English MCQs
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Numbing terror filled their brains as they witnessed the explosions. Here the underlined word is closest is meaning to__.
Correct Answer:
D: paralyzing
Explanation:
Numbing terror filled their brains as they witnessed the explosions. Here the underlined word is closest is meaning to__. Correct Answer paralyzing Numbing- অসাড়tantalizing- কোন কিছু দেখিয়ে লোভের উদ্রেক করাtorpid- অসাড়sentient- সচেতনparalyzing -পক্ষাঘাতগ্রস্থ
Florida has not yet ratified the Equal Rights Amendment, and__.
Correct Answer:
B: neither have several other states
Explanation:
Florida has not yet ratified the Equal Rights Amendment, and__. Correct Answer neither have several other states 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) auxiliary verb +not+ either+...+and+ subject +Ex..Example: If you don't do it, I won't do it either
Which of the follwing is correctly spelled?
Correct Answer:
C: Parliament
Explanation:
Which of the follwing is correctly spelled? Correct Answer Parliament গুরুত্বপূর্ণ Correct spelling:ParliamentPusillanimousPersonnelPneumoniaPerseverancePronunciationPossessionPlacardProtector
The Teacher suggested that her student_ experience with ESP.
Correct Answer:
A: write a composition on his
Explanation:
The Teacher suggested that her student_ experience with ESP. Correct Answer write a composition on his Advise, ask, command,demand, prefer, request, necessary, obligatory, suggest, urge, Important, proposed, recommended, suggested, urgent, demand, request, suggestion ইত্যাদি word এর পর that থাকলে এর পরবর্তী verb টি base form এ হবে। অর্থাৎ,Subject+ উল্লেখিত যেকোনো verb (যেকোনো tense) + subject+ verb (base form) +that + extension.Example: I suggest that take legal action.
The inhabitants of Dhaka are called_.
Correct Answer:
C: Dhakaties
Explanation:
The inhabitants of Dhaka are called_. Correct Answer Dhakaties The inhabitants of Dhaka are called Dhakaties
The synonym of ‘Enigmatic’ is_
Correct Answer:
D: Puzzling
Explanation:
The synonym of ‘Enigmatic’ is_ Correct Answer Puzzling The synonym of ‘Enigmatic’ is inscrutable • puzzling • unexplainable • confusing • mystical • impenetrable • • incomprehensible • inexplicable • dark • unintelligible • unknowable • deep • equivocal • unfathomable • darkling • perplexing • baffling • unanswerable • imponderable • unaccountable • confounding • mystifying etc.
You had better _ the work today.
Correct Answer:
A: finish
Explanation:
You had better _ the work today. Correct Answer finish Had better এর পর verb এর base form হয়। যেমন: You had better read the novel.-এছাড়া modal auxiliary verb এর পর verb এর base form23: I will take the part of you.
Manufacturers often sacrifice quality_.
Correct Answer:
D: for a large profit margin
Explanation:
Manufacturers often sacrifice quality_. Correct Answer for a large profit margin Sacrifice for (something)- Give up,Surrounded by with -কোনো কিছু দ্বারা পরিবেষ্টিত।Susceptible to – প্রভাবিত, সমর্থ, সহজে আবেগচালিতStruggle for (something) – কোনো কিছুর সংগ্রাম করা।Studded with – কোনো কিছু দ্বারা খচিত বা সজ্জিত
The antonym of ‘Ruthless’ is_.
Correct Answer:
A: merciful
Explanation:
The antonym of ‘Ruthless’ is_. Correct Answer merciful Ruthless- নির্মমmerciful- করুণাময়loyal- বিশ্বস্তSynonym:Callous, insensitive, ironhearted, merciless.obdurate, affectless, heartless, indurate, insensate.Antonym: Charitable,kindly,merciful,sensitive.compassionate, humane, kindhearted,
Can you tell me how far_ from the library? I have no idea how long_ take to get there on foot
Correct Answer:
A: the museum is, it will
Explanation:
Can you tell me how far_ from the library? I have no idea how long_ take to get there on foot Correct Answer the museum is, it will WH word দ্বারা কোনো বাক্যে embedded question থাকলে, WH শব্দের পরে subject+ verb বসে।বাক্যের প্রথমে কেবলমাত্র Auxiliary verb থাকলেই বাক্যের শেষে প্রশ্নবোধক চিহ্ন (?) ব্যবহার করা যাবে। অন্য সকল ক্ষেত্রে বাক্যের শেষে ফুলস্টপ (.) বসবে।Embedded Question এর গঠন:(i) Auxiliary verb + subject + verb +WH word + sub +verb + extension +?Example: Do you know where he lives?(ii) Subject + verb + WH word + sub + verb +extension + (Example: I know what he wants.
How many eggs have your hen_ this month?
Correct Answer:
B: laid
Explanation:
How many eggs have your hen_ this month? Correct Answer laid Lie (farcere)LiedLiedLie (শুয়ে থাকা, কিছু পড়ে থাকা) Lay Lay (কিছু রাখা, কাউকেLainLaidLaidশুয়ে রাখা, ডিম পাড়া)Lie/ lay/lain preposition/ adverbadverbবসেLay/laid/laying 4 noun/pronounবসে
What do the interseting lines in teh base symbolize?
Correct Answer:
D: Dates of important events taking place throughout time
Explanation:
What do the interseting lines in teh base symbolize? Correct Answer Dates of important events taking place throughout time Passage এ বলা আছে researchers have found that thetheinterescting lines represent historical and future events.
Mary won't be going to the conference, and _.
Correct Answer:
A: neither will her colleagues
Explanation:
Mary won't be going to the conference, and _. Correct Answer neither will her colleagues এটি Negative agreement এর প্রশ্ন।Negative agreement:Negative agreement হচ্ছে কারো না সূচক বাক্যের সাথে মতৈক্য বাএকমত 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 eithereither
The silent letter in the word ‘Romanticaly’ is__?
Correct Answer:
C: a
Explanation:
The silent letter in the word ‘Romanticaly’ is__? Correct Answer a Romantically শব্দটির উচ্চারন রোমানটিকলি। এখানেAns: c 'c' এর পর' a' letter টি silent।
Having been served lunch,_.
Correct Answer:
B: the committe members discussed the problem
Explanation:
Having been served lunch,_. Correct Answer the committe members discussed the problem যখন কোনো modifier সঠিক subject কে modify না করে অন্যকোনো কিছুকে modify করে তখন তাকে Dangling Modifier বলে। প্রশ্নে Dangling modifier এর ক্ষেত্রে সাধারণত simplesentence এর দুইটি অংশ থাকে যা কমা (,) দ্বারা আলাদা করা থাকেকিন্তু প্রথম অংশে subject থাকে না ।প্রথম অংশের এই লুকায়িত বা অনুল্লেখিত subject টিকেই দ্বিতীয়অংশের subject হিসেবে সঠিকভাবে উপস্থাপন করার নাম ইDangling modifier। যেমন: Incorrect: While going to class, a dog bit me. Correct: I was bitten by a dog
While Rehana__ on vacation, she__ her friend every day.
Correct Answer:
D: was, visited
Explanation:
While Rehana__ on vacation, she__ her friend every day. Correct Answer was, visited Option (d) ছাড়া বাদবাকী অপশন সঠিক নয়। কারন while যুক্ত clause past tense এ হয়। যেমন: Neela burnt her hand while she was cooking
Eight people were in the book shop. Four were buying magazines and journals._was at the coffee corner. And_ were walking around looking for new arrivals?
Correct Answer:
D: another, the others
Explanation:
Eight people were in the book shop. Four were buying magazines and journals._was at the coffee corner. And_ were walking around looking for new arrivals? Correct Answer another, the others The biggest difference between these two words is that “another” is always singular and does not describe anything specific. “Other” is used for plural and noncount nouns that are general. We only use “the other” to refer to specific nouns.
If you happen to greet your friend at 11pm, you should say_
Correct Answer:
B: Good evening!
Explanation:
If you happen to greet your friend at 11pm, you should say_ Correct Answer Good evening! If you are parting and going your ways, yes you should say good night as that ends your conversation.But if you have just met the person at 11pm, a good evening or just a Hi! could do.
What has reaearch of the base revealed?
Correct Answer:
C: The lines represent important events.
Explanation:
What has reaearch of the base revealed? Correct Answer The lines represent important events. Passage এ বলা আছে, Explorations and detailedexaminations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicatesthat these represent a type of timeline of events. এর দ্বারাবুঝা যায় অপশন (c) ছাড়া বাকী সব ভুল।
What is the best title of the passage?
Correct Answer:
C: Wonders or the Great Pyramid of Giza
Explanation:
What is the best title of the passage? Correct Answer Wonders or the Great Pyramid of Giza যেহেতু এর প্রথম থেকে শেষ অবধি পিরামিডের রহস্য নিয়ে আলোচনাকরা হয়েছে তাই অপশন (c) সঠিক
Last year, Iqbal earned_ his brother who has batter position.
Correct Answer:
A: twice as much as
Explanation:
Last year, Iqbal earned_ his brother who has batter position. Correct Answer twice as much as ,
Extarterrestrial beings are-
Correct Answer:
D: living beings from other planets.
Explanation:
Extarterrestrial beings are- Correct Answer living beings from other planets. The prefix extra' means outside' or ‘beyond’terrestrial refers to the earth. so extraterrestrial meansto beings from somewhere beyond earth..
Something that becomes outdated is_.
Correct Answer:
C: obsolete
Explanation:
Something that becomes outdated is_. Correct Answer obsolete Obsolete: No longer produced or used; out of date.Old: Having lived for a long time; no longer young. Ancient: belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence. Useless: not fulfilling or not expected to achieve the intended purpose or desired outcome.
Nasima hasn't begun working on her PHD_ working on her master's
Correct Answer:
B: yet because she is still
Explanation:
Nasima hasn't begun working on her PHD_ working on her master's Correct Answer yet because she is still প্রথমত, yet থাকলে Sentence টি negative এবং present perfect tensefee, still, present continuous tense auxiliary verbএবং principal verb এর মাঝে বসে। তৃতীয়ত, উপরোক্ত বাক্যের দ্বিতীয় clause টি প্রথম clause এর কারণবুঝাচ্ছে, তাই because বসবে।
The word ‘Altruistic’ is closest in meaning to_
Correct Answer:
A: Benevolent
Explanation:
The word ‘Altruistic’ is closest in meaning to_ Correct Answer Benevolent Altruistic - পরোপকারীBenevolent- দয়ালু, পরোপকারেচ্ছুSelfish - স্বার্থপর
What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages?
Correct Answer:
D: To keep grave robbers from finding the tom and the treasure buried with the pharaoh
Explanation:
What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages? Correct Answer To keep grave robbers from finding the tom and the treasure buried with the pharaoh The author implies that there are a number of passagesin order to protect the tomb and its treasures.
One who loves and serves mankind is called_.
Correct Answer:
D: a philanthropist
Explanation:
One who loves and serves mankind is called_. Correct Answer a philanthropist One who loves mankind : Philanthropist.One word Substitute:Philanthropist মানগ্লোমিক A person who loves mankind.Misanthrope (মনুষ্যবিদ্বেষী) A person who hates mankindMisogynist(নারী বিদ্বেষী)A person who hates womanOptimist-(আশাবাদী) A person who looks to the bright side of Pessimist (নৈরাশ্যবাদী) A person who looks to the dark side of life
Paw: Cat : : Hoof:?
Correct Answer:
D: Horse
Explanation:
Paw: Cat : : Hoof:? Correct Answer Horse # Paw (থাবা) যেমন Cat (বিড়াল) এর সাথে সম্পর্কিত তেমনি Hoof (খুর) Horse (ঘোড়া) এর সাথে সম্পর্কিত।Lamb -মেষশাবক Elephant -হাতি Lion - সিংহ
A long speech expressing the thoughts of a character-
Correct Answer:
C: soliloquy
Explanation:
A long speech expressing the thoughts of a character- Correct Answer soliloquy soliloquy- স্বগতোক্তি prose- গদ্যSoliloquy: নাটকের যে দীর্ঘ বক্তব্য দ্বারা কোনো চরিত্র মঞ্চে শুধু একা থাকা অবস্থায় তার মনের ভিতরের টানাপোড়ন বা তার ভিতরের ভাবনা (inner thoughts) / অভিপ্ৰায় (motives) জোরে বলে প্রকাশ করে থাকে।
Which word rhymes with we'd?
Correct Answer:
B: Feed
Explanation:
Which word rhymes with we'd? Correct Answer Feed # we'd (উইড) এর rhymes এর সাথে Feed এর মিল রয়েছে।
Choose the correct sentence from below:
Correct Answer:
C: I am asking If you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow.
Explanation:
Choose the correct sentence from below: Correct Answer I am asking If you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow. # Direct speech এ Auxiliary verb দ্বারা question করলে Indirect speech If / weather যুক্ত করতে হয়।# এখানে Indirect করার জন্য If যুক্ত হয়েছে। বাক্যটি Assertive হওয়ায় প্রশ্নবোধক চিহ্ন (?) হবে না।
Below is given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.Statements: In a one-day cricket match, the total runs made by a team were 200. Out of these 160 runs were made by spinners.Conclusions: I. 80% of the team consists of spinners. II. The opening batsmen were spinners.
Correct Answer:
D: Neither I or II follows.
Explanation:
Below is given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.Statements: In a one-day cricket match, the total runs made by a team were 200. Out of these 160 runs were made by spinners.Conclusions: I. 80% of the team consists of spinners. II. The opening batsmen were spinners. Correct Answer Neither I or II follows. # According to the statement, 80% (160) of the total runs were made by spinners. So, (I) does not follow. # Nothing about the opening batsmen is mentioned in the statement. So, (II) also does not follow.
Complete the sentence by filling in the appropriate blanks from the options provided.Challenges must be __ to realize the ___ of a greater regional economic integration.
Correct Answer:
A: Overcome ...... potential
Explanation:
Complete the sentence by filling in the appropriate blanks from the options provided.Challenges must be __ to realize the ___ of a greater regional economic integration. Correct Answer Overcome ...... potential Overcome- সমস্যা কাটিয়ে উঠা Potential-সম্ভাবনাময়Suppressed- দমন করা Power- ক্ষমতাIgnored- উপেক্ষা করা Benefits- উপকারSustain অব্যাহত Advantage- সুবিধা
Would you ___ my dog for me this weekend?
Correct Answer:
B: look after
Explanation:
Would you ___ my dog for me this weekend? Correct Answer look after কিছু গুরুত্বপূর্ণ Group verb:Look down upon/on-ঘৃণা করাLook up- অভিধানে শব্দ খুজে বের করাLook up- মূল্য বৃদ্ধি হওয়াLook for -খোঁজা, খোঁজ করাLook over- পরীক্ষা করা Look into- তদন্ত করাLook at- তাকানোLook after- দেখাশুনা করা
If you were describing the misery of a stormy day, which vocabulary would be most suitable?
Correct Answer:
C: Sorrowful, chilling, morose, wailing
Explanation:
If you were describing the misery of a stormy day, which vocabulary would be most suitable? Correct Answer Sorrowful, chilling, morose, wailing Sorrowful- দু:খিত chilling- শীতলmorose- বিষাদগ্রন্থ/বিমর্ষ wailing- এঁদিত
Which mood is evoked by the following sentence? "A bright sun glinted from the skyscraper windows..."
Correct Answer:
A: Happy
Explanation:
Which mood is evoked by the following sentence? "A bright sun glinted from the skyscraper windows..." Correct Answer Happy A bright sun glinted from the skyscraper windows (গগনচুম্বী জানালা থেকে সূর্য ঝলমলিয়ে উঠল)সুতরাং এখানে happy mood প্রকাশ করেছে।
Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.
Correct Answer:
A: The clerk sold the scarf with the red print to the woman.
Explanation:
Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place. Correct Answer The clerk sold the scarf with the red print to the woman. # এখানে ‘with the red print' Adjective টি ’scarf’ noun কে modify করেছে।# সাধারণত কোন word এর সাথে বসেই modifier তাকে Modify করে।
Which one of the following is a diasporas writer?
Correct Answer:
B: Zia Haider Khan
Explanation:
Which one of the following is a diasporas writer? Correct Answer Zia Haider Khan # Diaspora- অভিবাসী।# Zia Hider Khan বাংলাদেশের সিলেটে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন কিন্তু পরবর্তীতে ইংল্যান্ডে বসবাস করেন তাই তাকে diasporas writer বলা হয়।# Emily Dickinson একজন American কবি (Poet) ছিলেন।
A group of lines placed together to create a poem is called a___?
Correct Answer:
D: Stanza
Explanation:
A group of lines placed together to create a poem is called a___? Correct Answer Stanza Stanza: one of the divisions of a poem Poem: Poems in general as a form of literature Quatrain: Four lines of poem or stanza of a poem Octrain: Eight lines of poem or verse of a poem Paragraph হচ্ছে একটিমাত্র idea/topic/ theme সম্বলিত একটি ক্ষুদ্র রচনা।
The return address belongs to -
Correct Answer:
A: The letter writer
Explanation:
The return address belongs to - Correct Answer The letter writer The return address belong to the letter writer.
Which of the following features does not characterize a graphic novel?
Correct Answer:
C: It is restricted to verbal narrative only.
Explanation:
Which of the following features does not characterize a graphic novel? Correct Answer It is restricted to verbal narrative only. A graphic novel is a novel in the form of a comic strip
In the following sentence the four highlighted parts of the sentence are marked a, b, c and d. Identify the one highlighted word or phrase with grammatical error.Anne Elizabeth McDowell is (a) best (b) remembered for a (c) weekly journal, Woman's Advocate, (d) who she launched in January 1855.
Correct Answer:
C: d
Explanation:
In the following sentence the four highlighted parts of the sentence are marked a, b, c and d. Identify the one highlighted word or phrase with grammatical error.Anne Elizabeth McDowell is (a) best (b) remembered for a (c) weekly journal, Woman's Advocate, (d) who she launched in January 1855. Correct Answer d who এর স্থলে which বসবে।
'Calligraphy' কী?
Correct Answer:
A: হস্তলিপি বিদ্যা
Explanation:
'Calligraphy' কী? Correct Answer হস্তলিপি বিদ্যা ক্যালিগ্রাফি শব্দটা ইংরেজি। এটা গ্রীক শব্দ ক্যালিগ্রাফিয়া থেকে এসেছে। হরফ বা টেকসট ব্যবহার করে চমৎকার লেখন শিল্পকে ক্যালিগ্রাফি বলে।
Estrange
Correct Answer:
A: Alienate
Explanation:
Estrange Correct Answer Alienate Estrange = বিচ্ছিন্ন করাAlienate = বিচ্ছিন্নEndanger= বিপদ
Squander
Correct Answer:
D: Waste
Explanation:
Squander Correct Answer Waste Squander - অপব্যয়অপব্যয়extravagance, waste, misuse, wastage, prodigality
My neighbour - eggs yesterday?
Correct Answer:
B: ran out of
Explanation:
My neighbour - eggs yesterday? Correct Answer ran out of কিছু গুরুত্বপূর্ণ Group verb:Runout ফুরিয়ে যাওয়াRun on- চলতে থাকাRun off- দৌড়ে পালানো Run into- পতিত হওয়াRun away- পালিয়ে যাওয়াRun after- পশ্চাদ্ধাবন করাRun at- আক্রমণ করাRun down- নিন্দা করা
In the following sentence the four highlighted parts of the sentence are marked a, b, c and d. Identify the one highlighted word or phrase with grammatical error. Canals are (A) artificial waterways, often constructed (B) either to transport heavy loads or to (C) delivering water (D) to cities and farms.
Correct Answer:
C: c
Explanation:
In the following sentence the four highlighted parts of the sentence are marked a, b, c and d. Identify the one highlighted word or phrase with grammatical error. Canals are (A) artificial waterways, often constructed (B) either to transport heavy loads or to (C) delivering water (D) to cities and farms. Correct Answer c # To এর পরে verb এর base form ব্যবহৃত হয়ে থাকে।# Modal auxiliary verb এর পরেও verb এর base form ব্যবহৃত হয়ে থাকে। যেমন: I will do the work.
Which one of the following is not a diaspora Writer?
Correct Answer:
C: Kaiser Haq
Explanation:
Which one of the following is not a diaspora Writer? Correct Answer Kaiser Haq # Diaspora-অভিবাসী।# Zia Haider Khan, Monica Ali, Tahmina Anam and Neamat Imam এরা সকলেই diaspora writer. যদিও তাদের জন্ম বাংলাদেশে কিন্তু তারা অন্যদেশে অবস্থান করেছেন।# Kaiser Haq is a native Bangladeshi writer so, he is not a diaspora writer.
Haiku : poetry :: Bildungsroman : ?
Correct Answer:
B: Novel
Explanation:
Haiku : poetry :: Bildungsroman : ? Correct Answer Novel # Haiku is a kind of poem.# Bildungsroman is a kind of novel.
Complete the sentence by filling in the appropriate blanks from the options provided.For silent movies to succeed, the quality of acting has to be ___ as there are no ___ dialogues or music for support.
Correct Answer:
D: extraordinary..... mesmerizing
Explanation:
Complete the sentence by filling in the appropriate blanks from the options provided.For silent movies to succeed, the quality of acting has to be ___ as there are no ___ dialogues or music for support. Correct Answer extraordinary..... mesmerizing # বাক্যটির অর্থ “শব্দহীন চলচ্চিত্রের সফলতার জন্য অভিনয় হতে হবে অসাধারণ যেহেতু সেখানে সম্মোহিত কোন সংলাপ বা গান নেই ।# এখানে “অসাধারণ” এবং “সম্মোহিত” অর্থ বুঝাতে gap এ "extraordinary...... mesmerizing" হবে।