Modifiers for HSC & other Examinations , Modifier, Modifiers for HSC Rules Basic Advanced Worksheets Beginner (1) Elementary (2) (PECE) Pre-intermediate (3) (JSC) Intermediate (4) (SSC) Upper-intermediate (5( (HSC) Advanced (6)(University) Modifier All words in a sentence that are not verbs, subjects, direct objects, indirect objects, or complements are modifiers. (Modify v. = (in grammar, to limit the sense of another word.) Modifier. = a word such as an adjective or adverb, that describes another word or group of words, or restricts its / their meaning in some way.) You know that The subject and the predicate are two very basic elements of a sentence. Usually a noun or a pronoun acts as the subject, and it is called single word subject or simple subject. Sometimes, some other words give more information about the subject itself. That a subject may consist of more than one word, and it is called multi-words subject or complex subject. Again, there is always a finite verb in the predicate of a sentence. Sometimes the verb takes object(s), and sometimes it takes complement. Sometimes, some other words can give more information about the verb, the object(s) and the complement. That a predicate, also, may consist of more than one word. Example Dogs bark. The hour to prepare lesson has come. When the subject and/or the predicate of a sentence consist(s) of more than one word, the question of modifiers arises. Typically, modifiers define, make more precise, identify, or describe a verb, subject, direct object, ect, indirect object, complement or other modifier Y Very often a modifier is a prepositional phrase. [A prepositional phrase is group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun.] For example: in the morning, at the university, on the table, etc] A modifier can also be an adverb or an adverbial phrase. For example: last night, hurriedly, yesterday, outdoors, etc. modifier tells the time, place, or manner of the action. modifier of time usually comes last if more than one modifier is present. -lay be a single word or a group of words. – Read the following sentences: He ran quickly. (The verb ran is made more precise- by the modifier quickly) He ran as quickly as he could. (The verb ran is made more precise- by the modifier as quickly as he could) The blue hat suited the woman. (The subject hat is described - by the modifier blue.) The hat that she wore suited the woman. (The subject hat is described - by the modifier that she wore.) The thief stole an electric typewriter. Modifiers can be of two kinds: i. Pre-modifiers ii. Post-modifiers A noun can be modified by placing one or more words before or after it, so that more information can be added to it. Word or words that come before a noun to add more information to it are called Pre-modifiers. Word or words that come after a noun to add more information to it are called Post-modifiers. Pre-modifiers Many types of words can act as pre-modifiers. Among them determiners come first. 1. Determiners A determiner is a word -- such as a, the, some, etc. - that comes before a noun to show how the noun is being used (whether it is countable or uncountable, definite or indefinite etc.) for example: a pen, two books, my eye, little water, etc. The following types of words are used as determiners: Articles: a, an, the. Demonstratives: (words used to identify the person or thing that is being referred to) this, that, these, those. Possessives: my, his, their, us etc. Numerals: two, three, four. any numerals. Quantifiers: (words that express the quantity or amount or number of something) as, both, some, any, every, either, few, many, etc. 2. Adjectives The position of adjectives is after the determiner and before the noun. For example: All wild animals are not dangerous. My younger brother is an officer. He is a handsome man. 3. Participles A participle is a word formed from a verb and used to modify a noun. It is used to enrich a sentence with descriptive detail. As: The sobbing child stared at the broken toy. . are three kinds ot participles: Present Participle: It is formed by the addition of ing to the bare form of a verb. It Tribes the noun that it modifies as acting. Here the noun is active. Past Participle: It is commonly formed by the addition of d, ed, t, n, en etc. It describes noun that it modifies as acted upon. Here the noun is passive. The Perfect Participle: It is formed with having plus a past participle. It describes the soon that it modifies, as having completed some action. 4.Noun-adjectives sometimes a noun modifies another noun. This type of noun is called noun-adjective. The position of a noun adjective is just before the noun it modifies. As: He gave her a beautiful diamond ring. ii This is a book of English Grammar. Post-modifiers Some words or phrases come after a noun and give more information about it. These words phrases are called post-modifiers. The following types of words act as post-modifiers. Prepositional phrase prepositional phrase starts with a preposition, and ends with a noun, e. g. The box on the table is green. The cat under the table is sleeping. Appositives appositive is a noun phrase that is used immediately after another noun or noun phrase refers to the same person or thing. e. g. Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is a big town. Adverbs The adverbs, especially adverb of place come after a noun to post modify it. e. g. The passage above is easy to read. The house opposite is beautiful. Participle Phrases A participle phrase is a group of words based on a participle. As: The father of the child, taking her in his arm, promised to re-fix the toy. Present Participles can be expanded into phrases: as: Planning every minute of the journey, she studied maps and tourists' guide. Past Participles can be expanded into phrases: as: Politicians influenced by flattery talk of victory at receptions. Infinitives or infinitive phrases The infinitives are usually made by placing to before the bare form of the verb. It can be used to modify various parts of a sentence. As: My favourite time to work is early in the morning. Determined to succeed, she redoubled her efforts. In every situation they play to win. The infinitives can be expanded into phrases: as: To write grammatically, you must know something about sentence structure. Verb Modifiers The following words or phrases act as verb modifiers: 1. Particles Particle is a word or a part of a word which has a grammatical purpose but often has little or no meaning: e g, In the sentence 'I tidied up the room', 'up' is a particle. 2. Single-word adverbs : as: They will arrive tomorrow. We live here. 3. Prepositional phrase i. The bomb exploded at night. ii. Two boys are playing in the field. iii. The old man is dozing in the chair. iv. The prime minister spoke for an hour. 4. Infinitive or infinitive phrase i. He sat down to relax. ii. We went there to buy some food. iii. Their aim is to obstacle justice. When used in this way an infinitive is called 'infinitive of purpose'. 5. Present participle or present participle phrases i. I spend the evenings watching T V. ii. He stood at the window looking out. Adverbials: All the verb modifiers discussed above are called adverbials. We can group them as follows: i. Adverbials of manner They answer the question HOW the action of the verb is performed. As: well, badly, slowly, carefully, etc. ii. Adverbials of place They answer the question WHERE the action of the verb is performed. They are usually prepositional phrases. As: She is reading in the library. He was walking along the road. iii. Adverbials of direction They answer the question WHERE TO the action of the verb is directed. They, also, are usually prepositional phrases: As: They are going to school. The baby is walking towards the door. iv. Adverbials of time They answer the question WHEN the action of the verb is performed. Here usually every + a noun, as everyday, every morning etc. And prepositional phrases as, in the morning, at night, on Monday etc. are used. v. Adverbials of duration They answer the question HOW LONG the action of the verb lasts. Here prepositional phrases is used, and they start with for, since, from. . Advanced Rules Modifier Worksheet-A Read the following text and use modifiers in the blanks as directed. In almost every country of the world unemployment is one of the (a) —— (pre-modify another adjective) social and economic problems of the day. It exists not only in the developed countries but also in the (b) —— (use a participle to pre-modify the noun) countries. The word “unemployment” means without any job or work by (c) —— (use relative pronoun to post-modify the noun) one can earn his livelihood. When a man has a job or a work for (d) —— (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) living, he is employed and when he has no job, he is unemployed. Bangladesh is now (e) —— (post-modify the verb) facing this problem. The causes of (f) —— (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) problem are many. (g) —— (pre-modify the noun) mills and factory were not built and we had been ill fed and ill clad. Even after independence, governments failed (h) —— (use infinitive to post-modify the noun) new industries and factories. (i) —— (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) industries have almost decayed. Capital (j) —— (use past participle to post-modify the noun) in cottage industries is always at a risk. 2. Macbeth is one of the (a) —— (Pre-modify the noun) tragedies ever written in the (b) —— (Use noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) literature. After winning in a battle, Macbeth happened to meet three witches (c) —— (Use relative clause to post-modify the noun) that he would become the King someday. Hearing their prophecy, Macbeth became convinced and wrote a letter to his wife (d) —— (Use participle phrase to post-modify the verb). After some days, Duncan, (e) —— (Use appositive to post-modify the noun) arrived at Macbeth’s castle. But now a strong sense of conscience grew in him. He decided not to kill the King. But Lady Macbeth instigated him (f) —— (Use infinitive to post-modify the verb). Macbeth (g) —— (Pre-modify the verb) killed the king when he was sleeping. But, killing the (h) —— (Use participle to pre-modify noun) king, Macbeth killed (i) —— (Use possessive to premodify the noun) own sleep for ever. From (j) —— (Use demonstration to pre-modify the noun) night onward, Macbeth could not sleep even for a single movement. 3.Most of the people in (a) —— (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) country do not know the importance of English. In fact, it is an (b) —— (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) language and we are living in a (c) —— (pre-modify the noun) village. So, if you know English (d) —— (post-modify the verb with an adverb), you can communicate with (e) —— (use article to pre-modify the noun phrase) rest of the world. It is surely an important element of your (f) —— (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) skill. Without the knowledge of English with proper understanding, you cannot complete (g) —— (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) higher studies because most of the books are written in English in the process of higher education. Poor knowledge of English will also hamper your (h) —— (use an adjective) development. In short, if you do not have a good command of English, you will suffer (i) —— (post-modify the verb with prepositional phrase). So, do not waste your time and try to learn English (j) —— (post-modify the verb with an adverb) from today. 4. A village doctor is a very (a) —— (pre-modify the noun) person in the rural areas of Bangladesh. He is (b) —— (post-modify the verb) known as a quack. A village doctor is not a (c) —— (pre-modify the noun) doctor. He usually sits in a small dispensary (d) —— (postmodify the verb). He treats the patients (e) —— (use a participle phrase to post-modify the verb). A village doctor is not a (f) —— (pre-modify the noun) man. His chamber is (g) —— (pre-modify the verb) furnished. He cannot supply costly medicine to (h) —— (pre-modify the noun) patients. In our country, the number of qualified doctors is (i) —— (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) few. So, a village doctor is a great friend to the (j) —— (pre-modify the noun) villagers. 5. Kazi Nazrul Islam is called the Shelley of Bengali literature. He was a (a) —— (pre-modify the noun) poet. He wrote (b) —— (post-modify the verb) in every branch of Bengali literature. Nazrul, (c) —— (use an appositive), won the attention of everyone in his early childhood. He wrote ceaselessly until the death of (d) —— (use possessive pronoun) poetic flair. He composed his songs (e) —— (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). His songs are (f) —— (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) melodious. He enriched the Bengali literature (g) —— (use an adverb to pre-modify the verb). His literary works have enriched (h) —— (use a noun adjective) literature. He was (i) —— (use an article) secular poet. He sang the songs of equality (j) —— (use an adverbial phrase). 6. Corruption is dishonesty (a) —— (use a participle to post-modify the noun) by people in position or power. We find (b) —— (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) dishonesty in almost all sectors of our life, society and in government departments. At present corruption has been so (c) —— (pre-modify the verb) rooted in our national life that it becomes a curse. Businessmen, doctors, lawyers, service holders, teachers, politicians, engineers are (d) —— (post-modify the verb). We increase the problem (e) —— (use a participle to post-modify the verb) bribes. We do not want our papers (f) —— (use an infinitive to post-modify the verb) stuck in the piles of dusty files. Thus corruption is spreading (g) —— (use an adverb to post-modify the verb) like cancer. The corrupt people flourish at the expense of the society and the nation (h) —— (use an adverb to post-modify the verb). This malpractice should be stopped (i) —— (use an adverb post-modify the verb). Corruption is ingrained in human nature (j) —— (use a participle to post-modify the noun) power and pelf in pursuit of happiness. 7. Nelson Mandela, (a) —— (post-modify the noun with an appositive), is one of the greatest leaders of the world. During (b) —— (use determiner) time of Mandela, the Europeans were separated from the non-Europeans. It was (c) —— (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) policy of racial segregation. The blacks were subjected to (d) —— (use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun) sorts of indignities. They were denied all basic (e) —— (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) rights. They were in fact aliens in (f) —— (use possessive to pre-modify the noun phrase) own country. The blacks were also treated (g) —— (use an adverb to post-modify the verb). Even dogs received a much better treatment than the blacks. The (h) —— (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) leader vowed to put an end to the inhuman practice. Unfortunately, (i) —— (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) great man was thrown behind the prison bars. But the oppressive ruler could not break his (j) —— (use a present participle to pre-modify the noun) spirit. 8. Bangladesh, (a) —— (post-modify the noun with an appositive), is a developing country. (b) —— (pre-modify the noun) parents are engaging their children to work from an (c) —— (use adjective to pre-modify the noun) age. They have to work (d) —— (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) hard to earn their living. (e) —— (use determiner) child labourers in Bangladesh are (f) —— (pre-modify the noun) workers. They are obliged (g) —— (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the noun) in cheap hotels and shops. (h) —— (use adjective as pre-modifier) children work as (i) —— (use noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) hawkers (j) —— (use participle as the post-modifier) different items to the passengers-by. 9. There lived a (a) —— (pre-modify the noun) fox in a jungle. Once the fox was feeling (b) —— (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) hungry. He roamed here and there (c) —— (use prepositional phrase to post-modify the verb), but he could not find anything to eat. He became (d) —— (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) tired. (e) —— (use infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb), he sat under a (f) —— (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) tree. When he looked up, he saw a crow (g) —— (use a participle to post-modify the noun) on one of the branches of the tree. The crow was holding a piece of meat (h) —— (use prepositional phrase to post-modify the verb), (i) —— (use a participle phrase to pre-modify the verb), the mouth of the fox began to water and he wished to have (j) —— (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) piece of meat. 10. Beauty is (a) —— (use determiner) creation of art. But it is very difficult (b) —— (infinitive phrase) beauty. We may (c) —— (pre-modify the verb) appreciate it. Beauty may not be identified (d) —— (post-modify the verb) or objectively. It may depend on (e) —— (use possessive) sense of perfection. Another problem is that ugliness has (f) —— (use possessive) beauty too. Now the question arises whether beauty and ugliness are the (g) —— (pre-modify the noun) parts of art. Poet and artists have infused both in (h) —— (use possessive) works. They say that (i) —— (use quantifiers) truths are always objects of beauty. There are two poems on beauty written by two poets of (i) —— (pre-modify the noun) ages. 11. Once a fox was feeling (a) —— (use an adverb to pre-modify the adjective) hungry. He roamed here and there (b) —— (post-modify the verb with prepositional phrase) food but could not find anything (c) —— (use and infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). To take rest it sat under a tree. When the fox looked up, he saw, to (d) —— (use possessive to premodify the noun) great joy, a crow sitting on one of the branches of the tree. He was holding a piece of meat (e) —— (post-modify the verb with prepositional phrase). On seeing this, his mouth began to water and started thinking about (f) —— (use article to premodify the noun) piece of meat. At last he hit upon a plan to get (g) —— (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) piece of meat from the crow. He got up and said to crow, “How handsome you look! What a nice beak you have! But if you could sing (h) —— (post-modify the verb with an adverb), you could win for yourself the title of the ‘Queen of the birds’.” The foolish crow was taken in by the oily talk of the fox. He felt happy. He (i) —— (pre-modify the verb with an adverbial of time) opened his beak (j) —— (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) and the piece of meat fell down on the ground. The fox picked it up and ate it up at once. 12. Robi, (a) —— (post-modify the noun with an appositive), is known to his classmates as a good student. He has (b) —— (use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun) good qualities. He knows that the (c) —— (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) duty of student is to study and he never neglects (d) —— (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) duty. He prepares (e) —— (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) lessons regularly. He maintains discipline. He knows the value of time. He gets up (f) —— (post-modify the verb with an adverb) so that he can get enough time to study. He goes to school (g) —— (post-modify the verb with an adverb). He never wastes a (h) —— (use determiner to pre-modify the noun) moment in vain. Robi is (i) —— (pre-modify the adjective with an intensifier) gentle. He always obeys his parents and teachers. He never mixes with (j) —— (pre-modify the noun) boys. A student like Robi is a great asset of a nation. 13. Sher-e-Bangla A.K. Fazlul Haq (a) —— (post-modify the noun with an appositive), was very meritorious from his boyhood. His father Kazi Wazed Ali was a (b) —— (Use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) pleader in the Barisal Bar. (c) —— (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) day the boy Fazlul Haq was reading (d) —— (post-modify the verb with prepositional phrase). His father was passing by. He was reading his lessons and tearing off (e) —— (use article to pre-modify then noun) pages of his book one after another. He (f) —— (use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) entered the room and said, “O my boy, do not play with your book”. “I am not playing. I have already gone through (g) —— (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) pages. So I don’t need them at all,” said he (F.H). (h) —— (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) father wanted to test him. He asked him to quote (i) — — (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) lines from such and such pages of his book. Fazlul Haq quoted the pieces from memory word for word. He was (j) —— (use an adverb to pre-modify the adjective) charmed at the wonderful memory of his son. 14. A balance diet is a good mixture of (a) —— (pre-modify the noun) foods. It is essential for us (b) —— (post-modify the adjective with an infinitive) a healthy life. There are many benefits of eating a (c) —— (pre-modify the noun) diet because it prevents us from (d)—— (use determiner to pre-modify the noun) diseases. As a result, we do not get sick (e) —— (postmodify the verb with an adverb). We should select (f) —— (pre-modify the verb with possessive) diet according to our needs. We should not eat the (g) —— (use adjective to pre-modify the noun) foods for the whole week. We can keep fit (h) —— (use a participle) a balanced diet. But it is not easy (i) —— (post-modify the adjective with an infinitive) a balanced diet. Here (j) —— (use a determiner) nutrionist can help us. 15. Tea is the most (a) —— (pre-modify noun) drink in the modern world. It is (b) —— (pre-modify adjective) refreshing. Tea plants grow (c) —— (post-modify verb) on the slope of the hills. In the garden, tea plants are (d) —— (pre-modify verb) planted in rows. (e) —— (pre-modify noun) leaves are plucked for times a year. (f) —— (participle phrase to pre-modify subject), they are processed in a machine and then dried in a cauldron over a furnace. After (g) —— (determiner to pre-modify noun) process, tea is ready for consumption. As a drink, tea is prepared in a (h) —— (pre-modify noun) way. Now, it is a common drink (i) —— (infinitive phrase to post-modify noun). However, taking too much tea is harmful (j) —— (prepositional phrase to post-modify adjective). 16. It is said that the other name of (a) —— (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) water is life. By drinking, we quench (b) —— (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) thirst. So we need pure water (c) —— (use infinitive to post-modify the verb) on the earth. But (d) —— (use participle to pre-modify the noun) water is life-killing. By drinking unsafe water, we suffer from (e) —— (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) diseases. We may (f) —— (use pre-modify the verb) face (g) —— (pre-modify the noun) death by taking contaminated water. We are responsible for (h) —— (use demonstrative) pollution. So, (i) —— (pre-modify the noun) awareness is necessary (j) —— (infinitive) water pollution. 17. A (a) —— (pre-modify the noun with a noun adjective) morning is misty and cold. There is dense fog (b) —— (post-modify the verb). The sun rises (c) —— (post-modify verb) in the morning. People wear (d) —— (pre-modify the noun) clothes. They get comforts (e) —— (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) in the sun. Those who don’t have clothes suffer from (f) —— (pre-modify the noun) cold. Sometimes, the fog is so dense even things at a distance can (g) —— (pre-modify the verb) be seen. People like (h) —— (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) in doors. The fog disappears when the sun rises up. Dew drops (i) ——, (post-modify the noun with a prepositional phrase) look like pearls. Rural people gather around the fire (j) —— (post-modify the verb with an infinitive phrase). 16. 18. Ayesha Begum has three sons and two daughters. Her husband was a (a) —— (pre-modify the noun) farmer who used (b) —— (post-modify the verb by using infinitive) on other people’s land. With great effort they married (c) —— (use a pronoun) daughters off by the time they reached teenage. The sons also began (d) —— (use present participle to modify the verb) with their father as (e) —— (pre-modify the noun with a noun adjective) labourers when they were old enough to help. By the time they were seventeen, they left for towns (f) —— (use infinitive to post-modify the verb) money. At first they used to send money to their parents (g) —— (use an adverb to post-modify the verb) but after getting married they barely had enough to support their (h) —— (pre-modify the noun) families. Out of desperation, Ayesha Begum started (i) —— (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) in the village to feed her old, (j) —— (pre-modify the noun) husband and herself. 19. Once there lived a (a) —— (use a pre-modifier of the noun) woodcutter. But he was (b) —— (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) honest. He earned his livelihood by cutting wood and selling them in the market. One day while he was cutting wood near a pond, suddenly (c) —— (use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) axe slipped from his hand and fell into the water and soon it sank (d) —— (use a prepositional phrase). The woodcutter could not find any way to get back his axe. He sat by the side of the pond (e) —— (post-modify the verb with an adverb). He was thinking how he could cut wood without axe and maintain (f) —— (use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) family. Then a (g) —— (pre-modify the noun) incident took place. A (h) —— (use a pre-modifier of the noun) fairy was passing near the pond. She saw the woodcutter (i) —— (use a present participle to post-modify the verb) by the pond. She asked him with a sweet voice. “Why are you (j) —— (use an intensifier to premodify the adjective) sad? What happened to you?” 20.Road accident is a common phenomenon in (a) —— (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) country. It occurs almost every day. Consequently, people have to face (b) —— (premodify the noun) death. I saw a terrible road accident (c) —— (post-modify the verb). A Dhakabound bus (d) —— (pre-modify the verb) collided with a Chittagongbound bus in Comilla. (e) —— (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) died on the spot. (f) —— (use demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) passengers (g) ——(use past participle to postmodify the noun) in the accident were immediately hospitalized. (h) —— (pre-modify the noun) scream was heard from every corner. (i) —— (use determiner to pre-modify the noun) road was covered with blood. The police surrounded the whole area. They were investigating the spot. I could not sleep (j) —— (post-modify the verb) last night. Modifier Worksheet-A Answer Answer: a) greatest, biggest, largest b) developing c) which d) his e) greatly, largely f) unemployment g) many h) to build, to set up i) government j) invested Answer: a) greatest b) English, world c) who told him d) narrating their prophecy, highlighting their prophecy e) the king of Scotland, the then king of Scotland f) to kill g) unwillingly, brutally, unkindly h) sleeping i) his j) that Answer: a) our b) international c) global d) fluently, properly, correctly e) the f) communication g) your h) skill, career, communication i) in the long run, in your future, in your life j) properly, correctly, fluently Answer: a) familiar, famous, well-known, important b) mostly, greatly, highly c) qualified, certified, skilled d) daily, everyday e) applying his own method, taking a small fee, taking no fee f) rich g) poorly h) serious, village, poor i) very j) poor Answer: a) great, rebel, secular, famous b) many, greatly, largely c) our national poet, a secular poet, our pride d) his e) to guide us, to protest all evils, to rebel against all evils f) very g) greatly, largely, mostly h) Bangla i) a j) in his writing, in his whole life, in his work. Answer: a) applying, making b) this c) acute d) mostly involved, largely involved, greatly involved e) taking, receiving, demanding f) to get g) quickly, epidemically, largely h) largely i) quickly, strictly j) applying, utilizing Answer: a) the first black president of South Africa b) that c) government, ruler d) all, many e) human, f) their g) badly, brutally, unkindly h) great i) this j) rising Answer: a) an agricultural country, a land of rivers, a riverine country, a land of South Asia b) some, poor, most c) early, immature d) very e) the f) child g) to work in all day long h) some i) street j) selling Answer: a) cunning, clever b) very c) in search of food, in order to get food d) very e) to lose hope f) mango, banyan g) sitting h) in its beak i) seeing it, watching the peace of meat j) that Answer: a) the b) to define c) always d) subjectively e) our f) its g) opposite, appreciating h) their i) all j) different Answer: a) very b) in search of c) to remove his hunger, to satisfy his hunger d) his e) in his beak f) the g) that h) nicely, sweetly i) then, at once j) to sing a song Answer: a) my best friend b) many c) main, fundamental d) this e) his f) early g) regularly, timely, daily h) single i) very j) bad Answer: a) the tiger of Bengal b) famous, great c) one d) in his room e) the f) at once, then g) these h) his i) some j) very Answer: a) healthy, nutritive, balanced b) to lead, to enjoy c) balanced d) fatal, many, serious, great e) regularly, easily f) our g) same h) taking, having, eating i) to maintain, to have, to manage j) a Answer: a) popular, common b) always c) well, plenty d) always e) tender, green f) plucking the leaves, collecting the leaves g) the, this h) healthy, serious i) to refresh our mind, to make us fresh j) for all ages people. Answer: a) pure, fresh, uncontaminated b) our c) to live d) polluted, contaminated e) many f) even g) sudden, pre-mature h) this i) public j) to stop, to control, to remove Answer: a) winter b) everywhere c) late d) warm e) to bake f) dangerous g) hardly h) to sit i) on the grasses j) to bake themselves Answer: a) poor, landless b) to cultivate, to work c) their d) working e) day f) to earn g) timely, monthly h) own i) to work, to beg j) sick, helpless Answer: a) poor b) very c) his d) down in the river e) sadly, helplessly, emotionally f) his g) strange h) water i) sitting, crying j) very Answer: a) our b) premature, untimely, sudden c) yesterday, last week d) greatly e) some, many f) those g) injured, wounded h) a i) the j) properly, peacefully, fully Modifiers Worksheet-5.0 HSC Examination -2019 all board questions 1. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Dhaka Board 2019] Arsenic is a (a)---(pre-modify the noun) substance. It is (b)---(use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) dangerous for human health. (c)---(use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) substance is found in the water of the tube well. There are (d)---(use quantifier to pre-modify tie noun) villages in (e)---(use possessive to pre-modify the noun) country. Most of our (f)---(use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) people drink tube well water. As a result, many of them are suffering from the arsenic problem. This problem is (g)---(pre-modify the verb) found in North Bengal. We should take proper measures (h)---(post-modify the verb with an infinitive phrase). Government is trying to mark the tube wells having arsenic (i)---(use a participle to post modify the verb) red colour. People should be refrained from drinking water of (j) – (use demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) tube wells. Otherwise, they will suffer from arsenicosis. 2. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Rajshahi Board 2019] Taking food is essential. We take food (a) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). We can not survive on earth if we do not take food. In fact (b) — (use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun phrase) living beings need to take food. But it is a matter of great regret that (c) (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) food is being adulterated. (d) — (use a noun-adjective to pre-modify the noun) adulteration is increasing (e) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adverb) alarmingly that we cannot stop it. (f) — (use a determiner to pre-modify the noun phrase) dishonest businessmen use (g) – (pre-modify the noun) chemicals in food and fruits to make illegal and quick money. But they do not think about (h) – (use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) health. (i) — (use present participle) adulterated food, people get sick. They are often attacked with different fatal diseases. So (j) (use a gerund) food safety is a must today. 3. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Cumilla Board 2019] Newspaper plays a very (a) —- (pre-modify the noun) role in modern civilization. It publishes news and views of home and abroad. Only (b) – (pre-modify the noun) knowledge is not enough in this competitive world. A newspaper helps a man (c) – (post modify the verb with an infinitive) his general knowledge. Besides academic books, one should read newspapers (d) — (post modify the verb). The newspaper helps one (e) — (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) the facts of the world. (i) – (pre-modify the verb with a present participle phrase) regularly, one can be aware of everything. There are (g) – (pre-modify the noun) kinds of newspaper. One should select the newspaper (h) — (postmodify the verb). One should choose the (i) — (pre-modify the noun) paper because many newspapers present news partially. Whatever the paper is, it (j) – (pre-modify the verb) helps a man. 4. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Jashore Board 2019] Air and water are the most (a) — (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) elements of the environment. But we pollute them (b) – (post-modify the verb with an adverb). Mills and factories use fuel (c) — (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) their products. The burning of this fuel creates smoke (d) — (post-modify the verb with an adverbial). Motor vehicles also pollute the air, (e) – (use an appositive). Water is polluted by (f) – (pre-modify the noun with a quantifier) kinds of waste and filth. We pollute water (g – (post-modify the verb with present participle phrase) into water. Farmers use (h)---(pre modify the noun with an adjective) fertilizers and insecticides and pollute water. (i)---(pre-modify the noun with a past participle) water is (j)---(pre-modify the adjective with an intensifier) harmful to health. 5. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Chattogram Board-2019] We can’t think of our existence without language. It plays a (a) — (use an intensifier) important role in our life. We use language from the time we wake up (b) — (post-modify the verb) till we go to bed at night. We use language not only in our (c) — (pre-modify the noun) hours but also in our dreams. We use language (d) – (use an infinitive) what we feel and to say what we like or dislike. We also use language (e) — (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) information. Language is (f) – (pre-modify the adjective) present in our life. It is an (g) – (pre-modify the noun) part of our life. As an (h) — (pre-modify the noun) nation, we also have a language. But we had to struggle (i) — (post-modify the verb) to establish the right of our language. Many (j) — (pre-modify the noun) sons sacrificed their lives for the language. 6. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Sylhet Board-2019] A library is a (a) — (pre-modify the noun) of knowledge. The students (b) — (use a participle) to all classes visit it in their library periods. Our college library is housed in two rooms. (c) — (pre-modify the noun) almirahs are placed in one room. The other room is the (d) – (use a participle to modify the noun) room where magazines, journals and newspapers are placed. There are about five thousand books in our library which are arranged (e) — (post-modify the verb). Any type of book can be traced in no time. The books cater to the needs and interests (f) — (use a prepositional phrase). There are two separate sections in the library. One of them contains reference books like (g) – (use nouns) etc. The other section contains books (h) — (use prepositional phrase). Every student has a library (i) —- (use a noun). The reading room is always crowded (j) — (post-modify the verb) in the afternoon. 7. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Barishal Board-2019] The roads (a)---(use an adjective phrase to post-modify the noun) are beset with problems. (b)---(pre-modify the noun) driving is one of them. Most of the drivers are not (c)--- (pre-modify the participle) trained. They are not well educated. They can (d)---(use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) put their signature and read Bengali. They are indifferent to (e) – (use a noun adjective) life. They do not realize that life is (f)---(use a determiner) valuable than time. They drive (g)---(postmodify the verb). They do (h)---(use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) drive consciously. Even they themselves are not conscious of (i)---(use a possessive) own lives. They drive (j)---(use an adverb phrase to post-modify the verb) and try to overtake others. 8. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Dinajpur Board-2019] Bangladesh is a (a) – (pre-modify the noun) country. Though it is a small country, it has a (b)---(pre-modify the noun) population. People (c)---(pre-modify the verb with an adverb) depend on agriculture. They grow different kinds of crops (d) — (post-modify the verb with an adverbial phrase). We earn (e) — (pre-modify the noun with a noun-adjective) currencies by exporting some of these crops. We are also rich in (f)--- (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) resources. Now, we are able (g)---(post-modify the adjective with an infinitive) natural gas from underground. Our industries are also rising (h) — (post-modify the verb with an adverb). We export (i)---(pre-modify the noun with a noun-adjective) products to the developed countries. In this regard, we have already earned a (j)---(pre-modify the noun) reputation. HSC Examination -2018 all board questions 9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Combined Board Kh set-2018] Television has become the most common and (a)---(pre-modify the noun) source of entertainment of the (b) – (pre-modify the noun) world. A wide range of programs of (c)---(pre-modify the adjective) interest is telecast on (d)---(use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) channels. Almost every middle class and even working-class families have a television set today. (e)---(use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) programs are (f)---(pre-modify the adjective) entertaining. They can be (g) – (pre-modify the adjective) educative too. Courses (h)---(post modify the noun) by the Open University are shown on BTV. (i)---(pre-modify the noun) channels like the Discovery Channel and the National Geographic Channel telecast highly informative programs. However, watching TV has become (j)--- (use an article) addiction for many. 10. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Combined Board Kha set-2018;Sylhet Board-2017] Kazi Nazrul Islam is called the Shelley of Bengali Literature. He was a (a)---(pre-modify the noun) poet. He wrote (b)---(post-modify the verb) in every branch of Bengali Literature. Nazrul, (c)--- (use an appositive), won the attention of everyone in his early childhood. He wrote ceaselessly until the death of (d)---(use possessive pronoun) poetic flair. He composed his songs (e)---(use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). His songs are (f)---(use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) melodious. He enriched the Bengali Literature (g)---(use an adverb to pre-modify the verb). His literary works have enriched (h)---(use a noun adjective) literature. He was (i)---(use an article) secular poet. He sang the songs of equality (j )--- (use an adverbial phrase). HSC Examination -2017 all board questions 11. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Dhaka Board-2017] Deforestation means cutting down of trees (a) – (post-modify the verb). To meet up the basic needs of food and housing, trees are being cut in large scale and thus it causes (b) —- (pre-modify the noun) imbalance. Besides, there are some dishonest people who cut trees in our forest (c) —- (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). The (d) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) level is ‘rising and many parts of the world are going to be engulfed by the sea in near future. New areas of the world are (e) — (use a participle to pre-modify the verb) turned into desert as a result of deforestation. So, we must stop (f) — (use a participle to post-modify the verb) down trees unnecessarily. (g) – (use a participle to pre-modify the noun) trees indiscriminately will be hazardous for our future existence. If we destroy trees (h) – (use an adverbial phrase to postmodify the verb) one day the country will turn into a great dessert. The (i) —- (use a participle to pre modify the noun) temperature will cause the greenhouse effect. Necessary measures should be taken (j) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) 12. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Rajshahi Board 2017] Ayesha Begum has three sons and two daughters. Her husband was a (a)---(pre-modify the noun) farmer who used (b) — (post-modify the verb by using infinitive) on other people’s land. With great effort, they married (c) — (use a pronoun) daughters off by the time they reached teenage. The sons also started (d) —- (use a present participle to modify the verb) with their father as (e) – (pre-modify the noun) labourers when they were old enough to help. By the time they were seventeen, they left for towns (f)--- (use the infinitive to post-modify the verb) money. At first, they used to send money to their parents (g) – (use an adverb to post-modify the verb) but after getting married they barely had enough to support their (h) – (pre-modify the noun) families. Out of desperation; Ayesha Begum started (i) — (post-modify the verb) in the village to feed her old, (j)--- (pre-modify the noun) husband and herself. 13. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Cumilla Board 2017] A balanced diet is a good mixture of (a) —- (pre-modify the noun) foods. It is essential for us (b) – (post-modify the adjective with an infinitive) a healthy life. There are many benefits of eating a (c) – (pre-modify the noun) diet because it prevents (d) — (use determiner to pre-modify the noun) diseases. As a result we do not get sick (e)---(post-modify the verb with an adverb). We should select (f)--- (pre-modify the noun with possessive) diet according to our needs. We should not eat the (g)---(use adjective to pre-modify the noun) foods for the whole week. We can keep fit (h) – (use a participle) a balanced diet. But it is not easy (i)---(post-modify the adjective with an infinitive) a balanced diet. Here (j) — (use a determiner) nutritionist can help us. 14. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Jashore Board-2017; Barishal Board-2016] A village doctor is a very (a) —- (pre-modify the noun) person in the rural areas of Bangladesh. He is (b) — (pre-modify the verb) known as quack. A village doctor is not a (c) – (pre-modify the noun) doctor. He usually sits in a small dispensary (d) — (post-modify the verb). He treats the patients (e) – (use a participle phrase to post-modify the verb). A village doctor is not a (f) —- (pre-modify the noun) man. His chamber is (g) — (pre-modify the verb) furnished. He cannot supply costly medicine to (h) —- (pre-modify the noun) patients. In our country, the number of qualified doctors is (i) (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) few. So, a village doctor is a great friend to the (j). (pre-modify the noun) villagers. 15. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Chattogram Board-2017] The people of Bangladesh have expressed their shock (a)---(post-modify the verb) at the reaction of the Pakistan Parliament. Pakistan strongly protested the execution of two (b)--- (pre-modify the noun) collaborators who committed crimes against humanity on their own people in 1971. There is a demand for an apology from (c)---(use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) government for the crimes of its army during the liberation war of Bangladesh. Recently Pakistan’s National Assembly may be within its rights (d)---(use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) for the execution of two collaborators. But it is quite clear to us that Pakistan always tries to erase its past history. To erase (e)---(use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) history is not easy because history continues to follow all of us. Pakistan, (j)---(post-modify the noun with an appositive), cannot come out of its military influence. As a result, the country has become (g)---(use an intensifier to premodify the adjective) barbarous. So, Pakistan is going down (h)--- (use an adverb to post-modify the verb). The founder of Pakistan Mr Jinnah was physically (i)---(use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) weak and so, the state always tried to show its physical strength since (j)--- (use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) birth. 16. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Barishal Board-2017] Raja, (a)--- (post-modify the noun with an appositive), is known to his classmates as a good student. He has (b)---(use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun) good qualities. He knows that the (c)--- (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) duty of a student is to study and he never neglects (d)---(use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) duty. He prepares (e)---(use possessive to pre-modify the noun) lessons regularly. He maintains discipline. He knows the value of time. He gets up (f)---(post-modify the verb with an adverb) so that he can get enough time to study. He goes to school (g)--- (post-modify the verb with an adverb). He never wastes a (h)---(use determiner to pre-modify the noun) moment in vain. Raja is (i)---(pre-modify the adjective with an intensifier) gentle. He always obeys his parents and teachers. He never mixes with (j)---(pre-modify the noun) boys. A student like Raja is a great asset of a nation. 17. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Dinajpur Board-2017] Sabbir is (a)--- (use determiner to pre-modify the noun phrase) ideal student. He prepares (b) (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) lessons in collaboration with his teachers. He does (c)---(post-modify the verb) in every examination as he does not waste time. He knows time once lost is lost forever. So, he utilizes every moment. During his free time, he goes to his native village. He teaches (d)---(pre-modify the noun) people. He wants (e)---(use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) illiteracy from his village. (f)--- (use a present participle to pre-modify the verb) illiteracy from his village, he wants to bring about massive development there. He is (g)---(use an intensifier to premodify the adjective) devoted to God. He says prayer (h)---(use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) times a day. He never tells a lie. He respects his parents very much. Other superiors are also respected by him. His father, (i)---(post-modify the noun phrase with an appositive) supports him cordially. His mother, an ideal housewife, (j)---(pre-modify the verb) supports him very much. Such a student like Sabbir is rarely found nowadays. HSC Examination -2016 all board questions 18. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Dhaka Board-2016] Rabindranath Tagore was a (a)--- (pre-modify the noun) poet of Bengali literature. He was born in a (b)--- (pre-modify the noun) family at Jarasanko, Kolkata. He went to school (c)--- (post-modify the verb). He wrote his (d)---(pre-modify the noun) verse at the age of eight. At the age of seventeen, he went to London (e)--- (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) school there. He was put up in a lodging house under the care of a (f)---(pre-modify the noun) coach, Mr Scott. He was lucky (g)---(post-modify the adjective with an infinitive) an English family of Mr Scott. He also visited the House of Parliament (h)--- (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) Gladstone and John Bright’s debates on Irish rule. He wrote letters to Kolkata (i)---(post-modify the verb with a present participle) English society. At this, his family thought that they might lose their son (j)--- (postmodify the verb). So, he was called back to Kolkata. 19. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Rajshahi Board 2016] It was a hot (a) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) day. A (b) – (pre-modify the noun) crow flew all over the fields looking for water. For a long time, she could not find any water. She felt (c)---(use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) weak, almost giving up hope. Suddenly, she saw a water jug below her. She flew (d) – (post-modify the verb) to see if there was any water inside. Yes, she could see some water inside the jug. The crow tried (e)--- (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). Sadly, she found that the neck of the jug was too narrow. Then she tried to push the jug down for the water to flow out. But she found (f)---(use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) jug too heavy. The Crow thought (g)---(use a phrase to post-modify the verb) what to do. (h)---(use a participle to pre-modify the verb), she saw some pebbles nearby. She (i)---(pre modify the verb) had a good idea. She started picking up the pebbles one by one, dropping each into the jug. As more and more pebbles filled the jug, the water level kept rising. Soon it was high (j)---(post-modify the adjective) for the crow to drink. The crow quenched her thirst and flew away. 20. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Cumilla Board 2016] I had a peculiar experience (a)---(Post-modify the verb) while travelling to St. Martin’s Island. visited the island along with my family. Zahid, (b)--- (Post-modify the noun with an appositive), was our guide. On our way to the island, we watched (c)--- (use a determiner to pre-modify the noun) seagulls. The (d)---(pre-modify the noun) birds were flying (e)---(post-modify the verb) with the ship. They became (f)---(use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) dear and friendly to us. We entertained them with chips and biscuits. (g)---them (use a present participle to pre-modify the verb), we became (h)---(use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) excited. We decided (i)---(use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) in the idyllic island for a couple of days. We can never forget (j)---(use a demonstrative to pre-modify the adjective phrase) lovely sea birds. 21. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Jashore Board-2016] Most of the people in (a)---(use possessive to pre-modify the noun) country do not know the importance of English. In fact, it is an (b)---(use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) language and we are living in a (c) – (pre-modify the noun) village. So, if you know English (d)---(post- modify the verb with an adverb), you can communicate with (e)--- (use the article to pre-modify the noun phrase) rest of the world. It is surely an important element of your (f)---(use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) skill. Without the knowledge of English with proper understanding, you cannot complete (g) – (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) higher studies because most of the books are written in English in the process of higher education. Poor knowledge of English will also hamper your (h) – (use a noun-adjective) development. In short, if you do not have a good command of English, you will suffer (i)--- (post-modify the verb with prepositional phrase/ Adverbial) of your life. So, don’t waste your time and try to learn English (j)---(post-modify the verb with an adverb) from today. 22. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Chattogram Board-2016] Once there lived a (a)--- (pre-modify noun) fox in a jungle. One day, while he was walking (b) – (post-modify the verb) through the jungle, he fell into a trap and lost his tail. He felt (c)---(pre modify the adjective) unhappy and sad. But the fox was very cunning. He hit upon a plan. He invited all the foxes (d)---(post modify the verb with an infinitive) to a meeting. When all the foxes arrived, the fox without a tail said, “My dear friends, listen to me, please, I have discovered a (e)---(pre modify the noun) thing. It is that our tails are (f)---(pre-modify the adjective) useless. They look ugly and dirty. So, we all should cut off our tails, shouldn’t we?” All foxes listened to the cunning fox (g)--- (post-modify the verb). Most of them agreed (h)---(post-modify the verb with an infinitive) their tails. But an old and (i)---(pre-modify the noun) fox said to him, “My friend, your plan is nice but evil. Actually, you want to cut off our tails because you have (j)---(pre-modify the noun with a determiner) tail of your own.” 23. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Sylhet Board-2016] Othello, (a)---(use an appositive to post-modify the noun), had risen to become a general. He had shown his bravery in many (b)---(use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) battles against the Turks. Everyone praised him (c)--- (use an adverb to post-modify the verb) and the senate trusted and honoured him. Brabantio, a rich senator of Venice had a daughter named Desdemona (d)---(use a relative clause to post-modify the noun). Brabantio (e)---(use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) invited Othello to his house where he and his daughter listened in wonder to Othello as he spoke about his adventures. He told them of deserts, of caves and of mountains high (f)---(use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) to touch the sky. Desdemona had to weep (g)---(use a present participle to post-modify the verb phrase) and she never became tired of listening to it. She pitied Othello (h)---(use an adverb to post-modify the verb) for the misfortunes and hardships of his life. Her pity (i)---(use an adverb to post-modify the verb) turned to love. She refused all the young men (j)---(use an infinitive to post-modify the verb) because she loved Othello, a noble Muslim Moor from North Africa. 24. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Dinajpur Board-2016] Water is a (a)---(pre-modify the noun) substance. It has no colour of (b)--- (possessive to pre modify) own. The (c) (determiner to pre-modify the noun) name of water is life. By drinking water, we can quench (d)---(possessive to pre-modify the noun) thirst. Thus we can survive on earth. But (e)---(pre-modify the noun) water is life killing. By drinking contaminated water, we suffer from diseases like diarrhoea, typhoid etc. We may (f)---(pre-modify the verb) face (g) (pre-modify the noun) death by drinking such type of water. We are responsible for (h)---(noun adjective to pre modify the noun) pollution. Waste materials from mills and factories are thrown here and there. Farmers use fertilizers and insecticides on their land. During the rainy season, they are mixed with ponds and rivers. Besides, latrines (i) – (participle to post-modify the noun) on ponds and rivers cause water pollution. (j)---(pre-modify the noun) awareness should be raised to stop water pollution. Modifiers Worksheet-5.1 1. Load-shedding, (a) — (Post modify the noun with an appositive), means intentional stopping of the supply of electricity in a (b) — (Use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) area for a certain period of time. It occurs when (c) — (Use article to pre-modify the noun) generation of power is less than the demand. Load shedding hampers our (d) — (Use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) household activities. Students cannot prepare (e) — (Use possessive to pre-modify the noun) lessons and idle away their time. Parents suffer (f) — (Post-modify the verb with an adverb) because of load shedding. In fact, load shedding hampers the smooth (g) — (Use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) development of a country. In order to solve the problem, we should try (h) — (Use an infinitive to post-modify the verb) more electricity through government and (i) — (Use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) initiatives. An all-out effort can solve (j) — (Use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) problem. 2. A village doctor is a (a|) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) familiar person in the rural areas of Bangladesh. He is (b) —- (pre-modify the verb) known as a quack. A village doctor is not a (c) — (pre-modify the noun) doctor. He (d) — (pre-modify the verb) sits in a small dispensary in the morning and evening. He treats the patients (e) — (use a participle to post-modify the verb) small fees. A village doctor is not a (f) —- (pre-modify the noun) man. His chamber is (g) — (pre-modify the verb) furnished. He cannot supply costly medicines to the (h) — (pre-modify the noun) patients. In our country, the number of qualified doctors is (i) —- (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) few. So, a village doctor is a great friend to the (j) —- (pre-modify the noun) people. 3. Nelson Mandela, (a) — (post-modify the noun with an appositive), is one of the greatest leaders of the world. During (b) — (use article to pre-modify the noun) time of Mandela, the Europeans were separated from the no-Europeans. It was a (c) — (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) policy of racial segregation. The blacks were subjected to (d) — (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) sorts of indignities. They were denied all basic (e) — (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) rights. They were in fact aliens in (f) — (use possessive to pre-modify the noun phrase) own country. The blacks were also treated (g) — (use an adverb to post-modify the verb). Even dogs received a much better treatment than the blacks. The (h) — (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) leader vowed to put an end to the inhuman practice. Unfortunately, (i) —- (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) great man was thrown behind the prison bars. But the oppressive rulers could not break his sprit. All his life he struggled against apartheid. Eventually, the great leader fulfilled the goal of liberating (j) — (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) people. 4. 21st February, (a) — (use an appositive to post-modify the noun), in our history is now observed as the International Mother Language Day all over the world. On this day, people of our country get up (b) — (post-modify the verb) in the morning remembering the memory of the martyrs. They walk (c) — (post-modify the verb) to the Sheed Minar. Most of them put on (d) — (pre-modify the noun) badges on their shoulder. They go to the Shaheed Minar (e) — (use a participle) the most cherished song “Amar vaiyer rokte rangano —” They pay homage and tribute to the memory of the martyrs. Offering the flowers, the pray for the (f) — (use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) souls. They also gather in mosques, temples and other (g) — (pre-modify the noun) institutions and pray for the salvation of the martyr’s (h) — (pre-modify the noun) soul. Different social and cultural organizations arrange (i) — (pre-modify the noun) programs on (j) — (use a demonstrative) day. 5. One day Robert Bruce, (a) — (post-modify the noun with appositive), was lying in the cave. He was thinking of (b) — (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) misfortune. He thought that he would not be able (c) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify, the verb). Suddenly, he saw a spider (d) — (post-modify the verb with a prepositional/an adverbial of place). The spider was trying to reach (e) — (use determiner to pre-modify the noun) ceiling of the cave. It almost got to the point (f) — (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) times, but fell down at the last moment. It did not lose hope. It was trying (g) — (post-modify the verb with an adverbial). On the seventh attempt it reached the ceiling. Robert Bruce became very much amazed (h) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) the success of the spider. He felt encouraged and came out of the cave and began to gather soldiers again. He remembered the small spider and prepared (i) — (post modify the verb with an adverb) for the battle. He fought hard with the English and (j) — (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) time, he came out successful. Strong will and perseverance made Robert Bruce the king of Scotland again. 6. Bangladesh (a) — (Post-modify the noun with an appositive), has a huge population. Most people here live below the (b) — (Use noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) line and can’t therefore afford to educate (c) — (Use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) children. Many poor children either drop out of school after just a (d) — (Use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun) years or simply do not go to school at all. Despite this situation, we have far too many students (e) — (Use infinitive to post-modify the verb) compared to the number of institutions available. Bangladesh needs (f) — (Use a determiner to pre-modify the noun) schools, colleges and universities to provide for the (g) — (Pre-modify the noun with a present participle) number of students. But the government cannot fund the (h) — (Pre-modify the noun) number of educational institutions. At present every educational institution is over-crowded and class size is (i) — (Pre-modify the adjective) large. Students do not get a (j) — (Pre-modify the noun) education for lack of facilities. 7. Nobel Prize is awarded for (a) — (pre-modify the noun) contributions to different fields. It is awarded in (b) — (pre-modify the noun) fields. It is the world’s most (c) — (pre-modify the noun) prize. If the recipients are more than one, the prize money is divided (d) — (post-modify the verb) among them. Alfred Nobel founded the Nobel Prize. He earned a lot of money (e) — (pot-modify the verb with a present participle phrase). For this (f) — (pre-modify the noun) invention he became famous. His name and fame spread (g) — (post-modify the verb). There is a Nobel committee (h) — (post-modify the noun with an infinitive) the right person for award. The winners of Nobel Prize are treated with (i) — (pre-modify the noun) respect. The world will always remember Alfred Nobel for his (j) — (pre-modify the noun) contribution. 8. Books are (a) — (pre-modify the adjective with an intensifier) essential for us. They help us (b) — (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) knowledge. (c) — (pre-modify the verb with a present participle) books, we can know everything. They show us the (d) — (pre-modify the noun) way. Books can be our (e) — (pre-modify the noun) friends. They help us (f) — (post modify the verb with an infinitive) our mind. They improve our (g) — (pre-modify the noun) power. They give us solace to our (h) — (pre-modify the noun|) mind. Besides reading (i) — (pre-modify the noun) books, students should read other books. If they read other books, they will be able to know everything (j) — (post modify the verb). 9. Rabindranath Tagore was a (a) — (pre-modify the noun) poet of Bengali literature. He was born in a (b)——(pre-modify the noun) family at Jarasanko, Kolkata. He went to school(c) — (post modify the verb). He wrote his (d) — (pre modify the noun) verse at the age of eight. At the age of seventeen, he went to London (e) — (post modify the verb with infinitive) school there. He was put up in lodging house under the care of a (f) — (pre modify the noun) coach, Mr. Scott. He was lucky (g) —— (post modify the adjective with infinitive) an English family of Mr. Scott. He also visited the House of parliament (h) — (post modify the verb with an infinitive) Gladstone and John Bright’s debates on Irish rule. He wrote letters to Kolkata (i) — (post modify the verb with a present participle) English society. At this, his family thought that they might lose their son (j) — (post modify the verb). So, he was called back to Kolkata. 10. Macbeth was the General of Scotland. He fought (a) — (post modify the verb) and won the battle. While he was returning to the castle, he saw three witches (b) — (post modify the noun with a present participle) about him. He came (c) — (post modify the noun with an infinitive) from the witches that he would be the king of Scotland. He became (d) — (pre modify the adjective with an intensifier) ambitious. His wife also wanted Macbeth (e) — (post modify the verb with an infinitive) the king. She was a very (f) — (pre modify the noun) woman. So she began (g) — (post modify the verb with an infinitive) Macbeth. Then they both plotted to kill Duncan, (h) — (post modify the noun with an appositive). They planned (i) — (post modify the verb with an infinitive) Duncan when he would come to stay with them in their castle (j) — (pre-modify the verb with a present participle) a knife. Macbeth entered the room of Duncan and killed him. 11. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed. Smoking is (a)---(use determiner) very bad habit. It is (b) ---(use adverb) dangerous habit. It affects the smoker (c) ---(Modify the adverb) dangerously. It causes (d) ---(use quantifier) fatal diseases in (e) ---(use possessive) body. Nicotine of tobacco (f) ---(pre-modify the verb) disturbs (g) ---(use noun adjective) circulation through veins. It also hampers the supply of oxygen in the body and damages the lungs (h) --- (use prepositional phrase). Smoking irritates eyes, offends the nose and unsettles the minds, causes cough in the (i) ---(modify the noun) age of the smoker. (j) ---(pre-modify the noun) smokers sometimes cause various social evils. 12. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. Afforestation is the (a)---(use an intensifier to per-modify the adjective) beneficial program to us. We all know about (b) ---(use a determiner) harmful effects of deforestation. Deforestation (c) ---(use a relative clause to post-modify the noun) is one of the causes of global warming. Not only that, it has (d) ---(use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun) negative impacts on our daily life. Deforestation has caused the extinction of various (e)---(pre-modify the noun) animals. On the other hand, afforestation has a (f) ---(pre-modify the noun) impact on human life, animals and environment. In Bangladesh, tree plantation programme is conducted by both the government and private firms. (g) ---(use a possessive) Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world. (h) ---(use an infinitive phrase), public awareness is also important. We all know that trees, (i) ---(use an appositive), provide us with food shelter, oxygen, timber etc. They also protect us from different (j) ---(pre-modify the noun) calamities. 13. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. The room (a)--- (use a participle phrase to post-modify the noun) is called a reading room. Since 1 am a student, I have a (b) ---(pre-modify the noun) reading room of my own. It is a big room (c) ---(use a relative clause to post-modify the noun). There are two doors and two spacious windows. Sunlight can (d) ---(premodify the verb) enter (e) --- (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) room. There are a table, a chair and a (f) ---(use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) shelf in my reading room. There is also a table clock (g) ---(use a prepositional phrase to post-modify the noun). The books are (h) ---(pre-modify the adjective) arranged. I do not allow anyone to enter my room during my studies. I feel (i) ---(post-modify the verb) in my reading room. Sometimes, Rana, (j) ---(post-modify the noun with an appositive), studies in my room. 14. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. One day Robert Bruce, (a)--- (post- modify the noun with an appositive), was lying in the cave. He was thinking of (f) --- (Use possessive to pre- modify the noun) misfortune. He thought that he would not be able (c) ---(Use an infinitive phrase to modify the verb). Suddenly he saw a spider (d) --- (post -modify the verb with a prepositional phrase/an adverbial of place). The spider was trying to reach (e) ---(Use article to pre-modify the noun) ceiling of the cave. It almost got to the point (f) ---(Use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) time, but fell down at the last moment. It did not lose hope. It was trying (g)---(post –modify the verb with an adverb). On the seventh attempt it reached the ceiling. Robert Bruce became very much amazed (h)---(Use an infinitive phrase to post –modify the verb) the success of the spider. He felt encouraged and came out of the cave and began to gather soldiers again. He remembered the small spider and prepared (i)---(post –modify the verb with an adverb) for the battle. He fought hard with the English and (j)---(Use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) time, he came out successful. Strong will and perseverance made Robert Bruce the king of Scotland again. 15. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. Socrates, (a) ---(post-modify the noun with an appositive), believed that an angry man was more of a beast than a (b)---(Use adjective to pre-modify the noun) being. His wife used to lose (c) ---(Use possessive to pre-modify the noun) temper in the slightest excuse. She tried her utmost (d)--- (Use an infinitive phrase to post –modify the non phrase) Socrates. (e) ---(Use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) day the woman became more furious than ever. She began to insult (f) ---(Use article to pre- modify the noun) great scholar of Gerard. Socrates went (g)--- (post-modify the verb an adverbial of place). He sat on the (h)---(Use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) step of his residence looking out on the path street. The wife found that (i) ---- (Use possessive to pre-modify the noun) husband was not paying the least heed to her word. She went up to him with a bucket full of water and suddenly she poured much water over him. He (j)---(Use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) remarked. “I am expecting this. After thunder, comes rain.” 16. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. Nelson Mandela (a).... (use an appositive to modify noun) guided South Africa to a (b).... (modify noun) democracy as (c).... (modify noun) icon of peace and reconciliation, who came to embody the struggle for justice. Imprisoned for nearly (d).... (use quantifier to modify noun) decades for his fight against white minority Rule. Mandela (e).... (pre-modify the verb) lost his resolve to fight for (f).... (use possessive to modify noun) emancipation. He was determined to avoid (g).... (modify noun) war. (h).... (modify noun with possessive) prestige and charisma helped him win in the world support. “I hate (i).... (use noun adjective) discrimination (j).... (use intensifier) intensely and in all its manifestations.” Read the following text carefully and use suitable modifiers in the blank spaces. 17. Computer is an advanced (a) — (use adjective as premodifier) device that takes raw data as input (b) — (use prepositional phrase as postmodifier) and processes these data under the control of set of instructions (c) — (use past participle as premodifier) program and gives the result named output and saves output (d) — (use prepositional phrase as postmodifier). It can process both numerical and non-numerical calculations. A computer has (e) — (use cardinal adjective as premodifier) functions : it accepts data, processes data, produces, output and stores results. Input is the raw information (f) — (use present participle) into a computer from the input devices. It is the collection of letters, numbers, images etc. Process is the operation of data as per (g) — (use past participle phrase as postmodifier). It is totally internal process of the (h) — (use noun as premodifier) system. Output is the processed data (i) — (use past participle phrase as postmodifier) after data processing. Output is also called result. We can save (j) — (use demonstrative adjective as premodifier) results in the storage devices for future use. 18. The first and (a) — (Premodify the noun) duty in student life is (b) — (postmodify using infinitive). A student should remember that knowledge is power. He should read not only his (c) — (premodify the noun using past participle) books but also the books of (d) — (premodify the noun using adjective) writers in (e) — (premodify the noun using adjective) branches of studies. He has also to read newspapers, journals and magazines and widen (f) — (premodify the noun using possessive adjective) outlook. He has to fix his aim of life and equip himself for (g) — (premodify the noun using demonstrative adjective) profession. He should keep (h) — (postmodify using prepositional phrase) that the students of today are the (i) (premodify the noun using adjective) leaders of the nation. Therefore, a student should not waste (j) — (premodify the noun using possessive adjective) time, energies and faculties in matters other than education and learning. 19. Once a farmer had a goose. It used to lay a (a) — pre-modify the noun) egg every day. The farmer used to sell them (b) — (post-modify the verb). He was happy (c) — (post-modify the adjective with an infinitive) every day. But his wife was a (d) — (pre-modify the noun) woman. She wanted (e) – (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) all egg together. Then she would be a rich woman (f) — (post-modify the verb). She cut the belly of the goose (g) — (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) her greed. (h) — (pre-modify the verb with present participle) of the goose, she found no egg there. She became (i) — (pre-modify the adjective with adverb) disappointed and lost the goose forever. She realized that it was her greed that brought her (j) — (pre-modify the noun) luck. 20. I had gathered a peculiar experience (a) — (post modify the verb) while travelling to St. Martin’s Island. I visited the island along with my family. Zahid, (b) — (post modify the noun with an appositive) was my guide. On the way to the island, we watched (c) — (demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) sea gulls. The (d) — (pre-modify the noun) birds were flying (e) — (post-modify the verb) with the ship. They became (f) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) dear and friendly to us. We entertained them with biscuits; (g) — them (use a present participle to pre-modify the verb) we became (h) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) excited. We decided (i) — (use an infinitive phrase to post modify the verb) in the idyllic island for a couple of days. We can never forget (j) — (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the adjective phrase to post modify the verb) lovely sea birds. 21. Language plays a (a) — (pre-modify the adjective with an adverb) important role in our life. We use language from the time we wake up (b) — (post-modify the verb with an adverbial phrase) till we go to bed at night. We use language not only in our waking hours but also in our (c) — (use noun as a post-modifier). We use language (d) — (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) what we feel and to say what we like or dislike. We also use language (e) — (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) information. Language is (f) — (pre-modify the adjective with an adverb) present in our activities. It is an (g) — (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) part of our life. As an (h) — (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) nation we also have a language. But we used to struggle (i) — (post-modify the verb with an adverb) to establish the right to our language. Many (j) — (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) sons sacrificed their live for the language. 22. Education (a) — (use appositive to post-modify the noun) is essential for development. We can improve (b) — (possessive to pre-modify the noun) mind. An (c) — (adjective to pre-modify the noun) person has the ability (d) — (infinitive phrase). One can refine one’s sensibility (e) — (present participle phrase). Actually, the educated are able to bring about (f) — (pre-modify the noun) development. On the other hand, an (g) —(pre-modify the noun with adjective) person (h) — (adverb to pre-modify the verb) lag behind. So, the educated should come forward (i) — (prepositional phrase) to educate all in the society to unload (j) — (use determiner) owes to the country. 23. Once upon a time a (a) — (Use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) fox was roaming in search of food (b) — (Post-modify the verb with adverbial). He looked, but could not find anything (c) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). He was feeling very weak and tired due to hunger. (d) — (Pre-modify the verb with adverb) he saw a garden at a distance. He went there without (e) — (Use determiner to pre-modify the noun) number of grape vines laden with bunch of grapes. (f) — (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun phrase) grapes looked quite ripe and juicy. The fox looked at the grapes with longing eyes and licked (g) — (Use possessive to pre-modify the noun) chops. The grapes were in a place too high for him. The fox tried (h) — (Post-modify the verb with adverbial). But he failed (i) — (Use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). Therefore, he walked away in despair. 24. Bangladesh is a (a) — (pre-modify the noun) country but has a (b) —— (pre-modify the noun) population. Most people here live below the (c) — (Use noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) line and can’t therefore afford to educate their children. Many poor children either drop out of school (d) — (post-modify the verb with a phrase) or (e) —— (pre-modify the verb) simply do not go to school at all. Despite this situation, we have far too many students (f) — (Use infinitive to post-modify the verb) compared to the number of institutions (g) —— (post-modify the noun). Bangladesh needs more schools, colleges and universities to provide for the (h) — (Pre-modify the noun with a present participle) number of students. But owing to financial and resource constrains, the government cannot fund the (h) — (Pre-modify the noun) number of educational institutions. At present, there is hardly any educational institution (j) —— (post-modify the nun with adjective clause). 25. One hot (a) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) day an ant was searching for some water. After walking for some time she came to a (b) —- (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) spring. To reach the spring she had to climb up a blade of grass. While climbing the blade of (c) — (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) grass, she slipped and fell into water. A dove from a mango tree saw this incident. (d) — (use a present participle phrase to pre-modify the verb), the dove quickly plucked off a leaf and dropped it into the water near the (e) — (use a present participle to pre-modify the noun) ant. The ant moved towards the leaf and climbed up there. Soon it carried her (f) — (use an adverb to post modify the verb) to the dry ground. Just at that time the ant saw a hunter standing (g) —- (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) close to her. When the hunter was aiming an arrow at the dove, the ant decided (h) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). She went (i) — (use an adverb to post-modify the verb) towards the hunter and gave him a severe bite. The hunter crying out in pain missed the target. Seeing this, the dove flew away (j) — (use an infinitive to post-modify the verb) her life. 26. Othello, (a) — (use an appositive to post modify the noun) had risen to become a general. He had shown his bravery in many (b) — (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) battles against the Turks. Every one praised him (c) — (use adverb to post modify the verb) and the senate trusted and honoured him. Brabantio, a rich senator of Venice had a daughter named Desdemona (d) — (use a relative clause to post modify the noun). Brabantio (e) — (use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) invited Othello to his house where he and his daughter listened in wonder to Othello as he spoke about his adventures. He told them of deserts, of caves and of mountains high (f) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) to touch the sky. Desdemona had to weep (g) — (use present participle to post modify the verb phrase) and she never became tired of listening to it. She pitied Othello (h) — (use an adverb to post modify the verb) for the misfortune and hardships of his life. Her pity (i) — (use an adverb to post modify the verb) turned to love. She refused all the young men (j) — (use an infinitive to post-modify the verb) because she loved Othello, a noble Muslim Moor from North Africa. 27. The newspaper (a) — (post-modify the noun with an appositive) is a printed record of current event. It gives us (b) — (use determiner to pre-modify the noun phrase) important news of home and abroad. In a word, the newspaper is like (c) — (use article to pre-modify the noun) mirror of the world. The newspaper was first introduced in China. The “Indian Gazette” was the (d) — (use determiner to pre-modify phrase) newspaper of the subcontinent. The Samachar Darpon was first (e) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun newspaper. A newspaper is (f) — (use an adverb to modify the adjective) useful to us. We cannot think of (g) — (use possessive to modify the noun) morning without it. (h)— (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) people have different taste. So, a newspaper supplies us with (i) — (use a determiner to modify the noun) sort of news. We all should read newspaper (j) — (post modify the verb with adverb). 28. Rabindranath Tagore, (a) — (Post-modify the noun with an appositive) was born in 1861 in a (b) — (Use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) family at Jorasako in Kolkata. He was (c) — (Use article to pre- modify the noun phrase) fourteenth child of Devendranath and Sarada Devi Tagore. He went to school (d) — (Post-modify the verb with an adverbial of time) and wrote his (e) — (Use determiner to pre-modify the noun) verse at the age of eight. At the age of seventeen, in 1878 he reached London (f) —— (use an infinitive phrase to post modify the verb). He gathered (g) — (Use determiner to pre-modify the noun) experience from his stay in London. (h) — (Use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) experience had a lasting effect on his later life. In 1880, Rabindranath returned home without (i) — (Use determiner to pre-modify the noun) qualifications of distinction. However, he never gave up (j) — (Use possessive to pre-modify the noun) habit of writing poetry. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1913 for his Gitanjali. Modifiers Worksheet-5.2 Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:- 1. The people of Bangladesh have expressed their shock (a) ––– (post-modify the verb) at the reaction of the Pakistan Parliament. Pakistan strongly protested the execution of two (b) ––– (pre-modify the noun) collaborators who committed crimes against humanity on their own people in 1971. There is a demand for apology from (c) ––– (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) government for the crimes of its army during the liberation war of Bangladesh. Recently Pakistan’s National Assembly maybe within its rights (d) ––– (use an infinitive phrase to post modify the verb) for the execution of two collaborators. But it is quite clear to us that Pakistan always tries to erase its past history. To erase (e) ––– (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) history is not easy because history continues to follow all of us. Pakistan, (f) ––– (post-modify the noun with an appositive), cannot come out of its military influence. As a result, the country has become (g) ––– (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) barbarous. So, Pakistan is going down (h)(use an adverb to post-modify the verb). The founder of Pakistan Mr. Jinnah was physically (i) ––– (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) weak and so, the state always tried to show its physical strength since (j) ––– (use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) birth. 2. Raja, (a) ––– (post-modify the noun with an appositive), is known his classmates as a good student. He has (b) ––– (use a quantifier to pre-modify to noun) good qualities. He knows that the (c) ––– (use an adjective to pre modify the noun) duty of a student is to study and he never neglects (d) ––– (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) duty. He prepares (e) ––– (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) lesson regularly. He maintains discipline. He knows the value of time. He gets up (f) ––– (post-modify the verb with an adverb) so that he can get enough time to study. He goes to school (g) ––– (post-modify the verb with an adverb). He never wastes a (h) ––– (use determiner to pre-modify the noun) moment in vain. Raja is (i) ––– (pre-modify the adjective with an intensifier) gentle. He always obeys his parents and teachers. He never mixes with (j) ––– (pre-modify the noun) boys. A student like Raja is a great asset of a nation. 3. Rabiul is (a) ––– (use determiner to pre-modify the noun phrase) ideal student. He prepares (b) ––– (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) lessons in collaboration with his teachers. He does (c) ––– (post-modify the verb) in every examination as he does not waste time. He knows time once lost is lost forever. So, he utilizes every moment. During his free time, he goes to his native village. He teaches (d) ––– (pre-modify the noun) people. He wants (e) ––– (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) illiteracy from his village. (f) ––– (use present participle to pre-modify the verb) illiteracy form his village, he wants to bring about massive development there. He is (g) ––– (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) devoted to God. He says his prayer (h) ––– (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) times a day. He never tells a lie. He respects his parents very much. Other superiors are also respected by him. His father, (i) ––– (post-modify the noun phrase with an appositive) supports him cordially. His mother, an ideal housewife (j) ––– (pre-modify the verb) supports him very much. Such a student like Subbir is rarely found nowadays. 4. Rabindranath Tagore was a (a) ––– (pre-modify the noun) poet of Bengali Literature. He was born in a (b) ––– (pre-modify the noun) family at Jarasanko, Kolkata. He went to school (c) ––– (post-modify the verb). He wrote his (d) ––– (pre-modify the noun) verse at the age of eight. At the age of seventeen, he went to London (e) ––– (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) school there. He was put up in a lodging house under the care of a (f) ––– (pre-modify the noun) coach, Mr. Scott. He was lucky (g) ––– (post-modify the adjective with an infinitive) an English family of Mr. Scott. He also visited the House of Parliament (h) ––– (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) to Gladstone and John Bright’s debates on Irish rule. He wrote letters to Kolkata (i) ––– (post-modify the verb with a present participle) English society. At this, his family thought that they might lose their son (j) ––– (post-modify the verb). So, he was called back to Kolkata. 5. We know that (a) ––– (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) species are important for maintaining (b) ––– (pre-modify the noun) balance. If one is lost, the whole natural environment (c) ––– (pre-modify the verb) changes. In order to protect the environment from being spoilt, we should (d) ––– (pre-modify the verb) protect (e) ––– (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) wildlife, (f) ––– (use determiner to pre-modify the noun phrase) good news is that (g) ––– (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) countries are (h) ––– (pre-modify the verb) taking action to protect their endangered wild life. George Lay Cock, (i) ––– (post-modify the noun with an appositive) writes. "Mankind must develop a concern for wild creatures and a determination that (j) ––– (use demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) wild species will not perish". 6. One day Robert Bruce, (a) ––– (Post modify the noun with an appositive), was lying in a cave. He was thinking of (b) ––– (Use possessive to pre-modify the noun) misfortune. He thought that he would not be able (c) ––– (Use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). Suddenly, he saw a spider (d) ––– (post-modify the verb with a prepositional phrase/an adverbial of place). The spider was trying to reach (e) ––– (Use determiner to pre-modify the noun) ceiling of the cave. It almost got to the point (f) ––– (Use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) times, but fell down at the last moment. It did not lose hope. It was trying (g) ––– (Post-modify the verb with an adverbial). On the seventh attempt it reached the ceiling. Robert Bruce became very much amazed (h) ––– (Use an infinitive to post-modify the verb) the success of the spider. He felt encouraged and came out of the cave and began to gather soldiers again. He remembered the small spider and prepared (i) ––– (Post-modify the verb with an adverb) for the battle. He fought hard with the English and (J) ––– (Use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) time, he came out successful. Strong will and perseverance made Robert Bruce the king of Scotland. 7. One night Hazi Mohammad Mohsin was in (a) ––– (pre-modify the noun) sleep. Suddenly he heard a sound and woke up (b) ––– (an infinitive to post-modify the verb) what happened. He discovered a thief (c) ––– (use a present participle) valuable articles from his room. He advanced (d) ––– (an adverb to post-modify the verb) and caught the thief (e) ––– (post-modifier the verb). Mohsin was a (f) ––– (pre-modifier of the noun) man. He wanted (g) ––– (use an infinitive to post-modify the verb) why he was stealing. The thief replied that he had been starving (h) ––– (use a prepositional phrase),(i) ––– (use a participle phrase) Mohsin became sympathetic, he set the thief (j) ––– (use an adjective). 8. Drug addiction is a curse of (a) ––– (pre-modify the noun) civilization. Drug is usually used as medicine (b) ––– (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) diseases and an excess of taking drug for no disease is called drug addiction. The drug addiction has grasped the young generation (c) ––– (post-modify the verb). They take drugs to forget their (d) ––– (post-modify the noun) past or memories. People (e) ––– (pre-modify the verb) take heroine, opium, morphine, cocaine, phencydiyl etc. for drug addiction. There are some people who first take drugs as a fun but it terms into an addiction (f) ––– (post-modify the verb). Drug addiction causes (g) ––– (post-modify the noun) harms to human body, (h) ––– (use a participle to pre-modify the verb) we can remove this curse from our country. All concerned should take initiative (i) ––– (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) it. Suppliers should be punished (j) ––– (post-modify the verb). 9. One (a) ––– (use adv as pre-modifier qualifying adj) conspicuous change in (b) ––– (use pre-modifier qualifying noun) society is the presence of (c) ––– (use adj as pre¬-modifier) women outside the home. Of course, it has to be acknowledged that women have always worked within the household but this commonly is not counted as 'work'. It is unfortunate that (d) ––– (use possessive as pre-modifier) roles in (e) ––– (use adj as pre-modifier) societies as in our village, particularly during (f) ––– (use noun-adj as pre-modifier) time has not been recognized either. Whether it is due to (g) ––– (use adj as pre-modifier) necessity or the urge to establish an (h) ––– (use adj as pre-modifier) identity or both, nowadays many women are entering the outside (i) ––– (use noun-adj as pre-modifier) force. They are joining a wide range of professions. Moreover, it is not only (j) ––– (use adj as pre-modifier) women who are opting to work but women with little or no education have come out of their cocoons to earn and become self-reliant. 10. Socrates was a (a) ––– (pre-modify the noun) scholar of Greece. He believed that an (b) ––– (pre-modify the noun) man was more of a beast than a human being. He had a wife who used to lose temper on the (c) ––– (pre-modify the noun) excuse. One day, she became (d) ––– (pre-modify the adjective with an intensifier) furious than ever. She began (e) ––– (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) Socrates. She tried (f) ––– (post-modify the verb) to irritate him. (g) ––– (pre-modify the pronoun with a participial phrase), he sat on the doorstep of his residence. The wife found that her husband was not paying the (h) ––– (pre-modify the noun) heed to her word, (i) ––– (pre-modify the pronoun with a participle) with a bucket full of water, she poured much water over him. The passers-by (j) ––– (post-modify the noun with a prepositional phrase) were much amused at the incident. 11. Once upon a time there was an honest and (a) ––– (pre-modify tire noun) man. His name was Abu Ben Adhem. He was once sleeping (b) ––– (post-modify the verb). He woke up (c) ––– (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) an angel. He saw the angel (d) ––– (post-modify the noun with a present participle) the names ofsome persons who loved God. He wanted (e) ––– (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) if his name was there. The angel replied that his name was not (f) ––– (post-modify the verb). Then he requested the angel (g) ––– (post-modify the verb with an infinitive phrase) in the list, (h) ––– (pre-modify the verb with a present participle) his request, the angel went away. He appeared the next night (i) ––– (post-modify the verb) and showed Abu that his name was at the top of the list. Abu was very happy (j) ––– (post-modify the adjective with an infinitive phrase). 12. English gives us (a) ––– (pre-modify the noun) access to the ever expanding knowledge of science and technology, arts and education, innovations and discoveries. Moreover all the books, journals, reports, research findings are available in English. As many important books, papers etc, are either (b) ––– (post-modify the noun) in English or translated into English (c) ––– (post-modify the verb) after they are published in other languages. You can (d) ––– (post-modify the verb) learn about them if you have acquired the (e) ––– (use a participle to pre-modify the noun) skills in English,(f) ––– (use an infinitive phrase to pre-modify the verb) you have to get a deep and (g) ––– (pre-modify the noun) time experience of reading different texts, books or articles etc. Moreover correct listening from others will also promote your (h) ––– (pre-modify the noun) mastery on reading English. At first, when you desire to speak English you might get (i) ––– (post-modify the noun) to release any word from (j) ––– (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) mouth as it won't come out smoothly. 13. Napoleon, (a) ––– (post-modify the noun with an appositive), was a great hero. He fought many battles and conquered (b) ––– (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) countries of Europe. One day he was walking along the sea-shore. Suddenly he noticed a (c) ––– (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) thing, (d) ––– (use article to pre-modify the noun phrase) English boy was making a small boat. The king asked him why he was making (e) ––– (use determiner to pre-modify the noun phrase) a small boat. The boy said, "I shall cross the sea. (f) ––– (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) country is on the other side of the sea. I shall go to my country by (g) ––– (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) boat. I didn’t see my mother for a good long time. Let me go to my country (h) ––– ". (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). The king was (i) ––– (use an adverb to pre-modify the adjective) charmed by the words of the small boy. He made (j) ––– (use determiner to pre- modify the noun phrase) arrangements to send him to his country. 14. It was a hot (a) ––– (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) day. A (b) ––– (pre-modify the noun) crow flew all over the fields looking for water. For a long time, she could not find any water. She felt (c) ––– (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) weak, almost giving up hope. Suddenly, she saw a water jug below her. She flew (d) ––– (post-modify the verb) to see if there was any water inside. Yes, she could see some water inside the jug. The crow tried (e) ––– (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). Sadly, she found that the neck of the jug was too narrow. Then she tried to push the jug down for the water to flow out. But she found (f) ––– (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) jug too heavy. The crow thought (g) ––– (use a phrase to post-modify the verb) what to do. (h) ––– (use a participle to pre-modify the verb), she saw some pebbles nearby. She (i) ––– (pre-modify the verb) had a good idea. She started picking up the pebbles filled the jug, the water level kept rising. Soon it was high (j) ––– (post-modify the adjective) for the crow to drink. The crow quenched her thirst and flew away. 15. Most of the people in (a) ––– (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) country do not know the importance of English. In fact, it is an (b) ––– (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) language and we are living in a (c) ––– (pre-modify the noun) village. So, if you know English (d) ––– (post modify the verb with an adverb), you can communicate with (e) ––– (use article to pre-modify the noun phrase) rest of the world. It is surely an important element of your (f) ––– (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) skill. Without the knowledge of English with proper understanding, you cannot complete (g) ––– (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) higher studies because most of the books are written in English in the process of higher education. Poor knowledge of English will also hamper your (h) ––– (use a noun adjective) development. In short, if you do not have a good command of English, you will suffer (i) ––– (post-modify the verb with prepositional phrase/Adverbial) of your life. So, don’t waste your time and try to learn English (j)––– (post-modify the verb with an adverb) from today. 16. I had a peculiar experience (a) ––– (post-modify the verb) while travelling to St. Martin’s Island. I visited the island along with my family. Zahid (b) ––– (post-modify the noun with an appositive), was our guide. On our way to the island, we watched (c) ––– (use a determiner to pre-modify the noun) sea gulls. The (d) ––– (pre-modify the noun) birds were flying (e) ––– (post-modify the verb) with the ship. They became (f) ––– (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) dear and friendly to us. We entertained them with chips and biscuits. (g) ––– them (use a present participle to pre-modify the verb), we became (h) ––– (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) excited. We decided (i) ––– (use an intensifier to post-modify the verb) in the idyllic island for a couple of days. We can never forget (j) ––– (use a demonstrative to pre modify the adjective phrase) lively sea birds. 17. Once there lived a (a) ––– (pre-modify noun) fox in a jungle. One day, while he was walking (b) ––– (post-modify the verb) through the jungle, he fell into a trap and lost his tail. He felt (c) ––– (pre-modify the adjective) unhappy and sad. But the fox was very cunning. He hit upon a plan. He invited all the foxes (d) ––– (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) to meeting. When all the foxes arrived, the fox without a tail said, “My dear friends, listen to me, please, I have discovered a (e) ––– (pre-modify the noun) think. It is that our tails are (f) ––– (pre-modify the adjective) useless. They look ugly and dirty. So, we all should cut off our tails, shouldn’t we?” All foxes listened to the cunning fox (g) ––– (post-modify the verb). Most of them agreed (h) ––– (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) their tails. But an old and (i) ––– (pre-modify the noun) fox said to him, “My friend, your plan is nice but evil. Actually, you want to cut off our tails because you have (j) ––– (pre-modify the noun with a determiner) tail of your own.” 18. Othello, (a) ––– (use an appositive to post modify the noun) had risen to become a general. He had shown his bravery in many (b) ––– (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) battles against the Turks. Everyone praised him (c) ––– (use an adverb to post-modify the verb) and the senate trusted and honored him. Brabantio, a rich senator of Venice had a daughter Desdemona (d) ––– (use a relative clause to post-modify the noun). Brabantio (e) ––– (use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) invited Othello to his house where he and his daughter listened in wonder to Othello as he spoke about his adventures. He told them of deserts, of caves and of mountains high (f) ––– (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) to touch the sky. Desdemona had to weep (g) ––– (use a present participle to post modify the verb phrase) and she never became tired of listening to it. She pitied Othello (h) ––– (use an adverb to post-modify the verb)for the misfortunes and hardships of his life. Her pity (i) ––– (use an adverb to post-modify the verb) turned to love. She refused all the young men (j) ––– (use an infinitive to post-modify the verb) because she loved Othello, a noble Muslim Moor from North Africa. 19. A village doctor is a (a) ––– (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) familiar person in the rural areas of Bangladesh. He is (b) ––– (pre-modify the verb) known as a quack. A village doctor is not a (c) ––– (pre-modify the noun) doctor. He (d) ––– (pre-modify the verb) sits in a small dispensary in the morning and evening. He treats the patients (e) ––– (use a participle to post-modify the verb) small fees. A village doctor is not a (f) ––– (pre-modify the noun) man. His chamber is (g) ––– (pre-modify the verb) furnished. He cannot supply costly medicines to the (h)––– (pre-modify the noun) patients. In our country, the number of qualified doctors is (i) ––– (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) few. So, a village doctor is a great friend to the (j) ––– (pre-modify the noun) people. 20. Water is a (a) ––– (pre-modify the noun) substance. It has no colour of (b) ––– (possessive to pre-modify the pronoun) own. The (c) ––– (determiner to pre-modify the noun) name of water is life. By drinking water, we can quench(d) ––– (possessive to pre-modify the noun) thirst. Thus we can survive on earth. But (e) ––– (pre-modify the noun) water is life-killing. By drinking contaminated water, we suffer from diseases like diarrhoea, typhoid etc. We may (f) ––– (pre-modify the verb) face (g) ––– (pre-modify the noun) death by drinking such type of water. We are responsible for (h) ––– (noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) pollution. Waste materials from mills and factories are thrown here and there. Farmers use fertilizers and insecticides in their land. During the rainy season, they are mixed with ponds and rivers. Besides, latrines (i) ––– (participle to post modify the noun) on ponds and rivers cause water pollution. (j) ––– (pre-modify the noun) awareness should be raised to stop water pollution. Modifier Worksheet-A with answer 1. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Nelson Mandela, (a) __ (post-modify the noun with appositive), is one of the greatest leaders of the world, no doubt. During (b) __ (use article to pre-modify the noun) time of Mandela, the Europeans were separated from the non-Europeans. It was (c) __ (use noun-adjective to pre-modify the noun) policy of racial segregation. The blacks were subjected to (d) __ (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) sorts of indignities. They were denied all basic (e) __ (use adjective to pre-modify the noun) rights. They were in fact aliens in (f) __ (use possessive) own country. The blacks were also treated (g) __ (use adverb to post-modify the verb). Even dogs received a much better treatment than the blacks. The (h) __ (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) leader vowed to put an end to the inhuman practice. Unfortunately, (i) __ (use demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) great man thrown behind the prison bars. But the oppressive rulers could not break his spirit. All his life he struggled against apartheid. Eventually, the great leader fulfilled the goal of liberating (j) __ (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) people. Answer: (a) a South-African leader /an icon of peace; (b) the; (c) government; (d) all; (e) human; (f) their; (g) inhumanely/ cruelly; (h) great; (i) this; (j) his. 2. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Mother is an (a) __ (Use an adjective phrase to pre-modify the noun) blessing in the world. Mother's Day is a (b) __ (Use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) significant day observed as a (c) __ (Use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) occasion in honour of mothers. The day was for the first time, announced as a formal holiday in the United States of America. Mother's Day is now observed (d) __ (Use an adverbial phrase to post-modify the verb) as elsewhere around the world. The sons and daughters (e) __ (Use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) wait for this day. They buy some special presents for their (f) __ (Use a superlative degree to pre-modify the noun) mother. When they offer the presents, the mother becomes very happy. It brings a (g) __ (Use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) happiness between a mother and (h) __ (Use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) children. The bond of relationship between mother and children becomes everlasting. The mother (i) __ (Use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) draws her children with her motherly affection. In this way, we pay a (j) __ (Use a participle to pre-modify the noun) tribute to our dear mothers. Answer: (a) unique/ incomparably great and devine; (b) very; (c) great /special; (d) in Bangladesh/in our country; (e) eagerly; (f) dearest; (g) divine/heavenly; (h) her; (i) always /naturally; (j) glowing. 3. 19. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: It was a cold (a) — (use a noun-adjective to pre-modify the noun) morning. A farmer was going to his field (b) — (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) seed. On the way he saw a snake (c) — (post-modify the noun with a present participle) on the ground. The farmer went near it (d) — (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) what happened to it. It was almost dead in cold. He took pity on the snake. He put it (e) — (post-modify the verb) and brought it home. (f) — (pre-modify the verb with a present participle phrase) by the fire, he took care of it. Then he gave it (g) — (pre-modify the noun) milk. Soon the snake got well. It began (h) — (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) with the children of the farmer. But the snake showed its (i) — (pre-modify the noun) nature and bit one of the children. (j) — (pre-modify the verb with a present participle phrase), the farmer killed the snake. Answer: (a) winter; (b) to sow; (c) lying; (d) to see; (e) in his bag/ in his basket; f) Warming it up/Placing it/Putting it; (g) some /warm; (h) to play; (i) cruel /real/ original; (j) Knowing its nature/Being very angry. 4. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Most of the people in (a) __ (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) country do not know the importance of English, (b) __ (post-modify the noun with an appositive). In fact, it is an (c) __ (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) language and we are living in a global village. So, If you know English (d) __ (post-modify the verb with an adverb), you can communicate with (e) __ (use article to pre-modify the noun phrase) rest of the world. It is surely an important element of your (f) __ (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) skill. Without the knowledge of English, you cannot complete (g) __ (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) higher studies because most of the books are written in English. Poor knowledge of English will also hamper your (h) __ (use noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) development. In short, if you do not have a good command over English, you will suffer (i) __ (post-modify the verb with adverb). So, start to learn English (j) __ (post-modify the verb with an adverb) from today. Answer: (a) our [but]; (b) an international language; (c) international; (d) well; (e) the; (f) language /communication/language; (g) your; (h) career; (i) extremely/in every stage; (j) properly. 5. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Once upon a time there lived (a) __ (Use article to pre-modify the noun phrase) generous and kind-hearted king. But the people were not happy with (b) __ (Use possessive to pre-modify the noun) king, because the king was too lazy and would not do (c) __ (Use determiner to pre-modify the noun) work other than eating and sleeping. He spent days and weeks and months in (d) __ (Use possessive to pre-modify the noun phrase) bed either eating something on sleeping. He became (e) __ (Use an adverb to pre-modify the noun) inactive. The king became (f) __. (Use article to pre-modify the noun) potato couch and the people started worrying about the king. (g) __ (Use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) day the king realized that he could not even move his body. He became fat and his enemies made fun of him calling "fatty king" of "bulky king" etc he invited (h) __ (Use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) doctors from (i) — (use determiner to pre-modify the noun) parts of his country and offered them generous rewards (j) __ (Use an infinitive phrase to post modify the verb) fit. Unfortunately, none could help the king regain his health and fitness. Answer: (a) a; (b) their; (c) any/much; (d) his; (e) very/ quite/ completely; (f) a; (g) One; (h) some/renowned; (i) different; (j) to make. 6. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: I experienced a very interesting incident (a) — (Post-modify the verb) on my way to Dinajpur. My friend Tamalika, (b) — (Post-modify the noun with an appositive) was driving. A crow was crossing the road but suddenly in the middle of the road it stopped and remained standing. In a minute Tamalika had to change her course but she didn't have (c) — (Pre-modify the noun) time and space to do that. Tamalika tried to turn in the left when the cow too walked (d) __ (Post-modify the verb) back a few steps. To save (e) — (Use a demonstrative to pre modify the noun) cow Tamalika had to move n the right. She lost her control and bumped the car with a (f) — (Use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) tree. (g) — (Use a participle to pre-modify the verb) Tamalika was shocked but she was (h) — (Use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) happy (i) — (Use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). She patted the (j) — (Pre-modify the noun) cow and burst into laughter. Answer: (a) last week; (b) a famous athlete; (c) enough; (d) slowly; (e) that; (f) jackfruit; (g) Seeing the damage in her new car; (h) very; (i) to save the cow; (j) naughty/innocent. 7. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: One day Robert Bruce, a) — (post-modify the noun with an appositive) was lying in the cave. He was thinking of b) — (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) misfortune. He thought that he would not be able c) — (use an infinitive phrase). Suddenly, he saw a spider d) — (post-modify the verb with a prepositional phrase). The spider was trying to reach e) — (use article to pre-modify the noun) ceiling of the cave. It almost got to the point f) — (use quantifier to premodify the noun) times but fell down at the last moment. It didn't lose hope. It was trying g) — (post-modify the verb with an adverb). On the seventh attempt it reached the ceiling. Robert Bruce became very much amazed h) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) the success of the spider. He felt encouraged & came out of the cave. He began to gather soldiers again & prepared i) — (post-modify the verb with an adverb) for the battle. He fought hard with the English and (j) — (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) time, he came out successful. Answer: (a) a famous king /the king of the Scotland; (b) his; (c) to regain his lost kingdom; (d) in the cave; (e) the; (f) several; (g) continuously/repeatedly/ relentlessly; (h) to see; (i) well/again; (j) this. 8. 9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: It was twenty years (a) __ (use adverb to post modify the verb) when I was living in an apartment (b) __ (use present participle to post modify the noun) a cemetery. At that time a lady wrote a letter to me (c) __ (use present participle to post modify the noun) one of my books just (d) __ (use past participle to post modify the noun) in the newspaper. It made me so excited that I sent her a letter of thanks. Immediately after that she wrote me second letter (e) __ (use present participle to post modify the noun) that she was passing through Paris and would like to have a chat with me. The lady also requested me (f) __ (use infinitive to post modify the noun) her a little luncheon at Foyot's. (g) __ (use perfect participle to post modify the noun) the letter I became pleased and excited. I was eager to enjoy the company of the (h) __ (per modify the noun) lady. However, at Foyot's I met the lady. I was disappointed to see the guest. She was not so charming and young as I expected her to be. She was a woman of forty (i) __ (use present participle to post modify the noun) more teeth. She was also (j) __ (use intensifier to pre modify the adjective) talkative. Answer: (a) ago; (b) overlooking; (c) praising; (d) published; (e) saying; (f) to give; (g) Having read [Having received]; (h) beautiful /young; (i) having; (j) very. 10. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: 11. I have (a) — (Pre-modify the noun) friends, but Karim is my (b) — (Pre-modify the noun) friend. He studies in my class. We go to college (c) — (Post modify the verb). He is good at studies and helps the students (d) — (Use a relative clause to post modify the noun). He is (e) — (Use an intensifier to premodify the adjective) hardworking. His parents want him (f) — (Use an infinitive phrase to postmodify the verb) in life. So his father, (g) — (Post modify the verb with an appositive), is really an honorable person (h) — (Use a prepositional phrase to post modify the noun phrase). He wants his son to become a teacher like him and Karim's mother (i) — (Pre-modify the verb) inspires him (j) — (Use an infinitive phrase to post modify the verb) Answer: (a) many/a lot of; (b) best/close/closest/bosom; (c) together; (d) who are weak; (e) very; (f) to be successful; (g) a teacher/a college teacher; (h) in the locality/in the village; (i) also/always/regularly; (j) to be an honest man/teacher. 12. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Tea is the most (a) __ (pre-modify the noun) drink in the world. It is (b) __ (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) refreshing. Tea plants grow (c) __ (post-modify the verb) on the slope of the hills. In the tea garden tea plants are (d) __ (pre-modify the verb) planted in rows. (e) __ (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) leaves are plucked four times a year. (f) __ (use participle to pre-modify the verb) they are rolled by a machine and dried in a cauldron over a furnace. After (g) __ (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) process, tea is ready for consumption. As a drink, tea is prepared in a (h) __ (pre-modify the noun) way. It is now (i) __ (pre-modify the verb) used for the entertainment of guests in our country. But it is harmful for our health (j) __ (use an infinitive to post-modify the verb) too much of tea. Answer: (a) popular; (b) very; (c) well/plentifully/abundantly ; (d) usually /always/ usually; (e) Tea; (f) After being plucked; (g) this; (h) special systemic; (i) widely; (j) to drink. 13. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: There lived a (a) __ (pre-modify the noun) fox in a jungle. Once the fox was feeling (b) __ (use an intensifier to pre modify the adjective) hungry. He roamed here and there (c) __ (use prepositional phrase to post modify the verb), but be could not find anything to eat. He became (d) __ (use an intensifier to pre modify the adjective) tired. (e) __ (use infinitive phrase to pre modify the verb), he sat under a (f) __ (use a noun adjective to pre modify the noun) tree. When he looked up, he saw a crow (g) __ (use participle to post modify the noun) on one of the branches of the tree. The crow was holding a piece of meat (h) __ (use prepositional phrase to post modify the verb). (i) __ (use a participle phrase to pre modify the verb), the mouth of the fox began to water and he wished to have (j) __ (use a demonstrative to pre modify the noun) piece of meat. Answer: (a) cunning clever; (b) very; (c) in search of food; (d) extremely very; (e) To take rest; (f) banyan big/tall; (g) sitting; (h) in its beak /in her mouth / between her beaks; (i) Seeing the piece of meat; (j) that. 14. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Once there lived a (a) — (pre-modify noun) fox in the jungle. One day, while he was walking (b) — (post- modify the verb) through the jungle he fell into a trap and lost his tail. He felt (c) — (pre-modify the adjective) unhappy and sad. But the fox was very cunning. He hit upon a plan .He invited all the foxes (d) — (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) to a meeting. When all the foxes arrived, the fox without a tail said, "My dear friends, listen to me, please, I have discovered a (e) — (pre-modify the noun) thing. It is that our tails are (f) — (pre-modify the adjective) useless. They look ugly and dirty. So, we all should cut off our tails, shouldn't we? All foxes listened to the cunning fox (g) — (post-modify the verb). Most of them agreed (h) — (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) their tails. But an old and (i) — (pre-modify the noun) fox said to him," My friend, your plan is beautiful but evil. Actually, you want to cut off our tails because you have (j) — (pre-modify the noun with a determiner) tail of your own. Answer: (a) cunning; (b) carelessly /alone; (c) very; (d) to come; (e) new/great; (f) totally/really; (g) carefully/ attentively; (h) to cut off; (i) wise; (j) no. 15. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Our people fought (a) __ (post modify the verb with an adverb) in our Liberation War. Independence was our (b) __ (pre-modify the noun with a phrase) need. We tried to live (c) __ (adverb post-modify the verb) with the Pakistanis. But they were (d) __ (use an adjective) to us. They behaved (e) __ (use an adverb). (f) __ (use a participle) no way of settlement, we look up arms. India had reasons enough (g) __ (use an infinitive phrase to post modify the adverb) us. At last, the (h) __ (pre-modify the noun) force won over Pakistan. We started living (i) __ post-modify the adverb by an adverb). We must speak (j) __ (post-modify- the verb by an adverb) of our independence. Answer: (a) bravely; (b) crying; (c) peacefully; (d) hostile/unjust; (e) rudely; (f) Finding/Having; (g) to stand by/to support strongly; (h) allied; (i) happily/ independently / peacefully; (j) freely. 16. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: A few days ago, the (a) __ (pre-modify the noun with a noun adjective) ceremony was held. We invited our friends and relatives (b) __ (post-modify the noun with infinitive phrase). The (c) __ (pre-modify the noun) guests started to come in the evening. We receive them (d) __ (post-modify the verb). We all were waiting (e) __ (post-modify the verb with infinitive) the bridegroom. The groom came at about 8 p.m. We were happy (f) __ (post-modify the adjective with infinitive phrase). The groom came (g) __ (post-modify the verb with a present participle) wedding dress. He was looking (h) __ (pre-modify the adjective with intensifier) smart and handsome. I took him to the stage (i) __ (post-modify the verb with a present participle) his hand. He took his seat. The Quazi solemnized the marriage (j) __ (post-modify the verb with present participle phrase) from the Holy Quran. Answer: (a) marriage; (b) to attend the ceremony; (c) invited /wedding; (d) warmly/cordially /gladly; (e) to receive; (f) to see him; (g) wearing; (h) very; (i) holding; (j) reciting some verses. 17. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Afforrestation is the (a) __ [use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective] beneficial to us. We all know about (b) __ [use a determiner] harmful effects of deforestation. Deforestation (c) __ [use a relative clause to post modify the noun] is one of the causes of global warming. Non only that, it has (d) __ [use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun] negative impacts on our daily life. Deforestation has caused the extinction of various (e) __ [pre-modify the noun] animals. On the other hand, afforestation has a (f) __ [use a compound adjective to pre-modify the noun] positive impact on human life, animals and environment. In Bangladesh, tree plantation programme is conducted by both the government and private firms. (g) __ [use-a possessive] sunderbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world. (h) __ [use an infinitive phrase], public awareness is also important. We all know that trees, (i) __ [use an appositive], provide us food, shelter, oxygen, timber etc. They also protect us from different (j) __ [pre-modify the noun] calamities. Answer: (a) most ; (b) the; (c) that means cutting down trees; (d) many/a lot of; (e) wild; (f) long-term; (g) Our; (h) To make tree plantation programme successful; (i) an important element of environment; (j) natural. 18. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: My elder sister is (a) __ (pre-modify the adjective with an intensifier) affectionate to me. She is a very (b) __ (pre-modify the noun) lady. She advises me (c) __ (post modify the verb with an infinitive) my knowledge and skill. She tells me to go to college (d) __ (post-modify the verb). She encourages me to follow the (e) __ (pre-modify the noun) path. She also advises me (f) __ (post modify the verb with an infinitive phrase) towards other fellow students. She is really a (g) __ (pre-modify the noun) woman. She teaches me how (h) — (post modify the verb with an infinitive) between right and wrong. She advises me to be a (i) — (pre-modify the noun) human being. (j) __ (pre-modify with a present participate phrase) I want to become a trustworthy man. Answer: (a) very; (b) wise; (c) to increase; (d) regularly; (e) right/honest; (f) to be friendly/to be helpful; (g) trustworthy/great; (h) to differentiate; (i) good/ real; (j) Following her advice. 19. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Students are the (a) __ (pre-modifier of noun) leaders of a country. The development of a country depends (b) __ (post modifier of verb) on how the students prepare themselves to face (c) __ (a noun-adjective to pre-modify a noun) challenges. But unfortunately many students are not serious (d) __ (a prepositional phrase to post-modify the adjective). They spoil their (e) __ (pre-modifier of a noun) time. Some of them do not go to school (f) __ (noun phrase functioning as adverb). Again some remain inattentive (g) __ (prepositional phrase functioning as adverbial of place). But they have to be attentive and struggle hard (h) __ (an infinitive) in life. They should remember that success is equal to (i) __ (Adjective) work plus determination. So, all students should work hard (j) __ (infinitive) in life. Answer: (a) future; (b) largely/greatly/much; (c) development/ life/future; (d) about their studies/ responsibilities; (e) valuable; (f) for poverty; (g) to their class/to their study; (h) to succeed/to be successful; (i) hard; (j) to shine/to prosper. 20. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: One day Israt was returning home (a) –– (post modify the verb) from college. On the way she saw a dog (b) __ (use a participle phrase to postmodify the noun). It was barking (c) –– (postmodify the verb). An (d) –– (premodify the noun) boy had hit the poor creature with a big stone. It hurt its (e) –– (premodify the noun) leg and it was bleeding (f) –– (postmodify the verb). Israt became very (g) –– (postmodify the verb). She (h) –– (premodify the verb) carried the dog home and nursed the wound. She tied a bandage tightly round the (i) –– (premodify the noun) leg. In a week the dog was (j) –– (use an intensifier to premodify the adjective) well. Answer: (a) early/alone;(b) lying on the road;(c) bitterly; (d) unkind; (e) right; (f) badly; (g) sad; (h) gently; (i) wounded; (j) quite.

Private Universities in Bangladesh ​ 1. Brac University Bangladesh www.bracuniversity.ac.bd   2. East West University Bangladesh www.ewubd.edu   3. Independent University bangladesh www.iub.edu.bd   4. North South University Bangladesh www.northsouth.edu   5. American International University Bangladesh www.aiub.edu   6. University of Asia Pacific Bangladesh www.uap-bd.edu   7. Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology www.aust.edu   8. Eastern University Bangladesh www.eastenruni.edu.bd   9. University of Liberal Arts www.ulab.edu.bd   10. State University of Bangladesh www.sub.edu.bd   11. United International University www.uiu.ac.bd   12. Daffodil University www.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd   13. World University of Bangladesh www.wub.edu.bd   14. Dhaka International university www.diu-edu.net   15. European University of bangladesh www.eub.edu.bd   16. Asha University Bangladesh www.asaub.edu.bd       17. Stamford University Bangladesh www.stamforduniversity.edu.bd   18. Central Women’s University   www.cwu.edu.bd ​ UNIVERSITY ADMISSION Grammar Previous Quetions DU ENGLISH QUESTIONS Dhaka University Admission Tests- English Questions A (Ka)UNIT DU A-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2014-2015 Read the following passage and answer the questions below (1-6) Recently, significant problems regarding energy use have emerged. Enormous amounts of pollutants are being emitted from power plants, factories, and automobiles, which are worsening the condition of the earth. This environmental degradation is a dear result of acid rain, increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and other forms of air pollution. Acid rain and air pollution, for instance, are devastating forests, crops, and lakes over wide areas all over the world. Since the 1950s, carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have increased by 13%, setting the stage for global warming. As atmospheric temperature rise, grain output may significantly decrease, making it more difficult for farmers to keep pace with the growth of population. In urban areas, air pollution is taking a toll on the buildings and human health. To reduce the amount of environmental damage in cities, developed countries- have devised technology to control the harmful emissions. However, as these countries already have an abundance of vehicles that continue to grow in number, the efficacy of these measures is diminished. Since cars and other vehicles create more air pollution than any other human activity, the most effective means to reduce pollution is to decrease the number of vehicles. A major shift away from automobile usage in urban areas may be possible with the aid of urban planning. 1. The passage is about: A)The role of pollutants in increasing air pollution all over the world. ✔ A)Hazardous effects of air pollution and the role of urban planners in improving living conditions. B)The devastating effect of acid rain on forest resources, crops and water bodies. C)The extensive use of cars and vehicles is diminishing the growth of a risk-free society. 2. The word ‘pollutants’ in the passage is a/an A) adjective B) adverb C) verb D) noun ✔ 3. The word ’emitted’ can be replaced by: A) engaged B) discharged C) derived ✔ D) reduced 4. What happens with the increase in the atmospheric temperature? A) The weather becomes very pleasant. B) It causes flooding in urban areas D) Crop production is reduced D) Urban areas become overpopulated. ✔ 5. “taking a toll” on the passage means: A) being expensive B) causing a barrier C) causing damage ✔ D) ringing a bell 6. An antonym of ‘efficacy’ is: A) Uselessness ✔ B) representation C) reproduction D) efficiency DU A-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2014-2015 7. The correct spelling is: A) Intuishon B) intusion C) intution D) intuition ✔ 8. Since I——for our lunch, I——-to attract the waiter’s attention. A) Paid, tried ✔ B) paid, will be trying C) pay, tried D) was paying, tried 9. We——-a cat, but one day it just disappeared. A) would have B) have C) used to have ✔ D) do have 10. I—–at six o’clock, but——to be up by five. A) normally get up—–I have sometime B) normally get up ——sometimes I have ✔ C) get normally up——sometimes D) get normally up —— I sometime have 11. The antonym of “sporadic” is – A) occasional B) intermittent C) frequent ✔ D) isolated DU A-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2014-2015 12. “Illuminate” means A) deviant B) brighten ✔ C) illegal D) deceptive 13. When—— here? A) have you get B) did you get ✔ C) you get D) had you get 14. Why ——-return the money? A) you did not B) you C) did you not ✔ D) you did’t 15. High school students should not be——- as being immature or naive. A) helped B) directed C) taught D) categorized ✔ 16. Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity——–the foundation of the possibility of time travel. A) Will lay B) laying C) laid ✔ D) lay DU A-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2014-2015 17. Although the telescope——–into space in 1990, its inception was almost a half-century earlier. A) launched B) launching C) was launched ✔ D) launch C 18. There is still no way to wholly escape——-the effects on the layers of gases enveloping the earth. A) in B) of C) from ✔ D) at C 19. The 32,000-word novel ‘The Time Machine’——H.G. Wells, popularized time travel. A) into B) of C) by ✔ D) in 20. The U.S. Congress restored the Medal of Honor was first presented in 1965 to a woman—–name few of us have heard. A) which B)who C) whose ✔ D)whom 21. Dr Mary Edwards Walker was a surgeon, soldier, ——fighter for women’s rights. A) With B. and ✔ C) of D) also 22. Because of discrimination——-women, she was required to work as a nurse rather than a doctor. A) for B) of C) against ✔ D) with 23. A good teacher is one who can help his/her student——errors in their work and suggest ways to—– them. A) identify/rectify ✔ B) commit, overcome C) find, resist D) eliminate, perpetuate 24. We need to do more to——– the poor flood victims. A) reach out to B) live up to C) put up with D) make up for ✔ DU A-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2014-2015 25. In some countries, much of the natural environment has been transformed——– farmland —–a subsequent loss of species richness. A) out of, along with B) into, with ✔ C) into, as a result of D) away from, resulting from 26. Students should learn, in an environment——-pressure and with the freedom to choose what they want to learn. A) soaked in B) deprived of C) devoid of ✔ D) regardless of 27. We have to——-our political differences and come together to ——a joint fight against poverty and corruption. A) cover, venture ✔ B) rise over, pull off C) mend, prevail D) transcend, lead 28. Teaching can be a tough job, particularly when you have to ——aggressive and unruly students. A) cope on B) deal with ✔ C) handle to D) work out 29. ———the importance of zoos as tourist attractions, until recently there has been little research to investigate the nature, attitudes and motivations of zoo visitors. A) Despite ✔ B) Although C) In spite D) Given 30. I haven’t been feeling very well—– A) of late B) not long ago C) currently D) by now ✔ DU A-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2012-2013 Read the passage and answer questions 1-5: Cats are carnivorous mammals of the family Felidae. They cannot chew their food, and their teeth are adapted to stab, anchor, and cut flesh. All cats except the cheetah have strong, sharp, retractile claws. They are not adapted for long chases but prowl their prey on padded feet and try to overwhelm it in short dash or pounce. Big cats roam over a large area, usually alone but sometimes in family groups, for example, a pride of lions can contain as many as 37 individuals. Cats generally are nocturnal animals, the retina of their eyes made extra sensitive to light by a layer of guanine, which causes the eyes to shine in the dark. Tigers are largest of the cats. They are identified by their characteristic striped coat. They inhabit forests and grasslands in Asia where populations have suffered from haunting, deforestation, and demand for tiger parts in traditional medicine. 1. Cats are carnivorous, but human beings are (A) herbivorous ✔ (B) omnivorous (C) farinaceous (D) cadaverous 2. The synonym of ‘prowl’ is (A) dive (B) chase (C) ornate (D) stalk ✔ 3. ‘Cats are nocturnal animals’ means (A) cats have predatory eyesight (B) cats are sensitive to smell (C) cats haunt during daytime (D) cats are active at night ✔ 4. A group of lions is called ‘pride of lions’, what is a group of dogs called? (A) a pack of dogs ✔ (B) a colony of dogs (C) a flock of dogs (D) a cluster of dogs 5. ‘retractile claws’ in the passage means (A) claws the are extra sharp (B) claws that can change shape (C) claws that can move inwards ✔ (D) claws that are sensitive to feelings DU A-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2012-2013 6. Choose the correct spelling (a) indegenus (b) indigeneous (c) Indigenous ✔ (d) indigeneous 7. The synonym of ’embellish’ is (a) adorn ✔ (b) shock (c) impoverish (d) destroy 8. The verb of ‘beauty’ is (a) beautician ✔ (b) beautify (c) beautiful (d) beautification 9. The idiom ‘let things slide’ means (a) ignore ✔ (b) lose gradually (c) reveal a secret (d) set free 10. Why is the poet so sad to see the daffodils in ‘The Daffodils’? (a)The poet is sad because the flowers have not bloomed fully. (b)The poet is sad because winter will come soon. (c) The poet is sad because the flowers remind him of his own death. ✔ (d) The poet is sad because flowers bring very hot weather. DU A-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2012-2013 11. The correct translation of `রবিবার হইতে বৃষ্টি হইতাছিলো” (a) It was raining from Sunday. (b) It has been raining from Sunday. (c) It had been raining since Sunday. ✔ (d) It rained since Sunday. 12. The word ‘constraint’ means (a) freedom (b) limitation ✔ (c) plentiful (d) endless 13. The word ‘desperation’ is a/an (a) adjective (b) verb (c) adverb (d) noun ✔ 14. Why were the daffodils in Wordsworth’s ‘I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud’ dancing? (A) The poet was daydreaming. (B) The flowers had cheerful company. (C) The sea waves beside them had gone wild (D) There was a strong wind. ✔ 15. The expression ‘to look after’ means (a) to take care ✔ (b) to follow (c) to imitate (d) to gaze DU A-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2012-2013 16. The antonym of ‘stubborn’ is (A) agreeable ✔ (B) obstinate (C) difficult (D) irritable 17. What is the meaning of the expression “bottom of my heart”? (A)close to my heart (B) core of my heart ✔ (C) lower part of my heart (D)close to my liver Questions 18-27: Fill in the blank/blanks: 18. He —– prefers—–speak very little. (a) doesn’t, to (b) himself, to ✔ (c) himself, for (d) does, for 19. It —- heavily when he—up. (a) has snowed, woke (b) snows, wake (c) was snowing, woke ✔ (d) is snowing, wakes 20. Misuse of — energy has—-destruction. (a) solar. shown (b) renewable, increase (c) nuclear, cause (d) atomic, wreaked ✔ DU A-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2012-2013 21. There is — milk in the bottle. (a) very few (b) any (c) very little ✔ (d) many 22. I have —– him to give—–smoking. (a) said, up (b) talked, for (c) told, up ✔ (d) told, in 23. The groom arrived at the community centre exactly—–time. (a) in (b) for (c) by (d) on ✔ 24. He hates—-kept—– (a) to be, waiting ✔ (b) being kept, wait (c) to be, to wait (d) to, waiting 25. I’d like——information, please. (a) an (b) some ✔ (c) few (d) piece DU A-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2012-2013 26. Yoga is——a good exercise for—–breathing. (a) taken, controlling (b) treated, considerable (c) not, slowly (d) considered, controlling ✔ 27. A man—–by a speeding bus while he was crossing the road. (a) was run over ✔ (b) was run down (c) had been run (d) has been run over Questions 28-30: Choose the correct sentence: 28. Choose the correct sentence: (a) It is you who is to pay. (b) It is you who are to leave. ✔ (c) It is you who is late. (d) It is you who has won the prize. 29. Choose the correct sentence: (a) He suspicioned that something wrong. (b) He suspicious that something is wrong. (c) He suspected that something was wrong. ✔ (d) He suspect that something is wrong. 30. Choose the correct sentence: (a) The jury are arguing among themselves. ✔ (b)The jury is arguing among themselves. (c)The jury has argued among themselves. (d)The jury has been arguing among themselves. DU A-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2011-12 Read the passage and answer Questions 1 to 5: A coral reef is a flower garden of stone, growing like a wall or like a tower from the depths and filled with the most confusing and most colourful varieties of life. The colours are beautiful, especially in the shallow region down to sixty feet, where some of the red and yellow light of the sun’s rays still penetrates. But most corals are greenish, brown, bluish or yellow. Coral reefs offer shelter and food to thousands of creatures. The wanner the climate, the greater the variety of species there is. In the tropics, it is easier to find, in one place, ten different species than ten specimens of the same species; and a coral reef provides ample proof of that rule. Living conditions are most favourable so that many forms are able to develop and survive in their struggle for existence. 1. A coral reef is a. beautiful park ✔ b. a stone wall c. a watch tower d. a rock formation in the sea 2. The word “shallow” in the second sentence means a. very distant b. very deep ✔ c. not very deep d. cold 3. In the tropics a. the climate is warm ✔ b. shelter and food are easy to find c. many subjects are discussed d. it is quite cold 4. The word “ample” in the sixth sentence is an adjective. The noun-form of it is a . amplifier b. amplitude c. amply d. amplify ✔ 5. The main subject of the passage is a. The beauty of a coral reef b. The correlation of climate and life c. The struggle for existence ✔ d. The colours of a coral reef DU A-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2011-12 Questions 6-15: Choose the correct options 6. ————that life began billions of years ago in the water. a. In the belief b. It is believed ✔ c. the belief d. Believing 7. The government has introduced——– a. a children’s clothes tax b. a tax on children clothes ✔ c. a children cloths tax d. a tax on children’s clothes 8. The most important chemical catalyst on the planet is chlorophyll, ——carbon dioxide and water react to form carbohydrates. a. whose presence b. which is present c. presenting d. in the presence of which ✔ 9. An image on a national flag can symbolize political ideas that——-express. a. take many words otherwise would b. would take to many otherwise words c. many words to take otherwise d. would otherwise take many words to ✔ 10. Had I been in your situation,——–the offer. a. I would not accept b. I would accept c. 1 had accepted d. I would have accepted ✔ DU A-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2011-12 11. ———-chair the meeting. a. Karim was decided to b. There was decided that Karim should c. It was decided that Karim should ✔ d. Karim had been decided to 12. She———-from flu when she was interviewed. a. has been suffering b. suffered c. had suffered d. had been suffering ✔ 13. Next month I———–John for 20 years. a. know b. will have known ✔ c. am knowing d. will have been knowing 14. I——-happy to see him, but I didn’t have time. a. will have been b. would be c. will be d. would have been ✔ 15. The traffic lights——green and I pulled away. a. gone b. got c. moved d. went ✔ DU A-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2011-12 Questions 16-17: Choose the correct meaning (if the following idioms: 16. “The job was not plain-sailing.” a The job was difficult to get b. The job was not easy to do. ✔ c. The job was not sailing a ship. d. The job was easy to do. 17. “Leave no stone unturned.” a Heavy stone b. Rare stone c. Impossible d. Try every possible means ✔ Questions 18-19: Choose the correct translation: 18. আমি আম পছন্দ করি a. I like mango b. I would like a mango c. I like mangoes ✔ d I like the mango 19. তারা সাগরের কাছে একটি কুটিরে বাস করত। a. They lived in a but closed to sea b. They lived in a but close by sea c. They lived in a but close to the sea ✔ d. They lived in a but close with the sea Questions 20-23: Fill in the blanks: 20. I came home after the rain————— a. stopped b. stop c was stop d. had stopped ✔ DU A-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2011-12 21. Seeing is——-(believe) a. to believe b. how to believe c. believing ✔ d. believed 22. I do not know —— a. where does he live b. where is he live c. where he does live d. where he lives ✔ 23. I notified——I had changed my address. a. with the bank that b. the bank that ✔ c. that d. to the bank that 24. What is the meaning of the expression “bottom line”? a. The final step b. The end of a road Aid c. The last line of a book d. The essential point ✔ 25. Which one is the correct spelling? a. Acomodation b. Accommodation ✔ c. Acommodation d. Acomoddation DU A-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2011-12 26. The antonym of “prosperity” is a. diversity b. adversity ✔ c. property d. posterity 27. The synonym of “brittle” is a. soft b. tough c. strong d. fragile ✔ 28. By workin hard, you can prosper. Here “working” is a- a. Participle b. Verbal Noun c. Gerund ✔ d. Infinitive 29. The noun form “grand” is a. grandness ✔ b. grandsome c. grandeur d. grand 30. Which one is the correct sentence? a. The man that said that was a fool b. The man who said that was a fool ✔ c. The man which said that was a fool d. The man whom said that was a fool DU A-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2010-2011 Read the following text and answer questions (1-5). It is not only diet and lifestyle that make you obese. There is another factor that lies in your part of DNA called the gene that may influence the shape of your body. A study has recently revealed that genes may play a role in regulating body shape. The effect of genes may be stronger for women than for men. Scientists have found gene variations linked to obesity and fat, which explain why some people are apple-shaped and some are pear-shaped. Previous studies found that when we store fat in our bodies it can affect our health. More fat around the waist is linked with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease while having a fat posterior and thighs may offer some protection against diabetes and heart disease. Experts have opined that in most cases obesity, is caused by “unhealthy diet and lifestyle and that tackling obesity is challenging. However, recent developments in genetics will enable more targeted approaches to obesity prevention and to the invention of new drugs. 1. The main subject of the text is (A) The effects of fruits on the human body (B) The challenges of facing genetic disorders (C) The role of genes in making people overweight (D) The role of genes in maintaining our figure ✔ 2. The antonym of “discovery” is (A)concealment ✔ (B) disclosure (C) enclosure (D) ascertainment 3. The adjective of “prevention” is (A) prevent (B) preventable (C) preventive ✔ (D) preventing 4. “experts have opined” means (A) according to scientists’ discovery (B) according to experts imagination (C) according to the views of experts ✔ (D) according to experts study 5. A “study” refers to (A) a reading room (B) a book (C) a library (D) a research ✔ DU A-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2010-2011 Choose the correct options (6-15): 6. The police questioned each witness in——- (A) return (B) order (C) turn ✔ (D) silence 7. Our thoughts——–on the missing students. (A) based (B) centred ✔ (C) imposed (D) depended 8. The new airport should be fully operational——the end of the year. (A) since (B) till (C) by ✔ (D) in 9. Neither Sufia nor I——–capable of solving the problem. (A) are (B) were (C) am ✔ (D) is 10. The player isn’t fat;———, he’s quite skinny. (A) in any case (B) by rights ✔ (C) in practice (D) on the contrary DU A-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2010-2011 11. It was so embarrassing. The Bride——– (A) attended the wedding (B) got married (C) wore an expensive sari (D) fell asleep during the ceremony ✔ 12. The———of a camel was found lying by the side of the canal. (A) corpse ✔ (B) corset (C) corps (D) casket NB: If carcass were an option, the right answer would be a carcass. 13. ——–Mr. Forbes will be able to regain control of the company. (A) With hard only work (B) In spite of his hard work (C) Only if he works hardly (D) Only with hard work ✔ 14. The discovery of penicillin was a——-discovery (A) sensory (B) sensible (C) sensational ✔ (D) sensitive 15. For those who suffer——nerves, the remedy lies——perfect rest. (A) for, with (B) from, in ✔ (C) of, to (D) at, into DU A-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2010-2011 Choose the correct meaning of the following idioms (16-17)): 16. “To wash one’s dirty linen in public” (A) to quarrel in the open (B) to do some ugly work in public ✔ (C) to wash one’s clothes in the open (D) to suffer from shortage of water 17. “To smell a rat” (A) to smell a bad smell (B) to suspect a trick or deceit ✔ (C) to misunderstand (D) to fall sick Identify the one underlined word or phrase that would not be acceptable in standard English (18-20) 18. Writers (A) like (B) William Shakespeare and Edgar Allan Poe are not (C) only prolific but too (D) ✔ interesting. 19. News (A) of Charles Lindbergh’s famous transatlantic flight in 1927 spread (B) rapidly despite of (C) ✔ the lack of an (D) international communication system. 20. At the rate the clerks Were processing (A) the applications, Rahim figured that it will (B) ✔ take four hours for his (C) to be reviewed (D) DU A-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2010-2011 Identify the correct sentence (21-22) 21. Identify the correct sentence (A) One of the problem’s are extremely easy to solve. (B) One of the problem is extremely easy to solve. (C) One of the problems is extremely easy to solve.✔ (D) One of the problem are extremely easy to solve. 22. Identify the correct sentence (A) Jamal was born in 13 April in 1992 (B) Jamal was born on 13 April in 1992 ✔ (C) Jamal was born on April 13 on 1992 (D) Jamal was born in 13 April on 1992 Choose the correct synonyms of the words given in 23-24: 23. PENSIVE (A) costly (B) thoughtful ✔ (C) spoiled (D) written 24. INDIGNATION (A) humiliation (B) anger ✔ (C) lacking dignity (D) none 25. The word ‘subterfuge’ means (A) subtlety (B) cunning (C) simplicity (D) trickery ✔ DU A-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2010-2011 26. The correct translation of “গাছে এখনও ফল ধরে নাই” is (A)The tree has not yet borne fruit ✔ (B) The tree has not caught any fruit (C) The tree cannot bear fruit (D)The tree has not given any fruit 27. “Mutation” is a process (A) in which due to genetic changes new forms of structures are developed ✔ (B)when a person is unable to speak because of facial paralysis (C)when people refuse to obey orders (D) in Which the body is damaged severely 28. In English if two different words have the same spelling and pronunciation they are called (A) synonyms (B) homographs (C) homophones (D) homonyms ✔ 29. The antonym of ‘desolate’ is (A)populous ✔ (B) isolated (C) abandoned (D) disfigured 30. The verb of “hallucination” is (A) hallucinatory (B) hallucinogen (C) hallucine (D) hallucinate ✔ Helvetica Light is an easy-to-read font, with tall and narrow letters, that works well on almost every site. B (Kha)UNIT DU B-UNIT ADMISSION TEST ENGLISH 2015-16 1. Which of the following words best replaces ‘revealed’ in the sentence: Studies have revealed that infections are associated with cancers. A. found ✔ B. warned C. emphasized D. told 2. ‘No man is an island’. What does this proverb mean? A. Everyone should always be prepared B. It is best to do everything on time C. Everyone needs help from other people ✔ D. Your own home is the most comfortable place to live in 3. Choose appropriate articles. (Questions 3-4): One of Akbar’s most vigorous opponents during his lifetime had been — outstanding scholar, Sheikh Ahmed, and like Akbar, he was also venerated as — Perfect Man by his own disciples. A. the, the B. an, a ✔ C. an, the D. the, a 4. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Memorial Museum stands as — symbol not only of the greatest moments in our history but also as evidence of the darkest moment in — history of this land, A. the, a B. a, no article C. a, the ✔ D. the, no article Read the passage below and answer questions 5-9: Vultures are not careful about what they eat. This makes them vulnerable to eating meat that could be toxic. The consequence often is the death of these birds. That is one reason why these birds are not widely seen in Bangladesh anymore. The other is that the trees which vultures perch on have also been disappearing from the land. The net result is the birds are not present throughout the country in the numbers in which they were viewed a generation, or even a decade, ago. 5. A suitable title for the passage would be: A. Birds of Bangladesh B. Food habits of Vultures C. Disappearing Trees D. Disappearing Vultures of Bangladesh ✔ 6. The net result’ is closest in meaning to which of the following words that have also been used in the passage: A. Consequence ✔ B. perch C. generation D. reason 7. An antonym for ‘toxic’ is: A. deadly B. fatal C. contaminating D. harmless ✔ 8. A ‘decade’ is the same as: A. twelve years B. ten years ✔ C. twenty years D. thirty years 9. Widely’ used in the passage is a/an: A. adjective B. adverb ✔ C. participle D. gerund Fill in the blanks with suitable word/s (Questions 10-18): 10. Since the island soil has been barren for so many years, the islanders must — much of their food. A. deliver B. import ✔ C. produce D. utilize 11. Make sure you read all the — carefully before setting up the device. A. packaging B. papers C. instructions ✔ D. Files 12. After the governor’s third overseas trip, voters complained that he was paying too little attention to — affairs. A. foreign B. domestic ✔ C. professional D. intellectual 13. Pinocchio is hungry and looks for an egg to cook — an omelette; but, to his surprise, the omelette flies out of the window. A. his own self B. itself C. oneself D. himself ✔ 14. Nature finds ways to ensure the survival of — . A. the fittest ✔ B. the fitters C. the fitting D. the fits 15. — Pohela Boishakh, there is a festive mood all — the country. A. at, over B. in, across C. since, across D. on, over ✔ 16. — did Kamal realize that there was a danger. A. Upon entering the bank B. When he entered the bank C. Only after entering the bank ✔ D. After he had entered the bank 17. ‘Rose’ is often used as—for beauty or the beautiful. A. a metaphor B. parallel C. collocation D. euphemism ✔ 18. He is hardworking and — A. I am so B. so I am C. so am I ✔ D. I too am 19. Which word is spelt correctly? A. concensus B. hiararchy C. medieval ✔ D. prossession 20. The word ‘Vegetarian’ refers to A. plants ✔ B. animals C. mammals D. carnivores 21. Which of the following is a form of ‘die’? A. dryad B. dye C. dying ✔ D. dieing 22. Find a synonym for the word ‘vigorous’ from the options given below: A. Important and necessary B. shaping and quivering C. strong and energetic ✔ D. harmful and dangerous 23. Choose the correct passive sentence: A. The meeting is to be reschedule B. The meeting is to be rescheduled ✔ C. The meeting is to rescheduled D. The meeting to be rescheduled 24. We must discourage people — throwing trash in public places. A. for B. from ✔ C. into D. into 25. “মিনা বললো যে, সে অসুস্থ” The correct translation of this sentence is: A. Meena told that she has been ill. B. Meena said that she is ill. C. Meena said that she was ill. ✔ D. Meena told that she was ill. DU B-UNIT ADMISSION TEST 2014-2015 Answer questions (1-6) based on the following passage. The first shock that I received had nothing to do with the stone figures I had come to see. It was the sight of the island itself that filled me with astonishment. It was so barren: there were no trees, and it was apparent that scarcely any ground was good enough to support crops. Yet nobody looked hungry or unhappy! The second shock left me in a state of wonder. Many people have indeed seen photographs of the enormous stone figures, but the pictures show single statues or groups of only three or four. What I now discovered was that there are hundreds; they are all over the island. The greatest concentration of the figures is near the eastern tip. Here lies the quarry from which the stone was taken. 1. Which sentence is true? A.Many statues were spread all over the island. ✔ B.There was only single or small groups of statues. C.All statues were near the eastern tip of the island. D.The photographs gave a clear idea about the statues. 2. What was the result of the writer’s second shock? A. He was baffled. B. He was delighted. C. He was disappointed. D. He was amazed ✔ 3. In the passage “quarry” means. A. the place where the statues were made. B. a track. C. the place from where the stone was dug out. ✔ D. the hunted animal. 4. The word “apparent” means A. uncertain B. confusing C. obvious ✔ D. surprising 5. What surprised the writer at first? A. The stone figures B. The size of the statues C. The island itself ✔ D. The quarry 6. Why was the writer astonished by the fact that the island was barren? A. a barren island could produce so many statues B. nobody looked unhappy or hungry ✔ C. the soil was fertile but no crops were grown D. There was a stone quarry DU B-UNIT ADMISSION TEST 2014-2015 7. To “catch off guard” means A. to neglect the duty B. to get someone when he/she is careless ✔ C. to be on guard D. to substitute a guard 8. In the poem “Ozymandias”, the phrase “king of kings” is an example of A. exaggeration ✔ B. irony C. sarcasm D. humour 9. his convincing argument, the project was not approved. A. Although B. However C. Despite ✔ D. In spite 10. In Robert Herrick’s poem “To Daffodils” human life is compared with A. summer’s rain. B. morning’s dew. C. spring. D. all three(A,B ,C ) ✔ DU B-UNIT ADMISSION TEST 2014-2015 11. He wanted nobody to know the treasure was hidden. A. except him, what B. but himself, where ✔ C. else, which D. and him, when 12. The universities have opened recently,__________ A. aren’t they B. hasn’t they C. haven’t they ✔ D. weren’t they 13. The word “fabricate” is nearest in meaning to A. manufacture ✔ B. demolish C. refresh D. arrange 14. Several new diseases in the recent years. A. grown up B. have come up ✔ C. have discovered D. Have found DU B-UNIT ADMISSION TEST 2014-2015 15. Hamidur Rahman to make the of the Shaheed Minar. A. had a responsibility, foundation B. was asked, selection C. had, construction D. was assigned, design ✔ 16. Control, Sabah! Everything is fine, so don’t start crying A. yourself ✔ B. you C. me D. herself 17. Rahim is one___ superstitious people I know. A. much B. very much C. of the more D. of the most ✔ 18. ——pair of socks ——too small for me. A. This, is ✔ B. These, are C. These, is D. This, are 19. All my efforts to bring about a compromise ended——smoke. A. with B. in ✔ C. off D. through DU B-UNIT ADMISSION TEST 2014-2015 20. When……Penicillin? A. did Fleming invent ✔ B. Fleming invented C. Fleming invents D. has Fleming invented 21. We went to Rajshahi last month to see the house where we____in the 1960s. A. Will live B. live C. would live D. used to live ✔ 22. While the man………in the field, suddenly a dog came and…….him. A. was, bite B. was working, bit ✔ C. worked, bitten D. was working, bite 23. We…..to Dhaka in 1994 and…….here since then. A. came, lived B. came, were living C. came, have been living ✔ D. came, had lived 24. Choose the appropriate translation of “তুমি আমাকে এটিই আগে দিতে পারলে ভাল হত। ” A It would have better if you could give it to me earlier C. It could have better if you could give it earlier C .It should have better if you gave it to me earlier D. Giving it to me earlier should have been better. ✔ 25. The weather is____ gloomier today than it was yesterday. A. more B. more than C. very D. much ✔ DU B UNIT ADMISSION TEST 2013-2014 Answer questions 1-5 based on the following passage. Academically, Asian students are outperforming their American counterparts on all levels. However, as adults, we are finding ourselves falling short in the area of creativity and the ability to influence others, and the successful people are those who can know to influence others. This is an area that is emphasized in a Western upbringing. In the West, children are taught to question authority by asking why, something which is not encouraged in Asian culture. At the same time, I think the Western emphasis on creativity may have gone too far. On the other hand, in Asia, there is too much emphasis on memorization and drilling. I find that my Asia students in law school have trouble coming up with creative ideas. Ideally, we should take the best from both worlds. 1. To explain the relationship between upbringing and student performance the writer has a.provided a dictionary meaning of upbringing. b.given statistics of student performance. c. used logic to reach a conclusion d. compared and contrasted students of two different cultures. ✔ 2. The word ‘outperform’ means a. to achieve b. to fall short c. to surpass ✔ d. to produce 3. The aim of the writer is to persuade the reader that a. the Western way of upbringing is superior to the Asian ways. b. he most effective upbringing is the Asian way. c. Western children are brighter than Asian children. d. both ways of upbringing have advantages and disadvantages. ✔ 4. Which is a criticism of Western upbringing made by the writer? a. There is not enough respect for authority. b. There is too much stress on creativity. ✔ c. There is not enough memorization. d. There is a shortfall of discipline. 5. The phrase ‘on the other hand’ is used to signal that the writer will a. conclude the text. b. present the opposite point of view. ✔ c. give an example. d. elaborate the previous point DU B UNIT ADMISSION TEST 2013-2014 6. The woman was someone might recognize her. a. afraid so b. afraid about c. afraid that ✔ d. afraid with 7. An “apple of discord” means a. a beautiful object b. an object of dispute ✔ c. a favourite thing d. a delicious fruit 8. The noun of ‘predict’ is a. prediction ✔ b. predicted c. predictable d. predicting 9. Iron for weapons and tools in the Bronze Age. a. was generally used ✔ b. is generally used c. used d. generally used 10. A snake can eat and digest animals much larger than a. it b. itself ✔ c. it has d. its DU B UNIT ADMISSION TEST 2013-2014 11. Of the two boys, Latif is intelligent. a. most b. more ✔ c. as d. far 12. They have tried but failed, a. haven’t they ✔ b. aren’t they c. didn’t they d. don’t they 13. of his obstinacy, we could not reach any conclusion. a. Full b. Much c. Great deal d. Because ✔ 14. respect your point of view, I cannot agree. a. Much as I ✔ b. As much I c. I also d. so much as I 15. Choose the mis-matched pair. a. immune, protected b. nervous, disturbed c. neurotic, stable ✔ d. net, mesh DU B UNIT ADMISSION TEST 2013-2014 16. She went__the big gate__the prison__the road. a. through, of, into ✔ b. into, by, to c. across, inside, over d. by, to, on 17. Choose the appropriate translation of “আমি তোমার জায়গায় হলে ঝুঁকিটি নিতাম না।” a. If I were you I could not have taken the risk. b. Was I you I would not take the risk. c.If I was you, I would not take the risk. d. If I were in your shoes, would not have taken the risk. ✔ 18. In “Jerry” the writer says that when she gave Jerry some candy and apples he a. smiled in gratitude. b. thanked her. c. just looked at her. ✔ d. did some extra work. 19. Choose the correct spelling. a. Inacessibility b. Inaccissibility c. Inaccessebility d. Inaccessibility ✔ 20. The word ‘ingenious’ means a. deceptive b. skilful ✔ c. simple d. complicated 21. The synonym of ‘commemorate’ is a. overlook b. memorize c. observe ✔ d. assert 22. The antonym of ‘assail’ is a. attack b. prevail c. befriend ✔ d. fly 23. From “I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud” we can infer that the poet saw a. a host of yellow daffodils. b. a large number of daffodils. ✔ c. the milky way and daffodils. d. ten thousand daffodils. 24. My broken ankle is—-me. a. hurting ✔ b. wounding c. paining d. aching 25. You may—- culture shock by getting—-to the new way of life. a. feel, used b. overcome, accustomed ✔ c. get, expose d. need, familiar DU B-UNIT ADMISSION TEST 2012-13 Answer questions 1 — 6 based on the following passage. There are some qualities of a sonnet which make it different from other verse forms. Its definite restrictions make it a challenge to the artistry of the poet and call for all the technical skills at the poet’s command. The more or less set rhyme patterns occurring regularly within the short space of fourteen lines afford a pleasant effect” on the ear of the reader and can create truly musical effects. The rigidity of the form precludes too great economy of too great prodigality of words. Emphasis is placed on exactness and perfection of expression. The brevity of form favours concentrated expression of ideas or passion. 1. The word ‘brevity’ means. (a) shortness (b) freedom (c) conciseness ✔ (d) permanence 2. What characteristic of a sonnet can create musical effects? (a) form (B) regular rhyme patterns ✔ (c) suitable words (d) verse form 3. The author’s primary purpose is to (a) identify the characteristics of a sonnet. ✔ (b) contrast different types of sonnets. (c) criticize the limitations of the sonnet. (d) teach readers to compose proper sonnets. 4. The word ‘afford’ means. (a) exaggerate (b) charge (c) able to pay (d) provide ✔ 5. The author’s attitude towards the sonnet form can be best described as one of (a) strong disapprobation (b) effusive enthusiasm. (c) scholarly appreciation. ✔ (d) amused toleration. 6. The adjective of ‘rigidity’ is. (a) rigor (b) rigid ✔ (c) rigorous (d) rigidness DU B-UNIT ADMISSION TEST 2012-13 7. It was so dark that the security guard could not see. (a) nobody (b) somebody (c) anyone ✔ (d) none 8. Choose the correct sentence. (a) The children were delighted by the monkeys swinging through the trees. ✔ (b)Swinging of the monkeys through the trees, the children were delighted. (c)The monkeys swinging through the trees, the children were delighted. (d)Because the monkeys swinging through the trees, the children were delighted. 9. the rain, the cricket match was not cancelled. (a) Due to (b) Although (c) Despite of (d) In spite of ✔ 10. The proposal was tentative means, the proposal was. (a) conclusive (b) indefinite ✔ (c) definite (d) timely 11. ——is it difficult——- dispose —— waste? (a) Where, to, for (b) When, for, such (c) Why, with, in – (d) Why, to, of ✔ DU B-UNIT ADMISSION TEST 2012-13 12. If I had not intervened at the right moment, Jim arrested. (a) may have been (b) can have been (c) might have been ✔ (d) could have 13. The antonym of ‘dormant’ is. (a) latent (b) active ✔ (c) sluggish (d) torpid. 14. The synonym of ‘pandemonium’ is. (a) order (b) calm (c) commotion✔ (d) peace 15. —is considered a serious crime. (a) Shoplift (b) To shoplifting (c) Shoplifter – (d) Shoplifting ✔ DU B-UNIT ADMISSION TEST 2012-13 16. —resigned, we would have been forced to sack him. (a) Had he not ✔ (b) He had (c) Has he (d) If he has not 17. The word ‘amenable’ means —— –. (a) moveable (b) durable (c) agreeable ✔ (d) answerable 18. Frequent____badly____academic progress. (a) closure, affect (b) closures, effects (c) closures, affects ✔ (d) closures, affect 19. The antonym of ‘blasphemous’ is. (a) irreverent (b) respectful ✔ (c) rigid (d) frivolous DU B-UNIT ADMISSION TEST 2012-13 20. Some of my relatives have left—Canada—to find jobs. (a) to, expectation (b) for, desire (c) at. wishing (d) for, hoping ✔ 21. I’d —- a blue bedcover—-a green one. (a) prefer, to ✔ (b) like, to (c) prefer, for (d) buy, in 22. What do you—-is the—— cause of air—–? (a) say, chief, pollution (b) consider. primary, scarcity (c) think, main, pollution ✔ (d) count, only, filth 23. Jerry said, “I——the axe ——.” (a) put down, slow – (b) brought down, carelessly ✔ (c)took away, now (d)hit over, powerfully 24. In “I wondered Lonely as a Cloud” Wordsworth companies the daffodils with . (a) the stars of the milky way ✔ (b) the waves (c) the trees (d) the milky way 25. Choose the English translation of “সৌভাগ্যক্রমে পরের বাসে আমি উঠতে পেরেছিলাম। ” (a) Fortunately, I could get on the next bus. ✔ (b) Fortunate I managed the next bus. (c) Luckily I entered the next bus. (d) Luckily I rode the next bus. DU B-UNIT ADMISSION TEST 2011-12 Answer questions 1-8 based on the following: Making judgments about people is a common feature of everyday life. We are continually evaluating what others say and do, in comments called for or not, offering criticism and feedback informally to friends and colleagues about their behaviour. Formal, institutional judgments figure prominently in our lives too. For example, people pass driving tests, survive the probationary period in a new job, get promotions at work, succeed at interviews, win Oscars for performances in a film, win medals in driving competitions, and are released from prison for good behaviour. 1. In the passage, we get mainly——types of judgments. a. Two ✔ b. Three c. Four d. Seven 2. According to the passage, judgments are a. Seldom made b. Frequently made ✔ c. Rarely made d. Discouraged 3. ‘figure’ stands for a. Shape b. Number c. Occur d. Picture ✔ 4. ‘the probationary period’ is the—-period. a. Learning b. Trial ✔ c. Leave d. Service 5. ‘evaluating’ means a. Recalling b. Tasting c. Assessing ✔ d. Balancing 6. ‘called for’ refers to a. Asked for ✔ b. Followed c. Begged for d. Summoned 7. ‘feedback’ stands for a. Encouragement b. Opinion ✔ c. Entertainment d. Help 8. The term ‘institutional judgments’ means a. Official judgments ✔ b. Set judgments c. Stereotyped judgments d. Judging institutions DU B-UNIT ADMISSION TEST 2011-12 9. Camping—-usually provide facilities—-entertainment. a. Site, for b. Sight, in c. Sites, for ✔ d. Sites, at 10. She took me—the hand, and led me—-the dais. a. At, over b. In, on c. On, from d. By, to ✔ 11. —-there any nursing schools—-Chittagong? a. Is, at b. Are, on c. Was, in d. Are, in ✔ 12. Where—-all the boys a. has, gone b. have, gone ✔ c. did, went d. does, go DU B-UNIT ADMISSION TEST 2011-12 13. The players are—-tired—-nervous. a. very, but b. neither, or c. either, or ✔ d. either, nor 14. Choose the English translation of —“তুমি কি কখনো কুয়াকাটা গিয়েছো”? a. Have you ever gone to Kuakata? b. Have you ever gone Kuakata? c. Have you ever been to Kuakata? ✔ d. Did you ever go to Kuakata? 15. Which pair of words is synonymous? a.waste, trash ✔ b. reduce, rubbish c. recycle, destroy d. conserve, consume 16. ‘contaminate’ means a. purify b. pollute ✔ c. corruption d. think DU B-UNIT ADMISSION TEST 2011-12 17. Choose the correct sentence: a. his hairs are not straight and curly b.his hair is not straight but curly ✔ c. his hairs are straight and curly d. his hairs are not straight but curly 18. The man—–down silently and—-his food. a. sits, took b. sat, take c. sat, had taken d. sat, took ✔ 19. ‘niche’ means a. surface b. centre c. edge ✔ d. hollow 20. In Shelley’s `Ozymandias’ — ‘frown’, and ‘sneer of cold command’ are seen on— a. the pedestal of the statue b. desert sand c. two trunk-less legs d. shattered visage ✔ DU B-UNIT ADMISSION TEST 2011-12 21. The Taj Mahal is a/an—-monument of the——- a. Indian, 18th b. Indian, 16th c. Moghal, 17th ✔ d. Moghal, 18th 22. The word ‘substantiate’ is a/an——– a. verb ✔ b. adjective c. noun d. adverb 23. He got a —-of land——his village. a. lease, on b. slice, into c. plot, through d. lease, in ✔ 24. One of the____ of globalization is cultural_____ a. effect, shock b. affects, surprise c. effects, assault ✔ d. effect, confusion 25. The team is qualified,_______ ? a. isn’t it ✔ b. wasn’t it c. hasn’t it d. doesn’t it C (Ga)UNIT DU C-UNIT QUESTION SOLUTION 2013-14 Read the following passage and answer question 1-5: The Geographical Indication (GI) Law 2013, the first of its kind in Bangladesh, was enacted in parliament on Tuesday to protect the patent rights of traditional products. ‘Historically, we produce some unique products naturally that others cannot. The law will ensure the exclusive rights of the products,’ said Industries Secretary Mohammad Moinuddin Abdullah. The government has passed the law in compliance with Article-22 of Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights. GI is a name or sign used on certain products to certify that they possess certain qualities because they are made as per traditional methods or enjoy a certain reputation due to their geographical origin. The law will protect the country’s claims to commodities such as hilsa fish, jamdani sari, nakshikantha and fruits, including pineapple and fazli, a variety of mango, said Mahboob Murshed, who is an advocate of the Supreme Court and a legal expert on GI law. This means that the real producers of any particular goods in an area will get the absolute rights to their registered products, he went on to observe, and added that the law will ensure that customers get genuine products. 1. The government passed the GI law in compliance to certify that, a. The products are made according to some random methods and originated from specific geographical location b. The products are made in accordance with a very systematic process and originate from a historical location. c. The products possess superior qualities or enjoy a certain reputation due to their cultural origin. d. The products are made according to some specific methods and their location. e. The products are made according to some traditional methods or have an exclusive reputation and originated from a specific geographical location ✔ 2. GI law will look out for the interest of- a. The government b. The hoarders c. The consumers ✔ d. The importers e. The registered products 3. The GI law will protect our commodities so that other countries cannot- a. claim their rights to the products and also the customers will have access to genuine products ✔ a.claim their access to the products and so that customers also can sell the products. b.deny their authority to the products and the customers will have access to a delivery of products c.demand rights to the products and the customers will strive to buy genuine products d.offer export privileges to the products and also give customers the authority to mass produce the commodities. 4. Who is the authority to pass/approve GI act in Bangladesh? a. The Prime Minister b. The Ministry of Commerce c. The President d. The Parliament ✔ e. The Supreme Court 5. The phrase ‘protect the patent rights of traditional products’ can be explained by which of the following phrase? a.to encourage others to supervise patent rights of traditional products b. to ensure that patent rights of traditional products are safeguarded. ✔ b.to effectively thwart others from securing patent rights of traditional products c.to actualize patent rights of traditional products effectively d.to realize patent rights of traditional products comprehensively. DU C-UNIT QUESTION SOLUTION 2013-14 6. He was happy to be——friends. a. along b. into c. between d. middle of e. among ✔ 7. While going to the class—— a. the dog bit me b. a dog bit me c. a dog bite me d. I was bitten by a dog ✔ e. A dog had bitten me 8. Which one of the following words is spelt incorrectly? a. repercussions b. examplification ✔ c. sausage d. cigarettes e. grammatical 9. The antonym for ‘delicious’ is: a. scrumptious b. displeasing ✔ c. dainty d. toothsome e. appetizing 10. A dolphin—–a porpoise in that it has a longer nose. a. differs b. different from c. differs from ✔ d. different e. differs than DU C-UNIT QUESTION SOLUTION 2013-14 11. The people of Quebec have been considering—-themselves from the rest of Canada. a. to separate b. separating ✔ c. separated d. separate e. to be separated 12. ‘A piece of cake’ means a. A result that is still unclear and can go either way b. A hidden or secret strength c. A task that can be accomplished very easily ✔ d. A very mild punishment e. A kind, innocent and mild mannered person 13. Identify one of the underlined words or phrases that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct: He made me (sit down)/A sit down, and (he was tying)/B ✔ the string of the new (rubber appron)/C tightly around/D my neck, and combined/E combed up my hair. 14. Taking the time to eat a good breakfast is a simple was’ to make the morning—–and the day——- a. easy, easier ✔ b. best, easiest c. ease, easy d. better, easer e. well, at ease 15. What is the synonym for the word ‘indifferent’? a. frank b. not differing c. similar d. unhappy e. apathetic ✔ DU C-UNIT QUESTION SOLUTION 2013-14 16. What is the noun form of the world ‘defer’? a. difference b. deferation c. deferment ✔ d. defomiation e. defermint! 17. Despite the lack of evidence, politicians——blaming the media for violence. a. cannot resist ✔ b. will not have resisted c. may not resist d. should not resist e. do not resist 18. Choose the correct preposition: Do you know the solution —–the economic crisis? a. at b. for c. on d. to e. about ✔ 19. The word ‘off-spring’ means a. Strength b. Winter c. fountain d. Tw ins e. Children ✔ 20. It is high time we—–the people conscious about our national interest. a. should make b. will make c. must make d. have to e. made ✔ DU C-UNIT QUESTION SOLUTION 2013-14 21. What is the adjective form of divide? a. divisible ✔ b. dividable c. diviidible d. divisable e. devisable 22. Let us not—–our past mistakes. a, dwelt b. dwell about c. dwell on ✔ d. dwell e. dwell at Choose the correct sentences (Questions 18-19) 23. a. He will thought that she is leaving for Sylhet. b. He thought that she is left for Sylhet. c. He thinks that she leaving for Sylhet. d. He thinks that she has left for Sylhet: ✔ e. He is thinking that she leaves for Sylhet. 24. a. Mary has been on a diet for three weeks. ✔ b. Mary has been on a diet since three weeks. c. Mary had been on a diet since three weeks. d. Mary was on a diet since weeks. e. Mary is on a diet since three weeks. 25. Find the misspelt word a. asthma b. cholera c. dehydration d. typhoid ✔ e. headache DU C-UNIT QUESTION SOLUTION 2012-2013 Read the following passage and answer (Questions 1 through 5): Joy Card and Printing Ltd. a local company, made around 4 million SIM Cards since 2011 at its own plant for the country’s mobile phone operators, a testimony to the capability to domestic enterprises. From 2010, the company also supplied 40 million scratch cards, used for recharging balance in mobile phones. This local initiative was able to gain confidence in both national and multinational cell phone companies. Joy. a 200-person strong company with the capacity to produce 2 million SIM cards a month. imports ABS sheet and then installs chips for making the SIM cards. However, the company today is faced with a setback due to poor customer acquisition and the operators’ unwillingness to buy the SIN1 cards from domestic markets. 1. One drawback faced by the company was: A. overproduction B. underproduction of SIM sets C. regulatory problem D. lack of interest in local SIM cards ✔ E. lack of government support 2. ‘Acquisition’ in the passage implies: A. lacking B. loss C. gaining ✔ D. dearth E. want 3. The passage is all about– A. The inefficiency of local mobile markets B. A local mobile film’s experience of SIM production C. The competitive nature of mobile banking D. Lack of government initiative in SIM production ✔ E. The structure of the mobile market in Bangladesh 4. ‘Testimony’ in the passage implies: A. hypothesis B. test case C. evidence ✔ D. glamour E. denial 5. ‘Plant’ in the passage refers to: A. a place on the ground B. something inserted C. a perennial product D. an industrial site ✔ E. a large estate for crops DU C-UNIT QUESTION SOLUTION 2012-2013 6. Which do you think is the nearest in meaning to ‘proviso’: A. sanction B. substitute C. directive D. supply E. stipulation ✔ 7. Antonym of ‘dogma’ is: A. doctrine B. principle C. tenet D. unbelief ✔ E. rule 8. Synonym of ‘apex’ is: A. base B. zenith ✔ C. bottom D low E. floor 9. ‘To smell a rat’ means: A. to smell a bad smell B. to suspect a trick or deceit ✔ C. to misunderstand D. to have dirty ways E. to be bothersome 10. Antonym of ‘tedious’ is: A. boring B. monotonous C. tiresome D. refreshing ✔ E. dull DU C-UNIT QUESTION SOLUTION 2012-2013 11. ‘Out and out’ means: A. not at all B. someone from outside C to get out D. to be last E. thoroughly ✔ 12. ‘Pediatric’ relates to the treatment of: A. adults B. women C. old people D. children ✔ E. men Identify one of the underlined words or phrases that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct: 13. Joseph’s story (A) is a (D) clinical portrayal (C) of man as an animal (D) trapped by the fear (E) ✔and hunger. 14. The doctor suggested that the patient——weight. A. should lose B. would lose C. loss D. lose ✔ E. lost 15. Our friends will—— for two nights. A. put us up ✔ B. put us in C. provide us in D. provide us up E. provide after 16. The ozone in the upper layers of Earth’s atmosphere is beneficial,———animal and plant life from dangerous ultraviolet radiation. A. withdrawing B. thwarting C. displacing D. reflecting E. protecting ✔ DU C-UNIT QUESTION SOLUTION 2012-2013 17. Once the audience began to applaud and laugh at his jokes, Monem felt more—– A. professional B. ambiguous C. uncertain D. relaxed ✔ E. uncomfortable 18. We drove——– the river for an hour——turned north before we reached it. A. to, and B. back. when C. towards, but ✔ D. in, to e. on. so 19. There is—– in one of front teeth. A. a. filing B. a cavity C. decay ✔ D. food E. growth 20. Which one is the correct spelling? A. scaning B. stoped C. dyeing ✔ D. recomend E. buget 21. Which of the following pairs expresses a relationship different from the rest in terms of their parts of speech? A. Convince-Convincing B. Persuade-Persuasive C. Vary-various D. Economize-Economic E. Fame-Famous ✔ DU C-UNIT QUESTION SOLUTION 2012-2013 22. Synonym of ‘paradox’ is: A. exaggeration B. hyperbole C. contradiction ✔ D. invective E. poetic device Choose the correct sentences (Questions 23 through 25): 23. Choose the correct sentences. A. If I found a bag in the street, I will take it to the police. B. If I found a bag in the street, I would take it to the police. ✔ C. If I found a bag in the street, I took it to the police. D. If I found a bag in the street, I’ll be taking it to the police. E. If I found a bag in the street, I have taken it to the police. 24. Choose the correct sentences. A.He used the phrase you know so often that I finally said, No. I don’t know. B.He used the phrase “you know” so often that I finally said, No, I don’t know. C.He used the phrase you know so often that I finally said. “No, I don’t know.” D. He used the phrase “you know” so often that I finally said, “No, I don’t know,” E. He used the phrase “you know” so often that I finally said, “No I don’t know.” ✔ 25. Choose the correct sentences. 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? E. Why did you done this? DU C-UNIT QUESTION SOLUTION 2011-2012 Answer questions 1-5 based on the following passage: Decentralization is the latest cliché in most of the today’s development literature and stems .mainly recognition that centralized state agencies have been seen to be inefficient in providing services. However, with the growing consensus that appropriate and sustainable social change successful without the decentralization of the economy and policy, more governments of countries are adopting decentralization as a firm policy. However, there is a feeling among social workers that the full implication of decentralization has not been fully worked out, with that process is frequently defective. Even if it was possible to speed up the rate at which information to the center can be passed and processed at the same pace as to me decentralized systems, the fact remains that the quantum of information flowing to and from the center is massive and will therefore require more time, and definitely better management, than it would, if the administration was decentralized. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that decentralization will greatly benefit the people as the Quality of information will be le: s distorted, for this invariably depends on the distance it has to travel. It, therefore, stands to reason that the centralized systems are likely to receive poorer inflows of Information, resulting in less efficiency than the decentralized, for the geographical, cultural and conceptual distance that separates program managers from the more vulnerable groups is less as this often is what relates the deficiencies in statistical flow in the feedback and information base by the time lags in analysis and response. Centralized management of social services is always, therefore, likely to be less efficient and less responsive to the needs of the vulnerable, mainly because they lack flexibility. To this can be added the general lack of empathy felt for the disadvantaged which is always a danger to the larger system. 1. Which of the following best expresses the author’s purpose in writing this passage? a . to emphasize the need for information. b. to inform the readers about benefits of planning. c. to focus on the advantages of centralization. d. to underscore the importance of decentralization for better management. e. to compare between centralization and decentralization. ✔ 2. The quality of information may be affected when — a. all are put together b. some are presented in tabular form c. distortion takes place because of mobility problems ✔ d. government offices are closed e. flows from one person to another 3. In a centralized system, program managers are- a. given quick feedback without time-lags in analysis and response b. likely to suffer from deficiencies in information flows for time-lags in analysis and response ✔ c. good planners with all statistical flow tithe-lags in ‘analysis and response d. more vulnerable group e. people do not respond properly 4. In a larger system, social services can be provided a. to the disadvantaged group b. more efficiently in a decentralized system c. more efficiently in a decentralized system. ✔ d. without any flexibility e. with the help of a prompt response 5. The title below that best expresses the ideas in the passage is: a. Decentralized Information Flow ✔ b. Centralized information Flow c. Improving Social Services d. Decentralizing Social Services e. Making people aware of information flows Find the correct sentences (questions 6-8) 6. a. She is considering not to going. b, She is considering not to go. c. She is considering not going. ✔ d. She is considering to not go. e. She is considered to not going. DU C-UNIT QUESTION SOLUTION 2011-2012 7. a. He was too clever not to miss the point. b. He was so clever to miss the point. c. He was to clever too miss the point. d. He was clever to grasp the point. e. He was too clever to miss the point ✔ 8. a. It is I who am responsible for this ✔ b. It is I who is responsible for this c. One of the boys are absent d. The points is happy e. pair of shoes are on the table Choose the best option to replace the underlined part of the sentence (Question 9-10) 9. The widely accepted big bang theory holds that the universe began in an explosive instant ten to twenty billion years ago and has been expanding ever since. a. that the universe began in an explosive instant ten to twenty billion years ago and has been expanding. ✔ b. that the universe had begun in an explosive instant ten to twenty billion years ago and had been expanding. c. that the beginning of the universe was an explosive instant ten to twenty billion years ago that has expanded d. the beginning of the universe to have been an explosive instant ten to twenty billion years ago that is expanding e.the universe to have begun in an explosive instant ten to twenty billion years ago and has been expanding. 10. Doctors generally agree that such factors as cigarette smoking, eating rich foods high in fats and alcohol consumption not only do damage by themselves but also aggravate genetic predispositions towards certain diseases. a. not only do damage by themselves but also aggravate ✔ b. do damage by themselves but also are aggravating to c. are damaging by themselves but also are aggravating d. not only do damage by themselves, they are also aggravating to e. are doing damage by themselves, and they are also aggravating DU C-UNIT QUESTION SOLUTION 2011-2012 Fill in the blanks (questions 11-15) 11. Rihanna was bright but lazy and because of his—–was never promoted. a. novelty b. sloth ✔ c. zeal d. indemnity e. wisdom 12. The change in the organization was so gradual that they seemed almost——. a. hasty b. spontaneous c. imperceptible ✔ d. distorted e. omitted 13. I regret that my remarks seemed—–: I never intended to belittle you. a. short-sighted b. justified c. unassailable d. disparaging ✔ e. adequate 14. When you encounter a new culture, many embarrassing situations occur—–a misunderstanding. a. for because b. because c. because of ✔ d. of e. to 15. The size and shape of a box depend primarily on the function——–intended. a. for which it is ✔ b. which it is c. which it is for d. for which is e. it is to be DU C-UNIT QUESTION SOLUTION 2011-2012 Find the synonyms of the following (questions 16-20) 16. FURTIVE a. Gallant b. Gullible c. Haughty d. Joyous e. Secret ✔ 17. TRANQUIL a. Insolent b. Angry c. Hostile d. Sagacious e. Calm ✔ 18. DESPISE a. Command b. Infuriate c. Abhor ✔ d. Facilitate e. Fluctuate 19. AUTOGRAPHY a. Graph paper b. Out of graph c. writing about ✔ d. Graphical thing e. Good writing 20. BAD BLOOD a. Wrong blood b. Poisonous Find the c. Enmity ✔ d. Friendship e. Affinity DU C-UNIT QUESTION SOLUTION 2011-2012 Find out the antonyms of the following (Question No.21-23) 21. DOCILE a. Complex b. Unruly ✔ c. Optimistic d. Fatuous e. Hopeful 22. OMINOUS a. Abundant b. Adept c. Wasteful d. Favourable ✔ e. Formidable 23. NOCTURNAL a. Diurnal ✔ b. Good c. Puny d. Spacious e. Terse Choose the pairs that express a relationship similar to the one expressed by the capitalized pair (questions 24-25) 24. PLAY: ACTS a. Essay: Topics b. Game: Athletes c. Novel: Chapter ✔ d. Poem: Rhymes e. Drama: Actors 25. CAUTION: ACCIDENT a. Radar: Collision ✔ b. Policeman: Criminal c. Worry: Disaster d. Sanitation: Filth e. Carelessness: Plan DU C-UNIT QUESTION SOLUTION 2010-2011 Answer ques. (1-5) based on the following passage Pahela. Baishakh is perhaps the single biggest celebration for the Bangalees. On this morning everybody is happy and relaxed and everybody has a smile on their lips. Greetings are exchanged, gifts given and received, and sweets distributed. Violence and despair do not figure in this day, they are things done away with, and it is only the joy and happiness of the moment that unites the Bengalees. Tragedy and absurdity take leave, to be replaced by hopes and dreams. For are we not what we dream? And on Pahela Baishakh, the Bengalees dream and sing and we are left wondering in a quiet moment by ourselves, how a nation which is so fond of music and songs, which has created and produced amongst the best poets and singers of the world, can stoop to such of moral depravity. It must not be allowed to flourish. On this first day of Bengali New Year, the resolution should be one of unity, of live and compassion, not one of hate and discord. Let us all attempt to rise above our self-seeking selves, to unite together. For once, let us not allow our petty differences to rule our hearts the Bangalees are capable of far better, far superior things as has been proven over and over again. Let us all say on Pahela Baishakh, with determination. “Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high, where knowledge is free, where words come out from the depths of truth – into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake. 1. According to the writer, the most unifying factor for the Bengalees is: A. The hopes and dreams for a better future B. The joy and happiness of Pahela Baishakh ✔ C. The month of Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr D. The petty differences that rule our hearts E. The tragedy and calamity that we are in 2. The writer is making the following statements, except: A. We are self-seekers B. We have petty differences C. We encourage hatred and discord ✔ D. We are capable of better things E. We are a nation that can stoop to moral depravity 3. An apt title for the above passage would be: A. A Day in the Life of Bengalee B. A New Year’s Resolution C. Bengali Culture D. Bangla New Year E. Pahela Baishake-Effect on Bengali Culture ✔ 4. The writer suggests that on Pahela Baisakh Bengalees should do the following, except: A. Exchange greetings and gifts B. Shed violence and despair ✔ C. Spread love and happiness D. share petty difference E. Dream for a better future 5. From the quotation at the end of the passage, we get a picture of the country which is: A. Communist B. Democratic C. Socialist D. Idealistic ✔ E. Anarchist DU C-UNIT QUESTION SOLUTION 2010-2011 Find the correct sentences (question 6-8) 6. A. I still adhere to my plan. ✔ 7. B. The meeting was adjourned for a week. C. He is alarmed for any safety. D. He has been alienated to his friend. E. There is an affinity between two languages. 7. A. He is eligible for the post. ✔ B. No money is due to me from him. C. he deeply engrossed to his studies. D. He is easy to access E. The tiger emerged from the jungle into the open field. 8. A. We stayed for a short period of time in the hotel. B. We stayed for a short period in the hotel. ✔ C.We stayed during a short period in the hotel. D.We were stayed for a short period in the hotel. E.We did stayed for a short period of time in the hotel. Choose the best option(s) to replace the underlined part(s)of the sentence(s)(questions 9-10) 09. If one begins to smoke at an early age, it is likely that he will go on smoking further. A.it is likely that he will go on smoking further. B.he will probably keep smoking more and more C.it is hard to stop him from smoking more D. he is likely to continue smoking ✔ E. he will have a tendency to continue smoking. 10. Ratan maintained that his scholarship record was better or at least as good as hers. A. was better or at least as good as hers B. at its least was as good as hers C. was as good or better than hers. D. was better than or at least as good as hers. ✔ E. was better or at least as good as hers scholastic record. DU C-UNIT QUESTION SOLUTION 2010-2011 Fill in the blanks (question 11-15) 11. Companies often need to recognize their business and marketing —- significant changes in the business environment. A. as a result of B. in terms of C. in support of D. in response to ✔ E. because of 12. It is always —–when you misunderstand the customs of other countries. A. discouraging B. embarrassing ✔ C. peculiar D.singular E. attitude 13. I wish I —- enough time to work. A. have B. have had C. had ✔ D. have not E. have to have 14. Fortune never smiles — the lazy. A. on ✔ B. at C. for D. after E. to 15. In — nothing much happened at the meeting. A. briefly B. a short. C. shortly D. quick E. short ✔ DU C-UNIT QUESTION SOLUTION 2010-2011 Find the synonyms of the following (Ques. 16-18) 16. ABORTIVE A. fruitful B. successful C. consuming D. unsuccessful ✔ E. miserable 17. VOLATILE A. fluctuating ✔ B. friendly C. temporary D. beautiful E. docile 18. ADULTERATION A. refining B. sanitization C. contamination ✔ D. adulthood E. pessimism Find the antonyms of the following (Ques. 19-21) 19. ALTRUISM A. amity B. base C. selfishness ✔ D. chaos E. concern 20. FALLACIOUS A. safe B. energetic C. diverted D. valid ✔ E. persuasive DU C-UNIT QUESTION SOLUTION 2010-2011 21. BLUNT A. timid B. fickle C. sharp ✔ D. shallow E. ugly Find the appropriate meanings of the phrases in bold (questions 22-23) 22. White elephant A. an elephant of white colour B. an elephant of black colour C. a boar D. a black marketer E. a very costly and troublesome possession ✔ 23. Maiden speech A. last speech B. early speech C. final speech D. first speech ✔ E. middle speech Choose the pairs that express a relationship similar to the one expressed by the capitalized pair (question 24-25) 24. MASTER: SERVANT A. judge: jury B. capital: labour C. monarch: subject D. landlord: tenant ✔ E. serf: peasant 25. CANDLE: TALLOW A. banana peel B. statue: bronze ✔ C. furniture: polish D. fire: ashes E. temple preacher D(Gha) UNIT DU D Unit English Question Solution 19-20 Dhaka University D Unit English MCQ question amount is 16 and every question marks is 1.25. So total MCQ marks is 25 and other other hand you have to answer 15 marks English written question. Tina is renowned___ her oratory.—–for He was not conversant ___the plan.–with Warning! No unauthorized personnel ______ this point? —-Beyond _____to Barishal by bus yesterday ? —Did Jashim go The dress was designed by ____ famous Italian artist.?– a It is the city ___of the country.? —most populous Who says that you can go ____ the world in eighty days?-around Choose the correct sentence.—The railway will compensate us for the loss. The correct synonym of ‘mediocre is – ordinary The correct antonym of ‘spurious’ is— genuine What is the meaning of the proverb ‘Do not put the cart before the horse”?–-Do things in proper order. What was the most well-known form of money in the past?— coins What is the passage about?—The history of money in human society The passage suggests that…– coins followed the inversion of money How does the passage define money—anything that the use to represent…….. According to the passage…—debit & cash cards newer forms of money DU D-UNIT QUESTION SOLUTION 2014-2015 Read the following passage carefully and then answer Questions (1-5): A second green revolution is imminent in Asia. It will not be the same as the first one since it will not depend on a few miracle varieties of wheat or rice but on adapting existing seeds to different environmental conditions. This second revolution promises to bring similar benefits though—this time to poor lands and poorer farmers that were not covered by the first green revolution. Such lands are poor because they are prone to floods, Droughts and salinity. New seeds have been developed which can survive flooding and tolerate drought and saline conditions better. 1. The best title for this passage is: A. Second Green Revolution in Asia ✔ B. Adapting Farming to Environmental Conditions in Asia C. Agricultural Miracle in Asia D. New seeds Being Planted in Asia 2. An antonym of “imminent” is: A. pending B. distant ✔ C. forthcoming D. eminent 3. The tone of this passage is: A. pessimistic B. suggestive C. hopeful ✔ D. sceptical 4. To be “prone” is to be “ A. vulnerable ✔ B. ready C. organized D. equipped 5. The title suggests that the key to the second green revolution will be to come up with seed varieties that are: A. adaptable B. susceptible ✔ C. changeable D. variable DU D-UNIT QUESTION SOLUTION 2014-2015 Which of the following sentences is correct? (6-10) 6. Which of the following sentences is correct? 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. ✔ 7. Which of the following sentences is correct? 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 an new industrial policy. 8. Which of the following sentences is correct? A. Over a billion people wing Microsoft Windows operating systems. B. Over a billion people uses Microsoft Windows operating systems. C. Over a billion people use Microsoft Windows operating systems. ✔ D. Over a billion peoples use Microsoft Windows operating systems. 9. Which of the following sentences is correct? A. To whom do the book belong? B. By whom does the book belong? C. Whom does the book belong? D. Who does the book belong to? ✔ 10. Which of the following sentences is correct? A. Where have you born? B. Where are you born? C. Where were you born? ✔ D. Where had you born? DU D-UNIT QUESTION SOLUTION 2014-2015 Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word in italics (11 – 12) 11. The private hospital business is booming in Bangladesh. A. flourishing ✔ B. bursting C. improving D. filling 12. The government has also defied concentrating on improving the quality of health-care. A. focus ✔ B. conceptualize C. Strike D. deliberate Answer the questions according to the instruction provided (13 -14) 13. The verb form of trauma is: A. traumatic B. traumatically C. traumatized D. traumatize ✔ 14. A radiologist is most often employed in: A. power plants B. workshops C. finances D. hospitals ✔ Fill in the blanks (15-21) 15. Let’s discuss—– the ways of improving the basic skills of English. A. about B. on C. no preposition needed ✔ D. of DU D-UNIT QUESTION SOLUTION 2014-2015 16. One-third of the students——present in the class. A. is B. are ✔ C. remains D. do not 17. Each of the students who lied out the admission form——the test. A. have appeared at B. has appeared at ✔ C. are appearing at D. is appearing 18. To discover is—–about something that already exists, but to invent is—–something new. A. to know, to find B. to create, to learn C. to learn, to create ✔ D. to find, to know 19. “Well” is usually an adverb and so describes —–, but when it refers to health it can be an adjective and describe A. Adjectives, Verbs B. Nouns. Pronouns C. Adjectives, Nouns D. Verbs, Nouns ✔ 20. Much as Rome—–roads through Europe in the years of the Roman empire, Britain —– railways and strung telegraph wires in India. A. had built, built B. built, built ✔ C. builds, is building D. had built, was building DU D-UNIT QUESTION SOLUTION 2014-2015 21. We are moved not by the fall of—–great man but the elevation to the heroism of what we had taken to be ——little man. A. a, the ✔ B. the, the C. a, a D. none of the above 22. What is a proper antonym for ‘waver’? A. determine ✔ B. away C. vary D. develop 23. Choose the correct translation of the following sentence– “মীর মোশাররফ হোসেন ছিলেন বিচিত্র ধর্মী লোক।” A. Mir Musharraf Hussain was a miscellaneous writer. B. Mir Musharral Hussain was a versatile writer. ✔ C. Mir Musharraf Hussain wrote descriptively. D. Mir Musharraf Hussain was a wonderful writer. 24. Choose the correct spelling: A. mongose B. monngose C. Mongoose ✔ D. mongosse 25. What is the synonym of the word ‘tacit”? A. spoken B. implicit ✔ C. open D. written DU D-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION 2013-2014 Read the following passage carefully and answer Questions (1 — 5): Researchers suggest that there are creatures that do not know what light means at the bottom of the sea. They don’t have either eyes or ears; they can only feel. There is no day or night for them. There are no winters, no summers, no sun, no moon, and no stars. It is as if a child spent its life in darkness in bed, with nothing to see or hear. How different our own life is! Sight shows us the ground beneath our feet and the heavens above us — the sun, moon, and stars, shooting stars, lightning and the sunset. It shows us day and night. We are able to hear the voice, the sound of the sea, and music. We feel we taste, we smell. How fortunate we are! 1. In the passage, a child in darkness is likened to – a. someone who lives where there are no season b. an animal without the sense of touch c. a sea creature with no seeing or hearing ability ✔ d. a deaf child unaffected by the environment 2. We discover that the sea creatures in the story a. have the same sense that we do b. have no sense of hearing as well as sight ✔ c. live in darkness because they do not like light d. do not hear the sound of the sea as they are accustomed to it. 3. Which statement is true in the context of the passage? a. We can spend our lives in darkness in bed. b. We can see the ground beneath our feet and the depth of the ocean. c. We are unfortunate because we cannot experience winter and summer. d. We can feel, smell and taste, unlike the deep sea creatures. ✔ 4. Judging from the passage, we can say that this passage is mainly about a. the superiority of human beings over some creatures in terms of senses ✔ b. life of sea creatures at the bottom of the sea c. how changes in the seasons are perceived by the deep-sea creatures d. how wonderful our lives were and will be 5. ‘Researchers in line 1 suggest a. laboratory tests conducted by marine biologists b. Detailed studies about the deep sea creatures to discover new information about them. ✔ c. stories one hears about the deep sea creatures from sailors d. scientific discoveries about the deep sea DU D-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION 2013-2014 6. He stood before me. The underlined word is- a. Noun b. Adverb c. Preposition ✔ d. Verb 7. ‘To lose heart’ is- a. to lose courage ✔ b. to have a heart attack c. to fall in love d. to be without passion 8. Choose the pair which is out of place a. colossal-tiny b. worsen-improve c. ambiguity-clarity d. humane-kind ✔ 9. The synonym for “Nepotism” is a. Favoritism ✔ b. Terrorism c. Disposition d. Neatness 10. When you think someone is “introspective”, you think s/he is a. rude b. selfish c. thoughtful ✔ d. reserved DU D-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION 2013-2014 Fill in the blanks (11-13) 11. I’ll call you——- a. when I’ll go home. b. when I go home. ✔ c. while I get home. d. as I go home. 12. Please leave your key——the reception. a. in b. on c. at ✔ d. with 13. We better—–the schedule of the examination. a. to check b. checked c. checking d. check ✔ Answer the questions according to the instructions provided. (14 — 17) 14. Which of the following is a positive attribute? a. haughty b. conceited c. irritable d. unassuming ✔ 15. Select the correct spelling a. reminiscience b. reminisceince c. reminiscence ✔ d. reminiscance DU D-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION 2013-2014 16. A cobbler is a person who a. sells shoes b. mends cobblestones c. mends shoes ✔ d. exports cobblestones 17. ‘Dog days’ means a. a period of being carefree b. a period of misfortune c. days when does breed d. hot weather ✔ Which of the following sentences is correct? (18 — 21): 18. Which of the following sentences is correct? a. I have looked for a good doctor before I met you. b. I had looked for a good doctor before I met you. ✔ c. I looked for a good doctor before I meet you. d. I am looking for a good doctor before meeting you. 19. Which of the following sentences is correct? a. Silver, as well as cotton, have fallen is price. b.Banda, as well as English, are taught here. c. The mayor, with his councillors, is to be present. ✔ c.The king, with his ministers, are going on a trip. 20. Which of the following sentences is correct? a. He chose well and prospered. ✔ b. He choose well and prospered. c. He choiced well and prospered. d. He chosen well and prospered. DU D-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION 2013-2014 21. Which of the following sentences is correct? a. I insist that she come along. ✔ b. I insist that she comes along. c. I insist that she came along. d. I insist that she may come along. 22. “অন্যের দোষ ধরা সহজ” a. It is easy to find fault of others. b. It is easy to find out fault of others. c. It is easy to find fault with others. ✔ d. It is easy to find out faults of others. 23. “বিপদ কখনো একা আসে না” a. Misfortunes comes never alone. b. Misfortunes never come alone. ✔ c. Misfortunes never alone comes. d. Misfortunes conies alone ever. Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the keyword. (24 — 25) 24. The back charges an exorbitant rate of interest. a. moderate b. excessive ✔ c. fair d. increasing 25. It was indiscreet action on their part. a. unfair b. secret c. imprudent ✔ d. hasty DU D-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2012-13 Read the following passage carefully and Answer: questions 1 to 6: Various research centres are studying identical twins in order to discover the “heritability” of behavioural characteristics — that is the degree to which a trait is due to genes (“nature”) instead of the environment/. They have reached some startling conclusions. One study found, for example, that optimism and pessimism are both very much influenced by genes. But only optimism is affected by environment as well. According to another study, genes influence our coffee consumption, but not the consumption of tea. Anxiety seems to be 40 to 50 percent heritable. Another study tells us that happiness does not depend much on money or love or professional success: instead, It is 80 percent heritable! Among the traits that appear to be largely heritable are shyness, attraction to danger (thrill-seeking), choice of career and religious belief. 1. What is the main topic of the paragraph? A. Research centres and study of genes B. Optimism and pessimism as behavioural traits C. Hereditariness of behavioural characteristics ✔ D. The happiness of human beings and heredity 2. Which of the f011owing has been found to be free from the influence of genes? A. consumption of coffee B. happiness C. consumption of tear ✔ D. choice of career 3. Which of the following competes with nature in influencing humans? A. behaviour B. environment ✔ C. genes D. characteristics 4. Which of the following is true? A. Anxiety is more heritable than happiness B. Anxiety is as heritable as happiness C. Anxiety is less heritable than happiness ✔ D. Happiness is less heritable than anxiety 5. In line 5, anxiety is nearest in meaning to- A. thrill B. enthusiasm C. foreboding ✔ D. fellow-feeling 6. In line 3, startling is nearest in meaning to A. upsetting ✔ B. beginning C. dampening D. enchanting DU D-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2012-13 Fill in the blanks (7-11) 7. Please——pay your monthly dues regularly. A. remember too B. remember to ✔ C. remember you too D. remind 8. Before you entered the classroom, you——the teacher’s permission A. should seek B. seek C. would have sought D. should have sought ✔ 9. I’ll go shopping in the afternoon——-buy some new clothes. A. so that C. in order to ✔ C. so as D. such that 10. If you lose, your card, please——us immediately by calling our 24-hour Contact Centre. A. note B. notify ✔ C. notification D. notice DU D-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2012-13 11. The Bangladesh cricket team——with a victory against England. A. bounced up B. turned up C. bounced hack ✔ D. sprang up Select the underlined word or phrase that is incorrect. 12. When our vacation, we plan to spend three days scuba diving A. When ✔ B. plan C. days D. diving 13. Do you know the student who books were stolen? A. Do B. know C. who ✔ D. were 14. The majority to the news is about violence or scandal. A. the B. to ✔ C. news D. violence 15. Kabita intends to starting her own software business in a few years. A. intends B. starting ✔ C. software D. few DU D-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2012-13 16. I had a enjoyable time at the party last night. A. a✔ B. time C. at D. last Correct spelling of the word in capital letters. 17. DESICCATE A. dessicate B. desiccate ✔ C. desiccatae D. dessicete 18. MILLENIUM A. milennium B. millenium C. millennium ✔ D. millennium 19. INOCCULATE A. inoculaite B. inocualate C. inoculate ✔ D. innockulate 20. QUESTIONAIRE A. questionnaire ✔ B. questionnare C. questionaire D. questionnaire DU D-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2012-13 21. PARSEVERANCE A. perseverence B. perseverance ✔ C. persivarence D. parseverance Select the alternative that best replaces the underlined portion of the sentence. 22. When one eats in this restaurant, you often find that the prices are high. A.When one eats in this restaurant, you often find B.When you eat in this restaurant, one often finds C. When you eat in this restaurant, you often find ✔ D. If you eat in this restaurant, you often find 23. Neither Mr Karim nor his friend are invited to speak at the seminar. A. is invited to speak at the seminar ✔ B. are invited to speak at the seminar C. is to speak at the seminar D. are speaking at the seminar 24. Your courage is —–in defending your country. A. as great as any other person B. as great as any other persons C. great like another person D. as great as that of any other person ✔ 25. The best translation of “আরজ আলী মাতুব্বর বাংলাদেশের একজন বিস্ময়কর ব্যাক্তিত্ব” A. Aroj Ali Matubbor is a surpassing personality of Bangladesh B. Aroj Ali Matubbor is an amazing personality of Bangladesh ✔ C. Aroj Ali Matubbor is Bangladesh’s startling person D. Aroj Ali Matubbor is a weird Bangladeshi person DU D-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2011-12 Questions 1 to 3: Which of the following sentences is correct? 1. Which of the following sentences is correct? a. It is more better to be safe than sorry. b. It is better to be safer than sorry. c. It is better to be safe than more sorry. d. It is better to be safe than sorry. ✔ 2. Which of the following sentences is correct? a. Family and friends together stay through thick and thin. b. Family and friends stay through thick and thin together. c. Family and friends stay together through thick and thin. ✔ d. Family and friends through thick and thin together stay. 3. Which of the following sentences is correct? 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. Questions 4 to 5.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word? 4. The white blood cell count in one’s body may fluctuate by 50 percent during a day. a. undulate b. multiply c. diminish d. vary ✔ 5. Ultrasonic waves are beyond the range of sounds a human can hear. a. outside ✔ b. without c. over d. around DU D-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2011-12 Questions 6 to 7: Indicate the synonym of the words given below: 6. Auspicious a. supernatural b. suspicious c. fortunate ✔ d. fearful 7. Shabby a. smart b. fair c. unsmart ✔ d. honorable Questions 8 to 10: The correct translation of 8. “পুষ্টিকর খাদ্য স্বাস্থের জন্য ভাল” a. Good food is for good health. b. Nutritious food is good for health ✔ c Nutrients in food is good and healthy d. Healthy food is good for health 9. “বইটি কেমন কাটছে?” a. How does the book cut readers? b. the book cut well? c. Is the book leaving the market? d. How is the book selling? ✔ 10. ”কী করে অঙ্কটি দেখাতে হয় তা তিনি আমাকে দেখালেন ” is a. shows me to do the sum. b. He showed me to do the sum. c. showed me how to do the sum. ✔ d. He showed me do the sum, DU D-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2011-12 Questions 11 to 14: Choose the correct option 11. The correct antonym for ‘superficial’ is a. Careless b. Indifferent c. Sufficient d. Deep ✔ 12. “At a low ebb” -means a. Increasing b. Decreasing ✔ c. Still d. Invalid 13. The correct spelling is a. exemplery b. exemplary ✔ c. examplary d. exemplarie 14. The best passive form of the sentence ‘what do you want?’ – is a. what was wanting by you? b. what is wanted by you? ✔ c. what was wanted by you? d. what is wanting by you? 15. ——-parent plays a different but important role in a child’s life. a. Each ✔ b. One c. Anyone d. The DU D-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2011-12 16. Our teacher told the monitor to hand out scripts——the class. a, between b. into c. through d. among ✔ 17. I remembered——the race. a. the horse’s winning to b. the horse to win c. the horse winning ✔ d. the horse’s to win 18. He is my best friend now, and——for many years. a. was b. had been c. has been ✔ d. was to be 19. Jenny——leave the hospital only six hours after the baby was born. a. was able to ✔ b. might c. can d. is able to 20. —— physicist, Gabriel Fahrenheit, invented the mercury thermometer in 1714. a. There is b. It is c. The ✔ d. It is the DU D-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2011-12 Read the following passage carefully and answer Questions 21 to 25: I have travelled to many countries and have met with men of all classes, but never in my travels did I feel the presence of the human so distinctly as in this land. In other great countries, signs of man’s power-loomed largely, and I saw vast organizations which showed efficiency in all their features. There, display and extravagance, in dress, in furniture, in costly entertainments, are startling. They seem to push you back into a corner, like a poor intruder at a feast; they are apt to make you envious or take your breath away in amazement. There, you do not feel man as supreme; you are hurled against stupendous things that alienate. But in Japan, it is not the display of power or wealth that is the predominating element. You see everywhere emblems of love and admiration, and not mostly of ambition and greed. 21. The word ‘stupendous’ means a. stupid b. expensive c. ugly d. huge ✔ 22. Which statement is not true? a. The Japanese admire good things b. They are not an ostentatious people c. They alienate visitors ✔ d. They shun ambition and greed 23. The writer praises the Japanese because a. they make you envious b. they love entertainment c. they have vast organizations d. they are very humane ✔ 24. The writer is describing the following things about the people of Japan: a. ambition and greed b. love and admiration ✔ c. display and extravagance d. envy and amazement 25. ‘Like poor intruder’ is an example of a. simile ✔ b. metaphor c. metonymy d hyperbole DU D-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2010-11 Read the following passage carefully and answer Questions (1 to 5) : We all know that people living in different parts of the world live different lives. But do we know why they live different lives? It is because the climate all over the world is not the same. The climate is the amount of sun, rain, heat and wind which the land receives. If it is always warm and sunny, we call that a hot climate. And if it rains a lot, it would be a wet climate. It can also be a hot wet climate or a cold, wet climate and so on. Can you imagine what it would be like if we had the same climate all over the world. All the flowers and the trees would be the same. Then the animals might be the same, and the same crops would be grown in the ground. This would mean that people would be all alike. They would look alike and they would all eat the same food. 1. ‘People living in different parts of the world live different lives’ because A.different types of crops grow in different parts of the world. B.they are habituated to different kinds of food C.the standard of living differs in different parts of the world D. the climatic influences are different ✔ 2. It is because the climate all over the world is not the same that A. different people belong to different groups B. different people have different religions C. different people have different doctrines D. different people live different lives ✔ 3. The most suitable title for the passage would be: A. Climate and differences in people B. Different lives in different parts of the world ✔ C. Climate and different parts of the world D. Climatic differences the world over 4. The adjective of ‘climate’ is — A. climate B. climated C. climatic ✔ D. climactic 5. The word “live” in line 2 is a A. Noun B. Verb ✔ C. Adjective D. Adverb DU D-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2010-11 Questions 6 to 8: Which of the following sentence is correct? 6. Which of the following sentence is correct? 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 ate ✔ D. The pile of bones on the plate is shown how much chicken the family had ate 7. Which of the following sentence is correct? A. Neither of those mattresses feel comfortable B. Neither of those mattresses are feeling comfortable C. Neither of those mattresses feels comfortable ✔ D. Neither of those mattresses have felt comfortable 8. Which of the following sentence is correct? A. It is more better to stay healthy than to have to get healthy B. It is better to stay healthy than to have to get healthy C.It is more better to stay healthy than to have health ✔ D. It is better to stay healthy than to have health DU D-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2010-11 Questions 9 to 17: Fill in the blanks 9. She reassured me that she—— the card. A. had posted ✔ B. has posted C. had been posting D. has posting 10. ——I’ll be with you in A. one-quarter of an hour B. a quarter of an hour ✔ C. a quarter of one hour D. a quarter of hour 11. ——you have a driver’s license and two major credit cards, that company will not accept your application. A. Because B. Unless ✔ C. As D. Since 12. ——-The longer I live here A. I like the more B. the more I like it ✔ C. the more do I like it D. I like it more 13. The party was excellent, and I’d like to thank all the —— A. concerned people B. responsible people C. people concerned ✔ D. peoples responsible 14. A troupe of——-has gone to entertain the soldiers. A. artists ✔ B. artistes C. artisans D. artificers 15. The——-of a camel was found lying by the side of the canal. A. corpse B. carcass ✔ C. corps D. carcase (Romanian) 16. ——-so many people been out of work as today. A. More than ever before B. Never before have ✔ C. In the past, there never have D. Formerly, there never were 17. There is really no difference between you and——- A.I B. we C. them D.me ✔ DU D-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2010-11 Questions 18 to 25: Choose the correct option 18. The translation of “আমি তাকে বুঝাতে চেষ্টা করব” A. I will making him to understand B. I will try make him understand C. I will try to make him to understand D. I will try to make him understand ✔ Indicate the synonym of the words given below: 19. Hypothetical A. suspicious B. philosophical C. assumed ✔ D. complete 20. Assemble A. unite ✔ B. disperse C. separate D. split DU D-UNIT ENGLISH QUESTION SOLUTION 2010-11 Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed. 21. 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 22. Professor Chowdhury teaches both anthropology as well as sociology each fall. A. teaches B. both ✔ C. anthropology D. each fall 23. The tag for “He locked the papers in the safe, is A. has he B. haven’t he? C. have he? D. didn’t he ✔ 24. The phrase ‘in high spirits’ means A. tensed B. cheerful ✔ C. worried D. vibrant 25. The correct spelling is A. Transatory B. Transetory C. Transitory ✔ D. Transitary

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Anwar Hossain is ------- magician. Arabic -------language is not hard to learn. Arif is ------- wiser of ------- two boys. Arifa is ------- elder of ------- two sisters. Aristotle's Poetics is ------- wealth in English literature. Ayub Bachchu is ------- main singer of ------- L.R.B. Bablu is ------- fisherman. Bankim is ------- Scott of Bangladesh. Self-help is ------- better way than self-repent. Birds of ------- (------- same) feather flock together. Both Farhan and Iqbal went to ------- temple and church today. -------Camels are beasts of burden. Close -------your eyes. Come -------here. Cows are -------useful. animals. Cows eat -------grass. ------- cows of my house eat grass. -------Cricket is my favourite game. Criminals are of ------- (------- same) character. David Cameron was ------- Prime Minister of Britain. Dhaka is ------- capital of Bangladesh. Dhaka, ------- capital of Bangladesh, is ------- cosmopolitan city. Do you know how to play ------- piano? Dogs are faithful -------animals. Donald Trump is ------- President of America. Don't do------- it. Don't feel proud of -------blue blood. Dr. Ahmed, ------- Principal, is ------- gentleman. ------- Principal, Dr. Ahmed, is ------- gentleman. Dr. M.M. Raman man is ------- sincere person., Dr. Selim goes to -------hospital everyday. Dr. Sirazul Islam, Vice-Chancellor of Jagannath University, was ------- scholar. Each boy has got ------- prize. Edward ------- seventh, George ------- sixth. English is ------- international language. Everest is ------- highest peak of ------- Himalayas. Every farmer has got his ration -------card. Every girl is -------intelligent in this class. Every mother -------loves her child. Fahim -------is in class 9. Fahim took off his -------shirt. Farid Hossain, -------Head teacher of M.H.M. High School, is known to all. Farid lived in ------- village. First, I meet ------- nurse in hospital. Forgiveness is ------- noble virtue. Friday is ------- holiday. -------God helps those who help themselves. God is one and -------unique. Gold is ------- precious metal. Gulliver's Travels is ------- most thrilling novel. (------- most = very) Haji Mohammad Mohsin was ------- friend of ------- poor. Hasan is ------- main singer of ------- Ark. Hasib drives his motorcycle 60 kilometres ------- hour. Have you taken -------lunch? He ------- one-eyed man. He bought rice by ------- kg. He calculated ------- volume to ------- nicety. He comes here ------- week. He comes here at -------night. He drives ------- car at 60 kilometres ------- hour. He earns one thousand taka ------- day. He found ------- money bag on ------- road. ------- bag was full of money. He gave us ------- good lunch. He goes to home' ------- month. He goes to school. He had ------- bad cold. He had ------- score of 120 regarding IQ. He has ------- quick temper. He has ------- shop on Manik Mia Avenue. He is ------- business man. He is ------- citizen of ------- Punjab. He is ------- gentle and popular chairman in ------- village. He is ------- Londoner. He is ------- most experienced doctor. (------- most = very) He is ------- university student. He is ------- engineer. He is ------- honest man. He is ------- Indian. He is ------- LLB. He is both ------- farmer and ------- businessman. He is learning French. Article Exercise-A Answer 1. A child needs milk. 2. A couple of hours is needed to finish the work. 3. A crow is an ugly bird. 4. A Daniel has come to judgement. 5. A dictionary is a useful book. 6. A flower is the symbol of beauty. 7. A gang of robbers. 8. A great many soldiers entered the town. 9. A group of boys. 10. A horse can run fast. 11. A hundred girls come out from school. 12. A mother loves her child. 13. A Mr. Abdul Karim came to see you. 14. A student should read attentively. 15. Abdur Rahim goes to market daily. 16. Allah is Almighty. 17. An Abid came here to collect the news. 18. An ass is a beast of burden. 19. An orphan needs help from others. 20. Anwar Hossain is a magician. 21. Arabic language is not hard to learn. 22. Arif is the wiser of the two boys. 23. Arifa is the elder of the two sisters. 24. Aristotle's Poetics is a wealth in English literature. 25. Ayub Bachchu is the main singer of the L.R.B. 26. Bablu is a fisherman. 27. Bankim is the Scott of Bangladesh. 28. Self-help is a better way than self-repent. 29. Birds of a (the same) feather flock together. 30. Both Farhan and Iqbal went to the temple and church today. 31. Camels are beasts of burden. 32. Close your eyes. 33. Come here. 34. Cows are useful. animals. 35. Cows eat grass. 36. The cows of my house eat grass. 37. Cricket is my favourite game. 38. Criminals are of a (the same) character. 39. David Cameron was the Prime Minister of Britain. 40. Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. 41. Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is a cosmopolitan city. 42. Do you know how to play the piano? 43. Dogs are faithful animals. 44. Donald Trump is the President of America. 45. Don't do it. 46. Don't feel proud of blue blood. 47. Dr. Ahmed, the Principal, is a gentleman. 48. The Principal, Dr. Ahmed, is a gentleman. 49. Dr. M.M. Raman man is a sincere person., 50. Dr. Selim goes to hospital everyday. 51. Dr. Sirazul Islam, Vice-Chancellor of Jagannath University, was a scholar. 52. Each boy has got a prize. 53. Edward the seventh, George the sixth. 54. English is an international language. 55. Everest is the highest peak of the Himalayas. 56. Every farmer has got his ration card. 57. Every girl is intelligent in this class. 58. Every mother loves her child. 59. Fahim is in class 9. 60. Fahim took off his shirt. 61. Farid Hossain, Head teacher of M.H.M. High School, is known to all. 62. Farid lived in a village. 63. First, I meet a nurse in hospital. 64. Forgiveness is a noble virtue. 65. Friday is a holiday. 66. God helps those who help themselves. 67. God is one and unique. 68. Gold is a precious metal. 69. Gulliver's Travels is a most thrilling novel. (a most = very) 70. Haji Mohammad Mohsin was a friend of the poor. 71. Hasan is the main singer*of the Ark. 72. Hasib drives his motorcycle 60 kilometres an hour. 73. Have you taken lunch? 74. He a one-eyed man. 75. He bought rice by the kg. 76. He calculated the volume to a nicety. 77. He comes here a week. 78. He comes here at night. 79. He drives the car at 60 kilometres an hour. 80. He earns one thousand taka a day. 81. He found a money bag on the road. The bag was full of money. 82. He gave us a good lunch. 83. He goes to home' a month. 84. He goes to school. 85. He had a bad cold. 86. He had a score of 120 regarding IQ. 87. He has a quick temper. 88. He has a shop on Manik Mia Avenue. 89. He is a business man. 90. He is a citizen of the Punjab. 91. He is a gentle and popular chairman in the village. 92. He is a Londoner. 93. He is a most experienced doctor. (a most = very) 94. He is a university student. 95. He is an engineer. 96. He is an honest man. 97. He is an Indian. 98. He is an LLB. 99. He is both a farmer and a businessman. 100. He is learning French. Article Exercise -B Complete the following sentences by filling in a or an or the as may be suitable and keep blank if no article is necessary: He is more of ------- poet than ------- novelist. He is neither ------- engineer nor ------- architect. He is quite ------- good player. He is rather ------- brilliant student. He is reading ------- Shakespeare. (------- writing of Shakespeare) He is ------- younger of ------- two brothers. He joined ------- army in 1981. He left home in ------- morning. He left ------- Navy for his personal cause. He lent Fahim's pen yesterday. He lent me ------- eraser. He looks like -------. English. He saw ------- most wonderful sight. (-------, most = very) He stays in Rajshahi. He still has ------- million things to do. He takes ------- egg in his breakfast. He threw old shoes to ------- dustbin. He waited for ------- hour to meet me. He went to ------- market to visit only. Helen was ------- beauty. Her father's sudden death is ------- most shocking news to her. (------- most = very) Her most interesting hobby is gardening. Here are ------- dozen of eggs. Honesty is ------- best policy. How about ------- break? How funny ------- man you are! How ugly ------- bird ------- crow is! I am ------- Bangladeshi. I am fond of milk. I am in ------- hurry to finish ------- work. I am reading ------- Rabindranath. (------- writing of Rabindranath) I am suffering from bad headache. I am suffering from malaria. I bought ------- book from ------- market. I bought ------- book from ------- market. ------- book is written on cosmology. I do not watch television regularly. I don't find time to listen to ------- radio. (------- radio programmes). Runa sings in radio. She always carries ------- radio. I feel ------- sister in Romana. I flew into ------- rage. I found ------- beggar in front of ------- mosque. I found ------- bird on ------- tree. ------- bird was singing melodiously. I gave ------- baby ------- ice cream. I have ------- costly and black-coloured mobile phone. I have ------- guitar. I have ------- headache. I have ------- lot of work to do. I have ------- nice breakfast. I have ------- Android mobile phone. I have ------- old and ------- new motorbike. I have ------- umbrella. I have never been to so expensive ------- restaurant before. I have never seen such ------- tall man. I have set here many ------- time and wondered what happened to him. I helped ------- orphan. I like to drink coffee. I like to play hockey. I live in Dhaka. I noticed ------- girl. ------- girl was very beautiful. I offer my prayer at dawn. I read Dhaka Digest regularly. I read ------- Daily Prothom Alo everyday. I read ------- Inquilab daily. I realize ------- brother in Ratan. I remember ------- lot of things. I saw ------- boy. ------- boy was playing in ------- field. I saw ------- man on ------- street. I send him ten thousand taka ------- month. I treat him as ------- friend. I went to ------- hospital to see my patient. I will meet him in ------- evening. India was once ruled by ------- Mughals. Iron is ------- useful metal. Iron is so useful ------- metal. It is ------- one-act play. It is ------- unique matter. It is essential as ------- pen or ------- paper. It is raining cats and dogs. It is too big ------- risk. It 'is too difficult ------- problem for me to solve. It is too high ------- price to pay. It took ------- great/good deal of time and effort. Jackfruit is ------- national fruit of Bangladesh. January is ------- first month of ------- year. Jibanananda was ------- lover of nature. ------- nature of ------- boy is very bad. John reads ------- Bible daily. Kazi Nazrul Islam worked in ------- bakery. Liza was ------- unfortunate girl. Mahfuz Anam, Editor of ------- Daily Star, tried to publish neutral news. Man cannot live alone. Man is ------- rational animal. Man is mortal. Many ------- boy was present in ------- playground. Many ------- flower is born to blush unseen. Many ------- admirer welcomed him. Mashrafi is ------- cricketer of ------- day. May ------- Einstein be born into every family. Messie is ------- footballer of ------- day. Article Exercise B Answer He is more of a poet than a novelist. He is neither an engineer nor an architect. He is quite a good player. He is rather a brilliant student. He is reading a Shakespeare. (A writing of Shakespeare) He is the younger of the two brothers. He joined the army in 1981. He left home in the morning. He left the Navy for his personal cause. He lent Fahim's pen yesterday. He lent me an eraser. He looks like an. English. He saw a most wonderful sight. (a, most = very) He stays in Rajshahi. He still has a million things to do. He takes an egg in his breakfast. He threw old shoes to the dustbin. He waited for an hour to meet me. He went to the market to visit only. Helen was a beauty. Her father's sudden death is a most shocking news to her. (a most = very) Her most interesting hobby is gardening. Here are a dozen of eggs. Honesty is the best policy. How about a break? How funny a man you are! How ugly a bird the crow is! I am a Bangladeshi. I am fond of milk. I am in a hurry to finish the work. I am reading a Rabindranath. (A writing of Rabindranath) I am suffering from bad headache. I am suffering from malaria. I bought a book from the market. I bought a book from the market. The book is written on cosmology. I do not watch television regularly. I don't find time to listen to the radio. (the radio programmes). Runa sings in radio. She always carries a radio. I feel the sister in Romana. I flew into a rage. I found a beggar in front of the mosque. I found a bird on the tree. The bird was singing melodiously. I gave the baby an ice cream. I have a costly and black-coloured mobile phone. I have a guitar. I have a headache. I have a lot of work to do. I have a nice breakfast. I have an Android mobile phone. I have an old and a new motorbike. I have an umbrella. I have never been to so expensive a restaurant before. I have never seen such a tall man. I have set here many a time and wondered what happened to him. I helped an orphan. I like to drink coffee. I like to play hockey. I live in Dhaka. I noticed a girl. The girl was very beautiful. I offer my prayer at dawn. I read Dhaka Digest regularly. I read the Daily Prothom Alo everyday. I read the Inquilab daily. I realize the brother in Ratan. I remember a lot of things. I saw a boy. The boy was playing in the field. I saw a man on the street. I send him ten thousand taka a month. I treat him as a friend. I went to the hospital to see my patient. I will meet him in the evening. India was once ruled by the Mughals. Iron is a useful metal. Iron is so useful a metal. It is a one-act play. It is a unique matter. It is essential as a pen or a paper. It is raining cats and dogs. It is too big a risk. It 'is too difficult a problem for me to solve. It is too high a price to pay. It took a great/good deal of time and effort. Jackfruit is the national fruit of Bangladesh. January is the first month of the year. Jibanananda was a lover of nature. The nature of the boy is very bad. John reads the Bible daily. Kazi Nazrul Islam worked in a bakery. Liza was an unfortunate girl. Mahfuz Anam, Editor of the Daily Star, tried to publish neutral news. Man cannot live alone. Man is a rational animal. Man is mortal. Many a boy was present in the playground. Many a flower is born to blush unseen. Many an admirer welcomed him. Mashrafi is the cricketer of the day. May an Einstein be born into every family. Messie is the footballer of the day. Articles Worksheet –C You must have heard (a) ----- name of Kazi Nazrul Islam. He is our National poet. He is known as (b) ----- rebel poet. He was born in (c) ----- poor family. He passed his boyhood in great hardship. When (d) ----- First World War broke out he joined (e) ----- army. After (f) ----- war, he began to write poems. He wrote specially for (g) ----- oppressed and down trodden people. He is called (h) ----- Shelly of Bengali literature. His poems and songs inspired (i)----- Bangalies in (j)----- War libration. (a)-------morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. It is (b) ----simple exercise and good for health and (c)--------mentality. In the morning (d)------air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution . This pure (e)--------environment makes an effect on (f) -------- walkers health and mind . When (g)------ man enjoys (h) --------- beauties and solemnity of (i)-----nature in (j)-------morning . Though newspaper is not always (a) ------- unmixed blessing .It is (b)------- simple most useful thing in our life. We rarely think of (c)------- day without reading (d)-------newspaper . Reading newspaper is one of (e)-------- good habits of man . We shall be like (f)-------frog in a dark well if we neglect developing this habit . However, some people prefer (g)------ electronic media to reading (h)-------newspaper . But (i)------- newspaper offer more to its readers than (j)--------electronic media. Once you have completed (a)------- initial diagnosis of your students, you are faced with selecting subject matter appropriate to their (b)------- interests, abilities and personal social adjustment as well as to your own teaching objectives . Frequently (c)------- selection and planning of content are not seen as integral (d)--------- parts of (e)------- evaluation process. (f)------- Techniques you select to evaluate how well you and your students have achieved your objectives are inextricably bound to (g)------- subject matter used to teach these objects. In (h)-------sense you must evaluate (i)------subject matter itself to (j)--------determine if it is appropriate for your objects. It is (a) — known fact that English is (b) — international language. (c) — language used by international community is important. Statistics show that 350 million people speak English as (d) — first language and another 300 million use it as (e) — second language. It is (f) — official language in more than 60 countries of the world. Once it was also (g) — official language of our country. Most of (h) — books of science and technology are written in English. So (i) — importance of learning English beggars description. It is (j) — must. James Norman Hall was (a) — American writer. He wrote (b) — story about (c) — wonderful piece of business that took place between him and a farmer. While in (d) — Tahiti, he was short of (e) — money and rented (f) — one room house about 22 kilometers from (g) — town. He was doing (h) — interesting writing there. To save money he wanted to make (i) — vegetable garden in front of his house. But (j) — land was full of ants and land crabs. They foiled all his attempts. Cellular radio telephone, also called cellular or cell phone provides voice, telephone and other services to (a)----- mobile users. Cellular telephone primarily operates like portable or cordless telephones. However, unlike conventional wire-based cordless phones, cell phones are completely portable and do not require(b)-----jack to access (c)---------wire-based network operated by local telephone companies.(d)-----new generation of services for cell phones include video conferencing and(e)-----internet access with (f)----ability to send e-mail. Cellular telephone have become very popular with (g)----professionals and (h)------consumers as (i)----way to communicate easily. It has been(j)--------alternative to conventional wire-based service. Providing energy to meet (a)---ever-increasing demand is one of (b)-----gravest problems (c)----world is now facing. Energy is (d)----key to (c)----industrialized economy, which calls for (f)----doubling of electrical output every ten to twelve years. Meanwhile (g)-----days of cheap abundant and environment acceptable power may be coming to (h)-----end. Coal is plentiful but polluting natural gas is (i)----scare, oil is not found everywhere. Nuclear power now appears (j)----costly and risky. We know (a)---man is (b)---rational creature .It is (c)—rationally in him which makes him (d)---different species .He can differentiate between (e)---right and (f)---wrong .This is why (g)---man is considered (h)---best creation of (i)---creator of (j)---universe. A brilliant student is (a)---asset .One day he may be (b)---engineer or (c)---M.BBS doctor .He makes (d)---best use of his time .He makes a proper division of his time and does his duties accordingly .He knows that youth is (e)—golden period of (f)---life .He has (g)---aim in life .He knows that (h)---life without (i)---aim is like (j)---ship without a rudder . Bangladesh is a land of (a) — scenic beauty. (b) — land, (c) — rivers and the forests are (d) — sources of this beauty. Geographically Bangladesh can be divided into four regions. In many places there are a lot of amazing beautiful spots. There are many historical places also. For this reason, (e) — tourism business can flourish here. (f) — wild animals of (g) — Sundarbans are also (h) — great asset. Tourism can play (i) — vital role in national economy. But it is still in its tender age. So, we have to cross (j) — long way. (a)----- idle man and (b)----- active man cannot be equal. We know (c) ---- story of (d) ant and (e) --- grasshopper. (f) ----ant was industrious. On the other hand, the grasshopper was really (g) -----lazy. The ant knew that (h) ----- industrious shine. On (i) ---country, (j) ----lazy suffer in life. An angry man is not liked (a) ---- ever by (b) -----idiot. There is difference between the educated and (c) ------ uneducated. An educated (d) ----- person should come forward to educate (e) ------uneducated. On the other hand (f) ---- rich man should have (g) -------- sympathy for (h) ---- poor there is difference between (i) ---- poor man and (j) ----- rich man. We were returning home. (a) ----- Way we met (b) ----- little girl. She was selling (c) ----- flowers on (d) ----street. She requested us to buy (e) ----- flower. My mother is (f) ----- kind-hearted woman, (g) --- motherly affection rose at (h) ---- sight of her. She her (i) ----------- ten taka note ant bought some flowers. We should be kind to (j) ----- helpless. When (a)-------great poet ,Ferrous ,began to write (b)---Shamanism ,the sultan promised him (c)-----piece one gold for each (d)-----verse ,when (e)-----epic was finished ,it contained sixty thousand (f)---verses .instead of giving gold coins ,he offered the poet only sixty thousand .(g)----coins .the poet left the court with (h)------broken heart. He was (i)-----aggrieved man. Later on the Sultan realized that he mad (j)------blunder. Newspaper plays (a) ----- important role in our society. It is (b) ----- most useful thing in our modern life .We cannot think of (c) ------ day without it. To lead newspaper is (d)----- good habit (e)------ more we read newspaper (f)-- ----more we can acquire knowledge .If we don’t read it, we shall be (g)-----frog in (h)------dark well .It is(i)--- looking glass of (j)----- modern world. Articles Worksheet- C Answer Ans (a) the (b) a (c) a (d ) the (e) the (f )the (g) the (h) the (i) the (j) the Ans (a) x (b) a (c) x (d) the (e )x (f) the (g) a (h) the (i) the (j) the Ans (a) an (b) the (c) a (d) x (e )the (f) a (g) x (h) x (i) the (j) the Ans (a) an(b)x (c) the (d) x (e )the (f) The (g) the (h) a (i) the (j) x Ans (a) a(b)an (c) x (d) the (e )the (f) an (g) the (h) the (i) the (j) a Ans (a) a(b)a (c) a (d) x (e )x (f) a (g) the (h) an (i) a (j)the Ans (a) an(b)the (c) the (d) the (e )the (f) x (g) the (h) an (i) x (j) x Ans (a) x(b)a (c) the (d) x (e )the (f) the (g) x (h) the (i) the (j) the Answer: (a) x (b) a (c) the (d) x (e) the (f) the (g) x (h) the (i) the (j) the Answer: (a) an (b) an (c) an (d) the (e) the (f) x (g) an (h) x (i) an (j) a Answer:(a) x (b) the (c) the (d) the (e) x (f) the (g) the (h) a (i) a (j) a Answer:(a) an (b) an (c) the (d) an (e) a (f) the (g) x (h) the (i) the (j) the Answer: (a) x (b) an(c) the (d) x (e) the (f) a (g) x (h) the (i) a (j) a Answer:(a) the(b) a (c) x (d) the (e) x (f) a (g) the (h) the (i) a (j) the Answer:(a) the(b) the (c) a (d) x(e) the (f) x(g) x (h) a (i) an (j) a Answer: (a) an(b) the (c) a (d) a (e) the (f) the (g) the (h) a (i) the (j) x Worksheets Article Worksheet 2.1 Use article where necessary. Put a cross (x) where an article is not needed. 1. The universe is a very vast—(a)—thing. But—(b)—primitive people had a very narrow—(c)—idea about—(d)—size and nature of—(e)—universe. They thought that the earth was flat and stationary. 2. Dowry means property or money brought by a bridge to her (a)—husband. During marriage ceremony (b)—section of greedy people claim much wealth or money from (c)—guardians of the brides. (d)—poor illiterate girls become (e)—victims of dowry. 3. The primitive people believed that the earth was at—(a)—center of the universe while—(b)—sun, the moon and the planets move round—(c)—earth. To them the earth was the largest thing in—(d)—existence. Gradually man learnt about—(e)— mysterious of the universe. 4. A hungry man is—(a)—angry man. Again an angry man is compared to—(b)—beast. So the rich should have sympathy for—(c)—hungry.—(d)—man who eats to his heart’s content and keeps his neighbor hungry cannot be—(e)—ideal man. 5. Newspaper plays—(a)—vital role in modern civilization. It publishes important news and views of home and abroad. A student must have—(b)—habit of reading the newspaper every day. Mere bookish knowledge is not sufficient in this competitive world. —(c)—newspaper helps him enrich his general knowledge and makes him—(d)—aware of the burning issues of both inside and outside—(e)—country. 6. After summer come—(a)—rainy season. People heave a sigh of—(b)—relief. The sky is overcast with —(c)—clouds and the sun cannot be seen for hours. Rivers are full to—(d)—brim. Rain is a great blessing for our—(e)—country. 7. Newspaper is called—(a)—storehouse of knowledge. In the morning, we eagerly wait for—(b)—newspaper. We cannot pass—(c)—single day without it. It contains the news of—(d)—entire world. We can get—(e)—news of economics, politics and so many other things of the world. 8.—(a)—Muhammad Younus was born in—(b)—Chittagong.—(c)—business center of eastern Bangladesh. He was—(d)—third of 14 children of his parents. He received his Ph.D from—(e)—USA. 9. Football is—(a)—popular game in our country. It is equally exciting to—(b)—players and the spectators. It is—(c)—foreign game. It is popular all over—(d)—world. It is played in—(e)—open field. 10. English is—(a)—international language. It is spoken all over—(b)—world. So—(c)—importance of English cannot be described in words. All—(d)—books on higher education are written in English. Today most of— (e)—organizations need employees who can speak and write standard for of English. Article Worksheet 2.1 Answer 1. (a) x (b) the (c) x (d) the (e) the 2. (a) x (b) a (c) the (d) the (e) the 3. (a) the (b) the (c) the (d) x (e) the 4. (a) an (b) a (c) the (d) the (e) an 5. (a) a (b) the (c) the (d) x (e) the 6. (a) the (b) x (c) the (d) the (e) x 7. (a) the (b) x (c) a (d) the (e) the 8. (a) x (b) x (c) the (d) the (e) the 9. (a) a (b) the (c) a (d) the (e) an 10 (a) an (b) the (c) the (d) the (e) the Article Worksheet-3.0 1. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the), put a cross (×) where no article is needed. [Dhaka Board 2019] Once we went (a)... hunting in (b)...deep jungle. Many (c) beast was moving to and fro. Suddenly we noticed (d)...ewe. It was looking at us. (e)...ewe hand (f)... unique beauty. We could not kill (g)....ewe as it would be (h)... unkind deed. In fact, we are not rude by (i)... nature. We returned (j).... home happily for not killing any creature. 2. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (X) where no article is used. [Mymensingh Board 2019) English is (a) – international language. It is spoken all over (b)--world. Today English is must in order to get (c) – good job. Today who speak and write (d)-- are in great demand. So, it helps (e)--- man to get (f)-- honourable job. It is (g)--- official or semi-official language in many countries. (h)--- official must have good command of English. Ours is an age of (i)--- globalization. In order to keep pace with time, a Bangladeshi has to know (j)---English. 3. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where 3. no article is used. [Rajshahi Board 2019] (a) - ant is an industrious insect. Bees are also (b)--- industrious. If we observe (c)-- life of a successful man, we find that he is also (d)-- industrious. (e)-- industrious are always crowned with (f)--success. On the other hand, (g)--- idle fail in life. So, industry is (h)--- must to prosper in life. We should bear in mind that industry is (i)-- key to success and laziness leads us to (j)--misfortune. 4. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where 4. no article is used. [Dinajpur Board 2019) Early rising is (a)--good for all. It is (b)--- very good habit for (c) ---people who want to shine in (d)---life. (e) ---early riser gets much time for (f)---day's work. (g)-- student who rises early, gets huge time for (h) his/her study. Such (i)---never lags behind. So. we should form (j)-- habit of rising early in the morning. 5. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where no article is used. [Jashore Board 2019) Idleness brings sufferings. (a)--- idle man and (b)-- active man cannot be equal. We know (c)--- story of (d)---ant and (e)--- grasshopper. (f)--- ant was industrious. On (g)--- other hand, the grasshopper was a lazy (h)--- person. The ant knew that (i)--- industrious shine. On the contrary, (j)--- lazy one suffers in life. 6. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (X) where no article is used. [Cumilla Board 2019] Each and every student wants to make (a)-- good result in (b) - examination. But it is not (c)--- easy task. (d)--- student has to do something which can lead him to (e)---success. From (f)---very beginning, he must be (g)--- very serious. He should read (h)--- texts again and again. He must not make (i)--- notes from (j)--- common source. 7. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (X) where no article is used. [Chattogram Board 2019] At present Bangladesh faces (a)---number of(b)--- problems. Of all these problems (c)---population problem is (d)---most acute one. Population is undoubtedly (e)--- great asset of (f)--- country. But when (g)--- country fails to feed and provide them with (h)--- suitable jobs, they become(i) burden. Similar is (j)--- case with Bangladesh. 8. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (X) where no article is used. [Sylhet Board 2019] (a)--- 16th of December is (b)--- red-letter day in the history of Bangladesh. On this day, achieved victory at (c) cost of (d)--- bloody battle. Bangladesh came into being as (e)--- independent country. It occupied a place in the world (f)--- map. Every year, we observe (g)--- supreme sacrifices of our heroic sons. The day is (i)--- public holiday. The day begins with gunshots. The national flag is hoisted on (j) important houses. 9. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (X) where no article is used. [Barishal Board 2019] Teaching is (a)--- noble profession, Mr. Salam is (b)--- expert teacher. He is (c)--- MA in English. He serves in (d)--- famous institution. He is very (e)--- punctual and tries to lead (g)--- honest life. He loves (h)--- students like his own (h)--- children, In fact. he is (i)--- most favourite teacher to (j)--- students. 10. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the), put a cross (×) where no article is needed. [Dhaka Board 2018] (a)--- aim of every student is to do better in (b)--- examination. But it is not (c)--- easy task. Regular study is (d)--- must. It is (e)--- unique quality of good student. He should not cram (f)--- answers without knowing the meaning. He should have a good command of (g)--- English too. Besides, a student should form the habit of speaking (h)--- truth. He should make (i)--- best use of time. But the students who are (j)--- idle will suffer in the long run. 11. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (X) where no article is used. [Rajshahi Board 2018] Money cannot buy (a)--- happiness. Money is (b)--- must for our life. But it is not (c)---necessary to bring our happiness. Happiness is absolutely (d)--- psychological thing. It is (e)--- name of (f) feeling. It means the contentment of mind. He who is (g)---satisfied with what he gets and content with his life is really (h)--- happy man. On the other hand, (i)--- unhappy man finds no contentment with his things. Happiness is (j)--- blessing of the Almighty. 12. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where 4. no article is used. [Dinajpur Board 2018) Bangladesh is (a)--- world's most densely populated country. Our development efforts are frustrated because of (b)--- enormous size of population. (c)--- population explosion is (d)--- constant threat to our environment and (e)--- society. Population is growing at such (f)--- high rate that (g)--- environment may soon fail to supply (h) people with their minimum necessities. It is indeed (i)--- alarming situation. Something should be done to change (j)--- situation. 13. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where no article is used. [Jeshore Board 2018) Bangladesh is a land of rivers. It got freedom in 1971 through (a)--- Liberation War. It is located in (b)--capital of Bangladesh. Dhaka is also known as (d)---city of mosques. Our main food is (e)--- rice and fish. It is (f)--- country of beauty. It is, in fact (g)--- large village. (h)--- people of Bangladesh are very hospitable. There are many beautiful things here that attract (i)--- travellers and tourists. The people of Bangladesh like to lead(j)---simple life. 14. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where no article is used. [Cumilla Board 2018] James Norman Hall was (a)--- American writer. He wrote (b)--- story about (c)--- wonderful piece of business that took place between him and a farmer. While living in (d)--- Tahiti, he was short of (e) money and rented (f)---one-room house about 22 kilometres from (g)--- town. He was doing (h)--- interesting writing there. To save money, he wanted to make (i)--- vegetable garden, in front of his house. But (j)--- land was full of ants and land-crabs. They foiled all his attempts. 15. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (X) where no article is used. [Chattogram Board 2018] There once lived (a)--- poor farmer. He was (b)--- honest and hard working. He never wastes (c)--- hour time while working. He had (d)--- few pieces of land, but he had to maintain (e)--- large family. One day he found (f)--- umbrella with a bag. In (g)--- bag, he found a letter. He showed it to (h)--- one eyed learned man. The man told him that it was (i)--- important letter of (j)--- university 16. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where no article is used. [Sylhet Board 2018] People do not eat (a)--- same food all over the world. (b)--- eating habits of the people of a country depend largely on its geographical position, climate and soil. That is to say (c)--- kinds of food they eat, they get easily. For instance, people in (d)--- tropical countries eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. (e)--- chief food of the people of Hawaii and Polynesia in(f)--- Pacific are tero roots, bread,(g)--- fruits and sea-food. They also eat (h)--- lot of limes. The Indians of Central America eat mostly fruits and (i)--- vegetables. (j)--- Eskimos live on meat. 17. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where no article is used. [Barishal Board 2018] Bangladesh is our motherland. It has thousands of villages where eighty per cent of our people live. So, it is clear that (a)---welfare of the country depends upon (b)--- development of these villages. There was (c)--- time when the villagers were happy and self-supporting. They were (d)--- simple, healthy, peace-loving, religious and hospitable. With the beginning of (e)--- British rule, the villages saw (f)---downfall. (g)--- few cities sprang up after (h)--- western fashion. Then (i)--- educated and well-to-do people left the villages to enjoy (j)--- modern facilities in those cities. 18. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where no article is used. English is a)--- international language. We feel b)--- necessity of learning English at every step. This is c)--- only language of international overseas, business, communication, cooperation and (d)--- coexistence. It is essential to receive (e)--- foreign degree or higher education. All (f)--- good jobs English knowing persons. So every educated man should know how to (g)--- communicate in English. To learn and (h)--- develop skill of English specially for (i)--- students is very important. No (j)--- student should be ignorant of it. Article Worksheet-3.0 Answer 1. Answer: (a) a : (b) a/the; (c) a: (d) a; (e) The; (f) a; (g) the; (h) an: (i) x: (j) x. 2. Answer: a) An (b) the; (c) a; (d) a; (e) a; (f) an: (g) an; (h) an; (i) x; (j) x. 3. Answer: a) An/The; (b) x; (c) the; (d) x; (e) The; (f) x: (g) the; (h) a; (i) the; (j) X. 4. Answer: (a) x: (b) a; (c) the; (d) x; (e) An; (f) the; (g) The; (h) ×; (i) a: (j) the.. 5. Answer: (a) An; (b) an; (c) the; (d) an; (e) a; (f) The; (g) the; (h) x; (i) the; (j) a. 6. Answer: (a) a; (b) the; (c) an; (d) A; (e) x; (h) the; (g) x; (h) the: (i) x; (j) a. 7. Answer: (a) a; (b) x; (c) the/x; (d) the; (e) a; (f) a; (g) the; (h) x; (i) a: (j) the. 8. Answer: (a) The; (b) a; (c) the; (d) a; (e) an; (f) x; (g) the; (h) the; (i) a; (j) the. 9. Answer: (a) a; (b) an; (c) an; (d) a; (e) x; (f) an; (g) the; (h) x; (i) the; (j) the/x. 10. Answer: (a) The; (b) the; (c) an; (d) a; (e) a; (f) the; (g) x; (h) the: (i) the: (j) x. 11. Answer: (a) x; (b) a; (c) x; (d) a; (e) the; (f) a: (g) x; (h) a; (i) an; (j) a. 12. Answer: (a) the; (b) the; (c) x (d) a; (e) x; (f) a; (g) the; (h) x; (i) an; (j) the. 13. Answer: (a) a; (b) x; (c) the; (d) the; (e) x; (f) a; (g) a; (h) The; (i) the: (j) a. 14. Answer: (a) an; (b) a; (c) a; (d) x; (e) x; (f) a: (g) the; (h) an; (i) a; (i) the. 15. Answer: (a) a; (b) x; (c) an; (d) a; (e) a; (f) an; (g) the; (h) a; (i) an; (j) a. 16. Answer: (a) the; (b) The; (c) the; (d) the; (e) The; (f) the: (g) x; (h) a; (i) x; (j) The. 17. Answer: (a) the; (b) the; (c) a; (d) x; (e) the; (f) x; (g) A: (h) the; (i) ×; (j) the. 18. Answer: a) an; b) the; c) the; d) x; e) a; f) the; g)x; h) the; i) the; j) x Articles Worksheet-5.0 HSC Examination- 2019 1. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Dhaka Board-2019] (a)--- parliament house of Bangladesh is (b)---exquisitely designed building. In fact, it is (c)---wonder of modern architecture and technology. It is one of (d)---largest and most spectacular parliament buildings in (e)---world. It is (f)--- highly expensive building. (g)---maintenance cost of the parliament house is about 50 million taka per year. An American architect (h) ---Louis I Khan designed this (i) ---building. Everyday many (j)---visitor comes to visit the building. 2. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Rajshahi Board-2019] The national flag represents (a)---independence of (b)---country. Ours is (c)---independent country. Hence, we have a national flag symbolizing our independence. (d)--- cloth of a national flag is made of (e)--- cotton, silk or linen. Our flag is rectangular in shape maintaining (f)--- ratio of its length and breadth 10: 6, There are different sizes of national flag. The background of our flag is green which symbolizes our life and energy. In the middle point of the flag there is (g)---blood-red circle representing our hard struggle and blood-shed. (h) - red circle also represents the heroic blood-shed of (i)--- martyrs. The national flag plays (j)---vital role in the life of a nation. 3. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Dinajpur Board-2019; Barisal Board-2012] Childhood or boyhood is (a)--- man's formative period. During this period (b)--- child receives training from its mother. (c)- mother's tender heart always looks to (d)---welfare and well-being of (e)---child. If during this period (f)---mother tries to bring (g)---child up carefully and according to her (h)--- best ideas (i)---child is sure to grow with its superiors, parents and teachers and love (j)--- all irrespective of caste, creed and colour. 4. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Jashore Board-2019; Dhaka Board-2015] Industry is (a)---key to success in our life. (b)---industrious can prosper in life. (c)--- man who does not undertake (d)--- hard work can never go (e)---long way in (f)--- world. Many (g)---man is not aware of (h)--- significance of (i)---diligence for which. they cannot reap (j)---benefit of success. 5. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Cumilla Board-2019] An honest man is true to his (a)--- words. He does not deviate from (b)--- path of honesty. He knows that true happiness consists of (c)--- honesty. He does not fall victim to (d)---greed. He does not hanker after (e)---worldly property. (f)---honest man abstains him from corruption. He does not mix with (g)---corrupted people. He is (h)---man who tries to get pleasure from good deeds. (i)---greed for wealth does not touch him. People should follow the path of (j)---honest people of the society. 6. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Chattogram Board-2019;Dhaka Board-2017] What is patriotism? It is (a)--- noble virtue. It inspires (b)--- man to dedicate his life to the freedom and development of his (c)---country. (d)---man without patriotism is no better than (e)--- beast. A true patriot is honoured by (f)--- his countrymen. He thinks for (g)---betterment of his country. On (h)---contrary, (i)--- unpatriotic man thinks only of his own interest. Those who die for (j)---country are true patriots. 7. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Sylhet Board-2019] I have (a)---uncle who has just retired from (b)---army. He used to be (c)---ABI agent, and everybody says he has been an honest man all his life. As a child, I loved him for his stories. He once told me that he met (d)---one-eyed alien from (e)--- space. (f)--- alien did not need any oxygen. And it did not have (g)--- nose. I now understand that it was (h)--- hard story to believe. I am not sure he was telling me (i)---truth. May be he is not so (j)---honest, after all. 8. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Barishal Board-2019; Jashore Board-2015] Mr. Bright is (a)--- European. As he is (b)---Englishman, he knows (c)-- English well. He is (d) – honourable to everyone though he is (e)--- one-eyed man. One day having (f)---SOS, he went to (g)---UŠA. His brother, Johnson living there joined (h)---Army last year. He is (i)---younger of the two brothers. When Mr. Bright met his brother, he could not but shed (j)---tears. HSC Examination- 2018 All Board Questions 9. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [All Board Question-2018 (Ka Set)] Bangladesh is (a)---independent country. We won freedom on (b)---December 16. 1971. This freedom was won as (c)---result of great sacrifice. (d)---great many people laid down their lives for (e)--freedom of the country. (f)--- man who loves his country is (g)-patriot. (h) - real patriot loves his country more than his life. Being patriot, we all should try to make (i)---effort for the welfare and (j)---progress of our motherland. 10. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [ All Board Question-2018 (Kha Set)] William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564 in (a)---village of Stratford-on-Avon in (b)---country of Warwickshire. His father John Shakespeare was (c)---farmer's son who came (d)--- Stratford about 1531, and began to prosper as (e)--- trader in corn, wheat, leather and agricultural products. His mother Mary Arden was (f)---daughter of (g)---prosperous farmer, descended form (h)---old family of mixed Anglo-Saxon and Norman blood. It is generally believed that neither (i)---poet's mother nor his father could read or write. In 1582, Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway, the daughter of (j)---peasant family. She was eight years older than Shakespeare. HSC Examination- 2017 All Board Questions 11. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Dhaka Board-2017] Patriotism is (a)--- noble virtue. It inspires (b)--- man to dedicate his life to the freedom and development of his (c)---country. (d)---man without patriotism is no better than (e)--- beast. A true patriot is honoured by (f)--- his countrymen. He thinks for (g)---betterment of his country. On (h)---contrary, (i)--- unpatriotic man thinks only of his own interest. Those who die for (j)---country are true patriots. 12. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Rajshahi Board-2017;Barishal Board-2017] Truthfulness is (a)--- greatest of all (b)--- virtues which make (c)--- man really great. If we do not cultivate the habit of speaking (d)--- truth, we cannot command (e)--- confidence of others. (f)--- might succeed once or twice by telling (g)--- lie but it never brings a good result. (h)---lie never lies hidden. Today or tomorrow it comes to light. Then (i)--- real character of (j)--- liar is revealed and nobody believes him. 13. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Dinajpur Board-2017] What (a)--- surprise it was! Robin got (b)--- first prize in (c)--- competition. I was (d)---really amazed at his success. Of course he was trained by (e)--- expert coach for (f)--- time. He always obeyed (g)---instructions given by (h)--- coach. Even he was not found outside (i)--- camp during practice session. (j)---boy like him is always appreciated by the people. 14. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Jashore Board-2017] The process of learning may very well be compared to (a))---undertaking of a journey. The learner or the student is (b))---journey taker or traveller. Just as a traveller has to undergo all (c))--- botherations of buying his ticket, booking his baggage, showing up his ticket, taking care of things, boarding a train or a bus and suffering every other item of (d))---tedious journey to reach his (e))---destination, so a learner has to mange his learning affair himself. It is (f))---labourious process and no one can do (g))--- labour for him and no one else can undertake (h))---journey for another. There is no trick or magic in it. It cannot be acquired at second hand. Just as a traveler, he can enquire here and there in case of doubt and difficulty. However, the journey is (i))---passenger's own concern. In (j))---same way, learning is entirely the concern of the student or the learner. 15. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Cumilla Board-2017] In (a))---last 25 years (b))---world has lost one-third of its natural wealth, according to (c))--international conservation organization world wild fund. (d))---earth's forest, wetlands, seas and coasts are in (e))---worse state today than they were before. Forests are cut down. Moreover, they are being burnt indiscriminately resulting in (f))--- increase in carbon dioxide and ultimately in (g))---water level rising as a consequence of global warming. It is anticipated that (h))--- overwhelming environmental (j) )---catastrophe. 16. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Chattogram Board-2017] 'Rifle Roti Aurat' is (a)--- first Bengali novel on (b)--- Liberation War of Bangladesh. This unique novel is written by Anwar Pasha, (c)---professor of Bangla department at Dhaka University. He wrote this (d) --- novel between April and June in 1971. The main characters in this novel is Sudipta Shaheen who shares his dream of (e)--- new country. Professor Anwar Pasha was picked up from his Dhaka University residence two days before (f)---victory. Sensing imminent defeat, the member of (g)--- notorious killing squad Al-Badr picked up (h)--- novelist Anwar Pasha and many other intellectuals and brutally killed them. According to. (i)---Banglapedia, around 991 academics, 13 journalists, 49 physicians, 42 lawyers, and 16 other intellectuals were killed during (j)---Liberation War of Bangladesh. 17. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Sylhet Board-2017] Robi is (a)---indigent boy. He comes of (b)---needy family. But he is diligent and upright. He has (c)--- unique vision for life. He believes that honesty is (d)---key to success. Moreover, he has (e)---deep sense of patriotism. Being imbued with these ideals, he shapes (f)---dream of his life. From (g)- dawn to dusk, he works hard. He never squanders time, wastes money and dissipates (h)---energy. His only aim is to reach (i)---apex of success. We need (j)---ideal boy like Robi. 18. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Barishal Board-2017] Truthfulness is (a)--- greatest of all (b)---virtues which makes (c)---person really great. If we do not cultivate (d)--- habit of speaking (e)---truth, we cannot command (f)--- trust of others. The man whom nobody believes can never be famous in life. It may be that we may succeed once or twice by telling (g)---lie but it never brings about (h)--- good result. A lie never lies hidden. Today or tomorrow it comes to light. Then (i)--- real character of (j)---liar is revealed and nobody believes him. HSC Examination- 2016 All Board Questions 19. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Dhaka Board-2016] Michael Madhusudan Dutt was (a)--- popular 19th century Bengali poet and dramatist. He was born in (b)--- in Sagardari on the (c)--- bank of (d)--- Kopotaksho river, (e)--- village in Keshobpur Upazilla under Jessore district. From (f)---early age, Dutt aspired to be (g)---Englishman in form and manner. Though he was born in (h)---sophisticated Hindu family, he took Christianity arousing (i)--- anger of his family. He contributed much to (j)---development of Bengali literature. 20. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Rajshahi Board-2016] Every student wants to do better in (a)---examination. But it is not (b)---easy work. (c)--- student has to do something for this. From (d)---very beginning he must be serious. He should read (e)---texts again and again. He must not memorize (f)--- answer without knowing the meaning. He must not make notes from (g)---common source. He should have a good (h)---command over English. By doing all these things (i)---student can hope to make a good (j)---result. 21. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Dinajpur Board-2016;Cumilla Board-2013; Dhaka Board-2010] (a)---morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. It is (b)---simple exercise and good for health and (c)---mentality. In the morning (d)---air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution. This pure (e)---environment makes an effect on (f)---walker's health and mind. When (g)--- man enjoys (h)---beauties and solemnity of (i)---nature in (j)---morning. 22. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Jashore Board-2016] Literacy as (a)--- skill was first institutionalized in Mesopotamia, Syria, Egypt and China soon after (b)----- art of writing was invented. Education then was not for (c)--- general people but (d)---privilege for (e)--- chosen (f)---few who took on strategic roles in (g)---running of (h)--- state and in religion. In Greece, education became more widespread in about the 5th century BC. (i)--- Greeks, however, sent only their male children to school. 23. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Cumilla Board-2016] My mother is (a) ---ideal housewife. She is (b)---affectionate lady. She manages (c)--- family very nicely. She hopes to see me happy at (d) cost of her own life. She does not enjoy (e)--- wink of sleep if I fall sick. She is very kind to (f)--- poor. She is also (g)---very religious lady. She advise us to follow (h)--- path of truth and honesty. (i)---woman like her is very rare. She bears a good moral (j) --- character. 24. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Chattogram Board-2016] There is a saying that sincerity is (a) - key to success. (b) – person can prosper in life an by doing hard work. The man who does not follow (c) - rules of sincerity can never go (d) – long way in (e) – world. Many (f) – man is not conscious of (g)- importance of (h) - sincerity for which they don't have (i) - benefit of (j) - success. However, we should be sincere to our work if we want to achieve anything notable. 25. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Sylhet Board-2016] Kamal is (a) ---HSC examinee of this year. He is not (b)--- attentive to his lessons. He is very weak in (c)--- English. Moreover, he is (d)---lazy. So his preparation in English is not good. (e)--- month ago before his examination he managed (f) short suggestion and learnt it. On (g)---day of examination he started for the examination hall (h)---bit earlier. He entered (i)---examination hall with (j)---trembling heart. 26. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Barishal Board-2016] Once there lived (a)---poor cobbler. He had (b)---rich neighbour. (c)---neighbour possessed (d) ---ill-health. So, he was (e) ---angry man. He was always (f)---unhappy man, Once he used to think (g)---richest men to be (h)---happiest men in (i)---world. But his (j)---idea was wrong. Articles Worksheet-5.0 Answer 1. Answer: (a) The; (b) an; (C) a; (d) the; (e) the; (f) a; (g) The; (h) x; (i) x; (j) a. 2. Answer: (a) the; (b) a; (c) an; (d) The; (e) x; (f) the; (g) a; (h) The; (i) the; (j) a. 3. Answer: (a) a; (b) a/the; (c) A/The; (d) the; (e) the/a; (f) the/a; (g) the/a; (h) x; (i) the/a; (j) x. 4. Answer: (a) the; (b) The; (c) A/The; (d) x; (e) a; (f) the; (g) a; (h) the; (i) x; (j) the. 5. Answer: (a) x; (b) the; (C) x; (d) x; (e) the/x; (f) An; (g) x/the; (h) a/the; (i) The; (j) the. 6. Answer: (a) a; (b) a; (c) x; (d) A/The; (e) a; (f) x; (g) the; (h) the; (i) an; (j) the. 7. Answer: (a) an; (b) the; (c) an; (d) a; (e) the; (f) The/An; (g) a/x; (h) a; (i) the; (j) x/an. 8. Answer: (a) a; (b) an; (c) x; (d) x; (e) a; (f) an/the; (g) the; (h) the; (i) the; (j) x. 9. Answer: (a) an; (b) x; (C) a; (d) A; (e) the; (f) A; (g) a; (h) A; (i) an; (j) x. 10. Answer: (a) the; (b) the; (c) a; (d) x; (e) a; (f) the; (g) a; (h) an; (i) the; (j) a. 11. Answer: (a) a; (b) a; (c) x; (d) The/A; (e) a; (f) x; (g) the; (h) x; () an; (j) the. 12. Answer:(a) the; (b) x; (c) a; (d) the; (e) x/the; (f) The; (g) a; (h) A; (i) the; (j) the/a. 13. Answer: (a) a; (b) the; (c) the; (d) x; (e) an; (f) the; (g) the; (h) the; (i) the; (j) A. 14. Answer: (a) an/the; (b) a; (c) the/x; (d) a; (e) x; (f) a; (g) the; (h) the/a; (i) the/a; (j) the. 15. Answer: (a) the; (b) the; (c) the; (d) the; (e) a; (f) an; (g) x/the; (h) the; (i) an; (j) x. 16. Answer: (a) the; (b) the; (c) a; (d) x; (e) a; (f) the; (g) the; (h) the; (i) x/the; (j) the. 17. Answer: (a) an; (b) a; (c) a; (d) the; (e) a; (f) the; (g) x; (h) x; (i) the; (j) an. 18. Answer: (a) the; (b) x/the; (c) a; (d) the; (e) the; (f) the; (g) a; (h) a; (i) the; (j) a. u ) 19. Answer: (a) a; (b) x; (c) the; (d) the; (e) a; (f) the/x; (g) an; (h) a; (i) x/the; (j) the. 20. Answer: (a) the; (b) an; (c) a; (d) the; (e) the; (f) the; (g) a; (h) x; (i) the; (j) x. 21. Answer: (a) x; (b) a; (c) x; (d) the; (e) x; (f) the; (g) a; (h) the; (i) x/the; (j) the. 22. Answer: (a) a; (b) the; (c) the; (d) a; (e) the; (f) x; (g) the; (h) the/a; (i) the; (j) x. 23. Answer: (a) an; (b) an; (c) the; (d) the; (e) a; (f) the; (g) a; (h) the; (i) A; j) X 24. Answer: (a) the; (b) A; (c) the; (d) a; (e) the; (f) a; (g) the; (h) x; (i) the; (j) x 25. Answer: (a) an; (b) x; (c) x; (d) x; (e) A; (f) a; (g) the; (h) a; () the; () a. 26. Answer: (a) a; (b) a; (c) The; (d) an/x; (e) an; (f) an; (g) the; (h) the; (i) the; (j) x. Articles Worksheet -4.1 Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) where an article is not needed. 1. The prize giving ceremony is (a) — occasion of joy. Almost every school holds (b) — prize giving ceremony. The last prize giving ceremony of our (c) — school was held on 2 March in (d) — school compound. We decorated (e) — school building very tastefully. (f) — big pandal was erected to hold the function. There were two tables neatly decorated on which (g) — prizes were kept. On one side was (h) — platform from where the speeches were delivered. There was also a victory stand from where (i) — recipients received their j)-------prizes. 2. Money cannot buy (a)----- happiness. Money is (b)--------must for our life. But it is not (c) — necessary to bring our happiness. Happiness is absolutely (d) — psychological thing. It is (e) — name of (f) — feeling. It means (g)----- contentment of the mind. He who is satisfied with what he gets and content with his life is (h) — really happy one. Happiness can't be purchased with (i) — money. No doubt, money has got something to do with (j) — happiness, but it cannot give us absolute happiness. [CB-2011; RB, Ctg B, SB-2008] 3. You are (a) — students of class ten, (b) — highest class of your school. To come to this stage you had to undergo a lot of hardship and (c) — efforts. None of you can deny (d) — fact of getting help from (e) — so many dedicated and friendly teachers. This is however, (f) — usual process. What (g) — tremendous job (h) — teachers have shouldered to bring you at this stage. All these have been done to you to help you in becoming (i) — extra-ordinary person having (j) — ability and integrity for your own excellence. 4. Akbar (a) — Great was one of (b) — greatest emperors of India. He was not only a great ruler but also a man of (c) —wisdom. Among all (d) — Mughal rulers he was (e) —best. As a result, his name has been written in golden letters in the page of (f) — history. He was (g) — uneducated person. But he had (h) — ability to rule (i) —kingdom like j) — expert ruler. [DjB-2011; RB-2009] 5. A true friend is (a)-------asset. He stands by his (b)------friend in time of danger. He is not (c) — greedy man. He always wishes for (d) — welfare of his friend. But it is (e) —matter of (f) — fact that (g) — true friend is very rare today. (h) — selfish man cannot be (i)-------true friend. He thinks of his interest. 6.A gentleman once advertised for (a) — post of a peon and nearby 50 candidates came to apply for (b) — post. Of course, only one could be chosen, and 49 must be sent away. When (c) — choice was made, (d) — friend asked (e) — gentleman why he had selected (f) — one who came with (g) — least recommendation. The gentleman said, "There were many things I noticed in his favour. He knew (h) — use of the mat at the door; he closed the door gently as he entered, he made way for (i) — lame man who came into the office; and all of my questions were answered properly and respectively. I think his politeness is (j) — great recommendation". [SB-2011] 7. A journey is always (a) — pleasure to me. Wherever I go on a journey, my heart leaps with (b) — joy. But (c) —journey by boat gives me (d) — greatest pleasure. Since Bangladesh is a land of (e) — rivers, it, is (f) — easy to make (g) — journey by boat. Whenever I get (h) — opportunity to make (1) — journey by boat, I make j) — best use of this opportunity. [DB, SB-2010; JB-2007] 8. We have six seasons in (a) — Bangladesh. Every season appears at an interval of every two months. The winter is one of (b) — six seasons in Bangladesh. It comes after (c) - late autumn. It comprises the two Bangla months of 'Poush and Magh. Winter comes with its fog and chill. Life in nature seems to be dull. Trees turn grey and leafless. Men and animals shiver with cold. (d) — sky becomes clear and blue. Poor people suffer much from cold. In this season vegetables are available in abundance. There is (e) — very special feature of (f) — season. It is (g) — collecting time of juice from date trees. In the winter (h) — general health of people remains satisfactory. No doubt winter is (i) — cold season. But at(j) — same time it is enjoyable too. [CB-2010] 9. It was a dark night. A blind man was walking along (a)-----road. He held (b) — lamp in his hand. Two men laughed at him. One of them said, 'What is (c) — use of a lamp to (d) — blind manT The other called the blind man (e) —fool. (f) — blind man heard this and took it to (g) —heart. He said, (h) — lamp is not for me ; it is for those (i) — people who are careless. They'll not see me in j) —darkness. The lamp will show them the path.,, [RB-2010] 10. Money cannot buy (a) — happiness. But it is true that money is (b) — must for our daily life. Everything is (c) —necessary in man's life for happiness. But happiness is absolutely (d) — psychological thing. It is (e) — name of (f)------feeling. It means (g) — contentment. One who is satisfied with what one gets and contented with one's life is (h) — happy man. Happiness cannot be bought with (i) — money. Everybody will admit that money has undoubtedly nothing to do for bringing j) — happiness. [JB-20I0] 11. Patriotism is a noble (a) — virtue. It inspires (b) — man to shed last drop of blood to defend the freedom of his (c)------country. (d) — man without patriotism is not better than (e) — animal. ,A true patriot is honoured by (f) — all. He thinks for (g) — welfare of his country. On (h) — other hand (i) — unpatriotic man thinks only of his own interest. Those who die for j) — country are true patriots. They are remembered even after their death. [CtgB-2010; JB-2008] 12. Shams always tries to educate (a) — uneducated. He tells them to check (b) — beast in them. He reads in (c) — Rajshahi University. Being (d) — active boy, he hates (e) — idle. He has (f) — great deal of books. He makes (g)-----best use of his time. He has made (h) — few plans. He knows that (i) — time is j) — valuable thing. [BB-2010] 13. English is (a) — international language. We feel (b) — necessity of learning English at every step. This is (c) — only language of international business, communication, cooperation and (d) — co-existence. It is essential to receive (e) — foreign degree or higher education. All (f)-----good jobs need English knowing persons. So every educated person should know how to communicate in (g) — English. To learn and develop (h) — skill of English specially for (i) — students is very important. No j) — student should be ignorant of it.[DB-2009; CB-2007] 14. (a) — cricket is (b) — foreign game in our country. But it is (c) — international game. After winning (d) — ICC Trophy in (e) — Malaysia in 1996, it has become more popular than football in our country. By defeating (f) — Kenya, Bangladesh got (g) — first victory in (h) — ODI cricket in 1998. Bangladesh got the taste of winning (i) — test match in January, 2005 defeating j) — Zimbabwe. [CB-2009] ARTICLES A, An and The are called Articles. NOTE: Formerly Articles were classed as a separate part of speech: but now they are classed as Adjectives. A and An are called Indefinite Articles, because they do not point out any particular person or thing: a book= any book, a girl = any girl. They are used only before singular countable nouns. The is called the Definite Article, because it points to some particular person or thing: the boy = the boy of whom, we are speaking or who is known: the girls; the air: the grass. The definite article can be used before singular or plural nouns, whether countable or uncountable. As a general rule, a Common Noun in the singular number should have an article before it. Thus, we cannot say, "I have seen tiger" - we should say, "I have seen a or the tiger." But a Common Noun in the plural does not require the unless we want to particularize. Boys love games ; but The boys( those already referred to, or those before us) are playing. Uses of A "A" is used before a consonant : a boy, a word, a B.A., etc. such vowels that have the sound of "you": a ewe, a useful thing, a unit, a European etc. "o", when it sounds like "w": such a one, a one-rupee note. etc. "An" is used before a vowel : an eye, an idiot, an ox, etc. a consonant beginning with a vowel sound: an M. A., an M.D., an honest boy, an hour. Other uses of 'A' and 'An' Generalizing "A" or "An"--A or An is sometimes used before a noun to indicate a class : A son should obey his father. An ant is an industrious creature. A is used as a preposition---He went a hunting (= on hunting). Potatoes sell at one kilo a (per) rupee. I get sixty rupee a month. A is used in the sense of a certain: A Mr. Bose came to see me. A and An are also used in a number of phrases: to have a cold, to take an interest in, in a hurry. A is sometimes used to mean a single or any: There was not a man to support him, though no one spoke a word against him openly. A sometimes means one like: He thinks he is a Sarat Chandra. A is used before other determinatives like few, little, lot of: There are a few apples on the table. There are a lot of books in the library. There is a little water in the jug. NOTE: It is also possible to say: 'few apples', 'little water' but such constructions convey different meaning. A or An is also used in certain exclamatory sentences beginning with 'what' : What a thing to say ! What an awful comment to make! Rules for the use of "The": The is used before: (a) The names of rivers (the Ganga), gulfs (the Persian Gulf ), seas (the Black Sea), mountain ranges (the Himalayas), groups of islands' ( the Andamans), ships (the Viceroy), newspapers (the Statesman), descriptive geographical or significant names ( the Punjab, the Deccan), the name of a country that is a union of smaller entities (the U. K., the West Indies, the U.S.S.R.), the, name of a country that is plural in form (the United States, the Netherlands), name of holy books (the Geeta) and names of the noted public places and important events (The Secretariat , the High Court, the . Senate House, the French Revolution the Reformation), trains, planes and spacecraft ( the Punjab Mail, the Queen Mary, the Skylab). Note: 1.But not before a single mountain or a single island: Everest, Java. 2.We say The Paradise Lost of Milton,' but 'Milton's Paradise Lost% ' The Twelfth Night but 'Shakespeare's Twelfth Night'. 3. We say parliament but The member of the parliament. Singular Common Nouns to represent a whole class: The dog is a faithful animal. The cow eats grass. (Generalizing 'The'). Nouns to point out a person or thing known or already referred to: Come into the garden (the garden before the speaker). I went to the club. I do not like the fellow (the fellow already referred to). (Familiar 'The'). Singular nouns referring to things of which only one exists: the earth, the sun. the sky, the east. Superlatives: He is the best of them. Comparatives, as adverbs: The more the merrier. (Instrumental 'The'.) A national name with a plural notion, to denote a people collectively. Without the, such a noun indicates the language of the people. The English (=the English people) are industrious. English (= the language) is a rich language. The French (=people of France) fought hard. I am learning French (=the language). Adjectives with a plural notion, to indicate a whole class of persons . But we should not combine both the forms. The rich (= rich men) are not always happy. Rich men are not always happy. The rich man is not always happy. But not The rich men are not always happy. Common Nouns as a substitute for the possessive Adjective: I struck him on the (his) head ; He stared at me in the (my) face. (Possessive 'The'.) (j) Nouns defined by adjectives or adjectival phrases or clauses: the black dog; the immortal Kalidas ; The men who came here yesterday are my friends. (k) Some Adjectives and Common Nouns in the singular number to express an abstract idea: Do not leap in the dark. The future (= futurity) is unknown to us. Check the beast (= animal nature) in you. The mother (motherly feelings) in her could not bear the sight. The father (= fatherly affection) in him could not bear the sight. (1) Adjectives, to denote particular parts of things : He likes the yellow of an egg. He entered the thick of the forest. Ordinal numbers written in letters ; but when written in Roman notation, no article is used : George the Fifth (but, George V) ; Chapter the Second (but, Chapter 11). Nouns, to indicate a profession: He joined the Bar or the Church (became a lawyer or a clergyman). The names of musical instruments: He plays the violin. But, he has a violin. The plural names of families: the Browns, the Boses. Proper, Material and Abstract nouns to make them Common : Kalidas is the Shakespeare of India. The water of the Ganga. The is sometimes used before a noun to give it the force of a superlative: He is the singer of the day. Omission of Articles: No article is normally used: (a) Before Proper, Material, or Abstract Nouns, except when they are particularised: Ashok (but, the king Ashok), Homer (but, the Homer of India), gold (but, the gold of Australia), honesty (hut, the honesty of the boy). (b) Before Common Nouns in the plural number, except when they are particularised: Dogs bark ; Cowseat grass; but, the dogs of my house ; the cows that I bought. (c) Often before a Common or Collective Noun, preceded by the phrases kind or species or sort of or when used in its widest sense: What kind or sort of man is he? Man, bird and beast-- all are subject to death. Always keep good company. But we say: The banyan is a kind of tree. Malaria is caused by a species of mosquito. Before man in the sense of mankind, and before father, mother, and baby when a particular one of them is meant Man is mortal. Father or Mother (i.e. my father or mother) says. so. Cook, nurse etc. take no article in the sense of 'our cook', 'our nurse'. Cook has given notice. In many idiomatic phrases: To take root (to be firmly established); to call to mind (to remember); to give ear to (to hear) ; to set foot on; by boat; at night; send word; at home; to attend school; by land; on horseback, etc. Before the words school, church, prison, hospital, college, court, market and a few other names of localities, besides table and bed. These take no article when we think of the use made of the building or object : Ram has gone to school/college (to learn). Ram has gone to the school/college (not to learn but just to see the place). Rabin once hit a ball right over the top of the school (building). They took him to hospital (for treatment). They went to the hospital (just to see the place). Before the names of squares, buildings, parks, streets, etc. consisting of a proper name (either a person or a place): Buckingham Palace, Curzon Park, Rashbehari Avenue. Before the names of meals (as a part of the daily routine): We have dinner at 8 p.m. (i) Before names of seasons and festivals, though the definite article may also be found in certain general statements: Winter is the best time for picnics. The first time I was in Kashmir was in the Autumn. Before titles when they are used in apposition to a Noun : Mr Bose, Principal of our college, is a well known man. Before complements to factitive verbs: Sumit was elected captain. They made him President. Note: 'In writing the date we nowadays omit the and of but in reading that date we generally put them in: March 10th ( The tenth of March) , 16th August ( The sixteenth of August or August the sixteenth), Repetition of the Article: (a) When two or more Nouns joined by and refer to the same thing, the Article is used only before the first ; but if they refer to separate things, the Article should be repeated before each The Secretary and the Treasurer have done this (two separate men). The Secretary and Treasurer has done this (the same man). Write either The first and the second boy' or ' The first and second boys' to refer to two boys. In a comparison, if two Nouns refer to the same object, the Article is used before the first Noun only. But if the Nouns refer to different objects, the Article is used before each Noun: The same person He is a better poet than speaker. He is a better poet than pleader. Different person He is a better poet than a speaker (would make). He is a better teacher than a pleader (would make). When two or more Adjectives refer to the same Noun, the Article is used before the first: I have a brown and white cat (one cat ). When two or more Adjectives refer to different Nouns, the Article is used before each Adjective: I have a brown and a white cat (2 cats ).

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CHATTOGRAM BOARD ― 2017 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) FIRST PAPER Read the passage and answer the questions A and B. The term ‘diaspora' is used to refer to people who have left their home lands and settled in other parts of the world, either because they were forced to do so or because they wanted to leave on their own. The word is increasingly used for such people as a collective group and/or a community. The world has seen many diasporas but scholars have been studying the phenomenon with great interest only In recent decades. Among the great diasporas of history is that of the Jewish people, who were forced to leave their lands in ancient times. The movement of Aryans from Central Europe to the Indian nub- continent thousands of years ago is also a noteworthy diaspora, although the causes of this diaspora are unclear. In twentieth century history, the Palestinian diaspora has attracted a lot of attention and been a cause of concern for world leaders because of the plight of Palestinians. There have been massive diasporas in Africa, too, over the centuries, either because of war or because of the ravages of nature. But the chief reason why the phenomenon of diaspora is attracting so much attention now is globalization. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1 x 5 = 5 (a) The word 'decade' refers to –––– (i) thirty years (ii) fifty years (iii) ten years (iv) five years (b) What does diaspora mean? (i) People who live in their own country. (ii) People who go abroad. (iii) People who work in other countries. (iv) People who leave their own countries and settle In other, parts of the world. (c) The synonym of 'noteworthy is —-—. (i) insignificant (ii) noticeable (iii) invaluable (iv) appropriate (d) The Aryans came to the Indian sub-continent from-------. (i) America (ii) Africa (iii) Central Europe (iv) Europe (e) In Africa, there have been----. (i) massive diasporas (ii) a little diasporas (iii) no diasporas (iv) very little diasporas Answer: 1. A. Multiple choice (a) → (iii) ten years; (b)→ (iv) People who leave their own countries and settle in other parts of the world; (c)→ (ii) noticeable; (d)→ (iii) Central Europe; (e)→ (i) massive diasporas. B. Answer the following questions. (a) Why do people leave their own countries? (b) Do you think that there have been massive diasporas In Africa? (c) Why is diaspora attracting so much attention? (d) How do the twentieth century Palestinian diasporas draw the attention of the world leaders? (e) Why have the scholars been studying about the diasporas with great interest? Answer: B. Open-ended (i) people leave their own countries and settle in other parts of the world because they are often forced to leave their homeland or they prefer to do so of their own accord. (ii) Yes, I think that there have been massive diasporas in Africa over the centuries due to war or ravages of nature. (iii) The questions of diaspora now is attracting so much attention mainly because of the advantages of globalization. (iv) The Palestinian diasporas in the twentieth century have been able to draw a lot of attention of the world leaders because of the untold sufferings of the Palestinians. (v) The issue of diasporas is an old one. Scholars have been studying about the diasporas with great interest to identify the reasons of the increasing diasporas and to put forward their recommendations with a view to putting an end to this ever-increasing problem. DINAJPUR BOARD ― 2017 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) FIRST PAPER 1. Read the following text and answer the questions A and B. Adolescents constitute a nation's core resource for national renewal and growth. Adolescence is a period in life when transition from childhood to adulthood takes place and behaviours and lifestyles are shaped. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), adolescence is the period which shapes the future of million adolescents in Bangladesh; 13.7 million of them are girls and 14.3 millions boys. The situation of adolescent girls in Bangladesh is characterised by inequality and subordination within the family and society. This inequality leads to widespread practice of child marriage, marginalisation or exclusion from health, education and economic opportunities, and vulnerability to violence and sexual abuse. In Bangladesh, the legal age of marriage is 18 for girls and 21 for boys. However, 33 percent of adolescent girls are married before the age of 15 and 60 percent become mothers by the age of 19. Research finds that adolescents with higher level of education and from more affluent families tend to marry at a later age. Boys, however, become ready for marriage only after several years of adolescence and young adulthood. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1x5=5 (a) What could be the closest meaning for the word "constitute" in the first sentence? (i) take (ii) form (iii) add (iv) make (b) The phrase "take place" in the second sentence stands for — (i) occur (ii) recur (Hi) go to a place (iv) all of them (c) Adolescence is a-----period from childhood to adulthood. (i) transition (ii) transitory (iii) transitional (iv) transient (d) The synonym of 'affluent' is----. (i) destitute (ii) poor (iii) poverty (iv) well off (e) The word "economic" can be replaced by-------. (i) economy (ii) economical (iii) monetary (iv) finance Answer: 1. A. Multiple choice (a) ––– (ii) form: (b) ––– (i) occur (c) ––– (iii) transitional (d) ––– (iv) well oft (e)––– (iii) monetary. B. Answer the following questions. 2X5=10 (a) How will you define adolescence? (b) Why is adolescence important? (c) What do the adolescent girls in Bangladesh usually face? (d) What are the effects of female inequality in Bangladesh? (e) How do wealth and education Influence a girl's marriage? Answer B. Open-ended (a) Adolescence is a period in life when transition from childhood to adulthood takes place and behaviours and lifestyles are shaped. (b) Adolescence is important because this period shapes the future of girls' or boys' future lives. (c) The adolescent girls in Bangladesh usually face inequality and subordination within the family and society. (d) The effects of female inequality in Bangladesh are widespread practice of child marriage, marginalization or exclusion from health, education and economic opportunities and vulnerability to violence and sexual abuse, etc. (e) A girl with higher level of education and from a more affluent family tends to marry at a later age. Thus wealth and education influence a girl's marriage. RAJSHAHI BOARD ― 2017 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) FIRST PAPER Part-I: Reading (60 Marks) 1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B. Kuakata, locally known as Sagar Kannya (Daughter of the Sea) is a rare scenic spot located on the southernmost tip of Bangladesh. It is 70 km from Patuakhali district headquarters and 320 km from Dhaka. An excellent combination of the picturesque natural beauty, sandy beaches, blue sky and the shimmering expanse of water of the bay of Bengal and the evergreen forest makes Kuakata a much sought after tourist destination. The name Kuakata takes its origin from the story of a ‘Kua’ ― or well- dug on the seashore by the early Rakhaine settlers for collecting drinking water. The Rakhaines had landed on Kuakata coast after being expelled from Arakan by the Mughals. Kuakata is a unique spot which allow a visitors to watch both the sunrise and the sunset from the beach. That perhaps makes Kuakata one of the world’s most attractive beaches. Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and a sanctuary for migratory winter birds. Fishing boats plying on the Bay of Bengal with colourful sails, surfing waves and the lines of coconut trees add to the vibrant colours of Kuakata. The indigenous culture of the Rakhaine community and hundred years old Buddhist temples indicate the age-old tradition and cultural heritage of this area. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. (a) Scenic spot refers to ――. (i) a place havin multiple scenes (ii) a place having a calm atmosphere (ii) a place of unparalleled natural beauty (iv) a place having untidy spots (b) The word ‘shimmering’ in the text could be best replaced by ――. (i) shivering (ii) shining (iii) significant (iv) glaring (c) The Rakhine originally came from ――. (i) Ratuakhali district (ii) Latachapali union (iii) Kuakata coast (iv) Arakan district (d) The best synonym of ‘vibrant’ is ――. (i) thrilling (ii) colourful (iii) gorgeous (iv) brilliant (e) Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and sanctuary for migratory winter birds ―― what does it imply? (i) Kuakata is a beach in its original pure condition and a rare abode for guest birds. (ii) Kuakata is a place of rare beauty and world’s longest beach. (ii) Kuakata is untouched by human habitation. (iv) Kuakata is a natural habitat. Answer: 1. A a― (iii) a place of unparalleled natural beauty; b― (ii) shining c― (iv) Arakan district d― (iv) brilliant e― (i) Kuakata is a beach in its original pure condition and a rare abode for guest birds B. Answer the following questions. 2 × 5 = 10 (a) What does the expression ‘a much south after tourist destination’ mean? (b) Where does the name Kuakata come from? (c) What makes Kuakata an attractive tourist spot? (d) Why would one visit Kuakata? (e) ‘Kuakata’ upholds an ancient tradition, how? Answer: B. Open-ended (a) The expression ‘a much south after tourist destination’ means a very attractive tourist spot which the tourists of home and abroad greatly desire to visit. (b) The name ‘Kuakata’ comes from the story of ‘Kua’ or well- dug on the seashore by the early Rakhine settlers for collecting drinking water. (c) Kuakata has a genuine scenic beauty that attracts tourists. An excellent combination of the picuresque natural beauty, sandy beaches, blue sky and the shimmering expanse of water of the Bay-of Bengal and the evergreen forest makes Kuakata a much south after tourist destination. (d) One would visit Kuakata, one of the most beautiful beaches of the world, to enjoy its scenic natural beauty, sandy and foamy beaches, blue sky, evergreen forest, shimmering and the surfing waves, migratory birds, the unending line of coconut trees, etc. (e) Kuakata rightly upholds an ancient tradition and cultural heritage of this area being in possession of the native culture of the Rakhine community and hundred-year old Buddhist temples. Dhaka Board – 2017 English First Paper [N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] Part I 1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B :–– One of the sources of water in our country are the rivers. Rivers are everywhere in our life, literature, economy, and culture. But are the rivers in good shape? Unfortunately, they are not. A fer are already dead and several are going through the pangs of death. The river Buriganga is an example of a dying river. A report published in the Daily Sun describes what has happened to the river Buriganga and why. Its water is polluted and a perpetual strench fills the air around it. But that is not what it was like before. The report says that the river has a glorious past. Once it was a tributary of the mighty Ganges and flowed into the Bay of Bengal through the river Dhaleswari. Gradually, it lost its link with the Ganges and got the name Buriganga. The Mughals marveled at the tide level of the Buriganga and founded their capital Jahangirnagar on its banks in 1610. The river supplied drinking water and supported trade and commerce. Jahangirnagar was renamed Dhaka which grew into a heavily populated city with a chronic shortage of space. The city paid back the bounty of the river by sucking life out of it! According to newspaper report, the Buriganga is dying because of pollution. Huge quantities of toxic chemicals and wastes from mills and factories, hospitals and clinics and households and other establishments are dumped into the river everyday. The city of Dhaka discharges about 4500 tons of solid waste everyday and most of it is directly released into the Buriganga. According to the department of the Environment (DoE) 20,000 tons of tannery waste, including some highly toxic materials are released into the river everyday. Experts identified nine industrial areas in and around the capital city as the primary sources of river pollution: Tongi, Tejgaon, Hazaribagh, Tarabo, Narayanganj, Savar, Gazipur, Dhaka Export Processing Zone and Ghorashal. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives:– 1x5=5 (a) The word ‘tributary’ refers to ––––– (i) fountain (ii) territory (iii) stream (iv) kingdom (b) The Buriganga water fills the air with –––––– (i) aroma (ii) fragrance (iii) stink (iv) scent (c) ––––––– founded their capital on the bank of the Buriganga. (i) The British (ii) The Mughals (iii) The Indians (iv) The Bangladeshi (d) Which of the following statement is false? (i) Buriganga is a river (ii) Our rivers are not in good shape (iii) Jahangirnagar was once called Dhaka (iv) Water is being contaminated (e) The best synonym of ‘toxic’ is–––––––– (i) Poisonous (ii) Hygienic (iii) Healthy (iv) Useful B. Answer the following questions :–– 2x5=10 (a) What do you think is the condition of the rivers of our country? (b) What is the commercial value of the river Buriganga? (c) Why is the Buriganga described as an example of a dying river? Give reasons for your answer. (d) How is the Buriganga polluted? (e) What did the Mughals marvel at? What was the outcome of it?

This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Special use of Words/Phrases Worksheet on Phrases/Words with special use-5.1 Complete the sentences with suitable phrase/ words given in the box:- 1. what’s it like was born would rather had better as though let alone what if have to as soon as there a) Sheikh Hasina is the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. She ––– in Gopalganj in 1947. She is the eldest of five children of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. b) ––– I finished reading over the problem, the answer leapt to my mind. Actually I was absent minded. c) You are too fat. You ––– eat two rusks and an apple every lunch. d) New Zealand is a very cold country. I ––– live in a warm country. e) Once ––– lived a farmer. He had a faithful dog. The farmer loved the dog very much. f) The girl looks very ugly. She looks ––– she didn’t sleep last night. g) I have never met any actor, ––– Shahrukh Khan. But I am his great fan. h) Please don’t worry. I am thinking what to do. You don’t ––– clean the car. i) You look very pale. ––– you consult with a lawyer? j) ––– playing in the middle of the street? You seem to be very anxious playing with risk. 2. What about No longer No sooner had but for What’s it like What if Would you mind Would rather In order to Let alone a) There have been significant changes in the types of entertainment over time. Many of these ––– exist. b) It is raining heavily. ––– the bus doesn’t come? c) I have already taken my breakfast. ––– your breakfast? d) You are hungry now. ––– taking a sandwich? e) Mr. Islam would like to go abroad. ––– he arrived at the airport than the airliner landed. f) ––– your help, I would have been in real trouble. I am very grateful to you. g) ––– living in a forest? Some people in Africa live in the forest. h) His father ––– resign his job than continue it with dishonour. He is very determined to do so. i) The boy is very poor. He cannot earn his bread ––– education. j) Accessibility to higher education in our country is very difficult. Students must work hard ––– get themselves admitted into universities. 3. there used to would you mind however there what if what does...look like had better as soon as needn’t a) The exam was difficult. –––, I answered all of the questions correctly. b) A: ––– the teacher comes late? B: We’ll keep silent in the class. c) We ––– have booked a table. The restaurant is empty! d) It was a total disaster in the locality. ––– was a six-month supply of food and water-but not a soul to consume it. e) It ––– be difficult to buy fresh pasta in the UK. Now you can get it everywhere even in Bangladesh. f) We ––– go home. It’s getting dark. g) He’ll be back tomorrow. I’ll give him the message ––– I see him. h) Long ago ––– lived a hare in a forest. He was always proud of his speed. A tortoise also lived nearby. i) A: ––– my garden –––? B: It looks like a piece of heaven on earth. j) A: How can I help you? B: ––– taking the boxes into the room? 4. was born wish what’s...like need not would you mind there as fast as would rather had better a) Once upon a time ––– lived a young man named Androcles. He was caught by a slave merchant who sold him to a rich man of another country. b) He is my friend for the last five years. But I did never ask him where he –––. c) I ––– resign my job than tolerate injustice. I have moral courage to raise voice against injustice. d) He can see well. He ––– ase any spectacle. e) I ––– could attend your birthday party. But I am sorry I will not be able to attend because of my examination. f) She came to our house but left immediately. It seemed she went out ––– lightning. g) It is very hot inside the room. I ––– go to the open space. h) A: ––– the tour –––? B: It’s great if you don’t mind the travel hazard. i) Flight lieutenant Birsrestha Matiur Rahman was a pilot in the Pakistan in the Pakistan Air Force when the liberation war broke out. He ––– on 29 November 1941 at his paternal house. j) A: ––– lending your ears to me? B: Oh, sure. What do you want to say? 5. there had better as if what does...look like let alone what if was born would rather have to it a) Robert Herrick was a poet and a clergyman. He ––– in London. b) He deals with me ––– I were his friend. But I do not know him. c) ––– was in China that the art of Bonsai originated perhaps more than 1000 years ago. d) It’s free. You don’t ––– pay for it. e) I ––– take coffee in lieu of tea. But I like both of them. f) I cannot ride a bicycle ––– a motor cycle. I have no money to buy any of them. g) Your mother is ill. So I think you ––– go home early. h) It’s going to become a little bit dangerous there, ––– we had it somewhere else? i) The Taj Mahal is the tomb of Mamtaj Mahal. But I have no idea about. ––– it –––. j) ––– will be somebody waiting for you at the bus stand. Hurry up. 6. There what’s it like Had better have to Would rather what if What does...look like It Let alone Was born a) ––– is a sunny day and seems that rain will not fall soon. You can go to college now. b) ––– his new pen –––? I have a nice pen. c) I cannot have a single farthing, ––– a dollar. How can I buy a new Honda? d) Many of our people do not like to speak in English. I ––– speak in English. e) ––– is no fish in the pond as the flood has inundated it recently. You will not get any fish here. f) ––– we hear any good news from him today? I hope that he will be very glad. g) We ––– do it for the sake of the country, particularly for the poor. The poor live from hand to mouth. h) You ––– sell the village home considering the future of your children. You should educate your children properly. i) The inventor of printing, Johan Gutenberg ––– in 1400 in the city of Mainz, Germany. His contribution is praiseworthy. j) ––– living in a crowded city? You seem to be unhappy living in a crowded city. 7. There was born would rather as well as used to as if had better let alone had to lest a) His income is very poor. He cannot buy an ordinary watch, ––– a costly one. b) He saw a bear coming towards him. So he climbed up a tree ––– the bear might attack him. c) Our young generation are following western culture ––– they were born in foreign countries. d) The bridge grew old. They ––– repair it. e) It is a popular restaurant. We ––– reserve a table. f) Don’t worry. It will take some time to get ––– a new place. g) It is autumn. They ––– make a journey by boat than a journey by train. h) ––– was a time when people used to travel by walking or riding on animals. But at present a revolutionary change has taken place in the transport system. i) Humayun Ahmed was a teacher, author, dramatist, playwright and filmmaker. He ––– on 13 November 1948. j) I studied psychology, medicine ––– working in a hospital to gain experience. 8. as if what’s it like as soon as would rather what if have to there it let alone had better a) A cultural function is going to be held in our college. ––– putting up the drama ‘Rakta Karabi’ by Rabindranath Tagore? b) She cannot speak properly in the class, ––– addressing before a large audience. She is naturally shy and introvert. c) You are depending on his money. ––– he fails to give you the money in proper time? He is not reliable. d) I am surprised to hear his speeches. He speaks ––– he knew the ins and outs of the incident. e) I went there to meet him. ––– I saw him, I rushed to him. f) You ––– strart for college early. The sky is getting cloudy and it might rain soon. g) I ––– seek his help. A great deal of work is still pending. h) ––– is not wise for us to wait here for her. What if she does not come at all? i) To be successful in life we ––– be disciplined. Because without leading a disciplined life, none can be great. j) Once ––– lived a farmer in a village. He lived a totally carefree life. He never thought of his future. 9. was born have to as long as what’s it like would rather it is high time let alone it what does...look like as if a) Corruption is a great sin. I ––– die than become corrupt. b) ––– living in bohemian style? c) Aristotle, a great philosopher, ––– in 384 BC. d) Mahin knows a little about internet browsing but he speaks ––– he knew everything. e) We are losing our valuable working hours as a result of traffic jam. ––– we solved this problem. f) I met him one month ago. I can hardly recall his name, ––– his address. g) ––– our house –––? h) You ––– be careful when you are crossing the road. The road is really busy. i) None can live without hope. Infact, ––– there is life there is hope. j) ––– seems that he is very sick. He can’t even talk to us. 10. as soon as what’s it like What does...look like would rather as if there was born had better let alone have to a) Health is wealth. So we all ––– follow the rules of health. b) ––– was a king named Lear. He had three daughters. c) I cannot even remember his name, ––– his address. d) ––– eating an unboiled egg? This must be injurious to health. e) I ––– apply for the job. Unemployed life seems very boring to me now. f) He needed our help. We ––– help him than walk home. g) We spent much time. We should now conclude ––– possible. h) He ––– with a silver spoon. But now he leads a very miserable life. i) Kashem comes of a poor family. But his activities are such ––– he were born into a rich family. j) Teacher: ––– your sister –––,Jenny? 11. far and wide so that enough to Crocodile tears all the best make sense rule out keep body & soul together as though as soon as a) This is a wrong proposal. People will ––– the proposal. b) He made abrupt comments which hardly –––. This is his nature. c) After a long time we are meeting. I wish you –––. d) He caused pains to me. Now he sheds ––– for me. e) The poor earn very little to –––. They cannot hope for the best. f) His fame spread –––. He is a famous professor. g) ––– he came, we all stood up. He is our principal. h) He is wise ––– understand what I say. He is my close friend. i) He walked very fast ––– he could reach there in time. j) The unknown person talked ––– he were mad. 12. there what does....look like let alone as soon as as if have to what’s it like would rather had better was born a) We ––– be conscious about environment pollution. It's, our duty to keep the environment clean and danger free. b) You ––– go to the concert than stay at home. The concert is always enjoyable. c) We ––– stop cutting down trees. Deforestation is detrimental to environment. d) He can't recall the incident, ––– the cause of it. He became a victim of it. e) It looks ––– it’s going to rain. Eveybody expects rain. f) I plan to move ––– I find another apartment. I want to live in an apartment. g) ––– listening to others? You don't want to talk to others. h) Daughter Mom, ––– an albatross –––? i) ––– seemed to be no doubt about it. It is wonderful. j) Sir Walter Scott was both a poet and a novelist. He ––– in 1771. 13. had better as long as there have to in case lest let alone as if what if hardly had a) Our parents sacrifice a lot for us. We ––– abide by them. b) ––– we reached the station before the train left. c) Here is nobody to help me. Please help me ––– I call you. d) Mother is calling you. You ––– go home. e) Once upon a time ––– lived an honest woodcutter in a village. f) He is a poor man. He cannot afford to travel by an AC bus, ––– by an airplane. g) We are in the room. ––– it rains outside? h) She has an urgent piece of business in Dhaka. She should start ––– she can. i) The wooden bridge was very old. The villagers repaired it ––– it might break down. j) The boy made a pure fun. He acted ––– he were mad. 14. had better there was born no sooner had would you mind enough to as soon as had to what does...look like would rather a) The road was very busy. He ––– drive carefully. b) He is close fisted man. He ––– deposit his money in a bank than spend it for own use. c) My father is physically fit. He is fit ––– run for miles at a stretch. d) A : ––– your cell phone? B : It is quite slim and light. e) ––– the teacher entered the class room, the students stood up. f) He is very sick. He ––– go to a doctor. g) Many well off people live in our district. But ––– is no good school here. h) Dr. Muhammad Yunus is a man of Nobel laureate. He ––– in Chattogram. i) ––– he received the message than he sent me. j) I offer you a cup of tea, ––– taking it? 15. has to let alone what if lest as if in case it is time wished used to what’s...like a) You had better take the keys ––– I am out. b) The teacher was angry as he did not do his homework. He ––– he had done his homework. c) There is not enough room for us, ––– any guests. d) He is suffering from diabetes. He ––– give up sugar. e) English is very important for us. ––– we adopted proper steps for learning English. f) We have to catch the 4:30 bus. ––– he comes late? g) He is ––– driving at a high speed. It can be very dangerous. h) A : ––– the university admission test? B : It's really hard and competitive. i) He went on speaking ––– I had not said anything. j) He saved some money for the future. He did so ––– he should fall into monetary crisis. 16. could not as though it is should have had had finished had to no sooner in case neither a) Rabindranath was living in London. He ––– live with an English family there. b) I have invited some colleagues to dinner. I will buy some candles ––– there is a power-cut. c) We reached the station at the eleventh hour. ––– had we reached the station than the train started. d) I was in a hurry. I ––– talk to her. e) Tired as I was I ––– the work. Then I went to bed. f) She always dislikes him. He behaves ––– he were mad. g) He does not know what he wants. He is ––– satisfied nor happy. h) I ––– my lunch before you came. Where did you go? i) ––– five years since I saw you. When are you coming back? j) You failed the test because you didn't study. You ––– studied for the test. 17. act upto there would rather have to broke though keep up broke away coming down cut off come by a) We missed our train. We ––– return home. b) I am already late for the college. I ––– start right now. c) He searched every corner of his room. ––– wasn’t any book in the room. d) He is a good boy. He always ––– his teacher's advice. e) A war broke out in the border. The soldiers ––– the enemy’s line f) Police block all the roads. Because a convict ––– from the prison. g) This is a very valuable stone. How did you ––– this stone? h) You spend a lot of money. Try to ––– your budget. i) You have done well in the examination, –––it –––. j) The price of rice is –––. It will reduce the sufferings of the people. 18. used to what if provided what’s...like in case would rather let alone as though scarcely had lest a) The man takes an umbrella ––– it rains. b) They will be playing football ––– the weather is propitious. c) I helped him in his danger but he spoke with me ––– I were a stranger to him. d) ––– the rain stopped when we resumed our journey. e) He ––– reveal the truth than hide it. f) Work with honesty and sincerity ––– you should suffer in the long run. g) The man is old and feeble. He can't walk properly, ––– run a race. h) You got GPA 5 in the previous exam. ––– you will fail in the coming HSC exam? i) There is a big play ground near our college. I ––– play there in my boyhood. j) ––– your new abode –––? 19. as if as fast as what’s it like would rather as soon as what if let alone had better lest would you mind a) We are a developing nation. We should make the best use of our resources ––– we might lag behind. b) ––– jumping from plane with a parachute? It must be thrilling. c) I stopped ––– I met my friend. It is many years since I saw him last. d) It is noon. But it is dark all around as the cloud has covered the sky. It looks –––itwere evening. e) Salam feels pain in his chest. He ––– go back to the hospital for a scan next week. f) Though I am poor, I hate begging. I ––– die than beg. g) The box is too heavy for me to carry. ––– helping me to carry it? h) I am now hot in a position to lend you one thousand taka, ––– one lakh. i) A: ––– you miss the college bus? B : No problem. I will hire a taxi. j) A : The time is very short. Write ––– you can. B : I’m trying my best. 20. as soon as had to let alone according to as if no sooner had had better would rather look forward to would have a) These students must succeed. They are studying ––– their teachers' instructions. b) My friend is a fearless soldier. He ––– die than surrender. c) We were not late to start. But ––– we reached the venue than the doors were closed. d) The company chief is not much rigid. If he had been requested properly, he ––– granted your appeal. e) Nelson Mandela became president. But he ––– spend decades behind the bars before that. f) She doesn’t even speak her own language well, ––– French. g) ––– he caught sight of a policeman, he ran away. h) She felt ––– all her worries had gone. i) Kennedy once said, "I ––– an America which will not be afraid of grace and beauty." j) You need a smooth journey. So, you ––– go by train. 21. what if let alone had better get used to used to look down upon would rather as soon as what’s it like there a) She is averse to literature. She does not admire tragedy, ––– poetry. b) The hunter aimed at a bird. ––– he pulled the string of the bow, it flew away. c) ––– stood a tea stall under the banyan tree. d) The whole area is already covered by rain water. –––, it rains again? e) The canal had silted up making it difficult for the villagers to transport their agricultural produces. They ––– re-excavate it. f) You look ill. You ––– stay at home than go to work. g) Teach your child not to ––– the downtrodden. This teaching will make him sympathetic. h) In ancient time, people were helpless. They ––– fight against the wild animals. i) I have no idea of ––– going on a long drive. I had never such an occasion in my life. j) ––– walking in the morning. Walking is very important to keep a sound health. 22. would you mind whether...or let alone as soon as provided that have to what does ....look like would rather as if had better a) It is all the same to me ––– you come ––– not. b) It is obligatory for all to participate in campaign. Riaz ––– join us if he is physically fit. c) Russel: Have you ever seen an EGC machine? Ruffi: No, I haven’t. Have you? ––– it –––? d) I ––– have a walk around than sit idly. I like the surroundings very much here. e) The cut on your forehead looks serious. You ––– put a plaster on it. f) He doesn’t know how to speak decently, ––– to behave politely. g) It is raining heavily. 1 wouldn't go out ––– the rain stops. h) The audience burst into roar ––– Messi scored a goal at the last minute of the match. i) After the interruption, the speaker went on talking ––– nothing had happened. j) I can't understand the topic. ––– helping me get it? 23. as if have to as soon as it was born let alone would rather there had better what if a) We ––– pay a visit to Cox’s Bazar than the Sundarbans. We have already visited the Sundarbans. b) The storm was raging violently. We got out ––– it abated. c) Fardin is always boastful of his uncles. He talks ––– they were the most powerful men in the country. d) My college is far away from our house. I ––– walk a long way to go to my college. e) Jasim Uddin is a rural poet. He ––– in 1903 in a village named Tambulkhana in Faridpur. f) ––– is very hot today. Load shedding is aggravating the situation. g) Maruf cannot earn 50 marks ––– 80 marks. He is a student of average standard. h) ––– are many mango trees around our home. They give us very sweet mangoes. i) Faiaz seems to be weak. He ––– consult an experienced doctor. j) The river is calm. ––– we swim in the river? To swim in the river is a nice experience. 24. would you mind used to as if as soon as let alone had better it would rather so that what if a) He acts ––– he were rich. So nobody likes him. b) ––– eating sea fish? I think you will enjoy a lot. c) Aloka can’t afford to buy a cell phone, ––– a laptop. Actually she is very poor. d) It may rain today. You ––– leave earlier. e) Sometimes we become speechless remembering our childhood memories. We ––– swim in the river. f) ––– is many years since we first met. How time does fly! g) His mother being sick, he needs to go home ––– possible. h) We ––– develop our humanity than observe hartal and strike. Let us change our destructive culture. i) There started a heavy storm when I was about to go out. ––– I had been out there? j) He took a part time job ––– he could earn some money. He was very sincere. 25. as soon as what does...look like what if what’s it like it had better was born let alone have to would rather a) Deforestation is a matter of great concern. We ––– take immediate steps against cutting down trees at random. b) To tell a lie is a great sin. We ––– die than tell a lie. Otherwise none will believe us. c) Helmet should be used while driving a motorcycle. ––– you were driving your bike and met a serious accident? d) ––– swimming in the sea? It seems to be very heroic to me. e) ––– mother heard the news, she cried loudly. She lost her child in a car accident. f) Rome was not built in a day. ––– took a long time and hard labour to build this city. g) Rahman is a poor man. He cannot buy a shirt, ––– a car. h) Kazi Nazrul Islam is our rebel poet. He ––– in Churulia of West Bengal. i) Rina’s dress looks very dirty. It is old enough. She ––– buy a new dress. j) Rana: Hi, Robi ––– a pea-cock –––? Robi: It’s a very nice bird. It knows how to dance. 26. there what if have to No sooner had would rather lest as if let alone What does...look like be born a) The students were loitering in the corridor. ––– they seen the teacher than they entered the classroom. b) Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is the father of our nation. He ––– in 1920 in Tungipara of Gopalganj district. c) I can’t stand Rubel. He always acts ––– he were smarter than everyone. d) The little girl was suddenly crossing the road. A bus was passing by. As it came near the girl, the driver halted it. ––– he wouldn’t have stopped the bus? e) Shoma ––– live in a hostel than live in her relative’s home. She feels free and comfortable in the hostel. f) You started late. Now, you are walking slowly. Walk fast ––– you should miss the bus. g) He is very poor. He can’t afford to travel by an AC bus ––– an aeroplane. h) Daughter : Mom, ––– an albatross ––– ? Mother :My dear, an albatross is a very large white bird that lives in the Pacific and Southern Oceans. i) Logn ago, ––– lived a mighty warrior named Kublai Khan. He was the grandson of Chenghis Khan. j) I ––– seek advice from a doctor. I have been suffering from fever for a long time. 27. as if let alone what does...look like was born there what’s it like have to as soon as had better would rather a) In modern times, ––– has been a great change in the attitude of man regarding superstitious belief. b) Our learners develop a very poor writing skill. They cannot write fairly well even in Bangla, ––– in English. c) Some city dwellers behaviour is often too formal. They speak in such a way ––– they were never in the village. d) I have never travelled by air. ––– flying in the sky? e) Riaz : ––– the frozen mountain peak –––? Purnima : It looks like a white dome. f) Sheela is suffering from tooth-ache. She ––– see a dentist. g) Play is delayed due to rain. It will resume ––– the rain stops. h) Sohel is a very good-natured boy. He ––– stay at home than mix with bad companions. i) Milton was a poet of versatile genius. He ––– in 1608 in England. He used to believe that one should start a profession after taking necessary preparations. j) We have discussed for quite a long time. We can’t take much time any more. We ––– come to a conclusion. 28. it is high time in case lest as though no sooner had unless would you mind have to used to as long as a) There is foul smell in the room. ––– opening the windows? b) Tomorrow I will be very busy. So, I’ll say good-bye now ––– I don’t see you again. c) We ––– educate all and work hard to develop our country. d) Nobody likes Karim at all. He talks ––– he knew everything. e) The poor will continue to suffer ––– they are illiterate. f) Nobody likes you here. ––– you left this place. g) He saw a bear coming towards him. So, he climbed up a tree ––– the bear might attack him. h) Everybody disliked Rakib. He ––– do many harmful activities. i) Time is very important in our life. You cannot prosper in life ––– you make proper use of time. j) The students were talking in the class. ––– the teacher entered the class than they stopped talking. 29. there as soon as what does...look like was born what if has to as if what’s it like let alone would rather a) It was 45 years ago when a new country named Bangladesh in the world map ––– at the cost of millions of lives. b) During the liberation war of Bangladesh ––– was a great American singer George Harrison who sang for Bangladesh. c) ––– living in Bangladesh? You seem to be very happy with your life in Bangladesh. d) My foreign friend told me, “you ––– leave this country than live here. I replied, “This is my motherland.” e) In 1971 the Pakistani army did terrible atrocities against the Bangladeshis. Pakistan ––– apologize for this to Bangladesh. f) Pakistan always plays a role against Bangladesh. We cannot expect any co-operation from them ––– apology. g) The elements of anti-liberation forces came out of their cocoons ––– the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was killed. h) Some persons living in Bangladesh always try to make conspiracy against thecountry ––– Bangladesh were not their own country. i) The authorities of Dhaka University cut ties with Pakistan. ––– the government of Bangladesh takes initiatives to cut off diplomatic relation with Pakistan? j) Teacher: Learners, ––– the national flower of Bangladesh ––– ? 30. had better let alone as if as soon as was born what does...look like there would you mind it would rather a) The room appears to be suffocating. ––– opening the windows? b) It is raining outside. You ––– take an umbrella. c) He cannot read newspaper, ––– edit a newspaper. d) ––– lived a wise man but he was not well known to all. e) You look tired. ––– appears to me that you have worked hard. f) Ismail is a symbol of versatile genius. He ––– in a needy family. g) ––– a dinosaur –––? Have you ever seen it? h) He proceeded ––– he had never seen me. His defiant behaviour offended me. i) Panic seized me ––– I heard his roaring voice. j) Though I am in dire need of money,I ––– die than seek any financial help from him. 31. let alone as if as soon as had better what’s like if it would rather have to there a) I met him ten years ago. I can hardly recall his name, ––– his address. b) ––– has been many years since I saw him. So, I cannot recognize him. c) Don’t behave ––– you knew everything. Remember all others here are senior to you. d) You ––– build your own house than live in a rented house. House rent has increased much nowadays. e) Give him the good news ––– you meet him. f) ––– are many rivers in Bangladesh. The rivers abound with plenty of fishes. g) ––– I had a typewriter, I would type well. h) You ––– consult with a doctor. The condition of your health may deteriorate. i) ––– he –––? He is friendly and he can help you. j) Time is over. I ––– go now. 32. there let alone it as if what... look like have to as soon as was born had better would rather a) We ––– not go out today. A riot has broken out in our locality. b) ––– is a good idea to walk in the morning. One can take it as an important form of physical exercise, because it refreshes both the body and mind. c) Do you often ––– travel on business? You are always seen travelling abroad. d) Long ago, ––– lived a very pious man. His name was Hatem Tai and he was very kind-hearted. e) ––– does a clown –––? You’ve seen a clown in the circus many a time. f) ––– I see my father coming, my heart fills up with joy. I am very much fond of my father. g) I got a job at a bar. But I hate working at a bar. I ––– be a waiter than a barman. h) Kazi Nazrul Islam ––– in an impoverished family. He had to earn even when he was a small boy. i) The economic condition of Robi is very poor. He cannot afford one meal per day ––– square meals. j) After the final match of the FIFA World Cup 2014, Messi looked ––– he were completely routed. His cherished dream had been shattered. 33. unless let alone it there would you mind as if neither had better as as fast as the older...the more a) When my brother was a child, he wouldn’t look at all like my father. ––– he gets, ––– he looks like him. b) ––– are hundreds of languages spoken regularly by human beings. But everywhere of the world people speak English. c) A: They won’t be enjoying a holiday this year. B: ––– we. d) It is admitted by all that a deer can run fast. But it cannot run ––– a Cheetah. e) He loves his garden very much. He does not allow his sons to pluck anyflower,––– other children. f) I cannot carry the box on my back. ––– taking the box into the room? g) ––– is very difficult to get good grade in Bengali and English. h) It is getting dark. You ––– go home right now. i) The man was seriously injured in an accident. He would have died ––– he had been taken to a nearby hospital. j) The boy talks too much of himself. He talks ––– he knew everything. 34. had better was born would rather as soon as let alone in order to has to as if whenever there a) The students were making a noise in the class. But ––– the teacher entered the class, they kept quiet. b) It was a hot summer day. A crow felt very thirsty. So it was flying here and there ––– find water. c) Panna was a criminal. So he was always on his toes. ––– he saw the police, he hid himself. d) The man is so weak that he cannot walk. He cannot walk even a kilometer ––– five kilometers. e) ––– is a nice kitchen garden just behind our house. So we can get fresh vegetables from there. f) I am too tired to talk. I can no longer give you company. You ––– leave me and let me take rest. g) Though I am poor, I hate begging. Begging is most disreputable. I ––– die than beg. h) Michail Madhusudan Dutt was a popular Bengali poet. He ––– in a sophisticated Hindu family, but he took Christianity when he was young. i) My friend Ratul talks ––– he were a millionaire. But he comes of an impoverished family. Moreover, he is good for nothing. j) Rana is a meritorious student. He is the first boy in our class. He ––– study hard and work more to maintain his position in the class. 35. but for used to was born no sooner had had better as if it what do you mean has to what’s the matter a) Shamsur Rahman ––– in Dhaka in 1929. He is famous both as a poet and a novelist. b) ––– Diamond jumped upon the table than the lighted candle fell on the papers. It caused a great damage to Newton’s research works. c) You ––– apply to the principal of your college for granting you a stipend. He will surely see on it. d) Thomas Alva Edison was very inquisitive in his childhood. He ––– do many harmful activities. However, he made a lot of inventions. e) One evening I returned home groaning with a bad headache. My mother asked me, “––– with you? Why do you look so pale? f) ––– your timely intervention, I would have been assaulted by them. I was just a victim of circumstances. g) –––? How can a rope bite a man? It is quite unbelievable. h) He tells the matter ––– he knew it. Actually, he is quite ignorant of it. i) ––– is a good idea to walk in the morning. Morning walk is very healthful. j) A good citizen ––– perform a lot of things. These things will enable him to become a true patriot. 36. as if was born as soon as it what does...look like there have to let alone would rather had better a) Manners make a man. Students ––– practice good manners in everyday life. b) Most students in our country are weak in English. They ––– follow the advice of their teachers for improvement. c) He tries to show off his knowledge in English. He speaks English ––– he were an Englishman. d) Cox’s Bazar is a popular tourist hub. ––– are many nice hotels for tourists. e) The other day I met an old rickshawpuller. He told me that he ––– pull a rickshaw than beg. f) A poor man struggles hard to survive in our country. He can hardly earn Tk. 200 a day, ––– Tk. 2000. g) In Dhaka city, traffic jam is very common. ––– may occur anywhere anytime. h) Smoking is one of the major causes of heart attack and cancer. ––– a smoker stops smoking, he can avoid the risk of any danger. i) Have you ever heard the name of William Shakespeare? He ––– on 23rd April, 1564 in England. He was one of the greatest dramatists of the world. j) Son : Dad, ––– an alien –––? Father : Well. Aliens are believed to come from another planet. Films and science fiction tell us about them. They are really awesome. 37. was born would you mind there would rather what does...look like as if let alone had better have to as soon as a) He cannot tell my name, ––– my address. He is lying. b) The Bangladeshi cricketers have done well in the World Cup. They ––– struggle more to win the World Cup. c) ––– the earth –––? It’s not completely round. d) I ––– walk than get on the bus. This time the bus is very crowded. e) ––– I reached the station, the train left. Really I was lucky. f) Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah was a great linguist. He ––– in 1885 A.D. g) He acts ––– he were rich. So nobody likes him. h) You look sick. You ––– go home immediately. i) ––– was a boy at the door. He wanted to talk to me. j) ––– eating sea fish? I think you will enjoy a lot. 38. was born what’s...like it it let alone there would rather as soon as had better as if what if a) ––– your family –––? Our family is not so big. It’s comparatively small. b) Today is a raining day. You ––– not go to office today. c) I have a bad headache. I ––– go to doctor. d) ––– lived an old man in a village. He was very wise. e) My sister is acting ––– she were all in all. She always acts like this way. f) I’ll call you ––– I arrive. Then we will go to market. g) Prabha can’t afford to buy a cell phone, ––– a laptop. Actually she is very poor. h) Punctuality is the habit of doing things exactly in time. ––– is, of course, a good habit. i) Tajuddin Ahmed, the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh, ––– in 1925. He was a wise man. j) Rina : ––– we miss the bus? Mina : We will take a taxi then. 39. there what if was born had better as long as let alone have to as if it as soon as a) ––– is really unfortunate for a boy like him to fail in the exam. b) He cannot score a goal, ––– a hattrick. c) His mother being sick, he needs to go home ––– possible. d) The manager says alone; It seems ––– others had nothing to say. e) No one is happy with her result; She ––– understand it. f) ––– you lose your pen? g) ––– lived a very clever fox in a jungle. h) The poor will continue to suffer ––– they are illiterate. i) Zahir Raihan ––– on 19 August, 1935 in Feni. j) We ––– educate all and work hard to develop our country. 40. had better there have to would rather let alone as if it what’s it like was born as soon as a) Motin’s father is a low paid service holder. He has no ability to buy a bi-cycle for his son, ––– a motor bike. b) I’ve never travelled by air. ––– travelling in the sky? c) Let’s go to the cinema. ––– is not worth waiting any longer. d) I am tired. I ––– stay at home than go outside. e) You look very anxious. And you cannot continue your study any longer. You ––– take rest. f) I am surprised to hear his speeches. He speaks ––– he knew the ins and outs of the incident. g) Salam feels pain in his chest. He ––– go back to the hospital for a scan next week. h) Tagore ––– in 1861. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1913. i) ––– is no fish here. It is a swimming pool. j) I went there to meet with him. ––– I saw him, I rushed to talk to him. Worksheet on Phrases/Words with special use-5.1 Answer 1. Solution: (a) was born (b) As soon as (c) had better (d) would rather (e) there (f) as though (g) let alone (h) have to what if (j) What's it like 2. Solution: (a) no longer (b) What if (c) What about (d) Would you mind (e) No sooner had (f) But for (g) What’s it like (h) would rather (i) let alone (j) in order to 3. Solution: (a) However (b) What if (c) needn't (d) There (e) used to (f) had better (g) as soon as (h) there (i) What does ... look like (j) Would you mind 4. Solution: (a) there (b) was born (c) would rather (d) need not (e) wish (f) as fast as (g) had better (h) What’s.... like (i) was born (j) would you mind 5. Solution: (a) was born (b) as if (c) It (d) have to (e) would rather (f) let alone (g) had better (h) what if (i) what does ... look like (j) There 6. Solution: (a) It (b) What does ... look like (c) let alone (d) would rather (e) There (f) What If (g) have to (h) had better (i) was born (j) What’s it like 7. Solution: (a) let alone (b) lest (c) as if (d) had to (e) had better (f) used to (g) would rather (h) There (i) was born (j) as well as 8. Solution: (a) What’s it like (b) let alone (c) What if (d) as if (e) As soon as (f) had better (g) have to (h) It (i) would rather (j) there 9. Solution: (a) would rather (b) What's it like (c) was born (d) as if (e) It is high time (f) let alone (g) What does ... look like (h) have to (i) as long as (j) It 10. Solution: (a) have to (b) There (c) let alone (d) What’s it like (e) had better (f) would rather (g) as soon as (h) was born (i) as if (j) What does ... look like 11. Solution: (a) rule out (b) make sense (c) all the best (d) crocodile tears (e) keep body and soul together (f) far and wide (g) As soon as (h) enough to (i) so that (j) as though 12. Solution: (a) have to (b) would rather (c) had ( better (d) let alone (e) as if (f) as soon; as (g) What's it like (h) What does ... look like (i) There (j) was born 13. Solution: (a) have to (b) Hardly had (c) in case (d) had better (e) there (f) let alone (g) What if (h) as long as (i) lest (j) as if 14. Solution: (a) had to (b) would rather (c) enough to (d) What does ... look like? (e) A soon as (f) had better (g) there (h) was born (i) No sooner had (j) Would you mind 15. Solution: (a) in case (b) wished (c) let alone (d) has to (e) It is time (f) What if (g) used to (h) What's ... like (i) as if (j) lest 16. Solution: (a) had to (b) in case (c) No sooner (d) could not (e) finished (f) as though (g) neither (h) had had (i) It is (j) should have 17. Solution: (a) had to (b) would rather (c) There (d) acts upto (e) broke through (f) broke away (g) come by (h) cut off (i) keep (it) up (j) coming down 18. Solution: (a) in case (b) provided (c) as though (d) Scarcely had (e) would rather (f) lest (g) let alone (h) What if (i) used to (j) What’s ... like 19. Solution: (a) lest (b) What’s it like (c) as soon as (d) as if (e) had better (f) would rather (g) Would you mind (h) let alone (i) What if (j) as fast as 20. 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Solution: (a) No sooner had (b) was born (c) as if (d) What if (e) would rather (f) lest (g) let alone (h) what does ... look like (i) there (j) have to 27. Solution: (a) there (b) let alone (c) as if (d) What's it like (e) What does ... look like (f) had better (g) as soon as (h) would rather (i) was born (j) have to 28. Solution: (a) Would you mind (b) in case (c) have to (d) as though (e) as long as (f) It is high time (g) lest (h) used to (i) unless (j) No sooner had 29. Solution: (a) was born (b) there (c) What's it like (d) would rather (e) has to/ had to (f) let alone (g) as soon as (h) as if (i) What if (j) what does ... look like 30. Solution: (a) Would you mind (b) had better (c) let alone (d) There (e) It (f) was born (g) What does ... look like (h) as if (i) as soon as (j) would rather 31. Solution: (a) let alone (b) it (c) as if (d) would rather (e) as soon as (f) There (g) If (h) had better (i) What's ... like (j) have to 32. 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english for job preparation, english for bcs preparation, english for competitive tests BCS ,JOBS Previous Questions BCS PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 10TH TO 41ST BCS ENGLISH QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 41st BCS English questions solution 1। ‘Shylock’ is a character in the play- (ক) Twelfth Night (খ) The Merchant of Venice (গ) Romeo and Juliet (ঘ) Measure for Measure উত্তর: (খ) The Merchant of Venice 2 ‘Vanity Fair’ is a novel written by- (ক) D. H. Lawrence (খ) William Makepeace Thackeray (গ) Joseph Conrad (ঘ) Virginia Woolf উত্তর: (খ) William Makepeace Thackeray 3. ‘Pip’ is the protagonist in Charles Dickens’ novel- (ক) A Christmas Carol (খ) A Tale of Two Cities (গ) Oliver Twist (ঘ) Great Expectations উত্তর: (ঘ) Great Expectations 4.‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ was written by the author of – (ক) Lord Jim (খ) The Rainbow (গ) Ulysses (ঘ) A Passage to India উত্তর: (খ) The Rainbow 5. Identify the word that can be used as both singular and plural: (ক) wood (খ) issue (গ) fish (ঘ) light উত্তর: (গ) fish 6.Find out the correct passive form of the sentence ‘Who taught you French? (ক)By whom you were taught French? (খ) By whom French was taught you? (গ) French was taught you by whom? (ঘ) By whom were you taught French? উত্তর: (ঘ) By whom were you taught French? 7.The old man was tired of walking.’ Here ‘walking is a/an- (ক) present participle (খ) adjective (গ) common noun (ঘ) gerund উত্তর: (ঘ) gerund 8.Which one is a correct sentence? (ক) The doctor found my pulse. (খ) The doctor took my pulse. (গ) The doctor examined my pulse. (ঘ) The doctor saw my pulse. উত্তর: (খ) The doctor took my pulse. 9. ‘I will not let you go.’ In this sentence ‘go’ is a/an- (ক) infinitive (খ) gerund (গ) participle (ঘ) verbal noun উত্তর: (ক) infinitive 10.When Ushashi entered ——the room everybody stopped talking. (ক) into (খ) in (গ) to (ঘ) no preposition required উত্তর: (ঘ) no preposition required 11.The play The Birthday Party is written by- (ক) Samuel Beckett (খ) Henry Livings (গ) Harold Pinter (ঘ) Arthur Miller উত্তর: (গ) Harold Pinter 12.Who is the author of the first scientific romance The Time Machine? (ক) H. G. Wells (খ) Samuel Butler (গ) Henry James (ঘ) George Moore উত্তর: (ক) H. G. Wells 13.‘Call me if you have any problems regarding your work. Here ‘regarding’ is a/an- (ক) gerund (খ) apposition (গ) preposition (ঘ) conjunction উত্তর: (গ) preposition 14.Seleet the correct comparative form of the sentence- “A string of pearls was not so bright as her teeth”. (ক) Her teeth was more brighter than a string of pearls. (খ) Her teeth were brighter than a string of pearls. (গ) A string of pearls was brighter than her teeth. (ঘ) A string of pearls were very bright than her teeth. উত্তর: (খ) Her teeth were brighter than a string of pearls. 15.”Come on, it’s time to go home. Here ‘home’ is a/an- (ক) noun (খ ) verb (গ) adjective (ঘ) adverb উত্তর: (ঘ) adverb 16. ‘Huffing and puffing, we arrived at the classroom door with only seven seconds to spare. In this sentence the verb ‘arrived’ is- (ক) intransitive (খ) transitive (গ) causative (ঘ) defective উত্তর: (ক) intransitive 17.Which one of the following is a common gender? (ক) king (খ) sovereign (গ) emperor (ঘ) queen উত্তর: (খ) sovereign 18.To win a prize is my ambition. The underlined part of the Sentence is a/an- (ক) adjective phrase (খ) noun phrase (গ) adverb phrase (ঘ) conjunctional phrase উত্তর: (খ) noun phrase 19.Choose the word opposite in meaning to ‘terse: (ক) concise (খ) detailed (গ)expressive (ঘ) descriptive উত্তর: (খ) detailed Exp: ‘Terse’ means abruptly or brusquely short. The correct antonym is ‘detailed’ which means complete and thorough. 20”Who’s that? In this sentence that is a/an- (ক) pronoun (খ) conjunction (গ) adjective (ঘ) adverb উত্তর: (ক) pronoun 21.What is the noun form of the word ‘know’? (ক) knowing (খ) knowledge (গ) knowledgeable (ঘ) known উত্তর: (খ) knowledge 22.‘Why, then, ’tis none to you, for there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it s ’. This extract is taken from the drama – (ক) King Lear (খ) Macbeth (গ) As You Like It (ঘ) Hamlet উত্তর: (ঘ) Hamlet 23.”Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive to seek, to find, and not to yield’ is taken from the poem written by – (ক) Robert Browning (খ) Matthew Arnold (গ) Alfred Tennyson (ঘ) Lord Byron উত্তর: (গ) Alfred Tennyson 24.”Give somebody a piece of your mind’ means to- (ক) tell someone that you are very angry with them. (খ) say exactly what you feel or think. (গ) return or to help somebody return to a normal situation. (ঘ) give somebody mental peace. উত্তর: (ক) tell someone that you are very angry with them. 25. ‘I shall help you provided you obey me. Here the underlined word is a/an- (ক) adverb (খ) adjective (গ) conjunction (ঘ) verb উত্তর: (গ) conjunction 26.Identify the correct spelling: (ক) questionaire (খ) questionoir (গ) questionnaire (ঘ) questionair উত্তর: (গ) questionnaire 27.Which ‘but’ is a preposition? (ক) It is but right to admit our faults. (খ) What can we do but sit and wait? (গ) We tried hard, but did not succeed. (ঘ) There is no one but likes him. উত্তর: (খ) What can we do but sit and wait? 28.Who is not a romantic poet? (ক) P. B. Shelley (খ) S.T. Coleridge (গ) John Keats (ঘ) T. S. Eliot উত্তর: (ঘ) T. S. Eliot 29.In Shakespeare’s play Hamlet, Hamlet was prince of – (ক) Norway (খ) Britain (গ) Denmark (ঘ) France উত্তর: (গ) Denmark 30.Adela Quested and Mrs. Moore are characters from the novel – (ক) David Copperfield (খ) The Return of the Native (গ) A Passage to India (ঘ) Adam Bede উত্তর: (গ) A Passage to India 31.Time held me green and dying, Though I sang in my chains like the sea. These lines have been quoted from Dylan Thomas’ poem – (ক) The Flower (খ) Fem Hill (গ) By Fire (ঘ) After the Funeral উত্তর: (খ) Fem Hill 32.One whose attitude is ‘eat, drink and be merry is- (ক) materialistic (খ) epicurean (গ) cynic (ঘ) stoic উত্তর: (খ) epicurean 33.’Was this the face that launch’d a thousand ships. And burnt the topless towers of Ilium? Who speaks the famous lines? (ক) Caesar (খ) Antony (গ) Faustus (ঘ) Romeo উত্তর: (গ) Faustus 34.The Character ‘Alfred Doolittle’ is taken from Shaw’s play titled- (ক) Pygmalion (খ) Man and Superman (গ) The Doctor’s Dilemma (ঘ) Mrs. Warren’s Profession উত্তর: (ক) Pygmalion 35.The poem The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock’ is written by- (ক) W. B. Yeats (খ) T. S. Eliot (গ) Walter Scott (ঘ) Robert Browning উত্তর: (খ) T. S. Eliot 40th BCS English questions solution 1. Please write to me at the above address. The word 'above' in this sentence is a/an- A. Noun B. Adjective C. Pronoun D. Adverb Ans: B 2. In which sentence is the word ‘past’ used as preposition? A. Writing letters is a thing of the past. B. I look back on the past without regret. C. I called out to him as he ran past. D. Tania was a wonderful singer, but she's past her prime. Ans: D 3. The word ‘sibling’ means- A. a brother B. a sister C. A brother or sister D. An infant Ans: C 4. As she was talking, he suddenly broke- saying, That's a lie! A. Off B. In C. Down D. Into Ans: B 5. You may go for a walk if you feel- it. A. About B. On C. Like D. For Ans: C 6. Identify the word which is spelt incorrectly: A. Consciencious B. Perseverance C. Convalescence D. Maintenance Ans: A 7. ‘You look terrific in that dress’ The word ‘terrific’ in the above sentence means- A. excellent B. funny C. very ugly D. horrible Ans: A 8. Someone who is capricious is- A. easily irritated B. wise and willing to cooperate C. exceedingly conceited and arrogant D. know for sudden changes in attitude or behaviour Ans: D 9. Which one of the following words is masculine? A. mare B. Lad C. Pillow D. Pony Ans: B 10. A man whose wife has died is called a - A. Window B. Widower C. Spinster D. Bachelor Ans: B 11. Which word is similar to ‘ appal’? A. deceive B. confuse C. dismay D. solicit Ans: C 12. Which Word means the opposite of ‘ dearth’? A. lack B. abundance C. poverty D. shortage Ans: B 13. Identify the word which remains the same in its plural form: A. aircraft B. intention C. mouse D. thesis Ans: A 14. Identify the determiner in the following sentence: ‘I have no news for you.' A. have B. news C. no D. for Ans: C 15. A lost opportunity never returns. Here lost is a - A. gerund B. verbal noun C. gerund infinitive D. participle Ans: D 16. The saying‘ enough is enough’ is used when you want- A. something to continue B. something to stop C. something to continue until it's enough D. to tell instructions are clear Ans: B 17. ‘He ran with great speed’. The underlined part of the sentence is a- A. noun phrase B. adverb phrase C. adjective phrase D. participle phrase Ans: B 18. We must not be late, else we will miss the train. This is a- A. compound sentence B. complex sentence C. simple sentence D. interrogative sentence Ans: A 19. Change the voice: Who is calling me? A. By whom an I called? B. By whom I am called? C. By whom am I being called? D. Whom am I called? Ans: C 20. An extra message added at the end of a letter after it is signed is called- A. corrigendum B. postscript C. NB D. RSVP Ans: B 21. The Rape of the Lock by Alexander Pope is a/an - A. epic B. ballad C. mock-heroic poem D. elegy Ans: C 22. Which of the following is not an American poet? A. Robert Frost B. W.B Yeats C. Emily Dickinson D. Langston Hughes Ans: B 23. William Shakespeare was born in- A. 1616 B. 1664 C. 1564 D. 1493 Ans: C 24. Tennyson ‘In Memoriam’ is an elegy on the death of - A. John Milton B. John Keats C. Arthur Henry Hallam D. Sydney Smith Ans: C 25. ‘Sweet Helen’ make me immortal with a kiss.' The sentence has been taken from the play- A. Romeo and Juliet B. Caesar and Cleopatra C. Doctor Faustus D. Antony and Cleopatra Ans: C 26. ‘What's in name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet’_ A. Juliet B. Romeo C. Portia D. Rosalind Ans: A 27. ‘Man's love is of man's life a thing apart, Tis women's whole existence.'_ This is taken from the poem of_ A. P.B. Shelley B. Lord Byron C. John Keats D. Edmund Spenser Ans: B 28. Who translated the ‘Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam’ into English? A. Thomas Carlyle B. Edward Fitzgerald C. D.G. Rossetti D. William Thackeray Ans: B 29. ‘Ulysses’ is a novel written by_ A. Joseph Conrad B. Thomas Hardy C. Charles Dickens D. James Joyce Ans: D 30. The short story ‘The Diamond Necklace’ was written by_ A. Guy Dr Maupassant B. O Henry C. Somerset Maugham D. George Orwell Ans: A 31. ‘All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand’_Who said this? A. Macbeth B. Lady Macbeth C. Lady Macduff D. Macduff Ans: B 32. ‘Where are the songs of spring? Aye, where are they? Think not of them, thou hast thy music too.’_ Who wrote this? A. William Shakespeare B. Robert Browning C. John Keats D. Samuel Coleridge Ans: C 33. Who is the central character of ‘Wuthering Heights’ by Emily Bronte? A. Mr. Earnshaw B. Catherine C. Heathcliff D. Hindley Earnshaw Ans: C 34. ‘The old order changeth, yielding place to new.’_ This line is extracted from Tennyson's poem_ A. The Lotos-Eaters B. Tithonus C. Locksley Hall D. Morte d' Arthur Ans: D 35. Who wrote the poem ‘The Good-Morrow’? A. George Herbert B. Andrew Marvell C. John Donne D. Henry Vaughan Ans: C 39th BCS English questions solution 1. A person who believes that law and governments are not necessary is known as – A. a militant B. an anarchist C. a terrorist D. an extremist Ans: B 2. He went to —-hospital because he had……heart attack. A. no article, an B. the, no article C. a, an D. no article, a Ans: D 3. Complete the sentence- Had I known you were waiting outside, I….. A. had invited you to come in B. would invite you to come in C. would be inviting you to come in D. would have invited you to come in Ans: D 4. Cricket is a kind of game and also a name of – A. insect B. food C. bird D. flower Ans: A 5. When we want to mean a government by richest class we use the term– A. Oligarchy B. Plutocracy C. Cryptocracy D. Aristocracy Answer: B 6. Hospitals …. the sick. A. Operate B. treat C. admit D. nurse Ans: B 7. The Warning of the authority falls on deaf ears – Here Warning does the function of_ A. adverb B. adjective C. verb D. Noun Ans: D 8. The word ‘Culinary’ is related to– A. printing B. cooking C. dress D. musical instruments Ans: B 9. Identify the correct Passive voice of the sentence below: Do you know them? A. Are they known by you? B. Would they be known by you? C. Are they known with you? D. Are they known to you? Ans: D 10. Panacea means – A. cure all B. pancreatic C. widespread D. gland Ans: A 11. What is the plural number of ‘ovum’? A. ovams B. ovumes C. ovumes D. ova Ans: D 12. কোন শব্দযুগলটি ভিন্ন? A. False, True B. Sharp, Blunt C. Love, Affection D. Abundance, Scarcity Ans: C 13. ‘A Christmas Carol’ is a _ by Charles Dickens. A. Ballad B. Sketch story C. Historical novel D. Short novel Ans: D 14. ‘There was a small reception following the wedding’. The word ‘following’ in the sentence above is a/an – A. Preposition B. adjective C. Adverb D. Noun Ans: A 15. Which of the following words has been formed with a prefix? A. Amoral B. authentic C. amnesia D. aspersions Ans: A [ Amoral- lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with the rightness or wrongness of something] 16. লেফটেন্যান্ট এর সঠিক বানান কোনটি? A. Lieaftenant B. Lieaftenant C. Leiftenant D. Lieutenant Ans: D 17. ‘To be, or not to be that is the quotation’_ is a famous soliloquy from_ A. Macbeth B. King Lear C. Othello D. Hamlet Ans: D 18. ‘Geriatrics’ is the branch of medicine concerned with the diseases and care of – A. Newly-weds B. Old women C. Newborn babies D. Old People Ans: D 18. নিচের উপমা টি পূর্ণকারী কোনটি? Finger: Hand: Leaf: A. Flower B. Twig C. Tree D. Branch Ans: B 19. Love for the whole world is called – A. Philanthropy B. Misogyny C. benevolence D. Misanthropy Ans: A 20. Select the word with right spelling – A. Schizophrenia B. Seizophrania C. Scizophrenia D. Schizophrania Ans: A 21. A soporific speech is likely to – A. be incomprehensible B. appeal primarily to emotions C. Put one to sleep D. stimulation action Ans: C 22. The word ‘Florid’ indicates. A. flour B. foliage C. floor D. flower Ans: D 38th BCS English Question 01. Who is the author of ‘Man and Superman? a. G.B. Shaw b. Thomas Hardy c. Ernest Hamingway d. Charles Dcikens Ans. a. G.B. Shaw 02. The most famous Satanist in English literature is— a. Jonathan Swift b. Alexander Pope c. Joseph Addison d. Richard Stell Ans. a. Jonathan Swift 03. What is the plural form of the word ‘louse’? a. louses b. lice c. lices d. licess Ans. b. lice 04. Choose the correct sentence: a. He refrained to take any drastic action b. He refrained on taking any drastic action c. He refrained in taking any drastic action d. He refrained from taking any drastic action Ans. d. He refrained from taking any drastic action 05. Which word is closest in meaning to ‘Franchise’? a. utility b. frankness c. privilege d. superficial Ans. c. privilege 06. ‘Once in a blue moon’ means— a. always b. very rarely c. nearly d. hourly Ans. b. very rarely 07. ‘Jacobean Period’ of English Literature refers to— a. 1558-1603 b. 1625-1649 c. 1603-1625 d. 1649-1660 Ans. c. 1603-1625 08. A retired officer lives next door. Here, the underlined word in used as a/an: a. Gerund b. adverb c. preposition d. participle Ans. d. participle 09. Choose the appropriate preposition in the blank of the following sentence: Eight men were concerned--- the plot. a. at b. with c. in d. for Ans. d. for 10. Fill in the gap with the right tense: When water—it turns into ice. a. will freeze b. freezes c. would freeze d. froze Ans. b. freezes 11. Which one is the correct antonym of ‘frugal’? a. Extraordinary b. spendthrift c. economical d. authentic Ans. b. spendthrift 12. Choose the meaning of the idiom— ‘Take the bull by the horns’ a. To challenge the enemy with courage b. Force the enemy to submit c. Out of one’s wit d. Surrender before the enemy Ans. a. To challenge the enemy with courage 13. Fill in the blank with the correct quantifier. I still have—money. a. a few b. quite a few c. many d. a little Ans. d. a little 14. Select the right compound structure of the sentence: ‘Though he is poor, he is honest’. a. He is poor and honest b. As he is poor, he is honest c. He is poor but honest d. Sine he is poor, he is honest. Ans. c. He is poor but honest 15. Where do 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 Ans. a. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner 16. ‘For God’s sake hold your tongue, and let me love.’ This line is written by— a. Emily Dickinson b. T.S. Eliot c. Mathew Arnold d. John Donne Ans. d. John Donne 17. Fill in the blanks: Tourists – their reservations well in advance if they want to fly to Cox’s Bazar. a. better to had get b. had better to get c. had better got d. had better get Ans. d. had better get 18. The sun went down. The underlined word is used here as a/an: a. preposition b. adverb c. noun d. conjunction Ans: b. adverb 19. Which one of the following words is in singular form? a. agenda b. oases c. radius d. formulae Ans. c. radius 20. Identify the right passive voice of ‘it is impossible to do this’. a. Doing this is impossible b. This is impossible to be done c. This is must be done d. This can’t be done Ans. b. This is impossible to be done 21. Of the following authors, who wrote an epic? a. John Milton b. Jane Mansfield c. William Cowper d. William Shakespeare Ans. a. John Milton 22. The literary term ‘euphemism’ means— a. vague idea b. inoffensive expression c. a sonnet d. wise saying Ans. b. inoffensive expression 23. ‘Mutton’ is a/an a. Common noun b. Abstract noun c. Material noun d. Proper noun Ans. c. Material noun 24. Reading is an excellent habit. Here, the underlined word is a— a. Verbal noun b. Participle c. Verb d. Gerund Ans. d. Gerund 25. Which one of the following words is an example of a distributive pronoun? a. such b. either c. that d. any Ans. b. either 26. Who is not a Victorian poet? a. Mathew Arnold b. Alexander Pope c. Robert Browning d. Alfred Tennyson Ans. b. Alexander Pope 27. A speech of too many word is called— a. A big speech b. Maiden speech c. An unimportant speech d. A verbose speech Ans. d. A verbose speech 28. ‘Strike while the iron is hot’ is an example of— a. Noun Clause b. Adjective clause c. Adverbial clause d. Subordinate clause Ans. c. Adverbial clause 29. The play ‘The Spanish Tragedy’ is written by— a. Thomas Kyd b. Christopher Marlowe c. Shakespeare d. Ben Jonson Ans. a. Thomas Kyd 30. Who among the following Indian English writers is a famous novelist? a. Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak b. R.K. Narayan c. Nissim Ezekiel d. Kamala Das Ans. b. R.K. Narayan 31. The word ‘Panegyric’ means a. Criticism b. elaborate praise c. curse d. high sound Ans. b. elaborate praise 32. Select the correctly spelt word: a. heterogeneous b. heterogeneous c. hetrogeneous d. hetroganeous Ans. b. heterogeneous 33. ‘Among’ is a preposition that is used when--- people are involved. a. two b. more than two c. two or more than two d. four only Ans. b. more than two 34. Which period is known as ‘The golden age of English literature’? a. The Victorian age b. The Elizabeth I age c. The Restoration age d. The eighteenth Century Ans. b. The Elizabeth I age 35. Which one in the correct indirect narration? ‘Why have you beaten my dog? he said to me. a. He demanded me why had I beaten his dog. b. He asked me why I have had beaten his dog. c. He enquired my why had I had beaten his dog. d. He demanded of me why I had beaten his dog. Ans. d. He demanded of me why I had beaten his dog. 37 TH BCS ENGLISH QUESTION 01. Which of the following words is in singular form? a. formulae b. agenda c. oases d. radius ans: d. radius 02. Choose the correct sentence: a. All of id depending on you b. All of it are depending on you c. All of it depends on you d. All of it are depended on you Ans: c. All of it depends on you 03. “A rooling some gathers no moas” The complex form of the sentence is -- a. Since a stone is rooling, it gathers no moss. b. Though a stone rolls, it gathers no moss. c. A stone what rools gathers no moss d. A stone that rolls gathers no moss. Ans: A stone that rolls gathers no moss 04. A Chard was appended to the report. Here ‘appended’ means— a. changed b. removed c. joined d. shortened Ans: c. joined 05. The mother sat vigilantly beside the sick baby. Here vigilantly’ is— a. a noun b. an adverb c. an adjective d. none of these Ans: b. an adverb 06. The new offer of job was alluring, Here ‘alluring’ means—of this sentence is--- a. unexpected b. tempting c. disappointing d. ordinary Ans: b. tempting 07. “Who planted this tree here”? The correct passive voice of this sentence is--- a. By who the tree was planted here? b. Who the tree had been planted hereby? c. The tree was planted here by whom? d. By whom had the tree been planted here? Ans: a. By who the tree was planted here? 08. Fraility the name is women. Here ‘Fraility’ is: a. A noun b. An adjective c. An adverb d. A verb Ans: a. A noun 09. Education is enlightening. Here ‘enlightening’ is: a. A gerund b. A participle c. An infinitive d. A finite verb Ans: a. A gerund 10. Choose the appropriate prepositions in the blank of the following sentence: The family doesn’t feel ____ going outing this season. a. in b. on c. like d. of Ans: c. like 11. Fill in the blank with appropriate use of tense I couldn’t mend the computer myself, so I ___ at a shop a. had it mended b. had it mend c. did it mend d. had mended Ans: a. had it mended 12. Use the appropriate article— I saw ___ one eyed man when I was walking on the road. a. a b. an c. the d. no article is needed Ans: a. a 13. The word ‘Omnivorous’ means: a. eating all types of food b. eating only fruits c. eating only meat d. eating grass and plants only Ans: a. eating all types of food 14. Complete the following sentence choosing the appropriate option: It’s raining cats and dogs, so-- a. Watch out for falling animals b. Make sure you take an umbrella. c. Keep your pets inside. d. Keep the windows open. Ans: b. Make sure you take an umbrella. 15. The phrase ‘Achilles’ heel’ means: a. A strong point b. A weak point c. A permanent solution d. A serous idea Ans: b. A weak point 16. He worked with all sincerity. The underlined phrase is--- a. A noun phrase b. An adjective phrase c. An infinitive phrase d. An adverbial phrase Ans: d. An adverbial phrase 17. This is the book I lost. Here ‘I lost’ is--- a. A noun clause b. An adverbial clause c. An adjective clause d. None of the three Ans: c. An adjective clause 18. Which do you think is the nearest in meaning to ‘proviso’ a. Sanction b. substitute c. stipulation d. directive Ans: c. stipulation 19. Cassandra is a night owl, so she doesn’t usually get up until about: a. 11 a.m b. 11 p.m c. 7 a.m d. 7 p.m Ans: d. 7 p.m 20. Select the word that is the most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word: DELETERIOUS a. toxic b. spurious c. harmless d. lethal Ans: c. harmless 21. “Gerontion” is a poem by--- a. T.S. Eliot b. W.B. Yeats c. Mathew Arnold d. Robert Browning Ans: a. T.S. Eliot 22. Fill in the blank. ___ is Shakespeare’s last play. a. As you like it b. Macbeth c. Tempest d. Othello Ans: c. Tempest 23. Who has written to poem “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard”? a. Thomas Gray b. P.B. Shelley c. Robert Frost d. Y.B. Yeats Ans: a. Thomas Gray 24. Who has written the play ‘Volpone’? a. John Webster b. Ben Jonson c. Christopher Marlowe d. William Shakespeare Ans: b. Ben Jonson 25. Shakespeare composed much of this plays in what sort of verse? a. Alliterative verse b. Sonnet form c. Lambic pentameter d. Dactylic Hexameter Ans: c. Lambic pentameter 26. The repetition of beginning consonant sound is know as— a. personification b. onomatopoeia c. alliteration d. rhyme Ans: c. alliteration 27. Which of the following is not a poetic tradition? a. The Epic b. The Comic c. The Occult d. The Tragic Ans: b. The Comic 28. What is the funny poem of five lines called? a. Quartet b. Limerick c. Sixtet d. Haiku Ans: b. Limerick 29. Who wrote “Biographia Literaria”? a. Lord Byron b. P.B. Shelley c. S.T. Coleridge d. Charles Lamb Ans: c. S.T. Coleridge 30. Robert Browning was a ___ poet. Fill in the gap with appropriate word. a. Romantic b. Victoriam c. Modern d. Elizathan Ans: b. Victoriam 31. Othello gave Desdemona___ as a token of love: a. Ring b. Handkerchief c. Pendant d. Bangles Ans: b. Handkerchief 32. P.B. Shelley’s Adonais’ is an elegy on the death of--- a. John Milton b. S.T. Coleridge c. John Keats d. Lord Byron Ans: c. John Keats 33. The comparison of unlike using the words like on as is known to be— a. metaphor b. simile c. alliteration d. personification Ans: b. simile 34. ‘Restoration period’ in English literature refers to--- a. 1560 b. 1660 c. 1760 d. 1866 Ans: b. 1660 35. ‘The Sun Also Rises’ is a novel written by--- a. Charles Dicknes b. Hermanne Melville c. Earnest Hemingway d. Thomas Hardy Ans: c. Earnest Hemingway 36th BCS English Question 01. Shakespeare's Measure for Measure' is a successful- a. tragedy b. comedy c. trigi-comedy d. melo drama Ans. c. trigi-comedy 02. Teacher said, 'The earth ___ round the sun.' a. moves b. moved c. has moved d. will be moving Ans. a. moves 03. The romantic age in English literature began with the publication of-- a. preface to Shakespeare b. perface to Lyrical Ballads c. preface to Ancient Mariners d. preface to Dr. Johnson Ans. b. perface to Lyrical Ballads 04. Professor Razzak was a scholar---- refute. a. in b. of c. after d. by Ans. b. of b. of 05. 'David Coperfield' is a/an------novel. a. Victorian b. Elizabethan c. Romantic d. Modern Ans. a. Victorian 06. 'Elegy written is a country churchyard' is written by--- a. William Wordsworth b. Thomas Gray c. John Keats d. W.B. Yeats Ans. b. Thomas Gray 07. John Smith is good ___ Mathematics. a. at b. in c. of d. after Ans. a. at 08. In English Grammar, ____ deals with formation of sentences. a. Morphology b Etymology c. Syntax d. Semantics Ans. c. Syntax 09. Which of the followings books is written by Thomas Hardy? a. Vanity Fair b. The Return of the Native c. Pride and Prejudice d. Oliver Twist Ans. b. The Return of the Native 10. He insisted___ there. a. on my going b. is to go c. over going d. to go Ans. a. on my going 11. The idiom 'A stitch is times saves nine' refers to the importance of-- a. saving lives b. timely action c. saving time d. time tailoring Ans. b. timely action 12. 'Frailty thy name is woman'-is a famous dialouge from--- a. Christopher Marlow b. Johns Webstar c. W. Shakespeare d. T.S. Eliot Ans. c. W. Shakespeare 13. The poem 'The Solitary Reaper' is written by-- a. W.H. Auden b. W. Wordsworth c. W.B. Yeats d. Ezra Pound Ans. b. W. Wordsworth 14. 'The Merchant of Venice' is a Shakespearean play about-- a. a Jew b. a Moor c. a Roman d. a Turk Ans. a. a Jew 15. What word be the right antonym for 'initiative'? a. apathy b. indolence c. enterprise d. activity Ans. b. indolence 16. The play 'Candida' is by---- a. James Joyce b. Shakespeare c. G.B. Shaw d. Arthur Miller Ans. c. G.B. Shaw 17. Which of the following writers belongs to the romantic period in English literatue? a. A. Tennyson b. Alexander Pope c. John Dryden d. S.T. Colerideg Ans.d. S.T. Colerideg 18. This could have worked if I ---- benn more cautious. a. had b. have c. might d. would Ans. a. had 19. The climax of a plot is what happens---- a. in the beginning b. at the height c. at the end d. in the confrontation Ans. b. at the height 20. London town is found a livign being in the works of-- a. Thomas Hardy b. Charles Dickens c. W. Congreve d. D.H. Lawrence Ans. b. Charles Dickens 21. I have been living in Dhaka----2000. a. since b. from c. till do. for Ans. a. since 22. Give the antonym of the word 'transitory'. a. temporary b. permanent c. transparent d. short-lived Ans. b. permanent 23. 'A Passage to India' is written by--- a. E.M. Forster b. Rudyard Kipling c. Galls Worthy d. A.H. Auden Ans. a. E.M. Forster 24. 'Gitanjali' of Robindranath Tagore was translated by--- a. Robert Frost b. W.B. Yeats c. John Keats d. Rudyard Kipling Ans. b. W.B. Yeats 25. 'Venerate' means-- a. defame b. abuse c. respect d. accuse Ans. c. respect 26. Credit tk 5000---- my account. a. with b. against c. to d. in Ans. c. to 27. 'To do away with' means-- a. to repeat b. to start c. to get rid of d. to drive off Ans. c. to get rid of 28. Who of the following writers was not a novelist? a. Charles Dickens b. W.B. Yeats c. James Joyce d. Jane Austen Ans. b. W.B. Yeats 29. Which one is a correct sentence? a. Paper is made of wood b. Paper is made from wood c. Paper is made by wood d. Paper is made on wood Ans. b. Paper is made from wood 30. Verb of 'Number' is--- a. number b. enumerate c. numbering d. numerical Ans. b. enumerate 31. 'Child is the father of man' is taken from the poem of-- a. S.T coleridge b. P.B. Shelley c. A.C. Swinburne d. W. Wordsworth Ans. d. W. Wordsworth 32. Slow and steady---- the race. a. win b. wins c. has won d. won Ans.b. wins 33. 'Man is a political animal'- who said this? a. Dante b. Plato c. Aristotle d. Socrates Ans. c. Aristotle 34. Who is known as 'the poet of nature' in English literature? a. Lord Tennyson b. John Milton c. William Words Worth d. John Keates Ans. c. William Words Worth 35. Identify the correct sentnece-- a. Yesterday, he has gone home b. Yesterday, he did gone home c. Yesterday, he had gone home d. Yesterday, he went home Ans. d. Yesterday, he went home 35TH BCS ENGLISH QUESTION 01. Cricket enjoys a huge ----- in Bangladesh. a. Follow on b. Follow c. Fall out d. Following Ans. d. Following 02. Who wrote the following lines: “all at once I saw/a crowd, a host of golden daffodils”? a. Wrodsworth b. Shelley c. Herrick d. Keats Ans. a. Wrodsworth 03. What would be the right synonym for “initiative”? a. Apathy b. Indolence c. Enterprise d. Activity Ans. c. Enterprise 04. Which of the following words cab en used as a verb? a. Mister b. Master c. Mistress d. Mastery Ans. b. Master 05. Who among the following writers is not a Nobel Laureate? a. T.S. Eliot b. Toni Morrison c. Grahame Greene d. William Faulkner Ans. c. Grahame Greene 06. The correct passive form of “You must shut these doors” is— a. These must be shut doors b. Shut the doors you must c. Shut must be the doors d. These doors must be shut Ans. d. These doors must be shut 07. The film was directed in the director’s usual---- style a. Confusion b. Idiosyncratic c. Personifying d. Purifying Ans. b. Idiosyncratic 08. Which word is the determiner in the sentence “Will it take much time?” a. will b. take c. much d. time Ans. c. much 09. The play ‘Arms and the Man’ is by— a. James Joyce b. Arthur Miller c. Samuel Beckett d. George Bernard Shaw Ans. d. George Bernard Shaw 10. “He was a rather disagreeable man.” Here the word disagreeable is a/an- a. Noun b. Adjective c. Adverb d. Preposition Ans. b. Adjective 11. This could have worked if I ---- been more far-sighted. a. had b. might c. have d. would Ans. a. had 12. The “climax” of a plot is what happens— a. in the beginning b. at the end c. at the height d. in the confrontation Ans. c. at the height 13. Choose the pair of words that expresses a relationship similar to that of “Harm: Damage”— a. Sweet : Sour b. Injure : Incapacitate c. Stout: Weak d. Hook : Crook Ans. b. Injure : Incapacitate 14. ‘Othello’ is a Shakespeare’s play about— a. A jew b. A Roman c. A Turk d. A Moor Ans. d. A Moor 15. In the 18th Century the Mughal Empire begun to--- a. discriminate b. disintegrate c. differentiate d. dislocate Ans. b. disintegrate 16. Being fat does not necessarily kill you, but it – the risk that yu will suffer from nasty diseases. a. increases b. emphasize c. encourage d. involves Ans. a. increases 17. The poem “Isle of Innis free” is written by— a. Dylan Thomas b. Ezra Pound c. W.H. Auden d. W.B. Yeats Ans. d. W.B. Yeats 18. ‘Riders to the Sea’ is— a. an epic poem b. a novella c. a one-act play d. a theatrical adaptation of a poem Ans. c. a one-act play 19. “It is time to review the protocol on testing nuclear weapons”. Here the underlined word means— a. Record of rules b. Procedures c. Summary of rules d. Problems Ans. a. Record of rules 20. ----amazing song hunted me for a long time. a. These b. Those c. Thus d. That Ans. d. That 21. Let us begin by looking at the minutes of the meeting. Here the underlined word means— a. time record b. time frame c. written record d. written analysis Ans. c. written record 22. The noise level in Dhaka city has increased exponentially. Here the underlined word means— a. amazingly b. shockingly c. steadily d. rapidly Ans. d. rapidly 23. Which of the following writers belong to the Elizabethan period? a. Cristopher Marlowe b. Alexander Pope c. John Dryden d. Samuel Beckett Ans. a. Cristopher Marlowe 24. Women are too often --- by family commitments. a. confused b. controlled c. contaminated d. constrained Ans. d. constrained 25. “To be, or not to be, that is the question”—is a famous dialogue from— a. Othello b. Romeo and Juliet c. Hamlet d. Macbeath Ans. c. Hamlet 26. Class relations and societal conflict is the key understanding of— a. Feminism b. Formalism c. Structuralism d. Marxism Ans. d. Marxism 27. Societies living in the periphery are always ignored. Here the underlined word means-- a. offshore areas b. marginal areas c. remote place d. backward places Ans. b. marginal areas 28. The idiom “A stitch in time saves nine”- refers the importance of— a. saving lives b. timely action c. saving time d. time tailoring Ans. b. timely action 29. Which is the correct sentence? a. He insisted on seeing her b. He insisted for seeing her c. He insisted in seeing her d. He insisted to be seeing Ans. a. He insisted on seeing her 30. The phrase “nouveau riche” means— a. Riche rich b. Well off c. New high class d. New rich Ans. d. New rich 31. What would be the best antonym of “hibernate”? a. dormancy b. liveliness c. sluggishness d. democracy Ans. b. liveliness 32. I am in the process of collecting material for my story. The underlined word is a/an— a. Verb b. Adverb c. Adjective d. Noun Ans. d. Noun 33. Depression is often hereditary. The underlined word is a/an— a. Verb b. Adverb c. Adjective d. Noun Ans. c. Adjective 34. Find the odd-man-out— a. George Eliot b. Thomas Hardy c. Joseph Conrad d. James Joyce Ans. a. George Eliot 35. Find the odd-man out— a. The redst Eye b. Sula c. As I Lay Dying d. A Mercy 34TH BCS ENGLISH QUESTION 01. Lunar eclipse occurs on- a. A moonless day b. A new moon day c. A full moon day d. A half moon day Ans. c. A full moon day 02. The term PC means— a. Professional computer b. Private computer c. Prime computer d. Personal computer Ans. d. Personal computer 03. `Botany’ is to `plants’ as `Zoology’ is to— a. flowers b. trees c. dear d. animals Ans. d. animals 04. Tiger: Zoology :: Mars :? a. Astrology b. Astronomy c. Crytology d. Telescopy Ans. b. Astronomy 05. `Maiden Speech’ means— a. Late speech b. Early speech c. Final speech d. First speech Ans. d. First speech 06. What is the masculine gender of “mare”? a. Dog b. Mermaid c. Bear d. Stallion Ans. d. Stallion 07. Who is known as the `Lady of the Lamp’? a. Sorojini Naidu b. Hellen Killer c. Florence Nightingale d. Madame Teresa Ans. c. Florence Nightingale 08. For which of the following disciplines Nobel Prize is awarded? a. Literature, peace and Economices b. Physiology or Medicine c. Physics and Chemistry d. All of the above Ans. d. All of the above 09. EURO is the currency of- a. Africa b. Asia c. Europe d. America Ans. c. Europe 10. IMF is the result of— a. Hawana Conference b. Rome Conference c. Geneva Conference d. Brettonwood Conference Ans. d. Brettonwood Conference 11. N.B stands for— a. Non bearing b. Note before c. No bar d. Nota bene Ans. d. Nota bene 12. Fill in the blank of the following sentence with the right form of verb: If I ----a king! a. shall be b. am c. was d. were Ans. d. were 13. In Cricket game the length of the pitch between the two wickets is— a. 21 yards b. 24 yards c. 23 yards d. 22 yards Ans. d. 22 yards 14. Badminton is the national sport of— a. Nepal b. Malaysia c. Scotland d. China Ans. b. Malaysia 15. Which of the following ecosystems covers the largest area of the earth’s surface? a. Marine Ecosystem b. Desert Econosystem c. Mountain Ecosystem d. Fresh water Ecosystem Ans. a. Marine Ecosystem 33rd BCS ENGLISH QUESTION 01. Pick appropriate preposition for the following sentence: Noureen will discuss the issue with nasir-----phone. a. in b. over c. by d. on Ans. b. over 02. Pick appropriate preposition for the following sentence: Some writers sink--- obilion in course of time. a. from b. under c. into d. on Ans. c. into 03. ‘Call; to mind’ means— a. fantasize b. attend c. remember d. request Ans. c. remember 04. ‘Pass away’ Means— a. disappear b. die c. erase d. fall Ans. b. die 05. Pick the word that is synonymous with ‘authoritarian’— a. autocratic b. senior c. elderly d. potential Ans. a. autocratic 06. The word ‘permissive’ implies— a. humble b. law-abiding c. liberal d. submissive Ans. c. liberal 07. Each of the sons followed--- father’s trade. a. their b. her c. his d. whose Ans. c. his 08. Subject—verb agreement refers to— a. person only b. number, person and gender c. number and person d. number only Ans. c. number and person 09. The error in the sentence: ‘One of the recommendation made by the committee was accepted by the authorities’ is--- a. recommendation b. was c. accepted by d. committee Ans. a. recommendation 10. ‘The French’ refers to— a. the French people b. the french language c. the french manners d. the french society Ans. a. the French people 11. If a person cannot stop taking drugs, he is— a. attached to them b. committed to them c. addicted to them d. devoted to them Ans. c. addicted to them 12. The word ‘officialese’ means— a. plural number of official b. language used in offices c. plural number of offices d. vague expressions Ans. b. language used in offices 13. ‘Succumb’ means— a. achieve b. submit c. win d. conquer Ans. b. submit 14. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate part: We look forward---a response from you. a. to receiving b. to receive c. in receiving d. for receiving Ans. a. to receiving 15. If a part of a speech or writing breaks the theme, it is called— a. pomposity b. digression c. exaggeration d. anti-climax Ans. b. digression 16. The expression ‘take into account’ means— a. count numbers b. consider c. think seriously d.assess Ans. b. consider 17. Choose the best translation of ‘KZ©„cÿ Zv‡K wZi¯‹vi KijÕ from the alternative below— a. The authorities criticized him b. authorities took him to book c. The authorities took him to task d. The authorities gave reins to him Ans. c. The authorities took him to task 18. ‘Such claim needs to be tested empirically’ means— a. The test should be based on experience b. The test should be based on idea c. The test should be based on assumption d. The test should be based on calculation Ans. a. The test should be based on experience 19. The idiom ‘put up with’ means— a. Stay together b. Tolerate c. Keep trust d. Protect Ans. b. Tolerate 20. In many ways, riding a bicycle is similar to— a. driving a car b. when one drives a car c. the driving of a car d. when we drive a car Ans. a. driving a car 32nd BCS ENGLISH QUESTION 01. Choose the correct synonym for— “Extempore” a. Planned b. Improvise c. Impromptu d. Immediate Ans. c. Impromptu 02. Choose the correct synonym for—“Menacing” a. Encouraging b. Alarming c. Promising d. Auspicious Ans. b. Alarming 03. Choose the correct anatomy for—“Oblige” a. Bind b. Require c. Bother d. Censure Ans. d. Censure 04. Choose the correct anatomy for—“Cynical” a. Pessimistic b. Gullible c. Equivocal d. Liberal Ans. b. Gullible 05. Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given sentence: “We were no more surprised than Rahman.” a. We were less surprised than Rahman b. We were all surprised c. Rahman was less surprised than us d. We were as surprised as Rahman Ans. d. We were as surprised as Rahman 06. Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given sentence: “Note once our neighbor invited us into his house.” a. Our neighbor has invited u into his house once but many times b. Our neighbor has never invited us into his house c. Occasionally our neighbor has invited us into his house d. Our neighbor has not always invited us into his house Ans. b. Our neighbor has never invited us into his house 07. Choose Suitable word/phrase to fill in the blanks of the given Sentence: Travellers—their reservation well in advance if they want to visit the ST. Martins island a. had better to get b. had to better get c. had better get d. had better got Ans. c. had better get 08. Choose Suitable word/phrase to fill in the blanks of the given sentence: After food has been dried or canned—for later consumption. a. it should be stored b. that it should be stored c. should be stored d. which should be stored Ans. a. it should be stored 09. The sentence ‘Who would have thought Shylock was so unkind? expresses— a. hyperbole b. interrogation c. command d. wonder Ans. d. wonder 10. Choose the word/phrase that best retain the meaning of the quoted word/phrase in the given sentence: Despite being a brilliant scientist, he does not seem ‘to get his ideas across’ a. make his ideas understood b. get his ideas down pat c. summaries his ideas d. put together his ideas Ans. a. make his ideas understood 11. Choose the word/phrase the best retain the meaning of the quoted word/phrase in the given sentence: What may be considered ‘courteous’ in one culture may be arrogant in another. a. flimsy b. coarse c. gracious d. friendly Ans. d. friendly 12. Choose the pair of words that expresses a relationship similar to that of given pair: Words: writer A. Laws: policeman b. Butter: backer c. Chalk: black board d. Joy: emotion Ans. A. Laws: policeman 13. Choose the pair of words that expresses a relationship similar to that of given pair: Pattron: Support a. Spouse: divorce b. Artist: imitation c. Counselor: advice d. Restaurant: customer Ans. c. Counselor: advice 14. Choose the pair of words that expresses a relationshi similar ot that of given pair: Heart: human a. Walk: brick b. Hand: child c. Kitchen: house d. Engine: car Ans. d. Engine: car 15. Choose the meaning of the expression: “no news is good news”. a. It is likely that we expect bad news b. It is likely to have bad news c. It is likely that nothing bad has happened d. It is unlikely that another bad has happened Ans. c. It is likely that nothing bad has happened 16. Choose the meaning of the given expression: “A bird in hand is worth two in the bush”. a. the seen is better than unseen b. promises are better than unseen c. It is no good beating about the bush d. Take what you have got readily Ans. d. Take what you have got readily 17. “To raise one’s brows” indicates— a. annoyance b. disapproval c. indifference d. surprise Ans. d. surprise 18. Identify the incorrect word/phrase indicated by single quotation: ‘Every’ man or woman ‘should vote’ ‘for’ the candidate of ‘their’ choice. a. every b. for c. should vote d. their Ans. d. their 19. Identify the incorrect word/phrase indicated by single quotation: 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’. a. to diagnose b. perfect c. to which d. will respond Ans. b. perfect 20. Identify the incorrect word/phrase indicated by the single quotation: According to experts a good way ‘to’ ‘improve’ listening skills is ‘by’ ‘watch’ television specially news and documentaries. a. to b. by c. improve d. watch Asn. d. watch 31st BCS ENGLISH QUESTION 01. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given word:- Sporadic a. consistent b. Uniform c. Frequent d. Scattered Ans. d. Scattered 02. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given word:- Omnipotent a. Feeble b. Supreme c. Impotent d. Vulnerable Ans. b. Supreme 03. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:- Repeal a. Abolish b. Enact c. Annul d. Nullify Ans. b. Enact 04. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:- Equity a. Uprightness b. Justice c. Integrity d. Bias Ans. d. Bias 05. Choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/sentence:- A formal composition or speech expressing high praise of somebody- a. elegy b. eulogy c. caricature d. exaggeration Ans. b. eulogy 06. The word ‘Shrug’ indicating doubt or indifference is associated with- a. Shoulders b. Head c. Forehead d. Eyebrows Ans. a. Shoulders 07. Fill the blank in the following sentence using most appropriate alternative: He is quite—in dealing with people. a. unsubtle b. imprudent c. diplomatic d. impolite Ans. c. diplomatic 08. Fill the blank in the following sentence using most appropriate alternative: They suffered much—tornado had hit their village. a. until b. since c. as if d. let alone Ans. b. since 09. Choose the wrong sentence: a. The land is belonged to an old lady b. They parted form one another suddenly c. The leader expressed himself forcibly d. Mother bought me an ice-cream Ans. a. The land is belonged to an old lady 10. Choose the wrong sentence: 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 were all laughing at? Ans. b. His failure resulted for lack of attention 11. Choose the correctly spelt word:- a. Volantory b. Volantary c. Voluntary d. Voluntory Ans. c. Voluntary 12. Choose the correctly spelt word:- a. Accilerate b. Accelerate c. Accelerrate d. Accilarate Ans. b. Accelerate 13. Choose the correctly spelt word:- a. Tsunami b. Sunami c. Suname d. Sunamce Ans. a. Tsunami 14. Find the one that best fits into the blank space: Which living in poverty, the poet had to – a great deal of sufferings. a. see through b. put up with c. pass by d. fall back Ans. b. put up with 15. Find the one that best fits into the blank space: --- his earlier study, the Professor’s new study indicates a general warning trend in global weather. a. In contrast of b. In contrast to c. In contrast by d. In contrast as Ans. b. In contrast to 16. Find the one that best fits into the blank space: Only those who are not serious to their success work by--- and start. a. long odds b. against time c. every inch d. fits Ans. d. fits 17. Of the four alternatives given below, choose the word/words that best fits into the quoted word given in the sentence: One day women will have has so long been denied them leisure, money and ‘room’ to themselves. a. Space b. Liberty c. Office d. Capacity Ans. b. Liberty 18. Of the four alternatives given below, choose the word/words that best fits into the quoted word given in the sentence: Crafty men ‘condemn’ studies, simple men admire them and wise men use them. a. Denounce b. Laud c. Compliment d. Acclaim Ans. a. Denounce 19. To end in smoke— a. To create fire b. To go through suffering c. To come to nothing d. To see fire Ans. c. To come to nothing 20. Wordsworth introduced the readers--- a new kind of poetry. a. with b. at c. to d. by Ans. c. to Ans. ? BCS PRILIMINARY FULL QUESTIONS 41 BCS Preliminary Question Solution 2021 41 BCS Preliminary Question Solution 2021: International ১। আন্তর্জাতিক বিচার আদালত রােহিঙ্গা গণহত্যা বিষয়ক অন্তর্বতীকালীন রায়ে মিয়ানমারকে কয়টি নির্দিষ্ট ব্যবস্থা গ্রহণের কথা বলেছে? (ক) ৩টি (খ) ২টি (গ) ৫টি (ঘ) ৪টি উত্তর: (ঘ) ৪টি ২। কোন দুটি দেশের মধ্যে সীমান্ত বিরােধ নিস্পত্তির জন্য ২০১১ সালে নােবেল শান্তি পুরস্কার দেয়া হয়- (ক) ক্যামেরুন এবং ইথিওপিয়া (খ) পেক্ষ এবং তেনেকুল (গ) ইথিওপিয়া এবং ইরিত্রিয়া (ঘ) মালি এবং সেনেগাল উত্তর: (গ) ইথিওপিয়া এবং ইরিত্রিয়া ৩। ব্রিটিশ ভারতের রাজধানী কলকাতা থেকে দিল্লীতে স্থানান্তরিত হয় কত সালে? (ক) ১৯১২ সালে (খ) ১৯১৩ সালে (গ) ১৯১৪ সালে (ঘ) ১৯১৫ সালে উত্তর: Exp: কলকাতার লোকেরা বঙ্গভঙ্গের বিরোধিতা করলে শাস্তিস্বরূপ লর্ড কার্জন ১৯১১ সালে রাজধানী কলকাতা থেকে সরিয়ে দিল্লীতে নিয়ে যান। ৪। আন্তর্জাতিক মুদ্রা তহবিল কোন সালে গঠিত হয়? (ক) ১৯৪৪ সালে (খ) ১৯৪৫ সালে (গ) ১৯৪৮ সালে (ঘ) ১৯৪১ সালে উত্তর: (ক) ১৯৪৪ সালে ৫। জাতিসংঘের কোন সংস্থাটি করােনা ভাইরাসকে ‘pandemic’ ঘােষণা করেছে? (ক) ECOSOC (খ) FAO (গ) WHO (ঘ) HRC উত্তর: (গ) WHO ৬। যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের রাষ্ট্রপতি নির্বাচনে ডেমােক্রেটিক দলের মনােনয়নের জন্য ন্যূনতম কতজন ডেলিগেটের সমর্থন প্রয়ােজন? (ক) ২৫০০ (খ) ১৯৯১ (গ) ১৯৫০ (ঘ) ১৮৯০ উত্তর: (খ) ১৯৯১ ৭। ট্রান্সপারেন্সি ইন্টারন্যাশনাল কোন দেশ ভিত্তিক আন্তর্জাতিক সংস্থা? (ক) সুইডেন (খ) মার্কিন যুক্তরাষ্ট্র (গ) যুক্তরাজ্য (ঘ) জার্মানি উত্তর: (ঘ) জার্মানি ৮। সামরিক ভাষায় ‘WMD অর্থ কী? (ক) Weapons of Mass Destruction (খ) Worldwide Mass Destruction (গ) Weapons of Missile Defence (ঘ) Weapons for Massive Destruction উত্তর: (ক) Weapons of Mass Destruction ৯। ২০২০ সালে প্রকাশিত ‘আইনের শাসন সূচকে শীর্ষস্থান অর্জনকারী দেশের নাম কী? (ক) ডেনমার্ক (খ) নরওয়ে (গ) জার্মানি (ঘ) সিঙ্গাপুর উত্তর: (ক) ডেনমার্ক ১০। ইনকা সভ্যতা কোন আমলে বিরাজমান ছিল? (ক) দক্ষিণ আমেরিকা (খ) আফ্রিকা (গ) মহাপ্রাচ্য (ঘ) ইউরােপ উত্তর: (ক) দক্ষিণ আমেরিকা ১১। নিচের কোন দেশটিতে রাশিয়ার সামরিক ঘাঁটির সুবিধা বিদ্যমান? (ক) কিউবা (খ) ভিয়েতনাম (গ) উজবেকিস্তান (ঘ) সােমালিয়া উত্তর: (খ) ভিয়েতনাম ১২। ফিনল্যান্ড কোন দেশের উপনিবেশ ছিল? (ক) রাশিয়া (খ) ডেনমার্ক (গ) সুইডেন (ঘ) ইংল্যান্ড উত্তর: (ক) রাশিয়া ১৩। এশিয়াকে আফ্রিকা মহাদেশ থেকে পৃথক করেছে কোন প্রণালী? (ক) জিব্রান্টার প্রণালী (খ) বসফরাস প্রণালী (গ)বাবেল মান্দেব প্রণালী ঘ) বেরিং প্রণালী উত্তর: (গ)বাবেল মান্দেব প্রণালী ১৪।জাতিসংঘের কোন সংস্থা বার্ষিক বিশ্ব বিনিয়োগ প্রতিবেদন প্রকাশ করে? (ক) WTO (খ) MIGA (গ) World Bank (ঘ) UNCTAD উত্তর: (ঘ) UNCTAD ১৫। আন্তর্জাতিক আদালতে মিয়ানমার কর্তৃক রােহিঙ্গা গণহত্যার অভিযােগে মামলা করে কোন দেশ? (ক) নাইজেরিয়া (খ) গাম্বিয়া (গ) বাংলাদেশ (ঘ) আলজেরিয়া উত্তর: (খ) গাম্বিয়া ১৬। কোন বিদেশি রাষ্ট্র বাংলাকে অন্যতম রাষ্ট্রাষার মর্যাদা দিয়েছে? (ক) রুয়ান্ডা (খ) সিয়েরালিয়ন (গ) সুদান (খ) লাইবেরিয়া উত্তর: (খ) সিয়েরালিয়ন ১৭। জাতিসংঘ নামকরণ করেন- (ক) রুজভেল্ট (খ) স্টালিন (গ) চার্চিল (ঘ) দ্যা গল উত্তর: (ক) রুজভেল্ট ১৮। কোন মুসলিম দেশ সামরিক জোট ন্যাটোর সদস্য? (ক) সৌদি আরব (খ) মালয়েশিয়া (গ) পাকিস্তান (ঘ) তুরস্ক উত্তর: (ঘ) তুরস্ক ১৯। নর্থ আটলান্টিক ট্রিটি অর্গানাইজেশন কোন বছর প্রতিষ্ঠিত হয়? (ক) ১৯৪৫ সালে (খ) ১৯৪৯ সালে (গ) ১৯৪৮ সালে (ঘ) ১৯৫১ সালে উত্তর: (খ) ১৯৪৯ সালে ২০। জার্মানির প্রথম নারী চ্যান্সেলর কে? (ক) অ্যানেগরেট ক্রাম্প (খ) লিনা হেডরিচ (গ) অ্রাঞ্জেলা মারকেল (ঘ) পেট্রা কেলি উত্তর: (গ) অ্রাঞ্জেলা মারকেল 41 BCS Preliminary Question Solution 2021: Geography ২১। একই পরিমাণ বৃষ্টিপাত অঞ্চলসমূহকে যে কাল্পনিক রেখার সাহায্যে দেখানো হয় তার নাম- (ক) আইসোপ্লিথ (খ) আইসোহাইট (গ) আইসোেহলাইন (ঘ) আইসোথার্ম উত্তর: (খ) আইসোহাইট ২২। বাংলাদেশের সবচেয়ে প্রাচীন বসতি কোনটি? (ক) ময়নামতি (খ) পুন্ড্রবর্ধন (গ) পাহাড়পুর (ঘ) সোনারগাঁ উত্তর: (খ) পুন্ড্রবর্ধন ২৩। নিচের কোনটি সত্য নয়? (ক) ইয়াবতী মায়ানমারের একটি নদী (খ) গােবী মরুভূমি ভারতে অবস্থিত (গ) থর মরুভূমি ভারতের পশ্চিমাংশে অবহিত (ঘ) সাজেক ভ্যালি বাংলাদেশে অবস্থিত উত্তর: (খ) গােবী মরুভূমি ভারতে অবস্থিত ২৪। দক্ষিণ গােলার্ধে উষ্ণতম মাস কোনটি? (ক) জানুয়ারি (খ) ফেব্রুয়ারি (গ) ডিসেম্বর (খ) মে উত্তর: (ক) জানুয়ারি ২৫। মার্বেল কোন ধরনের কি? (ক) রূপান্তরিত শিলা (খ) আগ্নেয় শিলা (গ) পাললিক শিলা (ঘ) মিশ্র শিলা উত্তর: (ক) রূপান্তরিত শিলা ২৬। মধ্যম উচ্চতায় মেঘ কোনটি ? (ক) সিরাস (খ) নিম্বাস (গ) কিউমুলাস (ঘ) স্ট্রেটাস উত্তর: Exp: ভূপৃষ্ঠের উপর থেকে 2135 মিটার থেকে 6097 মিটার এর মধ্যবর্তী মেঘকে মাঝারি মেঘ বলে। দুই প্রকারের মাঝারি মেঘ দেখা যায় যথাক্রমে: ১। অল্টো কিউমুলাস ২। অল্টো স্ট্রাটাস। সিরাস-উঁচু; কিউমুলাস, নিম্বাস, স্ট্রেটাস – নিচু; ২৭। ‘বেঙ্গল ফ্যান-ভূমিরূপটি কোথায় অবস্থিত? (ক) মধুপুর গড়ে (খ) বঙ্গোপসাগরে (গ) হাওর অঞ্চলে (ঘ) টারশিয়ারি পাহাড়ে উত্তর: (খ) বঙ্গোপসাগরে ২৮। UDMC-এর পূর্ণরূপ হলো- (ক) United Disaster Management Centre (খ) Union Disaster Management Committee (গ) Union Disaster Management Centre (ঘ) none of the above উত্তর: (খ) Union Disaster Management Committee ২৯। ২০১৫ সালের প্যারিস চুক্তির সাথে সম্পর্কিত বিষয় হলাে- (ক) আপদ ঝুঁকি হ্রাস (খ) জলবায়ু পরিবর্তন হ্রাস (গ) জনসংখ্যা বৃদ্ধি হ্রাস (ঘ) সমুদ্র পরিবহন ব্যবস্থাপনা উত্তর: (খ) জলবায়ু পরিবর্তন হ্রাস ৩০। বঙ্গবন্ধু দ্বীপ কোথায় অবস্থিত? (ক) মেঘনা মােহনায় (খ) সুন্দরবনের দক্ষিণে (গ) পদ্মা এবং যমুনার সংযােগস্থলে (ঘ) টেকনাফের দক্ষিণে উত্তর: (খ) সুন্দরবনের দক্ষিণে 41 BCS Preliminary Question Solution 2021: General Science ৩১। আলােকবর্ষ ব্যবহার করে কী পরিমাপ করা হয়? (ক) দূরত্ব (খ) সময় (গ) ভর (ঘ) ওজন উত্তর: (ক) দূরত্ব ৩২। সূর্যের নিকটতম নক্ষত্রের নাম- (ক) ভেগা (খ) প্রক্সিমা সেন্টাউরি (গ) আলফ সেন্টাউরি A (ঘ) আলফা সেন্টাউরি B উত্তর: (খ) প্রক্সিমা সেন্টাউরি ৩৩। ১০০ ওয়াট-এর একটি বৈদ্যুতিক বাল্ক ১ ঘন্টা চললে কত শক্তি ব্যয় হয়? (ক) ১০০ জুল (খ) ৬০ জুল (গ) ৬০০০ জুল (ঘ) ৩৬০০০০ জুল উত্তর: (ঘ) ৩৬০০০০ জুল ৩৪। ইলেকট্রিক বাল্ব-এর ফিলামেন্ট যার দ্বারা তৈরি- (ক) আয়রন (খ) কার্বন (গ) টাংস্টেন (ঘ) লেড উত্তর: (গ) টাংস্টেন ৩৫। গ্রাফিন (graphime) কার বহুরূপী? (ক) কার্বন (খ) কার্বন ও অক্সিজেন (গ) কার্বন ও হাইড্রোজেন (ঘ) কার্বন ও নাইট্রোজেন উত্তর: (ক) কার্বন ৩৬। আইনস্টাইন নােকেল পুরস্কার পান- (ক) আপেক্ষিক তত্বের উপর (খ) মহাকর্ষীয় ধ্রুবক আবিষ্কারের জন্য (গ) কৃষ্ণগহবর আবিষ্কারের জন্য (ঘ) আলােক তড়িৎ ক্রিয়ার ব্যাখ্যা প্রদানের জন্য উত্তর: (ঘ) আলােক তড়িৎ ক্রিয়ার ব্যাখ্যা প্রদানের জন্য ৩৭। মানবদেহে লােহিত কণিকা আয়ুষ্কাল কত দিন? (ক) ৭ দিন (খ) ৩০ দিন (গ) ১৮০ দিন (ঘ) উপরের কোনটিই নয় উত্তর: (ঘ) উপরের কোনটিই নয় ৩৮। নদীর পানির ক্ষেত্রে কোনটি সত্য ? (ক)COD > BOD (খ) COD BOD ৩৯। পাথফাইন্ডাৱ-এর মঙ্গলে অবতরণ সাল— (ক) ১৯৯০ (খ) ১৯৯৫ (গ) ১৯১৭ (ঘ) ২০০০ উত্তর: (গ) ১৯১৭ ৪০। ওজোন স্তর বায়ুমন্ডলের কোন স্তরে অবস্থিত? (ক) স্ট্রাটোমন্ডল (খ) ট্রপোমন্ডল (গ) মেসোমন্ডল (ঘ) তাপমন্ডল উত্তর: (ক) স্ট্রাটোমন্ডল ৪১। কাঁদুনে গ্যাসের অপর নাম- (ক) ক্লোরোপিক্রিন (খ) মিথেন (গ) নাইট্রোজেন (ঘ) ইথেন উত্তর: (ক) ক্লোরোপিক্রিন ৪২। কোন পানিতে অক্সিজেনের পরিমাণ বেশি? (ক) পুকুরের পানিতে (খ) লেকের পানিতে (গ) নদীর পানিতে (ঘ) সাগরের পানিতে উত্তর: (ঘ) সাগরের পানিতে ৪৩। হার্ট থেকে রক্ত বাইরে নিয়ে যায় যে রক্তনালী- (ক) ভেইন (খ) আর্টারি (গ) কাপিলারি (ঘ) নার্ভ উত্তর: (খ) আর্টারি ৪৪। প্রোটিন তৈরি হয়- (ক) ফ্যাটি অ্যাসিড দিয়ে (খ) নিউক্লিক অ্যাসিড দিয়ে (গ) আমিনো অ্যাসিড দিয়ে (ঘ) উপরের কোনটিই নয় উত্তর: (গ) আমিনো অ্যাসিড দিয়ে ৪৫। কোনটি পানিতে দ্রবীভূত হয় না? (ক) গ্লিসারিন (খ) ফিটকিরি (গ) সােডিয়াম ক্লোরাইড (ঘ) ক্যালসিয়াম কার্বনেট উত্তর: (ঘ) ক্যালসিয়াম কার্বনেট 41 BCS Preliminary Question Solution 2021: Information Technology ৪৬। যে ইলেক্ট্রনিক লজিক গেইটের আউটপুট লজিক 0 শুধুমাত্র যখন সকল ইনপুট লজিক 1 তার নাম- (ক) AND গেইট (খ) OR গেইট (গ) NAND গেইট (ঘ) উপরের কোনটিই নয় উত্তর: (গ) NAND গেইট ৪৭। নিচের কােনটির যোগাযােগের দূরত্ব সবচেয়ে কম – (ক) Wi-Fi (খ) Bluetooth (গ) Wi-Max (ঘ) cellular network উত্তর: (খ) Bluetooth ৪৮। নিচের কােনটি ১০০ এর ১ কমপ্লিমেন্ট? (ক) ১১১ (খ) ১০১ (গ) ০১১ (ঘ) ০০১ উত্তর: (গ) ০১১ ৪৯। RFID বলতে বুঝায়— (ক) Random Frequency Identification (খ) Random Frequency Information (গ) Radio Frequency Information (ঘ) Radio Frequency Identification উত্তর: (ঘ) Radio Frequency Identification ৫০। নিচের কোনটি সঠিক নয়? ৫১। Apache এক ধরনের- (ক) Database Management System (DBMS) (খ) Web Server (গ) Web Browser (ঘ) Protocol উত্তর: (খ) Web Server ৫২। ক্লাউড কম্পিউটিং-এর সার্ভিস মডেল কোনটি? (ক) অবকাঠামােগত (খ) প্লাটফর্মভিত্তিক (গ) সফটওয়্যার (ঘ) উপরের সবগুলাে উত্তর: (ঘ) উপরের সবগুলাে ৫৩। কোন নেটওয়ার্ক টপােলজিতে হাৰ (hub) ব্যবহার হয়? (ক) বাস টপােলজি (খ) রিং টপােলজি (গ) স্টার টপোলজি (ঘ) ট্রি টপােলজি উত্তর: (গ) স্টার টপোলজি ৫৪। একটি কম্পিউটার boot করতে পারে না যদি তাতে না থাকে- (ক) compiler (খ) loader (গ) operating system (ঘ) bootstrap উত্তর: (গ) operating system ৫৫। নিচের কোনটি anti-virus সফটওয়ার নয়? (ক) Oracle (খ) McAfee (গ) Norton (ঘ) Kaspersky উত্তর: (ক) Oracle ৫৬। যে কম্পিউটার ভাষায় সবকিছু শুধুমাত্র বাইনারি কোডে লেখা হয় তাকে বলে- (ক) Machine language (খ) C (গ) Java (ঘ) Python উত্তর: (ক) Machine language ৫৭। API মানে- (ক) Advanced Processing Information (খ) Application Processing Information (গ) Application Programming Interface (ঘ) Application Processing Interface উত্তর: (গ) Application Programming Interface ৫৮। মাইক্রোসফট IIS হচ্ছে একটি- (ক) ইমেইল সার্ভার (খ) ওয়েব সার্ভার (গ) ডাটাৰেইল সার্ভার (ঘ) ফাইল সার্ভার উত্তর: (খ) ওয়েব সার্ভার ৫৯। ব্লুটুথ কত দূরত্ব পর্যন্ত কাজ করে- (ক) ১০-৩০ মিটার (খ) ১০-৫০ মিটার (গ) ১০-১০০ মিটার (ঘ) ১০-৩০০ মিটার উত্তর: (গ) ১০-১০০ মিটার ৬০। একটি সিস্টেম যেখানে আইটেমগুলাে এক প্রান্তে সংযােজিত হয় কিন্তু অন্য প্রান্ত থেকে সরানো হয় তার নাম- (ক) Array (খ) Linked list (গ) Stack (ঘ) Queue উত্তর: (খ) Linked list 41 BCS Preliminary Question Solution 2021: General Math ৬১। ▲ABC এর ∠A = 40° এবং ∠B = 80°। ∠C এর সমদ্বিখণ্ডক AB বাহকে D বিন্দুতে ছেদ করলে ∠CDA =? (ক) ১১০° (খ) ১০০° (গ) ৯০° (ঘ) ৮০° উত্তর: (ক) ১১০° ৬২। ৫ জন পুরুষ ও ৪ জন মহিলার একটি দল থেকে একজন পুরুষ ও দুইজন মহিলা নিয়ে কত প্রকায়ে একটি কমিটি গঠন করা যাবে? (ক) ১০ (খ) ১৫ (গ) ২৫ (ঘ) ৩০ উত্তর: (ঘ) ৩০ ৬৩। x+21/3+2 2/3 =0 হলে, x3+6 এর মান কত? (ক) 4x (খ) 6x (গ) 4 (ঘ) 8 উত্তর: (খ) 6x ৬৪। 5x+৪.5x + 16.5x = 1 হলে, x এর মান কত? (ক) -3 (খ) -2 (গ) -1 (ঘ) – ½ উত্তর: (খ) -2 ৬৫। ০.১২+০.০০১২+০.০০০০১২+ -ধারাটির অসীম পদ পর্যন্ত যোগফল- (ক) ৪/৩৩ (খ) ৪/৯৯ (গ) ১১২/৯৯ (ঘ) ১৪/৯৯ উত্তর: (ক) ৪/৩৩ ৬৬। √(-8) x √(-2) = কত? (ক) 4 (খ) 4i (গ) -4 (ঘ) -4i উত্তর: (গ) -4 ৬৭। |x-2|<3 হলে, m এবং n এর কোন মানের জন্য m<3x+5< n হবে? (ক) m = 1, n= 10 (খ) m = 2, n = 20 (গ) m = 3, n = 30 (ঘ) m = 4, n = 40 উত্তর: (খ) m = 2, n = 20 ৬৮। একটি আয়তক্ষেত্রের দৈর্ঘ্য ৫% বৃদ্ধি করলে তার ক্ষেত্রফল শতকরা কত বৃদ্ধি পাবে? (ক) ৫% (খ) ১০% (গ) ২০% (ঘ) ২৫% উত্তর: (ক) ৫% ৬৯। চিনির মূল্য ১০% কমে যাওয়ায় চিনির ব্যবহার শতকরা কত ভাগ বাড়ালে চিনি বাবদ খরচ একই থাকবে? (ক) ৮% (খ) ৮ ১/৩% (গ) ১০% (ঘ) ১১ ১/৯% উত্তর: (ঘ) ১১ ১/৯% ৭০। ৬ সে.মি. ব্যাসার্ধ বিশিষ্ট বৃত্তের অন্তস্থ একটি সমবাহু ত্রিভূজের ক্ষেত্রফল- (ক) ২১√৩ বর্গ সেমি (খ) ২৩√২ বর্গ সেমি (গ) ২৫√৩ বর্গ সে.মি. (ঘ) ২৭√৩ বর্গ সেমি উত্তর: (ঘ) ২৭√৩ বর্গ সেমি ৭১। 5/12, 6/13, 11/24, 3/8 এর মধ্যে বড় ভগ্নাংশটি- (ক) 5/12 (খ) 6/13 (গ) 11/24 (ঘ) 3/8 উত্তর: (খ) 6/13 ৭২। a+b =7এবং ab = 12 হলে, 1/a2 + 1/b2 এর মান কত? (ক) 3/25 (খ) 25/144 (গ) 31/144 (ঘ) 11/49 উত্তর: (খ) 25/144 ৭৩। বার্ষিক ১০% মুনাফায় ৮০০ টাকার ২ বছরের চক্রবৃদ্ধি মূলধন কত? (ক) ৯৪০ টাকা (খ) ১৬০ টাকা (গ) ৯৬৮ টাকা (ঘ) ৯৮০ টাকা উত্তর: (গ) ৯৬৮ টাকা ৭৪। log2 log√e e2=? (ক) -2 (খ) -1 (গ) 1 (ঘ) 2 উত্তর: (ঘ) 2 ৭৫। ১ থেকে ৪৪০ পর্যন্ত সংখ্যাগুলাের একটি দৈবচয়ন পদ্ধতিতে নেওয়া হলে সংখ্যাটি বর্গসংখ্যা হওয়ার সম্ভাবনা- (ক) ১/২২ (খ) ১/৬৪ (গ) ১/৬০ (ঘ) ২/৬৫ উত্তর: (ক) ১/২২ ৭৬। ৫০ মিনিট আগে সময় ছিল ৪টা বেজে ৪৫ মিনিট, ৬টা বাজতে আর কতক্ষণ সময় বাকি আছে? (ক) ১৫ মিনিট (খ) ২০ মিনিট (গ) ২৫ মিনিট (ঘ) ৮ মিনিট উত্তর: (গ) ২৫ মিনিট ৭৭। স্ক্রু ও ঘড়ির কাটার ঘূর্ণন গতির দিক- (ক) একই দিকে (খ) উল্টো দিকে (গ) উলম্ব রেখায় (ঘ) সমান্তরালে উত্তর: (ক) একই দিকে ৭৮। নিচের কোনটি সবচেয়ে ছােট সংখ্যা? (ক) ১৮/৩৬ (খ) ৫/৩ (গ) ১৬/৩১ (ঘ) ৪/১২ উত্তর: (ঘ) ৪/১২ ৭৯। ১ x ৩.৩৩ x ৭.১=? (ক) ৭.১৫ (খ) ৫.১৮ (গ) ২.৩৬ (ঘ) ১.৯৮ উত্তর: (গ) ২.৩৬ ৮০। একজন ব্যক্তির বেতন ৫% কমেছে। কিন্তু একবছর পর তা আবার ৫% বেড়েছে। মােটের উপর তার বেতন শতকরা কত বৃদ্ধি বা হ্রাস পেয়েছেঃ (ক) ০.৫% বেড়েছে (খ) ০.২৫% বেড়েছে (গ) ০.২৫% কমেছে (ঘ) ০.৫% কমেছে উত্তর: (গ) ০.২৫% কমেছে ৮১। কোন বানানটি শুদ্ধ? (ক) Incyclopedia (খ) Encyclopedia (গ) Enciclopadia (ঘ) Encyclopedea উত্তর: (খ) Encyclopedia ৮২। ঘড়ি:কাটা :: থার্মোমিটার: ? (ক) ফারেনহাইট (খ) তাপমাত্রা (গ) চিকিৎসা (ঘ) পারদ উত্তর: (ঘ) পারদ ৮৩। ১০০ থেকে ২০০ এর মধ্যে ৩ দ্বারা বিভাজ্য সংখ্যা কয়টি? (ক) ৩১ (খ) ৩২ (গ) ৩৩ (ঘ) ৩৪ উত্তর: (গ) ৩৩ ৮৪। “তিনি আমার কথা রাখলেন না, তিনি রাখলেন ______ সাহেবের কথা”। (ক) আইয়ুব খান (খ) ইয়াহিয়া খান (খ) ভুট্টো (ঘ) কিসিঞ্জার উত্তর: (খ) ভুট্টো ৮৫। রহিম উত্তর দিকে ১০ মাইল হেঁটে ডানদিকে ঘুরে ৫ মাইল হাটেন। তারপর ডানদিকে ঘুরে ২ মাইল হাঁটেন। তিনি কোন দিকে হাঁটছেন? (ক) পূর্ব (খ) পশ্চিম (গ) উত্তর (ঘ) দক্ষিণ উত্তর: (ঘ) দক্ষিণ ৮৬। নিচের কোন অক্ষরগুলাে পুনর্বিন্যাস করে একটি অর্থবােধক শব্দ তৈরি করা যায়? (ক) রা ত্র হো অ (খ) ব বা ধী প নি (গ) দ্র তা রি দা (খ) সা ব ব অ ধ্যা উত্তর: (ক) রা ত্র হো অ ৮৭ । প্রশ্নবোধক চিহ্নিত স্থানে কোন সংখ্যা বসবে? (ক) ১৮ (খ) ৬৮ (গ) ৮১ (ঘ) ৪ উত্তর: (খ) ৬৮ ৮৮। ‘RELATION’-এর আয়নায় প্রতিবিম্ব কোনটি হবে? ৮৯। পাঁচজন ব্যক্তি ট্রেনে ভ্রমণ করছেন।তারা হলেন ক, খ, গ, ঘ, ঙ। ক হলেন গ এর মা, গ আবার ঙ এর স্ত্রী। ঘ হলেন ক এর ভাই এবং খ হলেন ক এর স্বামী। ঙ এর সঙ্গে খ এর সম্পর্ক কী? (ক) শ্বশুর (খ) পিতা (গ) চাচা (ঘ) ভাই উত্তর: (ক) শ্বশুর ৯০। যদি মাসের ২য় দিন সোমবার হয়, তবে মাসের ১৮তম দিন কী বার হবে? (ক) রবিবার (খ) সোমবার (গ) মঙ্গলবার (ঘ) বুধবার উত্তর: (ঘ) বুধবার 41 BCS Preliminary Question Solution 2021: Good Governance ৯১। কোন মূল্যবােধ রাষ্ট্র, সরকার ও গােষ্ঠী কর্তৃক স্বীকৃত? (ক) সামাজিক মূল্যবােধ (খ) ইতিবাচক মূল্যবােধ (গ) গণতান্ত্রিক মূল্যবােধ (ঘ) নৈতিক মূল্যবােধ উত্তর: (খ) ইতিবাচক মূল্যবােধ ৯২। কে কর্তব্যের নৈতিকতার ধারণা প্রবর্তন করেন? (ক) হ্যান্ড উইলসন (খ) এডওয়ার্ড ওসবর্ন উইলসন (গ) জন স্টুয়ার্ট মিল (ঘ) ইমানুয়েল কান্ট উত্তর: (খ) এডওয়ার্ড ওসবর্ন উইলসন ৯৩। সভ্যতার অন্যতম প্রতিচ্ছবি হলাে— (ক) সুশাসন (খ) রাষ্ট্র (গ) নৈতিকতা (ঘ) সমাজ উত্তর: (ঘ) সমাজ ৯৪। সুশাসন চারটি স্তম্ভের ওপর নির্ভরশীল।এই অভিমত কােন সংস্থা প্রকাশ করে? (ক) জাতিসংঘ (খ) জাতিসংঘ উন্নয়ন কর্মসূচি (গ) বিশ্বব্যাংক (ঘ) এশিয়া উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক উত্তর: (গ) বিশ্বব্যাংক ৯৫। ‘Political Ideals গ্রন্থের লেখক কে? (ক) মেকিয়াভেলি (খ) রাসেল (গ) প্লেটো (ঘ) এরিস্টটল উত্তর: (খ) রাসেল ৯৬। গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশের সংবিধানের কোন অনুচ্ছেদে জনস্বাস্থ্য ও নৈতিকতার বিষয়টি আলােচিত হয়েছে? (ক) অনুচ্ছেদ ১৩ (খ) অনুচ্ছেদ ১৮ (গ) অনুচ্ছেদ ২০ (ঘ) অনুচ্ছেদ ২৫ উত্তর: (খ) অনুচ্ছেদ ১৮ ৯৭। মূল্যবােধের গুরুত্বপূর্ণবৈশিষ্ট্য হলাে- (ক) বিভিন্নতা (খ) পরিবর্তনশীলতা (গ) আপেক্ষিকতা (ঘ) উপরের সবগুলােই উত্তর: (ঘ) উপরের সবগুলােই ৯৮। প্লেটো সদগুণ বলতে বুঝিয়েছেন- (ক) প্রজ্ঞা, সাহস, আত্মনিয়ন্ত্রণ ও ন্যায় (খ) আত্মপ্রত্যয়, প্রেষণা ও নিয়ন্ত্রণ (গ) সুখ, ভালোত্ব ও প্রেম (ঘ) প্রজ্ঞা, আত্মনিয়ন্ত্রণ, সুখ ও ন্যায় উত্তর: (ক) প্রজ্ঞা, সাহস, আত্মনিয়ন্ত্রণ ও ন্যায় ৯৯। মূল্যবােধ দৃঢ় হয়- (ক) শিক্ষার মাধ্যমে (খ) সুশাসনের মাধ্যমে (গ) ধর্মের মাধ্যমে (ঘ) গণতন্ত্র চর্চার মাধ্যমে উত্তর: (ক) শিক্ষার মাধ্যমে ১০০। “রাষ্ট্রের সকল ক্ষেত্রে উন্নয়নের জন্য সুশাসন আবশ্যক।” কে এই উক্তি করেন? (ক) এইচ. ডি. স্টেইন (খ) জন স্মিথ (গ) মিশেল ক্যামডেসাস (ঘ) এম, ডব্লিউ, পমফ্রে উত্তর: (গ) মিশেল ক্যামডেসাস 41 BCS Preliminary Question Solution 2021: Bangla ১০১। বাংলা ভাষায় প্রথম অভিধান সংকলন করেন কে? (ক) রামচন্দ্র বিদ্যাবাগীশ (খ) রাজশেখর বসু (গ) হরিচরণ দে (ঘ) অশােক মুখোপাধ্যায় উত্তর: (ক) রামচন্দ্র বিদ্যাবাগীশ ১০২। সবচেয়ে কম বয়সে কোন লেখক বাংলা একাডেমি পুরস্কার পান? (ক) শওকত আলী (খ) সেলিনা হােসেন (গ) আখতারুজ্জামান ইলিয়াস (ঘ) সৈয়দ শামসুল হক উত্তর: (ঘ) সৈয়দ শামসুল হক ১০৩। সবকিছু নষ্টদের অধিকারে যাবে’ গ্রন্থটির রচয়িতা কে? (ক) সৈয়দ আলী আহসান (খ) সুকান্ত ভট্টাচার্য (গ) হুমায়ুন আজাদ (ঘ) নির্মলেন্দু গুণ উত্তর: (গ) হুমায়ুন আজাদ ১০৪। ১৯৭১ সালে ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের ছাত্রমৃত্যুর প্রতিবাদে কোন উপাচার্য পদত্যাগ করেছিলেন? (ক) স্যার এ. এফ. রহমান (খ) রমেশচন্দ্র মজুমদার (গ) সৈয়দ সাজ্জাদ হোসায়েন (ঘ) বিচারপতি আবু সাঈদ চৌধুরী উত্তর: (ঘ) বিচারপতি আবু সাঈদ চৌধুরী ১০৫। তেভাগা আন্দোলনকেন্দ্রিক উপন্যাস কোনটি? (ক) অক্টোপাস (খ) কালাে বরফ (গ) ক্রীতদাসের হাসি (ঘ) নাঢ়াই উত্তর: (ঘ) নাঢ়াই ১০৬। কাৰ্জী নজরুল ইসলামের মােট ৫টি গ্রন্থ বিভিন্ন সময়ে ব্রিটিশ ঔপনিবেশিক সরকার বাজেয়াপ্ত করে। কোন বইটি প্রথম বাজেয়াপ্ত হয়? (ক) বিষের বাঁশি (খ) যুগবাণী (গ) ভাঙার গান (ঘ) প্রলয় শিখা উত্তর: (খ) যুগবাণী ১০৭। তারাশঙ্কর বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায় বাংলাদেশের মুক্তিযুদ্ধ চলাকালেই এই মুক্তিযুদ্ধ নিয়ে একটি উপন্যাস রচনা করেছেন, যা ১৯৭২ সালে প্রকাশিত হয়। উপনাসটির নাম কী? (ক) চৈতালী ঘূর্ণি (খ) রতে অক্ষর (গ) বায়ান্ন বাজার তিপ্পান্ন গলি (ঘ) ১৯৭১ উত্তর: (ঘ) ১৯৭১ ১০৮। ‘সােমত্ত” শব্দটির উৎপত্তি কোন শব্দ থেকে- (ক) সোপান (খ) সমর্থ (গ) সােল্লাস (ঘ) সওয়াব উত্তর: (খ) সমর্থ ১০৯। মুক্তিযুদ্ধভিত্তিক নাটক কোনটি? (ক) ছেড়াতার (খ) ঢাকা (গ) বাকী ইতিহাস (ঘ) কী চাহ হে শঙ্খচিল উত্তর: (ঘ) কী চাহ হে শঙ্খচিল ১১০। নিঃশ্বাসের স্বল্পতম প্রয়াসে উচ্চারিত ধ্বনি বা ধ্বনিগুচ্ছকে কী বলে? (ক) যৌগিক ধ্বনি (খ) অক্ষর (গ) বর্ণ (ঘ) মৌলিক স্বরধ্বনি উত্তর: (খ) অক্ষর ১১১। ইংরেজি ভাষায় জীবনানন্দ দাশের ওপর গ্রন্থ লিখেছেন কে? (ক) ডব্লিউ বি ইয়েটস (খ) ক্লিনটন বি সিলি (গ) অরুন্ধতী রায় (ঘ) অমিতাভ ঘােষ উত্তর: (খ) ক্লিনটন বি সিলি ১১২। বাবা ছেলের দীর্ঘায়ু কামনা করলেন’-এই পরোক্ষ উক্তির প্রত্যক্ষ রূপ হবে- (ক) বাবা ছেলেকে বললেন, বাবা তুমি দীর্ঘজীবী হও (খ) বাবা ছেলেকে বললেন যে, তােমার দীর্ঘায়ু হোক (গ) বাবা ছেলেকে বললেন, ‘তুমি দীর্ঘজীবী হও’ (ঘ) বাবা ছেলেকে বললেন যে, আমি তোমার দীর্ঘায়ু কামনা করি উত্তর: (গ) বাবা ছেলেকে বললেন, ‘তুমি দীর্ঘজীবী হও’ ১১৩। গ্রামবার্তা প্রকাশিকা’ পত্রিকাটি কোন স্থান থেকে প্রকাশিত ? (ক) ঢাকার পল্টন (খ) নওগাঁর পতিসর (গ) কুষ্টিয়ার কুমারখালী (ঘ) ময়মনসিংহের ত্রিশাল উত্তর: (গ) কুষ্টিয়ার কুমারখালী ১১৪। জীবনী সাহিত্যের ধারা গড়ে ওঠে কাকে কেন্দ্র করে? (ক) চৈতন্যদেব (খ) কাহ্নপা (গ) বিদ্যাপতি (ঘ) রামকৃষ্ণ পরমহংসদেব উত্তর: (ক) চৈতন্যদেব ১১৫। ‘পরানের গহীন ভিতর’ কাব্যের কবি কে? (ক) অসীম সাহ (খ) অরুণ বসু (গ) আবু জাফর ওবায়দুল্লাহ (ঘ) সৈয়দ শামসুল হক উত্তর: (ঘ) সৈয়দ শামসুল হক ১১৬। এবার আমার একটি বিচিত্র অভিজ্ঞতা হলাে—এ বাক্য কোন ধরনের? (ক) অনুজ্ঞাবাচক (খ) নির্দেশাত্মক (গ) বিষ্ময়বোধক (ঘ) প্রশ্নবােধক উত্তর: (খ) নির্দেশাত্মক ১১৭। ভাষা আন্দোলন নিয়ে লেখা কবিতা কোনটি? (ক) হলি (খ) তোমাকে অভিবাদন প্রিয়া (গ) সােনালি কাবিন (ঘ) স্মৃতিস্তম্ভ উত্তর: (ঘ) স্মৃতিস্তম্ভ ১১৮। ধ্বনিতত্ত্ব ও শব্দতত্ত্বকে যথাযথভাবে ব্যবহার করার বিধানের নামই – (ক) রসতত্ত্ব (খ) রূপতত্ত্ব (গ) বাক্যতত্ত্ব (ঘ) ক্রিয়ার কাল উত্তর: (গ) বাক্যতত্ত্ব ১১৯। কোন বানানটি শুদ্ধ? (ক) মনোকষ্ট (খ) মনঃকষ্ট (গ) মণকষ্ট (খ) মনকস্ট উত্তর: (খ) মনঃকষ্ট ১২০। প্রচুর + য = প্রাচুর্য। কোন প্রত্যয়। (ক) কৃৎ প্রত্যয় (খ) তদ্ধিত প্রত্যয় (গ) বাংলা কৃৎ প্রত্যয় (ঘ) সংস্কৃত কৃৎপ্রত্যয় উত্তর: (খ) তদ্ধিত প্রত্যয় ১২১। ব্যঞ্জন ধ্বনির সংক্ষিপ্ত রূপকে বলে- (ক) রেফ (খ) হসঃ (গ) কার (ঘ) ফলা উত্তর: (ঘ) ফলা ১২২। পাঁচালিকার হিসেবে সর্বাধিক খ্যাতি কার ছিল? (ক) দাশরথি রায় (খ) রামনিধি গুপ্ত (গ) ফকির গরীবুল্লাহ (ঘ) রামরাম বসু উত্তর: (ক) দাশরথি রায় ১২৩। চারণকবি হিসেবে বিখ্যাত কে? (ক) আলাওল (খ) চন্দ্রাবতী (গ) মুকুন্দদাস (ঘ) মুক্তারাম চক্রবর্তী উত্তর: (গ) মুকুন্দদাস ১২৪। রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুরের ‘নষ্টনীড়’ গল্পের একটি বিখ্যাত চরিত্র- (ক) বিনােদিনী (খ) হৈমন্তী (গ) আশালতা (ঘ) চারুলতা উত্তর: (ঘ) চারুলতা ১২৫। উপমান কর্মধারয় সমাসের উদাহরণ কোনটি? (ক) শশব্যস্ত (খ) কালচক্র (গ) পরাণপাখি (ঘ) বহুব্রীহি উত্তর: (ক) শশব্যস্ত ১২৬। অপিনিহিতির উদাহরণ কোনটি? (ক) জন্ম>জম্ম (খ) আজি>আইজ (গ) ডেস্ক>ডেস্ক (ঘ) অলাবু>লাবু>লাউ উত্তর: (খ) আজি>আইজ ১২৭। কুসীদজীবী’ বলতে কাদের বুঝায়? (ক) চারণকবি (খ) সাপুড়ে (গ) সুদখাের (ঘ) কৃষিজীবী উত্তর: (গ) সুদখাের ১২৮। অভাব অর্থে ব্যবহৃত হয়েছে কোন উপসর্গটি? (ক) অকাজ (খ) আবছায়া (গ) আলুনি (ঘ) নিখুঁত উত্তর: (গ) আলুনি ১২৯। চর্যাপদের টীকাকারের নাম ? (ক) মীননাথ (খ) প্রবোধচন্দ্র বাগচী (গ) হরপ্রসাদ শাহ (ঘ) মুনিদত্ত উত্তর: (ঘ) মুনিদত্ত ১৩০। কোন বানানটি শুদ্ধ? (ক) পুরষ্কার (খ) আবিস্কার (গ) সময়পোযোগী (ঘ) স্বত্ব উত্তর: (ঘ) স্বত্ব ১৩১। উনসত্তরের গণ-অভ্যূত্থানের পটভূমিকায় লেখা উপন্যাস কোনটি? (ক) ভূমিপুত্র (খ) মাটির জাহাজ (গ) কাটাতারে প্রজাপতি (ঘ) চিলেকোঠার সেপাই উত্তর: (ঘ) চিলেকোঠার সেপাই ১৩২। বিধবার প্রেম নিয়ে রচিত উপন্যাস কোনটি? (ক) শরৎ চট্টোপাধ্যায়ের শেষ প্রশ্ন (খ) রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুরের ‘চোখের বালি (গ) কাজী নজরুল ইসলামের কুহেলিকা (ঘ) বঙ্কিমচন্দ্র চট্টোপাধ্যায়ের কপালকুণ্ডলা উত্তর: (খ) রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুরের ‘চোখের বালি ১৩৩। জেলে জীবন কেন্দ্রিক উপন্যাস কোনটি? (ক) গঙ্গা (খ) পুতুলনাচের ইতিকথা (গ) হাঁসুলী বাঁকের উপকথা (ঘ) গৃহদাহ উত্তর: (ক) গঙ্গা ১৩৪। ডিঙি টেনে বের করতে হবে। কোন ধরনের বাক্যের উদাহরণ। (ক) কর্মবাচ্য (খ) ভাববাচ্য (গ) যৌগিক (ঘ) কর্মকর্তৃবাচ্য উত্তর: (খ) ভাববাচ্য ১৩৫। বাংলা সাহিত্যে কালকূট নামে পরিচিত কোন লেখক? (ক) সমরেশ মজুমদার (খ) শওকত ওসমান (গ) সমরেশ বসু (ঘ) আলাউদ্দিন আল আজাদ উত্তর: (গ) সমরেশ বসু 41 BCS Preliminary Question Solution 2021: English ১৩৬। ‘Shylock’ is a character in the play- (ক) Twelfth Night (খ) The Merchant of Venice (গ) Romeo and Juliet (ঘ) Measure for Measure উত্তর: (খ) The Merchant of Venice ১৩৭। ‘Vanity Fair’ is a novel written by- (ক) D. H. Lawrence (খ) William Makepeace Thackeray (গ) Joseph Conrad (ঘ) Virginia Woolf উত্তর: (খ) William Makepeace Thackeray ১৩৮। ‘Pip’ is the protagonist in Charles Dickens’ novel- (ক) A Christmas Carol (খ) A Tale of Two Cities (গ) Oliver Twist (ঘ) Great Expectations উত্তর: (ঘ) Great Expectations Exp: Philip Pirrip, called Pip, is the protagonist and narrator in Charles Dickens’s novel Great Expectations (1861). He is amongst the most popular characters in English literature. Pip narrates his story many years after the events of the novel take place. ১৩৯। ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ was written by the author of – (ক) Lord Jim (খ) The Rainbow (গ) Ulysses (ঘ) A Passage to India উত্তর: (খ) The Rainbow ১৪০। Identify the word that can be used as both singular and plural: (ক) wood (খ) issue (গ) fish (ঘ) light উত্তর: (গ) fish ১৪১।Find out the correct passive form of the sentence ‘Who taught you French? (ক)By whom you were taught French? (খ) By whom French was taught you? (গ) French was taught you by whom? (ঘ) By whom were you taught French? উত্তর: (ঘ) By whom were you taught French? ১৪২।The old man was tired of walking.’ Here ‘walking is a/an- (ক) present participle (খ) adjective (গ) common noun (ঘ) gerund উত্তর: (ঘ) gerund ১৪৩।Which one is a correct sentence? (ক) The doctor found my pulse. (খ) The doctor took my pulse. (গ) The doctor examined my pulse. (ঘ) The doctor saw my pulse. উত্তর: (খ) The doctor took my pulse. ১৪৪। ‘I will not let you go.’ In this sentence ‘go’ is a/an- (ক) infinitive (খ) gerund (গ) participle (ঘ) verbal noun উত্তর: (ক) infinitive ১৪৫।When Ushashi entered ——the room everybody stopped talking. (ক) into (খ) in (গ) to (ঘ) no preposition required উত্তর: (ঘ) no preposition required ১৪৬।The play The Birthday Party is written by- (ক) Samuel Beckett (খ) Henry Livings (গ) Harold Pinter (ঘ) Arthur Miller উত্তর: (গ) Harold Pinter ১৪৭।Who is the author of the first scientific romance The Time Machine? (ক) H. G. Wells (খ) Samuel Butler (গ) Henry James (ঘ) George Moore উত্তর: (ক) H. G. Wells ১৪৮। ‘Call me if you have any problems regarding your work. Here ‘regarding’ is a/an- (ক) gerund (খ) apposition (গ) preposition (ঘ) conjunction উত্তর: (গ) preposition ১৪৯।Seleet the correct comparative form of the sentence- “A string of pearls was not so bright as her teeth”. (ক) Her teeth was more brighter than a string of pearls. (খ) Her teeth were brighter than a string of pearls. (গ) A string of pearls was brighter than her teeth. (ঘ) A string of pearls were very bright than her teeth. উত্তর: (খ) Her teeth were brighter than a string of pearls. ১৫০।”Come on, it’s time to go home. Here ‘home’ is a/an- (ক) noun (খ ) verb (গ) adjective (ঘ) adverb উত্তর: (ঘ) adverb ১৫১। ‘Huffing and puffing, we arrived at the classroom door with only seven seconds to spare. In this sentence the verb ‘arrived’ is- (ক) intransitive (খ) transitive (গ) causative (ঘ) defective উত্তর: (ক) intransitive ১৫২।Which one of the following is a common gender? (ক) king (খ) sovereign (গ) emperor (ঘ) queen উত্তর: (খ) sovereign ১৫৩।To win a prize is my ambition. The underlined part of the Sentence is a/an- (ক) adjective phrase (খ) noun phrase (গ) adverb phrase (ঘ) conjunctional phrase উত্তর: (খ) noun phrase ১৫৪।Choose the word opposite in meaning to ‘terse: (ক) concise (খ) detailed (গ)expressive (ঘ) descriptive উত্তর: (খ) detailed Exp: ‘Terse’ means abruptly or brusquely short. The correct antonym is ‘detailed’ which means complete and thorough. ১৫৫।”Who’s that? In this sentence that is a/an- (ক) pronoun (খ) conjunction (গ) adjective (ঘ) adverb উত্তর: (ক) pronoun ১৫৬।What is the noun form of the word ‘know’? (ক) knowing (খ) knowledge (গ) knowledgeable (ঘ) known উত্তর: (খ) knowledge ১৫৭।‘Why, then, ’tis none to you, for there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it s ’. This extract is taken from the drama – (ক) King Lear (খ) Macbeth (গ) As You Like It (ঘ) Hamlet উত্তর: (ঘ) Hamlet ১৫৮।”Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive to seek, to find, and not to yield’ is taken from the poem written by – (ক) Robert Browning (খ) Matthew Arnold (গ) Alfred Tennyson (ঘ) Lord Byron উত্তর: (গ) Alfred Tennyson ১৫৯।”Give somebody a piece of your mind’ means to- (ক) tell someone that you are very angry with them. (খ) say exactly what you feel or think. (গ) return or to help somebody return to a normal situation. (ঘ) give somebody mental peace. উত্তর: (ক) tell someone that you are very angry with them. ১৬০। ‘I shall help you provided you obey me. Here the underlined word is a/an- (ক) adverb (খ) adjective (গ) conjunction (ঘ) verb উত্তর: (গ) conjunction ১৬১।Identify the correct spelling: (ক) questionaire (খ) questionoir (গ) questionnaire (ঘ) questionair উত্তর: (গ) questionnaire ১৬২।Which ‘but’ is a preposition? (ক) It is but right to admit our faults. (খ) What can we do but sit and wait? (গ) We tried hard, but did not succeed. (ঘ) There is no one but likes him. উত্তর: (খ) What can we do but sit and wait? ১৬৩।Who is not a romantic poet? (ক) P. B. Shelley (খ) S.T. Coleridge (গ) John Keats (ঘ) T. S. Eliot উত্তর: (ঘ) T. S. Eliot ১৬৪।In Shakespeare’s play Hamlet, Hamlet was prince of – (ক) Norway (খ) Britain (গ) Denmark (ঘ) France উত্তর: (গ) Denmark ১৬৫।Adela Quested and Mrs. Moore are characters from the novel – (ক) David Copperfield (খ) The Return of the Native (গ) A Passage to India (ঘ) Adam Bede উত্তর: (গ) A Passage to India ১৬৬।Time held me green and dying, Though I sang in my chains like the sea. These lines have been quoted from Dylan Thomas’ poem – (ক) The Flower (খ) Fem Hill (গ) By Fire (ঘ) After the Funeral উত্তর: (খ) Fem Hill ১৬৭।One whose attitude is ‘eat, drink and be merry is- (ক) materialistic (খ) epicurean (গ) cynic (ঘ) stoic উত্তর: (খ) epicurean ১৬৮।’Was this the face that launch’d a thousand ships. And burnt the topless towers of Ilium? Who speaks the famous lines? (ক) Caesar (খ) Antony (গ) Faustus (ঘ) Romeo উত্তর: (গ) Faustus ১৬৯।The Character ‘Alfred Doolittle’ is taken from Shaw’s play titled- (ক) Pygmalion (খ) Man and Superman (গ) The Doctor’s Dilemma (ঘ) Mrs. Warren’s Profession উত্তর: (ক) Pygmalion ১৭০।The poem The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock’ is written by- (ক) W. B. Yeats (খ) T. S. Eliot (গ) Walter Scott (ঘ) Robert Browning উত্তর: (খ) T. S. Eliot 41 BCS Preliminary Question Solution 2021: Bangladesh ১৭১। বঙ্গবন্ধুকে কখন জুলিও কুরী শান্তি পুরস্কার প্রদান করা হয়? (ক) ২০ মে ১৯৭২ (খ) ২১ মে ১৯৭২ (গ) ২২ মে ১৯৭২ (ঘ) ২৩ মে ১৯৭২ উত্তর: Exp: ১০ অক্টোবর ১৯৭২ সালে বিশ্ব শান্তি পরিষদের প্রেসিডেন্সিয়াল কমিটির সভায় পৃথিবীর ১৪০টি দেশের এই পরিষদের ২০০ প্রতিনিধির উপস্থিতিতে বঙ্গবন্ধুকে জুলিও কুরি শান্তি পদক প্রদানের সিদ্ধান্ত গৃহীত হয়। শোষিত ও বঞ্চিত জনগণের অধিকার আদায়ের সংগ্রামে তথা বিশ্ব শান্তি প্রতিষ্ঠায় বঙ্গবন্ধুর অসাধারণ অবদানের স্বীকৃতি হিসেবে বিশ্ব শান্তি পরিষদের সর্বোচ্চ সম্মান ‘জুলিও কুরি’ পুরস্কারে ভূষিত করা ছিল তৎকালীন বিশ্ব পরিস্থিতিতে অসামান্য একটি ঘটনা। পরের বছর ১৯৭৩ সালের ২৩ মে বিশ্ব শান্তি পরিষদের উদ্যোগে ঢাকায় অনুষ্ঠিত এশীয় শান্তি সম্মেলনে বঙ্গবন্ধুকে ‘জুলিও কুরি’ পদক প্রদান করেন ওই পরিষদের সেক্রেটারি জেনারেল রমেশ চন্দ্র। ১৭২। ঐতিহাসিক ছয় দফা দাবিতে যে বিষয়টি অন্তর্ভুক্ত ছিল না। – (ক) শাসনতান্ত্রিক কাঠামো (খ) কেন্দ্রীয় সরকারের ক্ষমতা (গ) স্বতন্ত্র মুদ্রা ব্যবস্থা (ঘ) বিচার ব্যবস্থা উত্তর: (ঘ) বিচার ব্যবস্থা ১৭৩। মাৎস্যন্যায় বাংলার কােন সময়কাল নির্দেশ করে? (ক) ৫ম-৬ষ্ঠ শতক (খ) ৬ষ্ঠ-৭ম শতক (গ) ৭ম-৮ম শতক (ঘ) ৮ম-৯ম শতক উত্তর: (গ) ৭ম-৮ম শতক ১৭৪। বাংলার কোন সুলতানের শাসনামলকে স্বর্ণযুগ বলা হয়? (ক) শামসুদীন ইলিয়াস শাহ (খ) নাসিরুদ্দীন মাহমুদ শাহ (গ) আলাউদ্দিন হােসেন শাহ (ঘ) গিয়াসউদ্দিন আজম শাহ উত্তর: (গ) আলাউদ্দিন হােসেন শাহ ১৭৫। ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় প্রতিষ্ঠায় কে অগ্রণী ভূমিকা পালন করেন? (ক) নওয়াব আবদুল লতিফ (খ) সার সৈয়দ আহমেদ (গ) নওয়াব স্যার সলিমুল্লাহ (ঘ) খাজা নাজিমুদ্দিন উত্তর: (গ) নওয়াব স্যার সলিমুল্লাহ ১৭৬। ভাষা আন্দোলনের সময় পাকিস্তানের প্রধানমন্ত্রী কে ছিলেন? (ক) খাজা নাজিম উদ্দীন (খ) নুরুল আমিন (গ) লিয়াকত আলী খান (ঘ) মোহাম্মদ আলী জিন্নাহ উত্তর: (ক) খাজা নাজিম উদ্দীন ১৭৭। আলুটিলা প্রাকৃতিক গুহা কোথায় অবস্থিত? (ক) খাগড়াছড়ি জেলায় (খ) রাঙ্গামাটি জেলায় (গ) বন্দরবান জেলায় (ঘ) কক্সবাজার জেলায় উত্তর: (ক) খাগড়াছড়ি জেলায় ১৭৮। বাংলায় সেন বংশের (১০৭০-১২৩০ খ্রিষ্টাব্দ) শেষ শাসনকর্তা কে ছিলেন? (ক) হেমন্ত সেন (খ) বল্লাল সেন (গ) লক্ষণ সেন (ঘ) কেশব সেন উত্তর: (ঘ) কেশব সেন Exp: সেন বংশ: হেমন্ত সেন (১০৯৭) বিজয় সেন (১০৯৭-১১৬০) বল্লাল সেন (১১৬০-১১৭৮) লক্ষ্মন সেন (১১৭৮-১২০৬) বিশ্বরূপ সেন (১২০৬-১২২০) কেশব সেন (১২২০-১২৫০) ১৭৯। বাংলার সর্বপ্রাচীন জনপদের নাম ? (ক) পুন্ড্র (খ) তাম্রলিপ্তি (গ) গৌড় (ঘ) হরিকেল উত্তর: (ক) পুন্ড্র ১৮০। কাগমারী সম্মেলন অনুষ্ঠিত হয়- (ক) রোজ গার্ডেনে (খ) সিরাজগঞ্জে (গ) সন্তোষে (ঘ) সুনামগঞ্জে উত্তর: (গ) সন্তোষে ১৮১। মুক্তিযুদ্ধকালে কোলকাতার ৮, থিয়েটার রোডে বাংলাদেশ বাহিনী কখন গঠন করা হয়? (ক) এপ্রিল ১০, ১৯৭১ (খ) এপ্রিল ১১, ১৯৭১ (গ) এপ্রিল ১২, ১৯৭১ (ঘ) এপ্রিল ১৩, ১৯৭১ উত্তর: (খ) এপ্রিল ১১, ১৯৭১ ১৮২। কোন অনুচ্ছেদ বলে বাংলাদেশের সংবিধানের মৌলিক বিধানাবলী পবিবর্তনযােগ্য নয়? (ক) অনুচ্ছেদ ৭ (খ) অনুচ্ছেদ ৭(ক) (গ) অনুচ্ছেদ ৭(খ) (ঘ) অনুচ্ছেদ ৮ উত্তর: (গ) অনুচ্ছেদ ৭(খ) ১৮৩। বাংলাদেশের সংবিধানের ত্রয়োদশ সংশােধনীর মূল বিষয় ছিল- (ক) বহুদলীয় ব্যবস্থা (খ) বাকশাল প্রতিষ্ঠা (গ) তত্ত্বাবধায়ক সরকার (ঘ) সংসদে মহিলা আসন উত্তর: (গ) তত্ত্বাবধায়ক সরকার ১৮৪। সংবিধানের চেতনার বিপরীতে সামরিক শাসনকে বৈধতা নিতে কোন তফসিলের অপব্যবহার করা হয়? (ক) ৪র্থ তফসিল (খ) ৫ম তফসিল (গ) ৬ষ্ঠ তফসিল (ঘ) ৭ম তফসিল উত্তর: (ক) ৪র্থ তফসিল ১৮৫। কোন উপজাতিটির আবাসমূল বিরিশি নেত্রকােনায়- (ক) সাঁওতাল (খ) গারো (গ) খাসিয়া (ঘ) মুরং উত্তর: (খ) গারো ১৮৬। বাংলাদেশের বাণিজ্য ভারসাম্য কিভাবে রক্ষা হয়? (ক) IDA credit-এর মাধ্যমে (খ) IMF-এর bailout package-এর মাধ্যমে (গ) প্রবাসীদের পাঠানাে rermittunce-এর মাধ্যমে (ঘ) বিশ্ব ব্যাংকের budgetary support-এর মাধ্যমে উত্তর: (খ) IMF-এর bailout package-এর মাধ্যমে ১৮৭। অবিভক্ত বাংলার সর্বপ্রথম রাজা কাকে বলা হয়? (ক) অশােক (খ) শশাঙ্ক (গ) মেগদা (ঘ) পাল উত্তর: (খ) শশাঙ্ক ১৮৮। বঙ্গভঙ্গ রদ কে ঘােষণা করেন? (ক) লর্ড কার্জন (খ) রাজা পঞ্চম জর্জ (গ) লর্ড মাউন্টব্যাটেন (ঘ) লর্ড ওয়াডেল উত্তর: (খ) রাজা পঞ্চম জর্জ ১৮৯। ঢাকা শহরের গােড়াপত্তন হয়- (ক) ব্রিটিশ আমলে (খ) সুলতানি আমলে (গ) মুঘল আমলে (ঘ) স্বাধীন নবাবী আমলে উত্তর: (গ) মুঘল আমলে ১৯০। স্টিভ চেন ও চাড হারলির সাথে যৌথভাবে কোন বাংলাদেশী ইউটিউব (YouTube) প্রতিষ্ঠা করেন? (ক) জাবেদ করিম (খ) ফজলুল করিম (গ) জওয়ানুল করিম (ঘ) মঞ্জুরুল করিম উত্তর: (ক) জাবেদ করিম ১৯১। পাকিস্তান কবে বাংলাদেশকে একটি সার্বভৌম রাষ্ট্র হিসেবে স্বীকৃতি দেয়? (ক) ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০, ১৯৭৪ (খ) ফেব্রুয়ারি ২১, ১৯৭৪ (গ) ফেব্রুয়ারি ২২, ১৯৭৪ (ঘ) ফেয়ারি ২৩, ১৯৭৪ উত্তর: (গ) ফেব্রুয়ারি ২২, ১৯৭৪ ১৯২। কে বীরশ্রেষ্ঠ নন? (ক) হামিদুর রহমান (খ) মোস্তফা কামাল (গ) মুন্সী আব্দুর রহিম (ঘ) নূর মােহাম্মদ শেখ উত্তর: (গ) মুন্সী আব্দুর রহিম ৯৩। বাংলাদেশে প্রথম সাধারণ নির্বাচন কখন অনুষ্ঠিত হয়? (ক) ৭ মার্চ ১৯৭৩ (খ) ১৭ মার্চ ১৯৭৩ (গ) ২৭ মার্চ ১৯৭৩ (ঘ) ৭ মার্চ ১৯৭৪ উত্তর: (ক) ৭ মার্চ ১৯৭৩ ১৯৪। প্রান্তিক হ্রদ কোন জেলায় অবস্থিত? (ক) রাঙ্গামাটি (খ) খাগড়াছড়ি (গ) বান্দরবান (গ) সিলেট উত্তর: (গ) বান্দরবান ১৯৫। লাহোরে অনুষ্ঠিত OIC শীর্ষ সম্মেলনে বঙ্গবন্ধু কবে যােগদান করেন? (ক) ২০-২১ ফেব্রুেয়ারি ১৯৭৪ (খ) ২৩-২৪ ফেব্রুয়ারি ১৯৭৪ (গ) ২৫-২৬ ক্ৰেয়ারি ১৯৭৪ (ঘ) ২৭-২৮ ফেব্রুয়ারি ১৯৭৪ উত্তর: (খ) ২৩-২৪ ফেব্রুয়ারি ১৯৭৪ ১৯৬। বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় সংসদের প্রথম সংসদ নেতা কে? (ক) বঙ্গবন্ধু শেখ মুজিবুর রহমান (খ) মোহাম্মদ উল্লাহ (গ) তাজউদ্দিন আহমদ (ঘ) ক্যাপ্টেন এম মনসুর আলী উত্তর: (ক) বঙ্গবন্ধু শেখ মুজিবুর রহমান ১৯৭। সংবিধানের কোন অনুচ্ছেদের আলােকে বাংলাদেশের বৈদেশিক নীতি পরিচালিত হয়? (ক) অনুচ্ছেদ ২২ (খ) অনুচ্ছেদ ২৩ (গ) অনুচ্ছেদ ২৪ (ঘ) অনুচ্ছেদ ২৫ উত্তর: (ঘ) অনুচ্ছেদ ২৫ ১৯৮। বাংলাদেশের সর্বদক্ষিণে কােনটি অবস্থিত? (ক) দক্ষিণ তালপট্টি (খ) নিঝুম দ্বীপ (গ) সেন্টমার্টিন (ঘ) ভোলা উত্তর: (গ) সেন্টমার্টিন ১৯৯। বাংলাদেশের সীমান্তবর্তী ভারতের রাজ্য কয়টি? (ক) ৩টি (খ) ৪টি (গ) ৫টি (ঘ) ৬টি উত্তর: (গ) ৫টি ২০০। কোন বীরশ্রেষ্টের দেহাবশেষ বাংলাদেশে এনে বীরশ্রেষ্ঠ মতিউর রহমানের কবরের পাশে সমাহিত করা হয়? (ক) সিপাহী মোস্তফা কামাল (খ) ল্যান্স নায়েক মুন্সি আবদুর রউফ (গ) ল্যান্স নায়েক নূর মােহাম্মদ শেখ (ঘ) সিপাহী হামিদুর রহমান উত্তর: (ঘ) সিপাহী হামিদুর রহমান 40 BSC Preliminary examination question solution 2019 Bengali Language and Literature 35 ১। বাক্যের ক্রিয়ায় সাথে অন্যান্য পদের যে সম্পর্ক তাকে কী বলে? (ক) বিভক্তি (খ) কারক (গ) প্রত্যয় (ঘ) অনুসর্গ উত্তর: (খ) কারক Exp: কৃ + নক = ক্রিয়াপদের সাথে সম্পর্ক ২। গীর্জা’ কোন ভাষার অন্তর্গত শব্দ? (ক) ফারসী (খ) পর্তুগীজ (গ) ওলন্দাজ (ঘ) পাঞ্জাবী উত্তর: (খ) পর্তুগীজ ৩। কোন শব্দযুগল বিপরীতা্র্থক নয়? (ক) ঐচ্ছিক-অনাবশ্যক (খ) কুটিল-সরল (গ) কম-বেশী (ঘ) কদাচার-সদাচার উত্তর: (ক) ঐচ্ছিক-অনাবশ্যক ৪। দ্বারা, দিয়া , কর্তৃক-বাংলা ব্যাকরণ অনুযায়ী কোন বিভক্তি? (ক) তৃতীয়া বিভক্তি (খ) প্রথমা বিভক্তি (গ) দ্বিতীয়া বিভক্তি (ঘ) শূন্য বিভক্তি উত্তর: (ক) তৃতীয়া বিভক্তি ৫। অভিরাম’ শব্দের অর্থ কী? (ক) বিরামহীন (খ) বালিশ (গ) চলন (ঘ) সুন্দর উত্তর: (ঘ) সুন্দর ৬। শরতের শিশির-বাগধারা শব্দটির অর্থ কী? (ক) সুসময়ের বন্ধু (খ) সুসময়ের সঞ্চয় (গ) শরতের শোভা (ঘ) শরতের শিউলি ফুল উত্তর: (ক) সুসময়ের বন্ধু ৭। শিব রাত্রির সলতে-বাগধারাটির অর্থ কী? (ক) শিবরাত্রির আলো (খ) একমাত্র সঞ্চয় (গ) একমাত্র সন্তান (ঘ) শিবরাত্রির গুরুত্ব উত্তর: (গ) একমাত্র সন্তান ৮। “প্রােষিতভর্তৃকা”-শব্দটির অর্থ কী? (ক) ভসনাপ্রাপ্ত তরুণী (খ) যে নারীর স্বামী বিদেশে অবস্থান করে (গ) ভূমিতে প্রােথিত তরুমূল (ঘ) যে বিবাহিতা নারী পিত্রালয়ে অবস্থান করে উত্তর: (খ) যে নারীর স্বামী বিদেশে অবস্থান করে ৯। বাংলা কৃৎ-প্রত্যয় সাধিত শব্দ কোনটি? (ক) কারক (খ) লিখিত (গ) বেদনা (ঘ) খেলনা উত্তর: (খ) লিখিত, (ঘ) খেলনা ∙লিখ +ক্ত = লিখিত, ∙খেল+অনা = খেলনা ১০। ‘Attested’-এর বাংলা পরিভাষা কোনটি? (ক) সত্যায়িত (খ) প্রত্যয়িত (গ) সত্যায়ন (ঘ) সংলগ্ন/সংলাপ উত্তর: (খ) প্রত্যয়িত Exp: Ref: উচ্চতর স্বনির্ভর বিশুদ্ধ ভাষা-শিক্ষা বাই ড. হায়াৎ মামুদ। চতুর্দশ সংস্করণ। পৃষ্ঠা- ২৭৭। ১১। কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান? (ক) প্রজ্বল (খ) প্রোজ্জল (গ) প্রোজ্বল (ঘ) প্রোজ্জ্বল উত্তর: (ঘ) প্রোজ্জ্বল ১২। ‘জোছনা’ কোন শ্রেণীর শব্দ? (ক) যৌগিক (খ) তৎসম (গ) দেশী (ঘ) অর্ধ-তৎসম উত্তর: (ঘ) অর্ধ-তৎসম Exp: তবে ‘জোছনা’ অর্ধ-তৎসম হিসেবে বানান হবে- জোছ্না। (একটা হসন্ত যুক্ত হবে।) ১৩। “জিজীবিষা’ শব্দটি দিয়ে বােঝায় – (ক) জয়ের ইচ্ছা (খ) হত্যার ইচ্ছা (গ) বেঁচে থাকার ইচ্ছা (ঘ) শােনার ইচ্ছা উত্তর: (গ) বেঁচে থাকার ইচ্ছা ১৪। “সর্বাঙ্গীণ” শব্দের সঠিক প্রকৃতি-প্রত্যয় (ক) সর্বঙ্গ+ঈন (খ) সর্ব + অঙ্গীন (গ) সর্ব + ঙ্গীন (ঘ) সর্বাঙ্গ + ঈন উত্তর: (ঘ) সর্বাঙ্গ + ঈন ১৫। অন্যের রচনা থেকে চুরি করাকে বলা হয় – (ক) বেতসবৃত্তি (খ) পতঙ্গবৃত্তি (গ) জলৌকাবৃত্তি (ঘ) কুম্ভিলকবৃত্তি উত্তর: (ঘ) কুম্ভিলকবৃত্তি ১৬। উর্ণনাভ’—শব্দটি দিয়ে বুঝায় – (ক) টিকটিকি (খ) তেলেপােকা (গ) উইপােকা (ঘ) মাকড়সা উত্তর: (ঘ) মাকড়সা ১৭। চর্যাপদে কোন ধর্মমতের কথা আছে? (ক) খ্রীষ্টধর্ম (খ) প্যাগনিজম (গ) জৈনধর্ম (ঘ) বৌদ্ধধর্ম উত্তর: (ঘ) বৌদ্ধধর্ম ১৮। উল্লিখিতদের মধ্যে কে প্রাচীন যুগের কবি নন? (ক) কাহ্ণপাদ (খ) লুইপাদ (গ) শান্তিপাদ (ঘ) রমনীপাদ উত্তর: (ঘ) রমনীপাদ ১৯। উল্লিখিত কোন রচনাটি পুঁথি সাহিত্যের অন্তর্গত নয়? (ক) ময়মনসিংহ গীতিকা (খ) ইউসুফ-জুলেখা (গ) পদ্মাবতী (ঘ) লাইলী মজনু উত্তর: প্রশ্নে ঘাপলা আছে। ২০। জীবনীকাব্য রচনার জন্য বিখ্যাত (ক) ফকির গরীবুন্যাহ (খ) নরহরি চক্রবর্তী (গ) বিপ্রদাস পিপিলাই (ঘ) বৃন্দাবন দাস উত্তর: (ঘ) বৃন্দাবন দাস ২১। বৈষ্ণব পদাবলির সঙ্গে কোন ভাষা সম্পর্কিত? (ক) সন্ধ্যাভাষা (খ) অধিভাষা (গ) ব্রজবুলি (ঘ) সংস্কৃত ভাষা উত্তর: (গ) ব্রজবুলি ২২। বাংলা আধুনিক উপন্যাস-এর প্রবর্তক ছিলেন – (ক) রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর (খ) প্যারীচাঁদ মিত্র (গ) ঈশ্বরচন্দ্র বিদ্যাসাগর (ঘ) বঙ্কিমচন্দ্র চট্টোপাধ্যায় উত্তর: (ঘ) বঙ্কিমচন্দ্র চট্টোপাধ্যায় ২৩। “কিন্তু আরম্ভের পূর্বেও আরম্ভ আছে। সন্ধ্যা বেলায় দীপ জ্বালার আগে। সকাল বেলায় সলতে পাকানাে” – বাক্যদ্বয় কোন রচনা থেকে উদ্ধৃত? (ক) নৌকাডুবি (খ) চোখের বালি (গ) যােগাযােগ। (ঘ) শেষের কবিতা উত্তর: (গ) যােগাযােগ ২৪। মুক্তিযুদ্ধ ভিত্তিক উপন্যাস কোনটি? (ক) একটি কালাে মেয়ের কথা (খ) তেইশ নম্বর তৈলচিত্র (গ) আয়নামতির পালা (ঘ) ইছামতী উত্তর: (ক) একটি কালাে মেয়ের কথা Exp: একটি কালো মেয়ের কথা – তারাশঙ্কর বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায় তেইশ নম্বর তৈলচিত্র – আলাউদ্দিন আল আজাদ ইছামতী – বিভূতিভূষণ বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায় ২৫। কালাে বরফ’ উপন্যাসটির বিষয়: (ক) তেভাগা আন্দোলন (খ) ভাষা আন্দোলন (গ) মুক্তিযুদ্ধ (ঘ) দেশভাগ উত্তর: (ঘ) দেশভাগ কালো বরফ – মাহমুদুল হক ‘কালো বরফ’ উপন্যাসে দেশভাগের পটভূমি ব্যাপকভাবে উঠে এলেও লেখকের কাছে ছিচল্লিশের দাঙ্গা এবং সাতচল্লিশের দেশবিভাগ প্রাসঙ্গিক বলে কখনই মনে হয়নি। উপন্যাসে তাই আমরা দেখি শেকড় হারাবার বেদনায় তিনি বিমর্ষ, বারংবারই ঘুরে ফিরে দেখাতে চেয়েছেন তার ছিঁড়ে যাওয়ার রহস্য। রহস্য প্রাসাদের সদর কপাটও উন্মুক্ত করে দেন মাহমুদুল হক, দেশভাগের রক্তক্ষরণের ভাষিক শিল্পরুপ প্রকাশিত হয়। ২৬। ঢাকা প্রকাশ সাপ্তাহিক পত্রিকাটির সম্পাদক কে? (ক) কৃষ্ণচন্দ্র মজুমদার (খ) রামানন্দ চট্টোপাধ্যায় (গ) শামসুর রাহমান (ঘ) সিকান্দার আবু জাফর উত্তর: (ক) কৃষ্ণচন্দ্র মজুমদার ঢাকাপ্রকাশ বাংলাদেশের ঢাকা শহরের প্রথম বাংলা সংবাদপত্র যা বাংলা তারিখ ২৫ ফাল্গুন, ১২৬৭ (মার্চ ৭, ১৮৬১) প্রথম প্রকাশিত হয়। ২৭। ‘জীবনস্মৃতি’ কার রচনা? (ক) ঈশ্বরচন্দ্র বিদ্যাসাগর (খ) রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর (গ) বিভূতিভূষণ বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায় (ঘ) রােকেয়া সাখাওয়াত হােসেন উত্তর: (খ) রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর ২৮। দীনবন্ধু মিলের ‘নীলদর্পণ’ নাটকটি ইংরেজিতে অনুবাদ করেন কে? (ক) প্যারীচাঁদ মিত্র (খ) মাইকেল মধুসূদন দত্ত (গ) প্রমথ চৌধুরী (ঘ) দ্বিজেন্দ্রলাল রায় উত্তর: (খ) মাইকেল মধুসূদন দত্ত ২৯। “সকালে উঠিয়া আমি মনে মনে বলি , সারাদিন আমি যেন ভালাে হয়ে চলি” চরণ দু’টির রচয়িতা কে? (ক) চণ্ডীচরণ মুনশী (খ) কাজী নজরুল ইসলাম (গ) রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর (ঘ) মদনমােহন তর্কালঙ্কার উত্তর: (ঘ) মদনমােহন তর্কালঙ্কার ৩০। জসীম উদ্দীনের রচনা কোনটি? (ক) যাদের দেখেছি (খ) পথে-প্রবাসে (গ) কাল নিরবধি (ঘ) ভবিষ্যতের বাঙালী উত্তর: (ক) যাদের দেখেছি Exp: পথে প্রবাসে – অন্নদাশঙ্কর রায় কাল নিরবধি – আনিসুজ্জামান ভবিষ্যতের বাঙালী- এস ওয়াজেদ আলী ৩১। ‘কিন্তু মনুষ্য কখনো পাষাণ হয় না’ – উক্তিটি কোন উপন্যাসের? (ক) রবীন্দ্রনাথের ‘চোখের বালি (খ) শরৎচন্দ্রের পথের দাবী’ (গ) শওকত ওসমানের ক্রীতদাসের হাসি (ঘ) বঙ্কিমচন্দ্রের ‘রাজসিংহ’ উত্তর: (খ) শরৎচন্দ্রের পথের দাবী’ ৩২। ইয়ংবেঙ্গল গােষ্ঠীভুক্ত ছিলেন কে? (ক) অক্ষয় কুমার দত্ত (খ) এন্টনি ফিরঙ্গি (গ) মাইকেল মধুসূদন দত্ত (ঘ) কলম্বিসাসিংহ ঠাকুর উত্তর: সঠিক উত্তর নেই। তবে মাইকেল মধুসূদন দত্তকে কিছুটা ধরা যায়। ৩৩।‘বিদ্রোহী’ কবিতাটি কোন সনে প্রথম প্রকাশিত হয়? (ক) ১৯২৩ সনে (খ) ১৯২১ সনে (গ) ১৯১৯ সনে (ঘ) ১৯১৮ সনে উত্তর: সঠিক উত্তর নেই। Exp: প্রথম প্রকাশিত হয় ১৯২২ সালের ৬ জানুয়ারি বিজলি পত্রিকায়। ৩৪। ‘আগুন পাখী ‘ – উপন্যাসটির রচয়িতা কে? (ক) রাহাত খান (খ) হাসান আজিজুল হক (গ) সেলিনা হােসেন (ঘ) ইমদাদুল হক মিলন উত্তর: (খ) হাসান আজিজুল হক ৩৫। একুশে ফেব্রুয়ারীর বিখ্যাত গানটির সুরকার কে? (ক) সুবীর সাহা (খ) সুধীন দাস (গ) আলতাফ মাহমুদ (ঘ) আলতাফ মামুন উত্তর: (গ) আলতাফ মাহমুদ English Language and Literature 35 ৩৬। Please write to me at the above address. The word ‘above in this sentence is a/an – (ক) noun (খ) adjective (গ) pronoun (ঘ) adverb উত্তর: (খ) adjective Exp: qualifying address (noun). ৩৭। In which sentence is the word ‘past’ used as a preposition? (ক) Writing letters is a thing of the past. (খ) I look back on the past without regret. (গ) I called out to him as he ran past. (ঘ) Tania was a wonderful singer, but she’s past her prime, উত্তর: (ঘ) Tania was a wonderful singer, but she’s past her prime, Exp: Past can be used as a preposition (followed by a noun): past + NP. ৩৮। The word ‘sibling’ means (ক) a brother (খ) a sister (গ) a brother or sister (ঘ) an infant উত্তর: (গ) a brother or sister ৩৯। Fill in the blank: As she was talking, he suddenly broke____, saying, ‘That’s a fie!” (ক) off (খ) in (গ) down (ঘ) into উত্তর: (খ) in Exp: break in = to interrupt someone’s conversation. ৪০। Fill in the blank: You may go for a walk if you feel _____ it. (ক) about (খ) on (গ) like (ঘ) for উত্তর: (গ) like Exp: Feel like = To have the urge or desire to do something. ৪১। Identify the word which is spelt incorrectly (ক) consciencious (খ) perseverance (গ) convalescence (ঘ) maintenance উত্তর: (ক) consciencious Exp: Consciencious > conscientious ৪২। ‘You look terrific in that dress!” The word ‘terrific’ in the above sentence means – (ক) excellent (খ) funny (গ) very ugly (ঘ) horrible উত্তর: (ক) excellent Exp: এখানে terrific তার আভিধানিক অর্থের পরিবর্তে Figurative Language হিসেবে ব্যবহৃত হয়েছে। যা সম্পূর্ণ উল্টো অর্থ দিচ্ছে। ৪৩। Someone who is capricious is ______. (ক) easily irritated (খ) wise and willing to cooperate (গ) exceedingly conceited and arrogant (ঘ) known for sudden changes in attitude or behaviour উত্তর: (ঘ) known for sudden changes in attitude or behaviour ৪৪। Which one of the following Words is masculine? (ক) mare (খ) lad (গ) pillow (ঘ) pony উত্তর: (খ) lad ৪৫। A man whose wife has died is called a – (ক) widow (খ) widower (গ) spinster (ঘ) bachelor উত্তর: (খ) widower ৪৬। Which word is similar to appal? (ক) deceive (খ) confuse (গ) dismay (ঘ) solicit উত্তর: (গ) dismay ৪৭। Which word means the opposite of dearth? (ক) lack (খ) abundance (গ) poverty (ঘ) shortage উত্তর: (খ) abundance ৪৮। Identify the word which remains the same in its plural form? (ক) aircraft (খ) intention (গ) mouse (ঘ) thesis উত্তর: (ক) aircraft ৪৯। Identify the determiner in the following sentence ‘I have no news for you.’ (ক) have (খ) news (গ) no (ঘ) for উত্তর: (গ) no ৫০। ‘A lost opportunity never returns. Here lost’ is- (ক) gerund (খ) verbal noun (গ) gerundial infinitive (ঘ) participle উত্তর: (ঘ) participle ৫১। The saying ‘enough is enough’ is used when you want (ক) Something to continue (খ) something to stop (গ) something to continue until it’s enough (ঘ) to tell instructions are clear উত্তর: (খ) something to stop ৫২। ‘He ran with great speed.’ The underlined part of the sentence is a – (ক) noun phrase (খ) adverb phrase (গ) adjective phrase (ঘ) participle phrase উত্তর: (খ) adverb phrase Exp: qualifying ran(Verb). ৫৩। ‘We must not be late, else we will miss the train. This is a (ক) compound sentence (খ) complex sentence (গ) simple sentence (ঘ) interrogative sentence উত্তর: (ক) compound sentence Exp: Conjunctions that are used in compound sentences are and, but, or, for, nor, also, however, moreover, thus, so, therefore, else, still, as well as, accordingly, otherwise, yet, not yet, but also, either or, neither nor, on the contrary, etc. ৫৪। Change the voice ‘Who is calling me’? (ক) By whom am I called? (খ) By whom I am called? (গ) By whom am I being called? (ঘ) Whom am I called by? উত্তর: (গ) By whom am I being called? ৫৫। An extra message added at the end of a letter after it is signed is called – (ক) corrigendum (খ) postscript (গ) NB (ঘ) RSVP উত্তর: (খ) postscript ৫৬। ‘The Rape of the Lock by Alexander Pope is a/an (ক) epic (খ) ballad (গ) mock-heroic poem (ঘ) elegy উত্তর: (গ) mock-heroic poem ৫৭। Which of the following is not an American poet? (ক) Robert Frost (খ) W. B. Yeats (গ) Emily Dickinson (ঘ) Langston Hughes. উত্তর: (খ) W. B. Yeats Exp: William Butler Yeats (13 June 1865 – 28 January 1939) was an Irish poet and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. ৫৮। William Shakespeare was born in – (ক) 1616 (খ) 1664 (গ) 1564 (ঘ) 1493 উত্তর: (গ) 1564 Exp: William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s greatest dramatist.He is often called England’s national poet and the “Bard of Avon”. ৫৯। Tennyson’s ‘In Memoriam’ is an elegy on the death of (ক) John Milton (খ) John Keats (গ) Arthur Henry Hallam (ঘ) Sydney Smith উত্তর: (গ) Arthur Henry Hallam ৬০। ‘Sweet Helen’ make me immortal with a kiss. The sentence has been taken from the play (ক) Romeo and Juliet (খ) Caesar and Cleopatra (গ) Doctor Faustus (ঘ) Antony and Cleopatra উত্তর: (গ) Doctor Faustus Exp: Doctor Faustus (Marlowe) ৬১। “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet – Who said this? (ক) Juliet (খ) Romeo (গ) Portia (ঘ) Rosalind উত্তর: (ক) Juliet Exp: William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, in which Juliet seems to argue that it does not matter that Romeo is from her family’s rival house of Montague, that is, that he is named “Montague”. Juliet compares Romeo to a rose saying that if he were not named Romeo he would still be handsome and be Juliet’s love. This states that if he were not Romeo, then he would not be a Montague and she would be able to get married with no problem at all. ৬২। ‘Man’s love is of man’s life a thing apart, `Tis woman’s whole existence.’- This is taken from the poem of’ (ক) P. B. Shelley (খ) Lord Byron (গ) John Keats (ঘ) Edinund Spense উত্তর: (খ) Lord Byron Exp: Extracts from Don Juan: Donna Julia’s Letter By Lord Byron (1788–1824)[From Canto I.] ৬৩। Boi Who translated the ‘Rubaiyát of Omar Khayyam into English? (ক) Thomas Carlyle (খ) Edward Fitzgerald (গ) D. G. Rossetti (ঘ) William Thackeray উত্তর: (খ) Edward Fitzgerald ৬৪। ‘Ulysses’ is a novel Written by – (ক) Joseph Conrad (খ) Thotias Hardy (গ) Charles Dickens (ঘ) James Joyce উত্তর: (ঘ) James Joyce ৬৫। The short story ‘The Diamond Necklace’ was written by – (ক) Guy de Maupassant (খ) O Henry (গ) Somerset Maugham (ঘ) George Orwell উত্তর: (ক) Guy de Maupassant ৬৬। All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand.’ – Who said this? (ক) Macbeth (খ) Lady Macbeth (গ) Lady Madcuff (ঘ) Madcuff উত্তর: (খ) Lady Macbeth Exp: These dramatic words are uttered by Lady Macbeth in Act V, Scene 1, during a time when she is overwhelmed by guilt. ৬৭। ‘Where are the songs of Spring? Aye, where are they? Think not of them, thou hast thy music too.’ – Who wrote this? (ক) William Wordsworth (খ) Robert Browning (গ) John Keats (ঘ) Samuel Coleridge উত্তর: (গ) John Keats Exp: In poem- To Autumn. ৬৮। Who is the central character of ‘Wuthering Heights’, (ক) Mr. Earnishaw (খ) Catheritae (গ) Heathcliff (ঘ) Hindley Earshaw উত্তর: (গ) Heathcliff Exp: Wuthering Heights, Emily Brontë’s only novel, was published in 1847 under the pseudonym “Ellis Bell”. ৬৯। The old order changeth, yielding place to new.’- This line is extracted from Tennyson’s poem – (ক) The Lotos-Eaters (খ) Tithonus (গ) Locksley Hall. (ঘ) Morte d’ Arthur উত্তর: (ঘ) Morte d’ Arthur ৭০। Who wrote the poem ‘The Good-Morrow? (ক) George Herbert (খ) Andrew Marvell (গ) John Donne (ঘ) Henry Vaughan উত্তর: (গ) John Donne Bangladesh Affairs 30 ৭১। আলাউদ্দিন হোসেন শাহ কখন বৃহত্তর বাংলা শাসন করেন? (ক) ১৪৯৮-১৫১৬ খৃষ্টাব্দ (খ) ১৪৯৮-১৫১৭ খৃষ্টাব্দ (গ) ১৪৯৮-১৫১৮ খৃষ্টাব্দ (ঘ) ১৪৯৮-১৫১৯ খৃষ্টাব্দ উত্তর: সঠিক উত্তর নাই। Exp: তবে (ঘ) ১৪৯৮-১৫১৯ খৃষ্টাব্দ কাছাকাছি উত্তর ধরা যায়। কারণ আলাউদ্দিন হোসেন শাহ (শাসনকাল ১৪৯৪-১৫১৯)।তিনি ২৫ বছর শাসন করেন। ৭২। প্রাচীন বাংলা মৌর্য শাসনের প্রতিষ্ঠাতা কে? (ক) অশোক মৌর্য (খ) চন্দ্রগুপ্ত মৌর্য (গ) সমুদ্র গুপ্ত (ঘ) এর কোনটিই না উত্তর: (খ) চন্দ্রগুপ্ত মৌর্য ৭৩। ইউরােপীয় বণিকদের মধ্যে বাংলায় প্রথম এসেছিলেন – (ক) পর্তুগীজরা (খ) ইংরেজরা (গ) ওলন্দাজরা (ঘ) ফরাসিরা উত্তর: (ক) পর্তুগীজরা ৭৪। ১৯৭১ সালে মুক্তিযুদ্ধের সময় জাতিসংঘে কোন দেশ বাংলাদেশের পক্ষে ‘ভেটো’ প্রদান করেছিল? (ক) যুক্তরাজ্য (খ) ফ্রান্স (গ) যুক্তরাষ্ট্র (ঘ) সােভিয়েত ইভনিয়ন উত্তর: (ঘ) সােভিয়েত ইভনিয়ন Exp: প্রশ্নটায় একটা প্যাচ দেয়া আছে। প্রশ্নটার সাদামাটা অর্থ হচ্ছে- কোন দেশ বাংলাদেশের পক্ষ হয়ে লড়েছিল। ৭৫। বঙ্গবন্ধুর ঐতিহাসিক ৭ই মার্চের ভাষণ সংবিধানের কোন তফসিলে অন্তর্ভুক্ত করা হয়েছে? (ক) চতুর্থ তফসিল (খ) পঞ্চম তফসিল (গ) ষষ্ঠ তফসিল (ঘ) সপ্তম তফসিল উত্তর: (খ) পঞ্চম তফসিল ৭৬। বঙ্গভঙ্গকালে ভারতের ভাইসরয় কে ছিলেন? (ক) লর্ড কার্জন (খ) লর্ড ওয়াভেল (গ) লর্ড মাউন্ট ব্যাটেন (ঘ) লর্ড লিনলিথগো উত্তর: (ক) লর্ড কার্জন ৭৭। বাংলাদেশের কোন বনভূমি শালবৃক্ষের জন্য বিখ্যাত? (ক) সিলেটের বনভুমি (খ) পার্বত্য চট্টগ্রামের বনভূমি (গ) ভাওয়াল ও মধুপুরের বনভূমি (খ) খুলনা, বরিশাল ও পটুয়াখালীর বনভূমি উত্তর: (গ) ভাওয়াল ও মধুপুরের বনভূমি ৭৮। বাংলাদেশে সবচেয়ে বেশী পাট উৎপন্ন হয় কোন জেলায়? (ক) ফরিদপুর (খ) রংপুর (গ) জামালপুর (ঘ) শেরপুর উত্তর: (ক) ফরিদপুর ৭৯। বাংলাদেশে মােট আবাদযােগ্য জমির পরিমাণ – (ক) ২ কোটি ৪০ লক্ষ একর (খ) ২ কোটি ৫০ লক্ষ একর (গ) ২ কোটি ২৫ লক্ষ একর (ঘ) ২ কোটি ২১ লক্ষ একর উত্তর: (ক) ২ কোটি ৪০ লক্ষ একর ৮০। ‘গারাে উপজাতি কোন জেলায় বাস করে? (ক) পার্বত্য চট্টগ্রাম (খ) সিলেট (গ) ময়মনসিংহ (ঘ) টাঙ্গাইল উত্তর: (গ) ময়মনসিংহ ৮১। ২০১৮ সালে বাংলাদেশের Per capita GDP (nominal) কত? (ক) $১,৭৫০ মার্কিন ডলার (খ) $১,৭৫১ মার্কিন ডলার (গ) $১,৭৫২ মার্কিন ডলার (ঘ) $১,৭৫৩ মার্কিন ডলার উত্তর: (খ) $১,৭৫১ মার্কিন ডলার Exp: Bangladesh’s per capita income jumped more than 9 percent to 1,909lastfiscalyearfrom1,751 a year ago, showed provisional official figures released yesterday.(The Daily Star: March 20, 2019 / LAST MODIFIED: 12:21 AM, March 20, 2019 ) ৮২। বাংলাদেশে প্রথম আদমশুমারি অনুষ্ঠিত হয় – (ক) ১৯৭২ সালে (খ) ১৯৭৩ সালে (গ) ১৯৭৪ সালে (ঘ) ১৯৭৫ সালে উত্তর: (গ) ১৯৭৪ সালে ৮৩। Inclusive Development Index (IDI)-এর ভিত্তিতে দক্ষিণ এশিয়ায় বাংলাদেশের স্থান কত? (ক) প্রথম স্থান (খ) দ্বিতীয় স্থান (গ) তৃতীয় স্থান (ঘ) চতুর্থ স্থান উত্তর: (খ) দ্বিতীয় স্থান ৮৪। ২০১৮ সালে বাংলাদেশের মোট রপ্তানি আয় কত? (ক) $ ৪০ বিলিয়ন মার্কিন ডলার (খ) $ ৪১ বিলিয়ন মার্কিন ডলার (গ) ৪২ বিলিয়ন মার্কিন ডলার (ঘ) ১ ৪৩ বিলিয়ন মার্কিন ডলার উত্তর: (খ) $ ৪১ বিলিয়ন মার্কিন ডলার ৮৫। Alliance যে দেশ ভিত্তিক গার্মেন্টস ব্রান্ডগুলাের সংগঠন (ক) যুক্তরাজ্যের (খ) যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের (গ) কানাডার (ঘ) ইউরোপিয়ান ইউনিয়নের উত্তর: (খ) যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের ৮৬। ২০১৮ সালে বাংলাদেশের GDP-তে শিল্প খাতের অবদান কত শতাংশ ছিল? (ক) ২৯.৬৬% (খ) ৩০.৬৬% (গ) ৩২.৬৬% (ঘ) ৩৩.৬৬% উত্তর: (ঘ) ৩৩.৬৬% Exp: ৩৩.৭১% অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা-২০১৮ অনুসারে। ৩৩.৬৬% কাছাকাছি। ৮৭। ২০১৮-১৯ অর্থ বছরে রপ্তানি প্রণােদনা রাখা হয়েছে – (ক) সাড়ে ৪ হাজার কোটি টাকা (খ) সাড়ে ৫ হাজার কোটি টাকা (গ) সাড়ে ৩ হাজার কোটি টাকা (ঘ) সাড়ে ৬ হাজার কোটি টাকা উত্তর: (ক) সাড়ে ৪ হাজার কোটি টাকা ৮৮। বাংলাদেশে প্রথম ভ্যাট (VAT) চালু হয় – (ক) ১৯৯১ সালে (খ) ১৯৭৩ সালে (গ) ১৯৮৬ সালে (ঘ) ১৯৯৬ সালে উত্তর: (ক) ১৯৯১ সালে ৮৯। সংবিধানের কোন সংশােধনীকে ‘first distortion of constitution’ বলে আখ্যায়িত করা হয়? (ক) ৫ম সংশােধন (খ) ৪র্থ সংশােধন (গ) ৩য় সংশােধন (ঘ) ২য় সংশােধন উত্তর: (ক) ৫ম সংশােধন ৯০। স্বাধীনতার ঘােষণাপত্র সংবিধানের কততম তফসিলে সংযােজন করা হয়েছে? (ক) চতুর্থ (খ) পঞ্চম (গ) ষষ্ঠ (ঘ) সপ্তম উত্তর: (ঘ) সপ্তম ৯১। গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশের সংবিধান প্রবর্তিত হয় – (ক) ১৭ এপ্রিল, ১৯৭১ (খ) ১৬ ডিসেম্বর ১৯৭২ (গ) ৭ মার্চ, ১৯৭২ (ঘ) ২৬ মার্চ ১৯৭৩ উত্তর: (খ) ১৬ ডিসেম্বর ১৯৭২ ৯২। সংবিধানের কোন অনুচ্ছেদে ‘সরকারি কর্ম কমিশন’ (PSC) গঠনের উল্লেখ আছে? (ক) ১৩৭ নং অনুচ্ছেদে (খ) ১৩৫ নং অনুচ্ছেদে (গ) ১৩৮ নং অনুচ্ছেদে (ঘ) ১৩৪ নং অনুচ্ছেদে উত্তর: (ক) ১৩৭ নং অনুচ্ছেদে ৯৩। আওয়ামী লীগের ৬-দফা পেশ করা হয়েছিল- (ক) ১৯৬৬ সালে (খ) ১৯৬৭ সালে (গ) ১৯৬৮ সালে (ঘ) ১৯৬৯ সালে উত্তর: (ক) ১৯৬৬ সালে ৯৪। বঙ্গবন্ধুসহ আগরতলা ষড়যন্ত্র মামলায় মােট আসামী সংখ্যা ছিল কত জন? (ক) ৩৪ জন (খ) ৩৫ জন (গ) ৩৬ জন (ঘ) ৩২ জন উত্তর: (খ) ৩৫ জন ৯৫। আইন ও সালিশ কেন্দ্র কি ধরণের সংস্থা? (ক) অর্থনৈতিক (খ) মানবাধিকার (গ) ধর্মীয় (ঘ) খেলাধুলা উত্তর: (খ) মানবাধিকার ৯৬।Almond ও Powel চাপ সৃষ্টিকারী গােষ্ঠীকে বিভক্ত করেছেন – (ক) ৩ ভাগে (খ) ৪ ভাগে (গ) ৫ ভাগে (ঘ) ৬ ভাগে উত্তর: (খ) ৪ ভাগে ৯৭। বাংলাদেশ জাতিসংঘের – (ক) ১৪৬তম সদস্য (খ) ১৩৬তম সদস্য (গ) ১২৬তম সদস্য (ঘ) ১১৬ তম সদস্য উত্তর: (খ) ১৩৬তম সদস্য ৯৮। বাংলাদেশে প্রথম জাতীয় সংসদের নির্বাচন হয় – (ক) ৭ ফেব্রুয়ারি, ১৯৭৩ (খ) ৭ জানুয়ারি, ১৯৭৩ (গ) ৭ মার্চ, ১৯৭৩ (ঘ) ৭ এপ্রিল, ১৯৭৩ উত্তর: (গ) ৭ মার্চ, ১৯৭৩ ৯৯। তৃণমূল পর্যায়ে স্বাস্থ্য সেবা নিশ্চিত করতে কমিউনিটি ক্লিনিক চালু করা হয়- (ক) ১৩ হাজার ১২৫টি (খ) ১৩ হাজার ১৩০টি (গ) ১৩ হাজার ১৩৬টি (ঘ) ১৩ হাজার ১৪৬টি উত্তর: (গ) ১৩ হাজার ১৩৬টি ১০০। ‘Let there be Light’—বিখ্যাত ছবিটি পরিচালনা করেন – (ক) আমজাদ হোসেন (খ) জহির রায়হান (গ) খান আতাউর রহমান (ঘ) শেখ নিয়ামত আলী উত্তর: (খ) জহির রায়হান International Affairs 20 ১০১। যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp কোথায় অবস্থিত? (ক) ফ্লোরিডা (খ) হাইতি (গ) কিউবা (ঘ) জ্যামাইকা উত্তর: (গ) কিউবা ১০২। টেকসই উন্নয়ন সংক্রান্ত ২০৩০ এজেন্ডা (The Sustainable Development)-তে কয়টি লক্ষ্য (goal) রয়েছে? (ক) ১৫ (খ) ১৭ (গ) ২১ (ঘ) ২৭ উত্তর: (খ) ১৭ ১০৩। জাতিসংঘ কোন সালে মানবাধিকার সংক্রান্ত বৈশ্বিক ঘােষণার ঐতিহাসিক নথিটি গ্রহণ করে? (ক) ১৯৪৮ (খ) ১৯৫৬ (গ) ১৯৪৫ (ঘ) ২০০০ উত্তর: (ক) ১৯৪৮ ১০৪। মিনস্ক নিচের কোন দেশের রাজধানী? (ক) তাজাকিস্তান (খ) আজারবাইজান (গ) পর্তুগাল (ঘ) বেলারুশ উত্তর: (ঘ) বেলারুশ ১০৫। সর্বশেষ মিউনিখ নিরাপত্তা সম্মেলন কোন সালের কোন মাসে অনুষ্ঠিত হয়েছে? (ক) সেপ্টেম্বর, ২০১৮ (খ) মার্চ, ২০১৪ (গ) ফেব্রুয়ারি, ২০১৯ (ঘ) ডিসেম্বর, ২০১৮ উত্তর: (গ) ফেব্রুয়ারি, ২০১৯ ১০৬। V20 গ্রুপ কিসের সাথে সম্পর্কিত? (ক) কৃষি উন্নয়ন (খ) দরিদ্র বিমােচন (গ) জলবায়ু পরিবর্তন (ঘ) বিনিয়ােগ সম্পর্কিত উত্তর: (গ) জলবায়ু পরিবর্তন ১০৭। জাতিসংঘ সমুদ্র আইন কত সালে স্বাক্ষরিত হয়েছিল? (ক) ১৯৭৯ সালে (খ) ১৯৮২ সালে (গ) ১৯৮৩ সালে (ঘ) ১৯৯৮ সালে উত্তর: (খ) ১৯৮২ সালে ১০৮ । বিশ্বের সর্বশেষ জলবাযূ সম্মেলন (ডিসেম্বর ২০১৮) কোথায় অনুষ্ঠিত হয়? (ক) কাটোউইস, পোল্যান্ড (খ) প্যারিস, ফ্রান্স (গ) রোম, ইতালি (ঘ) বেইজিং, চীন উত্তর: (ক) কাটোউইস, পোল্যান্ড ১০৯। Sunshine Policy-এর সাথে কোন দুটি দেশ জড়িত? (ক) চীন, রাশিয়া (খ) উত্তর কোরিয়া, দক্ষিণ কোরিয়া (গ) জাপান, থাইল্যান্ড (ঘ) তাইওয়ান, হংকং উত্তর: (খ) উত্তর কোরিয়া, দক্ষিণ কোরিয়া ১১০। BRICS কর্তৃক প্রতিষ্ঠিত ব্যাংকের নাম হচ্ছে – (ক) New Development Bank (NDB) (খ) BFRICS Development Bank (BDB) (গ) Economic Development Bank (EDB) (ঘ) International Commercial Bank (ICB) উত্তর: (ক) New Development Bank (NDB) ১১১। চীন নিচের কোন আফ্রিকান দেশটিতে সামরিক ঘাঁটি স্থাপনের মাধ্যমে কৌশলগত সম্পর্ক স্থাপন করেছে? (ক) ইথিওপিয়া (খ) জাম্বিয়া (গ) লাইবেরিয়া (ঘ) জীবুতি উত্তর: (ঘ) জীবুতি ১১২। পাকিস্তান নিয়ন্ত্রিত কাশ্মিরের কোন অংশে ভারত সম্প্রতি (ফেব্রুয়ারি, ২০১৯) সামরিক বিমান হামলা পরিচালনা করে? (ক) এবােটাবাদ (খ) বালাকোট (গ) কোয়েটা (ঘ) গিলগিট উত্তর: (খ) বালাকোট ১১৩। নিচের কোন দেশে ২০২২ সালের G-২০ বাত্সরিক সম্মেলন অনুষ্ঠিত হবে- (ক) ইতালী (খ) যুক্তরাষ্ট্র (গ) ভারত (ঘ) ব্রাজিল উত্তর: (গ) ভারত ১১৪। ‘দ্যা আইডিয়া অব জাস্টিস’-গ্রন্থের রচয়িতা কে? (ক) মাখা সবাম (খ) জোসেফ স্টিগলিটজ (গ) অমর্ত্য সেন (ঘ) জন রাউলস উত্তর: (গ) অমর্ত্য সেন ১১৫। শ্রীলংকার কোন সমুদ্রবন্দর চীনের নিকট ৯১ বছরের জন্য লীজ দেয়া হয়েছে- (ক) ত্রিঙ্কোমালী (খ) হাম্বানটোটা (গ) গল বন্দর (ঘ) পাের্ট অব কলম্বাে উত্তর: (খ) হাম্বানটোটা ১১৬। নীচের কোন সংস্থাটির সচিবালয় বাংলাদেশে অবস্থিত? (ক) BIMSTEC (খ) CICA (গ) IORA (ঘ) SAARC উত্তর: (ক) BIMSTEC ১১৭। নিচের কোন সংস্থাটির স্থায়ী সদর দপ্তর নেই? (ক) NATO (খ) NAM (গ) EU (ঘ) ASEAN উত্তর: (খ) NAM ১১৮। জাতিসংঘ বিষয়ক আলােচনায় পি৫ (P5) কলতে কি বুঝায়? (ক) নিরাপত্তা পরিষদের পাঁচটি স্থায়ী সদস্য রাষ্ট্র (খ) পাঁচটি পরমাণু শক্তিধর রাষ্ট্র (গ) পাঁচটি জাতিসংঘ সংস্থা (ঘ) উপরে কোনটিই নয় উত্তর: (ক) নিরাপত্তা পরিষদের পাঁচটি স্থায়ী সদস্য রাষ্ট্র ১১৯। কোন দেশটি ইউরােপের বাল্টিক অঞ্চলে অবস্থিত নয়? (ক) ফিনল্যান্ড (খ) পোল্যান্ড (গ) অস্ট্রিয়া (ঘ) সুইডেন উত্তর: (গ) অস্ট্রিয়া ১২০। OIC-এর কততম শীর্ষ সম্মেলনে বঙ্গবন্ধু শেখ মুজিবুর রহমান অংশগ্রহণ করেন? (ক) ২য় শীর্ষ সম্মেলন (খ) ৫ম শীর্ষ সম্মেলন (গ) ৪র্থ শীর্ষ সম্মেলন (ঘ) ৭ম শীর্ষ সম্মেলন উত্তর: (ক) ২য় শীর্ষ সম্মেলন Geography, Environment and Disaster Management 10 ১২১। নিম্নের কোনটি পাললিক শিলা? (ক) মার্বেল (খ) কয়লা (গ) গ্রানাইট (ঘ) নিস উত্তর: (খ) কয়লা ১২২। নিম্নের কোনটি বৃহৎ স্কেল মানচিত্র? (ক) ১ : ১০,০০০ (খ) ১: ১০০,০০০ (গ) ১: ১০০০,০০০ (ঘ) ১: ২৫০০,০০০ উত্তর: (ক) ১ : ১০,০০০ ১২৩। সমবৃষ্টিপাত সম্পন্ন স্থানসমূহকে যােগকারী রেখাকে বলা হয় – (ক) আইসােথার্ম (খ) আইসোবার (গ) আইসােহাইট (ঘ) আইসােহেলাইন উত্তর: আইসােহাইট ১২৪। বাংলাদেশের লাউয়াছড়া জাতীয় উদ্যান কি ধরণের বনভূমি? (ক) ক্রান্তিয় চিরহরিৎ, আধা-চিরহৰিৎ জাতীয় (খ) ক্রান্তীয় আর্দ্র পত্র পতনশীল জাতীয় (গ) পত্র পতনশীল জাতীয় (ঘ) ম্যানগ্রোভ জাতীয় উত্তর: (ক) ক্রান্তিয় চিরহরিৎ, আধা-চিরহৰিৎ জাতীয় ১২৫। বাংলাদেশে সংঘটিত বন্যার রেকর্ড অনুযায়ী (১৯৭১-২০০৭) কোন সালের বন্যায় সবচেয়ে বেশী এলাকা প্লাবিত হয়? (ক) ১৯৭৪ (খ) ১৯৮৮ (গ) ১৯৯৮ (ঘ) ২০০৭ উত্তর: (গ) ১৯৯৮ Exp: 1988 -61%, 1998- 68% ১২৬। সার্ক দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা কেন্দ্র কোথায় অবস্থিত? (ক) নয়া দিল্লি (খ) কলম্বো (গ) ঢাকা (ঘ) কাঠমুন্ডু উত্তর: (ক) নয়া দিল্লি ১২৭। নীচের কোনটি জলজ উদ্ভিদ নয়? (ক) হিজল (খ) করচ (গ) ডুমুর (ঘ) গজারী উত্তর: (ঘ) গজারী ১২৮। নীচের কোনটি মানবসৃষ্ট আপদ (hazard) নয়? (ক) বায়ু দূষণ (খ) দুর্ভিক্ষ গ) মহামারী (ঘ) কালবৈশাখী (Norwester) উত্তর: (ঘ) কালবৈশাখী (Norwester) ১২৯। বাংলাদেশের অর্থনৈতিক সেক্টরগুলাের মধ্যে কোন খাতে বেশী কর্মসংস্থান হয়? (ক) নির্মাণ খাত (খ) কৃষি খাত (গ) সেবা খাত (ঘ) শিল্প কারখান্য খাত উত্তর: (খ) কৃষি খাত ১৩০। বাংলাদেশের উপকূলীয় সমভূমিতে বসবাসকারী জনগােষ্ঠী যে ধরণের বন্যা কবলীত হয় তার নাম – (ক) নদী বন্যা (খ) আকস্মিক বন্যা (গ) বৃষ্টিজনিত বন্যা (ঘ) জলােচ্ছাসজনিত বন্যা উত্তর: (ঘ) জলােচ্ছাসজনিত বন্যা General Science 15 ১৩১। 3517CL মৌলের নিউট্রন সংখ্যা কত? (ক) 17 (খ) 18 (গ) 35 (ঘ) 70 উত্তর: (খ) 18 ১৩২।কোন কঠিন পদার্থ বিশুদ্ধ নাকি অবিশুদ্ধ তা কিসের মাধ্যমে নির্ণয় করা যায়? (ক) ঘনীভবন (খ) বাষ্পীভবন (গ) গলনাংক (ঘ) স্ফুটনাংক উত্তর: (গ) গলনাংক ১৩৩। অ্যানােডে কোন্ বিক্রিয়া সম্পন্ন হয়? (ক) জারণ (খ) বিজারণ (গ) প্রশমন (ঘ) পানি যােজন উত্তর: (ক) জারণ ৩৪। একটি বাল্বে “60w-220v” লেখা আছে। বাল্বটির রোধ কত ওহম (Ohm)? (ক) 16.36 (খ) 160 (গ) 280 (ঘ) 806.67 উত্তর: (ঘ) 806.67 Exp: R = V2/P = (220)2/60 = 806.67 ১৩৫। নবায়নযােগ্য জ্বালানীর উত্স – (ক) তেল (খ) গ্যাস (গ) কয়লা (ঘ) বায়োগ্যাস উত্তর: (ঘ) বায়োগ্যাস ১৩৬। কার্বোহাইড্রেডে C, H এবং 0-এর অনুপাত কত? (ক) ১ : ১: ২ (খ) ১: ২: ১ (গ) ১ : ৩ : ২ (ঘ) ১: ৩: ১ উত্তর: (খ) ১: ২: ১ ১৩৭। AC কে DC করার যন্ত্র – (ক) রেকটিফায়ার (খ) অ্যামপ্লিফায়ার (গ) ট্রানজিস্টর (ঘ) ডায়োড উত্তর: (ক) রেকটিফায়ার ১৩৮। বিদ্যুৎ শক্তিকে শব্দ শক্তিতে রূপান্তরিত করা হয় কোন্ যন্ত্রের মাধ্যমে – (ক) লাউড স্পিকার (খ) অ্যামপ্লিফায়ার (গ) জেনারেটর (ঘ) মাল্টিমিটার উত্তর: (ক) লাউড স্পিকার ১৩৯। বাতাসের আর্দ্রতা মাপার যন্ত্রের নাম কি? (ক) মাইকোমিটার (খ) হাইগ্রোমিটার (গ) ব্যারােমিটার (ঘ) গ্রাভিমিটার উত্তর: (খ) হাইগ্রোমিটার ১৪০। কোথায় সাঁতার কাটা সহজ? (ক) পুকুরে (খ) খালে (গ) নদীতে (ঘ) সাগরে উত্তর: (ঘ) সাগরে ১৪১। ডিমে কোন্ ভিটামিন নেই? (ক) ভিটামিন-এ (খ) ভিটামিন-বি (গ) ভিটামিন-সি (ঘ) ভিটামিন-ডি উত্তর: (গ) ভিটামিন-সি ১৪২। কোনটির জন্য পুষ্প রঙ্গিন ও সুন্দর হয়? (ক) ক্রোমোপ্লাস্ট (খ) ক্লোরােপ্লাস্ট (গ) ক্রোমোটোপ্লাস্ট (ঘ) লিউকোপুষ্ট উত্তর: (ক) ক্রোমোপ্লাস্ট ১৪৩। সােডিয়াম এসিটেটের সংকেত – (ক) CH2C00Na (খ) (CH3C00)2ca (গ) CH3COONa (ঘ) CHCOONa উত্তর: (গ) CH3COONa ১৪৪। ক্যান্সার চিকিৎসায় ব্যবহৃত গামা বিকিরণের উৎস কি? (ক) আইসােটোন (খ) আইসােটোপ (গ) আইসােবার (ঘ) আইসােমার উত্তর: (খ) আইসােটোপ ১৪৫। খাদ্য তৈরীর জন্য উদ্ভিদ বায়ু থেকে গ্রহণ করে – (ক) অক্সিজেন (খ) কার্বন ডাই-অক্সাইড (গ) নাইট্রোজেন (ঘ) জলীয় বাষ্প উত্তর: (খ) কার্বন ডাই-অক্সাইড Computer and Information Technology 15 ১৪৬। মুদ্রিত লেখা সরাসরি ইনপুট নেয়ার জন্য নীচের কোনটি ব্যবহৃত হয়? (ক) OMR (খ) OCR (গ) MICR (ঘ) Scanner উত্তর: (ঘ) Scanner ১৪৭। নীচের কোন প্রোগ্রামটি একটি সম্পূর্ণ কম্পিউটার প্রােগামকে একবারে অনুবাদ ও সম্পাদন করে? (ক) Interpreter (খ) Emulator (গ) Compiler (ঘ) Simulator উত্তর: (গ) Compiler ১৪৮। নীচের কোনটি একই সাথে ইনপুট ও আউটপুট হিসেবে কাজ কবে? (ক) Mouse (খ) Microphone (গ) ‘Touch Screen (ঘ) Printer উত্তর: (গ) ‘Touch Screen ১৪৯। নীচের কোনটি Octal number না? (ক) 19 (খ) 77 (গ) 15 (ঘ) 101 উত্তর: (ক) 19 ১৫০। একটি রিলেশনাল ডাটাবেস মডেলে নীচের কোনটি দ্বারা Relation প্রকাশ করা হয়? (ক) Tuples (খ) Attributes (ঘ) Rows (গ) Tables উত্তর: (গ) Tables ১৫১। Bluetooth কিসের উদাহরণ? (ক) Personal Area Network (খ) Local Area Network (গ) Virtual Private Network (ঘ) কোনটি নয় উত্তর: (ক) Personal Area Network ১৫২। মােবাইল ফোনে কোন Mode-এ যােগাযােগ হয়? (ক) Simplex (খ) Half-Duplex (গ) Full-duplex (ঘ) কোনটি নয়। উত্তর: (গ) Full-duplex ১৫৩। Time-shared OS-এর জন্য কোন scheduling policy সবচেয়ে ভাল? (ক) First come first serve (খ) Round-robin (গ) Shortest job first (ঘ) Last come first serve উত্তর: (খ) Round-robin ১৫৪। নীচের কোনটি ৫২(১৬) এর বাইনারী রূপ? (ক) 01010010(2) (খ) 01110011(2) (গ) 00001100(2) (ঘ) 11110000(2) উত্তর: (ক) 01010010(2) ১৫৫। প্রথম Web browser কোন্টি? (ক) Netscape Navigator (খ) World Wide Web (গ) Internet Explorer (ঘ) Safari উত্তর: (খ) World Wide Web Exp: The first web browser was invented in 1990 by Sir Tim Berners-Lee. Berners-Lee is the director of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), which oversees the Web’s continued development, and is also the founder of the World Wide Web Foundation. His browser was called WorldWideWeb and later renamed Nexus. ১৫৬। Social Networking Site-এ যােগাযােগে কোন্ media ব্যবহৃত হয়? (ক) Image/video (খ) Audio (গ) Text (ঘ) উপরের সবগুলাে উত্তর: (ঘ) উপরের সবগুলাে ১৫৭। Firewall কি protection দেয়ার জন্য ব্যবহৃত হয়? (ক) Fire attacks (খ) Unauthorized access (গ) Virus attacks (ঘ) Data-driven attacks উত্তর: (খ) Unauthorized access ১৫৮।TV remote এর Carrier frequency-র range কত? (ক) < 100 MHZ (খ) <1 GHz (গ) <2 GHz (ঘ) Infrared range উত্তর: (ঘ) Infrared range ১৫৯। CPU কোন address generate করে? (ক) physical addresses (খ) logical addresses (গ) Both physical and logical addresses (ঘ) উপরের কোনটি নয় উত্তর: (খ) logical addresses ১৬০। H. 323 Protocol সাধারণত কি কাজে ব্যবহৃত হয়? (ক) File transfer (খ) VoIP (গ) Data Security (ঘ) File download উত্তর: (খ) VoIP Mathematical Reasoning 15 (ম্যাথ এবং মেন্টাল অ্যাবিলিটির ব্যাখ্যা কাল দেয়া হবে।) ১৬১। নীচের কোনটি অমূলদ সংখ্যা? (ক) 0.4’ (খ) ∙9 (গ) 5.6’39’ (ঘ) ∙(27/48) উত্তর: উত্তর নাই। ১৬২। নীচের কোন পূর্ণ সংখ্যাটিকে ৩, ৪, ৫ এবং ৬ দ্বারা ভাগ করলে যথাক্রমে ১, ২, ৩ ও ৪ অবশিষ্ট থাকে? (ক) ৪৮ (খ) ৫৪ (গ) ৫৮ (ঘ) ৬০ উত্তর: (গ) ৫৮ ১৬৩। পনির ও তপনের আয়ের অনুপাত 4:3। তপন ও রবিনের আয়ের অনুপাত 5 ! 4। পনিরের আয় 120 টাকা হলে, রবিনের আয় কত? (ক) 36 টাকা (খ) 12 টাকা (গ) 72 টাকা (ঘ) 84 টাকা উত্তর: (গ) 72 টাকা ১৬৪। ৪৫০ টাকা বার্ষিক ৬% সুদে কত বছরে সুদে-আসলে ৫৫৮ টাকা হবে? (ক) ৩ বছরে (খ) ৪ বছরে (গ) ৫ বছরে (ঘ) ৬ বছরে উত্তর: (খ) ৪ বছরে ১৬৫। একটি মটর সাইকেল ১২% ক্ষতিতে বিক্রি করা হলাে। যদি বিক্রয় মূল্য ১২০০ টাকা বেশি হতাে, তাহলে ৮% লাভ হতাে। মটর সাইকেলের ক্রয় মূল্য – (ক) ৬০০০ টাকা (খ) ৫০০০ টাকা (গ) ৪০০০ টাকা (ঘ) ৮০০০ টাকা উত্তর: (ক) ৬০০০ টাকা ১৬৬। {(০.৯)৩+(০.৪)৩}/(০.৯+০.৮) এর মান কত? (ক) ০.৩৬ (খ) ০.৫১ (গ) ০.৮১ (ঘ) ০.৬১ উত্তর: (ঘ) ০.৬১ ১৬৭। 3x – 2> 2x -1 এর সমাধান সেট কোনটি? (ক) [1, ∞) (খ) (1, ∞) (গ) [1/2, ∞) (ঘ) [-1, ∞) উত্তর: (খ) (1, ∞) ১৬৮।6x2 – 7x – 4 = 0 সমীকরণে মূলদ্বয়ে প্রকৃতি কোনটি? 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Tense for Examination Rules Basic Advanced Worksheets Beginner (1) Elementary (2) (PECE) Pre-intermediate (3) (JSC) Intermediate (4) (SSC) Upper-intermediate (5( (HSC) Advanced (6)(University) Tense Mainly there are three tenses, past tense, present tense and the future tense. It is important to note that according to time it is said to be three tenses but according to verb forms we have only two tenses. They are Present and Past tense. Present Tense Simple Present Tense Present Perfect Tense Present Continuous Tense Present Perfect Continuous Tense Past Tense Simple Past Tense Past Perfect Tense Past Continuous Tense Past Perfect Continuous Tense Future Tense Simple Future Tense Future Perfect Tense Future Continuous Tense Future Perfect Continuous Tense 1. Simple Present Tense Simple present tense is used to tell about the actions which would take place now, regularly takes place present time or in short period. The time indicators are every day, every month, always, usually, often, sometimes, occasionally, rarely and never. Ex: She+ cooks+ food every day. (cook + s) Sub + V1 + Object Ravi + goes+ to college every day. ( go +es) Sub + V1 + Object Note: While writing simple present tense if the subject is third person singular then we have to add‘s’ or ‘es’ to the verb form. Usage of Simple Present Tense It is used to express habits, general truths, repeated actions or unchanging situations, emotions and wishes: It is used to give instructions or directions: It is used to express fixed arrangements, present or future. It is used to express future time, after some conjunctions: after, when, before, as soon as, until: It is used for making announcements at railway stations and parks. It is used in news paper headlines. It is used in Conditional Clauses. It is used in Proverbs. 2. Simple Past Tense Simple past tense is used to talk about a completed action in the past. The simple past is the basic form of past tense in English. It is used to express the past events when they took place in the past exactly and indefinitely. It is used for all actions in the past irrespective of the point of time and it is also used as like simple present to express daily actions and routine works in the past. The time indicators of past tense are ago, before, last week, in 1947. She + cooked + rice yesterday. Sub + V2 + Object I + went + to market one hour ago. Sub + V2 + Object We got Independence in 1947. I used to walk daily to the school last year. Usage of Simple Past Tense It is used to tell about past incidents which took place in the past. It is used along with a past perfect tense. It is used with another simple past tense. 3. Simple Future Tense Simple future tense is used to express a thing which would take place in future in the sense later than now. It expresses the speaker’s opinions, assumptions and speculations about future. She + will + cook+ Biriyani tomorrow. Sub + will / shall + V0 + Object. I +shall + go + to market next Sunday. Sub + will / shall + V0 + Object. Future time indicators are tomorrow, next week, next year etc. The simple future is used: To predict a future event: It will rain tomorrow. With I or We, to express a spontaneous decision: I'll pay for the tickets by debit card. To express willingness: I'll do the washing-up. He'll carry your bag for you. In the negative form, to express unwillingness: The baby won't eat his soup. I won't leave until I've seen the manager! With I in the interrogative form using "shall", to make an offer: Shall I open the window? With we in the interrogative form using "shall", to make a suggestion: Shall we go to the cinema tonight? With I in the interrogative form using "shall", to ask for advice or instructions: What shall I tell the boss about this money? With you, to give orders: You will do exactly as I say. With you in the interrogative form, to give an invitation: Will you come to the dance with me? Will you marry me? Note: In modern English will is preferred to shall. Shall is mainly used with I and we to make an offer or suggestion. With the other persons ‘shall’ is only used in literary or poetic situations. If we use ‘will’ beside ‘I’ it means it is sure and it would take place in the sense. Ex. I will come to your sister marriage. Here in the given sentence ‘will’ is used in place of ‘shall’ it means it tells about confidence and assurance of the subject ‘I’ . 4. Present Perfect Tense Present Perfect Tense is used the action which has just been completed and that it is in a completed condition at the present time. Ex.1. Rekha + has + written + a letter. Sub + have/ has + V3 + Obj. 2. They + have + finished + their home work. Sub + have/has + V3 + Obj. Present Perfect time indicators words like lately, recently, ever, never, always, occasionally, often, since, this week, this year etc. also indicate an incomplete period of time. 5. Past Perfect Tense Past Perfect Tense is used to denote an action which is in a completed state at a given time in the past. It is used to denote an action which was completed earlier than another action in the past and when two actions took place in the past one after the other, the one which took place first for that Past Perfect Tense and the one which took place later for that Simple Past tense should be used. Ex. 1. She + had + visited +Gujarat. Sub + had + V3 + Obj. They had left Gujarat before the earthquake occurred. Past Perfect Tense + before + Simple Past The earthquake occurred after they had left Gujarat. Simple Past + after + Past Perfect Tense Note: Past Perfect Tense time indicators are before, after, when. 6. Future Perfect Tense Future Perfect Tense is used an action which would be completed by a certain future time. It is expressed with ‘B y’ and ‘Before’. Ex. Raju + will have + completed + his home work by 6 ‘0’ clock in the evening. Sub + will/shall have + V3 + Obj. He will have reached Bangalore before the strike begins. They will have finished the construction by the end of next year. 7. Present Continuous Tense Present Continuous Tense is use to denote an action in progress at the time of speaking and an action that will take place in the near future. Ex. They + are + watching + match. Sub + is/am/are + V4 + Obj. Lalitha is writing a letter. I am leaving for Ethiopia next week. The President of India is visiting Pakistan shortly. Note: Certain verbs are not normally used in the continuous tense: Verbs of perception: see, smell, hear, feel. Verbs expressing feelings and emotions: love, like, hate, dislike, desire, fear, detest, wish, want, value, mind. Verbs of mental activity: know, understand, remember, recollect, believe, expect. Verbs of Possession: owe, own, possess and belong. Some of these verbs are used in the continuous tense with special meaning. The Principal is seeing the candidates tomorrow.( Interview) They have been hearing all about the accident.( Receiving news) Rekha is feeling for the lighter.( Trying to find by touching) 8. Past Continuous Tense Past Continuous Tense is used to describe an action going on in the past, when two actions took place in the past at the same time; both the actions are described in the past continuous. Simultaneously when two actions took place in the past while one action was going on anther action took place. Then the action which was going on for that past continuous and for another simple past is used. Ex. They + were + making + kites. Sub + was/were + V4 + Obj. While I was taking bath my mobile rang. When she was cooking food somebody knocked at the door. While I was writing exam my friend was asking for answers. 9. Future Continuous Tense Future Continuous Tense is used to represent an action going on at some point in future time and also used to indicate future events that are planned. Ex. I + shall+ be+ plying + cricket tomorrow by this time or 6 pm. Sub + will/shall + be + V4 + Obj. They shall be staying in Madanapalle till Sunday. We shall be travelling to Bangalore by this time tomorrow. 10. Present Perfect Continuous Tense Present Perfect Continuous Tense is used to express an action which began in the past and still continuing in present and no one knows when it ends in future. Ex. Rakesh + has + been + reading + for four hours. Sub + have/has + been + V4 + Obj. It has been raining since morning. We have washing car for 2hours. She has been cooking for 1 hour. Note: Here in using Present Perfect Continuous Tense two things should be reminded that is usage of point of time and period of time. Point of time referred by ‘Since’ and Period of time referred by ‘For’. Ex. Since morning, since 1996, since Monday, etc. For 20 days, for one week, for 200 years, etc. 11.Past Perfect Continuous Tense Past Perfect Continuous Tense is used to denote an action which started sometime in the past, continuous past another point of time in the past at which it is still seen continuing. Ex. He + had + been + repairing + the radio. Sub + had + been + V4 + Obj. I had been repairing my mobile for half an hour before my mother reached home. We had been living in Gujarat for 10 years before the earthquake occurred. 12. Future Perfect Continuous Tense Future Perfect Continuous Tense is used to denote a future action which is in progress over a period of time that will end in the future. Ex. They + will + have + been + living + here for five years by the end of the month. Sub + will/shall + been + V4 + Obj. By the next month I shall have been working in this campus for ten years. Note: However both Past Perfect Continuous and Future Perfect Continuous Tenses are not in modern usage. Helvetica Light is an easy to read font, with tall and narrow letters, that works well on almost every site. Fill the gaps with the correct tenses. I (learn) English for seven years now. But last year I (not / work) hard enough for English, that's why my marks (not / be) really that good then. As I (pass / want) my English exam successfully next year, I (study) harder this term. During my last summer holidays, my parents (send) me on a language course to London. It (be) great and I think I (learn) a lot. Before I (go) to London, I (not / enjoy) learning English. But while I (do) the language course, I (meet) lots of young people from all over the world. There I (notice) how important it (be) to speak foreign languages nowadays. Now I (have) much more fun learning English than I (have) before the course. At the moment I (revise) English grammar. And I (begin / already) to read the texts in my English textbooks again. I (think) I (do) one unit every week. My exam (be) on 15 May, so there (not / be) any time to be lost. If I (pass) my exams successfully, I (start) an apprenticeship in September. And after my apprenticeship, maybe I (go) back to London to work there for a while. As you (see / can) , I (become) a real London fan already. Fill the gaps with the correct tenses- Answer I have been learning English for seven years now. But last year I was not working hard enough for English, that's why my marks were not really that good then. As I want to pass my English exam successfully next year, I am going to study harder this term. During my last summer holidays, my parents sent me on a language course to London. It was great and I think I learned a lot. Before I went to London, I had not enjoyed learning English. But while I was doing the language course, I met lots of young people from all over the world. There I noticed how important it is to speak foreign languages nowadays. Now I have much more fun learning English than I had before the course. At the moment I am revising English grammar. And I have already begun to read the texts in my English textbooks again. I think I will do one unit every week. My exam is on 15 May, so there is not any time to be lost. If I pass my exams successfully, I will start an apprenticeship in September. And after my apprenticeship, maybe I will go back to London to work there for a while. As you can see, I have become a real London fan already. Mixed Tenses Worksheet 2.1 Mixed Tenses - Put the verbs into the correct tenses: 1. He (usually/ spend) his holiday by the sea. 2. It's 11 am. I (do) plenty of exercises this morning. 3. Jane (send) the letters yesterday. 4. While they (walk) through the park yesterday, they met their neighbours. 5. I (hear) the news two hours ago. 6. My father (already / offer) me a new laptop. 7. Look! Jimmy (climb) over the wall. 8. The boys are hot because they (play) football for 3 hours. 9. Maggie (study) English before she moved to London. 10. By this time next year, we (leave) school. 11. Yesterday, my mother (go) shopping. 12. I (watch) TV now. 13. (be) there any cinemas in Paris in 1951? 14. Where (be) you yesterday? 15. I (cook) when my father called me. 16. What are you (do)? 17. This morning, I (make) my bed. 18. What do you (do) for a living? 19. Last weekend, I (visit) my friend. 20. The phone rang when I (play) video games. 21. When I was a young boy, I (meet) Santa Claus. 22. Tony (study) for his math test as we speak. 23. Pat and Sean (smoke) for the past three years. They would like to quit though. 24. She sometimes (lose) her temper. She scares me a bit when she does. 25. I (understand) your point now. 26. I (see) this movie about a dozen times already. 27. We (sleep) all day yesterday. 28. I finally (decide) to call her yesterday to ask her out. 29. She (be) never late. I wonder why she is missing. 30. I (be) in class very early this morning to study for my math exam. 31. (be) you mad at me last night? I didn't hurt you on purpose you know ! 32. (you, see, ever) Le Cirque Du Soleil? 33. We (go out, sometimes) when we are not tired. 34. What (you, are, do) now? I'm cleaning my room. 35. I (visit) my uncle Bob in San Jose last year. 36. They (call, negative) me since last week. 37. What kind of music (she, like)? 38. years ago, Doug completely (change) his lifestyle. 39. Who (invent) the lightbulb? I really don't have a clue. 40. I (never, try) lobster in my life. 41. My sister (buy) him a dog for his birthday last week. 42. Marceau and Yanis (go) to the cinema last Monday. 43. Brunella (sit) behind the door when we were looking for her. 44. Annelore (break) her umbrella yesterday. 45. They said they were tired and (go) upstairs to sleep. 46. Johanne (just lose ) her keys on the pavement . 47. Cécile (ride) a horse when she went to the circus. 48. The Scottish people (build) their detached house near the beach years ago. 49. Jean (see) many boats over the see, when she was on holiday. 50. I (read) Romeo and Juliet when I was 10 years old. 51. My mother (go) shopping every Saturday. 52. Where's Paul? He (play) rugby with some friends. 53. Last week, it (be) my birthday. 54. My horoscope is very good. It says I (meet) a pretty girl. 55. At the restaurant yesterday, we (have) a delicious French dish. 56. If they win the match, they (play) the final. 57. I can't go jogging with you, I (break) my leg. 58. She (break) her leg last week in a car accident. 59. I'm sorry sir but your train (just leave). 60. She (have) a shower when she was killed. 61. If I saw a big spider, I (scream). 62. When she (be) 18, she will go to Harvard. 63. Will he phone us before he (to arrange) the situation tomorrow? 64. As soon as he (to receive) the parcel that day, he sent it to Peter 65. He (to visit) a lot of countries since he joined 'The Herald Tribune' 66. I wish I (to have) this conversation with you a few weeks ago 67. By the time I complete my studies next month, I (to live) In Benin for six years 68. The doctor (to operate) on the patient when he woke up 69. We aren't used to people (to speak) to us that way 70. When they came home late at night, everybody (to go) to sleep 71. As long as you (to call) me by that nickname, I will not answer you 72. The programme (cost) more than one billion since the beginning of the year. 73. (you /ever/be) to London? 74. It is the first time he (take) the plane. 75. She looks upset : she (look) for her purse for over three quarters of an hour. 76. How long ago (you/place) that order? 77. We (not hear) from them for quite a long time, I hope there is nothing wrong with them. 78. I (be) ready for two hours when he finally phoned me to tell me he wasn't coming. 79. We (work) together for a long time now. 80. 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One of the first reasons for which students in schools become bullies is that they feel isolated from the society which not only severely injures their mental health but also starts to form resentment in them. If a society is not inclusive, many young people will feel disconnected from its members including their peers and in order to vent out this frustration of theirs, they may resort to bullying in schools as it is easier for them to pick on others of the same age or younger. Making them feel more welcome, for example, is one of the solutions that can positively impact the mind of youngsters which will bring them to the realization that bullying is a heinous act. Schools can play a great role in this regard as they are a mini society themselves and a hub for social development and raising awareness. Besides, these delinquents are also susceptible to peer pressure resulting in a negative impact on their character: making them arrogant, aggressive, rude, argumentative; all of which leads to conflict that develops into small fights and eventually ends up into bullying. These juveniles, in my opinion, are more of a need of counselling rather than punishment which may worsen the situation, and schools are the best places for students to receive it. Proper counselling can completely transform a bully into a person who not only refrain from bullying but also condemns bullying and plays an active role in abolishing such harassment from the school. In a nutshell, there are as many solutions to abolishing bullying as there are factors that breed it. It is very important to deal with the matter in a progressive manner and resort to the correct solutions at the correct times in order to permanently drive it away. ( This essay has been written by Shadman Rahman, a student of Bangladesh MHM school and College , Doha, Qatar) Paragraph Writing Global warming The world climate is an intriguing research subject for scientists all over the world and a major part of this research is concerning the phenomenon called “Global warming.” The steady rise of the atmospheric temperature over a long period of time due to the increased concentration of greenhouse gases is known as global warming. Global warming is unavoidable as it is caused by both man-made and natural factors, but the severity of this phenomenon can be controlled by taking necessary measures. Due to global warming extreme weather conditions persist for a longer period of time as well as the intensity is increased to life threatening levels. Furthermore, the natural flow of the ecosystem is disrupted due to the rising ocean acidity caused by the absorption of additional carbon dioxide from the air. Besides, unplanned deforestation not only accelerates global warming but also causes the extinction of various animal species. Air, water and soil is polluted to an incomprehensible extent and it directly affects the living condition of the people all around the world. The glaciers and ice caps are melting due to increased ocean temperature. As a result, the sea level is rising exponentially resulting in coastal erosion which inundates community and residential properties. Thus, it is seen that the lives of every living being is being endangered due to global warming. In order to put a halt to the consistent increase in temperature people need to reduce the use of fossil fuels. Because it is the main factor behind the excess emission of green-house gases and carbon dioxide. Also, different seminars and programs should be arranged to make people aware of the consequences of global warming. The government should encourage people to use renewable sources of energy by making it affordable and efficient for everyone. The judicial departments need to be strengthened so that matters regarding unplanned deforestation, toxic waste release and badly maintained vehicles are resolved within a short period of time. If the people and the governing bodies of every country concern themselves with this topic, then humanity can expect to make progress in reducing the negative effects of global warming. ( This paragraph has been written by Akif, a student of Bangladesh MHM school and College , Doha, Qatar) Paragraph Writing A Book Fair As learning plays a quintessential role in every individual's life, it is more of an obligation for us to improve our learning skills by means of various genres of books available. To achieve this goal, books fairs are deemed to be one of the best spots to collect all the finest books that works as a gateway to quench our thirst for knowledge. A book fair is essentially similar to a festival for those who value books more than anything else. It provides us with the opportunity to hunt down the rarest collection of books under every category. Even more surprising, the book stalls not only feature books of all sorts but also provide educational tools of varying degrees. For instance, publishing houses dedicated to children often provide educational toys in addition to children's books. Such measures spark an eagerness in children to read books more and more. Fairs also provide parents with the opportunity to engage in reading with the children in regular cycles. Because of its immeasurable importance, there is hardly any country that does not host a book fair. Based on the number of publishing houses represented and the number of visitors, Frankfurter Buchmesse, or Frankfurt Book Fair, has earned the record to be the world's largest book fair that opens its doors to a long queue of eagerly waiting bibliophiles from every corner of the world. Besides, In our country, the most prominent book fair is known as the "Ekushey Book Fair '', which is a month-long event that takes place every year. The event is organised under the supervision and organisation of Bangla Academy. It is sponsored and supported by separate government entities as well. The book fair witnesses a large participation of publishing houses, libraries, cultural institutions, research centres, associations, universities and whatnot. Apart from book stalls, separate arts and crafts workshops are also lined up in the vicinity for visitors to enjoy the intricate craftsmanship displayed around the stalls. In addition to selling affordable books, book sellers offer a rich selection of manuscripts, dictionaries, encyclopedias, artist books, magazines, as well as ancient literary pieces. There are seminars, panel discussions, presentations, author meet-ups, etc to keep the exhibitors and visitors engaged and to disseminate further knowledge. A book fair, therefore, instills a love of reading that lasts a lifetime. It brings publishers, agents, distributors, retailers and book lovers together on a single platform. On top of that, it gives an opportunity to reflect our appreciation for all the hardworking writers out there. It is with deep sorrow that most of the book fairs across the world are shrinking in size and it is our duty to find ways to establish a great deal of scope for this event to flourish once again. ( This paragraph has been written by Habiba , a student of Bangladesh MHM school and College , Doha, Qatar) PRICE HIKE "Syndicate of traders behind broiler chicken price hike”, “Price hike causing a drastic increase in the prices of essentials in Bangladesh”, “Onions to remain expensive for another month”, “Price hike of essentials weigh down on 90% people" : Bold fonts plastered on daily headlines and blaring news titles have effectively introduced us all to the highlight of our crumbling socioeconomic status: price hike. It has grown country so lastingly and frequently akin to our daily lives that the people of our country aren't even phased by it any longer, they have grudgingly learned to accept the soaring prices of the daily market. In essence, price hike refers to the drastic or sudden increase in prices, rates, taxes or various other quantities. In spans from food to accommodation, education, health treatments, facilities; in short, all necessities foe the citizens. The arbitrariness of our market systems and the lack of economic general formulas birth the opportunities for these tremendous increases in the prices of various necessities. Bangladesh, a country still on her primary stages of development, houses countless middle-income and poor people, struggling to provide the bare necessities for survival. And when the prices of goods increase abnormally, it is akin to rubbing salt to our open wounds. As per the natural rule of economy, it is only expected that prices of goods will gradually increase. This is called inflation, and it eventuates when the value of money decreases. However, price hike is quite different, as it means not the price growth of everything, rather a higher increase in the price of a single product or service. In accordance to our country's demographic, the causes of price hike are many and ever increasing. Some of the most dreaded ones are: decrease of production, increase of money supply, hoarding, black marketing, syndicating, population explosion, moral degradation, natural calamities and many more. Basic necessities are on constant demand, and any shortage on that supply triggers the increase of prices. Often times, this spike is intentional to gain profit. In spite of Bangladesh suffering from severe food security, the syndicates of ruthless self-catering businesses tend to aggravate the situation even more, lustfully aiming to make more money and lining their pockets in the name of insufficient supply. Shortage of required supply, hindrance in the local production, import deficits, paired with the lack of proper distribution of goods result in these disastrous price spike. Moreover, just as rule and regulations do not work in our market fields, so does the lack of ethics. In a civilized society, the prices of daily commodities are reduced or stabilized. However, in our oh-so-stable economy, the advent of any major religious or national upcomings are the perfect excuses for the prices of goods to soar to the stars. Not only that, people are down to pin any reason for hiking the prices, be it rains, strikes, blockades, epidemics, even elections. Of course, there is also the surge in the prices in the international market. And in the midst of it this whirlwind of sky-rocketing prices and the cunning claws of money-crazed madmen, it is the low middle income, poor and destitute of our country who bear the brunt of it all. Downcast, forlorn and without a voice to speak on their own, they are the ones subjected to suffer in silence as the ability to meet their daily necessities gets harder each passing day. They are forced to cut down on their already measly spending and resort to cheaper, at times even health depreciating, alternatives. It is absolutely abhorring of the government to simply stand by and let this atrocity reign. They have a God-bestowed responsibility to protect the rights of the citizens and consumers. Necessary measures have to be taken to prevent the destabilization of the market through stocks, syndicates or any unethical means. They have to take the highest local position in setting the prices without prioritizing the demands of the traders. Consumers need to be properly informed of the reasons of price hike. Effective steps are to be taken to curb every notorious syndicate cycles. Other measures include: increase of production, decrease of money supply and public expenditure, providing self-employment opportunities, population management etc. It is an obligation upon the government to initiate immediate action in keeping the overall market stable by uncovering the reasons behind unbridled price hikes on essential commodities. Then, and only then, will the betterment of our socio-economy manifest before us as we aspire for a stable and convenient market field for all. ( This paragraph has been written by Shafia , a student of Bangladesh MHM school and College , Doha, Qatar) Essay Writing Artificial Intelligence: Pros and Cons From the beginning of the human race, invention of new technologies or ideas as well as discovery of resources are usual processes that are being carried out continuously for ensuring human survival, advancement, and comfort. Following these steps of development, our world has seen different ages—ancient age, mediaeval age, colonial age, early modern age—which are incomparable to our present modern time, where computational technologies are one of the robust contributors to take our earth to the next level. Artificial intelligence—the field of science concerned with building computers or machines that can reason, solve, and determine various problems using their own intelligence—is undoubtedly an astounding invention and researching facts introduced by modern science. This subject deals with various topics: algorithms, machine learning, programming, cybersecurity, neural networks, customers' recommendations, automation, language processing, robotics, and computer vision. Nowadays, people irrespective of gender are highly busy with their occupations, and managing household activities has turned life stressful. However, robots planned with artificial intelligence can provide assistance to accomplish the public's daily activities with great accuracy and skills. One of the finest examples of this can be a cooking robot, which is designed to cook every day's meal for its owners, allowing them to get comfort and sufficient rest by discarding this daily tension. Another crucial role played by AI is determining perpetrators and detecting criminal events; often it is made plausible that in future robots with AI can act as a person's bodyguard. Thus, the rapid augmentation of security by AI can aid us in depreciating crime rates and building an offence-free society. Moreover, it is nothing unnatural to believe the concept that AI would take part in the decision-making process, accepting every individual's preference for guiding them throughout their way of life in maximum efficiency. Despite having a considerable number of advantages, it has nevertheless got cutthroat demerits. Many critics have identified that upgrading AI to a great extent might be a dire threat for human beings. The tendency of AI to always be positive can frequently clash with humans or other creatures' emotions, which is predicted to initiate a future war with mankind and artificial intelligence. Also, highly programmed robots gain the ability for self-satisfaction and bear the potential for creating several issues: murder, looting, destruction, arson, and manipulating diverse situations. To conclude, it is necessary to say that upgrading AI to such an extent would require further decades of development. As a result, their unpredictable actual results are giving birth to various myths and rumours lacking any evidence. However, like every technology, undoubtedly AI has pros and cons that need to be identified, and they should be utilised accordingly. ( This essay has been written by Jabid , a student of Bangladesh MHM school and College , Doha, Qatar)

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This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. CHATTOGRAM BOARD ― 2017 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) FIRST PAPER Read the passage and answer the questions A and B. The term ‘diaspora' is used to refer to people who have left their home lands and settled in other parts of the world, either because they were forced to do so or because they wanted to leave on their own. The word is increasingly used for such people as a collective group and/or a community. The world has seen many diasporas but scholars have been studying the phenomenon with great interest only In recent decades. Among the great diasporas of history is that of the Jewish people, who were forced to leave their lands in ancient times. The movement of Aryans from Central Europe to the Indian nub- continent thousands of years ago is also a noteworthy diaspora, although the causes of this diaspora are unclear. In twentieth century history, the Palestinian diaspora has attracted a lot of attention and been a cause of concern for world leaders because of the plight of Palestinians. There have been massive diasporas in Africa, too, over the centuries, either because of war or because of the ravages of nature. But the chief reason why the phenomenon of diaspora is attracting so much attention now is globalization. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1 x 5 = 5 (a) The word 'decade' refers to –––– (i) thirty years (ii) fifty years (iii) ten years (iv) five years (b) What does diaspora mean? (i) People who live in their own country. (ii) People who go abroad. (iii) People who work in other countries. (iv) People who leave their own countries and settle In other, parts of the world. (c) The synonym of 'noteworthy is —-—. (i) insignificant (ii) noticeable (iii) invaluable (iv) appropriate (d) The Aryans came to the Indian sub-continent from-------. (i) America (ii) Africa (iii) Central Europe (iv) Europe (e) In Africa, there have been----. (i) massive diasporas (ii) a little diasporas (iii) no diasporas (iv) very little diasporas Answer: 1. A. Multiple choice (a) → (iii) ten years; (b)→ (iv) People who leave their own countries and settle in other parts of the world; (c)→ (ii) noticeable; (d)→ (iii) Central Europe; (e)→ (i) massive diasporas. B. Answer the following questions. (a) Why do people leave their own countries? (b) Do you think that there have been massive diasporas In Africa? (c) Why is diaspora attracting so much attention? (d) How do the twentieth century Palestinian diasporas draw the attention of the world leaders? (e) Why have the scholars been studying about the diasporas with great interest? Answer: B. Open-ended (i) people leave their own countries and settle in other parts of the world because they are often forced to leave their homeland or they prefer to do so of their own accord. (ii) Yes, I think that there have been massive diasporas in Africa over the centuries due to war or ravages of nature. (iii) The questions of diaspora now is attracting so much attention mainly because of the advantages of globalization. (iv) The Palestinian diasporas in the twentieth century have been able to draw a lot of attention of the world leaders because of the untold sufferings of the Palestinians. (v) The issue of diasporas is an old one. Scholars have been studying about the diasporas with great interest to identify the reasons of the increasing diasporas and to put forward their recommendations with a view to putting an end to this ever-increasing problem. DINAJPUR BOARD ― 2017 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) FIRST PAPER 1. Read the following text and answer the questions A and B. Adolescents constitute a nation's core resource for national renewal and growth. Adolescence is a period in life when transition from childhood to adulthood takes place and behaviours and lifestyles are shaped. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), adolescence is the period which shapes the future of million adolescents in Bangladesh; 13.7 million of them are girls and 14.3 millions boys. The situation of adolescent girls in Bangladesh is characterised by inequality and subordination within the family and society. This inequality leads to widespread practice of child marriage, marginalisation or exclusion from health, education and economic opportunities, and vulnerability to violence and sexual abuse. In Bangladesh, the legal age of marriage is 18 for girls and 21 for boys. However, 33 percent of adolescent girls are married before the age of 15 and 60 percent become mothers by the age of 19. Research finds that adolescents with higher level of education and from more affluent families tend to marry at a later age. Boys, however, become ready for marriage only after several years of adolescence and young adulthood. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1x5=5 (a) What could be the closest meaning for the word "constitute" in the first sentence? (i) take (ii) form (iii) add (iv) make (b) The phrase "take place" in the second sentence stands for — (i) occur (ii) recur (Hi) go to a place (iv) all of them (c) Adolescence is a-----period from childhood to adulthood. (i) transition (ii) transitory (iii) transitional (iv) transient (d) The synonym of 'affluent' is----. (i) destitute (ii) poor (iii) poverty (iv) well off (e) The word "economic" can be replaced by-------. (i) economy (ii) economical (iii) monetary (iv) finance Answer: 1. A. Multiple choice (a) ––– (ii) form: (b) ––– (i) occur (c) ––– (iii) transitional (d) ––– (iv) well oft (e)––– (iii) monetary. B. Answer the following questions. 2X5=10 (a) How will you define adolescence? (b) Why is adolescence important? (c) What do the adolescent girls in Bangladesh usually face? (d) What are the effects of female inequality in Bangladesh? (e) How do wealth and education Influence a girl's marriage? Answer B. Open-ended (a) Adolescence is a period in life when transition from childhood to adulthood takes place and behaviours and lifestyles are shaped. (b) Adolescence is important because this period shapes the future of girls' or boys' future lives. (c) The adolescent girls in Bangladesh usually face inequality and subordination within the family and society. (d) The effects of female inequality in Bangladesh are widespread practice of child marriage, marginalization or exclusion from health, education and economic opportunities and vulnerability to violence and sexual abuse, etc. (e) A girl with higher level of education and from a more affluent family tends to marry at a later age. Thus wealth and education influence a girl's marriage. RAJSHAHI BOARD ― 2017 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) FIRST PAPER Part-I: Reading (60 Marks) 1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B. Kuakata, locally known as Sagar Kannya (Daughter of the Sea) is a rare scenic spot located on the southernmost tip of Bangladesh. It is 70 km from Patuakhali district headquarters and 320 km from Dhaka. An excellent combination of the picturesque natural beauty, sandy beaches, blue sky and the shimmering expanse of water of the bay of Bengal and the evergreen forest makes Kuakata a much sought after tourist destination. The name Kuakata takes its origin from the story of a ‘Kua’ ― or well- dug on the seashore by the early Rakhaine settlers for collecting drinking water. The Rakhaines had landed on Kuakata coast after being expelled from Arakan by the Mughals. Kuakata is a unique spot which allow a visitors to watch both the sunrise and the sunset from the beach. That perhaps makes Kuakata one of the world’s most attractive beaches. Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and a sanctuary for migratory winter birds. Fishing boats plying on the Bay of Bengal with colourful sails, surfing waves and the lines of coconut trees add to the vibrant colours of Kuakata. The indigenous culture of the Rakhaine community and hundred years old Buddhist temples indicate the age-old tradition and cultural heritage of this area. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. (a) Scenic spot refers to ――. (i) a place havin multiple scenes (ii) a place having a calm atmosphere (ii) a place of unparalleled natural beauty (iv) a place having untidy spots (b) The word ‘shimmering’ in the text could be best replaced by ――. (i) shivering (ii) shining (iii) significant (iv) glaring (c) The Rakhine originally came from ――. (i) Ratuakhali district (ii) Latachapali union (iii) Kuakata coast (iv) Arakan district (d) The best synonym of ‘vibrant’ is ――. (i) thrilling (ii) colourful (iii) gorgeous (iv) brilliant (e) Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and sanctuary for migratory winter birds ―― what does it imply? (i) Kuakata is a beach in its original pure condition and a rare abode for guest birds. (ii) Kuakata is a place of rare beauty and world’s longest beach. (ii) Kuakata is untouched by human habitation. (iv) Kuakata is a natural habitat. Answer: 1. A a― (iii) a place of unparalleled natural beauty; b― (ii) shining c― (iv) Arakan district d― (iv) brilliant e― (i) Kuakata is a beach in its original pure condition and a rare abode for guest birds B. Answer the following questions. 2 × 5 = 10 (a) What does the expression ‘a much south after tourist destination’ mean? (b) Where does the name Kuakata come from? (c) What makes Kuakata an attractive tourist spot? (d) Why would one visit Kuakata? (e) ‘Kuakata’ upholds an ancient tradition, how? Answer: B. Open-ended (a) The expression ‘a much south after tourist destination’ means a very attractive tourist spot which the tourists of home and abroad greatly desire to visit. (b) The name ‘Kuakata’ comes from the story of ‘Kua’ or well- dug on the seashore by the early Rakhine settlers for collecting drinking water. (c) Kuakata has a genuine scenic beauty that attracts tourists. An excellent combination of the picuresque natural beauty, sandy beaches, blue sky and the shimmering expanse of water of the Bay-of Bengal and the evergreen forest makes Kuakata a much south after tourist destination. (d) One would visit Kuakata, one of the most beautiful beaches of the world, to enjoy its scenic natural beauty, sandy and foamy beaches, blue sky, evergreen forest, shimmering and the surfing waves, migratory birds, the unending line of coconut trees, etc. (e) Kuakata rightly upholds an ancient tradition and cultural heritage of this area being in possession of the native culture of the Rakhine community and hundred-year old Buddhist temples. Dhaka Board – 2017 English First Paper [N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] Part I 1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B :–– One of the sources of water in our country are the rivers. Rivers are everywhere in our life, literature, economy, and culture. But are the rivers in good shape? Unfortunately, they are not. A fer are already dead and several are going through the pangs of death. The river Buriganga is an example of a dying river. A report published in the Daily Sun describes what has happened to the river Buriganga and why. Its water is polluted and a perpetual strench fills the air around it. But that is not what it was like before. The report says that the river has a glorious past. Once it was a tributary of the mighty Ganges and flowed into the Bay of Bengal through the river Dhaleswari. Gradually, it lost its link with the Ganges and got the name Buriganga. The Mughals marveled at the tide level of the Buriganga and founded their capital Jahangirnagar on its banks in 1610. The river supplied drinking water and supported trade and commerce. Jahangirnagar was renamed Dhaka which grew into a heavily populated city with a chronic shortage of space. The city paid back the bounty of the river by sucking life out of it! According to newspaper report, the Buriganga is dying because of pollution. Huge quantities of toxic chemicals and wastes from mills and factories, hospitals and clinics and households and other establishments are dumped into the river everyday. The city of Dhaka discharges about 4500 tons of solid waste everyday and most of it is directly released into the Buriganga. According to the department of the Environment (DoE) 20,000 tons of tannery waste, including some highly toxic materials are released into the river everyday. Experts identified nine industrial areas in and around the capital city as the primary sources of river pollution: Tongi, Tejgaon, Hazaribagh, Tarabo, Narayanganj, Savar, Gazipur, Dhaka Export Processing Zone and Ghorashal. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives:– 1x5=5 (a) The word ‘tributary’ refers to ––––– (i) fountain (ii) territory (iii) stream (iv) kingdom (b) The Buriganga water fills the air with –––––– (i) aroma (ii) fragrance (iii) stink (iv) scent (c) ––––––– founded their capital on the bank of the Buriganga. (i) The British (ii) The Mughals (iii) The Indians (iv) The Bangladeshi (d) Which of the following statement is false? (i) Buriganga is a river (ii) Our rivers are not in good shape (iii) Jahangirnagar was once called Dhaka (iv) Water is being contaminated (e) The best synonym of ‘toxic’ is–––––––– (i) Poisonous (ii) Hygienic (iii) Healthy (iv) Useful B. Answer the following questions :–– 2x5=10 (a) What do you think is the condition of the rivers of our country? (b) What is the commercial value of the river Buriganga? (c) Why is the Buriganga described as an example of a dying river? Give reasons for your answer. (d) How is the Buriganga polluted? (e) What did the Mughals marvel at? What was the outcome of it?

This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. CHATTOGRAM BOARD ― 2017 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) FIRST PAPER Read the passage and answer the questions A and B. The term ‘diaspora' is used to refer to people who have left their home lands and settled in other parts of the world, either because they were forced to do so or because they wanted to leave on their own. The word is increasingly used for such people as a collective group and/or a community. The world has seen many diasporas but scholars have been studying the phenomenon with great interest only In recent decades. Among the great diasporas of history is that of the Jewish people, who were forced to leave their lands in ancient times. The movement of Aryans from Central Europe to the Indian nub- continent thousands of years ago is also a noteworthy diaspora, although the causes of this diaspora are unclear. In twentieth century history, the Palestinian diaspora has attracted a lot of attention and been a cause of concern for world leaders because of the plight of Palestinians. There have been massive diasporas in Africa, too, over the centuries, either because of war or because of the ravages of nature. But the chief reason why the phenomenon of diaspora is attracting so much attention now is globalization. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1 x 5 = 5 (a) The word 'decade' refers to –––– (i) thirty years (ii) fifty years (iii) ten years (iv) five years (b) What does diaspora mean? (i) People who live in their own country. (ii) People who go abroad. (iii) People who work in other countries. (iv) People who leave their own countries and settle In other, parts of the world. (c) The synonym of 'noteworthy is —-—. (i) insignificant (ii) noticeable (iii) invaluable (iv) appropriate (d) The Aryans came to the Indian sub-continent from-------. (i) America (ii) Africa (iii) Central Europe (iv) Europe (e) In Africa, there have been----. (i) massive diasporas (ii) a little diasporas (iii) no diasporas (iv) very little diasporas Answer: 1. A. Multiple choice (a) → (iii) ten years; (b)→ (iv) People who leave their own countries and settle in other parts of the world; (c)→ (ii) noticeable; (d)→ (iii) Central Europe; (e)→ (i) massive diasporas. B. Answer the following questions. (a) Why do people leave their own countries? (b) Do you think that there have been massive diasporas In Africa? (c) Why is diaspora attracting so much attention? (d) How do the twentieth century Palestinian diasporas draw the attention of the world leaders? (e) Why have the scholars been studying about the diasporas with great interest? Answer: B. Open-ended (i) people leave their own countries and settle in other parts of the world because they are often forced to leave their homeland or they prefer to do so of their own accord. (ii) Yes, I think that there have been massive diasporas in Africa over the centuries due to war or ravages of nature. (iii) The questions of diaspora now is attracting so much attention mainly because of the advantages of globalization. (iv) The Palestinian diasporas in the twentieth century have been able to draw a lot of attention of the world leaders because of the untold sufferings of the Palestinians. (v) The issue of diasporas is an old one. Scholars have been studying about the diasporas with great interest to identify the reasons of the increasing diasporas and to put forward their recommendations with a view to putting an end to this ever-increasing problem. DINAJPUR BOARD ― 2017 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) FIRST PAPER 1. Read the following text and answer the questions A and B. Adolescents constitute a nation's core resource for national renewal and growth. Adolescence is a period in life when transition from childhood to adulthood takes place and behaviours and lifestyles are shaped. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), adolescence is the period which shapes the future of million adolescents in Bangladesh; 13.7 million of them are girls and 14.3 millions boys. The situation of adolescent girls in Bangladesh is characterised by inequality and subordination within the family and society. This inequality leads to widespread practice of child marriage, marginalisation or exclusion from health, education and economic opportunities, and vulnerability to violence and sexual abuse. In Bangladesh, the legal age of marriage is 18 for girls and 21 for boys. However, 33 percent of adolescent girls are married before the age of 15 and 60 percent become mothers by the age of 19. Research finds that adolescents with higher level of education and from more affluent families tend to marry at a later age. Boys, however, become ready for marriage only after several years of adolescence and young adulthood. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1x5=5 (a) What could be the closest meaning for the word "constitute" in the first sentence? (i) take (ii) form (iii) add (iv) make (b) The phrase "take place" in the second sentence stands for — (i) occur (ii) recur (Hi) go to a place (iv) all of them (c) Adolescence is a-----period from childhood to adulthood. (i) transition (ii) transitory (iii) transitional (iv) transient (d) The synonym of 'affluent' is----. (i) destitute (ii) poor (iii) poverty (iv) well off (e) The word "economic" can be replaced by-------. (i) economy (ii) economical (iii) monetary (iv) finance Answer: 1. A. Multiple choice (a) ––– (ii) form: (b) ––– (i) occur (c) ––– (iii) transitional (d) ––– (iv) well oft (e)––– (iii) monetary. B. Answer the following questions. 2X5=10 (a) How will you define adolescence? (b) Why is adolescence important? (c) What do the adolescent girls in Bangladesh usually face? (d) What are the effects of female inequality in Bangladesh? (e) How do wealth and education Influence a girl's marriage? Answer B. Open-ended (a) Adolescence is a period in life when transition from childhood to adulthood takes place and behaviours and lifestyles are shaped. (b) Adolescence is important because this period shapes the future of girls' or boys' future lives. (c) The adolescent girls in Bangladesh usually face inequality and subordination within the family and society. (d) The effects of female inequality in Bangladesh are widespread practice of child marriage, marginalization or exclusion from health, education and economic opportunities and vulnerability to violence and sexual abuse, etc. (e) A girl with higher level of education and from a more affluent family tends to marry at a later age. Thus wealth and education influence a girl's marriage. RAJSHAHI BOARD ― 2017 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) FIRST PAPER Part-I: Reading (60 Marks) 1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B. Kuakata, locally known as Sagar Kannya (Daughter of the Sea) is a rare scenic spot located on the southernmost tip of Bangladesh. It is 70 km from Patuakhali district headquarters and 320 km from Dhaka. An excellent combination of the picturesque natural beauty, sandy beaches, blue sky and the shimmering expanse of water of the bay of Bengal and the evergreen forest makes Kuakata a much sought after tourist destination. The name Kuakata takes its origin from the story of a ‘Kua’ ― or well- dug on the seashore by the early Rakhaine settlers for collecting drinking water. The Rakhaines had landed on Kuakata coast after being expelled from Arakan by the Mughals. Kuakata is a unique spot which allow a visitors to watch both the sunrise and the sunset from the beach. That perhaps makes Kuakata one of the world’s most attractive beaches. Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and a sanctuary for migratory winter birds. Fishing boats plying on the Bay of Bengal with colourful sails, surfing waves and the lines of coconut trees add to the vibrant colours of Kuakata. The indigenous culture of the Rakhaine community and hundred years old Buddhist temples indicate the age-old tradition and cultural heritage of this area. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. (a) Scenic spot refers to ――. (i) a place havin multiple scenes (ii) a place having a calm atmosphere (ii) a place of unparalleled natural beauty (iv) a place having untidy spots (b) The word ‘shimmering’ in the text could be best replaced by ――. (i) shivering (ii) shining (iii) significant (iv) glaring (c) The Rakhine originally came from ――. (i) Ratuakhali district (ii) Latachapali union (iii) Kuakata coast (iv) Arakan district (d) The best synonym of ‘vibrant’ is ――. (i) thrilling (ii) colourful (iii) gorgeous (iv) brilliant (e) Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and sanctuary for migratory winter birds ―― what does it imply? (i) Kuakata is a beach in its original pure condition and a rare abode for guest birds. (ii) Kuakata is a place of rare beauty and world’s longest beach. (ii) Kuakata is untouched by human habitation. (iv) Kuakata is a natural habitat. Answer: 1. A a― (iii) a place of unparalleled natural beauty; b― (ii) shining c― (iv) Arakan district d― (iv) brilliant e― (i) Kuakata is a beach in its original pure condition and a rare abode for guest birds B. Answer the following questions. 2 × 5 = 10 (a) What does the expression ‘a much south after tourist destination’ mean? (b) Where does the name Kuakata come from? (c) What makes Kuakata an attractive tourist spot? (d) Why would one visit Kuakata? (e) ‘Kuakata’ upholds an ancient tradition, how? Answer: B. Open-ended (a) The expression ‘a much south after tourist destination’ means a very attractive tourist spot which the tourists of home and abroad greatly desire to visit. (b) The name ‘Kuakata’ comes from the story of ‘Kua’ or well- dug on the seashore by the early Rakhine settlers for collecting drinking water. (c) Kuakata has a genuine scenic beauty that attracts tourists. An excellent combination of the picuresque natural beauty, sandy beaches, blue sky and the shimmering expanse of water of the Bay-of Bengal and the evergreen forest makes Kuakata a much south after tourist destination. (d) One would visit Kuakata, one of the most beautiful beaches of the world, to enjoy its scenic natural beauty, sandy and foamy beaches, blue sky, evergreen forest, shimmering and the surfing waves, migratory birds, the unending line of coconut trees, etc. (e) Kuakata rightly upholds an ancient tradition and cultural heritage of this area being in possession of the native culture of the Rakhine community and hundred-year old Buddhist temples. Dhaka Board – 2017 English First Paper [N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] Part I 1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B :–– One of the sources of water in our country are the rivers. Rivers are everywhere in our life, literature, economy, and culture. But are the rivers in good shape? Unfortunately, they are not. A fer are already dead and several are going through the pangs of death. The river Buriganga is an example of a dying river. A report published in the Daily Sun describes what has happened to the river Buriganga and why. Its water is polluted and a perpetual strench fills the air around it. But that is not what it was like before. The report says that the river has a glorious past. Once it was a tributary of the mighty Ganges and flowed into the Bay of Bengal through the river Dhaleswari. Gradually, it lost its link with the Ganges and got the name Buriganga. The Mughals marveled at the tide level of the Buriganga and founded their capital Jahangirnagar on its banks in 1610. The river supplied drinking water and supported trade and commerce. Jahangirnagar was renamed Dhaka which grew into a heavily populated city with a chronic shortage of space. The city paid back the bounty of the river by sucking life out of it! According to newspaper report, the Buriganga is dying because of pollution. Huge quantities of toxic chemicals and wastes from mills and factories, hospitals and clinics and households and other establishments are dumped into the river everyday. The city of Dhaka discharges about 4500 tons of solid waste everyday and most of it is directly released into the Buriganga. According to the department of the Environment (DoE) 20,000 tons of tannery waste, including some highly toxic materials are released into the river everyday. Experts identified nine industrial areas in and around the capital city as the primary sources of river pollution: Tongi, Tejgaon, Hazaribagh, Tarabo, Narayanganj, Savar, Gazipur, Dhaka Export Processing Zone and Ghorashal. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives:– 1x5=5 (a) The word ‘tributary’ refers to ––––– (i) fountain (ii) territory (iii) stream (iv) kingdom (b) The Buriganga water fills the air with –––––– (i) aroma (ii) fragrance (iii) stink (iv) scent (c) ––––––– founded their capital on the bank of the Buriganga. (i) The British (ii) The Mughals (iii) The Indians (iv) The Bangladeshi (d) Which of the following statement is false? (i) Buriganga is a river (ii) Our rivers are not in good shape (iii) Jahangirnagar was once called Dhaka (iv) Water is being contaminated (e) The best synonym of ‘toxic’ is–––––––– (i) Poisonous (ii) Hygienic (iii) Healthy (iv) Useful B. Answer the following questions :–– 2x5=10 (a) What do you think is the condition of the rivers of our country? (b) What is the commercial value of the river Buriganga? (c) Why is the Buriganga described as an example of a dying river? Give reasons for your answer. (d) How is the Buriganga polluted? (e) What did the Mughals marvel at? What was the outcome of it?

reading for IELTS, reading practice for ielts, IELTS reading mock tests, tactics for IELTS reading, reading tests for IELTS IELTS READING TEST IELTS Academic Reading description The Reading section consists of 40 questions, designed to test a wide range of reading skills. These include reading for gist, reading for main ideas, reading for detail, skimming, understanding logical argument and recognising writers' opinions, attitudes and purpose. IELTS Academic test - this includes three long texts which range from the descriptive and factual to the discursive and analytical. These are taken from books, journals, magazines and newspapers. They have been selected for a non-specialist audience but are appropriate for people entering university courses or seeking professional registration. Paper format: Three reading passages with a variety of questions using a number of task types. Timing: 60 minutes No. of questions: 40 Task types: A variety of question types are used, chosen from the following; multiple choice, identifying information, identifying the writer’s views/claims, matching information, matching headings, matching features, matching sentence endings, sentence completion, summary completion, note completion, table completion, flow-chart completion, diagram label completion and short-answer questions. Sources: Texts are taken from books, journals, magazines and newspapers, and have been written for a non-specialist audience. All the topics are of general interest. They deal with issues which are interesting, recognisably appropriate and accessible to test takers entering undergraduate or postgraduate courses or seeking professional registration. The passages may be written in a variety of styles, for example narrative, descriptive or discursive/argumentative. At least one text contains detailed logical argument. Texts may contain non-verbal materials such as diagrams, graphs or illustrations. If texts contain technical terms a simple glossary is provided. Answering: Test takers are required to transfer their answers to an answer sheet during the time allowed for the test. No extra time is allowed for transfer. Care should be taken when writing answers on the answer sheet as poor spelling and grammar are penalised. Marks: Each question is worth 1 mark. IELTS GT Reading description The Reading section consists of 40 questions, designed to test a wide range of reading skills. These include reading for gist, reading for main ideas, reading for detail, skimming, understanding logical argument and recognising writers' opinions, attitudes and purpose. IELTS General Training test - this includes extracts from books, magazines, newspapers, notices, advertisements, company handbooks and guidelines. These are materials you are likely to encounter on a daily basis in an English-speaking environment. Paper format: There are three sections. Section 1 may contain two or three short texts or several shorter texts. Section 2 comprises two texts. In Section 3, there is one long text. Timing: 60 minutes No. of questions: 40 Task types: A variety of question types are used, chosen from the following: multiple choice, identifying information, identifying writer’s views/claims, matching information, matching headings, matching features, matching sentence endings, sentence completion, summary completion, note completion, table completion, flow-chart completion, diagram label completion, short-answer questions. Sources: The first section, ‘social survival’, contains texts relevant to basic linguistic survival in English with tasks mainly about retrieving and providing general factual information, for example, notices, advertisements and timetables. The second section, ‘Workplace survival’, focuses on the workplace context, for example, job descriptions, contracts and staff development and training materials. The third section, ‘general reading’, involves reading more extended prose with a more complex structure. Here, the emphasis is on descriptive and instructive rather than argumentative texts, in a general context relevant to the wide range of test takers involved, for example, newspapers, magazines and fictional and non-fictional book extracts. Answering: Test takers are required to transfer their answers to an answer sheet during the time allowed for the test. No extra time is allowed for transfer. Care should be taken when writing answers on the answer sheet as poor spelling and grammar are penalised. Marks: Each question is worth 1 mark. Academic and GT Reading Comprehensive Lessons IELTS Academic/ GT Reading in detail A detailed look at the paper with links to related resources. Task type 1 – Multiple choice Task type and format: Test takers are required to choose the best answer from four alternatives (A, B, C or D), or the best two answers from five alternatives (A, B, C, D or E), or the best three answers from seven alternatives (A, B, C, D, E, F or G). Test takers write the letter of the answer they have chosen on the answer sheet. The questions may involve completing a sentence, where they are given the first part of a sentence and then choose the best way to complete it from the options, or could involve complete questions; with the test takers choosing the option which best answers them. The questions are in the same order as the information in the text: that is, the answer to the first question in this group will be located in the text before the answer to the second question, and so on. This task type may be used with any type of text. Task focus: Multiple choice tests a wide range of reading skills, including detailed understanding of specific points or an overall understanding of the main points of the text. No. of questions: Variable Task type 2 – Identifying information Task type and format: Test takers will be given a number of statements and asked: ‘Do the following statements agree with the information in the text?’ They are then required to write ‘true’, ‘false’ or ‘not given’ in the boxes on their answer sheets. It is important to understand the difference between 'false' and 'not given'. 'False' means that the passage states the opposite of the statement in question; 'not given' means that the statement is neither confirmed nor contradicted by the information in the passage. Students need to understand that any knowledge they bring with them from outside the passage should not play a part when deciding on their answers. Task focus: Identifying information assesses the test takers’ ability to recognise particular points of information conveyed in the text. It can thus be used with more factual texts. No. of questions: Variable Task type 3 – Identifying writer’s views/claims Task type and format: Test takers will be given a number of statements and asked: ‘Do the following statements agree with the views/claims of the writer?’ They are required to write ‘yes’, ‘no’ or ‘not given’ in the boxes on their answer sheet. It is important to understand the difference between 'no' and 'not given'. 'No' means that the views or claims of the writer explicitly disagree with the statement, i.e. the writer somewhere expresses the view or makes a claim which is opposite to the one given in the question; 'not given' means that the view or claim is neither confirmed nor contradicted. Students need to understand that any knowledge they bring with them from outside the passage should not play a part when deciding on their answers. Task focus: This type of task assesses the test takers’ ability to recognise opinions or ideas, and so it is often used with discursive or argumentative texts. No. of questions: Variable Task type 4 – Matching information Task type and format : Test takers are required to locate specific information within the lettered paragraphs/sections of a text, and to write the letters of the correct paragraphs/sections in the boxes on their answer sheet. They may be asked to find: specific details, an example, a reason, a description, a comparison, a summary, an explanation. They will not necessarily need to find information in every paragraph/section of the text, but there may be more than one piece of information that test takers need to locate in a given paragraph/section. When this is the case, they will be told that they can use any letter more than once. This type of task can be used with any text as it tests a wide range of reading skills, from locating detail to recognising a summary or definition. Task focus: Matching information assesses the test takers’ ability to scan for specific information. Unlike task type 5, Matching headings, it is concerned with specific information rather than with the main idea. No. of questions: Variable Task type 5 – Matching headings Task type and format: Test takers are given a list of headings, usually identified with lower-case Roman numerals (i, ii, iii, etc,). A heading will refer to the main idea of the paragraph or section of the text. Test takers must match the heading to the correct paragraphs or sections, which are marked alphabetically. Test takers write the appropriate Roman numerals in the boxes on their answer sheets. There will always be more headings than there are paragraphs or sections, so that some headings will not be used. It is also possible that some paragraphs or sections may not be included in the task. One or more paragraphs or sections may already be matched with a heading as an example for test takers. This task type is used with texts that contain paragraphs or sections with clearly defined themes. Task focus: Matching headers tests the test takers’ ability to recognise the main idea or theme in the paragraphs or sections of a text, and to distinguish main ideas from supporting ones. No. of questions: Variable Task type 6 – Matching features Task type and format: Test takers are required to match a set of statements or pieces of information to a list of options. The options are a group of features from the text, and are identified by letters. Test takers may, for example, be required to match different research findings to a list of researchers, or characteristics to age groups, events to historical periods, etc. It is possible that some options will not be used, and that others may be used more than once. The instructions will inform test takers if options may be used more than once. Task focus: Matching features assesses the test takers’ ability to recognise relationships and connections between facts in the text and their ability to recognise opinions and theories. It may be used both with factual information, as well as opinion-based discursive texts. Test takers need to be able to skim and scan the text in order to locate the required information and to read for detail. No. of questions: Variable Task type 7 – Matching sentence endings Task type and format: Test takers are given the first half of a sentence based on the text and asked to choose the best way to complete it from a list of possible options. They will have more options to choose from than there are questions. Test takers must write the letter they have chosen on the answer sheet. The questions are in the same order as the information in the passage: that is, the answer to the first question in this group will be found before the answer to the second question, and so on. This task type may be used with any type of text. Task focus: Matching sentence endings assesses the test takers’ ability to understand the main ideas within a sentence. No. of questions: Variable Task type 8 – Sentence completion Task type and format: Test takers complete sentences in a given number of words taken from the text. They must write their answers on the answer sheet. The instructions will make it clear how many words/numbers test takers should use in their answers, e.g. ‘NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage’, ‘ONE WORD ONLY’ or ‘NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS’. If test takers write more than the number of words asked for, they will lose the mark. Numbers can be written using figures or words. Contracted words will not be tested. Hyphenated words count as single words. The questions are in the same order as the information in the passage: that is, the answer to the first question in this group will be found before the answer to the second question, and so on. This task type may be used with any type of text. Task focus: Matching sentence endings assesses the test takers’ ability to locate detail/specific information. No. of questions: Variable Task type 9 – Summary, note, table, flow-chart completion Task type and format: Test takers are given a summary of a section of the text, and are required to complete it with information drawn from the text. The summary will usually be of only one part of the passage rather than the whole. The given information may be in the form of: several connected sentences of text (referred to as a summary), several notes (referred to as notes), a table with some of its cells empty or partially empty (referred to as a table), a series of boxes or steps linked by arrows to show a sequence of events, with some of the boxes or steps empty or partially empty (referred to as a flow-chart). The answers will not necessarily occur in the same order as in the text. However, they will usually come from one section rather than the entire text. There are two variations of this task type. Test takers may be asked either to select words from the text or to select from a list of answers. Where words have to be selected from the passage, the instructions will make it clear how many words/numbers test takers should use in their answers, e.g. ‘NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage’, ‘ONE WORD ONLY’ or ‘NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS’. If test takers write more than the number of words asked for, they will lose the mark. Numbers can be written using figures or words. Contracted words are not tested. Hyphenated words count as single words. Where a list of answers is provided, they most frequently consist of a single word. Because this task type often relates to precise factual information, it is often used with descriptive texts. Task focus: Summarising assesses the test takers’ ability to understand details and/or the main ideas of a section of text. In the variations involving a summary or notes, test takers need to be aware of the type of word(s) that will fit into a given gap (for example, whether a noun is needed, or a verb, etc.). No. of questions: Variable Task type 10 – Diagram label completion Task type and format: Test takers are required to complete labels on a diagram, which relates to a description contained in the text. The instructions will make it clear how many words/numbers test takers should use in their answers, e.g. ‘NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage’, ‘ONE WORD ONLY’ or ‘NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS’. If test takers write more than the number of words asked for, they will lose the mark. Numbers can be written using figures or words. Contracted words will not be tested. Hyphenated words count as single words. The answers do not necessarily occur in order in the passage. However, they will usually come from one section rather than the entire text. The diagram may be of some type of machine, or of parts of a building or of any other element that can be represented pictorially. This task type is often used with texts describing processes or with descriptive texts. Task focus: Diagram label completion assesses the test takers’ ability to understand a detailed description, and to relate it to information presented in the form of a diagram. No. of questions: Variable Task type 11 – Short-answer questions Task type and format: Test takers answer questions, which usually relate to factual information about details in the text. This is most likely to be used with a text that contains a lot of factual information and detail. Test takers must write their answers in words or numbers on the answer sheet. Test takers must write their answers using words from the text. The instructions will make it clear how many words/numbers test takers should use in their answers, e.g. ‘NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage’, ‘ONE WORD ONLY’ or ‘NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS’. If test takers write more than the number of words asked for, they will lose the mark. Numbers can be written using figures or words. Contracted words are not tested. Hyphenated words count as single words. The questions are in the same order as the information in the text. Task focus: Short answer questions assess the test takers’ ability to locate and understand precise information in the text. No. of questions: Variable IELTS Academic Reading – how it's marked The Academic Reading test is marked by certificated markers, who are regularly monitored to ensure reliability. All answer sheets, after being marked, are further analysed by Cambridge Assessment English. Band score conversion A Band Score conversion table is produced for each version of the Academic Reading test, which translates scores out of 40 into the IELTS 9-band scale. Scores are reported in whole bands and half bands. 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