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Medium css pms fpsc ppsc nts

Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: "The master was annoyed _____ the servant."

  • A With
  • B For
  • C On
  • D At
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Correct Answer: Option A — With
Explanation: The adjective "annoyed" is commonly followed by the preposition "with" when referring to a person who causes irritation. Therefore, the correct sentence is "The master was annoyed with the servant." This means that the master felt displeased or irritated because of the servant's behavior or actions.
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Medium css pms fpsc ppsc nts

Which of the following is the best antonym of "Heal"?

  • A Recover
  • B Wound
  • C Injure
  • D Repair
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Correct Answer: Option C — Injure
Explanation: The word "Heal" means to restore health, cure an injury, or make someone or something healthy again. The opposite of heal is injure, which means to cause physical harm or damage. Although "wound" can also function as an opposite in some contexts, "injure" is the more direct and commonly accepted antonym in English vocabulary and competitive examinations.
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Medium css pms fpsc ppsc nts

Choose the correct preposition to complete the proverb: "Charity begins _____ home."

  • A At
  • B With
  • C In
  • D From
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Correct Answer: Option A — At
Explanation: The correct English proverb is "Charity begins at home." It means that a person should first fulfill responsibilities toward their own family and close community before helping others. The preposition "at" is the standard and grammatically correct choice in this well-known expression, making the sentence both idiomatic and accurate
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Medium css pms fpsc ppsc nts

Which of the following is the best synonym of "Accolade"?

  • A All of these
  • B Award
  • C Salute
  • D Approval
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Correct Answer: Option A — All of these
Explanation: The word "Accolade" refers to praise, recognition, honor, or an expression of approval given for an achievement. Depending on the context, it can mean an award, a salute, or approval. Since all three options are closely related to the idea of recognition and honor, "All of these" is the most appropriate answer.
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Medium css pms fpsc ppsc nts

Which word is the closest synonym of "Reluctant"?

  • A Willing
  • B Eager
  • C Ready
  • D Unwilling
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Correct Answer: Option D — Unwilling
Explanation: The word "Reluctant" means hesitant, unwilling, or not eager to do something. A reluctant person may act only after persuasion or because it is necessary. Therefore, "Unwilling" is the closest synonym. The other options—Willing, Eager, and Ready—express a positive desire to act and are opposite in meaning.
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Medium css pms fpsc ppsc nts

Which word is the closest synonym of "Assemble"?

  • A Disperse
  • B Collect
  • C Scatter
  • D Separate
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Correct Answer: Option B — Collect
Explanation: The word "Assemble" means to gather, bring together, or collect people or things in one place. "Collect" has a very similar meaning and is therefore the closest synonym. The other options—Disperse, Scatter, and Separate—are antonyms because they mean to spread apart rather than bring together.
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Medium css pms fpsc ppsc nts

"Our appeals _____ the municipality have had no effect."

  • A With
  • B To
  • C At
  • D Her
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Correct Answer: Option B — To
Explanation: The noun "appeal" is commonly followed by the preposition "to" when referring to a request made to a person, organization, or authority. Therefore, the correct sentence is "Our appeals to the municipality have had no effect." This means that requests or pleas made to the municipal authorities did not produce the desired result or response.
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Medium css pms fpsc ppsc nts

"She was smiling _____ her husband."

  • A At
  • B With
  • C Him
  • D That
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Correct Answer: Option A — At
Explanation: The verb "smile" is commonly followed by the preposition "at" when the smile is directed toward a person. Therefore, the correct sentence is "She was smiling at her husband." This indicates that she was expressing happiness, affection, or friendliness toward him through her smile.
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Medium css pms fpsc ppsc nts

"Don't judge a book _____ its cover."

  • A By
  • B With
  • C From
  • D Us
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Correct Answer: Option A — By
Explanation: The correct and widely used English proverb is "Don't judge a book by its cover." It means that you should not form an opinion about someone or something based solely on appearance. The proverb encourages people to look beyond outward looks and consider a person's character, abilities, or true qualities before making judgments.
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Medium css pms fpsc ppsc nts

"The team then reports back to the base _____ their satellite phones."

  • A On
  • B By
  • C With
  • D Through
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Correct Answer: Option C — With
Explanation: The preposition "with" is used to indicate the instrument or tool used to perform an action. In this sentence, satellite phones are the means by which the team communicates with the base. Therefore, "The team then reports back to the base with their satellite phones" is the most appropriate choice among the given options.
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Medium css pms fpsc ppsc nts

"The runner _____ the rear did not qualify."

  • A At
  • B On
  • C In
  • D By
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Correct Answer: Option A — At
Explanation: The expression "at the rear" is a standard English phrase that means at the back or behind others. Therefore, the correct sentence is "The runner at the rear did not qualify." It indicates that the runner was in the last position during the race and failed to meet the qualification requirements.
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Medium css pms fpsc ppsc nts

"Take an example quoted ____ Galsworthy."

  • A To
  • B From
  • C Any
  • D With
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Correct Answer: Option B — From
Explanation: The preposition "from" is used when referring to the source of a quotation, example, or passage. Therefore, the correct sentence is "Take an example quoted from Galsworthy." Here, "from" indicates that the example has been taken from the writings or works of the famous English novelist and playwright John Galsworthy.
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Medium css pms fpsc ppsc nts

"I have no answer _____ any of the questions."

  • A For
  • B Off
  • C To
  • D End
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Correct Answer: Option C — To
Explanation: The correct phrase is "answer to" when referring to a reply or solution to a question, problem, or issue. Therefore, the sentence should read: "I have no answer to any of the questions." In English grammar, the preposition "to" is commonly used with the noun "answer" in this context, making it the grammatically correct choice.
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Hard css pms fpsc

Choose the correct sentence using the correct form of 'lie' or 'lay'.

  • A She lay down on the bed and slept.
  • B She laid down on the bed and slept.
  • C She lain down on the bed and slept.
  • D She lying down on the bed and slept.
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Correct Answer: Option A — She lay down on the bed and slept.
Explanation: 'Lie' (meaning to recline) has the past tense form 'lay', making 'She lay down on the bed' the grammatically correct usage, distinct from 'lay' meaning to place something.
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Hard css pms fpsc

Choose the correct sentence: 'By the time we arrived, the movie ___.'

  • A had already started
  • B has already started
  • C already started
  • D starts already
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Correct Answer: Option A — had already started
Explanation: The past perfect tense 'had already started' correctly indicates an action that was completed before another past action, 'arrived', making option A correct.
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Hard css pms fpsc

Choose the correctly formed sentence using 'wish' for unreal present situations.

  • A I wish I am taller.
  • B I wish I were taller.
  • C I wish I am tall.
  • D I wish I will be taller.
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Correct Answer: Option B — I wish I were taller.
Explanation: 'Wish' followed by a past subjunctive form expresses regret about a present unreal situation, making 'I wish I were taller' the grammatically correct expression.
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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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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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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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