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1. What is the most appropriate Synonym for the word “Assurance”?
(A) promise
(B) falsehood
(C) breach
(D) lie
Ans. (A)
Explanation: –
Assurance
Meaning: a positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.
Synonyms: word, guarantee, promise
Antonyms: falsehood, lie, breach
Usage: “he gave an assurance that work would begin on Monday”
2. Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word “Moratorium”?
(A) continuation
(B) continuance
(C) persistence
(D) prohibition
Ans. (D)
Explanation: –
Moratorium
Meaning: a temporary prohibition of an activity.
Synonyms: embargo, ban, prohibition
Antonyms: continuance, continuation, persistence
Usage: “a moratorium on the use of drift nets”
3. Which of the following is the most appropriate antonym of the word “Anomaly”?
(A) abnormality
(B) oddity
(C) peculiarity
(D) normal
Ans. (D)
Explanation: –
Anomaly
Meaning: something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
Synonyms: oddity, peculiarity, abnormality
Antonyms: average, norm, normal
Usage: “there are a number of anomalies in the present system”
4. Choose the correct antonym for the word “Granular”-
(A) powder
(B) comminuted
(C) powdered
(D) speckled
Ans. (B)
Explanation: –
Granular
Meaning: resembling or consisting of small grains or particles.
Synonyms: powder, powdered, speckled, macular
Antonyms: fine, comminuted, floury
Usage: The histogenesis of granular cell tumors has been debated since their recognition.
Direction (05-06): – Choose the most relevant one word: –
5. A person who is new to profession –
(A) Novice
(B) Beginner
(C) Catechumen
(D) Neophyte
Ans. (A)
Explanation: –
A person who is new to profession – Novice
6. Providing relief –
(A) Reprieve
(B) Acquittal
(C) Continuance
(D) Perpetuation
Ans. (A)
Explanation: –
Providing relief – Reprieve
Direction (07-08): Choose the correctly spelt word: –
- (A) Anointmant
(B) Anointment
(C) Anointmint
(D) Aniontment
Ans. (B)
Explanation: –
(B) Anointment
- (A) Instalationn
(B) Installetion
(C) Instalassion
(D) Installation
Ans. (D)
Explanation: –
(D) Installation
Direction (9-10): Choose the most appropriate Idioms: –
9. If we all focus and do this____________, then we should have no trouble getting it finished.
(A) by the numbers
(B) with the members
(C) of the fellows
(D) near the fellows
Ans. (A)
Explanation: –
By the numbers:
Meaning: If something is done by the numbers, it is done in a mechanical manner without room for creativity.
Example: If we all focus and do this by the numbers, then we should have no trouble getting it finished.
10. The sequel wasn’t bad, but it ______________to the original.
(A) can’t hold a candle
(B) can’t hold a candlesticks
(C) can’t grip a tail lamp
(D) can’t clasp a skyer
Ans. (A)
Explanation: –
Can’t hold a candle:
Meaning: If something can’t hold a candle to something else, it is much worse.
Example: The sequel wasn’t bad, but it can’t hold a candle to the original.
আমাদের Objective এবং Descriptive English-এর পেইড ব্যাচে ভর্তি হতে নিচের ফর্মটি পূরণ করুন:
