BRAC Admission Test Question 2018 (Spring) —‘BRAC Admission Test Question 2018 (Spring) Section 1: English 30 questions, 20 Minutes ‘Questions 1 to 6: Meaning in Context Instruction: In each of the following sentences, a word or a phrase is underlined. From among the five alternatives that follow each of the sentences, identify the one that best expresses the meaning of the underlined word/phrase, keeping in mind the context in which it is used. 1. An economic embargo is widely exercised by the influential countries to punish others on different socio-politico-strategic reason ‘A) expansion of armed forces B) alliance with superpowers _C) joining in regional forums D) free trade E) restriction on foreign trade and investment 2 A dream about Utopia is nothing but a dream. A) ideally perfect state B) world with a free economy D) socialism z E) ‘poverty in the museum’ C) war free world 3. When having a problem, it is best t0 dissect the situation then act. A) control B) discuss ©) ignore ‘D) analyze E) deal with 4. It was deplorable to see how ‘you lied in front of all who were present. A) unbelievable ' B) shocking €)ridiculous D) interesting _E) revealing 5. Everybody wondered how one could misconstrue the intention of the initiator when the proposal was so detailed. A) judge’. B) doubt C) misinterpret D) evaluate E) none of these 6. The government has decided to give the salary increment with a retrospective effect, A) which considers inflation B) which is considered to be initiated from a past date ©) which will be implemented in a step by step manner D) which is subject to the availability of fund E) none of these Questions 7 to 11: Fill in the Gaps Instruction: Select the word/pair of words that appropriately fil-in the gaps in each sentence 7. Critics of the novelist found his prose style as as his ideas, and insisted that his work was___ originality and substance. A) frandulent., dependent on _B) suspect. filled with C) fulsome ..charged with D) commonplace...devoid of E) exaggerated...riddled with the Ready Made Garment industry back from the drastic fall shortly after the slobal economic downturn were innovative product design and very low cost of production. A) Bringing B) What brought C) The thing that brought D) What was brought E) none of these 9. Once the audience began to applaud and Iaugh at his jokes, Ashfaq felt more. delivery. became less , A) professional ... engaging B) excited ... interesting C) relaxed ... inhi D) uncomfortable... reserved E) anxious ... wavering 10. Out of a myriad of TV shows, this one seems to be different as it narrates the stories of the .— news-makers from all walks of life by celebrities from the sports, entertainment, or business arenas, A) affluent,..displaying —_B) influential...profiling C)effective..parading DD) dominating. .narrating E) none of these ~ and his ited MENTORS’ Private Universities’ Admission Guide - 21Part -4 | Section-3 11, Social workers from the West visit some countries-pf Africa and Asia with notions of the, country:a5____ country where many parents fail to provide their children with a med! even onceadal™ A) inconsistent...an affluent B) incompatible...an sumptuous ©)pteconceived...an impoverished DD) gratuitous...an incapable) none of these Questions 12 to 16: Appropriate Use of Words Instruction: /dentify the sentence(s) that is/are showing the correct use of the underlined word. 12. (i) The auctioneer was describing the antique in his hand to induce the audience to bid for Gi) Some of the things he inherited can actually be called antiques! (iii) It was absurd how they antiquated the chosen items to increase their value, A) bothiandii —B) bothiandiii C) both ii and 13. (i) There is a manifest difference between the students of this institution and those studying elsewhere, (ii) She manifested truthfully that she lacked any Interest in her studies (jij) After the accident, the police asked for the passenger manifest of the ship. A)ionly B) iionly C) both i and iii D) bothiandn E)alll three sentences 14. G) It is not right to leave it to fate, the well-being of the destitute, (ii) We are all awaiting the fated decision, (iii) Many choices in life must be left upon fate or chance. A)all three sentences B) both j and ifi’ C)bothii and iii - D)iionly B) both i andii 15. (i) The strong and the noble are always averse to deception of any form, ii) The principal expressed that he averted people who cheat in exams. (iii) She has a strong aversion to, sea-food. A)ionly B)iionly ©) both Tand ii D) both iand iii) both ii and iii 16. (j) In your conversation with my supervisor, I felt you were deluded to what I mentioned in confidence to you last night. Gi) It was our delusive belief that all individuals show self-control in the actual hour of crisis. (iii) Had she tried, she could have easily deluded her captor. A)ionly B)bothiandii C)bothi andi D)bothii and iii B) all three sentences Questions 17 to 23: Sentence Correction Instruction: For each of the following questions, the underlined part of the sentence may contain problems In grammar, construction, word choice, and/or punctuation. Part or whole of each Sentence is underlined- Given are five alternatives of phrasing the underlined section. Alternative (A) always repeats the underlined section exactly, Choose the best answer choice. 17, The word boycott derives from the name of Charles C, Boycott, an English land agent in Ireland, that was ostracized for refusing to reduce rent. ‘A) that was ostracized for refusing —_B) who was ostracized for refusing C) which was ostracized for refusing D) ostracized for refusing E) none of these 18. As a result of his method for early music education, Shinichi Suzuki has been known as one of the world’s great violin teachers, ‘A) has been known as one B) had been known as one —_C) is known as one D)is being seen asone —_E) has been one 19. The origins of most sports is unknown, A) sports is unknown B) sports have been unknown C) sports are unknown ) sports has been unknown E) sports are now unknown D)ionly B)all three sentences MENTORS’ Private Universities’ Admission Guide - 29BRAC Admission Test Question 2018 (Spring) 20. There are now many kinds of dictionaries, such as a dictionary of synonyms and antonyms, a biographical dictionary, and a geographical dictionary with pronunciations given. A) with pronunciations given __B) that has pronunciations given C) with pronunciations’ given _D) that have pronunciations given E) that do have pronunciations given 21 According to the study, as the body ages, the chance that medications will cause harmful side effects are on the increase, - ‘A)are on the increase B) increases C)has increased) increase __) none of these 22. Six stories high, with portholes for eyes and a spiral staircase in each hind leg, is the elephant-shaped building known as "Lucy", which towered over Margate City. New Jerse! since 1881. A) is the elephant-shaped building known as "Lucy," which towered over Margate City, New Jersey since 1881 B) since 1881 it has towered over Margite City, New Jersey, the elephant-shaped building known as "Lucy" C) the elephant-shaped building known as "Lucy" has towered over Margate City. New Jersey since 1881 D) towering over Marg’ate City, New Jersey, since 1881 has been the elephant-shaped building known as "Lucy" E) none of these + 23. Today's technology allows manufacturers to make small cats more fuel-efficient now than at any time in their production history. A) small cars more fuel-efficient now than at any time in their B) small cars that are more fuel-efficient than they were at any time in their C) small cars that are more fuel-efficient than those at any other time in their D) more fuel-efficient small cars than those at any other time in their E) more fuel-efficient small cars now than at any time in that follow. Hai it not been for Matthew Henson, Robert E. Peary might not have reached the North Pole. Henson, a black man, was the only person to accompany Peary on all of the explorer's Polar expeditions, At first Peary doubted that Henson could endure the arctic climate. During the eighteen years these two attempted to reach the Pole, Henson's unfailing good humor and courage helped Peary to move on. Eskimos of Smith Sound greeted Henson as a brother, welcomed him into their stone igloos, and taught him their difficult language. Soon Henson became the most proficient of Peary’s men, not only in speaking Innuit but also in handling a dog team. On later expeditions it was he who taught greenhorns how to drive a dog team and how to survive in the sub-zero climate, Beloved by the Eskimos, who called him "Miy Paluk", he persuaded them to accompany Peary into the uncharted regions where they believed evil spirits dwelled. On a nearly disastrous excursion across the ice cap in 1895, Henson twice saved Peary's life. Again and again Henson proved that he was capable of endurance and achievement, the final test coming in 1909 when he accompanied Peary and four Eskimos on the lest lap of the successful dash to the pole. 24, d From this passage we may conclude that Peary’s first Polar expedition was in - A) 1909 —B) 1895 C) 1891 D) 1893 E)1905 25. Greenhorns were - A) musk-oxen B) inexperienced explorers) native guides D) untrained dog teams —_E) none of these MENTORS’ Private Universities’ Admission Guide - 23Part -4 | Section-3 26, The best title for this passage is - ‘A) Mathew Henson Proves Himself B) A Polar Explorer __C) Robert E. Peary D) Discovery of North Pole E) Hospitality of the Eskimos 27. In describing Henson's achievements the author did not mention - A) speaking Innuit . B) handling sled dogs: C) rescuing Peary D) converting the Eskimos B) none of these Instruction: Read the following excerpt from a graduation address and select the best answer for each of the questions that follow. "As this phase of your journey ends today, another phase is on. Marking the ends of many other phases of your journey, you joined this School few years back, Over this period of time, you encountered many small ends. Yet, for many of you, it's the end of ‘classroom’ - a sweet ‘bunch of memories! Well, all what these sweet ends offer you is only a new beginning - more demanding, more challenging. Remember, the journey that you are undertaking will only’ take you to the ‘world of no End' - the ultimate, eternal destination that each and every human being is bound to aboard. ‘Thus, it is best to prepare yourself for ‘the world of no End’as you walk along the process of countless ends. Each and everything that you do - would define the backpack that you would catty to eternity. Your backpack would be meaningful if you respect the right of your employers, customers, suppliers, competitors, and society. Your backpack will illuminate if you do not forget your responsibilities towards your parents, family members, and relatives. Your backpack will only be enriched if you give back to your alma matter, to your community, and to whom you belong.” 28. According to the speaker, each and every end leads to what? A) sweet memory B) the final End C) professional excellence D) happy life E) afresh beginning 29. In the context of this address, what does backpack refer to? A) right pack B) big fat bag ) the bag carried in the back D) collection of deeds —_—E) coffin 30. According to the speaker, earning a desired backpack requires which of the following? ‘A) respecting the rights of the consumers, suppliers, and competitors. B) fulfilling the responsibilities towards your parents, family members and relatives. ©) giving back to your alma matter, to your community and to whom you belong, D) preparing yourself forthe world of no End’ B) all of these Essay writing 1 question, 25 minutes Write an essay on the following: “Jute of Bangladesh”. fath 15 questions, 20 Minu! 1. Polash started 'a business on the first day of 2008, Qader joined the business of Polash on partnership contract with double investment of Polash on July 1 of 2008. Sohel, on the first day of September 2008, joined the partnership business of Polash and Qader with thrice the investment of Polash, The firm earned a profit of Tk. 72,000 on 31" December, 2008. What will be the share of profit of Sohel? A) Tk. 36,000 B) Tk. 24,000 C) Tk. 12,000 D) Tk. 18,000 _E) none of these MENTORS’ Private Universities’ Admission Guide - 24BRAC Admission Test Question 2018 (Spring) The cube on the right hand side below has a volume of 64 cubic inches, What is the length of the line segment AB? (figure not drawn to scale’ ‘& A4 BS C33 D) 4v2 aij 2 Mary is reviewing her algebra quiz. She has determined that one of her solutions is incorrect. Which one is it? A) 2x + 5(x-1) =9, x =2 . B)p-3(p-5) = 10, p=2.5 C)4y+3y=28,y=4 D)Sw+6w-3w=64,w=8 E)t-2t-3t=32,t=8 . Jim has 5 pieces of string. He needs to choose the piece that will be able to go around his 36- inch waist as his belt broke. The piece needs to be at least 4 inches longer than his waist so he can tie a knot in it, but it cannot be more that 6 inches longer so that the ends will not show from under his shirt, Which of the following pieces of string will work the best? A)3 feet B) 3 feet ©) 35 fest D) 3 feat E) none of these . Sabina needs to make a cake and some cookies. The cake requires 3/8 cup of sugar and the Cookies require 3/5 cup of sugar. Sabina has 15/16 cup of suger, Does she have enough sugar, or how much more does she need? ‘A) She has enough sugar _B) She needs ; of a cup of sugar ©) She needs z of acup of sugar 80D) She needs z of a cup of sugar E) none of these . Mr. Zaman is planning to buy 4 television after two years time from now. He expects that after two years he will need-Tk. -12,100 to buy the television, How much money does Mr, Zaman need to invest now at 10% interest rate compounded annually? A)Tk. 10,000 B) Tk. 13,350.) Tk.13,310 DD) Tk. 14,250 E) Tk. 11,000 Which of the following statements is false? A) In the fraction '/2, one is the numerator B) When 4.89 is rounded to the ones place; the answer is 5 C) Ten thousandths place is located 5 places.to the right of the decimal D) Be is equivalent to i B) all are correct .” The average of 5 positive integers is 60, If the average of 3 of these integers is 67, what is the greatest possible value that one of the other two integers can have? A)985 BYERS © C)99 D)98 E) cannot be determined Rakib, Raja, and Rajib paid a total of 369 taka for their dinner ata restaurant, If Rakib paid - of the total amount, Raja paid 82 taka, and-Rajib paid the rest, what fraction of the total amount did Rajib pay? AyV9 BLS ©) 39/82 D) 82/369 E11 . A shopkeeper marks an article at such a price that after allowing a discount of 30%. on the tag price (including tax) he-makes a profit of 40%. If the tag price of the article including tax is Tk. 460, then the cost price of that article is - A) 232 B) 260 C) 230 D) 330 E) 322 MENTORS’ Private Universities’ Admission Guide - 25Part -4 | Section-3 11, Aman purchased equal number of bananas at two different rates-one at the rate of 8 taka per dozen and the other at the rate of 10 taka per dozen. After that, he sold those bananas at an average rate of 11 taka per dozen and thus made a profit of 100 taka. How many dozens of banana did he purchase altogether? A)60 . B)S0 055 D) 45 E) 40 12, If one man or two women or three boys can finish a job in 66 days, then find out the number of days in which that work can be done by one man, two women, and three boys A)22. BY 34 ou D) £) 121 13, If-4.< xe 12 and -2Rrm Average = 60 Total = 60x5 =300 23ff sea Average = 67 Total = 67x3 = 201 ‘aie 2fF eT Total = 300- 201299 aefPe smallest «riMt wrRioa greatest value “TT TR | Smallest value = 1 Greatest value = 99~1=78 Ans: (D) 91 (A) Rakib = 3602 246 MENTORS' Private Universities' Admission Gulde - 29Part «4 | Section-3 10. i. 12. 13. 14, 15. (C) wre, cost = 100 actual selling price = 140 4 actual selling price stom W% Tag Price cer 30% discount O74 °C | Togged price 100 wm selling price &4 70 ‘wear, Tagged price = 100x2 = 200 Wer, Tag price 200 — cost 100 +. Tag price 460 —> cost 300 460 =230 Ans: (C) 230 (B) 4, 8 taka per dozen a ETRE x FT 2. 10 taka per dozen @ GAT e x B11 Total cost = 8x + 10x = 18x Total no of bananas = 2x 2. Total selling price = 11x2x = 22x Profit = 22x - 18x = 4x 499, 4x= 100 -, 2x =50 Ans: (B) 50 (A) I man =2 women = 3 boys 2+ L man, 2 women, 3 boys = 1 man + Iman +1 man =3 men 1 man #H05 AIH 66 boys. eo. 3men Fate ot s or 22 days-@ Ans: (A) 22 days. Minimum value of y- minimum value of x (D) Minimum value of (y-x =13-(4)=17 Ans: (D) 17 Note: In reality, the answer should be less than 17. (B) xe, Sabir ex = x TH Sabbir—er SRO THI = 7 TRH Sabir 9 ated WH = 2x7 Now, x42 42x=3x% +20=X=8 4 4 Sabbir ~d Ta HA = 8x2=16 years Ans: (B) 16 years (B) Total income = Sx Total cost = 12y Savings = Tk (Sx -12y) Ans: (B) Tk. (Sx ~ 12y) MENTORS’ Private Universities’ Admission Guide - 30