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রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (B Unit) #851

Are you hungry? No, not at all Choose the correct answer to replace the underlined phrase.

A: surely
B: in the least
C: too much
D: any way
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খুলনা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (B Unit) #852

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."

A: metaphor
B: synecdoche
C: metonymy
D: simile
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খুলনা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (B Unit) #853

What does the phrase 'vigil and agile' mean?

A: seriousness about individual issues
B: quick-witted monitoring
C: reluctance towards duties and responsibilities
D: enthusiasm regarding politics
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রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (B Unit) #854

The speaker have a bird's eye view of the political conditions in the country. (Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase)

A: A personal view
B: A general view
C: A biased view
D: A detailed persentation
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নোয়াখালী বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (D Unit) #855

The piece of land was a bone of contention between the two countries. Here the underlined phrase means:

A: battlefield
B: something to negotiate
C: a matter of dispute
D: a source of food
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পাবনা বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (B Unit) #856

The maid is ....... of my mother. Choose the right phrase to fill in the gap.

A: at the beck and call
B: at wits end
C: at length
D: at the wits end
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রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (A Unit) #857

The phrase ‘have no axe to grind’ means-

A: to have no personal reasons
B: to have personal reasons
C: selfishness
D: vested interests
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হাজী মোহাম্মদ দানেশ বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (D Unit) #858

He is proud of his blue blood. What the underlined part is?

A: Noun phrase
B: Adjective phrase
C: Verb Phrase
D: Adverbial phrase
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হাজী মোহাম্মদ দানেশ বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (D Unit) #859

Fill in the blank with appropriate word, phrase and clause: We got our house ___.

A: Painting
B: Painted
C: Paint
D: to paint
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হাজী মোহাম্মদ দানেশ বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (D Unit) #860

Choose the correct meaning of the phrases: Dog days-

A: A period of being carefree
B: A period of misfortune
C: Days when dogs breed
D: Hot weather
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হাজী মোহাম্মদ দানেশ বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (D Unit) #861

Fill in the blanks wit appropriate word, phrase and clause:We __ a holiday since the beginning of the year.

A: did not
B: have not had
C: had not had
D: are having
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রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (A Unit) #862

The beggar in front of the gate looked very hungry. Functionally, the underlined phrase is a/an:

A: adverbial phrase
B: adjective phrase
C: noun phrase
D: prepositional phrase
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Bangladesh Television Sub-Assistant Engineer #863

The phrase ‘out of the wood’ means-

A: out of the jungle
B: out of the bush
C: free from difficulties
D: out of the way
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জাহাঙ্গীরনগর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (B Unit) #864

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?

A: takes off
B: will bring about
C: comes off
D: will come round
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জাহাঙ্গীরনগর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (C Unit) #865

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.

A: a
B: b
C: d
D: c
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জাহাঙ্গীরনগর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (C Unit) #866

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.

A: a
B: b
C: c
D: d
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চট্টগ্রাম বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (B Unit) #867

In line 7, The phrase “Charged with” could best be replaced by which of the following?

A: attacked with
B: accused of
C: given the responsibility of
D: asked to pay for
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Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) #868

Choose the right meaning of the underlined phrase: She took me quite seriously to task.

A: Criticizing strongly
B: Employ
C: Engage
D: None
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Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) #869

He appears to be a fish out of water. Theunderlined phrase means-

A: uneasy
B: frustrated
C: bored
D: unnatural
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PRIMARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT TEACHER RECRUITMENT EXAMINATION (TITAS) #870

"A green horn "--- phrase --টির অর্থ কি?

ক: An inexperienced man
খ: A trainee
গ: A soft hearted man
ঘ: An envious lady
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Agrani Bank Ltd #871

Fill in the Gaps : Choose the correct word or phrase from the given options to complete the sentence. Their house is quite similar ---- ours.

A: of
B: on
C: for
D: with
Mercantile Bank Ltd #872

Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. ENCLOSE : PARENTHESES

A: abbreviate : brackets
B: emphasize : hyphen
C: separate : comma
D: omit : colon
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Mercantile Bank Ltd #873

Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. CLOCK : TIME

A: watch : wrist
B: odometer : speed
C: hourglass : sand
D: microphone : distance
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Mercantile Bank Ltd #874

Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. REFLECTION : LIGHT

A: emotion : feeling
B: echo : sound
C: film : scene
D: microphone : hearing
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Mercantile Bank Ltd #875

Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. PRACTICING : EXPERTISE

A: thinking : logic
B: growing : health
C: exercise : strength
D: eating : nutrition
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Mercantile Bank Ltd #876

Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. WARDROBE : CLOTHES

A: stove : crockery
B: bookshelves : books
C: drawer : shelves
D: necklace : earrings
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Mercantile Bank Ltd #877

Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. VARIABLE : EQUATION

A: Oxygen : Water
B: Paramecia : Amoeba
C: Analysis : Summary
D: Clay : Sculpture
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Mercantile Bank Ltd #878

Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. LISTEN : FRUIT

A: reproduce : plan
B: review : book
C: frame : painting
D: view : photograph
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Mercantile Bank Ltd #879

Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. RELEVANT : CRUCIAL

A: marginal : unique
B: perceptable : obvious
C: apparent : real
D: possible : desirable
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Mercantile Bank Ltd #880

Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. APPLE : FRUIL

A: eggs : chicken
B: wool : fabric
C: rung : chain
D: ossible : candle
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Mercantile Bank Ltd #881

Select the pair of words of phrases that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. UNEMPLOYED : WORKER

A: unknown : artist
B: fallow : field
C: repair : house
D: observant : spectator
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Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank #882

Match the best meaning/alternative that corresponds to the bracket word or phrase in the sentences : A 'child' unusual or remarkable talent.

A: scholar
B: diligent
C: freak
D: prodigy
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Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank #883

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.

A: digesting
B: stretching
C: processing
D: mending
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Karmasangsthan Bank #884

I told him everything that he ______ to know. (Fill in the gaps with appropriate word of phrase)

A: Would
B: needs
C: could
D: must
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Karmasangsthan Bank #885

The satisfaction of primeval people, though few and meager, were ______ their few and simple desires. (Fill in the gaps with appropriate word of phrase)

A: Simultaneous with
B: commensurate with
C: matching to
D: at the outset of
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Modhumoti Bank Ltd #886

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)

A: carousing - dissension
B: prosperity - alienation
C: affluence - well-being
D: dilapidation - elation
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Trust Bank Ltd #887

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.

A: fairly
B: temporarily
C: immediately
D: haphazardly
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Trust Bank Ltd #888

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.

A: float
B: finish
C: remain effective
D: be prescribed
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Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd #889

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.

A: feigned
B: is
C: has been
D: were
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Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd #890

For each question, select the word/phrase that appropriately fills in the gap : I cannot help ............. at the sight.

A: laughing
B: laugh
C: but
D: laughed
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Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd #891

For each question, select the word/phrase that appropriately fills in the gap : When I reached there it ........... in torrents .

A: was raining
B: raining
C: is raining
D: has been raining
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Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd #892

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.

A: in accordance
B: undermining
C: in stead of
D: along with
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Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd #893

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.

A: in support of
B: objection
C: opposition
D: complement
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Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd #894

For each question, select the word/phrase that appropriately fills in the gap : The court is adjourned today. It will .......... from next Sunday.

A: readjourn
B: remove
C: resume
D: restart
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Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd #895

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.

A: infectious
B: defective
C: infective
D: prolonged
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Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd #896

For each question, select the word/phrase that appropriately fills in the gap : Either the manager or his assistants ............. the company's personnel needs.

A: reviews
B: review
C: are reviewing
D: is reviewed
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Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd #897

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.

A: endure
B: adapt
C: overcome
D: avoid
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Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd #898

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.

A: felled
B: fell
C: falled
D: blocked
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IFIC Bank Ltd #899

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".

A: The house owners forget that even
B: so simple a matter
C: as cleaning and maintaining a lawn affects ecology and should not be neglected .
D: No error .
IFIC Bank Ltd #900

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.

A: good
B: decent
C: filthy
D: congruous
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