VOCABULARY

1
 TABLE OF CONTENT
SERIAL NO TOPICS NAME PAGE NO
1 Analogy 3-4
2 Preposition 5-7
3 Sentence 8-10
4 Antonym 11
6 Spelling 12
7 Synonym 13
8 Vocabulary (meaning) 14-16

9 Idiom & Phrases 17-19

10 Proverbs 20

2

1. Delay : Expedite
a. related : halt
c. drag : procrastinate
2. Vaccine : Prevent
a. would : heat
c. antidote : counteract
3. Excite : Calm
a. restrain :compose
c. upset : perturb
4. Anarchy : Government
a. penury :wealth
c. monarchy : republic
5. Lengthen : prolong
a. Stretch : extend
c. Draw out : shorten
6. Submissive : Disobedient
a. comply :conform
c. observe : defy
7. Delay : Retard
a. Postpone : promote
b. Slow down : hold up
8. Eager : Indifferent
a. Concerned : careful
b. Enthusiastic : halfhearted
9. To ……… the arrival of Spring , Bangladesh Television …….a special function.
a. Commemorate : launched c. announce :telecast
b. Celebrate :telecast
10. Vacillate : Hesitate
a. Persevere : waiver
b. Impulsive : Deliberate
11. Submission : Yielding
a. Subjection : Liberation
b. Restrain : indulge
12. Distort : Twist
a. Straighten : bend
b. Deform : Reform
13. Assert : Dissent
a. Affirm : Object
b. Reject : Disapprove
ANALOGY
b. block : obstructed Ans:d (BCS 20th)
d. detain : dispatch
b .victim :attend Ans:c (BCS 20th)
d .diagnosis :cure
b. agitate : trouble Ans:d (BCS 20th)
d. stimulate : cool down
b. chaos : disorder Ans:a (BCS 20th)
d. verbosity : words
b. distance : reduce Ans:a (BCS 21th)
d. reach out : cut short
b. heed : acquiesce
d. obey : hearken to Ans:c (BCS 21th)
c. adjourn : start
d. defer : accelerate Ans:b (BCS 21th)
c. anxious : nervous
d. devoted : dedicated Ans:b (BCS 21th)
d. welcome : sanctioned Ans:b (BCS 21th)
c. obstinate : accommodating
d. Irresolute : Indecisive Ans:d (BCS 22th)
c. Complain : Acquiescent
d. Restriction : Relaxation Ans:c (BCS 22th)
c. Harmonize : Balance
d. Observe : Blur Ans:c (BCS 22th)
c. Acknowledge : Recognize
d. Endrose : Ratify Ans:a (BCS 22th)
3
14. Tiger : Zoology : : Mars :
a. Astrology b. Cryptology c. Astronomy d. Telescopy Ans:c (BCS 28th+34th )
15. Break : Repain :: Would :
a. Heal b. Hurt c. Fix d. Plaster Ans:b (BCS 28th)
16. Frightened : Scream :: Angry :
a. Cry b. Shiver c. Shout d. Sneer Ans:c (BCS 28th)
17. Good : bad :: White :
a. Dark b. black c. grey d. ebony Ans:b (BCS 29th)
18. Sky : Bird :: Water :
a. Feather b. boat c. lotus d. fish Ans:d (BCS 29th)
19. Words : Writer ::
a. Laws : Policeman c. chalk : blackboard
b. Batter : baker d. joy :emotion Ans:b (BCS 32th)
20. Patron : Support
a. Spouse : divorce c. counselor : advice
b. Artist : imitation d. restaurant : customer Ans:c (BCS 32th)
21. Heart : human
a. Wall : brick c. kitchen : house
b. Hand : child d. machine : car Ans:d (BCS 32th)
22. Harm : Damage
a. Sweet : Sour c. Stout : Weak
b. Injure : Incapacitate d. look : Crook Ans:b (BCS 35th)
23. Finger : Hand :: Leaf :
a. Twig b. Tree c. Branch d. Flower Ans:a (BCS 39th)
24. Botany : Plants :: Zoology :
a. Flowers b. trees c. dear d. animals Ans:d (BCS 29+34th)

4
 Preposition
1. I am not bad……… Tennis.
a.in b.at c. about d. with Ans:b (BCS 10th)
2. Fill in the blank “He has assured me ………… safety”.
a. with b. at c. for d. of Ans:d (BCS 11th)
3. He has been ill ……….. Friday last’ fill the blank.
a. since b.in c. from d. on Ans:a (BCS 11th)
4. Fill in the blank ,” What is the time ….. your watch.
a.by b.in c.at d. with Ans:a (BCS 12th)
5. We have recently entered ………. an agreement with the Indian Co-operative society.
Which of the following best fits in the blank space?
a.no preposition b. upon c.in d, into Ans:d (BCS 13th)
6. The walls of our house have been painted …… green. Which is the correct preposition in
the blank above?
a.no preposition b.by c.in d. with Ans:a (BCS 14th)
7. Now a days many villages are lit ……… electricity. Which is the correct preposition in the
above blank?
a. with b.by c. form d, on Ans:a (BCS 14th)
8. Are you doing anything special…… the weekend ?
a.in b. for c. on d.at Ans:d (BCS 15th)
9. The intellectual can no longer be said to live……… the margins of society.
a. against b .beyond c. inside d. before Ans:b (BCS 20th)
10. …… Glass is, for all practical purpose, a sold, its molecular structure is that of a liquid.
a. because b. since c. although d. if Ans:c (BCS 20th)
11. He fantasized …….. winning the lottery.
a. with b. from c. after d. about Ans:d (BCS 21th)
12. He divided the money …….. the two children.
a. among b. between c .in between d, over Ans:b (BCS 21th)
13. The tree has been blown …….. by the strong wind.
a. away b. up c. off d. out Ans:a (BCS 21th)
14. Government has been entrusted ……. Elected politicians.
a. with b. for c.to d.at Ans:c (BCS 22th)
15. He has paid the penalty ….. his crimes ….. five years in prison.
a. for, with b. at, by c. about, at d. after, in Ans:a (BCS 22th)
16. Inspite of my request , he did not ………
a. give in b. fall in c. get off d. give forth Ans:c (BCS 22th)
17. The captain left the boat . because it …….
a. turned down b. turned up c. turned bottom d. turned over Ans:d (BCS 23th)
18. Choose the right preposition for the sentence. I count …… your help.
a. after b. upon c. for d .on Ans:b (BCS 23th)

5
19. Choose the right preposition for the sentence. She argued ….. me about the marriage.
a. with b. for c.to d. from Ans:a (BCS 23th)
20. He parted …….. his friends in tears.
a. with b. for c.to d.at Ans:b (BCS 24th)
21. The children were entrusted …….. the care of their uncle.
a. with b. for c.to d, at Ans:c (BCS 24th)
22. I finally killed the fly ……. A rolled up newspaper.
a.by b. with c. through d. from Ans:b (BCS 25th)
23. The man died …… over eating.
a.by b. of c. for d. from Ans:d (BCS 25th)
24. What are you so angry ……..?
a. about b.at c. with d. for Ans:a (BCS 25th)
25. He has been ill …….. Friday last.
a. from b .on c.in d. since Ans:d (BCS 26th)
26. Choose the correct preposition,’ My brother has no interest ……. Music.
a. for b.in c. with d.at Ans:b (BCS 26th)
27. Fill in the blank in the correct preposition. He is devoid …… commonsense.
a. of b. from c. introduction d.at Ans:a (BCS 26th)
28. Choose the correct preposition for the sentence.The tree has been blown….by the storm.
a. away b .up c. off d. out Ans:a (BCS 26th)
29. The police is looking …….. the case.
a. after b. on c. up d. into Ans:d (BCS 26th)
30. Put…. Your shoes before entering the mosque.
a. out b. off c. away d. on Ans:b (BCS 26th)
31. I should appreciate it if you could complete this work …….. Thursday.
A .till b. until c. upto d.by Ans:d (BCS 26th)
32. The lights have been blown ….. by the strong wind.
a. out b. away c. up d. off Ans:a (BCS 26th)
33. He divided the money……. Two children.
a. over b.in between c. among d. between Ans:d (BCS 26th)
34. What will be the correct preposition to complete the sentence? I am good …. Translation.
a.in b. about c. with d.at Ans:d (BCS 27th)
35. The rich should not look down …… the poor.
a.at b. for c. towards d. upon Ans:d (BCS 27th)
36. ‘Hurry up! We have to go……. Five minutes.
a.in b. on c.by d. for Ans:a (BCS 27th)
37. Rizvi requested Rini……… telephone to attend the meeting.
a. over b. though c. with d.by Ans:a (BCS 28th)
38. Many prefer donating money …… disturbing cloths.
a. than b. but c.to d. without Ans:c (BCS 28th)
39. Julia has been ill ……. Three months.

6
 a. since b .about c.in d. for Ans:d (BCS 28th)
40. There is no alternative ………. Training.
a.to b .for c. than d. of Ans:a (BCS 28th)
41. When they had their first child , they put …….. large sum for his education.
a. aside b. beside c. outside d. under Ans:a (BCS 28th)
42. I shall not …… the examination this year.
a. give b. appear at c. sit d. go for Ans:b (BCS 29th)
43. Your conduct admits ……. No excuse.
a.to b. for c.at d. of Ans:d (BCS 29th)
44. Words worth introduced the readers ……. A new kind of poetry.
a. with b.at c.to d.by Ans:c (BCS 31th)
45. In contrast …….. his earlier study , the professors new study indicates a general warning
trend inglobal weather.
a. of b.to c.by d.as Ans:b (BCS 31th)
46. While living in proverty , the poet had to ……. A great deal with sufferings .
a. see though b. put up with c. pass by d. fall back Ans:b (BCS 31th)
47. Nourin will discuss the issue with Nusir …… phone.
a.in b. over c.by d. on Ans:c (BCS 33th)
48. Some writers sink oblivion in course of time.
a. on b. from c. under d. into Ans:d (BCS 33th)
49. Cricket enjoys a huge ……. In Bangladesh.
a. follow on b. follow c. fall out d. following Ans:a (BCS 35th)
50. Professor Razzak was a scholar ……. Refute.
a.in b. of c. after d.by Ans:b (BCS 36th)
51. John Smith is good ……. Mathematics.
a.at b.in c. of d. after Ans:a (BCS 36th)
52. I have been living in Dhaka ……. 2000.
a. since b. from c. after d. till Ans:a (BCS 36th)
53. Credit tk ……. My account.
a.in b. with c. against d.to Ans:d (BCS 36th)
54. The family dosen’t feel ….. going outing this season.
a.in b. on c. like d. of Ans:c (BCS 37th)
55. Eight men were concerned ……. The plot.
a.at b. with c.in d. for Ans:c (BCS 38th)
55. As she was talking , she suddenly broke ……., saying, that’s a lie!”
a. off b.in c. down d. into Ans:b (BCS 40th)
57. You may go for a walk if you feel ………… it.
a. about b. on c. like d .for Ans:c (BCS 40th)

7
 Sentence
1. Choose the correct sentence.
a. I asked Javed had he passed c. I asked Javed if he had passed
b. I asked Javed if he had passed d. I asked Javed that he had passed (BCS 10th)
2. Choose the correct sentence.
a. The man that said that was a fool c. The man who said that was fool
b. The man that said that was fool d. The man which said that was fool (BCS 10th)
3. Choose the correct sentence.
a. A few of the three boys got a prize c. Each of the three boys got a prize
b. Every of the three boys got a prize d. All of the three boys got a prize (BCS 10th)
4. Choose the correct sentence.
a. Rich is not always happy c. The rich is not always happy
b. The rich not always happy d. The rich are not always happy (BCS 11th)
5. Choose the correct sentence.
a. He had been hanged for murder c. He was hanged for murder
b. He has been hanged for murder d. He was hanged of murder (BCS 11th)
6. Choose the correct sentence.
a. Let he and you be witnesses c. Let you and him be witnesses
b. Let you and he be witnesses d. Let he and you be witness (BCS 12th)
7. Choose the correct sentence.
a. The matter was informed to the police c. The matter has been informed to the police
b. The matter was informed of the police d. The police were informed of the matter
8. Choose the correct sentence.
a. The patriots will always be remembered by people.
b. The patriot are always being remembered.
c. People are remembered by the patriots.
d. The patriots are always remembered by the people. (BCS 15th)
9. Choose the correct sentence.
a. He was too clever not miss the point c. He was so clever to miss the point
b. He was too clever to miss the point d. He was too clever to grasp the point
10. Choose the correct sentence
a. That shirt which he bought is blue in color .
b. The shirt that which he bought is blue in color .
c. Which shirt he bought is blue in color .
d. The shirt which he bought is blue in color . (BCS 16th)
11. Choose the correct sentence
a. One of my friends are a lawer. C. One of my friends is a lawer.
b. One of my friend is a lawer. D. One of my friends are lawers. (BCS 16th)

8
12. Choose the correct sentence
a. Why you have done this c. Why did you have done this
b. Why have you done this? D. Why you had had done this? (BCS 16+27th)
13. Choose the correct sentence
a. The Nile are the longest river in Africa. C. The Nile is the longest river in the Africa.
b. Nile is the longest river in Africa. d.The Nile is the longest river in Africa
14. Choose the correct sentence
a. A new cabinet has been sworn in Dhaka.
b. A new cabinet has been sworn of Dhaka.
c. A new cabinet has been sworn by in Dhaka. (BCS 20th)
d. A new cabinet has worn in Dhaka.
15. Choose the correct sentence
a. Rahim ate almost the whole fish. C. Rahim almost ate the whole fish
b. Almost Rahim ate the whole fish d. Rahim ate the whole fish almost. (BCS 23th)
16. Choose the correct sentence
a. My father was in hospital during six week in summer
b. In Summer during six weeks my father was in hospital.
c. My father was in a hospital during six weeks in summer. (BCS 25th)
d. My father was in hospital six week during in summer
17. Choose the correct sentence
a. I have looked for good doctor before I met you.
b. I had looked for a good doctor before I met you.
c. I looked for a good doctor before I met you. (BCS 26th)
d. I am looking for a good doctor before I met you.
18. Choose the correct sentence
a. The man was tall stole my bag. C. The man stole my bag was tall. (BCS 26th)
b. The man who stole my bag was tall. D. The man was tall who is stealling my
bag.
19. Choose the correct sentence
a. Everybody have gone there. C. Everybody are gone there.
b. Everybody has gone there d. Everybody has went there (BCS 26th)
20. Choose the correct sentence
a. The train is running in time. C. The train is running on time.
b. The train is running with time. D. The train is running to time. (BCS 26th)
21. Choose the correct sentence
a. Paper is made of wood. C. Paper is made from wood.
b. Paper is made by wood. D. Paper is made on wood. (BCS 27+36th)
22. Choose the correct sentence
a. This is an unique case. C. This is a unique case. (BCS 28th)
b. This is a very unique case. D. This is the most unique case.
23. Choose the incorrect sentence

9
 a. The land is belonged to an old lady. (BCS 31th)
b. The parted from one another suddenly.
c. The leader expressed himself forcibly.
d. Mother bought me an ice-cream.
24. Choose the incorrect sentence
a. He was always arguing with his brother.
b. His failure resulted for lack of attention. (BCS 31th)
c. When will yu write to him about your plan?
d. Who was the boy you were all laughing at?
25. Choose the correct sentence
a. He insisted on seeing her. C. His insisted for seeing her. (BCS 35th)
b. He insisted in seeing her. D. He insisted to be seeing her.
26. Choose the correct sentence
a. Yesterday, he has gone home c. Yesterday, he did gone home
b. Yesterday, he had gone home d. Yesterday, he went home. (BCS 36th)
27. Choose the correct sentence
a. All of it depend on you. c. All of it are depending on you.
b. All of it depends on you. D. All of it are depended on you. (BCS 37th)
28. Choose the correct sentence
a. He refrained to take any drastic action.
b. He refrained on taking any drastic action.
c. He refrained in taking any drastic action.
d. He refrained from taking any drastic action. (BCS 38th)

10
 Antonym
1. What is the antonym of ‘gentle’?
a. Harsh b. Modest c. Clever d. Rude (BCS 10th)
2. What is the antonym of ‘ Honorary’?
a. Official b. Honorable c. Salaried d. Literary (BCS 11TH)
3. What is the antonym of ‘Queer”?
a. Integrated b. Orderly c. Abnormal d. Odd (BCS 12TH)
4. What is the antonym of ‘Famous’?
a. Opaque b. Illiterate c. Obscure d. Immature (BCS 15TH)
5. What is the antonym of ‘ indifference’?
a. Ardour b. compassion c. anxiety d. concern (BCS 16th)
6. What is the antonym of ‘inimical’?
a. Hostile b. Friendly c. Indifferent d. Angry (BCS 17th)
7. What is the antonym of ‘ sluggish’?
a. Animated b. Dull c. Heavy d. Slow (BCS 17th )
8. What is the antonym of ‘recalcitrant’?
a. Compliant b. passive c. indifferent d. careful (BCS 24th)
9. What is the antonym of ‘Hate’?
a. Admire b. Abhor c. Concern d. Loathe (BCS 30th)
10. What is the antonym of ‘ Liability’?
a. Treasure b. Debt. C. Assets d. Property (BCS 30th)
11. What is the antonym of ‘ Repeal’?
a. Abolish b. Enact c. annul d. Nullify (BCS 31th)
12. What is the antonym of ‘ Equity’?
a. Uprightness b. Justice c. Integrity d. Bias (BCS 31th)
13. What is the antonym of ‘ Oblige’?
a. Bind b. Require c. Bother d. Censure (BCS 32th)
14. What is the antonym of ‘ Cynical’?
a. Pessimistic b. Gullible c. Equivocal d. Liberal (BCS 32th)
15. What is the antonym of ‘hibernate’?
a. Dormancy b. Sluggishness c. Liveliness d. Democracy (BCS 35th)
16. What is the antonym of ‘Initiative’?
a. Apathy b. indolence c. enterprise d. activity (BCS 36th)
17. What is the antonym of ‘frugal’?
a. Extraordinary b. Spendthrift c. economical d. authentic (BCS 38th)
18. Which word means the opposite of dearth?
a. Lack b. abundance c. poverty d. shortage (BCS 40th)
19. What is the antonym of ‘Transitory; means?

11
a.Temporary b. Permanent c. Transparent d. Short-lived (BCS 36th

Spelling
1. The correct spelling is…
a. Mispel b. Misspell c. Mispell d. misepell (BCS 12th)
2. The correct spelling is…
a. Humourous b. Humourious c. Humorous d. Humorious (BCS 17+26th)
3. Choose the correct spelling…
a. Ascertain b.assertain c. asetrain d. asartain (BCS 26th)
4. The correct spelling is………
a. Leisure b.Liisure c.leasure d.liesore (BCS 30th)
5. Choose the correct spelling …….
a. Superceed b.Superseed c. Supersede d. Supercede (BCS 30th)
6. Choose the correct spelling…….
a. Volantory b. Volantary c. Voluntary d. Voluntory (BCS 31th)
7. Choose the correct spelling…..
a. Accilerate b. Accelerate c. Accilerrete d. Acoilerete (BCS 31th)
8. Choose the correct spelling…….
a. Tsunami b.Sunami c.Suname d. Sunamee (BCS 31th)
9. Choose the correct spelling……
a. Leaftenent b. Leiftenant c. Lieutenant d. Lieaftenant (BCS 39th)

12
 Synonym
1. What is the synonym of ‘Jovial’?
a. Jolly b. Gay c. Jealous d. Happy Ans: b (BCS 10th)
2. What is the synonym of ‘Competent’?
a. Circumspect b. Dircumspect c. Capable d. Prudent Ans:c (BCS 10th)
3. What is the synonym of ‘Incite’?
a. Instigate b. Permit c. Urge d. Deceive Ans:a (BCS 11th)
4. What is the synonym of ‘Delude’?
a. Demand b. Permit c. Aggravate d. Deceive Ans:d (BCS 12th)
5. What is the synonym of ‘genesis’?
a. Introduction b. preface c. beginning d. foreword Ans:c (BCS 16th)
6. What is the synonym of ‘Franchise’?
a. Privilege b. Utility c. French d. Frankness Ans:a (BCS 17th)
7. What is the synonym of ‘Resentment’?
a. Fear b. anger c. indignation d. panic Ans:b (BCS 23th)
8. What is the synonym of ‘Obdurate’?
a. Deceitful b. stubborn c. sly d. swindler Ans:b (BCS 24th)
9. What is the synonym of ‘ Magnanimous’?
a. Generous b. Unkind c. Revengeful d. Friendly Ans:a (BCS 26th)
10. What is the synonym of ‘Sporadic’?
a. Consistent b. uniform c. Frequent d. Scattered Ans:d (BCS 31th)
11. What is the synonym of ‘Omnipotent’?
a. Feeble b. Supreme c. Impotent d. Vulnerable Ans:b (BCS 31th)
12. What is the synonym of ‘Extempore’?
a. Planned b. Alarming c.Impromtu d. Auspicious Ans:c (BCS 32th)
13. What is the synonym of ‘Menacing’?
a. Encouraging b. Alarming c. Promising d. Auspicious Ans:b (BCS 32th)
14. What is the synonym of ‘Authoritarian’?
a. Autocratic b. Senior c. Elderly d. Potential Ans:a (BCS 33rd)
15. What is the synonym of ‘Appal’?
a. Deceive b. confuse c. dismay d. solicit Ans:c (BCS 40th)
16. What is the synonym of ‘ Incredible’?
a. Unbelievable b. Unthinkable c. Unlikely d. Unthinking Ans:a (BCS 15th)
17. The synonym of ‘Efface’…..
a. Improve b. Exhaust c. Rub out d. Cut out Ans: c (BCS 17th)
18. What is the synonym of ‘initiative’?
a. Apathy b. Indolence c. enterprise d. activity Ans:c (BCS 35th)

13
 Vocabulary - (meaning)
1. ‘Syntax’ means…
a. Manner of speech c. Sentence building
b. Supplementary tax d. Synchronizing Ans:c (BCS 11th)
2. Scuttle means …..
a. To tease c. abandon
b. Pile up d. gossip Ans:c (BCS 13th)
3. ‘Stanch’ means…….
a. To reinforce c. be weak
b. Smooth out d. put an end to Ans:d (BCS 13th)
4. Sequences means…….
a. To follow c. withdraw
b. Round up d. Question Closely Ans:a (BCS 13th)
5. Belated means …….
a. Complaining c. weak
b. Off hand d. tardy Ans:d (BCS 13th)
6. Euphemism means……
a. Vague idea c. verbal play
b. In offensive expression d. wise saying Ans:b (BCS 13th)
7. Intrepid means….
a. Arrogant c. questioning
b. Belligerent d. fearless Ans:d (BCS 15th)
8. Plurality means…..
a. The letters c. Chaos and Confusion Ans:d (BCS 15th)
b. Man and women d. The holding of more than one office at a time
9. Bootleg means……
a. Distribute c. import
b. Export d. Smuggle Ans:d (BCS 15th)
10. Homogeneous means…..
a. Of the same kind c. Of the same place
b. Of the same race d. of the same density Ans:a (BCS 16th)
11. Imbibe means…..
a. To learn c. to drink
b. To tinge d. to acquire Ans:c (BCS 16th)
12. Equivocation means…..
a. A true statement c. Free expression opinions Ans:d (BCS 17th)
b. Equal opportunity to get a job d. Two contrary things in the same statement

14
13. Euphemism means……
a. Stating one thing like another
b. Description of a disagreeable thing by an agreeable name
c. Contrast of words is made in the same structure Ans:b (BCS 20th)
d. A statement is made emphatic by over statement
14. Cul-de-sa means…..
a. Selection c. error
b. Dead end d. bubble Ans:b (BCS 22th)
15. Parcel means….
a. Quarrel c. postage
b. Piece of land d. unobstructed view Ans:b (BCS 22th)
16. Ruminant means……
a. Cud-chewing animal c. Gossip
b. Soup d. noise maker Ans:a (BCS 22nd)
17. Prior means……
a. After c. immediately
b. Before d. during the period of Ans:b (BCS 27th)
18. Bounty means…….
a. Generosity c. dividing line
b. Familiar d. Sympathy Ans:a (BCS 27th)
19. Disinterested means…..
a. Lack of interest c. callous
b. Indifferent d. neutral Ans:d (BCS 28th)
20. Electorate means…..
a. Election office c. many election
b. A body of voters d. candidates Ans:b (BCS 28th)
21. Precedence means……..
a. Example c. priority
b. Elderly d. case Ans:b (BCS 28th)
22. Improvement means….
a. Promotion c. Betterment
b. Advancement d. Preference Ans:b (BCS 30th)
23. Amicable means……
a. Interesting c. Affectionate
b. Loving d. friendly Ans:d (BCS 30th)
24. Venerate means…..
a. Defame b. Abuse c. Respect d. Accuse Ans:c (BCS 36th)
25. Omnivorous means…..
a. Eating all types of food c. Eating only fruits Ans: a (BCS 37th)
b. Eating only meat d.Eating grass and plants only
26. Proviso means…….

15
 a. Sanction b. Substitute c. Stipulation d. directive Ans:c (BCS 37th)
27. Franchise means…..
a. Utility b. Frankness c. privilege d. superficial Ans:c (BCS 38th)
28. Panacea means…..
a. Pancreatic b. Widespread c. gland d. Cure all Ans:d (BCS 39th)
29. Culinary means…..
a. Cooking b. Dress c.Musical instruments d. none Ans:a (BCS 29th)
30. Sibling means….
a. A brother c. a sister
b. A brother or sister d. an infant Ans:b (BCS 40th)
31. Obese means…..
a. Very fast b. very fat d. ugly c. tardy Ans:b (BCS 27th)

16
 Idiom & Phrases
1. ‘White elephant’ means….
a. An Elephant of white color c. A black marketer
b. A very costly or troublesome possession d. A hoarder Ans: b (BCS 10+30th)
2. ‘Out and out’ means……
a. Not all c. Thoroughly
b. To be last d. Man of outside Ans:b (BCS 11+30thth)
3. Hold water’ means….
a. Keep water c. Drink water
b. Bear Examination d. Store water Ans:b (BCS 11th)
4. It is too difficult to ‘tolerate’ bad temper for long. Which of the following phrases best
replaces ‘tolerate’ in the sentence?
a. Cope up with c. Stand up for
b. Put up with d. Pull on with Ans:c (BCS 13th)
5. The invention of computer has turned over a new leaf in the history of modern
technology . Which of the following is the nearest meaning to the italicized idiom above?
a. Created a new history c. Opened a new chapter
b. Began a new civilization d. Created a sensation Ans:c (BCS 14th)
6. Not many people can commit such a heinous crime in cold blood. What is the nearest
meaning to the italicized idiom above?
a. In cold brain and calculated thought
b. So patiently and thoughtfully
c. So importantly and thoughtlessly
d. Stirred by sudden emotion Ans:a (BCS 14th)
7. ‘A round dozen means…..
a. A little less than a dozen c, A little more than a dozen
b. A full dozen d. round about a dozen Ans: b (BCS 14th)
8. Dog days means…..
a. A period of being carefree c. A period of misfortune
b. A period of having youthful flings d. Hot weather Ans:d (BCS 14th)
9. To meet trouble half way means….
a. To be puzzled c. To be disappointed
b. To get nervous d. To bear up Ans;a (BCS 14th)
10. The condition of most slum dwellers is so miserable that it cannot be described in words.
Which is the phrase for the underline expression above?
a. Beggar description c. cuts to the quick
b. Boils down to this d. Keeps open house Ans:a (BCS 14th)
11. Soft soap means……
a. Flatter for self motives c. To speak high to others Ans:a (BCS 14th)
b. To speak ill of others d. To recognize other’s good deeds

17
12. I have never seen such a slow coach like you, this small work has taken you full three full
months……. What does the idiom “ a slow coach” mean?
a. An irresponsible person c. a careless person
b. An unthoughtful person d. a very lazy person Ans: d (BCS 13th)
13. Bill of fare is …..
a. A chart of bus fare c. a valuable documents
b. A price list d. A list of dishes at a restaurant Ans:d (BCS 17th)
14. A ‘bull market’ means, that shares prices are…..
a. Falling b. Rising c. Moving d. Static Ans:b BCS 17th
15. To read between the line means…….
a. To read carefully c. To read quickly to save time Ans:d (BCS 19th)
b. To read only some lines d. To read carefully to find out any hidden meaning
16. ‘dilly dally’ means…..
a. To dilute b. wait impatiently c. repeat d. waste time Ans:d (BCS 20th)
17. Swan song’ means…..
a. First work b. last work c. middle work d. early work Ans:b (BCS 23rd)
18. Maiden speech means……
a. 1st speech b. 2nd speech c. Last speech 4. Early speech Ans:a (BCS
23rd+30th+34th)
19. Lingua franca means…..
a. The common language c. International language
st
b. The 1 language d. The French language Ans:a (BCS 24th)
20. After one’s own heart……
a. To be in low spirit c. With complete devotion
b. To one’s own liking d. to be in high spirit Ans:d (BCS 25th)
21. 1st language means…..
a. Important b. main c. natural d. official Ans:c (BCS 25th)
22. Through thick and thin means…..
a. Under all conditions c. to make thick and thin
b. Not clear in understanding d. Of great destiny Ans:a (BCS 27th)
23. ‘To get along with’ means…….
a. To adjust b. To accompany c. to interest d. to walk Ans:a (BCS 28th)
24. To keep one’s head….
a. To save oneself c. to keep clam
b. To be self-respectful d. none Ans:c (BCS 30th)
25. To put the cart before the horse means…..
a. To offer a person what he cannot eat
b. To force a person to do something
c. To raise obstinate
d. To reverse the natural order of thing Ans:d (BCS 30th)
26. To read between lines means….

18
 a. To concentrate c. To read carefully
b. To suspect d. To grasp the hidden meaning Ans:d (BCS 30th)
27. To end in smoke means…..
a. To create fire c. To go though suffering
b. To come to nothing d. To see fire Ans:b (BCS 31st)
28. Raise one’s brow means……
a. Annoyance b. Disapproval c. Indifference d. Surprise Ans:b/d (BCS 32nd)
29. Get his ideas across means…..
a. Make his ideas understood c. Summerise his ideas
b. Get his ideas down part d. Put together his ideas Ans:a (BCS 32nd)
30. A bird in hand worth two in the bush means…..
a. Take what you have got readily available rather than expecting better in the future
b. The seen is better than the unseen
c. Promise are better than actual
d. It is no good beating about the bush Ans:a (BCS 32nd)
31. Call to mind means….
a. Fantasize b. attend c. remember d. request Ans:c (BCS 33rd)
32. Pass away means……
a. Disappear b. die c. erase d. fall Ans:b (BCS 33rd)
33. A stitch in time saves nine means…..
a. Saving lives b. saving time c. timely action d. time tailoring Ans:c (BCS 35+36th)
34. Nouveau riche means…..
a. Riche b. New high class c. Well off d. New rich Ans:d (BCS 35th)
35. Achilles heel means….
a. A strong point b. A weak point c. Solution d.None Ans: b (BCS 37th)
36. Take the bull by the horns means…
a. To challenge the enemy with courage c. Force the enemy to submit
b. Out of one’s wit d. none Ans:a (BCS 38th)

19
 Proverbs
1. Which of the following sentence is correct proverb?
a. Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
b. Fools rush where angels fear to tread. Ans:a (BCS 16th)
c. Fools rush in where angel fear to tread.
d. Fools rush in where angels fear tread.
2. The last word of the proverb, ‘Handsome is that handsome …….’
a. Works b. thinks c. says d. does Ans:d (BCS 19th)

20