English Examination Questions
Student Version
Section 1: Grammar & Structure (Part 1)
1. The professor had the students an essay on the French Revolution.
a) to write
b) written
c) write
d) wrote
2. Despite his refusal, the police eventually got the suspect the truth.
a) confess
b) to confess
c) confessed
d) confessing
3. Choose the correct sentence regarding Subject-Verb Agreement.
a) The number of students are increasing day by day.
b) A number of students is absent today.
c) The number of students is increasing day by day.
d) A number of student are absent today.
4. Neither the manager nor the employees aware of the new policy.
a) was
b) were
c) has been
d) is
5. I finally had my car by a professional mechanic.
a) repair
b) to repair
c) repairing
d) repaired
6. Identifying the error: ”The guest of honor, along with his wife and two sons, were
seated at the front table.”
a) The guest of honor
b) along with
c) were seated
d) at the front
7. More than one student absent from the class yesterday.
a) was
b) were
c) have been
d) are
8. Ten thousand dollars a large sum of money to carry in cash.
a) are
b) seem
c) is
d) have
9. It is essential that he the meeting on time.
a) attends
b) attend
c) attended
d) will attend
10. Don’t let that bother you. Here, ’let’ functions as a verb.
a) Transitive
b) Causative
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c) Intransitive
d) Copulative
11. Which one of the following sentences is correct?
a) One of the boys who have done the work is my brother.
b) One of the boys who has done the work is my brother.
c) One of the boys who have done the work are my brother.
d) One of the boys who has done the work are my brother.
12. The verb form of the word ’Qualification’ is—
a) Qualify
b) Qualified
c) Qualifiable
d) Quality
13. There a book and two pens on the table.
a) are
b) is
c) have
d) were
14. My friend and guide come to receive me.
a) have
b) has
c) are
d) were
15. He made me the car.
a) to drive
b) driving
c) drive
d) drove
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16. Not only the students but also the teacher present in the seminar.
a) were
b) are
c) was
d) have been
17. While in the garden, a snake bit him.
a) walking
b) he was walking
c) walked
d) he walking
18. Many a man to win the lottery.
a) want
b) wants
c) are wanting
d) have wanted
19. The jury divided in their opinions.
a) was
b) is
c) were
d) has been
20. Lisa got her sister her homework, but she helped her brother his
assignment.
a) do, finished
b) to do, finish
c) done, to finish
d) did, finishing
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Section 2: Textbook & Literature (Part 1)
21. In the poem ”The Schoolboy”, the phrase ”cruel eye outworn” refers to—
a) The harsh sunlight of summer
b) The strict supervision of the teacher
c) The eyes of a huntsman
d) The fading eyesight of the boy
22. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), adolescence is the period
between the ages of—
a) 13 and 19
b) 10 and 19
c) 12 and 18
d) 18 and 25
23. ”How can the bird that is born for joy, Sit in a cage and sing?” — Here, the ’cage’
is a metaphor for—
a) The boy’s home
b) The strict classroom
c) A prison cell
d) The winter season
24. Shilpi joined a local empowerment group that provided—
a) Financial loans
b) Peer-to-peer support and counseling
c) Free education only
d) Medical treatment
25. The word ”Dreary” used in the poem means—
a) Exciting
b) Dull and depressing
c) Dangerous
d) Mysterious
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26. Which one is NOT mentioned as a stage of growth in the unit ’Adolescence’?
a) Infancy
b) Early childhood
c) Later childhood
d) Seniority
27. ”O! it drives all joy away!” — What drives the joy away?
a) The huntsman’s horn
b) Going to school on a summer morn
c) The singing of the skylark
d) The winter cold
28. Adolescents constitute a nation’s core resource for national .
a) defense
b) renewal and growth
c) economy
d) agriculture
29. ”Or bless the mellowing year, When the blasts of winter appear?” — Here ’blasts
of winter’ symbolizes—
a) The rainy season
b) Old age and tough times
c) The cold wind of December
d) The examinations
30. Maternal mortality in Bangladesh has declined by nearly percent since 2001.
a) 30
b) 40
c) 50
d) 20
31. The literary device used in the phrase ”Learning’s bower” is—
a) Simile
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b) Metaphor
c) Personification
d) Alliteration
32. Shilpi was married off at the age of 15. The phrase ”married off” implies—
a) She arranged the marriage herself
b) She was married without her active consent or by force
c) She was happy to marry
d) She eloped
33. The antonym of the word ”Nipped” in the phrase ”nipped in the bud” is—
a) Destroyed
b) Crushed
c) Nourished
d) Curtailed
34. According to the text, cyber bullying involves using—
a) Physical force
b) Electronic communication
c) Verbal abuse in person
d) Letters
35. In the poem, the boy compares himself to a—
a) Huntsman
b) Tender plant and a caged bird
c) Skylark
d) Teacher
36. The transition from childhood to adulthood is known as a period of—
a) Stability
b) Latency
c) Preparation
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d) Transition
37. ”Nor in my book can I take delight, / Nor sit in learning’s bower, / Worn through
with the dreary shower.” — What does ’dreary shower’ refer to here?
a) Heavy rainfall outside
b) The teacher’s continuous and boring lecture
c) The tears of the boy
d) The dust of the classroom
38. The word ”Vulnerable” is best replaced by—
a) Secure
b) Susceptible
c) Invincible
d) Powerful
39. Identify the correct spelling mentioned in the notes related to Unit 9.
a) Adolesence
b) Adolescence
c) Adollescence
d) Adolescense
40. The poem ”The Schoolboy” is written by—
a) William Wordsworth
b) William Blake
c) P.B. Shelley
d) John Keats
Section 3: Vocabulary & Spelling
41. Choose the correct spelling.
a) Privilage
b) Privilege
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c) Previlage
d) Privelege
42. The word ”Reticent” is most similar in meaning to—
a) Talkative
b) Reserved
c) Aggressive
d) Confident
43. In medical terms, ”Morbidity” refers to—
a) The rate of death
b) The condition of suffering from a disease
c) Mental health awareness
d) Severe bleeding
44. The antonym of ”Quiescent” is—
a) Dormant
b) Active
c) Peaceful
d) Latent
45. The root word ”Noc/Nic” in ”Innocuous” relates to—
a) Night
b) Harm
c) Nothing
d) New
46. The manager had to the employee for his repeated lateness.
a) Revere
b) Reprimand
c) Recapitulate
d) Repeal
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47. Which of the following words is spelled correctly?
a) Pneomonia
b) Nuemonia
c) Pneumonia
d) Neumonia
48. The ”Ramifications” of the court’s decision were felt for years.
a) Origins
b) Consequences
c) Benefits
d) Procedures
49. Choose the correct synonym for ”Recalcitrant”.
a) Obedient
b) Compliant
c) Refractory
d) Honest
50. ”Heterodox” opinions are those that are—
a) Strictly traditional
b) Different from accepted beliefs
c) Harmful to society
d) Related to genetics
51. Choose the correct spelling.
a) Perseverence
b) Perseverance
c) Persiverance
d) Persevarence
52. The government decided to the unfair law.
a) Revoke
b) Provoke
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c) Invoke
d) Evoke
53. A person who is ”Querulous” is likely to—
a) Ask too many questions
b) Complain habitually
c) Be very quiet
d) Be helpful
54. The word ”Tremendous” mentioned in Unit-9 vocabulary means—
a) Tiny or insignificant
b) Remarkable or huge in amount
c) Terrifying
d) Temporary
55. Identify the correct synonym for ”Repugnant”.
a) Attractive
b) Detestable
c) Friendly
d) Lazy
56. Which word means ”To say or do something again”?
a) Reiterate
b) Retaliate
c) Remorse
d) Regale
57. Choose the correct spelling.
a) Phenomenon
b) Phenomanon
c) Phenomonon
d) Phenamenon
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58. ”Hemorrhage” refers to—
a) High blood pressure
b) Severe bleeding
c) A heart attack
d) A type of fever
59. The antonym of ”Rigorous” is—
a) Strict
b) Flexible
c) Harsh
d) Severe
60. Which word best describes a ”Rustling” sound?
a) A loud explosion
b) A soft crackling sound like dry leaves
c) A high-pitched scream
d) A metallic crash
Section 4: Memorization & Translation (Part 1)
61. The old man was unfortunately by a speeding bus.
a) run into
b) run over
c) run out
d) run down
62. ”Red tape” in official procedure refers to—
a) A red colored ribbon
b) Official formalities causing delay
c) A dangerous zone
d) Immediate action
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63. He could not his valuable ring, even for a large sum of money.
a) part from
b) part with
c) part of
d) part away
64. Choose the correct translation: ” ”
a) To oil the oily head.
b) To carry coals to Newcastle.
c) To put oil on head.
d) Oil your own machine.
65. The term ”Prima facie” means—
a) At first view
b) Most important
c) Prime minister
d) Private face
66. Who will the meeting in the absence of the Chairman?
a) preside in
b) preside to
c) preside over
d) preside on
67. We have sugar; please go and buy some.
a) run out of
b) run away with
c) run down
d) run into
68. Which is the correct English translation of: ” ”
a) No sooner had I aimed at the bird than it flew away.
b) As soon as I aimed at the bird, it flew away.
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c) Scarcely had I aimed at the bird when it flew away.
d) No sooner had the bird flown away than I aimed at it.
69. Don’t take his words seriously; he is just your leg.
a) pushing
b) pulling
c) breaking
d) stretching
70. He seems totally oblivious the danger awaiting him.
a) to
b) with
c) of
d) at
71. To ”read between the lines” means—
a) To read very quickly
b) To read every single word
c) To understand the hidden meaning
d) To read only the important lines
72. The continuous overwork has his health.
a) run down
b) run up
c) run across
d) run after
73. Which is the correct translation? ” !”
a) If I have the wings of a bird!
b) Had I the wings of a bird!
c) I wish I have the wings of a bird!
d) Had I been the wings of a bird!
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74. Smoking is prejudicial health.
a) for
b) to
c) on
d) with
75. After the scandal, the diplomat became in that country.
a) a roaring success
b) persona non grata
c) a rank and file
d) a man of parts
76. She has a great passion music.
a) in
b) about
c) for
d) on
77. We should pay attention to the opinion of the ”rank and file”. Here ”rank and file”
means—
a) The official documents
b) The common people
c) The aristocrats
d) The military officers
78. All his hopes were ”nipped in the bud”. This means they were—
a) Fulfilled perfectly
b) Destroyed at the very beginning
c) Delayed for a while
d) Discussed in detail
79. We must bad habits to succeed in life.
a) do away with
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b) do up with
c) do in with
d) do out with
80. Nothing could prevent him going there.
a) to
b) from
c) against
d) of
Section 1: Grammar & Structure (Part 2 - High Difficulty)
Directions (81-85): Identify the underlined part of the sentence that contains an error. If
there is no error, choose D.
81. (A) Walking down the street, (B) the trees seemed (C) to be moving. (D) No Error
a) Walking down the street
b) the trees
c) to be moving
d) No Error
82. The professor asked the students (A) to read the chapter, (B) take notes, and (C)
summarizing the main points. (D) No Error
a) to read the chapter
b) take notes
c) summarizing
d) No Error
83. Despite (A) of his best efforts, the man (B) could not succeed (C) in the venture.
(D) No Error
a) of his
b) could not succeed
c) in the venture
d) No Error
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84. Not only (A) did he pass the exam, (B) but he also (C) secured the highest marks.
(D) No Error
a) did he pass
b) but
c) secured
d) No Error
85. The (A) reason why he failed is (B) because he did not (C) study well. (D) No Error
a) reason why
b) because
c) study well
d) No Error
Directions (86-100): Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
86. Never such a beautiful sunset before.
a) I have seen
b) have I seen
c) did I seen
d) saw I
87. I wonder .
a) where is the bank
b) where the bank is
c) where does the bank
d) the bank is where
88. It is high time we our bad habits.
a) change
b) changed
c) have changed
d) will change
89. I known the truth, I would have helped him.
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a) If
b) Have
c) Had
d) Should
90. The climatic condition of Sylhet is better than .
a) Dhaka
b) those of Dhaka
c) that of Dhaka
d) which of Dhaka
91. No sooner had he reached the station the train left.
a) when
b) than
c) then
d) before
92. Give me information about the admission test.
a) an
b) a few
c) some
d) many
93. He speaks English as if he an Englishman.
a) is
b) was
c) were
d) had been
94. Select the correct sentence.
a) This is a unique opportunity.
b) This is an unique opportunity.
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c) This is the most unique opportunity.
d) This is a very unique opportunity.
95. The jury unable to reach a unanimous decision.
a) was
b) were
c) has been
d) is
96. I prefer death dishonor.
a) than
b) from
c) to
d) against
97. Identify the correct passive form: ”Honey tastes sweet.”
a) Honey is tasted sweet.
b) Honey is sweet when it is tasted.
c) Honey is sweet to taste.
d) Honey was sweet when tasted.
98. Would you mind a cup of tea?
a) to have
b) having
c) have
d) of having
99. Choose the correct sentence.
a) I have a strict family, I cannot go out.
b) I have a strict family; therefore, I cannot go out.
c) I have a strict family I cannot go out.
d) Being a strict family, I cannot go out.
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100. Fifty miles a long distance.
a) are
b) is
c) were
d) have been
Section 3: Vocabulary (Advanced & Contextual)
101. The chemicals in the factory were labeled as ”Noxious”, which means they are—
a) Harmless
b) Sweet-smelling
c) Harmful or poisonous
d) Neutral
102. Fill in the blank: The governemnt’s new policy had a significant on the
economy, but it did not the inflation rate immediately.
a) affect, effect
b) effect, affect
c) effect, effect
d) affect, affect
103. The society in the metropolitan city is , consisting of people from diverse
cultures.
a) Homogeneous
b) Heterogeneous
c) Indigenous
d) Monotonous
104. Analogy: RETICENT : TALKATIVE ::
a) Lazy : Lethargic
b) Rebel : Defiant
c) Cruel : Merciful
d) Shy : Timid
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105. The term ”Renaissance” implies a—
a) Decline
b) Rebirth or Revival
c) Resistance
d) Refusal
106. Though the project seemed expensive, the manager argued that it was not a white
elephant. Here ”White elephant” means—
a) A rare animal
b) A very profitable business
c) A possession that is useless and expensive to maintain
d) An illegal trade
107. Select the sentence where the word ”Run” is used to mean ”Manage” or ”Operate”.
a) He can run very fast.
b) The car ran over the dog.
c) She runs a boutique shop in Gulshan.
d) We have run out of milk.
108. The spelling of the word meaning ”Assessment of a situation” is—
a) Surviellance
b) Surveillance
c) Survillance
d) Surveilance
109. Which word is an antonym for ”Tremendous” as used in the context of ”Tremen-
dous pressure”?
a) Colossal
b) Tiny
c) Formidable
d) Gigantic
110. If someone is ”Persona non grata”, they are—
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a) A VIP guest
b) An unacceptable person
c) A grateful person
d) A diplomat
Section 2: Literature & Critical Thinking (Textbook Based)
111. In ”The Schoolboy”, the season mentioned symbolizes—
a) The harshness of reality
b) The joy and growth of childhood
c) The end of life
d) The boredom of school
112. ”How shall the summer arise in joy, / Or the summer fruits appear?” — These
lines imply fear of—
a) A bad harvest due to drought
b) A future without productivity or happiness
c) The arrival of winter
d) The huntsman’s horn
113. William Blake’s poem ”The Schoolboy” is taken from his collection titled—
a) Songs of Innocence
b) Songs of Experience
c) Lyrical Ballads
d) The Prelude
114. In the story of Shilpi, the ”empowerment group” helped her mostly by—
a) Giving her money to leave her husband
b) Providing tools to change societal practices
c) Arresting her in-laws
d) Sending her abroad
115. The tone of the poem ”The Schoolboy” shifts from to .
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a) Sadness to Joy
b) Delight to Despair
c) Anger to Violence
d) Indifference to Concern
116. ”Adolescents depend on their families, their communities, schools, health services
and their workplaces.” — Here, the underlined word ’workplaces’ suggests that—
a) All adolescents are employed
b) Some adolescents enter the workforce early
c) Schools are workplaces
d) None of the above
117. Identify the figure of speech: ”The distant huntsman winds his horn.”
a) Personification
b) Auditory Imagery
c) Oxymoron
d) Hyperbole
118. The psychological impact of ”bullying” described in Unit 9 includes—
a) Physical injury only
b) Financial loss
c) Depression and anxiety
d) Improved social skills
119. ”But to go to school in a summer morn, / O! it drives all joy away!” — The
sentence is an example of—
a) Assertive sentence
b) Exclamatory sentence
c) Imperative sentence
d) Optative sentence
120. What is the central theme of the poem ”The Schoolboy”?
a) The importance of discipline in school
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b) The beauty of summer morning
c) Conflict between formal education and free nature
d) Respect for teachers
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