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Easy fpsc ppsc nts

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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Hard css pms fpsc

Choose the correct sentence regarding the use of 'either...or'.

  • A Either John or Mary are responsible.
  • B Either John or Mary is responsible.
  • C Either John or Mary be responsible.
  • D Either John or Mary were responsible.
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Correct Answer: Option B — Either John or Mary is responsible.
Explanation: With 'either...or' constructions, the verb agrees with the noun closer to it. Since 'Mary' is singular, the correct verb form is 'is', making option B correct.
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Hard css pms fpsc

Choose the correct form of the verb: 'If I ___ you, I would accept the offer.'

  • A am
  • B was
  • C were
  • D be
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Correct Answer: Option C — were
Explanation: In conditional sentences expressing hypothetical situations, the subjunctive form 'were' is used regardless of subject, making 'If I were you' the grammatically correct structure.
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25
Hard css pms fpsc

Choose the correctly formed sentence using 'whom'.

  • A Whom is calling?
  • B To whom did you give the letter?
  • C Whom is at the door?
  • D Whom called you yesterday?
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Correct Answer: Option B — To whom did you give the letter?
Explanation: 'Whom' is used as the object of a preposition or verb, making 'To whom did you give the letter?' the grammatically correct usage, unlike the subject-position errors in the other options.
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Medium fpsc ppsc nts

Choose the correct sentence using 'less' versus 'fewer'.

  • A There are less students in this class.
  • B There are fewer students in this class.
  • C There are less student in this class.
  • D There is fewer students in this class.
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Correct Answer: Option B — There are fewer students in this class.
Explanation: 'Fewer' is used with countable nouns like 'students', while 'less' is reserved for uncountable nouns, making 'fewer students' the grammatically correct choice.
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Hard css pms fpsc

Choose the word that is the antonym of 'Sporadic'.

  • A Occasional
  • B Continuous
  • C Irregular
  • D Random
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Correct Answer: Option B — Continuous
Explanation: 'Sporadic' describes something that occurs at irregular intervals. Its antonym 'Continuous' means happening without interruption, the opposite of irregularity.
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Hard css pms fpsc

Choose the word that is the antonym of 'Gregarious'.

  • A Sociable
  • B Reserved
  • C Friendly
  • D Outgoing
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Correct Answer: Option B — Reserved
Explanation: 'Gregarious' describes a person who is fond of company and sociable. Its antonym 'Reserved' describes someone who is shy or restrained in social settings.
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Medium fpsc ppsc nts

Choose the word that is the antonym of 'Altruistic'.

  • A Selfless
  • B Selfish
  • C Generous
  • D Charitable
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Correct Answer: Option B — Selfish
Explanation: 'Altruistic' describes a selfless concern for the well-being of others. Its antonym 'Selfish' describes a focus primarily on one's own interests.
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Hard css pms fpsc

Choose the word that is the antonym of 'Verbose'.

  • A Wordy
  • B Concise
  • C Lengthy
  • D Talkative
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Correct Answer: Option B — Concise
Explanation: 'Verbose' describes speech or writing that uses more words than necessary. Its antonym 'Concise' means expressing ideas clearly using few words.
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Medium fpsc ppsc nts

Choose the word closest in meaning to 'Indolent'.

  • A Energetic
  • B Lazy
  • C Active
  • D Diligent
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Correct Answer: Option B — Lazy
Explanation: 'Indolent' describes a person who avoids activity or exertion, essentially meaning lazy, making it the correct match among the given options.
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Medium fpsc ppsc nts

Choose the word closest in meaning to 'Tenacious'.

  • A Weak
  • B Persistent
  • C Flexible
  • D Indifferent
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Correct Answer: Option B — Persistent
Explanation: 'Tenacious' describes someone who holds firmly to a course of action or belief. 'Persistent' conveys this same determination and refusal to give up.
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Hard css pms fpsc

Choose the word closest in meaning to 'Austere'.

  • A Luxurious
  • B Severe and simple
  • C Comfortable
  • D Lavish
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Correct Answer: Option B — Severe and simple
Explanation: 'Austere' describes a stern, simple, and unadorned style or manner, often without luxury, making 'Severe and simple' the closest match in meaning.
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Hard css pms fpsc

Choose the word closest in meaning to 'Capricious'.

  • A Predictable
  • B Unpredictable
  • C Steady
  • D Reliable
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Correct Answer: Option B — Unpredictable
Explanation: 'Capricious' describes behavior that is impulsive and subject to sudden change. 'Unpredictable' conveys the same erratic and inconsistent quality.
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Hard css pms fpsc

Choose the word closest in meaning to 'Ubiquitous'.

  • A Rare
  • B Omnipresent
  • C Hidden
  • D Limited
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Correct Answer: Option B — Omnipresent
Explanation: 'Ubiquitous' means present or appearing everywhere at the same time. 'Omnipresent' carries the same sense of being widespread or constantly encountered.
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Medium fpsc ppsc nts

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the apostrophe for possession.

  • A The childrens toys are on the floor.
  • B The children's toys are on the floor.
  • C The childrens' toys are on the floor.
  • D The childrens toy's are on the floor.
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Correct Answer: Option B — The children's toys are on the floor.
Explanation: Since 'children' is already an irregular plural noun, possession is shown by adding apostrophe and 's', forming 'children's', as correctly used in option B.
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Medium fpsc ppsc nts

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence using quotation marks.

  • A She said, I am tired.
  • B She said, 'I am tired.'
  • C She said I am tired.
  • D She said: I am, tired.
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Correct Answer: Option B — She said, 'I am tired.'
Explanation: Direct speech requires the exact words spoken to be enclosed in quotation marks, preceded by a comma after the reporting verb, making option B correctly punctuated.
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Medium fpsc ppsc nts

Choose the correct form: 'He is one of the best students ___ the class.'

  • A of
  • B in
  • C at
  • D from
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Correct Answer: Option B — in
Explanation: The phrase 'one of the best students in the class' uses 'in' to indicate the group or category within which comparison is being made, a standard prepositional usage.
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Hard css pms fpsc

Identify the correctly formed plural of 'phenomenon'.

  • A Phenomenons
  • B Phenomena
  • C Phenomenas
  • D Phenomenon's
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Correct Answer: Option B — Phenomena
Explanation: 'Phenomenon' is derived from Greek and follows an irregular plural pattern, forming 'phenomena' rather than adding a regular '-s' or '-es' suffix.
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Hard css pms fpsc

Identify the correctly formed plural of 'criterion'.

  • A Criterions
  • B Criteria
  • C Criterias
  • D Criterion's
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Correct Answer: Option B — Criteria
Explanation: The word 'criterion' is of Greek origin, and its irregular plural form is 'criteria', following the pattern of other Greek-derived nouns ending in '-on'.
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