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521.
Each of the sons followed- father's trade.
  • A their
  • B her
  • C whose
  • D his
সঠিক উত্তর: Option D

'Each' is singular so requires singular possessive. Sons are male → 'his'.

522.
'Subject-Verb Agreement' refers to-
  • A person only
  • B number, person and gender
  • C number and person
  • D number only
সঠিক উত্তর: Option C

Subject-Verb Agreement means the verb agrees with subject in number and person.

523.
The only error in "One of the recommendation made by the committee was accepted":
  • A recommendation
  • B was
  • C accepted by
  • D Committee
সঠিক উত্তর: Option A

'One of the' takes a plural noun → should be 'recommendations'.

524.
'The French' refers to-
  • A the French people
  • B the French language
  • C the French manners
  • D the French society
সঠিক উত্তর: Option A

The + nationality adjective = the people of that country. 'The French' = the French people.

525.
If a person cannot stop taking drugs he or she is-
  • A attached to them
  • B committed to them
  • C addicted to them
  • D devoted to them
সঠিক উত্তর: Option C

A person compulsively dependent on a harmful substance is 'addicted to' it.

526.
The word 'officialese' means-
  • A plural of official
  • B language used in offices
  • C plural of office
  • D vague expressions
সঠিক উত্তর: Option B

'Officialese' is the formal complex language used in official documents and offices.

527.
The verb 'succumb' means-
  • A achieve
  • B submit
  • C win
  • D Conquer
সঠিক উত্তর: Option B

'Succumb' means to yield or fail to resist — closest synonym is 'submit'.

528.
Fill in the blank: We look forward a response from you.
  • A to receiving
  • B to receive
  • C in receiving
  • D for receiving
সঠিক উত্তর: Option A

'Look forward to' — 'to' is a preposition requiring gerund. 'To receiving' is correct.

529.
If a part of speech breaks the theme it is called-
  • A pomposity
  • B digression
  • C exaggeration
  • D Anti-climax
সঠিক উত্তর: Option B

A 'digression' is a temporary departure from the main subject.

530.
The expression 'take into account' means-
  • A count numbers
  • B consider
  • C think seriously
  • D Assess
সঠিক উত্তর: Option B

'Take into account' means to consider or include a fact when making a decision.

531.
Choose the best translation of 'কর্তৃপক্ষ তাকে তিরস্কার করলো'.
  • A The authorities criticised him.
  • B The authorities took him to book.
  • C The authorities gave reins to him.
  • D The authorities took him to task.
সঠিক উত্তর: Option D

'To take someone to task' = কাউকে কঠোরভাবে তিরস্কার করা।

532.
Such claim needs to be tested empirically suggests that-
  • A The test should be based on assumption.
  • B The test should be based on idea.
  • C The test should be based on experience.
  • D The test should be based on calculation.
সঠিক উত্তর: Option C

'Empirically' means based on observation and experience not theory.

533.
The idiom "put up with" means-
  • A stay together
  • B tolerate
  • C keep trust
  • D Protect
সঠিক উত্তর: Option B

'Put up with' means to tolerate or endure something unpleasant.

534.
In many ways riding a bicycle is similar to-
  • A driving a car
  • B when one drives a car
  • C the driving of a car
  • D when we drive a car
সঠিক উত্তর: Option A

Parallel structure: gerund 'riding a bicycle' should be compared with gerund 'driving a car'.

535.
Choose the correct synonym for 'Extempore'-
  • A Planned
  • B Improvise
  • C Impromptu
  • D Immediate
সঠিক উত্তর: Option C

'Extempore' means spoken without preparation. 'Impromptu' has the same meaning.

536.
What is the most appropriate synonym of 'Menacing'?
  • A Encouraging
  • B Alarming
  • C Promising
  • D Auspicious
সঠিক উত্তর: Option B

'Menacing' means threatening or suggesting danger. 'Alarming' is the closest synonym.

537.
Choose the correct antonym for 'Oblige'-
  • A Bind
  • B Require
  • C Bother
  • D Censure
সঠিক উত্তর: Option C

'Oblige' means to do a service or favor. Antonym 'bother' means to inconvenience.

538.
'Cynical' — choose the antonym:
  • A Pessimistic
  • B Gullible
  • C Equivocal
  • D Liberal
সঠিক উত্তর: Option B

A 'cynical' person is distrustful. A 'gullible' person is easily persuaded — the opposite.

539.
We were no more surprised than Rahman means-
  • A We were less surprised than Rahman.
  • B We were all surprised.
  • C Rahman was less surprised than us.
  • D We were as surprised as Rahman.
সঠিক উত্তর: Option D

'No more... than' indicates equality. We were equally surprised as Rahman.

540.
Not once has our neighbour invited us into his house.
  • A Our neighbour has invited us many times.
  • B Our neighbour has never invited us into his house.
  • C Occasionally our neighbour has invited us.
  • D Our neighbour has not always invited us.
সঠিক উত্তর: Option B

'Not once' = 'never'. The neighbour has never invited them.