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Syllabus — English MCQs

Practice Syllabus — English multiple-choice questions for FIA competitive exams. Each question includes the correct answer and a short explanation, and past-paper questions are marked so you can revise both repeated and fresh material in one place.

delays
delaying
delay
delayed
ExplanationThe structure 'was/were' requires the past participle form of the verb (passive voice), hence 'delayed'.
Simple
Compound-Complex
Complex
Compound
ExplanationA complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Eternal
Perpetual
Significant
Momentary
Explanation'Ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time, making 'Momentary' the correct synonym.
Neither the
present today
students nor the
teacher are
ExplanationThe subject-verb agreement rule for 'Neither...nor' requires the verb to agree with the closest subject, so 'teacher is' is correct.
Oxymoron
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Idiom
ExplanationAn idiom is a phrase whose meaning cannot be understood from the individual words (e.g., celebrating wildly).
Pervasive
Omnipresent
Prevalent
Rare
Explanation'Ubiquitous' means present everywhere; 'Rare' means seldom found, making it the opposite.
for
between
by
among
ExplanationWhen dividing among more than two people (committee members), 'among' is the correct preposition.
Direct object
Indirect object
Nominative case
Objective case
Explanation'Whom' is the objective case pronoun, used when the pronoun is the object of a verb or preposition.
Article 14
Article 20
Article 19
Article 17
ExplanationArticle 19 specifically guarantees the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression to every citizen.
PPSC
FPSC
SPSC
NTS
ExplanationThe Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) conducts exams for federal government services, while PPSC handles provincial services.
Special Disaster Governance
Socio-Economic Development Group
Service Delivery Group
Sustainable Development Goals
ExplanationSDGs are a set of 17 global goals established by the United Nations to be achieved by 2030.
COMSATS
NUST
UET Lahore
FAST-NTU
ExplanationNUST (National University of Sciences and Technology) is known for its high standards and rigorous technical programs, attracting top talent.
Criminal charges are only applicable to poor citizens.
The government must always consult the judiciary first.
The law applies equally to all citizens, regardless of status.
Military power is superior to civilian authority.
ExplanationRule of Law dictates that no one is above the law, ensuring equal justice for all.
Misbehavior by civil servants and government entities.
Legal challenges filed only by private citizens.
Financial misconduct by private businesses.
International disputes over border lines.
ExplanationThe Ombudsman investigates complaints regarding maladministration or misuse of power by government officials.
IMF
WHO
World Bank
UNESCO
ExplanationThe World Health Organization (WHO) is the specialized UN agency concerned with global public health.
upgrading
upgrade
upgraded
up-grading
ExplanationAfter the article 'the', a noun is required (the immediate upgrade), making 'upgrade' the correct form.
in
at
by
from
ExplanationThe preposition 'by' indicates a deadline or point in time before which something must be completed.
Citizens must approve every minor government decision.
The executive, legislative, and judicial branches limit each other's power.
Judges cannot review legislation passed by Parliament.
Only the military has the final say on national policy.
ExplanationThis principle prevents any single branch of government from becoming too powerful or absolute.
Economics and Business Studies
Humanities and Social Sciences
Languages and Literature
Mathematics and Sciences
ExplanationUET and FAST are technical universities, making Mathematics and Sciences the core focus areas for their entrance and academic requirements.
To challenge governmental tax policies.
To appeal decisions from District Courts only.
To resolve purely commercial disputes between private parties.
To enforce fundamental rights violations.
ExplanationConstitutional petitions are used to protect fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution (Article 199).
DC's Office
LGA
TECs
ZCOs
ExplanationLocal Government Authorities (LGA) are the designated bodies managing municipal services and local civic administration.
transient
fleeting
momentary
permanent
Explanation'Ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time; 'permanent' is the antonym.
to
from
among
between
ExplanationUse 'among' when disagreement involves three or more members or groups.
National Urban Studies and Technology
National University of Sciences and Technology
National Universities Standards Team
Nizamabad University of Studies and Technology
ExplanationNUST stands for National University of Sciences and Technology, a prominent private university in Pakistan.
Academic records and GPA
General aptitude and knowledge base
Written examination performance only
Specific subject knowledge from pre-university grades
ExplanationGAT measures a candidate's general academic aptitude and cognitive skills rather than specific subject knowledge.
aocommodate
acommodate
accomodate
accommodate
ExplanationThe correct spelling requires double 'c' and double 'm': accommodate.
Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)
Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE)
Pakistan Institute of Architects (PIA)
Pakistan Council of Architects (PCA)
ExplanationPIA is the professional body dedicated to regulating and advancing architectural practices and standards in Pakistan.
Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)
Central Superior Services Board (CSSB)
Sindh Merit Board (SMB)
Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC)
ExplanationFPSC is the primary commission responsible for conducting examinations for federal government posts across various departments.
Previous professional work experience
General intelligence and academic potential
Subject-specific knowledge relevant to the course intake
Fluency in a foreign language
ExplanationWhile GAT is broad, entry tests are tailored to assess if a candidate has the necessary specific background for the chosen program.
listens, will avoid
would listen, avoided
listened, would avoid
had listened, would have avoided
ExplanationThis is a third conditional structure (Type 3): Had + Past Participle, would have + Past Participle.
squash
abate
address
overlook
ExplanationTo 'address' differences means to deal with or discuss them; 'squash' is too aggressive.
serene
agitated
volatile
turbulent
Explanation'Placid' means calm or peaceful; 'serene' is the closest synonym.

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