Right Form of Verbs
Choose the best answer:
1. We have to do some research in order to — the possible factors that could affect the outcome of the possible factors of the project. [DU '16]
(a) determine
(b) refuse
(c) diminish
(d) remain
Answer: (a) determine
Explanation: "Determine" means to find out or establish something. The sentence requires a verb that fits the meaning of identifying factors.
2. The government — that the projects — with great success. [DU '16]
(a) is confirming, maintained
(b) confirms, have been maintained
(c) was confirmed, have been maintained
(d) confirms, are maintaining
Answer: (b) confirms, have been maintained
Explanation: The government is in the present tense, so we use "confirms". The projects are maintained in the present perfect passive ("have been maintained") to indicate an action that started in the past and continues.
3. The skill of safe driving — necessary to avoid collision, which — many thousands of people annually. [DU '16]
(a) is, hurt
(b) was, will hurt
(c) will be, were hurt
(d) would be, is hurt
Answer: (a) is, hurt
Explanation: "Is" matches the singular subject "The skill of safe driving", and "hurt" (plural form is not needed here) is correct because many people are affected.
4. Hydrogen peroxide — as a bleaching agent because it effectively whitens a variety of fibers and surfaces. [DU '16]
(a) used
(b) is used
(c) is using
(d) that it use
Answer: (b) is used
Explanation: "Is used" is the correct passive structure indicating a general truth about hydrogen peroxide.
5. He — murder. [DU '16]
(a) hanged
(b) was hung
(c) was hanged
(d) was hunged
Answer: (c) was hanged
Explanation: "Hanged" is used for execution by hanging, while "hung" is for objects.
6. Had I heard the weather report, I — an umbrella. [DU '16]
(a) would have taken
(b) would take
(c) will take
(d) took
Answer: (a) would have taken
Explanation: The sentence is a third conditional (past unreal condition), so we use "would have taken".
7. By the middle of the twenty first centuries, the computer — a necessity is every home. [DU '16]
(a) will have become
(b) will become
(c) becomes
(d) became
Answer: (a) will have become
Explanation: Future perfect ("will have become") is used because the sentence refers to a point in the future when something will already be a necessity.
8. If I had known he was in trouble I — helped. [DU '16]
(a) would
(b) would have
(c) should have
(d) have had
Answer: (b) would have
Explanation: Another third conditional sentence, requiring "would have helped".
9. The batsman — the ball with all his might. [DU '16]
(a) striked
(b) struck
(c) stroke
(d) streaked
Answer: (b) struck
Explanation: The past form of "strike" is "struck".
10. I am used to — coffee in the morning now. [DU '16]
(a) drink
(b) drank
(c) drinking
(d) drunk
Answer: (c) drinking
Explanation: "Used to" is followed by a gerund (-ing form), so "drinking" is correct.
11. Clothing made by Bangladeshi workers are — by millions of consumers around the world. [DU '16]
(a) clad
(b) worn
(c) dressed
(d) wore
Answer: (b) worn
Explanation: "Worn" is the past participle of "wear", used in the passive voice.
12. He gave up — cricket when he got married. [DU '16]
(a) of playing
(b) playing
(c) to play
(d) play
Answer: (b) playing
Explanation: "Give up" is always followed by a gerund (playing).
13. I wish I — a queen. [DU '16]
(a) was
(b) is
(c) are
(d) were
Answer: (d) were
Explanation: "Were" is used in wishes or hypothetical situations (subjunctive mood).
14. He — the ball so hard that it flew over the tree. [DU '15-'16]
(a) hitted
(b) hitting
(c) hit
(d) hits
Answer: (c) hit
Explanation: "Hit" is an irregular verb that remains the same in all forms.
15. Each member of the large family — his own sets of priorities. [DU '15-'16]
(a) has
(b) is
(c) have
(d) are
Answer: (a) has
Explanation: "Each" is singular, so we use "has".
16. When — Penicillin? [DU '15-'16]
(a) did Fleming invent
(b) Fleming invented
(c) Fleming invents
(d) has Fleming invented
Answer: (a) did Fleming invent
Explanation: The past simple interrogative form uses "did".
17. We went to Rajshahi last month to see the house where we — in the 1960s. [DU '15-'16]
(a) will live
(b) live
(c) would live
(d) used to live
Answer: (d) used to live
Explanation: "Used to" is used for past habits that no longer happen.
18. While the man — in the field, suddenly a dog came and –– him. [DU '15-'16]
(a) was, bite
(b) was working, bite
(c) worked, bitten
(d) was working, bitten
Answer: (d) was working, bitten
Explanation: "Was working" (past continuous) describes an action in progress, and "bitten" is the past participle of "bite".
19. We — to Dhaka in 1994 and –– here since then. [DU '15-'16]
(a) came, live
(b) came, were living
(c) came, have been living
(d) came, had lived
Answer: (c) came, have been living
Explanation: "Came" is past simple (specific past action), and "have been living" is present perfect continuous (ongoing action since 1994).
20. Hamidur Rahman — to make the –– of the Shaheed Minar. [DU '15-'16]
(a) had responsibility, foundation
(b) was asked, selection
(c) had, construction
(d) was assigned, design
Answer: (d) was assigned, design
Explanation: "Was assigned" (passive) is correct, and "design" is a noun (not "designing").
21. In time of financial crisis, such lavish expenditure should be —. [DU '14-'15]
(a) justified
(b) curtailed
(c) encouraged
(d) corrected
(e) organized
Answer: (b) curtailed
Explanation: "Curtailed" means reduced, which fits the sentence.
22. One-third of students —– present in the class. [DU '14-'15]
(a) is
(b) are
(c) remains
(d) do not
Answer: (a) is
Explanation: "One-third" is singular, so "is" is correct.
23. Each of the students who filled out the admission form —– at the test. [DU '14-'15]
(a) have appeared
(b) has appeared
(c) are appearing
(d) is appearing
Answer: (b) has appeared
Explanation: "Each" is singular, so "has" is needed.
24. Much as Rome —– roads through Europe in the years of the Roman Empire, Britain –– railways and strong telegraph wires in India. [DU '14-'15]
(a) had built, built
(b) built, built
(c) builds, is building
(d) had built, was building
Answer: (b) built, built
Explanation: Both actions happened in the past, so past simple ("built") is correct.
25. Yoga is — a good exercise for — breathing. [DU '12-'13]
(a) taken, controlling
(b) treated, considerable
(c) not, slowly
(d) considered, controlling
Answer: (d) considered, controlling
Explanation: "Considered" is used in the passive form, and "controlling" is a gerund.
26. A man — by a speedy bus while he was crossing the road. [DU '12-'13]
(a) was run over
(b) was run down
(c) had been run
(d) has been run over
Answer: (a) was run over
Explanation: "Run over" means hit by a vehicle, and passive voice requires "was".
27. It — heavily when he — up. [DU '12-'13]
(a) had snowed, woke
(b) snows, wake
(c) was snowing, woke
(d) is snowing, wakes
Answer: (c) was snowing, woke
Explanation: "Was snowing" (past continuous) describes an action in progress when "woke" (past simple) happened.
28. Misuse of atomic energy has — destruction. [DU '12-'13]
(a) shown
(b) increase
(c) cause
(d) wreaked
Answer: (d) wreaked
Explanation: "Wreaked destruction" is a correct phrase meaning "caused great damage."
29. I have — him to give up smoking. [DU '12-'13]
(a) said
(b) talked
(c) told
(d) told
Answer: (c) told
Explanation: "Told" fits because "say" and "talk" are not used in this structure.
30. He hates — kept —. [DU '12-'13]
(a) to be, waiting
(b) being kept, wait
(c) to be, to wait
(d) to, waiting
Answer: (a) to be, waiting
Explanation: "Hates to be kept waiting" is a correct structure meaning he dislikes being delayed.
(a) delivered
(b) handed
(c) put
(d) tangible
(e) harmless
Answer: (c) requires, conform
Explanation: "Requires" means demands or expects, which fits with "conform" (to follow rules). Other options don't maintain proper meaning or grammar.
56. A dictatorship — its citizens to be docile and finds it expedient to make outcasts of those who do not —. [CtgU '12-'13]
(a) forces, rebel
(b) expects, disobey
(c) requires, conform
(d) allows, withdraw
(e) forbids, agree
Answer: (c) requires, conform
Explanation: "Requires" means demands or expects, which fits with "conform" (to follow rules). Other options don't maintain proper meaning or grammar.
57. Hoping to — the dispute, negotiators proposed a compromise that they felt would be acceptable to both labor and management. [CtgU '12-'13]
(a) enforce
(b) end
(c) overcome
(d) extend
(e) resolve
Answer: (e) resolve
Explanation: "Resolve the dispute" means to find a solution. "End" could work, but "resolve" is more precise. Other options do not fit logically.
58. Did you have any difficulty in — a visa? [CtgU '12-'13]
(a) get
(b) getting
(c) have got
(d) having got
(e) having
Answer: (b) getting
Explanation: "Difficulty in" is followed by a gerund (-ing form), so "getting" is correct.
59. He did not write to me, nor —. [CtgU '12-'13]
(a) he telephoned
(b) telephoned
(c) did he telephone
(d) has telephoned
(e) had telephoned
Answer: (c) did he telephone
Explanation: In negative sentences with "nor," the auxiliary verb comes before the subject (inversion), so "did he telephone" is correct.
60. Farmers look forward to — in farming in the country every summer. [CtgU '12-'13]
(a) participating
(b) participate
(c) be participating
(d) have participated
(e) having participated
Answer: (a) participating
Explanation: "Look forward to" is always followed by a gerund (verb + ing), so "participating" is correct.
61. To answer accurately is more important than — quickly. [CtgU '12-'13]
(a) finish
(b) finishing
(c) to have finished
(d) to finish
(e) finishing
Answer: (b) finishing
Explanation: "Than" is followed by a gerund when comparing actions, so "finishing" is correct.
62. They were all walking too fast and I found it difficult to —. [CtgU '12-'13]
(a) catch up
(b) catch on
(c) hold on
(d) hold up
Answer: (a) catch up
Explanation: "Catch up" means to reach the same speed or position as others. Other options don't fit contextually.
63. If you — one box at the regular price, you would receive another one at no extra cost. [CtgU '12-'13]
(a) will buy
(b) would buy
(c) bought
(d) buy
Answer: (c) bought
Explanation: This is a second conditional sentence (hypothetical situation), so the past tense "bought" is correct.
64. Unlike the people of cold countries, we — in hot climate. [CtgU '12-'13]
(a) used to living
(b) used to live
(c) are use to live
(d) are used to living
Answer: (d) are used to living
Explanation: "Be used to" is followed by a noun or gerund, so "are used to living" is correct.
65. In order to avoid earthquake hazards, civil engineers had better — soil before making high-rise buildings. [CtgU '12-'13]
(a) to test
(b) tested
(c) test
(d) testing
Answer: (c) test
Explanation: "Had better" is followed by the base verb without "to," so "test" is correct.
66. If the oxygen supply in the atmosphere — not replaced by plants, it would soon be exhausted.
[CtgU '12-'13]
(a) is
(b) was
(c) were
(d) had been
Answer: (c) were
Explanation: This is a second conditional sentence (hypothetical), so "were" is correct.
67. Does your little brother enjoy — horror films? [CtgU '12-'13]
(a) watch
(b) to watch
(c) watching
(d) watches
Answer: (c) watching
Explanation: "Enjoy" is always followed by a gerund (-ing form), so "watching" is correct.
68. The book that you see — on the table belongs to me. [CtgU '12-'13]
(a) laid
(b) laying
(c) lying
(d) lain
Answer: (c) lying
Explanation: "Lie" (to rest in a horizontal position) takes "lying" in present participle form. "Lay" means to place something down.
69. Neither of the students — turned in the term papers to the teachers yet. [CtgU '12-'13]
(a) is
(b) has
(c) have
(d) was
Answer: (b) has
Explanation: "Neither" is singular, so it takes "has" instead of "have."
70. I do not know where — gone so early in the morning. [CtgU '12-'13]
(a) he had
(b) would have
(c) he was
(d) he could have
Answer: (d) he could have
Explanation: "Could have" expresses possibility in the past. Other options do not fit the meaning.
71. It costs about 50 dollars to have a tooth —. [CtgU '12-'13]
(a) to fill
(b) filling
(c) filled
(d) to be filled
Answer: (c) filled
Explanation: "Have + object + past participle" is a causative structure, so "filled" is correct.
72. Hardly — entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet. [CtgU '12-'13]
(a) he had
(b) he was
(c) had he
(d) did he
Answer: (c) had he
Explanation: In negative adverbial phrases like "Hardly...when," we use inversion (verb before subject), so "had he" is correct.
73. Sabuj entered the room, sat down, and — his book. [CtgU '12-'13]
(a) has opened
(b) had opened
(c) opened
(d) opens
Answer: (c) opened
Explanation: This is a past event sequence, so the simple past "opened" is correct.
74. Here — the notebook and the report that I promised you last week. [CtgU '12-'13]
(a) is
(b) was
(c) are
(d) has been
Answer: (c) are
Explanation: The subject "the notebook and the report" is plural, so "are" is correct.
75. You had better — harder, or you will fail the test. [CtgU '12-'13]
(a) study
(b) studied
(c) to study
(d) studying
Answer: (a) study
Explanation: "Had better" is followed by the base form of the verb, so "study" is correct.
76. Last year, one of the major problems — load shedding. [CtgU '12-'13]
(a) is
(b) was
(c) were
(d) has been
Answer: (b) was
Explanation: "One of the" refers to a singular noun, so "was" is correct.
77. If you wouldn't mind — the line, I will try to put you through. [CtgU '12-'13]
(a) hold
(b) to hold
(c) holding
(d) to be holding
Answer: (c) holding
Explanation: "Mind" is followed by a gerund (-ing form), so "holding" is correct.
78. Some of the people were standing in the gallery — the show while others were cheering the performers. [CtgU '12-'13]
(a) watched
(b) watch
(c) have been watching
(d) is watching
(e) watching
Answer: (e) watching
Explanation: "Were standing" is continuous, so "watching" fits as an ongoing action.
79. An inflation rate of only three percent — a big difference to exports. [CtgU '12-'13]
(a) make
(b) making
(c) have making
(d) makes
(e) are making
Answer: (d) makes
Explanation: "Inflation rate" is singular, so the singular verb "makes" is correct.
80. He had changed so much since I last saw him that I hardly — him. [CtgU '12-'13]
(a) noticed
(b) distinguished
(c) glanced
(d) recognized
(e) watched
Answer: (d) recognized
Explanation: "Hardly" means "almost not," and "recognized" (past simple) matches the past action.
81. Internet connectivity — addressed in half a dozen different ways. [CtgU '12-'13]
(a) be
(b) being
(c) is being
(d) been
(e) have been
Answer: (c) is being
Explanation: The sentence is in the passive voice, and "is being addressed" is the correct present continuous passive form. It means that internet connectivity is currently being dealt with in different ways.
82. Anis and Shahed — the floor. [CtgU '12-'13]
(a) to clean
(b) clean
(c) cleaned
(d) to be cleaned
(e) would clean
Answer: (b) clean
Explanation: Since no past or future context is mentioned, the simple present tense "clean" is appropriate. It suggests a routine or habitual action.
83. Tourists — their reservations well in advance if they want to fly during the Christmas holidays.
[CtgU '12-'13]
(a) had better to get
(b) had to get better
(c) had better got
(d) had better get
(e) had got better
Answer: (d) had better get
Explanation: "Had better" is followed by the base verb ("get") and is used to give strong advice or recommendation.
84. He advised me — smoking. [RU '12-'13]
(a) giving up
(b) in giving up
(c) to give up
(d) from giving up
Answer: (c) to give up
Explanation: The verb "advise" is followed by "someone + to + base verb" (e.g., "advised me to give up").
85. The university professors will — the answer scripts of the admission test. [RU '12-'13]
(a) look after
(b) look at
(c) look over
(d) look out
Answer: (c) look over
Explanation: "Look over" means to examine or review something carefully, which fits the context of checking answer scripts.
86. None — helpless because they can always try. [RU '12-'13]
(a) are
(b) is
(c) were
(d) was
Answer: (b) is
Explanation: "None" is treated as singular in formal usage, so the singular verb "is" is used.
87. The man sitting next to me on the plane was nervous because he — before. [RU '12-'13]
(a) hasn't flown
(b) didn't fly
(c) hadn't flown
(d) wasn't flying
Answer: (c) hadn't flown
Explanation: "Hadn't flown" is the past perfect tense, used to indicate an action that happened before another past action.
88. A friend of mine phoned — me to a party. [RU '12-'13]
(a) for invite
(b) to invite
(c) for inviting
(d) for to invite
Answer: (b) to invite
Explanation: "Phoned" is followed by "to + base verb" when showing purpose (e.g., "phoned to invite").
89. I hate — at holidays. [RU '12-'13]
(a) work
(b) to the work
(c) to work
(d) working
Answer: (d) working
Explanation: The verb "hate" is followed by a gerund (verb + ing) when referring to a general dislike.
90. I shall pay you now for what you (do). [RU '12-'13]
(a) doing
(b) have done
(c) done
(d) had been done
Answer: (b) have done
Explanation: "Have done" (present perfect) is used because it refers to an action completed before the present.
91. "The plane will take off in time provided the weather —." [JU '12-'13]
(a) was good
(b) is good
(c) will be good
(d) would be good
Answer: (b) is good
Explanation: "Provided" introduces a condition, and in conditional sentences, the present tense ("is") is used for a future result.
92. If he — about Sheela's physical condition, he would have helped her out.[JU '12-'13]
(a) have known
(b) had been knowing
(c) had known
(d) knew
Answer: (c) had known
Explanation: This is a third conditional sentence ("if + past perfect, would have + past participle") used for unreal past situations.
93. Don't come tomorrow unless I —. [IU '12-'13]
(a) phone
(b) shall phone
(c) phoned
(d) will phone
Answer: (a) phone
Explanation: "Unless" functions like "if not," and in conditional sentences, we use the present simple ("phone") in the if-clause.
94. When he got home last night, he found that somebody — into the flat. [NU '12-'13]
(a) entered
(b) has entered
(c) had entered
(d) enters
Answer: (c) had entered
Explanation: Past perfect ("had entered") is used because the action happened before another past action ("he found").
95. Three fourths of the earth's surface — with water. [NU '12-'13]
(a) are covered
(b) covered
(c) is covered
(d) has covered
Answer: (c) is covered
Explanation: "Three-fourths" refers to a singular mass (the earth's surface), so the singular verb "is covered" is correct.
96. One should get up from a meal (feel) one could eat a little more. [KU '12-'13]
(a) with a feeling
(b) felt
(c) when feels
(d) feeling
Answer: (d) feeling
Explanation: "Feeling" is a present participle used as an adjective to describe the state of the subject.
97. But I wondered what the bill (come) to. [KU '12-'13]
(a) may come
(b) would come
(c) would have come
(d) come
Answer: (b) would come
Explanation: "Would come" is used in reported speech to indicate the future in the past.
98. He spoke so strangely the guest (stand) still. [KU '12-'13]
(a) stands
(b) was standing
(c) was standing
(d) stood
Answer: (d) stood
Explanation: "Stood" is in the simple past, matching the past tense of "spoke."
99. The mother made her baby — the medicine. [KU '12-'13]
(a) to take
(b) take
(c) taking
(d) for taking
Answer: (b) take
Explanation: "Make" (causative verb) is followed by the base verb ("take") without "to."
100. 'They know only what (suppose) to be good.' [KU '12-'13]
(a) supposed
(b) is supposed
(c) are supposed
(d) suppose
Answer: (b) is supposed
Explanation: "Is supposed" is the correct passive form to refer to a general belief.
101. We cannot have a fire untill we — the chimney. [KU '12-'13]
(a) sweep
(b) shall sweep
(c) will sweep
(d) shall be sweeping
Answer: (a) sweep
Explanation: The present simple ("sweep") is used in time clauses after "until" to indicate a future action.
102. He has bought a ticket. He — come today. [KU '12-'13]
(a) may
(b) might
(c) could
(d) has to
Answer: (a) may
Explanation: "May" expresses possibility based on present knowledge.
103. Enchanted with the whole scene, I — (linger) on my voyage. [KU '12-'13]
(a) am lingering
(b) had lingered
(c) was lingering
(d) lingered
Answer: (d) lingered
Explanation: The simple past ("lingered") matches the past narrative tone.
104. "It is high time we (go) to the field." [KU '12-'13]
(a) went
(b) go
(c) to go
(d) are going
Answer: (a) went
Explanation: "It is high time" is followed by the past tense to express urgency.
105. 'We asked him to — a doctor.' [SUST '12-'13]
(a) call out
(b) call on
(c) call in
(d) call upon
(e) call for
Answer: (c) call in
Explanation: "Call in" means to request professional help.
106. Trees have — off their leaves. [SUST '12-'13]
(a) thrown
(b) fallen
(c) cast
(d) put
(e) toss
Answer: (c) cast
Explanation: "Cast off" means to shed or drop, which fits the context of trees losing leaves.
107. 'He got used to — cricket in the morning.' [SUST '12-'13]
(a) play
(b) have been played
(c) played
(d) playing
(e) be played
Answer: (d) playing
Explanation: "Got used to" is followed by a gerund (verb + ing).
108. 'The traffic was — because of the road works.' [SUST '12-'13]
(a) crawling along
(b) dawdling
(c) drifting
(d) plodding along
(e) trundling
Answer: (a) crawling along
Explanation: "Crawling along" means moving very slowly, which matches the context of roadwork.
109. Physics (to be) my favourite subject. [CU '12-'13]
(a) will
(b) is
(c) are
(d) be
Answer: (b) is
Explanation: "Physics" is a singular uncountable noun, so it takes "is."
110. Would you mind — the door, please? [BU '12-'13]
(a) to open
(b) opening
(c) opened
(d) open
Answer: (b) opening
Explanation: "Would you mind" is followed by a gerund (verb + ing) when making polite requests.
111. The thief said that he was ashamed of what he —.
(a) has done
(b) did
(c) had done
(d) done
Answer: (c) had done
Explanation: The past perfect tense (had done) is used because the thief’s action occurred before the moment of speaking in the past. In reported speech, when the main verb is in the past (said), the verb in the subordinate clause usually shifts to past perfect if it refers to an earlier action.
112. I started — during her speech.
(a) cry
(b) crying
(c) cried
(d) would cry
Answer: (b) crying
Explanation: After verbs like start, begin, enjoy, and avoid, we use a gerund (verb + -ing). The correct form is started crying instead of started to cry in this context.
113. If he worked more slowly, he — so many mistakes.
(a) would not made
(b) will make
(c) will not make
(d) would not make
Answer: (d) would not make
Explanation: This is a second conditional sentence, which describes an imaginary or hypothetical situation. The correct structure is:
If + past simple, subject + would + base verb.
Since worked is in the past simple, we use would not make.
114. We have never — a car.
(a) have
(b) had
(c) will have
(d) have been
Answer: (b) had
Explanation: The present perfect tense (have never had) is used to talk about experiences up to the present. Since have is already an auxiliary verb, we use had as the main verb.
115. I — Saturday evening.
(a) will go
(b) am going
(c) go
(d) goes
Answer: (b) am going
Explanation: The present continuous (am going) is used to express a definite plan for the future. It is more natural than will go in this context.
116. I waited until the plane —.
(a) did not take off
(b) took off
(c) had not off
(d) had taken off
Answer: (d) had taken off
Explanation: The past perfect (had taken off) is used because the action of the plane taking off happened before waited. Until indicates that one action was completed before another.
117. When water —, it turns into ice.
(a) freeze
(b) freezed
(c) froze
(d) freezes
Answer: (d) freezes
Explanation: The simple present tense is used for general truths and scientific facts. Since water freezing into ice is a fact, we use freezes.
118. Neither Rima nor Hira — qualified for the admission test.
(a) are
(b) is
(c) were
(d) had
Answer: (b) is
Explanation: When using neither… nor, the verb agrees with the closest noun. Since Hira is singular, we use is.
119. The cyclist — he crossed the main street.
(a) looked with caution after
(b) had looked cautiously before
(c) was looked cautious when
(d) had looked cautiously when
Answer: (b) had looked cautiously before
Explanation: The past perfect (had looked) is used because looking happened before crossing. Cautiously is an adverb that correctly modifies looked.
120. Neither Jane nor her brothers — a consent form for tomorrow's field trip.
(a) need
(b) needs
(c) is needing
(d) has need
(e) are needing
Answer: (a) need
Explanation: With neither… nor, the verb agrees with the closest subject (brothers). Since brothers is plural, we use need.
121. Central bankers — themselves ready to tackle the problems likely to be caused by falling share markets.
(a) had shown
(b) having shown
(c) have had shown
(d) has shown
(e) have shown
Answer: (e) have shown
Explanation: The present perfect (have shown) is used to indicate a completed action that has relevance to the present.
122. Marine biologists are concerned about the effects of untreated sewage that — into coastal water.
(a) flow
(b) flows
(c) is flowing
(d) flowed
(e) flown
Answer: (b) flows
Explanation: The present simple (flows) is used because the sentence refers to a general or repeated action.
123. The government is considering — a new international airport.
(a) to build
(b) building
(c) to have built
(d) for building
(e) that built
Answer: (b) building
Explanation: The verb consider is followed by a gerund (-ing form). The correct structure is considering building.
124. — there any nursing schools in Chittagong?
(a) Is
(b) Was
(c) Are
Answer: (c) Are
Explanation: Are is used because nursing schools is plural.
125. Where — all the boys —?
(a) has, gone
(b) have, gone
(c) did, went
(d) does, go
Answer: (b) have, gone
Explanation: The present perfect (have gone) is used because the sentence is asking about an action that affects the present.
126. The man — down silently and — his food.
(a) sits, took
(b) sat, take
(c) sat, had taken
(d) sat, took
Answer: (d) sat, took
Explanation: Both verbs should be in the past simple to describe completed actions.
127. When I — my job, I — to move to another flat.
(a) changed, had
(b) change, must
(c) changed, have
(d) shall change, going
Answer: (a) changed, had
Explanation: The past simple (changed) is used to indicate a completed action in the past.
128. The coach, as well as the players, — responsible for the defeat.
(a) were
(b) was
(c) are
(d) have
Answer: (b) was
Explanation: As well as does not make the subject plural. The verb agrees with coach.
129. I — on — it until you come.
(a) went, doing
(b) shall go, do
(c) am, doing
(d) will go, doing
Answer: (d) will go, doing
Explanation: Will go is the correct future tense to indicate a continued action, and doing is a gerund, which is correctly used after prepositions like on.
130. — you drive, please? I don't like — at night.
(a) Will, drive
(b) Can, to driving
(c) Will, driving
(d) Could, drive
Answer: (d) Could, drive
Explanation: Could is used for polite requests, and the base form drive is correct after could.
131. He was my best friend now, and — for many years.
(a) was
(b) had been
(c) has been
(d) was to able
Answer: (b) had been
Explanation: The past perfect (had been) is used to indicate a duration of friendship before now.
132. Jenny — leave the hospital only six hours after the baby was born.
(a) was able to
(b) might
(c) can
(d) is able to
Answer: (a) was able to
Explanation: Was able to is used for specific past abilities, unlike could, which is for general ability.
133. You must boil vegetables before — in the stew.
(a) using them
(b) their used
(c) the use
(d) using
Answer: (a) using them
Explanation: Using is the correct gerund form after before.
134. Since he — his MBA studies, Akbar has secured a glorious job as finance manager of an MNC.
(a) he finishing
(b) finished
(c) finishing
(d) finish
Answer: (b) finished
Explanation: The present perfect (has secured) requires the past simple (finished) for a past action leading to the present.
135. The inhabitants — roads across that village.
(a) insisted to repairing the
(b) insisted on repairing the
(c) insisted on being required the
(d) insisting on repairing the
Answer: (b) insisted on repairing the
Explanation: Insist on is always followed by a gerund (repairing).
136. Balaka — on a trip to Rajshahi if she had had time.
(a) would go
(b) would have gone
(c) would gone
(d) was going
Answer: (b) would have gone
Explanation: This is a third conditional sentence (if + past perfect, would have + past participle).
137. The development of railways in the 19th century — had a profound influence — social and economic developments in many parts of the world.
(a) has, in
(b) have, in
(c) has, at
(d) has, on
Answer: (d) has, on
Explanation: Has is used for singular development, and on is the correct preposition (influence on).
138. I am looking forward to — you soon.
(a) to see
(b) seeing
(c) have seen
(d) be seeing
Answer: (b) seeing
Explanation: Look forward to is always followed by a gerund (seeing).
139. Bread and butter — my favourite breakfast.
(a) is
(b) are
(c) have been
(d) were
Answer: (a) is
Explanation: Bread and butter is a singular uncountable phrase, so we use is.
140. Our national flag can symbolize political ideas that — express.
(a) take many words otherwise would
(b) would take to many otherwise words
(c) many words to take otherwise
(d) would otherwise take many words to
Answer: (d) would otherwise take many words to
Explanation: This option correctly follows standard word order and logical meaning.
141. Had I been in your shoes, — the job.
(a) I would not accept
(b) I would accept
(c) I had accepted
(d) I would have gone for
Answer: (d) I would have gone for
Explanation: This is a third conditional sentence (Had + past perfect, would have + past participle).
142. Identify the sentence with subject-verb agreement.
(a) Each of them has five minutes to do the job.
(b) Karim as well as Rahim has visited the zoo.
(c) Many a man come to see the temple every year.
(d) Neither you nor I are to blame.
Answer: (a) Each of them has five minutes to do the job.
Explanation: Each takes a singular verb (has).
143. By asking many questions, the instructor tried to — information from the students.
(a) elicit
(b) illicit
(c) experiment
(d) ignore
Answer: (a) elicit
Explanation: Elicit means to draw out information.
144. A gastronome is a person who —.
(a) loves good food
(b) works in a gas field
(c) knows astronomy
(d) suffers from gastric ulcer
Answer: (a) loves good food
Explanation: A gastronome is someone who appreciates fine food.
145. I came home after the rain —.
(a) stopped
(b) stop
(c) was stop
(d) had stopped
Answer: (d) had stopped
Explanation: The past perfect (had stopped) indicates an earlier completed action.
146. I do not know —.
(a) where does he live
(b) where is he live
(c) where he does live
(d) where he lives
Answer: (d) where he lives
Explanation: Indirect questions follow the statement order (subject + verb).
147. Can you tell me when —?
(a) does the train leave
(b) the train leaves
(c) leaves the train
(d) the train will have
Answer: (b) the train leaves
Explanation: When introduces an indirect question, which follows subject-verb order.
148. If he had the money, he — buy a car.
(a) will
(b) will be
(c) would
(d) shall
(e) would be
Answer: (c) would
Explanation: This is a second conditional sentence (If + past simple, would + base verb).
149. Measles had — in the village.
(a) come out
(b) broken out
(c) checked out
(d) set out
(e) brought out
Answer: (b) broken out
Explanation: Break out means to spread suddenly, which is used for diseases.
150. The resort is — a big influx of foreign tourists this year.
(a) making
(b) taking
(c) cutting
(d) finding
(e) having
Answer: (e) having
Explanation: Having an influx means receiving or experiencing an increase in visitors.
151. He was — in a car accident. [RU '11-'12]
(a) hurt
(b) injured
(c) wounded
(d) dented
Answer: (b) injured
Explanation: "Injured" is used for damage to a person's body due to an accident or attack, while "hurt" is more general, "wounded" refers to cuts or gunshot wounds, and "dented" is used for objects.
152. It is our policy to deal with the problems as they —. [RU '11-'12]
(a) arise
(b) rise
(c) raise
(d) rouse
Answer: (a) arise
Explanation: "Arise" means to come into existence or occur, while "rise" means to move upward, "raise" is a transitive verb requiring an object, and "rouse" means to awaken.
153. She did not let me — what she was painting. [RU '11-'12]
(a) saw
(b) see
(c) to see
(d) sing
Answer: (b) see
Explanation: "Let" is followed by the base form of the verb, so "see" is correct.
154. I — three kilometers to my office. [RU '11-'12]
(a) am used to walking
(b) used to walk
(c) am used to walk
(d) used to walking
Answer: (a) am used to walking
Explanation: "Be used to" is followed by a gerund (walking), while "used to walk" expresses a past habit.
155. Intelligent life on other planets — yet to be discovered. [RU '11-'12]
(a) has
(b) has not
(c) have
(d) has been
Answer: (b) has not
Explanation: "Intelligent life" is singular, so "has" is needed, and the sentence is negative, requiring "has not."
156. I am looking forward — you. [RU '11-'12]
(a) to seeing
(b) seeing
(c) to see
(d) to have seen
Answer: (a) to seeing
Explanation: "Look forward to" is always followed by a gerund (seeing).
157. He gave up — football when he got married. [RU '11-'12]
(a) to play
(b) playing
(c) play
(d) was playing
Answer: (b) playing
Explanation: "Give up" is always followed by a gerund (playing).
158. The number of students seeking admission —. [RU '11-'12]
(a) have increased
(b) have been increased
(c) is increased
(d) has increased
Answer: (d) has increased
Explanation: "The number" is singular, so "has" is needed.
159. They as well as he — incorrect. [RU '11-'12]
(a) is
(b) are
(c) will
(d) was
Answer: (a) is
Explanation: The subject "he" is singular, and "as well as" does not make the subject plural.
160. The fire — to spread at 9.30 pm. [JU '11-'12]
(a) starts
(b) started
(c) was started
(d) has started
Answer: (b) started
Explanation: The past simple tense is correct for describing an event that happened at a specific time.
161. I am prepared — for the examination. [JU '11-'12]
(a) to sit
(b) for sitting
(c) in sitting
(d) to sitting
Answer: (a) to sit
Explanation: "Prepared" is followed by "to + verb" (to sit).
162. My father prohibited me — this. [JU '11-'12]
(a) to do
(b) to doing
(c) for doing
(d) from doing
Answer: (d) from doing
Explanation: "Prohibit" is followed by "from + gerund" (from doing).
163. Mr. Khan — this factory in 1961. [JU '11-'12]
(a) founded
(b) was found
(c) was founded
(d) has found
Answer: (a) founded
Explanation: "Founded" is the correct past tense for establishing something, while "found" means to discover.
164. She had been — as much money as she could for the rainy days. [IU '11-'12]
(a) safe-keeping
(b) savings
(c) save
(d) saving
Answer: (d) saving
Explanation: The past continuous structure requires a verb in the -ing form.
165. The committee — the resolution unanimously. [IU '11-'12]
(a) adapted
(b) adopted
(c) attempted
(d) attended
Answer: (b) adopted
Explanation: "Adopted" means to formally accept something like a resolution.
166. The committee has met and —. [IU '11-'12]
(a) they have reached a decision
(b) they make their decision was reached at
(c) as it has reached a decision
(d) it has reached a decision
Answer: (d) it has reached a decision
Explanation: "The committee" is singular, so "it" is used instead of "they."
167. I suggest that he — there. [NU '11-'12]
(a) goes
(b) go
(c) went
(d) gone
Answer: (b) go
Explanation: In a subjunctive structure, "suggest that" is followed by the base verb.
168. He is — shower. [NU '11-'12]
(a) giving
(b) doing
(c) taking
(d) making
Answer: (c) taking
Explanation: The correct collocation is "take a shower."
169. — their dinner, the girls sat down to watch television. [NU '11-'12]
(a) Having finished
(b) Have finished
(c) Had finished
(d) When finishing
Answer: (a) Having finished
Explanation: "Having finished" correctly shows an action completed before another action.
170. The effects of the climate change — devastating. [NU '11-'12]
(a) is
(b) are
(c) has
(d) had
Answer: (b) are
Explanation: "Effects" is plural, so "are" is correct.
171. Any student who wants to attend the lecture —. [NU '11-'12]
(a) will need to bring his/her identification card
(b) will need to bring identification card
(c) needs to brought the identification card
(d) Needed to bring the identification card
Answer: (a) will need to bring his/her identification card
Explanation: "Any student" is singular, so "his/her" is required.
172. I hope he doesn't — his job. [NU '11-'12]
(a) lost
(b) loose
(c) lose
(d) fail
Answer: (c) lose
Explanation: "Lose" means to misplace or fail to keep, while "loose" is an adjective.
173.The correct use of verb has been made in —. [JNU '09-'10]
(a) The family does their best to make a living
(b) The family are doing its best to make a living
(c) The family is doing their best to make a living
(d) The family does its best to make a living
Answer: (d) The family does its best to make a living
Explanation: "Family" is singular, so "does" and "its" are correct.
174. Yesterday we had — twenty minutes for a bus. [JNU '09-'10]
(a) wait
(b) to wait
(c) to waiting
(d) to waited
Answer: (b) to wait
Explanation: "Had" is followed by "to + verb" (to wait).
175. Had I been in your situation, — the offer. [JNU '09-'10]
(a) I would not accept
(b) I would accept
(c) I had accept
(d) I would have accepted
Answer: (d) I would have accepted
Explanation: "Had" + past participle requires "would have" + past participle in conditional sentences.
176. — you tomorrow? 'Yes, OK'. [JNU '09-'10]
(a) Do I phone
(b) Am I going to phone
(c) Shall I phone
(d) I am going to phone
Answer: (c) Shall I phone
Explanation: "Shall" is used to offer or suggest something.
177. Monira suggested — to a party. [JNU '09-'10]
(a) to go
(b) go
(c) going
(d) went
Answer: (c) going
Explanation: "Suggest" is followed by a gerund (going).
178. Sumon went to bed after he — his lessons. [JNU '09-'10]
(a) had learnt
(b) had learn
(c) learning
(d) learnt
Answer: (a) had learnt
Explanation: "After" requires the past perfect for the first action.
179. When I was young, I used to — stamps. [JNU '09-'10]
(a) collecting
(b) collected
(c) collect
(d) collects
Answer: (c) collect
Explanation: "Used to" is followed by the base form of the verb.
180. If I — you, I would not have done this. [JNU '09-'10]
(a) was
(b) am
(c) were
(d) are
Answer: (c) were
Explanation: "If I were you" is the correct subjunctive form.
181. No news — good news. [JNU '09-'10]
(a) is
(b) are
(c) was
(d) were
Answer: (a) is
Explanation: "News" is singular, so "is" is used.
182. Mars — a planet in our solar system. [JNU '09-'10]
(a) are
(b) is
(c) will be
(d) was
Answer: (b) is
Explanation: "Mars" is singular, so "is" is correct.
183. Life never in the past was, nor in the present is, nor in the future — a bed of roses. [JNU '09-'10]
(a) will
(b) shall
(c) shall be
(d) will be
Answer: (d) will be
Explanation: Future tense is required for "in the future."
184. It is time you — for a new job. [CtgU '09-'10]
(a) looked
(b) looking
(c) had looked
(d) look
(e) must look
Answer: (a) looked
Explanation: "It is time" is followed by the past simple to express present necessity.
185. Javed and Asad — the car. [CtgU '09-'10]
(a) wash
(b) to wash
(c) washing
(d) to be washed
(e) would wash
Answer: (a) wash
Explanation: "Javed and Asad" is plural, so "wash" is used.
186. I saw a man — on a rope. [CtgU '09-'10]
(a) walking
(b) walked
(c) to walk
(d) walk
(e) walks
Answer: (d) walk
Explanation: "Saw" is followed by the base verb (bare infinitive).
187. She is looking forward — to Europe. [CtgU '09-'10]
(a) to go
(b) to have gone
(c) to be gone
(d) to going
(e) go
Answer: (d) to going
Explanation: "Look forward to" is followed by a gerund (going).
188. You had better — harder, or you will fail the test. [CtgU '09-'10]
(a) study
(b) studied
(c) studying
(d) to study
(e) be study
Answer: (a) study
Explanation: "Had better" is followed by the base verb.
189. Wait here until I — you. [CtgU '09-'10]
(a) can call
(b) call
(c) am calling
(d) called
(e) will call
Answer: (b) call
Explanation: "Until" is followed by the present simple for future meaning.
190. You had better — a doctor. [RU '09-'10]
(a) visited
(b) see
(c) go
(d) look
Answer: (b) see
Explanation: "Had better" is followed by the base verb.
191. No sooner had the teacher — the class than the students stood up. [RU '09-'10]
(a) enter
(b) entering
(c) entered
(d) was entering
Answer: (c) entered
Explanation: "No sooner" is followed by past perfect (had entered).
192. While working yesterday, an old man — angry. [RU '09-'10]
(a) grew
(b) has got
(c) had got
(d) got
Answer: (a) grew
Explanation: "Grew" is the past form of "grow," meaning "became."
193. I heard him (to sing). [RU '09-'10]
(a) I heard him was singing
(b) I heard him to sing
(c) I heard him has been singing
(d) I heard him singing
Answer: (d) I heard him singing
Explanation: "Hear" is followed by a present participle to indicate an ongoing action.
194. Three-fourths of the works — finished. [RU '09-'10]
(a) has
(b) had
(c) have been
(d) were
Answer: (c) have been
Explanation: "Three-fourths of the works" is plural, so "have" is correct.
195. My family and I — well.
(a) am
(b) is
(c) are
(d) none
Answer: (c) are
Explanation: "My family and I" is plural, so "are" is correct.
196. Both of the mice — underfed. [RU '09-'10]
(a) is
(b) are
(c) was
(d) will
Answer: (b) are
Explanation: "Mice" is plural, so "are" is correct.
197. I shall — the gift when he brings it. [RU '09-'10]
(a) accept
(b) except
(c) take
(d) want
Answer: (a) accept
Explanation: "Accept" means to receive, while "except" means to exclude.
198. 'I' — the 9th letter of English Alphabet. [RU '09-'10]
(a) am
(b) is
(c) are
(d) will be
Answer: (a) am
Explanation: "I" takes "am" in present tense.
199. The memoranda — not important. [RU '09-'10]
(a) is
(b) are
(c) have
(d) has
Answer: (b) are
Explanation: "Memoranda" is plural, so "are" is correct.
200. I — go swimming in November. [RU '09-'10]
(a) don't never
(b) do not
(c) never
(d) am not
Answer: (c) never
Explanation: "Never" is the correct adverb of negation; "don't never" is a double negative.