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17Zg cÖfvlK wbeÜb-2022

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1. ‘I know you.’ Choose the complex from- 10. No spelling mistake occours in
K. I know you what you are K. extravagant L. Pronounciation
L. I know who you are M. spureous N. temporery D: K
M. I know what are you 11. None but .... brave deserve ––– fair .
N. I know who are you D: L K. a, an L. the, the
2. ––– course of time, he became a famous writer. M. the, no article N. no article, the D: L
K. In L. Of 12. If you help me, I ––– grateful
M. For N. By D: K K. will be remain L. should remain
3. ––– ink in my pen is red. M. will remain N. would remain D: M
K. A L. The 13. Which is the correct from of Assertive of
M. An N. No article D: L “Who does not like a rose”?
K. All of us likes a rose
4. Complete the sentence with appropriate L. Nobody likes a rose
word. Poly ran fast lest she ––– miss the class. M. Everyone like a rose
K. could L. would N. Everyone likes a rose D: N
M. can N. should D: N 14. The word ‘heritage’ refers to-
K. heir L. tradition
5. Which one is correct? M. legitimacy N. intrigue D: L
K. There is place for doubt in it. 15. Had you walked fast, you ......... the train. The
L. There is no space for doubt in it. correct form of verb will be-
M. There is no room for doubt in it . K. will not miss
N. There is no area to doubt in it. D: M L. will not have missed
M. would not have missed
6. Which one is the correct English translation of- N. would not miss D: M
ÒAmv‡ii ZR©b MR©b mvi|Ó 16. ÔMv‡Q GL‡bv dj a‡i bvBÕ - The translation is -
K. Ignorance is vociferour K. The tree can not bear fruit
L. An idle man speaks much. L. The tree has not given fruit yet.
M. A barking dog seldom bites. M. The tree has not caught any fruit.
N. An empty vessel sounds much. D: N N. The tree has not yet borne fruit. D: N
7. The doctor will come back to the ward in the 17. The price of mango is high in our country –––
no time. The underlined Phrase means– we turn this land into a mango orchard?
K. instantly L. hardly K. as if L. would rather
M. always N. never D: K M. what’s it like N. what if D: N
8. The memoranda ........ not important. 18. Ignorance is obstacle ––– progress.
K. is L. has K. to L. for
M. have N. are D: N M. with N. from D: K
9. The word “decade” refers to 19. Very few insects are as busy as bee. The
K. thirty year L. fifty year correct comparative form of the sentence is-
M. ten years N. twenty five years D: M K. A bee is busier than very few insects

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L. A bee is busier than few insecrts. M. indanger N. endanger D: N

M. A bee is busier than most other insects
N. A bee is more busy than other insects
20. Fifty miles .......not a long distance.
K. are L. is
M. have been N. were
21. He came home yesterday. Choose the correct 24. Choose the correct answer-
interrogative from of the sentence -
K. Did he come home yesterday?
L. Did he not came home yesterday?
M. When did he come home?
N. When does he come home?
22. The verb form of ‘danger’ is-
K. dangered L. endangered
23. †hgb Kg© †Zgb dj - The translation is–
D: M K. All the glitters is not gold.
L. As you sow, so you reap.
M. A stitch in time, saves nine.
D: L N. The more your work, the more you get. D: L
K. I will avail myself of the opportunity.
L. I shall avail of the opportunity.
M. I will avail myself with the opportunity
N. I shall avail myself the opportunity D: K
D: K. 25. The antonym of ‘vice’ is
K. honesty L. values
M. virtue N. truthful D: M

16Zg cÖfvlK wbeÜb-2019

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1. Choose the correct sentence: 6. What you (do) at this moment? The Correct
K. I know what does he want? form of verb is–
L. I know what does he wants? K. do you do L. doing
M. I know what does he want. M. are you doing N. have done D: M
N. I know what he wants. D: N 7. Choose the correct answer :
2. Which is the correct use of gerund? K. He gave me good-bye.
K. I saw the girl dancing. L. He bade me good-bye.
L. I am dancing on the floor. M. He told me good-bye.
M. Dancing is a good exercise. N. He wished me good-bye. D: L
N. The girl came here dancing. D: M 8. The word ‘adulteration’ can be best explained as-
3. The correctly spelt word is - K. to mix something intensely
K. Millennium L. Milennium L. to use unusual methods
M. Milenium N. Millinium D: K M. to make impure by adding inferior ingredient
4. Which one in the correct sentence? N. to mix poison D: M
K. He is comparatively better today. 9. It is high time we (change) our food habit.
L. He is good today than before. K. changed
M. He is better today. L. have changed
N. He is best today than yesterday D: M M. should have changed
5. The word “Homely” is- N. should change D: K
K. Noun L. Adverb 10. Five liters of milk is contained ––– the pot.
M. Verb N. Adjective D: N K. by L. to

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M. in N. at D: M K. The boy came to me crying.
11. I could not go ––– for the examination due to L. The boy came near me crying.
rain. M. The boy came to me in crying.
K. in L. by N. The boy came to me by crying. D: K
M. to N. on D: K 20. Had I riched, I ––– (help) you.
12. The phrase ‘at loggerheads’ means K. would helped L. would have helped
K. very close L. belligerent M. had helped N. will help D: L
M. quarrelling N. distant relation D: M 21. What is the appropriate meaning of ‘Achilles
13. Hurry spoils- heel’?
K. the work L. the curry K. Important issue L. Turning point
M. to tarry N. and scary D:L M. Vulnerable N. Main point D: M
14. ––– water of this lake is pure. 22. ‘‡jey KPjv‡j †Z‡Zv nqÕ The best translation is -
K. a L. an or the K. The lemon become bitter if is rubbed.
M. the N. no article D: M L. A jest driven hard, loses its points.
15. I wanted the poster to - M. A hungry fox is an angry fox.
K. hang L. be hanged N. Don’t try to do anything again and again D: L
M. be hunged N. be hung D: N 23. Which one below is a correct sentence?
16. ‘Leave no stone unturned’ means- K. They have seen me yesterday.
K. heavy stone L. I like his childlike simplicity.
L. impossible M. It is I Who is be blame.
M. rare stone N. The girl resmbles to her mother. D: L
N. try every possible means D: N 24. At the scene, ––– mother arose in her.
17. Would you mind ––– me a cup of tea? K. a L. the
K. giving L. make
M. a or the N. no article D: L
M. bringing N. bring D: K
25. What is the verb form of the word ‘friend’?
18. What is the antonym of ‘rear’?
K. friend L. friended
K. Not available L. Behind
M. friending N. befriend D: N
M. Front N. Available D: M
19. †Q‡jwU Kvu`‡Z Kv`u‡Z Avgvi Kv‡Q Gj|

15Zg cÖfvlK wbeÜb-2019

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1. Which one is a correct sentence? M. is N. are D: L
K. Every students are present today. 3. I have applied for the post of a Lecturer –––
L. Ten kilometers are too far to walk. English.
M. Two-third of the students got degrees. K. at L. of
N. All the information is incorrect. D: N M. for N. in D: N
2. The principal along with his students ––– 4. The synonym of the word ‘scanty’ is–
planting trees for two hours. K. ample L. copious
K. have been L. has been M. meagre N. abundant D: M

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5. What would be the fight antonym of K. I was made laugh by him.
‘annihilate’? L. I was made to laugh by him.
K. destroy L. obliterate M. I was made laughing with him.
M. establish N. extinguish D: M N. I was made laughing by him. D: L
6. The word ‘permissive’ means– 16. ‘Call to mind’ means–
K. polite L. law-abiding K. fantacize L. attend
M. liberal N. submissive D: M M. remember N. request D: M
7. Select the meaning of the word ‘stagflation’. 17. He prohibited me–
K. controlled prices K. to do it L. do it
L. economic slow down M. in doing it N. from doing it D: N
M. a disintegrating government 18. What would be the right synonym for
‘Initiative’?
N. cultural dullness D: L
K. apathy L. enterprise
8. Identify the correct sentence.
M. indolence N. activity D: L
K. He is better and superior than me.
19. ‘A rolling stone gathers no moss’. Here
L. He is better than and superior to me.
‘rolling’ is–
M. He is better and superior to me. K. a verb L. an adjective
N. He is superior than and better to me. D: L M. a participle N. a gerund D: L
9. Choose the correct alternative to correct the 20. Slow and steady ––– the race.
sentence. He ––– to see us if he had been able K. win L. wins
to do. M. has won N. won D: L
K. would come L. would have come 21. The verb form of ‘deceit’ is:
M. may had come N. would may come D: L K. deceitful L. deceitfully
10. The idiom ‘put up with’ means– M. decisive N. deceive D: N
K. stay together L. tolerate
22. ÔKZ©…cÿ Zv‡K wZi¯‹vi KijÕ- The best translation is:
M. keep trust N. protect D: L K. The authorities blame him.
11. Walk fast lest you ––– miss the bus. L. The authority took him to task.
K. will L. can
M. The authorities took him to book.
M. could N. should D: N
N. The authority gave reins to him. D: L
12. Price for bicycles can run ––– Tk. 2000.
23. ––– Mount Everest is the highest peak in the
K. as high as L. so high as
Himalayas.
M. as high to N. as high for D: K K. A L. An
13. He fathered the plan. Here the word ‘father’ is– M. The N. No article D: N
K. a noun L. an adjective
24. Nasim will discuss the issue with Rafiq –––
M. a verb N. an adverb D: M phone.
14. Choose the correct sentence: K. in L. over
K. A few of the three boys got a prize. M. by N. on D: M
L. Each of the three boys got a prize. 25. Choose the correct sentence:
M. Every of the three boys got a prize. K. I have many works to perform.
N. All of the three boys got a prize. D: L L. I have many work to perform.
15. Identify the correct passive form of “He made M. I have much works to perform.
me laugh”. N. I have much work to perform. D: N

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14Zg cÖfvlK wbeÜb-2017

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1. Identify the correct sentence: M. a noun N. noun D: L
K. She had faith in and hopes for the future. 11. The singular form of ‘criteria’ is–
L. She had faith and hopes for the future. K. criterion L. criterium
M. She had faith and hopes in the future. M. criteria N. criterius D: K
N. She had faith and hopes in future. D: K 12. Panic seized me. The passive form will be–
2. She argued ––– me about the marriage. K. I was seized by panic.
K. with L. for L. I was seized from panic.
M. to N. form D: K M. I was seized with panic.
3. Choose the appropriate meaning of the idiom N. I was seized into panic. D: M
‘Swan song’. 13. The second World War broke ––– in
K. first work L. last work September, 1939.
M. middle work N. early work D: L K. out L. through
4. wkïwU nvm‡Z nvm‡Z Avgvi Kv‡Q Gj| M. away N. in D: K
K. The baby came to me to laughing. 14. He will come no time. Here the idiom ‘in no
L. The baby came to me laughing. time’ means–
M. The baby came to me in laughing. K. never in future L. soon
N. The baby came to me by laughing. D: L M. not in future N. not every D: L
5. The antonym for ‘Inimical’– 15. I am entitled ––– a share of the profit. The
K. hostile L. friendly correct preposition is–
M. indifferent N. angry D: L K. to L. for
6. He waited until the plane– M. from N. into D: K
K. did not take off L. took of 16. What kind of verb is the word ‘went’ in the
M. had not taken off N. had taken off D: N sentence: ‘The dog went mad’?
7. My uncle arrived while I ––– the dinner. K. Transitive verb L. Causative verb
K. would cock L. had cooked M. Factitive verb N. Copulative verb D: N
M. cook N. was cooking D: N 17. The correct translation of- Ô`yt‡Li cÖ‡qvRbxqZv
8. Which is the correct sentence? gayiÕ is–
K. I shall avail the opportunity. K. Sweet are the uses of adversity.
L. I shall avail of the opportunity. L. Sweet is the uses of adversity.
M. I shall avail for the opportunity. M. Sweet sues of adversity.
N. I shall avail from the opportunity. D: L N. Sweet do not use the adversity. D: K
9. ––– mother rose is her. 18. The antonym of ‘Honorary’ is–
K. a L. the K. Literary L. Honorable
M. an N. no article D: L M. Salaried N. Official D: M
10. Jerry was deprived of motherly affection. Here 19. A person who treats mental illness is called–
the word ‘motherly’ is– K. a psychiatrist L. a psychologist
K. an adverb L. an adjective M. a therapist N. a psychoanalyst D: K

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20. No article is used before– K. to a walk L. for walking
K. a pronoun L. an adjective M. for a walk N. walk D: M
M. a noun N. an adverb D: K 24. If I had known you were coming.
21. A person whose ‘head’ is in the ‘clouds’ is– K. I would go to the station
K. proud L. a day dreamer L. I had gone to the station
M. an aviator N. useless D: L M. I would have gone to the station
22. I don’t think you will have any difficulty ––– N. I would be going to the station D: M
a driving license. 25. Which is the correct sentence?
K. to get L. in getting K. Each boy and each girl have a pen.
M. for getting N. get D: L L. Each boy and each girl are having pen.
23. I decided to go ––– with my friend as I needed M. Each boy and each girl has a pen.
some exercise. N. Each boy an each girl were having a pen. D: M

13Zg cÖfvlK wbeÜb-2016

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1. What is the plural of ‘Magus’? 7. What is the antonym of the word
K. Magus L. Maguses ‘Compulsory’?
M. Magux N. Magi D: N K. Mandatory L. Obligatory
2. What is the verb form of ‘Power’? M. Voluntary N. Complimentary D: M
K. Powerful L. Powerfully 8. What is the noun of the word ‘Confess’?
M. Enpower N. Empower D: N K. Confession L. Confess
3. Find out the correct sentence- M. Confusion N. Confessionably D: K
K. He insisted on my going to cinema. 9. ÔmKvj †_‡K ¸uwo e„wó n‡”QÕ- The correct translation
L. He insisted me to go to cinema. of this sentence is–
M. He insisted in going to cinema. K. It is raining since morning.
N. He insisted for going to cinema. D: K L. It has been being raining since morning.
4. Which one is the correct passive form of the M. It has been raining for morning.
sentence ‘He satisfied everybody’? N. It has been raining since morning. D: N
K. Everybody has been satisfied by him. 10. ‘Black and blue’ means–
L. Everybody was satisfied by him. K. mercifully L. mercilessly
M. Everybody was satisfied with him. M. sympathetically N. hopefully D: L
N. Everybody would be satisfied at him. D: M 11. ‘He acted on my advice’ –complex form of this
5. What is the synonym of the word ‘Repress’? sentence is–
K. Control L. Represent K. I advised him and he acted.
M. Republish N. Repute D: K L. I advised him that he acted.
6. He talks as though– M. He acted according to my advice.
K. he was a child L. he is a child N. He acted as I advised him. D: N
M. he has been a child N. he were child D: N 12. The word ‘Lunar’ means–
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M. Earth N. Mars D: K 19. ÔZv‡K wZi¯‹vi Kiv n‡qwQjÕ Gi ï× Bs‡iwR-
13. ‘Maiden speech’ means– K. He was dishonored.
K. a speech by a woman L. He was brought to brim.
L. the main speech M. He was brought to book.
M. the first speech N. He was punished. D: M
N. the last speech D: M 20. We helped him ––– the work.
14. The girl was reclining ––– the couch. K. to finish L. finishing
K. on L. by M. in finishing N. finish D: K,N
M. in N. to D: K 21. He fought ––– to defeat the enemy.
15. Choose the correct sentence: K. tooth and nail L. set out
K. If he works hard, he succeeds. M. to and for N. to the quick D: K
L. If he works hard, he will succeed. 22. Had I been a king, I–
M. If he would work hard, he succeeded. K. had helped the poor.
N. If he worked hard, he succeeded. D: L L. would have helped the poor.
16. He went to bed after– M. have helped the poor.
K. he will learn his lessons. N. helped the poor. D: L
L. he would learn his lessons. 23. Choose the correct synonym for ‘Extempore’–
M. he learns his lessons. K. Planned L. Improvise
N. he had learnt his lessons. D: N M. Immediate N. Impromptu D: N
17. ‘A bolt from the blue’ means– 24. When you make a promise, you must not go –––
K. An unexpected reward. on it.
L. An unexpected calamity. K. by L. around
M. An unexpected blue colour. M. back N. along D: M
N. An expected person of blue wear. D: L 25. What type of man is quite the opposite type of
18. The antonym of the word ‘Benign’ is– ‘Supercilious’?
K. Beginning L. Peaceful K. Affable L. Haughty
M. Blessed N. Malignant D: N M. Disdainful N. Wicked D: K

12Zg cÖfvlK wbeÜb-2015

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1. The judge acquitted him ––– the charge. K. heartly L. heartily
K. from L. of M. hearty N. heartable D: M
M. on N. in D: L 5. ––– honesty of Rahim is enviable.
2. The noun form of ‘endure’ is– K. The L. A
K. endurance L. endurement M. An N. No article D: K
M. endure N. endurable D: K 6. Choose the correct sentence:
3. ––– mother rose is her. K. He lives here for five months.
K. a L. an L. He is living here for five months.
M. no article N. the D: N M. He has been living here for five months.
4. He adjective form of ‘heart’ is– N. He lived here for five months. D: M

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7. Check ––– beast in you. 16. It is high time he (change) his bad habits.
K. the L. a K. changing L. has changed
M. an N. no article D: K M. changed N. has been changing D: M
8. What is the plural number of ‘spectrum’? 17. The children were entrusted ––– the care of
K. Sepcturms L. Spectra their uncle.
M. Species N. Image D: L K. with L. for
9. ‘Null and void’ means– M. to N. at D: M
K. invalid L. valid 18. The antonym of ‘belligerent’ is–
M. lawful N. incorrect D: K K. bellicose L. pugnacious
10. ‘Apple of one’s eye’ means– M. peaceful N. silent D: M
K. apple like eye 19. He suffered from the ––– that he was another
L. big eye Napoleon.
M. apple coloured eye K. imagination L. illusion
M. defusion N. allusion D: L
N. extremely favourite D: N
20. Identify the correct spelling.
11. The correct sentence is–
K. acquaintance L. acquaintence
K. two thirds of it is fine.
M. acquantence N. acquintence D: K
L. two third of it is fine.
21. It ––– since morning.
M. two thirds of it are fine.
K. rains L. has rained
N. two third is fine. D: K
M. has been raining N. will be raining D: M
12. He acted ––– strong opposition.
22. While he ––– in the garden, a snake bit him.
K. in teeth L. in teeth of
K. walked L. walks
M. in the teeth of N. by the teeth of D: M
M. is walking N. was walking D: N
13. The passive form of the sentence ‘Enter the
23. If I had a typewriter–
house by this gate’ is–
K. I will type myself
K. You are requested to enter the house by this gate.
L. I would have typed myself
L. You should enter the house by this gate.
M. I would type myself
M. Let the house be entered by this gage.
N. I might have typed myself D: M
N. Let the house be entered by you by this gate. D: K
24. You had better ––– him at once.
14. He complied ––– request.
K. to ring L. ring
K. on L. with
M. ringing N. rung D: L
M. to N. by D: L
25. ‘A child likes only sweets’ Negative form of
15. The passive form of ‘Who has broken the
this sentence is–
glass?’ is–
K. A child likes nothing but sweets.
K. By who have the glass been broken?
L. A child likes none but sweets.
L. By whom has the glass been broken?
M. By whom have the glass been broken? M. A child likes but sweets.
N. Whom has the glass been broken? D: L N. A child likes not more sweets. D: K
L. I was pleased with your conduct.
11Zg cÖfvlK wbeÜb-2014 M. I was pleased by your conduct.
N. I was pleased at your conduct. D: N
2. Choose the verb form of ‘friend’.
mgq: 60 wgwbU c~Y©gvb: 100 K. friendship L. friended
M. befriend N. enfriend D: M
1. Which one is the correct passive form of the 3. ÔZvi Rb¨ RvqMv K‡i `vIÕ- Gi ï× Bs‡iwR-
sentence ‘Your conduct pleased me’?
K. Make place for him.
K. I am pleased of your conduct.

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L. Manage place for him. K. Pronunciation L. Word building
M. Make accommodation for him. M. Sentence making N. Passage D: K
N. Make room for him. D: N 15. He advised me ––– smoking.
4. What is synonym of ‘reveal’? K. give up L. to stop
K. disclose L. conceal M. to give up N. from giving up D: M
M. proclaim N. pacify D: K 16. Would you mind (to take) simply a cup of
5. Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition coffee? The correct verb form would be-
in the sentence: I am pleased ––– hear about K. to take L. taken
your promotion. M. taking N. for taking D: M
K. by L. to 17. The passive form of the sentence ‘Do it as I
M. with N. for D: L say’ is-
6. ‘Swan song’ means- K. Let it be done as is said by me
K. First work L. Last work L. Let it be done as I say
M. Middle work N. Early work D: L M. It should be done as I say
7. Sinners will suffer- N. Be it done as it is said D: L
K. in fine L. in the long run 18. ‘Blue blood’ means-
M. in no time N. in the court D: L K. aristocratic birth L. scoundrel
8. “All men must die’- Negative form of this M. fresh blood N. blood of king D: K
sentence is-
19. I look forward ––– you.
K. No men will never die.
K. to see L. meeting
L. None but all men will die.
M. to hearing from N. to meet D: M
M. Nothing but all men must die.
20. We worked hard so that we ––– succeed.
N. None can avoid death. D: N
K. can L. could
9. I would rather die-
M. may N. should D: L
K. to beg
21. ––– water of this pond is clear. Use article.
L. than beg
K. the L. a
M. than begging
M. no article N. on D: K
N. than would have begged D: L
22. Which one is a compound noun?
10. Had I been rich, I-
K. Headmaster L. Information
K. would have helped the poor
M. Friday N. Examination D: K
L. will help the poor
M. had helped the poor 23. The man was ––– murder.
K. hung for L. hanged for
N. would help the poor D: K
M. hanged N. hung to D: L
11. Do not insist ––– his going there.
K. to L. on 24. ‘Head over heels in love’ means-
M. with N. in D: L K. loving somebody
12. What is the noun form of ‘believe’? L. disliking somebody very much
K. believe L. belief M. hating love strongly
M. believable N. believance D: L N. loving somebody very much D: N
13. Select the right word to fill in the sentence ‘He 25. Choose the correct sentence:
ran fast lest he ––– miss the train’. K. No sooner had I came than he went away.
K. can L. should L. No sooner I come than he went away.
M. could N. would D: L M. No sooner had I come then he went away.
14. Phonetics is concerned with- N. No sooner had I come than he went away. D: N

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10g cÖfvlK wbeÜb-2014

c‡`i bvg: cÖfvlK

cixÿvi ZvwiL: 31.05.2014

mgq: 60 wgwbU c~Y©gvb: 100

1. Complete the sentence: When my friend K. freeness L. freely
arrived I was about to- M. freedom N. freedomness D: M
K. be leaving L. leave 11. ‘Take one to tasks’ means-
M. left N. go D: L K. imitate L. rebuke
2. Choose the correct sentence: M. resume N. restrain D: L
K. One of the most beautiful girls has come. 12. The dog was ––– in front of the door.
L. One of the most beautiful girl has come. K. lain L. lying
M. One of the most beautiful girls have come. M. lied N. laid D: L
N. One of the beautiful girl are come. D: K 13. Which one is the correct English translation
3. Find out correct synonym of ‘hazard’. of ÔGLb Avgvi nvZ LvwjÕ?
K. Impartial L. Static K. I am empty hand now.
M. Immobile N. Danger D: N
L. I am empty pocket.
4. Choose the correct sentence:
M. I am hard up now.
K. I have been lived here since five years.
N. I am without money now. D: M
L. I am living here for five years.
14. The verb of ‘sure’ is-
M. I have been living here for five years.
K. surely L. surety
N. I live here for live years. D: M
M. ensure N. none of these D: M
5. Everyday ––– begins at 9 O’clock and ends at
3 O’clock. 15. Rahim went ––– hospital as patient.
K. college L. a college K. the L. a
M. the college N. colleges D: M M. an N. no article D: N
6. Which one is the correct passive form of the 16. ‘Writing is better than reading’- Negative
sentence ‘Panic seized me’? form of this sentence is-
K. I was seized by panic. K. Writing is not as good as reading.
L. I was seized for panic. L. Reading is not as good as writing.
M. I was seized from panic. M. Nothing is as good as writing.
N. I was seized with panic. D: N N. No other thing is as good as reading. D: L
7. I don’t hanker ––– wealth. 17. It is high time we ––– our eating habits.
K. for L. on K. changed L. should change
M. over N. after D: N M. have changing N. change D: K
8. Select the correct Bangla translation of ‘It is a 18. Select the correct Bangla translation of ‘There
long story’. is no room in the bench’.
K. †m A‡bK w`‡bi K_v L. †m A‡bK K_v K. G iæ‡g †Kv‡bv †e †bB
M. †m j¤^v Mí K‡iwQj N. †m A‡bK eo K_v e‡jwQj D: L L. G †e‡Â †Kv‡bv Kÿ †bB
9. She could not but ––– there. M. G †e‡Â †Kv‡bv RvqMv †bB
K. help going L. goes N. †Kv_vI †Kv‡bv †eÂB †bB D: M
M. has gone N. go D: N 19. ÔkãwU †K‡U `vIÕ- Gi ï× Bs‡iwR-
10. Noun of the word ‘free’ is- K. Pen through the word.

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L. Cut the word. M. You are unknown by me.

M. Cut through the word. N. You are known with me. D: L
N. Cut out the word. D: K 23. Which one is a compound noun?
20. What is the adjective of ‘purify’? K. Comprehension L. Holiday
K. Purity L. Pureful M. Entertainment N. Hair-brush D: N
M. Pure N. Purifying D: M 24. Syntax is concerned with-
21. We eat ––– we may live. K. word L. letter
K. for L. because M. passage N. sentence D: N
M. so that N. lest D: M 25. Rana’s father wants him to be an engineer ––
22. Which one is the correct passive form of the – a doctor.
sentence ‘I know you’? K. instead L. instead of
K. You are known by me. M. expecting N. expect to D: L
L. You are known to me.

9g cÖfvlK wbeÜb-2013

c‡`i bvg: cÖfvlK

cixÿvi ZvwiL: 24.08.2013

mgq: 60 wgwbU c~Y©gvb: 100

1. How many parts are there in a letter? M. Preposition N. Paragraph D: N
K. One L. Two 6. I heard the little boy –––
M. Four N. Six D: N K. cry L. crying
2. Which one is the correct passive form of the M. cried N. is crying D: L
sentence, “Buy me a pen”. 7. Select the correct Bangla translation of:
K. Let me buy a pen “There is no room in the bench”.
L. Let a pen be bought for me K. G iæ‡g †Kv‡bv †e bvB
M. Let a pen be bought by me L. G RvqMvq †Kv‡bv †e bvB
N. Let me a pen be bought D: L M. G †e‡Â †Kv‡bv RvqMv bvB
3. Select the correct linking word to fill in the N. G †e‡Â †Kv‡bv Kÿ bvB D: M
gap. “Read attentively ––– you should fail in 8. Do not run ––– debt.
the examination. K. to L. with
K. or L. until M. form N. into D: N
M. lest N. till D: M 9. ‘Advice’ is–
4. Which one is very important in a ‘News K. verb L. noun
Repot’? M. adjective N. adverb D: L
K. An introduction 10. Choose the correct sentence:
L. A short eye-catching head line K. He lives here for five months.
M. A description L. He is living here for five months.
N. Conclusion D: L M. He has been living here for five months.
5. Cohesion and coherence is essential in: N. He lived here for five months. D: M
K. Letter L. Narration 11. Synonym of ‘Notable’ is–
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M. prominent N. ordinary D: M K. met L. meeting
12. Select the correct English translation of: “The M. shall meet N. can meet D: K
boy takes after his father”. 19. Which of the following is the correct indirect
K. †Q‡jwU Zvi wcZvi †`Lvïbv K‡i| form of the given direct speech? “What do you
L. †Q‡jwU Zvi wcZvi AbyKiY K‡i| want”? He said to me.
M. †Q‡jwU Zvi wcZvi c`vsK AbymiY K‡i| K. He asked me what I wanted.
N. †Q‡jwU †`L‡Z Zvi wcZvi gZ| D: N L. He asked me what I had wanted.
13. It is high time we ––– our attitude. M. He asked me what I want.
K. changed L. should change N. He asked me what do you want. D: K
M. have to change N. change D: K 20. No animal is so big ––– the blue whale.
14. The verb of the word fool is– K. than L. from
K. fool L. befool
M. but N. as D: N
M. foolish N. foul D: L
21. I cannot help ––– there.
15. What you (to do) last night? K. to go L. went
K. What did you do last night?
M. going N. have gone D: M
L. What you did last night?
22. Della stood ––– the window.
M. What had you done last night?
K. by L. on
N. What have you done last night? D: K
M. up N. for D: K
16. ‘Bill of fare’ is–
23. The adjective of the word Humanity is –––
K. a chart of bus fare
K. Human L. Humane
L. a price list
M. Humen N. In human D: L
M. a valuable document
24. He divided the money ––– the two brothers.
N. a list of dishes at a restaurant D: N
K. between L. among
17. Choose the correct sentence:
K. He is confident go get a scholarship. M. in between N. over D: K
L. He is confident of getting a scholarship. 25. Slow and steady ––– the race.
K. win L. won
M. He is confident in getting a scholarship.
N. He is confident at getting a scholarship. D: M M. has won N. wins D: N
18. Choose the right form of verb: It’s many years
since I (meet) you.

8g cÖfvlK wbeÜb-2012

c‡`i bvg: cÖfvlK

cixÿvi ZvwiL: 01.09.2012

mgq: 60 wgwbU c~Y©gvb: 100

1. Which one is the correct form of the sentence M. GLb PviUv †e‡R cuvP wgwbU|
“Let Rahim tell the truth”. N. GLb PviUv evR‡Z cuvP wgwbU| D: K
K. Let the truth be told by him. 3. Your conduct admits ––– no excuse.
L. Let the truth be told by Rahim. K. to L. for
M. Let the truth is told by Rahim. M. of N. off D: M
N. Let Rahim the truth be told. D: K 4. Choose the correct English translation of Ò†db
2. Choose the right Bangla translation of “It is w`‡q fvZ Lvq, Mí K‡i `BÓ|
now fifteen minutes past four”. K. Pride goeth before fall.
K. GLb PviUv †e‡R c‡bi wgwbU| L. Ill got ill spent.
L. GLb PviUv evR‡Z c‡bi wgwbU| M. Small boast, big roast.

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N. Big boast, small roast. D: N K. Repot L. Short story
5. Mukta knows ––– sing. M. Essay N. Paragraph D: N
K. well to L. to 12. Which one is the correct sentence?
M. herself to N. how to D: N K. I am more senior to Rahim.
6. Synonym of ‘Candid’ is ––– . L. I am senior than Rahim.
K. devious L. artful M. I am senior to Rahim.
M. frank N. cordial D: M N. I am more senior than Rahim. D: M
7. The main idea of a paragraph lies in this ––– .
13. Which one of the following options is needed
K. first sentence L. topic sentence
to complete the sentence: ‘I don’t mind ––– a
M. body N. conclusion D: L
cup of tea’.
8. Hardly had he entered the room than
K. to take L. took
electricity–––
K. went off L. went of M. for taking N. taking D: N
M. went away N. went out D: K 14. Choose the right form of verb in the bracket:
9. A report is usually written in– If you wanted, I (help) you.
K. indirect speech L. direct speech K. will help L. would help
M. short speech N. implicit language D: K M. would helped N. would have helped D: L
10. What is the antonym of ‘Zeal’? 15. What is the noun form of the word ‘save’?
K. apathy L. interest K. savage L. secured
M. enthusiasm N. sympathy D: K M. safety N. suggest D: M
11. Linkers are used in–
16. Select the correct preposition to complete the K. doesn’t L. shall we
sentence: I went ––– great sufferings. M. will you N. don’t we D: M
K. on L. for 21. He has come here with a view to (negative)
M. through N. with D: M with me.
17. Choose the correct sentence: K. negotiate L. negotiates
K. We should inform the police of the theft. M. negotiated N. negotiating D: N
L. We must inform the theft of the police. 22. Choose the correct linking word to fill in the
M. We must inform the police for the theft. gap. You may accept the job on offer ––– you
N. We should inform the policy by the theft. D: K may wait for a better job.
18. Which of the following is the correct indirect K. till L. until
form of the given direct speech: ‘How long M. or N. but D: M
will you carry me’? He said to me. 23. The client lodged a complaint ––– the cashier.
K. He asked me how long he will carry me. K. against L. for
L. He asked me how long I would carry him. M. with N. by D: K
M. He asked me how long would he carry me. 24. Select the correct English translation of ÒwZwb
N. He asked me how long he should carry me. D: L c`Z¨vM K‡i‡QbÓ|
19. Choose the adjective of the word K. He has resigned of his post.
‘Contribution’. L. He has resigned from his post.
K. Contributative L. Contributory M. He has resigned his post.
M. Contributional N. Contribute D: M N. He has been resigned his post. D: M
20. Choose the correct tag question of the 25. How many parts are there in a paragraph?
following sentence. Let me see, the bus goes as K. one L. two
ten past, –––? M. three N. four D: K

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7g cÖfvlK wbeÜb-2011

c‡`i bvg: cÖfvlK

cixÿvi ZvwiL: 02.12.2011

mgq: 60 wgwbU c~Y©gvb: 100

1. Which word is both a noun and a verb? 10. What is the synonym of the word
K. believe L. water ‘Redemption’?
M. advise N. maker D: L K. forbidden L. salvation
2. Which one is the correct passive form of the M. assumption N. award D: L
sentence “Buy me a shirt”? 11. In which form of writing is it needed to
K. Let a shirt be bought mention the date and place of writing?
L. Let a shirt be bought for me K. Paragraph L. Essay
M. Let a be a shirt be bought M. Report N. Novel D: M
N. Let be bought a shirt D: L 12. How many paragraphs are there in a
3. Ô†Q‡jwU †`L‡Z Zvi evevi g‡ZvÕ| Which is the paragraph?
correct English translation? K. one L. two
K. The boy takes after his father M. three N. four D: K
L. The boy looks after his father 13. Choose the right Bangla translation of “He
M. The boy resembles his father came off with flying colours.”
N. The boy looks like his father D: K, M K. wZwb †MŠiegq mvdj¨ AR©b K‡ib
4. He ––– home last Monday. L. wZwb DošÍ is wb‡q G‡mwQ‡jb
K. has left L. had left M. wZwb is wQUv‡Z wQUv‡Z G‡mwQ‡jb
M. has leave N. left D: N N. weR‡qi †MŠie wb‡q wZwb D‡o G‡mwQ‡jb D: K
5. Which one is a collective noun? 14. What is the antonym of the word
K. friendship L. gang ‘Punishment’?
M. doctor N. honesty D: L K. prize L. crime
6. Choose the correct sentence: M. reward N. presentation D: M
K. He is temper L. He is in tempers 15. Choose the correct passive form of the
M. He is in a temper N. He is in the temper D: M sentence. “His conduct annoyed me”.
7. Choose the correct sentence: K. I was annoyed at his conduct
K. I finished my duty, amn’t I? L. I was annoyed to his conduct
L. I finished my duty, did I? M. I was annoyed by his conduct
M. I finished my duty, didn’t I? N. I was annoyed with his conduct D: K
N. I finished my duty, don’t I? D: M 16. KL‡bv Ac‡ii wb›`v K‡iv bv| Choose the correct
8. Choose the correct translation of: “There is a
English translation:
little milk in the cup”.
K. Never tell bad of others
K. †cqvjvq Aí `ya Av‡Q
L. †cqvjvq `ya †bB ej‡jB P‡j L. Never tell sick of others
M. †cqvjvq `ya †bB M. Never speak evil of others
N. †cqvjvq GKUzLvwb `ya †bB D: K N. Never speak ill of others D: N
9. It is high time he (change) his bad habits. 17. I am looking forward to (receive) your letter.
K. changing L. has changed K. receive L. receiving
M. changed N. has been changing D: M M. for receiving N. received D: L
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K. is L. are K. authorise L. author
M. has N. were D: K M. authoriatively N. authoritative D: N
19. The adjective of the word ‘authority’ is:
20. “I hardly go out after dusk”. The correct L. He asked to me who were you and what did
Bangla translation is: you want.
K. Avwg mܨvi ci K`vwPr evB‡i hvB M. He asked me who I was and what I wanted.
L. Avwg mܨvi ci c‡iB evB‡i hvB N. He told me who you are and what you want. D: M
M. Avwg mܨvi ci cÖvqB evB‡i hvB 23. He kept on (sing) as he passed.
N. Avwg mܨvi ci †gv‡UI evB‡i hvB bv D: K K. singing L. to sing
21. Identify the correct sentence from the options: M. to have sung N. sang D: K
K. She prefers dancing more than singing 24. ‘Man’ has been used as a verb in:
L. She prefers to dance than to sing K. He shouted at the man
M. She prefers dancing to singing L. The captain has to man the ship carefully
N. She prefers dance to sing D: M M. No man is infallible
22. Which of the following is the correct indirect N. He is a worthy man D: L
form of the given direct speech: “Who are 25. The fight will take off ––– that the wather is
you and what do you want”? He said to me. good.
K. He asked me who was I and what did I want. K. if L. unless
M. until N. provided D: N

6ô cÖfvlK wbeÜb-2010

c‡`i bvg: cÖfvlK

cixÿvi ZvwiL: 11.12.2010

mgq: 60 wgwbU c~Y©gvb: 100

1. The machinery ––– working well. K. advice L. practice
K. is L. were M. belief N. brush D: N
M. are N. should D: K 7. The noun form of the word ‘Hate’ is–
2. Three fourths of the work ––– finished. K. Hateful L. Hatred
K. have been L. has been M. Hatefully N. Hated D: L
M. had N. were D: L 8. Which one is an abstract noun?
3. At least one of the students ––– full marks K. Childhood L. Honest
everytime. M. Flock N. Cattle D: K
K. get L. gets
Choose the right form of verbs in the brackets (34-38)
M. are getting N. have got D: L
9. He couldn’t help (write) the letter.
4. I told him everything lest he –––.
K. to write L. wrote
K. misunderstood me
M. writing N. written D: M
L. should misunderstand me
10. Had I been a millionaire I (establish) a
M. should not misunderstand me
hospital.
N. misunderstand me D: L K. established
5. I wish today ––– Friday. L. would have established
K. is L. was
M. would established
M. were N. will be D: M
N. would have been established D: L
6. Which word is both a noun and a verb?
11. It is I who (be) to blame.

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K. is L. are
M. am N. were
12. Nipa as well as her brothers (come) to me.
K. have come L. are coming
M. was came N. has come
13. I had (have) my meal before you came.
K. had L. have
M. been N. have been
14. ÒAvgvi eÜz bvB ej‡jB P‡jÓ Which is the correct
English Translation?
K. I have a few friends
L. I have no friend
M. I have few friends
N. I have little friends
15. ÒMv‡q gv‡b bv Avcwb †gvojÓ The correct English
Translation is–
K. Every man is for himself
L. He is a self-styled leader
M. Opportunity makes the thieves
N. Good wine needs no bush
16. “Call a spade a spade” The correct Bengali
translation is–
K. Av‡M Ni Z‡e‡Zv ci| L. †Svc ey‡S †Kvc gviv|
M. ¯úóv¯úwó K_v ejv| N. R‡jB Rj euv‡a|
17. “The elephant is the largest quadruped
animal in the world. The correct Bengali
translation is–
K. nvwZ c„w_exi me‡P‡q e„nr Z…Y‡fvRx cÖvYx|
L. nvwZ c„w_exi me‡P‡q e„nr ¯’jR cÖvYx|
M. nvwZ c„w_exi me‡P‡q e„nr ebR cÖvYx|
N. nvwZ c„w_exi me‡P‡q e„nr PZz®ú` cÖvYx|
18. A topic sentence can be put in the paragraph–
K. at the beginning L. in the middle
M. at the end N. anywhere
19. The correct passive form of the sentence
“they laugh at us” is–
K. We are laughed at them
D: M L. We are laughed at with them
M. We are laughed by them
N. We are laughed at by them D: N
D: N 20. The correct active form of the sentence
“Health should be taken care of” is–
K. We should take care of one’s health
D: K L. One should take care of one’s health
M. We should take care of ones health
N. We must take care of our health D: L
21. Which one is the passive form of the sentence
“keep your word”?
K. Your word must be kept
D: M L. Let your word be kept
M. Your word should be kept
N. Let be kept your word D: L
22. Choose the correct indirect form–
K. She said that she was happy to be there that evening.
L. She said she was happy to be there that evening.
D: L M. She said that she is happy to be there that evening.
N. She said that she were happy to be there that evening. D: K
23. Choose the correct sentence.
K. You are going to school, isn’t you?
D: M L. You are going to school, aren’t you?
M. You are going to school, are you?
N. You are going to school, do you? D: L
24. Choose the correct sentence.
K. You, he and I am guilty
L. You, he and I are guilty
M. I, you and he are guilty
D: N N. He, I and you are guilty D: M
25. Choose the right answer. We are in a
quandary. We cannot thrive. What can’t they
D: K do?
K. Drive L. Flourish
M. Consecrate N. Move D: L
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