phrase MCQ Questions - Page 7

Probashi Kallyan Bank #301

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalised word : AMELIORATE

A: increase

B: worsen

C: clasp

D: dissemble

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Probashi Kallyan Bank #302

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase : A person who looks at the dark side of everything

A: sadist

B: blind

C: pessimist

D: optimist

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Probashi Kallyan Bank #303

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase : Killing of one's own brother

A: murder

B: matricide

C: fratricide

D: genocide

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Probashi Kallyan Bank #304

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase : Animals who eat flesh of another animal

A: maneate

B: beast

C: carnivorous

D: cannibal

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Probashi Kallyan Bank #305

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase : Elimination of a racial group by killing

A: homicide

B: regicide

C: genocide

D: patricide

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Probashi Kallyan Bank #306

Select from the alternatives, the words that best describe the meaning of the idiom or phrase given in the questions : To catch one's eye

A: to pay attention

B: to attract attention

C: to admire someone

D: to be found guilty

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Probashi Kallyan Bank #307

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase : A disease that spreads by means of germs carried in atmosphere

A: infectious

B: epidemic

C: contagious

D: endemic

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Probashi Kallyan Bank #308

Select from the alternatives, the words that best describe the meaning of the idiom or phrase given in the questions : To sit on the fence

A: to keep away

B: to be in danger

C: to remain neutral

D: to guard someone

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Probashi Kallyan Bank #309

Select from the alternatives, the words that best describe the meaning of the idiom or phrase given in the questions : To break the ice

A: to accomplish a difficult task

B: to be the first to begin

C: to bring out good news

D: to get the truth

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Probashi Kallyan Bank #310

Select from the alternatives, the words that best describe the meaning of the idiom or phrase given in the questions : At first blush

A: at first sight

B: in the beginning

C: to be the first

D: immediately

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Probashi Kallyan Bank #311

Select from the alternatives, the words that best describe the meaning of the idiom or phrase given in the questions : To feather one's nest

A: to gain popularity

B: to cheat others

C: to be selfish

D: to provide for future

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Meghna Bank Ltd #312

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : PUNCTILOUS

A: former

B: careless

C: observant

D: moderate

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Meghna Bank Ltd #313

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : MOISTURE

A: dryness

B: delicate

C: dampness

D: defect

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Meghna Bank Ltd #314

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : PROFOUND

A: superficial

B: obscure

C: intense

D: hidden

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Meghna Bank Ltd #315

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : DISCORDANT

A: harsh

B: different

C: harmonious

D: separate

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Meghna Bank Ltd #316

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : APPLAUD

A: request

B: criticise

C: pray

D: flatter

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Bangladesh Krishi Bank #317

The waiter took the plates _______ after we had finished eating.

A: Off

B: Up

C: Away

D: Out

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Bangladesh Krishi Bank #318

Sonia decided to set __________ some time for prayers.

A: Up

B: In

C: On

D: Aside

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Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation #319

The bold-faced phrase in the sentence --"Swimming in the river" is difficult. is :

A: Verb

B: adjective

C: Adverb

D: Noun

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Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation #320

Choose the exact meaning of idomatic expressions/ phrases. To scale up

A: to discuss

B: to measure

C: to divide

D: to deliver

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Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation #321

Choose the exact meaning of idomatic expressions/ phrases. To have cold feet

A: to be reluctant

B: to pay much attention to

C: to fell very cold

D: to pour water on something

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Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation #322

Choose the exact meaning of idomatic expressions/ phrases. To cut the crackle

A: to dig a well

B: to stop talking and start

C: to annoy others

D: to act in a friendly way

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Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation #323

Choose the exact meaning of idomatic expressions/ phrases. To give currency to

A: to pay much attention to

B: to give someone

C: to carry heavy load to

D: to offer bribe

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Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation #324

Choose the exact meaning of idomatic expressions/ phrases. Between the devil and the deep sea

A: to live dangerously

B: to be in a temper

C: to choose correctly

D: to be in a dilemma

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Janata Bank Ltd #325

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : EXECRABEL

A: repulsive

B: unhappy

C: blamed

D: laudable

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Janata Bank Ltd #326

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : TRIUMPH

A: excitement

B: failure

C: gain

D: joy

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Janata Bank Ltd #327

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : FRUGALITY

A: thrift

B: generosity

C: degradation

D: providence

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Janata Bank Ltd #328

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : ABERRATION

A: typical behaviour

B: correct manners

C: straight aim

D: full truthfulness

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Janata Bank Ltd #329

Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase in italics : An honest person never 'plays fast and loose' with his friends.

A: ignores

B: deceives

C: to be inconsistent

D: delay tactics

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Janata Bank Ltd #330

Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase in italics : It has been proved 'upto the hilt that' Rahman's intentions are bad .

A: completely

B: up to final decision

C: final outcome

D: none of these

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Janata Bank Ltd #331

Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase in italics : She 'took into her head' to leave her job in no time and go to her parents.

A: half-heartedly decided

B: a sudden idea

C: after careful thought

D: none of these

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Janata Bank Ltd #332

Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase in italics : After the death of his father, Rahim is 'playing ducks and drakes' with his inherited property and is sure to ruin himself.

A: gambling

B: to spend lavishly

C: horse trading

D: bad tacties to fool others

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Janata Bank Ltd #333

Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase in italics : After the retirement, Mr. Karim is thinking of 'resting on his oars'.

A: to depend on his savings

B: rest after hard work

C: do a mild business to keep busy

D: none of these

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Janata Bank Ltd #334

Choose the one which best replaces the highlighted phrase : ' If I would have' realised the nature of the job earlier, I would not have accepted it.

A: If I would

B: no improvement

C: In case I would have

D: Had I

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Janata Bank Ltd #335

Choose the one which best replaces the highlighted phrase : As no one knows the truth 'as fully as him', no one but him can provide the testimony.

A: as fully as he, no one but him

B: as fully as his, no one but him

C: as fully as he does, not one but he

D: as fully as he does, no one but be alone

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Janata Bank Ltd #336

Choose the one which best replaces the highlighted phrase : The tea estate is 'in such a mess there' is no one to set things right

A: in such a mess that there

B: in a such mess that there

C: in a mess there

D: no correction required

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Janata Bank Ltd #337

Choose the one which best replaces the highlighted phrase : Speculations and 'hypothesizing' are the most essential and well-known aspects of inventions.

A: hypothesizing needs

B: Hypothesized

C: hypothesis

D: no improvement

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Janata Bank Ltd #338

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase : A general pardon granted by the government to political offenders ........................

A: pardon

B: excuse

C: amnesty

D: honesty

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Janata Bank Ltd #339

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase : A speech delivered without preparation .............................

A: extempore

B: straightforward

C: verbose

D: maiden

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Janata Bank Ltd #340

Choose the one which best replaces the highlighted phrase : I would have waited for you at the station if 'I knew ' that you would come.

A: I known

B: was Knowing

C: no improvement

D: had known

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Janata Bank Ltd #341

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase : A person who tries to deceive people by claiming to be able to do wonderful things

A: impostor

B: trickster

C: magician

D: mountebank

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Janata Bank Ltd #342

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : BURIED

A: marked

B: shown

C: obscured

D: hidden

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Janata Bank Ltd #343

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase : A place that provides refuge .....................

A: sanatorium

B: asylum

C: shelter

D: orphanage

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Janata Bank Ltd #344

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase : One who eats everything ........................

A: carnivorous

B: gourmet

C: omnipotent

D: omnivorous

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Janata Bank Ltd #345

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : ACCRETION

A: addition

B: erosion

C: procession

D: stack

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Janata Bank Ltd #346

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : SYCOPHANCY

A: advise candidly

B: shout harshly

C: push forcefully

D: speak harmoniously

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Janata Bank Ltd #347

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : PUNCTILIOUS

A: former

B: observant

C: careless

D: moderate

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Janata Bank Ltd #348

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : PREAMBLE

A: preface

B: commencement

C: tender

D: postscript

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Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation #349

Select the word/phrase that is/are closest in meaning to the word(s) quotation. We should give a 'wide berth' to bad characters.

A: give publicity to

B: publicly condemn

C: keep away from

D: not sympathize

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Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation #350

Select the word/phrase that is/are closest in meaning to the word(s) quotation. I requested him 'to put in a word' for me.

A: introduce

B: oppose

C: support

D: reconcile

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phrase MCQs

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalised word : AMELIORATE

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase : A person who looks at the dark side of everything

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase : Killing of one's own brother

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase : Animals who eat flesh of another animal

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase : Elimination of a racial group by killing

Select from the alternatives, the words that best describe the meaning of the idiom or phrase given in the questions : To catch one's eye

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase : A disease that spreads by means of germs carried in atmosphere

Select from the alternatives, the words that best describe the meaning of the idiom or phrase given in the questions : To sit on the fence

Select from the alternatives, the words that best describe the meaning of the idiom or phrase given in the questions : To break the ice

Select from the alternatives, the words that best describe the meaning of the idiom or phrase given in the questions : At first blush

Select from the alternatives, the words that best describe the meaning of the idiom or phrase given in the questions : To feather one's nest

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : PUNCTILOUS

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : MOISTURE

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : PROFOUND

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : DISCORDANT

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : APPLAUD

The waiter took the plates _______ after we had finished eating.

Sonia decided to set __________ some time for prayers.

The bold-faced phrase in the sentence --"Swimming in the river" is difficult. is :

Choose the exact meaning of idomatic expressions/ phrases. To scale up

Choose the exact meaning of idomatic expressions/ phrases. To have cold feet

Choose the exact meaning of idomatic expressions/ phrases. To cut the crackle

Choose the exact meaning of idomatic expressions/ phrases. To give currency to

Choose the exact meaning of idomatic expressions/ phrases. Between the devil and the deep sea

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : EXECRABEL

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : TRIUMPH

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : FRUGALITY

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : ABERRATION

Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase in italics : An honest person never 'plays fast and loose' with his friends.

Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase in italics : It has been proved 'upto the hilt that' Rahman's intentions are bad .

Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase in italics : She 'took into her head' to leave her job in no time and go to her parents.

Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase in italics : After the death of his father, Rahim is 'playing ducks and drakes' with his inherited property and is sure to ruin himself.

Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase in italics : After the retirement, Mr. Karim is thinking of 'resting on his oars'.

Choose the one which best replaces the highlighted phrase : ' If I would have' realised the nature of the job earlier, I would not have accepted it.

Choose the one which best replaces the highlighted phrase : As no one knows the truth 'as fully as him', no one but him can provide the testimony.

Choose the one which best replaces the highlighted phrase : The tea estate is 'in such a mess there' is no one to set things right

Choose the one which best replaces the highlighted phrase : Speculations and 'hypothesizing' are the most essential and well-known aspects of inventions.

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase : A general pardon granted by the government to political offenders ........................

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase : A speech delivered without preparation .............................

Choose the one which best replaces the highlighted phrase : I would have waited for you at the station if 'I knew ' that you would come.

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase : A person who tries to deceive people by claiming to be able to do wonderful things

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : BURIED

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase : A place that provides refuge .....................

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase : One who eats everything ........................

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : ACCRETION

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : SYCOPHANCY

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : PUNCTILIOUS

Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word : PREAMBLE

Select the word/phrase that is/are closest in meaning to the word(s) quotation. We should give a 'wide berth' to bad characters.

Select the word/phrase that is/are closest in meaning to the word(s) quotation. I requested him 'to put in a word' for me.