phrase MCQs

Showing 50 questions (Total: 919)

13th BCS Preliminary Test #1

It is too difficult to 'tolearte' bad temper for long.- Which of the following phrases best replaces 'tolerate ' in the above sentence ?

A: cope up with
B: put up with
C: stand up for
D: pull on with
Related Topics
14th (Special) BCS Preliminary Test (Education) #2

You should "show good manners" in the company of young ladies. -Which is the appropriate phrase for the quotation expression above?

A: behave gently
B: practise manners
C: behave yourself
D: do not talk rudely
Related Topics
14th (Special) BCS Preliminary Test (Education) #3

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?

A: takes off
B: comes off
C: will bring about
D: will come round
Related Topics
14th (Special) BCS Preliminary Test (Education) #4

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?

A: beggars description
B: cuts to the quick
C: boils down to this
D: keeps open house
Related Topics
23rd (Special) BCS Preliminary Test (Muktijodha) #5

Which phrase contains words opposed to each other in meaning ?

A: Hopes and aspiration
B: Heat and dust
C: Reproduction and death
D: Emerged and advanced
Related Topics
32nd (Special) BCS Preliminary Test (Muktijodha) #6

Choose a suitable word/phrase ro fill in the blanks of the given sentence : Travellers-----their reservation well in advance if they want to visit the St. Martins island.

A: had better to get
B: had to better get
C: had better get
D: had better got
Related Topics
32nd (Special) BCS Preliminary Test (Muktijodha) #7

Choose the word/phrase that best retains the meaning o f the underlined word/phrase in the given sentence: Despite being a brilliant scientist, he does not seem to "get his ideas across".

A: make his ideas understood
B: get his ideas down pat
C: summarise his ideas
D: put together his ideas
Related Topics
Upazila Rural Development Officer of Bangladesh Rural Development Board (BARD) #8

The phrase "an apple of discord" means--

A: a sweet apple
B: a bitter apple
C: an unexpected gift
D: an object of quarrel
Related Topics
26th (Special) BCS Preliminary Test (Education) #9

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase : -----your shoes before entering the mosque.

A: put out
B: put off
C: put away
D: put on
Related Topics
26th (Special) BCS Preliminary Test (Education) #10

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase : He----arrested if he had tried to leave the country.

A: would
B: could be
C: would have been
D: must be
Related Topics
Police Station Education Officer #11

Which of the following phrases means, "to tolerate"?

A: Put up with
B: Put off
C: Put up
D: Put down to
Related Topics
Police Station Education Officer #12

Which of the following phrases means "to attack"?

A: Set in
B: Set off
C: Set upon
D: Set up
Related Topics
37th BCS Preliminary Test #13

He worked "with all sincerity". the underlined phrase is ----

A: A noun phrase
B: An adjective phrase
C: An infinitive phrase
D: An adverbial phrase
Related Topics
37th BCS Preliminary Test #14

The phrase 'Achilles' heel' means:

A: A strong point
B: A weak point
C: A permanent solution
D: A serious idea
Related Topics
Upazila Postmaster of Postal Directorate #15

Find the idioms and phrases of "tall talk".

A: secrets
B: to frown
C: to bribe
D: to dumps
Related Topics
Upazila Post Master of Postal Directorate of Ministry of Posts and Telecommunication #16

As this is his first job he will have to "put up with" the inconvenience. (Meaning of the quotations word/phrase)

A: endure
B: adapt
C: overcome
D: avoid
Related Topics
Upazila Post Master of Postal Directorate of Ministry of Posts and Telecommunication #17

Will you mind _____ the accounts one more time? (Fill in the blank with appropriate word or phrase)

A: checking
B: to check
C: checked
D: check
Related Topics
Upazila Post Master of Postal Directorate of Ministry of Posts and Telecommunication #18

Those "antiquated" machineries have huge impact on the current productivity of the firm. (Meaning of the quotations word/phrase)

A: outdated
B: modern
C: simple to run
D: complex
Related Topics
Upazila Post Master of Postal Directorate of Ministry of Posts and Telecommunication #19

None of the students in the class left any doubt _____ enjoyed this class. (Fill in the blank with appropriate word or phrase)

A: as to whether or not he/she
B: whether or not he/she
C: as to whether or not they
D: to whether he/she
Related Topics
Upazila Post Master of Postal Directorate of Ministry of Posts and Telecommunication #20

I stretched for tissue but the box of tissues _____ nearly empty. (Fill in the blank with appropriate word or phrase)

A: was
B: were
C: has
D: have
Related Topics
Upazila Post Master of Postal Directorate of Ministry of Posts and Telecommunication #21

Susan's sell-confidence was _____ as she had scored poorly in the exam. (Fill in the blank with appropriate word or phrase)

A: boosted
B: destroyed
C: demoralized
D: elevated
Related Topics
Upazila Post Master of Postal Directorate of Ministry of Posts and Telecommunication #22

The students have submitted the report today which they _____ to bring yesterday. (Fill in the blank with appropriate word or phrase)

A: was supposed
B: were supposed
C: was suppose
D: were supposed
Related Topics
Upazila Post Master of Postal Directorate of Ministry of Posts and Telecommunication #23

Rana decided to pursue his career in developmental field "in lieu of" sitting in his father's business. (Meaning of the quotations word/phrase)

A: in accordance
B: undermining
C: in stead of
D: along with
Related Topics
Upazila Post Master of Postal Directorate of Ministry of Posts and Telecommunication #24

Every relation is measured and evaluated on the basis of "reciprocity" at one point of time. (Meaning of the quotations word/phrase)

A: reception
B: mutual
C: reactivity
D: sacrifice
Related Topics
Upazila Post Master of Postal Directorate of Ministry of Posts and Telecommunication #25

The supervisor showed great enthusiasm and appreciation "country to" what the labors had expected. (Meaning of the quotations word/phrase)

A: in support of
B: objection
C: opposition
D: complement
Related Topics
Personal Officer of Ministry of Public Administration #26

Which of the following phrases means 'to tolerate'?

A: Put up with
B: Put OFF
C: Put out
D: Put down
Related Topics
Power Development Board Office Assistant #27

'All at once'-phrase টির অর্থ হলো-

ক: Suddenly
খ: Quickly
গ: Slowly
ঘ: Gradually
Related Topics
Assistant Adjutant of Directorate of Ansar & VDP, Ministry of Home Affairs #28

Which of the following phrases give the meaning of 'false tears of sorrow'?

A: Cry in the wilderness
B: Crying need
C: a dose fisted man
D: Crocodiles tears
Related Topics
PRIMARY SCHOOL HEAD SCHOOL EXAMINATION (SHAPLA) #29

'All at once' - phrase টির অর্থ হলো-

ক: Suddenly
খ: Quickly
গ: Slowly
ঘ: Gradually
PRIMARY SCHOOL HEAD SCHOOL EXAMINATION (SHAPLA) #30

'The pros and cons'- phrase টির অর্থ হলো-

ক: Foul and fair
খ: Good and evil
গ: Before and after
ঘ: For or against a thing
Assistant Director of Prime Minister's Office) #31

The phrase 'Momentum Theory' is related to-----

A: Politics
B: Culture
C: Sports
D: Music
Related Topics
Government Secondary School Assistant Teacher Recruitment Test #32

The-- always do many good things for society. Put the correct phrase in the blank.

A: Ere long
B: Big guns
C: Sheet anchor
D: Yellow dog
Related Topics
Government Job and Other Recruitment Exams #33

The phrase 'pass the buck' means-

A: to suffer
B: to succeed
C: to complete a task
D: to pass the blame to someone else
Related Topics
Government Secondary School Assistant Teacher Recruitment Test #34

It is too difficult to tolerate bad temper for long. Which of the following phrases does replace 'tolerate' in the above sentence?

A: cope with
B: pull on with
C: stand up for
D: put up with
Related Topics
PRIMARY SCHOOL HEAD SCHOOL EXAMINATION (JABA) #35

'By all means' phrase - টির অর্থ হচ্ছে-

ক: Meaningless
খ: Meaningful
গ: Certainly
ঘ: Uncertainty
Government Secondary School Assistant Teacher Recruitment Test #36

You are to choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence: An intensive search was conducted by the detectives to locate those criminals who---

A: have had escaping
B: have been escaping
C: are escaping
D: had escaped
Government Secondary School Assistant Teacher Recruitment Test #37

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. He--- arrested if he had tried to leave the country.

A: would have been
B: could be
C: would
D: must be
Related Topics
Government Secondary School Assistant Teacher Recruitment Test #38

The phrase'An apple of discord' means--

A: An object of quarrel
B: An unexpected gift
C: An important subject
D: A sweet apple
Related Topics
13th Teacher Registration Examination #39

Bad habits should be “nipped in the bud”. Here “nipped in the bud" phrase means____

A: crop up
B: to be cultivated
C: to shun
D: to be stopped in the beginning
Assistant Planning Officer of Family Planning Directorate #40

The phrase "Tide over" means:

A: overcome
B: passover
C: cross over
D: carry over
Related Topics
Government Secondary School Assistant Teacher Recruitment Test #41

I shall come back "in to time" The underlined phrase means--

A: very soon
B: short of time
C: finishing the time
D: before the time
Related Topics
Government Secondary School Assistant Teacher Recruitment Test #42

My wife's "pin money" has saved me from any creditor. The underline phrase means--

A: rest money
B: saved money
C: sundry expenses
D: sundry debtors
Related Topics
Government Secondary School Assistant Teacher Recruitment Test #43

You should try to "make good" your loss. The underlined phrase means---

A: be better
B: to make one's good
C: take into confidence
D: compensation
Related Topics
Assistant Revenue Officer, National Board of Revenue #44

The phrase 'At a stretch' means:

A: irregularly
B: without break
C: decaying
D: long way
Related Topics
Secondary Assistant Teacher Recruitment Exam #45

Bad habits should be "nipped in the bud" The Underlined phrase means---

A: to be stopped in the beginning
B: crop up
C: to shun
D: to be cultivated
Related Topics
Secondary Assistant Teacher Recruitment Exam #46

The phrase "A City within a City' is a match for ----

A: Basimdjara Cotu
B: The Empire State building
C: World Trade Center
D: London City
Related Topics
PRIMARY SCHOOL HEAD SCHOOL EXAMINATION (BELI) #47

'On the eve of' phrase টির অর্থ হচ্ছে-

ক: Just after
খ: Just before
গ: Beautiful
ঘ: Dark evening
PRIMARY SCHOOL HEAD SCHOOL EXAMINATION (BELI) #48

"In a nutshell' phrase এর অর্থ হচ্ছে-

ক: In details
খ: Elaborately
গ: Large description
ঘ: Briefly
PRIMARY SCHOOL HEAD SCHOOL EXAMINATION (PADMA) #49

"White elephant' -- phrase টির অর্থ কি?

ক: White coloured elephant
খ: Dead elephant
গ: Very costly possession
ঘ: A very cheap thing
PRIMARY SCHOOL HEAD SCHOOL EXAMINATION (PADMA) #50

"Hard and fast''- phrase টির অর্থ কি?

ক: Easy matter
খ: Difficult matter
গ: Fixed
ঘ: Loose
← Previous Page 1 of 19 Next →