Answer questions 1 ‒ 6 based on the following passage.
There are some qualities of a sonnet which make it different from
other verse forms. Its definite restrictions make it a challenge to the
artistry of the poet and call for all the technical skills at the poet’s
command. The more or less set rhyme patterns occurring regularly within
the short space of fourteen lines afford a pleasant effect on the ear
of the reader, and can create truly musical effects. The rigidity of the
form precludes too great economy of too great prodigality of words.
Emphasis is placed on exactness and perfection of expression. The
brevity of form favours concentrated expression of ideas or passion.
1. The word ‘brevity’ means ------.
(a) shortness
(b) freedom
(c) conciseness
(d) permanence
2. What characteristic of a sonnet can create musical effects?
(a) form
(b) regular rhyme patterns
(c) suitable words
(d) verse form
3. The author’s primary purpose is to
(a) identify the characteristics of a sonnet.
(b) contrast different types of sonnets.
(c) criticize the limitations of the sonnet.
(d) teach readers to compose proper sonnets.
4. The word ‘afford’ means ------.
(a) exaggerate
(b) charge
(c) able to pay
(d) provide
5. The author’s attitude towards the sonnet form can be best described as one of
(a) strong disapprobation
(b) effusive enthusiasm.
(c) scholarly appreciation.
(d) amused toletation.
6. The adjective of ‘rigidity’ is ------.
(a) rigor
(b) rigid
(c) rigorous
(d) rigidness
7. It was so dark that the security guard could not see ------.
(a) nobody
(b) somebody
(c) anyone
(d) none
8. Choose the correct sentence.
(a) The children were delighted by the monkeys swinging through the trees.
(b) Swinging of the monkeys through the trees, the children were delighted.
(c) The monkeys swinging through the trees, the children were delighted.
(d) Because the monkeys swinging through the trees, the children were delighted.
9. ------- the rain, the cricket match was not cancelled.
(a) Due to
(b) Although
(c) Despite of
(d) In spite of
10. The proposal was tentative means, the proposal was ------.
(a) conclusive
(b) indefinite
(c) definite
(d) timely
11. ------- is it difficult ------ dispose ------ waste?
(a) Where, to, for
(b) When, for, such
(c) Why, with, in
(d) Why, to, of
12. If I had not intervened at the right moment, Jim ------- arrested.
(a) may have been
(b) can have been
(c) might have been
(d) could have
13. The antonym of ‘dormant’ is -------.
(a) latent
(b) active
(c) sluggish
(d) torpid.
14. The synoym of ‘pandemonium’ is ------.
(a) order
(b) calm
(c) commotion
(d) peace
15. ------- is considered a serious crime.
(a) Shoplift
(b) To shoplifting
(c) Shoplifter
(d) Shoplifting
16. -------- resigned, we would have been forced to sack him.
(a) Had he not
(b) He had
(c) Has he
(d) If he has not
17. The word ‘amenable’ means --------.
(a) moveable
(b) durable
(c) agreeable
(d) answerable
18. Frequent ------- badly ------ academic progress.
(a) closure, affect
(b) closures, effects
(c) closures, affects
(d) closures, affect
19. The antonym of ‘blasphemous’ is -------.
(a) irreverent
(b) respectful
(c) rigid
(d) frivolous
20. Some of my relatives have left -------- Canada ------- to find jobs.
(a) to, expectation
(b) for, desire
(c) at, wishing
(d) for, hoping
21. I’d ------- a blue bedcover ------- a green one.
(a) prefer, to
(b) like, to
(c) prefer, for
(d) buy, in
22. What do you ------- is the ------- cause of air ------- ?
(a) say, chief, pollution
(b) consider, primary, scarcity
(c) think, main, pollution
(d) count, only, filth
23. Jerry said, “I --------- the axe --------.”
(a) put down, slow
(b) brought down, carelessly
(c) took away, now
(d) hit over, powerfully
24. In “I wondered Lonely As a Cloud” Wordsworth compares the daffodils with ---------.
(a) the stars of the milky way
(b) the waves
(c) the trees
(d) the milky way
25. Choose the English translation of “সোভাগ্যক্রমে পরের বাসে আমি উঠতে পেরেছিলাম।”
(a) Fortunately I could get into the next bus.
(b) Fortunate I managed the next bus.
(c) Luckily I entered the next bus.
(d) Luckily I rode the next bus.
ANSWERS
Answer: 1 (c) conciseness
Answer: 2 (b) regular rhyme patterns
Answer: 3 (a) identify the characteristics of a sonnet.
Answer: 4 (d) provide
Answer: 5 (c) scholarly appreciation.
Answer: 6 (b) rigid
Answer: 7 (c) anyone
Answer: 8 (a) The children were delighted by the monkeys swinging through the trees.
Answer: 9 (d) In spite of
Answer: 10 (b) indefinite
Answer: 11 (d) Why, to, of
Answer: 12 (c) might have been
Answer: 13 (b) active
Answer: 14 (c) commotion
Answer: 15 (d) Shoplifting
Answer: 16 (a) Had he not
Answer: 17 (c) agreeable
Answer: 18 (d) closures, affect
Answer: 19 (b) respectful
Answer: 20 (d) for, hoping
Answer: 21 (a) prefer, to
Answer: 22 (c) think, main, pollution
Answer: 23 (b) brought down, carelessly
Answer: 24 (a) the stars of the milky way
Answer: 25 (a) Fortunately I could get into the next bus.
