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Written By
Arafat Mohsin
Writer, IBA Executive MBA Admission Test Guide
&
Tarek Rafi
Writer, Achilice Mnemonics Vocabulary
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Chapter-14
60th Intake
Admission Test 25, May: 2018
01.An optimistic theory of evolutionary progress was_________ beginning to replace the pessimistic
doctrine of universal___________.
02.- Modern political campaigns are so full of misrepresentations, that candor is an___________
03. With such a_______ amount of food, the survivors of the plane crash thought their chance of
survival was _________
d. copious...infinitesimal e. finite...meager
04.One should always strive not to be an_______ presenter, who makes the audience's
interest_________
d. insipid...dwindle e zestful...waver
05. In order to develop his report on the__________ issue, the journalist had to________ information
from various sources.
Questions 6 to 10: In each of the following sentences, choose the option where the underlined
word(s) has been used INCORRECTLY.
06. i) Since no party was willing to compromise, an arbitrator had to be called in to break the
impasse.
ii) Given that the two countries have reached an impasse on their negotiations, the war is likely to
continue.
iii) After days of fighting, the soldiers were looking for an impasse.
d. i and ii e . No error
07. i) The cue was only getting longer with the passage of time.
ii) The choir was waiting for the right cue to start their performance.
di and ii e. No error
08. i) The pharmacy board will censure the pharmacist for not properly monitoring his drug supply.
ii) If Majed receives another censure from his boss, he will more than likely lose his job.
iii) The security device has a heat censure which detects the presence of people and animals.
09. i)The vile man tried to insight hatred in his children by telling them falsehoods about
minority groups.
ii) He showed remarkable insight on the topic considering he had just started Craning about it. iii) I
wanted to point out he was a very good speaker, and could insight a crowd.
10. i) When the crew saw flairs, they knew the other ship was in trouble.
ii) She grew uneasy and watched the sky flair with rocket and laser fire from the ongoing battle in
the valley.
iii) It is obvious from Rina's mumbling that she does not have a flair for public speaking.
d. i only e. No error
Questions 11 to 15: Read the following paragraph and answer the questions.
Here's a simple question - answer it honestly: How many hours did you spend reading books last
week?
This question has arrived in thousands of U.S. homes every other year since 1992 as part of the
University of Michigan's Health and Retirement Study (HRS). In 2016, when researchers at the Yale
School of Public Health dug into 12 years of HRS data, a hopeful pattern emerged: People who read
books-fiction or nonfiction, poetry or prose-for as little as 30 minutes a day over several years were
living an average of two years longer than people who didn't read anything at all.
Research suggests that reading is beneficial not only for the elderly, but also for children and adults.
When practiced over a lifetime, reading and language-acquisition skills can support healthy brain
functioning in big ways. Simply put: Word power increases brain power.
But what is it about reading books in particular that boosts our brain power whereas reading
newspapers and magazines doesn't? For one, the researchers posit, chapter books encourage "deep
reading.” Unlike, say, skimming a page of headlines, reading a book of any genre forces your brain
to think critically and make connections from one chapter to another, and to the outside world. Over
time, the forging of new neural networks promotes quicker thinking and may provide a greater
defense against the worst effects of cognitive decay. Secondly, reading books, especially fiction, has
been shown to increase empathy and emotional intelligence. Developing social tools such as
empathy and emotional intelligence can lead to more positive human interaction, which in turn can
lower stress levels. Both of these enhance life expectancy.
That's not to say that magazines, newspapers, and Web articles are without merit. Reading anything
that fills your mind and exposes you to new words, phrases, and facts seems to carry mental benefits.
New research indicates that a large vocabulary may lead to a more resilient mind by fueling what
scientists call cognitive reserve. One way to think about this reserve is as your brain's ability to adapt
to damage. Just as your blood cells will clot to cover a cut on your knew, cognitive reserve helps
your brain cells find new mental pathways around areas damaged by stroke, dementia, and other
forms of decay. It's their cognitive reserve, researchers suspect, that may allow some seniors to
seamlessly compensate for hidden brain damage.
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So how does one build up cognitive reserve? That's more good news for word lovers. Vocabulary is
notoriously resistant to aging, and having a rich one, according to researchers, can significantly delay
the manifestation of mental decline. As science reminds us, it pays to increase your word power-
today, tomorrow, and for the rest of your life.
11. What can we infer about the meaning of the term 'emotional intelligence from the above excerpt?
d. Ability to form better connections between one's internal and external world
d. It stimulates the reader to relate the contents to broader experiences in the outside world
13. Which of the following has not been implied by the above excerpt?
a. Reading is more beneficial for the elderly than for adults and children
b. One must devote long hours to reading to reap the desired benefits
d. The impact of reading is related to the duration of one's life and not necessarily to its quality
14. All of the following statements about vocabulary can be inferred from the above excerpt, except:
b. It creates new mental pathways, thus allowing them to cover up for lost material
Questions 16 to 20: For each sentence, replace the underlined parts with the option that represents
the proper usage of grammar.
16. Fortunately, the baby fallen back onto the soft carpet after trying to clamber up the stairs.
18. Jason, who had always lived the life of a hedonist, found himself regret his life choices in old
age.
d. found himself with the regret of his life choices in old age
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e. has found himself regretting his life choices in old age
19. After giving the students a piece of her mind, the deviant behavior was never again seen by
the teacher.
20. Although it has been two days since the storm, none of the debris are being cleared.
21. “There is no denial that Richard was a great human being. Which correction should be made to
this sentence?
a. replace denial with denying b. replace denial with deny c. omit that
22. "Ricardo failed to realize that thousands of landlords competing with each other will make
different decisions than a single one." Which correction should be made to this sentence?
a. replace than with then b. omit with c. replace will with would
23. "These theories explain why some industries naturally have high profits, while in other
industries high profits are a surely sign of collusion." Which correction should be made to this
sentence?
25. “If you feel dizzy, you should try to get some rest." If you rewrote this sentence beginning with
"You should try and get some rest”, the next words can be –
1.B 2.C 3.E 4.D 5.B 6.B 7A. 8.C 9.D 10.A
11.D 12.A 13.A 14.A 15.B 16.D 17.D 18.D 19.B 20.B
21.A 22.C 23.B 24.E 25.E
5. controversial= weZK©g~jK contentious= K’¯^fve glean= msM„nxZ `ªe¨ extract=†Rvi Kwiqv Av`vq Kiv
7. Cue A_©t AvPiY ev Kv‡Ri aib m¤c‡K© Bw½Z| (i) bs evK¨wU fzj GLv‡b queue use n‡j mwVK n‡Zv|
Answer: (A)
8. Censure A_©t mgv‡jvPbv Kiv, wZi¯‹v| (iii) bs evK¨wU fzj| GLv‡b sensor use n‡j mwVK n‡Zv| Answer:
(C)
9. Insight A_©t | (i) & (iii)bs evK¨wU fzj| GLv‡b incite use n‡j mwVK n‡Zv| Answer: (D)
10. Flair A_©t ¯^vfvweK ev mnRvZ ¶gZv, weP¶YZv| (i) & (ii) bs evK¨ fzj| GLv‡b flare use n‡j mwVK n‡Zv|
Answer: (A)
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11. Passage Gi PZz_© c¨vivi cÖ_g I wØZxq jvBb c‡o †evSv hvq Answer:(A) KviY, positive human
interaction n‡j A‡b¨i emotion fv‡jv †evSv hvq Ges †m Abyhvqx mvov †`qv hvq|
12. Passage Gi Z…Zxq c¨vivi PZz_© jvB‡b deep reading †Kb beneficial Zv †`qv Av‡Q| Answer:(D)
13. Passage Gi wØZxq c¨vivi c„i_g `y‡Uv jvBb co‡jB DËi cvIqv hvq, Answer: (A)
14. Answer: (A). Passage wU fv‡jfv‡e co‡j †evSv hvq †h option A Gi e³e¨ passage Abyhvqx infer Kiv
hvq bv|
15. Passage Gi cÂg c¨vii beg jvB‡b ejv n‡q‡Q New research indicates ---------- adapt to damage. GB
K_vq option B †Z Av‡Q| Answer:(B)
17. kZ©hy³ K_vi possibility A‡_© would use nq| Answer: (D)
18. sentence Gi GKUv Ask past perfect tense G Av‡Q ZvB Aci Ask past indefinite tense n‡e| myZivs,
C,E ev`| Avi †h‡nZz †m wb‡RB AbyZß n‡qwQj ZvB found Gici himself em‡e| Avi option (D) AwaK
meaningfu. So, Answer is :(D)
19. Modifier Gi rules Abyhvqx (,) Kgvi c‡i the teacher em‡e| C fzj KviY verb seen Gi use mwVK nqwb|
Answer:(B)
20. Debris GB word wU uncountable ZvB verb always singular n‡e| Answer: (B)
21. There is no denial nqbv There is no denying n‡jv mwVK| Answer: (A)
22. that Gi Av‡Mi clause wU †h‡nZz past tense G Av‡Q ZvB c‡iiwUI past tense Gi n‡e, A_©vr, will Gi e`‡j
would n‡e| Answer:(C)
23. Surely Gi cwie‡Z© sure n‡e KviY, AvgivRvwb article Gi ci adjective Av‡m, adverb bq| Answer: (B)
24. Option (E) is the right answer. Sentence Gi A_©t †h‡nZz †Rwb wb‡R‡K Lye fveZ ZvB Zvi
Ab¨‡`i Rb¨ †Kvb mgq wQ‡jvb|
25. c~‡e©iwUi g‡ZvB| Answer:(E) sentence Gi A_©t †Zvgvi gv_v hLb Ny‡i/ wSgwSg K‡i, ZLb wKQz mgq
wekªvg †bqvi †Póv Kiv DwPZ|
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59th Intake
IBA-MBA Admission December-2017
Section I: Language and Communication (25 marks)
Questions 1-9:
Instruction: Choose the most appropriate word(s)/phrase to fill in the blank in the following
sentences.
1.The realization that ––––––– is a good habit is largely absent among youngsters.
A. to read B. to read books C. to reading books
D. to have read book E. reading
2. I was ––––– to paying Tk 200 a share for a company that generates no revenue.
A. willing B. averse C. adverse D. differ E. adamant
3. I didn’t mean to ––––– that you’re doing a bad job. You might –––– that a pay increase is
imminent.
A. infer; infer B. imply; imply C. infer, imply D. imply; infer E. deduce, presume
4.Now that all the facts have been revealed, the theory is ––––
A. untenable B. torturous C. tortuous D. reticent E. bemused
5. There are many –––– in history which indicate that revolutions cannot be –––– forever even by the
strictest of dictators.
A. examples; surpassed B. precedents; suppressed C. occasions; tolerated
D. parables; sanctioned E. myths; ignited
6. Ratul was so –––– by his own thoughts that he hardly seemed to notice the ––– created by the
party next door.
A. consued; uproar B. enchanted; ardour C. enamored; placidity
D. imbued; rancor E. inspired; humdrum
7.I –––––– him of the situation.
I. apprised II. Appraised III. approved
A. Only I B. Only II C. Only III D. Both I and II E. Both II and III
8. The convict took advantage of ––––– people.
I. credible II. credulous III. credential
A. Only I B. Only II C. Only III D. Both I and II E. Both II and III
9. She was sacked because she had –––––– the rules.
I. flouted II. Flaunted III. contravened
A. Only I B. Only II C. Only III D. Both I and II E. Both II and III
Questions 10-14:
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Instruction: Underlined parts of the following sentences may contain error (s) in grammar, usage or
idiom. Choose the underlined portion that contains such error(s). If there is no error, select (E.)
10.He thinks that certain types of businesses will continue to grow to an extend. No enor.
A B C D E
11.Either Labu of Karim will always volunteer their valuable time to serve on our
A B C D
board. No error.
E
12.Work as quickas you can but as carefully as possible when you take the test. No error.
A B C D E
13.My neighbor as well as his wife always discuss the family problems before me.
A B C D
No error.
E
14. At present, advertising is one of the most strictly regulated industry in the U.S.No error.
A B C D E
Questions 15-16:
Instruction: Select the choice that best answers the question/or complete the statement in bold.
15.Reviewers recommend this book for people who ----
A. intends to start his own business.
B. can’t read.
C. What to explore local market dynamics.
D. Willing to build a professional career
E. values knowledge little.
16.Did Salman leave a message?
A. No, he left the office.
B. I saw him running
C. Yes, he’ll leave one.
D. No, he said he’d call later.
E. I am not his boss
Questions 17-19:
Instruction: Replace the underlined segment of each sentence with the phrase which represents the
most appropriate usage of grammar.
17Accepting one’s mistake is the best way to overcoming failure.
A. is the best way to overcoming failure
B. are the best way for overcoming failure
C. is at best, the way to overcoming failure
D. is the best way to overcome failure
E. for the best is the way to overcome failure
18. Socializing is not easy for those who are introverts all their lives.
A. those who are introverts all their lives
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B. those who have been introverts all their lives
C. those whom have been introverts in their lives
D. those who has been introverts all their lives
E. those having been an introvert all his life
19.Having witnessed the misfortunes of the refuges. I was thankful for my blessings.
A. Having witnessed the misfortunes of the refugees
B. Having witnesses for the misfortunes of the refuges
C. After having witness the misfortunes of the refugees
D. Being witnesses to the misfortunes of the refugees
E. Being one of the witness to the misfortunes of the refugees
Questions 20-21:
Instruction: Identify the sentence (s) showing the incorrect use of the underlined word.
20. (i) The problem is such that any complacent mechanic should be able to fix it.
(ii) The student grew complacent about the challenges ahead, with disastrous results.
(iii) The government should not have a complacent attitude towards unemployment.
A. Only I B. Both ii and iii C. Only iii D. Both i and ii E. Both i and iii
21.(i) The ability to discern between right and wrong is critical for a human being.
(ii) The proposed factory shutdown caused significant discern among the workforce.
(iii) The rising rate of crime was a matter of great discern for the society.
A. Only ii B. Both ii and iii C. Only iii D. Both i and ii E. Both i and iii
Questions 22-25:
Instruction: Answer the Questions based on the following passage.
We routinely make sense of the world using types- broad categories of things with common
characteristics. This allows us to categorize things in a meaningful way, and in turn draw conclusions
and extrapolate information about something based on previous experience of things of the same, or
similar, type. This is commonly done with people and is not, by definition, negative. For example,
we assign certain traits to roles such as parent, businessperson, pensioner and so on. Stereotypes on
the other hand, while classifying people in a similar manner, reduce the person to those simplified
and exaggerated characteristics, admit no possibility of change, and insist that these characteristics re
natural. Any complexity is ignored and denied, and it is implied that everything that is necessary to
know about the person can be known by referring to the traits of the stereotype. In essence, a
stereotype declares “this is what you are, and this is all you are”.
Stereotyping also deploys a strategy of splitting- where those who do not fit society’s norms are
excluded, deeming them to be the ‘Other’. This denies the possibility of any meaningful discourse
about them or with them, and ensures their continued exclusion. Stereotypes lead to social
categorization, which is one of the reasons for prejudice attitudes (i.e. “them” and “us” mentality)
which leads to in-groups and out-groups. This proves most effective when gross inequalities of
power allow the dominant group to employ the strategy without challenge.
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Is stereotyping harmful in the workplace? Quite simply, the answer is “Yes.” What happens when
you make stereotypical assumptions about people is that you subconsciously start to look for things
to confirm your beliefs and overtime you might pick up on one or two isolated incidents that cause
you to justify or confirm your assumptions. If teamwork and collaboration are necessary for a
company’s success, stereotyping is a major problem. Employees who act based on stereotypes rather
than putting fair in the abilities and effort of coworkers impede group progress. It can prevent an
employee from asking for support or offering it to a particular employee. A man may not ask a
woman in his team for help, for instance, if he believes that she isn’t capable of understanding the
task and concepts because she’s female. Again, if married workers in a group believe in the
stereotype that their colleagues who are single have no outside responsibilities, the latter may be
expected to do the lion’s share of the work, leading to perceptions of inequity.
My neighbour GB singular subject Gi mv‡_ wgj †i‡L verb 'discuss' I singular n‡e
15. Ackb (A) Ges (E) fzj| KviY, Who Gi antecedent n‡jv people ZvB who Gi c‡i
verb Gi mv‡_ s/es n‡ebv| (B) fzj, KviY hviv cov‡kvbv Rv‡bbv Zv‡`i Rb¨ eB widvi
KivUv A‡hŠw³K| Avi (D) †Z verb bvB ZvB GwUI fzj| myZivs, mwVK DËit (C)
16. cÖ‡kœ cÖ`Ë evK¨wUi A_© n‡jv mvjgvb wK †Kvb evZ©v †i‡L †M‡Q? Avcwb ¯^vfvweKfv‡e
Gai‡bi cÖkœ Avgiv cÖwZw`bB K‡i _vwK Ges Gi DËi¸‡jv‡Z Avgiv †hUv cvB Zvn‡jv,
bv A_ev n¨vu , mvjgvb evZ©v †i‡L †M‡Q ev hvqwb| GLb Ack‡bi w`‡K j¶¨ Ki‡j †`Lv hvq
†h, Gai‡bi DËi †KejgvÎ Ackb (D) †ZB i‡q‡Q|
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17. Ackb (A) & (C) fzj KviY, to Gici verb Gi base form nq| Avi (B) fzj KviY,
ev‡K¨i subject n‡jv accepting †hUv plural bq ZvB verb are nIqvi cÖkœB Av‡mbv| myZivs,
mwVK DËit (D)
18. evK¨wU‡Z †Kvb fzj †bB ZvB mwVK DËit (A)
20. mwVK DËit (A) Complacent k‡ãi A_©t AvÍZzó| (I) Gi evK¨wU fzj complacent
21. mwVK DËit (B) Discern k‡ãi A_© cv_©K¨ Kiv| (II) & (III) Gi evK¨¸‡jv fzj|
22. Passage Gi cÖ_g c¨vivi gvSLvb †_‡K †kl co‡jB †evSv hvq mwVK DËit (C)
23. Passage Gi Z…Zxq c¨vivi †kl `ywU D`vniY fv‡jvfv‡e co‡jB DËi cvIqv hvq (B)
24. Passage Gi wØZxq c¨viv covi ci Lye mn‡RB †evSv hvq DËi Ackb (A)| Ackb (A)
†Z e‡j‡Q, Zviv e¨w³ m¤c‡K© RwUj `„wófw½ ˆZwi K‡i hv mwZ¨ bvI n‡Z cv‡i| GUv
stereotype Gi D`vniY bq, †hUv wefvR‡bi w`‡K wb‡q †h‡Z cv‡i|
58th Intake
IBA-MBA Admission June-2017
Section I: Language and Communication
Questions 1 to 6: Fill in the Gaps
Instruction: Select the most appropriate word(s) phrase(s) to fill in the gaps.
1. An issue that poses a major challenge to the_____to healthcare by poor people in
Bangladesh_____costs of common, over-the-counter medicines.
(a) exposure, are the rising (b) inclusion, is the raising
(c) access, is the spiraling (d) access, are the spiraling
(e) availability, is the dwindling
2._____the businessmen have welcomed the move, there has been strong_____from many quarters.
(a) While, opposition (b) When, rivalry (c)Though, approval
(d) In spite of, non-cooperation (e) None of these
3. As well as________immeasurable suffering, violent crime is a big______to economic.
development.
(a) imposing, impediment (b) creating, hurdle (c) waning, exacerbation (d)
inflicting, obstacle (e) causing, trigger
4._______loyalty to an idea is easier than_____on its implications.
(a) Displaying, foregoing (b) Professing, acting (c) Exhibiting, working
(d) Confessing, partaking (e) Feigning, handling
5. The coach repeatedly reminded his star performers not to be______about their superior
performance.
(a) lackluster (b) vain (c) banal (d) earnest (e) scrupulous
6. While filling up the survey, he was very open and_____in revealing his feelings about the
organization's compensation program.
(a) astute (b) incredulous (c) devious (d) candid (e) virile
16. In an economy awash with abundant cheap labor, firms face too pressure to
A B C
invest on labor saving technologies. No Error.
D E
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Questions 17 to 21 : Passage Completion
Instruction : Pick up words from the options given below to complete the passage. Global strategies
to control 17 diseases have historically inclined the erection of barriers to international travel and 18
. Keeping people wish such deadly diseases outside national borders has 19 as an important public
health policy in the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) epidemic. Between 29 and 50 countries
20 to have introduced border restrictions on HIV positive foreigners, usually those planning an 21
stay in the country such as students, workers, or seamen.
17 . (a) infectious (b) defective (c) infective
(d) prolonged (e) None of these
18. (a) emigration (b) immigrate (c) immigration
(d) migration (e) None of these
19. (a) reemerged (b) merged (c) returned
(d) restrained (e) None of these
20. (a) reports (b) is reported (c) are reported
(d) are (e) None of these
21. (a) intended (b) extended (c) unplanned
(d) interested (e) None of these
Question 22 to 26 :
Instruction : Select the word that is similar in meaning to the underlined word/phrase.
22. I could not wait to have my findings confirmed by my supervisor.
(a) examined (b) reviewed (c) validated
(d) analyzed (e) highlighted
23. I was not sure about going to the party since I hardly knew anyone there.
(a) fastidious (b) vacuous (c) restless
(d) ambivalent (e) averse
24. You should have notified me without delay upon arrival of the guests.
(a) expressly (b) duly (c) promptly
(d) explicitly (e) clearly
25. It is not correct to judge someone based on generalized social conceptions.
(a) stereotypes (b) intuition (c) imagination
(d) discrimination (e) tradition
26. I was rather impressed by her immaculate presentation.
(a) energetic (b) flawless (c) confident
(d) sincere (e) impromptu
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Questions 27 to 30: Reading Paragraph
Instructions: Read the following paragraph and answer the questions
Demographic dividend is the surge in economic growth that may result from a decline in a country's
mortality and fertility and the subsequent change in the age structure of the population. This decline
is often accompanied by an increase average life expectancy, which increases the size of the
working-age population words. it is a boost in economic productivity that occurs when there are
people in the workforce relative to the number of dependents.
Bangladesh has experienced a dramatic decline in fertility and mortality during the last. four decades.
During the same period, life expectancy at birth has increased, thereby producing a huge shift in age
structure of the population. Dependents per 100 working population declined from over 100 in 1961
to 60 in 2010. This has created a window of economic opportunity that can be expressed as
demographic dividend of Bangladesh. Demographic dividend helps to provide an opportunity to
improve living. standards through increased capital formulation, savings and investment, female
participation in labor force, improved quality of labor force and increased demand of goods and
services., But the opportunity and the reality are not synonymous. For translating this opportunity
into reality, the benefits of 'demographic dividend' must not be understood only in terms of
additional number-of jobs created. Creation of higher productivity jobs, intermediation of savings of
the existing working age population for investment in infrastructures and institutions, creation of
greater opportunities for female labor force etc. matter here.
It is also important to take into cognizance that this dividend will not last for long as the experience
of other countries has shown. The current bulge in the country's working age population will
eventually transform into a bulge in the elderly population within the next one decade or so and an
ageing population scenario will emerge that requires huge resources to look after the needs of the
elderly. Policymakers and social scientists optimistically discuss the demographic dividend as if the
benefits are imminent and within grasp. However, many developing countries, including Bangladesh,
will not be able to achieve this economic benefit without appropriate politics and substantial
investments in a number of areas.
27. The demographic dividend can basically be expressed as the opportunity arising
from.
(a) A fall in the number of children expected to survive upon birth in a population
(b) A fall in the ratio of the dependent population to the working population.
(C) A fall in the ratio of the working population to the non-working population.
(d) A reduction an in life expectancy
(e) A bulge in the elderly age group of the population
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28. In order to reap the benefit of the demographic dividend, we must ensure all of
the following EXCEPT.
(a) A flow of savings into productive investment
(b) More opportunities for female workers
(c) A greater propensity to save among the working age population
(d) A focus on quantity of jobs created as opposed to their quality
(e) Sound policy formulation
29. It is important to utilize the demographic dividend fast because otherwise.
(a) Other countries may take advantages of our dividend before we do.
(b) There might soon be an increase in the crude birth rate of the population.
(c) the aging of the current working population can cause another population. shift which we are not
equipped to deal with.
(d) Increasing participation of women in the labor force can lead to a rise in fertility rate.
(e) The average life expectancy of the population may take a turn for the worse.
30. All of the following are true of the demographic dividend. EXCEPT. Order
(a) It can facilitate a period of robust economic growth.
(b) It opens a window of opportunity for better utilization of the working population.
(c) It is a naturally occurring phenomenon which will produce sure economic benefits: with or
without policy support.
(d) It is a transitory phenomenon.
(e) It can generate higher demand for goods and services and therefore have positive multiplier
effects on economic growth.
1.C 2.A 3.D 4.B 5.B 6.D 7.E 8.D 9.D 10.D
11.A 12.E 13.A 14.A 15.B 16.D 17.A 18.D 19.A 20.D
21.B 22.C 23.D 24.C 25.A 26.B 27.B 28.D 29.C 30.C
2. rivalry= Ø›Ø
6. astute= weP¶Y incredulous= wek¦vmnxb devious= AvuKvevuKv candid= ¯cóe³ virile= Kg©V
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7.Avgiv Rvwb must better, must rather or had rather ej‡Z †Kvb kã †bB eis i‡q‡Q had better myZivs mwVK
DËi ( E)
8.await Gi ci †Kvb preposition nq bv eis wait Gi ci nq| myZivs mwVK DËi wait on (D) . Wait on gv‡b
nj KvD‡K †`Lvïbv Kiv ev †mev Kiv|
9.scare somebody out of his wits = KvD‡K AZ¨waK fxZ Kiv| myZivs mwVK DËi (D)
10. Avgiv Rvwb decide Gi ci ing e‡m bv eis preposition (to) e‡m| myZivs mwVK DËi (D)
12.evK¨wU AZxZKv‡ji myZivs Ackb (B) and (D) ev`| Ackb ( C) ev` Kvib GLv‡b `yBevi mvnvh¨Kvix verb
e¨envi Kiv n‡q‡Q| myZivs mwVK DËi ( E)
13. †h‡nZz GLv‡b g‡Wj auxiliary verb (could) i‡q‡Q ZvB g~j verb Gi base form n‡e myZivs Ackb (C), (E)
ev` Ges †h‡nZz evK¨wU AZxZKv‡ji †m‡nZz Ackb ( D) ev`| (B) ev` Kvib GLv‡b †b‡MwUf wKQz ejv bvB myZivs
mwVK DËi (A)
14. principle = bxwZ Ges principal = cÖK…Z| nxivi bxwZ g~j¨ nq bv eis nxivi cÖK…Z g~j¨ nq myZivs Ackb (A)
†Z fzj Av‡Q|
15.One-third of market nq bv eis One-third of the market nq gv‡b market Gi Av‡M GKwU article ( the)
jvM‡e| myZivs mwVK DËi (B)
16. GB evK¨i A_© Abymv‡i invest Gi ci on bq eis in n‡j evK¨wU mwVK nZ| myZivs mwVK DËi (D)
Q. (1 − 8) Choose the one which can be substituted for the given words or expression.
1. One who mends shoes?
a. draper b. barber c. collier d. cobbler Ans. d
2. A place where a wild animal lives.
a. forest b. stable c. lair d. sanctuary Ans. c
3. A remedy for all diseases.
a. drug b. antiseptic c. panacea d. cure Ans. c
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4. A sudden rush of wind
a. gust b. weather c. storm d. cloud Ans. a
5. Place were currency notes and coins are kept in a bank.
a. small room b. vault c. floor d. locker Ans. b
6. A place for keeping bees.
a. apiary b. apiculture c. aerie d. den Ans. a
7. The original inhabitants of a country.
a. citizens b. aborigines c. natives d. primitives Ans. b
8. Study of mankind
a. pathology b. etiology c. anthropology d. biology Ans. c
9. He lives − Mirpur in Dhaka.
a. by b. at c. for d. in Ans. b
mwVK evK¨ I Zvi A_© : He lives at Mirpur in Dhaka − wZwb XvKvi wgicy‡ii evm K‡ib|
10. You cannot get this book − such a price.
a. for b. at c. with d. on Ans. B
At a price A_© †ek Pov `v‡g| †hgb : Lobsters are available in the market a high price. †mB wn‡m‡e GB
ev‡K¨ at such a price n‡e|
mwVK evK¨ I Zvi A_© : You cannot get this book at such a price− Ggb Pov `v‡g eBwU Avcwb wKb‡Z cvi‡eb bv|
11. He was surprised − the news.
a. on b. in c. by d. at Ans. d
mwVK evK¨ I Zvi A_© : He was surprised at the news − †m msev`wU ï‡b Avðh©vwš^Z n‡qwQj|
12. I congratulate you − your success.
a. on b. in c. by d. for Ans. a
mwVK evK¨ I Zvi A_© : congratulate you on your success − mdjZvi Rb¨ †Zvgv‡K Awfb›`b|
13. He was absent due − rain.
a. on b. to c. with d. for Ans. b
mwVK evK¨ I Zvi A_© : He was absent due to rain − †m e„wói Kvi‡Y Abycw¯’Z wQj|
14. May I come − sir.
a. in b. into c. to d. by Ans. A
mwVK evK¨ I Zvi A_© : May I come in sir − m¨vi, Avwg wK wfZ‡i Avm‡Z cvwi?
15. We should take vaccine − all spreadable diseases.
a. by b. about c. for d. against Ans. d
mwVK evK¨ I Zvi A_© : We should take vaccine against all spreadable diseases − mKj mµvgK †iv‡Mi
weiæ‡× Avgv‡`i wUKv †bIqv DwPZ|
16. I met him − the way.
a. on b. in c. by d. for Ans. a
mwVK evK¨ I Zvi A_© : I met him on they way − Zvi mv‡_ Avgvi iv¯Ívi †`Lv n‡qwQj|
Q (17-26) : Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to the word given.
17. INFREQUENT.
a. never b. usual c. rare d. sometimes Ans. C
Infrequent = weij; A‰bwZK Never = KL‡bv bv Usual = mPivPi N‡U Ggb Rare = `ye©f; K`vwPr
18. ACCUSE.
a. recoup b. revive c. vindicate d. impeach Ans. D
Accuse = Awfhy³/†`vlx Kiv Recoup = cywl‡q †bIqv/†`Iqv
Revive = Ávb wdwi‡q Avbv Impeach = (Kv‡iv PwiÎ BZ¨vw` m¤^‡Ü) cÖkœ †Zvjv
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19. RECOVER.
a. recoup b. revive c. heal d. return Ans. c
20. DANK.
a. dangerous b. ugly c. plunder d. damp Ans. D
S : Dank = †muZ‡mu‡Z Danerous = wec¾bK Plunder = jyÉb Kiv Damp = †muZ‡mu‡Z; †fRv
21. TERMINATE.
a. suspend b. dismiss c. end d. interrupt Ans. C
Terminate = BwZ Uvbv; mgvß Kiv Suspend = ¯’wMZ ivLv; jvUKv‡bv
Dismiss = PvKwi †_‡K eiLv¯Í Kiv Interrupt = e¨vnZ/wewNœZ/Aeiæ×/cÖwZiæ× Kiv
22. ADVERSITY.
a. crisis b. misfortune c. failure d. helplessness Ans. B
Adversity= `yf©vM¨ Crisis= m¼UKvj Misfortune=`yf©vM¨; `y‰`©e Failure=e¨_©Zv; AmdjZv
23. REBATE.
a. loss b. refund c. compensation d. discount Ans. D
Rebate = Qvo; †iqvZ; evUv Refund = †diZ †`Iqv; cÖZ¨c©b Kiv
Compensation = ÿwZc~iY; †LmviZ Discount =c~Y© gyj¨ †_‡K wKQz cwigvY Qvo
24. ABANDON.
a. abscond b. discontinue c. neglect d. condense Ans. a
25. REVISE.
a. edit b. alter c. correct d. reconsider Ans. a
26. AFFLUENT.
a. prosperous b. poor c. talkative d. close Ans. a
Q. (27-30) : Find out which underlined parts (a, b, c and and d) of the following sentences has an
error.
27. There is a different between income and wealth; people can have a large income and
a b c
no wealth. Ans. a
d
28. The soles of the polar bear's feet are covered with fur, which provides stability on
a b c
slippery, freeze ground. Ans. c
d
GLv‡b Subject n‡jv Soles hv Avm‡j 3rd Person Plural Number †mB wn‡m‡e Ackb (a) Gi 'are' wVK Av‡Q|
ZvB Ackb (c) Gi Provides Gi cwie‡Z© Provide n‡e|
29. When flares are used as distress signals, they contain chemicals that produce intensely
a b c d
colors. Ans. d
GLv‡b Colors kãwU Noun| GB Noun †K modify Ki‡Z adverb wn‡m‡e intensely e¨envi bv K‡i adjective
wn‡m‡e intense e¨envi Ki‡Z n‡e|
30. A group of historians judged the computer to be the most influence invention of the
a b c
twentieth country. Ans. b
d
Q. (31-40) : Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given.
31. OFFER.
a. beg b. borrow c. snatch d. request Ans. a
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32. GORGEOUS.
a. desperate b. plain c. fashionable d. sumptuous Ans. b
33. FORMER.
a. subsequent b. later c. resultant d. latter Ans. b
34. OPAQUE.
a. misty b. covered c. clear d. transparent Ans. d
35. VIOLENT.
a. tame b. humble c. gentle d. harmless Ans. C
S : Violent = cÖPÐ; DrK…ó Tame = †cvlv; wb‡¯ÍR; ekxf‚Z
Humble = webqx Harmless = wb‡`©vl; wbixn; AÿZ
36. TRAGEDY.
a. humorous b. comedy c. romance d. calamity Ans. b
37. ACCORD.
a. solution b. act c. decent d. concord Ans. note
g~j cÖ‡kœ Decent Gi cwie‡Z© Dissent _vK‡j †mwUB Accord Gi wecixZ kã n‡e|
38. SHALLOW.
a. high b. hidden c. deep d. hollow Ans. c
39. UNIVERSAL.
a. narrow b. regional c. miniature d. subsidiary Ans. b
40. ALIVE.
a. passive b. dead c. asleep d. drowsy Ans. b
Q. (1-5) : For each question, select the phrase that appropriately fills in the gap.
1. I wish you would tell me−.
a. who is being lived next door b. who does live in the next door
c. who lives next door d. who was living next door Ans. D
evK¨wU Passive voice G _vK‡j 'is being' em‡Zv|
2. The professor said that −.
a. the students can turn over their reports on Monday
b. the reports on Monday could be received from the students by him
c. the students could hand in their reports on Monday
d. the students will turn in their reports on Monday
e. none of these
Ans. C
ev‡K¨i cÖ_g Clause G said _vKvi Kvi‡Y eySv hv‡”Q †h, That Gi cieZ©x AskI Past tense Gi n‡e|
3. She wanted to serve some coffee to her guests however, −.
a. she had not much sugar b. there was not a great amount of sugar
c. she did not have much sugar d. she was lacking in amount of sugar
e. none of these
Ans. c
ev‡K¨i A_© : Zv‡`i AwZw_‡`i †m Kwd w`‡q Avc¨vqb Ki‡Z PvB, hw`I Zvi h‡_ó cwigvY wPwb †bB|
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4. Many of the international problems we are facing now −.
a. linguistic incompetence
b. are because of not understanding themselves
c. are the result of misunderstandings
d. lacks of the intelligent capabilities of Linder standing
e. none of these
Ans. c
Many of the international problems n‡jv GB ev‡K¨i subject GB subject wU n‡jv Plural ZvB verb wUI
Plural n‡e|U
a. has been rather erratic recently b. have taken stumps nd rises in recent years
c. has bee erratically lately d. are going up and down all the time Ans. none of these
ev‡K¨i Subject automobile production n‡jv Singular subject Kv‡RB Subject-verb agreement Abyhvqx
verbwUI singular n‡e|
Q. (6-10) : Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Four possible substitutions for the
underlined part are given below each sentence. If (a), (b). (c) or (d) is batter than the underlined part.
indicate your improve the sentence. Indicate (e) as your response on the answer sheet.
6. I have already read this book twice.
a. I already twice have read this book b. I twice already read this book
c. I have twice already read this book d. I have been reading the book
e. no improvement Ans. e
7. What tribute shall we pay to our leader that he would appreciate?
a. would have appreciated b. have appreciated c. should appreciase
d. could appreiate e. no improvement Ans. e
8. Working in the slums brought her in against the realities of poverty.
a. brought her forward b. brought her up c. brought her on
d. brought her to e. no improvement
Ans. b
9. It was she not me. who put forth the attractive proposition.
a. she, not I, b. her, not me, c. her, not I, d. she, but me, e. No improveent Ans. a
10. Your advice is no different from the other friends.
a. not different from b. not different from the c. no different from that of the
d. no different to e. no improvement Ans. c
Q. (11−15) : For each of these sentences, identfy which underlined section is incorrect.
11. Because they had spent too many time considering the new contract, the
a b c
students. lost the opportunity to lease the apartment. no error. Ans. b
d e
Too many time bv n‡q Too much time em‡e| KviY| Time n‡”Q Uncountable Avi Uncountable noun Gi
c~‡e© Uncountable determiner e‡m|
12. She has not completed the assignment yet, and Maria hasn't neither. No error. Ans. d
a b c d e
`ywU Negative kã KL‡bv cvkvcvwk e‡m bv| cÖ‡kœi hasn't Gici Neither bv e‡m Either em‡e|
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13. The food that Rita is cooking in the kitchen is smelling delicious. No error. Ans. c
a b c d e
smelling nq bv eis smells nq|
14. The fire began in the fifth floor of the hotel but it soon spread to adjacent floors.
a b c d
No error. Ans. a
d
Floor Gi c~‡e© on e‡m| A_©vr in the fifth floor bv n‡q on the fifth floor n‡e|
15. When a university formulates new regulations it must relay it's decision to the students.
a b c d
no error. Ans. e
e
16. "If you are looking for a job or plan to reenter the working world, you might find the job
hunt a difficult task." If you rewrite the sentence beginning with "Looking for a job or, the
next word should be."
a. finding b. being c. looking d. reentering e. none of these Ans. d
ev‡K¨i A_© : hw` Zzwg PvKwi Luy‡Rv wKsev Kg© cwi‡e‡k wd‡i †h‡Z PvI, Zzwg †`L‡e †h PvKwi cvIqv GKwU KwVb KvR|
17. "The variety of working in a different place every day or week stimulate many workers."
which is the best way write the underlined portion of this sentence?
a. stimulate b. will be stimulating c. stimulating d. stimulates e. none of these Ans. d
GB evK¨wUi Subject n‡jv The variety of working (Kv‡Ri ˆewPΨ) hv Singular subject ZvB Stimulate
bv n‡q Stimulates n‡e|
18. "On the other hand, if you want to attend a computer seminar, lie in the sun on the first
day summer, or visit Aunt Crace on Columbus day, you can easily the day off. "Which correct
should be made to the sentence"?
a. remove the comma after 'day' b. change 'Columbus day' to 'Columbus day'
c. change 'summer' to 'summer' d. remove the comma after 'seminar' Ans. b
19. "Some temporary agencles offer health insurance and other benefits to thier workers, but
others do not." Which correction should be made to the sentence?
a. insert 'which' after 'agencies' b. remove the comma after 'workers'
c. insert a comma after 'insurance' d. replace 'their with 'they're. Ans. e
ev‡K¨i A_© : wKQz mvgwqK ev A¯’vqx ms¯’v Zv‡`i Kg©x‡`i ¯^v¯’¨ exgv I Ab¨vb¨ my‡hvM-myweav w`‡q _v‡K, wKš‘ Ab¨
cÖwZôvb¸‡jv GUv †`q bv|
20. 'Temporary work may not be appropriate for people which crave security." Which
correction should be made to the sentence?
a. insert a comma after 'work' b. replace 'for' with 'four' c. insert a comma after 'peole'
d. replace 'which' with 'who' e. no correction is necessary Ans. d
GLv‡b 'People' †K wb‡`©k Ki‡Z 'which' ConjunctionwU e¨envi bv K‡i 'who' ConjunctionwU e¨envi Ki‡Z
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1. With this fog, I'm sure the train will be late. Which expression may replace the underlined
phrase?
a. bounds to late b. is bound to be late
c. will bound to be late d. will be bound to be late Ans. d
will be late = will be bound to be late G‡`i A_© GK|
ev‡K¨i A_© : GUv wbwðZ †h Kzqvkvi Kvi‡Y †UªbwUi †`ix n‡e|
2. I kept the pencil − the pencil box?
a. inside b. into c. of d. to Ans. b
3. An ordinance is−
a. a book b. an arms factory c. a journal d. a law Ans. d
4. Which one is correct? He said to me "May you be happy."
a. He told that I might be happy b. He reported that might be happy
c. He said that might be happy d. He wished that I might be happy Ans. d
ev‡K¨i A_© : †m Avgv‡K ej‡jv, ÒZzwg myLx nvIÓ|
5. What do you mean by the phrase 'Sit on the fence'?
a. Watch over the fence b. Still idly
c. Remain neutral in a dispute d. Sit on height Ans. c
6. He is not interested − cycling.
a. with b. in c. for d. at Ans. b
7. The synonym of the word 'witty' is−
a. clever b. dull c. boring d. tedious Ans. a
8. Which one is correct?
a. The ship was drowned in the ocean b. The ship sunk in the ocean
c. The ship goes under the ocean d. The ship was sunk in the ocean Ans. d
cvwb‡Z, b`x‡Z, mvM‡i Wz‡e giv Drown kãwU e¨eüZ nq| wKš‘ b`x‡Z ev mvM‡i †bŠKv ev RvnvR Wzwei NUbv‡K
eySv‡j Sink (Wz‡e hvIqv A‡_©) e‡m| †hgb : The boat sank in the river. wKš‘ Subject Gici 'was/is'
9. His views did not coincide − those of his wife.
a. to b. on c. for d. with Ans. d
Coincide Gici Appropriate Preposition wn‡m‡e me©`vB 'with' e‡m|
10. Syonym of the word 'Fickle' is.
a. constant b. trustworthy c. unstable d. stable Ans. c
11. Would you mind (sing) a song?
a. to sing b. sang c. sing d. singing Ans. d
Mind Gi ci verb+ing nq|
12. What is the meaning of the word 'Vice versa'?
a. for example b. face to face c. nearly d. none Ans. d
Vice versa A_© Aci c‡ÿI (Abyiƒc); kZ©veÓjx D‡ë w`‡q|
13. The antonym of the word 'obese' is.
a. calm b. negative c. slim d. goal Ans. c
14. The word 'proclaim' means.
a. pronounce b. declare c. announce d. circulate Ans. b
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24. In a very low temperature which from the following will freeze at last.
a. river water b. water in tank c. canal water d. sea water Ans. d
25. The animals which eat other animals are known as.
a. herbivorous b. canivores c. omnivorous d. none Ans. b
gš¿Yvjq/wefvM/Awa`ßi
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29. The English translation of the sentence '†PviwU nv‡Z bv‡Z aiv cojÕ is :
a. The thief was caught by red-handed b. The thief was caught red-handed
c. The thief was caught with red-handed d. The thief was caught in red-handedAns. b
Red-hnded A_© nv‡Z bv‡Z Ges PhrasewUi c~‡e© †Kv‡bv Preposition e‡m bv|
1. Which one will appear fourth in the list if they are arranged in alphabetical order?
a. blur b. bless c. blink d. blower Ans. a
2. It was a long walk, so Manik began moving slowly − the town.
a. at b. until c. towards d. for Ans. c
ev‡K¨i A_© : GUv wQj `xN© hvÎv, ZvB gvwbK kn‡ii w`‡K ax‡i ax‡i nuvUv ïiæ Ki‡jb|
3. There is no doubt that Afia is very good − telling jokes.
a. at b. over c. of d. with Ans. A
ev‡K¨i A_© : Avwdqv †h gRvi †KŠZzK ejvq `ÿ-G e¨vcv‡i †Kv‡bv m‡›`n †bB|
Q.Select, from the alternative, the word that conveys the same meaning as the word given in
capital letter (11-15) :
11. FLUX.
a. overflow b. merge c. change d. soften Ans. c
Flux − wbi¯Íi cwieZ©b ci¯úiv
12. COPLOUS.
a. liberal b. heavy c. abundant d. broad Ans. c
Copious − cÖvPzh©c~Y©; ch©vß
13. KNOTTY.
a. terrible b. difficult c. confusing d. mysterious Ans. c
Knotty − MÖwš’c~Y©
14. GLIB.
a. artful b. persuasive c. flattering d. infolrmal Ans. c
Glib − Ggb K_v hv ïb‡Z fv‡jv jv‡M wKš‘ AvšÍwiKZv weewR©Z
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15. CURB.
a. medicinal b. restriction c. participation d. hunger Ans. b
Curb − jvMvg; wbqš¿Y Kiv
Q. Select the word that is most closely opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters
(16 − 20) :
16. AUTONOMOUS.
a. absolute b. separate c. dependent d. self-directed Ans. c
17.ABYSMAL.
1. A fantasy is −
a. an imaginary story b. a rest life event
c. a historical record d. a funny film
Ans. a
2. Nateesa is afraid − spiders.
a. from b. in c. about d. of Ans. d
3. The furniture in this room are made of teak.
a. have b. had c. is d. none Ans. c
Furniture nj uncountable noun myZivs verb singular n‡e|
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4. I am worried − the exam.
a. in b. about c. on d. of Ans. b
5. The retired professor decided − put − a job as an advisor of the Central Bank.
a. to, up, for b. to, in, to c. to, in, for d. to, up, with Ans. c
6.The investment proposal appears very promising−.
1. Which one will appear fourth in the list if they are arranged in alphabetical order?
a. blur b. bless c. blink d. blower Ans. a
2. It was a long walk, so Manik began moving slowly − the town.
a. at b. until c. towards d. for Ans. c
Awfgy‡L, w`‡K ev cv‡b eyS‡Z Preposition wn‡m‡e Towards e‡m|
3. There is no doubt that Afia is very good − telling jokes.
a. at b. over c. of d. with Ans. a
Q. In each of the following sentences. Identify the missing word from the given choice.
1. Most people travel by air now-a-days because is cheaper and quicker.
a. when b. during c. it d. by e. no Ans. c
is Gi Av‡M Travel Gi Pronoun wn‡m‡e it kãwU Missing Av‡Q|
2. Her relatives dislike Rina because she unduly emphasizes their mistakes.
a. in b. on c. by d. at e. to Ans. b
Emphasis on something A_© †Kvb wKQzi Dci †Rvi †`qv|
3. My wife is very sincere in her belief that women are suitable for some types of work than
men.
a. is b. high c. more d. despite e. most Ans. c
Than _vKvq c~‡e© More suitable em‡e|
4. When having a problem, it is best to the situation then act.
a. dissect b. gobble c. leave d. end e. none Ans. a
ev‡K¨i A_© : †Kvb mgm¨vq wbcvwZZ n‡j †m mgm¨vUv wb‡q we‡kølY Kiv Z`vbyhvqx KvR Kiv DwPZ|
5. I had this since I was a child.
a. man b. dream c. fight d. long e. few Ans. b
Avgvi GB ¯^cœ wQj A‡_© I had this dream em‡e|
Q. Find the odd word in each of the following lists.
6. a. abscond b. flee c. yield d. escape e. disappear Ans. C
Yield − cÖvK…wZK ixwZ‡Z Drcv`b Kiv ev Drcbœ nIqv| Ab¨ me¸‡jvi A_©B cvwj‡q hvIqv ev A`„k¨ nqv|
7. a. mediocre b. average c. exemplary d. ordinarye. undistinguished
Ans. c
8. a. jubilation b. petulance c. discontent d. glum Ans. A
Jubilation − weRqvb›` Qvov Ab¨ me¸‡jv k‡ãi A_©B weiw³Ki,†ivl ev Am‡šÍvl
18. Parking the car at the parking lot Ms. Jones decided to take the bus to town. No
a b c d
error. one.
e Ans. e
19. Karim, Together with, many of his friends and relatives were present in the
a b c d
party. No error. Ans. c
e
Together with ev Along with Gi c~‡e©i SubjectwU Singular n‡j verbwU singular n‡e|
20. No sooner had he reached the station that the train had left. No error.
a b c d e Ans. d
Q. Identify the underlined segment that is incorrect. If there is no incorrect segment, choose
(e).
1. The effects of consuming electronic media are likely to be far more limited than
a b c d
the panic impels. No error. Ans. e
e
evK¨wU‡Z †Kvb fzj †bB|
2. 71 percent of responsents indicated that using a co-working space increased his
a b c d
creativity. No error. Ans. d
Respondents kãwU Plural, ZvB Increased his bv n‡q Increaed their n‡e|
3. Some argues that because the free markets allow for Personal choice, they are
a b c d
ethical. No error. Ans. A
Some kãwU GLv‡b Plural subject ZvB evK¨wU‡Z Argues bv n‡q Argue n‡e|
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4. Co-working spaces are designated locations that, for a fee, individuls could use
a b c d
to conduct their work. No error. Ans. d
e
Present tense Gi Structure ZvB c‡ii As‡k GKB Tense wn‡m‡e Could use to bv n‡q Can use to n‡e|
5. The more we practice Surfing and scanning, the more adept our brain becomes at those
tasks. No error. Ans. d
ev‡K¨i A_© : mvwd©s Ges ¯‹¨vwbs Avgiv hZ Abykxjb Ki‡ev Avgv‡`i gw¯Í®‹ H mKj Kv‡R ZZ †ewk `ÿ n‡e|
Q. Identify the missing word from the given choices. If no word is missing, choose (e).
6. Why do gift-givers assume gift price is closely linked to gift-recipients feelings of
appreciation?
a. like b. that c. after d. with e. none Ans. b
GLv‡b Assume Gici 'that' ewm‡q ev‡K¨i `ywU Ask hy³ Ki‡Z n‡e|
ev‡K¨i A_© : cyi¯‹vi`vZv †Kb g‡b K‡ib †h, cyi¯‹v‡ii `v‡gi mv‡_ cyi¯‹vi MÖnxZvi cÖksmvm~PK Abyf‚wZi m¤úK©
i‡q‡Q?
7. People spend hundreds of dollars each year on gifts, somehow never learn to calibrate
their gift expenditures according to personal insight.
a. and b. or c. with d. but e. none Ans. d
evK¨wU‡Z Gift Gici Ges Somehow Gi Av‡M 'but' hy³ n‡e|
ev‡K¨i A_© : cÖwZ eQi gvbyl kZ kZ Wjvi cyi¯‹v‡ii wcQ‡b e¨q K‡i| wbR¯^ `„wóf½x †_‡K †Kvbfv‡eB Zviv
GUv wk‡L bv †h, cyi¯‹v‡ii wcQ‡b †h e¨q nq Zv wKfv‡e wn‡m‡e Avbv hvq|
8. At first glance, space mining seems to sideslip most environmental concerns : there is no
life on asteroids, and thus no habitats trash.
a. of b. with c. and d. to e. none Ans. e
ev‡K¨i A_© : cÖ_g `k©‡b gnvKvk AbymÜvb‡K cwi‡ek wech©‡qi KviY wn‡m‡e g‡b Kiv nq GUv g‡b Kiv nq †h,
MÖnvYycyĸ‡jv‡Z †bB †Kvb cÖvY ev RxeRš‘i Avevmf‚wg|
9. The main environmental problem caused by the production of Greek yogurt is the creation
of acid whey a by-product.
a. with b. from c. of d. as e. none Ans. d
Acid whey Gici 'as' hy³ n‡e|
ev‡K¨i A_© : cwi‡ekMZ mgm¨vi cÖavb KviY n‡jv wMÖK Awaevmx KZ©„K Drcvw`Z †NvjRvZxq c`v_© hv wK bv
GwmW RvZxq c`v‡_©i DcRvZ|
10. Scientists have long known that soot particles facilitate melting darkening snow and ice,
limiting its ability to reflect the Sun's rays.
a. of b. in c. with d. by e. none Ans. D
GLv‡b Melting Gici 'by' hy³ n‡e|
ev‡K¨i A_© : weÁvbxiv A‡bK Av‡M †_‡K †R‡b Avm‡Q †h, †auvqvi Kvwji ¸uov m~‡h©i Av‡jvi cÖwZdj‡bi
cÖwZeÜKZv‡K mxgve× K‡i Kv‡jv Zzlvi I eid Mjv‡Z mvnvh¨ K‡i|
Q. Replace the underlined parts of each sentence with the option which is grammatically
correct. If no replacement is needed, choose (a).
11. The cyclone has had a negative impact over the economy of the country.
a. over the b. on the c. up to the d. into the Ans. b
Impact Gici 'on' nq|
12. Five countries, including Bangladesh, is home to half of the word's poor.
a. is home b. are homes c. are home d. is homely Ans. b
ev‡K¨i A_© : evsjv‡`kmn we‡k^i 5wU †`k c„w_exi A‡a©K `wi`ª gvby‡li emev‡mi ¯’j|
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13. It is frustrating when besides working hard, he didn't earn much.
a. besides didn't b. in spite of, doesn't c. although, didn't d. despit
e, didn't e. while, don't Ans. b
14. This is clearly a masterpiece. Never I had seen another piece of art so unique.
a. Never I had b. I have never not c. Never have I
d. Never I have e. I have never
Ans. c
15. His incredible success in the sporting arena is nothing short of enviable.
a. nothing b. anything but c. nothing but d. everythinge. anything
Ans. c
ev‡K¨i A_© : µxov‡ÿ‡Î Zvi Afvebxq mvdj¨ GKwU Cl©Yxq AR©b Qvov wKQz bq|
Q. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate pair of words.
16. If every move you make is being −, liberty is −.
a. chronicled − curtailed b. preempted − buoyant c. obstructed − feted
d. observed − eminent e. pragmatic − abridged
Ans. a
ev‡K¨i A_© : Avcbvi cÖ‡Z¨K c`‡ÿcB hw` †g‡c nq Zvn‡j ¯^vaxbZv †mLv‡b ÿzYœ n‡e|
17. Amidst all the −. I could hardly − what he was saying.
a. upheaval − encode b. uproar − dissolve c. racket − divulge
d. hush − decipher e. commotion − discern Ans. e
ev‡K¨i A_© : e¨vcK Av‡›`vj‡bi g‡a¨ †m †h wK e‡jwQj Avwg †Zgb wKQz eyS‡Z cviwQjvg bv|
18. The − gained further − after the leader of the rebel group was arrested.
a. accord − gravity b. revolt − magnanimity c. hiatus − magnitude
d. upheaval − infirmity e. insurgency − momentum
Ans.
ev‡K¨i A_© : we‡`ªvn Av‡iv MwZ †c‡qwQj hLb we‡`ªvnMÖæ‡ci †bZv‡K †MÖdZvi Kiv n‡jv|
19. His inabillity to resolve the long-standing − put him in a state of −.
a. impasse − euphoria b. dilemma − distress c. cadence − disarry
d. consonance − dismay e. dissonance − affluence Ans. b
ev‡K¨i A_© : Zvi `xN©w`‡bi m¼P mgvav‡bi e¨_©Zv Zv‡K nZvkvi ch©ewmZ K‡iwQj|
20. Public − of the company's poor financial state could have a very − impact on its share
price.
a. enclosure − adverse b. disclimer − favorable c. exposure − benign
d. reversal − clement e. disclosure − detrimental
Ans. e
ev‡K¨i A_© : †Kv¤úvwbi `ye©j A_©‰bwZK Ae¯’v Rbm¤§y‡L D‡b¥vPb Gevi †kqv‡ii `v‡g LyeB ÿwZKi cÖfve co‡Z
cv‡i|
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Identify the wrong word from below (Pin point error) [17-20].
17. Her novel is a bengali classic about a young mother who she called Morjina. No
a b c d e
errror. Ans. c
cÖ`Ë ev‡K¨i A_©vbyhvqx who Gi objective case whom em‡e|
18. Everyone is excited about graduation because all had worked so hard for it. NO
a b c d e
error. Ans. b
Everyone GKwU Collective noun| Noun-pronoun agreement Abyhvqx c‡ii clause G all bv e‡m they em‡e|
19. Put the ingredients altogether in boat when you make the cake. No error. Ans. b
a b c d e
Altogether A_© m¤úyY©fv‡e ev me©vs‡Ik Z_v completely| cÖ`Ë ev‡K¨i A_©vbyhvqx altogether em‡e bv|
20. Neither the nor Rima think she is ready to write the final draft. No error. Ans. e
a b c d e
Select the option that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom.
11. Let soething run its course.
a. to rush something b. to re-do a piece of work
c. to finish something with importance d. to let something finish in its natural time
e. to slow down some process or task Ans. d
e¨vL¨v : Let something run its caurse A_©− †Kvb wKQz‡K ¯^vfvweK MwZ‡Z †kl n‡Z †`Iqv| A_©vr to let something
finish in its natural time.
12. A dime a dozen.
a. to bargain on a deal b. to copare c. to close a deal
d. something common e. none of these Ans. d
A dime a dozen evMavivwUi A_©, ÔmvaviY wKQz hvi we‡kl g~j¨ †bB|
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13. Break the ice.
a. get someone out of trouble b. make someone feel comfortable
c. meet someone after a long time d. take care of someone
e. to overcome a challenge Ans. b
Break the ice evMavivwUi A_© say something that makes people feel more comfortable
14. Call it a day.
a. to say the truth about someone or something b. to stop working on something
c. to give up d. to be optimistic e. none of these Ans. b
Call it a day evMavivwUi A_© GKUvbv Kiv †Kvb KvR eÜ Kiv|
15. Under the weather.
a. angry b. nervous c. moody d. upset e. sick Ans. e
Under the weather A_© Amy¯’ ev sick|
Replace the underlined part of each sentence with the option which is grammatically correct.
16. After it is repairing, my car looked as good as new.
a. it is repairing b. being repaired c. it well be repaired d. it is repaired e. it repairs Ans. b
After Gic‡i verb Gi ing hy³ from e¨eüZ nq|
17. The winner was no one else other than my sister.
a. no one else other b. no one other c. not anyone other
d. no one rather e. none other Ans. e
mwVK expression n‡jv 'none other than'|
18. The coach told us not be nervous, but it was easier said than to be done.
a. easier said than to be b. easier said than c. said easier than
d. easy to be said than e. more easily said than to be Ans. b
mwVK expression n‡jv easier said than done|
19. The nine months long liberation war was the most testing phase in Bangladesh's history.
a. The nine months long liberation war b. The long nine months liberation war
c. The nine-month-long liberation war d. The nine month's long liberation war
e. The liberation war of nine months long Ans. c
GKvwaK noun GKmv‡_ GKwU adjective wn‡m‡e KvR Ki‡j noun Gi plural form emv‡bv nq bv|
20. The traditional process of jute retting often lead to a decline in quality.
a. often lead to a b. is often leaading to a c. often leads to
d. have often lead to e. can often leads to Ans. c
†KvbwKQz often NU‡j Zv present indefinite tense|
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Choose the word that is closest in meaning with the word underlined.
1. Privilege.
a. advantage b. novelty c. depessing d. power e. none Ans. a
Privilege A_© we‡kl myweav ev AwaKvi hvi mgv_©K kã Advantage|
2. Enormous.
a. strong b. huge c. tall d. tight e. none Ans. b
Enormous k‡ãi A_© cÖPzi ev wekvj hvi mgv_©K kã Huge|
3. Acute.
a. afraid b. severe c. temporary d. residential e. none Ans. b
Acute A_© Zxeª hvi mgv_©K n‡jv Severe|
4. Anomaly.
a. cruel b. familiarity c. irregularity d. literacy e. none Ans. c
Anomaly A_© A¯^vfvweK ev e¨wZµgx hvi mgv_©K n‡jv Irregularity|
5. Fortune.
a. attractive b. luck c. prominent d. deceive e. none Ans. b
Fortune A_© fvM¨ hvi mgv_©K kã Luck
In each of the following sentnces, there is one word missing. Identify the missing word. If none, choose
(E).
6. The Minister insisted his Secretary's resignation.
a. on b. in c. by d. with e. no word is missing Ans. a
insist on nq| ZvB insisted Gic‡i on missing.
7. This situtation calls a high degree of courage.
a. for b. in c. forth d. back e. no word is missing Ans. a
Call for something A_© †Kvb wKQz `iKvwi nIqv ev Kiv;
8. All the athletes I know, Rajib is by far the best.
a. from b. among c. than d. between e. no word is missing Ans. b
Avgiv Rvwb `yB‡qi g‡a¨ †evSv‡Z between Ges `y‡qi Awa‡Ki g‡a¨ †evSv‡Z among e¨eüZ nq|
9. Unfortunately, tank irrigation not received the attention it deserved.
a. has b. have c. did d. does e. no word is missing Ans. a
mwVK evK¨ : Unfortunately, tank, irrigation has not received the attention it deserved.
10. My situation was like of the frying pan the fire.
a. in b. into c. on d. of Ans. b
mwVK expression n‡jv out of the frying pan into the fire
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