Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Guide/
Prepared By : KAJOL HOSSAIN
1. Blockbuster means:
A large solid piece of stone
A device to cut off persons head as punishment
Something that makes movement difficult
A powerful explosive to demolish buildings
ans: 4
2. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a while: Because she had
a reputation for __ we were surprised and pleased when she greeted us so __
insolence-irately
insouciance-cordially
arrogance-disdainfully
querulousness - affably
ans: 4
3. A rocket flying to the moon does not need wings because _.
it has no engine
pace has too much dust
it has no fuel
space is airless
ans: 4
4. The word officialese means
plural number of official
language used in offices
plural number of offices
vague expressions
ans: 2
5. Identify the correct sentence:
She had faith in and hopes for the future.
She had faith and hopes for the future.
She had faith and hopes in the future.
She had faith and hopes in future.
ans: 1
6. The Parthenon is said erected in the Age of Pericles.
to have become
to have begun
to have been
to have had begun
ans: 3
7. To read between the lines-
to concentrate
to suspect
ans: 4
8. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences by selecting the most appropriate alternative from among the
four choices given:Parliamentary democracy demands discipline-to the rules.
adherence
respectful
knowledge
awareness
ans: 1
9. What is antonym of jovial ?
Jolly
Jealous
Gay
Happy
ans: 2
10. A synonym for resentment is-
fear
anger
indignation
panic
ans: 2
11. The second anniversary celebration of our college will be held on December,
ans: 1
12. The synonym for efface-
improve
exhaust
rub out
cut out
ans: 3
13. Parcel means
Quarrel
ans: 3
14. The antonym of indifference is -
Ardour
Compassion
Anxiety
Conceren
ans: 1
15. Fill in the blinks: Give my ___to him.
Warm compliment
Compliments
Best compliment
Heartiest compliment
ans: 2
16. Which of the following school of litarary writings is connected with a medical theory?
Comedy of manners
Theater of the Absurd
Heoric Tragedy
Comedy of Humours
ans: 4
17. Choose the correct one:
Mispel
Misspell
Mispell
Misspel
ans: 2
18. choose the word or phrase that is most nearly similar or opposite in meaning to the word given in the
question: INFRINGE
-Intrude
Transgress
Purloin
Invade
ans: 2
19. The word imbibe means :
to learn
To tinge
To drink
To acquire
ans: 3
20. If two typist can type two pages in two minutes, how many typists will it take to type 18 pages in six
minutes.
3
6
9
18
ans: 2
21. The expression \'after one\'s own heart\' means :
To be in low spirit
with complete devotion
To one\'s own liking
To be in high spirit
ans: 3
22. what is the noun of the Word 'Waste'?
Waste
Wasting
Wastage
Wasteful
ans: 3
23. To put the cart before the horse-
to offer a person what he cannot eat
to force a person to do something
to raise obstacle
to reverse the natural order of things
ans: 4
24. Government has been entrusted____elected politicians.
with
for
to
at
ans: 3
25. ?
ans: 3
27. He fantasized winning the lottery
about
with
from
after
ans: 1
28. Vacilate- Hesitate
Persevere- Waiver
Impulsive- Deliberate
Obstinate- Accommodating
Irresolute- Indecisive
ans: 4
29. He intends to _ in the country for two months .
live
stay
stop
halt
ans: 2
30. The Olympic games were watched by billions of people all over the world.
exactly
usually
truly
literally
ans: 2
31. \"To be or not to be, that is the__\".
meaning
question
answer
isssue
ans: 2
32. Some writer sink __ oblivion in course of time
on
from
ans: 4
33. Each of the following idioms is followed by some alternatives. choose the one which best expresses its
meaning:-To keep one\'s head-
to save onedelf
to be self respectful
to keep calm
none of these
ans: 3
34. Divide 30 by half and
ans: 1
35. \'Maiden speech\' means .
Late speech
Early speech
Final speech
First speech
ans: 4
36. Your conduct admits __ no excuse.
to
for
of
at
ans: 3
37. What is the verb of the word 'ability'?
enable
ably
able
ableness
ans: 1
38. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. EXCITE :
CALM
ans: 1
39. The correct sentence of the followings -
A new cabinet has been sworn in Dhaka
A new cabinet has been sworn a Dhaka
A new cabinet has been sworn by in Dhaka
A new cabinet has sworn in Dhaka
ans: 1
40. What is the antonym of famous?
Oraque
Obscure
Illiterate
Immature
ans: 2
41. Any one of the following pairs are literary collaborators-
Eliot and pound
Yeats and Eliot
Pope and Dryden
Shelly and keats
ans: 4
42. What is antonym of Gentle ?
Harsh
Clever
Modest
Rude
ans: 4
43. Who is the greatest modern English Dramatist?
Verginia Woolf
George Bernard Shaw
P. B. Shelley
S. T. Coleridge
ans: 2
44. Hold water means -
keep water
Store
Bear examination
Drink water
ans: 3
45. The synonym of `Franchise -
Privilege
Utility
French
Frankness
ans: 1
46. \"I\'ll have a cup of tea,\" my father said, \"because I\'m not hungry.\" Which of the following sentences is
the correct indirect speech?
My father said that he will have a cup of tea because he wasn\'t hungry
My father said that he would have had a cup of tea because he wasn\'t hungry
My father said that he would have a cup fo tea because he wasn\'t hungry
My father said that he had a cup of tea because he wasn\'t hungry
ans: 3
47. Climate is a _ of the environment.
state
situation
rank
size
ans: 1
48. Identify the correct passive form- Open the window.
Window should be opened
Let the window be opened
Let the window be opened by you
The window must be opened
ans: 2
49. Do not worry, English grammar is not_ to understand._ which of the following does best fit in the blank
space?
so difficult
very difficult
too difficult
difficult enough
ans: 3
50. Choose the correct sentence:
Let he and you be witnesses
Let you and him be witnesses
Let you and he be witnesses
Let you and he be witness
ans: 2
52. What is the meaning of the expression bottom line?
The final step
The end of a road
The last line of a book
The essential point
ans: 4
53. Who, which, what are:
Demonstrative pronoun
Relative pronoun
Reflexive pronoun
Indefinite pronoun
ans: 2
54. What kind of man is quite the opposite type of supercilious?
Affable
Haughty
Disdainfull
Wicked
ans: 1
55. one of the four sentences given in each question is grammatically wrong. That alternative is your answer:-
He has no desire for fame
I intend going to Rajshahi
He is too miserly to part with his money
He has invited me for dinner
ans: 2
56. If we want concrete proof, we are looking for - .
building material
something to cover a path
clear evidence
a cement mixer
ans: 3
57. What is the adjective of the word 'Heart'?
Heart
Hearten
ans: 3
58. ____ is not the only thing that tourists want to see.
A scenery
Sceneries
The sceneries
Scenery
ans: 4
59. Just now he ___ his dinner but he says he\'ll see you when he\'s finished.
is having
has had
was having
had
ans: 2
60. No one can - that he is clever.
deny
defy
denounce
discard
ans: 1
61. In spite of my requests, he did not __.
give in
fall in
get off
give forth
ans: 3
62. Who is author of India wins freedom ?
Mahataama Gandhi
J.L.Nehru
Abul Kamal azad
Moulana Akram Khan
ans: 3
63. He had a __ headache.
strong
acute
serious
bad
ans: 4
65. Who wrote the plays , \'The Tempest\' and \'The Mid Summer Night\'s Dream?
Ben Johnson
Christopher
John Dryden
William Shakespeare
ans: 4
66. Choose the word or phrase that best fill the blank space to complete the sentences: All of the people at the
NAM conference are ___ .
Mathematic teachers
Mathematics teachers
Mathematics teacher
Mathematic's teachers
ans: 2
67. In each of the follwing questions,choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:-HATE
Admire
Abhor
Concern
Loathe
ans: 1
68. `Bootleg means to-
distribute
export
import
smuggle
ans: 4
69. The fifth consonant from the beginning of this sentence is the letter_.
i
e
a
t
ans: 4
70. He said that he __ the previous day.
has come
ans: 2
71. Pediatric relates to the treatment of:
adults
women
old people
children
ans: 4
72. Choose the correctly spelt word:-
Superceed
Superseed
Supercede
Supersede
ans: 4
73. The walls of our house have been painted ___green.
by
in
with
no preposition
ans: 4
74. Who is the modern philosopher who was awarded Nobel Prize for literature?
James Baker
Dr. Kissinger
Bertrand Russell
Lenin
ans: 3
75. He is quite _ in dealing with people.
unsubtle
imprudent
diplomatic
impolite
ans: 3
76. Succssive discountn of 20% and 15% are equal to a single discount of-
30%
32%
34%
35%
ans: 2
77. There is no alternative _training.
to
for
than
of
ans: 4
78. Choose the correct sentence -
I asked javed had he passed
I asked javed if you had passed
I asked javed if he had passed
I asked Javed that had he passed
ans: 3
79. Chose the right word to fill the blank : I should appreciate it if you could complet this work - Thursday.
till
untill
up to
by
ans: 4
80. Who is the most famous satirist in English literature?
Alexander Pope
Jonathan Swifts
William Wordsworth
Butler
ans: 2
81. He knew it was a avery _ operation, but he was determined to carry it out .
difficult
dangerous
risky
troublesome
ans: 3
82. I am looking for someone who ____ play the piano.
able to
is able
can be able to
can
ans: 4
83. Choose the correct alternative to correct the sentence. He . to see us if he had been able to do .
ans: 2
84. plebiscite is a term related to
Medicine
Technology
Law
Politics
ans: 4
85. Shaheen would never have taken the job if _ what great demand it would make on his time .
he knew
he had been knowing
he had known
he was knowing
ans: 3
86. which of the following is the correct phrase for will be held?
takes off
comes off
will bring about
will come round
ans: 2
87. The people who carray a coffin at a funeral are called-
Undertakers
Supporters
Pallbearers
Mourners
ans: 3
88. what is the meaning of the word 'belated ' -
complaining
off hand
weak
Tardy
ans: 4
89. Choose the correct tense:
Javed was so exhausted that he lain down for a sleep
Javed was so exhausted that he had lain down for a sleep
Javed was so exhausted that he was lying down for a sleep
Javed was so exhausted that he will lay down for a sleep
ans: 3
90. Lengthen : Prolong
stretch : extend
distance : reduce
draw out : shorten
reach out : cut short
ans: 1
91. In each of the following questions, out of the given alternatives, choose the one that best expresses the
meaning of the given word:- Sporadic
Consistent
Uniform
Frequent
Scattered
ans: 4
92. Break : Repair :: Wound:
Hurt
Heal
Fix
Plaster
ans: 2
93. Anything 'pernicious' tends to injure or destroy. something which has no such harmful effect is -.
innocuous
innocent
immaculate
salutary
ans: 1
94. The word \'Shrug\' indicating doubt or indifference is associated with-
Shoulders
Head
Forehead
Eyebrows
ans: 1
95. Choose the correct sentence -
The rich is not always happy
Rich is not always happy
The rich is not happy always
The rich are not always happy
ans: 4
ans: 4
97. Rahim is 12 years old. He is three times older than Karim. What will be the age of Rahim when he is two
times older than Karim ?
15
16
17
18
ans: 2
98. Trees have - - off their leaves
thrown
fallen
cast
put
ans: 3
99. Which phrase contains words opposed to each other in meaning?
Hopes and aspirations
Heat and dust
Reproduction and death
Emerged and advanced
ans: 3
100. Chose the right word to fill the blank : Since his retirement, Mr. Chowdhury, who was a teacher, has
written four novels.
circulation
current
procession
flow
ans: 4
Part 2
1. If I were you, I (handle) the situation more carefully. which of the following verb forms does best complete
the above sentence?
would handle
will handle
handled
ans: 1
2. In each of the following questions, out of the given alternatives, choose the one that best expresses the
meaning of the given word:- Omnipotent
Feeble
Supreme
Impotent
Vulnerable
ans: 2
3. What is the meaning of the word intrepid?
arrogant
belligerent
questioning
fearless
ans: 4
4. What kind of noun is girl ?
Proper
Common
Collective
Material
ans: 2
5. Chose the right word to fill the blank : I should appreciate it if you could complet this work - Thursday.
till
untill
up to
by
ans: 4
6. What is the antonym `Honorary' ?
Literary
Honorable
Salaried
Official
ans: 3
7. They suffered much _ tornado had hit their village.
until
since
as if
let alone
ans: 1
9. Intellectual -
ans: 3
10. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the expressed in the original pair: CARPENTER
: SAW-
seamstress : scissors
stenographer : typewriter
painter : brush
lawyer : brief
ans: 1
11. I opened the door as soon as I ____ the bell.
have heard
was hearing
am heard
heard
ans: 4
12. She has _ her hair a beautiful shade of brown .
colored
given
dried
dyed
ans: 4
13. Choose the correct option: Even as harvesting was goin on ___.
the rainy season began
the rainy season was began
the rainy season had began
the rainy season begins
ans: 1
14. what is the noun of the Word 'Waste'?
ans: 3
15. Which of the following sentance is a correct proverb?
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
Fools rush in were an angels fears to tread
A fool rushes in where an angels fear to tread
Fools rush in where the angels fear to tread
ans: 1
16. The synonym for \'Obdurate\'-
Deceitful
Stubborn
Sly
Swindler
ans: 2
17. Which sentence is correct ?
This is an unique case
This is a unique case
This is a very unique case
This is the most unique case
ans: 2
18. Choose the correctly spelt word:-
Tsunami
Sunami
Suname
Sunamce
ans: 1
19. The synonyme of genesis is-
introduction
preface
beginning
foreword
ans: 3
20. choose the word or phrase that is most nearly similar or opposite in meaning to the word given in the
question: INFRINGE
-Intrude
Transgress
Purloin
ans: 2
21. What is antonym of jovial ?
Jolly
Jealous
Gay
Happy
ans: 2
22. He watched the boat __ down the river.
to float
floating
was floating
had floated
ans: 2
23. Rumminant means
Cud-chewing nimal
Soup
Gossip
Noise-maker
ans: 1
24. In each of the follwing questions,choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:-LIABILITY
Treasure
Debt
Assets
Property
ans: 3
25. Lengthen : Prolong
stretch : extend
distance : reduce
draw out : shorten
reach out : cut short
ans: 1
26. Eager:Indifferent
devoted:dedicated
concerned:careful
anxious:nervous
enthusiastic:halfhearted
ans: 4
ans: 4
28. Which is the noun of the word beautiful ?
Beautify
Beauty
Beautifully
Beautious
ans: 2
29. Tiger: Zoology :: Mars :
Astrology
Astronomy
Crytology
Telescopy
ans: 2
30. Identify the correct passive form- Open the window.
Window should be opened
Let the window be opened
Let the window be opened by you
The window must be opened
ans: 2
31. .Choose the correctly spelt word:-
Accilerate
Accelerate
Accelerrate
Accilarate
ans: 2
32. The word \"permissive\" implies
humble
law-abiding
liberal
submissive
ans: 3
33. Three score is -
Thirty times
Three hundred times
ans: 3
34. The boy from the village said, "I ---- starve then beg".-which of the following best completed the above
sentence?
better
rather
would rather
would better
ans: 3
35. plebiscite is a term related to
Medicine
Technology
Law
Politics
ans: 4
36. Which is the following sentence is the correct one ?
My father was in hospital during sixweeks in summer
In summer during six weeks my father was in hospital
My father was in a hospital during six weeks in summer
My father was in hospital for six weeks during the summer
ans: 4
37. In each of the follwing questions,out of the four alternatives,choose the one which can be substituted for
the given words/sentence:-Time after twilight and before night-
Evening
Dawn
Dusk
Eclipse
ans: 3
38. Chose the right word to fill the blank : Since his retirement, Mr. Chowdhury, who was a teacher, has
written four novels.
circulation
current
procession
flow
ans: 4
39. choose the word or phrase that is most nearly similar or opposite in meaning to the word given in the
question: BROCHURE-
Opening
Pamphlet
ans: 2
40. What is the antonym of famous?
Oraque
Obscure
Illiterate
Immature
ans: 2
41. The children studied in a class room __ windows were never opened.
that
which
where
whose
ans: 4
42. Who is the most famous satirist in English literature?
Alexander Pope
Jonathan Swifts
William Wordsworth
Butler
ans: 2
43. People always remember patriots -Which of the following is the best passive form of the above sentence?
The patriots will always be remembered by people
The patriots are always being remembered
People are always remembered by the patriots
The patriots are always remembered by the people
ans: 4
44. May Allah help you. What kind of sentence is this ?
Assertive
Imperative
Optative
Exclamatory
ans: 3
45. The influence of the technological revolution in and the concentration of wealth and power in the hands
of the few should worry us all.
aggravating demolishing
proliferating diminishing
undermining neutralizing
accelerating intensifying
ans: 4
46. Anger, even when it is has one virtue, it overcomes .
sinful sloth
unnecessary malice
inevitable desire
intense hate
ans: 1
47. \'Light\' is to \'dark\' as \'cold\' is to _.
hot
heat
winter
cool
ans: 1
48. Rishan walks as if he-lame.
is
had been
has
were
ans: 4
49. If a person cannot stop taking drugs, he is
attached to them
committed to them
addicted to them
devoted to them
ans: 3
50. As they waited, Rahim argued against war
while his brother discusses the effects of pollution
while his brother discussed the effects of pollution
while his brother was discussing the effects of pollution
while his brother had discussed the effects of pollution
ans: 3
51. Price for bicycles can run ___________ T.k 2,000.00
as high as
so high as
as high to
as high for
ans: 1
52. Something which is obnoxious means that it is-
ans: 4
53. Choose the correct alternative to correct the sentence. He . to see us if he had been able to do .
would come
would have come
may have come
may come
ans: 2
54. Government has been entrusted____elected politicians.
with
for
to
at
ans: 3
55. The antonym of indifference is -
Ardour
Compassion
Anxiety
Conceren
ans: 1
56. Find out the correct translation:
It is raining from morning.
It has been raining from morning.
It has been drizzling since morning.
It is drizzling since morning.
ans: 3
57. New programs will be _ next week in Bangladesh Television.
telecast
published
telecasted
broadcasted
ans: 1
58. One who unduly forwards in rendering services for others is not generally liked in society- Which of the
following words represents truly the character of the person mentioned here?
Benevolent
Official
Officious
ans: 3
59. Rubber is notable for its _.
lightness
heaviness
elasticity
viscosity
ans: 3
60. \'Animal Farm\' was written by _.
George Orwell
Stevenson
Swift
Mark Twain
ans: 1
61. Choose the correct answer. How long did you wait ?
Till launch time
Till he came
until six O' clock
Since this morning
ans: 2
62. Which of the following is a correct sentence?
He was too clever not to miss the point
He was so clever to miss the point
He was too clever to miss the point
He was too clever to grasp the point
ans: 3
63. No one can - that he is clever.
deny
defy
denounce
discard
ans: 1
64. According to the conditions of my scholarship, after finishing my degree .
my education will be employed by the university
employment will be given to me by the University
the University will employ me
I will be employed of the University
ans: 3
ans: 1
66. If a part of a speech or writing breaks the theme, it is called
pomposity
digression
exaggeration
anti-climax
ans: 2
67. Fill in the blanks He has assured me_______safety ?
with
of
for
at
ans: 2
68. `syntax' means -
Supplementary tax
Sentence building
Manner of speech
Synchronizing
ans: 2
69. ?
ans: 3
70. Delay : Retard
postpone : promote
adjourn : start
slow down : hold up
defer : accelerate
ans: 3
71. \'Good\' is to \'bad\' as \'white\' is to__
dark
grey
ans: 3
72. If we want concrete proof, we are looking for - .
building material
something to cover a path
clear evidence
a cement mixer
ans: 3
73. Of the four alternatives given below, choose the word/words that best fits into the underlined word given in
the sentence: - One day \'women willhave has so long been denied them _ leisure, money and room to
themselves.
Spece
Liberty
Office
Capacity
ans: 2
74. Noureen will discuss the issue with Nasir ___ phone
in
over
by
on
ans: 2
75. What is the meaning of the idiom a round dozen?
A full dozen
A little less than a dozen
A little more than a dozen
Round about a dozen
ans: 1
76. Anything 'pernicious' tends to injure or destroy. something which has no such harmful effect is -.
innocuous
innocent
immaculate
salutary
ans: 1
77. He has paid the penalty __ his crimes __ five years in prison.
for, with
at, by
about, a t
after, in
ans: 1
78. When a person says hes `all in it means .
He is very tired
He is has arrived
He has finished packing
He has got everything
ans: 1
79. If a man swims 4 miters upstream at 1 mph and back downstream to the same point at 4 mph, what is his
average speed ?
0.8 mph
1.6 mph
2.4 mph
3.2 mph
ans: 2
80. \'Paediatric\' relates to the treatment of - .
adults
children
women
old people
ans: 2
81. The Olympic games were watched by billions of people all over the world.
exactly
usually
truly
literally
ans: 2
82. Don\'t make a noise while your father ____.
is being asleep
is sleeping
asleep
has slept
ans: 2
83. The captain left the boat, because it ___.
turned down
turned up
tuned bottom
turned over
ans: 4
ans: 4
85. Only after I _ home, did I remember my doctor\'s appointment.
going
go
went
gone
ans: 3
86. what is the meaning of the word 'euphemism'?
vague idea
in offensive expression
verbal play
wise saying
ans: 2
87. To end in smoke-
To create fire
To go through suffering
To come to nothing
To see fire
ans: 3
88. To stay healthy, we must plan to have a balanced __.
figure
food
diet
outlook
ans: 3
89. Which of the following sentences is correct?
Why you have done this?
Why did you have done this?
Why have you done this?
Why you had done this?
ans: 3
90. A bull market means that share prices are-
falling
rising
moving
ans: 2
91. Caesar and Cleopatra is-
A tragedy by Shakespeare
A play by G. B. Shaw
A poem by Lord Byron
A novel by S.T. Coleridge
ans: 2
92. Who wrote the plays , \'The Tempest\' and \'The Mid Summer Night\'s Dream?
Ben Johnson
Christopher
John Dryden
William Shakespeare
ans: 4
93. Who wrote Beauty is truth,truth is beauty?
Shakespeare
Wordsworth
Keats
Eliot
ans: 3
94. 30% of 10 is 10% of which ?
40
60
30
600
ans: 3
95. We waited unitl the plane ___.
did not take off
took off
had not taken off
had taken off
ans: 2
96. Now-a-days many villages are lit ----- Electricity. Which is the correct preposition in the above blank?
with
by
from
on
ans: 1
ans: 3
98. The error in the sentence, One of the recommendation made by the committee was accepted by the
authorities is
recommendation
was
accepted by
committee
ans: 1
99. Who is author of India wins freedom ?
Mahataama Gandhi
J.L.Nehru
Abul Kamal azad
Moulana Akram Khan
ans: 3
100. which of the following is the correct phrase for will be held?
takes off
comes off
will bring about
will come round
ans: 2
Part 3
1. Of the four alternatives given below, choose the word/words that best fits into the underlined word given in
the sentence: - One day \'women willhave has so long been denied them _ leisure, money and room to
themselves.
Spece
Liberty
Office
Capacity
ans: 2
2. \'Maiden speech\' means .
Late speech
ans: 4
3. The intellectual can no longer be said to live the margins of society.
against
beyond
inside
before
ans: 2
4. What kind of noun is girl ?
Proper
Common
Collective
Material
ans: 2
5. He gave up - football when he got married.
of playing
to play
playing
play
ans: 3
6. People who assume that no evil can befall them are foolishly-
Ardent
Complacent
confident
apprehensive
ans: 2
7. To the arrival of spring, Bangladesh Television a special function.
commemorate : launched
announce : telecast
celebrate : organized
welcome : sanctioned
ans: 3
8. I count - -your help
after
upon
for
with
ans: 2
9. One should be careful about ___ duty.
his
her
ones
the
ans: 3
10. \'Good\' is to \'bad\' as \'white\' is to__
dark
grey
black
ebony
ans: 3
11. The speaker failed to make the audience-to him patiently.-Which of the following is the best form of
pronoun in the above sentence?
to listen
listening
listened
listen
ans: 4
12. Only after I _ home, did I remember my doctor\'s appointment.
going
go
went
gone
ans: 3
13. We must keep our fingers __ that the weather will stay fine for the picnic tomorrow.
raised
pointed
lifte
crossed
ans: 4
14. What is the masculine gender of "mare" ?
Dog
Mermaid
Bear
Stallion
ans: 4
ans: 3
16. The expression take into account means
count numbers
consider
think seriously
assess
ans: 2
17. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences by selecting the most appropriate alternative from among the
four choices given:Parliamentary democracy demands discipline-to the rules.
adherence
respectful
knowledge
awareness
ans: 1
18. Succssive discountn of 20% and 15% are equal to a single discount of-
30%
32%
34%
35%
ans: 2
19. .Choose the correctly spelt word:-
Accilerate
Accelerate
Accelerrate
Accilarate
ans: 2
20. Frightened : Scream :: Angry :
Cry
Shiver
Shout
Sneer
ans: 3
21. what do you get ?
25
ans: 4
22. What is the antonym of 'Queer'?
Integrated
Orderly
Abnormal
Odd
ans: 2
23. Pediatric relates to the treatment of:
adults
women
old people
children
ans: 4
24. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a while: Although a
few years ago the fundamental fact about the Milky Way seemed fairly well ___ now even its mass and radius
have come into ___.
diminished __ disrepute
determined __ resolution
established __ question
ignored __ danger
ans: 3
25. A reward has been announced for the employees who hard.
have worked
has worked
will be work
have had worked
ans: 1
26. Pick the word that is synonymous with \'authoritarian\'
autocratic
senior
elderly
potential
ans: 1
27. Find out the correct translation:
It is raining from morning.
It has been raining from morning.
It has been drizzling since morning.
ans: 3
28. Which of the following sentences is correct?
I forbade him from going
I forbade him to go
I forbade him going
I forbade him not to go
ans: 2
29. The literary work 'Kuble Khan'is -.
a history by Vincent Smith
a verse by Coleridge
a drama by Oscar Wilde
a short story by Somerset Maugham
ans: 2
30. Honey is__sweet.
very
too much
much too
excessive
ans: 1
31. Your conduct admits __ no excuse.
to
for
of
at
ans: 3
32. Rumminant means
Cud-chewing nimal
Soup
Gossip
Noise-maker
ans: 1
33. ?
,
,
,
ans: 3
35. The sentence with correct punctuations-
Maria, my student. is on leave today
Maria my student, is on leave today
Maria, my student, is on leave today
Maria my student is, on leave today
ans: 3
36. The correct sentence of the followings:
The Nile is longest river in Africa
The Nile is longest river in the Africa
Nile is longest river in Africa
The Nile is the longest river in Africa
ans: 4
37. one of the four sentences given in each question is grammatically wrong. That alternative is your answer:-
Neither you nor i am in a sound position.
Laziness is detrimental for success
He begged the favour of my granting him leave
Your action is not in conformity with the law
ans: 2
38. choose the word or phrase that is most nearly similar or opposite in meaning to the word given in the
question: INFRINGE
-Intrude
Transgress
Purloin
Invade
ans: 2
39. Caesar and Cleopatra is-
A tragedy by Shakespeare
A play by G. B. Shaw
A poem by Lord Byron
A novel by S.T. Coleridge
ans: 2
40. The word \'disinterested\' means:
lack of interest
ans: 4
41. I have not heard from him__
long since
for a long time
since long
for long
ans: 4
42. There are ___ dangerous drivers.
a very lot of
very many of
very much of
a lot of
ans: 4
43. Browning was the composer of any of the following poems -
Two voices
The Scholar Gipsy
Andrea del sarto
Oneone
ans: 3
44. Which is the noun of the word beautiful ?
Beautify
Beauty
Beautifully
Beautious
ans: 2
45. \'Animal Farm\' was written by _.
George Orwell
Stevenson
Swift
Mark Twain
ans: 1
46. He intends to _ in the country for two months .
live
stay
stop
halt
ans: 2
47. Who wrote the two famous novels , \'David Copperfiled\' and \'The Tale Of Tow Cities\'?
Thomas Hardy
Janne Austen
George Eliot
Charles Dickens
ans: 4
48. What is the antonym `Honorary' ?
Literary
Honorable
Salaried
Official
ans: 3
49. If I had known you were coming ___.
I would go to the station.
I would be going to the station.
I had gone to the station.
I would have gone to the station.
ans: 4
50. The second anniversary celebration of our college will be held on December,
ans: 1
51. Choose the correct sentence -
The rich is not always happy
Rich is not always happy
The rich is not happy always
The rich are not always happy
ans: 4
52. City B is 5 miles east of city A City C is 10 miles southest of city B.Which of the following is the closed to
the distance from city A to city C?
11 miles
12 miles
13 miles
ans: 4
53. \'Maiden speech\' means .
Late speech
Early speech
Final speech
First speech
ans: 4
54. We(not have) a holiday since the beginning of the year. which of the following verb forms does best
complete the above sentence?
did not have
have not had
are not having
had not had
ans: 2
55. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a while: A __ statement
is an __ comparison;it does not compare things explicitly,but suggest a likeness between them.
sarcastic-unfair
metaphorical-implied
sanguine-inherent
blatant-overt
ans: 4
56. The light have been blown - by the strong wind.
out
away
up
off
ans: 1
57. The synonym for \'Obdurate\'-
Deceitful
Stubborn
Sly
Swindler
ans: 2
58. The synonym for efface-
improve
exhaust
rub out
cut out
ans: 3
59. I have never seen such a slow coach like you, this small work has taken you three full month. what does
the idiom 'a slow coach' mean?
an irresponsible person
a careless person
an unthougtful person
a very lazy person
ans: 4
60. Each question below consists of a related pair of words. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship
similar to that expressed in the original pair. ANARCHY : GOVERNMENT
penury : wealth
chaos : disorder
monarchy : republic
verbosity : words
ans: 1
61. First language means the _ language .
important
main
natural
offical
ans: 3
62. I opened the door as soon as I ____ the bell.
have heard
was hearing
am heard
heard
ans: 4
63. If you count 1 to 100, how many 5s will you pass on the way?
10
11
18
20
ans: 4
64. The correct spelling is -
Humourous
Humourious
Humorous
Humorious
ans: 3
66. Many students will now be starting to _ about their exams result.
worry
reflect
inquire
comment
ans: 1
67. He said that he __ be unable come.
will
shall
should
would
ans: 4
68. He had a __ headache.
strong
acute
serious
bad
ans: 4
69. In each of the follwing questions,out of the given alternatives,choose the one that best expresses the
meaning of the given word:-IMPROVEMENT
Promotion
Advancement
Betterment
Preference
ans: 3
70. Chose the right word to fill the blank : Since his retirement, Mr. Chowdhury, who was a teacher, has
written four novels.
circulation
current
procession
flow
ans: 4
71. What is the adjective of the word 'Heart'?
ans: 3
72. The word \'Shrug\' indicating doubt or indifference is associated with-
Shoulders
Head
Forehead
Eyebrows
ans: 1
73. Blue chips are-
Securities issued by the government
Industrial shares considered to be a safe investment
Industrial shares considered to be a risky investment
Flat plastic counters used as money tokens
ans: 2
74. select the meaning of the word 'stagflagation' -
controlled prices
economic slow down
a disintegrating government
cultural dullness
ans: 2
75. New programs will be _ next week in Bangladesh Television.
telecast
published
telecasted
broadcasted
ans: 1
76. \"Call to mind\" means
fantasize
attend
remember
request
ans: 3
77. He gave up ____ football when be got married.
to play
playing
play
of playing
ans: 2
78. Some writer sink __ oblivion in course of time
on
from
under
into
ans: 4
79. Each of the following idioms is followed by some alternatives. choose the one which best expresses its
meaning:-To keep one\'s head-
to save onedelf
to be self respectful
to keep calm
none of these
ans: 3
80. \'Paediatric\' relates to the treatment of - .
adults
children
women
old people
ans: 2
81. Such claim needs to be tested empirically means
The test should be based on experience
The test should be based on idea
The test should be based on assumption
The test should be based on calculation
ans: 1
82. The synonyme of genesis is-
introduction
preface
beginning
foreword
ans: 3
83. Anything 'pernicious' tends to injure or destroy. something which has no such harmful effect is -.
innocuous
innocent
immaculate
salutary
ans: 1
ans: 2
85. Who is the author of 'A Farewell to Arms'?
T. S. Eliot
John Milton
Plato
Ernest Hemingway
ans: 4
86. Dog day means-
a period of being carefree
a period of habing youthful flings
a period of misfortunate
hot weather
ans: 4
87. A speech full of too many words is-
A big speech
Maiden speech
An unimportnt speach
A verbose speech
ans: 4
88. He stopped his car when the light turned red.
abruptly
equitably
ambiguously
incisively
ans: 1
89. Choose the correct sentence:
Let he and you be witnesses
Let you and him be witnesses
Let you and he be witnesses
Let you and he be witness
ans: 2
90. The South Pole is located in the _.
Arctic
Antarctic
Antipodes
ans: 2
91. Choose the appropriate meaning of the idiom- Swan song
First work
Last work
Middle work
Early work
ans: 2
92. She told me his name after he _ .
left
had left
has left
has been leaving
ans: 2
93. If a substance is cohesive, it tends to .
retain heat
bend without too much difficulty
stick together
break easily
ans: 3
94. We look forward ____ a response from you.
to receiving
to receive
in receiving
for receiving
ans: 1
95. Many islands make up-
an isles
an archipelago
a peninsula
continent
ans: 2
96. The word imbibe means :
to learn
To tinge
To drink
To acquire
ans: 3
ans: 2
98. Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence: glass is, for all practical purposes, a
solid, its molecular structure is that of a liquid.
If
Because
Since
Although
ans: 4
99. Choose the correct one:
Mispel
Misspell
Mispell
Misspel
ans: 2
100. Identify the correct sentence:
She had faith in and hopes for the future.
She had faith and hopes for the future.
She had faith and hopes in the future.
She had faith and hopes in future.
ans: 1
Part 4
1. Only those who are not serious to their success work by _ and start.
long odds
against time
every inch
fits
ans: 4
2. The verb of the word \'short\' is _.
enshort
shorten
shorted
ans: 2
3. I have ____ interest in the matter.
not
any
none
no
ans: 4
4. What is the verb of the word 'ability'?
enable
ably
able
ableness
ans: 1
5. A person whose head is in the cloud is-
proud
a day dreamer
an aviator
useless
ans: 2
6. \'Misanthropist\' means :
One who first with ladies
A person of narrow views
A hater of mankind
one who bilive that God is in everything
ans: 3
7. We look forward ____ a response from you.
to receiving
to receive
in receiving
for receiving
ans: 1
8. choose the word or phrase that is most nearly similar or opposite in meaning to the word given in the
question: ILLUSIVE-
Not deceptive
Not certain
Not obvious
Not coherent
ans: 3
10. Do not make a noise while your father -
is sleeping
has slept
assleep
is being asleep
ans: 1
11. The fifth consonant from the beginning of this sentence is the letter_.
i
e
a
t
ans: 4
12. Delay : Retard
postpone : promote
adjourn : start
slow down : hold up
defer : accelerate
ans: 3
13. The expression \'Lingua France\' means:
The common language
The first language
International language
The French language
ans: 1
14. Succssive discountn of 20% and 15% are equal to a single discount of-
30%
32%
34%
35%
ans: 2
15. Choose the correct meaning: He raised his eyebrow at my exploration.
Show surprise or disapproval
ans: 1
16. \"I\'ll have a cup of tea,\" my father said, \"because I\'m not hungry.\" Which of the following sentences is
the correct indirect speech?
My father said that he will have a cup of tea because he wasn\'t hungry
My father said that he would have had a cup of tea because he wasn\'t hungry
My father said that he would have a cup fo tea because he wasn\'t hungry
My father said that he had a cup of tea because he wasn\'t hungry
ans: 3
17. \"Call to mind\" means
fantasize
attend
remember
request
ans: 3
18. A 13 year old is not ____ to vote an election.
as old enough
old enough
enough old
enough old as
ans: 2
19. In spite of my requests, he did not __.
give in
fall in
get off
give forth
ans: 3
20. He knew it was a avery _ operation, but he was determined to carry it out .
difficult
dangerous
risky
troublesome
ans: 3
21. What kind of noun is girl ?
Proper
Common
Collective
Material
ans: 2
22. People who assume that no evil can befall them are foolishly-
Ardent
Complacent
confident
apprehensive
ans: 2
23. People always remember patriots -Which of the following is the best passive form of the above sentence?
The patriots will always be remembered by people
The patriots are always being remembered
People are always remembered by the patriots
The patriots are always remembered by the people
ans: 4
24. She argued ___ me about the marriage.
from
with
for
to
ans: 2
25. Choose the correct option: Even as harvesting was goin on ___.
the rainy season began
the rainy season was began
the rainy season had began
the rainy season begins
ans: 1
26. If a person cannot stop taking drugs, he is
attached to them
committed to them
addicted to them
devoted to them
ans: 3
27. 'Razzmatazz' means:
A musical instrument
A well-planned programme
A noisy activity
A musical activity
ans: 3
28. Choose the correctly spelt word:-
ans: 1
29. Each question below consists of a related pair of words. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship
similar to that expressed in the original pair. VACCINE : PREVENT
wound : heal
victim : attend
antidote : counteract
diagnosis : cure
ans: 4
30. Who wrote the plays , \'The Tempest\' and \'The Mid Summer Night\'s Dream?
Ben Johnson
Christopher
John Dryden
William Shakespeare
ans: 4
31. New programs will be _ next week in Bangladesh Television.
telecast
published
telecasted
broadcasted
ans: 1
32. He said that he __ be unable come.
will
shall
should
would
ans: 4
33. The walls of our house have been painted ___green.
by
in
with
no preposition
ans: 4
34. one of the four sentences given in each question is grammatically wrong. That alternative is your answer:-
Neither you nor i am in a sound position.
Laziness is detrimental for success
He begged the favour of my granting him leave
ans: 2
35. The poet laureate is-
the best poet of the country
a wineer of the Nobel prize in poetry
the Court poet of England
a classical poet
ans: 3
36. `Equivocation means -
A true statement
Equal opportunity to get a job
Free expression of opinions
Two contrary things in the same statment
ans: 4
37. He watched the boat __ down the river.
to float
floating
was floating
had floated
ans: 2
38. The synonym of `Franchise -
Privilege
Utility
French
Frankness
ans: 1
39. The expression take into account means
count numbers
consider
think seriously
assess
ans: 2
40. What is the antonym of 'Queer'?
Integrated
Orderly
Abnormal
Odd
ans: 2
ans: 3
42. \"Into the __ of death rode the six hundred.\"
city
tunnel
road
valley
ans: 4
43. If two typist can type two pages in two minutes, how many typists will it take to type 18 pages in six
minutes.
3
6
9
18
ans: 2
44. The correct sentence of the followings:
The Nile is longest river in Africa
The Nile is longest river in the Africa
Nile is longest river in Africa
The Nile is the longest river in Africa
ans: 4
45. What kind noun is Cattle ?
Proper
Common
Collective
Material
ans: 3
46. The path ___ paved, so we were albe to walk through the park.
was
had been
has been
being
ans: 2
47. They travelled to Savar__
on foot
by walking
ans: 1
48. Naither Rini nor Simi __ qualified for the job.
are
is
were
had
ans: 2
49. Fill in the blanks He has assured me_______safety ?
with
of
for
at
ans: 2
50. A synonym for resentment is-
fear
anger
indignation
panic
ans: 2
51. The second anniversary celebration of our college will be held on December,
ans: 1
52. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a while: Because she
had a reputation for __ we were surprised and pleased when she greeted us so __
insolence-irately
insouciance-cordially
arrogance-disdainfully
querulousness - affably
ans: 4
53. The synonym for \'Obdurate\'-
Deceitful
ans: 2
54. If you count 1 to 100, how many 5s will you pass on the way?
10
11
18
20
ans: 4
55. 'Razzmatazz' means:
A musical instrument
A well-planned programme
A noisy activity
A musical activity
ans: 3
56. He gave up - football when he got married.
of playing
to play
playing
play
ans: 3
57. Reason is the highest faculty-on human by their creator.
entrusted
endowed
bestowed
conferred
ans: 3
58. Pick the word that is synonymous with \'authoritarian\'
autocratic
senior
elderly
potential
ans: 1
59. Fill in the blanks :What is the time ---------- your watch?
by
in
at
with
ans: 1
60. what is the noun of the Word 'Waste'?
Waste
Wasting
Wastage
Wasteful
ans: 3
61. He has been ill - Friday last.
from
on
in
since
ans: 4
62. Choose the correct sentence -
The rich is not always happy
Rich is not always happy
The rich is not happy always
The rich are not always happy
ans: 4
63. Only after I _ home, did I remember my doctor\'s appointment.
going
go
went
gone
ans: 3
64. Parcel means
Quarrel
Piece of land
Postage
Unobstructed view
ans: 3
65. Find out the correct translation:
It is raining from morning.
It has been raining from morning.
It has been drizzling since morning.
It is drizzling since morning.
ans: 3
66. what is the meaning of the word 'stanch' -
ans: 4
67. The word dilly-dally means:
to dilute
wait impatiently
repeat
waste time
ans: 4
68. Choose the correct antonym of 'Sluggish'_
dull
animated
heavy
slow
ans: 2
69. The synonym for efface-
improve
exhaust
rub out
cut out
ans: 3
70. Choose the correctly spelt word:-
Volantory
Volantary
Voluntary
Voluntory
ans: 3
71. choose the word or phrase that is most nearly similar or opposite in meaning to the word given in the
question: BROCHURE-
Opening
Pamphlet
Bureau
censor
ans: 2
72.
-
Prepared & Collected By : Kajol Hossain
Suggested By : Kabil Mahmud & Ap Ap
www.Facebook.com/Groups/Bankers.Selection.Guide/
Prepared By : KAJOL HOSSAIN
ans: 1
73. Choose the wrong sentence:
He was always arguing with his brother
His failure resulted for lack of attention
When will you write to him about your plan?
Who was the boy you were all laughing at?
ans: 2
74. Who wrote the two famous novels , \'David Copperfiled\' and \'The Tale Of Tow Cities\'?
Thomas Hardy
Janne Austen
George Eliot
Charles Dickens
ans: 4
75. The correct passive of Sheila was writing a letter is -
A letter was written by Sheila
A letter was being writing by Sheila
A letter was being written by Sheila
A letter was been written by sheila
ans: 3
76. Trying unitedly we were able to have our project approved 'against' strong oppositions. which of the
following says nearly the same as 'against' above?
In the wake of
In the guise of
In the plea of
In the teeth of
ans: 4
77. To read between the lines-
to concentrate
to suspect
to read carefully
to grasp the hidden meaning
ans: 4
78. Caesar and Cleopatra is-
A tragedy by Shakespeare
A play by G. B. Shaw
A poem by Lord Byron
A novel by S.T. Coleridge
ans: 4
80. Water boils ___ you heat it to 100 Centigrade.
unless
until
if
although
ans: 3
81. Succumb means
achieve
submit
win
conqur
ans: 2
82. He intends to _ in the country for two months .
live
stay
stop
halt
ans: 2
83. The word \'electorate\' means :
election office
a body of voter
many elections
candidates
ans: 2
84. Frightened : Scream :: Angry :
Cry
Shiver
Shout
Sneer
ans: 3
85. Any one of the following pairs are literary collaborators-
Eliot and pound
Yeats and Eliot
ans: 4
86. In each of the following questions, out of the given alternatives, choose the one that best expresses the
meaning of the given word:- Omnipotent
Feeble
Supreme
Impotent
Vulnerable
ans: 2
87. plebiscite is a term related to
Medicine
Technology
Law
Politics
ans: 4
88. Such claim needs to be tested empirically means
The test should be based on experience
The test should be based on idea
The test should be based on assumption
The test should be based on calculation
ans: 1
89. To the arrival of spring, Bangladesh Television a special function.
commemorate : launched
announce : telecast
celebrate : organized
welcome : sanctioned
ans: 3
90. Chosse the correct sentence:
Rahim ate almost the whole fish
Rahim almost ate the whole fish
Almost Rahim ate the whole fish
Rahim ate the whole fish almost
ans: 1
91. Tiger: Zoology :: Mars :
Astrology
Astronomy
Crytology
Telescopy
ans: 2
92. What is the adjective of the word 'Heart'?
Heart
Hearten
Heartening
Heartful
ans: 3
93. 30% of 10 is 10% of which ?
40
60
30
600
ans: 3
94. The influence of the technological revolution in and the concentration of wealth and power in the hands
of the few should worry us all.
aggravating demolishing
proliferating diminishing
undermining neutralizing
accelerating intensifying
ans: 4
95. It's time(you, realize) your mistakes. which of the following verb forms does best complete the above
sentence?
you realized
that you realize
you would realize
you have realized
ans: 1
96. To stay healthy, we must plan to have a balanced __.
figure
food
diet
outlook
ans: 3
97. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the expressed in the original pair: FIRE :
ASHES-
Accident : delay
Water : waves
Event : memories
Wood : splinters
ans: 3
98. He divided the money - the two children .
over
in between
among
between
ans: 4
99. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the expressed in the original pair: CARPENTER
: SAW-
seamstress : scissors
stenographer : typewriter
painter : brush
lawyer : brief
ans: 1
100. The speaker failed to make the audience-to him patiently.-Which of the following is the best form of
pronoun in the above sentence?
to listen
listening
listened
listen
ans: 4
Part 5
1. Chose the right word to fill the blank : I should appreciate it if you could complet this work - Thursday.
till
untill
up to
by
ans: 4
2. Choose the correct answer. How long did you wait ?
Till launch time
Till he came
until six O' clock
Since this morning
ans: 2
3. The expression \'Lingua France\' means:
ans: 1
4. He stopped his car when the light turned red.
abruptly
equitably
ambiguously
incisively
ans: 1
5. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. EXCITE :
CALM
stimulate : cool down
retrain : compose
agitate : trouble
upset : perturb
ans: 1
6. Which is the following sentence is the correct one ?
My father was in hospital during sixweeks in summer
In summer during six weeks my father was in hospital
My father was in a hospital during six weeks in summer
My father was in hospital for six weeks during the summer
ans: 4
7. Parcel means
Quarrel
Piece of land
Postage
Unobstructed view
ans: 3
8. The word officialese means
plural number of official
language used in offices
plural number of offices
vague expressions
ans: 2
9. Julius Caesar was the rular of rome about _.
1000 years ago
1500 years ago
2000 years ago
ans: 3
10. If a substance is cohesive, it tends to .
retain heat
bend without too much difficulty
stick together
break easily
ans: 3
11. In each of the follwing questions,out of the given alternatives,choose the one that best expresses the
meaning of the given word:-IMPROVEMENT
Promotion
Advancement
Betterment
Preference
ans: 3
12. Many islands make up-
an isles
an archipelago
a peninsula
continent
ans: 2
13. A bull market means that share prices are-
falling
rising
moving
static
ans: 2
14. The right word to fill in the gap of the following sentence : Give her a telephone number to ring ____ she
gets lost.
perhaps
Whether
in case
unless
ans: 3
15. The price of rice are _.
raising
risen
rising
raised
ans: 3
16. Hold water means -
keep water
Store
Bear examination
Drink water
ans: 3
17. what is the meaning of the word 'belated ' -
complaining
off hand
weak
Tardy
ans: 4
18. What kind noun is Cattle ?
Proper
Common
Collective
Material
ans: 3
19. Fill in the blank of the following sentence with the right form of verb. if I _____ a king!
shall be
am
was
were
ans: 4
20. ?
ans: 3
21. He has paid the penalty __ his crimes __ five years in prison.
for, with
at, by
about, a t
after, in
ans: 1
ans: 3
23. Choose the correct sentence:
The matter was informed to the police
The matter has informed to to the police
The police was informed of the matter
The police were informed of the matter
ans: 4
24. Each question below consists of a related pair of words. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship
similar to that expressed in the original pair. ANARCHY : GOVERNMENT
penury : wealth
chaos : disorder
monarchy : republic
verbosity : words
ans: 1
25. The fifth consonant from the beginning of this sentence is the letter_.
i
e
a
t
ans: 4
26. If the second day of the month is a Monday, the eighteenth day of the month is a _.
Sunday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Monday
ans: 3
27. Fill in the blanks :What is the time ---------- your watch?
by
in
at
with
ans: 1
28. one of the four sentences given in each question is grammatically wrong. That alternative is your answer:-
He has no desire for fame
I intend going to Rajshahi
ans: 2
29. The bad news struck him like a bolt from the__
sky
havens
firmament
blue
ans: 4
30. Dhaka is becoming one of the _ cities in Asia.
more busy
busy
busiest
most busiest
ans: 3
31. 'Razzmatazz' means:
A musical instrument
A well-planned programme
A noisy activity
A musical activity
ans: 3
32. Who is the author of `For Whom the Bell Tolls' ?
Lord Tennison
Homer
Charles Dickens
Ernest Hemingway
ans: 4
33. Choose the correct antonym of 'Sluggish'_
dull
animated
heavy
slow
ans: 2
34. First language means the _ language .
important
main
natural
offical
ans: 2
36. What is the synonym of incredible?
Unbelievable
Unthinkable
Unlikely
Unthinking
ans: 1
37. A person who write about his own life writers-.
a biography
a diary
a chronicle
an autobiography
ans: 4
38. Choose the correctly spelt word:-
Tsunami
Sunami
Suname
Sunamce
ans: 1
39. If we want concrete proof, we are looking for - .
building material
something to cover a path
clear evidence
a cement mixer
ans: 3
40. If I were you, I (handle) the situation more carefully. which of the following verb forms does best complete
the above sentence?
would handle
will handle
handled
would have handled
ans: 1
41. She argued ___ me about the marriage.
from
ans: 2
42. The correct spelling is -
Humourous
Humourious
Humorous
Humorious
ans: 3
43. What is the adjective of the word 'Heart'?
Heart
Hearten
Heartening
Heartful
ans: 3
44. Something which is obnoxious means that it is-
Very dangerous
Very pleasant
Very ugly
Very unpleasant
ans: 4
45. In each of the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:- Equity
Uprightness
Justice
Integrity
Bias
ans: 4
46. To put the cart before the horse-
to offer a person what he cannot eat
to force a person to do something
to raise obstacle
to reverse the natural order of things
ans: 4
47. Two men, starting at the same point, walk in opposite directions for 4 meters, turn left and walk another 3
meters. What is the distance between them ?
7 meters
14 meters
10 meters
6 meters
ans: 3
48. They travelled to Savar__
on foot
by walking
on their feet
by foot
ans: 1
49. He knew it was a avery _ operation, but he was determined to carry it out .
difficult
dangerous
risky
troublesome
ans: 3
50. Who did write first English dictionary ?
Boswell
Ben Jonson
Samuel Johnson
Milton
ans: 3
51. Choose the correct sentence -
The rich is not always happy
Rich is not always happy
The rich is not happy always
The rich are not always happy
ans: 4
52. `Bill of fare is -
A chart of bus fare
A price list
A valuable document
A list of dishes at restaurant
ans: 4
53. We waited unitl the plane ___.
did not take off
took off
had not taken off
had taken off
ans: 2
54. The word \"permissive\" implies
ans: 3
55. what was the real name of the great American short story writer ,'O'Henry?
Samuel L clemens
William sydeney porter
Fitz-james O'Brien
William huntington wright
ans: 2
56. Vacilate- Hesitate
Persevere- Waiver
Impulsive- Deliberate
Obstinate- Accommodating
Irresolute- Indecisive
ans: 4
57. Chose the right word to fill the blank : Since his retirement, Mr. Chowdhury, who was a teacher, has
written four novels.
circulation
current
procession
flow
ans: 4
58. Which sentence is correct ?
This is an unique case
This is a unique case
This is a very unique case
This is the most unique case
ans: 2
59. The boy from the village said, "I ---- starve then beg".-which of the following best completed the above
sentence?
better
rather
would rather
would better
ans: 3
60. The word plurality means-
The letter S
Men and women
ans: 4
61. In each of the following questions, out of the given alternatives, choose the one that best expresses the
meaning of the given word:- Sporadic
Consistent
Uniform
Frequent
Scattered
ans: 4
62. one of the four sentences given in each question is grammatically wrong. That alternative is your answer:-
Neither you nor i am in a sound position.
Laziness is detrimental for success
He begged the favour of my granting him leave
Your action is not in conformity with the law
ans: 2
63. What is the masculine gender of "mare" ?
Dog
Mermaid
Bear
Stallion
ans: 4
64. Rubber is notable for its _.
lightness
heaviness
elasticity
viscosity
ans: 3
65. `Bootleg means to-
distribute
export
import
smuggle
ans: 4
66. choose the word or phrase that is most nearly similar or opposite in meaning to the word given in the
question: BROCHURE-
Opening
Pamphlet
Bureau
censor
ans: 2
67. \"I\'ll have a cup of tea,\" my father said, \"because I\'m not hungry.\" Which of the following sentences is
the correct indirect speech?
My father said that he will have a cup of tea because he wasn\'t hungry
My father said that he would have had a cup of tea because he wasn\'t hungry
My father said that he would have a cup fo tea because he wasn\'t hungry
My father said that he had a cup of tea because he wasn\'t hungry
ans: 3
68. 'Tom Jones' by Henry Fielding was first published in -.
the 1st half of 19th century
the 2nd half of 19th century
the 1st half of 18th century
the 2nd half of 18th century
ans: 3
69. 'Razzmatazz' means:
A musical instrument
A well-planned programme
A noisy activity
A musical activity
ans: 3
70. Government has been entrusted____elected politicians.
with
for
to
at
ans: 3
71. The sentence with correct punctuations-
Maria, my student. is on leave today
Maria my student, is on leave today
Maria, my student, is on leave today
Maria my student is, on leave today
ans: 3
72. 'The Rainbow 'is -.
a poem by wordsworth
a short story by somerset maugham
a novel by D.H. Lawrence
a verse by coleridge
ans: 3
ans: 1
74. We(not have) a holiday since the beginning of the year. which of the following verb forms does best
complete the above sentence?
did not have
have not had
are not having
had not had
ans: 2
75. According to the conditions of my scholarship, after finishing my degree .
my education will be employed by the university
employment will be given to me by the University
the University will employ me
I will be employed of the University
ans: 3
76. The captain left the boat, because it ___.
turned down
turned up
tuned bottom
turned over
ans: 4
77. The antonym of indifference is -
Ardour
Compassion
Anxiety
Conceren
ans: 1
78. What is the meaning of the expression bottom line?
The final step
The end of a road
The last line of a book
The essential point
ans: 4
79. In each of the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:- Repeal
Abolish
Enact
ans: 2
80. In spite of my requests, he did not __.
give in
fall in
get off
give forth
ans: 3
81. To read between the lines-
to concentrate
to suspect
to read carefully
to grasp the hidden meaning
ans: 4
82. He divided the money - the two children .
over
in between
among
between
ans: 4
83. The Parthenon is said erected in the Age of Pericles.
to have become
to have begun
to have been
to have had begun
ans: 3
84. Which of the following sentence is correct?
One of my friends are a lawyer
One of my friends is a lawyer
One of my friend is a lawyer
One of my friends are lawyers
ans: 2
85. The word \'precedence\' means :
example
priority
elderly
case
ans: 1
87. He advised me _ smoking .
giving up
to give up
in giving up
from giving up
ans: 2
88. How many eggs have your hens _ this month?
lain
laid
lay
lied
ans: 2
89. My uncle has three sons, ---- work in the same office.-which of the following is the best form of pronoun in
the above sentence?
all of them
who all
they all
all of whom
ans: 4
90. Any one of the following pairs are literary collaborators-
Eliot and pound
Yeats and Eliot
Pope and Dryden
Shelly and keats
ans: 4
91. The French refers to
The French people
the French Language
the French manners
the French society
ans: 1
92. We must look pleased or else he\'ll be _
dissatisfied
ans: 1
93. Choose the wrong sentence:
He was always arguing with his brother
His failure resulted for lack of attention
When will you write to him about your plan?
Who was the boy you were all laughing at?
ans: 2
94. If I had known you were coming ___.
I would go to the station.
I would be going to the station.
I had gone to the station.
I would have gone to the station.
ans: 4
95. Rumminant means
Cud-chewing nimal
Soup
Gossip
Noise-maker
ans: 1
96. \'Maiden speech\' means .
Late speech
Early speech
Final speech
First speech
ans: 4
97. One should be careful about ___ duty.
his
her
ones
the
ans: 3
98. People always remember patriots -Which of the following is the best passive form of the above sentence?
The patriots will always be remembered by people
The patriots are always being remembered
People are always remembered by the patriots
The patriots are always remembered by the people
ans: 4
99. Three score is -
Thirty times
Three hundred times
Three times twenty
More than three
ans: 3
100. A rocket flying to the moon does not need wings because _.
it has no engine
pace has too much dust
it has no fuel
space is airless
ans: 4
Part 6
ans: 2
2. Distort- Twist
Straighten- Bend
Defor- Reform
Harmonize- Balance
Observe- Blur
ans: 3
3. choose the word or phrase that is most nearly similar or opposite in meaning to the word given in the
question: BROCHURE-
Opening
Pamphlet
Bureau
censor
ans: 2
ans: 2
5. Frightened : Scream :: Angry :
Cry
Shiver
Shout
Sneer
ans: 3
6. The children studied in a class room __ windows were never opened.
that
which
where
whose
ans: 4
7. which of the following is the correct phrase for will be held?
takes off
comes off
will bring about
will come round
ans: 2
8. Each question below consists of a related pair of words. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship
similar to that expressed in the original pair. DELAY : EXPEDITE
related : halt
block : obstruct
drag : procrastinate
detain : dispatch
ans: 4
9. To meet trouble half way means-
To be puzzled
To get nervious
To be disappointed
To bear up
ans: 1
10. one of the four sentences given in each question is grammatically wrong. That alternative is your answer:-
Neither you nor i am in a sound position.
Laziness is detrimental for success
ans: 2
11. Choose the correct sentence -
A few of the three boys got a prize
Each of three boys got a prize
Every of the three boys got a prize
All of the three boys got a prize
ans: 2
12. What is the verb of the word 'Shortly'?
Short
Shorter
Shorten
Shortness
ans: 3
13. ?
ans: 2
14. He has been ill - Friday last.
from
on
in
since
ans: 4
15. Who is poet of the Victorian age ?
Mathew Arnold
Helen keller
Shakespeare
Robert Browning
ans: 4
16. Government has been entrusted____elected politicians.
with
for
to
at
ans: 3
17. I have ____ interest in the matter.
not
any
none
no
ans: 4
18. Each of the following idioms is followed by some alternatives. choose the one which best expresses its
meaning:-To keep one\'s head-
to save onedelf
to be self respectful
to keep calm
none of these
ans: 3
19. Choose the correct meaning: He raised his eyebrow at my exploration.
Show surprise or disapproval
Show agreement
Show happiness
Show indifference
ans: 1
20. He has paid the penalty __ his crimes __ five years in prison.
for, with
at, by
about, a t
after, in
ans: 1
21. what do you get ?
25
45
55
70
ans: 4
22. I am not bad--- tennis.
in
at
about
with
ans: 2
ans: 3
24. In which century was the Victorian period?
17th century
18th century
19th century
20th century
ans: 3
25. Wisdom -
ans: 4
26. Many islands make up-
an isles
an archipelago
a peninsula
continent
ans: 2
27. She argued ___ me about the marriage.
from
with
for
to
ans: 2
28. .Choose the correctly spelt word:-
Accilerate
Accelerate
Accelerrate
Accilarate
ans: 2
29. A person who write about his own life writers-.
a biography
a diary
ans: 4
30. The expression take into account means
count numbers
consider
think seriously
assess
ans: 2
31. The expression \'after one\'s own heart\' means :
To be in low spirit
with complete devotion
To one\'s own liking
To be in high spirit
ans: 3
32. In each of the follwing questions,out of the four alternatives,choose the one which can be substituted for
the given words/sentence:-Time after twilight and before night-
Evening
Dawn
Dusk
Eclipse
ans: 3
33. Stockings are _ socks
long
small
big
short
ans: 1
34. No one can - that he is clever.
deny
defy
denounce
discard
ans: 1
35. \"Pass away\" means
disappear
die
erase
fall
ans: 2
36. He stopped his car when the light turned red.
abruptly
equitably
ambiguously
incisively
ans: 1
37. There is no alternative _training.
to
for
than
of
ans: 4
38. The second anniversary celebration of our college will be held on December,
ans: 1
39. A \'pilgrim\' is a person who undertakes a journey to a -.
mosque
new country
holy place
bazar
ans: 3
40. what is the meaning of the word 'scuttle ' -
to tease
abandon
pile up
gossip
ans: 2
41. what is the noun of the Word 'Waste'?
Waste
Wasting
Wastage
Wasteful
ans: 3
42. The sentence with correct punctuations-
Maria, my student. is on leave today
Maria my student, is on leave today
Maria, my student, is on leave today
Maria my student is, on leave today
ans: 3
43. What is the synonym of `Incite' ?
Urge
Permit
Instigate
deceive
ans: 3
44. The literary work 'Kuble Khan'is -.
a history by Vincent Smith
a verse by Coleridge
a drama by Oscar Wilde
a short story by Somerset Maugham
ans: 2
45. What is the antonym of famous?
Oraque
Obscure
Illiterate
Immature
ans: 2
46. The correct sentence of the followings -
A new cabinet has been sworn in Dhaka
A new cabinet has been sworn a Dhaka
A new cabinet has been sworn by in Dhaka
A new cabinet has sworn in Dhaka
ans: 1
47. Shakespeare is known mostly for his-
Poetry
Novels
Autobiography
plays
ans: 4
48. Choose the correct tense:
ans: 3
49. Fill in the blank of the following sentence with the right form of verb. if I _____ a king!
shall be
am
was
were
ans: 4
50. Succssive discountn of 20% and 15% are equal to a single discount of-
30%
32%
34%
35%
ans: 2
51. I finally killed the fly _ a rolled up newspaper.
by
with
through
from
ans: 2
52. If a substance is cohesive, it tends to .
retain heat
bend without too much difficulty
stick together
break easily
ans: 3
53. Choose the correct alternative to correct the sentence. He . to see us if he had been able to do .
would come
would have come
may have come
may come
ans: 2
54. Now-a-days many villages are lit ----- Electricity. Which is the correct preposition in the above blank?
with
by
from
on
ans: 1
55. No one can - that he is clever.
deny
defy
denounce
discard
ans: 1
56. Identify the correct passive form- Open the window.
Window should be opened
Let the window be opened
Let the window be opened by you
The window must be opened
ans: 2
57. In many ways, riding a bicycle is similar to
driving a car
when one drives a car
the driving of a car
when we drive a car
ans: 1
58. One who unduly forwards in rendering services for others is not generally liked in society- Which of the
following words represents truly the character of the person mentioned here?
Benevolent
Official
Officious
Bureaucratic
ans: 3
59. \'Light\' is to \'dark\' as \'cold\' is to _.
hot
heat
winter
cool
ans: 1
60. Who is author of India wins freedom ?
Mahataama Gandhi
J.L.Nehru
Abul Kamal azad
Moulana Akram Khan
ans: 3
ans: 2
62. Each of the sons followed __ father\'s trade.
their
her
his
whose
ans: 3
63. You should "show good manners" in the company of young ladies- Which is the appropriate phrase for the
underlined expression above?
Behave gently
Practice manners
Behave yourself
Do not talk rudely
ans: 1
64. The French refers to
The French people
the French Language
the French manners
the French society
ans: 1
65. The idiom put up with means
stay together
tolerate
keep trust
protect
ans: 2
66. A synonym for resentment is-
fear
anger
indignation
panic
ans: 2
67. If a part of a speech or writing breaks the theme, it is called
pomposity
digression
ans: 2
68. _ his earlierstudy,the Professor\'s new study indicates a general warning trend in global weather.
In contrast of
In contrast to
In contrast by
In contrast as
ans: 2
69. Price for bicycles can run ___________ T.k 2,000.00
as high as
so high as
as high to
as high for
ans: 1
70. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the expressed in the original pair: FIRE :
ASHES-
Accident : delay
Water : waves
Event : memories
Wood : splinters
ans: 3
71. If a man swims 4 miters upstream at 1 mph and back downstream to the same point at 4 mph, what is his
average speed ?
0.8 mph
1.6 mph
2.4 mph
3.2 mph
ans: 2
72. Tiger: Zoology :: Mars :
Astrology
Astronomy
Crytology
Telescopy
ans: 2
73. \'Maiden speech\' means .
Late speech
Early speech
Final speech
First speech
ans: 4
74. In each of the follwing questions,choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:-LIABILITY
Treasure
Debt
Assets
Property
ans: 3
75. The synonym of `Franchise -
Privilege
Utility
French
Frankness
ans: 1
76. Naither Rini nor Simi __ qualified for the job.
are
is
were
had
ans: 2
77. Which phrase contains words opposed to each other in meaning?
Hopes and aspirations
Heat and dust
Reproduction and death
Emerged and advanced
ans: 3
78. Wordsworth introduced the readers _ a new kind of poetry.
with
at
to
by
ans: 3
79. ?
,
,
,
ans: 3
ans: 2
81. Which of the following sentences is correct?
Why you have done this?
Why did you have done this?
Why have you done this?
Why you had done this?
ans: 3
82. Choose the correct sentence:
The matter was informed to the police
The matter has informed to to the police
The police was informed of the matter
The police were informed of the matter
ans: 4
83. The light have been blown - by the strong wind.
out
away
up
off
ans: 1
84. Chose the right word to fill the blank : Since his retirement, Mr. Chowdhury, who was a teacher, has
written four novels.
circulation
current
procession
flow
ans: 4
85. "Justice delayed is justice denied" was stated by_
Disraeli
Gladstone
Emerson
Shakespeare
ans: 2
86. T.S. Eliot was born in -.
Ireland
England
ans: 4
87. Find out the correct translation:
It is raining from morning.
It has been raining from morning.
It has been drizzling since morning.
It is drizzling since morning.
ans: 3
88. Who wrote Beauty is truth,truth is beauty?
Shakespeare
Wordsworth
Keats
Eliot
ans: 3
89. What kind of man is quite the opposite type of supercilious?
Affable
Haughty
Disdainfull
Wicked
ans: 1
90. He parted ___ his friends in tears.
with
from
against
beside
ans: 2
91. She told me his name after he _ .
left
had left
has left
has been leaving
ans: 2
92. Choose the correctly spelt word:-
Volantory
Volantary
Voluntary
Voluntory
ans: 2
94. The children were entrusted ____ the care of their uncle.
with
for
to
at
ans: 1
95. City B is 5 miles east of city A City C is 10 miles southest of city B.Which of the following is the closed to
the distance from city A to city C?
11 miles
12 miles
13 miles
14 miles
ans: 4
96. They suffered much _ tornado had hit their village.
until
since
as if
let alone
ans: 2
97. We(not have) a holiday since the beginning of the year. which of the following verb forms does best
complete the above sentence?
did not have
have not had
are not having
had not had
ans: 2
98. In each of the following questions, out of the given alternatives, choose the one that best expresses the
meaning of the given word:- Sporadic
Consistent
Uniform
Frequent
Scattered
ans: 4
ans: 2
100. Only those who are not serious to their success work by _ and start.
long odds
against time
every inch
fits
ans: 4
Part 7
1. Few people would care to take the negative side of the proposition that the women of the world are and .
admired provoked
oppressed scorned
rebuked regaled
slighted celebrated
ans: 2
2. A bull market means that share prices are-
falling
rising
moving
static
ans: 2
3. When they had their first child, they put _ a large sum for his education.
aside
beside
outside
under
ans: 1
4. The synonym for efface-
improve
exhaust
rub out
cut out
ans: 3
5. The word plurality means-
The letter S
Men and women
Chaos and confusion
The holding of more than one office at a time
ans: 4
6. \'The day of my sistet\'s marriage is drawing near---\'. The underlined word is a/an -
adjective
verb
preposition
adverb
ans: 4
7. The correct sentence of the followings -
A new cabinet has been sworn in Dhaka
A new cabinet has been sworn a Dhaka
A new cabinet has been sworn by in Dhaka
A new cabinet has sworn in Dhaka
ans: 1
8. Who is the author of 'A Farewell to Arms'?
T. S. Eliot
John Milton
Plato
Ernest Hemingway
ans: 4
9. Eager:Indifferent
devoted:dedicated
concerned:careful
anxious:nervous
enthusiastic:halfhearted
ans: 4
10. \"Into the __ of death rode the six hundred.\"
city
tunnel
road
valley
ans: 4
11. Some writer sink __ oblivion in course of time
ans: 4
12. plebiscite is a term related to
Medicine
Technology
Law
Politics
ans: 4
13. They have __ their support for our case.
pledged
disavowed
provided
defered
ans: 1
14. 'Razzmatazz' means:
A musical instrument
A well-planned programme
A noisy activity
A musical activity
ans: 3
15. Naither Rini nor Simi __ qualified for the job.
are
is
were
had
ans: 2
16. Choose the wrong sentence:
The land is belonged to an old lady
They parted from one another suddenly
The leader expressed himself forcibly
Mother bought me an ice-cream
ans: 1
17. Now-a-days many villages are lit ----- Electricity. Which is the correct preposition in the above blank?
with
by
from
on
ans: 1
18. what is the meaning of the word 'belated ' -
complaining
off hand
weak
Tardy
ans: 4
19. \"Call to mind\" means
fantasize
attend
remember
request
ans: 3
20. what is the meaning of the word 'euphemism'?
vague idea
in offensive expression
verbal play
wise saying
ans: 2
21. May Allah help you. What kind of sentence is this ?
Assertive
Imperative
Optative
Exclamatory
ans: 3
22. Who wrote the plays , \'The Tempest\' and \'The Mid Summer Night\'s Dream?
Ben Johnson
Christopher
John Dryden
William Shakespeare
ans: 4
23. He gave up ____ football when be got married.
to play
playing
play
of playing
ans: 2
24. When one is \'pragmatic\' he is being__
ans: 3
25. In each of the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for
the given word/sentence:- A formal composition or speech expressing high praise of somebody-
elegy
eulogy
caricature
exaggeration
ans: 2
26. Choose the correctly spelt word:-
Superceed
Superseed
Supercede
Supersede
ans: 4
27. Which of the following sentance is a correct proverb?
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
Fools rush in were an angels fears to tread
A fool rushes in where an angels fear to tread
Fools rush in where the angels fear to tread
ans: 1
28. Choose the correct sentence -
A few of the three boys got a prize
Each of three boys got a prize
Every of the three boys got a prize
All of the three boys got a prize
ans: 2
29. As the sun - , I decided to go out.
has shone
shine
shines
was shining
ans: 4
30. Choose the correct alternative to correct the sentence. He . to see us if he had been able to do .
would come
would have come
may have come
ans: 2
31. Something which is obnoxious means that it is-
Very dangerous
Very pleasant
Very ugly
Very unpleasant
ans: 4
32. Any one of the following pairs are literary collaborators-
Eliot and pound
Yeats and Eliot
Pope and Dryden
Shelly and keats
ans: 4
33. What is the meaning of \'White Elephant\'?
An elephant of white colour
A hoarder
A black marketer
A very costly or troublesome possession
ans: 4
34. Lengthen : Prolong
stretch : extend
distance : reduce
draw out : shorten
reach out : cut short
ans: 1
35. If we want concrete proof, we are looking for - .
building material
something to cover a path
clear evidence
a cement mixer
ans: 3
36. How many eggs have your hens _ this month?
lain
laid
lay
lied
ans: 2
ans: 2
38. What is the meaning of \'White Elephant\'?
An elephant of white colour
A hoarder
A black marketer
A very costly or troublesome possession
ans: 4
39. He watched the boat __ down the river.
to float
floating
was floating
had floated
ans: 2
40. Identify the correct sentence:
She had faith in and hopes for the future.
She had faith and hopes for the future.
She had faith and hopes in the future.
She had faith and hopes in future.
ans: 1
41. Rizvi requested Rini _ telephone to attend the meeting.
over
through
with
by
ans: 1
42. In each of the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:- Repeal
Abolish
Enact
Annul
Nullify
ans: 2
43. Choose the correct sentence -
The rich is not always happy
Rich is not always happy
The rich is not happy always
ans: 4
44. Honey is__sweet.
very
too much
much too
excessive
ans: 1
45. The fifth consonant from the beginning of this sentence is the letter_.
i
e
a
t
ans: 4
46. Choose the correct sentence:
Let he and you be witnesses
Let you and him be witnesses
Let you and he be witnesses
Let you and he be witness
ans: 2
47. He knew it was a avery _ operation, but he was determined to carry it out .
difficult
dangerous
risky
troublesome
ans: 3
48. Tell me ___ that.
whom told you
that told you
who told you
told you
ans: 3
49. He stopped his car when the light turned red.
abruptly
equitably
ambiguously
incisively
ans: 1
ans: 3
51. 'Existentialism' ?
-
ans: 1
52. There is no alternative _training.
to
for
than
of
ans: 4
53. My uncle has three sons, ---- work in the same office.-which of the following is the best form of pronoun in
the above sentence?
all of them
who all
they all
all of whom
ans: 4
54. Dhaka is becoming one of the _ cities in Asia.
more busy
busy
busiest
most busiest
ans: 3
55. \'Misanthropist\' means :
One who first with ladies
A person of narrow views
A hater of mankind
one who bilive that God is in everything
ans: 3
56. I spent - -with the patient
sometimes
ans: 3
57. what is the noun of the Word 'Waste'?
Waste
Wasting
Wastage
Wasteful
ans: 3
58. The synonym of `Franchise -
Privilege
Utility
French
Frankness
ans: 1
59. Choose the correct sentence:
The matter was informed to the police
The matter has informed to to the police
The police was informed of the matter
The police were informed of the matter
ans: 4
60. Of the four alternatives given below, choose the word/words that best fits into the underlined word given in
the sentence: - One day \'women willhave has so long been denied them _ leisure, money and room to
themselves.
Spece
Liberty
Office
Capacity
ans: 2
61. Which of the following is a correct sentence?
He was too clever not to miss the point
He was so clever to miss the point
He was too clever to miss the point
He was too clever to grasp the point
ans: 3
62. The word dilly-dally means:
to dilute
wait impatiently
repeat
ans: 4
63. Each of the following idioms is followed by some alternatives. choose the one which best expresses its
meaning:-To keep one\'s head-
to save onedelf
to be self respectful
to keep calm
none of these
ans: 3
64. A person who write about his own life writers-.
a biography
a diary
a chronicle
an autobiography
ans: 4
65. Break : Repair :: Wound:
Hurt
Heal
Fix
Plaster
ans: 2
66. The intellectual can no longer be said to live the margins of society.
against
beyond
inside
before
ans: 2
67. The expression \'after one\'s own heart\' means :
To be in low spirit
with complete devotion
To one\'s own liking
To be in high spirit
ans: 3
68. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a while: Although a
few years ago the fundamental fact about the Milky Way seemed fairly well ___ now even its mass and radius
have come into ___.
diminished __ disrepute
determined __ resolution
established __ question
ignored __ danger
ans: 3
69. The synonym for \'Obdurate\'-
Deceitful
Stubborn
Sly
Swindler
ans: 2
70. Frightened : Scream :: Angry :
Cry
Shiver
Shout
Sneer
ans: 3
71. \"Pass away\" means
disappear
die
erase
fall
ans: 2
72. The horror movic scared them out of their-
wits
seats
lives
fund
ans: 1
73. Blue chips are-
Securities issued by the government
Industrial shares considered to be a safe investment
Industrial shares considered to be a risky investment
Flat plastic counters used as money tokens
ans: 2
74. _ his earlierstudy,the Professor\'s new study indicates a general warning trend in global weather.
In contrast of
In contrast to
In contrast by
In contrast as
ans: 2
75. what is the meaning of the word 'scuttle ' -
ans: 2
76. The correct spelling is :
Humorious
Humorous
Humourius
Humurious
ans: 2
77. What kind of noun is girl ?
Proper
Common
Collective
Material
ans: 2
78. To meet trouble half way means-
To be puzzled
To get nervious
To be disappointed
To bear up
ans: 1
79. What is antonym of jovial ?
Jolly
Jealous
Gay
Happy
ans: 2
80. If a man swims 4 miters upstream at 1 mph and back downstream to the same point at 4 mph, what is his
average speed ?
0.8 mph
1.6 mph
2.4 mph
3.2 mph
ans: 2
81. As they waited, Rahim argued against war
while his brother discusses the effects of pollution
while his brother discussed the effects of pollution
while his brother was discussing the effects of pollution
ans: 3
82. \'Botany\' is to \'plants\' as \'Zoology is to__.
flowers
trees
dear
animals
ans: 4
83. Choose the correct antonym of 'Sluggish'_
dull
animated
heavy
slow
ans: 2
84. In which century was the Victorian period?
17th century
18th century
19th century
20th century
ans: 3
85. I know him.
He is knowm by me
He was known to me
He has been known by me
He is known to me
ans: 4
86. Reason is the highest faculty-on human by their creator.
entrusted
endowed
bestowed
conferred
ans: 3
87. The walls of our house have been painted ___green.
by
in
with
no preposition
ans: 4
ans: 1
89. I count - -your help
after
upon
for
with
ans: 2
90. ?
ans: 3
91. I cannot _to pay such high prices.
able
but
try
afford
ans: 4
92. Tiger: Zoology :: Mars :
Astrology
Astronomy
Crytology
Telescopy
ans: 2
93. Rubber is notable for its _.
lightness
heaviness
elasticity
viscosity
ans: 3
94. He fantasized winning the lottery
about
with
ans: 1
95. What is the verb of the word 'Shortly'?
Short
Shorter
Shorten
Shortness
ans: 3
96. The word \"permissive\" implies
humble
law-abiding
liberal
submissive
ans: 3
97. Identify the correct passive form- Open the window.
Window should be opened
Let the window be opened
Let the window be opened by you
The window must be opened
ans: 2
98. \"I have a __ that one day this nation will live out the true meaning of its creed that all men are created
equal\"
desire
hope
dream
wish
ans: 3
99. choose the word or phrase that is most nearly similar or opposite in meaning to the word given in the
question: BROCHURE-
Opening
Pamphlet
Bureau
censor
ans: 2
100. The antonym for inimical-
hostile
friendly
indifferent
angry
ans: 2
Part 8
1. The parents become extremely _ when their son had not returned by eleven o\'clock.
angry
annoyed
disturbed
anxious
ans: 4
2. Two men, starting at the same point, walk in opposite directions for 4 meters, turn left and walk another 3
meters. What is the distance between them ?
7 meters
14 meters
10 meters
6 meters
ans: 3
3. People who assume that no evil can befall them are foolishly-
Ardent
Complacent
confident
apprehensive
ans: 2
4. Chosse the correct meaning of the following words: Cul-de-sac
bubble
selection
dead end
error
ans: 3
5. Stockings are _ socks
long
small
big
short
ans: 1
6. Rumminant means
Cud-chewing nimal
Soup
Gossip
Noise-maker
ans: 1
7. choose the word or phrase that is most nearly similar or opposite in meaning to the word given in the
question: INFRINGE
-Intrude
Transgress
Purloin
Invade
ans: 2
8. \"Pass away\" means
disappear
die
erase
fall
ans: 2
9. \'Animal Farm\' was written by _.
George Orwell
Stevenson
Swift
Mark Twain
ans: 1
10. Browning was the composer of any of the following poems -
Two voices
The Scholar Gipsy
Andrea del sarto
Oneone
ans: 3
11. Pediatric relates to the treatment of:
adults
women
old people
children
ans: 4
12. Choose the correct option: Even as harvesting was goin on ___.
the rainy season began
the rainy season was began
the rainy season had began
the rainy season begins
ans: 1
ans: 3
14. Each of the sons followed __ father\'s trade.
their
her
his
whose
ans: 3
15. \"Into the __ of death rode the six hundred.\"
city
tunnel
road
valley
ans: 4
16. He said that he __ the previous day.
has come
had come
came
arrived
ans: 2
17. It's time(you, realize) your mistakes. which of the following verb forms does best complete the above
sentence?
you realized
that you realize
you would realize
you have realized
ans: 1
18. ?
,
,
,
ans: 3
19. Julia has been ill _three months.
since
ans: 4
20. The literary work 'Kuble Khan'is -.
a history by Vincent Smith
a verse by Coleridge
a drama by Oscar Wilde
a short story by Somerset Maugham
ans: 2
21. He watched the boat __ down the river.
to float
floating
was floating
had floated
ans: 2
22. As the sun ___, I decided to go out.
shines
has shone
shine
was shining
ans: 4
23. What is antonym of jovial ?
Jolly
Jealous
Gay
Happy
ans: 2
24. \"I have a __ that one day this nation will live out the true meaning of its creed that all men are created
equal\"
desire
hope
dream
wish
ans: 3
25. Government has been entrusted____elected politicians.
with
for
to
at
ans: 3
26. Choose the wrong sentence:
He was always arguing with his brother
His failure resulted for lack of attention
When will you write to him about your plan?
Who was the boy you were all laughing at?
ans: 2
27. The expression take into account means
count numbers
consider
think seriously
assess
ans: 2
28. Which of the following integers has the most divisors?
88
91
95
99
ans: 1
29. The path ___ paved, so we were albe to walk through the park.
was
had been
has been
being
ans: 2
30. We must keep our fingers __ that the weather will stay fine for the picnic tomorrow.
raised
pointed
lifte
crossed
ans: 4
31. What kind noun is Cattle ?
Proper
Common
Collective
Material
ans: 3
32. The passive form of the sentence some children were helping the wounded man
ans: 3
33. Choose the correct antonym of 'Sluggish'_
dull
animated
heavy
slow
ans: 2
34. If a part of a speech or writing breaks the theme, it is called
pomposity
digression
exaggeration
anti-climax
ans: 2
35. ?
ans: 3
36. \'Animal Farm\' was written by _.
George Orwell
Stevenson
Swift
Mark Twain
ans: 1
37. Each of the following idioms is followed by some alternatives. choose the one which best expresses its
meaning:-To keep one\'s head-
to save onedelf
to be self respectful
to keep calm
none of these
ans: 3
38. The word homogeneous means:
Of the same kind
Of the same place
ans: 1
39. Divide 30 by half and
ans: 1
40. The word \'disinterested\' means:
lack of interest
indifferent
callous
neutral
ans: 4
41. Such claim needs to be tested empirically means
The test should be based on experience
The test should be based on idea
The test should be based on assumption
The test should be based on calculation
ans: 1
42. The horror movic scared them out of their-
wits
seats
lives
fund
ans: 1
43. Which of the following sentence is correct?
One of my friends are a lawyer
One of my friends is a lawyer
One of my friend is a lawyer
One of my friends are lawyers
ans: 2
44. Choose the word or phrase that best fill the blank space to complete the sentences: All of the people at the
NAM conference are ___ .
Mathematic teachers
ans: 2
45. Wordsworth introduced the readers _ a new kind of poetry.
with
at
to
by
ans: 3
46. In each of the following questions, out of the given alternatives, choose the one that best expresses the
meaning of the given word:- Sporadic
Consistent
Uniform
Frequent
Scattered
ans: 4
47. What is the meaning of \'White Elephant\'?
An elephant of white colour
A hoarder
A black marketer
A very costly or troublesome possession
ans: 4
48. The antonym for inimical-
hostile
friendly
indifferent
angry
ans: 2
49. The intellectual can no longer be said to live the margins of society.
against
beyond
inside
before
ans: 2
50. The synonym for efface-
improve
exhaust
rub out
cut out
ans: 3
51. Anger, even when it is has one virtue, it overcomes .
sinful sloth
unnecessary malice
inevitable desire
intense hate
ans: 1
52. We have recently entered ---- an agreement with Inland co-operative society? which of the following does
best fit in the blank space?
no preposition
upon
in
into
ans: 4
53. The people who carray a coffin at a funeral are called-
Undertakers
Supporters
Pallbearers
Mourners
ans: 3
54. Choose the appropriate meaning of the idiom- Swan song
First work
Last work
Middle work
Early work
ans: 2
55. What is the meaning of the expression bottom line?
The final step
The end of a road
The last line of a book
The essential point
ans: 4
56. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a while: Although a
few years ago the fundamental fact about the Milky Way seemed fairly well ___ now even its mass and radius
have come into ___.
diminished __ disrepute
determined __ resolution
established __ question
ignored __ danger
ans: 3
57. I have never seen such a slow coach like you, this small work has taken you three full month. what does
the idiom 'a slow coach' mean?
an irresponsible person
a careless person
an unthougtful person
a very lazy person
ans: 4
58. A rocket flying to the moon does not need wings because _.
it has no engine
pace has too much dust
it has no fuel
space is airless
ans: 4
59. He knew it was a avery _ operation, but he was determined to carry it out .
difficult
dangerous
risky
troublesome
ans: 3
60. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the expressed in the original pair: STARE :
GLANCE-
gulp : sip
confide : tell
scorn : admire
participate : observe
ans: 1
61. We look forward ____ a response from you.
to receiving
to receive
in receiving
for receiving
ans: 1
62. Vacilate- Hesitate
Persevere- Waiver
Impulsive- Deliberate
Obstinate- Accommodating
Irresolute- Indecisive
ans: 2
64. Choose the correct one:
Mispel
Misspell
Mispell
Misspel
ans: 2
65. The speaker failed to make the audience-to him patiently.-Which of the following is the best form of
pronoun in the above sentence?
to listen
listening
listened
listen
ans: 4
66. The correct spelling is :
Humorious
Humorous
Humourius
Humurious
ans: 2
67. Fill in the blank of the following sentence with the right form of verb. if I _____ a king!
shall be
am
was
were
ans: 4
68. If the second day of the month is a Monday, the eighteenth day of the month is a _.
Sunday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Monday
ans: 3
69. He fantasized winning the lottery
about
ans: 1
70. \'Good\' is to \'bad\' as \'white\' is to__
dark
grey
black
ebony
ans: 3
71. Trees have - - off their leaves
thrown
fallen
cast
put
ans: 3
72. She argued ___ me about the marriage.
from
with
for
to
ans: 2
73. I have not heard from him__
long since
for a long time
since long
for long
ans: 4
74. To meet trouble half way means-
To be puzzled
To get nervious
To be disappointed
To bear up
ans: 1
75. The best passive form of the sentence: we dont like idle people -
We are not liked by idle people
Idle people are not like us
Idle people are not liked by us
Idle people are not of our liking
ans: 3
76. Fill in the blanks :What is the time ---------- your watch?
by
in
at
with
ans: 1
77. Choose the correctly spelt word:-
Volantory
Volantary
Voluntary
Voluntory
ans: 3
78. Chose the right word to fill the blank : Since his retirement, Mr. Chowdhury, who was a teacher, has
written four novels.
circulation
current
procession
flow
ans: 4
79. The word plurality means-
The letter S
Men and women
Chaos and confusion
The holding of more than one office at a time
ans: 4
80. Hold water means -
keep water
Store
Bear examination
Drink water
ans: 3
81. Choose the correct sentence:
Let he and you be witnesses
Let you and him be witnesses
Let you and he be witnesses
Let you and he be witness
ans: 2
ans: 4
83. Only after I _ home, did I remember my doctor\'s appointment.
going
go
went
gone
ans: 3
84. In many ways, riding a bicycle is similar to
driving a car
when one drives a car
the driving of a car
when we drive a car
ans: 1
85. He intends to _ in the country for two months .
live
stay
stop
halt
ans: 2
86. When they had their first child, they put _ a large sum for his education.
aside
beside
outside
under
ans: 1
87. Which phrase contains words opposed to each other in meaning?
Hopes and aspirations
Heat and dust
Reproduction and death
Emerged and advanced
ans: 3
88. "Justice delayed is justice denied" was stated by_
Disraeli
Gladstone
Emerson
ans: 2
89. The poet laureate is-
the best poet of the country
a wineer of the Nobel prize in poetry
the Court poet of England
a classical poet
ans: 3
90. To put the cart before the horse-
to offer a person what he cannot eat
to force a person to do something
to raise obstacle
to reverse the natural order of things
ans: 4
91. There is no alternative _training.
to
for
than
of
ans: 4
92. Your conduct admits __ no excuse.
to
for
of
at
ans: 3
93. City B is 5 miles east of city A City C is 10 miles southest of city B.Which of the following is the closed to
the distance from city A to city C?
11 miles
12 miles
13 miles
14 miles
ans: 4
94. We waited unitl the plane ___.
did not take off
took off
had not taken off
had taken off
ans: 1
96. Who wrote Beauty is truth,truth is beauty?
Shakespeare
Wordsworth
Keats
Eliot
ans: 3
97. \'Misanthropist\' means :
One who first with ladies
A person of narrow views
A hater of mankind
one who bilive that God is in everything
ans: 3
98. A 13 year old is not ____ to vote an election.
as old enough
old enough
enough old
enough old as
ans: 2
99. The last word of the proverb . Handsome is that handsome____________
does
Works
thinks
says
ans: 1
100. As the sun - , I decided to go out.
has shone
shine
shines
was shining
ans: 4
Part 9
Prepared & Collected By : Kajol Hossain
Suggested By : Kabil Mahmud & Ap Ap
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Prepared By : KAJOL HOSSAIN
1. Choose the correct antonym of 'Sluggish'_
dull
animated
heavy
slow
ans: 2
2. Fill in the blinks: Give my ___to him.
Warm compliment
Compliments
Best compliment
Heartiest compliment
ans: 2
3. 'Existentialism' ?
-
ans: 1
4. Who did write first English dictionary ?
Boswell
Ben Jonson
Samuel Johnson
Milton
ans: 3
5. The second anniversary celebration of our college will be held on December,
ans: 1
6. He has been ill - Friday last.
from
on
in
since
ans: 4
8. The parents become extremely _ when their son had not returned by eleven o\'clock.
angry
annoyed
disturbed
anxious
ans: 4
9. The best passive form of the sentence: we dont like idle people -
We are not liked by idle people
Idle people are not like us
Idle people are not liked by us
Idle people are not of our liking
ans: 3
10. Price for bicycles can run ___________ T.k 2,000.00
as high as
so high as
as high to
as high for
ans: 1
11. choose the word or phrase that is most nearly similar or opposite in meaning to the word given in the
question: BROCHURE-
Opening
Pamphlet
Bureau
censor
ans: 2
12. Each question below consists of a related pair of words. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship
similar to that expressed in the original pair. DELAY : EXPEDITE
related : halt
block : obstruct
drag : procrastinate
detain : dispatch
ans: 4
ans: 4
14. Vacilate- Hesitate
Persevere- Waiver
Impulsive- Deliberate
Obstinate- Accommodating
Irresolute- Indecisive
ans: 4
15. Choose the wrong sentence:
He was always arguing with his brother
His failure resulted for lack of attention
When will you write to him about your plan?
Who was the boy you were all laughing at?
ans: 2
16. The synonym for \'Obdurate\'-
Deceitful
Stubborn
Sly
Swindler
ans: 2
17. A synonym for resentment is-
fear
anger
indignation
panic
ans: 2
18. A \'pilgrim\' is a person who undertakes a journey to a -.
mosque
new country
holy place
bazar
ans: 3
19. `Bootleg means to-
distribute
export
ans: 4
20. In which century was the Victorian period?
17th century
18th century
19th century
20th century
ans: 3
21. Any one of the following pairs are literary collaborators-
Eliot and pound
Yeats and Eliot
Pope and Dryden
Shelly and keats
ans: 4
22. I am not bad--- tennis.
in
at
about
with
ans: 2
23. Which is the following sentence is the correct one ?
My father was in hospital during sixweeks in summer
In summer during six weeks my father was in hospital
My father was in a hospital during six weeks in summer
My father was in hospital for six weeks during the summer
ans: 4
24. Your conduct admits __ no excuse.
to
for
of
at
ans: 3
25. Succumb means
achieve
submit
win
conqur
ans: 4
27. The light have been blown - by the strong wind.
out
away
up
off
ans: 1
28. I shall not __ the examination this year
give
appear at
sit
go for
ans: 2
29. Which is the noun of the word beautiful ?
Beautify
Beauty
Beautifully
Beautious
ans: 2
30. Each question below consists of a related pair of words. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship
similar to that expressed in the original pair. VACCINE : PREVENT
wound : heal
victim : attend
antidote : counteract
diagnosis : cure
ans: 4
31. Choose the correct sentence -
I asked javed had he passed
I asked javed if you had passed
I asked javed if he had passed
I asked Javed that had he passed
ans: 3
32. As they waited, Rahim argued against war
while his brother discusses the effects of pollution
ans: 3
33. Lengthen : Prolong
stretch : extend
distance : reduce
draw out : shorten
reach out : cut short
ans: 1
34. He knew it was a avery _ operation, but he was determined to carry it out .
difficult
dangerous
risky
troublesome
ans: 3
35. Government has been entrusted____elected politicians.
with
for
to
at
ans: 3
36. He watched the boat __ down the river.
to float
floating
was floating
had floated
ans: 2
37. Chosse the correct sentence:
Rahim ate almost the whole fish
Rahim almost ate the whole fish
Almost Rahim ate the whole fish
Rahim ate the whole fish almost
ans: 1
38. Choose the wrong sentence:
The land is belonged to an old lady
They parted from one another suddenly
The leader expressed himself forcibly
Mother bought me an ice-cream
ans: 1
39. Dhaka is becoming one of the _ cities in Asia.
more busy
busy
busiest
most busiest
ans: 3
40. The correct sentence of the followings -
A new cabinet has been sworn in Dhaka
A new cabinet has been sworn a Dhaka
A new cabinet has been sworn by in Dhaka
A new cabinet has sworn in Dhaka
ans: 1
41. \'Good\' is to \'bad\' as \'white\' is to__
dark
grey
black
ebony
ans: 3
42. The error in the sentence, One of the recommendation made by the committee was accepted by the
authorities is
recommendation
was
accepted by
committee
ans: 1
43. Hold water means -
keep water
Store
Bear examination
Drink water
ans: 3
44. Of the four alternatives given below, choose the word/words that best fits into the underlined word given in
the sentence: - One day \'women willhave has so long been denied them _ leisure, money and room to
themselves.
Spece
Liberty
Office
Capacity
ans: 2
45. If a part of a speech or writing breaks the theme, it is called
pomposity
digression
exaggeration
anti-climax
ans: 2
46. I am looking for someone who ____ play the piano.
able to
is able
can be able to
can
ans: 4
47. The path ___ paved, so we were albe to walk through the park.
was
had been
has been
being
ans: 2
48. Now-a-days many villages are lit ----- Electricity. Which is the correct preposition in the above blank?
with
by
from
on
ans: 1
49. The speaker failed to make the audience-to him patiently.-Which of the following is the best form of
pronoun in the above sentence?
to listen
listening
listened
listen
ans: 4
50. Which of the following sentences is correct?
That shirt which he bought is blue in colour
The shirt that which he bought is blue in colour
Which shirt he bought is blue in colour
The shirt which he bought is blue in colour
ans: 4
ans: 4
52. If we want concrete proof, we are looking for - .
building material
something to cover a path
clear evidence
a cement mixer
ans: 3
53. He intends to _ in the country for two months .
live
stay
stop
halt
ans: 2
54. \"Pass away\" means
disappear
die
erase
fall
ans: 2
55. Fill in the blank of the following sentence with the right form of verb. if I _____ a king!
shall be
am
was
were
ans: 4
56. What is the verb of the word 'ability'?
enable
ably
able
ableness
ans: 1
57. Tiger: Zoology :: Mars :
Astrology
Astronomy
Crytology
ans: 2
58. \"To be or not to be, that is the__\".
meaning
question
answer
isssue
ans: 2
59. What kind noun is Cattle ?
Proper
Common
Collective
Material
ans: 3
60. The word imbibe means :
to learn
To tinge
To drink
To acquire
ans: 3
61. Which of the following integers has the most divisors?
88
91
95
99
ans: 1
62. Choose the word or phrase that best fill the blank space to complete the sentences: Almost everyone fails
___ on the first try.
in passing his driver's test
to have passed his driver's test
to his driver's test
passing his driver's test
ans: 2
63. The captain left the boat, because it ___.
turned down
turned up
tuned bottom
turned over
ans: 4
65. Anything 'pernicious' tends to injure or destroy. something which has no such harmful effect is -.
innocuous
innocent
immaculate
salutary
ans: 1
66. 'Out and out' means :
Not at all
Brave
Thoroughly
Whole heartedly
ans: 3
67. ____ is not the only thing that tourists want to see.
A scenery
Sceneries
The sceneries
Scenery
ans: 4
68. 'Razzmatazz' means:
A musical instrument
A well-planned programme
A noisy activity
A musical activity
ans: 3
69. A 13 year old is not ____ to vote an election.
as old enough
old enough
enough old
enough old as
ans: 2
70. \'Animal Farm\' was written by _.
George Orwell
Stevenson
ans: 1
71. The word homogeneous means:
Of the same kind
Of the same place
Of the same race
Of the same density
ans: 1
72. \"I\'ll have a cup of tea,\" my father said, \"because I\'m not hungry.\" Which of the following sentences is
the correct indirect speech?
My father said that he will have a cup of tea because he wasn\'t hungry
My father said that he would have had a cup of tea because he wasn\'t hungry
My father said that he would have a cup fo tea because he wasn\'t hungry
My father said that he had a cup of tea because he wasn\'t hungry
ans: 3
73. Choose the correct option: Even as harvesting was goin on ___.
the rainy season began
the rainy season was began
the rainy season had began
the rainy season begins
ans: 1
74. Who is the greatest modern English Dramatist?
Verginia Woolf
George Bernard Shaw
P. B. Shelley
S. T. Coleridge
ans: 2
75. \'Light\' is to \'dark\' as \'cold\' is to _.
hot
heat
winter
cool
ans: 1
76. _ his earlierstudy,the Professor\'s new study indicates a general warning trend in global weather.
In contrast of
In contrast to
In contrast by
In contrast as
ans: 2
77. what do you get ?
25
45
55
70
ans: 4
78. The expression take into account means
count numbers
consider
think seriously
assess
ans: 2
79. Some writer sink __ oblivion in course of time
on
from
under
into
ans: 4
80. If I were you, I (handle) the situation more carefully. which of the following verb forms does best complete
the above sentence?
would handle
will handle
handled
would have handled
ans: 1
81. Choose the appropriate meaning of the idiom- Swan song
First work
Last work
Middle work
Early work
ans: 2
82. Few people would care to take the negative side of the proposition that the women of the world are and .
admired provoked
oppressed scorned
rebuked regaled
slighted celebrated
ans: 2
83. Intellectual -
ans: 3
84. The expression \'Lingua France\' means:
The common language
The first language
International language
The French language
ans: 1
85. \'Maiden speech\' means .
Late speech
Early speech
Final speech
First speech
ans: 4
86. The idiom put up with means
stay together
tolerate
keep trust
protect
ans: 2
87. The bad news struck him like a bolt from the__
sky
havens
firmament
blue
ans: 4
88. He has been ill - Friday last.
from
on
in
since
ans: 4
89. What is the adjective of the word 'Heart'?
Heart
Hearten
ans: 3
90. Julia has been ill _three months.
since
about
in
for
ans: 4
91. .Choose the correctly spelt word:-
Accilerate
Accelerate
Accelerrate
Accilarate
ans: 2
92. what was the real name of the great American short story writer ,'O'Henry?
Samuel L clemens
William sydeney porter
Fitz-james O'Brien
William huntington wright
ans: 2
93. When a person says hes `all in it means .
He is very tired
He is has arrived
He has finished packing
He has got everything
ans: 1
94. Eager:Indifferent
devoted:dedicated
concerned:careful
anxious:nervous
enthusiastic:halfhearted
ans: 4
95. Stockings are _ socks
long
small
big
short
ans: 3
97. A farmer had 17 hens.All but 9 died.How many live hens were left ?
0
9
18
16
ans: 2
98. The walls of our house have been painted ___green.
by
in
with
no preposition
ans: 4
99. I have not heard from him__
long since
for a long time
since long
for long
ans: 4
100. May Allah help you. What kind of sentence is this ?
Assertive
Imperative
Optative
Exclamatory
ans: 3
Part 10
1. Julia has been ill _three months.
since
about
in
for
ans: 3
3. The Parthenon is said erected in the Age of Pericles.
to have become
to have begun
to have been
to have had begun
ans: 3
4. When one is \'pragmatic\' he is being__
wasteful
productive
practical
fussy
ans: 3
5. Honey is__sweet.
very
too much
much too
excessive
ans: 1
6. I have ____ interest in the matter.
not
any
none
no
ans: 4
7. In each of the following questions, out of the given alternatives, choose the one that best expresses the
meaning of the given word:- Omnipotent
Feeble
Supreme
Impotent
Vulnerable
ans: 2
8. If a substance is cohesive, it tends to .
ans: 3
9. \'The day of my sistet\'s marriage is drawing near---\'. The underlined word is a/an -
adjective
verb
preposition
adverb
ans: 4
10. What kind of man is quite the opposite type of supercilious?
Affable
Haughty
Disdainfull
Wicked
ans: 1
11. Rizvi requested Rini _ telephone to attend the meeting.
over
through
with
by
ans: 1
12. What is the adjective of the word 'Heart'?
Heart
Hearten
Heartening
Heartful
ans: 3
13. Each of the following idioms is followed by some alternatives. choose the one which best expresses its
meaning:-To keep one\'s head-
to save onedelf
to be self respectful
to keep calm
none of these
ans: 3
14.
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ans: 1
15. I spent - -with the patient
sometimes
sometime
some time
some times
ans: 3
16. Water boils ___ you heat it to 100 Centigrade.
unless
until
if
although
ans: 3
17. ?
ans: 3
18. Now-a-days many villages are lit ----- Electricity. Which is the correct preposition in the above blank?
with
by
from
on
ans: 1
19. I count - -your help
after
upon
for
with
ans: 2
20. She argued ___ me about the marriage.
from
with
for
to
ans: 3
22. Choose the correct sentence -
He was hunged for murder
He has been hunged for murder
He was hanged for murder
He had been hunged for murder
ans: 3
23. which of the following is the correct phrase for will be held?
takes off
comes off
will bring about
will come round
ans: 2
24. 'Razzmatazz' means:
A musical instrument
A well-planned programme
A noisy activity
A musical activity
ans: 3
25. What is the synonym of competent ?
Circumspect
Capable
Discrete
Prudent
ans: 2
26. Caesar and Cleopatra is-
A tragedy by Shakespeare
A play by G. B. Shaw
A poem by Lord Byron
A novel by S.T. Coleridge
ans: 2
27. The synonym for \'Obdurate\'-
Deceitful
Stubborn
ans: 2
28. One should be careful about ___ duty.
his
her
ones
the
ans: 3
29. T.S. Eliot was born in -.
Ireland
England
Wales
U.S.A
ans: 4
30. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences by selecting the most appropriate alternative from among the
four choices given:Parliamentary democracy demands discipline-to the rules.
adherence
respectful
knowledge
awareness
ans: 1
31. Rahim is 12 years old. He is three times older than Karim. What will be the age of Rahim when he is two
times older than Karim ?
15
16
17
18
ans: 2
32. Only after I _ home, did I remember my doctor\'s appointment.
going
go
went
gone
ans: 3
33. Don\'t make a noise while your father ____.
is being asleep
is sleeping
asleep
has slept
ans: 2
34. The antonym for inimical-
hostile
friendly
indifferent
angry
ans: 2
35. The correct spelling is -
Humourous
Humourious
Humorous
Humorious
ans: 3
36. Who wrote the plays , \'The Tempest\' and \'The Mid Summer Night\'s Dream?
Ben Johnson
Christopher
John Dryden
William Shakespeare
ans: 4
37. The antonym for \'Recalcitrant\'-
Complaint
Passive
Indifferent
Careful
ans: 1
38. Assert- Dissent
Affirm- Object
Reject- Disapprove
Acknowledge- Recognize
Endorse- Ratify
ans: 1
39. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a while: Because she
had a reputation for __ we were surprised and pleased when she greeted us so __
insolence-irately
insouciance-cordially
arrogance-disdainfully
querulousness - affably
ans: 4
ans: 4
41. Many islands make up-
an isles
an archipelago
a peninsula
continent
ans: 2
42. The intensive search was conducted by the detectives to locate those criminals who .
have had escaped
had escaped
are escaping
have been escaping
ans: 2
43. The word homogeneous means:
Of the same kind
Of the same place
Of the same race
Of the same density
ans: 1
44. Any one of the following pairs are literary collaborators-
Eliot and pound
Yeats and Eliot
Pope and Dryden
Shelly and keats
ans: 4
45. He fantasized winning the lottery
about
with
from
after
ans: 1
46. The path ___ paved, so we were albe to walk through the park.
was
had been
has been
ans: 2
47. Intellectual -
ans: 3
48. choose the word or phrase that is most nearly similar or opposite in meaning to the word given in the
question: EQUIVOCAL-
Universal
Mistaken
Quaint
Clear
ans: 2
49. Chosse the correct meaning of the following words: Cul-de-sac
bubble
selection
dead end
error
ans: 3
50. Distort- Twist
Straighten- Bend
Defor- Reform
Harmonize- Balance
Observe- Blur
ans: 3
51. Which is the following sentence is the correct one ?
My father was in hospital during sixweeks in summer
In summer during six weeks my father was in hospital
My father was in a hospital during six weeks in summer
My father was in hospital for six weeks during the summer
ans: 4
52. No one can - that he is clever.
deny
defy
denounce
discard
ans: 1
53. `Bill of fare is -
A chart of bus fare
A price list
A valuable document
A list of dishes at restaurant
ans: 4
54. Choose the correct sentence:
Let he and you be witnesses
Let you and him be witnesses
Let you and he be witnesses
Let you and he be witness
ans: 2
55. He is quite _ in dealing with people.
unsubtle
imprudent
diplomatic
impolite
ans: 3
56. What is the meaning of the idiom a round dozen?
A full dozen
A little less than a dozen
A little more than a dozen
Round about a dozen
ans: 1
57. Something which is obnoxious means that it is-
Very dangerous
Very pleasant
Very ugly
Very unpleasant
ans: 4
58. The children studied in a class room __ windows were never opened.
that
which
where
whose
ans: 4
59. Choose the correctly spelt word:-
ans: 4
60. Trees have - - off their leaves
thrown
fallen
cast
put
ans: 3
61. Choose the word or phrase that best fill the blank space to complete the sentences: If a ruby is heated it ___
temporarily loose its color.
has
would
will
does
ans: 3
62. What is the verb of the word 'Shortly'?
Short
Shorter
Shorten
Shortness
ans: 3
63. He has been ill - Friday last.
from
on
in
since
ans: 4
64. what is the meaning of the word 'belated ' -
complaining
off hand
weak
Tardy
ans: 4
65. 'Razzmatazz' means:
A musical instrument
A well-planned programme
A noisy activity
ans: 3
66. AMICABLE
Interesting
Loving
Affectionate
Friendly
ans: 4
67. He _ consciousness as a result of his hitting the car\'s dashboard.
failed
broke
lost
passed
ans: 3
68. A \'pilgrim\' is a person who undertakes a journey to a -.
mosque
new country
holy place
bazar
ans: 3
69. What is the meaning of \'White Elephant\'?
An elephant of white colour
A hoarder
A black marketer
A very costly or troublesome possession
ans: 4
70. Your conduct admits __ no excuse.
to
for
of
at
ans: 3
71. Many prefer donating money ..... distributing clothes.
than
but
to
without
ans: 3
ans: 1
73. She has _ her hair a beautiful shade of brown .
colored
given
dried
dyed
ans: 4
74. NASA- ?
ans: 1
75. \"If winter comes, can spring be far behind?\" These lines were written by _.
Keats
Forst
Eliot
Shelley
ans: 4
76. He had written the book before he _.
retired
had retired
has retired
will be retired
ans: 1
77. Lengthen : Prolong
stretch : extend
distance : reduce
draw out : shorten
reach out : cut short
ans: 1
79. Submissive : Disobedient
comply : conform
heed : acquiesce
observe : defy
obey : hearken to
ans: 3
80. First language means the _ language .
important
main
natural
offical
ans: 3
81. The word \'ecological\' is related to - .
demography
pollution
atmosphere
environment
ans: 4
82. Pick the word that is synonymous with \'authoritarian\'
autocratic
senior
elderly
potential
ans: 1
83. A synonym for resentment is-
fear
anger
indignation
panic
ans: 2
84. Identify the correct sentence:
She had faith in and hopes for the future.
ans: 1
85. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. EXCITE :
CALM
stimulate : cool down
retrain : compose
agitate : trouble
upset : perturb
ans: 1
86. choose the word or phrase that is most nearly similar or opposite in meaning to the word given in the
question: ILLUSIVE-
Not deceptive
Not certain
Not obvious
Not coherent
ans: 2
87. Something that is fresh is something-
Recently printed of published
In fairly good condition
Disrespectful
Pleasant
ans: 2
88. What kind of noun is girl ?
Proper
Common
Collective
Material
ans: 2
89. Tiger: Zoology :: Mars :
Astrology
Astronomy
Crytology
Telescopy
ans: 2
90. The last word of the proverb . Handsome is that handsome____________
does
Works
thinks
ans: 1
91. `Bootleg means to-
distribute
export
import
smuggle
ans: 4
92. According to the conditions of my scholarship, after finishing my degree .
my education will be employed by the university
employment will be given to me by the University
the University will employ me
I will be employed of the University
ans: 3
93. Chose the right word to fill the blank : Since his retirement, Mr. Chowdhury, who was a teacher, has
written four novels.
circulation
current
procession
flow
ans: 4
94. In each of the follwing questions,out of the four alternatives,choose the one which can be substituted for
the given words/sentence:-Time after twilight and before night-
Evening
Dawn
Dusk
Eclipse
ans: 3
95. Choose the correct sentence:
The matter was informed to the police
The matter has informed to to the police
The police was informed of the matter
The police were informed of the matter
ans: 4
96. Which living in poverty,the poet had to _ a great deal of sufferings
see through
put up with
pass by
fall back
ans: 2
97. Choose the correctly spelt word:-
Tsunami
Sunami
Suname
Sunamce
ans: 1
98. Succumb means
achieve
submit
win
conqur
ans: 2
99. Hold water means -
keep water
Store
Bear examination
Drink water
ans: 3
100. The word \'disinterested\' means:
lack of interest
indifferent
callous
neutral
ans: 4