CU A UNIT – ENG
1. United we stand, divided we _______.
slide
jump
stumble
fall
2. The boy takes —– his grandfather.
Up
With
To
After
3. Without the right software, I’m afraid you can not ______ that particular programmer.
reach
access
obtain
find
4. The antonym of ‘perpetual’ is-
genuine
solid
lengthy
momentary
5. When humming birds fly, their wing beats are so rapid that the wings seen blurred. Here, the underlined word is closest in meaningto___.
6. Ocean currents are responsible for ______ around the planet Earth.
to the water
the movement of water
have moved water
having moved
7. Electric wires should always be well ____ with non-conductive material.
8. When___ computer invented?
the
had
had been
was the
9. Industrialization has been responsible for _____ most radical of the environmental changes caused by humans.
a
the
some of which
which are
10. The proverb ‘blood is the thicker than water’ means :
Two different things cannot mix
Blood and water are two different things
Family relationship are stronger than any others
Blood is heavier than water
11. Anis completed____ degree in physics.
four year
the four year
a four-year
four years
12. My uncle was —— businessman fo fall into that trap.
have
to
shrewd a
too shrewd a
13. ______ should pay more taxes.
14. Choose the correct sentence
He was hanged for murder
He was hunged for murder
He has been hunged for murder
He was been hunged for murder
15. The facilities of the new Covid hospital _______.
is as good or better than the old hospital
are as good or better than the old hospital
are as good as or better than those of the old hospital
are as good or better than those of the old hospital
16. The sun ___ they went home.
17. Receiving ‘hush money’ is a crime. Here ‘Hush money’ refers to _______.
quiet money
quite money
money given/ taken as bribe
silent money
18. If we want concrete proof, we are looking for —.
building material
clear evidence
a cement mixture
something to cover a road
19. These handkerchiefs are ______. Do not mix them up with ______.
my, her
mine , hers
I, She
me, her’s
20. The word ‘altitude’ means-
length
speed
height
broad
21. I never wear red. It is a colour that does not _____ me.
go with
match
fit
protect
22. “Please come to the point. Don’t _______.
beat about the bush
bite about the bush
built a castle in the air
cut me to the quick
23. I have lived in Cumilla _______.
from 5 years
with 5 years
for 5 years
till now
24. Which of the following words is misspelt ?
Dinosour
25. No sooner did the thief see the policeman_________.
when he ran away
he ran away
than he ran away
he did run away
26. In many areas the slope and topography of the land _____ excessive rainfall to run off into a natural outlet.
neither permit
without permitting
nor permitting
do not permit
27. “I want to eat an apple.” “Can you pass me —- please?”
the apples
the apple
the man
None
28. She ___ her parents and got married .
29. __________ the formation of the sun, the planets, and other stars began with the condensation of an interstellar cloud.
It accepted that
It is accepted that
Accepted that
That is accepted
30. ‘Hibernation’ is close in meaning to ______
sluggishness
democracy
liveliness
dormancy
31. ____ heavy rainfall, there were more than fifty thousand fans at the football game.
Despite with
In spite with
Despite of
Despite
32. This book is _____ far the best one he has ever written.
too
most
by
above
33. Which one is correct?
I wish I had been in Europe
I wish I was in Europe
I wish I have been in Europe
I wish I were in Europe
34. The antonym of ‘hypothetical’ is –
imaginary
fantastic
fictitious
axiomatic
35. Mrs. Raihana —– her daughter that she —- in England for six months in 1992.
told – lived
told – had lived
told – had live
had told – lived
36. Climatologists ________ that midway through the next century, temperatures may have risen by as much as 4’’.
think
propose
believe
predict
37. The synonym of ‘nightmare’ is –
Hallucination
Delight
Owl
Story
38. By whom ____?
the glass was broken
did the glass break
was the glass broken
was the glass break
39. The magazine is trying to get more readers to ______.
pay
support
buy
subscribe
40. Do not trust a man who blows his own trumpet.
What does the underlined idiom mean?
Praises himself
Praises others
Admonishes others
Flatters
41. Neptune is an extremely cold planet, and ——.
so does Uranus
so has Uranus
so is Uranus
Uranus so
42. The younger you are, _______ it is to learn.
the easy
the easiest
the easier
easier
43. Do you have prejudice___science?
44. The active voice of “It has to be done my me” is _______
I must do it
I should do it
I must have done it
I have to do it
45. Unemployment is an impediment _______ our national development.
at
for
of
to
46. He gave up football when he got married.
of playing
to play
playing
play
47. I will not sing the song ______ you sing it with me.
unless
because
lest
for
48. Remember that this happened first and was _____ to the episode that happened afterwards.
before
since
prior
previous
49. The train was ____ from leaving because of a signal failure.
forbidden
detained
Cancelled
prevented
50. Unless you work hard, you will not succeed. The underlined word is a/an –
conjunction
noun
pronoun
adjective
51. Misanthropist is a person who-
flirts with ladies
has narrow views
hates mankind
believes in God
52. The book ____ is not in the library.
that I need
I need it
Which I need it
I need
53. Identify the word in the plural form:
Radii
Satadium
Physics
Civics
54. We _____ a test when the lights went out.
were doing
have done
are doing
do
55. The frown on the man’s face showed that he was displeased. Here, ‘frown’ can be replaced by _____.
look of fear
look of delight
look of anger
look of surprise
56. is hire a tutor who can help them with their math skills.
What they do
What should they do
What they should do
What do they should
57. What is the antonym of ‘sluggish’?
boring
dull
animated
heavy
58. I did not have ______ luggage, just two small bags.
little
many
much
few
59. —— selfies when I visit places.
Seldom do I takeen
Seldom did I take
Seldom have I take
Seldom do I take
60. I am excited to see all the historical structures ___ by the Roman Empire.
61. Which one is the correct spelling ?
62. I left my phone switched on in case my brother ___.
called
had called
calling
will be calling
63. The passengers and crew of the aeroplane had a —– escape when it was taking off from then runway.
easy
narrow
best
big
64. He is intent _____ getting a good degree in Chemistry .
65. The synonym of ‘sluggish’ is-
dull
animated
slow
boring
66. The committee consists____ five members
of
in
from
With
67. The science of heredity is-
Radiology
Entomology
Pathology
Genetics
68. The marriage ceremony _____ the guests were going in the fest.
was over
as over
has been over
being over
69. One of the major _____ load shedding.
problems are
problems is
problem be
problem is
70. Without the right software, I’m afraid you can’t ________ that particular programme.
reach
access
obtain
find
71. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair:
Egg : Oval
Cow : Milk
Brick : Rectangular
Bee : Honey
Milk : White
72. Every child must _____ and respect other cultures.
acquaint
get acquaint with
be acquainted with
getting acquainted with
73. ‘Their is three mistake in this sentence’ How many mistakes are there in this sentence ?
74. Take this medicine and you will soon come____
Over
round
about
Down
75. It is urgent that she___.
76. The synonym of ‘Genesis’ is ————.
preface
Foreword
Introduction
Beginning
77. A process involving too much official formality is called-
Nepotism
Diplomacy
Red-tapism
Bureaucracy
78. “Modern printing equipment quickly turns out duplicate copies of textual and pictorial matter.” Which of the following words best fits the underlined word?
Identical
excessive
illustrated
legible
79. The more we ____ mathematical problems _____.
solve ____ the less we get clever
do not solve ____ the more we get clever
solve ____ the less we feel shaky
solved ____ the more we feel shaky
80. It is difficult for me to part ____ my belongings.
with
in
taking
from
81. Which of the following is analogous to “Refinery : Petroleum”?
mill : grain
mine : ore
generator : electricity
forest : lumber
82. She boasted that no other car could run ____.
so fast like her car
as fast as her car
as fast like the car of her
as fast like her car
83. She didn’t see anyone she knew, and _____.
either did Tans
Tanu did not see
nor did Tanu
neither did Tanu
84. How _________ learning English.
long have you been
much time are you
long are you
many time have you been
85. ‘Mammal’ means ________.
86. I never drive to work, I —- walk.
never to
ever
always
from
87. Prices —- more than ten percent in recent times.
have risen
rise
rising
Roose
88. What is the meaning of ‘Herculean task’ ?
89. The word ‘homogeneous’ means-
of the same place
of the same kind
of the same size
of the same density
90. What time ………….. news on television ?
91. ‘Adobe’ means……………
‘রৌদ্রপক্ক ইষ্টক’ মানে……।
sand
cement
brick
cast
92. ‘Aviophobia’ is the fear of……… .
‘অ্যাভিওফোবিয়া’ হচ্ছে ……… এর ভয়।
driving(পরিচালনা করা)
reading(পড়া)
running(দৌড়ানো)
flying(উড়া)
93. Ahmed completed _____ degree in Biology.
the four year
four year
a four-year
the four years
94. The synonym of ‘perplexed’ is-
angry
annoyed
aroused
confused
95. My parent’s dont like coffee, and ____.
I don’t too
either don’t I
neither don’t I
neither do I
96. The full form of the word ‘cab’ is………
‘ক্যাব’ শব্দের পুরো রূপটি ………।
Calibre
Cabbie
Cabaret
Cabriolet
97. I explained him everything lest he ____ misunderstand me.
98. An auriscope is an instrument used for examining the……….
একটি অরিস্কোপ একটি সরঞ্জাম যা ………. পরীক্ষা করার জন্য ব্যবহৃত হয়।
throat
nose
ear
eye
99. Air and water are two of the important ……. of the environment.
factor
elements
pollutants
chemical
100. I wish I —– taller.
is
am
were
have
101. His assignment is akin ___ mine.
to
with
from
into
102. She will discuss the issue with the officer ____ phone.
By
On
In
Over
103. He asked me _________.
When did I go there
When went I
When I went there
Thet when I did go there
104. It was not until she arrived in class ______ realized she had forgotten her book.
that she
when she
she
and she
105. Two-thirds of the city______.
have been inundated
has been inundated
have inundated
has inundated
106. A person who writes about his own life writes—
Autobiography
Biography
Chronicle
Diary
107. “Where _____ is the best place to park a car around here?” “I’m sorry. I don’t know”
are you suppose
do you suppose
supposedly
you suppose
108. If you….. a car, you should get it…….. regularly.
আপনার যদি গাড়ী থাকে তবে আপনার এটি নিয়মিত পাওয়া উচিত।
own/serviced
will own/servicing
owned/to service
had owned/being serviced
109. You had better ____ harder, or you will fail in the test.
Studied
to study
study
be studying
110. The word that best expresses the meaning of “predict” is-
foretell
foretall
foretel
None
111. One who eats everything is called-
Omnipresent
Omnipotent
Omnivorous
Omnibus
112. “I can speak five languages”, she _____।
boasted
shouted
pleaded
suggested
113. Reading books ______ an impressive habit.
are
is
have
were
114. Supply the appropriate single word for the following phrase . A place where earth and sky seem to meet.
Admiral
Vortex
Horizon
Rainbow
115. The antonym of ‘industrious’ is _____
stupid
hash
indolent
undecided
116. Climate is a _______ of the environment.
situation
size
state
rank
117. He ____ from the university in 1995. Then, he ___ two years in the army.
graduated /spent
has graduated/spent
had graduated /has spent
graduated /has spent
118. We human beings tend to forget ___ we have come as species in a relativity short time period of time.
what close
how far
that far
so close
119. Please_________sure your seat belt is fastened for take off.
get
make
keep
be
120. The feminine form of ‘tailor’ is-
seamstress
tailoress
tailorix
she-tailor
121. ‘Authoritarian’ means ____.
Elderly
Autocratic
Potential
Senior
122. He bought a —– suit for her sister.
fabulous British woollen
fabulous British wool
have British woollen
None
123. ___, glasses can correct most defects in healthy eyes.
124. The plural form of ‘index’ is _____.
125. It is important that the Admission Office _________ your registration.
will confirm
confirm
confirms
must confirm
126. Will you mind the accounts one more time?
checking
to check
checked
check
127. I like to____ shopping at weekends.
go
do
make
carry
128. They thought that he was guilty ____ racial discrimination.
in
with
of
for
129. The word ‘indigenous’ means________.
alien
foreign
exotic
native
130. It was definitely — that you meant,—-?
right/isn’t it
right/wasn’t it.
rights/wasn’t it.
right/was it.
131. A person unable to pay his debts is…….. .
যে নিজের ঋণ পরিশোধ করতে অক্ষম-
poor(দরিদ্র)
bankrupt(দেউলিয়া)
miser(কৃপণ)
destitute(পরিত্যক্ত)
132. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original
pair : Silo : Corn
Vault : Valuables
Wheat : Husk
Mineral : Iron
Oil : Grain
133. Which of the following is analogous to “Rooster : Hen”?
নিচের কোনটি “মুরগি: মুরগী” এর সাথে সাদৃশ্যপূর্ণ?
Gander : Goose
Lion : Mare
Bull: Bitch
Cow: Calf
134. Maya was debarred ___ appearing ___ the examination.
135. Do you enjoy _____ football matches on TV?
Watching
to watch
having watched
for watching
136. The antonym of ‘opaque’ is ____.
obscure
dark
hazy
transparent
137. The manager recommended that______.
the employee should given two day’s leave
the employee should give two day’s leave
the employee be given two day’s leave
the employee should given two day leave
138. My brother specializes _______ Physics .
139. Mita Haq’s death is an ____ for the country.
irrepairable loos
irreparable loose
irreparable loss
irrepairable lose
140. ________ 1000 species of fish have been identified.
As many
As many as
As much as
Much as
141. If Hanif ____ all this cake, he ____ sick.
eat/feeling
142. I don’t have any intention of _____ Politics.
143. Choose the correct sentence:
My friend was in hospital for six weeks during the summer.
In summer during six weeks my friend was in hospital.
My friend was in a hospital during six weeks in summer.
My friend was in hospital six weeks in summer.
144. I don’t bear any grudge against you. What does the underlined word mean?
love
anger and dislike
respect
affection
145. I saw a of monkeys in the forest.
swarm
herd
group
troop
146. Life is to death as pleasure it to __________.
Poverty
suffering
anguish
pain
147. A lexicographer is a person who writes ———–.
medical books
novels
stories
dictionaries
148. It is high time we all ___ students to study science.
encouraged
encourage
encouraging
to encourage
149. A lexicographer writes___________.
dictionaries
biographies
letters
novels
150. Are you confident _____ your performance?
by
of
on
none of this
151. Which one is the correct spelling?
কোন বানানটি সঠিক?
Indispensable
Indispinsible
Indispensible
Indespinsible
152. Choose the correct sentence:
সঠিক বাক্যটি নির্বাচন কর:
Cut the line
He did a mistake
He committed suicide
He is devoted to drug
153. The thief ran away he___ should he caught.
154. My classmates introduced me___the professor ___ we loved most.
155. We shall finish the work before he _______ back.
come
comes
has come
coming
156. What is the synonym of ‘optimist’?
‘আশাবাদী’ এর সমার্থক শব্দ কোনটি?
Hopeful
Friendly
Amicable
Capable
157. If you —– a car,you should get it —– regularly.
own/service
is/serviced
have/serviced
own/serviced
158. The antonym of ” sluggish” is …….
dull
heavy
animated
slow
159. The influence of diverse branches of science_________.
have captured widespread attention
has captured widespread attention
have had captured widespread attention
has had captured widespread attention
160. We all long _______ happiness ,________ we?
for, aren’t
by, don’t
for, do
for, don’t
161. The younger you are, ………….. it is to learn.
the easiest
the easy
the easier
easier
162. Choose the correct one:
misspell
mispel
mispell
misspel
163. ________ energy may be used in future as a substitute for the fuels found on earth .
Terrestrial
164. She is very good ______ cooking.
at
in
about
with
165. Antonym of the word ‘meticulous’ is –
Meritorious
Careless
Ordinary
Careful
166. A cartographer makes-
clothes
maps
medicines
snacks
167. Identify the word in the singular form:
Index
Data
Agenda
Criteria
168. Why ___ use the medieval Bengali Legend in the poem?
The poet
is the poet
does the poet
do every poet
169. There is plenty of food. You can have _____ you like.
much
too much
as much as
many more
170. He’s surely___ill to need a doctor now; you’d better call for his parents.
171. I felt as though I was sitting on pins and needles all night, while I waited for the phone call. Here, ‘sitting on pins and needles’ means___.
172. Brexit refers to the exit of………… from EU.
ব্রেক্সিট, ইইউ থেকে এর প্রস্থান বোঝায়।
Brazil
Bangladesh
Belgium
Britain
173. The plural form of ‘radius’ is-
radii
radises
radi
radius
174. Mary didn’t do well in the class because _____.
she studied had
she was a badly student
she studied badly
she succeeded to study properly
175. The train was ______ from leaving because of a signal failure.
stopped
cancelled
detained
forbidden
176. I …………. a letter to my sister now.
wrote
write
had written
am writing
177. You haven’t eaten the entire cake that is made for tonight’s party………?
তুমি পুরো কেক টি খাওনি যা আজকের নৈশভোজের জন্য তৈরী করা হয়েছিল ?
have you
didn’t you
did you
did you
178. She sees a group of teenage girls ___ the street in ____ conversation.
Walking down ____ animated
Walking along ____ hasteful
Hurrying up ___ remaining
Walk through ___ rhapsody
179. The antonym of ‘diligent” is____.
lazy
shy
brave
hard working
180. The word ‘homogeneous’ means-
of the same kinds
of the same place
of the same time
of the same home
181. The outdoor concert was ____ due to bad weather.
called off
called in
called at
called on
182. The synonym of ’emancipate’ is _____.
neglect
bondage
to set free from restraint or bondage
to bondage
183. It is time that children________.
went to bed
went to their bed
go to bed
go to their bbed
184. Water is ……… by various kinds of waste and filth.
filled
used
sucked
contaminated
185. Plans for a new bridge across the river are in the pipeline. The underlined idiom means:
plans are being prepared and are public
plans are inside the pipeline
plans are public
plans are being prepared but are not public yet
186. The new teacher spoke so softly _____ we had to ask her to speak louder.
and
that
what
who
