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১৪ তম (বিশেষ) বিসিএস প্রিলিমিনারি টেস্ট (শিক্ষা) (01-01-1992)

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1.

The invention of computer has "turned over a new leaf" in the history of modern technology. -Which of the following is nearest in meaning to the italicized idiom above?
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Created a new history
began a new civiliztion
opened a new chapter
Created a sensation
2.

Trying unitedly we were able to have our project approved against strong oppositions. -Which of the following says nearly the same as 'against' above?
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in the wake of
in the guise of
in the plea of
in the teeth of
3.

Not many people can commit such a heinous crime in cold blood. -what does the italicized idiom above mean?
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in cool brain and calculated thought
so patiently and thoughtfully
so impatiently and thoughtlessly
stirred by sudden emotion
4.

The condition of most slum dwellers is "so miserable that it cannot be described in words". -Which is the best phrase for the quotation expression above?
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beggars description
cuts to the quick
boils down to this
keeps open house
5.

A speech full of too many word is-
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a big speech
maiden speech
an unimportant speech
a verbose speech
6.

To meet trouble half-way means-
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To be puzzled

To get nervous

To be disappointed

To bear up
7.

'Paradise Lost' attempted to-
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Justify the ways of man to God
Justify the ways of God to man
Show that the Satan and God have equal power
Explain why good and evil are necessary
8.

What is the meaning of the idiom 'a round dozen'?
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a little less than a dozen
a little more than a dozen
A full dozen
Round about a dozen
9.

What is the meaning of 'soft soap'?
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Flatter for self motives
to speak ill of others
to speak high of others
To recognise other's good deeds
10.

People who assume that no evil can befall them are foolishly-
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ardent
complacent
confident
apprehensive
11.

One who unduly forwards in rendering services for others is not generally liked in society. -which of the following words represents truely the character of the person mentioned above?
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benevolent
Official
officious
Bureaucratic
12.

What kind of man is quite the opposite type of 'supercilious'?
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Affable
haughty
Disdainful
Wicked
13.

How many eggs have your hens-this month? -which of the following words best completes the above sentence?
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Lain
Laid
Lay
lied
14.

The walls of our house have been painted-green. -which of the correct preposition in the blank above?
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no preposition
by
in
with
15.

Can you tell me where-----? -Which of the following is the best clause in the above sentence?
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does Mr. Ali live
Mr. Ali does live
Mr. Ali lives
lives Mr. Ali
16.

What is the full name of the great American short story writer O'Henry?
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Walt Whitman
William Sydney Porter
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Mark Twain
17.

Now-a-days many villages are lit --- electricity. -Which is the correct preposition in the above blank?
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with
by
from
on
18.

The second anniversary celebration of our college will be held on December 15. -Which of the following is the correct phrase for 'will be held' above?
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takes off
comes off
will bring about
will come round
19.

Dog days means-
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a period of being carefree
a period of having youthful flings
a period of misfortune
hot weather
20.

You should "show good manners" in the company of young ladies. -Which is the appropriate phrase for the quotation expression above?
Created: 3 months ago | Updated: 3 days ago
Behave gently
practise manners
Behave yourself
Do not talk rudely

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