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Are you hungry? No, not at all Choose the correct answer to replace the underlined phrase.
Correct Answer:
D: any way
Explanation:
Are you hungry? No, not at all Choose the correct answer to replace the underlined phrase. Correct Answer any way at all ব্যবহার করা হয় বাক্যের শেষে অর্থের প্রতি জোর দিতে। এর অর্থ -'In any way' অথবা 'to any extent'. • "Not at all' অর্থ-"Definitely not".
The literary device used in the underlined phrase in the following is -'O no! It is an ever-fixed mark That looks on tempests and is never shaken."
Correct Answer:
A: metaphor
What does the phrase 'vigil and agile' mean?
Correct Answer:
B: quick-witted monitoring
Explanation:
What does the phrase 'vigil and agile' mean? Correct Answer quick-witted monitoring Vigil and agile- উপস্থিত বুদ্ধি দিয়ে সব পর্যবেক্ষণ করা (quick- titted monitoring)।
The speaker have a bird's eye view of the political conditions in the country. (Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase)
Correct Answer:
B: A general view
Explanation:
The speaker have a bird's eye view of the political conditions in the country. (Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase) Correct Answer A general view Bird's eye view ( a rough idea, মোটামুটি ধারণা; a cursory glance, ভাসাভাসা দৃষ্টি, একনজর দেখা)
The piece of land was a bone of contention between the two countries. Here the underlined phrase means:
Correct Answer:
C: a matter of dispute
Explanation:
The piece of land was a bone of contention between the two countries. Here the underlined phrase means: Correct Answer a matter of dispute Bone of content- ঝগড়া বা বিবাদের কারণ।
The maid is ....... of my mother. Choose the right phrase to fill in the gap.
Correct Answer:
A: at the beck and call
Explanation:
The maid is ....... of my mother. Choose the right phrase to fill in the gap. Correct Answer at the beck and call at the beck and call- কারো প্রতি সম্পূর্ন অনুগত। at wits end হতবাক । at length- অবশেষে।
The phrase ‘have no axe to grind’ means-
Correct Answer:
A: to have no personal reasons
Explanation:
The phrase ‘have no axe to grind’ means- Correct Answer to have no personal reasons To have no axe to grind to have personal reason(কোন বিষয়ে নিজের মতামত না দেওয়া বা কোন চাওয়া না থাকা।)
He is proud of his blue blood. What the underlined part is?
Correct Answer:
A: Noun phrase
Explanation:
He is proud of his blue blood. What the underlined part is? Correct Answer Noun phrase যে Phrase noun' এর কাজ করে বা noun এর অবস্থানে থাকে তা noun phrase হয়। ‘His’ একটি Possessive determiner এবং এরপর noun বসে ।
Fill in the blank with appropriate word, phrase and clause: We got our house ___.
Correct Answer:
B: Painted
Explanation:
Fill in the blank with appropriate word, phrase and clause: We got our house ___. Correct Answer Painted কোন কাজ কাওকে দিয়ে করিয়ে নেয়া অর্থে have, make, get, let ইত্যাদি বসলে এদেরকে Causative verb বলে। এক্ষেত্রে get/got এরপর ব্যাক্তি থাকলে এরপর Infinitive (to+ verb) বসে, কিন্তু get/got এরপর যদি বস্তু থাকে তবে verbএর past participle form হয়।
Choose the correct meaning of the phrases: Dog days-
Correct Answer:
D: Hot weather
Explanation:
Choose the correct meaning of the phrases: Dog days- Correct Answer Hot weather Dog days- গ্রীষ্মের উষ্ণতম সময়।
Fill in the blanks wit appropriate word, phrase and clause:We __ a holiday since the beginning of the year.
Correct Answer:
B: have not had
The beggar in front of the gate looked very hungry. Functionally, the underlined phrase is a/an:
Correct Answer:
B: adjective phrase
Explanation:
The beggar in front of the gate looked very hungry. Functionally, the underlined phrase is a/an: Correct Answer adjective phrase Noun এর পূর্বে বা পরে বসে কোনো phrase যদি উক্ত modify করে তবে তা adjective phrase.
The phrase ‘out of the wood’ means-
Correct Answer:
C: free from difficulties
Explanation:
The phrase ‘out of the wood’ means- Correct Answer free from difficulties Out of the wood means…Out of difficulties, danger or trouble
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
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।
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.
In line 7, The phrase “Charged with” could best be replaced by which of the following?
Correct Answer:
C: given the responsibility of
Explanation:
In line 7, The phrase “Charged with” could best be replaced by which of the following? Correct Answer given the responsibility of Accused of শাস্তি পাওয়া / দোষী সাব্যস্ত হওয়াgiven the responsibility of দায়িত্ব দেয়াAsked to pay for পরিশোধ করতে বলাAttacked with আক্রমণের স্বীকার হওয়া
Choose the right meaning of the underlined phrase: She took me quite seriously to task.
Correct Answer:
A: Criticizing strongly
He appears to be a fish out of water. Theunderlined phrase means-
Correct Answer:
A: uneasy
"A green horn "--- phrase --টির অর্থ কি?
Correct Answer:
ক: An inexperienced man
Explanation:
"A green horn "--- phrase --টির অর্থ কি? সঠিক উত্তর An inexperienced man 'A green horn' - phrase টির অর্থ 'অনভিজ্ঞ ব্যক্তি' এই অর্থ টির সাথে প্রথম option এর 'A inexperienced man' phrase টির অর্থের মিল থাকায় প্রথম option টি সঠিক, বাকিগুলো ভুল।
Fill in the Gaps : Choose the correct word or phrase from the given options to complete the sentence. Their house is quite similar ---- ours.
Correct Answer:
A: of
Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. ENCLOSE : PARENTHESES
Correct Answer:
C: separate : comma
Explanation:
Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. ENCLOSE : PARENTHESES Correct Answer separate : comma প্রিজমে আলো পতিত হয়ে বিচ্ছুরিত বা বিকরিত হয়। সাদা আলো প্রিজমে পতিত হয়ে বিচ্ছুরিত হয়ে সাতটি বর্ণ উৎপন্ন হয়। এগুলো হলো বেগুনি, নীল, আসমানী, সবুজ, হলুদ, কমলা ও লাল।
Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. CLOCK : TIME
Correct Answer:
B: odometer : speed
Explanation:
Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. CLOCK : TIME Correct Answer odometer : speed Clock দ্বারা সময় পরিমাপ করা যায়, odometer দ্বারা গতি পরিমাপ করা যায়।
Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. REFLECTION : LIGHT
Correct Answer:
B: echo : sound
Explanation:
Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. REFLECTION : LIGHT Correct Answer echo : sound গ্যাসের চাপ নির্ধারণ যন্ত্র ম্যানোমিটার ব্যারোমিটার বায়ুমন্ডলের চাপ পরিমাপক যন্ত্র সিসমোগ্রাফ ভূমিকম্পের মাত্রা নির্ণায়ক যন্ত্র।
Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. PRACTICING : EXPERTISE
Correct Answer:
C: exercise : strength
Explanation:
Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. PRACTICING : EXPERTISE Correct Answer exercise : strength ব্যাকরণের উচ্চতর পর্যায়ে আলোচিত হয় অর্থতত্ত্ব। শব্দের অর্থবিচার, বাক্যের অর্থবিচার, অর্থের বিভিন্ন প্রকারভেদ, যেমন - মুখ্যার্থ, গৌণার্থ, বিপরীতার্থ ইত্যাদি অর্থতত্ত্বের আলোচ্য বিষয়।
Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. WARDROBE : CLOTHES
Correct Answer:
B: bookshelves : books
Explanation:
Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. WARDROBE : CLOTHES Correct Answer bookshelves : books ‘সুনন্দ’ নারায়ণ গঙ্গোপাধ্যায়ের ছদ্মনাম। প্রম্থ চৌধুরীর ছদ্মনাম ‘বীরবল’। ‘পরশুরাম’ হচ্ছে রাজশেখর বসুর ছদ্মনাম এবং বঙ্কিমচন্দ্রের উপাধি ‘সাহিত্য সম্রাট’।
Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. VARIABLE : EQUATION
Correct Answer:
A: Oxygen : Water
Explanation:
Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. VARIABLE : EQUATION Correct Answer Oxygen : Water রক্ত আমাশয়ের প্রধান কারণ হলো এক ধরনের ব্যাকটেরিয়া যার নাম শিগেলা। এই শিগেলা নামক ব্যাকটেরিয়াও দূষিত খাবার বা পানির মাধ্যমে পরিবাহিত হয়। রক্ত আমাশয়ের লক্ষণ হলো - পেটে তীব্র মোচড় দিয়ে ব্যথা হওয়া, অল্প অল্প করে বার বার পায়খানা, পায়খানার সাথে রক্ত যাওয়া এবং মলস্বারে তীব্র ব্যথা হওয়া।
Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. LISTEN : FRUIT
Correct Answer:
D: view : photograph
Explanation:
Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. LISTEN : FRUIT Correct Answer view : photograph বাংলাদেশের দক্ষিণ - পূর্ব, উত্তর ও উত্তর - পূর্বাঞ্চলের পাহাড়সমূহ টারশিয়ারী যুগের হিমালয় পর্ব উত্থিত হওয়ার সময় সৃষ্টি হয়েছি। এ পাহাড়গুলো বেলে পাথর ও কর্দম দ্বারা গঠিত।
Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. RELEVANT : CRUCIAL
Correct Answer:
B: perceptable : obvious
Explanation:
Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. RELEVANT : CRUCIAL Correct Answer perceptable : obvious বঙ্গদূত পত্রিকাটি ১৮২৯ সালে নীলমণি হালদারের সম্পাদনায় প্রকাশিত হয়। অন্যদিকে, ১৭৮০ সালে জেমস অগাস্টাস হিকির সম্পাদনায় বেঙ্গল গেজেট পত্রিকাটি প্রকাশিত হয়।
Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. APPLE : FRUIL
Correct Answer:
A: eggs : chicken
Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. UNEMPLOYED : WORKER
Correct Answer:
B: fallow : field
Explanation:
Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. UNEMPLOYED : WORKER Correct Answer fallow : field unknown - অজ্ঞাত artist - চিত্রকর fallow - কর্ষিত কিন্তু অনাবাদী {জমি} field - মাঠ; ময়দান; শস্যক্ষেত্র; চরণভূমি; যুদ্ধক্ষেত্র repair - মেরামত করা; পুনরুদ্ধার করা house - বাড়ি ঘর observant - লক্ষ্য কওে এমন, মনোযোগী spectator - দ্রষ্টা । Worker কাজের অভাবে Unemployed হয়; আর field চাষাবাদের অভাবে বা চাষবাদ না করলে fallow হয় ।
Match the best meaning/alternative that corresponds to the bracket word or phrase in the sentences : A 'child' unusual or remarkable talent.
Correct Answer:
D: prodigy
Explanation:
Match the best meaning/alternative that corresponds to the bracket word or phrase in the sentences : A 'child' unusual or remarkable talent. Correct Answer prodigy the answer should be prodigy. prodigy means a young person with exceptional qualities or abilities.
Match the best alternative that correspond to the bracket word or phrase in the sentences : Like snakes, many insects grow by (throwing away) their skin several times.
Correct Answer:
A: digesting
Explanation:
Match the best alternative that correspond to the bracket word or phrase in the sentences : Like snakes, many insects grow by (throwing away) their skin several times. Correct Answer digesting Discard = a person or thing that is not wanted or that is thrown away, especially a card in a card game.
I told him everything that he ______ to know. (Fill in the gaps with appropriate word of phrase)
Correct Answer:
A: Would
The satisfaction of primeval people, though few and meager, were ______ their few and simple desires. (Fill in the gaps with appropriate word of phrase)
Correct Answer:
A: Simultaneous with
For the poor the inflow of foreign money means not ---- but rising prices, unplanned urbanization, pollution, corrupt politicians, an influx of foreigners and a sense of ------. For each question, select the word(s)/phrase(s)/that appropriately Fill(s) in the gaps(s)
Correct Answer:
B: prosperity - alienation
You are to choose the 'one' word or phrase that 'best keep the meaning' of the original sentence, if it is substituted for the quotation word or phrase. Although states were allowed to coin money 'right' after the American Revolution, they are not allowed to do so today.
Correct Answer:
C: immediately
Explanation:
You are to choose the 'one' word or phrase that 'best keep the meaning' of the original sentence, if it is substituted for the quotation word or phrase. Although states were allowed to coin money 'right' after the American Revolution, they are not allowed to do so today. Correct Answer immediately right after the American revolution মানে আমেরিকার বিপ্লবের ঠিক পরপরই। immediately মানেও তৎক্ষণাৎ অর্থাৎ কোনো কিছুর সাথে সাথেই। তাহলে right শব্দটি বিকল্প শব্দ হিসেবে immediately ব্যবহার করা যায়। সঠিক answer (c) ।
You are to choose the 'one' word or phrase that 'best keep the meaning' of the original sentence, if it is substituted for the quotation word or phrase. Cough syrups and cold remedies that are manufactured with alcohol will 'last' much longer than those prepared with water.
Correct Answer:
C: remain effective
Explanation:
You are to choose the 'one' word or phrase that 'best keep the meaning' of the original sentence, if it is substituted for the quotation word or phrase. Cough syrups and cold remedies that are manufactured with alcohol will 'last' much longer than those prepared with water. Correct Answer remain effective Last (v) - টিকে থাকা আর remain effective কার্যকর থাকা synonymous বা সমার্থক।
For each question, select the word/phrase that appropriately fills in the gap : Whenever I meet him, I see him talking over the phone as though he ............ a big merchant.
Correct Answer:
D: were
Explanation:
For each question, select the word/phrase that appropriately fills in the gap : Whenever I meet him, I see him talking over the phone as though he ............ a big merchant. Correct Answer were Underlined শব্দ Sober–এর অর্থ শান্ত, সংযত। অন্যদিকে ambiguous - দুই রকম অর্থবোধক; frantic - ক্ষিপ্ত; demonstrative - জাহির করে এমন, প্রতিপাদক; restrained - সংযত । সুতরাং sober ও restrained শব্দদ্বয় সমার্থক।
For each question, select the word/phrase that appropriately fills in the gap : I cannot help ............. at the sight.
Correct Answer:
A: laughing
Explanation:
For each question, select the word/phrase that appropriately fills in the gap : I cannot help ............. at the sight. Correct Answer laughing নিম্নরেখা শব্দ Mortaility–এর অর্থ মৃত্যুহার। অন্যদিকে Option গুলোর Refugee - উদ্বাস্ত; Casualty - (যুদ্ধ বা দুর্ঘটনায়) আহত বা মৃত ব্যক্তি; Tenant - ভাড়াটে, প্রজা। Celebrity - প্রসিদ্ধ ব্যক্তি। সুতরাং অর্থানুসারে সঠিক উত্তর (b)।
For each question, select the word/phrase that appropriately fills in the gap : When I reached there it ........... in torrents .
Correct Answer:
A: was raining
Explanation:
For each question, select the word/phrase that appropriately fills in the gap : When I reached there it ........... in torrents . Correct Answer was raining Underlined শব্দ admonish এর অর্থ মৃদু তিরস্কার করা; chide - বকুনি দেয়া। Initiate - শুরু করা; reconciled - মিমাংসা করা; reveal - প্রকাশ করা। দেখা যাচ্ছে বাক্যের admonish এবং chide শব্দদয় সমার্থক।
For each question, select the word/phrase you think is closet in meaning to the word/phrase underlined. : Rana decided to pursue his career in developmental field "in lieu of" sitting in his father's business.
Correct Answer:
C: in stead of
Explanation:
For each question, select the word/phrase you think is closet in meaning to the word/phrase underlined. : Rana decided to pursue his career in developmental field "in lieu of" sitting in his father's business. Correct Answer in stead of প্রশ্নমতে, প্রথম selection এ - একজন woman আসার Probability = 48 = 12 প্রথম woman আসার পর ২য় বার একজন woman আসার probability = 37 [Total 8 - জন থেকে একজন কমে 7 জন হয়েছে আর woman একজন কমে 3 জন হয়েছে।] 12×37 = 314 পরপর শুরুতে দুজনই woman আসার মোট probability = 12×37 = 314
For each question, select the word/phrase you think is closet in meaning to the word/phrase underlined. : The supervisor showed great enthusiasm and appreciation "contraty" to what the labors had expected.
Correct Answer:
C: opposition
Explanation:
For each question, select the word/phrase you think is closet in meaning to the word/phrase underlined. : The supervisor showed great enthusiasm and appreciation "contraty" to what the labors had expected. Correct Answer opposition বলা হয়েছে x এমন ক্ষুদ্রতম একটি positive পূর্ণসংখ্যা যে 4410 কে x দ্বারা গুণ করলে পূর্ণবর্গ হয়, x এর মান নির্ণয় করতে হবে। 4410 কে মৌলিক উৎপাদকে বিশ্লেষণ করলে যে অযুগ্ম মৌলিক সংখ্যা পাওয়া যাবে তাদের গুণফলই উত্তর। এখন, 24410 32205 3735 5245 749 7
For each question, select the word/phrase that appropriately fills in the gap : The court is adjourned today. It will .......... from next Sunday.
Correct Answer:
C: resume
Explanation:
For each question, select the word/phrase that appropriately fills in the gap : The court is adjourned today. It will .......... from next Sunday. Correct Answer resume প্রশ্নে ব্যবহৃত শব্দের অর্থগুলো ভালো ভাবে আয়ত্ব করুন। hamper - বাধাগ্রস্ত করা। corresponding - একই রকম; অনুরূপ। cutback - কোনো কিছুতে হ্রাস। accompany - একই সাথে ঘটা। inventories - পণ্যের মজুদ। অর্থানুসারে স্পষ্টতই বোঝা যায় সঠিক উত্তর (d) ।
For each question, pick up word/phrase from the options to complete the passage : Global strategies to control '..............' disease have historically included the erection of barriers to international travel and '...........'. Keeping people with such deadly diseases outside national borders has '...........' as an important public health policy in the Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV) epidemic. Between 29 and 50 countries '..........' to have introduced border restrictions on HIV positive foreigners, usually those planning an '..............' stay in the country, such as students, workers, or seamen.
Correct Answer:
A: infectious
For each question, select the word/phrase that appropriately fills in the gap : Either the manager or his assistants ............. the company's personnel needs.
Correct Answer:
C: are reviewing
Explanation:
For each question, select the word/phrase that appropriately fills in the gap : Either the manager or his assistants ............. the company's personnel needs. Correct Answer are reviewing পুরো বাক্যটিই সঠিক, কোনো ভুল নেই। সুতরাং সঠিক উত্তর (e)।
For each question, select the word/phrase you think is closet in meaning to the word/phrase underlined. : As this is his first job he will have to "put up with" the inconvenience.
Correct Answer:
A: endure
Explanation:
For each question, select the word/phrase you think is closet in meaning to the word/phrase underlined. : As this is his first job he will have to "put up with" the inconvenience. Correct Answer endure এখানে 5 - 4 = 1, 9 - 8 = 1, 13 - 12 = 1 অর্থাৎ প্রতিক্ষেত্রে ভাজক ও ভাগশেষের পার্থক্য 1। সুরাং 585 দিয়ে সংখ্যাটি ভাগ দিলেও ভাগশেষ 1 কম হবে। অর্থাৎ 585 - 584 = 1, অর্থাৎ 585। উত্তর (d)
For each question, select the word/phrase that appropriately fills in the gap : The robber .......... a huge log on to the street, as barricade, to force the vehicles to stop.
Correct Answer:
B: fell
Explanation:
For each question, select the word/phrase that appropriately fills in the gap : The robber .......... a huge log on to the street, as barricade, to force the vehicles to stop. Correct Answer fell Audacious অর্থ দুঃসাহসী । অন্যদিকে reclusive - সন্ন্যাসীর ন্যায়; implacable - নির্দয়; নির্মম। improbable - অসম্ভাব্য। prevalent - ব্যাপক; সর্বত্র বিদ্যমান বা দেখা যায় এমন। Options প্রদত্ত কোনো শব্দই audacious– এর সমার্থ নয়।
Each sentence below has four underlined parts having words or phrases marked A,B,C And D. Identify one of the underlined parts that must be changed to make the sentence correct . The house owners forget that even "so simple a matter " "as cleaning and maintaining a lawn affects ecology and should not be neglected. "No error".
Correct Answer:
D: No error .
Each of the following questions consists of a word or phrase which is italicized bold in the sentence given . It is followed by certain words or phrases. Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the italicized bold word or phrase. The palace was indeed grotesque.
Correct Answer:
B: decent
Explanation:
Each of the following questions consists of a word or phrase which is italicized bold in the sentence given . It is followed by certain words or phrases. Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the italicized bold word or phrase. The palace was indeed grotesque. Correct Answer decent laconic(adjective) Synonyms: terse, pithy, concise. Antonyms: loquacious, verbose, bombastic, long - winded.