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781.
According to the conditions of my scholarship after finishing my degree .
  • A my education will be employed by the University
  • B employment will be given to me by the University
  • C the University will employ me
  • D I will be employed of the University
সঠিক উত্তর: Option C

'The University will employ me' avoids the dangling modifier and is the clearest statement.

782.
If a substance is cohesive it tends to .
  • A retain heat
  • B bend without much difficulty
  • C stick together
  • D break easily
সঠিক উত্তর: Option C

'Cohesive' = characterized by cohesion. A cohesive substance tends to stick together.

783.
He stopped his car when the light turned red.
  • A abruptly
  • B equitably
  • C ambiguously
  • D incisively
সঠিক উত্তর: Option A

'Abruptly' = suddenly and unexpectedly. Fits the context of sudden braking at a red light.

784.
The influence of the technological revolution in and the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of the few should worry us all.
  • A proliferating — diminishing
  • B undermining — neutralizing
  • C accelerating — intensifying
  • D aggravating — demolishing
সঠিক উত্তর: Option C

The technological revolution 'accelerates' and 'intensifies' concentration of wealth — a worrying trend.

785.
Few people would care to take the negative side of the proposition that the women of the world are and .
  • A admired — provoked
  • B oppressed — scorned
  • C rebuked — regaled
  • D slighted — celebrated
সঠিক উত্তর: Option B

'Oppressed' and 'scorned' reflect widely accepted negative realities about the position of women.

786.
Anger even when it is — has one virtue it overcomes .
  • A sinful — sloth
  • B inevitable — desire
  • C unnecessary — malice
  • D intense — hate
সঠিক উত্তর: Option A

Anger even when sinful has the virtue of overcoming sloth (laziness).

787.
The word 'dilly dally' means –
  • A to dilute
  • B wait impatiently
  • C repeat
  • D waste time
সঠিক উত্তর: Option D

'Dilly-dally' = to waste time through aimless wandering or indecision.

788.
The word 'Euphemism' means –
  • A stating one thing like another
  • B description of a disagreeable thing by an agreeable name
  • C contrast of words in the same sentence
  • D a statement made emphatic by overstatement
সঠিক উত্তর: Option B

Euphemism = a mild expression substituted for a harsh one (e.g. 'passed away' for 'died').

789.
The passive form of 'some children were helping the wounded man' –
  • A The wounded man was helped by some children
  • B The wounded man was helping some children
  • C The wounded man was being helped by some children
  • D The wounded man was to be helped by some children
সঠিক উত্তর: Option C

Past Continuous passive: Object + was/were + being + V3 + by + Subject.

790.
'Rumor is the most primitive way of spreading stories-by passing them on from mouth to mouth. But civilized countries in normal times have better Sources of news than rumor. They have radio, television, and newspapers. In times of stress and confusion, however, rumor emerges and becomes rife. At such times different kinds of news are in competition: the press, television, and radio versus the grape vine. Especially do rumors spread when war requires censorship on many important matters. The customary news Sources no longer give out enough information. Since the people cannot learn through legitimate channels all that they are anxious to learn, they pick up 'news' whenever they can and when this happens, rumor thrives. Rumors are often repeated even by those who do not believe the tales. There is a fascination about them. The reason is that the cleverly designed rumor gives expression to something deep in the hearts of the victims-the fears, suspicions, forbidden hopes, or daydreams which they hesitate to voice directly. Pessimistic rumors about defeat and disasters show that the people who repeat them are worried and anxious. Optimistic rumors about record production or peace soon coming paint to complacency or confidence-and often to overconfidence.
The author suggests that rumors usually –
  • A alarm their hearers
  • B are hardy in their growth
  • C are disheartening
  • D can be suppressed by censorship
সঠিক উত্তর: Option B

Rumors 'emerge' 'become rife' and 'thrive' in times of stress — they are hardy in their growth.

791.
The author states that during wartime the regular sources of news present only –
  • A optimistic reports
  • B pessimistic reports
  • C limited information
  • D government propaganda
সঠিক উত্তর: Option C

The passage states wartime censorship means 'customary news sources no longer give out enough information' — limited information.

792.
The author is mainly concerned with -
  • A the nature of rumor
  • B the fascination of rumors
  • C rumor as primitive man's newspaper
  • D the breeding places of rumor
সঠিক উত্তর: Option A
793.
Many companies now have employee assistance programs that enable employees, free of charge, to improve their physical fitness, reduce stress, and learn ways to stop smoking. These programs increase worker productivity, reduce absenteeism and lessen insurance costs for employee health care. Therefore, these programs benefit the company as well as the employee. Which of the following, if true, most significantly strengthens the conclusion above?
  • A Physical fitness programs are often the most popular services offered to employees.
  • B Studies have shown that stress management training is not effective for many people.
  • C Regular exercise reduces people's risk of heart disease and provides increased energy.
  • D Employee assistance programs require companies to hire people to supervise programs.
সঠিক উত্তর: Option A

If fitness programs are the most popular services used by employees this means they are widely used — increasing the chance of the stated benefits (productivity gains etc) being realized.

794.
Choose the answer closest in meaning to: 'Despite the great difference in size, shape and function, all human cells have the same 46 chromosomes.'
  • A All human cells are the same because 46 chromosomes govern size shape and function.
  • B Difference in size shape and function are not great because all human cells have 46 chromosomes.
  • C The size shape and function of human cells are the same but the 46 chromosomes are different.
  • D Although the 46 chromosomes are the same in all human cells there are differences in size shape and function.
সঠিক উত্তর: Option D

'Despite' and 'Although' both express contrast. The sentence means chromosomes are the same but size/shape/function differ — option D.

795.
In the following four questions, choose the word or phrase that is most nearly similar or opposite in meaning to the word given in the question:- INFRINGE
  • A Transgress
  • B Purloin
  • C Invade
  • D Intrude
সঠিক উত্তর: Option A

'Infringe' = to violate a law or boundary. 'Transgress' = to go beyond a limit or law. Best synonym.

796.
BROCHURE — choose the word most nearly similar in meaning:
  • A Opening
  • B Pamphlet
  • C Bureau
  • D Censor
সঠিক উত্তর: Option B

'Brochure' = a small booklet with information about a product/place. 'Pamphlet' = a small booklet. Near synonyms.

797.
EQUIVOCAL — choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning:
  • A Universal
  • B Mistaken
  • C Quaint
  • D Clear
সঠিক উত্তর: Option D

'Equivocal' = ambiguous/unclear. Opposite is 'Clear' = unambiguous.

798.
ILLUSIVE — choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning:
  • A Not deceptive
  • B Not certain
  • C Not obvious
  • D Not coherent
সঠিক উত্তর: Option A

'Illusive' = deceptive/unreal. Opposite is 'Not deceptive'.

799.
In the following three questions, a related pair of words is followed by four pairs of word. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the expressed in the original pair: CARPENTER : SAW
  • A Stenographer : typewriter
  • B Painter : brush
  • C Lawyer : brief
  • D Seamstress : scissors
সঠিক উত্তর: Option D

Carpenter cuts with a saw. Seamstress cuts with scissors. Both are worker:cutting-tool relationships.

800.
FIRE : ASHES — select the pair expressing a similar relationship:
  • A Accident : delay
  • B Water : waves
  • C Event : memories
  • D Wood : splinters
সঠিক উত্তর: Option C

Fire leaves ashes behind. An event leaves memories behind. Same cause-and-residue relationship.