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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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42
Medium fpsc ppsc nts

Choose the meaning of the idiom 'to burn the midnight oil'.

  • A To waste time
  • B To work or study late into the night
  • C To start a fire
  • D To relax after work
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Correct Answer: Option B — To work or study late into the night
Explanation: The idiom 'to burn the midnight oil' means to work or study late into the night, often to meet a deadline or complete important tasks.
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43
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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44
Medium fpsc ppsc nts

Choose the meaning of the idiom 'to hit the nail on the head'.

  • A To make a mistake
  • B To say something exactly right
  • C To work very hard
  • D To break something
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Correct Answer: Option B — To say something exactly right
Explanation: The idiom 'to hit the nail on the head' means to describe or identify something exactly and accurately, often regarding the cause of a problem.
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45
Medium fpsc ppsc nts

Choose the meaning of the idiom 'to spill the beans'.

  • A To waste resources
  • B To reveal a secret
  • C To cook a meal
  • D To make a mistake
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Correct Answer: Option B — To reveal a secret
Explanation: The idiom 'to spill the beans' means to accidentally or deliberately reveal secret or confidential information to others.
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46
Medium fpsc ppsc nts

Choose the meaning of the idiom 'to beat around the bush'.

  • A To act bravely
  • B To avoid the main topic
  • C To win easily
  • D To work hard
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Correct Answer: Option B — To avoid the main topic
Explanation: The idiom 'to beat around the bush' means to avoid discussing the main topic directly, often by talking indirectly or evasively about a subject.
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47
Hard css pms fpsc

Choose the correct one-word substitution for 'a list of books referred to in a text'.

  • A Index
  • B Glossary
  • C Bibliography
  • D Appendix
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Correct Answer: Option C — Bibliography
Explanation: A 'Bibliography' is a list of books and sources referred to or cited within a written work, distinguishing it from a 'Glossary', which defines specialized terms.
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48
Easy fpsc ppsc nts

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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49
Medium fpsc ppsc nts

Choose the correct one-word substitution for 'a person who has no money'.

  • A Pauper
  • B Miser
  • C Beggar
  • D Tycoon
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Correct Answer: Option A — Pauper
Explanation: A 'Pauper' refers to a person who is extremely poor and has very little or no money, making it the most accurate one-word substitution.
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50
Medium fpsc ppsc nts

Choose the correct one-word substitution for 'a person who loves books'.

  • A Bibliophile
  • B Bibliographer
  • C Philanthropist
  • D Linguist
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Correct Answer: Option A — Bibliophile
Explanation: A 'Bibliophile' is a person who has a great love or enthusiasm for books, making it the correct one-word substitution for the given description.
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51
Medium fpsc ppsc nts

Choose the word that means 'a strong dislike or aversion'.

  • A Affection
  • B Antipathy
  • C Admiration
  • D Affinity
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Correct Answer: Option B — Antipathy
Explanation: 'Antipathy' means a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward someone or something, making it the correct match for the given definition.
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52
Medium fpsc ppsc nts

Choose the word that means 'someone who can speak two languages'.

  • A Linguist
  • B Bilingual
  • C Polyglot
  • D Translator
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Correct Answer: Option B — Bilingual
Explanation: 'Bilingual' specifically refers to a person who can speak two languages fluently, distinguishing it from 'Polyglot', which refers to someone who speaks several languages.
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53
Hard css pms fpsc

Choose the word that means 'a place where weapons are stored'.

  • A Arsenal
  • B Armory
  • C Both A and B are correct
  • D Garrison
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Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B are correct
Explanation: Both 'Arsenal' and 'Armory' refer to places where weapons and military equipment are stored, making them interchangeable terms in this context.
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54
Medium fpsc ppsc nts

Choose the word that means 'a person who studies the stars and planets'.

  • A Astrologer
  • B Astronomer
  • C Geologist
  • D Biologist
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Correct Answer: Option B — Astronomer
Explanation: An 'Astronomer' is a scientist who studies celestial objects such as stars and planets, distinct from an 'Astrologer', who studies the supposed influence of stars on human affairs.
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55
Medium fpsc ppsc nts

Choose the correct preposition to complete: 'He succeeded ___ passing the exam.'

  • A in
  • B at
  • C on
  • D with
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Correct Answer: Option A — in
Explanation: The phrasal expression 'succeed in' is used before a gerund to indicate accomplishment, making 'succeeded in passing the exam' the correct construction.
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56
Medium fpsc ppsc nts

Choose the correct preposition to complete: 'She is married ___ a doctor.'

  • A with
  • B to
  • C for
  • D by
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Correct Answer: Option B — to
Explanation: The standard collocation 'married to' is used to indicate a marital relationship, making 'married to a doctor' the grammatically correct expression.
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57
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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58
Easy fpsc ppsc nts

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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59
Easy fpsc ppsc nts

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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60
Hard css pms fpsc

Identify the sentence containing a dangling modifier.

  • A Walking to the store, I saw an accident.
  • B Walking to the store, an accident was seen.
  • C While walking to the store, I saw an accident.
  • D I saw an accident while walking to the store.
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Correct Answer: Option B — Walking to the store, an accident was seen.
Explanation: In option B, the modifier 'Walking to the store' incorrectly attaches to 'an accident' rather than to a person, creating a dangling modifier and an illogical meaning.
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