• Official military instructions call for the reporting verb 'commanded' or 'ordered'.
• The imperative verbs 'halt' and 'stand' take the to-infinitive form: 'to halt and stand at ease'.
• Infinitives take base verb forms, so Option D is incorrect.
• An imperative sentence starting with 'Let us' or 'Let's' signifies a suggestion or proposal.
• The reporting verb 'said to' changes to 'proposed to' or 'suggested to'.
• The conjunction 'that' is used, followed by the subject pronoun 'they'/'we' and the modal auxiliary 'should' + base verb ('that they should go for a picnic').
• The word 'Please' indicates a polite request, so the reporting verb changes to 'requested'.
• The main verb is replaced by the infinitive 'to lend'.
• Pronoun 'me' refers to the speaker ('her') and possessive adjective 'your' refers to the friend ('her').
• When the reporting verb 'forbade' (past tense of forbid) is used, it already carries a negative meaning ('prohibited from doing something').
• Therefore, adding 'not' with 'forbade' creates a double negative, making Option C grammatically incorrect.
• The correct structure is: Subject + forbade + object + to + V₁ ('The teacher forbade the boys to make a noise').
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• The statement gives professional medical guidance, so the reporting verb 'said to' is changed to 'advised'.
• In indirect speech of imperative sentences, the imperative mood is converted into an infinitive ('to take').
• The demonstrative pronoun 'this' changes to 'that' in indirect narration.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #7783 (CAT-I)
Choose the word that best expresses the synonym of 'HAZARD'.
• 'Hazard' means a danger, risk, or threat to safety (বাংলা অর্থ: বিপদ, ঝুঁকি, সংকট).
• 'Peril' refers to serious and immediate danger, which is synonymous with hazard.
• 'Security' (নিরাপত্তা), 'Protection' (সুরক্ষা), and 'Safety' (সুরক্ষা) are antonyms.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #7782 (CAT-I)
Select the option that is most SIMILAR in meaning to 'HERETIC'.
• 'Heretic' refers to a person holding opinions or beliefs at odds with established doctrine (বাংলা অর্থ: ধর্মদ্রোহী, মতবিরোধী, প্রচলিত মতের বিরোধী).
• 'Dissident' means a person who opposes official policy or established doctrines, serving as a synonym.
• 'Conformist' (প্রথা অনুসারী), 'Believer' (বিশ্বাসী), and 'Follower' (অনুসারী) are antonyms.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #7781 (CAT-I)
What is the most appropriate synonym for the word 'HIDEOUS'?
• 'Hideous' means extremely ugly, horrific, or repulsive (বাংলা অর্থ: বীভৎস, অত্যন্ত কুৎসিত, অত্যন্ত ঘৃণ্য).
• 'Repulsive' means causing intense distaste and disgust, making it the exact synonym.
• 'Attractive' (আকর্ষণীয়), 'Delightful' (আনন্দদায়ক), and 'Charming' (মনোমুগ্ধকর) are antonyms.
• 'Hustle' means to move or cause to move energetically, rapidly, and busily (বাংলা অর্থ: তাড়াহুড়ো করা, ব্যস্তভাবে নড়াচড়া করা).
• 'Bustle' means to move in an energetic and busy manner, which is synonymous with hustle.
• 'Delay' (দেরি করা), 'Idle' (অলস সময় কাটানো), and 'Stagnate' (স্থবির হওয়া) are opposite in meaning.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #7779 (CAT-I)
Choose the correct synonym of the word 'GENEROUS'.
• 'Generous' means showing a readiness to give more of something than expected (বাংলা অর্থ: উদার, দানশীল, মহানুভব).
• 'Benevolent' means well-meaning and kindly or charitable, serving as a direct synonym.
• 'Stingy' (কৃপণ), 'Parsimonious' (হিসাবি/কৃপণ), and 'Selfish' (স্বার্থপর) are antonyms.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #7778 (CAT-I)
Which of the following words best expresses the synonym of 'GRACIOUS'?
• 'Gracious' means courteous, kind, and pleasant toward others (বাংলা অর্থ: সদয়, অমায়িক, সদ্ব্যবহারকারী).
• 'Courteous' means polite, respectful, and considerate, which is the correct synonym.
• 'Rude' (অশিষ্ট), 'Insolent' (উদ্ধত), and 'Hostile' (শত্রুভাবাপন্ন) are antonyms.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #7777 (CAT-I)
Identify the word that is most SIMILAR in meaning to 'FANATICAL'.
• 'Fanatical' describes being filled with excessive, single-minded zeal for a cause (বাংলা অর্থ: ধর্মান্ধ, গোঁড়া, চরমপন্থী).
• 'Bigoted' means obstinately or unreasonably attached to a belief or opinion, making it a direct synonym.
• 'Tolerant' (সহনশীল), 'Moderate' (মধ্যপন্থী), and 'Liberal' (উদার) are antonyms.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #7776 (CAT-I)
Select the correct synonym for the word 'FANTASTIC'.
• 'Fantastic' means extraordinarily good, imaginative, or marvellous (বাংলা অর্থ: অদ্ভুত, চমৎকার, অসাধারণ).
• 'Marvellous' means causing wonder or extraordinarily good, making it the appropriate synonym.
• 'Ordinary' (সাধারণ), 'Conventional' (প্রথাগত), and 'Realistic' (বাস্তবসম্মত) are antonyms.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #7775 (CAT-I)
In the given sentence, identify the option that best expresses the meaning of the underlined word: "Her story was a pure fantasy created by an overactive imagination."
• 'Fantasy' refers to the activity of imagining impossible or improbable things, or an unreal conception (বাংলা অর্থ: অলিক কল্পনা বা অবাস্তব চিন্তা).
• 'Illusion' refers to a deceptive appearance, false belief, or mental image, which is synonymous with fantasy.
• 'Reality' (বাস্তবতা), 'Fact' (সত্য/তথ্য), and 'Certainty' (নিশ্চয়তা) are antonyms of fantasy.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #7774 (CAT-I)
Choose the word that is most nearly SIMILAR in meaning to 'FLUENT'.
• 'Fluent' means able to express oneself easily and articulately in speech or writing (বাংলা অর্থ: সাবলীল, স্বচ্ছন্দ, অনর্গল).
• 'Articulate' means able to speak fluently and coherently, making it the correct synonym.
• 'Hesitant' (দ্বিধাগ্রস্ত), 'Rigid' (অনমনীয়), and 'Sluggish' (মন্থর) are opposite in meaning.