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An Ordinance is ---
Correct Answer:
D: a law
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An Ordinance is --- Correct Answer a law ordinance: Law Religion noun (FORMAL) an authoritative order. Similar: edict decree law injunction fiat command order
Many companies now have employee assistance programs that enable employees, free of charge, to improve their physical fitness, reduce stress, and learn ways to stop smoking. These programs increase worker productivity, reduce absenteeism and lessen insura
Correct Answer:
A: Physical fitness programs are often the most popular services offered to employees.
Explanation:
Many companies now have employee assistance programs that enable employees, free of charge, to improve their physical fitness, reduce stress, and learn ways to stop smoking. These programs increase worker productivity, reduce absenteeism and lessen insura Correct Answer Physical fitness programs are often the most popular services offered to employees. The passage is regarding the physical fitness of the employees.
Three score is ---
Correct Answer:
C: three times twenty
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Three score is --- Correct Answer three times twenty 125. Three scores is - - - 3 times 20
'Boot leg' means to-
Correct Answer:
D: smuggle
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'Boot leg' means to- Correct Answer smuggle 'Boot leg' means to - smuggle
Choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the following sentence : Despite the great difference in size,shape and function, all human cells have the same 46 chromosomes.
Correct Answer:
D: Although the 46 chromosomes are the same in all human cells, there are difference in the size, shape and function.
Explanation:
Choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the following sentence : Despite the great difference in size,shape and function, all human cells have the same 46 chromosomes. Correct Answer Although the 46 chromosomes are the same in all human cells, there are difference in the size, shape and function. Simple to Complex: Although the 46 chromosomes are the same in all human cells, there are difference in the size, shape and function.
People always remember patriots. Which of the following is the best passive form of the above sentence?
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D: The patriots are always remembered
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People always remember patriots. Which of the following is the best passive form of the above sentence? Correct Answer The patriots are always remembered Passive Structure: Subject (obj.) + be verb + always + past participle form of the main verb + by + obj. (sub.)
The antonym for 'inimical' ---
Correct Answer:
B: friendly
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The antonym for 'inimical' --- Correct Answer friendly inimical (adjective) tending to obstruct or harm. Opposite: helpful advantageous Similar: harmful injurious detrimental deleterious pernicious damaging hurtful dangerous destructive ruinous calamitous antagonistic contrary antipathetic unfavourable adverse opposed hostile at odds not conducive prejudicial malefic maleficent unfriendly; hostile. Opposite: friendly warm
What is the synonym of 'incredible'?
Correct Answer:
A: Unbelievable
Explanation:
What is the synonym of 'incredible'? Correct Answer Unbelievable Incredible - Unbelievable
the sentence with correct punctuations ----
Correct Answer:
A: Maria, my student, is on leave to-day.
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the sentence with correct punctuations ---- Correct Answer Maria, my student, is on leave to-day. appositive এর দুই পাশে (,) ব্যবহার করা হয়। যার বাক্যের Tense বা verb এর উপড় কোনো প্রভাব পড়েনা। এখানে (my student) হলো appositive.
Shakespeare is known mostly for his---
Correct Answer:
D: plays
Explanation:
Shakespeare is known mostly for his--- Correct Answer plays 121. Shakespeare is known mostly for his - - - plays.
Browning was the composer of any of the following poems ---
Correct Answer:
C: Andreadel Sarto
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Browning was the composer of any of the following poems --- Correct Answer Andreadel Sarto Browning was the composer of any of the following poems - - - Andrea del Sarto
The synonym of Franchise---
Correct Answer:
A: Privilege
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The synonym of Franchise--- Correct Answer Privilege The synonym of Franchise - - - Privilege
The right word to fill in the gap of the following sentence --- 'Give her a telephone number to ring --- she gets lost' ---
Correct Answer:
B: Incase
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The right word to fill in the gap of the following sentence --- 'Give her a telephone number to ring --- she gets lost' --- Correct Answer Incase In case - Indicates possibility
The correct spelling is ---
Correct Answer:
C: Humorous
Explanation:
The correct spelling is --- Correct Answer Humorous humorous (adjective) causing laughter and amusement; comic.
Because she had reputation for---we were surprised and pleased when she greeted us so---
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D: querulousness--affably
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Because she had reputation for---we were surprised and pleased when she greeted us so--- Correct Answer querulousness--affably querulousness - the quality of being given to complaining. pettishness, snappishness, surliness, biliousness, peevishness, irritability, temper - a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger; "his temper was well known to all his employees" Affably - Friendly
something that is 'fresh' is something ---
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B: in fairly good condition
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something that is 'fresh' is something --- Correct Answer in fairly good condition Something that is 'fresh' is something - - - in fairly good condition
Which of the following sentences is correct ?
Correct Answer:
B: I forbade him to go
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Which of the following sentences is correct ? Correct Answer I forbade him to go Forbade + object + infinitive
when a person says he's all in', it means ---
Correct Answer:
A: he is very tired
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when a person says he's all in', it means --- Correct Answer he is very tired When a person says he's all in', it means - - - he is very tired.
INFRINGE
Correct Answer:
D: Intrude
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INFRINGE Correct Answer Intrude infringe (verb) actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.). "making an unauthorized copy would infringe copyright" Similar: contravene violate transgress break breach
EQUIVOCAL
Correct Answer:
D: Clear
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EQUIVOCAL Correct Answer Clear Equivocal - Clear (opposite)
A pilgrim is a person who undertakes a journey to a ---
Correct Answer:
A: holy place
Explanation:
A pilgrim is a person who undertakes a journey to a --- Correct Answer holy place Pilgrim অর্থ তীর্থযাত্রী। তাই, A pilgrim is a person who undertakes a journey to a - - - holy place.
'Bil of fare' is --
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D: A list of dishes at a restaurant
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'Bil of fare' is -- Correct Answer A list of dishes at a restaurant 'Bil of fare' is - - A list of dishes at a restaurant
If a ruby is heated it --- temporarily lose its color.
Correct Answer:
B: will
Explanation:
If a ruby is heated it --- temporarily lose its color. Correct Answer will If + Present Indefinite Tense + Future Indefinite Tense
BROCHURE
Correct Answer:
B: Pamphlet
Explanation:
BROCHURE Correct Answer Pamphlet A brochure is an informative paper document (often also used for advertising) that can be folded into a template, pamphlet, or leaflet. A brochure can also be a set of related unfolded papers put into a pocket folder or packet.
Prices for bicycles can run --- TK. 2,00,00.
Correct Answer:
A: as high as
Explanation:
Prices for bicycles can run --- TK. 2,00,00. Correct Answer as high as To indicate equal comparison in an affirmative sentence, "as + adjective + as" is used.
All of the people at the AAME conference are---
Correct Answer:
B: Mathematics teachers
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All of the people at the AAME conference are--- Correct Answer Mathematics teachers Mathematics is the name of a subject. So, it will remain unchanged when sits before another noun.
A --- statement is an --- comparison; it does not compare. Things explicitly but suggest a likeness between them.
Correct Answer:
D: blatant --- overt
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A --- statement is an --- comparison; it does not compare. Things explicitly but suggest a likeness between them. Correct Answer blatant --- overt blatant - - - overt (synonym)
The correct sentence of the followings ---
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D: The Nile is the longest river in Africa
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The correct sentence of the followings --- Correct Answer The Nile is the longest river in Africa Before the name of a river & superlative degree 'the' is used.
The opposite word of sluggish ---
Correct Answer:
A: animated
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The opposite word of sluggish --- Correct Answer animated sluggish (adjective) slow - moving or inactive. Opposite: busy brisk Similar: inactive quiet slow slow - moving slack flat depressed stagnant static lacking energy or alertness. Opposite: vigorous energetic active Similar:
Travellers -- their reservations well in advance if they want to fly during the Eid holidays.
Correct Answer:
C: had better get
Explanation:
Travellers -- their reservations well in advance if they want to fly during the Eid holidays. Correct Answer had better get After had better, the present form of verb is used.
'Blue chips' are
Correct Answer:
B: Industrial shares considered to be a safe investment
Explanation:
'Blue chips' are Correct Answer Industrial shares considered to be a safe investment 'Blue chips' are - Industrial shares considered to be a safe investment
The synonym for 'efface' ---
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C: Rub out
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The synonym for 'efface' --- Correct Answer Rub out efface. Synonyms: erase, obliterate, eradicate, destroy, blot out, cancel, expunge. Antonyms: restore, revive, delineate, imprint, portray.
The last word of the proverb, 'Handsome is that handsome' ----
Correct Answer:
D: Does
Explanation:
The last word of the proverb, 'Handsome is that handsome' ---- Correct Answer Does 'Handsome is that handsome' - does.
Any one of the following pairs are literary collaborators ---
Correct Answer:
D: Shelly and Keats
Explanation:
Any one of the following pairs are literary collaborators --- Correct Answer Shelly and Keats pair of literary collaborators - Shelly and Keats
If a man is, 'worth his salt.' he is---
Correct Answer:
D: a highly paid worker
Explanation:
If a man is, 'worth his salt.' he is--- Correct Answer a highly paid worker If a man is, 'worth his salt.' he is - - - a highly paid worker.
what does the passage mainly discuss ?
Correct Answer:
C: Salt
Explanation:
what does the passage mainly discuss ? Correct Answer Salt The passage mainly discusses salt.
The word 'ecological' is related to----
Correct Answer:
C: environment
Explanation:
The word 'ecological' is related to---- Correct Answer environment The word 'Ecological' is related to - Environment.
The best passive form of the sentence: 'We don't like idle people' ---
Correct Answer:
C: Idle people are not liked by us.
Explanation:
The best passive form of the sentence: 'We don't like idle people' --- Correct Answer Idle people are not liked by us. Subject (Object) + Be Verb (Negative) + V3 of Main Verb + Prepsiton (by) + Object (Subject)
'Razzmatazz' means ---
Correct Answer:
C: A noisy activity
Explanation:
'Razzmatazz' means --- Correct Answer A noisy activity razzmatazz (noun) noisy, showy, and exciting activity and display designed to attract and impress. "the razzmatazz of a political campaign"
Although a few years ago the fundamental fact about the milky-way seemed fairly well-now even its mass and radius have come into----
Correct Answer:
B: established --- question
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Although a few years ago the fundamental fact about the milky-way seemed fairly well-now even its mass and radius have come into---- Correct Answer established --- question ' Although' connects two controversial sentences.
'To read between the lines' means ---
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D: To read carefully to find out any hidden meaning
Explanation:
'To read between the lines' means --- Correct Answer To read carefully to find out any hidden meaning The phrase mentioned in the question “Read between the lines” is an idiom, which means Perceive or detect a hidden meaning, in something said or written; to try to understand what is meant by something that is not written explicitly or openly. ... Reading between the lines, I don't think she wanted to go in the first place".
The intellectual can no longer be said to live ---- the margine of society.
Correct Answer:
B: beyond
Explanation:
The intellectual can no longer be said to live ---- the margine of society. Correct Answer beyond The margin of society বলতে এখানে সমাজের সীমারেখা বোঝান হয়েছে। এখানে, Against - বিপক্ষে Beyond - ঊর্ধ্বে Inside - মধ্যে Before - পূর্বে সমাজের সীমারেখার ' বিপক্ষে বা 'পূর্বে' কোনো অর্থ দেয় না। তাই 'ক' ও 'ঘ' গ্রহণযোগ্য নয়। কিন্তু সমাজের সীমারেখার ঊর্ধ্বে বা মধ্যে বললে তা অর্থ দেয়। তবে no longer থাকায় অর্থ দাঁড়ায় 'ঊর্ধ্বে নয় ' (খ) এবং 'মধ্যে নয়' (গ) । তবে ঊর্ধ্বে নয়' বা 'মধ্যে নয়' এর মধ্যে 'ঊর্ধ্বে নয় কে সবচেয়ে সঠিক হিসেবে চিহ্নিত করা যায় । কারণ, বুদ্ধিজীবীরা ও সমাজের সীমারেখার মধ্যে অবস্থান করেন। কাজেই তারা 'সমাজের সীমারেখার মধ্যে - নন - এ কথা ঠিক নয় । সুতরাং সঠিক উত্তর 'খ"।
'Blockbuster' means ----
Correct Answer:
D: A powerful explosive to demolish buildings
Explanation:
'Blockbuster' means ---- Correct Answer A powerful explosive to demolish buildings blockbuster noun (informal) a thing of great power or size, in particular a film, book, or other product that is a great commercial success. "a blockbuster film"
If a substance is cohesive, it tends to ----.
Correct Answer:
C: stick together
Explanation:
If a substance is cohesive, it tends to ----. Correct Answer stick together Cohesive - দৃঢ়ভাবে একত্রে লেগে থাকে এমন। এখন, Retain heat - তাপ অব্যাহত রাখা। Bend without too much difficulty - খুব বেশি কাঠিন্য ছাড়াই বাঁকা হয়। Stick together । একত্রে লেগে থাকা । Break easily - সহজেই ভেঙে যায়। এখন, আঠাল জিনিস স্বাভাবিকভাবেই নমনীয় বা অর্ধ তরল হয়। যেমন, চুইংগ্রাম , রাবার ইত্যাদি। কাজেই এ ধরনের জিনিস বাঁকা করা (খ) ও ভেঙে যাওয়ার (ঘ) বিষয়টি বাদ দেয়া যায়। আবার, তাপ উৎপাদানকারী বস্তু ব্যতীত তাপ ধরে রাখা যায় না । তাই 'ক' কেও বাদ দেয়া যায়। যে জিনিসি Cohesive (দৃঢ়ভাবে লেগে থাকে) তা অবশ্যই together d(একত্রে লেগে থাকে)। অতএব , সঠিক উত্তর 'গ'।
'Equivocation' means ---
Correct Answer:
D: Two contrary things in the same statement
Explanation:
'Equivocation' means --- Correct Answer Two contrary things in the same statement 'Equivocation' means - - - Two contrary things in the same statement
According to the conditions of my scholarship, after finishing my degree ---.
Correct Answer:
D: I will be employed of the University
Explanation:
According to the conditions of my scholarship, after finishing my degree ---. Correct Answer I will be employed of the University বাক্যের শুরুতে কোনো phrase থাকলে পরের clause এ অবশ্যই এমন একটি subject ব্যবহার করতে হবে যেটি পূর্ববর্তী phrase টিকে modify করতে পারে। Option (ক),(খ) এবং (গ) তে কোনো ব্যক্তিবাচক subject না থাকায় সঠিক উত্তরটি হবে (ঘ). কেবলমাত্র I (ব্যক্তিবাচক Subject) যে Degree অর্জন করে University কর্তৃক Employed হবে/হতে পারে।
The influence of the technological revolution in --- and --- the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of the few should worry us all.
Correct Answer:
C: accelerating --- intersifying
Explanation:
The influence of the technological revolution in --- and --- the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of the few should worry us all. Correct Answer accelerating --- intersifying double blanks যুক্ত বাক্যে দ্বারা blank দুটি যুক্ত থাকলে blank দুটিতে Synonym বা near - synonym ব্যবহার করতে হয়। choice 'ক' - তে আছে , Proliferating - ক্রমবর্ধমান ,দ্রুত বর্ধমান ,দ্রুত বাড়ছে এমন। Diminishing - ক্রম হ্রাসমান। এরা পরস্পর antonymous ' খ' - তে আছে, Undermining - ক্রমশ দুর্বল হচ্ছে এমন Neutratizing - ক্রমশ দুর্বল হচ্ছে এমন Neutratizing - ক্রম নিষ্ক্রিয়মান। এদের অর্থ প্রায় কাছাকাছি। 'গ' - তে আছে, Accelerating - বৃদ্ধি পাচ্ছে এমন, দ্রুততর হচ্ছে, এমন। intensifying - বৃদ্ধি পাচ্ছে এমন, তীব্রতর হচ্ছে এমন । এরাও Synonymous. 'ঘ' - তে আছে। Aggravating - প্রকোপ বৃদ্ধি পাচ্ছে এমন, তীব্রতর হচ্ছে এমন । Demolishing - ধ্বংস হয়ে যাচ্ছে এমন । এরা Synonymous নয়। আবার, বাক্যটির শেষাংশে বলা হয়েছে, ক্ষমতা ও সম্পদ গুটিকতকের হাতে থাকায় বিষয়টিতে সবারই চিন্তিত হওয়া উচিৎ । অপশন 'খ' নিলে অর্থ উল্টে যায় । কারণ ক্ষমতা ও অর্থ যদি ক্রম নিষ্ক্রিয়মান হয় (গুটিকতক লোকের।) তবে দুশ্চিন্তা করার কিছুই নেই। বরং তাদের ক্ষমতা ও অর্থ ক্রমশ বাড়ছে - যা সবার দুশ্চিতার কারণ । সুতরাং সঠিক উত্তর 'গ'।
The word 'dilly dally' means ---
Correct Answer:
D: waste time
Explanation:
The word 'dilly dally' means --- Correct Answer waste time The word 'dilly dally' means - - - waste time.
He stopped his car ---- when the light turued red.
Correct Answer:
A: abruptly
Explanation:
He stopped his car ---- when the light turued red. Correct Answer abruptly Abruptly - হঠাৎ করে, আকস্মিকভাবে, আচমকা। Equitably - ন্যায় সঙ্গতভাবে । Ambiguously - দ্ব্যর্থপূর্ণভাবে । Incisively - তীক্ষ্মভাবে। প্রশ্নে যেহেতু লালবাতি দেখে গাড়ি থামানোর কথা বলা হয়েছে, তাই Choice 'ক' সঠিক।
The author states that during wartime the regular sources of news present only ---
Correct Answer:
C: limited information
Explanation:
The author states that during wartime the regular sources of news present only --- Correct Answer limited information The author states that during wartime the regular sources of news present only - - - limited information.