Important Topics for DU Admission Test

SL No. Topics
01. Sentence Structure
02. Noun and Determiner
03. Pronoun
04. Adjective and Adverb
05. Causative Verb
06. Affirmative and Negative Agreement
07. Subject- Verb Agreement
08. Right Forms of Verbs
09. Subjunctives
10. Modal Auxiliaries
11. Infinitive and Gerund
12. Noun Clause
13. Adjective Clause
14. Adverb Clause
15. Dangling Modifier
16. Conditional Sentence
17. Parallel Structure
18. Redundancy
19. Comparison of Adjective & Adverb
20. Tense and Sequence of Tense
21. Inversion
 Dangling Modifier/ Illogical Modifier
hw` †Kvb Modifier Subject Gi cv‡k emv m‡Ë¡I, Zv‡K Modify bv K‡i Ab¨ wKQy‡K Modify K‡i, Zv‡K
Illogical Modifier/ Dangling Modifier e‡j, hv GKai‡bi fzj|
G ai‡bi Sentence G `ywU Ask _v‡K|
* 1g As‡ki ev‡K¨ Infinitive, Gerund, Participle, Adjective, like, unlike etc _vK‡Z cv‡i|
* 2q ev‡K¨i Subject wba©viY Ki‡Z nq|
* Sentence Gi cÖ_gvsk Abymv‡i 2q ev‡K¨i Subject wba©viY Ki‡Z nq|
Example:
1. After jumping out of a boat, the shark bit the man. (Incorrect)
evK¨wU mwVK bq| KviY, the shark ‡K Subject Kivq Sentence-wUi A_© `uvovq-†bŠKv n‡Z shark-wU jump
w`‡q ‡jvKwU‡K Kvgo w`‡qwQj| A_P Sentence wUi A_© n‡e †bŠKv n‡Z jump †`Iqvi ci †jvKwU shark Gi Kvg‡o
AvnZ n‡qwQj|
After jumping out of a boat, the man was bitten by a shark. (Correct)

2. Unable to swim, a lifeguard rescued me. (Incorrect)

evK¨wU mwVK bq| KviY, Sentence wUi A_© `uvovq-lifeguard muvZvi KvU‡Z A¶g nIqvq ......| wKš‘, Sentence
wUi A_© n‡e Avwg muvZvi KvU‡Z A¶g nIqvq lifeguard Avgv‡K rescue K‡i wQj|
Unable to swim, I was rescued by a lifeguard. (Correct)

 Misplaced Structure:
Misplaced Structure Example Correction
Walking along the beach, the ship was Walking along the beach, the men
1. Present participle
spotted by the men. spotted the ship.
Based on this study, the scientist could Based on this study, several
2. Past participle make several conclusions. conclusions could be made by the
scientist.
A resort city in Arkansas, the population of A resort city in Arkansas, Hot Springs
3. Appositive
Hot Springs is about 35,000. has a population of about 35,000.
While peeling onions, his eyes began to While he was peeling onions, his eyes
4. Reduced adverb clause
water. began to water.
Warm and mild, everyone enjoys the Everyone enjoys the warm, mild
5. Adjective phrases
climate of the Saint Martin Islands. climate of the Saint Martin Islands
6. Expressions with like or Like most cities, parking is a problem in Like most cities, San Francisco has a
unlike San Francisco. parking problem.

Previous year DU & JU questions (C Unit; B Unit & IBA)

1. A. Breathing his last, the death cane to the man. B. Breathing his last, we saw the man pass away.
C. Breathing his last, the old man shut his eyes. D. Breathing his last, the man's dog jumped up and gave a howl
E. Breathing his last, we buried the man.
2. A. Rushing to catch the bus, the old man slipped and fell.
B. Rushing to catch the bus, the old man's wallet fell covered in sweat.
C. Rushing to catch the bus, the old man's face was out of his pocket.
D. Rushing to catch the bus, the old man’s cursed his advancing years.
E. Rushing to catch the bus, sweat covered the old man's face.
3. While going to class, .
A. the dog bit me B. I was bitten by a dog
C. a dog bite me D. a dog bit me E. the dog was bitten by me
4. Like the federal government, ——————.
 A. taxation provides most of the funds for state and local governments as well
B. state and local governments obtain most of their funds through taxation
C. through taxation is how state and local governments obtain most of their funds
D. funds are provided from taxation for state and local governments
E. taxation for state and local governments funds are provided from
5. While going to the class,  .
A. the dog bit me B. a dog bit me C. a dog bite me D. I was bitten by a dog E. A dog had bitten
me
6. Choose the correct Sentence.
A. Flying outside the window, he grabbed the papers. B. Flying out of the window, he grabbed the papers.
C. Flying out the window, the papers were grabbed by him. D. Flying out the window, the papers’ grabbed by him.
E. Flying out the window, the papers’ were grabbed him.
7. No confusion of the grammatical subject occurs in -
A. Young and inexperienced, the task seemed easy to me B. Young and inexperienced, it seemed to me to be an easy task
C. Young and inexperienced, I thought the task easy D. Young and inexperienced, it was an easy task for me.
8. Which of the following sentences is correct?
A. Hearing the good news, I was happy. B. Hearing the good news, happiness was mine.
C. Hearing the good news, happy I was. D. Hearing the good news, mine was happiness.
9. A. Giving an important speech, the chairman made a number of grammatical errors.
B. Giving an important speech, we couldn't help laughing at the chairman's grammatical errors.
C. Giving an important speech, the building was full of the chairman's supporters.
D. Giving an important speech, the chairman's speech began to shake uncontrollably.
E. Giving an important speech, it began to shake uncontrollably.
10. A. Having finished my homework, dad said I could go out.
B. Having finished my homework, my sister wanted me to play football with her.
C. Having finished my homework, I could relax and watch the television.
D. Having finished my homework, mum was very pleased with me.
E. Having finished my homework, mum's friend was very pleased with me.
11. In spite of my illness, ____________.
A. we went to the class B. They joined the party C. I joined the party D. The people joined the party
12. Having stolen money, ____________.
A. The police caught the thief B. The police was caught by the thief
C. The thief was caught by the police D. The police arrived here.
13. Like most birds, ____________.
A. the head of crow was uncommon B. the feather of crow is not nice
C. the crow does not eat specific food D. the feather of bird is not nice
14. Like the feather of most birds, ____________.
A. the head of crow was uncommon B. the nail of crow is not nice.
C. the crow does not eat specific food D. the feather of crow is not nice
15. Using a device called a cloud chamber, ____________.
A. experiment proof for the atomic theory was found by Robert Milliken
B. Robert Milliken’s experimental proof for the atomic theory was found
C. Robert Milliken found experimental proof for the atomic theory
D. there was experimental proof found for the atomic theory of Robert Milliken
16. Unlike most modernist poets, ____________ based on the ordinary speech.
A. Robert Frost’s poems were B. the works of Robert Frost were
C. Robert Frost wrote poems that were D. the poetry written by Robert Frost was
 Causative Verb
 †Kvb e¨w³ mivmwi wb‡R KvR bv K‡i Ab¨‡K w`‡q Kiv‡bv eySv‡Z wKQy Verb e¨envi Kiv nq| GB Verb-¸‡jv‡K
Causative Verb e‡j| †ek wKQy Causative Verb Av‡Q, wKš‘ †ewk e¨eüZ nq cuvPwU| †hgb : (make, let, get, have,
help.)
Active Causative Active Causative
See Show Lie Lay
Eat Feed Fall Fell
Know Inform Rise Raise
Remember Remind Learn Teach
Dive Sink Hang Hang
 Let, Make, Help, Have, Get -G‡`i mnvqZvq Causative A_© cÖKvkK Kiv nq|
 Make : Make Gi c‡i Doer/ Receiver hvB _vK c‡ii verb-wU simple form-G nq|
Subject + Make / Let + Doer/ Receiver +Verb word.
Example:
Incorrect : I can’t seem to make this dishwasher running
Correct : I can’t seem to make this dishwasher run.
Incorrect : She made the baby to take a nap.
Correct : She made the baby take a nap.
 Have : A‡b‡KB g‡b K‡ib †h, Causative have-Gi ci Doer (KZ©v) _vK‡j cieZx© verb word Ges Receiver _vK‡j
cieZx© verb-Gi Past Participle form e‡m| g~jZ, wbqgwU n‡”Q wbæiƒc :

 Have-Gi ci Active object / doer (†h KvR K‡i) _vK‡j c‡ii verb-wU Simple form-G nq|
Active sentence
Subject + Have + Doer + Verb word + ext.
(any tense) (usually person)
Mary + had + Johan + wash + the car.
Mary + had + the car + start + itself.
 Have-Gi ci Receiver _vK‡j c‡ii verb-wUi Past Participle form nq|
Passive sentence
Subject + Have + Receiver + Verb Gi Past Participle form.
Mary + had + the car + washed.
Mary + had + him + punished + for the theft.
Example:
Incorrect : Tom had a tooth fill.
Correct : Tom had a tooth filled.

Incorrect : Have you had your temperature taking yet?

Correct : Have you had your temperature taken yet?

 Get :
 Get-Gi ci Doer (†h KvR K‡i) _vK‡j c‡ii verb-wU Infinitive nq|
Active sentence
Subject + Get + Doer + Infinitive.
Mary + got + John + to wash + the car.
Mary + got + the car + to start + itself.

 Get-Gi ci Receiver _vK‡j c‡ii verb-wUi Past Participle form nq|

 Passive sentence
Subject + Get + Receiver + Verb Gi Past participle form
Mary + got + the car + washed.
Mary + got + him + punished + for the theft.
Example :
Incorrect : I want to get the house paint before winter.
Correct : I want to get the house painted before winter.
Incorrect : Let's get some of our money exchange for dollars.
Correct : Let's get some of our money exchanged for dollars.
 Help : Help-Gi c‡i Doer (†h KvR K‡i) n‡j c‡ii verb-wU simple form A_ev Infinitive `ywUB n‡Z cv‡i|
Z‡e simple form B DËg|
Subject + Help + Complement (Someone) + Verb word / infinitive.
Example :
Incorrect: My teacher helped me getting this job.
Correct: My teacher helped me get/to get this job.
Incorrect: Rakiba helped them copying in the exam.
Correct: Rakiba helped them copy in the exam.Ges
Correct: Rakiba helped them to copy in the exam.
 Let : Let-Gi ci Doer (†h KvR K‡i) Ges Receiver _vK‡j c‡ii verb-Gi base form nq|
Example :
Incorrect: She let us to move all around. Correct: She let us move all around.
Incorrect: Don't let that bothers you. Correct: Don't let that bother you.
Exam related Questions on CAUSATIVE VERBS

1. It costs about Tk. 500 to have a tooth ____________.

A. filling B. to fill C. filled D. fill E. has been filled
2. Rahim didn’t let me ____________ the guitar.
A. play B. to play C. playing D. could play E. None
3. The boy had the servant ____________ the floor.
A. clean B. to clean C. cleaned D. to be cleaned E. None
4. The teacher had John ____________ the car.
A. wash B. to wash C. washed D. to be washed E. would wash
5. Our teacher makes us ____________ very hard.
A. to work B. work C. working D. worked E. to be working
6. Shilpi had her car ____________ by a mechanic yesterday.
A. to repair B. be repaired C. repairing D. repaired E. was repaired
7. The smell of the food makes my mouth ____________.
A. watered B. watering C. water D. waters E. to water
8. We had our landlord ____________ the broken window.
A. to fix B. fixing C. fixed D. fix E. fixes
9. We got the computer guy ____________ the new software for us.
A. to install B. installing C. installed D. install E. installs
10. My mother always makes me ____________ my room on holiday morning.
A. to clean up B. cleaning up C. cleaned up D. clean up E. to be cleaned up
11. She had her hair ____________ at quick Cuts for only $50.
A. cutting B. to cut C. cut D. cutted E. have cut
12. My friend lets me ____________ his car sometimes.
A. to borrow B. borrowing C. borrowed D. borrow E. borrows
13. His parents don’t let her ____________ out late on school nights.
A. to stay B. stayed C. stay D. staying E. stays
14. We’ve got our neighbors ____________ having loud parties every weekend.
A. stopping B. to stop C. stop D. stopped E. stops
15. We had our house ____________ last year.
A. painted B. paint C. to paint D. painting E. paints
16. Can you help me ____________ my living room next weekend?
A. to paint B. painting C. painted D. paint E. A+D
17. I hope the teacher can help me ____________ these math questions.
A. figuring out B. to figure out C. figure out D. B+C E. A+B+C
18. My little sister wants us to let her ____________ overnight at her friend’s place.
A. to stay B. staying C. stayed D. stay E. stays
19. I got lost and some stranger helped me ____________ my way.
A. find B. to finding C. found D. finding E. finds
20. Romantic movies always make her ____________.
A. to cry B. cry C. cried D. to be cry E. A+B

Du Questions on CAUSATIVE VERBS

1. Like humans, zoo animals must have a dentist filling their teeth.
A. have a dentist fill their teeth B. had a dentist fill their teeth
C. have a dentist filled their teeth D. have a dentist to fill its teeth
2. The Immigration and Naturalization Service often lets students to extend their visas.
A. lets students extend B. lets students for extend
C. letting students to extend D. let students extending
E. let students extend
3. It costs about Tk.700 to have a tooth ____________.
A. filling B. to fill C. filled D. fill E. has been filled
4. Which one of the following sentence is correct?
A. The speaker made the audience to listen to him B. The speaker made the audience listen to him
C. The speaker made the audience to listen him D. The speaker made the audience listening to him
5. The translation of ÔAvwg Zv‡K eySv‡Z †Póv KieÕ --
A. I will making him to understand B. I will try make him understand
C. I will try to make him to understand D. I will try to make him understand