VOCABULARY REVIEW-3

Words Dearth Debacle Decay Deceit Decorous Defamatory Defame Deficit Definite Deflect Deleterious Deliberate Delinquent Deluge Demise Denounce Depressed Despicable Despise Bengali Meaning `yvcZv asm, Pig civRq q cvIqv ev nIqv cZviYv, cebv wk, myiwPmb wb`vg~jK, gvbnvwbKi `ybvg Kiv, gvbnvwb Kiv Afve, NvUwZ wbw`, h_vh_ wec`Mvgx nIqv AwbKi, wZKi ^QvKZ, mywPwZ Acivax, h ew KZe Kvh Aenjv Ki cveb, ebv gZz `vlvivc Kiv, cKvkfve wb`v Kiv gbgiv, nZvk NY, bxP, RNb NYv Kiv Synonyms Scarcity, paucity, deficiency, shortage Disaster, collapse, cataclysm, stampede Decline, decrease, waste, wither Cheating, artifice, fraud, deception Befitting, decent, comely, proper Libelous, slanderous, abusive Abuse, libel, slander, blemish Shortage, deficiency, shortage Certain, defined, specified, clear Frustrate, deviate, divert, twist Detrimental, harmful, noxious, pernicious Intentional, thoughtful, purposed Criminal, culprit, offender, malefactor Flood, inundation, submerge Death, decease, dissolution Condemn, censure, vilify, defame Dejected, sad, disgraced Hatred, mean, contemptible Scorn, loathe, abhor, contemn, disdain Antonyms Abundance, plethora, surplus Success, victory Flourish, growth Truthfulness, honesty Unseemly Complimentary, laudatory, praising Respect, eulogize Balance Vague Straighten Beneficial, helpful Hurried Obedient, innocent Drought Birth Commend, extol, laud, eulogize Elated, cheerful Worthy of Esteem, praiseworthy Admire, esteem Notes

Despotic Destitute Desultory Deter Didactic

^QvPvix, AZvPvix cwiZ, wbt^ mnvqm^jnxb Gjvgjv, weksLjv wbe Kiv, evauv `qv wkvg~jK, bxwZ-

Autocratic, oppressive, Humble tyrannous Impoverished, penniless, Wealthy, rich wanting, needy Discursive, unsystematic, Connected, inexact planned, organized For any Query: waresfin_du@yahoo.com Prevent, obstruct, stop, Assist, aid, 01710565519 hinder encourage Educational, directive, Misleading

GRAMMAR REVIEW - 3

SENTENCE COMPLETION (WORD BASED) - 3

1. The formerly ____ waters of the lake have been polluted so that the fish are no longer visible from the surface. A. muddy (K`gv) B. tranquil (kv, mywi) C. stagnant mvZnxb, e) D. pellucid (^Q, wbgj) E. rancid 2. After the accident, the nerves to her arm were damaged and so the muscles ____ through disuse. A. atrophied (AcywRwbZ q nqQ) B. contracted (msKzwPZ KiQ) C. elongated (`xNvwqZ KiQ, weZZ KiQ) D. invigorated (ejkvjx KiQ, mRxe KiQ) E. dwindled (qcv nqQ, gk KgQ) 3. Some critics maintain that Tennyson's poetry is uneven, ranging from the ____ to the ____. A. sublime (gnvb, mevP I k) elevated (DPz KiQ, DbZ KiQ) B. trite (AwZ mvaviY, AwZ cPwjZ, MZvbyMwZK, bxim) inspired (AbycvwYZ nqQ) C. vacuous (k~Y, D`vm) inane (k~bMf, A_nxb, wePvi-eywnxb) D. succinct (msw, AvuUmvuU) laconic (msw, A K_vq A_c~Y) E. sonorous (DP wbbv`x, my Mxi fvec~Y) voluble (AbMj eZv `qvi gZvmb) 4. After grafting there is a ____ of lymphocytes in the lymph glands; the newly produced lymphocytes then move in to attack the foreign tissue. A. diminution (nvm) B. proliferation C. obliteration (gyQ djv nqQ Ggb, wejy) D. paucity (AZv, AcZzjZv) E. attraction (AvKlY kw) 5. One ____ the new scheme is that it might actually ____ just those applicants that it was intended to encourage. A. highlight of (K`gv) stimulate (DwRZ Kiv, Drmvn `Iqv) B. feature ewk) of - attract (AvKlY Kiv) C. problem (mgmv) with induce (civwPZ Kiv, cjy Kiv) D. attraction (AvKlb kw) of intimidate (fxZ Kiv, fq `Lvbv) E. drawback (Amyweav, evauv) of daunt (fxZ Kiv, wbirmvn Kiv) For any Query: waresfin_du@yahoo.com 01710565519

6. Corruption is ____ in our society; the integrity (mvayZv, c~YZv) of even senior officials is ____ . A. growing (geagvb) unquestioned (ckvZxZ) B. endangered (wecb, wec`M) disputed (weZwKZ) C. pervasive (AbycekceY, evwkxj)- intact (A, Am~Y) D. rare (weij) corrupted (`ybxwZM) E. rife (cPwjZ, cwiev) suspect (Awekvm Kiv, m`n Kiv, Acivax gb Kiv) 7. In their day to day decision making, many senior managers do not follow the rational model favored by orthodox Muvov, KzmsvivQb) management experts, but rather rely on intuitive processes that often appear ____ and ____. A. cerebral (gwm^xq, Zvje) considered (^xKZ) B. heretical - judgmental C. conscientious (weeKeywmb) logical hvwK) D. irrational (AhvwK) iconoclastic (K`gv) E. capricious (LvgLqvjx) deliberate (^QvKZ, mywPwZ) 8. His characteristically ____ views on examination methods at university level have aroused (DwRZ KiQ, RvwMqQ) ____ in those who want to introduce innovative and flexible (bgbxq) patterns of assessment. A. hidebound antagonism (weivPiY) B. moderate (gacx) anger (ivM, va) C. reactionary (cMwZ weivax ew) admiration (kv, cksmv) D. rigid (KVvi, `yMg) support (mg_b Kiv) E. accommodating (gvwbq wbZ cvi Ggb) annoyance (weiw, DrcvZ) 9. Our grandfather was an entertaining (Avgv`RbK, wPwebv`bKvix) ____; he used to ____ us with marvelous (PgrKvi, weqKi) anecdotes (QvU Kvwnbx) that we, in our childlike simplicity (mijZv, AKcUZv), accepted unquestioningly. A. rascal (cvRx ev e`gvk jvK) bore (wQ` Kiv) B. orator (evMx) intimidate (fxZ Kiv, fq `Lvbv) C. raconteur (M K_K) regale (Zwi mwnZ cvbfvRb Kiv ev Kivbv) D. curmudgeon surprise (weq, PgK) E. tyrant (AZvPvix kvmK, cRvcxoK, ) - stupefy (nZeyw Kiv) 10. He was treated like a ____ and cast out from his community. A. ascetic (KVvi AvZ mshgx, Zc^x, mbvmx) B. prodigy (weqRbK e ev evcvi, AmvaviY kwmb ew) C. prodigal (Aceqx, AwgZeqx) D. pariah (mvgvwRKfve eiLv, GKNiv, Ack, Pvj) E. tyro (wkvbwek) 11. The teacher accused me of ____ because my essay was so similar to that of another student. A. procrastination (`xNm~wZv, Ab_K `ix) B. plagiarism (Acii iPbv Pzwi, jLv Pzwi) C. celerity (eM, xcZv) D. confusion (m`n, wav) For any Query: waresfin_du@yahoo.com 01710565519

E. decorum (kvfbZv, f`Zv, wkvPvi) 12. We live in a ____ age; everyone thinks that maximizing pleasure is the point of life. A. ubiquitous (meevcx, me`v weivRgvb) B. propitious (cmb, fjYhy, AbyKj) C. sporadic (wew) D. corrupt (`~wlZ Kiv ev Amr Kiv) E. hedonistic (fvMev`x) 13. Thankfully the disease has gone into ____ ; it may not recur for many years. A. treatment (AvPiY, wPwKrmv) B. sequestration (^Z, c_K) C. quarantine (h mgq ch msvgb AvksKvq c_K ivLv nq, miva) D. remission (jvNe, Dckg, nvm, invB) E. oblivion (wewZ, weiY) 14. People from all over the world are sent by their doctors to breathe the pure, ____ air in this mountain region. A. invigorating (ejkvjx, mRxe) B. soporific (wb`vRbK) C. debilitating (`yejZvRbK, fM^vKviK) D. insalubrious (A^vKi) E. aromatic (myMw) 15. As were many colonial administrators, Gregory was ____ in his knowledge of the grammar of the local language, though his accent was ____ . A. deficient (AfveM, A~YZv) poor (Mwie, `wi`) B. competent (`, hvM) adequate (chv, cPzi) C. faultless (`vlgy, wUgy) awful (fqsKi) D. well-versed (eM, xcZv) effective (djc`, KvhKi) E. erratic (Awi cKwZ, AwbwZMZ) eccentric (LvgLqvjx, we`NyU, DU)

SENTENCE COMPLETION (GRAMMAR BASED) PRACTICE - 3

1. Although we often use speed and velocity interchangeably, in a technical sense, speed is not always .. velocity . (a) alike (b) the same as (c) similar (d) as (e) as good as 2. According to the economic laws, the greater the demands, _________ the price. (a) higher (b) high (c) highest (d) the higher (e) the high 3. In an admission test, to answer accurately is more important than ________. (a) you finish quickly (b) finish quickly (c) a quick finish (d) to finish quickly (e) finishing quickly 4. A dolphin __________ a porpoise in that it has a longer nose. (a) different (b) differs (c) different than (d) differs from (e) is different 5. Writing a slam poem is as much an achievement as _________ a major work of the canon. (a) to finish (b) it is to finish (c) finishing (d) if you finished (e) to have finished 6. There were ________ reactions after the Bill was passed. For any Query: waresfin_du@yahoo.com 01710565519

(a) mix (b) a mix (c) missed (d) mixed (e) minor 7. To answer accurately is more important than ________. (a) a quick finish (b) to finish quickly (c) finishing quickly (d) you finish quickly (e) be finish quickly 8. He is the _________ of the five brothers. (a) older (B)oldest (c) elder (d) eldest (e) much older 9. The more she worked, _____________. (a) the less she achieved (b) she achieved not enough (c) she did not achieve enough (d) she was achieved less (e) the less of her achievement 10. Bangladesh is _______________ jute-growing areas in the world. (a) one of the larger (b) one of the largest (c) one of largest (d) largest (e) larger 11. Of the two pieces buy _____________ costly one. (a) least (b) the least one (c) the less one (d) less (e) None of the above 12. The income of a college teacher is much less ______________. (a) in comparison with the salary of a doctor. (b) to compare as a doctor (c) than that of a doctor (d) than a doctor (e) None of the above 13. __________ discovery of fire our ancestors used to eat uncooked food. (a) prior to the (b) prior (c) a prior (d) The prior (e) Top prior 14. In 1998, a consumer agency concluded that Xyco brand bicycles ________ than Zenon brand bicycles. (a) is safe to ride (b) are safe to ride (c) are more safe to ride (d) is safe to be riding (e) are safer to ride 15. The art of landscape architecture is __________ that of architecture itself. (a) as almost old (b) old as almost (c) almost as old than (d) nearly as old than (e) None of the above 16. The greater the demand, __________ the price. (a) the higher (b) high (c) higher (d) the high (e) so the higher 17. Shammi doesnt enjoy her job. Shes _________ because she does the same thing everyday. (a) boring (b) bored (c) bored by (d) bore (e) None 18. The woman was carrying a ___________ bag. (a) black small plastic (b) small and black plastic (c) small black plastic (d) plastic small black 19. Mumus English is excellent. She speaks _____________. (a) perfectly English (b) English perfectly (c) perfect English (d) English perfect (e) None 20. He ___________ to find a job but he had no luck. (a) tried hard (b) tried hardly (c) hardly tried (d) try hard (e) None 21. I havent seen her for ___________ . Ive forgotten what she looks like. (a) so long (b) a so long time (c) a such long time (d) such a long time (e) None 22. I havent got __________ on holiday at the moment. (a) money enough to go (b) enough money to go (c) money enough for going (d) enough money for going (e) None 23. Lets get a taxi. Its __________ to walk. (a) a quite long way (b) quite a long way (c) rather a long way (d) way a long (e) None 24. The exam was quite easy __________ we expected. For any Query: waresfin_du@yahoo.com 01710565519

(a) more easy that (b) more easy than (c) easier than (d) easier as (e) None 25. The more electricity you use, ________________. (a) your bill be higher (b) will be higher your bill (c) the higher your bill will be (d) bill of you will be higher (e) None of the above. 26. John said that no other car could go _________________. a. so fast like his car b. as fast like his car c. as fast like the car of him. d. as fast as his car e. None of these 27. Eight ounces of skim milk contain _________ the same volume of regular milk. a. more than protein as b. more protein than c. more protein as d. as more protein e. None of these 28. The mass of insects on Earth is ________ all other land animals combined. a. greater than that of b. as large as c. more greater d. broader than the one of e. None of these 29. Everest being the highest, k2 is ________ mountain peak in the world. a. the second of the b. of the second highest c. the second highest of the level d. the second highest e. None of these 30. Humans reach physical maturity more slowly than ___________. a. most other large mammals were b. most other large mammals c. does most other large mammals d. the most other large mammals e. None of these

PIN POINTING ERRORS PRACTICE - 3

1. Usually the climate in mountainous areas becomes much windly at higher altitudes. No error A B C D E 2. Some people believe that printing does as much harm like good, since it brings out falsehood as much A B C D as truth. . No error E 3. Each chapter contains a few appendix, which give additional details as supplements to the text. . No A B C D error. E 4. The cabin is certainly not luxuriously, but it is very practical and comfortable. . No error. A B C D E 5. The letter that was sent by special delivery must be importance. . No error. A B C D E 6. The camera must be focused good, otherwise the picture will be blurred. . No error. For any Query: waresfin_du@yahoo.com 01710565519

A B C D E 7. People living in cities are often sophisticated than people in rural areas. . No error. A B C D E 8. Soaring medicinally costs have a direct influence on the cost of other merchandise. No error. A B C D E 9. Workers who repair the road surface were specially jackets for easy identification. No error. A B C D E 10. I feel badly about the present conflict because I do not know how to resolve it without hurting either A B C D you or him. . No error. E 11. As soon as the sun had risen over the mountains, it became unbearable hot in the plain land. . No A B C D error. E 12. Astronomers and physicists tell us that the universe is constant expanding & that it comprises of A B C D numerous galaxies like ours. . No error. E 13. He ran as fast that he could. No error. A B C D E 14. Kamrul Hassan, who recently died, painted many beautiful executed fantasies or both in oil and A B C D charcoal. . No error. E 15. There is hardly any reason for you to feel badly and blame yourself for this mishap. No error. A B C D E 16. Social scientists are searching for specific data from which to draw a definitive, nation wide profile of A B connection between poverty with the drop out rate from schools. No error. C D E 17. To sing a song good, you must focus your attention on only on the music but on the words as well. . A B C D No error. E 18. I am boring with examination; they make you learn stupid things. No error. A B C D E 19. Since there are only three to choose from, may I claim the latter. No error. A B C D E 20. I saw a beauty picture. No error. A B C D E 21. As a generally rule, people are not very good judges of their own. No error. A B C D E 22. Standing among so many strangers, the frightened child began to sob uncontrollable. No error. A B C D E 23. Because the project had been a team effort, we divided the bonus equally between the five of us. No A B C D error. E 24. He was much more wiser after that unfortunate incident. No error. For any Query: waresfin_du@yahoo.com 01710565519

A B C D E 25. In spite of their differences, Kamal has always been very considerable to his room mate. No error A B C D E 26. Today oysters are grown and harvested much like any another crop. No error. A B C D E 27. No other quality is more important for a scientist to acquire as to observe carefully. No error. A B C D E 28. Liberal arts colleges cultivate general intellectually abilities rather than technical or professional A B C D skills. No error. E 29. Goats re extremely destruction to natural vegetation and are often responsible for soil erosion. No A B C D error. E 30. Peace trees grow good in a variety of soil type, but do best in sandy loam. No error. A B C D E 31. The unit of measuring called the foot was originally based on the length of the human foot. No error. A B C D E 32. Hunting and fishing techniques were highly developed among the North American Indians, A particularly in regions where agriculture was less success. No error. B C D E 33. To make candles, pioneer twisted string into wicks, dipped the wicks into hot fat, then hung the A B C candles to cool and hard. No error. D E 34. The Black Hills of South Dakota are covered with densely pine forests. No error. A B C D E 35. Crows and ravens are members of a family of birds that includes exact 100 species. No error. A B C D E 36. He can hardly believe your tale of military operations; the sophisticated secret weapons and the A increasing violent invasions that were demonstrated by just one hundred soldiers seem unbelievable. No B C D error. E 37. I can never forget that horrible accident where not only two people were killed but several other A B C people were badly injured. No error. D E 38. Jannat sat in front of the man who came to our country from London two days ago to spend some A B C weeks with our family and I sat in back of his wife. No error. D E 39. When we reached his home he received us cordially at first and then he entertained us with special A B C prepared food and beverages. No error. D E 40. He plays every shot so easy and in so efficient a manner that it looks not only simple but also For any Query: waresfin_du@yahoo.com 01710565519

A B C interesting. No error. D E 41. Mumu near fainted when she saw that an extraordinarily tall figure was standing in the dark and moving A B C D its bright eyes only. No error. E 42. It was obviously a cheap made dress. No error. A B C D E 43. He always wants to divide all responsibilities equal among the four of us with the exception that he A B C D never wants to divide the power which he retains autocratically. No error. E 44. If you want not to any one harm, please tie your dog tight to the pillar. No error. A B C D E 45. The teacher explained the problem as good as he could, but nobody in the class could understand him A B C properly. No error. D E 46. When I went to visit the workplace, I saw that the workers had done the work real as nice as I had A B C D expected. No error. E 47. In the beginning he made a great mistake but became considerable wiser after the experience of the A B C loss. No error. D E 48. Though it was real difficult job for both of us to do, we had to do it since we badly needed some A B C D money. No error. E 49. He tried to do it as careful as he could but at last he found that he had made many mistakes. No error. A B C D E 50. The galaxy Andomeda is the most distance object visible to observers in the Northern Hemisphre. No A B C D error. E

SENTENCE CORRECTION PRACTICE - 3

1. The number of undergraduate degrees in business awarded by colleges in Bangladesh increased by more than twice from 1982 to 2002. (a) increased by more than twice (b) increased more than two times (c) more than doubled (d) was more than doubled (e) had more than doubled 2. Today this is a totally different world than we have seen in the last decade. (a) than we have seen (b) from what we have seen (c) from what we seen (d) than what we seen (e) than we have seen 3. The busier you become, the less time you have for reading. (a) the less time you have (b) the lesser time you have (c) the least time you have For any Query: waresfin_du@yahoo.com 01710565519

(d) the lesser you have (e) the less you have 4. More than any animal, the wolverine exemplifies the unbridled ferocity of nature red in tooth and claw. (a) More than any animal (b) More than any other animal (c) More than another animal (d) Unlike any animal (e) compared to other animals 5. Balding is much more common among while males than males of other races. (a) than (b) than among (c) than is so of (d) compared to (e) in comparison with 6. The word processor has revolutionized office procedure more than any machine of modern times. (a) any machine (b) any other machine (c) has any machine (d) any other machine has (e) has any other machine 7. The artist is capable of distinguishing good paintings and poor ones. (a) and poor ones (b) and paintings that are poor (c) from poor ones (d) and paintings which are poor (e) and paintings which is poor 8. The event caused a conflict among those who use pesticide and those who oppose the use of pesticide. (a) among those who use pesticide and (b) between those who use pesticide with (c) among those who use pesticide with (d) among those using pesticide and (e) between those who use pesticide and 9. Of all the possible disasters that threaten agriculture, the possibility of an adverse change in climate is may be the more difficult for analysis. (a) is may be the more difficult for analysis (b) is probably the most difficult to analyze (c) is may be the most difficult for analysis (d) is probably the more difficult to analyze (e) is it may be, the analysis that is most difficult 10. Of the two candidates for this positions, Dibakar is the most qualified because of his experience in the field. (a) most qualified because of (b) most qualified as a result of (c) most qualified due to (d) more qualified due to (e) more qualified because of 11. Writing a beautiful article is as much an achievement as to finish a 500 page novel. (a) to finish (b) it is to finish (c) If you finished (d) finishing (e) to have finished 12. Nusrat is as fast as, if not faster than, anyone in his class and should be on the team. (a) as fast as, if not faster than, anyone (b) as fast as, if not more fast than, anyone (c) as fast as, if not more fast than, anyone (d) as fast as, if not faster than, anyone else (e) as swift as, if not faster than, anyone 13. The salesman spoke softly and with politeness to the group of potential customers. (a) spoke softly and with politeness to (b) spoke softly and politely to (c) had spoken softly and with politeness with (d) speaking softly and politely to (e) was speaking softly and with politeness with 14. The mistakes children make in learning to speak tell linguists more about how they learn languages than the correct forms they use. (a) how they learn languages than (b) how one learns languages than (c) how children learn languages than do (d) learning language than (e) their language learning than do 15. A socio-economic survey shows that people living small towns and rural areas consider themselves no happier than do people living in big cities. (a) no happier than do people living in (b) no any happier than do people living (c) not any happier as do people who live (d) no happier than are people who are living (e) not as happy as are people who live 16. After viewing both movies, Rafi agreed that the first one was the best of the two. a. Rafi agreed that the first one was the best of the two b. Rafi agreed that the first was the best of the two For any Query: waresfin_du@yahoo.com 01710565519

c. Rafi agreed that the first one was the better of the two d. Rafi agreed that of the two the better one was the first e. Rafi agreed that the best of the two was the first 17. Choose the correct sentence: (a) The busier you become, lesser time you have for reading (b) The busier you become, the less time you have for reading The busy you become, lesser time you have for reading (d) The busier you become, the lesser time you have for reading (e) The busier you become, so least time you have for reading 18. Choose the correct sentence: (a) No other friend I have ever got is as good as he (b) I have ever got a no other friend as good as him No other friend I have got as good as him (d) I have ever got no other friend as good as he (e) I have never got a friend as good as he 19. Choose the correct sentence: (a) McGrath is considered widely as Australias most lethal weapon (b) Widely, McGrath is considered as Australias most lethal weapon McGrath is widely considered as Australias most lethal weapon (d) McGrath is widely considered as Australias lethal most weapon (e) McGrath is considered in Australia the team widely as a most lethal weapon 20. Choose the correct sentence: (a) You cannot compare apples over oranges. (b) You cannot compare apples for oranges. You cannot compare apples and oranges. (d) You cannot compare apples against oranges. (e) You cannot compare from apples to oranges.

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