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PPSC examinations recruit candidates for Punjab government departments and commonly test general knowledge, current affairs, English and post-related subjects.

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Give special attention to Punjab geography, history and administration alongside the advertised post’s specialist syllabus.
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English Medium

Choose the sentence with the correct use of articles.

  • AHe is an university student.
  • BHe is a university student.
  • CHe is the university student of class.
  • DHe is university student.
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Correct Answer: Option B — He is a university student.
Explanation: Although 'university' begins with a vowel letter, it starts with a consonant sound /j/, so the article 'a' is used instead of 'an', making option B correct.
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English Medium

Identify the correctly punctuated sentence.

  • ADespite of the rain, we went out.
  • BAlthough the rain, we went out.
  • CDespite the rain, we went out.
  • DIn spite the rain, we went out.
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Correct Answer: Option C — Despite the rain, we went out.
Explanation: 'Despite' is followed directly by a noun without the preposition 'of'. Therefore, 'Despite the rain, we went out' is grammatically correct, unlike the other constructions.
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English Medium

Choose the correct antonym of 'Transparent'.

  • AClear
  • BOpaque
  • CObvious
  • DVisible
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Correct Answer: Option B — Opaque
Explanation: 'Transparent' means easy to see through or understand clearly. Its antonym 'Opaque' refers to something that cannot be seen through, the opposite quality.
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English Medium

Choose the correct synonym of 'Arduous'.

  • AEasy
  • BDifficult
  • CSimple
  • DEffortless
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Correct Answer: Option B — Difficult
Explanation: 'Arduous' means involving strenuous effort or difficulty. 'Difficult' conveys the same sense of requiring significant effort to accomplish.
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English Medium

Choose the correct antonym of 'Compassionate'.

  • ACaring
  • BSympathetic
  • CIndifferent
  • DKind
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Correct Answer: Option C — Indifferent
Explanation: 'Compassionate' means showing sympathy and concern for others. Its antonym 'Indifferent' describes a lack of concern or interest in others' suffering.
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English Medium

Choose the correct synonym of 'Obsolete'.

  • AModern
  • BOutdated
  • CCurrent
  • DInnovative
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Correct Answer: Option B — Outdated
Explanation: 'Obsolete' means no longer in use or out of date. 'Outdated' carries the same meaning of being old-fashioned or no longer relevant.
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1117
English Medium

Choose the correct synonym of 'Pragmatic'.

  • AIdealistic
  • BPractical
  • CTheoretical
  • DNaive
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Correct Answer: Option B — Practical
Explanation: 'Pragmatic' means dealing with matters realistically and sensibly. 'Practical' conveys this same approach of focusing on workable solutions.
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English Medium

Choose the correct antonym of 'Vivid'.

  • ABright
  • BDull
  • CColorful
  • DStriking
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Correct Answer: Option B — Dull
Explanation: 'Vivid' means producing powerful feelings or clear images. Its antonym 'Dull' describes something lacking brightness or intensity.
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English Easy

Choose the correct synonym of 'Reluctant'.

  • AEager
  • BUnwilling
  • CWilling
  • DEnthusiastic
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Correct Answer: Option B — Unwilling
Explanation: 'Reluctant' describes a state of being hesitant or unwilling to do something. 'Unwilling' conveys this same hesitance, making it the correct synonym.
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English Medium

Choose the correct antonym of 'Ample'.

  • ASufficient
  • BInsufficient
  • CPlentiful
  • DAbundant
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Correct Answer: Option B — Insufficient
Explanation: 'Ample' means enough or more than enough. Its antonym 'Insufficient' refers to an inadequate amount, representing the opposite condition.
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