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Select the incorrect part of the sentence. The captain along with his team/are practicing very hard/for the/forth coming matches.
Correct Answer:
B: are practicing very hard
Explanation:
Select the incorrect part of the sentence. The captain along with his team/are practicing very hard/for the/forth coming matches. Correct Answer are practicing very hard # along with, together with, as well as, accompanied with/by, in addition to, and not, including, but, except দ্বারা যুক্ত একাধিক noun/pronoun এর ক্ষেত্রে পূর্বের বা প্রথম noun/pronoun অনুযায়ী verb হবে।# এখানে The captain singular তাই are না হয়ে is হবে।
The Synonym of the word 'Augury' is-
Correct Answer:
A: prophecy
Explanation:
The Synonym of the word 'Augury' is- Correct Answer prophecy Augury-পূর্বলক্ষণProphecy-ভবিষ্যদ্বাণীIntention-অভিসন্ধি, উদ্দেশ্যAstronomy-জ্যোতির্বিদ্যাFuture-ভবিষ্যৎSynonym: prophecy, Warning, PredictionAntonym: Experience, Science, Observation
She was working on her computer with he baby next to- Choose the correct answer.
Correct Answer:
A: her
correct the underlined words. Why did you not threw the bag away?
Correct Answer:
A: did you not throw
Explanation:
correct the underlined words. Why did you not threw the bag away? Correct Answer did you not throw Interrogative sentence এর গঠন: # do, does, did এর পর সর্বদা verb base form এ হয়। তাই threw & thrown না হয়ে throw হবে। # যদি WH question word থাকে তবে তা সবার আগে বসে, তারপর auxiliary verb টি subject এর আগে বসে। # Structure: WH question word +auxiliary verb+ Subject + principal verb + extension+? যেমন: Which book are you reading?, How old is Anis?
Which one of the following sentence contains the correct superlative degree?
Correct Answer:
D: The Padma Bridge is one of the longest bridges in Asia
Read both the statements and then mark your answer.Statement I: Majority of the students in the college expressed their opinion against the college authority's decision to break away from the university and become autonomous..Statement II: The university authorities have expressed their inability to provide grants to its constituent colleges.
Correct Answer:
B: Statement II is the cause and Statement I is its effect
Explanation:
Read both the statements and then mark your answer.Statement I: Majority of the students in the college expressed their opinion against the college authority's decision to break away from the university and become autonomous..Statement II: The university authorities have expressed their inability to provide grants to its constituent colleges. Correct Answer Statement II is the cause and Statement I is its effect Clearly, the university's decision to refuse grant to the colleges must have triggered the college authority to become autonomous.
Carbon: Diamond:: corundum:?
Correct Answer:
C: Ruby
Explanation:
Carbon: Diamond:: corundum:? Correct Answer Ruby Diamond is made of carbon:Ruby is made of corundum.অর্থাৎ Carbon: Diamond:: Corundum: Ruby
Change into passive ‘people always remember patriots.’
Correct Answer:
D: The patriots are always remembered
Explanation:
Change into passive ‘people always remember patriots.’ Correct Answer The patriots are always remembered সাহায্যকারী Verb বিহীন Active voice কে Passive voice এ রূপান্তর । Active: Subject + verb + Object. Passive: Object টি Subject হয়+ (am/is/are/was/were) +V3+by+ Subject টি Object হয়।# People যদি Active voice এর Subject হয় তবে তা Passive voice এ সাধারণত উঠিয়ে দিতে হয়। যেমন: Active: People always remember patriots. Passive: The patriots are always remembered.
To......the arrival of spring. Bangladesh Television....... a special function.
Correct Answer:
C: celebrate, organized
Explanation:
To......the arrival of spring. Bangladesh Television....... a special function. Correct Answer celebrate, organized commemorate - স্মরণী করে রাখা announce - ঘোষণা করাwelcome স্বাগত জানানো celebrate উদযাপন করাএখানে বসন্তের আগমকে উদযাপন করা যায় তাই Option a ও b সঠিক নয়। আবার উদযাপন বা স্বাগত জানানোর জন্য বিশেষ অনুষ্ঠান organized করা যায় sanctioned করা যায় না তাই Option d ভুল । সঠিক উত্তর Option c।
The second anniversary celebration of our college will be held on December 12, 2022. Which of the following is correct phrase for will be held above?
Correct Answer:
C: comes off
Explanation:
The second anniversary celebration of our college will be held on December 12, 2022. Which of the following is correct phrase for will be held above? Correct Answer comes off will be held অনুষ্ঠিত হওয়া come round- জ্ঞান ফেরাTakes off - উড়া will bring about- ঘটা
Change the voice: The burglar destroyed several items in the room. Even the carpet has been torn.
Correct Answer:
B: Several items in the room were destroyed by the burglar, even the carpet was torn.
Explanation:
Change the voice: The burglar destroyed several items in the room. Even the carpet has been torn. Correct Answer Several items in the room were destroyed by the burglar, even the carpet was torn. Past Indefinite এর active কে passive করার নিয়ম:Active: Subject + v₂+ Object.Passive: Object টি Subject হয় + was/were) + V3+ by+ Subject টি Object হয়। যেমন:Active: Shirley paid the bill.Passive: The bill was paid by Shirley
Which one is correct sentence below?
Correct Answer:
D: Good evening, how are you?
The captain left the boat, because it.......
Correct Answer:
D: turned over
Explanation:
The captain left the boat, because it....... Correct Answer turned over turned down =প্রত্যাখান করাturned bottom =নীচে বাঁকturned up =উঠাturned over= উল্টেছিল# The captain left the boat, because it turned over
Roman Regions ....... the Mountain....... of Masada for three years before they were able to seize it.
Correct Answer:
C: besieged, citadel
Explanation:
Roman Regions ....... the Mountain....... of Masada for three years before they were able to seize it. Correct Answer besieged, citadel Besieged- অবরোধ করা citadel - নগরদূর্গdissembled- ছদ্মবেশ ধারণ করা bastion-বুরুজassailed - প্রচন্ড আঘাত হানা symbol - প্রতিক, লক্ষণHoned শান দেওয়া stronghold- কেল্লা, দূর্গ
She never visits any zoo because she is strong opponent of the idea of __.
Correct Answer:
D: holding the animals in captivity for our joy
Explanation:
She never visits any zoo because she is strong opponent of the idea of __. Correct Answer holding the animals in captivity for our joy The idea of holding the animals in captivity for our joy.
Limited access to information hinders adolescents'...
Correct Answer:
B: procreative health service
Explanation:
Limited access to information hinders adolescents'... Correct Answer procreative health service Limited aceess to information hinders adolescents from procreative health service.
When a person says," he's all in", it means-
Correct Answer:
A: He is very tired
Explanation:
When a person says," he's all in", it means- Correct Answer He is very tired # Al in= very tired, অত্যন্ত ক্লান্ত# All in all = supreme, all powerful, সর্বেসর্বা, সর্বপ্রধান।# Out and out = thoroughly, সম্পূর্ণরূপে।# Out and about =active, (অসুস্থতার পরে) চলতে সক্ষম, সক্রিয়।
A person who is indifferent to pains and pleasure of life is called-
Correct Answer:
A: Stoic
Explanation:
A person who is indifferent to pains and pleasure of life is called- Correct Answer Stoic Stoic- A person who is indifferent to sensations like pleasure pain.Sadist- A person who takes pleasure in inflicting pain.Psychiatrist- A medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.Aristocrat- A person whose family has a high social rank.
Make the Sequence, Professor, Research; Author, Articulation, Parliament.........
Correct Answer:
C: legislation
Explanation:
Make the Sequence, Professor, Research; Author, Articulation, Parliament......... Correct Answer legislation Legislation: the process of making or enacting laws.Development: the process of developing or being developed.Deliberation: long and careful consideration or discussion.Minister: a member of the clergy, especially in Protestant churches.
If I ......... you, I wouldn't risk it.
Correct Answer:
D: were
Explanation:
If I ......... you, I wouldn't risk it. Correct Answer were If clause টি past indefinite এবং main clause টি subject + would/could/might + verb (base form) +extension হবে। (i) If + subject + past form + sub + would/could/might + verb (base form) +ext. যেমন: If your sister were invited she would come.(ii) If + subject + were +, sub + would/could/might + verb (base form) +ext. যেমন: I were you, I wouldn't risk it.
quixotic: pragmatic :: murky : __
Correct Answer:
C: clear
Explanation:
quixotic: pragmatic :: murky : __ Correct Answer clear Quixotic- বাস্তবজ্ঞানহীনPragmatic - ব্যবহারিকMurky- অস্পষ্টClear- স্পষ্টCloud- অস্পষ্ট / মেঘলা Rapid- দ্রুতFriendly- বন্ধুত্বপূর্ণRealistic বাস্তবধর্মীপ্রশ্নানুযায়ী quixotic, pragmatic হলে murky, clear হবে ।
Nancy concurred with her boss about the new direction the company was taking. What is an antonym of concur?
Correct Answer:
A: disagree
Explanation:
Nancy concurred with her boss about the new direction the company was taking. What is an antonym of concur? Correct Answer disagree Concur(একমত/মিলিত হওয়া) Disagree (মতভেদ করা)Agree (একমত/সম্মত হওয়া)Surrender (আত্মসমর্পণ করা) Confess (অপরাধ) স্বীকার করা
Choose the most appropriate expression : Where in a bit trouble. Our profits are---.
Correct Answer:
D: toping it all off
Explanation:
Choose the most appropriate expression : Where in a bit trouble. Our profits are---. Correct Answer toping it all off Inside out- with the inner surface Turned out words.Stuck up- Staying aloof from others because one thinks one is superiorToping all off- used to indicate a final thing that happened that was even better, worse etc.Falling off- A gradual reduction in the price, amount, level etc
Liza, your friend is waiting for you ---- in the car.
Correct Answer:
A: outside
Explanation:
Liza, your friend is waiting for you ---- in the car. Correct Answer outside Upfront - সামনে Outside- বাইরে Around কাছাকাছি Above - উপরে
Who wrote White Teeth ?
Correct Answer:
B: Zadie Smith
Explanation:
Who wrote White Teeth ? Correct Answer Zadie Smith # White Teeth is a novel by the British author Zadie Smith.# Zadie Smith is an novelist, easyist and short writer. Here debut novel, white Teeth (2000),became a best-seller and won a number of awards. She has been a tenured professor in the creative writing faculty of New York University since September 2010.
What is pun?
Correct Answer:
B: Play on words
Explanation:
What is pun? Correct Answer Play on words # Pun - শ্লেষ/কথার মারপ্যাচ ।# A pun is a figure of speech that play with words that have multiple meanings, or that play with words that sound similar but mean different things.
Which word does have more than one meaning in the context this poem?
Correct Answer:
B: worn
Explanation:
Which word does have more than one meaning in the context this poem? Correct Answer worn Ring- আংটি/বলয় Worn- জীর্ণ, শীর্ণ, নিবদ্ধPale- ফ্যাকাশে/বিবর্ণ Thin - পাতলা/কৃশ/সরু'Ring' word have more than one meaning.
Don't worry! We'll have to wait a little longer because I'm sure he'll __ soon.
Correct Answer:
A: turn up
Explanation:
Don't worry! We'll have to wait a little longer because I'm sure he'll __ soon. Correct Answer turn up • Turn up ( appear, attend, arrive, উপস্থিত হওয়া) কিছু গুরুত্বপূর্ণ Group verb :Turn out- বিতাড়িত করাTurn over- উল্টানোTurn off - বন্ধ করাTurn on চালু করাTurn against- শত্রু হয়ে উঠাTurn into - পরিবর্তন করা
Which of these words is closest is meaning to the word "Gracious"?
Correct Answer:
C: pleasant
Explanation:
Which of these words is closest is meaning to the word "Gracious"? Correct Answer pleasant Gracious(উদার, আন্তরিক)Pretty- সুশ্ৰীClever চালাক, দক্ষPleasant -সুখকরPresent- উপস্থিত
Several soldiers of the squad were taken ..... by the enemy forces.
Correct Answer:
B: hostage
Explanation:
Several soldiers of the squad were taken ..... by the enemy forces. Correct Answer hostage Capture- গ্রেপ্তার Hostage- বন্দীKidnap- অপহরণ Torture- অত্যাচার
The best recips for clam chowder all include onions and a bay leaf. The onions add a sharpness and zest to the blandness of the clams, and also help remove their slimy texture. The bay leaf complements the onion's strong flavor.
Correct Answer:
B: onions and bay leaves go well with clams
Explanation:
The best recips for clam chowder all include onions and a bay leaf. The onions add a sharpness and zest to the blandness of the clams, and also help remove their slimy texture. The bay leaf complements the onion's strong flavor. Correct Answer onions and bay leaves go well with clams The paragraph above supports. The statement that 'Onions and bay leaves go well with clams'
What is the theme of the poem ?
Correct Answer:
C: Love is more precious than life.
Explanation:
What is the theme of the poem ? Correct Answer Love is more precious than life. # Love is more precious than life.# 'Love' word has more one meaning.
Which word does have more than one meaning in the context of this poem?
Correct Answer:
D: love
Explanation:
Which word does have more than one meaning in the context of this poem? Correct Answer love Pale - Light, Poor, Decrease in importanceProve - Law, Demonstrate, show, Mathematics.Care - Safe, Keeping, Supervision, Caution.Love - Deep affection, Liking, Weakness, Partiality.
Last week I --- that book you wanted in a small shop.
Correct Answer:
C: cames across
Explanation:
Last week I --- that book you wanted in a small shop. Correct Answer cames across Come across ( meet by chance, খুঁজে পাওয়া)।কিছু গুরুত্বপূর্ণ Group verb:Come about - ঘটা Come after- অনুসরণ করাCome at নাগাল পাওয়া Come at আক্রমণে উদ্যত হওয়াCome by- পাওয়া Come down- কমে যাওয়াCome of- জন্মগ্রহণ করা Come to- পরিমাণ হওয়া
If they had waited another month, they could probably ---- a better piece for their house.
Correct Answer:
C: have got
Explanation:
If they had waited another month, they could probably ---- a better piece for their house. Correct Answer have got If clause টি past perfect এবং main clause টি subject + would/could/might + have + V3 + extension হবে।3rd conditional এর গঠন: (i) If + Subject + had + V3, Subject + would/could/might + have + V3 +ext.Ex: This could have worked if I had been more cautious. (ii) Had + subject + V3, subject + would/could/might + have + V3+ ext.Ex: Had I been rich, I would have helped her.
Choose the most appropriate expression :Be sure to talk to my friend. He's in charge of the program.
Correct Answer:
A: Thanks for the tip!
Explanation:
Choose the most appropriate expression :Be sure to talk to my friend. He's in charge of the program. Correct Answer Thanks for the tip! বাক্যের অর্থের ভিত্তিতে Thanks for tip! এটি Appropriate Expression.
Who wrote Kite Runner?
Correct Answer:
D: Khalid Hosseini
Explanation:
Who wrote Kite Runner? Correct Answer Khalid Hosseini # The kite Runner- First novel by Afgan-American author khaled Hosseini.# Publish- May 29, 2003.# Publisher- Reverhead Books.# Language- English."# Fact- Father son relationship story.
Raihan lives __ the hill, where all the mansions are.
Correct Answer:
D: up
Explanation:
Raihan lives __ the hill, where all the mansions are. Correct Answer up পাহাড়ের উপর বোঝাতে preposition ‘up' বসে।
The student was __ of understanding the theory.
Correct Answer:
D: incapable
Explanation:
The student was __ of understanding the theory. Correct Answer incapable Failed- ব্যর্থ হয়েছে/অনুত্তীর্ণ Unsuccessful - ব্যর্থ/অসফলIncompetent - অযোগ্য Incapable- অক্ষম/অসমর্থ
One New York Publisher has estimated that 50,000 to 60,000 people in the Untied States want an anthology that includes the complete works of Willian Shakespeare. And what accounts for this renewed interest in Shekespare? As scholars point out, the psychological insights he portrays in both male and female characters are amazing even today. The paragraph above supports the statement that
Correct Answer:
C: People today are interested in Shakespeare's work because of the characters
Explanation:
One New York Publisher has estimated that 50,000 to 60,000 people in the Untied States want an anthology that includes the complete works of Willian Shakespeare. And what accounts for this renewed interest in Shekespare? As scholars point out, the psychological insights he portrays in both male and female characters are amazing even today. The paragraph above supports the statement that Correct Answer People today are interested in Shakespeare's work because of the characters # The last sentence in the paragraph clearly gives support for the idea that the interest in Shakespeare in due to the development of his characters.# Option 'a' interest because the writer never makes this type of comparison.# Option 'b' is wrong because there is no support to show the Newyorks are interested this work.# There is no support foe option 'd' either.# So option 'c' is correct.
Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word "Upright"?
Correct Answer:
A: honorable
Explanation:
Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word "Upright"? Correct Answer honorable Upright - সরল, মর্যাদাবানHonorable -শ্রদ্ধেয়/ সম্মানিতHorizontal- সমান্তরালHumble -বিনয়ীSupine - কুঁড়ে, অলসSynonym: honorable, moral, impartical, respectable
What is a metaphor?
Correct Answer:
A: Implicit comparison
Explanation:
What is a metaphor? Correct Answer Implicit comparison Simile- দুইটি ভিন্ন জাতীয় জিনিসের তুলনা এবং সর্বদাই as ও like উল্লেখ থাকে। (Explicit comparison)Metaphor- দুইটি ভিন জাতীয় জিনিসের তুলনা এবং as ও like উল্লেখ থাকে না । (Implicat comparison)
What is the point of comparison between human beings and petals?
Correct Answer:
A: brevity of life
Explanation:
What is the point of comparison between human beings and petals? Correct Answer brevity of life # Brevity of life – জীবনের সংক্ষিপ্ততা# Human beings (মানুষ) এবং petals (পাপড়ি) উভয়ের জীবনই সংক্ষিপ্ত। প্রশ্নটিতে সঠিক উত্তর হবে Brevity of life
What is the meaning of the word "apparition"?
Correct Answer:
D: divine presence
Explanation:
What is the meaning of the word "apparition"? Correct Answer divine presence apparition- আবির্ভাব beauty- সৌন্দর্য, লাবণ্যglamorous আকর্ষণীয় appearance- উপস্থিতি, আবির্ভাব
No one understood why Kevin decided to revoke the agreement but they went along with him anyway. What is an antonym of revoke?
Correct Answer:
C: keep
Explanation:
No one understood why Kevin decided to revoke the agreement but they went along with him anyway. What is an antonym of revoke? Correct Answer keep revoke(রদ বা বাতিল করা)cancel (রদ বা বাতিল করা) withdraw (প্রত্যাহার করা)keep (রাখা, পালন করা)revolt(বিদ্রোহ (করা))Synonym: withdraw, dismiss, remove.Antonym: keep, approval, accept.
Diaspora refers to people who are_
Correct Answer:
A: permanent migrants
Explanation:
Diaspora refers to people who are_ Correct Answer permanent migrants এটি Text book এর প্রশ্ন। Diaspora প্রবন্ধে বলা হয়েছে,The term 'diaspora' is used to refer to people who have left their homelands and settled in other parts ofthe world.
Fecund: infertile: ___ : fleet
Correct Answer:
B: slow
Explanation:
Fecund: infertile: ___ : fleet Correct Answer slow feeund- উর্বরinfertile- অনুর্বর / বন্ধ্যাfleet দ্রুতrapid- দ্রুত/ শীঘ্রslow- ধীর/মন্থরdamp- স্যাঁতসেঁতে
Any system is likely to _ for _ of support from the people.
Correct Answer:
C: fail, want
Explanation:
Any system is likely to _ for _ of support from the people. Correct Answer fail, want এটি vocabularybased শূণ্যস্থান । তাই বাক্যটির অর্থ জানাআবশ্যক।- বাক্যটির অর্থ, জনগনের সমর্থনের অভাবে যেকোন ব্যবস্থা ব্যর্থ হওয়ার সম্ভাবনা রয়েছে
What is the tone of the speaker?
Correct Answer:
C: ironical
Explanation:
What is the tone of the speaker? Correct Answer ironical Somber – অস্থির Sarcastic- ব্যঙ্গাত্বকIronical- বিদ্রুপাত্মক Optimistic- আশাবাদী
I didn't see Rafiq this morning, and_
Correct Answer:
A: neither did Kamal
Explanation:
I didn't see Rafiq this morning, and_ Correct Answer neither did Kamal এটি Negative agreement এর প্রশ্ন।Negative agreement:• Negative agreement হচ্ছে কারো না সূচক বাক্যের সাথে মতৈক্য বা একমত প্রকাশ করা। এ ক্ষেত্রে নিম্নের নিয়ম দুইটি অনুসরণ করতে হবে:(i) Subject + verb (negative) +...+ and + neither/nor +auxiliary verb + Subject.Example: I don't like coffee neither do I(ii) Subject + verb (negative) ...+ and + subject + auxiliary verb +not+ eitherExample: If you don't do it. I won't do it either