English MCQs
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The boy from the village said, "I- starve than beg."- Which of the following bestcompletes the above sentence ?
Correct Answer:
C: would rather
Explanation:
The boy from the village said, "I- starve than beg."- Which of the following bestcompletes the above sentence ? Correct Answer would rather Subject + would rather + present form of verb + than + present form of another verb
I have never seen such a slow coach like you, this small work has taken you three full months.-What does the idiom' a slow coach' mean?
Correct Answer:
D: a very lazy person
Explanation:
I have never seen such a slow coach like you, this small work has taken you three full months.-What does the idiom' a slow coach' mean? Correct Answer a very lazy person A slow coach - A very lazy person A careless person - An indifferent person An unthoughtful person - An imprudent person
Anything 'Pernicious' tends to injure or destroy. Something which has no such harmful effect is-
Correct Answer:
A: innocuous
Explanation:
Anything 'Pernicious' tends to injure or destroy. Something which has no such harmful effect is- Correct Answer innocuous Pernicious - Harmful Innocuous - Harmless Immaculate - Pure Salutary - Beneficial, Helpful
T. S Eliot was born in-
Correct Answer:
D: USA
Explanation:
T. S Eliot was born in- Correct Answer USA T. S. Eliot Poet Image result for T. S Eliot was born in - Date of birth: September 26, 1888 Full name: Thomas Stearns Eliot Place of birth: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Who is the most famous satirist in English literature?
Correct Answer:
B: Jonathan Swift
Explanation:
Who is the most famous satirist in English literature? Correct Answer Jonathan Swift Jonathan Swift was an Irish author and satirist. Best known for writing 'Gulliver's Travels,' he was dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin.
A speech full of too many word is-
Correct Answer:
D: A verbose speech
Explanation:
A speech full of too many word is- Correct Answer A verbose speech A verbose speech - A speech full of many words A maiden speech is the first speech given by a newly elected or appointed member of a legislature or parliament. Traditions surrounding maiden speeches vary from country to country.
What kind of man is quite the opposite type of 'supercilious'?
Correct Answer:
A: Affable
Explanation:
What kind of man is quite the opposite type of 'supercilious'? Correct Answer Affable supercilious (adjective) behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others. "a supercilious lady's maid" Similar: arrogant haughty conceited disdainful overbearing pompous affable (adjective) friendly, good - natured, or easy to talk to. "an affable and agreeable companion" Similar: friendly amiable genial congenial cordial warm pleasant
It`s time (you realize) your mistakes. Which of the following clause best fits in the above sentence ?
Correct Answer:
A: you realized
Explanation:
It`s time (you realize) your mistakes. Which of the following clause best fits in the above sentence ? Correct Answer you realized It is time/it is high time + Past Indefinite Tense
If I were you, I (handle) the situation more carefully. -Which of the following verb forms best completes the above sentence ?
Correct Answer:
A: would handle
Explanation:
If I were you, I (handle) the situation more carefully. -Which of the following verb forms best completes the above sentence ? Correct Answer would handle If + Past Indefinite Tense + Past Conditional (Subject + would/could/might + Present form of verb)
The walls of our house have been painted-green. -which of the correct preposition in the blank above?
Correct Answer:
A: no preposition
Explanation:
The walls of our house have been painted-green. -which of the correct preposition in the blank above? Correct Answer no preposition 'painted' verb টির পরে কোনো objected ব্যবহার করা হয়নি. সুতরাং green এর আগে কোনো preposition ব্যবহৃত হবেনা।
How many eggs have your hens-this month? -which of the following words best completes the above sentence?
Correct Answer:
B: laid
Explanation:
How many eggs have your hens-this month? -which of the following words best completes the above sentence? Correct Answer laid Lay (ডিম পাড়া) - laid - laid
The invention of computer has "turned over a new leaf" in the history of modern technology. -Which of the following is nearest in meaning to the italicized idiom above?
Correct Answer:
C: opened a new chapter
Explanation:
The invention of computer has "turned over a new leaf" in the history of modern technology. -Which of the following is nearest in meaning to the italicized idiom above? Correct Answer opened a new chapter Turned over a new leaf - Opened a new chapter
One who unduly forwards in rendering services for others is not generally liked in society. -which of the following words represents truely the character of the person mentioned above?
Correct Answer:
C: officious
Explanation:
One who unduly forwards in rendering services for others is not generally liked in society. -which of the following words represents truely the character of the person mentioned above? Correct Answer officious Officious - অনধিকার চর্চায় বেশি তৎপর।
Now-a-days many villages are lit --- electricity. -Which is the correct preposition in the above blank?
Correct Answer:
B: by
Explanation:
Now-a-days many villages are lit --- electricity. -Which is the correct preposition in the above blank? Correct Answer by Passive voice এ object (material) এর পূর্বে কিছু ক্ষেত্রে with বসে। lit with আলোকিত করা।
You should "show good manners" in the company of young ladies. -Which is the appropriate phrase for the quotation expression above?
Correct Answer:
A: behave gently
Explanation:
You should "show good manners" in the company of young ladies. -Which is the appropriate phrase for the quotation expression above? Correct Answer behave gently Show good manners - Behave gently
The second anniversary celebration of our college will be held on December 15. -Which of the following is the correct phrase for 'will be held' above?
Correct Answer:
B: comes off
Explanation:
The second anniversary celebration of our college will be held on December 15. -Which of the following is the correct phrase for 'will be held' above? Correct Answer comes off Will be held - comes off ( অনুষ্ঠিত হওয়া) Come round - get cured ( প্ররোচিত হওয়া) Takes off - fly (উড়া) Will bring about - happen (ঘটা)
Dog days means-
Correct Answer:
D: hot weather
Explanation:
Dog days means- Correct Answer hot weather Dog days - hot weather
The speaker failed to make the audience-to him patiently. -Which of the following is the correct verb form in the blank above
Correct Answer:
D: listen
Explanation:
The speaker failed to make the audience-to him patiently. -Which of the following is the correct verb form in the blank above Correct Answer listen make এর পরে সবসময় verb এর present form/base form বসে।
Not many people can commit such a heinous crime in cold blood. -what does the italicized idiom above mean?
Correct Answer:
A: in cool brain and calculated thought
Explanation:
Not many people can commit such a heinous crime in cold blood. -what does the italicized idiom above mean? Correct Answer in cool brain and calculated thought A heinous crime in cold blood - In cool brain and calculated thought
The condition of most slum dwellers is "so miserable that it cannot be described in words". -Which is the best phrase for the quotation expression above?
Correct Answer:
A: beggars description
Explanation:
The condition of most slum dwellers is "so miserable that it cannot be described in words". -Which is the best phrase for the quotation expression above? Correct Answer beggars description Beggar description - So miserable that cannot be described in words Boil down to this - Summarise
My uncle has three sons,-----work in the same office. Which of the following is the best form of pronoun in the above sentence?
Correct Answer:
D: All of whom
Explanation:
My uncle has three sons,-----work in the same office. Which of the following is the best form of pronoun in the above sentence? Correct Answer All of whom All of whom - Relative of Pronoun of 'three sons'.
Which of the following ages in literary history is the latest?
Correct Answer:
C: The Georgian Age
Explanation:
Which of the following ages in literary history is the latest? Correct Answer The Georgian Age The Georgian Age is the latest age in literary history.
What is the meaning of the expression 'bottom line'?
Correct Answer:
D: The essential point
Explanation:
What is the meaning of the expression 'bottom line'? Correct Answer The essential point The bottom line, Phrase টি কোনো গুরুত্ববহ অবস্থার বা সর্বশেষ ফলাফল (ultimate outcome) কে নির্দেশ করে। যখন কেউ Bottom Line সম্পর্কে জানতে চান, তখন তিনি সমস্ত অতিরিক্ত বা অপ্রয়োজনীয় বিবরণ কাটিয়ে প্রাথমিক সমস্যা বা উদ্দেশ্য সম্পর্কে আলোকপাত করতে চান।
'Paediatric' relates to the treatment of-
Correct Answer:
B: Children
Explanation:
'Paediatric' relates to the treatment of- Correct Answer Children 'Paediatric' relates to the treatment of - Children
Trying unitedly we were able to have our project approved against strong oppositions. -Which of the following says nearly the same as 'against' above?
Correct Answer:
D: in the teeth of
Explanation:
Trying unitedly we were able to have our project approved against strong oppositions. -Which of the following says nearly the same as 'against' above? Correct Answer in the teeth of বর্ণনাঃ Against এর অর্থ বিপরীতে বা জবাবে, এবং In the teeth এর অর্থও জবাবে বা প্রতিউত্তরে। অপশন গুলোর মধ্যে In the plea of এর অর্থ অজুহাত যার সমকক্ষ একটি phrase হলো In excuse of।
What is the meaning of the word 'intrepid'?
Correct Answer:
D: fearless
Explanation:
What is the meaning of the word 'intrepid'? Correct Answer fearless intrepid (adjective) fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect). "our intrepid reporter" Similar: fearless unafraid undaunted dauntless undismayed unalarmedintrepid:(adj) অকুতোভয়, ভয়শূণ্য, সাহসীarrogant: (adj) অহংকারীbelligerent: (noun) যুদ্ধরত জাতি,রাষ্ট্রquestioning: (adj)পুছ; জিজ্ঞাসু; /noun/জেরা; জিজ্ঞাসাবাদ; জিজ্ঞাসন;fearless: (Adj) নির্ভীক; নির্ভয়; অভী; সাহসী; নিরাতঙ্ক; অভীক; ডাকাবুকা; অশঙ্ক; অসমসাহস; দু:সাহসী; অকুতোভয়; অভয়; নির্বিশঙ্ক; পৌরুষপূর্ণ; (SYNONYM Of Fearless: daring; dauntless; brave; bold; intrepid; lustful; uncommonly daring; undaunted; overbold; audacious; courageous)
Who of the following was both a poet and painter?
Correct Answer:
C: Blake
Explanation:
Who of the following was both a poet and painter? Correct Answer Blake William Blake was both a poet and painter.
Which of the following school of literary writings is connected with a medical theory?
Correct Answer:
D: Comedy of Humours
Explanation:
Which of the following school of literary writings is connected with a medical theory? Correct Answer Comedy of Humours Comedy of Humour is a medical theory.
What is the meaning of the idiom 'a round dozen'?
Correct Answer:
C: a full dozen
Explanation:
What is the meaning of the idiom 'a round dozen'? Correct Answer a full dozen The meaning of the idiom 'a round dozen' - A full dozen
Which of the following is a correct sentence?
Correct Answer:
C: He was too clever to miss the point
Explanation:
Which of the following is a correct sentence? Correct Answer He was too clever to miss the point বর্ণনাঃ বাক্যটির সঠিক স্ট্রাকচার Too + adj + to + Verb(present form)। এটাও মনে রাখতে হবে যে Too... to যুক্ত Sentence গুলো Negative হয়ে থাকে।
'Paradise Lost' attempted to-
Correct Answer:
B: Justify the ways of God to man
Explanation:
'Paradise Lost' attempted to- Correct Answer Justify the ways of God to man Paradise Lost is an attempt to make sense of a fallen world: to “justify the ways of God to men”, and no doubt to Milton himself.
Are you doing anything special-the weekend? -fill in the gap with appropriate preposition.
Correct Answer:
D: at
Explanation:
Are you doing anything special-the weekend? -fill in the gap with appropriate preposition. Correct Answer at week, month and year এর শেষ বুঝাতে এদের পূর্বে at ব্যবহৃত হয়।
'plebiscite' is a term related to-
Correct Answer:
D: Politics
Explanation:
'plebiscite' is a term related to- Correct Answer Politics Plebiscite (referendum) is a term related to politics. It means the direct vote of all the members of an electorate on important public questions.
Who wrote 'beauty is truth, truth is beauty'?
Correct Answer:
C: Keats
Explanation:
Who wrote 'beauty is truth, truth is beauty'? Correct Answer Keats Keats is the poet of beauty.
The 'Poet Laureate' is-
Correct Answer:
C: the Court Poet of England
Explanation:
The 'Poet Laureate' is- Correct Answer the Court Poet of England Poet laureate is the court poet of England.
What is the meaning of 'Soft Soap'?
Correct Answer:
A: Flatter for self motives
Explanation:
What is the meaning of 'Soft Soap'? Correct Answer Flatter for self motives soft soap noun INFORMAL persuasive flattery. "He started treating us as grown - ups, telling it straight with no soft soap" verb informal use flattery in order to persuade or cajole (someone) to do something. "Timeshare touts try to soft - soap you into buying abroad"
People who assume that no evil can befall them are foolishly-
Correct Answer:
B: complacent
Explanation:
People who assume that no evil can befall them are foolishly- Correct Answer complacent People who assume that no evil can befall them are foolishly - Complacent. Complacent বাংলা অর্থ প্রসন্ন বা আত্মসন্তুষ্ট।
What is the antonym of 'famous'?
Correct Answer:
C: Obscure
Explanation:
What is the antonym of 'famous'? Correct Answer Obscure Famous - Obscure
Many islands make up-
Correct Answer:
B: an archipelago
Explanation:
Many islands make up- Correct Answer an archipelago Many islands make up an archipelago.
Which of the following sentences is a correct proverd ?
Correct Answer:
A: Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
Explanation:
Which of the following sentences is a correct proverd ? Correct Answer Fools rush in where angels fear to tread বর্ণনাঃ "Fools rush in where angels fear to tread" একটি প্রবাদ। এসব proverbs এর কোনো ধরনের পরিবর্তন করা যায়না। এর ভাবানুবাদ হলো "হাতি ঘোড়া গেল তল, পিঁপড়ে বলে কত জল ।"
Can you tell me where-----? -Which of the following is the best clause in the above sentence?
Correct Answer:
C: Mr. Ali lives
Explanation:
Can you tell me where-----? -Which of the following is the best clause in the above sentence? Correct Answer Mr. Ali lives এই প্রশ্নটাকে ২ভাবে বুঝা যায়। মনে রাখতে হবে complex sentence এর subordinate clause কখনোই interrogative হতে পারেনা। আবার কোনো বাক্য বা প্রশ্নের ভেতরে অন্য একটি প্রশ্ন অন্তর্ভুক্ত থাকলে তাকে Embedded Question বলে এবং এই Embedded Question এর Structure সাধারন Question এর মত Auxiliary Verb + Sub + Main Verb + extension না হয়ে সাধারন structure এ হয়।
What is the full name of the great American short story writer O'Henry?
Correct Answer:
B: William Sydney Porter
Explanation:
What is the full name of the great American short story writer O'Henry? Correct Answer William Sydney Porter William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 – June 5, 1910), better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. His stories are known for their surprise endings.
In which century was the Victorian period?
Correct Answer:
C: 19th century
Explanation:
In which century was the Victorian period? Correct Answer 19th century Victorian period - 19th century.
The correct passive of 'Sheila was writing a letter' is-
Correct Answer:
C: A letter was being written by Sheila
Explanation:
The correct passive of 'Sheila was writing a letter' is- Correct Answer A letter was being written by Sheila Active Sen: কে Passive করার নিয়ম Subject (object) + helping verb + being + verb (p.p form) + by + object (subject)
Something which is obnoxious means that it is ---
Correct Answer:
D: very unpleasent
Explanation:
Something which is obnoxious means that it is --- Correct Answer very unpleasent Obnoxious - very unpleasant (Used as an adjective) Example: The people at my table were so Obnoxious, I simply had to change my seat.
A person who writes about his own life writes ---
Correct Answer:
B: an autobiography
Explanation:
A person who writes about his own life writes --- Correct Answer an autobiography 122. A person who writes about his won life writes - - - An autobiography.
A fantasy is ---
Correct Answer:
A: an imaginary story
Explanation:
A fantasy is --- Correct Answer an imaginary story Fantasy is defined as a product of the imagination, particularly one that is defined as extravagant. An example of fantasy is a daydream to be the owner of a chain of restaurants one day.
The word 'plurality' means-
Correct Answer:
D: The holding of more than one office at a time
Explanation:
The word 'plurality' means- Correct Answer The holding of more than one office at a time The word 'plurality' means - The holding of more than one office at a time
The first English dictionary was compiled by-
Correct Answer:
B: Samuel Johnson
Explanation:
The first English dictionary was compiled by- Correct Answer Samuel Johnson Samuel Johnson's 'Dictionary of the English Language' is one of the most famous dictionaries in history. First published in 1755, the dictionary took just over eight years to compile, required six helpers, and listed 40,000 words.