1 . If the rain continues we shall have to call off the game. Here call off means -

• A. Enjoy
• B. Watch
• C. Postpone or Cancell
• D. Continue

Answer: Option C

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2 . Instead of 'continue' which word may be used?

• A. carry out
• B. carry on
• C. carry off
• D. carry away

Answer: Option B

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3 . Like foolish people who continue to live near an active volcano, many of us are --- about the --- of atomic warfare and its attendant destruction.

• A. worried, possibility
• B. unconcerned, threat
• C. excite, power
• D. cheered, possession

Answer: Option B

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4 . Nine years ago, a rice paddy in eastern Java suddenly began spewing mud. Before long, it covered three square miles;  roads factories and homes disappeared under a tide of muck.  Twenty lives were lost and nearly 40,000 people displaced, with damages topping $ 2.7 billion.  The disaster,  known as the Lusi mudflow, continues to have its impact till now. A mud volcano, Lusi expels water and clay rather than molten rock. such eruptions occur around the world,   but Lusi is the biggest and most damaging know. Scientists have debated the cause for years. and two intensely argued hypotheses have emerged: Some believe and earthquake set off the disaster,  others that the mudflow was caused by a  company drilling for natural gas. Researchers largely relied on computer models and comparisons with other earthquakes and mud volcano eruptions. But recently scientists uncovered a previously overlooked set of gas, reading collected at the drilling sites by Lapindo BBrantas, a natural gas and oil company, in the days before the mudflow began. In a report in, the new data proves that the drilling by the company caused the disaster.   The passage is about _______ 

• A. Indonesia's nine-year-old volcano's eruption
• B. Mud versus usual volcanoes in science
• C. Indonesia's mud volcano and its causes
• D. Why Indonesia's dormant volcano became active

Answer: Option C

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5 . Pollution will get worse ____ we continue to live in a throwaway society .

• A. as far as
• B. just so
• C. as long as
• D. so long as

Answer: Option C

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6 . Instead of 'continue', We can say-

• A. carry on
• B. carry out
• C. carry off
• D. carry away

Answer: Option A

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7 . If Dell computer has been continuing to grow at the given growth rate, and if it continues to do so in 2002 also, how much approximate revenues will it earn this year?

• A. $ 48 billion
• B. $ 79 billion
• C. $ 35 billion
• D. $ 66 billion

Answer: Option D

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8 . Corruption in institutions will continue to happen ___ administration continues to deny that the problem exists.

• A. as good as
• B. as soon as
• C. as long as
• D. as much as

Answer: Option C

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9 . As the debate continued, the speakers became more vehement and their remarks more ...........

• A. pertinent
• B. prolix
• C. prolonged
• D. acrimonious

Answer: Option B

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10 . Complete the sentence- 'If you continued to behave like this, - 

• A. you woud have been in peril
• B. you will be in peril
• C. you would be in peril
• D. you have been in peril

Answer: Option C

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11 . Continue

• A. uncontinue
• B. discontinue
• C. incontinue
• D. non-continue

Answer: Option B

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12 . A most important truth, which we are apt to forget is dot a teacher can no er truly teach unless he is still learning. himself. A lamp can never light another lamp unless it continues to burn its c :Tame. The t teacher who has come to the end of his subject. who has no living traffic with his knowledge, but merely repeats his lesson to his students, can only load their minds; he cannot quicken them. Truth not only must inform but inspire. If the inspiration dies cut, and the information only accumulates, then truth loses its infinity. The greater cart of our learning in the schools has been wasted became, for most • our teachers, their subjects are like dead specimens of once living things. with which they have a learned acquaintance but no communication of life and love.   1.Our school learning is wasted because --.

• A. the teachers deal with dead subjects
• B. the teachers do not love the subjects they teach
• C. most of the good teacheis are dead
• D. the teachers cannot communicate

Answer: Option B

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13 . As books go digital, new questions, both philosophical and commercial arise. How, physically, will people read books in future? Will technology 'unbind' books, as it has unbundled other media, such c. as music albums? Will reading habits change as a result? Change is least likely in the physical medium of books. Electronic books do exist, but they cannot and will not replace the print book. Perhaps some people will read electronic books if only to 'taste' them, but most of us will continue to buy them in paper; form or borrow them from a library. For sure, fiction will never'. find a better medium than the physical book. Readers immersed in a storyline want above all not to be interrupted and want to read novels in an unhurried way. And, of course, they will continue to read print books for the sheer pleasure of owning them and for leisurely reading. 1.'Leisurely' in line 12 has been uses as:

• A. an adjective
• B. an adverb
• C. a participle
• D. a gerun

Answer: Option A

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14 . A newspaper is a publication that is  issued daily or weekly and cludes local and international news stories, advertisements. advertisements t, pinions, cartoons, sports news and television is things. It is a very important method of letting the public know about everything that is happening in their local area and around  the world. Even with the advancements in computer technology, newspapers continue to be an important part of everyday life. It is very important to know the sections of the newspaper and what information each one contains. The front page has the most important stories of the day. Each story has its own “headline” and by-line” giving the name of the reporter who wrote the story. Every news paper story has to answer the following questions:      Who? — who is the story about?     "What? — what is the story about?      Where? — where does the story take place?      Why is this happening? (This is not always possible to answer how did this story happen.   1.Every newspaper has to answer the question 'who is the story about ';in other words, it has to describe :

• A. The main event mentioned in the story
• B. How to the story happened
• C. The person or persons who are at the centre of the story
• D. Why the story happened to the person or persons

Answer: Option C

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15 . Identify the missing word in each of the following sentences. Chains’s continued economic progress depends on mastering art of mould-breaking innovation.

• A. will
• B. for
• C. of
• D. the

Answer: Option D

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16 . Fill in the gap : -----the fact that she was exhausted, she continued to study.

• A. Despite of
• B. Despite
• C. In spite
• D. In spite that

Answer: Option B

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17 . Due----to, we could not continue with our business any longer.

• A. lacking borrowing
• B. dearth off investment
• C. shortage for money
• D. lack of funds

Answer: Option D

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18 . If the following number pattern continues, what numbers will come next? 50, 30, 40, 20, 30 -----

• A. 10, 20
• B. 20, 0
• C. 30, 50
• D. 40, 20
• D. None of these

Answer: Option A

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19 . Select the word/phrase you think is closet in meaning to the word/words underlined. If this rain continues, we shall "call off" the game.

• A. inform everyone
• B. showcase
• C. cancell
• D. reschedule
• D. None of these

Answer: Option C

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20 . If the following series continues to follow the same pattern, what will be the next number : 2, 6, 3, 9, 6, ......?

• A. 3
• B. 6
• C. 18
• D. 14
• D. None of them

Answer: Option C

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21 . The man was in ______health that the family began to consider whether he could continue to live in his home.

• A. such bad
• B. so bad
• C. such worse
• D. so badly

Answer: Option A

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22 . In 1980, there were on the average 10 deaths at birth (infant mortality) per 10,000 population. By 1990, there were 8.5 and by 200.7.0 Today there wee 5.5 deaths at birth per 10,00 populations, and it is anticipated that the downward trend will continue. Each of the following,if true, would help to account for this trend EXCEPT ---

• A. Medical care is more widespread are available.
• B. Sanitary control have improved.
• C. More effective birth control methods have been implemented.
• D. The number of pediatricians per 10,00 populations has increased

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

23 . "Men are born and always continue free and equal in respect to their rights" উক্তিটি—

• A. জ্যা জ্যাক রুশোর
• B. জাতিসংঘের
• C. এরিস্টটলের
• D. বাংলাদেশ সংবিধানের

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

24 . P and Q started a business in the ratio of 2:3 . After 1 year P left the business but Q continues. After 2 years he had the profit of TK. 26000. What is the profit of Q?

• A. Tk. 10400
• B. Tk. 1300
• C. Tk. 15600
• D. None of these

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

25 . Which one may be used instead of 'continue'?

• A. carry out
• B. carry on
• C. carry off
• D. carry away

Answer: Option B

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26 . P and Q started a business in the ratio of 2: 3. After 2 years P left the business but Q continued. After 3 years he had a profit of Tk.26000. What was the profit of P?

• A. Tk.8000
• B. Tk. 15600
• C. Tk.18000
• D. No Profit

Answer: Option A

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27 . Repeat : Continue :: Again :?

• A. often
• B. more
• C. reiterate
• D. None of the avobe

Answer: Option C

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28 .  -----the rise in unemployment in cities, more and more people continue to move to urban centres.

• A. In addition to
• B. Despite
• C. Due to
• D. Even though

Answer: Option B

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29 . Corruption in institutions will continue to happen ___ administration continues to deny that the problem exists.

• A. as good as
• B. as soon as
• C. as long as
• D. as much as

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

30 . Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow Capitalism is developed in the European countries as a result of their 'laissez-faire' policy. The idea of global trade which was inherent in capitalism has now become universalized. Taking advantage of the idea of globalization, capitalism seems to be on a triumphant march. However, it is creating more opportunities for capitalist countries than the developing ones. In the name of assistance and cooperation, the industrially developed capitalist countries are exploiting the cheap labor available in poorer countries. The global strategy of development promises greater employment opportunities to the people of poor countries but at the same time it also promises high returns to capital. This actually paves the way for lasting poverty which enables the capitalists to continue to have a pool of cheap labor to draw from. The passage suggests that capitalism

• A. is creating more opportunities for developing countries
• B. promises prosperity to poor countries
• C. ensures equal trade among nations
• D. is making poverty long-lasting

Answer: Option D

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31 . Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow Capitalism is developed in the European countries as a result of their 'laissez-faire' policy. The idea of global trade which was inherent in capitalism has now become universalized. Taking advantage of the idea of globalization, capitalism seems to be on a triumphant march. However, it is creating more opportunities for capitalist countries than the developing ones. In the name of assistance and cooperation, the industrially developed capitalist countries are exploiting the cheap labor available in poorer countries. The global strategy of development promises greater employment opportunities to the people of poor countries but at the same time it also promises high returns to capital. This actually paves the way for lasting poverty which enables the capitalists to continue to have a pool of cheap labor to draw from. What might be an appropriate title of the passage?

• A. History of Capitalism
• B. Capitalism and Globalization
• C. Employment Opportunities of the Poor
• D. History of Cheap Labor

Answer: Option B

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32 . Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow Capitalism is developed in the European countries as a result of their 'laissez-faire' policy. The idea of global trade which was inherent in capitalism has now become universalized. Taking advantage of the idea of globalization, capitalism seems to be on a triumphant march. However, it is creating more opportunities for capitalist countries than the developing ones. In the name of assistance and cooperation, the industrially developed capitalist countries are exploiting the cheap labor available in poorer countries. The global strategy of development promises greater employment opportunities to the people of poor countries but at the same time it also promises high returns to capital. This actually paves the way for lasting poverty which enables the capitalists to continue to have a pool of cheap labor to draw from. The passage implies that globalization has

• A. given birth to capitalism
• B. created problems for the capitalist countries.
• C. allowed capitalism to flourish
• D. given poor countries high returns of capital

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

33 . Despite global efforts to..... malaria, this mosquito borne disease continues to..... the World Health Organisation estimates that it still affects up to 500 million people a year.

• A. cure.... flag
• B. foster.... thrive
• C. combat.... abate
• D. scrutinize... prosper
• D. eradicate.... flourish

Answer: Option E

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34 . instead of continue which word may be used?

• A. carry out
• B. carry of
• C. carry on
• D. carry away

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

35 . combination of the following groups of sentences "He devoted himself to public affairs. He took holiday. This continued for thirty years'' would be-

• A. His devotion never allows him to take holiday in thirty years
• B. He continued his job for thirty years without leave
• C. He devoted himself for public affairs for thirty years.
• D. In his job he never felt like taking a holiday for thirty years.
• D. He devoted himself to public affairs never taking a holiday in thirty years.

Answer: Option E

Explanation:

36 . If a copier makes 3 copies every 4 seconds, then continues at this rate, how many minutes will it take to make 9,000 copies?

• A. 60
• B. 100
• C. 200
• D. 3,000

Answer: Option C

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37 . On what date India decided to discontinue the transshipment facility for Bangladesh?

• A. 8 April 2025
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer: Option A

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38 . Answer the question based on the information given. The distance between " C " and " D " is 19 miles. A cyclist starts out from " C " at a constant speed in the direction of " D " A motor car leaves C' 15 minutes later in the same direction, In 10 minutes, it catches up with the cyclist and continues on to D' after reaching D' it turns around and in 50 minutes after leaving 'C' encounters the cyclist second time.

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer: Option F

Explanation:

39 . 4 m/s বেগে চলমান 40 kg ভরের একটি বস্তুর সাথে একই দিকে 2m/s বেগে চলমান 60 kg ভরের আরেকটি বস্তুর সংঘর্ষ হয়। সংঘর্ষের পর বস্তুদ্বয় একসঙ্গে লেগে চলতে থাকলে সংঘর্ষে কতটুকু গতিশক্তি নষ্ট হবে? (A 40 kg object traveling at 4 m/s collides with another 60 kg object traveling at 2m/s in the same direction. If the two objects continue traveling remaining in contact, how much kinetic energy is lost during the collision?)

• A. 108 J
• B. 78 J
• C. 48 J
• D. 0 J

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

40 . স্বল্পকালে উৎপাদন বন্ধ থাকলেও যে ব্যয় চালু থাকে, তাকে কী বলে? (In short run, what is the cost that continues even if the production is stopped?)

• A. স্থির ব্যয় (Fixed cost)
• B. পরিবর্তনীয় ব্যয় (Variable cost)
• C. প্রান্তিক ব্যয় (Marginal cost)
• D. মোট ব্যয় (Total cost

Answer: Option A

Explanation: