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Part I - English (Grammar & Vocabulary) MCQs
Practice Part I - English (Grammar & Vocabulary) multiple-choice questions for FPSC 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.
Charitable
Complicated
Deceitful
Ancient
ExplanationRelates to charity.
Were he to
understand the code
would not have
deleted it
ExplanationMixed conditional. Should be 'would not delete it'.
Mournful
Cheerful
Clumsy
Heavy
ExplanationLugubrious means sad; Cheerful is opposite.
A weapon of great power
An imminent, ever-present threat
A decisive action
A victory that costs too much
ExplanationAn imminent, ever-present threat.
against
to
for
from
ExplanationImpervious is followed by 'to'.
I insist that the developer tests the module.
I insist that the developer test the module.
I insist that the developer will test the module.
I insist the developer testing the module.
ExplanationSubjunctive uses base form 'test'.
did
has
had
does
ExplanationInversion required: 'Not only did...'
Surrepticious
Surreptitious
Surreptitios
Surreptishious
ExplanationSurreptitious (kept secret).
Flattery
Rebellion
Ignorance
Transparency
ExplanationObsequious behavior; flattery.
Dog : Pack
Bird : Flock
Fish : School
All of the above
ExplanationAll are correct animal group names.
has
have
is having
having
ExplanationRelative pronoun 'who' refers to plural 'engineers', so 'have'.
Exhaust
Invigorate
Confuse
Determine
ExplanationEnervate means to drain energy; Invigorate means to give energy.
Having compiled successfully, the developer pushed the code.
The developer pushed the code after compiling it.
Having compiled successfully, the code was pushed.
After successful compilation, the code was pushed.
ExplanationImplies the developer compiled, not the code.
To cut down trees
To waste time on an imaginary enemy
To attack an ally
To build infrastructure
ExplanationPursuing an impossible task.
from
of
for
with
ExplanationAbsolve takes 'of'.
Stagnant
Harsh
Harmonious
Complex
ExplanationSweet or musical; harmonious.
A new data center is being built.
A new data center was being built.
A new data center has been built.
A new data center is built.
ExplanationPresent continuous becomes 'is being built'.
The criteria
for selecting
is
highly rigorous
ExplanationCriteria is plural; verb must be 'are'.
Clarify
Confuse
Bury
Intensify
ExplanationObfuscate means to obscure; Clarify is opposite.
With the necessary changes having been made
In equal fault
From the beginning
By the fact itself
ExplanationLatin for 'necessary changes made'.
Each of the nodes are failing.
Each of the nodes is failing.
Each of the node is failing.
Each nodes are failing.
Explanation'Each of' takes a plural noun but singular verb.
Helpful
Harmless
Gradually harmful
Loud
ExplanationHaving a harmful effect in a gradual way.
Enduring
Transient
Pervasive
Robust
ExplanationLasting for a very short time.
To pass a point of no return
To sign a peace treaty
To build a bridge
To forgive an enemy
ExplanationTo make an irrevocable decision.
Intensify
Subside
Prolong
Instigate
ExplanationTo become less intense.
Noise
Harmony
Dissonance
Clamor
ExplanationCacophony is harsh sound; harmony is opposite.
A hidden curse
Something good not recognized at first
A blatant lie
An obvious advantage
ExplanationGood result from apparent misfortune.
on
for
in
about
ExplanationInsist is followed by 'on'.
are
were
is
have been
ExplanationSubject 'bouquet' is singular.
Carpenter : Wood
Author : Book
Tailor : Needle
Chef : Recipe
ExplanationPrimary tool analogy.
She
does not
knows
how to swim
ExplanationBase verb 'know' must follow 'does not'.
Confusing
Clear
Dark
Heavy
ExplanationExpressed clearly.
Thrifty
Economical
Extravagant
Miserly
ExplanationFrugal is sparing; Extravagant is reckless.
To adopt a pet
To reveal a secret
To misplace something
To get angry
ExplanationReveal a secret accidentally.
in
with
by
into
ExplanationAbsorbed 'in' something.
Weak
Yielding
Persistent
Fragile
ExplanationKeeping a firm hold.
The meal was cooked by the chef.
The meal cooked the chef.
The chef is cooking the meal.
The meal had been cooked.
ExplanationObject becomes subject.
Improve
Worsen
Amend
Relieve
ExplanationAmeliorate means improve; Worsen is opposite.
Food : Hunger
Sleep : Bed
Fire : Heat
Book : Knowledge
ExplanationWater quenches thirst; food satisfies hunger.
Between
you and I
he is
wrong
ExplanationPrepositions take objective pronouns: 'you and me'.
To accuse
To clear from blame
To punish
To demand
ExplanationTo clear from blame or suspicion.
was
were
is
has been
ExplanationVerb agrees with closer subject (students).
Get a headache
Do exactly right
Make a mistake
Work as a carpenter
ExplanationDo or say something exactly right.
Deceitful
Frank
Shy
Reserved
ExplanationTruthful and straightforward.
by
to
with
in
ExplanationComply 'with'.
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