explanation:  A 'vocable' is a word, especially one regarded in terms of its form rather than its meaning. Therefore, it's a synonym for 'word' (শব্দ). Different, Indifferent, Appoint, Disappoint Note on different vs. indifferent: The antonym for indifferent (উদাসীন) is interested (আগ্রহী). The antonym for different (ভিন্ন) is similar/analogous (সদৃশ). Note on appoint vs. disappoint: The antonym for appoint (নিয়োগ করা) is sack/fire/dismiss (বরখাস্ত করা). disappoint (হতাশ করা) is not the antonym of appoint. The antonym for disappointment (হতাশা) is satisfaction (সন্তুষ্টি). Hope is sometimes considered, but the direct opposite of hope is despair (নৈরাশ্য). Word & Meaning Synonym Antonym different  (ভিন্ন) dissimilar, diverse, unlike, various similar, akin, analogous indifferent  (উদাসীন) apathetic, careless, uninterested, callous enthusiastic, interested appoint  (নিয়োগ করা) employ, hire, sign up, recruit, engage dismiss, fire, sack disappoint  (হতাশ করা) dissatisfy, dishearten, frustrate, thwart satisfy, gratify, entertain disappointment  (হতাশা) discontent, frustration, displeasure satisfaction, pleasure, contentment 4. The antonym of 'different (ভিন্ন)' is -  [তথ্য ও যোগাযোগ প্রযুক্তি অধিদপ্তর-১৫] A. indifferent B. callous C. separate D. similar Answer: D. similar   Explanation:  'Different' means not the same as another or each other. Its antonym is 'similar' (সদৃশ). 5. What is the synonym for the word 'indifferent (উদাসীন)'?  [NU (BBA) 13-14] A. Similar B. Unhappy C. Careless D. Frank Answer: C. Careless   Explanation: 'Indifferent' means having no particular interest or sympathy. 'Careless' (উদাসীন) is a close synonym in this context. 6. What is the antonym of 'appoint'?  [NU (BBA) 11-12] A. disappoint B. misappoint C. promote D. sack Answer: D. sack   Explanation:  To 'appoint' someone is to assign them to a job or role. To 'sack' them is to dismiss them from employment, making it the correct antonym. 7. Choose the correct antonym of 'disappointment'?  [RU (B-Law) 09-10] A. satisfaction B. praise C. hope D. appointment Answer: A. satisfaction   Explanation: 'Disappointment' is the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes. 'Satisfaction' (সন্তুষ্টি) is the fulfillment of one's wishes or expectations, making it the antonym. 8. What is the antonym of 'indifferent'?  [DU (D) 06-07, RU (C) 16-17] A. detached B. interested C. different D. related Answer: B. interested   Explanation: 'Indifferent' means uninterested or apathetic. Therefore, its direct antonym is 'interested' (আগ্রহী). 9. What is the synonym for the word 'indifferent'?  [DU (C) 13-14] A. similar B. unhappy C. apathetic D. frank E. not differing Answer: C. apathetic   Explanation: 'Indifferent' means having or showing no interest, enthusiasm, or concern. 'Apathetic' (অনীহ) shares this meaning. 10. The general public didn't care about the trial and was apathetic about the verdict.  [CU (E) 15-16] A. enthusiastic B. enraged C. indifferent D. suspicious Answer: C. indifferent   Explanation:  The word 'apathetic' means showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern. 'Indifferent' is a direct synonym. Initiative, Indigenous, Alien 11. What would be the right antonym for 'initiative'?  [36th BCS] A. apathy B. enterprise C. indolence D. activity Answer: A. apathy, C. indolence   Explanation: 'Initiative' (উদ্যোগ) is the power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do. Its antonyms could be 'apathy' (অনীহা বা ঔদাসীন্য), a lack of interest, and 'indolence' (আলস্য), laziness. Both A and C are correct. 12. What would be the right synonym for 'initiative'?  [35th BCS, খাদ্য অধিদপ্তর-২১] A. apathy B. enterprise C. indolence D. activity Answer: B. enterprise   Explanation:  'Initiative' means the ability to start things independently. 'Enterprise' (উদ্যম) also refers to a project or undertaking, typically one that is difficult or requires effort, and is used to describe readiness to do so. 13. The correct meaning of the word 'indigenous' is -  [CU (E) 02-03, ..., JU (D, D2) 13-14] A. native (দেশীয়) B. backward C. insider D. poor Answer: A. native (দেশীয়)   Explanation: 'Indigenous' means originating or occurring naturally in a particular place. 'Native' is a direct synonym. 14. Antonym of 'Indigenous (দেশীয়)' is -  [প্রধানমন্ত্রীর কার্যালয়-০৮, RU 09-10, NSTU C 16-17] A. alien B. international C. remote D. domestic (গৃহপালিত, পোষা) Answer: A. alien   Explanation:  'Indigenous' refers to something native. 'Alien' refers to something foreign or from another place, making it the correct antonym. 15. The antonym of the word 'domestic' is -  [JnU C 11-12, পরিবার পরিকল্পনা অধিদপ্তর-১৬] A. foreign B. home C. national D. none Answer: A. foreign   Explanation:  'Domestic' relates to one's own country. 'Foreign' relates to a country other than one's own, making it the antonym. 16. FOREIGN (antonym) [JU (BBA) 11-12] A. native (দেশীয়) B. habitant C. domicile D. strange Answer: A. native (দেশীয়)   Explanation:  'Foreign' means from another country. 'Native' means from a particular place by birth, making it the antonym. 17. The word 'Indigenous' is the meaning of-  [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক (ক্যাশ অফিসার)-১৫] A. Foreign B. Native C. Local D. Remote Answer: B. Native   Explanation:  'Indigenous' and 'Native' both mean originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country. 'Local' is also very similar. 18. The antonym for 'Indigenous' is -  [IU(C) 15-16] A. Herbal B. Local C. Foreign D. Home-grown Answer: C. Foreign   Explanation: 'Indigenous' means native or local. 'Foreign' means from another country or area, making it the correct antonym. 19. The meaning of 'indigenous (দেশীয়)' is:  [RU (BBA) 07-08, (A, Law) 16-17] A. native B. universal C. healthy D. international Answer: A. native   Explanation:  'Indigenous' means native to a particular place. 20. Which one is antonym to 'Indigenous'?  [IU (G) 04-05] A. Existing B. Alien C. International D. intelligent Answer: B. Alien   Explanation: 'Indigenous' means native. 'Alien' means foreign or belonging to another country, making it the antonym. 21. What is the antonym of 'native'?  [Medical 15-16, KU (L) 16-17] A. Alien (বিদেশী) B. Congenial C. Inborn D. Local Answer: A. Alien (বিদেশী)   Explanation:  'Native' refers to a person born in a specified place. 'Alien' refers to a foreigner, making it the direct antonym. 22. The antonym of the word 'alien' is -  [Soyra তেল-18] A. new comer B. native C. adverse D. foreigner Answer: B. native   Explanation:  'Alien' means foreign. Its antonym is 'native' (দেশীয়). 23. The antonym of 'alien' is -  [CU (D) 06-07, 13-14, স্বাস্থ্য ও পরিবার কল্যাণ মন্ত্রণালয়-২১] A. native B. foreign C. exotic D. align E. immigrant Answer: A. native   Explanation:  'Alien' (বিদেশী), 'foreign', and 'exotic' are synonyms. The antonym is 'native' (দেশীয়). Various Vocabulary 24. The synonym of the word 'fecund' is:  [পোস্টমাস্টার জেনারেলের কার্যালয়-২১] A. fertile (উর্বর) B. fake (জাল) C. strong D. fact Answer: A. fertile (উর্বর)   Explanation:  'Fecund' means producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; highly fertile. 25. Antonym of the word 'fecund' is:  [বাংলাদেশ টেলিভিশন প্রকৌশলী গ্রেড-II-২১] A. sterile (বন্ধ্যা) B. prolific C. distress D. rich Answer: A. sterile (বন্ধ্যা)   Explanation:  'Fecund' means fertile or productive. 'Sterile' means not able to produce children or young, making it the direct antonym. 'Prolific' is a synonym for 'fecund'. 26. The synonym of 'Concord' is-  [BSMRSTU (E) 18-19] A. Mesmerise B. Intrude C. Thrive D. Harmony Answer: D. Harmony   Explanation:  'Concord' means agreement or harmony between people or groups (মিল, ঐক্য). 'Harmony' is a direct synonym. 27. Antonym of the word 'Concord' is-  [সিভিল এভিয়েশন অথরিটি-১৭] A. Conflict B. Saintly C. Thrifty (মিতব্যয়ী) D. Harmony Answer: A. Conflict   Explanation: 'Concord' means harmony and agreement. 'Conflict' (বিরোধ) means disagreement or argument, making it the antonym. 28. The synonym of the word 'endure' is:  [বিকেএসপি প্রশিক্ষক-১৮] A. tolerate B. bear C. close D. last Answer: A, B, D   Explanation:  'Endure' means to suffer something painful or difficult patiently. 'Tolerate', 'bear', and 'last' (সহ্য করা, টিকে থাকা) can all be synonyms depending on the context. 29. Antonym of the word 'endure (অধ্যবসায়)' is:  [পল্লী সঞ্চয় ব্যাংক-১৮] A. bear B. fade C. last D. close Answer: B. fade   Explanation:  'Endure' means to last or persist over time. 'Fade' means to gradually grow faint and disappear, making it an antonym. 30. The synonym of the word 'huge (বিশাল)' is-  [১০ম বেসরকারি প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৪] A. sanctified (পবিত্র) B. tiny (ক্ষুদ্র) C. colossal D. momentary Answer: C. colossal   Explanation: 'Huge' means extremely large. 'Colossal' (প্রকাণ্ড) is a strong synonym. 31. The antonym of 'huge (বিশাল)' is-  [DU (D)18-19 (Shift-3)] A. heavy (ভারী) B. low (নিচু, ক্ষীণ) C. tiny D. high (উচ্চ) Answer: C. tiny   Explanation:  'Huge' means very large. 'Tiny' (ক্ষুদ্র) means very small, making it the antonym. 32. The correct synonym for 'insipid' is-  [বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক AD-১৬, RU (B) 18-19] A. tasteless B. sour (টক) C. trite D. inspired Answer: A. tasteless   Explanation:  'Insipid' means lacking flavor or interest; tasteless (বিরস, স্বাদহীন). 33. The correct synonym of the word 'Insipid' is-  [BSMRSTU (G) 18-19] A. arrogant B. honesty C. tasteless D. interesting Answer: C. tasteless   Explanation: 'Insipid' means lacking taste or vigor. 'Tasteless' (স্বাদহীন) is a direct synonym. 34. The antonym of 'Insipid' is-  [উপজেলা খাদ্য নিয়ন্ত্রক (ADD)-১৫] A. exciting B. sanguine C. cold D. dull Answer: A. exciting   Explanation:  'Insipid' means dull or boring. 'Exciting' (উত্তেজনাকর) is the opposite. 35. 'Malice' এর Synonym কোনটি?  [বিআরডিবি (সহকারী পল্লী উন্নয়ন)-১৭] A. Affection B. Love C. Animosity D. Kindness Answer: C. Animosity   Explanation:  'Malice' means the intention or desire to do evil; ill will (বিদ্বেষ). 'Animosity' means strong hostility, making it a synonym. 36. Find the appropriate antonym of 'Malice'.  [DU (B) 18-19] A. Bitterness B. Animosity C. Malevolence D. Kindness Answer: D. Kindness   Explanation: 'Malice' is the desire to harm someone. 'Kindness' (দয়া) is the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate, which is the opposite. 37. What is the synonym of 'lunatic'?  [পোস্টমাস্টার জেনারেল, উত্তরাঞ্চল, রাজশাহী-২১] A. sane B. hap C. plain D. mad Answer: D. mad   Explanation:  A 'lunatic' is a mentally ill person (a term now considered dated and offensive). 'Mad' (পাগল) is a synonym. 38. Which one is an antonym for 'lunatic (পাগল)'?  [রাষ্ট্রায়ত্ব ৪টি ব্যাংক (অফিসার, ক্যাশ)-১৯] A. sane B. crazy C. lazy D. plain Answer: A. sane   Explanation:  'Lunatic' means mad or insane. 'Sane' (সুস্থমস্তিষ্ক) means of sound mind, making it the antonym. 39. The antonym of 'viable' is:  [DU (D) 17-18] A. possible B. impracticable C. vulnerable D. honourable Answer: B. impracticable   Explanation:  'Viable' means capable of working successfully; feasible. 'Impracticable' (অবাস্তবায়নযোগ্য) means impossible in practice, making it the antonym. 40. What is the synonym of the word 'viable'?  [IU (C) 17-18] A. feasible B. edible C. susceptible D. horrible Answer: A. feasible   Explanation: 'Viable' means capable of working successfully. 'Feasible' (সম্ভব) also means possible and practical to do easily, making it a synonym. 41. Synonym of REPEAL [RU (D-Unit) 17-18] A. Sanction B. Perpetuate C. Pass D. Cancel Answer: D. Cancel   Explanation:  'Repeal' means to revoke or annul a law or congressional act. 'Cancel' (বাতিল করা) is a direct synonym. 42. The synonym of 'repeal' is  [PU (B) 16-17] A. disorder B. promulgate C. abolish D. revise Answer: C. abolish   Explanation:  To 'repeal' a law is to officially end its validity. 'Abolish' (বাতিল করা) has the same meaning. 43. What is the antonym of the word 'repeal'?  [JnU (B) 17-18] A. rescind B. abrogate C. gladden D. sanction Answer: D. sanction   Explanation: 'Repeal' means to cancel or revoke. 'Sanction' (অনুমোদন করা) means to give official permission or approval for an action, making it the antonym. 44. Choose the synonym of 'Tangible' is -  [BSMRSTU (G) 17-18] A. concrete B. abstract C. negative D. harmonious Answer: A. concrete   Explanation: 'Tangible' means perceptible by touch; real or actual. 'Concrete' (বাস্তব) is a synonym. 45. Choose the antonym of 'Tangible' is -  [JnU (B) 13-14] A. concrete B. manifest C. initial D. abstract Answer: D. abstract   Explanation: 'Tangible' means real and touchable. 'Abstract' (ভাববাচক) refers to something existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical existence, making it the antonym. 46. An antonym of 'imminent' is:  [DU (D) 14-15] A. pending B. forthcoming C. eminent (বিখ্যাত) D. distant Answer: D. distant   Explanation: 'Imminent' means about to happen; impending (আসন্ন). 'Distant' (দূরবর্তী) refers to something far away in time, making it an antonym. 47. What is the synonym of the word 'Imminent'?  [IU (G) 16-17] A. Upcoming B. Impure C. Unsteady D. Proud Answer: A. Upcoming   Explanation: 'Imminent' means about to happen. 'Upcoming' (আসন্ন) is a synonym. 48. Hirsute (synonym) [JU (D) 12-13] A. fashionable B. hairy C. baby-dress D. fancy Answer: B. hairy Explanation:  'Hirsute' means hairy (লোমশ). 49. Which one is the antonym of 'Hirsute'?  [JU (E) 17-18] A. shaggy B. bald (টাক) C. erudite D. glorious Answer: B. bald (টাক)   Explanation:  'Hirsute' means having a lot of hair. 'Bald' means having little or no hair on the head, which serves as the antonym. 50. ACUMEN is incompatible with -  [AI (F) 16-17] A. perception B. obesity C. stupidity D. retract Answer: C. stupidity   Explanation:  'Acumen' means the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions (বিচক্ষণতা). Therefore, it is incompatible with, or the opposite of, 'stupidity' (নির্বুদ্ধিতা). 51. The word 'acumen' means:  [RU (A, Law) 16-17] A. desire to learn B. pain C. deep knowledge D. quick understanding ability Answer: D. quick understanding ability Explanation:  'Acumen' is the ability to understand and decide things quickly and well (তীক্ষ্ণ বুদ্ধি). 52. The synonym of acumen is-  [JnU (C) 09-10] A. one man B. pinnacle C. sagacity D. ignorance Answer: C. sagacity   Explanation:  'Acumen' refers to keen insight and judgment. 'Sagacity' (প্রজ্ঞা) is a synonym. 53. The synonym of mandatory is:  [ইসলামী ব্যাংক বাংলাদেশ লিমিটেড-১৯] A. Obligatory B. Secret C. Decipher D. Wise Answer: A. Obligatory   Explanation:  'Mandatory' means required by law or rules; compulsory. 'Obligatory' (বাধ্যতামূলক) is a direct synonym. 54. What is the antonym of 'obligatory'?  [CU (H2) 17-18] A. compulsory B. mandatory C. casual D. optional Answer: D. optional   Explanation: 'Obligatory' means required or compulsory. 'Optional' (ঐচ্ছিক), meaning available to be chosen but not obligatory, is the antonym. 55. Attending meetings is mandatory. The synonym of 'mandatory' is:  [IU (B) 16-17] A. not necessary B. necessary C. optional D. compulsory Answer: D. compulsory   Explanation:  'Mandatory' means required. 'Compulsory' (বাধ্যতামূলক) is a direct synonym. 56. The word 'mandatory' means-  [DU (D) 07-08, বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক(AD)-১৫] A. preference B. optional C. choiceable D. obligatory Answer: D. obligatory   Explanation: 'Mandatory' means required or compulsory. 'Obligatory' is a synonym. 57. What is the antonym of the word 'Compulsory'?  [সোনালী ব্যাংক অফিসার/ক্যাশ-১৮] A. Mandatory B. Obligatory C. Voluntary D. Complimentary Answer: C. Voluntary   Explanation: 'Compulsory' means required by rule. 'Voluntary' (স্বেচ্ছামূলক), meaning done of one's own free will, is the antonym. 58. The antonym of the word 'offspring' is-  [DU (E, Elective) 16-17] A. children B. issue C. ancestor D. son Answer: C. ancestor   Explanation: 'Offspring' refers to a person's child or children (সন্তানসন্ততি). 'Ancestor' (পূর্বপুরুষ) refers to a person from whom one is descended, making it the antonym. 59. The word 'offspring' means-  [JnU (C) 09-10, ..., HSTU (C) 15-16] A. Twins B. Children C. Strength D. Winter E. Fountain Answer: B. Children   Explanation: 'Offspring' means a person's child or children. 60. Identify the correct synonym of the word 'harmony'  [JUST (C, Food) 16-17] A. Dislike B. Cacophony C. Concord D. Hatred Answer: C. Concord   Explanation: 'Harmony' means a state of peaceful existence and agreement. 'Concord' (ঐক্য) is a direct synonym. 61. Antonym of 'Harmony' is-  [ডাক বিভাগের পোস্টমাস্টার জেনারেলের কার্যালয়ের নিয়োগ পরীক্ষা-০৭] A. Admiration B. Discord C. Co-operation D. Co-ordination Answer: B. Discord   Explanation:  'Harmony' is agreement and lack of conflict. 'Discord' (অনৈক্য) is disagreement between people, making it the antonym. 62. Select the word having similar meaning with KNOWLEDGE.  [JnU (C) 11-12, রাজশাহী কৃষি উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক-১৬] A. Incorrect B. Proper C. Appropriate D. Awareness Answer: D. Awareness   Explanation: 'Knowledge' (জ্ঞান) is facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education. 'Awareness' (সচেতনতা) is knowledge or perception of a situation or fact, making it a similar concept. 63. What is the antonym of the word 'ignorance'?  [প্রাথমিক ও গণশিক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয় AD (ATEO)-৯৫] A. Wisdom B. Wise C. Light D. Knowledge Answer: D. Knowledge   Explanation: 'Ignorance' (অজ্ঞতা) is the lack of knowledge or information. 'Knowledge' (জ্ঞান) is its direct antonym. 64. What is the synonym of the word 'Calm (শান্ত)'?  [RU 05-06] A. Agitate B. Tense C. Excite D. Mitigate Answer: D. Mitigate   Explanation: To 'calm' is to make tranquil and quiet. 'Mitigate' (প্রশমিত করা) means to make less severe or painful, which is a close synonym in the sense of soothing or pacifying. The other options are antonyms. 65. Which is the antonym of 'calm'?  [BRUR (A) 16-17] A. Sincere B. Yearning C. Revenue D. Aggravate Answer: D. Aggravate   Explanation:  'Calm' means to pacify. 'Aggravate' (আরও খারাপ করা) means to make a problem or situation worse, which is the opposite of calming it down. 66. Which is the synonym of the word 'homogeneous'?  [বিএডিসি-র সহকারী পরিচালক-২১] A. Heterogeneous B. Scrambled C. Motley D. Similar Answer: D. Similar   Explanation: 'Homogeneous' means of the same kind; alike (সমজাতীয়). 'Similar' is a direct synonym. 67. Antonym of the term 'homogeneous'-  [IU(H) 17-18] A. diverse B. uniform C. durable D. decaying Answer: A. diverse   Explanation:  'Homogeneous' means all of the same kind. 'Diverse' (বৈসাদৃশ্যপূর্ণ) means showing a great deal of variety, making it the antonym. 68. Find the antonym of HETEROGENEOUS  [JU (D) 16-17] A. Orthodox B. Similar C. Unlikely D. Pagan Answer: B. Similar   Explanation:  'Heterogeneous' means diverse in character or content. The antonym would be something of the same kind, like 'similar' or 'homogeneous'. 69. What is the opposite of 'homogeneous'?  [RU (E1) 10-11] A. heterogeneous B. similar C. hetrogeneous D. none Answer: A. heterogeneous   Explanation: The direct opposite of 'homogeneous' (সমজাতীয়) is 'heterogeneous' (অসমসত্ত্ব). Note the correct spelling in option A. 70. The word 'ambiguous' is the synonym of—  [১৫তম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৯] A. alien B. certain C. dubious D. dangerous Answer: C. dubious   Explanation:  'Ambiguous' means open to more than one interpretation; unclear (দ্ব্যর্থক). 'Dubious' (সন্দেহজনক) also implies uncertainty or doubt. 71. Ambiguous (antonym)  [রাষ্ট্রায়ত্ত ৪টি ব্যাংক অফিসার (সাধারণ)-১৯] A. obscure B. opaque C. equivocal D. definite Answer: D. definite   Explanation:  'Ambiguous' means unclear or uncertain. 'Definite' (সুনির্দিষ্ট) means clearly stated or decided, making it the antonym. 'Obscure' and 'equivocal' are synonyms. 72. The opposite meaning of 'Hearten' is -  [JnU (D) 14-15, BSMRSTU (G) 17-18] A. discourage B. deceive C. deny D. decide Answer: A. discourage   Explanation:  'Hearten' means to make more cheerful or confident. 'Discourage' (নিরুৎসাহিত করা) means to cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm, making it the antonym. 73. The antonym of the word 'dishearten' is -  [১৫তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন-১৯] A. discourage B. encourage C. develop D. ameliorate Answer: B. encourage   Explanation:  'Dishearten' means to cause someone to lose determination or confidence. 'Encourage' (উৎসাহিত করা) is its direct antonym. 74. 'Plagiarism' means-  [RU (E3) 17-18] A. copying unlawfully B. copying lawfully C. writing wrong things D. writing right things Answer: A. copying unlawfully   Explanation:  'Plagiarism' (সাহিত্যকর্ম চুরি) is the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own. 75. The opposite of 'plagiarism' is-  [BSMRSTU(D) 17-18] A. opportunity B. displacement C. theft D. acknowledgment Answer: D. acknowledgment   Explanation: 'Plagiarism' is taking credit for another's work. 'Acknowledgment' (স্বীকৃতি) is recognizing the contribution of the original author, making it an opposite concept. 76. The antonym of the word, 'dexterous' is-  [PUST (C, Nutrition) 17-18] A. agile (ক্ষিপ্র) B. nimble (ক্ষিপ্র) C. clumsy D. distrust Answer: C. clumsy   Explanation:  'Dexterous' means showing or having skill, especially with the hands (দক্ষ). 'Clumsy' (অদক্ষ) means awkward in movement or handling things, making it the antonym. 77. 'Dexterous' means—  [RU (BBA) 09-10] A. clumsy B. skilful C. inept D. achieve (অর্জন করা) Answer: B. skilful   Explanation: 'Dexterous' is a synonym for 'skilful' (দক্ষ). 78. Which word means the opposite of 'dearth'?  [RU 08-09, ..., 40th BCS] A. lack B. abundance C. poverty D. shortage Answer: B. abundance   Explanation: 'Dearth' means a scarcity or lack of something (অভাব). 'Abundance' (প্রাচুর্য) means a very large quantity of something, making it the antonym. 79. The meaning of the 'dearth' is:  [প্রতিরক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয়-১০] A. death B. dark C. blank D. plenty E. scarcity Answer: E. scarcity   Explanation:  'Dearth' means a lack or shortage of something. 'Scarcity' (অভাব) is a direct synonym. 80. Antonym of 'enormous'  [CU (C1) 16-17, বিমান বাংলাদেশ এয়ারলাইন্স-২১] A. tiny (ক্ষুদ্র) B. soft C. weak D. fragile (ভঙ্গুর) Answer: A. tiny (ক্ষুদ্র)   Explanation: 'Enormous' means very large in size or quantity (প্রকাণ্ড). 'Tiny' is its direct antonym. 81. Synonym of 'Enormous' is-  [IU (C) 13-14] A. ordinary B. economic C. huge D. evidence Answer: C. huge   Explanation:  'Enormous' and 'huge' both mean extremely large. 82. What is the synonym of 'altruism (পরার্থপরতা)'?  [DU (B-Elective) 14-15] A. Honesty B. Philanthropy C. Tolerance D. Selfishness Answer: B. Philanthropy   Explanation:  'Altruism' is the selfless concern for the well-being of others. 'Philanthropy' (জনহিতৈষণা) is the desire to promote the welfare of others, making it a synonym. 83. An antonym of 'altruism' is  [DU (C) 10-11, (A) 16-17] A. honesty B. philanthropy C. tolerance D. selfishness Answer: D. selfishness   Explanation: 'Altruism' is selfless concern for others. 'Selfishness' (স্বার্থপরতা) is its direct antonym. 84. The synonym of 'nebulous' -  [CU(B2,8) 16-17, BRUR (D) 17-18] A. uncertain B. ambiguity C. obvious D. comprehensible (বোধগম্য) Answer: A. uncertain   Explanation:  'Nebulous' means in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy, vague, or ill-defined (অস্পষ্ট). 'Uncertain' is a close synonym. 85. The opposite of 'Nebulous' -  [শ্রম অধিদপ্তর-০৯, JU (E) 14-15] A. clear B. vague (অস্পষ্ট) C. unclear D. indistinct Answer: A. clear   Explanation:  'Nebulous' means unclear or vague. 'Clear' (স্পষ্ট) is its direct antonym. 86. What is the antonym of 'Taciturn (স্বল্পভাষী)'?  [RU (BBA) 09-10] A. aloof B. talkative C. eloquent D. wordy Answer: B, C, D are all valid antonyms.   Explanation:  'Taciturn' means reserved or uncommunicative in speech. 'Talkative' (বাচাল), 'eloquent' (বাগ্মী), and 'wordy' (বাগাড়ম্বরপূর্ণ) are all antonyms. The most direct opposite is often 'talkative'. The question asks for "the" antonym, implying one best answer, but several fit. Note: Original source might have a single intended answer, but multiple are correct. 87. TACITURN is the most nearly opposite meaning to  [JU (B) 15-16] A. Spoken B. Talkative C. Confident D. Leisurely Answer: B. Talkative   Explanation: 'Taciturn' means saying little. 'Talkative' (বাচাল) means fond of or given to talking, making it the best opposite. 88. What does 'humility' mean?  [খাদ্য অধিদপ্তর-১৩] A. Modesty B. Humiliation C. Kind-hearted D. Relating to mankind Answer: A. Modesty   Explanation: 'Humility' is the quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance (নম্রতা). 'Modesty' is a direct synonym. 89. What is the antonym of 'Humility'?  [BSMRSTU(A) 12-13] A. Modesty B. Arrogance C. Foggy D. Clear Answer: B. Arrogance   Explanation:  'Humility' means humbleness. 'Arrogance' (অহংকার), an exaggerated sense of one's own importance, is the antonym. 90. The synonym of 'antagonist' is-  [প্রাথমিক শিক্ষা অধিদপ্তর এর সহকারী পরিচালক-১১] A. Quarrelsome B. Opponent C. Hyperactive D. Belligerent Answer: B. Opponent   Explanation:  An 'antagonist' is a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary (প্রতিপক্ষ). 'Opponent' is a synonym. 91. What is the antonym of 'antagonist'?  [BRUR (A) 15-16] A. Artist B. Percussionist C. Protagonist D. Dentist (দন্তচিকিৎসক) Answer: C. Protagonist   Explanation:  An 'antagonist' is the opponent of the main character. A 'protagonist' (নায়ক) is the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text. 92. Find out the synonym of 'extract'.  [JU(G) 11-12] A. extra B. remove C. maximize D. extend Answer: B. remove   Explanation:  To 'extract' something means to remove or take it out, especially by effort or force (বের করা). 93. The antonym of extract is-  [তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ের অধীনে বাংলাদেশ টেলিভিশনের ক্যামেরাম্যান-১৭] A. quest B. select C. insert D. collect Answer: C. insert   Explanation: 'Extract' means to take out. 'Insert' (প্রবেশ করানো) means to put in, making it the antonym. 94. Antonym of the word 'amicable' is-  [RU (E, Law) 15-16, (E2) 17-18] A. unfriendly B. compensating C. penetrating D. zig-zag (আঁকাবাঁকা) Answer: A. unfriendly   Explanation:  'Amicable' means having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement (বন্ধুত্বপূর্ণ). 'Unfriendly' is a direct antonym. 95. Amicable means -- [উপজেলা মহিলা বিষয়ক কর্মকর্তার কার্যালয়-১২] A. Friendly B. Successful C. Eager D. Mad Answer: A. Friendly   Explanation:  'Amicable' and 'Friendly' (বন্ধুত্বপূর্ণ) are synonyms. 96. Amicable শব্দের অর্থ কোনটি?  [30th BCS, JnU (C) 15-16, NSI-এর সহকারী পরিচালক-১৯] A. Interesting B. Loving C. Affectionate D. Friendly Answer: D. Friendly   Explanation:  'Amicable' means friendly (বন্ধুত্বপূর্ণ). While related, 'loving' and 'affectionate' are not the most precise synonyms. 97. Which one is the synonym of the word 'amicable'?  [DU (D) 96-97, ..., HSTU (B) 13-14] A. rude (অসভ্য) B. sincere C. friendly D. intelligent Answer: C. friendly   Explanation:  'Amicable' means characterized by friendliness. 98. Choose the correct antonym for the word 'Amicable'.  [IU (G) 14-15] A. Cunning (ধূর্ত) B. Shy (লাজুক) C. Hostile D. Crazy (উন্মাদ) Answer: C. Hostile   Explanation: 'Amicable' means friendly. 'Hostile' (শত্রুভাবাপন্ন) means unfriendly or antagonistic, making it the antonym. 99. The synonym of 'Inimical' is-  [CU (A) 06-07] A. virtuous (ধার্মিক) B. fickle C. friendly D. hostile E. fussy (খুঁতখুঁতে) Answer: D. hostile   Explanation:  'Inimical' means tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly (শত্রুভাবাপন্ন). 'Hostile' is a synonym. 100. The antonym for 'Inimical' is-  [27th BCS, ..., বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক অফিসার-১৫] A. hostile (শত্রু) B. friendly C. indifferent D. angry (রাগান্বিত) Answer: B. friendly   Explanation:  'Inimical' means hostile or unfriendly. 'Friendly' (বন্ধুত্বপূর্ণ) is its direct antonym.

TOPIC: CORRECT SPELLING Correct Spelling 321. Identify the correct spelling. [HSTU (C) 18-19] A. Accomodation B. Acommodation C. Accommodation D. Acomodation Ans: C 322. Which one is correct? [HSTU (C) 18-19] A. Assasination B. Assassination C. Asassination D. Asasination Ans: B 323. Choose the correct spelling. [HSTU (D) 18-19] A. Abhorence B. Abhorrence C. Abhoreance D. Abhorrance Ans: B 324. Select the correct spelling. [PSTU (B) 18-19] A. Accesible B. Accessible C. Accisseble D. Accesibel Ans: B 325. Which one is correct spelling? [PSTU (B) 18-19] A. Acheivement B. Achievment C. Achievement D. Achiivement Ans: C 326. Choose the correct spelling. [PSTU (C) 18-19] A. Acknowlagement B. Acknowledgement C. Aknowledgement D. Acknowlegement Ans: B 327. Identify the correct spelling. [PSTU (C) 18-19] A. Acquaintance B. Acquaintence C. Aquaintance D. Aquaintence Ans: A 328. Which word is correctly spelt? [PSTU (D) 18-19] A. Admisible B. Admissible C. Admissibel D. Admissable Ans: B 329. Choose the correct spelling. [CVASU 18-19] A. Aggression B. Agression C. Agrrasion D. Aggrasion Ans: A 330. Select the correct spelling. [CVASU 18-19] A. Alienation B. Alenation C. Aliennation D. Allienation Ans: A 331. Which one is the correct spelling? [BSMRAU 18-19] A. Amateur B. Amature C. Amatuer D. Ameture Ans: A 332. Choose the correct spelling. [BSMRAU 18-19] A. Anniversery B. Anniversary C. Aniversary D. Anniversury Ans: B 333. Identify the correct spelling. [SAU 18-19] A. Apparent B. Apparrant C. Aparrent D. Aparent Ans: A 334. Which word is correctly spelt? [SAU 18-19] A. Appropriate B. Apropriate C. Appropriat D. Approppriate Ans: A 335. Choose the correct spelling. [PBAU 18-19] A. Ascertain B. Asertain C. Assertain D. Acertain Ans: A 336. Select the correct spelling. [PBAU 18-19] A. Assassination B. Assasination C. Asassination D. Asasination Ans: A 337. Which one is the correct spelling? [Khulna Agri 18-19] A. Assessment B. Assesment C. Asessment D. Assesmment Ans: A 338. Choose the correct spelling. [Khulna Agri 18-19] A. Attendance B. Attendence C. Atendance D. Attendanse Ans: A 339. Identify the correct spelling. [Sylhet Agri 18-19] A. Authoritative B. Authoratative C. Authoritetive D. Authoritatve Ans: A 340. Which word is correctly spelt? [Sylhet Agri 18-19] A. Bachelor B. Bachalor C. Batchelor D. Bachelorr Ans: A 341. Choose the correct spelling. [Bangamata Univ 19-20] A. Banquete B. Banquet C. Banqute D. Banket Ans: B 342. Select the correct spelling. [Bangamata Univ 19-20] A. Beginning B. Begining C. Beganning D. Begginning Ans: A 343. Which one is the correct spelling? [Sheikh Hasina Univ 19-20] A. Beligerent B. Belligerent C. Beligerant D. Belligerant Ans: B 344. Choose the correct spelling. [Sheikh Hasina Univ 19-20] A. Benefited B. Benefitted C. Benifited D. Beniffited Ans: A 345. Identify the correct spelling. [Rabindra Univ 19-20] A. Bizarre B. Bizar C. Bizzarre D. Bizaar Ans: A 346. Which word is correctly spelt? [Rabindra Univ 19-20] A. Bouquet B. Boquet C. Bouqet D. Boqet Ans: A 347. Choose the correct spelling. [Barishal Univ (A) 19-20] A. Brilliant B. Briliant C. Brillient D. Brilliante Ans: A 348. Select the correct spelling. [Barishal Univ (B) 19-20] A. Bureaucracy B. Buraucracy C. Bureacracy D. Burocracy Ans: A 349. Which one is the correct spelling? [Barishal Univ (C) 19-20] A. Business B. Buisness C. Busines D. Bussiness Ans: A 350. Choose the correct spelling. [Barishal Univ (D) 19-20] A. Calendar B. Calender C. Calander D. Calandar Ans: A 351. Identify the correct spelling. [BRUR (A) 19-20] A. Camouflage B. Camoflage C. Camuflage D. Camoflague Ans: A 352. Which word is correctly spelt? [BRUR (B) 19-20] A. Career B. Carier C. Carrer D. Carriar Ans: A 353. Choose the correct spelling. [BRUR (C) 19-20] A. Catastrophe B. Catastrophy C. Catastroph D. Catastrophi Ans: A 354. Select the correct spelling. [BRUR (D) 19-20] A. Ceiling B. Ceilling C. Cieling D. Cealing Ans: A 355. Which one is the correct spelling? [BRUR (E) 19-20] A. Cemetery B. Cemetary C. Cemetry D. Cemetary Ans: A 356. Choose the correct spelling. [BRUR (F) 19-20] A. Challenge B. Chalenge C. Challange D. Chalange Ans: A 357. Identify the correct spelling. [COU (A) 19-20] A. Chancellor B. Chancelor C. Chanceller D. Chanceler Ans: A 358. Which word is correctly spelt? [COU (B) 19-20] A. Cigarette B. Cigerette C. Cigarrete D. Cigarete Ans: A 359. Choose the correct spelling. [COU (C) 19-20] A. Colleague B. Coleague C. Collegue D. Colegue Ans: A 360. Select the correct spelling. [COU (D) 19-20] A. Colonel B. Cornel C. Colnel D. Colonnel Ans: A 361. Which one is the correct spelling? [JUST (A) 19-20] A. Commemoration B. Comemoration C. Commemoration D. Comemmoration Ans: C   (Note: Often confused. Commemorate = Com-mem-o-rate. Option A and C are identical in text? Check spelling closely. Commemoration vs Commemoration. Usually double m twice. Com-mem-o-ration. C is correct). 362. Choose the correct spelling. [JUST (B) 19-20] A. Commission B. Comission C. Commision D. Comision Ans: A 363. Identify the correct spelling. [JUST (C) 19-20] A. Committee B. Commitee C. Comittee D. Comite Ans: A 364. Which word is correctly spelt? [JUST (D) 19-20] A. Commodity B. Comodity C. Comoddity D. Commoddity Ans: A 365. Choose the correct spelling. [NSTU (A) 19-20] A. Comparatively B. Comparativly C. Compartively D. Comparitevely Ans: A 366. Select the correct spelling. [NSTU (B) 19-20] A. Competent B. Compitent C. Compatent D. Competant Ans: A 367. Which one is the correct spelling? [NSTU (C) 19-20] A. Competition B. Compitition C. Compatition D. Competetion Ans: A 368. Choose the correct spelling. [NSTU (D) 19-20] A. Completely B. Complitely C. Compleetly D. Completly Ans: A 369. Identify the correct spelling. [PSTU (A) 19-20] A. Connoisseur B. Conoisseur C. Connoiseur D. Conossieur Ans: A 370. Which word is correctly spelt? [PSTU (B) 19-20] A. Conscience B. Concience C. Conscince D. Consence Ans: A 371. Choose the correct spelling. [PSTU (C) 19-20] A. Conscientious B. Consentious C. Consciencious D. Concientious Ans: A 372. Select the correct spelling. [MBSTU (A) 19-20] A. Consensus B. Concensus C. Consencus D. Consansus Ans: A 373. Which one is the correct spelling? [MBSTU (B) 19-20] A. Constellation B. Constelation C. Constallation D. Constalation Ans: A 374. Choose the correct spelling. [MBSTU (C) 19-20] A. Contemporary B. Contemprary C. Contemperary D. Contamporary Ans: A 375. Identify the correct spelling. [MBSTU (D) 19-20] A. Contiguous B. Contigeous C. Contigous D. Conteguous Ans: A 376. Which word is correctly spelt? [BSMRSTU (A) 19-20] A. Controversy B. Contraversy C. Controversay D. Controvarcy Ans: A 377. Choose the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (B) 19-20] A. Convenor B. Convener C. Convenar D. Convaner Ans: B   (Note: 'Convener' is standard, though 'Convenor' is common in some regions). 378. Select the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (C) 19-20] A. Corruption B. Coruption C. Curruption D. Corraption Ans: A 379. Which one is the correct spelling? [BSMRSTU (D) 19-20] A. Councillor B. Counciller C. Councilor D. Councellor Ans: A 380. Choose the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (E) 19-20] A. Counterfeit B. Counterfiet C. Countterfeit D. Counterfeet Ans: A 381. Identify the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (F) 19-20] A. Courageous B. Couragious C. Corageous D. Courageus Ans: A 382. Which word is correctly spelt? [BSMRSTU (G) 19-20] A. Curriculum B. Curriculam C. Curiculum D. Curiculam Ans: A 383. Choose the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (H) 19-20] A. Cylinder B. Cylindar C. Celinder D. Cyllinder Ans: A 384. Select the correct spelling. [JKKNIU (A) 19-20] A. Deceive B. Decieve C. Deceve D. Dicieve Ans: A 385. Which one is the correct spelling? [JKKNIU (B) 19-20] A. Decision B. Dicision C. Decission D. Desicion Ans: A 386. Choose the correct spelling. [JKKNIU (C) 19-20] A. Definition B. Defination C. Defenition D. Definetion Ans: A 387. Identify the correct spelling. [JKKNIU (D) 19-20] A. Delinquency B. Delinquencey C. Deliquency D. Delinqency Ans: A 388. Which word is correctly spelt? [IU (A) 19-20] A. Diarrhoea B. Diarrhea C. Diarroea D. Diarhoea Ans: A   (UK spelling usually preferred in BD exams). 389. Choose the correct spelling. [IU (B) 19-20] A. Dictionary B. Dictionery C. Dictionnary D. Dicsionary Ans: A 390. Select the correct spelling. [IU (C) 19-20] A. Dilemma B. Dilema C. Dillemma D. Dillema Ans: A 391. Which one is the correct spelling? [IU (D) 19-20] A. Dinosaur B. Dinasaur C. Dinosour D. Dynosaur Ans: A 392. Choose the correct spelling. [JU (A) 19-20] A. Diphtheria B. Diptheria C. Diftheria D. Diphteria Ans: A 393. Identify the correct spelling. [JU (B) 19-20] A. Disaster B. Disasterr C. Disastor D. Desaster Ans: A 394. Which word is correctly spelt? [JU (C) 19-20] A. Discipline B. Dicipline C. Descipline D. Discepline Ans: A 395. Choose the correct spelling. [JU (D) 19-20] A. Disease B. Desease C. Diease D. Diesese Ans: A 396. Select the correct spelling. [CU (A) 18-19] A. Dysentery B. Disentery C. Dysentry D. Dystentry Ans: A 397. Which one is the correct spelling? [CU (B) 18-19] A. Ecstasy B. Ecstacy C. Extasy D. Ecstasy Ans: A 398. Choose the correct spelling. [CU (C) 18-19] A. Effervescence B. Effervecence C. Efervescence D. Effervesence Ans: A 399. Identify the correct spelling. [CU (D) 18-19] A. Efficient B. Efficeint C. Eficient D. Efficiant Ans: A 400. Which word is correctly spelt? [RU (A) 17-18] A. Embarrassment B. Embarrasment C. Embarassment D. Embarasment Ans: A 401. Choose the correct spelling. [RU (B) 17-18] A. Encyclopedia B. Enciclopidia C. Enceclopedia D. Encyklopedia Ans: A 402. Select the correct spelling. [RU (C) 17-18] A. Entrepreneur B. Enterpreneur C. Entreprenuer D. Entrepraneur Ans: A 403. Which one is the correct spelling? [RU (E) 17-18] A. Environment B. Enviroment C. Enviornment D. Enviorment Ans: A 404. Choose the correct spelling. [RU (E) 17-18] A. Equator B. Equater C. Eqator D. Equatar Ans: A 405. Identify the correct spelling. [COU (A) 17-18] A. Equilibrium B. Equalibrium C. Equlibrium D. Equilibriam Ans: A 406. Which word is correctly spelt? [COU (B) 17-18] A. Etiquette B. Ettiquete C. Etiquete D. Etiquet Ans: A 407. Choose the correct spelling. [COU (C) 17-18] A. Exaggerate B. Exagerate C. Exaggarate D. Exaggereat Ans: A 408. Select the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (A) 17-18] A. Examination B. Examinition C. Exemination D. Examiniation Ans: A 409. Which one is the correct spelling? [BSMRSTU (B) 17-18] A. Excessive B. Excesive C. Exccessive D. Excssive Ans: A 410. Choose the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (C) 17-18] A. Exhaust B. Exaust C. Exhust D. Exhaost Ans: A 411. Identify the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (D) 17-18] A. Exhibition B. Exhibetion C. Exebition D. Exibition Ans: A 412. Which word is correctly spelt? [BSMRSTU (E) 17-18] A. Existence B. Existance C. Existense D. Exestence Ans: A 413. Choose the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (F) 17-18] A. Expenditure B. Expanditure C. Expinditure D. Expendeture Ans: A 414. Select the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (G) 17-18] A. Experience B. Experiance C. Expirience D. Experiense Ans: A 415. Which one is the correct spelling? [BSMRSTU (H) 17-18] A. Explanation B. Explaination C. Explanition D. Explenation Ans: A 416. Choose the correct spelling. [MBSTU (A) 17-18] A. Extension B. Extention C. Extenxion D. Extancion Ans: A 417. Identify the correct spelling. [MBSTU (B) 17-18] A. Extraordinary B. Extraordinery C. Extrordinary D. Extraordenary Ans: A 418. Which word is correctly spelt? [MBSTU (C) 17-18] A. Fascination B. Facination C. Fasination D. Fascenation Ans: A 419. Choose the correct spelling. [MBSTU (D) 17-18] A. Favourite B. Favorite C. Faverite D. Favourit Ans: A   (Note: Favorite is US). 420. Select the correct spelling. [PSTU (A) 17-18] A. February B. Febuary C. Februery D. Februarry Ans: A 421. Which one is the correct spelling? [PSTU (B) 17-18] A. Foreign B. Forein C. Foriegn D. Foreing Ans: A 422. Choose the correct spelling. [PSTU (C) 17-18] A. Forty B. Fourty C. Fortey D. Fourtey Ans: A 423. Identify the correct spelling. [NSTU (A) 17-18] A. Fulfillment B. Fulfilment C. Fullfillment D. Fullfilment Ans: B   (Note: Fulfillment is US, Fulfilment is UK/Commonwealth. B is standard UK. A is US). 424. Which word is correctly spelt? [NSTU (B) 17-18] A. Furniture B. Ferniture C. Furneture D. Furnichure Ans: A 425. Choose the correct spelling. [NSTU (C) 17-18] A. Garage B. Garrage C. Garege D. Garaze Ans: A 426. Select the correct spelling. [NSTU (D) 17-18] A. Gazette B. Gazete C. Gazzette D. Gazzete Ans: A 427. Which one is the correct spelling? [JUST (A) 17-18] A. General B. Genaral C. Generel D. Genarel Ans: A 428. Choose the correct spelling. [JUST (B) 17-18] A. Genuine B. Genuin C. Geniune D. Genueine Ans: A 429. Identify the correct spelling. [JUST (C) 17-18] A. Giraffe B. Girafe C. Giraff D. Jiraffe Ans: A 430. Which word is correctly spelt? [JUST (D) 17-18] A. Government B. Goverment C. Govarnment D. Govrenment Ans: A 431. Choose the correct spelling. [JKKNIU (A) 17-18] A. Grammar B. Grammer C. Gramar D. Gramer Ans: A 432. Select the correct spelling. [JKKNIU (B) 17-18] A. Grateful B. Greatful C. Gratefull D. Greatfull Ans: A 433. Which one is the correct spelling? [JKKNIU (C) 17-18] A. Guarantee B. Garantee C. Guarranty D. Guaranty Ans: A   (Note: Guaranty is noun (pledge), Guarantee is noun/verb. A is standard spelling). 434. Choose the correct spelling. [JKKNIU (D) 17-18] A. Guidance B. Guidence C. Guidanse D. Giudance Ans: A 435. Identify the correct spelling. [IU (A) 17-18] A. Gymnasium B. Gimnasium C. Gymnasiam D. Gymnaseum Ans: A 436. Which word is correctly spelt? [IU (B) 17-18] A. Gynecology B. Gynaecology C. Gynecullogy D. Gynocology Ans: B   (Note: Gynecology is US). 437. Choose the correct spelling. [IU (C) 17-18] A. Haemoglobin B. Hemoglobin C. Haemogloben D. Hemogloben Ans: A   (Note: Hemoglobin is US). 438. Select the correct spelling. [IU (D) 17-18] A. Handkerchief B. Hankerchief C. Handkercheif D. Hankercheif Ans: A 439. Which one is the correct spelling? [JU (A) 17-18] A. Harassment B. Harrassment C. Harasment D. Harrasment Ans: A 440. Choose the correct spelling. [JU (B) 17-18] A. Height B. Hight C. Hieght D. Heigt Ans: A 441. Identify the correct spelling. [JU (C) 17-18] A. Hemorrhage B. Haemorrhage C. Hemorrage D. Haemorrage Ans: B   (Note: Hemorrhage is US). 442. Which word is correctly spelt? [JU (D) 17-18] A. Heterogeneous B. Heterogenous C. Hetrogeneous D. Hetrogenous Ans: A 443. Choose the correct spelling. [JU (E) 17-18] A. Hierarchy B. Heirarchy C. Hierarcy D. Heiraria Ans: A 444. Select the correct spelling. [CU (A) 16-17] A. Hippopotamus B. Hipopotamus C. Hippoppotamus D. Hippopatamus Ans: A 445. Which one is the correct spelling? [CU (B) 16-17] A. Homogeneous B. Homogenous C. Homogeneus D. Homogenius Ans: A 446. Choose the correct spelling. [CU (C) 16-17] A. Honour B. Honor C. Honer D. Hounour Ans: A   (Note: Honor is US). 447. Identify the correct spelling. [CU (D) 16-17] A. Horizon B. Horizen C. Harizon D. Horrizon Ans: A 448. Which word is correctly spelt? [RU (A) 16-17] A. Humorous B. Humourous C. Humerous D. Humurous Ans: A 449. Choose the correct spelling. [RU (B) 16-17] A. Hygiene B. Hygeine C. Hygine D. Hygin Ans: A 450. Select the correct spelling. [RU (C) 16-17] A. Hypocrisy B. Hipocrisy C. Hypocricy D. Hipocricy Ans: A 451. Which one is the correct spelling? [RU (E) 16-17] A. Hypothesis B. Hipothesis C. Hypothisis D. Hipothisis Ans: A 452. Choose the correct spelling. [COU (A) 16-17] A. Illegal B. Ilegal C. Illeagal D. Ilegall Ans: A 453. Identify the correct spelling. [COU (B) 16-17] A. Illiterate B. Iliterate C. Illitrate D. Ilitrate Ans: A 454. Which word is correctly spelt? [COU (C) 16-17] A. Immediate B. Immidiate C. Imediate D. Immedate Ans: A 455. Choose the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (A) 16-17] A. Immigrant B. Imigrant C. Immegrant D. Imegrant Ans: A 456. Select the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (B) 16-17] A. Inauguration B. Inaguration C. Inaugurration D. Inaugration Ans: A 457. Which one is the correct spelling? [BSMRSTU (C) 16-17] A. Incident B. Incedent C. Insident D. Incidant Ans: A 458. Choose the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (D) 16-17] A. Independent B. Independant C. Indipendent D. Indipendant Ans: A 459. Identify the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (E) 16-17] A. Indispensable B. Indispensible C. Indespensable D. Indespensible Ans: A 460. Which word is correctly spelt? [BSMRSTU (F) 16-17] A. Inevitable B. Inevetable C. Inavitable D. Inevitabel Ans: A 461. Choose the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (G) 16-17] A. Infinite B. Infinate C. Infenite D. Infinete Ans: A 462. Select the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (H) 16-17] A. Inflammation B. Inflamation C. Inflammtion D. Inflammition Ans: A 463. Which one is the correct spelling? [MBSTU (A) 16-17] A. Influenza B. Influinza C. Enfluenza D. Influensa Ans: A 464. Choose the correct spelling. [MBSTU (B) 16-17] A. Infrastructure B. Infrastracture C. Infrastucture D. Infrastruture Ans: A 465. Identify the correct spelling. [MBSTU (C) 16-17] A. Innocence B. Inocence C. Innocense D. Inocense Ans: A 466. Which word is correctly spelt? [MBSTU (D) 16-17] A. Inoculate B. Innoculate C. Inocculate D. Innocullate Ans: A 467. Choose the correct spelling. [PSTU (A) 16-17] A. Intelligence B. Inteligence C. Intelligance D. Inteligance Ans: A 468. Select the correct spelling. [PSTU (B) 16-17] A. Interfere B. Interfear C. Enterfere D. Interfair Ans: A 469. Which one is the correct spelling? [PSTU (C) 16-17] A. Interrupt B. Interupt C. Intarrupt D. Interruptt Ans: A 470. Choose the correct spelling. [NSTU (A) 16-17] A. Interview B. Interveiw C. Intervu D. Interviewe Ans: A 471. Identify the correct spelling. [NSTU (B) 16-17] A. Irrelevant B. Irelevant C. Irrelavant D. Irrelevent Ans: A 472. Which word is correctly spelt? [NSTU (C) 16-17] A. Irresistible B. Iresistible C. Irrasistible D. Irissistible Ans: A 473. Choose the correct spelling. [NSTU (D) 16-17] A. Island B. Iland C. Islan D. Aisla Ans: A 474. Select the correct spelling. [JUST (A) 16-17] A. Jealousy B. Jelousy C. Jalousy D. Jealosy Ans: A 475. Which one is the correct spelling? [JUST (B) 16-17] A. Jewelry B. Jewelery C. Jewellry D. Jewelary Ans: A   (Note: Jewelry (US) / Jewellery (UK)). 476. Choose the correct spelling. [JUST (C) 16-17] A. Journal B. Jurnal C. Jornal D. Journel Ans: A 477. Identify the correct spelling. [JUST (D) 16-17] A. Judgment B. Judgement C. Jugment D. Both A and B Ans: D   (Note: Judgment (US/Legal), Judgement (UK)). 478. Which word is correctly spelt? [JKKNIU (A) 16-17] A. Kindergarten B. Kindergarden C. Kindergardan D. Kindergartan Ans: A 479. Choose the correct spelling. [JKKNIU (B) 16-17] A. Knowledge B. Knowlege C. Knowladge D. Knowlledge Ans: A 480. Select the correct spelling. [JKKNIU (C) 16-17] A. Laboratory B. Labrotary C. Labratory D. Laborotary Ans: A 481. Which one is the correct spelling? [JKKNIU (D) 16-17] A. Leisure B. Liesure C. Leisuree D. Leasure Ans: A 482. Choose the correct spelling. [IU (A) 16-17] A. Length B. Lenght C. Lenth D. Lenghth Ans: A 483. Identify the correct spelling. [IU (B) 16-17] A. Liaison B. Liason C. Liasion D. Leason Ans: A 484. Which word is correctly spelt? [IU (C) 16-17] A. Library B. Libary C. Librery D. Liberary Ans: A 485. Choose the correct spelling. [IU (D) 16-17] A. License B. Lisence C. Licenc D. Lisense Ans: A   (Note: License (verb UK, noun/verb US). Licence (noun UK)). 486. Select the correct spelling. [JU (A) 16-17] A. Lieutenant B. Leutenant C. Leiutenant D. Lieutenent Ans: A 487. Which one is the correct spelling? [JU (B) 16-17] A. Lightning B. Lightening C. Lightining D. Litening Ans: A   (Note: Lightning (weather). Lightening (making lighter)). 488. Choose the correct spelling. [JU (C) 16-17] A. Literature B. Litrature C. Litereture D. Litterature Ans: A 489. Identify the correct spelling. [JU (D) 16-17] A. Loneliness B. Lonliness C. Lonelyness D. Loneleness Ans: A 490. Which word is correctly spelt? [JU (E) 16-17] A. Maintenance B. Maintainance C. Maintenence D. Maintanance Ans: A 491. Choose the correct spelling. [RU (A) 15-16] A. Malaria B. Melaria C. Maleria D. Mallaria Ans: A 492. Select the correct spelling. [RU (B) 15-16] A. Manoeuvre B. Maneuver C. Manuver D. Both A and B Ans: D   (Note: Manoeuvre (UK), Maneuver (US)). 493. Which one is the correct spelling? [RU (C) 15-16] A. Marriage B. Mariage C. Marrage D. Marriege Ans: A 494. Choose the correct spelling. [RU (E) 15-16] A. Mathematics B. Mathmatics C. Mathametics D. Mathematicks Ans: A 495. Identify the correct spelling. [CU (A) 15-16] A. Mattress B. Matress C. Mattrass D. Matres Ans: A 496. Which word is correctly spelt? [CU (B) 15-16] A. Medieval B. Mediaeval C. Medival D. Both A and B Ans: D 497. Choose the correct spelling. [CU (C) 15-16] A. Millennium B. Millenium C. Milennium D. Millenniam Ans: A 498. Select the correct spelling. [CU (D) 15-16] A. Millionaire B. Millionair C. Milionaire D. Millionare Ans: A 499. Which one is the correct spelling? [CU (E) 15-16] A. Miniature B. Miniture C. Miniaturee D. Menieture Ans: A 500. Choose the correct spelling. [CU (F) 15-16] A. Miscellaneous B. Miscelaneous C. Miscellanous D. Miscelanous Ans: A 501. Identify the correct spelling. [CU (G) 15-16] A. Mischievous B. Mischeivous C. Mischevous D. Mischievious Ans: A 502. Which word is correctly spelt? [BSMRSTU (A) 15-16] A. Misspell B. Mispell C. Mispel D. Misspel Ans: A

TOPIC: CORRECT SPELLING Correct Spelling (Questions 201–320) 201. Which one is the correct spelling? [RU (A) 19-20] A. Adaltery B. Adultary C. Adultery D. Adultery Ans: C 202. Identify the correct spelling. [RU (A) 19-20] A. Acheivement B. Achievement C. Achievment D. Achiivement Ans: B 203. Choose the correct spelling. [RU (B) 19-20] A. Aggression B. Agression C. Agrrasion D. Aggrasion Ans: A 204. Select the correct spelling. [RU (C) 19-20] A. Ascertain B. Asertain C. Assertain D. Acertain Ans: A 205. Which is the correct spelling? [RU (C) 19-20] A. Bureaucracy B. Buraucracy C. Bureacracy D. Burocracy Ans: A 206. Choose the correctly spelt word. [RU (E) 19-20] A. Budget B. Buget C. Budjet D. Bugdet Ans: A 207. Find the correctly spelt word. [GST 20-21] A. Buletin B. Bulletin C. Bulliten D. Bulletine Ans: B 208. Which word is correctly spelt? [GST 20-21] A. Chalange B. Chalenge C. Challenge D. Challange Ans: C 209. Choose the correct spelling. [Du (B) 20-21] A. Comission B. Commision C. Commission D. Comision Ans: C 210. Select the correct spelling. [DU (C) 20-21] A. Committee B. Commitee C. Comittee D. Comite Ans: A 211. Which one is the correct spelling? [DU (D) 20-21] A. Compitition B. Competition C. Compatition D. Competetion Ans: B 212. Choose the correct spelling. [RU (A) 20-21] A. Comentary B. Commentary C. Commentery D. Comantary Ans: B 213. Identify the correct spelling. [RU (B) 20-21] A. Coruption B. Corruption C. Corrupson D. Corupsion Ans: B 214. Which word is correctly spelt? [RU (C) 20-21] A. Councilor B. Counciller C. Councillor D. Counceller Ans: C 215. Choose the correct spelling. [CU (A) 20-21] A. Defination B. Definition C. Defenition D. Definiton Ans: B 216. Select the correct spelling. [CU (B) 20-21] A. Dinosors B. Dinosaurs C. Dinosaures D. Dynosaurs Ans: B 217. Which one is the correct spelling? [CU (C) 20-21] A. Dicipline B. Discipline C. Descipline D. Discepline Ans: B 218. Choose the correct spelling. [CU (D) 20-21] A. Dysentery B. Disentery C. Dysentry D. Dicentery Ans: A 219. Identify the correct spelling. [JU (A) 20-21] A. Embarrassment B. Embarrasment C. Embarassment D. Embarasment Ans: A 220. Which word is correctly spelt? [JU (B) 20-21] A. Exagerate B. Exaggerate C. Exaggereate D. Exazarate Ans: B 221. Choose the correct spelling. [JU (C) 20-21] A. Excessive B. Excesive C. Exccessive D. Excessive Ans: A 222. Select the correct spelling. [JU (D) 20-21] A. Explaination B. Explanasion C. Explanation D. Explenation Ans: C 223. Which one is the correct spelling? [IU (A) 20-21] A. Facist B. Fascist C. Fashist D. Facisct Ans: B 224. Choose the correct spelling. [IU (B) 20-21] A. Foreign B. Foreing C. Foriegn D. Foregin Ans: A 225. Identify the correct spelling. [IU (C) 20-21] A. Forcast B. Forecast C. Forcaste D. Forecaste Ans: B 226. Which word is correctly spelt? [IU (D) 20-21] A. Forfeit B. Forfiet C. Forefeit D. Forfite Ans: A 227. Choose the correct spelling. [JKKNIU (A) 20-21] A. Greivance B. Grievance C. Greivence D. Grievence Ans: B 228. Select the correct spelling. [JKKNIU (B) 20-21] A. Guerilla B. Guerrilla C. Guerila D. Guerrila Ans: B 229. Which one is the correct spelling? [JKKNIU (C) 20-21] A. Heterogenious B. Heterogeneous C. Hetrogeneous D. Heterogenous Ans: B 230. Choose the correct spelling. [JKKNIU (D) 20-21] A. Humorous B. Humourous C. Humerous D. Humurous Ans: A 231. Identify the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (A) 20-21] A. Hygeine B. Hygiene C. Hygine D. Hygein Ans: B 232. Which word is correctly spelt? [BSMRSTU (B) 20-21] A. Hipocricy B. Hypocrisy C. Hipocrisy D. Hypocricy Ans: B 233. Choose the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (C) 20-21] A. Immediately B. Immidietly C. Immeditely D. Imediately Ans: A 234. Select the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (D) 20-21] A. Incumbant B. Incumbent C. Encumbent D. Incambent Ans: B 235. Which one is the correct spelling? [BSMRSTU (E) 20-21] A. Infrastructure B. Infrastracture C. Infrastucture D. Infrastruture Ans: A 236. Choose the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (F) 20-21] A. Inteligence B. Intelligence C. Inteligance D. Intelligance Ans: B 237. Identify the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (G) 20-21] A. Intermitent B. Intermittent C. Intermitant D. Intermittant Ans: B 238. Which word is correctly spelt? [BSMRSTU (H) 20-21] A. Irelevant B. Irrelevant C. Irellevant D. Irrelevent Ans: B 239. Choose the correct spelling. [MBSTU (A) 20-21] A. Jewelery B. Jewelry C. Jewellry D. Jewelary Ans: B   (Note: 'Jewelry' is US, 'Jewellery' is UK. B is a correct form). 240. Select the correct spelling. [MBSTU (B) 20-21] A. Kindergardan B. Kindergarten C. Kindergarden D. Kindergartan Ans: B 241. Which one is the correct spelling? [MBSTU (C) 20-21] A. Liesure B. Leisure C. Leisure D. Lisure Ans: B 242. Choose the correct spelling. [MBSTU (D) 20-21] A. Lieutenant B. Leutenant C. Leiutenant D. Lieutenent Ans: A 243. Identify the correct spelling. [PSTU (A) 20-21] A. Maintainance B. Maintenance C. Maintanance D. Maintenence Ans: B 244. Which word is correctly spelt? [PSTU (B) 20-21] A. Maneuver B. Manuever C. Manuver D. Maneuvere Ans: A 245. Choose the correct spelling. [PSTU (C) 20-21] A. Mathmatics B. Mathematics C. Mathametics D. Mathematicks Ans: B 246. Select the correct spelling. [NSTU (A) 20-21] A. Millenium B. Millennium C. Milennium D. Millenniam Ans: B 247. Which one is the correct spelling? [NSTU (B) 20-21] A. Millionaire B. Millionair C. Milionaire D. Millionare Ans: A 248. Choose the correct spelling. [NSTU (C) 20-21] A. Mispell B. Misspell C. Misspel D. Mispel Ans: B 249. Identify the correct spelling. [NSTU (D) 20-21] A. Morgage B. Mortgage C. Mortguage D. Morgauge Ans: B 250. Which word is correctly spelt? [JUST (A) 20-21] A. Neccessary B. Necessary C. Necesary D. Neccesary Ans: B 251. Choose the correct spelling. [JUST (B) 20-21] A. Ocasion B. Occasion C. Occassion D. Ocation Ans: B 252. Select the correct spelling. [JUST (C) 20-21] A. Occurrance B. Occurrence C. Occurance D. Occurence Ans: B 253. Which one is the correct spelling? [JUST (D) 20-21] A. Omission B. Ommission C. Ommision D. Omision Ans: A 254. Choose the correct spelling. [COU (A) 20-21] A. Oponent B. Opponent C. Oponnent D. Opponnent Ans: B 255. Identify the correct spelling. [COU (B) 20-21] A. Parrallel B. Parallel C. Paralel D. Parallal Ans: B 256. Which word is correctly spelt? [COU (C) 20-21] A. Parliment B. Parliament C. Parlimant D. Parlament Ans: B 257. Choose the correct spelling. [COU (D) 20-21] A. Passenger B. Pasenger C. Passanger D. Pasanger Ans: A 258. Select the correct spelling. [BRUR (A) 20-21] A. Pastime B. Passtime C. Pasttime D. Pastim Ans: A 259. Which one is the correct spelling? [BRUR (B) 20-21] A. Percieve B. Perceive C. Percive D. Parcieve Ans: B 260. Choose the correct spelling. [BRUR (C) 20-21] A. Parmanent B. Permanent C. Permanant D. Parmanant Ans: B 261. Identify the correct spelling. [BRUR (D) 20-21] A. Personel B. Personnel C. Personnal D. Personnl Ans: B 262. Which word is correctly spelt? [BRUR (E) 20-21] A. Phenomenon B. Phenomemon C. Phenomanon D. Phenomonon Ans: A 263. Choose the correct spelling. [BRUR (F) 20-21] A. Pneumonia B. Neumonia C. Pnumonia D. Pnuemonia Ans: A 264. Select the correct spelling. [Barishal Univ (A) 20-21] A. Posession B. Possession C. Posesion D. Possesion Ans: B 265. Which one is the correct spelling? [Barishal Univ (B) 20-21] A. Precede B. Preceed C. Proced D. Procede Ans: A 266. Choose the correct spelling. [Barishal Univ (C) 20-21] A. Priviledge B. Privilege C. Privelege D. Privelige Ans: B 267. Identify the correct spelling. [Barishal Univ (D) 20-21] A. Procedure B. Proceudre C. Proceder D. Prosedure Ans: A 268. Which word is correctly spelt? [Rabindra Univ 20-21] A. Procede B. Proceed C. Proced D. Procced Ans: B 269. Choose the correct spelling. [Bangamata Univ 20-21] A. Proccession B. Procession C. Procesion D. Pocession Ans: B 270. Select the correct spelling. [Sheikh Hasina Univ 20-21] A. Proffessional B. Professional C. Proffesional D. Profesional Ans: B 271. Which one is the correct spelling? [Khulna Agri 20-21] A. Proffessor B. Professor C. Proffesor D. Profesor Ans: B 272. Choose the correct spelling. [Sylhet Agri 20-21] A. Programe B. Program C. Programme D. Both B and C Ans: D 273. Identify the correct spelling. [CVASU 20-21] A. Pronounciation B. Pronunciation C. Pronunsiation D. Pronouncation Ans: B 274. Which word is correctly spelt? [BSMRAU 20-21] A. Psycology B. Psychology C. Pscychology D. Psychollogy Ans: B 275. Choose the correct spelling. [SAU 20-21] A. Questionaire B. Questionnaire C. Questionnare D. Questionair Ans: B 276. Select the correct spelling. [PBAU 20-21] A. Queue B. Queu C. Que D. Quue Ans: A 277. Which one is the correct spelling? [DU (A) 19-20] A. Reciept B. Receipt C. Receit D. Receip Ans: B 278. Choose the correct spelling. [DU (B) 19-20] A. Recieve B. Receive C. Receve D. Riceive Ans: B 279. Identify the correct spelling. [DU (C) 19-20] A. Recommand B. Recommend C. Reccomend D. Reccommand Ans: B 280. Which word is correctly spelt? [DU (D) 19-20] A. Referrence B. Reference C. Refference D. Referance Ans: B 281. Choose the correct spelling. [RU (A) 18-19] A. Relevent B. Relevant C. Relavant D. Relavent Ans: B 282. Select the correct spelling. [RU (B) 18-19] A. Religous B. Religious C. Religius D. Relligious Ans: B 283. Which one is the correct spelling? [RU (C) 18-19] A. Repitition B. Repetition C. Repetiton D. Repititon Ans: B 284. Choose the correct spelling. [RU (E) 18-19] A. Restuarant B. Restaurant C. Restarant D. Restaurent Ans: B 285. Identify the correct spelling. [CU (A) 18-19] A. Rythm B. Rhythm C. Rhythem D. Rhythim Ans: B 286. Which word is correctly spelt? [CU (B) 18-19] A. Schedule B. Sedule C. Skedule D. Scheduale Ans: A 287. Choose the correct spelling. [CU (C) 18-19] A. Secratery B. Secretary C. Secratary D. Secretery Ans: B 288. Select the correct spelling. [CU (D) 18-19] A. Seperate B. Separate C. Seperete D. Separete Ans: B 289. Which one is the correct spelling? [JU (A) 18-19] A. Sargent B. Sergeant C. Sergent D. Sargant Ans: B 290. Choose the correct spelling. [JU (B) 18-19] A. Soverign B. Sovereign C. Soverien D. Sovereign Ans: B 291. Identify the correct spelling. [JU (C) 18-19] A. Sucess B. Success C. Succes D. Suceess Ans: B 292. Which word is correctly spelt? [JU (E) 18-19] A. Superseed B. Supersede C. Supercede D. Superceed Ans: B 293. Choose the correct spelling. [KU (A) 18-19] A. Surprize B. Surprise C. Surprice D. Surpryse Ans: B 294. Select the correct spelling. [KU (B) 18-19] A. Surveilance B. Surveillance C. Survaillance D. Surveillence Ans: B 295. Which one is the correct spelling? [KU (S) 18-19] A. Sylabus B. Syllabus C. Sylabbus D. Syllabbus Ans: B 296. Choose the correct spelling. [IU (A) 18-19] A. Tarrif B. Tariff C. Tarif D. Tarriff Ans: B 297. Identify the correct spelling. [IU (B) 18-19] A. Threshhold B. Threshold C. Thresold D. Threashold Ans: B 298. Which word is correctly spelt? [IU (C) 18-19] A. Tommorow B. Tomorrow C. Tommorrow D. Tomorow Ans: B 299. Choose the correct spelling. [IU (D) 18-19] A. Toung B. Tongue C. Toungue D. Tongu Ans: B 300. Select the correct spelling. [JKKNIU (A) 18-19] A. Truely B. Truly C. Truley D. Trully Ans: B 301. Which one is the correct spelling? [JKKNIU (B) 18-19] A. Twelth B. Twelfth C. Twelveth D. Twelft Ans: B 302. Choose the correct spelling. [JKKNIU (C) 18-19] A. Tyrrany B. Tyranny C. Tyrany D. Tyranni Ans: B 303. Identify the correct spelling. [JKKNIU (D) 18-19] A. Unanimous B. Unanimus C. Unannimous D. Unanimious Ans: A 304. Which word is correctly spelt? [BSMRSTU (A) 18-19] A. Untill B. Until C. Untel D. Untell Ans: B 305. Choose the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (B) 18-19] A. Vacume B. Vacuum C. Vaccum D. Vacum Ans: B 306. Select the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (C) 18-19] A. Vahicle B. Vehicle C. Vehical D. Vehicel Ans: B 307. Which one is the correct spelling? [BSMRSTU (D) 18-19] A. Vengance B. Vengeance C. Vengence D. Vengianze Ans: B 308. Choose the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (E) 18-19] A. Veternary B. Veterinary C. Vetenary D. Vetanary Ans: B 309. Identify the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (F) 18-19] A. Vilain B. Villain C. Villian D. Vilan Ans: B 310. Which word is correctly spelt? [BSMRSTU (G) 18-19] A. Violance B. Violence C. Voilence D. Violince Ans: B 311. Choose the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (H) 18-19] A. Visable B. Visible C. Visibal D. Visibel Ans: B 312. Select the correct spelling. [MBSTU (A) 18-19] A. Waranty B. Warranty C. Warrenty D. Warenty Ans: B 313. Which one is the correct spelling? [MBSTU (B) 18-19] A. Wether B. Weather C. Wheather D. Wather Ans: B 314. Choose the correct spelling. [MBSTU (C) 18-19] A. Wierd B. Weird C. Wiered D. Weired Ans: B 315. Identify the correct spelling. [MBSTU (D) 18-19] A. Wellfare B. Welfare C. Wellfair D. Welfair Ans: B 316. Which word is correctly spelt? [PSTU (A) 18-19] A. Wheather B. Whether C. Whethere D. Wether Ans: B 317. Choose the correct spelling. [PSTU (B) 18-19] A. Wich B. Which C. Whic D. Witch Ans: B 318. Select the correct spelling. [PSTU (C) 18-19] A. Wholy B. Wholly C. Wholey D. Wholley Ans: B 319. Which one is the correct spelling? [NSTU (A) 18-19] A. Willful B. Willfull C. Wilful D. Wilfull Ans: A   (Note: 'Wilful' is UK, 'Willful' is US. Both often accepted. Option A 'Willful' is standard US). 320. Choose the correct spelling. [NSTU (B) 18-19] A. Withold B. Withhold C. Withhould D. Withould Ans: B

TOPIC: CORRECT SPELLING 85. Choose the correct spelling. [খাদ্য অধিদপ্তরের সহকারী উপ-খাদ্য পরিদর্শক-১২, JU (C) 11-12, DU (C) 14-15, RU (A-জোড়) 14-15, (A1) 19-20, IU (G) 14-15, (A) 16-17] A. Diarrhea B. Diarrhoea C. Diarrhorea D. Diarhoea Ans: B 86. Choose the correct spelling. [জনপ্রশাসন মন্ত্রণালয়ের ব্যক্তিগত কর্মকর্তা-১৬] A. Diarehea B. Diarehoea C. Diarrhea D. Diarrhoea Ans: D 87. Which word is correctly spelt? [RU (A1) 18-19] A. Delenquincy B. Delinquency C. Delingquency D. Delenquency Ans: B 88. Identify the correct spelling. [RU (B-Law) 14-15] A. Dilapidatid B. Delapidated C. Dilapidated D. Dilapideted Ans: C 89. Which of the following is the correct spelling? [HSTU (A) 14-15] A. Dilema B. Dilemma C. Dilemna D. Dillema Ans: B 90. Choose the correct spelling: [CU (B) 09-10, RU (B) 18-19] A. definition B. defination C. definishion D. dafinition Ans: A 91. Select the right spelling. [RU (English) 09-10] A. Schizophrenia B. Scizophenia C. Schizophenia D. Schizophrania Ans: A 92. Choose the correctly spelt word. [RU 06-07, 08-09] A. Dhalia B. Dahillia C. Dahlia D. Dhalia Ans: C 93. Choose the correct spelling. [JU (A) 10-11, RU 07-08] A. Dysentery B. Dysentry C. Disentery D. Dystentry Ans: A 94. Which one is the correct spelling? [DU (B) 13-14] A. Dinosaurs B. Dinosuars C. Dinosaures D. Dinosors Ans: A 95. The correct spelling is- [সহকারী উপজেলা/থানা শিক্ষা কর্মকর্তা (ATEO)-১৫] A. Decathelon B. Decathalon C. Decathlon D. Decathelan Ans: C 96. Select the word with right spelling. [RU (C) 09-10] A. scanery B. scenary C. scenery D. sceniry Ans: C 97. Which one is correct? [RU (B) 11-12, (B-Law) 14-15, (E-বিজোড়) 15-16] A. discipline B. descipline C. decipline D. dicipin Ans: A 98. Find the correct spelling. [সহকারী শিক্ষক-১০] A. Leutenant B. Lieutenant C. Leiutenant D. Lieutenent Ans: B 99. Which one is correct? [সহকারী থানা শিক্ষা অফিসার-১০] A. Mesmerize B. Mesmarize C. Masmerize D. Masmarize Ans: A 100. Which one is correct spelling? [শ্রম ও কর্মসংস্থান মন্ত্রণালয়ের শ্রম পরিদর্শক-০৯] A. Missionery B. Missionary C. Misionary D. Misionery Ans: B 101. Which one is correct spelling? [জনশক্তি কর্মসংস্থান ও প্রশিক্ষণ ব্যুরোর উপসহকারী পরিচালক-০১] A. Millionair B. Milionaire C. Millionaire D. Millionare Ans: C 102. Which one is correct? [RU (BBA) 04-05] A. Miscelaneous B. Miscellanous C. Miscellaneous D. Miscelanous Ans: C 103. The correct spelling is — [RU (Law) 04-05, (B) 18-19] A. Magnifiscent B. Magnificient C. Magnificent D. Magneficent Ans: C 104. Which one is correct? [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৩, DU (D) 05-06] A. Misspell B. Mispell C. Mispel D. Misspel Ans: A 105. The correct spelling is — [RU (Science) 09-10, JU (C) 14-15] A. Maintenance B. Maintainance C. Maintenence D. Maintanance Ans: A 106. The correct spelling is — [RU (A3) 11-12] A. Moustache B. Mustache C. Mostache D. Mustuch Ans: A 107. Identify the correctly spelt word. [RU (F1) 11-12, BRUR (A) 15-16] A. Pneumonia B. Neumonia C. Pneomonia D. Pnumonia Ans: A 108. Which one is the correct spelling? [RU (A1) 11-12] A. Psychology B. Psycology C. Pscychology D. Sycology Ans: A 109. Which is the correct spelling? [RU 07-08] A. Physiology B. Phisiology C. Psysiology D. Pysiology Ans: A 110. Choose the correct spelling. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১২] A. Parelled B. Paraleled C. Parralleled D. Paralleled Ans: D 111. Choose the correct spelling. [DU (C) 04-05] A. Percieve B. Perceive C. Percive D. Parcieve Ans: B 112. Which one is correct? [DU (A) 00-01] A. Passenger B. Pasenger C. Passanger D. Pasanger Ans: A 113. Which one is correct? [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৩] A. Possession B. Posesion C. Posession D. Possesion Ans: A 114. Which spelling is correct? [RU (Law) 06-07] A. Programe B. Program C. Programme D. Prograam Ans: C   (Note: 'Program' is also correct (US), but 'Programme' (UK) is standard in many contexts). 115. The correct spelling is - [RU (Law) 06-07] A. Phelgm B. Phlegm C. Phelgem D. Phlegum Ans: B 116. The correct spelling is - [জনতা ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-০৯] A. Personnel B. Personel C. Personnal D. Personnnl Ans: A 117. Which of the following is correct? [DU (D) 13-14] A. Questionnaire B. Questionaire C. Questionoir D. Questionair Ans: A 118. Choose the correct spelling. [RU 06-07] A. Queue B. Queu C. Quue D. Que Ans: A 119. Which one is correct? [RU (BBA) 04-05] A. Remuneration B. Remunaration C. Rumuneration D. Remunaretion Ans: A 120. Which one is correct? [RU (A) 06-07] A. Reconnaisance B. Reconnaissance C. Reconaisance D. Reconnaisence Ans: B 121. Choose the correct spelling. [DU (B) 07-08, RU (A3, F1) 11-12, JU (A1) 13-14] A. Restaurant B. Resturent C. Rastaurent D. Restuarant Ans: A 122. Which one is correct? [RU (Law) 07-08, (A5) 11-12] A. Renaissance B. Renaisance C. Rennesance D. Renaisence Ans: A 123. Choose the correct spelling. [RU 09-10] A. Rhythm B. Rhytham C. Rhythem D. Rythm Ans: A 124. Choose the correct spelling. [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (পদ্মা)-১৩] A. Serebral B. Ceribral C. Cerebral D. Cerebrul Ans: C 125. Which one is correct spelling? [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (সুরমা)-১৩] A. Supersede B. Supercede C. Superseed D. Superceed Ans: A 126. Which one is correct? [RU (BBA) 04-05] A. Separate B. Seperate C. Separete D. Sceparate Ans: A 127. Which one is correct spelling? [RU (Law) 04-05] A. Sovereignty B. Soverignty C. Soveriegnty D. Soverigntiy Ans: A 128. Find out the correct spelling. [DU (D) 04-05] A. Schedule B. Scadule C. Skedule D. Schdule Ans: A 129. The correct spelling is - [RU (Science) 09-10] A. Secretariet B. Secretariat C. Secreteriat D. Secrateriat Ans: B 130. Choose the correct spelling. [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৩] A. Shakspear B. Shakespear C. Shakespeare D. Shakespere Ans: C 131. Which one is correct spelling? [CU (A) 08-09] A. Tsunami B. Sunami C. Tsunamy D. Sunamy Ans: A 132. Which one is correct spelling? [RU (Law) 04-05] A. Translusent B. Translucint C. Translucent D. Translucant Ans: C 133. Choose the correct spelling. [RU (Law) 07-08] A. Tresspass B. Traspass C. Trespass D. Trespess Ans: C 134. Which one is correct? [RU 09-10] A. Tuition B. Tution C. Tuision D. Tuittion Ans: A 135. Which one is correct? [DU (D) 06-07] A. Unanimous B. Unnanimous C. Unanimus D. Unanimuoss Ans: A 136. The correct spelling is - [DU (D) 04-05] A. Vaccum B. Vacume C. Vacuum D. Vacum Ans: C 137. Choose the correct spelling. [RU 08-09] A. Voluptuous B. Volaptuous C. Volupteous D. Voluptous Ans: A 138. Which one is correct? [RU (Law) 07-08] A. Veterinary B. Veternary C. Vetenary D. Vatenary Ans: A 139. Identify the correct spelling. [CU (C3) 16-17] A. Questionaire B. Questinnaire C. Questionnaire D. Questionnoire Ans: C 140. Identify the correct spelling. [CU (C3) 16-17] A. Entrepreneur B. Entrapreneur C. Entrepraneur D. Enterpreneur Ans: A 141. Which one is correct? [CU (C3) 16-17] A. Misspel B. Mispell C. Misspell D. Mispel Ans: C 142. Identify the correct spelling. [CU (C3) 16-17] A. Surveillance B. Surveilance C. Surviellance D. Surveilence Ans: A 143. Choose the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (D) 16-17] A. Exaggerate B. Exagerate C. Exaggarate D. Exaggereat Ans: A 144. Which one is correct spelling? [BSMRSTU (D) 16-17] A. Inaccessible B. Inacessible C. Inaccesible D. Inaccesable Ans: A 145. Choose the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (D) 16-17] A. Humorous B. Humouros C. Humorous D. Humurous Ans: A   (Note: A and C appear identical in text. Standard is Humorous). 146. Select the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (D) 16-17] A. Heterogenious B. Heterogeneous C. Hetarogeneous D. Heterogenus Ans: B 147. Find the correct spelling. [IU (B) 16-17] A. Lieutinant B. Lieutanant C. Lieutenant D. Leutenant Ans: C 148. Identify the correct spelling. [IU (B) 16-17] A. Psycology B. Psychology C. Psychology D. Sycology Ans: B 149. Which one is correct? [IU (C) 16-17] A. Committy B. Committee C. Comittee D. Committe Ans: B 150. Choose the correct spelling. [JKKNIU (ক) 16-17] A. Occasion B. Ocasion C. Occassion D. Ocasim Ans: A 151. Which is the correct spelling? [JKKNIU (ক) 16-17] A. Acheivement B. Achievment C. Achievement D. Achevement Ans: C 152. Which is the correct spelling? [JKKNIU (খ) 16-17] A. Colleague B. Coleague C. Collegue D. Colegue Ans: A 153. Which is the correct spelling? [JKKNIU (গ) 16-17] A. Etiquete B. Ettiquete C. Etiquette D. Etiquet Ans: C 154. Which is the correct spelling? [JKKNIU (ঘ) 16-17] A. Resturent B. Restuarent C. Restaurant D. Restura Ans: C 155. Which one is correct? [JKKNIU (ঘ) 16-17] A. Miscelaneous B. Micellaneous C. Miscellaneous D. Miscellanous Ans: C 156. Which one is correct? [BRUR (A) 16-17] A. Dinosaurs B. Dinasours C. Dinosuars D. Deinosours Ans: A 157. Which one is correct? [BRUR (B) 16-17] A. Millionair B. Millionire C. Millionaire D. Milionaire Ans: C 158. The correct spelling is [BRUR (B) 16-17] A. Humorous B. Humurous C. Humourous D. Humerous Ans: A   (Note: Humorous is standard. Humourous is old/less common). 159. Which one is the correct spelling? [BRUR (C) 16-17] A. Adulteration B. Adultaration C. Adultaretion D. Adulteretion Ans: A 160. Which one is the correct spelling? [KU (S) 16-17] A. Liaison B. Liason C. Liasoan D. Leason Ans: A 161. Which one is the correct spelling? [KU (S) 16-17] A. Hippopotamus B. Hipopotamus C. Hippoppotamus D. Hipoppotamus Ans: A 162. Choose the correct spelling. [KU (BBA) 16-17] A. Embarrassment B. Embarrasment C. Embarassment D. Embarasment Ans: A 163. Identify the correct spelling. [KU (BBA) 16-17] A. Questionaire B. Questionnaire C. Questionnaier D. Questionair Ans: B 164. Which one of the following is the correct spelling? [MBSTU (B) 16-17] A. Cigarette B. Cigerette C. Cigarrete D. Cigarete Ans: A 165. Select the correct spelling. [MBSTU (D) 16-17] A. Acquaintance B. Acquaintence C. Aquaintance D. Aquaintence Ans: A 166. Which one is correct spelling? [MBSTU (D) 16-17] A. Bureaucracy B. Bureucracy C. Burreaucracy D. Burocracy Ans: A 167. Which one is correct spelling? [PSTU (A) 16-17] A. Enterpreneur B. Entrepreneur C. Entreprenuer D. Entrepraneur Ans: B 168. Choose the correct spelling. [PUST (B) 16-17] A. Corruption B. Curuption C. Coruption D. Correption Ans: A 169. Which one is correct spelling? [PUST (B) 16-17] A. Tsunami B. Sunami C. Tsunamy D. Sunamy Ans: A 170. Choose the correct spelling. [PUST (C, বিজ্ঞান) 16-17] A. Dysentery B. Disentery C. Dysentry D. Decentery Ans: A 171. Choose the correct spelling. [PUST (C, বিজ্ঞান) 16-17] A. Diarrhoea B. Diarroea C. Diarrhea D. Diarhoea Ans: A 172. Which one is the correct spelling? [DU (7 College) 18-19] A. Renaisance B. Renaissance C. Renassance D. Renancance Ans: B 173. Identify the correct spelling: [DU (7 College) 18-19] A. Parliament B. Parliment C. Perlament D. Perlement Ans: A 174. Choose the correct spelling. [RU (E) 18-19] A. Supercede B. Superseed C. Supersede D. Supercide Ans: C 175. Which is the correct spelling? [RU (E) 18-19] A. Omelete B. Omelet C. Omelette D. Ommelate Ans: C   (Note: Omelet is also correct (US), but Omelette is common). 176. Select the correct spelling: [RU (A1) 18-19] A. Accommodation B. Acommodation C. Accomodation D. Acomodation Ans: A 177. Select the correct spelling: [RU (A1) 18-19] A. Embarrassment B. Embarrasment C. Embarassment D. Embarasment Ans: A 178. Which one is the correct spelling? [RU (C1) 18-19] A. Misspell B. Mispell C. Mispel D. Misspel Ans: A 179. Choose the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (F) 18-19] A. Lieutinant B. Lieutanant C. Lieutenant D. Leutenant Ans: C 180. Choose the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (F) 18-19] A. Committy B. Committee C. Comittee D. Committe Ans: B 181. The correct spelling is- [BSMRSTU (G) 18-19] A. Buffalo B. Buffallo C. Bufalo D. Bufallo Ans: A 182. Which one is correct? [BSMRSTU (G) 18-19] A. Cigerette B. Cigarette C. Cigarrete D. Cigarete Ans: B 183. Find the correct spelling. [JKKNIU (AL) 18-19] A. Leusure B. Leisure C. Liesure D. Liesure Ans: B 184. Which one is correct spelling? [JKKNIU (AL) 18-19] A. Encyclopedia B. Encyclepedia C. Enciclopadia D. Enceclopedia Ans: A 185. Which one is correct spelling? [JKKNIU (D) 18-19] A. Exaggerate B. Exagerate C. Exaggarate D. Exaggereat Ans: A 186. Choose the correct spelling. [JKKNIU (D) 18-19] A. Sovereignty B. Soverignty C. Soveriegnty D. Soverigntiy Ans: A 187. Choose the correct spelling. [IU (B) 18-19] A. Commision B. Comission C. Commission D. Comishon Ans: C 188. Find the correct spelling. [IU (B) 18-19] A. Forein B. Foriegn C. Foreign D. Foreing Ans: C 189. Which one is the correct spelling? [IU (C) 18-19] A. Resturent B. Restuarant C. Restaurant D. Restura Ans: C 190. Which one is the correct spelling? [IU (C) 18-19] A. Asignment B. Asignement C. Assignment D. Assignement Ans: C 191. Which one is correct spelling? [KU (A) 18-19] A. Millenniam B. Millenium C. Millennium D. Milennium Ans: C 192. Which of the following is the correct spelling? [KU (A) 18-19] A. Seperately B. Separetely C. Separatly D. Separately Ans: D 193. Choose the correct spelling. [KU (B) 18-19] A. Occurrance B. Occurrence C. Occurance D. Occurence Ans: B 194. Choose the correct spelling. [KU (B) 18-19] A. Surveillance B. Surviellance C. Survaillance D. Surveilance Ans: A 195. Select the correct spelling. [KU (C) 18-19] A. Receive B. Recieve C. Receve D. Riceive Ans: A 196. Choose the correct spelling. [COU (B) 18-19] A. Celing B. Ceilling C. Ceiling D. Celiling Ans: C 197. Which of the following is a correct spelling? [CU (A) 19-20] A. Superintendent B. Superintendant C. Superintent D. Suprintendent Ans: A 198. Which of the following is the correct spelling? [CU (C) 19-20] A. Humorous B. Humurous C. Humourous D. Humerous Ans: A 199. Choose the correct spelling. [RU (B) 19-20] A. Irresistible B. Iresistible C. Irrasistible D. Irissistible Ans: A 200. Choose the correct spelling. [RU (B) 19-20] A. Siege B. Seige C. Ceige D. Sige Ans: A

TOPIC: CORRECT SPELLING 1. Of the following, which word cannot be spelled from 'ADMINISTRATION'? [RU (লোকপ্রশাসন) 08-09, JU (লোকপ্রশাসন) 09-10] A. Station B. Tradition C. Ration D. Minister Ans: D (Explanation: 'ADMINISTRATION' does not contain the letter 'e' required for 'Minister'). 2. Choose the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (F) 15-16] A. Aigiance B. Alegiance C. Allegiance D. Aligeance Ans: C 3. Choose the correct spelling. [NBR এর সহকারী রাজস্ব কর্মকর্তা (মুক্তিযোদ্ধা ও ক্ষুদ্র নৃগোষ্ঠী)-১৫] A. Aukward B. Awkword C. Akward D. Awkward Ans: D 4. Choose the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (F) 15-16] A. Admissible B. Admisable C. Admisible D. Addmissible Ans: A 5. Which one is correctly spelled? [CU (E) 09-10, (I) 16-17] A. Awfull B. Awafull C. Aweful D. Awful E. Awoeful Ans: D 6. The correct spelling is [RU (A-জোড়) 15-16, BSMRSTU (E) 15-16, RU (A1) 18-19] A. adolescence B. adolessence C. adoloscence D. Adolesense Ans: A 7. Choose the correctly spelt word. [জনতা ব্যাংক লি. এক্সিকিউটিভ অফিসার-১৭] A. acommodate B. accomodate C. acomodate D. accommodate Ans: D 8. The proper spelling is – (অটোনোমাস-স্বায়ত্তশাসিত) [BSMRSTU (E) 15-16] A. Autonomouse B. Autonomous C. Autonomes D. Autonomus Ans: B 9. Choose the correct spelling. (অ্যাবররিজিনজ- আদিবাসী) [JnU (D) 15-16] A. abborigines B. aboriginess C. aborigines D. aboregenes Ans: C 10. Which is the correct spelling? [JnU (D) 12-13, SESIP সহকারী থানা মাধ্যমিক শিক্ষা কর্মকর্তা-১৫] A. Approvel B. Approval C. Aproval D. Aprovel Ans: B 11. Choose the correctly spelt word. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৪, JU (H) 13-14, ১২তম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৫, RU (E, বিজোড়) 16-17, JU (F) 17-18, জনতা ব্যাংক লি. এক্সিকিউটিভ অফিসার-১৭] A. acquaintence B. acquantance C. acquentence D. acquaintance Ans: D 12. Choose the correctly spelt words: (অ্যাসাইলাম- আশ্রয়, নিরাপত্তা, পাগলা গারদ) [RU (E-জোড়) 14-15] A. assylum B. assylam C. asylum D. asylam Ans: C 13. Select the correctly spelt word: [প্রাথমিক সহ: শিক্ষক-১০, JU (H) 11-12, প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহ: শিক্ষক (ডেলটা)-১৪] A. Ascesment B. Assesment C. Asessment D. Assessment Ans: D 14. Select the correctly spelt word: [Junior Officer (Pubali Bank) 12] A. Arbitariness B. Arbitrariness C. Arbitrainess D. Arbritariness E. Arbirtariness Ans: B 15. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান? [Bangladesh Bank-04, প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০৯, প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (পদ্মা)-১৩] A. Addultration B. Adultration C. Adulteraion D. Addulteraion Ans: C   (Wait. Adulteration. Option C looks like 'Adulteraion' (missing t)? Or maybe 'Adulteration'. Let's assume standard spelling. Text C seems to be 'Adulteration'. Source Ans: C). 16. Select the word having correct spelling. [Exim Bank-04] A. Awereness B. Awareness C. Awarness D. Awarenes Ans: B 17. Choose the correct spelling. (অ্যামেচার/অ্যামেচার-শৌখিন, অপেশাদার) [RU (কলা) 05-06] A. Amature B. Ammateur C. Amateur D. Amaateur Ans: C 18. Which one is correct? [JU 09-10] A. Allingment B. Aligment C. Alignment D. Alingment Ans: C 19. No spelling error occurs in- [NU (বিজ্ঞান) 10-11] A. anonimus B. anonimous C. anonymus D. anonymous Ans: D 20. Choose the correct spelling- [IU (B) 10-11, (G) 16-17] A. Abattoir B. Abatoir C. Abottoire D. Abattoier Ans: A 21. The correct spelling is- [প্রযোজক বিটিভি (গ্রেড ২)-০৬] A. Aborence B. Abhorence C. Abborrence D. Abhorrence Ans: D 22. Which is the correct spelling? [RU (সমাজকর্ম) 06-07] A. Aquarium B. Aquirium C. Aquerium D. Aqurium Ans: A 23. The correct spelling is – [সহকারী কৃষি কর্মকর্তা-১৬, DU (B) 07-08, 19-20] A. asurance B. assurance C. asuarance D. assuarance Ans: B 24. Correct spelling is – [DU 07-08] A. antidluvian B. antedeluvian C. antediluvian D. antideluvian Ans: C 25. Which one is correctly spelt word? (অ্যানাইহেলেশন- নির্মূল) [IU (B) 16-17] A. anihelation B. annihllation C. annihilation D. anihilation Ans: C 26. Select the correct word. [JnU (D) 13-14, IU (B) 14-15, RU (E) 11-12, (A) 19-20, DU D 19-20] A. Accommodation B. Acommodation C. Accomodation D. Accommodetion Ans: A 27. Choose the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (G) 15-16] A. Aesthettics B. Aesthttics C. Asthetics D. Aesthetics Ans: D 28. Choose the correctly spelt word: [31st BCS, প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (শাপলা)-১৪, DU (C) 18-19] A. Accilerate B. Accelerate C. Accelerrate D. Accilarate Ans: B 29. Which one is the correct spelling? A. Anniversary B. Anniverrsary C. Aniversary D. Aniverrsary Ans: A 30. শুদ্ধ বানান কোনটি? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-১০] A. Aknowledgement B. Acknowledgement C. Aknowlegment D. Acknowlodgement Ans: B 31. Choose the correct spelling. [থানা নির্বাচন অফিসার-০৮] A. apprihend B. apprihand C. apprehend D. apprehand Ans: C 32. Choose the correct one. (অ্যাজমা- হাঁপানি, শ্বাসকষ্ট) [RU 07-08, 10-11] A. asthma B. azthma C. aesthma D. agethma Ans: A 33. Choose the correct spelling. [27th BCS, সহকারী আবহাওয়াবিদ-০০, DU (A) 01-02, (D) 03-04, NU (মানবিক) 11-12, RU (ফোকলোর) 09-10, (B-Law) 12-13, IU (G) 11-12, JU (C-1) 13-14, প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (১ম পর্যায়)-১৯] A. ascertain B. assertain C. asertain D. asartain Ans: A 34. Select the correct spelling. [JU (E) 17-18] A. Archiology B. Archaeology C. Archeaology D. Archealogy Ans: B 35. Choose the correct spelling. [NU 03-04] A. anouncement B. asassination C. aggresive D. annihilate Ans: D 36. Choose the correct spelling. [উপ-খাদ্য পরিদর্শক-০৯, সাউথইস্ট ব্যাংক-০৯, ১১, সোনালী ব্যাংক-১০, IU (G) 16-17] A. apropriate B. appropriet C. appropriate D. apropriate Ans: C 37. Choose the correct spelling. [খানা পরি-১০/উপ-খাদ্য পরিদর্শক-০৯, Eastern Bank-05] A. authoratative B. authoritative C. autheritative D. athoratative Ans: B 38. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১০] A. Aleviation B. Alleviation C. Alliviation D. Aliviation Ans: B 39. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (বরিশাল)-০২, প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১০, (সুরমা)-১২, (বুড়িগঙ্গা)-১৩, JU G 16-17] A. Acheivement B. Acheivment C. Achievement D. Achevement Ans: C 40. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১০, মার্কেন্টাইল ব্যাংক-১২] A. Asignment B. Asignement C. Assignment D. Assignement Ans: C 41. Which one is the correct spelling? [CU (E) 07-08, RU (অর্থনীতি) 09-10, (E-odd) 12-13, IU (G) 12-13, সমাজসেবা অধিদপ্তরে ফিল্ড সুপারভাইজার-১৭] A. Asassination B. Asassination C. Assassination D. Asasination Ans: C 42. Choose the correct spelling. [DU (A) 08-09, স্বাস্থ্য ও পরিবারকল্যাণ মন্ত্রণালয়ের হেলথ কেয়ার প্রোভাইডার-১৮] A. Accessories B. Accssories C. Accesories D. Accesiories Ans: A 43. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১০, (সুরমা)-১২] A. Agreable B. Agreeable C. Agreeabel D. Agreabel Ans: B 44. Select the correct word. A. Bizarre (অদ্ভুত) B. Bizar C. Bizzarre D. Bizaar Ans: A 45. Choose the correctly spelt words: (ব্লাসফেমি-ধর্মোনিন্দা/নিন্দা) [RU (লোকপ্রশাসন) 06-07, DU (A) 13-14] A. Blasphamy B. Blusphemy C. Blasphame D. Blasphemy Ans: D 46. Choose the correctly spell words: (বুর্জোয়া- মধ্যবিত্ত শ্রেণি) [RU (E-জোড়) 14-15] A. bourgois B. burgois C. burgess D. bourgeois Ans: D (Note: Also listed as 'bourgeoisie' for the class, 'bourgeois' for adjective/individual). 47. Choose the correct spelling. [BRUR (A) 16-17] A. blosam B. blosom C. blossom D. blosoom Ans: C 48. Identify the correct spelling. [BU (B) 11-12] A. Bellicosity B. Belicosity C. Bellecosity D. Bellicocity Ans: A 49. Choose the correct spelling. [JU (C) 15-16] A. bilirubm B. belorobin C. belirubin D. bilirubin Ans: D 50. Which of the following spelling is correct? (আমলাতন্ত্র) [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৩, CU (C) 14-15, (B1) 15-16, DU (D) 15-16, RU (C-Science) 15-16, অগ্রণী ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-১০, সাব-রেজিস্ট্রার-১৬] A. Bureaucracy B. Bereaucracy C. Buraucracy D. Burocracy Ans: A 51. The correct spelling is – (বুর্জোয়া-মধ্যবিত্ত শ্রেণী) [RU (G) 14-15, JU (C) 14-15, 16-17] A. Burgeoisie B. Bourgeoisie C. Bourgeoise D. Bourgoisie Ans: B 52. The correct spelling is – A. bachelor B. bachalar C. bachalor D. bachelar Ans: A 53. What is the correct spelling? [DU (D) 03-04, COU (B) 12-13] A. Bullet B. Bullit C. Bowler D. Bular Ans: A 54. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান? [RU (আইন) 04-05] A. Beligerent B. Belhgerent C. Belligerent D. Belligent Ans: C 55. Which is the correct spelling? [RU (science) 09-10] A. brilliant B. briliant C. brillient D. brilliant Ans: A 56. Select the correct spelling. A. Beneficiary B. Beneficary C. Beneficiry D. Beneficiery Ans: A 57. Which one is incorrect? [JU (C) 04-05, DU (C) 09-10] A. Bourgeoise B. Blasphemy C. Bureaucracy D. Baptism Ans: A   (Correct: Bourgeoisie). 58. What is correct spelling? [BSMRSTU (G) 18-19] A. Buffalo B. Buffallo C. Bufalo D. Bufallo Ans: A 59. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-১২] A. Banquete B. Bouquet C. Boquet D. Bouqet Ans: B (Note: Bouquet). 60. নিচের কোন বানানটি সঠিক? [BRUR (ক) 08-09, SUST (ক) 09-10, Mutual Trust Bank-12, বহিরাগমন ও পাসপোর্ট অধিদপ্তরের সহকারী পরিচালক-১৪, DU (C) 14-15, পল্লী উন্নয়ন বোর্ডের সহ: এনফোর্সমেন্ট কো-অর্ডিনেটর-১৭, দুদকের কনস্টেবল-১৯] A. Committee B. Comitee C. Committe D. Commitee Ans: A 61. The correct spelling is – [RU (D, অবাণিজ্য) 10-11, (E-বিজোড়) 14-15, BSMRSTU (D) 17-18] A. Caffeine B. Caffen C. Caffin D. Caffaine Ans: A 62. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০৯, স্বরাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ের কারা অধিদপ্তরের কারা তত্ত্বাবধায়ক-১৩, DU (B, A, E) 13-14] A. Conoisseur B. Connoiseur C. Connoisseur D. Connoisser Ans: C 63. Which of the following is correctly spelt? [NU (ব্যবসায় শিক্ষা) 12-13, IU (B) 17-18] A. Cortous B. Courteous C. Courtous D. Corteous Ans: B 64. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান? [প্রাক: প্রধান শিক্ষক (মৌবি)-০৮, ন্যাশনাল ব্যাংক-১২, BSMRSTU D 16-17, পেট্রোবাংলার উচ্চমান সহকারী-১৭] A. Comemorate B. Commemmorate C. Comemmoraie D. Commemorate Ans: D (Note: Commemorate = Com memo rate). 65. Which one is the correct spelling? [COU (B) 08-09, ব্যক্তিগত কর্মকর্তা (আইন, বিচার সংসদ ও ধর্ম মন্ত্রণালয়)-১২, BRDB এর মাঠ সংগঠক-১৩, NSI-এর সহকারী পরিচালক-১৭, স্বাস্থ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ের হেলথ কেয়ার প্রোভাইডার-১৮] A. Cigaret B. Ciggaret C. Cigarette D. Cigarete Ans: C 66. Which one is correctly spelt? (অথবা, কর্নেল শব্দের সঠিক বানান-) [প্রতিরক্ষ্যা কল্যাণ পরিদর্শিকা প্রশিক্ষণার্থী-১০] A. Colonel B. Cornel C. Koronel D. Kornel Ans: A 67. Choose the correctly spelled word: [সাধারণ বীমা কর্পোরেশন-০৯] A. Certifacade B. Certificate C. Cartificate D. Certoficate Ans: B 68. The correct spelling is- (কনসি-এনশাস-বিবেকবান, কর্তব্যপরায়ণ) [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১০, DU (B) 18-19] A. Conscientious B. Consentious C. Conseintous D. Conscientous Ans: A 69. Choose the correct spelling. [মার্কেটিং ব্যাংক-০৮, শ্রম মন্ত্রণালয়ের সহকারী পরিচালক-০৫, IFIC Bank (TAO)-18] A. Colleague B. Chollegue C. Culleague D. Calleague Ans: A 70. Identify the incorrect spelling. [DU (C) 11-12] A. contamination B. conjunction C. commotion D. conotation Ans: D   (Correct: Connotation). 71. The correct spelling is- [DU (D) 06-07, IU (C) 10-11, JU (A) 12-13, JKKNIU (ক) 15-16] A. Conscience B. Consciense C. Concience D. Conscence Ans: A 72. A person who plays cricket is – [COU 08-09] A. cricketer B. cricketar C. criketer D. cricket-man Ans: A 73. Which one is the correct spelling? [BRUR (C) 15-16] A. Chavinism B. Chauvinism C. Cauvinism D. Chuvinism Ans: B 74. Which one is the correct spelling? [RU 07-08, (A3) 12-13, HSTU (C) 14-15] A. Councilor (US) B. Counciller C. Councillor D. Councillar Ans: C 75. Select the correctly spelled word. (সেসেশন- বিরতি, ক্ষান্তি) [মার্কেন্টাইল ব্যাংক-০৯, JU (E) 14-15] A. Cesation B. Cessation C. Cesassion D. Ceasation Ans: B 76. Choose the correct spelling. (ক্যামোফ্লেজ-ছদ্মবেশ, ছদ্মবেশ) [JnU (D) 05-06] A. camuflage B. cemouflage C. camouflage D. camuoflage Ans: C 77. The correct spelling is - [JnU (B) 06-07] A. calandar B. calendar C. calader D. kalender Ans: B 78. Which one is the correct spelling? [সহকারী উপ-খাদ্য পরিদর্শক-০৯, ট্রাস্ট ব্যাংক-১০, BSMRSTU (E) 17-18] A. Credential B. Credancial C. Credensial D. Cridential Ans: A 79. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০৯, BSMRSTU (D) 13-14, প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (পিটা)-১৪] A. Catastrophe B. Cetastrope C. Catastrofee D. Catastrophee Ans: A 80. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান? (কন্টি-গিউ-য়াস- সংলগ্ন, নিকটস্থ) [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০৯, (মধুমতি)-১২] A. Conteguous B. Contigous C. Contiguous D. Cnotiguos Ans: C 81. Choose the correct spelling. [থানা পরিসংখ্যান/উপ-খানা পরিসংখ্যান-০৯] A. coruption B. corraption C. coraption D. corruption Ans: D 82. Choose the correct spelling. [সহকারী উপ-খাদ্য পরিদর্শক-০৯] A. Collaborate B. Colaboret C. Colaloarate D. Colabrate Ans: A 83. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০৯, প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (হেলেন)-১৪] A. Conquerer B. Conqueror C. Conquror D. Conquarer Ans: B

TOPIC: CORRECT SPELLING 1. Of the following, which word cannot be spelled from 'ADMINISTRATION'? [RU (লোকপ্রশাসন) 08-09, JU (লোকপ্রশাসন) 09-10] A. Station B. Tradition C. Ration D. Minister Ans: D (Explanation: 'ADMINISTRATION' does not contain the letter 'e' required for 'Minister'). 2. Choose the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (F) 15-16] A. Aigiance B. Alegiance C. Allegiance D. Aligeance Ans: C 3. Choose the correct spelling. [NBR এর সহকারী রাজস্ব কর্মকর্তা (মুক্তিযোদ্ধা ও ক্ষুদ্র নৃগোষ্ঠী)-১৫] A. Aukward B. Awkword C. Akward D. Awkward Ans: D 4. Choose the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (F) 15-16] A. Admissible B. Admisable C. Admisible D. Addmissible Ans: A 5. Which one is correctly spelled? [CU (E) 09-10, (I) 16-17] A. Awfull B. Awafull C. Aweful D. Awful E. Awoeful Ans: D 6. The correct spelling is [RU (A-জোড়) 15-16, BSMRSTU (E) 15-16, RU (A1) 18-19] A. adolescence B. adolessence C. adoloscence D. Adolesense Ans: A 7. Choose the correctly spelt word. [জনতা ব্যাংক লি. এক্সিকিউটিভ অফিসার-১৭] A. acommodate B. accomodate C. acomodate D. accommodate Ans: D 8. The proper spelling is – (অটোনোমাস-স্বায়ত্তশাসিত) [BSMRSTU (E) 15-16] A. Autonomouse B. Autonomous C. Autonomes D. Autonomus Ans: B 9. Choose the correct spelling. (অ্যাবররিজিনজ- আদিবাসী) [JnU (D) 15-16] A. abborigines B. aboriginess C. aborigines D. aboregenes Ans: C 10. Which is the correct spelling? [JnU (D) 12-13, SESIP সহকারী থানা মাধ্যমিক শিক্ষা কর্মকর্তা-১৫] A. Approvel B. Approval C. Aproval D. Aprovel Ans: B 11. Choose the correctly spelt word. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৪, JU (H) 13-14, ১২তম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৫, RU (E, বিজোড়) 16-17, JU (F) 17-18, জনতা ব্যাংক লি. এক্সিকিউটিভ অফিসার-১৭] A. acquaintence B. acquantance C. acquentence D. acquaintance Ans: D 12. Choose the correctly spelt words: (অ্যাসাইলাম- আশ্রয়, নিরাপত্তা, পাগলা গারদ) [RU (E-জোড়) 14-15] A. assylum B. assylam C. asylum D. asylam Ans: C 13. Select the correctly spelt word: [প্রাথমিক সহ: শিক্ষক-১০, JU (H) 11-12, প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহ: শিক্ষক (ডেলটা)-১৪] A. Ascesment B. Assesment C. Asessment D. Assessment Ans: D 14. Select the correctly spelt word: [Junior Officer (Pubali Bank) 12] A. Arbitariness B. Arbitrariness C. Arbitrainess D. Arbritariness E. Arbirtariness Ans: B 15. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান? [Bangladesh Bank-04, প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০৯, প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (পদ্মা)-১৩] A. Addultration B. Adultration C. Adulteraion D. Addulteraion Ans: C   (Wait. Adulteration. Option C looks like 'Adulteraion' (missing t)? Or maybe 'Adulteration'. Let's assume standard spelling. Text C seems to be 'Adulteration'. Source Ans: C). 16. Select the word having correct spelling. [Exim Bank-04] A. Awereness B. Awareness C. Awarness D. Awarenes Ans: B 17. Choose the correct spelling. (অ্যামেচার/অ্যামেচার-শৌখিন, অপেশাদার) [RU (কলা) 05-06] A. Amature B. Ammateur C. Amateur D. Amaateur Ans: C 18. Which one is correct? [JU 09-10] A. Allingment B. Aligment C. Alignment D. Alingment Ans: C 19. No spelling error occurs in- [NU (বিজ্ঞান) 10-11] A. anonimus B. anonimous C. anonymus D. anonymous Ans: D 20. Choose the correct spelling- [IU (B) 10-11, (G) 16-17] A. Abattoir B. Abatoir C. Abottoire D. Abattoier Ans: A 21. The correct spelling is- [প্রযোজক বিটিভি (গ্রেড ২)-০৬] A. Aborence B. Abhorence C. Abborrence D. Abhorrence Ans: D 22. Which is the correct spelling? [RU (সমাজকর্ম) 06-07] A. Aquarium B. Aquirium C. Aquerium D. Aqurium Ans: A 23. The correct spelling is – [সহকারী কৃষি কর্মকর্তা-১৬, DU (B) 07-08, 19-20] A. asurance B. assurance C. asuarance D. assuarance Ans: B 24. Correct spelling is – [DU 07-08] A. antidluvian B. antedeluvian C. antediluvian D. antideluvian Ans: C 25. Which one is correctly spelt word? (অ্যানাইহেলেশন- নির্মূল) [IU (B) 16-17] A. anihelation B. annihllation C. annihilation D. anihilation Ans: C 26. Select the correct word. [JnU (D) 13-14, IU (B) 14-15, RU (E) 11-12, (A) 19-20, DU D 19-20] A. Accommodation B. Acommodation C. Accomodation D. Accommodetion Ans: A 27. Choose the correct spelling. [BSMRSTU (G) 15-16] A. Aesthettics B. Aesthttics C. Asthetics D. Aesthetics Ans: D 28. Choose the correctly spelt word: [31st BCS, প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (শাপলা)-১৪, DU (C) 18-19] A. Accilerate B. Accelerate C. Accelerrate D. Accilarate Ans: B 29. Which one is the correct spelling? A. Anniversary B. Anniverrsary C. Aniversary D. Aniverrsary Ans: A 30. শুদ্ধ বানান কোনটি? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-১০] A. Aknowledgement B. Acknowledgement C. Aknowlegment D. Acknowlodgement Ans: B 31. Choose the correct spelling. [থানা নির্বাচন অফিসার-০৮] A. apprihend B. apprihand C. apprehend D. apprehand Ans: C 32. Choose the correct one. (অ্যাজমা- হাঁপানি, শ্বাসকষ্ট) [RU 07-08, 10-11] A. asthma B. azthma C. aesthma D. agethma Ans: A 33. Choose the correct spelling. [27th BCS, সহকারী আবহাওয়াবিদ-০০, DU (A) 01-02, (D) 03-04, NU (মানবিক) 11-12, RU (ফোকলোর) 09-10, (B-Law) 12-13, IU (G) 11-12, JU (C-1) 13-14, প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (১ম পর্যায়)-১৯] A. ascertain B. assertain C. asertain D. asartain Ans: A 34. Select the correct spelling. [JU (E) 17-18] A. Archiology B. Archaeology C. Archeaology D. Archealogy Ans: B 35. Choose the correct spelling. [NU 03-04] A. anouncement B. asassination C. aggresive D. annihilate Ans: D 36. Choose the correct spelling. [উপ-খাদ্য পরিদর্শক-০৯, সাউথইস্ট ব্যাংক-০৯, ১১, সোনালী ব্যাংক-১০, IU (G) 16-17] A. apropriate B. appropriet C. appropriate D. apropriate Ans: C 37. Choose the correct spelling. [খানা পরি-১০/উপ-খাদ্য পরিদর্শক-০৯, Eastern Bank-05] A. authoratative B. authoritative C. autheritative D. athoratative Ans: B 38. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১০] A. Aleviation B. Alleviation C. Alliviation D. Aliviation Ans: B 39. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (বরিশাল)-০২, প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১০, (সুরমা)-১২, (বুড়িগঙ্গা)-১৩, JU G 16-17] A. Acheivement B. Acheivment C. Achievement D. Achevement Ans: C 40. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১০, মার্কেন্টাইল ব্যাংক-১২] A. Asignment B. Asignement C. Assignment D. Assignement Ans: C 41. Which one is the correct spelling? [CU (E) 07-08, RU (অর্থনীতি) 09-10, (E-odd) 12-13, IU (G) 12-13, সমাজসেবা অধিদপ্তরে ফিল্ড সুপারভাইজার-১৭] A. Asassination B. Asassination C. Assassination D. Asasination Ans: C 42. Choose the correct spelling. [DU (A) 08-09, স্বাস্থ্য ও পরিবারকল্যাণ মন্ত্রণালয়ের হেলথ কেয়ার প্রোভাইডার-১৮] A. Accessories B. Accssories C. Accesories D. Accesiories Ans: A 43. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১০, (সুরমা)-১২] A. Agreable B. Agreeable C. Agreeabel D. Agreabel Ans: B 44. Select the correct word. A. Bizarre (অদ্ভুত) B. Bizar C. Bizzarre D. Bizaar Ans: A 45. Choose the correctly spelt words: (ব্লাসফেমি-ধর্মোনিন্দা/নিন্দা) [RU (লোকপ্রশাসন) 06-07, DU (A) 13-14] A. Blasphamy B. Blusphemy C. Blasphame D. Blasphemy Ans: D 46. Choose the correctly spell words: (বুর্জোয়া- মধ্যবিত্ত শ্রেণি) [RU (E-জোড়) 14-15] A. bourgois B. burgois C. burgess D. bourgeois Ans: D (Note: Also listed as 'bourgeoisie' for the class, 'bourgeois' for adjective/individual). 47. Choose the correct spelling. [BRUR (A) 16-17] A. blosam B. blosom C. blossom D. blosoom Ans: C 48. Identify the correct spelling. [BU (B) 11-12] A. Bellicosity B. Belicosity C. Bellecosity D. Bellicocity Ans: A 49. Choose the correct spelling. [JU (C) 15-16] A. bilirubm B. belorobin C. belirubin D. bilirubin Ans: D 50. Which of the following spelling is correct? (আমলাতন্ত্র) [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৩, CU (C) 14-15, (B1) 15-16, DU (D) 15-16, RU (C-Science) 15-16, অগ্রণী ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-১০, সাব-রেজিস্ট্রার-১৬] A. Bureaucracy B. Bereaucracy C. Buraucracy D. Burocracy Ans: A 51. The correct spelling is – (বুর্জোয়া-মধ্যবিত্ত শ্রেণী) [RU (G) 14-15, JU (C) 14-15, 16-17] A. Burgeoisie B. Bourgeoisie C. Bourgeoise D. Bourgoisie Ans: B 52. The correct spelling is – A. bachelor B. bachalar C. bachalor D. bachelar Ans: A 53. What is the correct spelling? [DU (D) 03-04, COU (B) 12-13] A. Bullet B. Bullit C. Bowler D. Bular Ans: A 54. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান? [RU (আইন) 04-05] A. Beligerent B. Belhgerent C. Belligerent D. Belligent Ans: C 55. Which is the correct spelling? [RU (science) 09-10] A. brilliant B. briliant C. brillient D. brilliant Ans: A 56. Select the correct spelling. A. Beneficiary B. Beneficary C. Beneficiry D. Beneficiery Ans: A 57. Which one is incorrect? [JU (C) 04-05, DU (C) 09-10] A. Bourgeoise B. Blasphemy C. Bureaucracy D. Baptism Ans: A   (Correct: Bourgeoisie). 58. What is correct spelling? [BSMRSTU (G) 18-19] A. Buffalo B. Buffallo C. Bufalo D. Bufallo Ans: A 59. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-১২] A. Banquete B. Bouquet C. Boquet D. Bouqet Ans: B (Note: Bouquet). 60. নিচের কোন বানানটি সঠিক? [BRUR (ক) 08-09, SUST (ক) 09-10, Mutual Trust Bank-12, বহিরাগমন ও পাসপোর্ট অধিদপ্তরের সহকারী পরিচালক-১৪, DU (C) 14-15, পল্লী উন্নয়ন বোর্ডের সহ: এনফোর্সমেন্ট কো-অর্ডিনেটর-১৭, দুদকের কনস্টেবল-১৯] A. Committee B. Comitee C. Committe D. Commitee Ans: A 61. The correct spelling is – [RU (D, অবাণিজ্য) 10-11, (E-বিজোড়) 14-15, BSMRSTU (D) 17-18] A. Caffeine B. Caffen C. Caffin D. Caffaine Ans: A 62. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০৯, স্বরাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ের কারা অধিদপ্তরের কারা তত্ত্বাবধায়ক-১৩, DU (B, A, E) 13-14] A. Conoisseur B. Connoiseur C. Connoisseur D. Connoisser Ans: C 63. Which of the following is correctly spelt? [NU (ব্যবসায় শিক্ষা) 12-13, IU (B) 17-18] A. Cortous B. Courteous C. Courtous D. Corteous Ans: B 64. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান? [প্রাক: প্রধান শিক্ষক (মৌবি)-০৮, ন্যাশনাল ব্যাংক-১২, BSMRSTU D 16-17, পেট্রোবাংলার উচ্চমান সহকারী-১৭] A. Comemorate B. Commemmorate C. Comemmoraie D. Commemorate Ans: D (Note: Commemorate = Com memo rate). 65. Which one is the correct spelling? [COU (B) 08-09, ব্যক্তিগত কর্মকর্তা (আইন, বিচার সংসদ ও ধর্ম মন্ত্রণালয়)-১২, BRDB এর মাঠ সংগঠক-১৩, NSI-এর সহকারী পরিচালক-১৭, স্বাস্থ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ের হেলথ কেয়ার প্রোভাইডার-১৮] A. Cigaret B. Ciggaret C. Cigarette D. Cigarete Ans: C 66. Which one is correctly spelt? (অথবা, কর্নেল শব্দের সঠিক বানান-) [প্রতিরক্ষ্যা কল্যাণ পরিদর্শিকা প্রশিক্ষণার্থী-১০] A. Colonel B. Cornel C. Koronel D. Kornel Ans: A 67. Choose the correctly spelled word: [সাধারণ বীমা কর্পোরেশন-০৯] A. Certifacade B. Certificate C. Cartificate D. Certoficate Ans: B 68. The correct spelling is- (কনসি-এনশাস-বিবেকবান, কর্তব্যপরায়ণ) [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১০, DU (B) 18-19] A. Conscientious B. Consentious C. Conseintous D. Conscientous Ans: A 69. Choose the correct spelling. [মার্কেটিং ব্যাংক-০৮, শ্রম মন্ত্রণালয়ের সহকারী পরিচালক-০৫, IFIC Bank (TAO)-18] A. Colleague B. Chollegue C. Culleague D. Calleague Ans: A 70. Identify the incorrect spelling. [DU (C) 11-12] A. contamination B. conjunction C. commotion D. conotation Ans: D   (Correct: Connotation). 71. The correct spelling is- [DU (D) 06-07, IU (C) 10-11, JU (A) 12-13, JKKNIU (ক) 15-16] A. Conscience B. Consciense C. Concience D. Conscence Ans: A 72. A person who plays cricket is – [COU 08-09] A. cricketer B. cricketar C. criketer D. cricket-man Ans: A 73. Which one is the correct spelling? [BRUR (C) 15-16] A. Chavinism B. Chauvinism C. Cauvinism D. Chuvinism Ans: B 74. Which one is the correct spelling? [RU 07-08, (A3) 12-13, HSTU (C) 14-15] A. Councilor (US) B. Counciller C. Councillor D. Councillar Ans: C 75. Select the correctly spelled word. (সেসেশন- বিরতি, ক্ষান্তি) [মার্কেন্টাইল ব্যাংক-০৯, JU (E) 14-15] A. Cesation B. Cessation C. Cesassion D. Ceasation Ans: B 76. Choose the correct spelling. (ক্যামোফ্লেজ-ছদ্মবেশ, ছদ্মবেশ) [JnU (D) 05-06] A. camuflage B. cemouflage C. camouflage D. camuoflage Ans: C 77. The correct spelling is - [JnU (B) 06-07] A. calandar B. calendar C. calader D. kalender Ans: B 78. Which one is the correct spelling? [সহকারী উপ-খাদ্য পরিদর্শক-০৯, ট্রাস্ট ব্যাংক-১০, BSMRSTU (E) 17-18] A. Credential B. Credancial C. Credensial D. Cridential Ans: A 79. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০৯, BSMRSTU (D) 13-14, প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (পিটা)-১৪] A. Catastrophe B. Cetastrope C. Catastrofee D. Catastrophee Ans: A 80. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান? (কন্টি-গিউ-য়াস- সংলগ্ন, নিকটস্থ) [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০৯, (মধুমতি)-১২] A. Conteguous B. Contigous C. Contiguous D. Cnotiguos Ans: C 81. Choose the correct spelling. [থানা পরিসংখ্যান/উপ-খানা পরিসংখ্যান-০৯] A. coruption B. corraption C. coraption D. corruption Ans: D 82. Choose the correct spelling. [সহকারী উপ-খাদ্য পরিদর্শক-০৯] A. Collaborate B. Colaboret C. Colaloarate D. Colabrate Ans: A 83. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০৯, প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (হেলেন)-১৪] A. Conquerer B. Conqueror C. Conquror D. Conquarer Ans: B

TOPIC: IDENTIFYING THE MISSING WORD FROM A SENTENCE Identify the missing word from the given choices. 1. Most people travel by air nowadays because — is cheaper and quicker. [CGDF এর কার্যালয়ের অডিটর-১৯] A. when B. during C. it D. by E. by Ans: C (Explanation: Subject 'it' is missing for the clause "because it is cheaper..."). 2. Her relatives dislike Rina because she unduly emphasizes — their mistakes. A. in B. on C. by D. at E. to Ans: B 3. My wife is very sincere in her belief that women are suitable for some types of works than men. [রাকাব-এর সুপারভাইজার-১৫, জনতা ব্যাংক (এইও)-১৫] A. in B. high C. more D. despite E. most Ans: C (Explanation: "More suitable ... than". 'More' is missing). 4. When having a problem it is best to — the situation then act. [সোনালী ব্যাংকের সিনিয়র অফিসার-১৪] A. dissect B. gobble C. leave D. end E. none Ans: A (Explanation: 'Dissect' the situation (analyze). Missing verb). 5. I had this since I was a child. [CGDF এর কার্যালয়ের জুনিয়র অডিটর-১৯] A. man B. dream C. few D. fight E. long Ans: B (Explanation: "I had this dream..."). 6. He could not succeed despite working hard. [NSI এর ওয়াচার কনস্টেবল-১৯] A. to B. by C. of D. No word is missing Ans: D (Explanation: 'Despite working hard' is correct. No word missing). 7. You can ask — help by dialing the hotline number. [NSI এর ওয়াচার কনস্টেবল-১৯] A. of B. for C. what D. in Ans: B (Explanation: Ask 'for' help). 8. Runa is — tallest girl in the class. [NSI এর ওয়াচার কনস্টেবল-১৯] A. a B. at C. the D. of Ans: C (Explanation: Superlative 'the' tallest). 9. He was born — a rich family. [NSI এর ওয়াচার কনস্টেবল-১৯] A. on B. in C. at D. of Ans: B (Explanation: Born 'in' or 'into' a family. Born 'of' parents. Source says B). 10. Vision-20 aims — making Bangladesh a middle income country. [NSI এর ওয়াচার কনস্টেবল-১৯] A. on B. in C. at D. of Ans: C (Explanation: Aim 'at' making). 11. Nabid has asked me to convey his heartfelt thanks to all those who stood — and supported him. [BWDB এর ডাটা এন্ট্রি অপারেটর-১২] A. by B. on C. after D. back E. None Ans: A (Explanation: Stood 'by' (supported)). 12. The wood abounds — wildlife, including badgers, foxes, shrews, butterflies and an array of birds. [DWDM এর ডাটা এন্ট্রি অপারেটর-১২] A. of B. to C. with D. by E. None Ans: C (Explanation: Abounds 'with' (full of)). 13. Now however, she has grown weary — the media which she knows will make capital out of her marital split. [DWDM এর ডাটা এন্ট্রি অপারেটর-১২] A. of B. angry C. bored D. irritared E. None Ans: A (Explanation: Weary 'of'). 14. In order to make a creature that even vaguely resembles the comic book version, special effects — obviously necessary. [DWDM এর ডাটা এন্ট্রি অপারেটর-১২] A. to B. much C. of D. so E. None Ans: E (Explanation: 'Special effects are obviously necessary'. Verb 'are' is missing. Options don't have 'are'. Option E 'None' (meaning correct word not listed or no word missing? No, 'are' is missing. So 'None' of the options?). Wait. Or maybe sentence is "special effects re obviously..."? No. The sentence needs 'are'. If 'None' is the answer, it means the missing word isn't A-D). 15. The explosion of global trade in the postwar era is attributed to lowering tariffs and other trade barriers. [DWDM এর ডাটা এন্ট্রি অপারেটর-১২] A. of B. off C. into D. in E. None Ans: E (Explanation: Sentence seems complete "attributed to lowering tariffs". 'No word missing' is the answer). 16. Considering how long she yearned to see Italy, her first reaction was curiously tepid. [বাংলাদেশ পল্লী বিদ্যুতায়ন বোর্ডের সহকারী জেনারেল ম্যানেজার/সহকারী পরিচালক (প্রশাসন) -২০১৬] A. almost B. should C. rather D. had Ans: D (Explanation: "how long she had yearned". Past perfect context). 17. Which method of organizing content points did you feel more comfortable —? [এক্সিম ব্যাংক (MTO) ১৩] A. among B. with C. have D. between Ans: B (Explanation: Comfortable 'with'). 18. He felt no qualms — borrowing money from his friends. [এক্সিম ব্যাংক (MTO) ১৩] A. to B. for C. of D. about Ans: D (Explanation: Qualms 'about'). 19. The ultimate test of a good education is supposed to be that it teaches — to think. A. you B. all C. if D. by Ans: B  (or A) (Explanation: Teaches 'one' / 'us' / 'you'. Source says B 'all'? "Teaches all to think"? Possible. "Teaches you to think". Also possible. Source 19 Ans: b). 20. Rajshahi has one of — lowest motor fatality rates in the country. A. is B. the C. of D. between Ans: B (Explanation: One of 'the' lowest). 21. Working under pressure and stress always brings — the best in him. [D.U (C-unit) 16-17] A. up B. in C. on D. out E. No Word missing Ans: D (Explanation: Brings 'out' the best). 22. The man exclaimed with sorrow that it was shameful he was such a coward. A. as B. that C. so D. of E. No word missing Ans: B (Explanation: "Shameful that he was..."). 23. The second anniversary celebration of our school comes — on December 16. A. of B. off C. that D. at E. No word missing Ans: B (Explanation: Comes 'off' (takes place)). 24. He left no stone — to achieve his objective. A. thrown B. hit C. broken D. unturned E. No word missing Ans: D (Explanation: Idiom 'Leave no stone unturned'). 25. You should never look down — the poor. A. to B. at C. upon D. on E. No word missing Ans: C (Explanation: Look down 'upon'). 26. The Southern part of Bangladesh has so — beautiful places to visit. A. many B. lot C. long D. much Ans: A (Explanation: 'So many'). 27. When I was at the university, I used — study regularly. A. to B. had to C. have D. into Ans: A (Explanation: Used 'to'). 28. Would you mind checking the dictionary — the meaning of the word? A. of B. for C. to D. in Ans: B (Explanation: Check 'for' the meaning). 29. You resemble — your father. [পূবালী ব্যাংক সি. অফিসার (শর্ট লিস্টেড)-১৭] A. to B. at C. for D. No word missing Ans: D (Explanation: Resemble is transitive. No preposition). 30. Fahim was looking to the authority for the confirmation of his status. A. forward B. in C. onto D. around E. None Ans: A (Explanation: Looking 'forward' to). 31. But for your timely help, I would — failed and I am forever indebted to you. A. of B. have C. without D. since E. None Ans: B (Explanation: Would 'have' failed). 32. Currently the banking sector is one of — largest job providers in Bangladesh. A. the B. credit C. financial D. remuneration E. None Ans: A (Explanation: One of 'the' largest). 33. You should avail yourself — this opportunity. (তোমার উচিত সুযোগটি গ্রহণ করা) A. of B. to C. in D. from E. None Ans: A (Explanation: Avail yourself 'of').

TOPIC: PIN POINTING ERROR Error Identification 351. The committee is comprised of nine members all of whom were present at the meeting.  A. is comprised of B. whom C. were present D. at Answer:  A. is comprised of Explanation: The correct active voice verb is comprises . "Is comprised of" is a common but often criticized passive construction. 352. Do you know the student who books were stolen? [Janata Bank-12, DU (D) 12-13] A. Do B. know C. who D. were Answer:  C. who Explanation:  A possessive pronoun is needed before the noun "books." The correct pronoun is whose . 353. When our vacation, we plan to spend three days scuba diving.  [Janata Bank (Executive officer)-12, DU (D) 12-13] A. When B. plan C. days D. diving Answer:  A. When Explanation: "When" is a conjunction that introduces a clause. "Our vacation" is a noun phrase. The correct preposition here is During . 354. The majority to the news is about violence or scandal. [Janata Bank (Executive Officer)-12, IU (Law) 11-12, DU (D) 12-13] A. The B. to C. news D. violence Answer:  B. to Explanation:  The correct preposition to use after "majority" in this context is of . 355. We had a enjoyable time at the party last night. [Janata Bank-12, DU (D) 12-13] A. a B. time C. at D. last Answer:  A. a Explanation: The word "enjoyable" starts with a vowel sound, so the correct article is an . 356. Kabita intends to starting her own software business in a few years.  [Janata Bank (Executive Officer)-12, DU (D) 12-13] A. intends B. starting C. software D. few Answer: B. starting Explanation:  The verb "intend" is followed by an infinitive (to + base form). The correct form is to start . 357. Sitara is finally used to cook on an electric stove after having a gas one for so long.  A. finally B. cook C. after having D. one Answer:  B. cook Explanation:  The phrase "be used to" is followed by a gerund (verb + -ing). The correct form is cooking . 358. Professor Chowdhury teaches both anthropology as well as sociology each fall.  A. teaches B. both C. anthropology D. each fall Answer:  B. both Explanation:  The phrase "as well as" cannot be used with "both." The correct construction is both anthropology and sociology . Alternatively, one could say "anthropology as well as sociology." 359. Noise pollution can be controlled in a number of way. [JnU (C) 16-17] A. can be B. controlled C. a number of D. way Answer:  D. way Explanation:  The phrase "a number of" is followed by a plural noun. The correct noun is ways . 360. Find out the error in the following sentence: They asked me what I have taken for breakfast.  A. asked B. what C. have taken D. for Answer:  C. have taken Explanation:  The main verb "asked" is in the past tense, so the verb in the subordinate clause should also be in a past tense. The correct form is had taken . 361. a) We could not make any decision b) because a few c) of the members d) was raising their disapprovals. A. We could not B. because a few C. of the members D. was raising Answer: D. was raising Explanation:  The phrase "a few of the members" is plural, so the verb should be plural: were raising . 362. a) Mr. Hague is known b) as the most c) benevolence person d) among his colleagues.  A. known B. as the most C. benevolence D. among Answer:  C. benevolence Explanation: An adjective is needed to modify the noun "person." The correct adjective is benevolent . 363. a) The faculty Dean never b) has and ever will take c) such d) strong measures.  A. The faculty Dean B. has and ever will take C. such D. strong measures Answer:  B. has and ever will take Explanation:  This is an error in parallel structure. The correct form would be has ever taken and will ever take . 364. a) I don't mind b) to help c) with cooking, d) but I am not going to wash dishes.  A. I don't mind B. to help C. with cooking D. but Answer:  B. to help Explanation:  The verb "mind" is followed by a gerund (verb + -ing). The correct form is helping . 365. a) The price of daily necessities b) raise c) very high d) these days.  A. The price B. raise C. very high D. these days Answer:  B. raise Explanation:  "Raise" is a transitive verb. The intransitive verb needed here is rises . 366. a) As the result of b) today's meeting, c) the committee has d) improved the situation.  A. As the result of B. today's meeting C. the committee has D. improved Answer:  A. As the result of Explanation:  The correct idiom is As a result of . 367. Find the incorrect underlined word or phrase. a) I b) remember c) you offering me encouragement d) before my exam.  A. I B. remember C. you offering D. before Answer:  C. you offering Explanation: A possessive adjective should be used before a gerund. The correct form is your offering . 368. I was absent (A) from class (B) because (C) I was ill for two weeks (D).  [NSTU (H) 12-13, RU 16-17] A. from class B. because C. was ill D. for two weeks Answer:  B. because Explanation: The phrase "The reason is..." should be followed by a "that" clause, not "because". The correct structure would be The reason I was absent... was that I was ill... . 370. If anyone intends to join (A) me in the campaign, (B) now or in the near future, they (C) will be welcome (D). A. to join B. now C. they D. will be welcome Answer:  C. they Explanation: The antecedent "anyone" is singular. The pronoun referring to it should also be singular: he or she . 371. By the time (A) we arrive (B) in Italy, we have (C) traveled through (D) four countries.  A. By the time B. arrive C. have D. traveled Answer:  C. have Explanation:  The structure "By the time + present simple" is followed by the future perfect tense. The correct verb form is will have traveled . 372. a) The Allegheny b) Mountain range c) are rich d) in coal.  A. The Allegheny B. Mountain range C. are rich D. in coal Answer: C. are rich Explanation:  The subject "The Allegheny Mountain range" is a single entity, so it takes a singular verb: is rich . 373. a) Technology must b) use to feed c) the forces d) of change.  A. Technology must B. use to feed C. the forces D. of change Answer:  B. use to feed Explanation:  This should be in the passive voice. The correct form is be used to feed . 374. a) Have done my best, I sat b) down c) to see d) the results.  A. Have done B. down C. to see D. the results Answer: A. Have done Explanation:  To form a participial phrase indicating a completed action, the perfect participle is used. The correct form is Having done . 375. a) The body of b) the jellyfish looks c) like it a bell d) or an umbrella.  A. The body of B. the jellyfish C. like it D. or an Answer:  C. like it Explanation:  The "it" is unnecessary and makes the sentence ungrammatical. The correct phrase is simply like a bell . 376. Floriculture is the art, a) scientist, and b) business of c) growing d) ornamental plants.  A. scientist B. business C. growing D. ornamental plants Answer:  A. scientist Explanation: For parallel structure, all items in the list should be nouns. The correct noun is science . 377. a) During inflation, per capita income b) rises c) as faster than d) real per capita output.  A. During inflation B. rises C. as faster than D. real Answer:  C. as faster than Explanation: This is an illogical comparison structure. It should be either a comparative ("faster than") or an equal comparison ("as fast as"), but not both. 378. a) Politics b) are not c) meant d) for students. A. Politics B. are not C. meant D. For students Answer:  B. are not Explanation: Nouns ending in "-ics" (like politics, mathematics, physics) are treated as singular. The correct verb is is not . 379. Identify the incorrect underlined part of the sentence: Dela is studying (A) Law (B) at the university (C), and so does Jim (D). A. studying B. Law C. at the university D. so does Jim Answer:  D. so does Jim Explanation:  When agreeing with a statement that uses a "be" verb, the same "be" verb should be used in the response. The correct phrase is so is Jim . 380. We must insist on you leaving the meeting before any further outbursts take place.  A. insist on B. you C. before D. take place Answer:  B. you Explanation:  A possessive adjective should be used before a gerund ("leaving"). The correct pronoun is your . 381. Not one of the children has ever sang in public before. A. Not one B. sang C. in public D. before Answer:  B. sang Explanation: With the auxiliary verb "has," the past participle form of the verb is required. The correct past participle of "sing" is sung .

TOPIC: PIN POINTING ERROR Error Identification 288. Alive creatures are remarkably diversified in their sizes and shapes.  [RU BSA 09-10] A. Alive B. are remarkably C. diversified in D. sizes and shapes Answer:  A. Alive Explanation: "Alive" is a predicative adjective, meaning it must follow a verb. It cannot be used directly before a noun. The correct word here would be the attributive adjective Living . 289. Poor soils containing an excessive proportion of clay are frequent mixed with chalk to improve the texture. [CU (B-1) 10-11, (C) 11-12] A. containing B. excessive C. frequent D. to improve Answer:  C. frequent Explanation:  The verb "mixed" should be modified by an adverb. The correct word is frequently . 290. The electric furnace is used extensively to produce the high-grade steel is required for the manufacture of steel alloys. [CU (B-1) 10-11, (D) 11-12] A. is used B. extensively C. is required D. for the manufacture Answer:  C. is required Explanation:  A simple sentence cannot have two finite verbs ("is used" and "is required"). A relative clause is needed. The correct form would be that is required . 291. Although we are concerned with the problem of energy sources we must not fail recognizing the need for environmental protection. [One Bank-10, CU (B-1) 10-11] A. concerned with B. must not fail C. recognizing D. for Answer:  C. recognizing Explanation:  The verb "fail" is followed by an infinitive (to + base form). The correct form is to recognize . 292. Neither the players nor the trainer were in the locker room when the thief broke in the door.  [RU 08-09] A. Neither B. were C. when D. broke in Answer:  B. were Explanation: With "neither...nor," the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. "The trainer" is singular, so the correct verb is was . 293. If anyone calls while we are in the conference, tell them I will return the call after the meeting. [RU 08-09] A. anyone B. while C. them D. after Answer:  C. them Explanation: The antecedent is "anyone," which is a singular pronoun. Therefore, the pronoun referring to it should also be singular. The correct pronoun is him or her . 294. The animals who are chosen to represent the Democratic and Republican parties, the donkey and the elephant, were created by the renowned cartoonist Thomas Nash.  A. who B. represent C. were created D. renowned Answer:  A. who Explanation: The relative pronoun for animals is which  or that , not "who". 295. Each of the dogs in the show require a special kind of diet.  A. Each of B. require C. special kind D. diet Answer: B. require Explanation:  The subject of the sentence is "Each," which is singular. Therefore, the verb must be singular. The correct verb is requires . 296. Each one of the animals in the zoo require a special type of diet.  [KU 09-10] A. Each one B. require C. special type D. diet Answer:  B. require Explanation:  The subject is "Each one," which is singular, so the verb must be singular: requires . 297. Mary, accompanied by Jane, were well received at the show.  [RU Management 09-10] A. accompanied by B. were C. well received D. at the show Answer:  B. were Explanation:  The subject of the sentence is "Mary." The phrase "accompanied by Jane" does not change the singular nature of the subject. The correct verb is was . 298. The earth was once inhabited by plants and animals of which today there is none living trace.  [CU (B-1) 10-11, (C1) 16-17] A. once B. inhabited by C. of which D. none Answer:  D. none Explanation: "None" is a pronoun. Here, an adjective is needed to modify "trace." The correct word is no . 299. The duties of the secretary are to take the minutes, mailing the correspondence, and calling the members before meetings. [CU (E) 10-11, 11-12] A. are B. mailing C. correspondence D. calling Answer: B. mailing Explanation:  To maintain parallel structure, all items in the list should be in the same form. "to take" is an infinitive, so the others should be infinitives as well: to mail  and to call . 300. Ancient drawings indicate that skill of juggling is at less three thousand years old.  [CU (E) 10-11] A. indicate B. at less C. thousand D. years old Answer:  B. at less Explanation: The correct phrase is at least . 301. The examination will test your ability to understand spoken English to read non-technical language and writing correctly. [Standard Bank-09, One Bank-10, BD Krishi Bank-12, SUST 08-09, CU (E-Law) 12-13, RU (E-even) 13-14] A. ability B. to understand C. to read D. writing Answer: D. writing Explanation:  To maintain parallel structure, the items in the list should be in the same form. The first two are infinitives ("to understand," "to read"), so the third should be to write . 302. Identify the incorrect word/phrase: There are ten childs playing in the yard near her house, but your child is not among them. [JnU (C) 10-11] A. There are B. childs C. near D. among Answer:  B. childs Explanation:  The plural of "child" is children . 303. We see lightning before we hear the thunder it causes because sound travels more slowly than light is. [RU (Law) 10-11] A. We see B. it causes C. more slowly D. is Answer:  D. is Explanation:  The comparison is with the verb "travels." To avoid repetition, an auxiliary verb is used. The correct auxiliary is does . 304. Identify the wrong section in the following sentence: Neither have I said and nor I will ever say that I am desirous of Power. [JnU (B) 09-10] A. Neither have I B. nor I will C. that I am D. of Power Answer: B. nor I will Explanation:  When a negative adverb like "nor" begins a clause, it must be followed by inversion (auxiliary verb + subject). The correct structure is nor will I . 305. Indicate the error, if any, in the underlined words. He was the author whom I believed was most likely to receive the Ekushe award. [DU (C) 01-02] A. whom B. believed C. was D. to receive Answer:  A. whom Explanation: "Whom" is incorrect because it functions as the subject of the verb "was." The correct pronoun is who . 306. The more the relative humidity reading rises, the worst the heat affects us.  [Standard Bank-09, CU (C) 11-12] A. The more B. rises C. the worst D. affects Answer:  C. the worst Explanation: This sentence uses a parallel structure with comparative adjectives ("the + comparative..., the + comparative..."). "Worst" is superlative; the correct comparative form is the worse . 307. The harder she tried, the worst she danced before the large audience.  [DU (C) 09-10, CU (C1) 14-15] A. The harder B. tried C. the worst D. before Answer:  C. the worst Explanation: The structure requires parallel comparatives. The comparative form of "bad" is "worse." The correct phrase is the worse . 308. Not one in one hundred children exposed to the disease are likely to develop symptoms of it.  [RU (BBA) 05-06, CU (C) 09-10] A. one hundred B. exposed to C. are D. symptoms of Answer: C. are Explanation:  The subject of the sentence is "Not one," which is singular. Therefore, the verb must be singular: is . 309. Never before has so many people in Bangladesh been interested in cricket.  [CU (C) 09-10] A. Never before B. has C. been interested D. in Answer:  B. has Explanation:  The subject of the sentence is "so many people," which is plural. Therefore, the verb must be plural. The correct verb is have . 310. The man who is laying in aisle needs medical attention immediately.  [RU (ব্যবস্থাপনা) 08-09] A. who B. laying C. needs D. immediately Answer:  B. laying Explanation: "Laying" is a transitive verb. The intransitive verb needed here is "lying." 311. Whitman wrote Leaves of Grass as a tribute to the Civil War soldiers who had laid on the battlefields and whom he had seen while serving as an army nurse.  [CU (E) 08-09] A. laid on B. whom C. had seen D. serving as Answer:  A. laid on Explanation: The past participle of the intransitive verb "lie" (to be in a horizontal position) is lain , not "laid". 312. A ray of light passing through the centre of a thin lens keep its original direction.  [CU (B-1) 10-11] A. A ray of light B. the centre C. a thin lens D. keep Answer:  D. keep Explanation: The subject of the verb is "A ray of light," which is singular. Therefore, the verb must be singular: keeps . 313. Neither of the two candidates who had applied for admission to the industrial Engineering department were eligible for scholarship.  [CU (C) 09-10] A. who B. had applied C. admission to D. were Answer:  D. were Explanation:  The subject is "Neither," which is singular. The correct verb is was . 314. Please send information with regard of insurance policies available from your company.  [CU (C) 09-10] A. send B. with regard of C. available from D. company Answer:  B. with regard of Explanation:  The correct idiom is with regard to  or in regard to . 315. It is not you who are at a fault; rather, it is I who is to blame.  [RU (Law) 04-05] A. who are B. at a fault C. rather D. is Answer:  D. is Explanation:  The verb in a relative clause agrees with its antecedent. The antecedent of "who" is "I," so the verb should be am . 316. The court lies down the guidelines for negotiation between the two groups.  [RU 10-11] A. lies down B. for C. between D. groups Answer:  A. lies down Explanation:  The correct phrasal verb is "lay down" (to establish rules). The present tense form would be lays down . 317. To help and guide the courts, modern statutes often includes an interpretation section with definitions of words and expressions used. [RU (Law) 10-11] A. To help and guide B. includes C. with definitions D. used Answer: B. includes Explanation:  The subject is "statutes" (plural), so the verb must be plural: include . 318. The state governments have to administrate the laws passed by the Parliament.  [RU 10-11] A. have to B. administrate C. passed by D. The Answer:  B. administrate Explanation: The correct verb is administer . "Administrate" is a less common back-formation from "administration." 319. Peach trees grow good in a variety of soil types, but do best in sandy loam.  [RU 09-10] A. trees B. good C. a variety D. do best Answer:  B. good Explanation:  The verb "grow" should be modified by an adverb. The correct adverb is well . 320. Cans of paint must be shaking to mix the pigments with the medium in which they are suspended.  [CU (E) 08-09] A. Cans of B. shaking C. with D. suspended Answer:  B. shaking Explanation: This is a passive construction (be + past participle). The correct verb form is shaken . 321. When vigorous exercise, muscles require a much greater amount of oxygen than when they are at rest.  [CU (E) 08-09] A. When B. require C. much greater D. at rest Answer:  A. When Explanation: "When" is a conjunction that introduces a clause. "Vigorous exercise" is a phrase. The correct preposition to use with a phrase in this context is During . 322. The major source of air pollution vary from city to city.  [RU 09-10] A. The major source B. vary C. from city D. to city Answer:  B. vary Explanation:  The subject is "The major source," which is singular. The verb must also be singular: varies . 323. An understudy is an actor who can substitute for other actor in case of an emergency.  [CU (E) 08-09] A. who can B. substitute for C. other actor D. in case of Answer:  C. other actor Explanation:  "Other" is followed by a plural noun. The correct phrase is other actors . Alternatively, another actor (singular) could be used. 324. Many places of history, scientific, cultural, or scenic importance have been designated national monuments. [CU (E) 08-09] A. of B. history C. have been D. designated Answer:  B. history Explanation:  To maintain parallel structure, all words in the series should be adjectives. The correct adjective form is historic . 325. A feeding animal will unusually allow competitors approaching only within a certain distance, the boundaries of which are called its feeding territory.  [CU (E) 08-09] A. unusually B. approaching C. within D. the boundaries of Answer:  B. approaching Explanation: The verb "allow" is followed by an object and an infinitive (to + base form). The correct form is to approach . 326. Carbohydrates as such sugar of starches are important energy sources for humans and animals.  [CU (E) 08-09] A. as such B. are C. energy sources D. for Answer:  A. as such Explanation: To provide examples, the correct phrase is such as . 327. On nights when is the sky clear and the air calm, the earth's surface rapidly radiates heat into the atmosphere. [CU (E) 08-09] A. is the sky B. the air C. rapidly radiates D. into Answer: A. is the sky Explanation:  In a subordinate clause starting with "when," the standard word order is subject + verb. The correct order is the sky is . 328. A basic knowledge of social studies, such as history and geography, are considered a basic part of the education of every child. [CU (E) 08-09] A. such as B. geography C. are considered D. of every Answer: C. are considered Explanation:  The subject of the sentence is "A basic knowledge," which is singular. The correct verb is is considered . 329. Many people who live near the ocean depend on it as a source of food, recreation and to have economic opportunities. [CU (E) 08-09] A. who live B. depend on it C. as a source D. to have Answer: D. to have Explanation:  To maintain parallel structure, all items in the list should be nouns. The correct form is economic opportunities . 330. The judge of the district court was not accepted by the plaintiff who went to the High Court for appeal. [RU (Law) 11-12] A. judge B. was not accepted C. plaintiff D. for appeal Answer: A. judge Explanation:  The plaintiff would not accept the court's judgement , not the judge himself. 331. While they were away for vacations, they allowed their friends use their TV.  [RU 05-06] A. While B. were away C. allowed D. use Answer:  D. use Explanation:  The verb "allow" is followed by an object and an infinitive (to + base form). The correct form is to use . 332. The group have not returned from the trip yet. [RU 11-12, Bangladesh Shilpo Bank-04] A. have not returned B. from C. the trip D. yet Answer:  A. have not returned Explanation:  "The group" is a collective noun and is treated as singular. The correct verb form is has not returned . 333. The police are responsible for the force of the law. [RU (B-Law) 11-12] A. police B. are responsible C. the D. force Answer: D. force Explanation:  The correct noun here is enforcement , meaning the act of compelling observance of laws. 334. George is not enough intelligent to pass this economics class without help.  [CU C 08-09] A. enough intelligent B. to pass C. this D. without Answer:  A. enough intelligent Explanation: The adverb "enough" follows the adjective it modifies. The correct order is intelligent enough . 335. My cousin composes not only the music, but also sings the songs for the Broadway musicals.  [CU (C) 08-09] A. composes not only B. but also C. sings D. for Answer:  A. composes not only Explanation:  For parallel structure, the "not only" should be placed before the verb "composes." The correct structure is not only composes... but also sings... . 336. The boy stopped crying when he realized his parent will arrive shortly.  [RU 08-09] A. stopped crying B. when C. realized D. will Answer:  D. will Explanation:  The main clause is in the past tense ("realized"). The subordinate clause should also be in a past tense form. The correct verb is would . 337. This building is an oldest building in the town. [RU (BBA) 08-09] A. This B. an C. oldest D. in the Answer:  B. an Explanation: Superlative adjectives like "oldest" are preceded by the definite article the . 338. Identify the incorrect word/phrase: Nobody knew who he is.  [RU (B) 18-19] A. Nobody B. knew C. who D. is Answer: D. is Explanation:  The main clause is in the past tense ("knew"). Therefore, the verb in the subordinate clause must also be in the past tense. The correct verb is was . 339. I feel sick. I wish I have not eaten so much cake. [RU (B) 18-19] A. sick B. wish C. have not eaten D. so much Answer:  C. have not eaten Explanation:  The verb "wish" is used to express regret about a past action with the past perfect tense. The correct form is had not eaten . 340. In spite of it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday. [RU (B) 18-19] A. In spite of B. it rained C. enjoyed D. our Answer:  A. In spite of Explanation:  "In spite of" is a preposition and must be followed by a noun or noun phrase. "It rained a lot" is a clause. The correct conjunction to use before a clause is Although  or Though . 341. Which one is not correct? Paris had been well known about its famous monuments and wonderful restaurants for over one hundred years.  [RU 07-08] A. had been B. known about C. its D. for over Answer: B. known about Explanation:  The correct idiom is "well known for." 342. The atmosphere in (A) Cox's bazaar is open, warm and (B) gives a welcome feeling to all (C) who have the (D) good fortune to visit there.  A. The atmosphere in B. gives a welcome feeling C. who have D. good fortune Answer:  B. gives a welcome feeling Explanation: To maintain parallel structure with the adjectives "open" and "warm," another adjective is needed. The correct word is welcoming . 343. (A) When you come after class this afternoon, we (B) discussed (C) the possibility of (D) your writing a research paper. A. When B. discussed C. the possibility of D. your writing Answer:  B. discussed Explanation:  This is a first conditional sentence structure (When + present simple, ... future simple). The correct verb is will discuss . 344. The professor (A) is thinking (B) to go the conference (C) on history in Kolkata (D) next month.  A. is thinking B. to go C. on history D. next month Answer:  B. to go Explanation: The correct idiom is "think of" followed by a gerund. The correct form is of going . 345. As the times (A) change, so does (B) the rules of (C) conduct in certain situations (D).  A. As the times B. does C. the rules of D. conduct Answer:  B. does Explanation:  The subject is "the rules," which is plural. Therefore, the auxiliary verb must also be plural. The correct verb is do . 346. Find out an incorrect word or phrase. in Bangladesh, there are much holidays throughout the year.  [BUET 10-11] A. there are B. Much C. throughout D. the year Answer:  B. Much Explanation: "Holidays" is a plural countable noun. "Much" is used with uncountable nouns. The correct word is many . 347. Tomatoes grows all year long in China. [BUET 10-11] A. Tomatoes B. all C. grows D. in Answer:  C. grows Explanation: The subject "Tomatoes" is plural, so the verb must be in its plural form. The correct verb is grow . 348. You are the man who have always troubled me. A. The B. man C. have D. me Answer:  C. have Explanation:  The verb in the relative clause agrees with its antecedent. The antecedent of "who" is "man," which is singular. The correct verb is has . 349. A selection of Nazrul's poems have been published to the joy of the readers.  A. selection B. have been published C. to D. readers Answer:  B. have been published Explanation: The subject of the sentence is "A selection," which is singular. The correct verb form is has been published . 350. He was so angry that he made me to leave the classroom. A. so B. that C. made D. to leave Answer:  D. to leave Explanation: The causative verb "make" is followed by an object and the base form of the verb (without "to"). The correct form is leave .

TOPIC: PIN POINTING ERROR Error Identification 222. Whoever turned in the last test did not put their name on the paper.  [CU (E) 11-12] A. Whoever B. turned in C. did not put D. their Answer:  D. their Explanation:  The pronoun "Whoever" is singular. Therefore, the possessive pronoun that refers to it must also be singular. The correct word is his  or her . 223. Since infection can cause both fever as well as pain, it is a good idea to check his temperature.  [CU (E) 11-12] A. Since B. both fever as well as pain C. it is D. his Answer:  B. both fever as well as pain Explanation:  The correlative conjunction is "both...and...". The phrase "as well as" cannot be paired with "both". The correct phrasing would be both fever and pain . 224. Despite of the pills which are available many people still have trouble sleeping.  [CU (B-1) 11-12, RU (E-odd) 13-14] A. Despite of B. which are C. many people D. trouble sleeping Answer:  A. Despite of Explanation:  The word "Despite" does not take the preposition "of". The correct usage is either Despite or In spite of . 225. News of Charles Lindbergh's famous transatlantic flight in 1927 spread rapidly despite of the lack of an international communication system.  [DU (A) 10-11] A. News of B. rapidly C. despite of D. communication system Answer:  C. despite of Explanation:  The word "despite" should not be followed by "of". The correct phrase is despite the lack . 226. If you want to loss weight you had better eat less. [RU 09-10] A. to loss B. had better C. eat D. less Answer:  A. to loss Explanation: After the infinitive marker "to," the base form of the verb should be used. "Loss" is a noun; the correct verb is lose . 227. My brother is in California on vacation but I wish he was here so that he could help me repair my car. [CU (B-8) 12-13] A. is B. vacation C. was D. could help Answer:  C. was Explanation: After the verb "wish" used to express a desire for an unreal situation, the subjunctive mood is required. The correct verb form is were , not "was". 228. We wish today was sunny so that we could spend the day in the country communing with nature.  [BU (B) 13-14] A. was B. so that C. could spend D. communing with Answer:  A. was Explanation: The verb "wish" requires the subjunctive mood for hypothetical situations. Therefore, were  should be used instead of "was". 229. The influence of the nation's literature, art and science have captured widespread attention.  [CU (B-8) 12-13] A. The influence B. art and science C. have captured D. widespread attention Answer:  C. have captured Explanation:  The subject of the sentence is "influence," which is singular. Therefore, the verb must also be singular. The correct form is has captured . 234. The food that Hafiz is cooking in the kitchen is smelling delicious.  [BU (B) 13-14] A. that B. is cooking C. is smelling D. delicious Answer:  C. is smelling Explanation: Verbs of perception, such as "smell," are stative verbs and are typically not used in the continuous tense. The correct form is smells . 235. I am a forgetful person; I always have trouble to remember my password on the computer.  [RU (English) 09-10] A. forgetful B. have trouble C. to remember D. on Answer:  C. to remember Explanation:  The phrase "have trouble" is followed by a gerund (verb + -ing). The correct form is remembering . 236. The way of reasoning whereby people do conclusion by logical inference from given premises is called the deductive method. [CU (B-1) 11-12, IU (B) 14-15] A. The way of B. do conclusion C. by logical inference D. is called Answer:  B. do conclusion Explanation:  The correct collocation is to "draw a conclusion," not "do a conclusion." The correct verb is draw . 237. Helen Vendler's essays present key insights into and vital analyses the works of the major British and American authors. [CU (B-1) 11-12] A. present B. into C. analyses D. the works of Answer: C. analyses Explanation:  To maintain parallel structure with "insights into," the phrase should be "analyses of". The structure requires two noun phrases connected by "and": (insights into) and (analyses of). 238. Tons of boulders were leaved scattered by glaciers all over what was to become the New England landscape.  [CU (B-1) 11-12] A. Tons of B. leaved C. by glaciers D. was to become Answer:  B. leaved Explanation:  "Leaved" is an incorrect past participle for the verb "leave." The correct past participle is left . 239. Jekyll Island has been one of Georgia's state parks in 1954.  [CU (B-1) 11-12, (C1) 14-15] A. has been B. one of C. state parks D. in Answer:  D. in Explanation:  The present perfect tense ("has been") is used with a point in time. The preposition "in" is used for a specific year, but "since" is required here to connect the past point in time (1954) to the present. The correct word is since . 240. Wind and rain continually hit against the surface of the earth broken large rocks into smaller and smaller particles. [CU (B-1) 11-12] A. hit against B. of the earth C. broken D. smaller and smaller Answer:  C. broken Explanation:  The action of breaking is continuous and happens as a result of the wind and rain hitting the surface. The present participle breaking  should be used to modify the action. 241. A scapegoat is a person is made to take the blame for others' misdoings.  [RU (Law) 09-10, (E, 2) 17-18] A. is a B. is made C. to take D. misdoings Answer:  B. is made Explanation: A simple sentence should have only one main clause (one subject and one finite verb). The clause needs a relative pronoun to connect it properly. The correct form is who is made . 242. Most parents worries if their children are out of late at night.  [RU (Law) 09-10] A. Most parents B. worries C. are out of D. at night Answer:  B. worries Explanation:  The subject "Most parents" is plural, so the verb must also be in its plural form. The correct verb is worry . 243. My flat is in the centre of the town, which is very convenient in the office.  [RU (Law) 09-10] A. in the centre B. which is C. very D. convenient in Answer:  D. convenient in Explanation: The correct preposition to use with "convenient" in this context is for . 244. Because he was a foreigner, he had to have special permeate to buy a house in this country.  [RU (Law) 09-10] A. Because B. foreigner C. permeate D. to buy Answer:  C. permeate Explanation: The noun needed here is permit  (an official document giving authorization). "Permeate" is a verb meaning to spread throughout something. 245. The explanation that our instructor gave us was different than the one yours gave you.  [RU (Law) 08-09] A. that B. gave us C. different than D. the one Answer:  C. different than Explanation:  The adjective "different" is followed by the preposition from , not "than". 246. A liter is one of the metric measurements, aren't they? [JnU (C) 12-13, 16-17] A. one of B. measurements C. aren't D. they Answer: D. they Explanation:  The subject of the sentence is "A liter," which is singular. The tag question should refer back to this singular subject. The correct tag question is isn't it? . 247. The book that you see laying on the table belongs to the teacher.  [RU 05-06, 08-09, CU (B) 09-10] A. that you see B. laying C. belongs D. to the teacher Answer:  B. laying Explanation: "Laying" is a transitive verb that requires an object (e.g., laying a book). The intransitive verb for being in a horizontal position is "lying." The correct word is lying . 248. We are suppose to read all of chapter seven and answer the questions for tomorrow's class.  [RU (Law) 08-09, DUST (C) 11-12] A. suppose B. all of C. answer D. for Answer:  A. suppose Explanation:  The correct phrase is "be supposed to," which requires the past participle form. The correct word is supposed . 249. Sylvester Stallone's starring role in Rocky, which he wrote himself, made he a nationally recognized figure virtually overnight. [RU (Law) 08-09] A. starring B. which he wrote C. he D. nationally Answer: C. he Explanation:  The pronoun is the object of the verb "made," so the objective case must be used. The correct pronoun is him . 250. The easiest and common manner of determining whether gas was present was to use canaries which were highly sensitive to atmospheric impurities.  [RU (Law) 08-09] A. common B. determining C. was D. highly sensitive Answer:  A. common Explanation: To maintain parallel structure, both adjectives modifying "manner" should be in the superlative form. The correct phrasing is easiest and most common . 251. Those of us who smoke should have their lungs X-rayed regularly.  [RU (Law) 07-08] A. Those of us B. who smoke C. their D. regularly Answer:  C. their Explanation:  The antecedent of the possessive pronoun is "us" (first person plural). Therefore, the correct possessive pronoun is our . 252. People in the United States have recently taken to traveling to work on bicycle to an increased amount. [RU (Law) 08-09] A. taken to B. on C. to D. to an increased amount Answer: B. on Explanation:  The correct preposition for this mode of transport is by bicycle . 253. Both Loss Angeles and Philadelphia are among the more populous cities in the United States.  [RU (Law) 08-09] A. Both B. and C. among the more D. in Answer:  C. among the more Explanation: When comparing more than two items, the superlative degree should be used. The correct phrase is among the most populous . 254. It is extremely important for an engineer to know to use a computer.  [Standard Bank-09, RU (Law) 07-08, (E-even) 13-14] A. extremely B. for an engineer C. to know D. to use Answer: C. to know Explanation:  The verb "know" is typically followed by "how" before an infinitive. The correct phrasing is to know how to use . 255. In England as early as the twelfth century young boys enjoyed to play football.  A. as early as B. twelfth century C. enjoyed D. to play Answer:  D. to play Explanation:  The verb "enjoy" is followed by a gerund (verb + -ing). The correct form is playing . 256. Hold the pen upright like I do. [CU (C3) 12-13, RU (E, জোড়) 16-17] A. Hold B. upright C. like D. I do Answer:  C. like Explanation: "Like" is a preposition and should be followed by a noun or pronoun. "As" is a conjunction and is used to introduce a clause. Since "I do" is a clause, the correct word is as . 257. If it receives enough rain at the proper time, hay will grow quickly as grass.  [RU (Law) 07-08, CU (E-Law) 12-13, (C) 17-18] A. receives B. at the proper time C. grow D. as Answer: D. as Explanation:  The comparison is between "hay" and "grass." The preposition like  should be used here instead of the conjunction "as". 258. The prices of homes are as high that most young people cannot afford to buy them.  [RU (Law) 07-08] A. prices of B. as high that C. to afford D. to buy them Answer:  B. as high that Explanation: The correct correlative structure is "so...that...". The correct phrase is so high that . 259. Fertilizers are used primarily to enrich soil and increasing yield.  [CU (C) 06-07] A. primarily B. to enrich C. and D. increasing Answer:  D. increasing Explanation:  To maintain parallel structure, the verbs connected by "and" should be in the same form. "To enrich" is an infinitive, so the second verb should also be an infinitive: to increase . 260. Almost poetry is more enjoyable when it is read aloud. [RU (Law) 07-08] A. Almost B. is more C. when it is D. read aloud Answer: A. Almost Explanation:  "Almost" cannot modify the noun "poetry" directly. Correct options would be Most poetry , Almost all poetry , or Most of the poetry . 261. A prism is used to refract white light so it spreads out in a continuous spectrum of colours.  [RU (Law) 07-08] A. is used B. so C. spreads out D. continuous spectrum Answer:  B. so Explanation: The word "so" implies purpose. A better conjunction to express the result would be so that . 262. The new model costs twice more than last year's model. [RU (Law) 07-08] A. costs B. twice more than C. last year's D. model Answer: B. twice more than Explanation:  The correct structure for this type of comparison is twice as much as . 263. Choose the incorrect word: Bangladesh law requires that every citizen registers himself/herself as a voter before voting in an election.  [SUST 06-07] A. requires B. registers C. as a voter D. in Answer: B. registers Explanation:  The verb "requires" triggers the present subjunctive mood, which uses the base form of the verb. The correct form is register . 264. I have been looking forward to meet you. [RU (সমাজকর্ম) 03-04] A. have been B. looking forward C. to D. meet Answer:  D. meet Explanation: The phrasal verb "look forward to" is followed by a gerund (verb + -ing). The correct form is meeting . 265. Profits are divided between the stockholders and the corporation.  [RU 03-04] A. Profits B. are divided C. between D. and Answer:  C. between Explanation: "Between" is typically used for two items. When referring to a group of more than two, "among" is used. Since stockholders are a group, the correct preposition is among . 266. Identify the error in the following sentence: Even with a calculator, you must have a basic understanding of mathematics if one expects to solve complex problems correctly.  [SUST 07-08] A. with B. must have C. one D. to solve Answer:  C. one Explanation: There is a pronoun shift. The sentence starts with "you," so the pronoun later in the sentence should be consistent. The correct pronoun is you . 267. Diligence and honesty, as well as being intelligent, are qualities which I look for when I interview applicants of admission test. [KU (SS) 11-12] A. as well as B. being intelligent C. which D. applicants of Answer: B. being intelligent Explanation:  To maintain parallel structure, the items in the list should be in the same grammatical form. "Diligence" and "honesty" are nouns, so the third item should also be a noun: intelligence . 268. She ignored the suggestion that she gets more exercise. [RU (ব্যবস্থাপনা) 03-04] A. ignored B. the suggestion C. that D. gets Answer:  D. gets Explanation: The noun "suggestion" triggers the present subjunctive mood, which requires the base form of the verb. The correct verb is get . 269. Although he tried as hardly as he could he did not win the race.  [RU (ব্যবস্থাপনা) 03-04] A. Although B. as hardly as C. did not D. the race Answer:  B. as hardly as Explanation:  "Hard" is both an adjective and an adverb. "Hardly" is also an adverb but means "almost not at all." The correct adverb here is hard . 270. The central shaft is strong, thin rod, circular in section and made by hard wood or steel.  [RU (শিল্পকলা) 04-05] A. strong, thin rod B. by C. or D. steel Answer:  B. by Explanation: The phrase should be parallel. "Strong" and "thin" are adjectives modifying "rod." 271. Obviously, she did not understood much of what you said.  [RU (আইন) 04-05] A. Obviously B. understood C. much of D. what Answer:  B. understood Explanation:  After the auxiliary verb "did not," the main verb must be in its base form. The correct verb is understand . 272. Kajol is particularly fond of cooking and he often cooks really delicious meals.  [RU (আইন) 04-05] A. particularly B. fond of C. often D. really Answer:  D. really Explanation: In formal writing, some consider "very delicious" to be redundant, as "delicious" is an absolute adjective. Simply "delicious meals" would be sufficient. 273. Students may buy their books if they had been available and correctly priced.  [RU (আইন) 04-05] A. may B. had been C. correctly D. priced Answer:  B. had been Explanation:  This is a first conditional sentence. The structure is: If + present simple, ... will/may/can + base form. The correct verb form is are . 274. Listening to recorded books while driving is a means of utilize time wisely.  [RU 05-06] A. Listening to B. while driving C. utilize D. wisely Answer:  C. utilize Explanation:  The preposition "of" must be followed by a noun or a gerund. The correct form is utilizing . 275. Insurance underwriter insure persons against many types of risks.  [RU (সমাজকর্ম) 09-10] A. underwriter B. insure C. against D. types of Answer:  A. underwriter Explanation:  The verb "insure" is plural, so the subject must also be plural. The correct subject is underwriters . 276. He enjoyed not only riding his bike but also the scenery.  [RU 05-06] A. enjoyed B. not only C. riding D. the scenery Answer: D. the scenery Explanation:  For parallel structure with "not only...but also," the elements following each part should be grammatically similar. "Riding his bike" is a gerund phrase, so the second part should also be a gerund phrase, such as viewing the scenery . 277. If you will buy one box at regular price, you would receive another one at no extra cost.  [RU 05-06, CU 09-10, CU (E-Law) 12-13] A. will buy B. regular C. would receive D. at no Answer: A. will buy Explanation:  This is a first conditional sentence (If + present simple, ... will + base form). The correct form is If you buy... you will receive . "Would receive" is also incorrect in this context. 278. Neither of the two candidates who had applied for admission to the industrial Engineering Department were eligible for scholarship.  [RU 05-06] A. had applied B. admission to C. were D. eligible for Answer:  C. were Explanation: The subject of the sentence is "Neither," which is singular. Therefore, the verb must be singular. The correct verb is was . 279. Neither of the students have submitted term paper to the teacher yet.  [RU Fin. 08-09] A. Neither of B. have C. term paper D. yet Answer:  B. have Explanation: "Neither of" takes a plural noun ("students") but a singular verb. The correct verb is has . 280. John Dewey thought that children will learn better through participating in experiences rather than through listening to lectures. [RU 05-06] A. will learn B. better through C. rather than D. listening to Answer: A. will learn Explanation:  The main verb "thought" is in the past tense. Therefore, the verb in the subordinate clause should also be in a past form. The correct verb is would learn . 281. The man came up to our house on a bicycle which he leaves leaning on the gate-post.  [RU (English) 09-10] A. came up B. on a bicycle C. leaves D. leaning on Answer:  C. leaves Explanation:  The main clause is in the past tense ("came up"). The subordinate clause should also be in the past tense. The correct verb is left . 282. The professor were traveling in Europe when he received notice of his promotion.  [RU (হিসাববিজ্ঞান) 09-10] A. were traveling B. when C. received D. of his Answer:  A. were traveling Explanation:  The subject "The professor" is singular, so the verb must be singular. The correct verb is was traveling . 283. Salam has not completed the assignment yet, and Salma hasn't neither.  [RU (English) 09-10] A. has not B. completed C. and D. hasn't neither Answer:  D. hasn't neither Explanation: The sentence already contains a negative ("hasn't"). Using "neither" creates a double negative. The correct word is either . 284. Drug abuse have become one of America's most serious problems.  [RU মার্কেটিং 09-10] A. have become B. one of C. most serious D. problems Answer:  A. have become Explanation:  The subject "Drug abuse" is a singular concept. Therefore, the verb must be singular. The correct form is has become . 285. The homeworks that your teacher assigned is due on Tuesday.  [RU (English) 09-10] A. homeworks B. assigned C. is D. on Answer: A. homeworks Explanation:  "Homework" is an uncountable noun and does not have a plural form. The correct word is homework . 286. If he would have come when I asked him, he could have avoided the accident.  [RU (English) 09-10] A. would have come B. asked him C. could have D. the accident Answer:  A. would have come Explanation:  This is a third conditional sentence. The correct structure for the "if" clause is past perfect (had + past participle). The correct form is If he had come . 287. Choosing between you and she is very difficult, both of you are fully qualified.  [RU (মার্কেটিং) 09-10, IU G 18-19] A. Choosing between B. she C. is D. fully qualified Answer: B. she Explanation:  "Between" is a preposition and must be followed by a pronoun in the objective case. The correct pronoun is her .

TOPIC: PIN POINTING ERROR 161. Venus, the second planet from the Sun, is exactly almost  the same size as the earth. [RU(E) 13-14] A. the second planet B. from the Sun C. exactly almost D. the same size as Answer: C   Explanation:  exactly almost এর পরিবর্তে almost exactly হবে। The word order of the adverbs is incorrect. Almost should modify exactly. 162. Lack of sanitation in public places are  a major cause of disease in most of the areas of our country.  [RU 07-08, CU (C1) 13-14] A. Lack of B. are C. a major cause D. of our country Answer: B   Explanation:  are এর পরিবর্তে is হবে। The true subject of the sentence is the singular noun Lack , not the plural noun places. Therefore, it requires a singular verb. 163. Hardly he had  entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet. [RU (Law) 08-09, CU (C1, E) 13-14] A. Hardly he had B. entered the office C. when he realized D. had forgotten Answer: A   Explanation:  Hardly he had এর পরিবর্তে Hardly had he হবে। When a sentence begins with a negative adverb like Hardly, it triggers subject-auxiliary inversion . 164. To the man whom  worked so hard on the project, the news was profoundly disappointing.  [CU (B-1) 13-14] A. whom B. worked so hard C. the news D. profoundly disappointing Answer: A   Explanation:  whom এর পরিবর্তে who হবে। The pronoun is the subject of the verb worked, so the subjective case (who)  is required, not the objective case (whom). 165. The Nobel prize winner, accompanied by her husband and children, are  staying in Sweden until after the presentation.  [CU (B) 09-10, (E) 13-14] A. The Nobel prize winner B. accompanied by C. are D. until after Answer: C   Explanation: are এর পরিবর্তে is হবে। The subject of the sentence is The Nobel prize winner (singular). Intervening phrases like accompanied by... do not change the number of the subject. 166. You had better to change  your study habits if you hope to be admitted in this department.  [CU (C1) 13-14] A. had better B. to change C. if you hope D. to be admitted Answer: B   Explanation:  to change এর পরিবর্তে change হবে। The modal phrase had better  is followed by the bare infinitive (the base form of the verb without 'to'). 167. Neither of the boys have  turned in the term papers to the instructor yet.  [CU (E & B1) 13-14] A. have B. turned in C. the term papers D. to the instructor Answer: A   Explanation:  have এর পরিবর্তে has হবে। Subjects beginning with Neither of... are treated as singular and take a singular verb. 168. The people tried of defending  their village, but they were finally forced to retreat. [RU (Law) 08-09, CU (C1) 13-14] A. tried of defending B. their village C. but they were D. forced to retreat Answer: A   Explanation:  tried of defending এর পরিবর্তে tried to defend হবে। To mean "to attempt," the verb try  is followed by an infinitive (to + verb). 169. Malnutrition is a major cause of human suffering in those countries where the production of rice have  been impeded by frequent drought.  [CU (C1) 13-14] A. a major cause B. in those countries C. production of rice D. have Answer: D   Explanation:  have এর পরিবর্তে has হবে। The subject of the verb is the singular noun production, not countries or rice. Therefore, a singular verb is required. 170. This practice of cover up  or denying guilt makes it difficult to tell whether someone is telling the truth or not.  [CU (C1) 13-14] A. cover up B. denying guilt C. makes it difficult D. whether someone Answer: A   Explanation: cover up এর পরিবর্তে covering up হবে। After a preposition like of , a gerund (verb + -ing) is required. This also maintains parallelism with the other gerund, denying. 171. The professor was considering postponing the examination until the following week because the student’s confusion.  [CU (B1) 13-14] A. considering postponing B. until the following week C. because D. the student's confusion Answer: C   Explanation: because এর পরিবর্তে because of হবে। Because is a conjunction that must be followed by a clause (subject + verb). Because of is a preposition that is correctly followed by a noun phrase (the student's confusion). 172. There were so much  people trying to leave the burning building that police had a great of trouble controlling them.  [CU (B1) 13-14] A. There were B. much C. to leave the D. controlling them Answer: B   Explanation:  much এর পরিবর্তে many হবে।  People  is a countable noun, so it requires many, not much. 173. A lunch of soup and sandwiches do not  appeal to all of the students.  [CU(B1) 13-14] A. A lunch of B. sandwiches C. do not D. to all of the students Answer: C   Explanation:  do not এর পরিবর্তে does not হবে। The subject of the sentence is A lunch  (singular), which requires a singular verb. 174. The bridge was hitting  by a large ship during a sudden storm last week.  [CU(B1) 13-14] A. hitting B. by a large ship C. during D. last week Answer: A   Explanation: hitting এর পরিবর্তে hit হবে। The passive voice requires the structure be verb + past participle. The past participle of hit is hit . 175. Naturalism is a difficult portrayal of man as an animal trapped by the fear and hunger.  [CU(C) 12-13] A. Naturalism is B. portrayal of C. an animal trapped D. the fear Answer: D   Explanation:  the fear এর পরিবর্তে fear হবে। When used as general, abstract concepts, nouns like fear and hunger do not typically take the definite article the. 176. Just calm down and breath .  [JnU 12-13] a) Just b) calm down c) and d) breath Answer: d   Explanation:  breath (noun) এর পরিবর্তে breathe (verb) হবে। For parallelism, the conjunction and must connect two verbs (calm down and breathe). 177. Charlotte plays tennis very bad .  [JnU 12-13] a) plays b) tennis c) very d) bad Answer: d   Explanation:  bad (adjective) এর পরিবর্তে badly (adverb) হবে। An adverb  is needed to modify the action verb plays. 178. She failed to gain admission to Rajshahi University of his  choice.  [RU (E- even) 12-13] A. failed to gain B. admission to C. Rajshahi University D. his Answer: D   Explanation:  his এর পরিবর্তে her হবে। The possessive pronoun must agree with its antecedent , which is She. 179. Everybody wants to study in economics  at Rajshahi University.  [RU (E- even) 12-13] A. Everybody wants B. to study C. in economics D. at Rajshahi University Answer: C   Explanation:  in economics এর পরিবর্তে economics হবে। In this context, study is a transitive verb that takes a direct object (economics) without needing a preposition. 180. The talk  was both informative and entertaining.  [RU (E- even) 12-13] A. The talk B. was both C. informative D. and entertaining Answer: A   Explanation:  The talk এর পরিবর্তে The speech হবে। A talk is generally informal, while a speech is more formal. In an academic or official context, speech  is often the more appropriate term. 181. All channels of communication need to be keep  open.  [RU (E-even) 12-13] A. All channels B. of communication C. need D. to be keep Answer: D   Explanation:  to be keep এর পরিবর্তে to be kept হবে। The passive infinitive requires the structure to be + past participle . 182. A student need  to be educated on the dangers of drug taking.  [RU (E- even) 12-13] A. A student B. need C. to be educated D. on the dangers Answer: B   Explanation:  need এর পরিবর্তে needs হবে। The subject A student is third-person singular and requires the verb to end in '-s' in the present tense. 183. He need not to  go there.  [RU (B-law) 12-13, (E-non) 16-17] a) He b) need not c) to d) go there Answer: c   Explanation:  The word to should be removed. When need not  is used as a modal verb, it is followed by the base form of the verb without to. 184. Education is low on the Government’s legislate  priorities.  [RU(B-Law) 12-13] a) Education is b) on the c) legislate d) priorities Answer: c   Explanation: legislate (verb) এর পরিবর্তে legislative (adjective) হবে। An adjective  is needed to modify the noun priorities. 185. Eric and his sister won the first prize for the most elaborate customs  they had worn at the Halloween Party.  [BU(D)12-13] A. won the first prize B. for the most elaborate C. customs D. worn at Answer: C   Explanation: customs (প্রথা, শুল্ক) এর পরিবর্তে costumes (পোশাক) হবে। The context of a party and the verb worn clearly indicates that costumes  is the intended word. 186. Although both of them are trying to get the scholarship, she has the highest grades. [JnU (C) 12-13, RU (E1) 17-18] A. both of them B. are trying C. the scholarship D. highest Answer: D   Explanation:  highest এর পরিবর্তে higher হবে। Since a comparison is being made between only two people (both of them), the comparative degree  (higher) should be used, not the superlative degree (highest). 187. The pilot and the crew divided the life preserver between  the twenty frantic passengers.  [JnU (C) 12-13] A. The pilot and the crew B. divided C. between D. frantic passengers Answer: C   Explanation:  between এর পরিবর্তে among হবে। Between is used for two items, while among  is used for three or more. 188. It is important that he speaks  to the dean before leaving for his vacation.  [CU (B1) 12-13] A. It is important B. that C. speaks D. before leaving Answer: C   Explanation: speaks এর পরিবর্তে speak হবে। After subjunctive  adjectives like important, the verb in the that-clause must be in its base form. 189. Scientists are trying to device  an inexpensive substitute for gasoline.  [CU (B1) 12-13, RU (E,2) 17-18] A. are trying B. device C. an inexpensive D. substitute for Answer: B   Explanation:  device (noun) এর পরিবর্তে devise (verb) হবে। The infinitive requires to + verb. Devise  means to invent or plan. 190. The first electric lamp had two carbon rods from which vapor serves  to conduct the current across the gap.  [CU (C3) 12-13] A. had B. from which C. serves D. across the gap Answer: C   Explanation:  serves এর পরিবর্তে served হবে। The main verb of the sentence, had, is in the past tense. To maintain tense consistency, the verb in the relative clause should also be in the past tense . 191. The next important question we have to decide is when do we  have to see the coach. [CU (C3) 12-13, NSTU (C) 14-15] A. The next important question B. we have to decide C. is D. do we Answer: D   Explanation:  do we এর পরিবর্তে we হবে। The clause when... is an embedded question , which requires a statement word order (subject + verb), not a question word order. The corrected phrase is when we have to see.... 192. If your friend had been careful, he would return  the book in time.  [CU (C3) 12-13] A. had been B. careful C. he D. would return Answer: D   Explanation: would return এর পরিবর্তে would have returned হবে। This is a third conditional  sentence, which requires the structure If + past perfect, ... would have + past participle. 193. The news that the ship sinking  came as a great shock.  [CU (C3) 12-13] A. The news B. that C. sinking D. came as Answer: C   Explanation: sinking এর পরিবর্তে sank বা was sinking হবে। The that-clause requires a finite verb  (a verb that shows tense). 194. The Ahmeds asked us to look over  their plants while they were away on vacation. [CU (B1) 12-13] A. asked us B. to look C. over D. away on vacation Answer: C Explanation:  over এর পরিবর্তে after হবে। The phrasal verb look over  means to examine. Look after  means to take care of, which is the intended meaning here. 195. Neither of the two candidates who had applied for admission to the Law Faculty were eligible for scholarship.  [CU (E) 11-12, (C1) 12-13] A. Neither of B. who had applied C. Law Faculty D. were Answer: D   Explanation:  were এর পরিবর্তে was হবে। The subject of the main clause is Neither , which is singular and takes a singular verb. 196. We have been informed  Tereq about the change in plans regarding the weekend trip.  [CU (B1) 12-13] A. have been informed B. about the change C. regarding D. weekend trip Answer: A   Explanation:  have been informed এর পরিবর্তে have informed হবে। The sentence requires the active voice  (We have informed Tareq), not the passive voice. 197. There is an unsolved controversy as to whom  is the real author of the Elizabethan plays commonly credited to William Shakespeare.  [CU (E-Law) 12-13, NSTU (C) 13-14] A. an unsolved controversy B. whom C. the real author D. credited to Answer: B   Explanation:  whom এর পরিবর্তে who হবে। The pronoun serves as the subject of the verb is, so the subjective case (who)  must be used. 198. In order for one to achieve the desired results in this experiment, it is necessary that he work as fastly  as possible.  [CU (E- Law) 12-13] A. to achieve B. it is necessary C. that he work D. fastly Answer: D   Explanation:  fastly এর পরিবর্তে fast হবে। Fastly is not a standard English adverb. Fast  functions as both an adjective and an adverb. 199. When we meet after the class, we discussed  the topic of your essay.  [CU (C1) 12-13] A. When we meet B. after the class C. discussed D. of your essay Answer: C   Explanation:  discussed এর পরিবর্তে will discuss হবে। The sentence structure When + present tense,... is often used to talk about a future plan, so the future tense  is required in the main clause. 200. The bell signaling the end of the first period rang loud , interrupting the professor’s closing comments.  [CU (E- Law) 12-13] A. signaling the end B. of the first period C. loud D. interrupting Answer: C   Explanation: loud এর পরিবর্তে loudly হবে। The action verb rang should be modified by an adverb . 201. Never before has  so many people in the United States been interested in soccer. [CU (E- Law) 12-13] A. Never before B. has C. so many people D. been interested in Answer: B   Explanation:  has এর পরিবর্তে have হবে। The subject is so many people, which is plural and requires a plural auxiliary verb . 202. It is an accepted custom for one to say “excuse me” when he sneezed .  [CU (E) 11-12, RU(E-even) 13-14] A. accepted custom B. for one C. to say D. sneezed Answer: D   Explanation:  sneezed এর পরিবর্তে sneezes হবে। The sentence describes a general truth or custom, which requires the simple present tense . 203. When a patient’s blood pressure is much higher than it should be, a doctor usually insists that he will not smoke .  [CU (E- Law) 12-13] A. much higher than B. insists that C. he D. will not smoke Answer: D   Explanation: will not smoke এর পরিবর্তে not smoke হবে। After a subjunctive  verb like insists, the that-clause uses the base form of the verb (smoke), with not placed before it for negation. 204. According to the graduate catalogue, student housing is more cheaper than housing off campus.  [CU (E- Law) 12-13] A. student housing B. is C. more cheaper D. than housing Answer: C   Explanation:  more cheaper এর পরিবর্তে cheaper হবে। Using more with an adjective that already has a comparative form (-er) is a double comparative  and is grammatically incorrect. 205. If you set in that position for too long, you may get a cramp in your leg.  [JU G 18-19] A. set B. in that position C. for too long D. may get Answer: A   Explanation: set এর পরিবর্তে sit হবে।  Sit  means to be in a seated position. Set  means to place or put something down. 206. As verbalization is the most common form of language, humans make use of many others systems and techniques to express their thoughts and feelings.  [CU D 18-19] A. As verbalization is B. others C. to express D. their thoughts Answer: B   Explanation:  others (pronoun) এর পরিবর্তে other (adjective) হবে। The correct structure is many other + plural noun  (in this case, many other systems). 222. Last night, the director finally wins  the award, after being nominated more than five times.  [RU (D-even) 17-18] A. Last night B. wins C. after being nominated D. more than Answer: B   Explanation:  wins এর পরিবর্তে won হবে। The time marker Last night  indicates that the action happened in the past, so the simple past tense is required. 223. The prime minister refuses to accept either  of the six new proposals made by the ministry.  [CU(C) 11-12, JnU (C) 11-12] A. refuses to accept B. either C. new proposals D. made by Answer: B   Explanation:  either এর পরিবর্তে any বা one হবে।  Either  is used when choosing between two options. For more than two options (like six proposals), a word like any or one must be used. 224. The amphibians are of few  economic importance to humans.  [CU (C) 11-12, (C1) 16-17] A. are of B. few C. economic importance D. to humans Answer: B   Explanation:  few এর পরিবর্তে little হবে। Importance is an uncountable noun . Little is used with uncountable nouns, while few is used with countable nouns. 225. Psychology today is interesting, informative, and it is easy  to read.  [CU (E) 11-12, RU (E-even) 13-14] A. is B. interesting, informative C. and D. it is easy Answer: D   Explanation:  it is easy এর পরিবর্তে easy হবে। To maintain parallelism , the items in the list should have the same grammatical form. The list consists of adjectives: interesting, informative, and easy. 226. Whoever turned in the last test did not put their  name on the paper.  [CU (E) 11-12] A. Whoever B. turned in C. did not put D. their Answer: D   Explanation: their এর পরিবর্তে his or his or her হবে। The pronoun Whoever  is singular and requires a singular possessive pronoun. 227. Since infection can cause both fever as well as  pain, it is a good idea to check his temperature.  [CU (E) 11-12] A. can cause B. both C. as well as D. it is a good idea Answer: C   Explanation:  as well as এর পরিবর্তে and হবে। The correct correlative conjunction pair is both ... and ... .

TOPIC: PIN POINTING ERROR QUESTIONS 81. Writers like William Shakespeare and Edgar Alan Poe are not only prolific but too interesting.  [DU (A) 10-11] A. Writers like B. are not only C. prolific D. but too interesting Answer: D. but too interesting   Explanation:  The correct correlative conjunction is "not only... but also ." 82. After rising the flag to commemorate the holiday, the mayor gave a long speech.  [CU (B1) 12-13] A. rising the flag B. to commemorate C. the mayor gave D. a long speech Answer: A. rising the flag   Explanation:  There is a confusion between 'rise' and 'raise'. Rise  is intransitive (it doesn't take an object). Raise is transitive (it takes an object). Since "the flag" is an object, the correct verb is raising . 83. That shirt which he bought is blue in colour. [RU (E-even) 15-16] A. That shirt B. which he bought C. is blue D. in colour Answer: A. That shirt   Explanation:  The definite article The  should be used instead of the demonstrative pronoun 'That' in this context. 84. Visitors were not permitted entering the park after dark because of lack of security and lighting. [BUET-12-13] A. Visitors were not B. permitted entering C. because of lack of D. security and lighting Answer: B. permitted entering   Explanation: The verb "permit" is followed by an object and an infinitive (to + verb). It should be "permitted to enter ." 85. Although Fahim has been playing cricket for many years, he still does not know to play cover drive.  [KU (S) 16-17] A. has been playing B. for many years C. does not know to D. play cover drive Answer: C. does not know to   Explanation:  The correct structure is "know how  to do something." It should be "does not know how to  play." 86. Although Rahim has been cooking for many years, he still does not know to prepare foods in the traditional manner. [RU (E-even) 15-16] A. Although Rahim has been B. cooking for many years C. does not know to D. prepare foods Answer: C. does not know to   Explanation: The correct structure is "know how  to prepare." 87. Body temperature is usually highest inside the afternoon or evening.  [CU (C1) 15-16] A. Body temperature B. is usually highest C. inside the afternoon D. or evening Answer: C. inside the afternoon   Explanation:  The correct preposition for parts of the day like morning, afternoon, and evening is in . It should be " in  the afternoon." 88. The advantages of computerized typing and editing are now being extending to all the written languages of the world. [CU (C1) 15-16] A. The advantages of B. computerized typing and editing C. are now being extending D. all the written languages Answer: C. are now being extending   Explanation:  In the passive voice (present continuous passive), the structure is "are being + past participle." 'extending' should be extended . 89. Ordinary a tornado breaks up suddenly and dissipates less than four hours after it has formed.  [CU (B-1) 10-11] A. Ordinary B. breaks up suddenly C. dissipates D. after it has formed Answer: A. Ordinary   Explanation:  The verb phrase "breaks up" needs to be modified by an adverb, not an adjective. The correct word is Ordinarily . 90. One of the crucial problem of the day is population explosion.  [CU (C1) 15-16] A. One of the B. crucial problem C. of the day D. is population explosion Answer: B. crucial problem   Explanation: The phrase "One of the" must be followed by a plural noun. It should be crucial problems . 91. Most of the population in the rural areas consists of unskilled labourers.  [CU (C1) 15-16] A. Most of the population B. in the rural areas C. consists of D. unskilled labourers Answer: A. Most of the population   Explanation:  "Population" can be considered uncountable, but when referring to the people within it, 'people' is better. More precisely, 'Most' is correct, but if the intention is to use a quantifier for a countable noun (people), then 'Most of the people' would be clearer. However, a stronger error exists elsewhere in common questions of this type. Note: If 'Much' was used instead of 'Most', that would be a clear error. 92. Oberlin college awards degrees to both sons and daughters as early as 1837, but coeducation in American colleges did not spread until the second half of the century.  [CU (C1) 15-16] A. awards B. as early as 1837 C. did not spread D. the second half Answer: A. awards   Explanation:  The specific past date "1837" requires the past indefinite tense. The verb 'awards' should be awarded . 93. The physician suggested that he lay in bed for several days as a precaution against further damage to the spinal cord. [CU (C1) 15-16] A. lay in bed B. for several days C. against further damage D. to the spinal cord Answer: A. lay in bed   Explanation:  The verb "suggested" triggers the subjunctive mood. The verb in the 'that' clause should be in its base form. The base form is lie . 94. The teacher had the students to do their assignments in time.  [CU (C1) 15-16] A. The teacher B. had C. to do D. in time Answer: C. to do   Explanation:  The causative verb "had" is followed by the agent ("the students") and the base form of the verb. 'to do' should be do . 95. The product that you bought at the lower price is the more inferior to the one that we sell at a slightly higher price. [CU (C1) 15-16] A. that you bought B. at the lower price C. the more inferior D. at a slightly higher price Answer: C. the more inferior   Explanation: This is a double comparative error. "Inferior" is an adjective that is already comparative in nature (like 'superior', 'junior'). It does not take "more." It should be simply inferior . 96. Neither of the scout leaders know how to trap wild animals or how to prepare them for mounting.  [CU (B-1) 15-16] A. Neither of B. know C. how to prepare D. for mounting Answer: B. know   Explanation:  The subject "Neither of the scout leaders" is singular and requires a singular verb. 'know' should be knows . 97. After driving for twenty miles, he suddenly realized that he has been driving in the wrong direction. [DUST (A) 13-14] A. After driving B. he suddenly realized C. has been driving D. in the wrong direction Answer: C. has been driving   Explanation: The main verb "realized" is in the past. Therefore, the verb in the subordinate clause must also be in a past tense. It should be had been driving . 98. The new technique calls for heating the mixture before apply it to the wood.  [CU (B-1) 15-16] A. calls for B. heating C. apply it D. to the wood Answer: C. apply it   Explanation: The preposition "before" must be followed by a gerund (verb + -ing). 'apply' should be applying . 99. The Lion has long been a symbol of strength, power and it is very cruel.  [RU (Management) 08-09] A. has long been B. a symbol of C. strength, power D. and it is very cruel Answer: D. and it is very cruel   Explanation:  This breaks the parallel structure. The sentence is listing nouns: "strength," "power." The final item should also be a noun. It should be and cruelty . 100. After studying the new books, the girl was capable of raising her score by thirty-five points.  [CU (B-1) 15-16] A. After studying B. the girl was capable of C. raising her score D. by thirty-five points Answer:   This sentence appears to be grammatically correct. If the original question had an error, it's not present in this transcription. 101. Only him and his sister were invited to the president's house next month for the ceremony.  [CU (B1) 15-16] A. Only him and his sister B. were invited C. to the president's house D. for the ceremony Answer: A. Only him and his sister   Explanation: "him and his sister" is the subject of the sentence and should be in the subjective case. 'him' should be He . 102. I told him he had less friends in his class now than he had before.  [CU (E) 04-05] A. less friends B. in his class now C. than D. he had before Answer: A. less friends   Explanation: "Less" is used for uncountable nouns. For countable nouns like "friends," the correct word is fewer . 103. All the students got themselves ready for the long skiing trip by spending their weekends living in the open. [CU (B1) 15-16] A. All the students B. got themselves ready C. skiing trip D. their weekends living Answer: B. got themselves ready   Explanation: The reflexive pronoun "themselves" is redundant here. The correct phrase is simply got ready . 104. The prime minister emphasized the need for justice and equality between his/her people.  [CU (B1) 15-16] A. The prime minister emphasized B. the need for C. between his/her people D. No error Answer: C. between his/her people   Explanation: "Between" is used for two items. For more than two, among should be used. 105. Between 1914 and 1932, T.S. Eliot taught school, wrote poems, and assistant in editing a literary journal. [CU (E-Law) 15-16] A. Between 1914 and 1932 B. T.S. Eliot taught C. and assistant D. a literary journal Answer: C. and assistant   Explanation: This is a parallel structure error. The sentence lists past tense verbs: "taught," "wrote." The last item should also be a past tense verb: and assisted .       Here are the corrected sentences with explanations as requested. 104. The prime minister emphasized the need for justice and equality between his/her people.  [CU (B1) 15-16] A. The prime minister B. the need for C. between D. his/her people Answer: C   Explanation:  between এর পরিবর্তে among হবে। The preposition 'between' is used when referring to two people or things. Since 'people' refers to more than two, 'among' is the correct word. 105. Between 1914 and 1932, T.S. Eliot taught school, wrote poems, and assistant  in editing a literary journal.  [CU (E-Law) 15-16] A. Between 1914 and 1932 B. taught school C. assistant D. editing a literary journal Answer: C   Explanation: assistant এর পরিবর্তে assisted হবে। This is an issue of parallelism . The sentence lists past actions: taught (past tense) and wrote (past tense). Therefore, the third verb must also be in the past form, assisted. 106. Any group that conducting  its meeting using parliamentary rules will encounter situations where prescribed procedures cannot be applied.  [CU (E-Law) 15-16] A. Any group that B. conducting C. will encounter D. cannot be applied Answer: B   Explanation:  conducting এর পরিবর্তে conducts অথবা is conducting হবে। The relative clause starting with 'that' requires a finite verb . The antecedent 'Any group' is singular, so the verb must be in a singular form like conducts. 107. Gone with the Wind, the epic novel about life in the South during the Civil War period, took ten years write .  [CU (E-Law) 15-16] A. Gone with the Wind B. about life C. during the Civil War period D. write Answer: D   Explanation: write এর পরিবর্তে to write হবে। The correct grammatical structure is take + time + infinitive (to + base form) . For example: It took him three hours to repair his bike. 108. The need of a well-rounded education was an idea espoused by the Greeks in time of  Socrates.  [CU 14-15] A. The need of B. espoused by C. Greeks D. in time of Answer: D   Explanation:  in time of এর পরিবর্তে in the time of হবে। This specific phrase requires the definite article 'the' to be grammatically correct. 109. Mice have a keen sense of smell and can quickly detect a approaching  danger.  [CU (C) 11-12, (B2,B) 15-16] A. have a keen sense B. can quickly detect C. a approaching D. danger Answer: C   Explanation:  a approaching এর পরিবর্তে an approaching হবে। The word 'approaching' begins with a vowel sound, so it must be preceded by the article 'an'. 110. She is looking forward to go  to Europe after she finishes her studies at the university.  [CU (D1) 14-15] A. is looking forward B. to go C. after she finishes D. at the university Answer: B   Explanation:  to go এর পরিবর্তে to going হবে। The phrasal verb 'look forward to'  is always followed by a gerund (verb + -ing). 111. The progress made in space travel for  the early 1960s is remarkable.  [PUST (A) 10-11, CU (B1) 15-16] A. The progress B. in space travel C. for D. is remarkable Answer: C   Explanation:  for এর পরিবর্তে since হবে। Since the '1960s' is a specific point of time in the past marking a beginning, the preposition 'since'  should be used. 112. They asked me what did happen , but I was unable to tell them.  [CU (Gha/C1) 13-14, (B1) 15-16] A. asked me B. what did happen C. but D. to tell them Answer: B   Explanation:  what did happen এর পরিবর্তে what happened হবে। This is an embedded question  (indirect question), which follows a standard affirmative sentence structure (Wh-word + subject + verb). Here, 'what' itself is the subject. 113. I don’t know where could he have gone  so early in the morning.  [JnU (D) 08-09, CU (B1) 15-16] A. where could he have gone B. so early C. in the morning D. I don't know Answer: A   Explanation:  where could he have gone এর পরিবর্তে where he could have gone হবে। This is an embedded question . The word order after the wh-word must be subject + verb (he could have gone), not the inverted question form. 114. Ancient drawings indicate that skill of juggling is at least three thousand year old. [CU (B1) 15-16] A. indicate that B. skill of juggling C. is at least D. three thousand year Answer: D   Explanation:  year এর পরিবর্তে years হবে। When a number greater than one (like three thousand) is used, the noun that follows must be in its plural form . 115. Of the billions of stars in the galaxy, how much  are stable enough to hatch life on their planets?  [CU (C1) 11-12, (B2,B) 15-16] A. Of the billions B. much C. stable enough D. on their planets Answer: B   Explanation:  much এর পরিবর্তে many হবে।  'Many'  is used with plural countable nouns (like 'stars'), while 'much' is used with uncountable nouns. 116. Mina said she would borrow  me her new movie camera if I wanted to use it.  [CU (B-1) 14-15] A. borrow B. me C. if I wanted D. to use it Answer: A   Explanation: borrow (ধার করা) এর পরিবর্তে lend (ধার দেওয়া) হবে। Mina is giving the camera to someone, so she is lending it. The other person is borrowing  it. 117. Having been beaten by the police for striking an officer, the man will cry  out in pain. [CU (B-1) 14-15] A. Having been beaten B. will cry C. in pain D. striking an officer Answer: B   Explanation:  will cry out এর পরিবর্তে cried out হবে। The participle phrase Having been beaten indicates a completed past action, so the main clause should also be in a past tense to maintain a logical sequence of tenses . 118. Some teachers argue that students who used to using  calculator may forget how to do mental calculations.  [JnU (D) 15-16] A. who used to using B. may forget C. how to do D. mental calculations Answer: A   Explanation:  who used to using এর পরিবর্তে who are used to using হবে। The structure used to + base form refers to a past habit that is no longer true. The structure be/get used to + v-ing  means to be accustomed to something, which fits the context here. 119. Most babies will grow up to be as cleverer  as their parents.  [JnU (C) 15-16] A. will grow up B. to be as C. cleverer D. as their parents Answer: C Explanation:  cleverer এর পরিবর্তে clever হবে। The structure for comparison of equality is as + positive adjective + as . The comparative form (cleverer) is incorrect here. 120. A new battery for domestic appliances in the house  is as thin and flexible as paper. [JnU (C) 15-16] A. for domestic appliances B. in the house C. as thin and flexible D. as paper Answer: B   Explanation:  The phrase in the house is redundant . The word 'domestic' already means relating to the home or house, so adding in the house is repetitive. 121. Diversification is a strategy to investing  in many unrelated business.  [JnU (C) 15-16] A. a strategy B. to investing C. in many D. unrelated business Answer: B   Explanation:  investing এর পরিবর্তে invest হবে। In this context, the structure requires an infinitive of purpose: a strategy to + base form of verb . 122. You never get a second chance giving  a first impression of yourself. No error. A. a second chance B. giving C. a first impression D. No error Answer: B Explanation:  giving এর পরিবর্তে of giving বা to give হবে। The common idiom is chance of doing something  or chance to do something . 123. Harassment in office is a manly  issue.  [JnU (C) 15-16] A. Harassment B. in office C. manly D. issue Answer: C   Explanation: The word manly is inappropriate in this context. While the original guide suggests womanly (কারণ এখানে (মেয়ে)লীলা ঘটিত বুঝাচ্ছে), a more neutral and common correction would be a word like 'major'  or 'serious' . The term 'manly issue' is semantically odd. 124. Popular method  of treating colds include taking extra vitamins, getting a lot of sleep, and drinking plenty of liquid.  [DU (C) 14-15] a) method b) colds c) include d) liquid Answer: a   Explanation:  method এর পরিবর্তে methods হবে। The verb include is plural, which means its subject must also be plural. Therefore, method should be methods. 125. They advice that a passport should be carry  with you at all times.  [RU (E-Commerce) 14-15] a) advice b) that c) be carry d) at all times Answer: a, c   Explanation:  There are two errors. First, advice (noun) এর পরিবর্তে advise (verb) হবে. Second, be carry এর পরিবর্তে be carried হবে, as the sentence requires the passive voice . 126. This newspaper maintain  a balance in its presentation of different opinions.  [RU (E-Law) 14-15] a) maintain b) a balance c) presentation of d) different opinions Answer: a   Explanation:  maintain এর পরিবর্তে maintains হবে। The subject, This newspaper, is a third-person singular noun, so the verb must have an '-s' ending in the present tense. 127. We enjoyed the brilliant sunshine of the beach so much and when we left there was only one couple and one lifeguard still there.  [JnU (C) 14-15] A. enjoyed B. so much C. was D. still there Answer: C   Explanation: was এর পরিবর্তে were হবে। The subject of this clause is one couple and one lifeguard, which is a compound (plural) subject  and requires the plural verb were. 128. It is essential that a temperature is not  elevated to a point where substance formed may become unstable and decompose into its constituent elements.  [JnU (C) 14-15] A. is not B. to a point C. may become unstable D. constituent elements Answer: A   Explanation:  is not এর পরিবর্তে be not হবে। After subjunctive phrases like It is essential that..., the verb in the following clause must be in its base form. 129. When they have been frightened, as, for example, by an electrical storm, dairy cows may refuse giving  milk.  [NSTU (B) 12-13, JnU (C) 14-15] A. have been frightened B. by an electrical storm C. may refuse D. giving Answer: D   Explanation:  giving এর পরিবর্তে to give হবে। The verb refuse  is followed by an infinitive (to + verb). 130. Peter and Tom plays  tennis every afternoon with Mary and me.  [JnU (C) 14-15] A. plays B. every afternoon C. with D. me Answer: A   Explanation: plays এর পরিবর্তে play হবে। The subject Peter and Tom is plural, so it requires the plural form of the verb. 131. He was appointed and dismissed from the post on the same day.  [JU (E) 14-15] a) appointed b) dismissed from c) the post d) on the same day Answer: a   Explanation: appointed এর পরিবর্তে appointed to হবে। The correct idiom is appoint to a post . To maintain parallel structure with dismissed from, the preposition to is needed after appointed. 132. You will need four liters of milk and two dozens  of eggs.  [Exim Bank-11, JU (E) 14-15] A. will need B. four liters of C. dozens D. of eggs Answer: C   Explanation:  dozens এর পরিবর্তে dozen হবে। When number words like dozen, hundred, or thousand are preceded by a specific number (e.g., two), they do not take a plural '-s'. 133. If a student thinks its  easy to get a chance in the university he’s living in a dream world.  [RU (E-even) 12-13, JnU (C) 14-15] A. If a student B. its C. to get a chance D. he's living Answer: B   Explanation:  its (possessive) এর পরিবর্তে it's (contraction of it is) হবে। The sentence means "...thinks it is  easy...". its is a possessive pronoun. 134. Fiber is important element  in nutrition and it aids in protecting the digestive tract as well.  [JnU (D) 14-15] A. is important element B. in nutrition C. aids in protecting D. as well Answer: A   Explanation:  is important element এর পরিবর্তে is an important element হবে। Element is a singular countable noun and requires an article (a or an) before it. 135. He made me sit down, and he was tying  the string of the new rubber apron tightly around my neck, and combed up my hair.  [DU (C) 13-14] A. made me sit down B. he was tying C. tightly D. and combed up Answer: B   Explanation: he was tying এর পরিবর্তে he tied হবে। The sentence describes a sequence of past actions. To maintain parallelism , all verbs should be in the same tense: made (past), tied (past), and combed (past). 136. Whatever is grown in the kitchen garden it  is not a vegetable.  [RU (B) 13-14] A. Whatever is grown B. in the kitchen garden C. it D. is not a vegetable Answer: C   Explanation:  The pronoun it is redundant . The entire noun clause Whatever is grown in the kitchen garden functions as the subject for the verb is. 137. Nobody had known before the presentation that Sue and her sister will receive the awards for outstanding scholarship.  [JnU (C) 13-14] A. had known B. that Sue C. will receive D. for outstanding scholarship Answer: C   Explanation: will receive এর পরিবর্তে would receive হবে। This is a sequence of tenses  issue. Since the main verb had known is in the past, the verb in the that-clause must also be in a past form (would). 138. Until his last class at the university in 1978, Bob always turns  in all of his assignments on time.  [PUST (A) 10-11, JnU (C) 13-14] A. at the university B. turns C. all of his assignments D. on time Answer: B   Explanation: turns এর পরিবর্তে turned হবে। The phrase in 1978 establishes a specific time in the past, so the simple past tense  is required. 139. Before we returned from swimming in the river near the camp, someone had stole our clothes, and we had to walk back with our towels around us.  [JnU (C) 13-14] A. Before we returned B. had stole C. and we had to D. around us Answer: B   Explanation:  had stole এর পরিবর্তে had stolen হবে। The past perfect tense is formed with had + past participle. The past participle of 'steal' is stolen. 140. When I saw him, she hurried  to her child on the other side of the campus and take the baby home to eat.  [JU (C) 13-14] A. When I saw him B. hurried C. on the other side D. to eat Answer: B   Explanation:  hurried এর পরিবর্তে was hurrying হবে। The structure When + past simple, past continuous  is used to describe an ongoing action (was hurrying) that was interrupted by another action (saw). 141. Evidently, the increasing popularity of Internet sites has led to further investment out of  this sector and there are persistent rumours of takeovers.  [JnU (B) 13-14] a) of b) out of c) rumours of d) led to Answer: b   Explanation:  out of এর পরিবর্তে in হবে। One makes an investment in  a sector. 142. When the queen (A) heard that (B) the prince herself  was ill, (C) she went to his room (D) to have a look at him.  [JnU (B) 13-14] Answer: B   Explanation: herself এর পরিবর্তে himself হবে। The emphatic pronoun  must agree in gender with its antecedent, the prince (masculine). 143. Didnot she ask you why you were late?  [RU (B) 13-14] A. Didnot B. ask you C. why D. were late Answer: A   Explanation:  Didnot is incorrect. It should be written as two words, Did not , or as the contraction Didn't . 144. You would not get into any trouble if you had abided within  the law.  [RU (B) 13-14] A. would not get B. any trouble C. if you had D. within Answer: D Explanation:  within এর পরিবর্তে by হবে। The correct phrasal verb is abide by , which means to obey or conform to a rule or law. 145. If he had worked hard, he would succeed  in his life.  [RU (B) 13-14] A. had worked B. hard C. would succeed D. in his life Answer: C   Explanation: would succeed এর পরিবর্তে would have succeeded হবে। This is a third conditional  sentence, which follows the structure: If + past perfect, ... would have + past participle. 146. She told me that she dislikes  the show.  [RU (B) 13-14] A. told me B. that C. dislikes D. the show Answer: C   Explanation:  dislikes এর পরিবর্তে disliked হবে। According to the sequence of tenses , if the main clause verb (told) is in the past, the subordinate clause verb should also be in the past. 147. Rana thought that she did bad  in the examination.  [RU (B) 13-14] A. thought that B. she did C. bad D. in the examination Answer: C Explanation:  bad (adjective) এর পরিবর্তে badly (adverb) হবে। An adverb  is needed to modify the verb did. 148. She says that the accident has been occurred  last night.  [RU (B-Law) 14-15] a) says that b) the accident c) has been occurred d) last night Answer: c   Explanation:  has been occurred এর পরিবর্তে occurred হবে। The time marker last night requires the simple past tense . Additionally, occur is an intransitive verb and cannot be used in the passive voice. 149. He spends a lot of money because he likes marketing .  [RU (B-Law) 14-15] a) spends b) a lot of money c) because d) marketing Answer: d   Explanation: marketing (বিপণন) এর পরিবর্তে shopping (কেনাকাটা) হবে। The context of spending a lot of money for pleasure strongly suggests a love for shopping . 150. We asked the teacher give  us homework for the next week.  [RU (B-Law) 13-14] A. We asked B. give C. us homework D. for the next week Answer: B Explanation:  give এর পরিবর্তে to give হবে। The correct structure is ask + object + infinitive (to + base form) . 151. There is a primary school and a madrasa in our village.  [RU (B) 13-14] A. is B. a primary school C. a madrasa D. in our village Answer: A Explanation:  is এর পরিবর্তে are হবে। The subject, a primary school and a madrasa, is compound and thus plural, requiring a plural verb . 152. Patrick was very late getting home last night, and unfortunately for him, the dog barking woke everyone up.  [JnU (C) 13-14] A. getting home B. unfortunately for him C. dog D. woke everyone up Answer: C   Explanation:  dog এর পরিবর্তে dog's হবে। A gerund  (barking) should be preceded by a possessive noun (dog's) or pronoun. 153. The flag is risen  in the morning and taken down at night by the officials.  [RU (E-Even) 13-14] A. risen B. in the morning C. taken down D. by the officials Answer: A   Explanation:  risen এর পরিবর্তে raised হবে।  Rise  is an intransitive verb (it doesn't take an object), while raise  is a transitive verb. Since the flag is the object being acted upon, the transitive verb raise is required. In the passive voice, its past participle raised is used. 154. The sun supplies the light and the warmth that permit life on earth existing .  [RU (E-even) 13-14] A. supplies B. that permit C. life on earth D. existing Answer: D   Explanation:  existing এর পরিবর্তে to exist হবে। The correct structure is permit + object + infinitive (to + verb) . 155. Research requires the careful collect  and organization of data.  [RU (E) 13-14] A. requires B. the careful C. collect D. organization of data Answer: C   Explanation:  collect (verb) এর পরিবর্তে collection (noun) হবে।  Parallelism  with the noun organization requires another noun, collection, both modified by the adjective careful. 156. A person must be at least twenty-five years age  in order to serve as an M.P. [RU (E-Even) 13-14] A. A person B. at least C. age D. in order to serve Answer: C   Explanation:  age এর পরিবর্তে old হবে। The correct phrases for stating age are ...years of age or ...years old . 157. One should never throw water on an alive  electrical fire.  [RU (E) 13-14] A. One should never B. throw water C. alive D. electrical fire Answer: C   Explanation:  alive এর পরিবর্তে a live হবে। Alive is a predicative adjective , used after a verb (e.g., He is alive ). Live is an attributive adjective , used before a noun (e.g., a live wire ). 158. Around 75 percents  of the earth’s surface is covered by water.  [RU (E) 13-14] A. Around B. percents C. of the earth's surface D. is covered Answer: B   Explanation:  percents এর পরিবর্তে percent হবে। When used after a number, percent  does not take a plural form. 159. In Bangladesh, many folk song  have been written about rivers and boatmen.  [RU (E) 13-14] A. In Bangladesh B. song C. have been written D. about rivers Answer: B   Explanation:  song এর পরিবর্তে songs হবে। The determiner many  must be followed by a plural noun. 160. About the third  of the earth’s land surface is covered by relatively flat plains.  [RU (E) 13-14] A. the third B. land surface C. is covered by D. relatively flat plains Answer: A   Explanation:  the third এর পরিবর্তে a third বা one-third হবে। To express the fraction ⅓, either a third or one-third  is used.

TOPIC: PIN POINTING ERROR QUESTIONS BCS Questions 01. A doctor may be able to diagnose  a problem perfect , but he may not be able to find a drug to which  the patient will respond . [32nd BCS] A. to diagnose B. perfect C. to which D. will respond 02. According to experts a good way to   improve  listening skills is by   watch  television, specially news and documentaries. The only error in the sentence is - [32nd BCS] A. to B. improve C. by D. watch 03. Every  man and woman should  vote for  the candidate of their  choice. [32nd BCS] A. every B. should C. for D. their 04. One of the recommendation  made by the committee was   accepted by  the authorities. The only error in the sentence is - [33rd BCS] A. recommendation B. was C. accepted by D. committee on PSC & Other Exam Questions 01. Females are  viewed as  inferior to males in  nations ruled by patriarchy. [NSI Field Officer: 19] A. are B. as C. to males in D. no error 02. I don’t know where could he   have   gone  so early in the morning. [CGDF Auditor: 17] A. could he B. have C. gone D. no error 03. It was uncoming  of the players to be disrespect   towards  the other team’s  national anthem. [CGDF Junior Auditor: 19] A. uncoming B. disrespect C. towards D. other team’s 04. In the  agrarian industry, the farmers nurture  this land because it is  the source of  their incomes. [NSI Field Officer: 19] A. in the B. farmers nurture C. it is D. of 05. Karim together with  many of his friends  and relatives were  present in  the meeting. [CGDF Junior Auditor: 19] A. together with B. friends C. were D. in 06. Neither of the worker  was ready to work overtime   causing  the deadline to be missed . [CGDF Junior Auditor: 19] A. Neither of the worker B. to work overtime C. causing D. to be missed 07. No sooner  had he reached  the station than  the train had left . [CGDF Junior Auditor: 19] A. no sooner B. reached C. than D. had left 08. Parking the car  at the parking lot , Jone decided  to take the bus to town. [CGDF Junior Auditor: 19] A. parking the car B. parking lot C. decided D. no error 09. People, who   keep  their eye at the ball , can maintain good concentration at work . [NSI Field Officer: 19] A. who B. keep C. at the ball D. at work 10. She is looking   forward   to go  to Europe next month. [CGDF Auditor: 17] A. looking B. forward C. to go D. no error 11. The athlete’s  movements was restrained  fluid and seemingly  effortless to the  viewer. [NSI Field Officer: 19] A. athlete’s B. was restrained C. seemingly D. to the 12. Women are the pillars of society, particular  of the societies with which   we  are concerned here. [NSI Field Officer: 19] A. all the B. particular C. with which D. we Answers With Explanation: BCS Answers 01. Ans: B   Explanation:  Here 'perfect' modifies the verb 'diagnose', so it should be an adverb 'perfectly'. The correct phrase is "diagnose a problem perfectly ". 02. Ans: D   Explanation:  The preposition 'by' should be followed by a gerund (verb+ing). It should be "by watching  television" instead of "by watch". 03. Ans: D   Explanation:  'Every man and woman' is a singular subject structure, so the possessive pronoun should be singular ('his or her'), not plural 'their'. However, in modern usage 'their' is often accepted as singular neutral, but strictly in exams, it acts as an error here for singular agreement. 04. Ans: A   Explanation:  The structure 'One of the' is followed by a plural noun. So it should be "One of the recommendations " instead of "recommendation". PSC & Other Exam Answers 01. Ans: D Explanation:  There is no error  in the sentence "Females are viewed as inferior to males in nations ruled by patriarchy.". 02. Ans: A   Explanation:  In an embedded question (a question inside a statement), the word order should be subject + verb, not verb + subject. It should be "where he could  have gone", not "where could he have gone". 03. Ans: B   Explanation:  'To be' should be followed by an adjective or noun. Here 'disrespect' is a noun but 'disrespectful' (adjective) fits better as a complement to 'be'. Or 'show disrespect'. The error lies in using "disrespect" where an adjective like disrespectful  is expected. 04. Ans: A   Explanation:  The error is in A . "Agrarian industry" refers to agriculture. While "In the" is grammatically possible, "In the agrarian industry" might be considered awkward compared to "In agriculture". However, the provided answer key points to A. Note: The phrase "source of their incomes" (plural) might also be suspect, but A is marked. 05. Ans: C   Explanation:  When subjects are joined by 'together with', the verb agrees with the first subject. 'Karim' is singular, so the verb should be was , not 'were'. 06. Ans: A   Explanation:  'Neither of the' is followed by a plural noun. It should be "Neither of the workers " instead of "worker". 07. Ans: D   Explanation:  In a "No sooner... than" structure, the second clause (after than) uses Past Indefinite. It should be "than the train left ", not "had left". 08. Ans: D Explanation:  There is no error  in the sentence. 09. Ans: C Explanation:  The idiom is "keep their eye on  the ball", not "at the ball". 10. Ans: C   Explanation:  The phrase 'looking forward to' is followed by a gerund (verb+ing). It should be "looking forward to going ". 11. Ans: B Explanation:  The subject "movements" is plural, so the verb should be were , not 'was' restrained. 12. Ans: B   Explanation:  The word 'particular' is an adjective, but an adverb is needed here to modify the phrase. It should be particularly . TOPIC: PIN POINT ERROR Pinpoint the Error To pinpoint the error  means to find out, identify, or indicate the incorrect part in a given sentence. The following questions ask you to identify which underlined part of the sentence is grammatically incorrect. 1. The only error in the sentence "One Of the recommendation made by the committee was accepted by the authorities" is- [33rd BCS] A. recommendation B. was C. accepted by D. committee Answer: A. recommendation   Explanation:  The phrase "One of the" must be followed by a plural noun. Therefore, 'recommendation' should be recommendations . 2. According to experts a good way to improve listening skills is to watch television, specially news and documentaries. [32nd BCS, RU (E-even) 14-15] A. According to experts B. to improve listening skills is to watch C. specially news D. documentaries Answer: C. specially news   Explanation:  The error is in the word 'specially'. The correct word here is especially , which means 'particularly' or 'above all'. 3. A doctor may be able to diagnose a problem perfect, but he may not be able to find a drug to which the patient will respond. [32nd BCS, RU (E, even) 14-15] A. A doctor may be able to B. diagnose a problem perfect C. find a drug D. will respond Answer: B. diagnose a problem perfect Explanation:  The verb 'diagnose' should be modified by an adverb, not an adjective. Therefore, 'perfect' should be perfectly . 4. Every man and woman should vote for the candidate of their choice.  [32nd BCS, CU (E) 11-12, RU (E, even) 13-14] A. Every man and woman B. should vote for C. the candidate D. their choice Answer: D. their choice   Explanation:  When "Every" is used with singular nouns joined by "and," the corresponding pronoun must also be singular. Therefore, 'their' should be his or her . In modern usage, 'their' is often accepted as a gender-neutral singular pronoun, but traditionally, 'his or her' is considered correct. 5. I don't know where could he have gone so early in the morning.  [Pubali Bank Ltd. (JO)-13] A. where could he have gone B. so early C. in the morning D. No error Answer: A. where could he have gone Explanation:  This is an embedded question, which should follow a statement word order (subject + verb), not an inverted question order. The correct phrasing is where he could have gone . 6. She is looking forward to go to Europe next month. [CU (D) 15-16] A. She is B. looking forward to C. go to D. next month Answer: C. go to   Explanation:  The phrasal verb "look forward to" must be followed by a gerund (verb + -ing). Therefore, 'go' should be going . 7. It was unbecoming of the players to be disrespect towards the other team's national anthem.  [CGDF Auditor-12] A. unbecoming of B. to be disrespect C. towards D. national anthem E. No error Answer: B. to be disrespect   Explanation:  The verb "to be" should be followed by an adjective. The adjective form of 'disrespect' (a noun) is disrespectful . 8. Neither of the worker was ready to work overtime causing the deadline to be missed.  A. Neither of the worker B. was ready to C. overtime causing D. to be missed E. No error Answer: A. Neither of the worker   Explanation:  The phrase "Neither of the" must be followed by a plural noun. Therefore, 'worker' should be workers . The singular verb 'was' is correct because it agrees with 'Neither'. 9. No sooner had he reached the station than the train had left.  A. No sooner had he reached B. the station C. than D. the train had left E. No error Answer: D. the train had left   Explanation: The structure is: No sooner had + subject + V3 ... than + subject + V2 (Past Indefinite) . Therefore, 'had left' should be left . 10. Parking his car at the market, Ms Jones decided to take the bus to town.  A. Parking his car B. at the market, Ms Jones C. decided D. to take the bus to town E. No error Answer: A. Parking his car   Explanation:  This is a dangling modifier error. The subject of the main clause is "Ms Jones" (female), but the participle phrase "Parking his car" implies a male subject. It should be Parking her car . 11. Kahn together with many of his friends and relatives were present in the meeting.  A. Kahn together with B. many of his friends and relatives C. were present D. in the meeting Answer: C. were present   Explanation:  When subjects are joined by phrases like "together with," the verb agrees with the first subject. The first subject, "Kahn," is singular, so the verb should be singular: was present . 12. Women are the pillars of society, particular of the societies with which we are concerned here.  [NSI Asst. Director-15] A. Women are B. particular of C. the societies D. concerned here E. No Error Answer: B. particular of   Explanation:  The adjective 'particular' should be the adverb particularly  to modify the prepositional phrase "of the societies." 13. People, who keep their eye at the ball, can maintain good concentration at work.  A. People, who B. their eye at the ball C. can maintain good D. concentration at work E. No error Answer: B. their eye at the ball   Explanation:  The correct idiom is "keep one's eye on  the ball," which means to stay focused. 14. The athlete's movements was restrained, fluid and seemingly effortless to the viewer.  A. The athlete's movements B. was restrained C. fluid and seemingly D. effortless to the viewer E. No error Answer: B. was restrained   Explanation:  The subject of the sentence is "movements," which is plural. Therefore, the verb must also be plural: were restrained . 15. In the agrarian industry, the farmers nurture this land because it is the source of their incomes.  A. In the agrarian industry B. the farmers nurture C. this land because D. the source of their incomes E. No Error Answer: A. In the agrarian industry   Explanation: "Agrarian" relates to cultivated land or the cultivation of land. "Industry" usually refers to manufacturing. The phrase is redundant and slightly illogical. A better phrasing might be "In agriculture" or "In the agrarian sector." 16. Females are viewed as inferior to males in nations ruled by patriarchy.  [NSI Asst. Director-15] A. Females are B. viewed as inferior to C. in nations D. ruled by patriarchy E. No Error Answer: E. No Error   Explanation:  The sentence is grammatically correct. 17. There is no mother but loves her child. A. There is B. no mother C. but loves D. her child E. No Error Answer: E. No Error   Explanation:  The sentence is grammatically correct. Here, "but" functions as a negative relative pronoun meaning "who does not." 18. I need to pay some equipment. A. I need B. to pay C. some equipment D. No Error Answer: B. to pay   Explanation: The correct verb is "pay for ." One pays for  goods or services. 19. I would rather die than bribe. A. I would rather B. die C. than bribe D. No error Answer: C. than bribe Explanation:  The verb 'bribe' is transitive and requires an object. A better phrasing would be "than take a bribe ." The structure is grammatically incomplete as it stands. 20. The picture has hung on the wall. A. The picture B. has hung C. on the wall D. No error Answer: B. has hung Explanation:  Since the picture is the receiver of the action (it was hung by someone), the passive voice is required. The correct form is was hung . 21. I prefer tea than coffee in the morning. A. prefer B. than coffee C. in the morning D. No Error Answer: B. than coffee   Explanation:  The verb "prefer" is followed by the preposition "to," not "than." The correct phrasing is prefer tea to coffee . 22. A large number of automobile part are now made of plastic instead of steel.  [RU (D) 17-18] A. A large number of B. automobile part C. are now made of D. instead of steel Answer: B. automobile part   Explanation:  The phrase "A large number of" must be followed by a plural noun. Therefore, 'part' should be parts . 23. The pineapple, a fruit grow in tropical climates throughout the world, is native to parts of South America. [RU (D) 17-18] A. The pineapple B. a fruit grow in C. is native D. to parts of South America Answer: B. a fruit grow in   Explanation:  The verb in the appositive phrase should agree with its subject, "a fruit" (singular). Therefore, 'grow' should be grows . 24. Canals are artificial waterways, often constructed either to transport heavy loads or to delivering water to cities and farms. [PSC Exam] A. Canals are B. either to transport C. or to delivering D. water to cities and farms Answer: C. or to delivering   Explanation:  This sentence has a parallel structure error. The structure "either to... or to..." requires both verbs to be in the same form. "to transport" is an infinitive, so "to delivering" should be to deliver . 25. Although a Kangaroo normally uses its large feet and strong legs for hopping, but it can also swim. [PSC Exam] A. Although a Kangaroo B. normally uses C. for hopping, D. but Answer: D. but   Explanation:  When a sentence begins with a subordinating conjunction like "Although," a coordinating conjunction like "but" should not be used to introduce the main clause. The word "but" is redundant and should be removed. 26. I was so angry that I took the watch broken to the jewelers to get my money back.  [BWDB Asst. Director-11] A. was so angry B. I took C. the watch broken D. to get my money back Answer: C. the watch broken   Explanation:  The adjective should come before the noun it modifies. The correct phrase is the broken watch . 27. How long does it take to get the station on foot from your house?  A. How long does it take B. to get the station C. on foot D. from your house E. No error Answer: B. to get the station   Explanation:  The correct idiom is "get to  a place." The preposition 'to' is missing. It should be "to get to the station." 28. Financial problems beset many of the early museums in the US, causing its closure.  A. Financial problems beset B. many of the early museums C. in the US, D. causing its closure E. No error Answer: D. causing its closure   Explanation: The pronoun must agree with its antecedent. The antecedent is "museums" (plural), so the possessive pronoun should be plural: their closure . 29. Manufacturers of consumer goods often change the styles of them products.  A. Manufacturers of B. consumer goods C. often change D. of them products E. No error Answer: D. of them products   Explanation:  The possessive adjective their  is needed to modify the noun 'products', not the object pronoun 'them'. 30. I used to be keen of all scientific subjects but now I would prefer to study art.  A. I used to be B. keen of C. all scientific subjects D. I would prefer E. to study art Answer: B. keen of Explanation:  The correct idiom is "keen on ," which means being very interested in or enthusiastic about something. 31. Yesterday my computer was functioning rather strangely. A. Yesterday B. was functioning C. rather strangely D. No error Answer: D. No error   Explanation:  The sentence is grammatically correct. The past continuous tense is appropriate here. 32. Her novel is an American classic about a young girl who she called Billie Joe.  A. an American classic B. who she called C. Billie Joe D. No error Answer: B. who she called   Explanation: The relative pronoun "who" is the subject of the clause. The pronoun "she" is redundant. It should be who was called Billie Joe . 33. Haven't none of you seen that dog? A. Haven't B. none of you C. seen that dog? D. No error Answer: B. none of you   Explanation:  This sentence contains a double negative ("Haven't" and "none"). It should be "Haven't any of you..." or " Has none  of you...". 34. I prefer to have my lunch first rather than doing anything else.  A. to have my lunch B. first C. rather than doing D. anything else Answer: C. rather than doing   Explanation: For parallel structure, the verb form after "rather than" should match the form after "prefer." Since "to have" is an infinitive, "doing" should be (to) do . 35. The patient died after the doctor had arrived. A. The patient died B. after C. the doctor had arrived D. No error Answer: D. No error   Explanation:  The sentence correctly follows the Past Indefinite + after + Past Perfect  tense sequence. 36. Each furniture on display in the central mail is on sale for thirty percent off the regular price.  [PSC Exam] A. Each furniture B. on display C. is on sale D. the regular price Answer: A. Each furniture   Explanation:  "Furniture" is an uncountable noun. To count it, one must use a partitive phrase. The correct phrasing is Each piece of furniture . 37. It is often difficulty for an individual to adjust to new environment.  A. It is often B. difficulty C. for an individual D. to new environment Answer: B. difficulty   Explanation: After "It is often," an adjective is required. 'Difficulty' is a noun; the correct adjective is difficult . 38. It must have been her at the door. A. It must have been B. her C. at the door D. No error Answer: B. her   Explanation: The verb "to be" (in this case, "been") is a linking verb and should be followed by a subject pronoun, not an object pronoun. The correct pronoun is she . 39. No sooner had he arrived than rain started. A. No sooner had he arrived B. than C. rain started D. None of these Answer: D. None of these   Explanation:  The sentence is grammatically correct and follows the "No sooner...than" structure. 40. Not only he cheated in the exam but also he argued at the teacher.  A. Not only he cheated B. in the exam C. but also he argued D. at the teacher Answer: D. at the teacher   Explanation: The correct preposition to use with "argue" in this context is with . One argues with  a person. 41. Cholera is a very common disease, which usually effects children.  A. Cholera is B. a very common disease C. which usually D. effects children Answer: D. effects children   Explanation:  There is a confusion between 'effect' and 'affect'. 'Affect' is the verb meaning 'to influence', while 'effect' is the noun meaning 'a result'. The correct word here is the verb affects . 42. The scholarly professor told the students to don't discuss the take-home examination with each other. [DU (D) 18-19] A. The scholarly professor B. to don't discuss C. the take-home examination D. with each other Answer: B. to don't discuss   Explanation: To make an infinitive negative, "not" is placed before "to." The correct form is not to discuss . 43. After studying all the necessary materials, the students were capable of raising their test scores by twenty-five points. [CU D 18-19] A. After studying B. the students were capable of C. raising their test scores D. by twenty-five points Answer: C. raising their test scores Explanation:  The original sentence likely had 'rising', which would be incorrect. The transitive verb raising  (to lift something up) is correct here because they are increasing their scores. The verb 'rise' is intransitive. Assuming the source text had 'rising', C is the error. 44. Excepting for the post-graduate students, everyone will have to sit for the tests on the same day.  [CU (D) 18-19] A. Excepting for B. everyone C. will have to D. on the same day Answer: A. Excepting for   Explanation:  "Excepting for" is redundant. The correct preposition is either Except for  or simply Except . 45. Flight is a very difficulty activity for most living things.  [JnU (C) 17-18] A. Flight is B. a very difficulty activity C. for most D. living things Answer: B. a very difficulty activity   Explanation: 'Difficulty' is a noun. The noun 'activity' needs to be modified by an adjective. The correct adjective is difficult . 46. As soon as they were seated, the man began to whisper among themselves.  [JnU (C) 17-18] A. As soon as B. they were seated C. the man began D. among themselves Answer: C. the man began   Explanation:  The reflexive pronoun "themselves" refers to a plural antecedent. The noun "man" is singular. To agree, it should be the men . 47. The area where a microchip is manufactured must be the most cleanest environment possible.  [JnU (C) 17-18] A. The area where B. is manufactured C. the most cleanest D. environment possible Answer: C. the most cleanest   Explanation:  This is a double superlative error. "Cleanest" is already the superlative form of "clean." The word "most" is redundant and should be removed. It should be the cleanest . 48. There is hardly any reason for you to feel badly and blame yourself for this mishap.  [RU (J) 17-18] A. hardly any reason B. to feel badly C. blame yourself D. for this mishap Answer: B. to feel badly   Explanation:  "Feel" is a linking verb, which should be followed by an adjective describing the subject's state. The correct adjective is bad , not the adverb 'badly'. 49. As soon as the sun had risen over the mountains, it became unbearable hot in the plain land.  [RU (J) 17-18] A. As soon as B. the sun had risen C. unbearable hot D. in the plain land Answer: C. unbearable hot   Explanation:  The adjective "hot" should be modified by an adverb. The correct form is unbearably hot . 50. He has received my letter the day before yesterday. [RU (J) 17-18] A. has received B. my letter C. the day before yesterday D. No error Answer: A. has received   Explanation:  The phrase "the day before yesterday" is a specific past time marker, which requires the past indefinite tense . It should be He received . 51. Despite Karim's threats of punishments, none of his sons were willing to help him mow the lawn.  [RU (D, Eng) 17-18] A. Despite Karim's threats B. of punishments C. none of his sons D. to help him mow Answer: B. of punishments   Explanation: "Punishment" is typically used as an uncountable noun in this context. It should be of punishment . 52. The younger you are, the more easier it is to learn. [RU (D, English) 17-18] A. The younger you are B. the more easier C. it is D. to learn Answer: B. the more easier   Explanation:  This is a double comparative error. "Easier" is already the comparative form of "easy." The word "more" is redundant and should be removed. It should be the easier . 53. I was disappointed that I did so bad in the examination. [RU (D-English) 17-18] A. was disappointed B. that I did C. so bad D. in the examination Answer: C. so bad   Explanation:  The action verb "did" should be modified by an adverb. The correct adverb is badly . It should be "did so badly ." 54. I never thought she is such a selfish person. [RU (D-English) 17-18] A. I never thought B. she is C. such a D. selfish person Answer: B. she is   Explanation:  The main clause is in the past tense ("thought"). According to the sequence of tenses, the subordinate clause should also be in a past tense. 'is' should be was . 55. The share market is comparatively stronger today than it was a couple of days back.  [CU(C) 17-18] A. The share market is B. comparatively stronger C. than it was D. a couple of days back Answer: B. comparatively stronger   Explanation:  "Comparatively" should be followed by a positive degree adjective, not a comparative one. The correct phrasing is comparatively strong . Alternatively, one could just say stronger . 56. I am your well-wisher whether you agree with me or not, don't I?  [CU (C) 17-18] A. I am B. well-wisher C. whether you agree D. don't I E. No Error Answer: E. No Error  (as written in source, but it is incorrect). Correction:  The error is in don't I . The correct tag question for "I am" is aren't I? . 57. The professor went fishing after he has finished reading an absorbing novel.  [CU (C) 17-18] A. went fishing B. after he has finished C. reading D. an absorbing novel Answer: B. after he has finished   Explanation:  The main verb "went" is in the past. The action in the "after" clause happened before it, so it must be in the past perfect tense. It should be after he had finished . 58. My mother asked me where had I gone and what I had been doing so long.  [CU (C) 17-18] A. where had I gone B. and what C. I had been doing D. so long Answer: A. where had I gone   Explanation: This is an embedded question, which uses statement word order (subject + verb). It should be where I had gone . 59. It is essential that the temperature is not raised to a point where the substance formed may become unstable and decomposed into its constituent elements.  [DU (C) 14-15, CU (C) 17-18] A. is not raised B. where C. may become D. decomposed Answer: A. is not raised Explanation:  The word "essential" triggers the subjunctive mood. The structure is: It is essential that + subject + (not) + base form of verb . Therefore, it should be that the temperature not be raised . 60. Though the danger had passed, officials were hesitant to allow the residents to return to their homes because they were unsure how much damage caused by the high winds.  [CU (D) 17-18] A. had passed B. were hesitant C. to return D. damage caused Answer: D. damage caused   Explanation:  The phrase requires a passive verb to make sense. It should be damage was caused  or damage had been caused . 61. The Principal was considering to postponing the examination until the following month because of the students' demonstrations. [CU (B1) 16-17] A. The Principal B. was considering to postponing C. until the following month D. because of Answer: B. was considering to postponing   Explanation: The verb "consider" is followed by a gerund (verb + -ing), not an infinitive. It should be considering postponing . 62. We must maintain a system of law, and support a police force. If we don't, the criminals would soon be in charge. [CU (C3) 16-17] A. must maintain B. support C. don't D. would Answer: D. would   Explanation:  This is a first conditional sentence (If + present, ... future). Therefore, 'would' should be will . 63. Things will be better if I will get a job and earn some money, so I don't have to live with my parents. [CU (C3) 16-17] A. will be better B. if I will get C. so I don't D. have to live Answer: B. if I will get   Explanation:  In a first conditional sentence, the "if" clause uses the present simple tense, not the future. It should be if I get . 64. I suggest that he goes abroad soon. [CU (D1 & D2) 16-17] A. I suggest B. that C. he goes D. abroad soon Answer: C. he goes   Explanation:  The verb "suggest" triggers the subjunctive mood. The verb in the "that" clause should be in the base form. It should be that he go . 65. I strongly suggest that Junaid goes to the doctor immediately.  [CU (B1) 16-17] A. strongly suggest B. that C. Junaid goes D. immediately Answer: C. Junaid goes   Explanation: After "suggest that," the verb should be in its base form. It should be that Junaid go . 66. When I was sick with the flu, my mother made me to eat chicken soup and rest in bed.  [CU (B1) 16-17] A. was sick B. made me C. to eat D. rest in bed Answer: C. to eat   Explanation: The causative verb "make" is followed by an object and the base form of the verb (without "to"). It should be made me eat . 67. Most tale is used in ceramics and roofing because it resists fire good.  [CU (B2_4) 16-17] A. Most tale is used B. in ceramics and roofing C. because it resists D. fire good Answer: D. fire good   Explanation:  The verb "resists" should be modified by an adverb. The adverb form of "good" is well . 68. The period during when people learned to melt iron is called the Iron Age.  A. during when B. learned to C. melt iron D. is called Answer: A. during when   Explanation:  The phrase "during when" is redundant. One should use either during which  or simply when . 69. Marine biology, the study of plant and animals and their ecological relationships, has furthered the efficient development of fisheries. [CU (B2_8) 16-17] A. Marine biology B. plant and animals C. has furthered D. of fisheries Answer: B. plant and animals   Explanation:  For parallel structure, both nouns should be plural. It should be plants and animals . 70. It is extreme important for an engineer to know the use of computer.  [CU (B2_10) 16-17] A. It is B. extreme important C. for an engineer D. to know the use Answer: B. extreme important   Explanation: The adjective "important" should be modified by an adverb. The correct adverb is extremely . 71. A well-planned resume is the first step toward finding a satisfy job.  [CU (C1) 16-17] A. A well-planned resume B. the first step C. toward finding D. a satisfy job Answer: D. a satisfy job   Explanation:  The noun "job" needs to be modified by an adjective. "Satisfy" is a verb; the correct adjective is satisfying . 72. The education programs must be designed so the diverse needs of the participants in mind.  [CU (B2,8) 16-17] A. The education programs B. must be designed C. so D. the diverse needs of Answer: C. so   Explanation:  The correct phrase to use here is with . It should be "...designed with  the diverse needs...in mind." 73. Earlier or later, all lakes are influenced by eutrophication, a process in which lake sediment lowers the depth of the water and drains oxygen from it.  [CU (B2,10) 16-17] A. Earlier or later B. are influenced by C. lowers the depth D. drains oxygen from it Answer: A. Earlier or later   Explanation:  The correct idiom is Sooner or later . 74. The advantages of computerized typing and editing are now being extending to all the written languages of the world. [CU (C2,10) 16-17] A. The advantages of B. computerized typing and editing C. are now being extending D. all the written languages Answer: C. are now being extending   Explanation:  In the present continuous passive voice, the structure is "are being + past participle (V3)." Therefore, 'extending' should be extended . 75. The purpose of the United Nations, broad speaking, is to maintain peace and security and to encourage respect for human rights. [CU (D1 & D2) 16-17] A. The purpose of B. broad speaking C. is to maintain D. to encourage respect Answer: B. broad speaking   Explanation: The participle "speaking" should be modified by an adverb. The correct form is broadly speaking . 76. New York City has been the capital of New York State until 1797, when the state capital was moved to Albany. [CU (C1) 16-17] A. has been B. the capital of C. until 1797 D. was moved Answer: A. has been   Explanation:  The specific past date ("until 1797") indicates a completed past state. The verb should be in the past perfect, had been , or simple past, was . 77. The price of crude oil used to be a great deal lower than now, wasn't it?  [CU (C1) 16-17] A. The price of B. used to be C. a great deal lower D. wasn't it Answer: D. wasn't it   Explanation: The tag question for a statement with "used to" is didn't it? or usedn't it? . 78. Before she moved here, Sarah had been president of the organization since four years.  [CU (C1) 16-17] A. Before she moved here B. had been president C. of the organization D. since four years Answer: D. since four years   Explanation:   For  is used with a period of time (like four years). Since  is used with a specific point in time (like 2020). The correct preposition is for . 79. Jerboas are long-eared rodents that they look like tiny kangaroos.  [CU (C1) 16-17] A. Jerboas are B. that they C. look like D. tiny kangaroos Answer: B. that they   Explanation:  The relative pronoun "that" already functions as the subject of the subordinate clause (referring to "rodents"). The pronoun "they" is redundant and should be removed. 80. It is estimated that each person in the United States consumes one hundred pounds in sugar annually. [CU (C1) 16-17] A. It is estimated B. each person C. consumes one hundred pounds D. in sugar Answer: D. in sugar   Explanation:  The correct preposition to denote the substance being consumed is of . It should be "one hundred pounds of  sugar."

TOPIC: CORRECTION 169. Choose the correct sentence. [12th BCS, RU 08-09, SUST 07-08, প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (পদ্মা)-১৪] A. The matter was informed to the police. B. The matter has been informed of the police. C. The police was informed of the matter. D. The police were informed of the matter. Ans: D 170. Choose the correct sentence: [DU (D) 99-00, RU (লোকপ্রশাসন) 08-09, IU (G) 11-12] A. You look you know a lot of people.B. You claimed you know a lot of people.C. You thought you know a lot of people.D. You seem to know a lot of people. Ans: D 171. Choose the correct sentence. [দুর্নীতি দমন ব্যুরো-৮৪, সহকারী থানা শিক্ষা অফিসার-০৬, তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ের অধীনে টেলিভিশন প্রকৌশলী (গ্রেড-২)-০৪, IU (চ) 04-05, IBBA 11-12, BSMRUST (F) 12-13, JKKNIU (গ) 15-16] A. Your mistake hold this view. B. You mistake in hold this view. C. You are mistaken in holding this view. D. Your are mistaken to hold this view. Ans: C 172. Choose the correct sentence: [গত সপ্তাহে আমি প্রায় একশ ডলার আয় করেছিলাম] [DU (D) 08-09] A. I earned nearly a hundred dollars last week.B. I earned a nearly hundred dollars last week.C. I earned a hundred dollars nearly last week.D. I earned a hundred dollars last week nearly. Ans: A 173. The correct sentence is -. (সে চশমা পরে) [NU (বিজ্ঞান) 09-10] A. He wears glassesB. He wears a glassC. He wears glassD. He wears a glasses Ans: A 174. Identify the correct sentence. [BRUR 09-10] A. He is wearing a sunglass. B. He is wearing a pair of sunglasses. C. He wears a sunglass. D. He wears the sunglass. Ans: B 175. Which of the following sentences is incorrect? [JKKNIU (গ) 16-17, BRUR (B) 16-17] A. Are you on this committee? B. What's the time by your watch? C. He repented of his action. D. Each of the boys have a pen. Ans: D (Explanation: Each... has). 176. Which one of the following is not grammatically correct? [JnU (D) 11-12] A. I shook him by the hand. B. I have a piece of business. C. Whole Bangladesh mourned his death. D. He is a perfect administrator. Ans: C (Explanation: The whole of Bangladesh). 177. Identify the correct sentence- [অব্যবস্থাপনার জন্য আমিই দায়ী] [RU (BBA) 09-10, IU (A) 10-11] A. It is I Who is responsible for the mismanagement. B. it is I who am responsible for the mismanagement. C. It is I who am responsible for the misinanagement. (typo in option C 'misinanagement'?). D. It is I who has been responsible for the mismanagement. Ans: C 178. Which one of the following is correct? [JnU (C) 10-11] A. I saw a saw to see a tree with an axe B. I saw an axe man to saw a tree with an axe. C. I saw a saw to saw a tree with an axe. D. I saw a saw seeing a tree with an axe. Ans: C 179. নিচের কোনটি বাজাটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (আলেয়া)-১২] A. Suffice it to say, he is wrong. B. Lake Chilka is in Orissa C. See the word in the dictionaryD. There is no place for doubt in it. Ans: B   (Lake Chilka... without 'The' is correct. A 'Suffice it' is also correct idiom. Source says B). 180. নিচের কোনটি বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (শাপলা)-১২] A. He got the work done B. A Daniel has come to the judgement.C. He went to his elderD. I have read a poetry. Ans: A 181. Which of the following sentences is correct? [16th BCS, প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (২০ জেলা, ১৪)-১৮] A. That shirt which he bought is blue in colour. [KU (BBA) 15-16] B. The shirt that which he bought is blue in colour. C. Which shirt he bought is blue in colour. D. The shirt which he bought is blue in colour. Ans: D 182. Choose the incorrect sentence. [IU (B) 07-08] A. She was marry with a rich man. B. The doctor cured the patient C. The patient died of cholera D. He will succeed in his life Ans: A (Marry to). 183. Choose the correct one. [আমি তাকে অনেক দিন থেকে চিনি] [RU (English) 09-10] A. I shall know him for a long time. B. I have been knowing him for a long time. C. I am knowing him for a long time. D. I have known him for a long time. Ans: D 184. Identify the correct sentence. [DU (D) 01-02, IU (খ) 03-04, RU 10-11] A. She and her sister fights everyday.B. Both sisters fight each other everyday.C. She fights with her sister everydayD. Everyday she and her sister fights. Ans: C   (Note: Fight with. Source says C). 185. Which one is correct? [যেখানে দাঁড়ায় সেখানেই কাঁপি] [DU (D) 11-12] A. Fear makes where I stand tremble me. B. Fear makes me tremble where I stand. C. Fear where I stand makes me tremble D. fear makes me stand where I tremble. Ans: B 186. Which of the following sentence is correct? [DU (D) 10-11] A. The pile of bones on the plate shows how much chicken the family had ate.B. The pile of bones on the plate shown how much chicken the family had ate.C. The pile of bones on the plate showed how much chicken the family had eaten. D. The pile of bones on the plate is shown how much chicken the family had ate. Ans: C 187. Which of the following sentences is correct? [DU (D) 14-15] A. The two parties have different views to democracy. B. The two parties has different views of democracy C. The two parties differng on democracy. D. The two parties have different views of democracy Ans: D 188. Which of the following sentences is correct? [DU (D) 12-13] A. The country has adopted a new industrial policy B. The country has effected the new industrial policy. C. The country has affected new industrial policy. D. The country has adapted a new industrial policy Ans: A 189. Which of the following sentences is correct? [থানা-নির্বাচন সহকারী শিক্ষা অফিসার (মুক্তিযোদ্ধা কোটা)-১০] A. Over a billion people using Microsoft Windows Operating systems [DU (D) 14-15]B. Over a billion people uses Microsoft Windows Operating systems.C. Over a billion people use Microsoft Windows Operating systems.D. Over a hillon peoples use Microsoft Windows Operating systems. Ans: C 190. Choose the correct sentence. [কঠোর পরিশ্রম না করলে তুমি ফেল করবে] [RU (F) 15-16] A. Unless you do not work hard you will fail. B. Unless you will not work hard you will fail. C. Unless you work hard you will fail D. Unless you will work hard you will fail Ans: C 191. Choose the correct sentence. (প্রত্যেক ছেলে-মেয়েকে একটা করে পুরস্কার দেয়া হয়েছিল) [RU (E-জোড়) 15-16] A. Each boy and each girl was given a prize B. Each boy and each girl have given a prize C. Each boy and each girl were given a prize D. Each boy and each girl are given a prize Ans: A 192. 'I cannot bear his separation.' Choose the correct sentence. [IU (C) 16-17] A. I cannot bear him separationB. I cannot bear separation from himC. I cannot bear from his separationD. None of these Ans: B 193. Choose the correct sentence. (তুমি আসতে না চাইলে আসার দরকার নেই) [RU (E, জোড়) 15-16] A. You don't need to come unless you want to.B. You come only when you want to.C. You come unless you don't want to. D. You needn't come until you don't want to. Ans: A 194. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০৯] A. Walking in the garden a snake bite him.B. Grammar is the better servant than master.C. It has been raining for three days.D. He gave the examination. Ans: C   (Note: A: dangling. B: a better servant. D: took). 195. Which one is the correct sentence? [সরকারী মাধ্যমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (ইংরেজি অংশ)-০১] A. What is the time in your watch? B. What shoe size are you? (তোমার জুতার সাইজ কত?) C. What time it is by your watch? D. What are the sizes of your shoes have? Ans: B 196. নিচের কোনটি বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (ক্যামেলিয়া)-১২] A. She has got cent percent marksB. You are a great thief.C. Time and tide waits for noneD. Has he got the information? Ans: D 169. Choose the correct sentence. [12th BCS, RU 08-09, SUST 07-08, প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (পদ্মা)-১৩] A. The matter was informed to the police. B. The matter has been informed of the police. C. The police was informed of the matter. D. The police were informed of the matter. Ans: D (Explanation: Active: We informed the police of the matter. Passive: The police were informed of the matter. 'Police' takes a plural verb). 170. Choose the correct sentence: [DU (D) 97-98, RU (লোকপ্রশাসন) 08-09, IU (G) 11-12] A. You look you know a lot of people. B. You claimed you know a lot of people. C. You thought you know a lot of people. D. You seem to know a lot of people. Ans: D (Explanation: 'Seem + infinitive' is the correct structure). 171. Choose the correct sentence. [দুর্নীতি দমন ব্যুরো-৮৪, সহকারী থানা শিক্ষা অফিসার-০৯, তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ের অধীনে টেলিভিশন প্রকৌশলী (গ্রেড-২)-১৪, IU (খ) 04-05, IBBA 11-12, BSMRUST (F) 12-13, JKKNIU (গ) 15-16] A. Your mistake hold this view. B. You mistake in hold this view. C. You are mistaken in holding this view. D. Your are mistaken to hold this view. Ans: C (Explanation: 'Be mistaken in doing something' is the correct idiom). 172. Choose the correct sentence: [গত সপ্তাহে আমি প্রায় একশ ডলার আয় করেছিলাম] [DU (D) 08-09] A. I earned nearly a hundred dollars last week. B. I earned a nearly hundred dollars last week. C. I earned a hundred dollars nearly last week. D. I earned a hundred dollars last week nearly. Ans: A (Structure: Subject + verb + almost/nearly/about + object). 173. The correct sentence is -. (সে চশমা পরে) [NU (বিজ্ঞান) 09-10] A. He wears glasses B. He wears a glass C. He wears glass D. He wears a glasses Ans: A (Explanation: 'Glasses' meaning spectacles is plural). 174. Identify the correct sentence. [BRUR 09-10] A. He is wearing a sunglass. B. He is wearing a pair of sunglasses. C. He wears a sunglass. D. He wears the sunglass. Ans: B (Explanation: 'Sunglasses' is plural, used with 'a pair of'). 175. Which of the following sentences is incorrect? [JKKNIU (ক) 16-17, BRUR (B) 16-17] A. Are you on this committee? B. What's the time by your watch? C. He repented of his action. D. Each of the boys have a pen. Ans: D (Explanation: 'Each' takes a singular verb. Correct: Each of the boys has  a pen). 176. Which one of the following is not grammatically correct? [JnU (D) 11-12] A. I shook him by the hand. B. I have a piece of business. C. Whole Bangladesh mourned his death. D. He is a perfect administrator. Ans: C (Explanation: 'Whole' should be preceded by 'The' and followed by 'of' when used with proper nouns, or better: 'The whole of Bangladesh' or 'All of Bangladesh'). 177. Identify the correct sentence- [অব্যবস্থাপনার জন্য আমিই দায়ী] [RU (BBA) 09-10, IU (A) 10-11] A. It is I Who is responsible for the mismanagement. B. It is I who am responsible for the mismanagement. C. It is I who am responsible for the misinanagement. D. It is I who has been responsible for the mismanagement. Ans: C (Explanation: The verb after relative pronoun 'who' agrees with the antecedent 'I'). 178. Which one of the following is correct? [JnU (C) 10-11] A. I saw a saw to see a tree with an axe. B. I saw an axe man to saw a tree with an axe. C. I saw a saw to saw a tree with an axe. D. I saw a saw seeing a tree with an axe. Ans: C (Explanation: Saw (noun) = করাত, Saw (verb) = করাত দিয়ে কাটা). 179. নিচের কোনটি বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (কপোতাক্ষ)-১২] A. Suffice it to say you are wrong B. Lake Chilka is in Orissa C. See the word in the dictionary D. There is no place for doubt in it. Ans: B (Explanation: 'Lake Chilka' does not take 'the'. 'Look up' is used for dictionary. 'Room' is used for doubt). 180. নিচের কোনটি বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (মহুয়া)-১২] A. He got the work done B. A Daniel has come to the judgement. C. He went to his elder D. I have read a poetry. Ans: A (Explanation: 'I have read a piece of poetry' or 'a poem' is correct. D is wrong). 181. Which of the following sentences is correct? [16th BCS, প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (২০ জেলা, ১৪)-১৮] A. That shirt which he bought is blue in colour. [KU(BBA) 15-16] B. The shirt that which he bought is blue in colour. C. Which shirt he bought is blue in colour. D. The shirt which he bought is blue in colour. Ans: D (Explanation: 'The shirt' is the antecedent, 'which' is the relative pronoun). 182. Choose the incorrect sentence. [JU (B) 07-08] A. She was marry with a rich man. B. The doctor cured the patient C. The patient died of cholera D. He will succeed in his life Ans: A (Explanation: Correct: She was married to  a rich man). 183. Choose the correct one. [আমি তাকে অনেক দিন থেকে চিনি] [RU (English) 09-10] A. I shall know him for a long time. B. I have been knowing him for a long time. C. I am knowing him for a long time. D. I have known him for a long time. Ans: D (Explanation: 'Know' is a stative verb and is not used in continuous tenses). 184. Identify the correct sentence. [DU (D) 01-02, IU (ক) 03-04, RU 10-11] A. She and her sister fights everyday. B. Both sisters fight each other everyday. C. She fights with her sister everyday D. Everyday she and her sister fights. Ans: C (Explanation: 'She fights with her sister' is grammatically correct. 'Both' takes 'one another' for reciprocal action, though 'each other' is accepted, structure B is less standard than C). 185. Which one is correct? [যেখানে দাঁড়ায় সেখানেই কাঁপি] [DU (D) 11-12] A. Fear makes where I stand tremble me. B. Fear makes me tremble where I stand. C. Fear where I stand makes me tremble D. fear makes me stand where I tremble. Ans: B 186. Which of the following sentence is correct? [DU (D) 10-11] A. The pile of bones on the plate shows how much chicken the family had ate. B. The pile of bones on the plate shown how much chicken the family had ate. C. The pile of bones on the plate showed how much chicken the family had eaten. D. The pile of bones on the plate is shown how much chicken the family had ate. Ans: C (Explanation: 'Showed' (past) agrees with 'had eaten' (past perfect). 187. Which of the following sentences is correct? [DU (D) 14-15] A. The two parties have different views to democracy. B. The two parties has different views of democracy. C. The two parties differing on democracy. D. The two parties have different views of democracy. Ans: D 188. Which of the following sentences is correct? [DU (D) 12-13] A. The country has adopted a new industrial policy B. The country has effected the new industrial policy. C. The country has affected new industrial policy. D. The country has adapted a new industrial policy. Ans: A (Explanation: 'Adopted' means accepted/started using). 189. Which of the following sentences is correct? [সমাজ-কল্যাণ সহকারী শিক্ষক (মুক্তিযোদ্ধা কোটা)-১০] A. Over a billion people using Microsoft Windows Operating systems B. Over a billion people uses Microsoft Windows Operating systems. [DU (D) 14-15] C. Over a billion people use Microsoft Windows Operating systems. D. Over a hillon peoples use Microsoft Windows Operating systems. Ans: C (Explanation: 'People' is plural, takes 'use'). 190. Choose the correct sentence. [কঠোর পরিশ্রম না করলে তুমি ফেল করবে] [RU (F) 15-16] A. Unless you do not work hard you will fail. B. Unless you will not work hard you will fail C. Unless you work hard you will fail D. Unless you will work hard you will fail Ans: C (Explanation: 'Unless' implies negative, so 'not' is not used in the clause). 191. Choose the correct sentence. (প্রত্যেক ছেলে-মেয়েকে একটা করে পুরস্কার দেয়া হয়েছিল) [RU (E-জোড়) 15-16] A. Each boy and each girl was given a prize B. Each boy and each girl have given a prize C. Each boy and each girl were given a prize D. Each boy and each girl are given a prize Ans: A (Explanation: 'Each... and each...' takes a singular verb). 192. 'I cannot bear his separation.' Choose the correct sentence. [IU (C) 16-17] A. I cannot bear him separation B. I cannot bear separation from him C. I cannot bear from his separation D. None of these Ans: B 193. Choose the correct sentence. (তুমি আসতে না চাইলে আসার দরকার নেই) [RU (E, জোড়) 15-16] A. You don't need to come unless you want to. B. You come only when you want to. C. You come unless you don't want to. D. You needn't come until you don't want to. Ans: A 194. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০৯] A. Walking in the garden a snake bite him. B. Grammar is the better servant than master. C. It has been raining for three days. D. He gave the examination. Ans: C (Explanation: 'He appeared at the examination' is correct for D. 'Bitten' for A. C is correct). 195. Which one is the correct sentence? [সরকারী মাধ্যমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (ইংরেজি অংশ)-০১] A. What is the time in your watch? B. What shoe size are you? (তোমার জুতার সাইজ কত?) C. What time it is by your watch? D. What are the sizes of your shoes have? Ans: B 196. নিচের কোনটি বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (ক্যামেলিয়া)-১২] A. She has got cent percent marks B. You are a great thief. C. Time and tide waits for none D. Has he got the information? Ans: D (Explanation: 'Cent percent' is not standard (full marks). 'Time and tide wait' (plural). D is correct). 197. নিচের কোনটি শুদ্ধ বাক্য? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (চিলমারী)-১২] A. I am feeling unwell. B. The sceneries here are very beautiful. C. Let you and I do. D. Let you and me do it. Ans: D (Explanation: 'Let' takes object pronouns: you and me). 198. Choose the correct sentence. [পিএসসি কর্তৃক ১২টি পদে নিয়োগ পরীক্ষা-১৫] A. He discussed about the matter B. He knows to swim. C. He says me a fool D. He shook hands with me Ans: D (Explanation: Discuss takes no preposition. Knows how to swim. Calls me a fool). 199. Which is correct? [আকবর বছর বছর জন্মে না] [পল্লী বিদ্যুতায়ন বোর্ডের সহকারী পরিচালক (প্রশাসন)-১৩] A. A Akbar is not born in every age B. The Akbar is not born in every age C. An Akbar is not born in every age D. An Akbar is not born in an every age Ans: C (Explanation: 'An Akbar' refers to a person like Akbar). 200. Which is correct? [তুমি বাংলাদেশের গর্ব] [পল্লী বিদ্যুতায়ন বোর্ডের সহকারী পরিচালক (প্রশাসন)-১৩] A. You are a pride of Bangladesh B. You are pride of Bangladesh C. You are the pride of Bangladesh D. You are a pride of the Bangladesh Ans: C 201. Choose the right sentence. (সে তিন বছরের ছেলে) [সহকারী উপজেলা/থানা শিক্ষা অফিসার-১০] A. He is a boy of three. B. He is a boy of three years old boy. C. He is a boy of three years old. D. He is a boy of three years age. Ans: A 202. Which of the following is a correct expression? [CU D3 15-16] A. I didn't master English before going to abroad but I should have done it in time. B. I didn't master English before I have gone abroad but I should do it in time. C. I didn't master English before going abroad but I should have done it in time. D. I didn't master English before going abroad but I should have done it timely. Ans: C (Explanation: 'Abroad' is an adverb, no 'to'. 'In time' is idiomatic). 203. Choose the correct sentence. [সড়ক ও জনপথ অধিদপ্তরের উপ-সহকারী প্রকৌশলী (সিভিল)-০৩] A. The traffics are unmanageable in Dhaka. B. The traffic is unmanageable in Dhaka. C. The traffics are manageable in Dhaka. D. The traffic are uncontrollable in Dhaka. Ans: B (Explanation: 'Traffic' is uncountable). 204. Which of the following sentences is correct? [অর্থ মন্ত্রণালয়ের অফিস সহকারী-১১] A. My principal objection is that I am tired. B. My principle objection is that I am tired. C. My principal objection is that I tired. D. My principal objection that I am tired. Ans: A (Explanation: 'Principal' means main). 205. Which of the following sentences is CORRECT? [JU (IBA) 11-12] A. Forty miles is a long way. B. One dozen of bananas are sufficient. C. One of the boys are absent. D. I, Habib and you are guilty. Ans: A (Explanation: Distance/Amount as a unit takes singular verb). 206. Pick up the INCORRECT sentence. [JU (IBA) 11-12] A. Each of the sisters are clever B. Justice, as well as mercy, allows it. C. The mob has dispersed D. Neither he nor I was there. Ans: A (Explanation: 'Each' takes singular verb 'is', so A is incorrect). 207. Which of the following is correct? [তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ের (গণযোগাযোগ প্রশিক্ষণ) সহকারী পরিচালক-০১] A. I was stuck in traffic for two hours B. I was stuck up in traffic for two hours C. I had stuck in traffic for two hours D. I had stuck in traffic for two hours Ans: A 208. Choose the right sentence. [তুমি আজ দেরিতে এসেছ] [সার্কেল অ্যাডজুটেন্ট-০৫] A. He came lately today. B. He came in late today. C. He came by late today. D. He came late today. Ans: D 209. The correct sentence is [মেয়েটি হাসতে হাসতে ঘরে ঢুকল] [IFIC Bank (TAO)-18] A. The girl laughed and entered the room. B. The girl entered the room laughing. C. The girl laughed entering the room. D. The girl laughingly entred the room. Ans: B 210. Choose the correct verb form. [সড়ক ও জনপথ অধিদপ্তরের উপ-সহকারী প্রকৌশলী (সিভিল)-০০] A. The thickness of the books vary. B. The thickness of the book vary. C. The thickness of the books varying. D. The thickness of the books varies. Ans: D (Explanation: Subject 'thickness' is singular). 211. Choose the correct sentence. [সড়ক ও জনপথ অধিদপ্তরের উপ-সহকারী প্রকৌশলী (সিভিল)-০৫] A. I see you in a fortnight's time. B. I saw you in a fortnight's time. C. I have seen you in a fortnight's time. D. I shall see you in a fortnight's time. Ans: D (Explanation: 'In a fortnight's time' implies future). 212. Find out the correct sentence: [অন্যান্য কারিগরি ও বৃত্তিমূলক -৯৯] A. Do you know where does he live? B. He has gone for a walk. C. They will arrive by the by. D. He sold all his furnitures. Ans: B Answers With Explanation: .

TOPIC: CORRECTION 1. Which of the following sentences is correct one? [36th BCS, 27th BCS, 14-15, DU (C) 18-19] A. Paper is made of wood. B. Paper is made from wood. [BSMRSTU D 18-19] C. Paper is made by wood. D. Paper is made on wood. Ans: B 2. Which one is correct? [RU (4) 06-07, BSMRUST (B) 12-13] A. The chair is made of wood. B. The chair is made from wood. C. The chair is made by wood. D. The chair is made in wood. Ans: A (Explanation: উপাদান প্রক্রিয়ার পর অপরিবর্তিত থাকলে (চোখে দেখে উপাদান সনাক্ত করতে পারলে) made of বসে। কিন্তু উপাদান পরিবর্তিত হলে (সনাক্ত না করতে পারলে) made from বসে). 3. Which sentence is correct? [DU (A) 08-09, (C) 14-15, IU (D) 12-13, 13-14] A. He casted his vote for you. B. He offered his vote for you. C. He cast his vote for you. D. He dropped his vote for you. Ans: C (Explanation: ভোট দেয়া অর্থে cast (a/one's) vote ব্যবহৃত হয় এবং cast এর past form ও past participle হচ্ছে cast. casting vote - নির্ণায়ক ভোট). 4. Choose the correct option. [শুক্রবারে ঠিক নয়টায় এসো] A. Come at nine o'clock in Friday. B. Come on nine o'clock in Friday. C. Come at nine o'clock on Friday. D. Come at nine o'clock a Friday. Ans: C (Explanation: exact time বা সুনির্দিষ্টভাবে নির্ধারিত সময়ের পূর্বে at বসে। দিনের নাম/বারের পূর্বে on বসে). 5. Which one is correct? (আমি তার নাড়ি দেখলাম) [RU 09-10, প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (শাপলা)-১৪] A. I saw his pulse. B. I felt his pulse. C. I found his pulse. D. I examined his pulse. Ans: B (Explanation: রোগীর নাড়ী দেখা অর্থে feel (one's) pulse ব্যবহৃত হয়। কেননা নাড়ী দেখা যায় না; এর স্পন্দন অনুভব করতে হয়). 6. The correct sentence is: [10th BCS, প্রাথমিক প্রধান সহ: অফিসর-০৮, JnU (D) 07-08, RU 07-08, (F) 14-15] A. I asked Javed had he passed. B. I asked Javed if he had passed. C. I asked Javed if you had passed. D. I asked Javed that she had passed. Ans: B 7. কোনটি সঠিক? [সে আমাকে জিজ্ঞেস করলো আমি পাশ করেছি কিনা] [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৮] A. He asked me did I pass B. He asked me if I passed C. He asked me if I had passed D. He asked me if I have passed Ans: C 8. Which one is incorrect? [BU (D) 11-12] A. I need an apple. B. I need some apples. C. I need apple. D. I need the apple. Ans: C (Explanation: Singular countable noun কে কখনোই একাকী ব্যবহার যায় না। Singular countable noun এর পূর্বে article/determiner ব্যবহার করতে হয় অথবা এর plural করতে হয়। e.g. I like mangoes/a mango). 9. Choose the wrong sentence. [31st BCS, RU (E-বিজোড়) 14-15, (E-জোড়) 16-17] A. The land is belonged to an old lady. B. They parted from one another suddenly. C. The leader expressed himself forcibly. D. Mother bought me an ice-cream. Ans: A (Explanation: Belong এর passive হয় না। 'is belonged' এর স্থলে 'belongs' হবে). 10. Find out the incorrect sentence. [প্রত্নতত্ত্ব অধিদপ্তরের এস্টিমেটর-১৯] A. See the word in the dictionary. B. The rice of Dhaka is better than that of Rajshahi. C. Mr. Rahim is on the committee. D. The patient had died before the doctor came. Ans: A (Explanation: অভিধানে শব্দ খোঁজা অর্থে Look up ব্যবহৃত হয়। তাই 'See' এর স্থলে 'Look up' হবে). 11. Choose the correct sentence. [বিভিন্ন মন্ত্রণালয়ের প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা-১৬] A. He prefers to read than to write. B. He is comparatively better today. C. He has scarcely any money. D. He speaks fluent than I. Ans: C (Explanation: 'Prefer' takes gerund + to + gerund. 'Comparatively' + positive degree. 'Speak' needs adverb 'fluently'. C is correct). 12. Which one is below is a correct sentence? [১৩তম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৬] A. They have seen me yesterday. B. I like his childlike simplicity. C. It is I who is to blame. D. The girl resembles to her mother. Ans: B 13. Choose the correct sentence. [সংস্কৃতি বিষয়ক মন্ত্রণালয়ে উপসহকারী প্রকৌশলী-১৯] A. He says me a fool. B. He shook hands with her. C. They know to swim. D. We discussed about the matter. Ans: B (Explanation: A: calls me. C: know how to. D: discussed the matter). 14. Find out the correct sentence. [প্রত্নতত্ত্ব অধিদপ্তরের এস্টিমেটর-১৯] A. I sold all of my furniture. B. I sold all of my furnitures. C. I like vegetable. D. They have gone for walk. Ans: A (Explanation: Furniture is uncountable. 'Vegetable' should be 'vegetables'. 'For a walk' is correct idiom). 15. Which one is a correct sentence? [১৫তম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৯] A. Every students are present today. B. Ten kilometers are too far to walk. C. Two-third of the students got degrees. D. All the information is current. Ans: D 16. Which of the following sentences is correct? [বাংলাদেশ প্রতিযোগিতা কমিশন (ব্যক্তিগত সহকারী)-১৯] A. I think him to be my best friend. B. I think him as my best friend. C. I think of him as my best friend. D. I think him is my best friend. Ans: C 17. Choose the correct sentence. [BSMRSTU E 19-20, সোনালী ব্যাংক লি. অফিসার (IT)-১৬, DU (D) 03-04] A. Men usually want to have their own ways. B. Men usually want to have their own way. C. Men usually wants to have their own way. D. Men usually want to have his own ways. Ans: B (Explanation: Have one's own way = নিজের মতো করে চলা). 18. Find the incorrect sentence. [বাংলাদেশ অর্থনৈতিক অঞ্চল কর্তৃপক্ষের সহকারী ব্যবস্থাপক-১৮] A. He knows in and out of that affair. B. He made light of his friend's warning. C. The child was as good as gold. D. I took him to task for his carelessness. Ans: A (Explanation: Idiom is 'ins and outs' not 'in and out'). 19. Choose the correct sentence. [পরিবেশ অধিদপ্তরের সহকারী পরিচালক (কারিগরি) ও রিসার্চ অফিসার-০৭] A. One should take care of his health. B. In the afternoon I stay home. C. He was absent one time or two times. D. I am very busy this morning. Ans: D (Explanation: One should take care of one's health. Stay at home (AmE accepts stay home). Once or twice is correct phrasing). 20. Choose the correct sentence. [শ্রম পরিদপ্তরের জনসংখ্যা ও পরিবার কল্যাণ কর্মকর্তা-০৯] A. I noticed that the opposite man was staring at me. B. Do you know anyone having lost an umbrella? C. Tell me when are you going on holiday. D. He shared his property between his wife, his daughter, and his sister. Ans: D (Explanation: 'Between' can be used for distinct individual items/people even if more than two). 21. Choose the wrong sentence. [31st BCS] A. He was always arguing with his brother. B. His failure resulted for lack of attention. C. When will you write to him about your plan? D. Who was the boy you all were laughing at? Ans: B (Explanation: Resulted from or in, not for). 22. Choose the wrong sentence. [30th BCS] A. Neither you nor I am in sound position. B. Laziness is detrimental for success. C. He begged the favour of my granting him leave. D. Your action is not in conformity with the law. Ans: B (Explanation: Detrimental to). 23. Choose the grammatically wrong sentence. [30th BCS] A. He has no desire for fame. B. I intend going to Rajshahi. C. He has invited me for dinner. D. He is too miserly to part with his money. Ans: C (Explanation: Invite to dinner). 24. Which sentence is incorrect? [CU A 19-20] A. I feel unwell. B. He prefers tea than coffee. C. Open at page 30. D. I have a headache. Ans: B (Explanation: Prefer to). 25. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [আমার একটা জরুরি কাজ আছে] [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-১০] A. I have urgent piece of business. B. I have a urgent piece of business. C. I have a piece of urgent business. D. I have an urgent piece of business. Ans: C (Explanation: Business (কাজ) is uncountable. 'A piece of urgent business'). 26. Which of the following is not a correct sentence? [13th শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন (স্কুল)-১৬] A. He insists that he go there. B. The government is going to bring a change. C. His farmers are poor. D. The book is worth reading. Ans: A (Explanation: Subjunctive 'insists that he go' is correct. C 'farmers' usually plural 'The farmers of...'. Wait. Option A uses subjunctive 'go' which is correct. Let's check source key. Source 26 Ans: C. 'His farmers' might be incorrect possessive context (farmers don't belong to him unless he is a feudal lord?). Let's re-read C. "His farmers are poor". Maybe "His farm's farmers"? Or maybe A is considered incorrect in some non-subjunctive contexts? But A is standard subjunctive. Source Ans C). 27. Which one is incorrect? [BRUR (F) 13-14] A. He has put on much weight. B. He does not know how read the watch. C. My watch is very slow everyday. D. I saw him only once after that. Ans: B (Explanation: Know how to read). 28. Which one is incorrect? [BRUR (A) 13-14, RU (E) 18-19] A. They have several offspring. B. He insisted upon his innocence. C. Her hairs are very long. D. Fifty miles is a long distance. Ans: C (Explanation: Hair is uncountable). 29. Choose the correct sentence. [DU (B) 11-12] A. His hair are not straight and curly. B. His hair is not straight but curly. C. His hair are straight and curly. D. His hair are not straight but curly. Ans: B 30. Which of the following sentences is incorrect? [JU H 18-19] A. He lives quite far. B. He will come short. C. He came late. D. Today is really stormy. Ans: B (Explanation: 'Come shortly' means soon. 'Come short' means fail/lack). 31. Select the correct sentence. [থানা সহকারী শিক্ষা অফিসার-০৫] A. Did they wrote books? B. Did they writing books? C. Did they write books? D. Did they have written books? Ans: C 32. Choose the correct sentence. [খাদ্য ও দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা মন্ত্রণালয়ের সহকারী ব্যবস্থাপনা কর্মকর্তা-০৪, RU (A3) 11-12] A. Do he have a house? B. Does he have a house? C. Does he has a house? D. Do he has a house? Ans: B 33. Which one of the following is correct? [পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ে প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা-০৯, অর্থ মন্ত্রণালয়ে অফিস সহকারী-১১] A. Did you finish the work yet? B. Did you finished the work yet? C. Have you finish the work yet? D. Have you finished the work yet? Ans: D 34. — him yet? Now is your chance to do so. [DU (A) 09-10, BRUR (A) 12-13] A. Don't you meet B. Haven't you met C. Hadn't you met D. Weren't you meeting Ans: B 35. Which is not incorrect sentence? [সোশ্যাল ডেভেলপমেন্ট ফাউন্ডেশন এর ডাটা এন্ট্রি অফিসার-১২] A. He came this morning. B. Asad is sick. C. Anis told me a liar. D. Put your sign here. Ans: A (Explanation: 'Sick' implies ill (AmE) or vomiting (BrE), usually 'ill' is preferred for unwell in BrE. C: called me a liar. D: signature. A is correct). 36. Which one the correct sentence? [RU (A Law) 06-07] A. He appeared at the exam. B. My parents always gives me good advice. C. She absented from college. D. Our students went to a picnic. Ans: A 37. নিচের বাক্যগুলোর মধ্যে শুদ্ধ বাক্য কোনটি? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৯] A. I hanged my shirt on the wall. B. I saw him playing football. C. One must do his duty. D. He has no appetite in food. Ans: B (Explanation: A: hung. C: one's. D: for). 38. Which of the following is grammatically correct? [পাসপোর্ট ও ইমিগ্রেশন সহকারী পরিচালক-০৫] A. I prefer walking to riding. B. I do not know to write. C. He gave me a pen to write. D. He gave me a lot of informations. Ans: A 39. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (যমুনা)-১০] A. I will avail the opportunity. B. I should take leave of you. C. I have seen two deers. D. Television is a wonderful discovery. Ans: B (Explanation: A: avail myself of. C: deer. D: invention). 40. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (তিস্তা)-১৩] A. I feel out of sort today. B. He tried hardly to succeed. C. I have great deal of work to do. D. Please give me attendance. Ans: D   (Wait. 'Give me attendance'? Source says D. But A 'out of sorts' (plural) is idiom. C 'a great deal'. B 'hardly' means scarcely. D 'attendance' (presence?). A is incorrect (sort vs sorts). B incorrect meaning. C missing 'a'. D is likely accepted). 41. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সঃ-৯৯, (শাপলা)-১০] A. I have read the first and second chapters of the book. B. This is the most unique opportunity. C. Four soldiers were wounded and one killed. D. Let him to know all in details. Ans: A 42. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (ঢাকা বিভাগ)-০৭] A. It has been raining for two days. B. He is senior than you. C. Do you know who am I? D. Airport is busy place. Ans: A 43. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (পদ্মা)-০৮] A. Either he or me is mistaken. B. Many a man has done so. C. Everyone of the girls love to dance. D. He gave me an advice. Ans: B 44. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-০৯] A. She is one of the best mothers that ever lived. B. All failed except he. C. That is a matter between you and I. D. It is not us who are to blame. Ans: A (Explanation: C: you and me. D: it is not we. B: except him). 45. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বাক্য? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (মেঘনা)-১০] A. He appeared at the examination. B. The more he gets, more he wants. C. We write with ink. D. He got the work being done. Ans: A 46. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-০৩, (পদ্মা)-০৮] A. It rained for three days.B. Bread and butter are necessary.C. It has been raining for three days.D. Shahid can do anything what he likes. Ans: C 47. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (ইছামতি)-১০] A. I have read a poetry. B. I have read a piece of poetry. C. I saw his pulse. D. The man took his birth in 1968. Ans: B 48. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-০৫, (মেঘনা)-০৮] A. Fire and water do not agree. B. Bread and butter are his only food. C. Justice, as well as mercy, allow it. D. He and me are playing. Ans: A 49. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (মেঘনা)-১০] A. The horse and carriage are at the door. B. Time and tide wait for none. C. You are not devoted to gambling. D. We get up in dawn. Ans: B   (Note: 'Wait' or 'Waits'? Source says B). 50. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (যমুনা)-১২] A. I saw him write something. B. I saw him writing something. C. There is no place for doubt in it. D. He is deaf for hearing. Ans: B 51. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (যমুনা)-০৮] A. Panna is only present. B. The man was born in 1968. C. I feel myself hungry. D. The sheeps are quite healthy. Ans: B 52. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বাক্য? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (কর্ণফুলী)-১০] A. Sohel is taller than I. B. We write with ink. C. Sohel is taller then me. D. I did not think it was her. Ans: A 53. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (ঢাকা বিভাগ)-০৭] A. Sakib asked that how did he do. B. My son is ill all this week. C. The United States are a powerful country. D. The game drew numerous spectators. Ans: D 54. Find out the correct sentence. [বিদ্যুৎ জ্বালানী ও খনিজ সম্পদ মন্ত্রণালয়ের অধীনে সহকারী বিস্ফোরক পরিদর্শক-০৩] A. This watch is belonged to my friend. B. Three-fourths of the work has been done. C. Five thousands dollars are a big amount. D. You should not indulge to gossip. Ans: B 55. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (মানসিটি)-০৬] A. She was taller than either of her five sisters. B. I was the man whom they thought was dead. C. Who do you think he is? D. Either of the scholars have done well. Ans: C 56. Choose the right sentence. [ডাক অধিপ্তরের এস্টিমেটর-১৯] A. I don't know who is he. B. I don't know who he is. C. They have gone for picnic. D. They have gone picnic. Ans: B 57. Which one of the following sentences is correct? [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (পদ্মা)-১৪] A. A few boys are present today. B. His dress is inferior than mine. C. He prevented me to go there. D. He as well as his brother was present. Ans: A, D   (Source indicates A and D). 58. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (করতোয়া)-১২] A. A big number of money. B. I met two women here. C. Put your sign here. D. I have paid my schooling fees. Ans: B 59. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বাক্য? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (গোলাপ)-০৯] A. He succeeded to win the prize. B. He cannot pronounce the word. C. See the word in the dictionary. D. We got up in dawn. Ans: B 60. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (IDA/ADB Project)-০১] A. Among my friends he is eldest. B. He is comparatively better today. C. He is better than all the boys. D. He is the best boy in the class. Ans: D 61. Which sentence is correct? [অর্থ মন্ত্রণালয়ের অধীন জাতীয় সঞ্চয় পরিদপ্তরের সহকারী পরিচালক-০৯] A. I do not know to swim. B. He told me a fool. C. A drowning man catches at a straw. D. He said a lie. Ans: C 62. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (মেঘনা)-০৮] A. He cannot pronunciate the word. B. He appeared at the examination. C. Tuhin is my lovely friend. D. You always offer me many good advices. Ans: B 63. Choose the correct answer. [RU 08-09, বিভিন্ন মন্ত্রণালয়/বিভাগ/অধিদপ্তরে (ব্যক্তিগত কর্মকর্তা)-১৮] A. Idle man cannot prosper in life. B. An idle man cannot prosper in life. C. The idle man cannot prosper of life. D. An idle man cannot prosper at life. Ans: B 64. Which of the following sentence is incorrect? [SUST 09-10] A. I watched the star fall. B. The committee are debating on the merits of the proposal. C. Many a man were present. D. If you had come, I would have gone. Ans: C   (Explanation: Many a man was present). 65. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (করতোয়া)-১১] A. The news is true. B. He gave me an advice. C. The committee have issued its report. D. Ten kilometers are a long walk. Ans: A 66. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (তিস্তা)-১০] A. There is no furnitures in my room. B. Mangoes are comparatively cheaper today. C. Neither of us was present. D. I do not take fruits. Ans: C 67. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [রেজিস্টার্ড বেসরকারী প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (শিউলী)-১১, প্রতিরক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয়ের উপ-সহকারী পরিচালক-১৬] A. There is no place in the bench. B. I got two bread. C. It is a nice poem. D. I went to my house. Ans: C 68. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [রেজিস্টার্ড বেসরকারী প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (শিউলী)-১১] A. Quote this from memory. B. I got boarding and lodging. C. Put your sign here. D. My father is sick. Ans: A   (Note: Quote from memory is correct idiom). 69. He said me a fool. Which one is correct? [IU (গ) 10-11] A. He said me fool. B. He called me fool. C. He called me a fool. D. He said me a foolish. Ans: C 70. Which one is correct? (এতে কোনো সন্দেহের অবকাশ নেই) [RU 06-07, IU (C) 16-17] A. There is no place for doubt in it. B. There is no space to doubt in it. C. There is no room for doubt in it. D. There is no area to doubt in it. Ans: C 71. Choose the correct sentence. (এ বেঞ্চে কোনো বসার জায়গা নেই) [JnU (C) 09-10, IU (B) 13-14] A. There is no seat in the bench B. There is no seat on this bench C. There is no space on this bench D. There is no room in this bench. Ans: D 72. Identify the correct sentence: [KU (বিজ্ঞান, প্রকৌশল ও প্রযুক্তিবিদ্যা স্কুল) 10-11] A. He got broading and lodging B. He got board and lodging C. He boarded and lodging D. He was board and lodged Ans: B 73. Identify the correct sentence. [BSMRSTU (E) 18-19] A. Last night I went to bed lately. (গতকাল দেরিতে ঘুমাতে গিয়েছিলাম) B. The book deals in common errors. (বইটি প্রচলিত ভুল নিয়ে আলোচনা করেছে) C. She is one of the best student in the class. (সে ক্লাসের অন্যতম সেরা ছাত্র) D. The murderer was caught and hanged. (খুনিকে ধরে ফাঁসি দেয়া হলো) Ans: D 74. Choose the wrong sentence. [RU (E) 18-19] A. We write in ink. B. Neither of us was present. C. Hot and cold are opposites. D. I went to my home. Ans: D   (Should be 'I went home'). 75. Choose the correct sentence. [সার্কেল অ্যাডজুটেন্ট-০৫] A. He went there walking on foot. B. He went there on foot. C. He went there by walking. D. He went there on footing. Ans: B 76. Which is a correct sentence? [তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ের সহকারী তথ্য অফিসার-১০] A. I was bounded hand and feet. B. No one can do this work. C. He is ill of fever. D. She is addicting to drinking. Ans: B, C   (Note: Bound hand and foot (not bounded). Ill with fever (not of). Addicted to. So B is correct. But C 'ill of fever' is sometimes used in older texts, but 'ill with' is standard. 'Died of' fever is correct. 'Ill of' is acceptable in some contexts. Source says B,C). 77. Which is the correct sentence? [সরকারী মাধ্যমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-০৯] A. The scissors is blunt.B. One dozen of bananas are sufficient. C. One of the boys are absent. D. It is I who am responsible for this. Ans: D 78. Which is the incorrect sentence? [সরকারী মাধ্যমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-০৯] A. The colour of her eyes is blue. B. The players in the field are strong. C. Fifty miles is a long way. D. He ran fast lest he miss the train. Ans: D   (Should be 'should miss' or 'missed'? No, subjunctive 'miss' is correct in AmE, but BrE prefers 'should miss'. Wait. "lest he miss" is correct subjunctive. A is correct. B is correct. C is correct. Maybe D is incorrect because of 'miss'? Or maybe question asks for INCORRECT. Source 78 Ans: d. So D is incorrect. Why? Usually 'lest' takes 'should'. Without 'should', it's subjunctive. Both are valid. Perhaps 'miss the train' is the issue? No. Maybe 'lest he misses' is wrong. 'Lest he miss' is correct. Maybe 'The colour of her eyes IS blue' is wrong? No. Color is singular. 'Eyes' plural. Verb 'is' agrees with color. Correct. Maybe C? 'Fifty miles is'. Correct. Maybe B? 'Players are'. Correct. D must be the target. 'He ran fast lest he miss the train'. Usually 'should miss'). 79. Which one is the correct sentence? [JU (D) 15-16] A. The man advanced as if he has killed me. B. It is high time I do the work. C. The wind was made blow. D. He did everything except follow my example. Ans: D 80. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (রাজশাহী বিভাগ)-০৭] A. Honey is too sweet. B. I saw him long before. C. He took offence at my work. D. Asif only is reliable. Ans: C 81. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (রাজশাহী বিভাগ)-০৭] A. We packed our luggages. B. Listen to my advice. C. Honey is too sweet. D. Your informations are false. Ans: B 82. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (পদ্মা)-০৮] A. I have an urgent business. B. We get up at dawn. C. The reason for success are known to me. D. Suffice to say she did very well. Ans: B 83. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (শিউলী)-০৯] A. Honour and glory are his reward. B. Either you or he is to blame. C. This is the same book which he lost. D. He has written no less than four letters. Ans: B 84. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (পদ্মা)-০৯] A. Many died by the accident. B. The examiner looked over my papers. C. He came today morning. D. I am feeling unwell. Ans: B 85. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (পদ্মা)-০৯] A. I will go after a month. B. He absented from the school. C. One of the passers-by rescued her. D. One of the passer-by rescued her. Ans: C 86. নিচের কোনটি শুদ্ধ বাক্য? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (নাগলিঙ্গম)-১২] A. He refused the debt. B. I could not do justice to it. C. I could not make justice to it. D. I took a bath. Ans: B 87. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বাক্য? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (কপোতাক্ষ)-১০] A. Sohel is taller than I. B. Sohel is taller then me. C. I did not think it was her. D. She is out of her danger. Ans: A 88. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (বাগানবিলাস)-১২] A. There is no place for doubt. B. I went to my house. C. All passengers must show their ticket. D. He called me a coward. Ans: D 89. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বাক্য? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০২] A. He is my elder brother. B. He went for the examination. C. It is raining for three days. D. He was bitten by the snake while walking in the garden. Ans: A 90. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বাক্য? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (বেলী)-০৯] A. It rained for three days. B. Grammar is better servant than master. C. He is my elder teacher. D. While he was walking in the garden, a snake bit him. Ans: D 91. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (বেলী)-০৯] A. We write by ink. B. An Akbar is not born in every age. C. More he gets, more he wants. D. He got the work by doing. Ans: B 92. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [মাধ্যমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (তিিতাস)-১০] A. I do not take fruits. B. I have no appetite in food. C. He gave me some good advices. D. Neither of us was present. Ans: D 93. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (যমুনা)-০৮] A. Sharif absented from the college. B. Selina prides on her beauty. C. She is out of her danger. D. Sharif absented himself from the college. Ans: D 94. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (বরিশাল বিভাগ)-০৮] A. Bread and butter are necessary.B. Rahim is not so coward.C. We write by ink.D. Have you not finished the work yet? Ans: D 95. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (বরিশাল বিভাগ)-০৮] A. She told me that she will come tomorrow. B. They went back after we arrived. C. That was a slip of the tongue. D. My son is ill all this week. Ans: C 96. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (ঢাকা বিভাগ)-০৮] A. She resembled to her mother. B. I was not at my home. C. I could not but shed tears. D. He reached at Sylhet. Ans: C 97. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (ঢাকা বিভাগ)-০৮] A. No pains were spared. B. Do not make noise. C. He caught my hand. D. We shall walk on foot. Ans: A 98. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (চট্টগ্রাম বিভাগ)-০৮] A. Inform the accident to him. B. He succeeded for winning the prize. C. I could not do justice to him. D. I sold my furnitures. Ans: C 99. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (চট্টগ্রাম বিভাগ)-০৮] A. He went to his house. B. Put your signature here. C. Rasel only is reliable. D. He told me a liar. Ans: B 100. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (শাপলা)-০৯] A. He gave me some advice. B. Anwar requested for my help. C. I am very better today. D. He took nap. Ans: A 101. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (ডালিয়া)-১২] A. He denied to help me. B. The doctor feels the pulse of the patient. C. Honesty and truthfulness are necessary for happiness. D. He along with his friends have come. Ans: B 102. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (শাপলা)-০৯] A. His brother is sick. B. I took my meal. C. Do not throw the milk. D. He took offence at my words. Ans: D 103. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (ভাওয়াল)-১২] A. It is raining for three days. B. You are an Hercules. C. We write in ink. D. He got the work by doing. Ans: C 104. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (ডালিয়া)-১২, প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (তাজ)-১২] A. He cannot pronounce the word. B. I saw his pulse. C. Tell me where are you going. D. Dog is a faithful animal. Ans: A 105. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (ক্রিসানথিমাম)-১২] A. He requested for my help. B. Time and tide wait for no man. C. The ship with its crew, were lost. D. The horse and carriage is at the door. Ans: D 106. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (রাজশাহী)-০৮] A. One of my friends are a lawyer. B. It rained three days. C. Do you have a complain against me? D. You are proud of Bangladesh. Ans: D 107. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (রাজশাহী)-০৮] A. He was too clever to grasp the point. B. Scarcely had we started when it began to rain. C. Why you have done this? D. A gold is a precious metal. Ans: B 108. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (মেঘনা)-০৮] A. There is no room for doubt in it. B. I found him write something. C. There is no place for doubt in it. D. Find out the word in the dictionary. Ans: A 109. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বাক্য? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (ধানসিঁড়ি)-০৮] A. Where are your luggages? B. Can you give me an advice? C. What beautiful sceneries! D. What an awful weather! Ans: D 110. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (তিতাস)-১০] A. Grammar is better servant than a master. B. Grammar is the better servant than a master. C. Grammar is a better servant than master. D. A grammar is a better servant than a master. Ans: C 111. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বাক্য? [স্বরাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ের প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা-০৪, প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (বসন্ত, মুক্তিযোদ্ধা কোটা)-১০] A. There is book and pen on the table. B. There are a book and a pen on the table. C. There are a book on the table. D. There is a book and a pen on the table. Ans: B 112. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (কপোতাক্ষ)-১০] A. She is a person whom I know is sincere. B. She is a person who I know is sincere. C. Tuhin is my lovely friend. D. There is no place in my class. Ans: B 113. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বাক্য? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (তিস্তা)-১০] A. Every girls is at her desk. B. Credit this amount against his name. C. We made fun of it. D. A little number of boys were present. Ans: C 114. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (কপোতাক্ষ)-১০] A. I feel hungry. B. I feel myself hungry. C. I am a man of words. D. The sheeps are quite healthy. Ans: A 115. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? (সে তার সর্বোচ্চ আওয়াজ দিয়ে চিৎকার দিল) [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (মেঘনা, মুক্তিযোদ্ধা কোটা)-১০] A. He shouted in the top of his voice. B. He shouted with the top of his voice. C. He shouted on the top of his voice. D. He shouted at the top of his voice. Ans: D 116. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বাক্য? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (সুরমা, মুক্তিযোদ্ধা কোটা)-১০, (রেজি: বেসর: প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (জবা)-১১] A. There is no place for doubt in it. B. There is no suspension in it. C. There is no room for doubt in it. D. There is no misunderstanding in it. Ans: C 117. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [রেজি: বেসর: প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (শাপলা)-১১] A. I took my tea at 5 p.m. B. He refused to help me. C. Keep it on the table. D. I saw him long before. Ans: B 118. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [রেজি: বেসর: প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (শাপলা)-১১] A. Put the book on the table. B. The examiner saw my papers. C. I feel some better. D. He is not in the committee. Ans: A 119. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [রেজি: বেসর: প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (ভাওয়াল)-১১] A. I had a strong headache. B. Asad alone is reliable. C. His head was even. D. He came today morning. Ans: B 120. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বাক্য? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (যমুনা)-১২] A. He dares go there. B. I came in when he was writing. C. Matin is good than his brother. D. The police were informed of the matter. Ans: B, D   (Source says B,D). 121. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বাক্য? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (যমুনা)-১২] A. I forbade him to go. B. The moon shines by night. C. Did they wrote the book? D. He stopped to write letters to me. Ans: A 122. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (কর্ণফুলী)-১২] A. He came this morning. B. Asad is sick. C. Anis told me a liar. D. Put your sign here. Ans: A 123. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (সুরমা)-১২] A. He gave me a piece of advice. B. I went to my house. C. He applied for freeship. D. The meat is hard. Ans: A 124. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (সুরমা)-১২] A. I feel unwell. B. I took a bath. C. I am somewhat sure. D. I sold my furnitures. Ans: A 125. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (বুড়িগঙ্গা)-১৩] A. The cart was laden fully. B. Your information is false. C. Listen to my advices. D. Who brought these news? Ans: B 126. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (ভোয়াংহো)-১৩] A. Good night! how are you? B. Ali took admission into that college. C. He asked me where did I go. D. He always speaks the truth. Ans: D 127. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (শাপলা)-১৩] A. Abshan is better today. B. The bus service has been cancelled due to fog. C. I have a lot of furnitures for sale. D. He prevented me to go. Ans: A 128. নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (পদ্মা)-১৩] A. Two-thirds of the money are lost. B. I am senior to you by three years. C. Whom do you think I am? D. He thought it will rain. Ans: B 129. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (ভৈরব, পিয়াল)-১৩] A. She is always fond to talk. B. Is today's film worth seeing? C. I asked him if he is going. D. It has much hot in the summer. Ans: B 130. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (রাজশাহী বিভাগ)-০৬] A. I went to my house. B. I got my food expenses. C. Do not throw the milk. D. The tree was loaded with fruit. Ans: B 131. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (পদ্মা)-১২] A. I suffered fever for a week. B. She found the boy crying. C. Let you and he be the witness. D. Rahim play everyday. Ans: B 132. কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (মেঘনা)-১২] A. Matin is good than his brother. B. Why you have done this? C. He was too clever to miss the point. D. Your conduct admits at no excuses. Ans: C 133. Which is the correct sentence? [সহকারী পরিবার পরিকল্পনা কর্মকর্তা-১২] A. He spoke me to wait. B. He wishes for me to wait. C. The boat was drowned. D. Two-thirds of it is true. Ans: D 134. Choose is the correct sentence. [পিইডিপি-২ এর হিসাব সহকারী-১২, সহকারী পরিবার পরিকল্পনা কর্মকর্তা-০৬] A. He says good English. B. Yours is the most prettiest hat of all. C. He could not avoid to do this. D. I am quite sure of his honesty. Ans: D 135. What is the correct sentence? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (সিলেট বিভাগ)-০৫] A. The reason of my silence is due to my illness. B. My silence is due to my illness. C. The reason of my silence is a due to my illness. D. My silence is due the my illness. Ans: B 136. Which of the sentence is correct? [এনএসআই সহকারী পরিচালক, সহকারী পরিচালক-০৬] A. One of the boys was absent in the class. B. Cowards die many times before their death. (Note: 'before their death' is part of quote). C. He is a famous thief. D. Only graduates are illegible for the post. Ans: B   (Quote: Cowards die many times before their deaths). 137. I shall not — the examination this year. (আমি এ বছর পরীক্ষা দিব না) [24th BCS, JU (গ) 09-10] A. give B. appear at C. sit D. go for Ans: B 138. He will take examination. (সে পরীক্ষা দিবে) [JnU (B) 10-11] A. drop B. give C. appear at D. discontinue Ans: C 139. He was debarred from — the examination. (তাকে পরীক্ষা দেওয়া থেকে বিরত রাখা হল)[জাতীয় সংসদ সচিবালয়ের সহকারী পরিচালক-০৫, বিটিভি'র প্রযোজক-০৬, ১৩শ বিজেএস (সহকারী জজ)-১৯] A. taking B. sitting C. appearing D. giving Ans: C 140. Which of these sentences is incorrect? [RU (A) 18-19] A. We are sitting an exam. B. We are taking an exam. C. Students are giving an exam. D. Teachers are giving an exam. Ans: C   (Students take/sit exams, Teachers give exams). 141. From your (= students') point of view, which sentence is not correct? [RU (A1) 19-20] A. I am taking the admission test. B. I am giving the admission test. C. I am sitting the admission test. D. I am sitting for the admission test. Ans: B   (Students don't give tests). 142. Choose the correct sentence. (ক্যাথেরিন পরীক্ষা দিল) [NU 07-08] A. Catherine gave her examination. B. Catherine has given her examination. C. Her examination was given by herself. D. Catherine took her examination. Ans: D 143. Which sentence is correct? [উপজেলা পরিসংখ্যান কর্মকর্তা-১০] A. How do you like it? B. He is comparatively better today. C. I prefer tea than coffee. D. I shall prevent you to do this. Ans: A 144. নিচের বাক্যগুলোর মধ্যে শুদ্ধ বাক্য কোনটি? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-৯৮] A. The flowers smell sweetly. B. I am very glad to see you. C. The novel is too interesting. D. No one can write as neat as he does. Ans: B 145. The correct sentence is — [JU 02-03, KU 06-07, Uttara Bank-08, মাধ্যমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১১, পল্লী বিদ্যুতায়ন বোর্ড সহকারী সচিব/সহকারী পরিচালক (প্রশাসন)-১৩, ডাক অধিদপ্তরের স্টোরকিপার-১৮] A. We write on ink. B. We write by ink. C. We write in ink. D. We write with ink. Ans: C 146. I have no pen (to write). [আমার লেখার কোনো কলম নেই] [IU 09-10, সহ:পরিচালক (মাদক নিয়ন্ত্রণ)-১৩] A. I have no pen to write with. B. I have no pen to write. C. I have no pen to writing. D. I have no pen to write in. Ans: A 147. Choose the correct sentence: (গিটটা খোলো) [RU 07-08] A. Open the knot B. Open the tie C. Untie the tie D. Put off the knot Ans: C 148. Which one is the correct sentence? (আমি খুব সকালে ঘুম থেকে উঠতাম) [RU 09-10] A. I used to get up early in the morning. B. I did get up early in the morning. C. I had got up early in the morning. D. I used get up early in the morning. Ans: A 149. Select the correct sentence. (সে আমার নিমন্ত্রণ প্রত্যাখ্যান করলো) [RU 09-10] A. He refused my invitation.B. He declined my invitation.C. He declined to accept my invitation.D. None Ans: B 150. Which of the following is a correct sentence? [11th BCS, সরকারী মাধ্যমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-০৬, প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (পদ্মা)-১০, DU (C) 11-12, BU (C) 16-17, (A) 19-20] A. He was too clever not to miss the point. B. He was so clever to miss the point. C. He is too clever to miss the point. D. He was clever to grasp the point. Ans: C 151. Choose the correct sentence. [তুমি কি তার সাথে দেখা করেছ?] [RU 09-10] A. Did you give him a visit? B. Did you pay him a visit? C. Did you take him a visit? D. Did you permit him a visit? Ans: B 152. Identify the correct sentence. [আমরা তার গ্রামে বেড়াতে গিয়েছিলাম] [ইসলামী ব্যাংক সহকারী অফিসার-০৮] A. We paid a visit to his village. B. We made a visit to his village. C. We paid visit to his village. D. We paid a visiting to his village. Ans: A 153. Choose the correct sentence. [তোমার (হাতের) লেখা পড়া অসম্ভব] [RU 06-07, (BBA) 10-11] A. Your writing is impossible to reading. B. Your writing is impossible reading. C. Your writing is impossible to read. D. Your writing is impossible for read. Ans: C 154. Choose the correct sentence. [ধনীরা সবসময় সুখী নয়/সুখী হয় না] [11th BCS, Rupali Bank-10, টেলিযোগাযোগ মন্ত্রণালয়ের সহ: পরিচালক (আইন)-১৩, RU (E-জোড়) 14-15, NBR এর সহকারী রাজস্ব কর্মকর্তা ১৫, প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (..সিলেট..)-১৫, KHUET 15-16, DPE সহকারী শিক্ষক (১৪)-১৮, খাদ্য অধিদপ্তরে অফিস সহায়ক-১৮] A. The rich are not always happy. B. Rich is not always happy. C. The rich is not happy always. D. The Rich are not always happy. Ans: A 155. Which is correct? [গরীবরা কষ্ট ভোগ করার জন্যই জন্মায়] [IU 04-05] A. The poor is born to suffer B. The poor are born to suffer C. Poor is born to suffer D. Poors are born to suffer Ans: B 156. Which is correct? [ধার্মিকেরা সুখী] [IU (ঘ) 04-05, পরিবার পরিকল্পনা অধিদপ্তরে অফিস সহকারী/কম্পিউটার অপারেটর-১১] A. Pious man is happy. B. Pious (পাইয়াস) are happy. C. The pious are happy. D. The pious is happy. Ans: C 157. Choose the appropriate alternative: [In (B) 07-08, প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (সুরমা)-১৩] A. I already twice have read this book. B. I have already read this book twice. C. I have already twice read this book. D. Twice I have already read this book. Ans: B 158. Which is the correct sentence? [DU (D) 07-08, JnU (B) 09-10, BRUR (গ) 11-12] A. I wish I was in your shoes. B. I wish I were in your shoes. C. I wish I got in your shoes. D. I wish I gets in your shoes. Ans: B 159. Pick up the incorrect sentence. [JU 10-11] A. Bacon as well as Shakespeare were dead. B. Wait until I return. C. The ship sank. D. This road is shorter than that. Ans: A   (Explanation: As well as takes singular verb if first subject is singular. 'Was dead'). 160. Which is the incorrect sentence? [IU (G) 10-11] A. He sat before me. B. The earth goes round the sun. C. She is good at drawing. D. He is suffering of illness. Ans: D   (Explanation: Suffering from illness). 161. Which is the correct sentence of the following? [RU (অর্থনীতি) 08-09] A. Hot and cold are opposite. B. Hot and cold are opposites. C. Hot and cold is opposite. D. Hot and cold is opposites. Ans: B 162. Which of the following sentences is the correct one? [RU 07-08] A. I feel some better. B. I feel somewhat better. C. I feel to some extent better.D. I feel some sort of better. Ans: B 163. কোনটি শুদ্ধ বাক্য? [প্রাথমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক (ঢাকা বিভাগ)-০৭] A. I feel somewhat well.B. They are united together.C. He is sick of fever.D. She did not confess her guilt. Ans: D   (Note: 'Confess' guilt is correct. 'Sick of fever' is incorrect (sick with/ill with). 'United together' is redundant. 'Somewhat well' is acceptable but D is standard). 164. Find out the correct sentence. [সহকারী বিস্ফোরক পরিদর্শক-০৩, প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (পদ্মা)-১৪] A. He succeed to get a job. B. He is suffering from fever for a week. C. Guard the children against bad company. D. The train is running in time. Ans: C 165. Choose the correct one: [জনস্বাস্থ্য প্রকৌশল অধিদপ্তর (এস্টিমেটর)-১৮] A. He is caught of flattery B. He is ill of flattery C. He is sick of flattery (সে তোষামোদে বিরক্ত) D. He is angry of flattery Ans: C 166. —— there? [সেখানে কি কোনো কিছু ঘটেছিল?] [RU 08-09, IU (C) 16-17] A. Was anything occured B. Did anything occur C. Did anything occurred D. Was anything occur Ans: B 167. Choose the correct sentence. [JSTU 'B', (S.B.S) 09-10, সহকারী প্রকৌশলী (সিভিল) এলজিইডি-১১, পূবালী ব্যাংক (সিনিয়র অফিসার)-১১, খুলনা কৃষি উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক-১১, JU (E) 12-13, MBA-10-11, BSMRSTU (D) 12-13, RU (E) 19-20] A. Rahim ate almost the whole fish. B. Rahim almost ate the whole fish. C. Almost Rahim ate the whole fish. D. Rahim ate the whole fish almost. Ans: A 168. Which of the following sentences is correct? [JU 99-10] A. Time and tide waits for none. B. Slow and steady win the race. C. father he or his brother is guilty. D. I, you and Habib are present. Answers With Explanation: .

Topic: WH & Embedded Question Questions: 1. I asked him --- a) Why you have done this b) Why did you have done this c) Why you had done this d) Why have you done this 2. Select the correct sentence. a) Where have you born? b) Where had you born? c) Where were you born? d) Where are you born? 3. Choose the correct sentence: a) do you know what is his name? b) do you know what was his name? c) do you know what his name is? d) do you know what his name was? 4. Nobody knows why --- postponed until next week. a) the meeting b) was the meeting c) did the meeting d) the meeting was 5. Choose the correct sentence. a) Who belongs to the book? b) Whom does the book belong? c) To who the book belongs? d) Who does the book belong to? 6. Do you know when --- a) DU was founded b) was DU founded c) had DU been founded d) DU founded 7. What time ---? a) begins the film b) does begin the film c) does the film begin d) does the film begins 8. I don't know --- a) who is he b) who is he c) who he is d) who he is (Note: Options appear duplicated in source, standard structure is 'who he is') 9. Who --- was coming to see me this morning? a) you said b) did you say c) you did say d) did you say that 10. Where ---? a) did you cut your hair b) have you cut your hair c) did you have cut your hair d) did you have your hair cut 11. This police officer stopped us and asked us where --- a) were we going b) are we going c) we are going d) we were going 12. Do you know? a) who is he b) who he is c) whose he d) who's is he 13. How much --- to buy the ticket for the match? a) it cost b) it does cost c) does it cost d) it costs 14. I often wonder how --- a) you are get on b) are you get on c) you are getting on d) are you getting on 15. Can you tell me where ---? Which of the following is the best clause in the above sentence? a) Does Mr Ali live b) Mr. Ali does live c) Mr Ali lives d) lives Mr Ali 16. Please let me know why --- the class. a) you didn't attend b) didn't you attend c) you didn't attend to d) you didn't go Answers With Explanation: 1. c) Why you had done this (In embedded questions or indirect speech, the subject comes before the verb (Assertive order). 'Asked' is past, so 'have' becomes 'had'. Embedded question-এ subject এর পরে verb বসে এবং reporting verb past হলে tense পরিবর্তন হয়।) 2. c) Where were you born? (Born is a passive verb (from 'bear') and is usually used with 'was/were'. 'Have/Had born' is incorrect for birth (active voice meaning). 'জন্মগ্রহণ করা' অর্থে always passive voice (was/were born) ব্যবহৃত হয়।) 3. d) do you know what his name was?   (Note: Option 'c' "what his name is" is also grammatically correct if the context is present. However, the source key points to 'd'. In embedded questions, the structure is WH + Subject + Verb. এমবেডেড প্রশ্নে WH word এর পর Subject বসে।)   4. d) the meeting was (Embedded clause structure: Subject (the meeting) + Verb (was). এমবেডেড প্রশ্নে আগে Subject পরে Verb বসে।) 5. d) Who does the book belong to? (Standard question format: WH + Aux + S + V + Prep? Or "To whom does...". Here option 'd' is correct conversational English. 'Belong to' is the correct phrase. কার অধিকার বুঝাতে belong to বসে।) 6. a) DU was founded (Embedded question after 'Do you know': WH (when) + Subject (DU) + Verb (was founded). Embedded question-এ subject আগে বসে।) 7. c) does the film begin (Direct question format: WH + Auxiliary (does) + Subject (the film) + Main Verb (begin). সাধারণ প্রশ্নে Auxiliary verb সাবজেক্টের আগে বসে।) 8. c) who he is (Embedded clause structure: WH + S + V. এমবেডেড ক্লজে Subject আগে বসে।) 9. b) did you say (Question structure: Who (Subject of coming) + did you say (embedded reporting verb) + was coming...? বাক্যের মাঝে 'did you say' বসিয়ে প্রশ্ন করা হয়েছে।) 10. d) did you have your hair cut (Causative structure with 'Have': Have + Object + V3. "Where did you have your hair cut?" (চুল কাটিয়েছিলে)। নিজে না করে অন্যকে দিয়ে করানো বুঝাতে Causative verb বসে।) 11. d) we were going (Indirect speech with past reporting verb 'asked': 'are' becomes 'were'. Order: Subject + Verb. Reporting verb past হওয়ায় tense পরিবর্তন হয়েছে এবং assertive structure হয়েছে।) 12. b) who he is (Embedded question: WH + S + V. এমবেডেড প্রশ্নে Subject আগে বসে।) 13. c) does it cost (Direct question structure: Aux + S + V. সাধারণ প্রশ্ন, তাই Auxiliary verb আগে বসবে।) 14. c) you are getting on (Embedded question after 'wonder': S + V. Wonder এর পরে assertive structure বসে।) 15. c) Mr Ali lives (Embedded question: Where + S (Mr Ali) + V (lives). এমবেডেড ক্লজ, তাই Subject আগে বসবে।) 16. a) you didn't attend (Embedded question: Why + S + V. এমবেডেড ক্লজ, তাই Subject আগে বসবে।) TOPIC: WH QUESTION & EMBEDDED QUESTION Rules: WH Question:  WH word + Auxiliary verb + Subject + Principal verb + extension + ? Example:  Where does he live? Embedded Question:  Principal clause + WH word + Subject + verb + extension. (Embedded question এ WH word এর পরে assertive sentence এর গঠন (subject+verb) হয়।) Example:  Do you know where he lives? (Not 'where does he live') Questions 1. Which of the following sentences is correct? [16th BCS, 27th BCS, দুর্নীতি দমন ব্যুরোর পরিদর্শক-০৩, RU 09-10, DU (C) 12-13, প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (করতোয়া)-১৩, IU (D) 17-18, সরকারী মাধ্যমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৯] A. Why you have done this? B. Why did you have done this? C. Why have you done this? D. Why you had done this? Ans: C 2. Choose the correct sentence. (তুমি কি জানো সে কোথায় থাকে?) [DU (D) 01-02, BRUR (BBA) 08-09, খাদ্য পরিদর্শক-০৯, ৪র্থ বিজেএস (সহকারী জজ)-০৯, সমাজসেবা অধিদপ্তরের প্রবেশন অফিসার-১৩, প্রত্নতত্ত্ব অধিদপ্তরের এস্টিমেটর-১৯] A. Do you know where does he live? B. Do you know where he lives? C. Do you know where does he lives? D. Do you know does he lives where? Ans: B 3. Choose the correct interrogative: [দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা অধিদপ্তরের অফিস সহকারী-১৯] A. Where you come from? B. Where you came from? C. Where do you come from? D. Where from you come? Ans: C 4. He asked me - [দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা ও ত্রাণ মন্ত্রণালয়ের অডিটর-১৯] A. when I go there B. when did I go there C. when I were there D. when I have gone there Ans: C   (Note: Source says C 'when I were there'? This is grammatically incorrect ("I were"). B 'when did I go' is incorrect (embedded). A 'when I go' (tense mismatch). D 'when I have gone' (tense mismatch). Maybe the question implies "He asked me when I went there" (Simple Past -> Simple Past in reported speech sometimes, or Past Perfect). If C is 'when I went there', it would be correct. Let's check source key. Source 4 Ans: c. Option C in text is "when I were there". This is likely a typo for "when I went there" or similar. I will list C as per source). Correction: Standard English would be "when I went there" or "when I had gone there". 5. Choose the correct sentence. [১৩তম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৬] A. I know what does he want? B. I know what does he wants? C. I know what does he want. D. I know what he wants. Ans: D 6. Choose the correct sentence. [পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ের প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা-১৯] A. He asked me why did I go there. B. He asked me why have you gone there. C. He asked me why I had done it. D. He asked me why I had do it. Ans: C 7. Why — done this? (তুমি এটা কেন করেছ?) [পরিসংখ্যান ব্যুরোর ডেটা এন্ট্রি অপারেটর-১৬, দুদকের অফিস সহায়ক-১৯] A. you have B. did you have C. have you D. you had Ans: C 8. Write down the correct sentence: [জনস্বাস্থ্য প্রকৌশল অধিদপ্তর (এস্টিমেটর)-১৮] A. Tell me why have you come here? B. What time did you go to bed last night? C. Why you are angry with me? D. When you passed your Diploma Examination? Ans: B 9. Select the correct sentence. (কোথায় তোমার জন্ম হয়েছিল?) [একটি বাড়ি একটি খামার প্রকল্পের মাঠকর্মী-১৮] A. Where have you born? B. Where were you born? [JnU (B) 15-16] C. Where had you born? D. Where are you born? Ans: B 10. We don't know how did the thief made an escape. [স্ট্যান্ডার্ড ব্যাংক লি. (TAO)-১৮] A. how the thief did make B. how the thief does make C. how the thief made D. how was the thief made Ans: C 11. I wish you would tell me —. (তুমি যদি আমাকে বলতে পাশের বাড়িতে কে থাকে) [সিটি ব্যাংক (MTO)-১৮] A. who is being lived next door B. who does live next door C. who lives next door D. who was living next door Ans: C 12. Can you tell me why did you not speak the truth? [স্ট্যান্ডার্ড ব্যাংক (TAO)-১৮] A. why did you not speak B. that why did you not speak C. Why you did not speak D. why you not speak Ans: C 13. Would you please tell us — [ডাক, টেলিযোগাযোগ ও তথ্যপ্রযুক্তি মন্ত্রণালয়ের সহকারী প্রোগ্রামার-১৭] A. when the next bus comes B. when comes the next bus C. when does the next bus come D. when the next bus does come Ans: A 14. I'd like to know — (আমি জানতে চাই সে কেন চলে গেল।) [রেলপথ মন্ত্রণালয়ের উপ-সহকারী প্রকৌশলী-১৭] A. why did he leave B. why he left C. why have he left D. why did he left Ans: B 15. Why — angry with me yesterday? [BAPEX-17, বাংলাদেশ ট্যুরিজম বোর্ড (হিসাবরক্ষক)-১৭] A. were you B. was you C. you were D. have you been Ans: A 16. Do you know —? (জানো/জানেন আমি কে?) [পোস্টমাস্টার জেনারেল/পোস্টাল অপারেটর-১৬] A. who I am? B. who am I? C. who I was? D. who I shall Ans: A 17. I asked him —. (আমি তাকে জিজ্ঞেস করলাম তার নাম কি) [RU (B) 12-13, BRUR (A) 13-14, উপজেলা পোস্টমাস্টার-১৬] A. what is his name B. what was his name C. what his name is D. what his name was Ans: D 18. What you (to do) last night? [গতরাত্রে কি করেছিলে?] [৯ম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৩, IU (G) 14-15] A. What did you do last night? B. What you did last night? C. What had you done last night? D. What have you done last night? Ans: A 19. Select the correct sentence. [তুমি কি জান তুমি কার সাথে কথা বলছ?] [ইসলামিক ফাউন্ডেশনের ম্যানেজার-১৬] A. Do you know who are you talking to? B. Do you know whom you are talking to? C. Do you know you are talking to who? D. Do you know are you talking to whom? Ans: B   (Note: 'Who' is also accepted in informal English, but 'Whom' is formal object). 20. Nobody knows why — postponed until next week. [বা.. এনার্জি বিগুঃ কর্পোরেশন (সিনিয়র অফিসার)-১১] A. the meeting B. was the meeting [RU (B-Law) 15-16, (C) 16-17] C. did the meeting D. the meeting was Ans: D 21. Nobody knows why — postponed until next week. [নর্থ ওয়েস্ট পাওয়ার জেনাঃ কোম্পানি (সিনিয়র অফিসার)-১১] A. is the meeting B. was the meeting C. did the meeting D. the meeting was Ans: D 22. When — to her? (তুমি কখন তার সাথে কথা বলেছিলে?) [হাউজ বিল্ডিং ফিন্যান্স কর্পোরেশন (অফিসার)-১১] A. you talked B. talked you C. did you talk D. did you talked Ans: C 23. Where ..............? (কোথায় তোমার জন্ম হয়েছিল?) [রাজশাহী কৃষি উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক (কর্মকর্তা, ২য় শ্রেণি)-১০, সহকারী সচিব (আইন, ড্রাফটিং)-০৫] A. were you born B. are you born C. have you been born D. did you born Ans: A 24. Choose the correct sentence. [তুমি পুরাতন গাড়িটা কেন কিনলে?] [সাইফার অফিসার (প্রতিরক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয়)-৯৯] A. Why you bought the old car? B. Why did you buy the old car? C. Why you did buy the old car? D. Why do you bought the old car? Ans: B 25. Can you tell me where —? Which of the following is the best clause in the above sentence? [14th BCS, জাতীয় সংসদের প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা ও প্রটোকল অফিসার-০৬, BSMRSTU (গ) 11-12] A. Does Mr. Ali live B. Mr. Ali does live C. Mr. Ali lives D. lives Mr. Ali Ans: C 26. Which of the following sentences is not correct? [ডাক ও টেলিযোগাযোগ মন্ত্রণালয়ের হিসাবরক্ষণ কর্মকর্তা-০৫] A. Where did he went? B. What does he want? C. What are they doing? D. What do they do? Ans: A   (Correct: Where did he go?). 27. Choose the correct sentence. [আবহাওয়া অধিদপ্তরের অধীলে সহকারী আবহাওয়াবিদ-০০] A. What you passed your BA examination? B. Please tell me why have you come to me C. What time did you go to bed last evening? D. Why you are angry with your brother? Ans: C 28. Choose the correct sentence. [বইটা কার?] [NU (বিজ্ঞান) 13-14, DU (D) 14-15, (A) 16-17 (C) 19-20] A. Who belongs to the book? B. Whom does the book belong? C. To who the book belongs? D. Who does the book belong to? Ans: D 29. Which one is the sentence? [সেখানে কি ঘটেছে?] [RU C 19-20] A. What happened there? B. What was happened there? C. What did happen there? D. Did anything happened there? Ans: A 30. What surprised me the most was how — and reacted exactly like you, said the banker to me. [DU (A) 18-19] A. did he look B. does he look C. he looked D. could he look Ans: C 31. Do you know when —? (তুমি কি জানো কবে/কখন ঢাবি প্রতিষ্ঠা করা হয়েছিল?) [JU (B) 17-18] A. DU was founded B. was DU founded C. had DU been founded D. DU founded Ans: A 32. Please let me know why — the class. (আমাকে বল ক্লাসে যাওনি কেন) [DU (A) 17-18] A. you didn't attend B. didn't you attend C. you didn't attend to D. you didn't go Ans: A 33. I often wonder how —. (আমি প্রায়ই ভাবি তুমি কিভাবে চলছো) [DU (A) 15-16, BRUR (D) 17-18] A. you are get on B. are you get on C. you are getting on D. are you getting on Ans: C 34. Choose the correct sentence: (বাড়িটা কার?) [DU (B-EE) 15-16] A. Whose does the house belong to? B. To whom does the house belong to? C. Who does the house belong to? D. Who belongs to the house? Ans: C 35. Which one of the following sentences is correct? (তুমি কি জানো বাড়িটা কার?) [DU (D) 15-16] A. Do you know who the house belongs to? B. Do you know whom does the house belong to? C. Do you know to whom the house belongs to? D. Do you know who the house belong to? Ans: A   (or 'To whom the house belongs'. Option A uses 'who...to'. Correct structure). 36. I don't remember —. (আমি তার নাম মনে করতে পারি না।) [DU (A) 15-16] A. what is her name B. her name is what C. what her name is D. is what her name Ans: C 37. When — here? (তুমি কখন এখানে পৌঁছেছো/তুমি কখন এখানে এলে?) [JU (A) 14-15] A. have you get B. did you get C. you get D. had you get Ans: B 38. Why — return the money? (তুমি টাকা ফেরত দাওনি কেন?) [DU (A) 14-15] A. you did not B. you C. did you not D. you didn't Ans: C 39. I do not know —. [আমি জানি না সে কোথায় থাকে] [DU (A) 11-12, JnU (B) 11-12] A. where does he live B. where is he live C. where he does live D. where he lives Ans: D 40. When — Penicillin? (ফ্লেমিং কখন পেনিসিলিন আবিষ্কার করেছিলেন?) [DU (A) 14-15] A. did Fleming invent B. Fleming invented C. Fleming invents D. has Fleming invented Ans: A 41. Choose the correct sentence. [বলতে পার কি কয়টায় সিনেমা শুরু হয়?] [DU (D) 06-07] A. Can they tell you what time does the movie start? B. Can they say you what time the movie starts? C. Can they tell you when time the movie starts? D. Can they tell you what time the movie starts? Ans: D 42. Choose the correct sentence from the following. [NU (বিজ্ঞান) 12-13] A. Where you think this story took place? B. Where did you think did this story take place? C. Where do you think this story took place? D. Where do you think this story take place? Ans: C 43. Could you tell me —? (আমাকে বলতে পারবেন কি বাস স্টপটি কোথায়?) [COU (B) 17-18] A. where is the bus stop B. the bus stop is where C. where the bus stop is D. is where the bus stop Ans: C 44. Which sentence is correct? [এটা কোথায় ঘটেছিল?] [RU (A1) 17-18] A. Where did it happen? B. Where it happened? C. Where was it happened? D. Where happened it? Ans: A 45. Why — use the medieval Bengali legend in the poem? [CU (A) 17-18] A. the poet B. is the poet C. does the poet D. do every poet Ans: C 46. Which one is the correct sentence? [BSMRSTU (E) 17-18] A. Tell me why have you done this? B. Tell me why you have done this. C. Tell me why did you done this? D. Tell me why do done this you? Ans: B 47. Which one is correct? [আমাকে বলতে পারো কি সে কখন আসে?] [BRRU (E) 16-17] A. Can you tell me what the time of his arrival? B. Can you tell me what is the time he will arrive? C. Can you tell me what the time of his arrival is? D. Can you tell me what is the time of his arrival? Ans: C   (or D. But C puts verb at end for embedded. D is "What IS the time...". C is "What the time... IS". C is standard embedded question form). 48. What (to speak) to her about last night? (গতরাত্রে তার সাথে কি ব্যাপারে কথা বলেছিলে?) [KU (BBA) 15-16] A. What have you spoken to her about last night? B. What you spoke to her about last night? C. What did you speak to her about last night? D. Had you spoken to her about last night? Ans: C 49. How long — to cross the Atlantic by ship? (জাহাজে আটলান্টিক মহাসাগর পার হতে কত সময় লাগে?) [BSMRSTU E 18-19] A. is it B. does it need C. does it take D. does it want Ans: C 50. Choose the sentence. (আমাকে বলো তুমি কেমন আছো?) [BSMRSTU (E) 18-19] A. Tell me how are you? B. Tell me how you are? C. Tell me how you are. D. How are you tell me. Ans: C 51. How much — to buy the ticket for the match? [MBSTU (D) 16-17] A. it cost B. it does cost C. does it cost D. it costs Ans: C 52. 'When —?' I'm sure. More than 100 years ago. [BSMRSTU (G) 18-19] A. did the telephone invent B. has the telephone invented C. was invented the telephone D. was the telephone invented Ans: D 53. Which one is incorrect sentence? [বাংলাদেশ মেরিন একাডেমি (বি) ১৪-১৭] A. Why do you do it? B. Why did you do it? C. Why will you do it? D. Why you do it? Ans: D 54. A: Do you know —? (তুমি জানো কি সে কে?) [CU (খ) 05-06] B: No. I've never seen him before. (না। আমি তাকে আগে কখনো দেখিনি) A. who is he B. who he's C. who's he D. who he is Ans: D 55. Can anybody tell me — (কেউ বলতে পার কি সে দেখতে কেমন লম্ব?) [BSMRSTU (D) 15-16] A. How tall does she look? B. How tall she looks? C. How tall is she look? D. How tall is she looking? Ans: B 56. What time —? (ফিল্ম কয়টায় শুরু হয়?) [COU (A) 15-16] A. begins the film B. does begin the film C. does the film begin D. does the film begins Ans: C 57. Between whom —? (কার কার মধ্যে লড়াইটি হয়েছিল?) [CU (D1) 15-16] A. the battle fought B. the battle was fighting C. the battle was fought D. was the battle fought Ans: D 58. Can you tell me —? (তুমি কি আমাকে বলতে পার সে কখন আসতেছে?) [BU (গ) 15-16] A. when he is coming B. when is he coming C. when does he come D. when did he come Ans: A 59. Do you know when - [DU (D) 09-10, NU (বিজ্ঞান) 13-14, JnU (B) 15-16] A. the results will publish? B. will the results publish? C. the results will be published? D. are the results published? Ans: C 60. Do you know — at night? [তুমি কি জানো রাতে কতবার বাস চলাচল করে?] [CU (B7) 14-15] A. how often does the bus run B. how often do the buses running C. how often will the bus run D. how often the bus runs Ans: D 61. Which sentence is correct? [বলতে পার তার নাম কি?] [RU (B-Law) 14-15] A. Can you tell what is his name? B. Can you tell me what is his name? C. Can you tell me what his name is? D. Can you tell me what name is his? Ans: C 62. This highway patrol stopped our car and asked us where —. [KU 08-09, 11-12] This police officer stopped us and asked us where —. A. were we going B. are we going C. we are going D. we were going Ans: D 63. Do you know —? [সে কে জানো কি?] [COU (B) 09-10, CU (D) 13-14] A. who is he B. who he is C. whose he D. who's is he Ans: B 64. Do you have any idea — (তোমার কোনো ধারণা আছে কি বইটির দাম কত?) [JU C2 13-14] A. how much does the book cost? B. how much is the cost of the book? C. how much the book costs? D. what is the cost of the book? Ans: C 65. I don't know —. [জানি না সে কে?] [JU (C) 11-12] A. who is he B. who is he? C. who he is D. who he is? Ans: C 66. I do not know —. [জানিনা সে কেন এটা করলো] [IU (C) 11-12] A. because he did B. why did he C. why he did D. why did he do Ans: C 67. I've no idea —. [আমার কোন ধারণা নেই সে কোথায় গিয়েছিল] [JU (C) 11-12] A. where did he go B. if he did go C. did he go? D. where he went Ans: D 68. I have no idea how long— [আমার কোন ধারণা নেই ভাইভাটি কত সময় চলবে] [CU (H) 12-13, (H-2) 12-13] A. does the interview take B. will the interview take C. takes the interview D. the interview will take Ans: D 69. I've no idea-. [আমার কোনো ধারণা নেই সে কিভাবে এটা করবে?] [JU (C) 11-12] A. how will she do it? B. how will she do it C. if she do it D. how she will do it Ans: D 70. Can you tell me when —? [CU (B-1) 11-12, (I) 13-14, HSTU (A, F) 14-15] A. does the train leave B. the train leaves C. leaves the train D. will the train have left Ans: B 71. He asked me —. [সে আমাকে জিজ্ঞেস করলো আমি কখন সেখানে গিয়েছিলাম] [CU (A) 13-14] A. when did I go there B. when went I there C. when I went there D. that when I did go there E. when I gone Ans: C 72. The soldiers were unable to determine where - [CU (B1) 12-13, (I) 13-14] A. had the jeep been left B. had been the jeep left C. the jeep had been left D. has the left jeep E. did jeep been leave Ans: C 73. Could you tell me —? [কটা/কয়টা বাজে বলতে পারবে কি?] [CU (B-2) 11-12, (D3) 16-17] A. what's the time B. what time is it C. what it is time D. what time it is E. what time Ans: D 74. Find out the correct sentence. [কয়টা বাজে?] [BU (D) 14-15] A. What time it is? B. What time is it? C. Is what time now? D. It's what time now? Ans: B 75. Find out the correct sentence. [অনুষ্ঠানটি কখন শুরু হবে?] [BU (D) 14-15] A. When have the programme start? B. When is the programme going to start? C. When the programme start? D. When the programme going to start? Ans: B 76. Choose the correct option. [এই শব্দের অর্থ কি?/এই শব্দ দ্বারা কি বোঝায়?] [BU (D) 14-15] A. What means this word? B. What does mean this word? C. What does this word mean? D. What is this word mean? Ans: C 77. What — at ten o'clock when I phoned? [দশটায় আমি যখন ফোন করেছিলাম তখন কি করছিলে?] [BU (D) 14-15] A. did you do B. you were doing C. were you doing D. did you Ans: C 78. He asked me — [সে আমাকে জিজ্ঞেস করলো আমার নাম কি] [KU (বিজ্ঞান,- স্কুল) 13-14] A. what is your name. B. what was your name. C. what your name was. D. what my name was. Ans: D 79. He asked me why —. (সে আমাকে জিজ্ঞেস করল আমি কেন কথা বলেছিলাম) [RU (B-Law) 16-17] A. I speak B. did I speak C. I spoke D. do I speak Ans: C 80. Do you know where —? [তুমি কি জানো তার বাড়ি কোথায়?] [CU (D) 11-12] A. does he come from B. he comes from C. did he come from D. is he from Ans: B 81. Could you tell me what time —? (কয়টা বাজে বলতে পার?) [CVASU 13-14, CU (D3) 16-17] Do you know what time —? (জান কি কয়টা বাজে?) [JVASU 14-15] A. is it B. was it C. has it D. it is Ans: D 82. Can you tell me where — find the book? (বলতে পারো কোথায় বইটা পেতে পারি) [CU (G) 16-17] A. can I B. can C. I can D. do I Ans: C 83. Which of the following sentences is correct? [কোথায় তার জন্ম হয়েছিল?] [NU (মানবিক) 12-13] A. Where was he born? B. Where did he born? C. Where has he born? D. Where did he bear? Ans: A 84. Choose the correct interrogative form. [DU (A) 07-08, (D) 14-15, RU (A5) 11-12] A. When did you born? B. When were you born? (কখন তোমার জন্ম হয়েছিল?) C. When are you born? D. When you born? Ans: B 85. John has not been able to recall where —. [RU (B-Law) 08-09, CU (B) 09-10, 17-18] A. does she live B. she lives C. did she lived D. lived the girl Ans: B 86. I don't know where — so early in the morning. [CU (D) 09-10, (D)12-13] A. could he go B. he could have gone C. could he have gone D. could go he E. did he go Ans: B 87. I'm trying to calculate —. [আমি তোমার কাছে কত টাকা পাই তা হিসাব করছি] [DU (D) 04-05] A. how many money you owe me B. you owe me how much money C. you owe me how many money D. how much money you owe me Ans: D 88. I don't know-. [জানি না সে কাকে বিয়ে করবে] [JU (C) 11-12] A. whom he will marry B. whom will he marry C. who he will marry ? D. who will he marry Ans: A 89. I don't know-. [জানি না সে কখন এসেছিল] [JU (C) 11-12] A. when will he come B. when he came C. where does he go D. where did he go Ans: B 90. I don't care how much — [জানি না গাড়িটার দাম কত] [CU (খ) 09-10] A. does cost the car B. does the car cost C. car costs D. the car costs E. costs the car Ans: D 91. The consumer price index lists —. [ভোক্তা মূল্য সূচক প্রতিটি গাড়ির মূল্য তালিকাভুক্ত করে] A. how much costs every car B. how much does every car cost [RU (Law) 07-08] C. how much every car costs D. how much are every car cost Ans: C 92. Identify the correct sentence. [বিএসটিআই পরীক্ষক (রসায়ন)-১০, NU (মানবিক) 12-13, PSTU (A) 14-15] A. Which colour you prefer, the red or the blue? B. Which colour do you prefer, the red or the blue? C. Which colour you prefer, the red or blue? D. Which colour you prefer more, the red or the blue? Ans: B 93. Identify the correct sentence. [আমি জানি না সে কোথায় থাকে] [DU (D) 01-02] A. I do not know where he lives. B. I did not know where he has been lived C. I do not know where does he live. D. I do not know where he has been lived Ans: A 94. Choose the correct sentence. [চাকরটি কিভাবে কাজটি করে?] [RU (F) 13-14] A. How the servant does the work? B. How do the servant does the work? C. How does the servant the work? D. How does the servant do the work? Ans: D 95. Who — was going to take your photograph. [JnU (আইন) 14-15, BSMRSTU (E) 16-17] Who — was going to conduct the test? [CU (C) 12-13] Who — was coming to see me this morning? [CU (E) 05-06, JnU (D) 06-07] A. you said B. did you say C. you did say D. did you say that Ans: B 96. Find the correct sentence. [দশটি ডিমের দাম কত?] [BU (C) 13-14] A. How much the cost is of ten eggs? B. How much the ten eggs is costing? C. How much is the cost of ten eggs D. How much the ten eggs cost? Ans: C 97. Choose the correct sentence. (সে আমাকে জিজ্ঞেস করল আমি কেন দেরি করেছিলাম) [RU (A, বিজোড়) 16-17] A. He asked me why I was late. B. He asked me why was I late. C. He asked me why I was late? D. He asked me why was I late? Ans: A 98. When —? (তার মতে কখন যুদ্ধটা সমাপ্ত হবে?) [CU (C3) 16-17] A. does he think the war will end B. does he think will the war end C. he thinks the war will end D. he thinks will the war end Ans: A 99. What time — [কয়টায় ট্রেন ছাড়ে?] [MBSTU (D) 14-15] A. the train leaves? B. leaves the train? C. is the train leaving? D. does the train leave? Ans: D 100. Could you please tell me when — ? The missing words are: [RU (A, জোড়) 16-17] Can you tell me when — ? [বলতে পার কি কয়টায় ট্রেন ছাড়ে?] [HSTU (F) 14-15] A. does the train leave B. the train leaves C. leaves the train D. does leave the train Ans: B 101. Do you know —? (তুমি/ তোমরা কি জান আজ আবির অনুপস্থিত কেন?) [BSMRSTU D, E 19-20] A. why Abir is absent today B. why is Abir absent today C. why Abir was absent today D. why has Abir absent today Ans: A 102. Can anybody tell me — (কেউ আমাকে বলতে পারো কি সে কেমন লম্বা) [BSMRSTU (D) 15-16] A. How tall does she look? B. How tall she looks? C. How tall is she look? D. How tall is she looking? Ans: B 103. The Prime Minister was asked what — to do about inner city crime. [BSMRSTU F 15-16] A. did he intend B. he intended C. intended he D. he was intended Ans: B 104. Could you tell me (তোমায় কি আমাকে বলতে পারো কে গতকাল পুরস্কার জিতেছে?) [JU (C2) 15-16] A. who has won the prize yesterday? B. who did win the prize yesterday? C. who won the prize yesterday? D. who did won the prize yesterday? Ans: C 105. We have to decide when — submit the proposal. [CU (D) 10-11] A. do we have to B. we have to C. we do to D. do we to E. to we have Ans: B   (or 'to' if reduced 'when to submit'. But options suggest full clause 'when we have to'. Source says B). 106. How often do the buses run? Which sentence correctly rewrite the sentence above. [MBSTU (D) 14-15] A. Do you know how often the buses run? B. Do you know how often the buses run! C. Do you know how often do the buses run? D. Do you know how often did the buses run? Ans: A 107. The teacher asked the boy .................. (শিক্ষক বালকটিকে জিজ্ঞেস করলেন তার নাম কি এবং সে কি চায়) [CU (B-1) 14-15] A. what was his name and what did he want B. what his name was and what did he want C. what his name was and what he wanted D. what his name is and what he wanted Ans: C 108. Where —? [তুমি কোথায় তোমার চুল কাটালে/কাটিয়েছ?] [জরিপ অধিদপ্তরের সহকারী বাস্তুকার, এফডিই-০৫, DU (D) 01-02, BRUR (ক, বিজ্ঞান) 09-10, COU (B) 14-15] A. did you cut your hair B. have you cut your hair C. did you have cut your hair D. did you have your hair cut Ans: D 109. Could you tell me —? (তুমি কি আমাকে বলতে পারো কোথায় গিয়েছিলে?) [JU (গ) 10-11] A. where did you go B. where you went C. where did you went D. where are you go Ans: B 110. Do you happen to know (তোমার কি জানা আছে সে কেন অফিস থেকে চলে গেছে?) [JU (C2) 15-16] A. why has he left the office? B. why did he leave the office? C. why he has left the office? D. why had he left the office? Ans: C 111. The English Translation of "দুর্ঘটনাটি কোথায় ঘটেছিল?" [NU (মানবিক) 12-13, RU (J) 17-18] A. Where happened the accident? B. Where was the accident happened? C. Where the accident happen? D. Where did the accident happen? Ans: D 112. Choose the correct interrogative form? [তুমি কখন HSC পাশ করেছিলে/করেছ?] [DU (A) 07-08] A. When did you passed you HSC? B. When did you pass you HSC? C. When are you pass you HSC? D. When have you pass you HSC? Ans: B 113. Choose the correct interrogative form? [তুমি কখন পৌঁছাবে/পৌঁছতেছ] [DU (A) 06-07] A. When is you going to arrive? B. When you going to arrive? C. When are you going to arrive? D. When you are going to arrive? Ans: C 114. Dhaka is famous for mosque. The correct WH question to this sentence is ? A. What for is Dhaka famous? B. For what is Dhaka famous? [JnU (B) 13-14] C. Why is Dhaka famous for? D. What is Dhaka famous for? Ans: D 115. Do you know when —? [তুমি কি জানো কয়টায় ক্লাস শুরু হয়?] [KU (প্রকৌশলবিদ্যা স্কুল) 13-14] A. the class starts B. does the class start C. will the class start D. is the class start Ans: A 116. 'How —?' 'Nobody knows' ["দুর্ঘটনাটি কিভাবে ঘটলো?" 'কেউ জানে না'] [JU (গ) 09-10] A. happened accident B. did happened the accident C. did the accident happen D. happened the accident Ans: C 117. Identify the correct sentence. [আমাকে বলো তোমার নাম কি] [বিদ্যুৎ, জ্বালানী ও খনিজ সম্পদ মন্ত্রণালয়ের নিরাপত্তা কর্মকর্তা-১৫] A. Tell me what your name is. B. Tell me what is your name. C. Tell me what your name is? D. Tell me what is your name? Ans: A 118. Which of the following sentences is correct? [16th BCS, 27th BCS, দুর্নীতি দমন ব্যুরোর পরিদর্শক-০৩, RU 09-10, DU (C) 12-13, প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (করতোয়া)-১৩, IU (D) 17-18, সহকারী মাধ্যমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১৯] A. Why you have done this? B. Why did you have done this? C. Why have you done this? D. Why you had done this? Ans: C 119. Choose the correct sentence. [তুমি কি জানো সে কোথায় থাকে?] [DU (D) 01-02, BRUR (BBA) 08-09, খাদ্য পরিদর্শক-০৯, ৪র্থ বিজেএস (সহকারী জজ)-০৯, সমাজসেবা অধিদপ্তরের প্রবেশন অফিসার-১৩, প্রত্নতত্ত্ব অধিদপ্তরের এস্টিমেটর-১৯] A. Do you know where does he live? B. Do you know where he lives? C. Do you know where does he lives? D. Do you know does he lives where? Ans: B 120. Choose the correct interrogative: [দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা অধিদপ্তরের অফিস সহকারী-১৯] A. Where you come from? B. Where you came from? C. Where do you come from? D. Where from you come? Ans: C 121. He asked me - [দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা ও ত্রাণ মন্ত্রণালয়ের অডিটর-১৯] A. when I go there B. when did I go there C. when I were there D. when I have gone there Ans: C   (Note: Likely 'when I went there' in correct grammar, C 'were' is incorrect but marked in some keys, see Q4). 122. Choose the correct sentence. [১৩তম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৬] A. I know what does he want? B. I know what does he wants? C. I know what does he want. D. I know what he wants. Ans: D 123. Choose the correct sentence. [পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ের প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা-১৯] A. He asked me why did I go there. B. He asked me why have you gone there. C. He asked me why I had done it. D. He asked me why I had do it. Ans: C 124. Why — done this? (তুমি এটা কেন করেছ?) [পরিসংখ্যান ব্যুরোর ডেটা এন্ট্রি অপারেটর-১৬, দুদকের অফিস সহায়ক-১৯] A. you have B. did you have C. have you D. you had Ans: C 125. Write down the correct sentence: [জনস্বাস্থ্য প্রকৌশল অধিদপ্তর (এস্টিমেটর)-১৮] A. Tell me why have you come here? B. What time did you go to bed last night? C. Why you are angry with me? D. When you passed your Diploma Examination? Ans: B 126. Select the correct sentence. [কোথায় তোমার জন্ম হয়েছিল?] [একটি বাড়ি একটি খামার প্রকল্পের মাঠকর্মী-১৮] A. Where have you born? B. Where were you born? [JnU (B) 15-16] C. Where had you born? D. Where are you born? Ans: B 127. We don't know how did the thief made an escape. [স্ট্যান্ডার্ড ব্যাংক লি. (TAO)-১৮] A. how the thief did make B. how the thief does make C. how the thief made D. how was the thief made Ans: C 128. I wish you would tell me —. (তুমি যদি আমাকে বলতে পাশের বাড়িতে কে থাকে) [সিটি ব্যাংক (MTO)-১৮] A. who is being lived next door B. who does live next door C. who lives next door D. who was living next door Ans: C 129. Can you tell me why did you not speak the truth? [স্ট্যান্ডার্ড ব্যাংক (TAO)-১৮] A. why did you not speak B. that why did you not speak C. Why you did not speak D. why you not speak Ans: C 130. Would you please tell us — [ডাক, টেলিযোগাযোগ ও তথ্যপ্রযুক্তি মন্ত্রণালয়ের সহকারী প্রোগ্রামার-১৭] A. when the next bus comes B. when comes the next bus C. when does the next bus come D. when the next bus does come Ans: A 131. I'd like to know — (আমি জানতে চাই সে কেন চলে গেল।) [রেলপথ মন্ত্রণালয়ের উপ-সহকারী প্রকৌশলী-১৭] A. why did he leave B. why he left C. why have he left D. why did he left Ans: B 132. Why — angry with me yesterday? [BAPEX-17, বাংলাদেশ ট্যুরিজম বোর্ড (হিসাবরক্ষক)-১৭] A. were you B. was you C. you were D. have you been Ans: A 133. Do you know —? (জানো/জানেন আমি কে?) [পোস্টমাস্টার জেনারেল/পোস্টাল অপারেটর-১৬] A. who I am? B. who am I? C. who I was? D. who I shall Ans: A 134. I asked him —. (আমি তাকে জিজ্ঞেস করলাম তার নাম কি) [RU (B) 12-13, BRUR (A) 13-14, উপজেলা পোস্টমাস্টার-১৬] A. what is his name B. what was his name C. what his name is D. what his name was Ans: D 135. What you (to do) last night? [গতরাত্রে কি করেছিলে?] [৯ম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১৩, IU (G) 14-15] A. What did you do last night? B. What you did last night? C. What had you done last night? D. What have you done last night? Ans: A 136. Select the correct sentence. [তুমি কি জান তুমি কার সাথে কথা বলছ?] [ইসলামিক ফাউন্ডেশনের ম্যানেজার-১৬] A. Do you know who are you talking to? B. Do you know whom you are talking to? C. Do you know you are talking to who? D. Do you know are you talking to whom? Ans: B 137. Nobody knows why — postponed until next week. [বা.. এনার্জি বিগুঃ কর্পোরেশন (সিনিয়র অফিসার)-১১] A. the meeting B. was the meeting [RU (B-Law) 15-16, (C) 16-17] C. did the meeting D. the meeting was Ans: D 138. Nobody knows why — postponed until next week. [নর্থ ওয়েস্ট পাওয়ার জেনাঃ কোম্পানি (সিনিয়র অফিসার)-১১] A. is the meeting B. was the meeting C. did the meeting D. the meeting was Ans: D 139. When — to her? (তুমি কখন তার সাথে কথা বলেছিলে?) [হাউজ বিল্ডিং ফিন্যান্স কর্পোরেশন (অফিসার)-১১] A. you talked B. talked you C. did you talk D. did you talked Ans: C 140. Where ..............? (কোথায় তোমার জন্ম হয়েছিল?) [রাজশাহী কৃষি উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক (কর্মকর্তা, ২য় শ্রেণি)-১০, সহকারী সচিব (আইন, ড্রাফটিং)-০৫] A. were you born B. are you born C. have you been born D. did you born Ans: A 141. Choose the correct sentence. [তুমি পুরাতন গাড়িটা কেন কিনলে?] [সাইফার অফিসার (প্রতিরক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয়)-৯৯] A. Why you bought the old car? B. Why did you buy the old car? C. Why you did buy the old car? D. Why do you bought the old car? Ans: B 142. Can you tell me where —? Which of the following is the best clause in the above sentence? [14th BCS, জাতীয় সংসদের প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা ও প্রটোকল অফিসার-০৬, BSMRSTU (গ) 11-12] A. Does Mr. Ali live B. Mr. Ali does live C. Mr. Ali lives D. lives Mr. Ali Ans: C 143. Which of the following sentences is not correct? [ডাক ও টেলিযোগাযোগ মন্ত্রণালয়ের হিসাবরক্ষণ কর্মকর্তা-০৫] A. Where did he went? B. What does he want? C. What are they doing? D. What do they do? Ans: A 144. Choose the correct sentence. [আবহাওয়া অধিদপ্তরের অধীলে সহকারী আবহাওয়াবিদ-০০] A. What you passed your BA examination? B. Please tell me why have you come to me C. What time did you go to bed last evening? D. Why you are angry with your brother? Ans: C 145. Choose the correct sentence. [বইটা কার?] [NU (বিজ্ঞান) 13-14, DU (D) 14-15, (A) 16-17 (C) 19-20] A. Who belongs to the book? B. Whom does the book belong? C. To who the book belongs? D. Who does the book belong to? Ans: D 146. Which one is the sentence? [সেখানে কি ঘটেছে?] [RU C 19-20] A. What happened there? B. What was happened there? C. What did happen there? D. Did anything happened there? Ans: A 147. What surprised me the most was how — and reacted exactly like you, said the banker to me. [DU (A) 18-19] A. did he look B. does he look C. he looked D. could he look Ans: C 148. Do you know when —? (তুমি কি জানো কবে/কখন ঢাবি প্রতিষ্ঠা করা হয়েছিল?) [JU (B) 17-18] A. DU was founded B. was DU founded C. had DU been founded D. DU founded Ans: A 149. Please let me know why — the class. (আমাকে বল ক্লাসে যাওনি কেন) [DU (A) 17-18] A. you didn't attend B. didn't you attend C. you didn't attend to D. you didn't go Ans: A 150. I often wonder how —. (আমি প্রায়ই ভাবি তুমি কিভাবে চলছো) [DU (A) 15-16, BRUR (D) 17-18] A. you are get on B. are you get on C. you are getting on D. are you getting on Ans: C 151. Choose the correct sentence: (বাড়িটা কার?) [DU (B-EE) 15-16] A. Whose does the house belong to? B. To whom does the house belong to? C. Who does the house belong to? D. Who belongs to the house? Ans: C 152. Which one of the following sentences is correct? (তুমি কি জানো বাড়িটা কার?) [DU (D) 15-16] A. Do you know who the house belongs to? B. Do you know whom does the house belong to? C. Do you know to whom the house belongs to? D. Do you know who the house belong to? Ans: A 153. I don't remember —. (আমি তার নাম মনে করতে পারি না।) [DU (A) 15-16] A. what is her name B. her name is what C. what her name is D. is what her name Ans: C 154. When — here? (তুমি কখন এখানে পৌঁছেছো/তুমি কখন এখানে এলে?) [JU (A) 14-15] A. have you get B. did you get C. you get D. had you get Ans: B 155. Why — return the money? (তুমি টাকা ফেরত দাওনি কেন?) [DU (A) 14-15] A. you did not B. you C. did you not D. you didn't Ans: C 156. I do not know —. [আমি জানি না সে কোথায় থাকে] [DU (A) 11-12, JnU (B) 11-12] A. where does he live B. where is he live C. where he does live D. where he lives Ans: D 157. When — Penicillin? (ফ্লেমিং কখন পেনিসিলিন আবিষ্কার করেছিলেন?) [DU (A) 14-15] A. did Fleming invent B. Fleming invented C. Fleming invents D. has Fleming invented Ans: A 158. Choose the correct sentence. [বলতে পার কি কয়টায় সিনেমা শুরু হয়?] [DU (D) 06-07] A. Can they tell you what time does the movie start? B. Can they say you what time the movie starts? C. Can they tell you when time the movie starts? D. Can they tell you what time the movie starts? Ans: D 159. Choose the correct sentence from the following. [NU (বিজ্ঞান) 12-13] A. Where you think this story took place? B. Where did you think did this story take place? C. Where do you think this story took place? D. Where do you think this story take place? Ans: C 160. Could you tell me —? (আমাকে বলতে পারবেন কি বাস স্টপটি কোথায়?) [COU (B) 17-18] A. where is the bus stop B. the bus stop is where C. where the bus stop is D. is where the bus stop Ans: C 161. Which sentence is correct? [এটা কোথায় ঘটেছিল?] [RU (A1) 17-18] A. Where did it happen? B. Where it happened? C. Where was it happened? D. Where happened it? Ans: A 162. Why — use the medieval Bengali legend in the poem? [CU (A) 17-18] A. the poet B. is the poet C. does the poet D. do every poet Ans: C 163. Which one is the correct sentence? [BSMRSTU (E) 17-18] A. Tell me why have you done this? B. Tell me why you have done this. C. Tell me why did you done this? D. Tell me why do done this you? Ans: B 164. Which one is correct? [আমাকে বলতে পারো কি সে কখন আসে?] [BRRU (E) 16-17] A. Can you tell me what the time of his arrival? B. Can you tell me what is the time he will arrive? C. Can you tell me what the time of his arrival is? D. Can you tell me what is the time of his arrival? Ans: C 165. What (to speak) to her about last night? (গতরাত্রে তার সাথে কি ব্যাপারে কথা বলেছিলে?) [KU (BBA) 15-16] A. What have you spoken to her about last night? B. What you spoke to her about last night? C. What did you speak to her about last night? D. Had you spoken to her about last night? Ans: C 166. How long — to cross the Atlantic by ship? (জাহাজে আটলান্টিক মহাসাগর পার হতে কত সময় লাগে?) [BSMRSTU E 18-19] A. is it B. does it need C. does it take D. does it want Ans: C 167. Choose the sentence. (আমাকে বলো তুমি কেমন আছো?) [BSMRSTU (E) 18-19] A. Tell me how are you? B. Tell me how you are? C. Tell me how you are. D. How are you tell me. Ans: C 168. How much — to buy the ticket for the match? [MBSTU (D) 16-17] A. it cost B. it does cost C. does it cost D. it costs Ans: C 169. 'When —?' I'm sure. More than 100 years ago. [BSMRSTU (G) 18-19] A. did the telephone invent B. has the telephone invented C. was invented the telephone D. was the telephone invented Ans: D 170. Which one is incorrect sentence? [বাংলাদেশ মেরিন একাডেমি (বি) ১৪-১৭] A. Why do you do it? B. Why did you do it? C. Why will you do it? D. Why you do it? Ans: D 171. A: Do you know —? (তুমি জানো কি সে কে?) [CU (খ) 05-06] B: No. I've never seen him before. (না। আমি তাকে আগে কখনো দেখিনি) A. who is he B. who he's C. who's he D. who he is Ans: D 172. Can anybody tell me — (কেউ বলতে পার কি সে দেখতে কেমন লম্ব?) [BSMRSTU (D) 15-16] A. How tall does she look? B. How tall she looks? C. How tall is she look? D. How tall is she looking? Ans: B 173. What time —? (ফিল্ম কয়টায় শুরু হয়?) [COU (A) 15-16] A. begins the film B. does begin the film C. does the film begin D. does the film begins Ans: C

Topic: Tag Question Questions: 1. The tag for the blank in 'You forgot my birthday, ---?' a) haven't you b) didn't you c) hadn't you d) wouldn't you 2. Banks close at 4 p.m., --- a) do they? b) don't they? c) didn't they? d) isn't they? 3. I am a student of a residential university, ---? a) am I? b) am I not c) amn't I d) aren't I 4. "It's hardly rained at all this summer, ---?" a) has it b) isn't it c) hasn't it d) is it 5. Pass the salt, ---? a) do you b) will you c) are you d) did you 6. Let's go home, ---? a) will we b) shall we c) won't we d) shan't we 7. What is the correct question tag? 'Nobody phoned you, ---?' a) did anybody? b) didn't they? c) did they? d) didn't anybody 8. They have tried but failed, ---? a) haven't they b) aren't they c) don't they d) didn't they 9. We will go home soon, ---? a) will we? b) won't we c) isn't it d) wouldn't we 10. You broke the machine, ---? a) haven't you? b) didn't you? c) had you? d) did you? 11. He is trying to give up smoking, --- a) isn't he? b) is he? c) won't he? d) will he? 12. She could have been more discreet, --- a) didn't she? b) can't she c) couldn't she? d) won't she 13. Find the appropriate question tag: 'I am late, ---?' a) am I? b) aren't I? c) amn't I? d) isn't it? 14. There has not been a great response to the sale, ---? a) doesn't there b) has there c) hasn't there d) hasn't it 15. Let me see, the bus goes at ten past, ---? a) doesn't it b) shall we c) will you d) don't we 16. Everybody loves music/a flower, ---? a) does he b) doesn't he c) can he d) don't they 17. What is the correct question tag? Nobody phoned you, ---? a) did anybody? b) didn't they? c) did they? d) didn't anybody? 18. He used to visit you regularly. Identify the correct tag question. a) wasn't he? b) wouldn't he? c) didn't he? d) won't he? 19. I ought to complain, ---? a) oughtn't I? b) don't I? c) shouldn't I? d) won't I? 20. You broke the machine, ---? a) haven't you? b) hadn't you? c) did you? d) didn't you? Answers With Explanation: 1. b) didn't you (The verb 'forgot' is in Past Indefinite tense. So, the auxiliary verb 'did' is used. Since the statement is positive, the tag is negative. 'Forgot' পাস্ট ইনডিফিনিট টেন্সে আছে, তাই ট্যাগ হবে 'didn't you'।) 2. b) don't they? ('Close' is Present Indefinite. 'Banks' is plural. Positive statement takes negative tag. 'Close' প্রেজেন্ট ইনডিফিনিট টেন্সে আছে এবং 'Banks' প্লুরাল, তাই 'don't they' হবে।) 3. d) aren't I (In tag questions, 'am I not' is contracted as 'aren't I'. 'I am' থাকলে নেগেটিভ ট্যাগে 'aren't I' বসে।) 4. a) has it ("It's hardly rained" means "It has  hardly rained". 'Hardly' makes the sentence negative, so the tag is positive. 'Hardly' থাকায় বাক্যটি নেগেটিভ, তাই ট্যাগ পজিটিভ 'has it' হবে।) 5. b) will you (Imperative sentences (Order/Request) take 'will you' as a tag. আদেশ বা অনুরোধ বোঝালে 'will you' বসে।) 6. b) shall we (Sentences starting with "Let's" or "Let us" take 'shall we'. 'Let's' থাকলে ট্যাগ 'shall we' হয়।) 7. c) did they? ('Nobody' makes the sentence negative, so the tag is positive. 'Nobody' takes 'they' as a pronoun. 'Phoned' is past tense. 'Nobody' থাকায় ট্যাগ পজিটিভ হবে এবং প্রোনাউন 'they' হবে।) 8. a) haven't they ('Have tried' is Present Perfect. Positive statement takes negative tag. বাক্যটি পজিটিভ এবং হ্যাভ ভার্ব আছে, তাই 'haven't they' হবে।) 9. b) won't we ('Will' becomes 'won't' in negative tag. 'Will' থাকলে ট্যাগ 'won't' হয়।) 10. b) didn't you? ('Broke' is Past Indefinite. Positive statement takes negative tag. 'Broke' পাস্ট টেন্স, তাই 'didn't you' হবে। Note: Text option order varies, Q10 answer key 10.b maps to 'didn't you' in standard sets, though text layout in source is messy. The table confirms 10.d for Q20 which is identical. Here 10.b is correct for structure.) 11. a) isn't he? ('Is trying' takes 'isn't he'. অক্সিলিয়ারি ভার্ব 'is' থাকায় 'isn't he' হবে।) 12. c) couldn't she? ('Could have' takes 'couldn't she'. মডাল অক্সিলিয়ারি 'could' থাকায় 'couldn't she' হবে।) 13. b) aren't I? (Standard tag for "I am". 'I am' এর ট্যাগ 'aren't I'।) 14. b) has there ('Has not' makes the sentence negative, so the tag is positive. The subject 'there' remains 'there'. বাক্যটি নেগেটিভ, তাই ট্যাগ পজিটিভ হবে।) 15. c) will you (For "Let me...", the tag is 'will you'. 'Let me' দিয়ে শুরু হলে 'will you' বসে।) 16. d) don't they ('Everybody' takes 'they'. Present indefinite 'loves' becomes 'do/don't' with 'they'. 'Everybody' এর প্রোনাউন 'they', তাই 'don't they' হবে।) 17. c) did they? (Repetition of Q7. 'Nobody' implies negative, 'phoned' is past. 'Nobody' নেগেটিভ অর্থ দেয়, তাই ট্যাগ পজিটিভ 'did they' হবে।) 18. c) didn't he? ('Used to' is treated as Past Indefinite, taking 'didn't'. 'Used to' থাকলে ট্যাগ হিসেবে 'didn't' ব্যবহৃত হয়।) 19. a) oughtn't I? ('Ought to' takes 'oughtn't'. 'Ought to' থাকলে ট্যাগ 'oughtn't' হয়।) 20. d) didn't you? (Repetition of Q10. 'Broke' is Past Indefinite. 'Broke' পাস্ট টেন্স, তাই 'didn't you' হবে।) TOPIC: TAG QUESTION Tag Question:  বক্তা নিজের কথা বলার সময় শ্রোতার সমর্থন বা স্বীকৃতি চায়। এই জন্য আমরা কোনো বাক্য বলার পরে সেই বাক্যের শেষেই কিছু জিজ্ঞাসা করি। অর্থাৎ কোনো বাক্যের শেষে প্রশ্নবোধক কিছু অংশ জুড়ে দেই, জুড়ে দেওয়া এই প্রশ্নকে Tag question বলা হয়। Rules: Affirmative Sentence এর Tag Negative হয়। (e.g., He is good, isn't he?) Negative Sentence এর Tag Affirmative হয়। (e.g., He is not good, is he?) Auxiliary Verb থাকলে সেটিই বসে, না থাকলে Do/Does/Did বসে। Subject সর্বদা Pronoun হয়। Questions 1. 'He is your best friend, isn't he?' is a/an - [সমাজসেবা অধিদপ্তরের সমাজকর্মী-০৫] A. interrogative sentence B. negative sentence C. exclamatory sentence D. tag question Ans: D 2. For the boys the task was easy, —? [DU (B) 09-10, দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা অধিদপ্তরের অফিস সহকারী-১৯] A. weren't they B. didn't they C. wasn't it D. isn't it Ans: C (Explanation: Subject is 'the task' (it). Verb 'was'. Tag: wasn't it?) 3. He can go to the university by bus, —? [খাদ্য ও দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা মন্ত্রণালয়ের পিস ও পুঃ কর্মকর্তা-০৭] A. won't he B. must he C. can't he D. will he Ans: C 4. They have tried but failed, —? [DU (D) 15-16] A. haven't they B. aren't they C. don't they D. didn't they Ans: A 5. This balm (মলম) has lessened your pain —, (এই মলম তোমার ব্যথা কমিয়েছে, তাই না?) Add an appropriate tag question from the following. A. Doesn't it? B. Will it? C. Don't it? D. Won't it? E. Hasn't it? Ans: E 6. She could have been more discreet, — [DU (B) 10-11, PUST (C) 14-15] A. didn't she? B. can't she C. won't she D. couldn't she? Ans: D 7. He has to work hard to get higher salary, —? [KM (BBA) 13-14] A. hasn't he B. has he C. doesn't he D. does he Ans: C (Explanation: 'Has to' indicates obligation, treated like a main verb phrase often taking 'do/does' in tags, though 'hasn't he' is possible in BrE, 'doesn't he' is standard). 8. We have another carton of milk, —? [NU (BBA) 12-13] A. haven't we B. are we C. don't we D. have we Ans: C   (or A. Source says A in some contexts, but 'Have' as main verb usually takes 'do'. Let's check source key. Source 8 Ans: a? No, source 8 Ans: c. Wait. "We have another carton". If have is possession, 'don't we' is standard AmE/modern BrE. 'Haven't we' is old BrE. Source says C? Let's re-read image. 8 Ans: a. "haven't we". Okay, I will list A).  [Correction: Source key indicates A]. 9. He is trying to give up smoking, — [PK (Pass)-08, NU (A) 12-13] A. isn't he B. is he C. was he D. will he Ans: A 10. We will go home soon, — [RU (A2) 17-18] A. will we? B. are we? C. would we? D. won't we? Ans: D 11. She won't dance in the party, —. A. will she? B. won't she? C. would she? D. wouldn't she? Ans: A 12. I don't like talking in the class, —? [BU (A) 14-15] A. do I B. are I C. not I D. I like Ans: A 13. We didn't play very well today, — [DU 05-06] A. did we? B. could we? C. should we? D. must we? Ans: A 14. He couldn't have forgotten the address, — ? [NU 06-07] A. did he B. had he C. not he D. could he Ans: D 15. The tag for the blank in 'You forgot my birthday, —? A. haven't you B. didn't you C. hadn't you D. wouldn't you Ans: B 16. Banks close at 4 p.m., — [DU (A) 07-08, COU (C) 15-16] A. do they? B. must they? C. don't they? D. isn't they? Ans: C 17. Every thing looked beautiful, — [RU (E2) 17-18] A. didn't they? B. wasn't it? C. didn't it? D. did it? Ans: C (Explanation: 'Everything' is singular (it). 'Looked' is past (did). Tag: didn't it? Note: A uses 'they', incorrect for Everything). 18. She knows you, — [NU (মানবিক) 11-12] A. hasn't she B. haven't she C. don't you D. doesn't she Ans: D 19. You broke the machine, — [DU (A) 09-10] A. haven't you? B. hadn't you? C. did you? D. didn't you? Ans: D 20. He always lags behind, — [DU (D) 03-04, RU (E) 18-19] A. won't he? B. can't he? C. didn't he? D. doesn't he? Ans: D 21. The girl broke the cup, — [DU (A) 06-07] A. did she? B. didn't she? C. hadn't she? D. hasn't she? Ans: B 22. She often visits her home town, — [DU (B) 05-06] A. hasn't she? B. doesn't she? C. didn't she? D. isn't she? Ans: B 23. I need some books, — ? [সার্কেল অ্যাডজুটেন্ট/উপজেলা আনসার ও ভিডিপি কর্মকর্তা-১৫] A. don't I B. do I C. need I D. needn't I Ans: A (Explanation: 'Need' here is a main verb, so it takes 'do/don't' in the tag. If it were auxiliary "I need go", tag would be "needn't I"). 24. Find the appropriate question tag: 'I am late, —' [CU (D) 13-14, 17-18, RU (E1) 17-18, CU (A) 05-06] A. am I? B. amn't I? C. aren't I? D. is it? Ans: C 25. I am going to fall in love, —? [JnU (D) 10-11] A. am not I B. am't I C. aren't I D. Both b & c Ans: C 26. The right expression for "Am I not?" is — [বিসিএসসহ অন্যান্য পরীক্ষা] A. aren't I? B. Isn't I? C. amn't I? D. amn't I? Ans: A 27. I am a teacher of English, —? Which tag is appropriate? [প্রাক-প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-১২, DL (A) 05-06] A. am I? B. am I not? C. amn't I? D. aren't I? Ans: D 28. Which of the following has incorrect tag? [JnU (D) 11-12] A. I am your friend, amn't I? B. He used to play football, didn't he? C. Man cannot swim, can he? D. Have a cup of tea, won't you? Ans: A (Explanation: 'amn't I' is non-standard. Correct is 'aren't I'). 29. Lily hardly helps her mother with the housework nowadays, —? [ICB এর সহকারী প্রোগ্রামার-১১] A. is it B. does she C. doesn't she D. isn't she Ans: B (Explanation: 'Hardly' makes the sentence negative, so the tag is positive. 'Helps' -> does). 30. "He never goes out with his dog, —?" [JnU (B) 12-13] A. does he B. doesn't he C. does ever he D. does never he Ans: A 31. "It's hardly rained at all this summer, —?" [RU (H) 14-15] A. has it B. is it C. isn't it D. hasn't it Ans: A (Explanation: 'It's' = It has (rained). 'Hardly' is negative. Tag: has it?). 32. He used to visit you regularly. - Identify the correct tag question. [NU (মানবিক) 10-11] A. wasn't he? B. wouldn't he? C. didn't he? D. won't he? Ans: C 33. I ought to complain, — [RU (Law) 08-09, বিভিন্ন মন্ত্রণালয়ের ব্যক্তিগত কর্মকর্তা-১৮] A. oughtn't I? B. don't I? C. shouldn't I? D. won't I? Ans: A 34. Pass the salt, —? [রাজশাহী কৃষি উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক (সুপারভাইজার)-১৫, CU (D) 12-13, 14-15, 15-16] A. do you B. will you C. are you D. did you Ans: B 35. Which one is correct? [DU (IER) 99-00] A. Don't forget, are you? B. Don't forget, will you? C. Don't forget, do you? D. Don't forget, should you? Ans: B (Explanation: Negative imperative -> will you?). 36. Which of the following has a correct tag? [JnU (B) 10-11] A. I am late, shan't I? B. There are some upstairs, are there? C. Don't forget, could you? D. Let's have a party, shall we? Ans: D (Explanation: Let's -> shall we). 37. Let us have some tea —? [সংস্কৃতি বিষয়ক মন্ত্রণালয়ের উপসহকারী প্রকৌশলী-১৯] Let us go to a picnic/the market, —? [CU (E) 09-10, (B1) 12-13, BSMRSTU E 19-20] Let's go home, —? [CVASU 14-15, PUST (A1) 15-16, CU (D) 12-13, (D3) 16-17] Let us go out for a walk, —? [IU (B) 10-11, JU (D1) 13-14] A. will we B. shall we C. won't we D. shan't we Ans: B 38. Let's have a cup of tea, — Add a tag question to this sentence. [উপজেলা পল্লী উন্নয়ন কর্মকর্তা-১২] 'Let's have a party. — Which tag is suitable for use? [সরকারী মাধ্যমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-০৯] A. have we? B. haven't we? C. shall we? D. shan't we? Ans: C 39. The question tag for the sentence "Let him take the exam, —? is [CU (E) 08-09] Fill in the blank with tag-question: Let him do the work, —? [IU (B) 10-11] A. shouldn't we B. won't we C. will he D. won't you E. will you Ans: E (Explanation: Let him/her/them -> will you). 40. Nobody here likes that kind of music, —? [CU (C3) 16-17] A. don't they B. does it C. doesn't it D. do they E. wouldn't they Ans: D (Explanation: Nobody -> they. Likes -> do (plural agreement with they). Negative statement -> Positive tag). 41. What is the correct question tag? 'Nobody phoned you, —' [CU (E) 08-09, RU (E) 17-18] A. did anybody? B. didn't they? C. did they? D. didn't anybody? Ans: C 42. None of us can solve this problem. —? [KU (BBA) 13-14] A. can't we B. do we C. don't you D. can we Ans: D 43. Everybody likes a flower, —? [জনপ্রশাসন মন্ত্রণালয়ের ব্যক্তিগত কর্মকর্তা-১৬] Everybody loves music/a flower. —? [COU (B) 08-09, RU (G) 14-15] Everybody hates a liar. —? [স্থানীয় সরকার মন্ত্রণালয়ের সহকারী প্রকৌশলী (সিভিল)-১৭] A. does he B. doesn't he C. can he D. don't they Ans: D (Explanation: Everybody -> they. Likes -> don't). 44. Everyone should respect the teachers, shouldn't —? [কারা তত্ত্বাবধায়ক-১০, NSTU (C) 15-16] A. I B. they C. he D. you Ans: B 45. Everybody was present there. — What will be the correct tag question? [NU (বিজ্ঞান) 12-13] A. wasn't it? B. didn't they? C. weren't they? D. wasn't he? Ans: C 46. There has not been a great response to the sale, /a great demand for the course, — ? [PUST (A) 10-11, CU (E) 07-08, (H2) 12-13, (D3) 16-17, BU (B) 11-12, RU (D, Even) 13-14] A. doesn't there B. hasn't there C. hasn't it D. has there E. has not there Ans: D (Explanation: 'Has not been' is negative, so tag is positive. Subject 'There' remains 'there'. 'Has there'). 47. There are a few departments at Chittagong University, —? [CU (E) 05-06] A. as n't it B. isn't there C. aren't there D. haven't there E. don't there Ans: C 48. All's well that ends well, —? [দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা ও ত্রাণ মন্ত্রণালয়ের অফিস সহায়ক-১৯] A. doesn't it B. does it C. isn't it D. is it Ans: A (Explanation: 'Ends' is main verb in the clause 'that ends well'? No, 'All's' usually means 'All is'. But the tag refers to the main structure. "All is well". Tag: "isn't it?". Wait. The proverb 'All's well that ends well' has 'All' (Everything) as subject and 'is' as verb. However, option A 'doesn't it' suggests treating 'ends' as the verb? No. Let's check source key. Source Ans: C. 'Isn't it'. This makes sense for "All is well". Option A might be considering "ends well" part, but "All is well" is the main clause. 'All' as abstract singular -> 'it'. 'Is' -> 'Isn't'. Ans C). 49. Choose the correct tag question of : Kamal talks as if he knows everything. [বাংলাদেশ প্রতিযোগিতা কমিশন (ব্যক্তিগত সহকারী)-১৯] A. Kamal talks as if he knows everything, is not Kamal? B. Kamal talks as if he knows everything, is not he? C. Kamal talks as if he knows everything, doesn't he? D. Kamal talks as if he knows everything, don't he? Ans: C (Explanation: Main clause "Kamal talks". Tag "doesn't he?"). 50. Let me see, the bus goes at ten past, —? [৮ম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন-১২] A. doesn't it B. shall we C. will you D. don't we Ans: A (Explanation: Tag for the declarative content "the bus goes..." is "doesn't it". Or tag for "Let me see"? Usually "will you". But context implies checking the bus time. Source Ans: A). 51. Choose the correct tag question for the sentence. "It has been a long time since you've seen him, —?" [CU (I) 16-17] A. hasn't it B. isn't it C. haven't they D. hasn't he E. hasn't him Ans: A 52. Which of the following constructions is not correct? [CU (D) 07-08] A. He is your brother, isn't he? B. Are you the new secretary, aren't you? C. Open the window, would you? D. This is not a party, is it? Ans: B (Explanation: "Are you... aren't you?" is redundant/incorrect structure. Correct: "You are the new secretary, aren't you?" or "Are you the new secretary?").

TOPIC: SIMPLE, COMPLEX AND COMPOUND SENTENCE Simple Sentence:  একটি simple sentence এ শুধুমাত্র একটি clause থাকে অর্থাৎ একটি subject এবং একটি finite verb থাকে। কোনো বাক্যের subject এর number, person এবং tense পরিবর্তন করলে যে সকল verb এর রূপ পরিবর্তিত হয় তাদেরকে finite verb বলে। কিন্তু রূপ পরিবর্তিত না হলে তাদেরকে non-finite verb বলে। Complex Sentence:  Complex sentence এ সাধারণত একটি প্রধান (principal) clause এবং এক বা একাধিক নির্ভরশীল (subordinate) clause থাকে। অর্থাৎ কমপক্ষে দুইটি subject এবং দুইটি finite verb থাকে। এ ছাড়া Complex Sentence এ Who, whom, whose, Which, What, As, because, since, for, as if, If, Though, Although, after, before, Where, When, While, How, that, So that, In order that, Till, Until, Lest, Unless, in case, Than ইত্যাদি দ্বারা একাধিক clause যুক্ত থাকে। Compound Sentence:  Compound sentence এ একের অধিক principal clause থাকে যাদেরকে co-ordinate clause বলা হয়। অর্থাৎ Compound sentence এ দুই বা ততোধিক principal clause বা co-ordinate clause থাকে। এছাড়া Compound sentence এ সাধারণত and, or, but, yet, so therefore, otherwise, or else, both...and, either...or, neither...nor, not only...but also ইত্যাদি co-ordinating conjunction দ্বারা principal clause যুক্ত থাকে। Questions 1. A simple sentence has — A. Only one subject and many verbs. B. Only one subject and one finite verb. C. Only one subject and two verbs. D. A subordinate clause. Ans: B 2. A simple sentence consists of — [RU 04-05] A. one clause B. more than one clause C. two clauses D. more than two clauses Ans: A 3. What is a simple sentence? [BSMRSTU (B) 11-12, প্রতিরক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয়ের সিভিলিয়ান স্টাফ অফিসার-১৬] A. A small sentence B. An assertive sentence C. An one-clause sentence D. An easy-to-understand sentence Ans: C 4. Simple sentence — [RU C 19-20] A. I saw that he was reading. B. I saw him reading. C. I saw him when he was reading D. I saw a man who was lame Ans: B 5. Which is the correct simple sentence? [IU (D) 12-13] A. The sun rose and the fog dispersed. B. The fog being dispersed, the sun rose. C. When the sun rose, the fog dispersed. D. The sun having risen, the fog dispersed. Ans: D (Explanation: সাধারণত সূর্য উঠলে কুয়াশা কাটে, তাই বাক্যের যোগ্যতা ঠিক রাখতে সঠিক উত্তর হবে D). 6. Which of the following sentences is a simple sentence? [KU (কলা ও মানবিক স্কুল) 11-12] A. In spite of his poverty he is happy B. I know that he is rich C. Do or die D. I respect him as he loves me Ans: A 7. A complex sentence has — [DU (IER) 07-08, RU 09-10, BSMRSTU (E) 14-15] A. One principal/main clause and one or more subordinate clauses B. One subject and more subordinate clauses C. One principal verb and one clause D. None Ans: A 8. When I was reading a book, he came. It is a — [স্বাস্থ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ের উপসহকারী প্রকৌশলী (সিভিল)-১৬] A. Simple sentence B. Complex sentence C. Compound sentence D. Exclamatory sentence Ans: B 9. 'I know what his name is' is a — sentence. [ডাক অধিদপ্তরের বিল্ডিং ওভারশিয়ার-১৮] A. simple B. complex C. compound D. Negative sentence Ans: B 10. "Though, Although, Because, Since, As" implies the- [RU 10-11, থানা সহকারী শিক্ষা অফিসার-০৬] A. simple sentence B. Complex sentence C. Compound sentence D. exclamatory Ans: B 11. Although he is rich, he is an honest man. This is a — [বিটিভি'র উপসহকারী প্রকৌশলী-১১, JU (D3) 13-14, IU (C) 11-12] A. simple sentence B. complex sentence C. compound sentence D. multiple sentence Ans: B 12. What kind of sentence is - "Fight till you die"? [প্রধানমন্ত্রীর কার্যালয়ে সহকারী পরিচালক-১৩] A. Simple B. Complex C. Compound D. Complex-Compound Ans: B 13. If it rains, the match will be postponed. The type of sentence is- [JnU (A) 17-18] A. simple B. negative C. complex D. compound Ans: C   (Wait. Source says C. In grammatical terms, it's a complex sentence (If-clause). Source option B is 'negative'. C is 'complex'. D is 'compound'. Wait. If options are A,B,C,D. Usually B is Complex in these lists. Let me check snippet. 13. a) simple b) negative c) complex d) compound. Ans: c. Okay). 14. Which one is a complex sentence? [RU (A-বিজোড়) 13-14] A. He is poor but honest B. He tried hard to help me. C. There is no mother but loves her child. D. Do or die Ans: C (Explanation: 'but' here acts as a negative relative pronoun meaning 'who does not', so it creates a subordinate clause). 15. There is no mother but loves her children. The sentence is — A. simple B. complex C. compound D. complex-compound Ans: B 16. Which one of the following is a complex sentence? [দুর্নীতি দমন ব্যুরো সহকারী পরিদর্শক-০৪ RU 07-08] A. Only the graduates need apply. B. He is better than any other boy in the class. C. We eat that we may live. D. We saw him writing a letter. Ans: C 17. Do whatever you like. This is an example of — [RU (B-Law) 16-17] A. Simple sentence B. Complex sentence C. Compound sentence D. Multiple sentence Ans: B 18. Which one of the followings is a complex sentence? [JnU (D) 14-15] A. Some students like to study in the morning. B. I hate running, but like walking. C. They are studying because they have a test in the afternoon. D. Too many cooks spoil the broth. Ans: C 19. Which one is a complex sentence? [JnU (D) 11-12] A. Despite his poverty, he is honest. B. Having reached in London, he will attend a conference. C. He is poor but honest. D. The man who came here this morning is my brother. Ans: D 20. Which one is a complex sentence? [JnU (A) 10-11] A. Though Rajib is ill, he regularly attends classes. B. Despite his illness, he regularly attends classes. C. In spite his illness, he regularly attends classes. D. Rajib is ill, but regularly attends classes. Ans: A 21. A compound sentence has — [সমবায় দপ্তরে দ্বিতীয় শ্রেণীর গেজেটেড অফিসার ১৭, সাব রেজিষ্ট্রার ১৬] A. A subject and a finite verb B. One principal clause and one sub-ordinate clause C. Two or more co-ordinate clauses D. Two or more sub-ordinate clauses Ans: C 22. A compound sentence must have — [RU (F1) 12-13] A. More than one principal clause. B. Two principal clauses. C. Three principal clauses. D. None Ans: A 23. Identify the compound sentence: [দুদক সহকারী পরিচালক-০৯] A. If you read you will learn B. Turning to the left you will see the shop C. I shall work or I shall fail D. Had I the wings of a bird Ans: C 24. 'Do or die' is a — sentence. [HSTU (C) 14-15, JUST (F) 15-16, PUST (C) 16-17, JKKNIU (গ) 16-17, বিভিন্ন মন্ত্রণালয়ের প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তা-১৯] A. complex sentence B. compound sentence C. simple sentence D. conditional sentences Ans: B 25. Which one is a compound sentence? [HSTU (A) 14-15] A. As I am weak I cannot walk B. Owing to weakness I cannot walk C. I am weak but I can walk D. I can walk although I am weak Ans: C Your Turn 26. 'We must not be late, else we will miss the train.' This is a — [38th BCS] A. compound sentence B. complex sentence C. simple sentence D. interrogative sentence Ans: A   (Note: 'else' functions like 'or else'). 27. 'Do or die' is a/an — sentence. [COU (A) 19-20] A. simple B. complex C. compound D. interrogative Ans: C 28. What type of sentence 'Work or you will fail' is? [রেলওয়ের উপসহকারী প্রকৌশলী (ব্রিজ)-১৮] A. a complex sentence B. a compound sentence C. an optative sentence D. a simple sentence Ans: B 29. Jumping up he ran away. This sentence is — [বিভিন্ন মন্ত্রণালয়ের ব্যক্তিগত কর্মকর্তা (মুক্তিযোদ্ধা কোটা-১৮)] A. simple B. compound C. complex D. gerund Ans: A 30. All the following sentences are compound except- [৫ ব্যাংকের সমন্বিত পরীক্ষা (অফিসার)-১৮] A. He was ill, therefore, he could not come. B. Speak the truth and I shall pardon you. C. He must return the goods or pay the bill. D. I offended him as I did this. Ans: D 31. Learn English and get a good job. It is a/an — [RU (F-২) 17-18] A. Complex sentence B. Compound sentence C. Simple sentence D. Exclamatory sentence Ans: B 32. There is nothing nobler than love is a/an- [RU (A1) 17-18] A. assertive sentence B. simple sentence C. compound sentence D. complex sentence Ans: B 33. If you read, you will learn. This sentence is a — [RU 07-08, KU (সমাজবিজ্ঞান) 11-12, সহকারী উপজেলা/ থানা শিক্ষা অফিসার-১০, BRDB এর পল্লী উন্নয়ন কর্মকর্তা ১৩, সহকারী পরিবার পরিকল্পনা অফিসার-১৬] A. simple sentence B. complex sentence C. compound sentence D. Both simple and complex sentence Ans: B 34. "She spoke very strongly and you listened to her." It is an example of — [বাংলাদেশ টেলিভিশন এবং বিজ্ঞাপন আধিকারিক গ্রেড-১১-০৬] A. negative sentence B. a compound sentence C. a complex sentence D. simple sentence Ans: B 35. 'One day the sailors saw an albatross flying towards the ship'. It is an example of a— [মাধ্যমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-০৪, IU 09-10, RU (হিসাববিজ্ঞান) 06-07, (A5) 11-12] A. Complex sentence B. Compound sentence C. Simple sentence D. None of them Ans: C 36. Identify the complex sentence. [দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা ব্যুরো সহকারী পরিচালক-০১] A. He confessed his crime. B. The management is thoroughly bad. C. He finished his exercise and put away his books. D. He bought the library which belonged to his uncle. Ans: D 37. 'A hundred percent marks in English is too high to achieve.' is a — sentence. [মাধ্যমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-০১] A. Simple B. Complex C. Incorrect D. Compound Ans: A 38. 'He had many acquaintances but few really close friends.' This is the example of— [RU C 19-20] A. Compound sentence B. Complex sentence C. Simple sentence D. Contracted sentence Ans: A 39. Which one is a complex sentence? [KU B 19-20] A. This is the act of a wise man. B. This is an act and a wise man does it. C. This act is done by a wise man. D. This is the act that a wise man does. Ans: D 40. 'I know who he is.' This is an example of — [BSMRSTU (E) 18-19] 'He has lost the book which I gave him.' is a— [RU (E) 18-19] 'She was not so young as I expected' is an example of— [RU (B) 18-19] A. compound sentence B. complex sentence C. simple sentence D. conditional sentence Ans: B 41. The South Pole is too cold for human beings to live in. It is a : [RU (A2) 18-19] A. simple sentence B. complex sentence C. compound sentence D. multiple sentence Ans: A 42. Which is a simple sentence? [KU (B) 18-19] A. Tell me what you mean by this. B. He always does not speak as he thinks. C. The machine is working beyond our expectation. D. If I make a promise, I keep it. Ans: C 43. All that glitters is not gold. This sentence is — [IU (খ) 03-04, KU 06-07, RU (C1) 18-19] A. simple B. complex C. compound D. complex-compound Ans: B 44. Which one is a compound sentence? [RU (E1) 17-18] A. Seeing the police the thief ran away B. The thief saw the police while he ran away C. When the thief saw the police, he ran away D. The thief saw the police and ran away Ans: D 45. Which one is a complex sentence? [RU (E1) 17-18] A. The water being very hot, I couldn't drink it. B. Since the water was very hot, I couldn't drink it. C. Being poor, I couldn't buy a chain D. Because of his playing well, he won the game Ans: B 46. 'Though he was very rich, he was still very unhappy' is a — [RU (E1) 17-18] A. simple sentence B. complex sentence C. compound sentence D. conditional sentence Ans: B 47. He looked all around and disappeared. The type of this sentence is — [JnU (A) 17-18] A. simple B. compound C. complex D. negative Ans: B 48. The sentence "He ate rice and came to school" is — [IU (D) 17-18] A. Simple B. Complex C. Compound D. None Ans: C 49. 'Killing the bird, the old man brought bad luck to the crew' is a- [RU (E1) 17-18] A. complex sentence B. compound sentence C. simple sentence D. none of them Ans: C 50. 'Without working hard, you will not prosper in life' is a- [RU (E2) 17-18] A. conditional sentence B. compound sentence C. complex sentence D. simple sentence Ans: D 51. 'I saw a boy who was poor' is a- [RU (E3) 17-18] A. simple sentence B. compound sentence C. complex sentence D. none of them Ans: C 52. Which one of the following is a compound sentence? [RU (F-অবিজ্ঞান) 17-18] A. Turning to the left you will see the shop. B. If you read you will learn. C. I shall work hard or I shall fail. D. Had I the wings of a bird? Ans: C 53. "You should apologize for what you have done" is a - [BSMRSTU (D) 17-18] A. complex sentence B. simple sentence C. compound sentence D. adverbial clause Ans: A 54. The girl who sat next to me is an architect. It is a: [RU (A, জোড়) 16-17] A. simple sentence B. complex sentence C. compound sentence D. complex-compound sentence Ans: B 55. A complex sentence is one which contains [IU (C) 17-18] A. one independent clause and one subordinate clause B. two subordinate clause C. two independent clauses D. neither of the above Ans: A 56. The sentence 'He is diligent, therefore he will succeed' is a — [NU (মানবিক) 08-09, IU (D) 16-17] A. compound-complex sentence B. compound sentence C. simple sentence D. complex sentence Ans: B 57. He is a boy who has his merit. This sentence is- [KU (জীববিজ্ঞান স্কুল) 15-16] A. exclamatory B. compound C. complex D. simple Ans: C 58. Which of the following is a compound sentence? [JnU (A) 16-17] A. After he came here, he talked to him. B. He came here but I did not talk to him. C. He stopped to talked to him D. He could not but talked to him Ans: B 59. Which of the following is a compound sentence? [RU (G, অ-বিজ্ঞান) 16-17] A. Work hard and you will succeed B. Work hard for success C. If you work hard, you will succeed D. You need to be hard working to succeed Ans: A 60. "The man with a stick in his hand was walking across the road (লোকটা তার হাতে লাঠি নিয়ে হেঁটে রাস্তা পার হচ্ছিল)" This sentence is the example of [COU (B) 15-16] A. a simple sentence B. an imperative sentence C. a complex sentence D. an exclamatory sentence Ans: A 61. Which one is a simple sentence? [BSMRSTU (E) 13-14] A. If I make a promise I keep it B. You can talk as much as you like C. While there is life there is hope D. He will pay only under compulsion Ans: D 62. You must work for success. (Make it compound without changing meaning) [RU 04-05, 10-11] A. Work hard for the success. B. Work hard for success. C. Work hard to succeed. D. Work hard and you will succeed. Ans: D 63. Because of illness, he could not attend the meeting. This is a — [IU (BBA) 11-12] A. simple sentence B. complex sentence C. compound sentence D. multiple sentence Ans: A 64. 'I saw that the boy was playing.' It is an example of a - [IU (C) 09-10] A. complex sentence B. compound sentence C. simple sentence D. exclamatory sentence Ans: A 65. 'If we don't read we become trapped in our own individual minds' is a-. [RU (A, বিজোড়) 15-16] A. compound sentence B. complex sentence C. simple sentence D. clause Ans: B 66. 'Besides robbing the poor child, he also murdered her'- this sentence is- [RU (অর্থনীতি) 09-10] A. a compound sentence B. a simple sentence C. a complex sentence D. an optative sentence Ans: B 67. The tiger having fallen, he climbed down from the tree. [RU (E) 11-12] A. complex sentence B. simple sentence C. compound sentence D. negative sentence Ans: B 68. What is the sentence-pattern of the following sentence? [CU (A) 06-07] 'Besides making a promise, he kept it.' A. Complex sentence B. Compound sentence C. Simple sentence D. Negative sentence Ans: C 69. The police dispersed the people who gathered around the deceased. [PUST (C) 16-17] How he made his career is a good lesson for us all. The sentence is: [RU (B) 15-16] 'There is no meaning in what you say' what type of sentence is it? [KU (BS) 12-13] A. simple sentence B. compound sentence C. positive sentence D. complex sentence Ans: D 70. 'Study hard otherwise you will fail.' What kind of sentence is this? [IU (B) 09-10] A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. None of these Ans: B 71. Choose the correct complex sentence. [KU (জীববিজ্ঞান স্কুল) 09-10] A. I wanted to see my ailing father and so I went home. B. I went home in order that I might see my ailing father. C. I went home to see my ailing father. D. I went seeing my ailing father. Ans: B Answers With Explanation:

Transformation: Simple, Complex, and Compound (Questions 72–110) 72. Since the water was hot, I could not drink it. (যেহেতু পানি গরম ছিল, তাই আমি পান করতে পারিনি) The correct simple sentence of the above complex sentence is - [RU (F) 14-15, পানি উন্নয়ন বোর্ড] A. The water was very hot, so I could not drink it. B. The water being very hot, I could not drink it. C. As the water being very hot, I could not drink it. D. I could not drink the water because it was hot. Ans: B (Explanation: Since/As + subject + be verb in Complex $\rightarrow$ Subject + being in Simple). 73. He shut the door and went out. (Make it simple) [RU 06-07] A. Shutting the door, he went out. B. He shutting the door before went out. C. He went out shutting door. D. Closing the door he went out. Ans: A (Explanation: Compound with 'and' (sequence of actions) $\rightarrow$ Simple with Present Participle (V+ing)). 74. The man said this and went away. (Complex) [KU (BBA) 11-12] A. Saying this the man went away. B. Having said this the man went away. C. The man went away after he had said this. D. None of the above. Ans: C (Explanation: Sequence of actions. 'After' creates a complex sentence). 75. I had done the work and went home (Simple) [বিশেব শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন (একইভূত)-১০] A. Having done the work, I went home. B. Being done the work, I went home. C. Because of being done the work, I went home. D. As I had done the work, I went home. Ans: A (Explanation: Perfect Participle 'Having done' is used for the first completed action). 76. Though he is poor, he is happy. (Simple) [৬ষ্ঠ শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন-১০] A. Despite his poverty, he is happy. B. In spite of his being poor, he is unhappy. C. He is poor but happy. D. In spite of his poorness, he is happy. Ans: A (Explanation: Though/Although in Complex $\rightarrow$ In spite of/Despite in Simple). 77. Though he tried hard, he failed. (Compound) [৯ম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন-১৩] A. He tried and failed. B. In spite of his trying hard, he failed. C. He tried hard but failed. D. But for his trying hard, he failed. Ans: C (Explanation: Though/Although in Complex $\rightarrow$ 'but' in Compound). 78. Find the complex form of 'He is poor but honest'. [JnU (B) 10-11] A. Although he is poor he is honest. B. He being poor is honest. C. Despite his poverty he is honest. D. In spite his honesty he is poor. Ans: A 79. He is poor but honest. (Make it simple) [DU 03-04] A. In spite of his poverty he is honest. B. Though he is poor but honest also. C. He is poor and honest. D. He is poor so he is honest. Ans: A 80. 'He is rich, but he is unhappy'. Make it simple. [Janata-08] A. Although he is rich but he is unhappy. B. In spite of his richness, he is unhappy. C. In spite of his riches, he is unhappy. D. Though he is rich, he is unhappy. Ans: C (Note: 'Riches' implies wealth). 81. Though he is rich, he is not happy. (Make it simple) A. He is rich but not happy. B. In spite of being a richman he is not happy. C. In spite of a rich man, he is not happy. D. In spite of a rich man, he is happy. Ans: B 82. 'In spite of being old, he was young at heart.' The compound sentence of it is - [RU 09-10, JU (C) 15-16] 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. Ans: C 83. Move and die. (Simple) [৭ম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন-১১] A. If you move, you will die. B. By moving you will die. C. Without moving you will die. D. If you do not move, you will die. Ans: B (Explanation: Compound with 'and' (imperative) $\rightarrow$ Simple with 'By + gerund'). 84. If he does not move, he will die. (Compound) [৬ষ্ঠ শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন-১০] A. Move and die. B. Move or die. C. He cannot move and die. D. Let him move or he will die. Ans: B (Explanation: If + negative $\rightarrow$ 'or' in Compound). 85. Give the simple form of the sentence. 'Study well or you will fail.' [JnU (D) 15-16] A. In case of your studying you will fail. B. In case of your not studying well you will fail. C. Despite your studying well you will fail. D. In spite of your studying you will fail. Ans: B (Explanation: 'or' (otherwise) $\rightarrow$ 'In case of not...' or 'Without...'). 86. If he does not do, he will die. (Compound) [১০ম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন-১৪] A. Do and die. B. Do or die. C. He cannot do and die. D. Let him do or he will die. Ans: B 87. Move and die. (Make simple) [RU 08-09, DU (A) 15-16] A. Move or Die. B. In case of your moving you will die. C. Move unless you die. D. Move never you will die. Ans: B 88. Move or die. (make it simple) [RU (G) 12-13] A. You shall move to die. B. In case of your failure to move you will die. C. If you don't move you will die. D. You will to move to die. Ans: B (Explanation: 'or' implies a negative condition. Simple form uses 'In case of failure to...' or 'Without...'). 89. Choose the simple form of the sentence: If you help me, I will help you. [JnU (A) 15-16] A. In case of your helping me I will help you. B. In case you help me I will help you. C. By your help I will help you. D. Despite your help I will help you. Ans: A (Explanation: If + affirmative $\rightarrow$ 'In case of' / 'By + gerund'). 90. The complex sentence of 'He is too weak to walk.' is: [RU (E1) 12-13, IU (C) 14-15, 15-16] A. He is so weak that he cannot walk. B. He is very weak to walk. C. He is so weak to walk. D. He is to weak to walk. Ans: A (Explanation: too...to $\rightarrow$ so...that...cannot). 91. The man is so weak that he cannot walk. (Simple) [১০ম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন (২)-১৪] A. The man is too weak to walk. B. The man is so weak to walk. C. The man is too weak for him to walk. D. The man is so weak for him to walk. Ans: A 92. He is so dishonest that he cannot speak the truth. (Simple) [১৩তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন-১৬] বাক্যের অর্থ: সে এতটাই অসৎ যে সত্য বলতে পারে না। A. He is too dishonest that he cannot speak the truth. B. He is too dishonest to be spoken the truth. C. He is too dishonest to speak the truth. D. He is very dishonest and cannot speak the truth. Ans: C 93. The grass was so wet that we could not sit on it. Make it a simple sentence. [পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ে ব্যক্তিগত কর্মকর্তা-০৬, JKKNIU (AL) 18-19] A. The grass was very wet to sit on. B. The grass was too wet for us to sit on. C. The grass was wet enough for us to sit on. D. The grass was much wet for us to sit on. Ans: B 94. She is — to reach the shelf. A. so tall B. tall as C. tall enough D. too tall Ans: C (Explanation: 'enough to' expresses capability). 95. He is working hard —. [৩য় শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন-০৭, ১৫-১৬] A. as he can shine in life B. that he can shine in life C. to shine in life D. so that he can shine in life Ans: D (Explanation: 'so that' expresses purpose in complex sentence). 96. 'In spring, the cuckoo (কোকিল) sings' (বসন্তকালে কোকিল গান গায়). Make it complex. [RU (A) 08-09, IU (D) 14-15] A. When it is spring, the cuckoo sings. B. The cuckoo sings at spring. C. The cuckoo sings only in spring. D. When the spring comes the cuckoo sings. Ans: A 97. Does he wish me to go. Which one is complex for this sentence? [IU (B) 10-11] A. Does he want that I should go? B. Does he wish my going? C. Does he wish that I should go? D. Does he wish that I may go? Ans: C 98. He wants that I should go. (Make it simple) [RU 09-10, MBSTU (D) 12-13] A. He wants my going. B. He wants me to go. C. He wants that I must go. D. He wants that I might go. Ans: B (Explanation: that clause $\rightarrow$ infinitive phrase). 99. Which is the complex form of 'They admitted their guilt'? [BRUR (B) 12-13] A. They admitted that they were guilty. B. They admitted when they were guilty. C. They admitted because they were guilty. D. They admitted, they have guiltiness. Ans: A 100. I know her name. (Make it complex) [RU 07-08, (E, জোড়) 16-17] A. What her name I know. B. I know what is her name. C. I know what her name is. D. Her name I know. Ans: C 101. He confessed his guilt. (Complex) [বিশেষ শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন (এবতেদায়ী)-১০, RU (E, জোড়) 16-17] A. He confessed when he became guilty. B. He confessed that he was guilty. C. He confessed because he was guilty. D. He confessed though he was not guilty. Ans: B 102. The correct complex sentence of 'I know the reason of his silence' is: [RU (B) 12-13] A. I know why he is silent. B. I know what he silent for. C. I know why is he silent. D. Why is he silent I know? Ans: A 103. Which one is the correct simple form of the following complex sentence? 'He said that he was innocent.' [NU (মানবিক) 07-08, ৮ম বিজেএস (সহকারী জজ)-১৩] A. He announced that he was innocent. B. He expressed his innocence. C. He told about his innocence. D. He declared his innocence. Ans: D (Note: 'Declared his innocence' is the standard simple form transformation for 'said he was innocent'). 104. I don't know his father's name. Make it a complex sentence. [PSC 04, RU 07-08, BRUR (BBA) 13-14] A. I do not know his father name. B. I do not know what name his father's has. C. I do not know what his father's name is. D. I do not know that what his father's name is. Ans: C 105. He died in the village where he was born. [The simple form of the complex sentence is - ] [JU 10-11, Medical 13-14] A. He died in his village. B. He was born in a village and died in the same village. C. He died in his native village. D. He died in a village where his birth took place. Ans: C 106. Certainly, I shall stand by you. (Complex) [৬ষ্ঠ শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন-১০] A. I shall stand by you and it is certain. B. It is certain that I shall stand by you. C. It is certainly that I shall stand by you. D. There is no doubt that I shall stand by you. Ans: B (Explanation: Adverb 'Certainly' $\rightarrow$ 'It is certain that...'). 107. It is man who is the maker of his own fortune. (Simple) [১৪তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন-১৭, BRUR C 14-15] A. Man is the maker of his own fortune. B. Man makes his own fortune. C. Men are makers of his own fortune. D. Men make his own fortune. Ans: A (Explanation: Removing 'It is...who' creates the simple sentence). 108. 'I have no money that I can spare' (Simple sentence is) [স্বাস্থ্য অধিদপ্তরে স্বাস্থ্য সহকারী-০৯] A. I have no money to spare. B. I have not so money to be spared. C. I have money but not to spare. Ans: A 109. Which one is the proper simple form of 'Only those who are the fittest will survive.' [BU B 15-16] A. Only the fittest will survive. B. None but the fittest will survive. C. The fittest people will survive. D. The unfit will die. Ans: A 110. Identify the correct transformation of 'Health is wealth' into a complex sentence. [DU C 00-01] A. Health and wealth are the same. B. It is health which is wealth. C. Health is wealth. D. Health is a good wealth. Ans: B Answers With Explanation:

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 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 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 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 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. 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 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 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 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 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 PSC & Other Exam Questions 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 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 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 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 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 CLAUSE Clause:  Clause হচ্ছে একটি শব্দগুচ্ছ (group of words) যার একটি subject এবং একটি finite verb/conjugated verb থাকে। Example: I can't cook very well but I make quite good omelettes. (but এর উভয় পাশের দুটো অংশই একেকটা clause কেননা উভয় অংশেই subject এবং finite verb আছে) General Questions 62. A clause must have- [RU (ভূগোল) 05-06] A. Only a verb B. A subject C. Cause and effect D. Subject and verb Ans: D 63. I know that he will come. The underlined part is [বিটিভির সহকারী প্রকৌশলী (সিভিল)-১৭] A. an adverbial clause B. an adjective clause C. a noun clause D. a principal clause Ans: D   (Note: "I know" is the principal clause. The underlined part usually refers to the subordinate clause "that he will come" which is a noun clause. However, if the whole sentence is considered or specific underlining was on the main part, D fits. Given typical exam patterns, if 'I know' is underlined, it's Principal. If 'that he will come' is underlined, it's Noun Clause. Source says D). 64. Look before you leap. Here 'look' is: [RU (A2) 17-18] A. A subordinate clause B. not a clause C. the principal clause D. a verb clause Ans: C 65. 'The children are safe.' is- [IU 05-06] A. an independent clause B. a main clause C. both D. none Ans: C 66. Which part of the sentence "Rahim said that he was good" is sub-ordinate clause? [KU (BS) 07-08] A. Rahim said B. that he was good C. was good D. he was good Ans: B 67. I know what you want. The underlined part of the sentence is [KU (প্রযুক্তিবিদ্যা স্কুল) 08-09] A. a principal clause B. sub-ordinate clause C. a co-ordinate clause D. None of them Ans: B 68. Identify the clause of the following sentence: 'I took no notice of him, so he flew into a rage.' [JnU (D) 12-13] A. Co-ordinate clause B. Noun clause C. Adjective clause D. Adverbial clause Ans: A Noun Clause Rule:  That/Wh word দ্বারা শুরু কোনো clause যদি verb এর subject, object, complement বা preposition এর object হিসেবে বসে তবে সেটি Noun clause হয়। 69. Where he was born is not known. The underlined clause is a/an- [RU (B, Law) 16-17] How the man died is a mystery. The underlined clause is a/an- [RU (D, বিজোড়) 16-17] That he is dishonest is known to all. [RU (আইন) 05-06] A. Noun clause B. Adjective clause C. Adverbial clause D. Co-ordinate clause Ans: A 70. What he said is important. Identify the clause. [JnU (A) 17-18] A. Noun clause B. Main clause C. Adverb clause D. Adjective clause Ans: A 71. I know that he is thoroughly honest. [RU (B-Law) 12-13] I know that he has passed. [RU (সমাজবিজ্ঞান) 09-10] A. Adverbial clause B. Noun clause C. main clause D. adjective clause Ans: B 72. I don't know what he will do. Here the underlined portion is- [KU (A) 08-09, 11-12] Nobody knows when he will die. Identify the underlined clause. [IU (B) 10-11] I don't know where he lives. Identify the underlined item. [COU (B) 08-09, IU (B) 19-20] A. adverbial clause B. Adjective clause C. noun clause D. Principal clause Ans: C 73. What type of clause is the underlined words? I do not know what he wants. [সরকারী মাধ্যমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-৯৮] A. adjective clause B. Co-ordinate clause C. Adverbial Clause D. Noun clause Ans: D 74. You cannot guess what type of person he is. [BSMRSTU D 18-19] A. noun clause B. adjective clause C. adverbial clause D. prepositional clause Ans: A 75. Her mother should let her have whatever she wants. The underlined clause is a/an- [RU (C) 16-17] A. adverbial clause B. noun clause C. infinitive D. adjective clause Ans: B 76. He asked me whether I would help him. In this sentence the underlined part is - [RU (B) 11-12, IU (B) 16-17] A. a noun clause B. an adjective clause C. an adverbial clause D. a prepositional phrase Ans: A 77. He asked me why I was late. [পরিবেশ অধিদপ্তরের সহকারী পরিচালক (কারিগরি)-১১] A. principal clause B. noun clause C. adjective clause D. adverbial clause Ans: B 78. They asked me if I could meet them in the afternoon. [RU (B-Law) 12-13] A. interrogative clause B. coordinate clause C. conditional clause D. noun clause Ans: D 79. He asked me who got the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2019. [BSMRSTU E 19-20] A. a noun clause B. an adjective phrase C. an adverbial clause D. a participle clause Ans: A 80. I enquired how he lost his money. [KU (B) 18-19] I often wonder how you are getting on. [থানা শিক্ষা অফিসার-৯৯] A. Adverb clause B. Noun clause C. Adjective clause D. Relative clause Ans: B 81. The underlined part of the sentence 'The question is how he will respond' is - [KU (HS) 10-11] A. an adverb clause of manner B. an adjective clause C. a noun clause D. an adverb clause of time Ans: C 82. Life is what we make it. The underlined clause is- [JSTU 13-14] A. Noun clause B. Adjective clause C. Adverb clause D. Noun phrase Ans: A 83. It's a mystery where he works. The underlined clause is a/an: [RU A2 19-20] A. noun clause B. adjective clause C. adverbial clause D. principal clause Ans: A 84. The rule that people shall not enter this room must be obeyed. [IU (B) 14-15] A. noun clause B. adverb clause C. adjective clause D. all the three Ans: A   (Note: This is an appositive noun clause). Adjective Clause Rule:  যে sub-ordinate clause কোনো noun/pronoun (Antecedent) এর পরে বসে ঐ noun/pronoun কে qualify/modify করে তাকে Adjective clause বলে। 85. I remember the place where I was born. [IU (B) 10-11] This is the place where I was born. [RU (B) 12-13, মাদকদ্রব্য নিয়ন্ত্রণ অধিদপ্তরের হিসাবরক্ষক-১৯] A. noun clause B. co-ordinate clause C. adjective clause D. adverbial clause Ans: C 86. I know the boy who will win. The underlined clause is- [RU (A) 18-19] I know the boy who went there. [RU (B-জোড়) 15-16] This is the boy who did it. [IU (গ) 12-13] A. principal clause B. adjective clause C. noun clause D. adverbial clause Ans: B 87. I know the reason why Mithila has done it. [RU (A1) 17-18] That was the reason why he came late. [JKKNIU (খ) 16-17] Identify the underlined: I knew the reason why he was angry. [IU (খ) 10-11] I don't know the reason why he came here. [IU B 09-10] A. Noun clause B. Adjective clause C. Adverbial Clause D. Principal clause Ans: B 88. I don't like the people who are untidy. The underlined part is a: [RU (A, জোড়) 16-17] A. noun clause B. principal clause C. relative clause D. coordinate clause Ans: C   (Relative clause is another name for Adjective clause). 89. This is the pen that I lost yesterday. The underlined portion is- [JnU (A) 17-18] A. Noun clause B. Dependent clause C. Adverb clause D. Adjective clause Ans: D 90. The house I live in belongs to my father. The underlined clause is a/an [RU (B) 16-17] A. main clause B. adjective clause C. adverb clause D. noun clause Ans: B 91. The girl whom you met in the hospital is my cousin. The underlined clause is a/an: [RU (A2) 17-18] A. noun clause B. adjective clause C. adverbial clause D. principal clause Ans: B 92. The news that he has died is false. The underlined part is a/an - [KU (A) 09-10, 13-14] A. noun clause B. adjective clause C. adverbial clause D. no clause Ans: A   (Note: Appositive noun clause. 'That he has died' = The news). 93. Which kind of clause is the following underlined words? The news that you heard yesterday is known to all. [JKKNIU (A) 13-14] A. Noun clause B. Adjective clause C. an Adverb clause D. a Co-ordinate clause Ans: B   (Note: Relative clause. 'That you heard' modifies 'news'. You heard [the news]). 94. You had better leave the job you are currently holding. [RU (আইন) 05-06] A. Noun clause B. Adverbial clause C. Adjective clause D. Principal clause Ans: C 95. The book which you gave me has been lost. [BRUR (খ, বিজ্ঞান অনুষদ) 10-11] A. Defining relative clause B. Non-defining relative clause C. Adverbial clause D. Co-ordinate clause Ans: A 96. What children need most is affection. [CU (I) 15-16] A. That B. Why C. When D. What Ans: D   (Note: "What children need most" is a Noun clause subject). 97. - man is mortal is a universal truth. [DPE 18] - Nannu is a good cricketer is known to all. A. Which B. That C. What D. This Ans: B   (That man is mortal...). 98. Watching TV is - he enjoys. [JU 13-14] A. which B. that C. that what D. what Ans: D Adverbial Clause Rule:  Verb কে How (কিভাবে), Where (কোথায়), When (কখন), Why (কেন) দ্বারা প্রশ্ন করে যে Clause পাওয়া যায় তাকে Adverbial Clause বলে। 99. We read that we may learn. In this sentence the underlined clause is - [DU (B) 99-00, RU 08-09] A. Co-ordinate clause B. noun clause C. adjective clause D. adverbial clause Ans: D   (Adverbial clause of purpose). 100. He can go where he wants. The underlined part is- [JKKNIU 15-16, 16-17] I shall go where he lives. [CU (E1) 09-10] A. a noun clause B. a verb clause C. an adverbial clause D. an adjective phrase Ans: C 101. Show the clause of the underlined sentence. You may go wherever you like. [IU 06-07, CU (E) 10-11] A. adverbial clause of place B. adverbial clause of time C. adverbial clause of reason D. adverbial clause of noun Ans: A 102. Wherever I went I saw signs of poverty. The underlined clause is an -. [IU 05-06] A. Adjective clause B. adverbial clause of place C. Adverbial clause of manner D. adverbial clause of purpose. Ans: B 103. I will not go there unless you go with me. [RU (আইন) 05-06, CU 10-11] A. Adjective clause B. Adverbial clause of condition C. Adverbial clause of manner D. Adverbial clause of purpose Ans: B 104. '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 Your Turn 105. This is the book I lost. Here 'I lost' is- [37th BCS, IU (B) 17-18, RU (A2) 18-19] A. A noun clause B. a adverbial clause C. An adjective clause D. None of the three Ans: C 106. Behave as a gentleman behaves. The underlined part is - [১১তম বিজেএস সহকারী জজ-১৭] A. an adverb clause B. an adjective clause C. a noun clause D. a principal clause Ans: A 107. He tells a tale that sounds untrue. [সোনালী ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-১৮] A. Adjective clause B. Noun clause C. Adverb clause D. main clause Ans: A 108. In the sentence 'They were asked to wait till the signal was given' the underlined part constitutes - [সহকারী থানা শিক্ষা অফিসার-১৯] A. a noun clause B. an adverbial clause C. an adjective clause D. an adverb phrase Ans: B 109. Do you remember the place where we met first? The underlined clause is a/an- [JnU (B) 15-16] A. adjective clause B. noun clause C. adverb clause D. adverb clause of time Ans: A 110. The umbrella which has a broken handle is mine. [বিটিভি'র অডিয়েন্স অফিসার-০৬] A. Noun Clause B. Adjective Clause C. Adverbial Clause D. Principal Ans: B 111. The book which I bought is lost. [সরকারী মাধ্যমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০০] A. Adverbial Clause B. Adjective Clause C. Noun Clause D. Main Clause Ans: B 112. The prices were a great deal higher than I had anticipated. [RU (B) 18-19] A. an adjective clause B. a principal clause C. a noun clause D. an adverbial clause Ans: D 113. Though he is poor, he is honest. The underlined part of the sentence is : [RU (C1) 18-19] A. an adjective clause B. a noun clause C. a main clause D. an adverbial clause Ans: D 114. He was so hungry that he began to eat greedily. The underlined clause is: [RU (C1) 18-19] A. an adjective clause B. a noun clause C. a main clause D. an adverbial clause Ans: D 115. I know how he struggled against poverty. The underlined clause is : [RU (A) 18-19] A. Noun clause B. Main clause C. Adjective clause D. Adverbial clause Ans: A 116. Did you expect -? Complete the sentence with a clause. [RU (A) 18-19] A. that he will visit you B. him to visit you C. that he visited you D. that he would visit you Ans: D 117. If it rains, I will stay at home. The underlined clause is a/an [RU (A2) 17-18] If you make a promise, you must keep it. The underlined clause is- [RU (A) 16-17] A. noun clause B. adjective clause C. adverbial clause D. principal clause Ans: C 118. Give the correct answer of the underlined: 'Whoever wants to know should ask' -. [RU (H2) 17-18] A. Noun clause B. Main clause C. Adjective clause D. Adverbial clause Ans: A 119. 'You can go wherever you like'. The underlined clause is [IU (B) 17-18] A. an adjective clause B. an adverbial clause C. a noun clause D. an adjective clause of time Ans: B   (Source key says C? 'You can go' is main. 'Wherever you like' is adverbial of place. Standard answer is B. Source text has Ans: C. This is likely an error. 'Wherever you like' modifies 'go'. It's Adverbial. I will list C as per source but note B is correct).   Correction: Source says Ans: c. 120. Globally, what we are experiencing is that English is replacing other languages. The underlined part is a/an [BSMRSTU (D) 17-18] A. noun clause B. adjective clause C. adverbial clause D. prepositional clause Ans: A 121. Tell me who did it. The underlined part is -. [PUST (A1/A2) 17-18] A. a noun clause B. an adjective clause C. an adverbial clause D. none Ans: A 122. Those who are bewildered by the teeming life in White chapel devised methods of finding their way around. The underlined part is a/an [BSMRSTU (E) 17-18] A. noun clause B. adjective clause C. adverbial clause D. prepositional clause Ans: B 123. Rabi was a poor boy who lived in the orphanage. Find out the clause name of the marked part in this sentence [RU (E-বিজোড়) 13-14, IU (H) 14-15] A. principal clause B. noun clause C. adjective clause D. adverbial clause Ans: C 124. Which sentence contains an adverbial clause? [KU (মানবিক) 11-12] A. That is the way he writes. B. She went back to England where she was born. C. This is the pen I lost yesterday. D. The house in which we live in is small. Ans: A   (Note: 'the way he writes' is often treated as Adverbial in "He writes [in] the way he writes", but here it functions as complement. B 'where she was born' modifies England (Adj). C 'I lost' modifies pen (Adj). D 'in which...' modifies house (Adj). Option A is often cited as containing an implied adverbial "in the way that". However, if the question asks for the clause itself acting adverbially, B 'where she was born' might be seen as place, but it has an antecedent. Actually, A is typically Noun Clause or Adjective Clause modifying 'way'. If none fit perfectly, A is often chosen as 'manner'. Source key says A). 125. I didn't believe them at first, but in fact everything — was true. [COU (B) 15-16] A. they said (যেটা তারা বলেছিল) B. that said C. what that they said D. which they said Ans: A   (Omitted relative pronoun 'that'). 126. Some of the boys — did not come. [CU (J) 16-17] A. I invited B. whom I invited them C. whose I invited D. I invited them Ans: A 127. What you said surprised me. [তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ের গণযোগাযোগ অধিদপ্তরের সহকারী তথ্য অফিসার-১৩] A. noun clause B. adjective clause C. adverbial clause D. principal clause Ans: A 128. He always does what - [জনপ্রশাসন মন্ত্রণালয়ের ব্যক্তিগত কর্মকর্তা-১৬] A. he cannot see B. he likes C. Because of saying so D. What did you say Ans: B 129. I know the man/boy who came here yesterday. The underlined clause is a/an [PSTU A 10-11, RU A, বিজোড় 16-17] A. adjective clause B. adverbial clause C. noun clause D. adjective phrase Ans: A 130. The vegetables that people leave uneaten are often the most nutritious. The underlined part is a/an [BSMRSTU (E) 16-17] A. noun clause B. adjective clause C. adverbial clause D. complement Ans: B 131. This parcel is from where I spent my childhood. The underlined part is [BSMRSTU (B) 16-17] A. a noun clause B. an adjective clause C. an adverbial clause D. none Ans: A   (Object of preposition). 132. This is the pen which I wanted. Identify the underlined clause. [IU (B) 16-17] A. adjective clause B. noun clause C. main clause D. adverbial clause Ans: A 133. 'That he is a rogue is well-known to all.' The underlined part is- [JnU (D) 15-16] That he is very intelligent is known to me. [RU (Law) 12-13] A. an adjective clause B. a prepositional phrase C. a noun clause D. a noun phrase Ans: C 134. 'He came when I was there.' The underlined clause is - [IU (C) 15-16] A. Noun clause B. Adverbial clause C. Adjective clause D. None Ans: B 135. This is the multimedia projector that our class used. The underlined unit is- [BSMRSTU (D) 15-16] A. a noun clause B. a adjective clause C. a verb clause D. a preposition clause Ans: B 136. The man who called for an appointment has just arrived. [IU (B) 15-16] This is the man who called you yesterday. (এই লোকটিই গতকাল তোমাকে ডেকেছিল) [IU (G) 10-11] A. independent clause B. adjective clause C. adverb clause D. noun clause Ans: B 137. The station master knows when the train will depart. The underlined clause is- [PUST (B) 15-16] A. noun clause B. an adjective clause C. an adverbial clause D. a noun phrase Ans: A 138. I apprehend whether the home assignment has been finished. The underlined clause is- [IU (B) 14-15] A. Noun clause B. Adjective clause C. Adverbial Clause D. Co-ordinate clause Ans: A 139. Which of the following sentences contains an adjective clause? [HSTU 13-14] Identify the sentence with adjective clause. [COU (B) 08-09] A. He works hard so that he can succeed in life. B. I know the boy who stood first in the exam. C. Though he is poor, he is honest. D. What he says is true. Ans: B 140. The rumour, that she died, is not true [CU (D) 18-19] I know what he said He is the boy who came here She reads hard so that she can pass (Note: The question seems to ask to identify the type of clause or find the sentence with a specific clause. Based on the options provided in the previous similar question (139), this looks like a continuation or a specific identification question for "The rumour, that she died...". This 'that she died' is a Noun Clause in apposition. However, if the question is "Which sentence has a noun clause?", then 'I know what he said' and 'The rumour...' both have noun clauses. If the question is "Which is adjective clause?", then 'He is the boy who came here'. Let's assume it asks to identify the clause in "The rumour...". It is a Noun Clause. The list of options below seems mixed. Let's look at Q141 for context). 141. We all know that humans are mortal. Here the underlined clause is [PUST (C, বাণিজ্য) 16-17] A. A noun clause B. An Adjective clause C. A co-ordinate clause D. An Adverbial clause Ans: A 142. I know how he became successful. It is - [RU (B) 12-13, (A2) 18-19] I know where he lives. The underlined part is- [IU (B) 14-15] A. a noun clause B. an adverbial clause C. the principal clause D. an adjective clause Ans: A 143. Supposing that he passes the B.A, but will he get a job? [IU (B) 15-16] A. an adverbial clause B. a noun clause C. an adjective clause D. a co-ordinate clause Ans: A   (Condition). 144. It was raining when Jiban came back home. 'When Jiban came back home' is - [KU (প্রযুক্তিবিদ্যা স্কুল) 12-13] A. noun clause B. main clause C. adverb clause D. adjective clause Ans: C 145. He whom you call uncle has died. The underlined part is a/an [IU (B) 15-16] A. Noun clause B. a coordinate clause C. an adverbial D. an adjective clause Ans: D 146. The man who works hard succeeds finally. The underlined part is an example of - [BSMRSTU (G) 16-17] A. adverb clause B. noun clause C. adjective clause D. independent clause Ans: C 147. The man who came here is a professor of English. The underlined part is- [BSMRSTU (G) 16-17] A. a noun clause B. a principal clause C. an adverbial clause D. an adjective clause Ans: D 148. People who are involved in politics try to get power. The underlined part is [BSMRSTU (G) 16-17] A. adjective clause B. noun clause C. none of the above D. adverbial clause Ans: A 149. The fruits that are available in summer bear antibodies to fight against summer diseases. The underlined part is - [BSMRSTU (G) 16-17] A. a noun clause B. an adjective clause C. an adverbial clause D. a prepositional clause Ans: B 150. What he knew was clear to all. Here "what he knew" is - [BSMRUST (D) 13-14] The shirt which my father bought for me suits me well. [RU (D) 13-14] A. Noun clause B. a noun clause C. Adverbial clause D. an adverbial clause E. Principal clause F. a co-ordinate clause G. Adjective clause H. an adjective clause (Note: Q150 has two parts. 1. 'What he knew' -> Noun Clause. 2. 'which my father bought...' -> Adjective Clause. The options are jumbled. A is Noun Clause. G is Adjective Clause. Ans for first is A. Ans for second is G). Ans: A / G   (Source likely lists specific answer for specific exam question).

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 04. 'One fine morning' is a / an - [BRDB 2011] A. idiom B. phrase C. clause D. sentence 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ANSWERS & EXPLANATIONS BCS Answers 01. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা:  যে phrase কোন Adjective এর কাজ করে সেটাই Adjective phrase। অর্থাৎ, যে phrase এর আগে অথবা পরে কোন noun থাকে এবং ওই noun কে বর্ণনা করে সেটাই Adjective phrase। এখানে "to depend on" 'man' (noun) কে মডিফাই করছে। 02. Ans: A ব্যাখ্যা:  যে phrase কোন noun এর কাজ করে সেটি noun phrase। Noun phrase গুলো মূলত কোন বাক্যে subject, object এবং complement হিসাবে কাজ করে। এখানে "Writing a diary" বাক্যের Subject হিসেবে ব্যবহৃত হয়েছে। 03. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা:  যে phrase কোন adverb এর কাজ করে সেটাই adverbial phrase। কোন বাক্যের মূল verb কে where, when, why এবং how দিয়ে প্রশ্ন করে যে উত্তর পাওয়া যায় সেটি adverb। এখানে "very often", "with great speed", "with all sincerity" কাজ (Verb) এর ধরণ বা সময় নির্দেশ করছে। 04. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা:  Prepositional phrase এর Structure: preposition + অন্য word + preposition। তবে এখানে "for the bus" বা "in green" শুরু হয়েছে Preposition দিয়ে এবং কাজ করছে Adverbial বা Adjective হিসেবে। প্রশ্নের অপশন অনুযায়ী এবং Preposition দিয়ে শুরু হওয়ায় একে Prepositional Phrase বলা হয়েছে। PSC & Other Exam Answers 01. Ans: B Explanation:  Phrase refers to a group of words used as single parts of speech without a main finite verb. 02. Ans: B Explanation:  A group of words that does not make a complete sense and does not contain a finite verb is a phrase. 03. Ans: A Explanation:  A phrase acts as a single part of speech, thus expressing a single idea/concept unit. 04. Ans: B Explanation:  "One fine morning" is a phrase (no finite verb). 05. Ans: C Explanation:  The central part of a noun phrase is the Noun itself. 06. Ans: A Explanation:  "A man of letters" (scholar) functions as a noun (complement), so it is a Noun Phrase. 07. Ans: C Explanation:  "Kith and kin" (relatives) functions as a Noun/Object, so it is a Noun Phrase. 08. Ans: D Explanation:  "Something to eat", "to go home" - these act as objects to the verb 'wants', so they are Noun Phrases. 09. Ans: A Explanation:  "To win a prize" is the Subject of the sentence, hence a Noun Phrase. 10. Ans: C Explanation:  "To walk in the rain" acts as the Subject, so it is a Noun Phrase. 11. Ans: C Explanation:  "The man of the match" works as a Noun (complement). 12. Ans: D Explanation:  "Open and above board" (honest/transparent) describes 'Everything', so it functions as an Adjective Phrase. 13. Ans: B Explanation:  "Doing the research..." describes 'The scientist' (Noun), so it is an Adjective Phrase. "Of friendly nature" describes 'man' (Noun), so it is an Adjective Phrase. 14. Ans: B Explanation:  "Hard and fast" describes 'rule' (Noun). "In the room" describes 'people' (Noun). Both are Adjective Phrases. 15. Ans: B Explanation:  "In front of the gate" modifies 'beggar' (Noun). "In front of the secretariat..." modifies 'club' (Noun). These are Adjective Phrases. 16. Ans: D Explanation:  "In great difficulties" modifies 'man' (Noun). "Of beauty" modifies 'thing' (Noun). These are Adjective Phrases. 17. Ans: C Explanation:  "Of letters" modifies 'man'. "With a view over her body" modifies 'woman'. These are Adjective Phrases. 18. Ans: C Explanation:  "On the table" modifies 'book' (Noun). "With long hair" modifies 'girl' (Noun). These are Adjective Phrases. 19. Ans: D Explanation:  "Do on", "Look down upon", "Look for" - these are Group Verbs or Phrasal Verbs, thus Verbal Phrases. 20. Ans: D Explanation:  "At sunset" (Time), "Fast enough" (Manner), "In the room" (Place - modifying 'is' or situation). These function as Adverbs, so Adverbial Phrases. 21. Ans: C Explanation:  "In January" (Time), "In the suburb" (Place). These modify the verbs 'begins' and 'lives', making them Adverbial Phrases. 22. Ans: D Explanation:  "For 30 years" indicates duration (time), so it is an Adverbial Phrase. 23. Ans: C Explanation:  "Last week", "Next week", "Out and out" (thoroughly) function as Adverbs. 24. Ans: B Explanation:  "Safe and sound", "Heart and soul" describe how  they arrived/love. Thus, Adverbial Phrases. 25. Ans: C Explanation:  "Without any protest" describes how  (Manner) work was done. It is an Adverbial Phrase (Adverb Phrase). 26. Ans: A Explanation:  "In front of", "Out of" are functioning as Prepositions here (Prepositional Phrase used adverbially or just classified by structure). Source says A. 27. Ans: C Explanation:  "By the side of", "For the sake of", "On account of" are complex Prepositions/Prepositional Phrases. 28. Ans: D Explanation:  "In the teeth of" acts as a prepositional phrase (meaning 'despite'). 29. Ans: B Explanation:  "Oh dear me!", "What a pity!" express emotion/exclamation, functioning as Interjectional Phrases. 30. Ans: D Explanation:  "To know your success" modifies 'glad' (Adjective), so it acts as an Adverb or post-modifier of an adjective. Source says D. 31. Ans: C Explanation:  "Hiking through...", "Sharing her views...", "Loudly knocking..." are Participle Phrases modifying the subjects (we, she, he). 32. Ans: D Explanation:  "Made of wood" is a Past Participle Phrase modifying 'boat'. 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 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 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 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 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. 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 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 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 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 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 PSC & Other Exam Questions 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 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 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 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 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। General Phrase Questions 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 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 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 Identification based on Meaning & Function (See the table in the text for examples like 'man of letters' = scholar (noun phrase), 'hard and fast' = definite (adjective phrase)). 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 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 6. 'Kith and kin' (রক্তের সম্পর্ক, আত্মীয়স্বজন) [CU 06-07] A. prepositional phrase B. adverbial phrase C. adjective phrase D. noun phrase Ans: D 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. (ভালোভাবে ঘোড়া/সাইকেল চালানোর জন্য অনুশীলন দরকার) [RU 09-10] A. noun phrase B. adjective phrase C. adverbial phrase D. prepositional phrase Ans: A (Explanation: 'something to eat', 'singing in the bath', 'To ride well' function as nouns). 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: Options incorrect, should be phrase. Correct answer is noun phrase. Answer key says B, assuming 'clause' typo for 'phrase'). C. adjective clause D. adverbial clause Ans: B 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 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 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 Adjective Phrase 12. A woman with a veil over her body approached the doctor. The underlined phrase is- [DU (C) 00-01, RU (A5) 12-13, COU (B) 13-14, IU (C) 15-16, JKKNIU (ক) 15-16, BSMRSTU (E) 16-17] A. Verbal phrase B. Adverbial phrase C. Adjective phrase D. Prepositional phrase Ans: C 13. A thing of beauty is a Joy forever. The underlined sentence is- [IU (C) 15-16, (H) 16-17] Hasan is a man of letters. (হাসান একজন বিদ্বান ব্যক্তি) [পাসপোর্ট ও ইমিগ্রেশন অধিদপ্তরের সহকারী পরিচালক-০৬] A. Noun phrase B. Verbal phrase C. Prepositional phrase D. Adjective phrase Ans: D 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 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  (Wait, Source Answer B? 'Hard and fast' rule. Modifies rule. It is an Adjective Phrase. Text says Ans: b . This seems incorrect unless referring to 'rule' as head. But 'hard and fast' is adjective. Let me check source key again. Source says Ans: b. I will list B but note it acts as adjective).* Correction: Standard grammar classifies 'hard and fast' as an Adjective Phrase. Source indicates B. 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 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 Verbal Phrase 18. Raju looked for his car. [RU (C) 09-10] We look for the brilliant students. What kind of phrase is 'look for? [RU 08-09] A. conjunctional phrase B. prepositional phrase C. adverb phrase D. verbal phrase Ans: D 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 Adverbial 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 21. He worked with all sincerity. The underlined phrase is [37th BCS, বাংলাদেশ টারিফ কমিশনে গবেষণা কর্মকর্তা-১৮] A. A noun phrase B. An adjective phrase C. An infinitive phrase D. An adverbial phrase Ans: D 22. Find out the underlined phrase/clause of the sentence. [DU (C) 93-94] I worked on without any protest. (আমি নির্বিঘ্নে কাজ চালিয়ে গেলাম) They worked on without any noise. (তারা গোলমাল ছাড়াই কাজ চালিয়ে গেল) A. Adjective phrase B. Adverbial phrase C. Conjunctional phrase D. Interjectional phrase Ans: B 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 24. He lives in the suburb of Dhaka. The underlined phrase is- [JnU (D) 10-11, RU (B) 10-11, IU (G) 16-17, বিভিন্ন মন্ত্রণালয়ের ব্যক্তিগত কর্মকর্তা-১৮] A. a noun phrase B. an adjective phrase C. an adverbial phrase D. an infinitive phrase Ans: C 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 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 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: 'Think out of the box'. Modifies think? Adverbial. Or 'out of the box' ideas? Adjective. Here modifying 'think'. Answer should be Adverbial. Source says B 'Adjective phrase'? Maybe 'out-of-the-box' is treated as adjective. Let's check key. Source Ans: B. I will list B). 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 29. We were waiting for the bus. The underlined part is [28th BCS, RU (E, বিজোড়) 16-17] A. a noun phrase B. an infinitive phrase C. a prepositional phrase D. a verb phrase Ans: C   (Note: 'for the bus' is a prepositional phrase. Functionally adverbial). 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   (Note: Here the function is emphasized). 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. The underlined phrase functions as- [KU (B) 09-10, বিটিভি'র সহকারী প্রকৌশলী (সিভিল)-১৭] A. a noun B. an adverb C. an adjective D. a preposition Ans: C 32. Raihan stood in front of me. [IU 10-11] I supported him for the sake of friendship. Identify the underlined phrase:[IU 10-11] He was absent on account of illness. Identify the underlined phrase: The college stands by the side of the river. The underlined part is- [IU (H) 17-18] A. Noun phrase B. Verbal phrase C. Prepositional phrase D. Adjective phrase Ans: C 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 Conjunctional & Interjectional 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 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 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 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 Infinitive & Participle Phrase 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 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 40. While hiking through the woods yesterday, we saw a tiger. [PUST (A1/A2) 16-17] While sharing her views she remained cautious not to hurt anybody's feelings. [PUST (C) 17-18] A. Prepositional phrase B. Adverbial phrase C. Participle phrase D. Noun phrase Ans: C 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 Miscellaneous 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 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 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 45. The elm tree has been standing in front of our house for 30 years. [IU (B) 14-15] What the doctors do in the time of flu is to contain it. [KU (B) 09-10] A. an adjective phrase B. a prepositional phrase C. a noun phrase D. an adverbial phrase Ans: D 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 47. They arrived home safe and sound. Identify the underlined phrase: [RU (C1) 18-19] They reached home safe and sound. This is a/an: [RU (A2) 17-18] They love each other heart and soul. Here it is a/an: [RU (A1) 17-18] A. noun phrase B. adjective phrase C. complex phrase D. adverbial phrase Ans: D 48. Dipta went to Australia to receive higher education. [RU D 17-18] I have seen a fair number of parents eager to support their children's efforts. [IU B 18-19] A. Noun phrase B. Adverbial phrase C. adjective phrase D. Prepositional phrase Ans: B   (Note: 'To receive...' is adverbial purpose. 'Eager to support...' modifies parents? If so Adjective phrase. Source B for first one). 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 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 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 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 53. Our class begins in January. Name the underlined phrase. [JnU (D) 11-12, PUST (C) 17-18] A. noun phrase B. prepositional phrase C. adverbial phrase D. verbal phrase Ans: C 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 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 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 57. Even a man in the street has some money. It is a/an - phrase. A. Conjunctional B. Adjective C. Noun Ans: B 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 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 60. They hired a huge beautiful home. The underlined words are [BSMRSTU C 18-19] She has a face with smile. [IU (B) 18-19] A. Adjective phrase B. Adverb phrase C. Prepositional phrase D. Noun phrase Ans: D   (Note: 'A huge beautiful home' is Noun phrase. 'With smile' modifies face, so Adjective. Source for 60 Ans D). 61. To read newspaper is a good habit. Here 'to read newspaper' is - [JKKNIU ঘ 17-18] To walk in the rain is always thrilling to me. The underlined phrase is the example of [RU (D, বাণিজ্য) 16-17] A. Noun phrase B. Adverbial phrase C. Adjective phrase D. Conjunctional phrase Ans: A