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Find out which quotation part of the following sentences has error. If a baby bird 'stays alive' for two or three weeks after 'leaving' the nest, it has 'fair' chance of 'becomes' an adult.
Correct Answer:
D: becomes
Explanation:
Find out which quotation part of the following sentences has error. If a baby bird 'stays alive' for two or three weeks after 'leaving' the nest, it has 'fair' chance of 'becomes' an adult. Correct Answer becomes সাধারণত preposition - এর পর verb - এর সাথে ing যোগ করতে হয়। তাই option (d) - তে becoming হবে।
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Because their instructors are highly trained professionals, -----many efforts at innovative teaching within community colleges.
Correct Answer:
B: there are
Explanation:
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Because their instructors are highly trained professionals, -----many efforts at innovative teaching within community colleges. Correct Answer there are প্রদত্ত বাক্যেল ২য় clause টি সম্পন্ন করতে একটি subject ও একটি verb প্রয়োাজন। প্রথম clause এর শেষে comma থাকায় ২য় clause এর আগে that হবে না। সুতরাং সঠিক উত্তর b
You are to choose the 'one' word or phrase that 'best keep the meaning' of the original sentence, if it is substituted for the quotation word or phrase. After years of research Charless Drew devised procedure preserving plasma.
Correct Answer:
B: saving
Explanation:
You are to choose the 'one' word or phrase that 'best keep the meaning' of the original sentence, if it is substituted for the quotation word or phrase. After years of research Charless Drew devised procedure preserving plasma. Correct Answer saving Underline করা preserving (সংরক্ষণ) শব্দটির বিকল্প শব্দ হিসেবে option (b) saving (সংরক্ষণ) সঠিক।
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. If everybody liked the same kind of tea, ----only one kind of tea.
Correct Answer:
C: there would be
Explanation:
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. If everybody liked the same kind of tea, ----only one kind of tea. Correct Answer there would be 2nd condition এর নিয়মানুযায়ী If + past + Indefinite থাকায় ২য় অংশে would হবে এবং যেহেতু ২য় অংশে subject নেই সেহেতু there হবে। সঠিক উত্তর c
The study of ancient societies -----
Correct Answer:
B: Anthropology
Explanation:
The study of ancient societies ----- Correct Answer Anthropology History - ইতিহাস, Authropology - নৃবিজ্ঞান/মানবজাতির উৎপত্তি ও বিকাশের চর্চা; Ethnology - জাতিতত্ত্ব, Archeology - প্রত্নতত্ত্ব। সুতরাং সঠিক উত্তর b.
Find out which quotation part of the following sentences has an error. He 'gave me' a ticket 'so that' I 'may visit' 'the' book fair
Correct Answer:
C: may visit
Explanation:
Find out which quotation part of the following sentences has an error. He 'gave me' a ticket 'so that' I 'may visit' 'the' book fair Correct Answer may visit So that এর আগের clause - টি past indefinite tense - এ থাকায় পরের clause টিও past indefinite tense - এ হবে। Option (c) - তে may - এর পরিবর্তে might হবে।
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. A good college history textbook includes ----about history.
Correct Answer:
D: what every student should know
Explanation:
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. A good college history textbook includes ----about history. Correct Answer what every student should know বাক্যটি সম্পূর্ণ করার জন্য একটি Noun clause প্রয়োজন। Option এর মধ্যে what every student should know একটি noun clause সঠিক উত্তর d
Find out which quotation part of the following sentences has an error. 'Body' temperature is usually highest 'during' the 'afternoon' of 'evening'
Correct Answer:
B: during
Explanation:
Find out which quotation part of the following sentences has an error. 'Body' temperature is usually highest 'during' the 'afternoon' of 'evening' Correct Answer during Option (b) - তে during - এর পরিবর্তে in হবে।
China's continued economic progress depends on mastering art of mould breaking innovation.
Correct Answer:
D: the
Explanation:
China's continued economic progress depends on mastering art of mould breaking innovation. Correct Answer the Mastering the art of …… হবে।
Find out which quotation part of the following sentences has error. 'Industrial' management is the 'aspect' of 'business' management that 'was' most prominent in the Bangladesh for the past eight years.
Correct Answer:
D: was
Explanation:
Find out which quotation part of the following sentences has error. 'Industrial' management is the 'aspect' of 'business' management that 'was' most prominent in the Bangladesh for the past eight years. Correct Answer was Option (d) - তে was - এর পরিবর্তে has been হবে। কারণ বাক্যের শেষের দিকে period of time - অর্থাৎ for the past eight years কথাটির উল্লেখ রয়েছে।
Which one of the sentences is correct ?
Correct Answer:
A: I had better not be late
Explanation:
Which one of the sentences is correct ? Correct Answer I had better not be late রাত এর সমার্থক শব্দ - রাত্রি, রজনী, নিশি, যামিনী, শর্বরী, বিভাবরী, নিশা, নিশিথিনী, ক্ষণদা, ত্রিযামা।
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given. Overt
Correct Answer:
C: Secret
Explanation:
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given. Overt Correct Answer Secret Overt - প্রত্যক্ষ। Options এর মধ্যে Deep - গভীর, shallow - অগভীর, secret - গোপন, unwritten - অলিখিত. সুতরাং overt ও secret শব্দদ্বয় বিপরীতার্থক।
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given. Moist
Correct Answer:
B: Dry
Explanation:
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given. Moist Correct Answer Dry Moist - আর্দ্র/ভেজা। Option এর মধ্যে parched - দগ্ধ, Dry - শুষ্ক, Hard - কঠিন, Crisp - মচমচে। সুতরাং সঠিক উত্তর b
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given. Haughty
Correct Answer:
C: Humble
Explanation:
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given. Haughty Correct Answer Humble Haughty - উদ্ধত। Option এর মধ্যে pitiable - শোচনীয়/করুণ, scared - ভীত, Humble - বিনয়ী, Cowardly - কাপুরুষোচিত। সঠিক উত্তর a
Find out which quotation of the following sentences has an error. 'Evaporation' is the 'process that' a liquid turns 'into' a vapor at a temperature below its 'boiling point'.
Correct Answer:
B: process that
Explanation:
Find out which quotation of the following sentences has an error. 'Evaporation' is the 'process that' a liquid turns 'into' a vapor at a temperature below its 'boiling point'. Correct Answer process that The process that অংশটি সঠিক নয়। এখানে the process in which হবে। সঠিক উত্তর b ।
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given. Violent
Correct Answer:
C: Gentle
Explanation:
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given. Violent Correct Answer Gentle Violent সহিংস। Option এর মধ্যে Tame - শান্ত/ পোষা, Humble - নম্র, বিনয়ী, Gentle - ভদ্র, Harmless - নির্দোষ। প্রদত্ত চারটি optionই violent এর বিপরীত তেবে প্রকৃতিগত দিক বিবেচনায় সঠিক বিরীতার্থক শব্দ Gentle।
Find out which quotation of the following sentences has an error. Each 'furniture' on display in the central mail 'is' on sale for thirty 'percent' off the 'regular price.'
Correct Answer:
A: furniture
Explanation:
Find out which quotation of the following sentences has an error. Each 'furniture' on display in the central mail 'is' on sale for thirty 'percent' off the 'regular price.' Correct Answer furniture Furniture এর আগে piece of যুক্ত হবে। সঠিক উত্তর a
Choose the word that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word given in the capital letters. ENIGMA
Correct Answer:
D: puzzle
Explanation:
Choose the word that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word given in the capital letters. ENIGMA Correct Answer puzzle Enigma - হেঁয়ালিপূর্ণ, ধাঁধা, প্রহেলিকা; Obstruction - প্রতিবন্ধকতা; nonsense - আজেবাজে কথা, অর্থহীন, Flaw - খুঁত ত্রুটিপূর্ণ; puzzle - ধাঁধা।
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Before paper was invented, people wrote on ---could lay their hands on : silk, palm, leaves or clay tablets.
Correct Answer:
A: which they
Explanation:
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Before paper was invented, people wrote on ---could lay their hands on : silk, palm, leaves or clay tablets. Correct Answer which they কোনো কিছুর উপর বোঝাতে On which বসে। প্রদত্ত বাক্যে যে কোনো কিছুর উপর এরূপ বোঝাচ্ছে। সুতরাং সঠিক উত্তর a
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given. Pride
Correct Answer:
A: Humility
Explanation:
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given. Pride Correct Answer Humility Pride - গর্ব/অহংকার। Option এর মধ্যে Humility - বিনয়/দীনতা, Shame - লজ্জা, Humbleness - মহানুভবতা, Debasement - অধঃপতন। সুতরাং অর্থের দিক থেকে pride and Humility শব্দদ্বয় বিপরীতার্থক। সঠিক উত্তর a
Choose the word that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word given in the capital letters. TRANSCRIBE
Correct Answer:
A: to copy
Explanation:
Choose the word that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word given in the capital letters. TRANSCRIBE Correct Answer to copy Transcribe - নকল করা; To copy - নকল করা; send - প্রেরণ করা; Alter - পরিবর্তন করা; Redo - পুনরায় করা।
Find out which quotation of the following sentences has an error. 'Counselors' will be available to give students 'advices' before 'they' register for 'classes.'
Correct Answer:
B: advices
Explanation:
Find out which quotation of the following sentences has an error. 'Counselors' will be available to give students 'advices' before 'they' register for 'classes.' Correct Answer advices Advice শব্দটিও furniture এর মতো, যার plural হয় না। তবে এর আগে piece of যুক্ত করে plural করা যায়। সঠিক উত্তর b
Find out which quotation of the following sentences has an error. Many psychologists 'belief' that 'it' is young adulthood and not middle age 'that is ' the most stressful period of adult 'life.'
Correct Answer:
A: belief
Explanation:
Find out which quotation of the following sentences has an error. Many psychologists 'belief' that 'it' is young adulthood and not middle age 'that is ' the most stressful period of adult 'life.' Correct Answer belief Psychologists এরপর belief (Noun form) হবে না বরং verb believe হবে। সঠিক উত্তর a
Choose the word that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word given in the capital letters. GIMMICK
Correct Answer:
B: deceptive device
Explanation:
Choose the word that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word given in the capital letters. GIMMICK Correct Answer deceptive device Gimmick - প্রতারণাপূর্ণ কৌশল, বিজ্ঞাপনের চমক, মনভোলানো চটক, মনোযোগ আকর্ষনের ফায়দা। Joke - রসিকতা; Deceptive - চাতুরী, প্রতারণাপূর্ণ; Varition - পরিবর্তন; Junk - আবর্জনা।
Fill in the gap: Scientists have not been entirely successful in ----fears that genetically modified crops pose a threat to consumers, although the issue does not seem as ----as it once was.
Correct Answer:
C: dispelling --controversial
Explanation:
Fill in the gap: Scientists have not been entirely successful in ----fears that genetically modified crops pose a threat to consumers, although the issue does not seem as ----as it once was. Correct Answer dispelling --controversial (c) Dispelling = বিতাড়িত করা; Controversial = বিতর্কিত।
From each of the following questions, find out which part of the sentence has an error. 'Being a very' 'hot day I' 'remained indoors' 'no error'
Correct Answer:
D: no error
Explanation:
From each of the following questions, find out which part of the sentence has an error. 'Being a very' 'hot day I' 'remained indoors' 'no error' Correct Answer no error Mongla port is situated on the river Pashur.
The teacher ordered Kamal to leave the room and -----him to return.
Correct Answer:
C: forbade
Explanation:
The teacher ordered Kamal to leave the room and -----him to return. Correct Answer forbade Tokai (টোকাই), the longest survived cartoon character of Bangladesh, is a creation of Rafiquan Nabi or Ronobi, as he is widely known.
Choose the word that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word given in the capital letters. SORDID
Correct Answer:
B: aqualid
Explanation:
Choose the word that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word given in the capital letters. SORDID Correct Answer aqualid Sordid - নোংরা, ইতর, নীচ; Antiseptic - পচননিবারক, জীবাণুমুক্ত; Squalid - নোংরা, দারিদ্র্য পীড়িত; Remote - দূরবর্তী; Melancholy - মনমরা,হতাশ।
Choose the word that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word given in the capital letters. ESPIONAGE
Correct Answer:
B: spying
Explanation:
Choose the word that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word given in the capital letters. ESPIONAGE Correct Answer spying Espionage - গুপ্তচরবৃত্তি, গোয়েন্দাগিরি; Harassment - হয়রানি; Spying - গোন্দোগিরি; Destruction - ধ্বংস; Navigation - নৌচালন, নাবিকবিদ্যা।
I hope you must have -----by now that failures are the stepping stones to success.
Correct Answer:
D: realised
Explanation:
I hope you must have -----by now that failures are the stepping stones to success. Correct Answer realised Nine personalities, along with Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute were awarded Swadhinata Puroshkar (Independence award) for the year 2014. The awardees include Artist Qaiyum Chowdhury, Md. Abul khayer, former Gana Parishad member (Posthumous), Martyred Munsi Kabir Uddin Ahmed, former super (Posthumous), Martyred Kazi Azizul Islam, Barishal additional deputy commissioner, Commander of sector 8 Liutenat colonel (retd) Abu Osaman Chowdhury, Khosruzzaman Chowdhury, (Posthumous) Maryred SBN Mizanur Rahman (Postumous), Dr. Md. Haris ali (Posthumous) and Prof Kmaruzzaman, language movemet hero. Bnagladesh NAVY reccived the ‘Shadhinota Padak 2016’
Fill in the gap: A two-year old child is without ----or -----; she reacts simply and instinctively to the people around her.
Correct Answer:
B: insight--intuition
Explanation:
Fill in the gap: A two-year old child is without ----or -----; she reacts simply and instinctively to the people around her. Correct Answer insight--intuition (b) এখানে দু’বছর বয়সী একটি শিশুর দুটি সাধারণ বৈশিষ্ট্য খুঁজে বের করতে হবে। Insight কোনো কিছু দেখা মাত্রই ঠিকমত বোঝার ক্ষমতা; intuition - স্বাভাবিক বুদ্ধিমত্তা বা প্রজ্ঞা।
Cholera is mainly ------through contaminated food and drinks.
Correct Answer:
D: transmitted
Explanation:
Cholera is mainly ------through contaminated food and drinks. Correct Answer transmitted Fazle Hasan Abed - who holds dual British and Bangladesh citizenship - was Knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 2010 for services in tackling poverty.
Find out which quotation of the following sentences has an error. 'Potatoes' require a temperate 'climate' with a regular and plentiful 'supplies' of 'rain.'
Correct Answer:
C: supplies
Explanation:
Find out which quotation of the following sentences has an error. 'Potatoes' require a temperate 'climate' with a regular and plentiful 'supplies' of 'rain.' Correct Answer supplies Rain এর supply টি plural form হবে না। supply হবে। সঠিক উত্তর c
Fill in the gap : The Harvest Moon is the full moon nearest the equinox ------a period of several days when the moon rises soon after sunset.
Correct Answer:
B: brining
Explanation:
Fill in the gap : The Harvest Moon is the full moon nearest the equinox ------a period of several days when the moon rises soon after sunset. Correct Answer brining Which brings অথবা bringing হবে।
Fill in the gap: With such a ---of options, it is difficult for a high school student to choose which colleges to apply to, and choosing a course from a ---excess of options can place the student in a dilemma.
Correct Answer:
A: variety-divergent
Explanation:
Fill in the gap: With such a ---of options, it is difficult for a high school student to choose which colleges to apply to, and choosing a course from a ---excess of options can place the student in a dilemma. Correct Answer variety-divergent (a) Variety - বিভিন্ন প্রকার; divergent - বিভিন্ন দিকে ছড়িয়ে ছিটিয়ে যাওয়া।
Fill in the gap : An important function of banks ----international trade and investments.
Correct Answer:
C: is to promote
Explanation:
Fill in the gap : An important function of banks ----international trade and investments. Correct Answer is to promote Subject + be verb + Noun complement বাক্যে subject টি singular হওয়ায় verb হিসেবে is হবে। `to promote’ Infinitive phrase টি Noun complement হিসেবে ব্যবহৃত হয়েছে।
Fill in the gap: In the days of the last owner, the stately home was run on a ----scale; no guest left without remarking on the quality and ----of food and drink.
Correct Answer:
C: modest--plenty
Explanation:
Fill in the gap: In the days of the last owner, the stately home was run on a ----scale; no guest left without remarking on the quality and ----of food and drink. Correct Answer modest--plenty (c) Sentence পড়লে বোঝা যায় Last owner - এর বিদায়ের দিন যে পার্টির আয়োজন করা হয়েছিল তা ছিল modest (মার্জিত) scale এর। আর আমন্ত্রিত guest রা খাবার - দাবারের আয়োজনের quality (গুণ/মান) এবং plenty (পর্য়াপ্ততা) দেখে মনে না রেখে পারেনি।
Fill in the gap: Your classmate insulted you to ----
Correct Answer:
A: pay off old scores
Explanation:
Fill in the gap: Your classmate insulted you to ---- Correct Answer pay off old scores (a) pay off old score - পুরানো কোনো ঘটনার বদলা নেয়া।
Fill in the gap : On some sailboats ----a tiller instead of a wheel for steering.
Correct Answer:
A: there is
Explanation:
Fill in the gap : On some sailboats ----a tiller instead of a wheel for steering. Correct Answer there is There is - এর ব্যবহার বুঝতে এই translationটি লক্ষ্য করুন। আমাদের গ্রামে একটি হাসপাতাল আছে - এর ইংরেজি করা যায় - . i. We have a hospital in our village. ii. There is a hospital in our village কোথাও আছে বোঝাতে there is হয়।
Select the word that best matches the definition provided. Something that is perceptible by touch=
Correct Answer:
C: Tangible
Explanation:
Select the word that best matches the definition provided. Something that is perceptible by touch= Correct Answer Tangible (c) Tangible - স্পর্শনীয়, অনুভবনীয়।
Fill in the gap : The first engine ----heat to drive a machine was the steam engine.
Correct Answer:
C: of using
Explanation:
Fill in the gap : The first engine ----heat to drive a machine was the steam engine. Correct Answer of using তাপ চালিত প্রথম ইঞ্জিন - The first engine of using heat ।
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given. SAVAGE
Correct Answer:
C: civilized
Explanation:
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given. SAVAGE Correct Answer civilized Savage - অসভ্য, বর্বর, নিষ্ঠুর; Dangerous - ভয়ানক, বিপদজনক; Haphazard - এলোমেলো; Civilized - সুসভ্য,ভদ্র; Brutal - পাশবিক।
Select the word that best matches the definition provided. The part of the government which is concerned with making of rules=
Correct Answer:
B: Legislature
Explanation:
Select the word that best matches the definition provided. The part of the government which is concerned with making of rules= Correct Answer Legislature (b) Legislature - আইন পরিষদ।
Select the word that best matches the definition provided. One who believes that all things and events in life are predetermined=
Correct Answer:
D: Fatalist
Explanation:
Select the word that best matches the definition provided. One who believes that all things and events in life are predetermined= Correct Answer Fatalist (d) Fatalist – অদৃষ্টবাদী, ভাগ্যবাদী।
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given. EXTRAVAGANT
Correct Answer:
A: frugal
Explanation:
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given. EXTRAVAGANT Correct Answer frugal Extravagant - অসংযত, বেহিসাব,অত্যধিক; Frugal - মিতব্যয়ী; Prodigal - অপব্যয়ী; Timid - ভীতু; Violent - হিংস্র।
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given. HOLLOW
Correct Answer:
A: solid
Explanation:
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given. HOLLOW Correct Answer solid Hollow - ফাঁপা, অসার, গর্ব, মিথ্যা; Solid - কঠিন, শক্ত, দৃঢ় ও নিরেট; Timid - ভীতু, Echoing - প্রতিধ্বনি করা।
Select the word that best matches the definition provided. A name adopted by an author in his writings =
Correct Answer:
A: Pseudonym
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Select the word that best matches the definition provided. A name adopted by an author in his writings = Correct Answer Pseudonym (a) Pseudonym - ছদ্মনাম।
Fill in the gap : -----limits on the taka amount of contributions tax payers can deduct on their income tax return.
Correct Answer:
B: There may be
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Fill in the gap : -----limits on the taka amount of contributions tax payers can deduct on their income tax return. Correct Answer There may be There are + may be + NP (সম্ভাবনা বোঝাতে)।
Find out which quotation parts of the following sentences has an error. Issues surrounding 'the distribution' 'of income' are 'among most' controversial in 'economics'
Correct Answer:
C: among most
Explanation:
Find out which quotation parts of the following sentences has an error. Issues surrounding 'the distribution' 'of income' are 'among most' controversial in 'economics' Correct Answer among most Are most controversial হবে। যদি are among most controversial - অধিক হতে হয়, তবে কীসের মধ্যে among সেটা থাকতে হবে। Among most controversial issues থাকলে সঠিক হতো।
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given. VULGAR
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B: refined
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Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given. VULGAR Correct Answer refined Vulgar - ইতর, কুরুচিপূর্ণ, অভদ্র, অমার্জিত; Strange - অদ্ভুত; Ecstatic - উৎফুল্লজনক, হর্ষজনক; Refined - মার্জিত, শোধিত।