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Select the word that best matches the definition provided : A dwarfed ornamental tree or shrub grown in a tray or shallow pot =
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D: Bonsai
Currently the banking sector is one of largest job providers in Bangladesh. (In each of the following sentences there is one word missing. Your task is to identify the missing word from the given choices so that the sentences become meaningful)
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A: the
Select the word that best matches the definition provided : A remedy for all diseases-
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B: Panacea
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C: Rahul reads in an English medium school, so does his sister
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Correct Sentences Correct Answer Rahul reads in an English medium school, so does his sister বাংলাদেশ - মায়ানমারের সীমান্তবর্তী নদী - নাফ নদী।
Which is not an adjective?
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A: the
The committee chairperson become so forceful, so ------ in his expression of opinions that the committee members began to leave the meeting.
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C: dogmatic
Which of the followings is not a common noun?
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C: Chittagong
The subject in the sentence, 'Report to your boss' is :
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B: you
Which of the following words is in plural form?
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A: agenda
Which is the 'verb' in the sentence, 'We thank you'?
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B: thank
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Which is the 'verb' in the sentence, 'We thank you'? Correct Answer thank Thank (verb): Express gratitude to (someone), especially by saying ‘Thank you’. "Mac thanked her for the meal and left"
Select the word that best matches the definition provided : Something given or done as an expression of esteem-
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C: Tribute
Select a word having similar meaning : INDIGENOUS
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C: native
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Select a word having similar meaning : INDIGENOUS Correct Answer native Indigenous শব্দটির অর্থ: দেশীয়, দেশীয়, দেশী, স্বদেশজাত, দেশজ, দেশজাত, দিশি, সহজাত। Native শব্দটির অর্থ : স্থানীয়, অসভ্য লোক, ছলাকলাশূন্য, প্রকৃতিগত, জন্মগত, অধিবাসী, অসভ্য জাতির লোক, স্থানীয়, প্রকৃতিজ, প্রকৃতিজাত, বাসিন্দা, দৈশিক, দেশজ, সহজাত, স্বাভাবিক, বিদ্যমান, সাদাসিধা, কোনো দেশের বা স্থানের লোক, স্থানীয় অধিবাসী।
Select a word having similar meaning : TRANSIENT
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D: temporary
Select a word having similar meaning : RIGOROUS
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C: hard
Select a word having similar meaning : MAGNIFY
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A: enlarge
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Select a word having similar meaning : MAGNIFY Correct Answer enlarge magnify - বিবর্ধিত করা। enlarge - প্রসারিত করা, বৃদ্ধি করা। cxtricate - উদ্ধার করা; মুক্ত করা। entice - প্রলূদ্ধ করা; বিপথে নিয়ে যাওয়া। Simplify - সহজতর করা।
Select a word having similar meaning : MANIFEST
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B: visible
Fill in the gaps : Please look -----the matter seriously.
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A: into
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Fill in the gaps : Please look -----the matter seriously. Correct Answer into Look into - অনুসন্ধান করা look in - অল্পক্ষণের জন্য আসা; look on - দর্শকমাত্র; look over - দেখা; দেখে নেওয়া; পরিদর্শন করা; দেখিয়াত্ত না দেখা; উপেক্ষা করা;
Fill in the gaps : I am used ----since I was six.
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A: to swimming
Fill in the gaps : He wants to carry ------the wishes of his parents.
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D: out
Fill in the gaps : I ----out with my sister who dared me to swim across the river.
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A: had been
Fill in the gaps : It was a gift wrapped ------green paper.
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C: in
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Fill in the gaps : It was a gift wrapped ------green paper. Correct Answer in আর্থিকভাবে একটি নেতৃত্বদানকারী (leading) তৈরি করতে Bengal corporation বিভিন্ন ব্যবসায় প্রতিষ্ঠানকে একত্রিত করার (merger) মাধ্যমে একটি আইন পাশ করছে।
Fill in the gaps : Wait ---- I come.
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A: till
Fill in the gaps : If we eat low sodium food. our general health -----better.
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C: will be
Fill in the gaps : He said he was sorry -----what he had done.
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B: for
Fill in the gaps : Kalim wanted to get married ----he was tired of living alone.
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A: as
Fill in the gaps : Now it is ten o'clock -----my watch.
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B: by
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Fill in the gaps : Now it is ten o'clock -----my watch. Correct Answer by A preposition is a word which comes before a noun or a pronoun and establishes a relationship between the elements of a clause or words. Option by is correct as it indicates an agent. The other options are wrong as from, at, and of indicate the inside of something, a specific location, and a direction respectively. These uses don't fit in the given question. The correct answer is by.
Select the appropriate word having meaning close to the word quotation in each sentence. He visits this place 'every now and then'.
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D: frequently
Select the appropriate word having meaning close to the word quotation in each sentence. The meeting has been 'adjourned' till the next Saturday.
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A: put off
Select the appropriate word having meaning close to the word quotation in each sentence. The employee was 'terminated' at the end of the enquiry.
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D: dismissed from his job
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Select the appropriate word having meaning close to the word quotation in each sentence. The employee was 'terminated' at the end of the enquiry. Correct Answer dismissed from his job Characterise - To be typical of a person; Personify - to be an example of a quality; Idol – A person or thing that is loved and admired very much; Signify - To be sign of something; Exemplary - Providing a good example for people to copy.
Select the appropriate word having meaning close to the word quotation in each sentence. They 'hardly' know the ABC of building construction.
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C: scarcely
Select the appropriate word having meaning close to the word quotation in each sentence. He contributed a lot as a 'succor' to the cause of suffering humanity.
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A: assistance
Select a word having opposite meaning. WIDE
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D: narrow
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Select a word having opposite meaning. WIDE Correct Answer narrow wide - প্রশন্ত; চওড়া; বিস্তীর্ণ; দুরপ্রসারিত। long - দীর্ঘ, লম্বা, দুর; broad - চওড়া; large - বড়, বিস্তৃত ব্যাপক; narrow - সংকীর্ণ।
A funny imitation of a poem -----
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D: Parody
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A funny imitation of a poem ----- Correct Answer Parody Dictionary definition.
Select a word having opposite meaning. GENERIC
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B: specific
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Select a word having opposite meaning. GENERIC Correct Answer specific generic - জাতিগত; শ্রেণীগত। constant - স্থির, দৃঢ়, অপরিবর্তনীয়; specific - বিশেষ ও নির্দিষ্ট; absurd - অসংগত, অযৌক্তিক ; assigned - আরোপিত।
One who is neither intelligent nor dull ---
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C: Mediocre
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One who is neither intelligent nor dull --- Correct Answer Mediocre Dictionary definition.
To do away with a rule ----
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D: Abrogate
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To do away with a rule ---- Correct Answer Abrogate Dictionary definition.
To break off proceedings of a meeting for a time ----
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C: Adjourn
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To break off proceedings of a meeting for a time ---- Correct Answer Adjourn Dictionary definition.
Select the quotation word or phrase that needs correction. Don't 'parking' in those spaces that have signs 'reserving' them 'for' the 'handicapped'
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A: parking
Select a word having opposite meaning. ALLURE
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B: unappealing
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Select a word having opposite meaning. ALLURE Correct Answer unappealing allure - প্রলোভিতা। unprepared - অপ্রস্তুত; unappealing - অপ্রিয়; unconscious - বেহুশ, অজ্ঞাত; unwarranted - অন্যায্য, নিরর্থক, অনধিকার।
One who resides in a country of which he is not a citizen ---
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C: Foreigner
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One who resides in a country of which he is not a citizen --- Correct Answer Foreigner Native - দেশীয় । Prodigal - অপব্যয়ী । Foreigner - বিদেশী; যিনি ভ্রমণের উদ্দেশ্য কোন দেশে অল্প সময়ের জন্য আসেন । Alien - ভিনদেশী; যিনি এমন একটি দেশে বাস করেন যে দেশের নাগরিক তিনি নন ।
Select the quotation word or phrase that needs correction. 'Many' people have stopped to 'smoke because' they are afraid that it 'may be' harmful to their health.
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B: smoke
Select the quotation word or phrase that needs correction. 'The line' is busy, someone 'should' be 'using' the 'telephone' now.
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B: should
In each of the following questions, pick up the choice which is most opposite in meaning of the word quotation is the sentence. Her 'debonair' manners were noticed by everyone present in the city.
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B: cheerless
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In each of the following questions, pick up the choice which is most opposite in meaning of the word quotation is the sentence. Her 'debonair' manners were noticed by everyone present in the city. Correct Answer cheerless ‘A list’ is a singular noun. So, verb ‘are’ will be replaced by ‘is’.
Select the quotation word or phrase that needs correction. 'Too' much water 'makes' plants 'turning' brown on the edges of 'their' leaves.
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C: turning
In each of the following questions, pick up the choice which is most opposite in meaning of the word quotation is the sentence. His conduct on the stage was 'applauded' unanimously.
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A: booed
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In each of the following questions, pick up the choice which is most opposite in meaning of the word quotation is the sentence. His conduct on the stage was 'applauded' unanimously. Correct Answer booed Tomorrow - were to will be.
Select a word having opposite meaning. METICULOUS
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A: careless
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Select a word having opposite meaning. METICULOUS Correct Answer careless Meticulous [adjective ] - সতর্ক বা careful - এর বিপরীত শব্দ careless ( অসতর্ক)।
To save their lives , the sailors had to -- the sinking ship.
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C: abandon
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To save their lives , the sailors had to -- the sinking ship. Correct Answer abandon Sinking ship (ডুবন্ত জাহাজ) কে রক্ষা করার তাৎক্ষণিক কোনো উপায় সাধারনত থাকে না। এ কারণে জীবন বাঁচাতে জাহাজকে ছেড়ে দিতে হয়। এ অর্থ অনুসারে option (c) abandon (পরিত্যাগ করা) ই সঠিক।
In each of the following questions, pick up the choice which is most opposite in meaning of the word quotation is the sentence. As long as he remained in the office, he maintained his 'hegemony'.
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C: Subordination
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In each of the following questions, pick up the choice which is most opposite in meaning of the word quotation is the sentence. As long as he remained in the office, he maintained his 'hegemony'. Correct Answer Subordination ‘A list’ is a singular noun. So, verb ‘are’ will be replaced by ‘is’.
Select a word having opposite meaning. PRECISE
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B: implied
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Select a word having opposite meaning. PRECISE Correct Answer implied precise - সঠিক, যথাযথ। nice - সুন্দর, রুচিকর; implied - ঊহ্য; articulate - স্পষ্ট করে বলা; exact - যথাযথ; সঠিক।
In each of the following questions, pick up the choice which is most opposite in meaning of the word quotation is the sentence. 'Expediency' is the guiding factor in politics.
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C: Unsuitability
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In each of the following questions, pick up the choice which is most opposite in meaning of the word quotation is the sentence. 'Expediency' is the guiding factor in politics. Correct Answer Unsuitability Passive form : have checked.