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Choose the correctly formed sentence indicating ability in the past.

A She could swim when she was young.
B She can swim when she was young.
C She could to swim when she was young.
D She cans swim when she was young.

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Correct Answer: Option A — She could swim when she was young.

Explanation: 'Could' is the correct past tense modal form of 'can', used to indicate past ability, making 'She could swim when she was young' grammatically accurate.

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Easy fpsc ppsc nts

Choose the correctly formed sentence using a modal verb for obligation.

A You must to submit the report today.
B You must submit the report today.
C You must submitted the report today.
D You must submitting the report today.

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Correct Answer: Option B — You must submit the report today.

Explanation: Modal verbs like 'must' are followed directly by the base form of the verb without 'to', making 'must submit' the grammatically correct construction.

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Easy fpsc ppsc nts

Choose the correctly spelled word.

A Accomodate
B Acommodate
C Accommodate
D Acomodate

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Correct Answer: Option C — Accommodate

Explanation: The correct spelling is 'Accommodate', which contains double 'c' and double 'm', a commonly misspelled word in competitive examinations.

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Easy fpsc ppsc nts

Choose the meaning of the idiom 'once in a blue moon'.

A Very frequently
B Rarely
C Every month
D Never

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Correct Answer: Option B — Rarely

Explanation: The idiom 'once in a blue moon' means something that happens very rarely or infrequently, referring to an uncommon astronomical event.

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Choose the correct one-word substitution for 'government by the people'.

A Monarchy
B Democracy
C Autocracy
D Theocracy

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Correct Answer: Option B — Democracy

Explanation: 'Democracy' refers to a system of government in which power is vested in the people, who exercise it directly or through elected representatives.

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Easy fpsc ppsc nts

Choose the correct preposition to complete: 'They arrived ___ the airport on time.'

A in
B at
C on
D to

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Correct Answer: Option B — at

Explanation: 'Arrive at' is used with specific locations such as airports, stations, or buildings, making 'arrived at the airport' the correct prepositional usage.

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Choose the correct preposition to complete: 'He apologized ___ being late.'

A for
B of
C with
D about

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Correct Answer: Option A — for

Explanation: The phrase 'apologize for' is the standard collocation used to express regret for an action, making 'apologized for being late' the grammatically correct choice.

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Choose the correct preposition to complete: 'She is good ___ mathematics.'

A in
B at
C on
D for

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Correct Answer: Option B — at

Explanation: The correct preposition to express proficiency or skill in a subject is 'at', as in 'good at mathematics', a common collocation in English usage.

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Easy fpsc ppsc nts

Identify the correctly formed comparative sentence.

A She is more taller than her sister.
B She is taller than her sister.
C She is tallerer than her sister.
D She is the taller than her sister.

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Correct Answer: Option B — She is taller than her sister.

Explanation: For one-syllable adjectives like 'tall', the comparative form is created by adding '-er', resulting in 'taller', without using 'more' or doubling the comparative suffix.

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Easy fpsc ppsc nts

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a relative pronoun.

A The man which helped me is my neighbor.
B The man who helped me is my neighbor.
C The man whom helped me is my neighbor.
D The man whose helped me is my neighbor.

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Correct Answer: Option B — The man who helped me is my neighbor.

Explanation: 'Who' is the correct relative pronoun for referring to people as the subject of a relative clause, making 'The man who helped me' grammatically correct.

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Choose the grammatically correct sentence.

A She don't like coffee.
B She doesn't like coffee.
C She not like coffee.
D She isn't like coffee.

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Correct Answer: Option B — She doesn't like coffee.

Explanation: With third-person singular subjects like 'she', the correct auxiliary verb in the present simple negative form is 'doesn't', making option B grammatically correct.

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Choose the correct synonym of 'Reluctant'.

A Eager
B Unwilling
C Willing
D Enthusiastic

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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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Choose the correct antonym of 'Hostile'.

A Aggressive
B Friendly
C Unfriendly
D Antagonistic

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Correct Answer: Option B — Friendly

Explanation: 'Hostile' means showing unfriendliness or opposition. Its antonym 'Friendly' describes a warm and welcoming attitude, directly opposite to hostility.

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Choose the correct antonym of 'Genuine'.

A Authentic
B Fake
C Real
D True

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Correct Answer: Option B — Fake

Explanation: 'Genuine' means truly what it is claimed to be. Its antonym 'Fake' refers to something that is not authentic or is artificially imitated.

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Choose the correct synonym of 'Tedious'.

A Boring
B Exciting
C Quick
D Interesting

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Correct Answer: Option A — Boring

Explanation: 'Tedious' means tiresome and monotonous. 'Boring' conveys the same idea of being dull and uninteresting, making it the correct synonym.

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Choose the correct antonym of 'Generous'.

A Charitable
B Stingy
C Kind
D Helpful

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Correct Answer: Option B — Stingy

Explanation: 'Generous' means willing to give freely. Its antonym 'Stingy' describes someone unwilling to spend or share, representing the opposite trait.

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Choose the correct antonym of 'Diligent'.

A Hardworking
B Lazy
C Sincere
D Active

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Correct Answer: Option B — Lazy

Explanation: 'Diligent' means showing care and effort in one's work. Its antonym 'Lazy' describes an unwillingness to work or make an effort.

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Choose the correct antonym of 'Reluctant'.

A Hesitant
B Willing
C Unwilling
D Doubtful

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Correct Answer: Option B — Willing

Explanation: 'Reluctant' means unwilling or hesitant to do something. Its antonym 'Willing' indicates readiness or eagerness, which is the opposite sentiment.

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Choose the correct antonym of 'Optimistic'.

A Hopeful
B Pessimistic
C Confident
D Cheerful

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Correct Answer: Option B — Pessimistic

Explanation: 'Optimistic' refers to having a positive outlook. Its antonym 'Pessimistic' means expecting the worst outcome, directly opposing the original meaning.

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Choose the correct synonym of 'Candid'.

A Frank
B Secretive
C Deceptive
D Shy

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Correct Answer: Option A — Frank

Explanation: 'Candid' means truthful and straightforward. 'Frank' carries the same meaning of being open and honest in expression, making it the correct synonym.

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