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Lecture-04 Dc‡ii List ‡_‡K cÖwZ‡hvMxZvg~jK cixÿv¸‡jv‡Z me‡P‡q †ewk cÖkœ

G‡m _v‡K 3 ai‡Yi Determiner ‡_‡K| h_v: Articles,
Quantity Adjective Ges Distributive Adjective|
 Article  Degree
AZGe, GB Aa¨v‡q Avgiv GB 3 cÖKvi Determiner Gi e¨env‡ii
 Conditional  Interjection
Dci m‡e©v”P ¸iæZ¡ w`e|
 Subjunctive  Substitution Word
 jÿ¨ Kiæbt
wKQz wKQz Determiner Av‡Q †h¸‡jv ïay Countable A_ev
ïay Uncountable Noun Gi c~‡e© e‡m|
Determiners & Article  Countable Noun Gi c~‡e©: Few, a few, the few, only
a few, very few, many, several ïay Countable
Noun Gi Av‡M e‡m Ges Countable Noun wU Plural
Determiner n‡”Q Ggb wKQz word hv †Kvb noun Gi Av‡M e‡m H Form G nq| Example: They have many books. I
noun Gi wbw`©óZv, Awbw`©óZv ev cwigvY wb‡`©k K‡i| Noun ‡K have a few books. I have few friends here.
modify Kivi Kvi‡Y determiner ¸‡jv adjective wn‡m‡e KvR  Uncountable Noun Gi c~‡e©: Much, Little, a little,
K‡i| Determiner `yB cÖKvi| h_v: 1. Specific Determiner hv
the little, only a little, less ïay Uncountable Gi
Noun ‡K wbw`©ó Ki‡Z e¨eüZ nq Ges 2. General Determiner hv
c~‡e© e‡m| Example: There is much water in the
Noun ‡K mvaviYfv‡e ev Awbw`©ófv‡e †evSv‡Z e¨eüZ nq|
pond. There is a little water in the pot.
Determiner  Df‡qi c~‡e©: Some, most, rest, all, more, majority,
minority, a lot of Df‡qi c~‡e© em‡Z cv‡i| Giv
Countable Noun Gi c~‡e© em‡j H Countable Noun wU
Aek¨B Plural n‡e| Uncountable G wKš‘ Giƒc nq bv|
Example: More water is needed. More people
Specific General are needed.
With non-count
 An Important List of Determiner With count nouns
nouns
ÒAwbw`©óÓ ev Òwbw`©óÓ a (n), the, some, any the, some, any
Articles a, an, the A‡_© we‡klZ¡ cÖKvk this, that, these, those this, that
K‡i
my, your, his,
none, one, two, three, ---- none
Possessives her, its, our, their, ÒKviÓ cÖ‡kœi DËi †`q much (usually in
whose many negatives or
this, that, these, questions)
Demonstrative Bw½Z cÖKvk K‡i
those a lot of, some, rest, all. a lot of, some, rest,
Ò‡KvbwUÓ cÖ‡kœi DËi most all, most
Interrogatives which
†`q 𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒
Numerical two, three, four, 𝑎 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 a large amount of
msL¨v eySvq 𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡
Adjective five etc.
A. few A. little
few, little, a few,
a little, only a less.... than, More
fewer.... than, more....than
few, only a little, ... than.
very few, very  Lye †ewk ¸iæZ¡c~Y© Determiner ¸‡jv wb‡q wb‡P
little, not a few, we¯ÍvwiZfv‡e Av‡jvPbv Kiv nj:
not a little, the
Quantity few, the little, msL¨v m¤ú‡K© aviYv Many vs. Much
Adjective some, any, †`q Choose the correct determiners in the following sentences:
enough, fewer,  This is (too many/too much) information to learn.
less, several, e¨vL¨v: Information (Z_¨) MYbv Kiv hvq bv ZvB
several of, a large
Uncountable Noun| ZvB too much n‡e|evK¨wUi
amount of, a
large number of, evsjv: †kLvi Rb¨ GwU A‡bK †ekx Z_¨|
some, any etc.  This jacket costs (too much/too many).
Distributive each, every, ÒcÖ‡Z¨KÓ ev ÒcÖwZÓ e¨vL¨v: GB cÖkœwU wKš‘ wKQzUv wfbœ| KviY, GLv‡b c‡i wKQz
Adjective either, neither A‡_© e‡m bvB| ZvB Av‡Mi Ask c‡o aviYv K‡i wb‡Z n‡e Avm‡j
GLv‡b wK wb‡q Av‡jvPbv Kiv n‡q‡Q| evK¨wUi evsjv Kwi: GB
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R¨v‡KUwUi `vg .....| Zvn‡j GLv‡b `vg ev g~j¨ wb‡q FEW vs. LITTLE
Av‡jvPbv Kiv n‡q‡Q| g‡b ivL‡Z n‡e, UvKv w`‡q cwi‡kva  Masud would like (a few/a little) salt on his
†hvM¨ mewKQz Uncountable Noun ‡K wb‡`©k K‡i| †hgb: vegetables.
cost, salary, income, payment BZ¨vw`| Zvn‡j GB e¨vL¨v: k~Y¨¯’v‡bi c‡ii Word wU-Salt (jeY,
cª‡kœi mwVK DËi nj too much| Uncountable Noun) a few/a little-i g‡a¨ †KvbwU
 Jamal doesn't have (many/much) money. n‡e? Aek¨B A little KviY Avgiv †R‡bwQ, Few, Many,
e¨vL¨v: GmKj †ÿ‡Î Avgiv wKš‘ mn‡RB eyS‡Z cvwi †h, Several e‡m Countable Noun Gi c~‡e© Avi Much,
Much/Many-i g‡a¨ GKwU‡K Choice Ki‡Z n‡e| Avgiv Little, Less e‡m Uncountable Noun Gi c~‡e©|
†`Le Gi c‡ii Word-wU wK Av‡Q-Money (UvKv) GwU evK¨wUi evsjv: gvmy` Zvi mewR‡Z mvgvb¨ jeb cQ›` Ki‡e|
GKwU Uncountable Noun| Zvn‡j Much n‡e|  Here are (less/fewer) students in this room
evK¨wUi evsjv: Rvgv‡ji h‡_ó UvKv bvB| than in the next room.
 Here is (too much/too many) bad news on e¨vL¨v: Av‡Mi cÖ‡kœi gZB c‡ii Word wU Students hv
television tonight. Student Gi Plural Number| Kv‡RB Student kãwU
e¨vL¨v: GLv‡b c‡ii Noun wU nj News, hw`I s Av‡Q Countable Noun| Zvn‡j Aek¨B fewer em‡e| evK¨wUi
ZeyI News, Views, Politics, Mathematics,
evsjv: cv‡ki K‡ÿi †P‡q GB K‡ÿ Kg msL¨K QvÎ-QvÎx Av‡Q|
Physics, Optics, Gallows, Ethics, Whereabouts
BZ¨vw` Uncountable Noun| Zvn‡j Aek¨B many bv  Only a (few/little) girlsleft early.
n‡q much n‡e| evK¨wUi evsjv: AvR iv‡Z †Uwjwfk‡b e¨vL¨v: GLv‡b Girls ‡h‡nZz Girl Gi Plural form ‡m‡nZz
A‡bK `ytmsev` Av‡Q| Girls -Countable Noun| few w`‡Z n‡e| evK¨wUi
This vs. That vs. These vs Those evsjv: ïaygvÎ mvgvb¨ wKQz †g‡q ZvovZvwo P‡j †Mj|
 She bought (that/those) cards last night.  Would he like (less/fewer) coffee than this?
e¨vL¨v: GLv‡b c‡ii Word wU nj Cards- Gi mv‡_ s ‡`‡L e¨vL¨v: Coffee GKwU Uncountable Noun| ZvB Less w`‡Z
mn‡RB eySv hvq GwU GKwU Countable Noun KviY, n‡e| evK¨wUi evsjv: ‡m wK Gi †P‡q mvgvb¨ Kwd cQ›` Ki‡e?
Card ‡_‡K Cards n‡q‡Q| Countable Noun Gi mv‡_ ‘Few’ and ‘Little’
†KvbwU e‡m that bv those? -those evK¨wUi evsjv: †m  Few I Little Gi A_© GKB| Giv ev‡K¨ Negative Sense
cÖKvk K‡i| g‡b ivL‡Z n‡e, Few e‡m Countable Noun
HmKj KvW© ¸wj MZiv‡Z wK‡bwQj|
Gi c~‡e© Avi Little e‡m Uncountable Noun Gi c~‡e©|
 This man helped me a lot.
Countable Plural
e¨vL¨v: GB †jvKwU Avgv‡K A‡bK mvnvh¨ K‡iwQj| GLv‡b ejv Few
Noun
n‡”Q ÔGB †jvKwUÕ, A_©vr Avgvi Av‡M †_‡KB Rvbv Ô†Kvb& may be
†jvKUvÕ, Ges †jvKwU `~‡i bq, Kv‡QB Av‡Q| Few reference books
checked
 That man came this morning.  Few Gi c‡i Plural Countable Noun e¨envi Ki‡Z
e¨vL¨v: H †jvKwU AvR mKv‡j G‡mwQj| GLv‡b ejv n‡”Q ÔH n‡e/ Plural Countable Noun Gi c~‡e© Few em‡e|
†jvKwUÕ A_©vr Avgvi Av‡M †_‡KB Rvbv Av‡Q Ô†Kvb& ‡jvKUvÕ, Uncountable
little
Ges †jvKwU Kv‡Q bq, `~‡i Av‡Q| Noun
 These men want to talk to the president. Before he came to
e¨vL¨v: GLv‡b ejv n‡”Q ÔGB †jvK¸‡jv †cÖwm‡W‡›Ui mv‡_ K_v the U.S., he had little travelling
ej‡Z PvqÕ A_©vr Avgvi Av‡M †_‡KB Rvbv †Kvb& ‡jvK¸‡jv, done
 Little Gi c‡i Uncountable Noun e¨envi Ki‡Z n‡e/
Ges Zviv G‡Ki AwaK msL¨K wK-bv Ges Zviv Kv‡Q ev `~‡i
wK-bv Zv Avwg Rvwb| Uncountable Noun Gi c~‡e© Little em‡e|
 Those men will create a lot of problems. wb‡Pi evK¨¸‡jv ch©v‡jvPbv Kiæb:
: John has very little friends.
e¨vL¨v: GLv‡b ejv n‡”Q ÔH †jvK¸‡jv A‡bK mgm¨vi m„wó Ki‡eÕ INCORRECT
CORRECT : John has very few friends.
A_©vr Avgvi Av‡M †_‡KB Rvbv †Kvb& ‡jvK¸‡jv, Ges Zviv
INCORRECT : There is few time to waste. [Time-
G‡Ki AwaK msL¨K wK-bv Ges Zviv Kv‡Q ev `~‡i wK-bv Zv mgq Uncountable Noun]
Avwg Rvwb| CORRECT : There is little time to waste.
 Rumi does not want (these/this) water. INCORRECT : My brother used to help me a lot, but
e¨vL¨v: Water wK MYbv Kiv hvq? bv hvqbv| Zvn‡j Aek¨B now he gives me few advice.
GwU Uncountable Noun| this I these Gi g‡a¨ [Advice- Dc‡`k Uncountable Noun]
†KvbwU nIqv DwPZ? Aek¨B this| evK¨wUi evsjv: iƒwg GB CORRECT : My brother used to help me a lot, but
now he gives me little advice.
cvwb Pvq bv|
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Instant Practice ‘Only a Few’ and ‘Only a Little’
01. Although Southern California is densely  Only a little I Only a few Gi A_© GKB (LyyeB Aí)| g‡b
populated, ....... live in the northern part of ivL‡Z n‡e, Only a few e‡m Countable Noun Gi c~‡e©
the state. Avi Only a little e‡m Uncountable Noun Gi c~‡e©|
A. a little people Noun
Only a few
B. a few the people (Count-Plural)
C. few people have been
D. a little of people Ans: C Only a few dollars budgeted
02. Choose the incorrect word or phrase and for supplies.
correct it:  Only _vK‡j Aek¨B a few w`‡Z n‡e †Kvb g‡ZB ïay Few
𝐨𝐧𝐞
Unless 𝐀 subscribes to a large metropolitan ‡`Iqv hv‡e bv|
𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐬
newspaper 𝐁 the Wall Street Journal, or Nou
Only a little
𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 (Noncount)
a Wahsington Post, will find We homework for
𝐂 𝐃
from abroad. Ans: D only a little
have Monday
‘A Few’ and ‘A Little’  Only _vK‡j Aek¨B a little w`‡Z n‡e †Kvb g‡ZB ïay
 LittleI Few Gi A_© Not a lot A_©vr Negative little ‡`Iqv hv‡e bv|
Meaning| wKš‘ a little I a few Gi A_© some A_©vr wb‡Pi evK¨wU ch©v‡jvPbv Kiæb:
Affirmative Meaning| g‡b ivL‡Z n‡e, Few/ A few INCORRECT : Only a little students are lazy.
e‡m Countable Noun Gi c~‡e© Avi Little/ A little CORRECT : Only a few students are lazy.
e‡m Uncountable Noun Gi c~‡e©| Explanation: ‡h‡nZz Students-Countable Noun ZvB Gi c~‡e©
a little Only a little bv n‡q Only a few n‡e|
Noun (Noncount)
little Instant Practice
We a little time. 01. .....can be grown on arid land.
have little time. A. Only a few crops
a few B. Only few crop
Noun (Count-Plural) C. Only a little crops
few
We a few mistakes. D. Only little crop Ans: A
made few mistakes. 02. Choose the incorrect word or phrase and
wb‡Pi evK¨¸‡jv ch©v‡jvPbv Kiæb: correct it.
𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦
CORRECT : Give me little butter, please. (not a lot) , Bacon,
CORRECT : Give me a little butter, please. (Some) 𝐀 𝐁 𝐂
Explanation: ‡h‡nZz butter-Uncountable Noun ZvB Gi c~‡e© little Copernicus, and Bruno, believed that
ev a little `ywUB n‡e| 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬
𝐃
underlying the physical world
Instant Practice could be discovered and understood through
01. ....... is currently available to researchers and careful observation and analysis. Ans: A
physicians who study and treat acromegaly, a
glandular disorder characterized by NO VS.NOT
enlargement and obesity.  ‘No’ =‘Not Any’| No Gi A_© nj GKwUI bq, GwU
A. The little information Singular/ Plural Ges Countable ev Uncountable
B. Few information Noun Gi c~‡e© em‡Z cv‡i|
C. Little information Noun (Count.
Verb (Singular)/
D. A few information Ans: C No Singular)/Noun
Verb (Plural)
(Count Plural)
02. Choose the incorrect word or phrase and No tree grows above the tree line.
correct it. No trees grow above the tree line.
𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐰
When 𝐀 money remaining after all Noun
𝐁 Verb
𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐝 No (Noncount.
expenses , we say that a small (Singular)
𝐂 Singular)
economic surplus or profit
𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝
. No art is on
𝐃 display
Ans: B today
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 Singular/ PluralGes Countable ev Uncountable 5. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Noun hv-B †nvK bv †Kb G‡`i c~‡e© not/ none emv‡bv hv‡e Memorial Museum stands as ___ symbol not
bv| GKB mv‡_ g‡b ivL‡Z n‡e Verb-wU Aek¨B Noun-wU only of the greatest moments in our history
Abymv‡i n‡e A_©vr Noun wU Singular n‡j VerbwUI but also as evidence of the darkest moment
Singular n‡e; Noun wU Plural n‡j Verb-wUI Plural n‡e| is___ history of this land. [B:15-16]

wb‡Pi evK¨¸‡jv ch©v‡jvPbv Kiæb: A. the, a B. a, no article

INCORRECT : There is not reason to worry. C. a, the D. the, on article Ans: C
CORRECT : There is no reason to worry. 6. Select the one underlined word or phrase that
Explanation: ‡h‡nZz reason GKwU Noun ZvB Gi c~‡e© no em‡e is incorrect- I have a enjoyable timeat the
not bq| party last night. [D:12-13]
INCORRECT : None news is good news. A. an B. time
CORRECT : No news is good news. C. at D. last Ans: A
INCORRECT : We have not a file under the name 7. He can play ___ flute. [A:09-10]
Wanger.
A. no article B. the
CORRECT : We have no file under the name
Wanger. C. an D. a Ans: B
INCORRECT : None of cheating will be tolerated. 8. Choose the correct sentence- [C:08-09]

CORRECT : No cheating will be tolerated. A. He speaks English like English.

INCORRECT : Bill told me that he has none B. he speaks the English like English.
friends. C. he speaks the English like the English.
CORRECT : Bill told me that he has no friends. D. he speaks English as English. Ans: C
Instant Practice 9. He made ___ a few mistakes. [A:08-09]

01. At woolworth‟s first five-ten-cent store, ......more A. an B. the

C. no article D. a Ans: D
than a dime.
10. This book is ___ one I was looking for. [A:08-09]
A. neither items cost B. items not cost
A. a B. the
C. items none costing D. no item cost Ans: D C. an D. no article Ans: B
02. Choose the incorrect word or phrase and correct it. 11. ___ Agriculture is ___ important activity in
𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞
Some religions 𝐀 𝐁 deity (‡`eZv) but 𝐂 Bangladesh. [A:07-08]

𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 A. no article, the B. no article, an

philosophies that function instead . Ans: D C. an, an D. the, the Ans: B
𝐃
12. ____ AIDS virus infection is incurable [A:07-08]
Previous Year‟s Question A. an B. one
DU Questions C. no article D. the Ans: C
13. He lives ___ comfortable life. [A:06-07]
1. The dress was designed by ___ famous Italian A. the B. a
artist. [D:19-20] C. an D. no article Ans: B
A. a B. the
C. an D. one Ans: A
JnU Questions
1. Let us play ___ chess. [A:17-18]
2. ___ love is such ___ beautiful thing. A. a B. no article
[B:17-18]
A. no article, a B. a, no article C. an D. the Ans: B
C. the, a D. a, the Ans: A 2. Venus is a beautiful planet, perhaps ___ most
3. Do you know the name of ___ artist who beautiful of all planets. [B:17-18]

painted this portrait? [B:16-17]

A. a B. the
A. a B. no article C. an D. no article Ans: B
C. an D. the Ans: D 3. Farid has been admitted to ___ School of
4. One of Akbar‟s most vigorous opponents Business at ___ Mid-Eastern University.
[C:12-13]
during his lifetime had been ___ outstanding A. a, the B. the, an
scholar Sheikh Ahmed and like Akbar, he was C. the, a D. none Ans: D
also venerated as ___ perfect man by his own 4. What did you eat for ___ breakfast this
disciples. [B:15-16] morning? [C:12-13]
A. the, the B. an, a A. the B. a
C. an, the D. the, a Ans: B C. a or the D. none Ans: D
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JU Questions CU Questions
1. ___ of Country-Western singers may related to 1. Reza is crazy about reading ___ history books
[A:18-19]
old English ballads. [I:19-20]
A. the music B. music A. a B. an
C. their music D. musics Ans: A C. the D. zero article Ans: D
2. He/She represents ___ Hindu community. 2. This is ___ unique opportunity. [A:18-19]
[B3:13-14] A. an B. a
A. a B. an C. the D. no article Ans: B
C. the D. none Ans: C 3. He pulled ___ boy by ___ ear. [A:18-19]
3. My husband‟s family speak ___ English. A. a, a B. a, an
[B4:13-14] C. the, the D. an, a Ans: C
A. an B. a 4. He has always been ___ very good boy. [B1:18-19]
C. the D. no article Ans: D A. the B. a
4. I borrowed ___ pencil from your pile of C. an D. no article Ans: B
pencils and pens. [B4:13-14]
A. an B. a RU Questions
C. the D. no article Ans: B 1. He is ___ heir of the property. [9-10]
5. Please give me ___ cake that is on the counter- A. the B. an
[B4:13-14]
C. none D. a Ans: B
A. an B. a
2. My elder brother is ___ M.A. [9-10]
C. the D. no article Ans: C
A. a B. an
6. I have read ___ Shakespeare. [E3:13-14]
C. none D. a Ans: B
A. a B. an
3. Mr. Rahim is ___ honorable man. [9-10]
C. the D. no article Ans: D
A. no article B. an
7. He is in ___ fix and does not know what to do. C. the D. a Ans: B
[E3:13-14]
A. a B. the 4. He is in ___ wrong. [05-06]

C. an D. no article Ans: A A. the B. an

8. I have read ___ Rabindranath. [E3:13-14] C. this D. a Ans: A
A. the B. a
C. an D. none Ans: D
KU Questions
1. He went to hospital because he had ___ heart
9. You will have to suffer in ___ long run.
[E3:13-14] attack. [C:19-20]
A. a B. an A. the B. a
C. the D. none Ans: C C. almost D. about Ans: B
10. Rina reads ___ Homer‟s Iliad. [E3:13-14] 2. The Fahrenheit scale is ___ unit of
A. the B. a temperature measurement. [C:19-20]
C. an D. none Ans: D A. a B. an
11. Tell the story in ___ nutshell. [E3:13-14] C. the D. no article Ans: A
A. an B. a 3. Mehrina enjoy reading ___ mystery novels.
[A:18-19]
C. the D. none Ans: B A. a B. an
12. His fame is on ___ wane now. [E3:13-14] C. the D. no article Ans: D
A. a B. an 4. The only sport we enjoy is ___ Hockey.
[B:16-17]
C. the D. none Ans: C
A. a B. an
13. I only want ___ little sugar in my tea, please- C. the D. no article Ans: D
[10-11]
A. a B. the 5. Someone, please call ___ policeman to catch
C. none D. an Ans: A the thief. [B:16-17]
A. a B. an
14. ___ telephone has had ___ enormous impact C. the D. no article Ans: A
on how we communicate. [06-07] 6. He is ___ B.A [D:11-12]
A. none, an B. a, an A. a B. an
C. the, an D. a, a Ans: A C. the D. none Ans: A
15. „Sunday is not ___ holiday for us. [05-06]
7. You are ___ university student, so behave like
___ one. [10-11]
A. no article B. the A. an, an B. a, no article
C. a D. an Ans: C C. an, no article D. no, no Ans: B
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03. Salman is one of the richest persons in the
Degree town. What does the sentence imply?
A. No other man is as rich as Salman in the town.
B. No one in this town is rich
`yB Gi g‡a¨ Zzjbv eySv‡j wb‡¤œi wbq‡b C. Very few persons in the town are as rich as Salman
Degree D. Salman is very rich but others are also rich.
Degree cwieZ©b Ki‡Z n‡e|
S1+V + as + positive + as + S2 (He is .Ans: A.
Positive 04. It burns the prettiest of any wood. (Positive)
as strong as lion)
S2+ V + not + comparative + than + A. No other wood is as pretty as it burns
Comparative B. No other wood burns is as pretty as it
S1 (A lion is not stronger than he.)
S1 + V + not + so/as + positive + as C. No other wood burns a pretty as it
Positive
+ S2 (Rahim is not so tall as Karim) D. No other wood burn as pretty as it .Ans: C.
S2+ V + Comparative + than + S1 05. It is more than honesty. (Make it Positive')
Comparative
(Karim is taller than Rahim) A. Honesty is not as much as it
A‡b‡Ki g‡a¨ Zzjbv eySv‡j wb‡¤œi wbq‡g B. Honesty are not as much as it
Degree
degree cwieZ©b Ki‡Z n‡e| C. Honesty is as much as it.
S1+V + the superlative + S2 D. Honesty is less much as it .Ans: A.
Superlative
He is the best boy in the class. 06. The sentence' He is one of the best boys in the
S1+ V + Comparative + than any village' can be written as -
other + S2 A_ev than all other + S2 A. Very few boys in the village is so good as he
Comparative (plural) B. Very few boys in the village are as good as he
He is better than any other boy in C. Very few boys in the village are better as he
the class.
D. Very few boys in the village is very good as he
No other + S2 + V (Singular) + as/so
.Ans: B.
Positive + positive + as + S1
No other boy in the class is so good as he. 07. Mango is one of the sweetest fruits in the
No other + S2 + V (Singular) + world. (Comparative)
as/So + positive + as + S1 A. Mango is more sweet than any other fruits in
Superlative the world.
No other boy in the class is so good
as he. B. Mango si more sweet than all other fruits in
S1+ V + Comparative + than most the world
other + S2 (plural) C. Mango is sweeter than most other fruits in the
Comparative world.
He is better than most other boys in
the class. D. Mango is sweeter than any other fruits in the
Very Few + S2 (plural) + V (plural) world .Ans: C.
+ as/so + positive + as + S1 08. Belal is the best boy in the class.
Positive
Very few boys in the class are as (Comparative)
good as he. A. Very few boys in the class as good as Belal
B. Helal is a good boy in the class
Exercise C. Belal is better than any other boy is the class
01. Dhaka is one of the largest cities in D. Bela is better than any other boys in the class
Bangladesh. (Positive)
.Ans: C.
A. No other cities in Bangladesh are as big as
Dhaka . 09. The Padma is one of the biggest rivers in
B. Very few cities in Bangladesh are as big as Bangladesh. (Positive)
Dhaka . A. Very few river in Bangladesh is as big as the Padma
C. Very few cities in Bangladesh is as big as B. very few rivers in Bangladesh are as big as the Padma
Dhaka. C. No other river in Bangladesh is so big as the Padma
D. So cities in Bangladesh is as big as Dhaka. D. No other rivers in Bangladesh are as big as the
.Ans: B. Padma. .Ans: B.
02. He is one of the worst men in the world. (Make 10. 'Iron is the most useful metal'. The positive
Positive) form of the sentence is -
A. Very few men in the world were so bead as he. A. Very few metals are as useful as iron.
B. Very few man in world was so bad as he B. Iron is as useful as many other metals.
C. Very few men in the world were so bad so he. C. No other metal is as useful as iron.
D. Very few man is the world were as bad as he. D. Iron is more useful than many other metals.
.Ans: A. .Ans: C.
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Previous Years' Question  Open Condition (gy³ kZ© A_©vr hv n‡jI n‡Z cv‡i)
1. What a beautiful house! It‟s ----- a palace. Main Clause
If Clause (simple
(B 11-12) (Will/Shall/ Can/May +
Present)
A. as B. similar place Verb)
C. alike D. like .Ans: D. If it rains, I'll stay at home.
2. Balding is much more common among white If you study hard, You will get a first class.
males than males of other races. (G-2016-17) If you find my money, I shall give you an ice-
A. than among males of other races. If he runs all the time, cream.
B. than other races males. If her uncle arrives, he can get there in time.
C. than it among males of other races. she may not come with you.
D. than males of other races. .Ans: A.  Second Conditional
3. The art of landscape architecture is ––––– that Rule-2
of architecture itself. (G-2016-17) If hy³ Clause-G hw` verb-wU past form (be verb = were)-
A. almost as old as B. nearly as old than G nq, Z‡e cieZx© clause-G would/could/ might-Gi ci
C. like than almost D. as almost old .Ans: A. verb-Gi base form nq|
4. The price by air from Dhaka to Kolkata is –––– 1. If I Found your address, I would send you an
invitation.
than the price by train. (H-2016-2017)
2. If I had a lot of money, I wouldn't (= would not) stay
A. higher B. A lot higher here.
C. A more higher D. None .Ans: A. 3. I he tried harder, he would reach his goals.
 Unfulfilled Condition (hvn‡Z cviZ wKš‘ nqwb)
Conditional Sentence If Clause (Simple Past/ Main Clause (would/
Past Perfect) should/ could/ might +
Perfect)
If I had a degree, I could get a job easily.
g~jZ If/Unless hy³ Sentence-†K Conditional Sentence If I dropped the plate, It would break.
ejv nq| Z‡e Had/Were w`‡q evK¨ ïiæ n‡q hLb If-Gi A_© †`q If I had studied hard, I would have succeeded.
ZLb †m¸‡jv ØvivI Conditional Sentence nq| Conditional If I had seen him, I could have saved him.
Sentence-Gi `ywU Part _v‡K| GKwU n‡”Q Condition Part ev if If you had come to me, I might have believed you.
clause ev sub-ordinate clause hv‡Z kZ© †`qv _v‡K Ges Ab¨wU (If omitted) Had you You would have felt
n‡”Q Result part main clause hv‡Z if clause-Gi kZ© c~iY ev taken the medicine, much better.
djvdj D‡jøL _v‡K|  Third Conditional
Conditional Sentence ¸‡jv Complex Sentence n‡q _v‡K| Rule-3
 Kinds of Conditional : Conditional Sentence g~jZ Pvi If clause-G hw` (had + V3) nq, Z‡e cieZx© clause-G
cÖKvi| would/could/might + have + verb-Gi past participle form n‡e|
1. Zero Conditional 1. If had found her address, I would have sent her an
2. First Conditional invitation.
3. Second Conditional 2. If he had tried harder, he would have reached his goals.
4. Third Conditional 3. If he had studied harder, he would have done well.
 Zero Conditional
Some Other Important Structures
If clause wU Present Indefinite Ges main clause
Rule-4
wUI hw` Present Indefinite nq ZLb †mwU Zero
Were/Had + subject + others + Aci clause wU n‡e
Conditional.
 If + Present Indefinite + Present Indefinite Subject + would/could/might + v. base form + others.
Example :  Improbable or Imaginary Condition (Am¤¢e ev KvíwbK
1. If he gets, he cats. kZ©)
2. If we heat ice, it melts. If Clause (Past Main Clause
 First Conditional Subjunctive) (would/should/could/might+
Rule-1
Perfect)
If hy³ Clause wU hw` simple present tense nq, Z‡e cieZx©
Clause-G future tense nq| If I were the I'd abolish examinations
1. If you exercise, you will feel better. Chief I would sign cheerfully in the
2. If there is chaos, there will not be development. Minister, sky
3. If I know your situation, I will help you. If I were a bird,
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Rule-5 5. I wish I ----- a queen. [C: 16-17]

Had + sub + v.p.p + others Aci clause wU n‡e- Subject + A. was B. is

would/could/might + have + v.p.p + others. C. were D. am Ans: D
6. Find the correct sentence [C: 16-17]
Ex :
A. If I find a bag in the street, I take it to the police
1. Had she found the right buyer, she might have
B. If I find a bag in the street, I took it to the police.
sold the house.
C. If I find a bag in the street, I would take it to
2. Had they given money to the people, they would
the police.
have made them happy.
D. If I find a bag in the street, I will be taking it
Rule-6 to the police.
In Case : in case †Kvb kZ© eySvqbv; †hLv‡b KvRwU †Kvb wKQzi E. If I find a bag in the street, I had to take it to
Dci wbf©i K‡i bv, †mLv‡b in Case e‡m Avi wbf©i Ki‡j If e‡m| the police. Ans: A
Ex: While going to office, take your umbrella in case it 7. If I had known he was in trouble I ---- helped.
main. [D: 16-17]

Rule-7 A. would B. have had

C. should have D. would have Ans: D
Unless : unless-Gi A_©Ñ Òhw` bvÓ| GwU Negative A_© cÖ`vb
8. If I ----- Aladdin‟s magic lamp, I---- all the
K‡i GRb¨ Unless-Øviv †h clause ïiæ nq †mB clause-G
problems of our country. [B: 15-16]
negative & future tense e¨eüZ nq bv| A. had, will solve
Ex: You have a driver's license and two major credit B. had had, would have solved
cards, Unless that company will not accept your C. have has, would solve
application. D. had, would have solved Ans: B
Rule-8 9. Choose the correct sentence: [C: 12-13]
Wish : Sentence-G Wish _vK‡j cieZx© clause wU past A. If I found a bag in the street, I will take it to
tense n‡e Ges be verb _vK‡j were n‡e| wKš‘ cieZx© the police.
clause-G hw` past marker (yesterday age, last + time) B. If I found a bag in the street, I would take it to
_v‡K c‡ii clause wU past perfect tense-G n‡e| the police.
Ex: I wish I were a wonderful man. C. If I found a bag in the street, I took it to the police.
Previous Year Questions D. If I found a bad in the street, I’ll be taking it to
the police.
DU Questions E. If I found a bag in the street, I have taken it to
1. If you ------- the environmental damage that the police. Ans: B
plastic bags cause, the cost difference ---- 10. Had I been in your situation, ------the offer. [A:
11-12]
really negligible. [A: 18-19]
A. consider, will A. I would not accept
B. will consider, is B. I would have accepted
C. would consider, will C. I had accepted D. I would accept Ans: B
D. consider, is Ans: D 11. I wish that I ----- enough time to work. [C: 10-11]
2. I wish I ------- those words, But now it‟s too A. have B. have had
late. [D: 18-19]
C. had D. have not
A. not having said B. never said E. have to have Ans: C
C. have never said D. had never said Ans: B 12. I wish I ----- a millionaire. [C: 08-09]

3. Many people who live near nuclear plants are A. am B. will be

concerned. ----go wrong, the impact on the C. were D. shall be
surrounding area could be disastrous. [A: 16-17] E. become Ans: C
A. Something would 13. If I found a lost dog. I ---- it to its owner.[D: 06-07]

B. Something will A. would return B. will return

C. Should something C. will returning D. will have returned Ans: A
D. Does something Ans: C 14. “If it rains, we ----- ludo.” [B: 05-06]

4. Had I heard the weather report, I ----- an A. would play B. will play
Umbrella. [B: 16-17]
C. played D. would have played Ans: B
A. would have taken 15. If service are increased, taxes -------. [C: 04-05]

B. would take A. will probably go up

C. took B. probably go up
D. would have been taking Ans: A C. probably up D. go up probably Ans: A
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16. If forests are destroyed, wild animals ---- their
natural habitation [B: 04-05]
JU Questions
1. If we ------ salt, the soup would have been
A. loses B. will have los
tastier. [E: 19-20]
C. will lose D. lost Ans: C
A. added B. could add
17. If he hadn‟t been so tired, he ---- asleep so
C. add D. might be added Ans: A
quickly. [D: 02-03]
2. If we ---- salt, the soup would have been
A. dind’nt fall B. hadn’t fallen
tastier. [14-15]
C. wouldn’t fall
A. add B. could add
D. wouldn’t have fallen Ans: D
C. had added D. don’t add Ans: C
18. If I were you, I----- that shirt, It‟s too much
3. If only I ----- richer. [A: 14-15]
expensive. [D: 01-02]
A. am B. would be
A. Won’t buy B. don’t buy
C. will be D. were Ans: D
C. wouldn’t buy D. am not going to buy Ans: C
4. “If I knew this before.” Into assertive form. [D:
19. If I were you I ------- that coat. It‟s too 12-13]
expensive. [B: 98-99] A. I am expecting to know this before.
A. will not buy B. shall not buy B. I wish I knew this before.
C. would not buy C. Please inform me this before.
D. am not going to buy Ans: C D. Could you inform this before? Ans: B
20. If she had studied harder -----.
A. she would do well
[B: 97-98]
RU Questions
B. she would have done well 1. Select the right form of the underlined verb. If
C. she would do better he works hard, he shine in life. [B: 18-19]

D. she will have done well Ans: B A. should shine B. will shine
C. has shine D. shines Ans: B
21. Complete the sentence with the proper verb
form: If he had come on time. I ---- with him. 2. I wish I ----- the answer. The correct verb in
[B: 96-97] the blank is: [A: 18-19]
A. had gone B. will have gone A. should know B. knew
C. has gone D. would have gone Ans: D C. have known D. will know Ans: B
22. If he has time, he … us next Friday. [D: 96-97] 3. If you had studied harder, you ----- in the
A. visits B. will have visited admission test Fill in the gap with the right
C. visited D. will visit Ans: D option. [A: 18-19]
23. If I had known you were coming, ------. [B: 99-00] A. qualified B. would have qualified
A. I would go to the station C. will qualify D. qualify Ans: B
B. I had gone to the station 4. If I were you, I ----- for the just cause. Choose
C. I would have gone to the station the correct verb: [A: 18-19]
D. I would be going to the station Ans: C A. should fight B. will fight
JnU Questions C. would fight D. must fight Ans: C
1. If you have a headache, stop ----- TV. [A: 16-17] 5. If I ------ a prince, I would not know what
A. watched B. watch sorrow is. [B: 16-17]
C. watching D. to watch Ans: C A. am B. were
2. If I had known you were in my town, I---- to C. was D. are Ans: B
visit you. [B: 16-17] 6. If I had known the exact location of the office,
A. would have gone B. would go I ----- given him the address. [B: 16-17]
C. went to D. have gone Ans: A A. would B. should have
3. What would have happened if ----? [B: 16-17, BCS: 27th] C. will have D. would have Ans: D
A. the bridge is broken 7. „If today were Saturday, -----.‟ [B: 14-15]
B. the bridge would break A. I can play cricket
C. the bridge had been broken B. I would have played cricket
D. the bridge had broken Ans: C, D C. I could play cricket
4. If you -----, you would have won. [B: 14-15] D. I will play cricket Ans: C
A. tried B. did try 8. Identify the correct sentence: [B: 14-15]
C. had tried D. have tried Ans: C A. If he supports me I would become glad
5. If the parliamentary body ------ , the bill will B. If he supported me I would become glad
be placed in the parliament. [B: 2013-14] C. If he had supported me I would become glad
A. approved B. had approved D. If he supported me I would have become glad
C. approves D. has approved Ans: C Ans: B
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CU Questions Interjections Gi MVb cÖYvjx
Hurrah! (wK gRv!) + Subject + Verb + ...
1. He ----- to see us if he had been able to. [B: 19-20] Structure-1
Example: Hurrah! I have obtained 99 marks out of 100.
A. had come B. would have come Alas! (nvq!) + Subject + Verb + ......
Structure-2
C. is coming D. came Ans: B Example: Alas! The man is dead.
2. If ----- I will tell him you called. [B: 19-20] Fie/Pooh! (wQ!) + Subject + Verb + .....
Structure-3
A. I’ ll see him B. I see him Example: Fie! you are so bad.
Structure-4 Bravo! (mvevm) + Subject + Verb + .....
C. I’d see him D. I saw him Ans: B Example: Bravo! you are doing well
3. I ----- told him if I had known he was your Hello! (I‡n!) + Subject + Verb + .....
Structure-4
brother. [B: 19-20] Example: Hello! are you listening to me?
A. hadn’t B. wouldn’t Previous Year Questions
C. wouldn’t have D. haven’t Ans: C
4. If only I‟d invested in that company I‟d ---- a 01. Interjection that express a sudden burst of
emotion are followed by what kind of
millionaire by now. [B: 18-19]
punctuation? [BSMRSTU (F) 18-19]
A. became B. would became
A. Comma B. Semicolon
C. had become D. have become Ans: D C. Colon D. Exclamation .Ans: D.
5. If you were stopped by the police for speeding 02. Heaven! It is an ecstatic moment of my life. [SUST 07-08]
what you do? [B: 18-19]
A. Noun B. Pronoun
A. will B. would C. Interjection D. Conjunction .Ans: C.
C. do D. shall Ans: B 03. Hurrah! We have won the game. The underlined
6. He talks as if he ----- everything. [A: 18-19] word is– [CU (E) 07-08]
A. has known B. had known A. an adverb B. an interjection
C. will know D. knew Ans: D C. a preposition D. a conjunction .Ans: B.
7. If I want to pass my exam, I ---- study harder.
[B1: 18-19]
A. would have to B. will have to Subjunctive verb
C. had to D. want to Ans: B
8. Hadn‟t the great leader helped us, ----. [B: 18-19]
A. we might be liberated  Subjunctive n‡jv verb Gi simple form hv sentence G
we‡kl K‡qKwU verb Gic‡i e‡m| Ges GKRb e¨w³ Ab¨
B. we might not be liberated
GKRb‡K wKQy Ki‡Z Pvq, Ggb eySvq| subjunctive sentence
C. we might not have been liberated
G that e¨eüZ nq| ‡hgbt
D. we couldn’t be liberatd Ans: C 1. We urge that he leave now
9. I wish he ----- that. My mother was so 2. The doctor suggested that his patient stop
annoyed. [B: 18-19]
smoking.
A. would say B. hadn’t said 3. It was urgent that she leave at once.
C. hasn’t said D. would have said Ans: B
10. If they had waited another month, they could  wb‡Pi VERB ¸wj hw` principle clause G _v‡K Z‡e
probably ---- a better price for their house. [B: 18-19] subordinate clausewUi verb wU simple form n‡e|
advise demand Move propose require urge
A. had got B. could get
ask decree order recommend stipulate
C. might get D. have got Ans: D command insist prefer request suggest
11. „Even if it rains I shall come‟ means: [B1: 16-17]
A. If I come it will not rain Note : Verb Gi present form Gi mv‡_ s ev es hy³ nq,
B. If it rains I shall not come wKš‘ simple form Gi mv‡_ s ev es hy³ nqbv|
C. Whenever there is rain I will come  Subject + verb (any tense) + that + subject + verb in
D. I will certainly come whether it rains or not simple form.
Ans: D For Example:
Phillip requested that Peggy assume part of the
responsibility.
Interjection She asked that Paul notify you of the delay.
The doctor suggested that his patient stop smoking.
I move that we adjourn until this afternoon.
 Interjection: wb‡Pi evK¨¸‡jv co: We proposed that he take a vacation.
Example: Oh! What a beautiful brid! The foreign student advisor recommended that she
Example: Ah!This tea is nice. study more English before enrolling at the university.
GLv‡b Oh kãwU we¯§q, Ah kãwU Øviv Avb›` cÖKvk Kiv n‡q‡Q| The law requires that everyone have his car checked
A_©vr G¸‡jv Øviv gv‡bi Abyf‚wZ cÖKvk cv‡”Q| G ai‡bi Abyf‚wZ at least once a year.
cÖKvkK k㸇jv‡K Bs‡iwR‡Z Interjection e‡j|
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Sample Question EXERCISES:
Q. The judge insisted that the jury ____________ a  It is necessary _______ the approaches to a bridge,
verdict immediately. the road design, and the alignment in such a way as
a) returns b) would return to best accommodate the expected traffic flow over
c) returned d) return Ans: (d) and under it.
 wb‡Pi NOUN ¸wj hw` principle clause G _v‡K Z‡e (A) plan (B) to plan
subordinate clause wUi verb wU simple form n‡e| (C) planning (D) the plan Ans: B
Demand Preference Recommendation Requirement  Subjunctive _vK‡j c‡ii As‡k be verb bv e‡m Zvi cwie‡Z©
Insistence Proposal Request Suggestion be emv‡Z nq| †hgb:
1. It is important that he be honest.
 Noun + that + subject + verb in simple form.
For Example: 2. It is suggested that he be honest.
He complied with the requirement that all graduate 3. It was requested that they be powerful.
students in education write a thesis. 4. The law requires that everyone have his car
The committee refused the request that the prerequisite be waived. checked at least once a year.
She ignored the suggestion that she get more exercise.
The terrorist’s demand that the airline provide a Previous Year Questions
plane will not be met by the deadline. 04. I suggest that he ––––there. [Kzwe L 08-09, 15-16]
He regretted not having followed his advisor’s A. went B. go
recommendation that he drop the class. C. goes D. gone .Ans: B.
EXERCISES: 05. The manager recommended that –––––––. [CU-A
17-18]
 It is the recommendation of many psychologists
______ to associate words and remember names. A. the employee should be given two days' leave
(A) that a learner uses mental images B. the employee should give two day's leave
(B) a learner to use mental images C. the employee be given two day's leave
(C) mental images are used D. the employee be given two days' leave .Ans: D.
(D) that a learner use mental images Ans: (D) 06. The office requires that we –––– our work
 wb‡Pi ADJECTIVE ¸wj hw` principle clause G _v‡K Z‡e timely. [BSMRSTU F 18-19]
A. have completed B. completed
subordinate clause wUi verb wU simple form (to +
C. complete D. should complete.Ans: C.
verb) n‡e|
advised mandatory proposed suggested 07. I moved that the meeting ––––. [BSMRSTU (F) 16-17]
important necessary recommended urgent A. should be postponed
imperative obligatory required B. was postponed
 It + be (any tense) + adjective + that + subject + C. be postponed
verb in simple form. D. must be postponed .Ans: C.
Or, It + be (any tense) + adjective + to + verb + 08. The doctor suggested that the patient ––––
……………… weight. [DU C- 12-13, 18-19, JnU D 13-14]
For Example: A. should lose B. would lose
It has been proposed that we change the motive. C. loses D. lose .Ans: D.
It was urgent that she leave at once. 09. It was recommended that she ––––– for a short
It is necessary that he find the books. leave of absence. [CU 15-16]
It is not necessary that you take an entrance A. applies B. apply
examination to be admitted to an American C. applied D. had applied .Ans: B.
university. 10. I suggest that he ––––– as soon as possible. [CU 15-
16]
Or,It is not necessary to take an entrance
A. go to the doctor B. goes to the doctor
examination to be admitted to an American
C. went to the doctor D. none of the above .Ans: A.
university.
11. The chairman requested that------. [CU B 15-16]
A. the members study the problem more carefully
It is important that I speak with Mr. Williams
B. the problem was more carefulness studied
immediately.
C. with more carefulness the problem could be
Or,It is important to speak with Mr. Williams
studied
immediately.
D. the members studied more carefully the problem
.Ans: A.
It is imperative that your signature appear on your
12. The judge insisted that the jury ––––––– a
identification card.
verdict immediately. [IU 15-16]
Or,It is imperative that your signature appear on
A. returns B. return
your identification card.
C. returned D. will return .Ans: B.

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13. A teacher always prefers that her every single Contemporary One who living at the same time
student ––––––. [BSMRSTU D 15-16] (mgKvjxb/mgmvgwqK with another/ Two persons living
A. speaks the truth e¨w³) in the same age
B. will speak the truth Predecessor One who has been before
C. speak the truth (c~e©myix) another
D. shall speak the truth .Ans: C. Successor (DËim~ix) One who comes to be after another
14. She insisted that I (go) with her. [RU 07-08, MBSTU D 14-15] Optimist A person who looks to the bright
A. should go B. go (Avkvev`x) side of life
C. going D. went .Ans: B. Pedestrian (c_Pvix) One who goes on foot
15. Which of the following sentences is correct? [DU Advocate (DwKj) One who takes up legal profession
D 13-14]
A. I insist that she come alone. Author (‡jLK) One who writes books
B. I insist that she comes alone. Anthropologist One who studies the evolution of
C. I insist that she came alone. (b„weÁvbx) mankind
D. I insist that she may come alone. .Ans: A. Beggar (wfÿzK) One who lives on alms
16. We proposed that he ––––– a vacation. [NSTU C 15-16] Druggist One who sells drugs
A. take B. takes (Jla we‡µZv)
C. took D. is taking .Ans: A. Journalist One who writes for the
(mvsevw`K) newspaper
Pilot (wegvb PvjK) Onew who files an aeroplane
Substitution Word Mayor (‡cŠiwcZv)
The head of a town council or
corporation
Archer (aby©we`) One who shots with bows and arrows
MOST IMPORTANT ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION Extravagant One who spends lavishly
OR EXPRESSION AT-A-GLANCE (AwgZ¨e¨qx)
Prophet One who foretells events
Archaeologist One who is interested in ancient (fwel¨`e³v)
(cyivZË¡we`) buildings and relics
Refugee One who takes refuge in a
Astrologer One who foretells thing by the (DØvš‘ kibv_©x) foreign country
( †R¨vwZlx) stars
Ambassador One who is a diplomant of a
Astronomer One who studies heavenly bodies (ivóª`~Z) government in other country
( †R¨vwZwe©`)
Accomplice A partner in crime/A person who
Colleague A person/One working in the
(KzK‡g©i †`vmi) helps you break the law
(KwjM-mnKg©x) same place with another
Henpecked A husband who follows the
Drover (cï e¨emvqx) One who deals in cattle
(‰¯¿Y¨, ¯¿xi ekxf‚Z) dictates of his wife
Jockey One who rides the horses in Curator A person in charge of a museum
(RwK) races (hv`yN‡ii Kg©vaÿ¨)
Philatelist One who collects postage stamps Fatalist A person who believes in the
(WvKwUwKU msMÖvnK) (†dBjUvwj÷, powers of fate
Patriot ( †`k‡cÖwgK) Onew who loves his country A`„ôev`x)
A person who makes supreme One free from national
Martyr
sacrifice for his country/One Cosmopolitan prejudices or looking upon the
(gviUvi-knx`)
who dies for a noble cause (wek¦‡cÖwgK) whole world as his own or who
Emigrant, A person leaving his native is at home in all countries.
Expatriate (cÖevmx) country to settle in another Blasphemy (Ck¦i To use dirty langauge against
Immigrant A person coming to a foreign wb›`v) God or religion
(Awfevmx) land to settle there. Monotheism Belief in only one/single God.
Alien/Foreigner A person residing in a foreign (G‡Kk¦iev`)
(we‡`kx) country. Polytheism Belief in many gods.
Philanthropist A person who loves mankind. (eû Ck¦iev`/ †`eev`)
(gvbe‡cÖwgK) One trying to do good to mankind One who believes in the
A person who hates mankind/ A Theist (Avw¯ÍK)
Misanthrope/-ist existence of God
(gbyl¨we‡Ølx) hater of mankind Atheist (bvw¯ÍK) One who dose not believe in God
Misogynist A person who hates woman/ A Polytheist One who believes in many gods
(bvix we‡Ølx) hater of women (eû Ck¦iev`x) & goddesses.
Feminist One who works for the welfare Apostate One who gives up/abandons
(bvixev`x) of women (¯^ag©Z¨vMx e¨w³) one's religion/religious faith
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Iconoclasm Breaking of religious or social Bridegroom A man who is going to be
(cÖwZgvfv½v) images (ei, beweevwnZ cyiæl) married or has just got married.
Scripture (ag©MÖš’) The holy books/writings of a Biography The life account of a person
particular religion (RxebPwiÎ, Rxebx)
One who knows or sees Bibliography A list or collection of books
Omniscient (me©Á)
everyhing/has unlimited knowledge (cÖMš’ZvwjKv)
Omnipotent One who is all-powerful (=All The crime of marrying a person
(me©kw³gvb) mighty, Supreme) Bigamy (weM¨vwg) while altready legally married to
Omnivorous One who eats everything (=All someone else.
(me©fz³) eater) Bachelor (AweevwnZ A man who has never married.
Amphibians Animals living in both land and cyiæl/wPiKzgvi)
(DfPi cÖvYx) water Cartographer One who draws maps [cartography
Canibals Animals living on human flesh (gvbwPÎKi) = process of making maps]
(bigvsm‡fvRx/bigvsm Cobbler (gywP) One who mends shoes
Lv`K) Cardiologist A doctor who treats heart
Carnivorous Animals living on meat (ü`‡ivM we‡klÁ) diesases.
animals (gvsmvkx) Dermatologist (Z¡K A doctor who treats skin
Omnivorous Animals eating all kinds/types of we‡klÁ) diseases.
animals (me©fz³) food A book in which the events of
Diary (w`bwjwc)
Autonomy The right of independent self- each day are recorded
(mvqËkvmb) goverment Dictionary A book that consists of an
Demoncracy Agovernment of the people, by (Awfavb) alphabetical list of the words
(MYZš¿) the people and for the people Directory A book containing names and
Monarchy (ivRZš¿) A government by a king (bvg wVKvbv wb‡`©wkKv) addresses of the persons
Cash or king given by the
Dictatorship A government by one man who Dowry
parents of the bride to the
(GKbvqKZš¿) is all powerful (WvDwi, †hŠZzK)
bridegroom and his relatives.
Bureaucracy A government by officials
(AvgjvZš¿) An incident in a series of
Episode (AbyKvwnbx)
incidents
A government by one man who
Autocarcy (‰¯^iZš¿) Enchyclopeadia A book containing information
has complete/unlimited power
(wek¦‡Kvl) of all subjects
Aristocarcy A government by the nobles
(AwfRvZZš¿) Words inscribed on a tombstone/An
Epitaph (mgvwawjwc)
Diplomacy The art practiced by the inscription on a tomb
(K‚UbxwZ) statesmen Extempore A speech made without previous
Rebellion (mk¯¿ An armed rising against a (Dcw¯’ Z e³…Zv) preparation
government Fratricide Murderer or murder of a brother
we‡`ªvn)
(åvZ…nZ¨v)
Sovereignty The supreme power of a state
Murder of a whole nation,
(mve©‡fŠgZ¡) Genocide (MYnZ¨v)
particular race/religious group
A sudden, violent and illegal
Geologist One who studies rocks and
Coup (Kz, Af‚¨Ìvb) seizure/taking of powr from
(f‚ZË¡we`) soil/the formation of earth
government especially by (part
of) an army A list of special or technical
Glossary (kã‡Kvl)
words with definitions
One who plans and draws the
Architect (¯’cwZ) One who travels for selling
designs of building Hawker (‡dwiIqvjv)
articles
One who plans and draws the
Architect (¯’cwZ) Homicide (binZ¨v) Murderer or murder of a man
designs of building
A maiden speech A speech delivered for the first Lexicographer A person who
(cÖ_g e³…Zv) time in an assembly (Awfavb iPwqZv) writes/complies/edits dictonary
A verbose speech A speech full of too many words Linguist A person who is skilled in
(kãeûj e³…Zv) (eûfvlvwe`) several foreign languages
Autobiography An account of life written by self Ledger (RgvLi‡Pi A book of accounts showing
(AvZ¥Rxebx) cÖavb LvZv, LwZqvb) debits and credits
Agenda A list of the topics to be Infanticide Murderer or murder of an
(Av‡jvP¨m~wP) discussed at a meeting (wkïnZ¨v) infant/child
Bride (we‡qi K‡b, A girl who is going to be Meteorologist One who studies meteorology
beea~) married or has just got married. (AvenvIqvwe`)
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Monogamy The partice of keeping one wife Miscellaneous substitutions
(GKK weevn cÖ_v) or husband.
Matricide Murderer or murder of a mother Barren (eܨv) A woman who cannot conceive
(gvZ…nZ¨v) Cantonment A palce where soldiers are
Novelist (JcbvwmK) One who writes novel. (‡mbvwbevm) housed
Neurologist A doctor who treats nerve Anonymous Not bearing the name of a writer
(¯œvqywe`) diseases. (‡ebvgx, bvgnxb)
A specialisth in eye diseases (eye Ignorant (AÁ) Destritute of knowledge
Oculist/Ophthalm Monotonous Characterised by dull uniformity
specialist)
ologist (Pÿz‡ivMwe`, (GK‡N‡q)
One who attends the diseases of
Pÿz wPwKrmK) Illiterate (wbiÿi) A person who neither read or write
the eye
Orthopedist A doctor who treats the bone Garrulous, A person who takes much
(Aw¯’‡ivM we‡klÁ) diseases. Talkative (evPvj)
Optician (Pÿz One who tests eyesight and sells Bastard, A child not born of legal parents
cixÿK I Pkgv spectacles. Illegitimate (RviR)
we‡µZv) Heterosexual Love or attraction for the
Plumber (cøv¤^vi, One who mends water pipes (wecixZKvgx) opposite sex
K‡ji wgw¯¿) Homosexual Love or atraction for the same
Polyglot A person who knows many (mgKvgx) sex
(eûflvfvlx, eûfvwlK) languages. Corpse (gvby‡li ke, The dead body of a human being
Playwright A person who writes plays jvk, g„Zz‡`n)
(bvU¨Kvi) Carcass The dead body of an animal
Psychiatrist A specialist in mental disorders (cïcÿxi g„Z‡`n)
(gvbwmK †ivM we‡klÁ) or maladjustment. A palce where dead bodies are
Mortuary (kevMvi)
Paediatrician A doctor who studies and treats kept temporarily
(wkï‡ivM wPwKrmK) the diseases of children Exhume (KeiLbb) To dig up a corpse (gvby‡li g„Z‡`‡n)
Particide (wcZ…nZ¨v) Murderer or murder of a father A vehicle for carrying dead
Hearse (kehvb)
The practice of keeping many bodies to the ceremony
Polygamy Catacompbs (f‚
- Underground caves with burying
wives or having more than one
(eûcwZœ MÖnY cª_v)
spouse at the same time. Mf©w¯’Z mgvwa) places for the dead
Paraour Lover of a married Chauvinsism Excessive patriotism
(ciKxq woman/Beloved of a married (DMÖ/Zxeª ¯^‡`k‡cÖg)
†cªwgK/‡cÖwgKv) man.
Monologue (GKK A long speech by an actor ein
Parricide Murderer or murder of a parent
(wcZ…-gvZ… nZ¨v) fvlY) play or movie
Murderer or murder of/the crime Obsolete (AcÖ P wjZ) Something that becomes outdated.
Regicide (ivR nZ¨v) Manuscript A piece of writing done by
of killing a king or queen
One who carves on stone/makes (cvÐzwjwc) hand/A paper written by hand
Sculptor fv¯‹i) Autograph A person's own handwriting
statues using clay
Stenographer One who writes shorthand (¯^ ‡ jLb, ¯^ n ¯Í ‡ jL)
(‡÷‡bvMÖvdvi) Memorandum A note to help memory
(¯§viKwjwc)
Murder of one's self/The act of
Suicide (AvZ¥vnZ¨v) Slang (mgcÖ`vqMZ Words used in common language
killing oneself fvlv, BZi fvlv) but not in literature
Sororicide Murderer or murder of a sister
Ingnorance (AÁZv) Lack of knowledge or information
(fMœx nZ¨v)
Album (A¨vjevg, A book with blank pages for
Spinster (AweevwnZ A woman who has never been
Av‡jvK-KzwÂKv) keeping photograph or stams
gwnjv, wPiKzgvix) married.
A person who abstains Interne (wkÿvbwem A medical graduate serving his
Teetotaler
wPwKrmK) apprenticeship in a hospital
(g`we‡Ølx) completely from alcoholic drinks
Uxoricide Murderer of murder of a wife Maternity (gvZ…Z¡) A stage of motherhood
(cwZœ nZ¨v, ¯¿x nZ¨v) Myopia (ÿxY`„wó) A stage of short-sightedness
Vegetarian A person who does not eat meant Hypermetropia A stage of long-sightedness
(wbivwgl‡fvRx e¨w³) or fish. (`xN© `w
„ ó)
A woman who has lost her Anaesthetic A medicine which produces
Widow (weaev) (Aby f w
‚ ZbvkK) insensibbility
busband and never remarried.
A man whose wife has died and Antiseptic A substance which kills germs
Widower (wecZœxK) (RxevYy b vkK)
who hasn't married again.
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Post- mortern, Medical examination of a dead 13. The word 'officiles' means ––– [33th BCS]
Autopsy body A. plural number of official
(jv‡ki gqbvZ`š¿) B. language used in offices
Abortion (Mf©cvZ) Medical termination of pregnancy C. plural number of office
Amputation (A½- To cut off a person's body which D. vague expressions .Ans: B.
cÖZ¨½ e¨e‡”Q`) is infected 14. 'Such claim needs to be tested empirically'
suggests that ––– [33rd BCS]
Previous Year Questions A. The test shoud be based on assumption
B. The test should be based on idea
BCS PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS C. The test should be based on experience
01. The word 'sibling' means- [40th BCS] D. The test should be based on calculation .Ans: C.
A. a brother B. a sister 15. 'Not once has our neighbout invited us into his
C. a brother or sister D. an infant .Ans: C. house.' [32nd BCS]
02. Someone who is capricious is –– [40th BCS] A. Our neighbour has invited into his house not
A. easily irritated once but many times
B. wise and willing to cooperate B. Our neighbour has never invited us into his house
C. exceedingly conceited and arrogant C. Occcasionally our neighbour has invited us into his house
D. known for sudden changes in attitude or D. Our neighbour has not always invited us into his
behaviour .Ans: D. house .Ans: B.
03. The saying 'enough is enough' is used when want 16. To 'raise ones brows' indicates––– [32nd BCS]
––– [40th BCS] A. annoyance B. dispprovad
A. something to continue C. indifference D. surprise .Ans: B+D.
B. something to stop 17. The word 'Shrug' indicating doubt or
C. something to continue until it's enough eindifference is associated with –––– [31st BCS]
D. to tell instructions are clear .Ans: B. A. Shoulders B. Head
04. An extra message added at the end of a letter C. Forehead D. Eybrows .Ans: A.
after it is signed is called ––– [40th BCS] 18. Tiem after twilight and before night––– [31st BCS]
A. corrignedum B. postscript A. Evening B. Dawn
C. NB D. RSVP .Ans: B. C. Dusk D. Eclipse .Ans: C.
05. Love for the whole world is called –– [39th BCS] 19. The people who carry a cofficn at a funeral are
A. philanthropy B. misogyny called –––– [31st BCS]
C. benevolence D. misanthropy .Ans: A. A. undertakers B. supporters
06. 'Panacea' means- [39th BCS]
C. pallbearers D. mounrners .Ans: C.
A. cure-all B. pancreatic
20. The word 'electorate' means ––– [29th BCS]
C. widespread disease D. gland .Ans: A.
A. election office B. a body of voters
07. 'Geriatrics' is the branch of medicine concerned
with the diseases and care of ––– [39th BCS]
C. many elections D. candidates .Ans: B.
A. newly-weds B. old women 21. 'Paediatric' relates to the treatment of: [26th BCS]
C. newborn babies D. old people .Ans: D. A. Adults B. Children
08. A speech of too many words is called––– [38th BCS] C. Women D. Old people .Ans: B.
A. A big speech B. Maiden speech 22. The word 'ecological' is related to ––––: [26th &
16th BCS ]
C. An unimportant speech
D. A verbose speech .Ans: D. A. Demography B. Pollution
09. The word 'omnivorous' means: [37th BCS]
C. Atmosphere D. Evironmet .Ans: D.
A. eating all types of food 23. A 'pilgrim' is a person who undertakes a journey
B. eating only fruits to a –––– [26th & 16th BCS]
C. eating only meat A. Mosque B. A new country
D. eating grass and plants only .Ans: A. C. Holy place D. Bazar .Ans: C.
10. 'It is time to review the protocol on testing 24. A person who writers about his own life wirtes –
nuclear weapons'. Here the underlined word –––. [26th & 27th BCS]
means- [35th BCS] A. A biograpy B. A diary
A. Record of rules B. Summary of rules C. A chronicle D. An autobiography.Ans: D.
C. Procedures D. Problems .Ans: A. 25. Stockings are ––––– socks. [25th BCS]
11. Let us begin by looking at the minutes of the meeting. A. long B. small
Here the underlined word means- [35th BCS] C. big D. short .Ans: A.
A. time record B. time frame 26. Misantropist means –––– [25th BCS]
C. written record D. written analysis .Ans: C. A. One who flirts with ladies
12. If a person cannot stop taking drugs, he or she is B. A person of narrow views
--- [33rd BCS] C. A hater of mankind
A. attached to them B. committed to them D. One hwo believe that God is in everyting .Ans: C.
C. addicted to them D. devoted to them .Ans: C.
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27. First language means the ––––– language. [25th BCS] 39. The word 'plurality' means–– [15th BCS]
A. important B. main A. The letter 'S' B. Men and women
C. natural D. officcial .Ans: C. C. Chaos and confusion
28. The expression 'Lingua franca' means ––––. [24th BCS] D. The holding of more than one office at a time
A. The common lanugage .Ans: D.
B. The first language 40. 'Plebiscite' is a term related to ––––? [15th BCS]
C. International language A. Medicine B. Technlogy
D. The French language .Ans: A. C. Law D. Politics .Ans: D.
29. Choose the correct meaning: He raised his 41. Many islands make up ––– [15th BCS]
eyebrow at my explanation. [24th BCS] A. an isles B. an archipelago
A. show surprise or disapproval. C. a peninsula D. a continent .Ans: B.
B. show agreement 42. People who assume that no evil can befall them
C. show happiness. are foolishly- [14th BCS]
D. show indifference. .Ans: A. A. ardent B. complacent
30. 'Razzmatazz' means––– [24th & 17th BCS] C. confident D. apprehensive .Ans: B.
A. A musical instrument 43. One who unduly forwards in renderng services for
B. A well-planned programme others is not generally liked in society. Which of the
C. A noisy activity following words represents truely the character of
D. A musical activity .Ans: C. the person mentioned above? [14th BCS]
31. Cul-de-sac [22nd BCS]
A. benevolent B. official
A. selection B. dead end C. officious D. bureaucratic .Ans: C.
C. error D. bubble .Ans: B. 44. Select the answer of the word 'stagflation'. [13rd BCS]
32. Parcel [22nd BCS]
A. controlld prices
A. quarrel B. piece of land B. economic slowdown
C. postage D. unobstracted view.Ans: B. C. a disintegrating government
33. Ruminant [22nd BCS]
D. cultrural dullness .Ans: B.
A. Cud-chewing animal 45. 'Syntax' means----- [11st BCS ]
B. Soup A. Manner of speech
C. Gossip B. Sentence building
D. Noise-maker .Ans: A. C. Supplementary tax
34. 'Equivocation' means- [17th BCS]
D. Synchrounizing act .Ans: B.
A. A true statement
B. Equal opporunity to get a job cvewjK mvwf©m Kwgkb (PSC) -Gi Ab¨vb¨ wb‡qvM cixÿvi cÖkœvejx
C. Free expression of opinions 01. The word 'Anthropology' is related to- [`y`K- 2020]
D. Two contrary things in the same statement .Ans: D. A. study of minrals B. study of mankind
35. 'Blockbuster' means- [17th BCS] C. study of discases
A. A large solid piece of stone D. study of evolution .Ans: B.
B. A device to cut off a person's head as 02. The word 'Somanambulist' means- [`y`K- 2020]
apunishment A. a daydreamer B. a sleep walker
C. Something that makes movement difficult C. an optimist D. a night dreamer .Ans: B.
D. A powerful explosive to demolish buildings 03. Philanthropist means- [moK cwieo I †mZz gš¿Yvj‡qi Dc-mnKvix
.Ans: D. cÖ‡KŠkjx (hvwš¿K) 2019]
36. Three score is ––– [16th BCS] A. A person of charity
A. thirty times B. A person of wiede views
B. three hundred times C. an expert
C. three times twenty D. a man of wisdom .Ans: A.
D. more than trhee .Ans: C. 04. 'Capital punishment' means- [ms¯‹…wZ welqK gš¿Yvj‡qi Dc-
mnKvix cÖ‡KŠkjx (wmwfj) 2019]
37. An ordinance is ––– [16th BCS]
A. imprisonment B. freedom
A. a book C. death penalty D. misery .Ans: C.
B. an arms factory 05. The doctor who treats diseases of the brain is
C. a news paper journal known as a/an- [ms¯‹…wZ welqK gš¿Yvj‡qi Dc-mnKvix
D. a law .Ans: D. cÖ‡KŠkjx (wmwfj) 2019]
38. Something that is ' fresh' is something ––– [16th BCS] A. pathologist B. cardiologist
A. recently printed or published C. nephrologist D. neurologist .Ans: D.
06. A pilgrim is a person who undertakes a journey
B. in fairly good condition to a ––– [evsjv‡`k cvwb Dbœqb †evW© Gi WvUv Gw›Uª Accv‡iUi 2019]
C. disrespectfull A. mosque B. forest
D. pleasant .Ans: B. C. desert D. holy place .Ans: D.
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07. Give one word for science of the sructure of animal 20. The word 'homogeneous' means –––– [15Zg wkÿK
bodies –––– [evsjv‡`k cvwb Dbœqb †evW© Gi WvUv Gw›Uª Accv‡iUi 2019] wbeÜb I cÖZ¨b cixÿv (¯‹zj/mgch©vq) 2019]
A. Physiology B. Anatomy A. dissimilar B. of the same place
C. Biology D. Psychology .Ans: B. C. of the same denisty D. of the same kind .Ans: D.
08. A gril who is going to be married –––– [evsjv‡`k cvwb 21. A speech full of too many words is –––– [15Zg wkÿK
Dbœqb †evW© Gi WvUv Gw›Uª Accv‡iUi 2019] wbeÜb I cÖZ¨b cixÿv (¯‹zj/mgch©vq) 2019]
A. beloved B. bridegroom A. A big speech B. Maiden speech
C. wife D. bride .Ans: D. C. An unimportant speech
09. A person unable to pay his debts –––– [evsjv‡`k cvwb D. A verbose speech .Ans: D.
Dbœqb †evW© Gi WvUv Gw›Uª Accv‡iUi 2019] 22. A person whose head is in the clouds is –––– [15Zg
A. solvent B. miser wkÿK wbeÜb I cÖZ¨b cixÿv (¯‹zj/mgch©vq) 2019]
C. poor D. insolvent .Ans: D. A. proud B. a day dreamer
10. What do you mean by the word 'Syllable'? [Z_¨ C. an aviator D. useless .Ans: B.
gš¿Yvj‡qi Aaxb Pjw”PÎ I cÖKvkbv Awa`߇ii K¨v‡givg¨vb 2019] 23. Select the meaning of the word 'stagflation'.
A. Parts of a syllabus [15Zg wkÿK wbeÜb I cÖZ¨b cixÿv (K‡jR/mgch©vq) 2019]
B. Synonym of a syllabbus A. controlled prices B. economic slow down
C. Parts of a word C. a disintegrating government
D. None of the above .Ans: C. D. cultural dullness .Ans: B.
11. A person who knows many language is called –– 24. 'Deciduous' trees are trees those ––– [cÖv_wgK we`¨vjq
–– [Z_¨ gš¿Yvj‡qi Aaxb Pjw”PÎ I cÖKvkbv Awa`߇ii K¨v‡givg¨vb 2019] mnKvix wkÿK (cÖ_g avc) 2019]
A. a multi-lingual B. bilingual A. have fleshy leaves
C. polyglot D. monolingual .Ans: C. B. are extremely big
12. Write down the minutes of the meeting. Here the C. have delicious leaves
word 'minutes' means––– [Z_¨ gš¿Yvj‡qi Aaxb Pjw”PÎ I D. lose the leaves annually .Ans: D.
cÖKvkbv Awa`߇ii K¨v‡givg¨vb 2019] 25. Having two possible meanings and not very clear
A. time limit is called ––– [wewfbœ gš¿Yvj‡qi e¨w³MZ Kg©KZ©v 2019]
B. written records A. amphibious B. anonymous
C. details of the meeting C. confiscate D. ambiguous .Ans: D.
D. summary of the meeting .Ans: B. 26. The science of teaching is called ––– [wewfbœ gš¿Yvj‡qi
13. 'A person in a family who lived a long time ago is e¨w³MZ Kg©KZ©v 2019]
called. [Z_¨ gš¿Yvj‡qi Aaxb Pjw”PÎ I cÖKvkbv Awa`߇ii K¨v‡givg¨vb 2019] A. Phonetics B. Pedagogy
A. Ancestor B. Follower C. Ethics D. Biology .Ans: B.
C. Past D. Successor .Ans: A. 27. A 'sceptic' is one who –––– [R¡ vjvwb I LwbR m¤ú` gš¿Yvj‡qi
wbivcËv Kg©K_©v 2019]
14. The act of doing deliberate damage to something
A. is considered to be strange our unusual
is called. [Z_¨ gš¿Yvj‡qi Aaxb Pjw”PÎ I cÖKvkbv Awa`߇ii K¨v‡givg¨vb
2019] B. a lways expects bad things to happen
A. sabbath B. sabotage C. believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest
C. saboteur D. subpar .Ans: B. D. had doubts about things that other people believe
15. Pay careful attention to something is meant by .Ans: D.
word. [Z_¨ gš¿Yvj‡qi Aaxb Pjw”PÎ I cÖKvkbv Awa`߇ii K¨v‡givg¨vb 2019] 28. 'The English' refers to ––– [R¡ vjvwb I LwbR m¤ú` gš¿Yvj‡qi
wbivcËv Kg©K_©v 2019]
A. look B. see
A. the English language
C. attend D. heed .Ans: D.
B. the English society
16. If it is a genuine picture, it is ––––. [Z_¨ gš¿Yvj‡qi Aaxb
Pjw”PÎ I cÖKvkbv Awa`߇ii K¨v‡givg¨vb 2019] C. the English territory
A. fake B. false D. the people of England .Ans: D.
C. real D. copied .Ans: C. 29. The word 'parent' means ––– [miKvwi gva¨wgK we`¨vjq mnKvix
wkÿK 2019]
17. A person who is accused of a crime is entilled to
A. father B. mother
a –––– trial. [Z_¨ gš¿Yvj‡qi Aaxb Pjw”PÎ I cÖKvkbv Awa`߇ii
K¨v‡givg¨vb 2019] C. father and mother D. father or mother .Ans: D.
A. fain B. tair 30. The word 'lunar' is related to ––––. [miKvwi gva¨wgK
we`¨vjq mnKvix wkÿK 2019]
C. fare D. fame .Ans: B.
A. sun B. planet
18. A person who performs tricks with hands in
C. moon D. air .Ans: C.
called –––– [cÖv_wgK I MYwkÿv gš¿Yvj‡qi cÖv_wgK wkÿv Awa`ßi wcwUAvB
BÝUªv·i (mvaviY) 2019] 31. 'Tertiary' means –––– [miKvwi gva¨wgK we`¨vjq mnKvix wkÿK 2019]
A. conspirator B. magician A. primary B. territorial
C. conjurer D. juggler .Ans: C. C. terrible D. third in order .Ans: D.
19. A specialist in eye disease in called a /an ––– [cÖv_wgK I 32. The word 'ecological' is related to –––––. [miKvwi
MYwkÿv gš¿Yvj‡qi cÖv_wgK wkÿv Awa`ßi wcwUAvB BÝUªv·i (mvaviY) 2019] gva¨wgK we`¨vjq mnKvix wkÿK 2019]
A. Optician B. Neurologist A. atmosphere B. environment
C. Cardiologist D. Ophthalmologist .Ans: D. C. pollution D. demography .Ans: B.
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33. 'Nota bene' means –––––. [miKvwi gva¨wgK we`¨vjq mnKvix 45. What is the meaning of the word 'post-mortem'?
wkÿK 2019] [bvwm©s I wgWIqvBdvwi Awa`ßi wmwbqi ÷vd bvm© 2018]
A. for example B. not sure A. Before death B. Autopsy
C. next page D. mark well .Ans: D. C. Surgical operation D. Declare dead .Ans: B.
34. A person who sells fruits and vegetables is called Note: Post mortem k‡ãi A_© g„Zy¨i c‡i ke‡`n cixÿv;
–––––. [miKvwi gva¨wgK we`¨vjq mnKvix wkÿK 2019] gqbvZ`šÍ A_©vr autopsy
A. a vegetable man B. a vegetarian 46. The scientific study of and treatment of tumors
C. a greeen-grocer D. a hawker .Ans: C. in the body is –––– [bvwm©s I wgWIqvBdvwi Awa`ßi wmwbqi ÷vd bvm©
35. One who is a specialist in heart and its diseases is 2018]
called ––––. [miKvwi gva¨wgK we`¨vjq mnKvix wkÿK 2019] A.Oncology B. Cardiology
A. a pharmacologist B. an ophthalmologist C. Ophthalmology D. Neurology .Ans: A.
C. a cardiologist D. a neurologist .Ans: C. 47. Time after twilight and before night–––– [evsjv‡`k
cjøx Dbœqb mnKvix †Rbv‡ij g¨v‡bRvi (A_© wnmve/A_©-ivR¯^ 2018)]
36. The doctor who treats kidney patients is called
A. Evening B. Dawn
a/an: [WvK Awa`߇ii Gw÷‡gUi 2018]
C. Dusk D. Eclipse .Ans: C.
A. pathologist B. neurologist
48. Cul-de-sac- [evsjv‡`k cjøx Dbœqb mnKvix †Rbv‡ij g¨v‡bRvi (A_©
C. nephrologists D. cardiologist .Ans: C. wnmve/A_©-ivR¯^ 2018)]
37. Which of the following is close to 'archipelago' in A. selection B. dead end
meaning [WvK Awa`߇ii Gw÷‡gUi 2018] C. error D. bubble .Ans: B.
A. A group of archieves 49. Longing for something past is ––––– [wewfbœ
B. Archeological sites gš¿Yvjq/wefvM/Awa`ßi e¨w³i Kg©KZ©v 2018]
C. A group of islands A. Heuristic B. Nostalgia
D. Archo of a building .Ans: C. C. Outdated D. Radical .Ans: B.
38. One who treats cancer patients is called a/an ––– 50. The expression 'Voir Dire' means- [12Zg mnKvix RR
– [WvK Awa`߇ii Gw÷‡gUi 2018] 2018]
A. pathologist B. nephrologist A. telling the truth B. lying in the court
C. oncologist D. neurologist .Ans: C. C. evidence of the witness
39. The abbreviation BC stands for –––– [WvK Awa`߇ii D. speaking lies .Ans: C.
Gw÷‡gUi 2018] 51. A person who writes about his own life writes–––
A. Before Call B. Before coronation [cÖv_wmg mnKvwi wkÿK 2018 (¯’wMZ 2014) 14 †Rjv 2017]
C. Before Christ D. British Church .Ans: C. A. A biography B. A diary
40. 'Sedative' means –––– [wewfbœ gš¿Yvjq/wefvM/Awa`ßi e¨w³i Kg©KZ©v C. A chronicle D. An autobiography.Ans: D.
(mvaviY) 2018] 52. The meaning of the word 'precedence' is: [cÖv_wmg
A. to criticize mnKvwi wkÿK 2018 (¯’wMZ 2014) 12 †Rjv 2017]
B. a drug used to calm a person or animal to make A. a case of reference
them sleep. B. event that never happened
C. very energetic behaviour of people C. tenure of the President
D. in a frightenigh, violent and powerful way. D. a matter to deal with .Ans: A.
.Ans: B. 53. The word 'paranoid' is connected with –––– [bvwm©s
I wgWIqvBdvwi Awa`ßi wmwbqi ÷vd bvm© 2017]
41. A person who is able to do many different things
is called –––– [wewfbœ gš¿Yvjq/wefvM/Awa`ßi e¨w³i Kg©KZ©v (mvaviY) A. philosophy B. psycology
2018] C. anthropology D. theology .Ans: B.
A. exceptional B. talented 54. The word 'solar' is related to –––– [cÖ e vmx Kj¨vY I
•e‡`wkK Kg©ms¯’vb gš¿Yvj‡qi DcmnKvix cwiPvjK 2017]
C. brilliant D. versatile .Ans: D.
42. A disease that cannot be cured is called a/an ––– A. earth B. moon
– [wewfbœ gš¿Yvjq/wefvM/Awa`ßi e¨w³i Kg©KZ©v (mvaviY) 2018] C. star D. sun .Ans: D.
A. incurable disease 55. Oncology means a doctor who treats –––– [cÖevmx
B. uncurable disease Kj¨vY I •e‡`wkK Kg© ms¯’ vb gš¿ Y vj‡qi DcmnKvix cwiPvjK 2017]
C. incorrigible disease A. kidney diseases B. stomach diseases
D. discurable disease .Ans: A. C. cancer D. brain diseases .Ans: C.
43. A person who thinks and talks too much about 56. In the sense of 'lack of rainfall', which of the
himself is called a/an ––– [wewfbœ gš¿Yvjq/wefvM/Awa`ßi e¨w³i following words is right. [¯^v¯’¨ I cwiPvi Kj¨vY gš¿Yvj‡qi wmwbqi
Kg©KZ©v (mvaviY) 2018] ÷vd bvm© (evwZjK…Z) 2017]
A. selfish B. egocentric A. draught B. drought
C. egotism D. egoist .Ans: D. C. draft D. drauft .Ans: B.
44. A mayor is an elected person who runs a –––– 57. One who mends shoes is a –––– [¯^v¯’¨ I cwiPvi Kj¨vY
gš¿Yvj‡qi wmwbqi ÷vd bvm© (evwZjK…Z) 2017]
[bvwm©s I wgWIqvBdvwi Awa`ßi wmwbqi ÷vd bvm© 2018]
A.City B. State A. carpenter B. butcher
C. County D. Country .Ans: A. C. cobbler D. potter .Ans: C.
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58. The price of all commodities in the market is 71. The word 'misogynist' means––– [mvaviY cy‡ji AvIZvq
'exorbitant'. Which is the correct word to wewfbœ gš¿Yvj‡qi mnKvix ‡cÖvMÖv‡gi, DcmnKvix cÖ‡KŠkjx, cÖgvmwbK Kg©KZ©v I
e¨w³MZ Kg©KZ©v 2016]
replacethe underlined word? [Z_¨ gš¿Yvj‡qi Aaxb wewUwfi
mnKvix cÖ‡KŠkjx (wmwfj) 2017] A. one who hates women
A. exaggerated B. preposterous B. one who loves women
C. sumptures D. excessive .Ans: D. C. one who kills owmen
59. Animals that can live on land and water are [Z_¨ D. one who praises women .Ans: A.
gš¿Yvj‡qi Aaxb wewUwfi mnKvix cÖ‡KŠkjx (wmwfj) 2017] 72. The word 'blasphemy' is related to ––– [¯^ v¯’¨ gš¿Yvj‡qi
A. insectivorous B. dinosaurs DcmnKvix cÖ‡KŠkjx (wmwfj) 2016]
C. amphibians D. reptiles .Ans: C. A. appreciation of God and religion
60. The abbreviation 'a.m.' stands for ––– [MYc~_© Awa`߇ii B. Islam
DcmnKvix cÖ‡KkŠjx (wmwjf) 2017] C. Buddhism
A. anti meridian B. ante meridiem D. lack of respect to God and religion .Ans: D.
C. ante meridium D. anti meridium .Ans: B. 73. A person in charge of a museum is a –––– [mvaviY
61. he abbreviation 'e.g.' means- [11Zg we‡RGm (mnKvix RR) cy‡ji AvIZvq wewfbœ gš¿Yvj‡qi mnKvix ‡cÖvMÖv‡gi, DcmnKvix cÖ‡KŠkjx, cÖgvmwbK
2017] Kg©KZ©v I e¨w³MZ Kg©KZ©v 2016]
A. very important B. for example A. Librarian B. Janitor
C. please note D. namely .Ans: B. C. Palmist D. Curator .Ans: D.
62. 'Excuse me, gentlement!'- 'Excuse me' is used to 74. 'Kindred' means ––––– [mvaviY cy ‡ji AvIZvq wewfbœ gš¿Yvj‡qi
mnKvix ‡cÖvMÖv‡gi, DcmnKvix cÖ‡KŠkjx, cÖgvmwbK Kg©KZ©v I e¨w³MZ Kg©KZ©v 2016]
––– [11Zg we‡RGm (mnKvix RR) 2017]
A. relationship by birth or descent
A. apologise B. draw attention B. social relationship
C. beg pardon D. express disgust .Ans: B.
C. distant relationship
63. How do you do? is –––– [11Zg we‡RGm (mnKvix RR) 2017] D. unaffilianted relationship .Ans: A.
A. an enquiry about somebody's health
75. 'Paediatric' relates to the treatment of –––– [¯^v¯’¨
B. merely a formal greeting gš¿Yvj‡qi Aaxb †mev cwi`߇ii wmwbqi ÷vd bvm© 2016]
C. a formal question when one meets one's friend A. Adults B. Children
D. used to know the profession of a person C. Women D. Old people .Ans: B.
.Ans: B. 76. 'Panacea' means –––– [¯^v¯’¨ gš¿Yvj‡qi Aaxb †mev cwi`߇ii wmwbqi
64. Maiden Speech means –––– [evsjv‡`k †iI‡qj DcmnKvix ÷vd bvm© 2016]
cÖ‡KŠkjx (wmwf) 2016] A. widespread disease B. gland
A.first speech B. last speech C. fresh D. cure all .Ans: D.
C. female speech D. early speech .Ans: A. 77. A doctor who studies and treats the medical
65. What is the suitable word for 'A hater of conditions and diseases of women is –––– [¯^v¯’¨
makind'? [RbcÖkvmb gš¿Yvj‡qi e¨w³MZ Kg©KZ©v 2016] gš¿Yvj‡qi Aaxb †mev cwi`߇ii wmwbqi ÷vd bvm© 2016]
A. Foe B. Hatred A. a gynaecologist
C. Condemner D. Misanthrope .Ans: D. B. a neurologist
66. 'Lingua france' refers to –––– [ †cv÷ gv÷vi †Rbv‡ij C. an oncologist
(c~e©vÂj, PÆMÖvg), Gi Kvh©vj‡qi †cv÷vj Acv‡iUi 2018] D. an orthopaedic surgeon .Ans: A.
A. second language B. first language 78. One who walks on foot? [evsjv‡`k WvK wefvM ( †g‡ÆvcwjUb mv‡K©)
C. foreign language D. common language cwi`k©K 2016]
.Ans: D. A. traveler B. pedestrian
67. Rain sounds is called –––– [esjv‡`k cjøx we`y¨Zvqb †ev‡W©i C. rider D. omnipotent .Ans: B.
mnKvix mwPe/mnKvix cwiPviL (cÖkvmb) 2016] 79. 'Flora' means- [mnKvix cwievi cwiKíbv Kg©KZ©v 2016]
A. Jingle B. ticks A. elaborate decoration with flowrs
C. Rustle D. Patters .Ans: D. B. all the flowrs of an area
68. 'Procession' is a –––term. [RbcÖkvmb gš¿Yvj‡qi cÖkvmwbK Kg©KZ©v C. a garland of flowers
2016]
A. mythological B. religious D. the plants of a particular area .Ans: D.
C. political D. banking .Ans: D. 80. An ordinance is ––– [¯^v¯’¨ gš¿Yvj‡qi mnKvix cÖ‡KŠkjx 2016]
69. 'Quorum' fits best with the meaning. [RbcÖkvmb A. a book B. a law
gš¿Yvj‡qi cÖkvmwbK Kg©KZ©v 2016] C. a newspaper D. a manuscript .Ans: B.
A. required number B. allowed number
81. The word 'nuptial' is related to - [¯^v¯’¨ gš¿Yvj‡qi mnKvix
C. number D. additional number cÖ‡KŠkjx 2016]
.Ans: A.
A.marriage B. might
70. 'A mental illness in which somebody has a
strong desire, which they cannot contrl to steal C. sleep D. love .Ans: A.
things' is expressed by --- [RbcÖkvmb gš¿Yvj‡qi cÖkvmwbK Kg©KZ©v 82. The word 'paranoia' is connected with ––– [cÖwZiÿv
2016] gš¿Yvj‡qi Dc-mnKvix cwiPvjK 2016]
A. insomnia B. kleptomania A. philosophy B. anthropology
C. anemia D. amnesia .Ans: B. C. theology D. psychology .Ans: D.
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