1. There are ____ dangerous drivers.
a)
(ক) a very lot of
b)
(খ) very many of
c)
(গ) very much of
d)
(ঘ) a lot of
Answer:
(ঘ) a lot of
Explanation:
'a lot of' is a standard quantifier used with both countable (like 'drivers') and uncountable nouns to mean a large number or amount. The other options are grammatically incorrect. 'very many' is possible, but not 'very many of'.
2. I have read the book ____ you lent me.
a)
(ক) that
b)
(খ) whom
c)
(গ) whose
d)
(ঘ) What
Answer:
(ক) that
Explanation:
A relative pronoun is needed to connect the two clauses. 'that' (or 'which') is used to refer to things (the book). 'whom' refers to people (object), 'whose' shows possession, and 'what' is not used in this context.
3. Water boils ____ you heat it to 100 centigrade.
a)
(ক) unless
b)
(খ) until
c)
(গ) if
d)
(ঘ) Although
Answer:
(গ) if
Explanation:
This is a conditional sentence (specifically, a zero conditional) that states a scientific fact. 'If' introduces the condition that must be met for the result to occur.
4. Tell me ____ that.
a)
(ক) whom told you
b)
(খ) that told you
c)
(গ) who told you
d)
(ঘ) told you
Answer:
(গ) who told you
Explanation:
The sentence requires a noun clause as the object of 'Tell me'. 'who told you that' is the correct noun clause, where 'who' acts as the subject of the clause.
5. I opened the door as soon as I ____ the bell.
a)
(ক) have heard
b)
(খ) was hearing
c)
(গ) am heard
d)
(ঘ) heard
Answer:
(ঘ) heard
Explanation:
The phrase 'as soon as' is used to connect two actions that happened in the past, one immediately after the other. Since the main clause 'I opened the door' is in the Past Simple, the subordinate clause also needs to be in the Past Simple ('heard').
6. I am looking for someone who ____ play the piano.
a)
(ক) able to
b)
(খ) is able
c)
(গ) can be able to
d)
(ঘ) can
Answer:
(ঘ) can
Explanation:
'Can' is a modal verb used to express ability. 'who can play the piano' is a relative clause describing 'someone'. 'is able to' would also be correct, but 'is able' is incomplete. 'can be able to' is redundant and incorrect.
7. Don’t make a noise while your father-
a)
(ক) is being asleep
b)
(খ) is sleeping
c)
(গ) asleep
d)
(ঘ) has slept
Answer:
(খ) is sleeping
Explanation:
'While' is used to talk about an action in progress. The Present Continuous tense ('is sleeping') is used to describe an action happening at the moment of speaking.
8. As the sun ____, I decided to go out.
a)
(ক) shines
b)
(খ) has shone
c)
(গ) shine
d)
(ঘ) was shining
Answer:
(ঘ) was shining
Explanation:
'As' or 'while' is often used to describe a background action that was in progress (Past Continuous: 'was shining') when another, shorter action happened (Past Simple: 'decided').
9. He gave up ____ football when he got married.
a)
(ক) to play
b)
(খ) playing
c)
(গ) play
d)
(ঘ) of playing
Answer:
(খ) playing
Explanation:
The phrasal verb 'give up' is followed by a gerund (the -ing form of a verb). Therefore, 'playing' is the correct form.
10. I have ____ interest in the matter.
a)
(ক) not
b)
(খ) any
c)
(গ) none
d)
(ঘ) no
Answer:
(ঘ) no
Explanation:
'No' is a determiner used before a noun ('interest') to indicate absence. 'Not' is an adverb that negates a verb. 'Any' is used in negative or interrogative sentences. 'None' is a pronoun used to replace a noun.
11. ____ is not the only thing tourists want to see.
a)
(ক) A scenery
b)
(খ) Sceneries
c)
(গ) The sceneries
d)
(ঘ) Scenery
Answer:
(ঘ) Scenery
Explanation:
'Scenery' is an uncountable noun, meaning the general appearance of a place. Uncountable nouns do not have a plural form ('sceneries' is incorrect) and do not take the indefinite article 'a'.
আরও পড়ুন:
12. Just now he ____ his dinner but he says he will see you when he’s finished.
a)
(ক) is having
b)
(খ) has had
c)
(গ) was having
d)
(ঘ) Had
Answer:
(খ) has had
Explanation:
The phrase 'just now' can be used with the Present Perfect tense ('has had') to indicate a very recently completed action. The context 'he will see you when he's finished' confirms the action is complete.
13. The children were entrusted ____ the care of their uncle.
a)
(ক) with
b)
(খ) for
c)
(গ) to
d)
(ঘ) At
Answer:
(গ) to
Explanation:
The correct preposition is 'entrust someone/something TO someone's care'. If the object comes first, the structure is 'entrust someone WITH something'. Here, the children were entrusted TO the uncle's care.
14. He parted ____ his friends in tears.
a)
(ক) with
b)
(খ) from
c)
(গ) against
d)
(ঘ) Beside
Answer:
(খ) from
Explanation:
The phrasal verb 'part from' means to leave or say goodbye to someone. 'Part with' means to give away something you own.
15. ‘I’ll have a cup of tea,’my father said,’Because I’m not hungry.’ Which of the following sentence is the correct indirect speech?
a)
(ক) My father said that he will have a cup of tea because he wasn’t hungry.
b)
(খ) My father said that he would have had a cup of tea because he wasn’t hungry.
c)
(গ) My father said that he would have a cup of tea because he wasn’t hungry.
d)
(ঘ) My father said that he had a cup of tea because he wasn’t hungry.
Answer:
(গ) My father said that he would have a cup of tea because he wasn’t hungry.
Explanation:
In indirect speech, if the reporting verb ('said') is in the past, the tenses in the reported speech usually shift back. 'I will' becomes 'he would', and 'I am' becomes 'he was'. Option (গ) correctly applies these changes.
16. The expression ‘Lingua franca’ means-
a)
(ক) The common language.
b)
(খ) The first language.
c)
(গ) International language.
d)
(ঘ) The French language.
Answer:
(ক) The common language.
Explanation:
A 'lingua franca' is a language that is adopted as a common language between speakers whose native languages are different. It serves as a bridge or common medium of communication.
17. Choose the correct meaning: He raised his eyebrow at my explanation.
a)
(ক) show surprise or disapproval.
b)
(খ) show agreement.
c)
(গ) show happiness.
d)
(ঘ) show indifference.
Answer:
(ক) show surprise or disapproval.
Explanation:
The idiom 'to raise an eyebrow (or eyebrows)' means to show a reaction of surprise, doubt, or disapproval through a facial expression.
18. ‘Razzmatazz’ means-
a)
(ক) A musical instrument
b)
(খ) A well-planned programme
c)
(গ) A noisy activity
d)
(ঘ) A musical activity
Answer:
(গ) A noisy activity
Explanation:
'Razzmatazz' refers to noisy and noticeable activity, or showy display, intended to attract attention or impress others.
19. the antonym for ‘Recalcitrant’ –
a)
(ক) Compliant
b)
(খ) Passive
c)
(গ) Indifferent
d)
(ঘ) Careful
Answer:
(ক) Compliant
Explanation:
'Recalcitrant' means having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline. The direct antonym is 'Compliant', which means willing to agree or obey.
20. The synonym for ‘Obdurate’ –
a)
(ক) Deceitful
b)
(খ) Stubborn
c)
(গ) Sly
d)
(ঘ) Swindler
Answer:
(খ) Stubborn
Explanation:
'Obdurate' means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. 'Stubborn' is a direct synonym.