BCS English question solution (Part I)

30th BCS English questions and answers

In each of the follwing questions,out of the given alternatives,choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given word:

1. IMPROVEMENT

A. Promotion
B. Advancement
C. Betterment
D. Preference

Answer : C

2. AMICABLE

A. Interesting
B. Loving
C. Affectionate
D. Friendly

Answer : D

In each of the follwing questions,choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:-

3. LIABILITY

A. Treasure
B. Debt
C. Assets
D. Property

Answer : C

4. HATE

A. Admire
B. Abhor
C. Concern
D. Loathe

Answer : A


In each of the follwing questions,out of the four alternatives,choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence:-

5. A song embodying religious and sacred emotions-

A. Lyric
B. Ode
C. Hymn
D. Ballad

Answer : C

6. Time after twilight and before night-

A. Evening
B. Dawn
C. Dusk
D..Eclipse

Answer : C

Fill in the blanks in the following sentences by selecting the most appropriate alternative from among the four choices given:-

7. Parliamentary democracy demands discipline and to the rules.

A. adherence
B. respectful
C. knowledge
D. awareness

Answer : A

8. Reason is the highest faculty-on human by their creator.

A. entrusted
B. endowed
C. bestowed
D. conferred

Answer : C

9. Rishan walks as if he-lame.

A. is
B. had been
C. has
D. were

Answer : D


One of the four sentences given in each question is grammatically wrong. That alternative is your answer:-

10.
A. Neither you nor i am in a sound position.
B. Laziness is detrimental for success
C. He begged the favour of my granting him leave
D. Your action is not in conformity with the law

Answer : B

11.
A. He has no desire for fame
B. I intend going to Rajshahi
C. He is too miserly to part with his money
D. He has invited me for dinner

Note: Correct answer is I intend to go to Rajshahi.

Each of the following idioms is followed by some alternatives. choose the one which best expresses its meaning:-

12. To keep one’s head-

A. to save onedelf
B. to be self respectful
C. to keep calm
D. none of these

Answer : C

13. To put the cart before the horse-

A. to offer a person what he cannot eat
B. to force a person to do something
C. to raise obstacle
D. to reverse the natural order of things

Answer : D

14. To read between the lines-

A. to concentrate
B. to suspect
C. to read carefully
D. to grasp the hidden meaning

Answer : D


In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active (or passive) Voice. Out of the alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive (or Active) voice.

15. I know him.

A. He is knowm by me
B. He was known to me
C. He has been known by me
D. He is known to me

Answer : B

16. A lion may be helped even by a little mouse.

A. A little mouse may even help a lion
B. Even a little mouse may help a lion
C. A little mouse can even help a lion
D. Even a little mouse ought to help a lion

Answer : B

17. Choose the correctly spelt word:-

A. Superceed
B. Superseed
C. Supercede
D. Supersede

Answer : D

18. Choose the correctly spelt word:-

A. Liesure
B. Leisure
C. Leasure
D. Leisure

Answer: B

Of the four alternatives given under each sentence, find the one that best fits into the blanks space:-

19. The horror movic scared them out of their-

A. wits
B. seats
C. lives
D. fund

Answer : A

20. The people who carray a coffin at a funeral are called-

A. Undertakers
B. Supporters
C. Pallbearers
D. Mourners

Answer : C

29th BCS English questions and answers

Literature

1. “Into the __ of death rode the six hundred.”

A. city
B. tunnel
C. road
D. valley

Answer : D

2. “To be or not to be, that is the__”.

A. meaning
B. question
C. answer
D. isssue

Answer : B

3. “I have a __ that one day this nation will live out the true meaning of its creed that all men are created equal”

A. desire
B. hope
C. dream
D. wish

Answer : C

4. Who wrote the two famous novels , ‘David Copperfiled’ and ‘The Tale Of Two Cities’?

A. Thomas Hardy
B. Janne Austen
C. George Eliot
D. Charles Dickens

Answer : D

5. Who wrote the plays , ‘The Tempest’ and ‘The Mid Summer Night’s Dream?

A. Ben Johnson
B. Christopher
C. John Dryden
D. William Shakespeare

Answer : D


Grammar

6. I have not heard from him__

A. long since
B. for a long time
C. since long
D. for long

Answer : D

7. Honey is__sweet.

A. very
B. too much
C. much too
D. excessive

Answer : A

8. Your conduct admits __ no excuse.

A. to
B. for
C. of
D. at

Answer : C

9. He had a __ headache.

A. strong
B. acute
C. serious
D. bad

Answer : D

10. I shall not __ the examination this year.

A. give
B. appear at
C. sit
D. go for

Answer : B

11. They travelled to Savar__

A. on foot
B. by walking
C. on their feet
D. by foot

Answer : A

12. He said that he __ be unable come.

A. will
B. shall
C. should
D. would

Answer : D

13. Naither Rini nor Simi __ qualified for the job.

A. are
B. is
C. were
D. had

Answer : B

14. He said that he __ the previous day.

A. has come
B. had come
C. came
D. arrived

Answer : B

15. He watched the boat __ down the river.

A. to float
B. floating
C. was floating
D. had floated

Answer : B

16. ‘Good’ is to ‘bad’ as ‘white’ is to__

A. dark
B. grey
C. black
D. ebony

Answer : C

17. ‘Botany’ is to ‘plants’ as ‘Zoology is to__.

A. flowers
B. trees
C. dear
D. animals

Answer : D

18. ‘Sky’ is to ‘bird’ as ‘water’ is to_

A. feather
B. fish
C. boat
D. lotus

Answer: B

19. When one is ‘pragmatic’ he is being__

A. wasteful
B. productive
C. practical
D. fussy

Answer : C

20. The bad news struck him a bolt from the_

A. Sky
B. heavens
C. firmament
D. blue

Answer: D

28th BCS English questions and answers

1. ‘Animal Farm’ was written by _.

A. George Orwell
B. Stevenson
C. Swift
D. Mark Twain

Answer : A

2. “If winter comes, can spring be far behind?” These lines were written by _.

A. Keats
B. Forst
C. Eliot
D. Shelley

Answer : D

3. Who did write first English dictionary ?

A. Boswell
B. Ben Jonson
C. Samuel Johnson
D. Milton

Answer : C

Grammar

4. A rocket flying to the moon does not need wings because _.

A. it has no engine
B. pace has too much dust
C. it has no fuel
D. space is airless

Answer : D

5. Rubber is notable for its _.

A. lightness
B. heaviness
C. elasticity
D. viscosity

Answer : elasticity

6. Tiger: Zoology :: Mars :

A. Astrology
B. Crytology
C. Astronomy
D. Telescopy

Answer : C

7. Break : Repair :: Wound:

A. Hurt
B. Heal
C. Fix
D. Plaster

Answer : D

8. Frightened : Scream :: Angry :

A. Cry
B. Shiver
C. Shout
D. Sneer

Answer : C

9. He _ consciousness as a result of his hitting the car’s dashboard.

A. failed
B. broke
C. lost
D. passed

Answer : C

10. Only after I _ home, did I remember my doctor’s appointment.

A. going
B. go
C.  went
D. gone

Answer : C

11. When they had their first child, they put _ a large sum for his education.

A. aside
B. beside
C. outside
D. under

Answer : A

12. The fifth consonant from the beginning of this sentence is the letter_.

A. i
B. e
C. a
D. t

Answer : D

13. If the second day of the month is a Monday, the eighteenth day of the month is a _.

A. Sunday
B. Tuesday
C. Wednesday
D. Monday

Answer : Wednesday

14. I cannot _to pay such high prices.

A. able
B. but
C. try
D. afford

Answer : D

15. Which sentence is correct ?

A. This is an unique case
B. This is a unique case
C. This is a very unique case
D. This is the most unique case

Answer : B

16. There is no alternative _training.

A. to
B. for
C. than
D. of

Answer : A

17. The word ‘electorate’ means :

A. election office
B. a body of voters
C. many elections
D. candidates

Answer : B

18. New programs will be _ next week in Bangladesh Television.

A. telecast
B. published
C. telecasted
D. broadcasted

Answer : A

19. The word ‘disinterested’ means:

A. lack of interest
B. indifferent
C. callous
D. neutral

Answer : D

20. We were “waiting” for the bus. The underlined part is_

A. a noun phrase
B. an infinitive
C. a prepositional phrase
D. a verb phrase

Answer : A

21. Julia has been ill _three months.

A. since
B. about
C. in
D. for

Answer : D

22. Many prefer donating money ….. distributing clothes.

A. than
B. but
C. to
D. without

Answer : C

23. ‘Light’ is to ‘dark’ as ‘cold’ is to _.

A. hot
B. heat
C. winter
D. cool

Answer : hot

24. The verb of the word ‘short’ is _.

A. enshort
B. shorten
C. shorted
D. shorting

Answer : B

25. ‘To get along with’ means :

A. to adjust
B. to accompany
C. to interest
D. to walk

Answer : A

26. The price of rice are _.

A. raising
B. risen
C. rising
D. raised

Answer : rising

28th BCS Question with Answer

27. The word ‘precedence’ means :

A. example
B. priority
C. elderly
D. case

Answer : B

28. Rizvi requested Rini _ telephone to attend the meeting.

A. over
B. through
C. with
D. by

Answer : A

29. He had written the book before he _.

A. retired
B. had retired
C. has retired
D. will be retired

Answer : A

30. Dhaka is becoming one of the _ cities in Asia.

A. more busy
B. busy
C. busiest
D. most busiest

Answer : C

27th BCS English questions and answers

1. What would have happened if………?

A. The bridge is broken
B. The bridge would break
C. The bridge had broken
D. The bridge has been broken

Answer: C

2. Explain the meaning of-‘Bring to pass’_

A. Cause of destroy
B. Cause to happen
C. Cause to carry out
D. Cause to convince

Answer: B

27th BCS Question with Answer

3. which of the flowing sentences is the correct one?
A. Paper is made of wood
B. Paper is made by wood
C. Paper is made from wood
D. Paper is made on wood

Answer: C

4. The word ‘bounty’ is closest in meaning to_

A. Generosity
B. Familiar
C. Dividing line
D. Sympathy

Answer: A

5. Give the correct Passive form of-‘My teacher embodies all the good qualities’.

A. All the good qualities are embodied on my teacher
B. All the good qualities are embodied by my teacher
C. All the good qualities are embodied in my teacher
D. All the good qualities are embodied to my teacher

Answer: C

6. choose the correct indirect speech- She asked me “Are you happy in your new job?”

A. She asked me if I was happy in my new job
B. She asked me if I have been happy in my new job
C. She asked me whether I am happy in my new job
S. She asked me if I had been happy in my new job

Answer: A

7. The meaning of the word ‘obese’ is-

A. Very fat
B. Ugly
C. Tardy
D. Obnoxious

Answer: A

8. A person who writes about his own life writes-

A. A diary
B. A biography
C. An autobiography
D. A chronicle

Answer: C

9. which of the flowing sentences is correct?

A. Why have you done this?
B. Why you had done this?
C. Why you have done this?
D. Why did you done this?

Answer: A

10. what will be correct preposition to complete the sentences?
“I am not good………translation.”

A. In
B. About
C..With
D. At

Answer: D

11. which is the noun of the word `beautiful`?

A. Beauty
B. Beautify
C. Beauteous
D. Beautifully

Answer: A


12. Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition: ‘Hurry up! We have to go…… five minutes.

A. In
B. on
C. by
D. for

Answer: C


13. Identify the imperative sentence.
A. I shall go to college.
B. Motin is singing a song.
C. Stand up.
D. It has been raining since morning.

Answer: C

14. Fill in the gaps with the suitable word: To stay healthy we must have a balanced-
A. diet
B. food
C. drink
D. environment

Answer: A

Choose the correct alternative and marks its letter on your answer sheet.

15. The rich should not look down- the poor.
A. at
B. for
C. towards
D. upon

Answer: D

16. I took a map with me,as I didn’t want to ----- my way on the journey.

A. loose
B. lose
C. lost
D. loss

Answer: B

17. Every driver must be held…. his own actions.

A. responsible for
B. responsible to
C. liable to
D. blamed for

Answer: A

18. ‘Through thick and thin’ means_

A. under all conditions
B. to make thick and thin
C. not clear in understanding
D. of greate density

Answer: A

19. ’Prior to’means
A. After
B. Before
C. Immediately
D. During the period of

Answer: B

20. Nobody knocked him down; it was an_

A. Incident
B. Occurrence
C. Accident
D. Event

Answer: C

26th BCS English questions and answers

1. He has been ill – Friday last.
A. from
B. on
C. in
D. since

Answer : D

2. He gave up – football when he got married.
A. of playing
B. to play
C. playing
D. play

Answer : C

3. Do not make a noise while your father –
A. is sleeping
B. has slept
C. asleep
D. is being asleep

Answer : A

4. No one can – that he is clever.
A. deny
B. defy
C. denounce
D. discard

Answer : A

5. He divided the money – the two children .
A. over
B. in between
C. among
D. between

Answer : D

6. ‘Out and out’ means :
A. Not at all
B. Brave
C. Thoroughly
D. Whole heatedly

Answer : C

7. ‘Maiden speech’ means .
A. Late speech
B. Early speech
C. Final speech
D. First speech

Answer : D

8. As the sun – , I decided to go out.
A. has shown
B. shine
C. shines
D. was shining

Answer : D

9. The light have been blown – by the strong wind.
A. out
B. away
C. up
D. off

Answer : A

10. If we want concrete proof, we are looking for – .
A. building material
B. something to cover a path
C. clear evidence
D. a cement mixer

Answer : C

26th BCS Question with Answer

11. What is the meaning of ‘White Elephant’?
A. An elephant of white colour
B. A hoarder
C. A black marketer
D. A very costly or troublesome possession

Answer : D

12. A person who write about his own life writers-.
A. a biography
B. a diary
C. a chronicle
D. an autobiography

Answer : D

13. A ‘pilgrim’ is a person who undertakes a journey to a -.
A. mosque
B. new country
C. Holy place
D. bazar

Answer : C

14. The correct spelling is:
A. Humorious
B. Humorous
C. Humourius
D. Humurious

Answer : B

15. The word ‘ecological’ is related to – .
A. demography
B. pollution
C. atmosphere
D. environment

Answer : D

16. ‘Paediatric’ relates to the treatment of – .
A. adults
B. children
C. women
D. old people

Answer : B

17.Chose the right word to fill the blank :  Since his retirement, Mr. Chowdhury, who was a teacher,__ has written four novels.

A. usually
B. presently
C. already
D. formerly

Answer : D

18. Chose the right word to fill the blank : I should appreciate it if you could complete this work –Thursday.
A. till
B. until
C. up to
D. by

Answer : D

19. Choose the right word to fill the blank :  It will be your task to make sure the__of traffic is maintained without interruption.
A. circulation
B. flow
C. current
D. procession

Answer: B

20. Choose the right word to fill the blank :  Two of the children have to sleep in one bed, but the other three have__ones.
A. different
B. separate
C. complete
D. lonely

Answer: B

21. Choose the right word to fill the blank :  The Democratic party's candidate__defeat in the small hours of the morning.
A. consented
B. agreed
C. accepted
D. granted

Answer: C

22. The proper function of the press is surely to – the man in the street with facts.
A. equip
B. deliver
C. proffer
D. provide

Answer : D

23. Fill the blanks with the correct phrase: He __ arrested if  he had tried to leave the country.
A. Would
B. Could be
C. Would have been
D. Must be

Answer: C

24. Choose the correct sentence.
A. Everybody have gone there.
B. Everybody are gone there.
C. Everybody has gone there.
D. Everybody has went there.

Answer: C

25. Choose the correct sentence.
A. The train is running in time.
B. The train is running on time.
C. The train is running with time.
D. The train is running to time.

Answer : B

26. Choose the correct preposition. My brother has no__music.
A. for
B. in
C. With
D. at

Answer: B

27. Fill in blank with right option. I am looking forward__you.
A. To seeing
B. Seeing
C. To see
D. To have seen

Answer: A

28. Choose the correct form (Passive)of__‘Who will do the work?’
A. Who will be done the work?
B. Who will done the work?
C. By Who will the work be done?
D. Whom will the work be done?

Answer: C

29. Choose the correct sentence.
A. I have looked for a good doctor before I met you.
B. I had looked for a good doctor before I met you.
C. I looked for a good doctor before I had met you.
D. I am looking for a good doctor before  meeting you.

Answer: B

30. Fill in the blank with correct preposition. He is devoid__commonsense.
A. Of
B. From
C. Introduction
D. At

Answer: A

31. Select the right word. He ran fast lest he__miss the train.
A. Can
B. Should
C. Could
D. has

Answer: B

32. The Arabian Nights__ still a great favourite.
A. has
B. are
C. is
D. were

Answer: C

33. Choose the correct preposition. The police is looking__ the case.
A. after
B. on
C. up
D. into

Answer: D

34. Choose the correct spelling.
A. ascertain
B. assertain
C. asertain
D. asartain

Answer: A

35. Select the correct sentence.
A. The man was tall who stole my bag.
B. The man stole my bag who was tall.
C. The man who stole my bag was tall.
D. The man was tall who is stealing tall my bag.

Answer: C

36. Complete the sentence with the correct verb from: ‘Neela__her hand when she was cooking dinner.
A. is burning
B. burnt
C. will burn
D. was burning

Answer: B

37. Choose the correct preposition. The tree has been blown __ by the storm.
A. away
B. up
C. off
D. out

Answer: A

38. Identify the correct passive form of ‘He is going to open a shop.’
A. He is being gone to open a shop
B. A shop is being gone opened by him.
C. A shop will be opened by him.
D. A shop is going to opened by him.

Answer: D

39. Identify the correct synonym for the word.‘Magnanimous’
A. generous
B. unkind
C. revengeful
D. friendly

Answer: A

40. Fill in the blank with the correct phrase:__ your shoes before entering the mosque.

25th BCS English questions and answers

Choose the correct alternative and mark its letter on your answer sheet.

1. Stockings are---socks
A. long
B. small
C. big
D. short

Answer : A

2. Many students will now be starting to----about their exams result.
A. worry
B. reflect
C. inquire
D. comment

Answer : A

3. She told me his name after he _ .
A. left
B. had left
C. has left
D. has been leaving

Answer : B

4. Climate is a _ of the environment.
A. state
B. situation
C. rank
D. size

Answer : A

5. I finally killed the fly _ a rolled up newspaper.
A. by
B. with
C. through
D. from

Answer : B

6. We must look pleased or else he’ll be _
A. dissatisfied
B. cross
C. happy
D. delighted

Answer : A

7. The man died _ over eating.
A. by
B. of
C. for
D. from

Answer : D

8. He advised me _ smoking .
A. giving up
B. to give up
C. in giving up
D. from giving up

Answer : B

9. The expression ‘after one’s own heart’ means :
A. To be in low spirit
B. with complete devotion
C. To one’s own liking
D. To be in high spirit

Answer : C

10. ‘The day of my sister's marriage is drawing ‘near’—’. The underlined word is a/an –
A. adjective
B. verb
C. preposition
D. adverb

Answer : D

11. Which is the following sentence is the correct one ?
A. My father was in hospital during six weeks in summer
B. In summer during six weeks my father was in hospital
C. My father was in a hospital during six weeks in summer
D. My father was in hospital for six weeks during the summer

Answer : D

12. He intends to _ in the country for two months .
A. live
B. stay
C. stop
D. halt

Answer : B

13. What are you so angry _ ?
A. about
B. with
C. at
D. for

Answer : A

14. The parents become extremely _ when their son had not returned by eleven o’clock.
A. angry
B. annoyed
C. disturbed
D. anxious

Answer : D

15. “I _ remember the holiday I spent in your home,” she said.
A. ever
B. hardly
C. usually
D. always

Answer : D

16. He knew it was a very _ operation, but he was determined to carry it out .
A. difficult
B. dangerous
C. risky
D. troublesome

Answer : C

17. ‘Misanthropist’ means :
A. One who first with ladies
B. A person of narrow views
C. A hater of mankind
D. one who believe that God is in everything

Answer : C

18. First language means the _ language .
A. important
B. main
C. natural
D. official

Answer : C

19. Shaheen would never have taken the job if _ what great demand it would make on his time .
A. he knew
B. he had been knowing
C. he had known
D. he was knowing

Answer : C

20. She has _ her hair a beautiful shade of brown 
A. colored
B. given
C. dried
D. dyed

Answer : D

24th BCS questions and answers

Choose the correct alternative and mark its letter on your answer sheet:

1. There are ---dangerous drivers.
A. a very lot of
B. very many of
C. very much of
D. a lot of

Answer : D

2. I have read the book ---you lent me.
A. that
B. whom
C. whose
D. what

Answer : A

3. Water boils ___ you heat it to 100 Centigrade.
A. unless
B. until
C. if
D. although

Answer : C

4. Tell me ___ that.
A. whom told you
B. that told you
C. who told you
D. told you

Answer : C

5. I opened the door as soon as I __ the bell.
A. have heard
B. was hearing
C. am heard
D. heard

Answer : D

6. I am looking for someone who __ play the piano.
A. able to
B. is able
C. can be able to
D. can

Answer : D

7. Don’t make a noise while your father __.
A. is being asleep
B. is sleeping
C. asleep
D. has slept

Answer : B

8. As the sun ___, I decided to go out.
A. shines
B. has shone
C. shine
D. was shining

Answer : D

9. He gave up ____ football when be got married.
A. to play
B. playing
C. play
D. of playing

Answer : B

10. ‘Razzmatazz’ means:
A. A musical instrument
B. A well-planned programme
C. A noisy activity
D. A musical activity

Answer : C

11. I have ____ interest in the matter.
A. not
B. any
C. none
D. no

Answer : D

12. ---is not the only thing that tourists want to see.
A. A scenery
B. Sceneries
C. The sceneries
D. Scenery

Answer : D

13. Just now he __ his dinner but he says he’ll see you when he’s finished.

A. is having
B. has had
C. was having
D. had

Answer : B

14. The children were entrusted __ the care of their uncle.

A. with
B. for
C. to
D. at

Answer : A

15. He parted __his friends in tears.
A. with
B. from
C. against
D. beside

Answer : B

16. ‘I’ll have a cup of tea’, my father said, ‘Because I’m not hungry.’ Which of the following sentences is the correct indirect speech?
A. My father said that he will have a cup of tea because he wasn’t hungry.
B. My father said that he would have had a cup of tea because he wasn’t hungry.
C. My father said that he would have a cup fo tea because he wasn’t hungry.
D. My father said that he had a cup of tea because he wasn’t hungry.

Answer : C

17. The expression ‘Lingua France’ means:
A. The common language
B. The first language
C. International language
D. The French language

Answer : A

18. Choose the correct meaning: He raised his eyebrow at my exploration.
A. Show surprise or disapproval
B. Show agreement
C. Show happiness
D. Show indifference

Answer : A

19. The antonym for ‘Recalcitrant’-
A. Complaint
B. Passive
C. Indifferent
D. Careful

Answer : A

20. The synonym for ‘Obdurate’-
A. Deceitful
B. Stubborn
C. Sly
D. Swindler

Answer : B

23th BCS questions and answers

1. Complete the following sentence. If I had known you were coming _.
A. I would go to the station.
B. I would be going to the station.
C. I would have gone to the station.
D. I had gone to the station.

Answer : C

2. Choose the correct option: Even as harvesting was going on _.
A. the rainy season began.
B. the rainy season was began.
C. the rainy season had began.
D. the rainy season begins.

Answer : A

3. Which phrase contains words opposed to each other in meaning?
A. Hopes and aspiration.
B. Heat and dust.
C. Reproduction and death.
D. Emerged and advanced.

Answer : C

4. Find out the correct translation: সকাল থেকে গুঁড়ি গুঁড়ি বৃষ্টি হচ্ছে।
A. It is raining from morning.
B. It has been raining from morning.
C. It has been drizzling since morning.
D. It is drizzling since morning.

Answer : C

5. Maiden speech means_
A. First speech
B. Last speech
C. Late speech
D. Early speech

Answer: A

6. Choose the appropriate meaning of the idiom- Swan song
A. First work
B. Last work
C. Middle work
D. Early work

Answer : B

7. A person whose ‘head’ is in the ‘cloud’ is-
A. proud
B. a day dreamer
C. an aviator
D. useless

Answer : B

8. Identify the correct sentence:
A. She had faith in and hopes for the future.
B. She had faith and hopes for the future.
C. She had faith and hopes in the future.
D. She had faith and hopes in future.

Answer : A

9. Choose the correct tense:
A. Javed was so exhausted that he lain down for a sleep
B. Javed was so exhausted that he had lain down for a sleep
C. Javed was so exhausted that he was lying down for a sleep
D. Javed was so exhausted that he will lay down for a sleep

Answer : C

10. Identify the correct passive form- Open the window.
A. Window should be opened
B. Let the window be opened
C. Let the window be opened by you
D. The window must be opened

Answer : B

11. A synonym for ‘resentment’ is-
A. fear
B. anger
C. indignation
D. panic

Answer : C

12. I spent – with the patient
A. sometimes
B. sometime
C. some time
D. some times

Answer : C

13. Choose the right preposition for the sentence. I count – your help
A. after
B. upon
C. for
D. with

Answer : B

14. Complete the sentence_ Trees have – – off their leaves

A. thrown
B. fallen
C. cast
D. put

Answer : C

15. The captain left the boat, because it _.
A. turned down
B. turned up
C. tuned bottom
D. turned over

Answer : D

16. One should be careful about _ duty.
A. his
B..her
C. one’s
D. the

Answer : C

17. Three-fourths of the work _ finished.
A. have been
B. had
C. has been
D. were

Answer : C

18. We waited until the plane _.
A. did not take off
B. took off
C. had not taken off
D. had taken off

Answer : B

19. Choose the right preposition for the sentence. She argued __ me about the marriage.
A. with
B. from
C. for
D. to

Answer : A

20. Choose the correct sentence:
A. Rahim ate almost the whole fish
B. Rahim almost ate the whole fish
C. Almost Rahim ate the whole fish
D. Rahim ate the whole fish almost

Answer : A

22th BCS English questions and answers

Read the following passage and answer question 1-5
On the face of it, telescope and data base sound like very different things. Telescope sit on the top of mountains, and are pointed at the skies; data base sit on computer hard disk, humming away and going no where. Yet they have something in common; both allow astronomers to explore the universe.
Modern telephone are highly automated pieces of machinery equipment with digital sensors that produce reams of observational data. Such data can be stored, processed and distributed just like other digital information. This means it is no longer necessary for astronomer actually to visit a telescope to make observation.

1. Which one is correct statement?
A. Telescope and data bases complement each other for the astronomer
B. Telescope and data bases are both becoming relevant for the astronomer
C. Telescope and data bases have nothing in common for the astronomer
D. Telescope and data bases can be confusing to the astronomer

Answer: A

2. Data bases sit on computer disk, humming away implies.
A. Data bases are singing instrument
B. Data bases are useless and static
C. Data bases make soft-sound but ate working away.
D. Data bases are things of the past.

Answer: C

3. Modern data base produce reams of observational data.
A. Data bases produce a lot of information.
B. Data bases are packed with paper.
C. Data bases crate information instantly.
D. Data bases are of limited use in strong information.

Answer: A

4. Which one is correct?
A. The contemporary astronomer needs to look at the sky from a mountain top.
B. The contemporary astronomer needs  telescope to explore universe.
C. The contemporary astronomer needs heavy machinery to explore the universe.
D. The contemporary astronomer needs a telescope equipment with digital sensors to explore the universe.

Answer: D

5. A good title for the passage will be__.
A. Telescope and exploration of the universe.
B. Digital telescope and exploration of the universe.
C. Astronomers and exploration of the universe.
D. Space exploration in the new mountain.

Answer: B

Each question below consists of a related pair of words; select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair.

6. Submission- Yielding
A. Restriction- Relaxation
B. Subjection- Liberation
C. Restrain- Indulge
D. Complaint- Acquiescent

Answer : C

7. Vacilate- Hesitate
A. Persevere- Waiver
B. Impulsive- Deliberate
C. Obstinate- Accommodating
D. Irresolute- Indecisive

Answer : D

8. Assert- Dissent
A. Affirm- Object
B. Reject- Disapprove
C. Acknowledge- Recognize
D. Endorse- Ratify

Answer : A

9. Distort- Twist
A. Straighten- Bend
B. Deform- Reform
C. Harmonize- Balance
D. Observe- Blur

Answer : C

Question No.10-14 are incomplete sentence. Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

10. Government has been entrusted____elected politicians.
A. with
B. for
C. to
D. at

Answer : C

11. He has paid the penalty ___ his crimes ___ five years in prison.
A. for, with
B. at, by
C. about, at
D. after, in

Answer : A

12. The path ___ paved, so we were able to walk through the path.
A..was
B. had been
C. has been
D. being

Answer : B

13. In spite of my requests, he did not __.
A. give in
B. fall in
C. get off
D. give forth

Answer : A

14. The children studied in a class room __ windows were never opened.
A. that
B. which
C. where
D. whose

Answer : D

Question No.15-17 are incomplete sentence. Fill in the gaps by choosing one word from the choices given.

15. To stay healthy, we must plan to have a balanced __.
A. food
B. diet
C. outlook
D. figure

Answer : B

16. We must keep our fingers __ that the weather will stay fine for the picnic tomorrow.
A. raised
B. pointed
C. lifted
D. crossed (crossed)

Answer : D

17. They have __ their support for our case.
A. pledged
B. disavowed
C. provided
D. deferred

Answer : A

Choose the correct meaning of the following words:(18-20)
18. Cul-de-sac

A. selection
B. dead end
C. error
D. bubble

Answer : B

19. Parcel_

A. Quarrel
B. Piece of land
C. Postage
D. Unobstructed view

Answer : B

20. Rumminant_

A. Cud-chewing animal
B. Soup
C. Gossip
D. Noise-maker

Answer : A

21th BCS English questions and answer

Read the follecing passage and answer questions number 1, 2, 3 and 4 that refer to the passage.
The gypsies are a tribe of strange people. They do not have any fixed home, but wander about from place to place and live in tents. They were originally natives of India. But as they reached England from Egypt, the English took them for Egyptians.  This is why they came to be called gypsies. They were beloved to possess strange powers.  They could tell your fortune by reading the palm of your hand.  It was thought they stole little children to train them in their way of life. Whenever a child got lost, it was thought that it had been carried away by gypsies, So they were arrested and sent for trial. But this attitude towards the gypsies has gradually changed.

1. The gypsies are people who_

A. have a settled way of life.
B. came originally from Egypt to England
C. are always on the move
D. steal children to train them in the way of life.

Answer: C

2. The gypsies like to live in tents because_
A. it is easy to hide stolen children in tent
B. it is easy to read one's Palm inside a tend
C. it is easy to bring them from Egypt
D. it is easy to pitch them.

Answer: D

3. The English took them find for Egyptian's means__
A. The English took them to the Egyptians.
B. The English considered them to be Egyptians.
C. The English were taken I  by the Egyptians.
D. The English brought them as far as to Egypt.

Answer: B

4. Attitude towards the gypsies__
A. are still the same as before
B. have not changed over the years.
C. can change one they stop stealing children
D. have shown signs of change.

Answer: D

Each question below consists of a related pair of words. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair.(5-8)

5. Eager:Indifferent
A. concerned:careful
B. anxious:nervous
C. enthusiastic:halfhearted
D. devoted:dedicated

Answer : C

6. Lengthen : Prolong
A. stretch : extend
B. distance : reduce
C. draw out : shorten
D. reach out : cut short

Answer : A

7. Delay : Retard
A. postpone : promote
B. adjourn : start
C. slow down : hold up
D. defer : accelerate

Answer : C

8. Submissive : Disobedient
A. comply : conform
B. heed : acquiesce
C. observe : defy
D. obey : hearken to

Answer : C

Q.9 to 13 are incomplete sentences. Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

9. He fantasized__winning the lottery.
A. with
B. from
C. after
D. about

Answer : D

10. The Parthenon is said __ erected in the Age of Pericles.
A. to have become
B. to have begun
C. to have been
D. to have had begun

Answer : C

11. He divided the money – the two children .
A. among
B. between
C. in between
D. over

Answer : B

12. As they waited, Rahim argued against war__
A. while his brother discusses the effects of pollution.
B. while his brother discussed the effects of pollution.
C. while his brother was discussing the effects of pollution.
D. while his brother had discussed the effects of pollution.

Answer : C

13. The Olympic games were watched by ‒ billions of people all over the world.
A. exactly
B. usually
C. truly
D. literally

Answer :

Questions 14 to 18 are incomplete sentences. Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

14. The tree has been blown__ by the strong wind.
A. away
B. up
C. off
D. out

Answer : A

15. No one can – that he is clever.
A. defy
B. admire
C. deny
D. denounce

Answer : C


16. A reward has been announced for the employees who__‒hard.
A. have worked
B. has worked
C. will be work
D. have had worked

Answer : A

17. To__the arrival of spring, Bangladesh Television__a special function.
A. commemorate : launched
B. announce : telecast
C. celebrate : organized
D. welcome : sanctioned

Answer : C

18. If we want concrete proof, we are looking for –.
A. clear evidence.
B. building material.
C. a cement mixer.
D. something to cover a path.

Answer : A

19. The author thinks that true leaning will lead to__
A. Personal understand of the ideas of writers.
B. discover of unknown world.
C. revelation of the mysterious of the world.
D. better expressive powers.

Answer: D

20. Which of the following best describes the author's attitude towards leaning?
A. leaning is not a matter of reading of extensively
B. leaning is not something to be demonstrated in examination.
C. leaning is not matter of promoting creativity in students.
D. leaning is matter of memorization.

Answer: C

20th BCS English questions and answer

Rumor is the most primitive way of spreading stories- by passing by some children them on from mouth to mouth. But civilized countries in normal times have better sources of news than rumor. They have radio, television and newspapers. In times of stress and confusion, however, rumor emerges and becomes rife. At such times different kinds of news are in competition: the press, television and radio versus the grape vine. Especially do rumors spread when war requires censorship on many important matters. The customary news sources no longer give out enough information.a Since the people cannot learn through legitimate channels all that they are anxious to learn, they pick up 'news' wherever they can and when this happens, rumor thrives. Rumors are often repeated even by those whom do not believe the tales. There is a fascination about them. The reason is that the cleverly designed rumor gives expression to something deep in the hearts of the victims- the fears, suspicions, forbidden hopes, or daydreams which they hesitate to voice directly. Pessimistic rumors about defeat and disasters show that the people who repeat them are worried and arduous. Optimistic rumors about record production or peace soon coming paint to complacence or confidence- and often to overconfidence.

1. The author is mainly concerned with__
A. the nature of rumor
B. the fascination of rumors
C. rumors as primitive man's newspaper
D. the breeding places of rumors

Answer: A

2. The author suggests that rumors usually__
A. alarm their hearers
B. are hardly in their growth
C. are disheartening
D. can be suppressed by censorship

Answer: B

3. The author states that during wartime the regular sources of news present only__
A. optimistic reports
B. pessimistic reports
C. limited information
D. government propaganda

Answer: C

4. Which of the following best describes the author's personal attitude towards rumor?
A. Excited enthusiasm
B. Morbid curiosity
C. Acute indignation
D. Philosophical interest

Answer: C

Each question below consists of related pair of words. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair.

5. EXCITE : CALM
B. retrain : compose
B. agitate : trouble
C. upset : perturb
D. stimulate : cool down

Answer : D

6. DELAY : EXPEDITE
A. related : halt
B. block : obstruct
C. drag : procrastinate
D. detain : dispatch

Answer : D

7. ANARCHY : GOVERNMENT
A. penury : wealth
B. chaos : disorder
C. monarchy : republic
D. verbosity : words

Answer : A

8. VACCINE : PREVENT
A. wound : heal
B. victim : attend
C. antidote : counteract
D. diagnosis : cure

Answer : C

Questions 9 to 14 are incomplete sentences. You are to choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

9. __glass is, for all practical purposes, a solid, its molecular structure is that of a liquid.
A. Because
B. Since
C. Although
D. If

Answer : C

10. An intensive search was conducted by the detectives to locate those criminals, who__.
A. have had escaped
B. had escaped
C. are escaping
D. have been escaping

Answer : B

11. The intellectual can no longer be said to live__‒the margins of society.
A. against
B. beyond
C. inside
D. before

Answer : B

12. According to the conditions of my scholarship, after finishing my degree__.
A. my education will be employed by the university
B. employment will be given to me by the University
C. the University will employ me
D. I will be employed of the University.

Answer : C

13. If a substance is cohesive, it tends to__.
A. retain heat
B. bend without much difficulty
C. stick together
D. break easily

Answer : C

14. He stopped his car__ when the light turned red.
A. abruptly
B. equitably
C. ambiguously
D. incisively

Answer : A

Each sentence contains two blanks, Choose the set of words for each blank that best completes the sentence.
15. The influence of the technological revolution in__and__the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of the few should worry us all.
A. proliferating‒_diminishing
B. undermining_‒ neutralizing
C. accelerating _ intensifying
D. aggravating _demolishing

Answer : C

16. Few people would care to take the negative side of the proposition that the women of the world are---and---.
A. admired_ provoked
B. oppressed_‒scorned
C. rebuked_  regaled
D. slighted_‒ celebrated

Answer : B

17. Anger, even when it is__has one virtue, it overcomes__.
A. sinful_  sloth
B. inevitable_ desire
C. unnecessary_  malice
D. intense_ hate

Answer : B

18. The word ‘dilly-dally’ means__
A. to dilute
B. wait impatiently
C. repeat
D. waste time

Answer : D

19. The word ‘euphemism’ means__
A. starting one thing like another
B. description of a disagreeable thing by an agreeable name
C. contrast of words is made in the same sentence
D. a statement is made emphatic by overstatement

Answer : B

20. The passive form of the sentence ‘some children were helping the wounded man’__
A. The wounded man was helped by some children
B. The wounded man was helping some children
C. The wounded man was being helped by some children
D. The wounded man was to be helped by some children

Answer : C

18th BCS English questions solution

Throughout history, the search for salt has played an important role in society. Where it was scarce, salt was traded ounce for ounce with gold. Rome's major highway was called the via salaria, that is the Salt Road. Along the road, Roman soldiers transported salt crystals from the salt flats at Ostia up the Tiber River. In return, they received a salarium or salary, which was literally money paid to soliders to buy salt. The old saying‘worth their salt'. Which means to be valuable derives from the custom of payment during the Empire.

Questions 1 to 4 refers to the above passage:

1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The old saying,‘ worth their salt'
B. The Roman Empire
C. Salt
D. Ancient Trade

Answer: C

2. According to the passage salt flats were located in_
A. Rome
B. Tiber
C. Ostia
D. The Salt Road

Answer: B

3. Salarium is a Latin word that means_
A. Salt
B. Salary
C. Soldiers
D. The Salt Road

Answer: B

4. If a man is,‘ worth their salt'. He is_
A. A soldier
B. A thirsty man
C. A valuable employee
D. A highly paid worker

Answer: D

5. Choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the following sentence: Despite the great difference in size, shape and function, all human cells have same 46 chromosomes.

A. All human cells are the same because the 46 chromosomes govern size, shape and function.
B. Difference in size, shape and function are not very great because all human cells have the same 46 chromosomes.
C. The size, shape and function of human cells are the same, but the 46 chromosomes are different.
D. Although the 46 chromosomes are the same in all human cells, there are difference in size, shape and function.

Answer: D

6. INFRINGE means_
A. Transgress
B. Purloin
D. Invade
D. Intrude

Answer : A

7. BROCHURE means_
A. Opening
B. Pamphlet
C. Bureau
D. censor

Answer : B

8. EQUIVOCAL means_
A. Universal
B. Mistaken
C. Quaint
D. Clear

Answer : B

9. ILLUSIVE means_
A. Not deceptive
B. Not certain
C. Not obvious
D. Not coherent

Answer : B

In the following three(10 to 12) questions, a related pair of words is followed by four pairs of words. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the expressed in the original pair: 

10. CARPENTER : SAW
A. stenographer : typewriter
B. painter : brush
C. lawyer : brief
D. seamstress : scissors

Answer : D

11. FIRE : ASHES
A. Accident : delay
B. Water : waves
C. Event : memories
D. Wood : splinters

Answer : C

12. STARE : GLANCE
A. gulp : sip
D. confide : tell
C. scorn : admire
D. participate : observe

Answer : A

13. Although a few years ago the fundamental fact about the Milky-Way seemed fairly well ---now even its mass and radius have come into __.
A. determined __ resolution
B. established __ question
C. ignored __ danger
D. diminished __ disrepute

Answer : B

14. Because she had a reputation for ---we were surprised and pleased when she greeted us so --
A. insolence -irately
B. insouciance-cordially
C. arrogance-disdainfully
D. querulousness – affably

Answer : D

15. A ---statement is an ---comparison;it does not compare. Things explicitly but suggest a likeness between them.
A. sarcastic-unfair
B. metaphorical-implied
C. sanguine-inherent
D. blatant-overt

Answer : D

Choose the word or phrase that best fill the blank space to complete the sentences: 

16. If a ruby is heated it ---temporarily loose its color.
A. would
B. will
C. does
D. has

Answer : B

17. All of the people at the NAM conference are __.
A. Mathematic teachers
B. Mathematics teachers
C. Mathematics teacher
D. Mathematic’s teachers

Answer : B

18. Almost everyone fails __ on the first try.
A. in passing his driver’s test
B. to his driver’s test
C. to have passed his driver’s test
D. passing his driver’s test

Answer : C

19. Price for bicycles can run ---T.k 2,000.00
A. as high as
B. so high as
C. as high to
D. as high for

Answer : A

20. Travellers--- their reservations well in advance if they want to fly during the Eid holidays.

A. had better to get
B. had to get better
C. had better get
D. had better got

Answer: C

21. A seventeen year old is not ---to vote an election.
A. old enough
B. as old enough
C. old enough
D. enough old as

Answer : A

Many companies now have employee assistance programs that enable employees, free of charge, to improve their physical fitness, reduce stress, and learn ways to stop smoking.  These programs increase worker productivity, reduce absenteeism and lessen insurance costs for employee health care, therefore, these programs benefit the company as well as the employee.

22. Which of the following, if true, most significantly strengthens the conclusion above?

A. Physical fitness programs are often the most popular services offered to employees.
B. Studies have shown that training in stress, management is not effective for many people.
C. Regular exercise reduces people's risk of heart disease and provides them with increased energy.
D. Employee assistance programs require companies to hire people to supervise the various programs offered.

Answer: A

16th BCS English questions solution

1. Which of the following sentence is a correct proverb?
A. Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
B. Fools rush in where an angels fears to tread.
C. A fool rushes in where an angel fear to tread.
D. Fools rush in where the angels fear to tread

Answer :A

2. Which of the following sentences is correct?
A. I forbade him from going.
B. I forbade him to go.
C. I forbade him going.
D. I forbade him not to go.

Answer : A

3. Which of the following sentences is correct?
A. Why you have done this?
B. Why did you have done this?
C. Why have you done this?
D. Why you had done this?

Answer : C

4. Which of the following sentences is correct?
A. That shirt which he bought is blue in colour.
B. The shirt that which he bought is blue in colour.
C. Which shirt he bought is blue in colour.
D. The shirt which he bought is blue in colour.

Answer : D

5. The correct passive of “Sheila was writing a letter” is –
A. A letter was written by Sheila.
B. A letter was being writing by Sheila.
C. A letter was being written by Sheila.
D. A letter was been written by sheila.

Answer : C

6. Which of the following sentence is correct?
A. One of my friends are a lawyer
B. One of my friends is a lawyer
C. One of my friend is a lawyer
D. One of my friends are lawyers

Answer : B

7. The word ‘ecological’ is related to__
A. atmosphere
B. Pollution
C. Environment
D. Demography

Answer: C

8. The word ‘imbibe’ means:
A. to learn
B. To tinge
C. To drink
D. To acquire

Answer : C

9. The word ‘homogeneous’ means__
A. Of the same kind
B. Of the same place
C. Of the same race
D. Of the same density

Answer : A

10. The synonym of ‘genesis’ is__
A. introduction
B. preface
C. beginning
D. foreword

Answer : C

11. Something which is obnoxious means that it is__
A. Very dangerous
B. Very pleasant
C. Very ugly
D. Very unpleasant

Answer : D

12. A pilgrim is a person who undertakes a journey to a __
A. Holy place
B. A mosque
C. Bazaar
D. A new country

Answer: A

13. A person who writes about his own writes__
A. A chronicle
B. An autobiography
C. A diary
D. A biography

Answer: B

14. Something that is ‘fresh’ is something__
A. Recently printed of published
B. In fairly good condition
C. Disrespectful
D. Pleasant

Answer : B

15. The antonym of ‘indifference’ is –
A. Ardour
B. Compassion
C. Anxiety
D. Concern

Answer : A

16. Three score is –
A. Thirty times
B. Three hundred times
C. Three times twenty
D. More than three

Answer : C

17. An ordinance is-
A. A book
B. An arms factory
C. A news paper journal
D. A law

Answer : D


18. A fantasy is__
A. An imaginary story
B. A funny film
C. A history record
D. A real-life event

Answer  : A

Literature Part

19. In which century was the Victorian period?
A. 17th century
B. 18th century
C. 19th century
D. 20th century

Answer : C

20. Shakespeare is known mostly for his-
A. Poetry
B. Novels
C. Autobiography
D. plays

Answer : A

1. The speaker failed to make the audience__ to him patiently. Which of the following is the correct verb form in the blank above?
A. To listen
B. Listening
C. Listened
D. Listen

Answer: D

2. My uncle has three sons, —- work in the same office.-which of the following is the best form of pronoun in the above sentence?
A. All of them
B. Who all
C. they all
D. all of whom

Answer : D

3. People always remember patriots. Which of the following is the best passive form of the above sentence?
A. The patriots will always be remembered by people.
B. The patriots are always being remembered.
C. People are always remembered by the patriots.
D. The patriots are always remembered.

Answer : D

4. What is the meaning of the word ‘intrepid’?
A. arrogant
B. belligerent
C. questioning
D. fearless

Answer : D

5. What is the meaning of the expression ‘bottom line’?
A. The final step
B. The end of a road
C. The last line of a book
D. The essential point

Answer : D

6. The word ‘plurality’ means-
A. The letter ‘S’
B. Men and women
C. Chaos and confusion
D. The holding of more than one office at a time

Answer : D

7. ‘Pediatric’ relates to the treatment of__
A. Adults
B. Children
C. Old people
D. Women

Answer : B

8. ‘Bootleg’ means to-
A. distribute
B. export
C. import
D. smuggle

Answer : D

9. Are you doing anything special — the weekend? Fill in the gap with appropriate preposition.
A. in
B. for
C. on
D. at

Answer : D

10. What is the synonym of ‘incredible’?
A. Unbelievable
B. Unthinkable
C. Unlikely
D. Unthinking

Answer : A

11. ‘Plebiscite’ is a term related to__?
A. Medicine
B. Technology
C. Law
D. Politics

Answer : D

12. Many islands make up-
A. an isles
B. an archipelago
C. a peninsula
D. continent

Answer: B

13. What is the antonym of ‘famous’?
A. Opaque
B. Illiterate
C. Obscure
D. Immature

Answer : C

14. Which of the following is a correct sentence?
A. He was too clever not to miss the point.
B. He was so clever to miss the point.
C. He was too clever to miss the point.
D. He was too clever to grasp the point.

Answer : C

Literature Part

15. The ‘poet laureate’ is__

A. the best poet of the country
B. a winner of the Nobel Prize in poetry
C. the Court poet England
D. a classical poet

Answer : C


16. Which of the following school of literary writings is connected with a medical theory?
A. Comedy of manners
B. Theater of the Absurd
C. Heroic Tragedy
D. Comedy of Humours

Answer : D

17. Which of the following ages in literary history is the latest?
A. The Augustan Age
B. The Victorian Age
C. The Georgian Age
D. The Restoration Age

Answer: C

18. Who of the following was both a poet and painter?
A. Keats
B. Donne
C. Blake
D. Spenser

Answer : Blake

19. Who wrote ‘Beauty is truth,truth is beauty’?
A. Shakespeare
B. Wordsworth
C. Keats
D. Eliot

Answer: C

20. The first English dictionary was completed by__
A. Izaak Walton
B. Samuel Johnson
C. Samuel Butler
D. Sir Thomas Browne

Answer: B

Literature Part

1. ‘The Rainbow ‘is__
A. a poem by Wordsworth
B. a short story by somerset Maugham
C. a novel by D.H. Lawrence
D. a verse by Coleridge

Answer : C

2. ‘Tom Jones’ by Henry Fielding was first published in__
A. the 1st half of 19th century
B. the 2nd half of 19th century
C. the 1st half of 18th century
D. the 2nd half of 18th century

Answer : A

3. The literary work ‘Kubla Khan’is__
A. a history by Vincent Smith
B. a verse by Coleridge
C. a drama by Oscar Wilde
D. a short story by Somerset Maugham

Answer : B

4. T.S. Eliot was born in__
A. Ireland
B. England
C. Wales
D. U.S.A

Answer : D

5. What was the real name of the great American short story writer ‘O’Henry?
A. Samuel L Clemens
B. William Sydney porter
C. Fritz-James O’Brien
D. William Huntington Wright

Answer : B

Grammar Part

6. Select the meaning of the word ‘stagflagation’ –
A. controlled prices
B. economic slow down
C. a disintegrating government
D. cultural dullness

Answer : B

7. What is the meaning of the word ‘scuttle’?
A. to tease
B. abandon
C. pile up
D. gossip

Answer : B

8. What is the meaning of the word ‘stanch'?
A. to reinforce
B. be weak
C. smooth out
D. put an end to

Answer : D

9. What is the meaning of the word ‘belated'?
A. complaining
B. off hand
C. weak
D. tardy

Answer : D

10. What is the meaning of the word ‘sequence’?
A. to follow
B. round up
C. withdraw
D. question closely

Answer : A

11. What is the meaning of the word ‘euphemism’?
A. vague idea
B. in offensive expression
C. verbal play
D. wise saying

Answer : B

12. I have never seen such a slow coach like you, this small work has taken you three full month. What does the idiom ‘a slow coach’ mean?

A. an irresponsible person
B. a careless person
C. an unthoughtful person
D. a very lazy person

Answer : D

13. Anything ‘pernicious’ tends to injure or destroy. Something which has no such harmful effect is__
A. innocuous
B. innocent
C. immaculate
D. salutary

Answer : A

14. Do not worry, English grammar is not_ to understand. Which of the following does best fit in the blank space?
A. so difficult
B. very difficult
C. too difficult
D. difficult enough

Answer : C

15. We (not have) a holiday since the beginning of the year. Which of the following verb forms best completes the above sentence?
A. did not have
B. have not had
C. are not having
D. had not had

Answer : B

16. If I were you, I (handle) the situation more carefully. Which of the following verb forms best completes the above sentence?
A. would handle
B. will handle
C. handle
D. would have handled

Answer : A

17. It’s time (you realize) your mistakes. Which of the following clause best fits in the above sentence?
A. you realized
B. that you realize
C. you would realize
D. you have realized

Answer : B

18. We have recently entered__ an agreement with Inland Co-operative society. Which of the following best fits in the blank space?
A. no preposition
B. upon
C. in
D. into

Answer : D

19. The boy from the village said, “I __starve then beg”. Which of the following best completed the above sentence?
A. better
B. rather
C. would rather
D. would better

Answer : C

20. It is too difficult to ‘ tolerate' bad temper for long. Which of the following phrases best replaces ‘ tolerate' in the above sentence?
A. cope up with
B. put up with
C. stand up for
D. pull on with

Answer: B

Literature Part

1. Who is the greatest modern English Dramatist?
A. Virginia Woolf
B. George Bernard Shaw
C. P. B. Shelley
D. S. T. Coleridge

Answer : B

2. Who is the modern philosopher who was awarded Nobel Prize for literature?
A. James Baker
B. Dr. Kissinger
C. Bertrand Russell
D. Lenin

Answer : C

3. Who is the author of ‘A Farewell to Arms’?
A. T. S. Eliot
B. John Milton
C. Plato
D. Ernest Hemingway

Answer : D

4. Who is the most famous satirist in English literature?
A. Alexander Pope
B. Jonathan Swift
C. William Wordsworth
D. Butler

Answer :B

5. “Caesar and Cleopatra” is-
A. A tragedy by Shakespeare
B. A play by G. B. Shaw
C. A poem by Lord Byron
D. A novel by S.T. Coleridge

Answer : B

Grammar Part

6. What is the noun of the Word ‘Waste’?
A. Waste
B. Wasting
C. Wastage
D. Wasteful

Answer : C

7. What is the adjective of the word ‘Heart’?
A. Heart
B. Hearten
C. Heartening
D. Heartful

Answer : C

8. What is the verb of the word ‘Shortly’?
A. Short
B. Shorter
C. Shorten
D. Shortness

Answer : C

9. Choose the correct sentence__
A. Let he and you be witnesses
B. Let you and him be witnesses
C. Let you and he be witnesses
D. Let you and he be witnesses

Answer: B

10. Choose the correct sentence__
A. The matter was informed to the police.
B. The matter has been informed of the police.
C. The police was informed of the matter.
D. The police were informed of the matter.

Answer: C

11. Who, which, what are:
A. Demonstrative pronoun
B. Relative pronoun
C.  Reflexive pronoun
D. Indefinite pronoun

Answer : B

12. Choose the correct one__
A. Mispel
B. Misspell
C. Mispell
D. Misspel

Answer: B

13. Fill in the blanks ‘ What is the time__ your watch’?
A. by
B. In
C. At
D. With

Answer: A

14. Fill in the blanks ‘What is the time__ your watch?'
A. Warm compliment
B. Compliments
C. Best compliment
D. Heartiest compliment

Answer: B

15. What is the synonym of ‘Delude’?
A. Demand
B. Permit
C. Aggravate
D. Deceive

Answer : D

16. What is the antonym of ‘Queer’?
A. Integrated
B. Orderly
C. Abnormal
D. Odd

Answer : B

Grammar Part

1. What is the synonym of ‘Incite’ ?
A. Instigate
B. Permit
C. Urge
D. Deceive

Answer : A

2. What is the antonym ‘Honorary’ ?
A. Official
B. Honorable
C. Salaried
D. Literary

Answer : C

3. What is the verb of the word ‘ability’?
A. Ableness
B. Able
C. Ably
D. Enable

Answer : D

4. Fill in the blanks He has assured me____safety ?
A. With
B. At
C. For
D. Of

Answer : D

5. ‘May Allah help you’ What kind of sentence is this ?
A. Operative
B. Imperative
C. Assertive
D. Exclamatory

Answer : A

6. A rolling stone gathers no moss. What ‘rolling’ is ?
A. Gerund
B. Verbal noun
C. Participle
D. Adjective

Answer : C

7. ‘He has been ill – Friday last’ Fill in the blank.
A. Since
B. In
C. From
D. On

Answer : A

8. Which is the noun of the word ‘beautiful’ ?
A. Beauteous
B. Beauty
C. Beautifully
D. Beautify

Answer : B

9. ‘Hold water’ means –
A. keep water
B. Drink water
C. Bear examination
D. Store water

Answer : C

10. ‘Out and out’ means :
A. Not at all
B. Thoroughly
C. To be last
D. Man of outside

Answer : B

11. Choose the correct sentence –
A. He had been hunged for murder.
B. He has been hunged for murder.
C. He was hanged for murder.
D. He was hunged of murder.

Answer : C

12. Choose the correct sentence –
A. Rich is not always happy.
B. The rich is not always happy.
C. The rich is not happy always.
D. The rich are not always happy.

Answer : D

13. ‘Syntax’ means –
A. Manner of speech
B. Sentence building
C. Supplementary tax
D. Synchronizing act

Answer : B

Literature Part

14. “Justice delayed is justice denied” was stated by_
A. Disraeli
B. Emerson
C  Gladstone
D. Shakespeare

Answer : C

15. Who is poet of the ‘Victorian age’ ?
A. Helen Keller
B. Mathew Arnold
C. Shakespeare
D. Robert Browning

Answer : B and D

16. Who is the author of `For Whom the Bell Tolls’ ?
A. Charles Dickens
B. Homer
C. Lord Tennyson
D. Ernest Hemingway

Answer : D

Grammar Part

1. What is the synonym of ‘competent’?
A. Circumspect
B. Discrete
C. Capable
D. Prudent

Answer : C

2. What is antonym of ‘jovial’?
A. Jolly
B. Jealous
C. Gay
D. Happy

Answer : A

3. What is antonym of ‘Gentle’?

A. Harsh
B. Modest
C. Clever
D. Rude

Answer : D

4. What will be the correct preposition to complete the sentence? ‘I am not bad— tennis.’
A. in
B. at
C. about
D. with

Answer : B

5. Choose the correct alternative to correct the sentence? ‘He___to see us if he had been able to ’
A. would come
B. would have come
C. may have come
D. may come

Answer : B

6. Choose the appropriate alternative to complete the sentence. ‘He had a __of fever.’
A. strong attack
B. severe attack
C. serious attack
D. bad attack

Answer : B

7. Choose the correct sentence.
A. The man that said that was a fool.
B. The man who said that was a fool.
C. The man said that was a fool.
D. The man which said that was a fool.

Answer : B

8. Choose the correct sentence –
A. A few of the three boys got a prize
B. Each of three boys got a prize
C. Every of the three boys got a prize
D. All of the three boys got a prize

Answer : B

9. Choose the correct sentence –
A. I asked javed had he passed.
B. I asked javed if you had passed.
C. I asked javed if he had passed.
D. I asked Javed that had he passed.

Answer : C

10. Choose the correct answer. How long did you wait ?
A. Till launch time
B. Till he came
C. Until six O’ clock
D. Since this morning

Answer :  B

11. What is the meaning of ‘White Elephant’?
A. An elephant of white colour
B. A very costly or troublesome possession
C. A black marketer
D. A hoarder

Answer : B

12. What kind of noun is ‘Girl’ ?
A. Proper
B. Common
C. Collective
D. Material

Answer : B

13. What kind noun is ‘Cattle’ ?
A. Proper
B. Common
C. Collective
D. Material

Answer : C

Literature Part

14. Who is the author of ‘A Farewell to Arms’?
A. H.G . Wells
B. George Orwell
C. Thomas Hardy
D. Ernest Hemingway

Answer: D

15. Who is the author of ‘Animal Farm’?
A. Thomas More
B. George Orwell
C. Boris Pasternak
D. Charles Dickens

Answer : B

16. Who is author of ‘India wins freedom’?
A. Mahataama Gandhi
B. J.L.Nehru
C. Abul Kamal Azad
D. Moulana Akram Khan

Answer :  C