In the sentence, “During the famine, villagers began to hoard food supplies,” the word hoard most nearly implies:
A
Donate generously
B
Guard resources openly
C
Store selfishly or secretly
D
Celebrate abundance
উত্তরের বিবরণ
• The required answer
is - Store selfishly or secretly.
• Hoard (Noun, Verb).
- English meaning: A collection of money, food, valuable objects, etc.,
especially one that somebody keeps in a secret place so that other people will
not find or steal it.
- Bangla meaning: সযত্নে সঞ্চিত ও রক্ষিত অর্থ; খাদ্য বা অন্য মূল্যবান সম্পদ; সঞ্চিত ভাণ্ডার।
• Example Sentences:
- The squirrel had a hoard of nuts hidden under the tree roots.
- During the crisis, some people began to hoard essentials like toilet paper
and canned food.
- They discovered a hoard of ancient gold coins buried in the field.
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The Ant and the Grasshopper is a/an -
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A
novel
B
poem
C
play
D
short story
Answer: Short story
The Ant and The Grasshopper:
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Written by William Somerset Maugham.
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Based on the famous Aesop fable of the same name.
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It is a short story that presents a balanced view of life, highlighting human nature and the consequences of choices.
About William Somerset Maugham:
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Renowned English novelist and short story writer.
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Keen observer of life and human behavior.
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His writings often portray life realistically, exploring human nature and society.
Famous Novels by Maugham:
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Of Human Bondage
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The Razor's Edge
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The Moon and Sixpence
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Cakes and Ale
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The Sacred Flame
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The Musician
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Lady Frederick
Notable Short Stories:
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The Ant and The Grasshopper
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The Luncheon
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In academic discourse, the term "nexus" most accurately refers to:
Created: 7 hours ago
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A categorical separation of related concepts
B
A conclusion derived from inductive logic
C
A detailed framework of moral reasoning
D
A connection or link between two or more things
• The required answer
is - A connection or link between two or more things.
• Nexus (noun)
English Meaning: An important connection between the parts of a system or a
group of things.
Bangla Meaning: সংযোগ; বন্ধন; সম্বন্ধ; পরস্পরসম্বন্ধ শ্রেণি।
Example Sentence:
- Education is often the nexus between poverty and opportunity.
- This city serves as a nexus for trade routes between East and West.
- Her research explores the nexus of technology and ethics.
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The cat slept under the table.
Here, the phrase 'under the table' acts as a/an -
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Adjective phrase
B
Noun phrase
C
Conjunctional phrase
D
Prepositional phrase
Sentence: The cat slept under the table.
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Phrase: under the table
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Type: Prepositional phrase
Explanation:
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“Under the table” starts with the preposition under and is followed by its object the table, forming a prepositional phrase.
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It indicates location (where the cat slept) and functions as an adverbial phrase modifying the verb slept.
Prepositional Phrase:
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Begins with a preposition (e.g., beside, in, on, at) and includes its object and any modifiers.
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Can function as an adjective (modifying a noun) or an adverb (modifying a verb).
More Examples:
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He sat near the door.
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She stayed close to the fireplace.
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