Fill in the blanks: “A___ friend in need is ___ friend indeed.” A. a, a B. a, the C. the, the D. the, an Correct answer is: A. a, a 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → English Grammar MCQS Idioms and Phrases MCQs PPSC CTD CORPORAL PAST PAPERS MCQS 2024 PPSC Past Paper 2024 PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
Change the voice of the following sentence: “Prepare yourself for the worst.” A. The worst should be prepared by yourself. B. You be prepared for the worst. C. For the worst, preparation should be made by you. D. Be prepared for the worst. Correct answer is: D. Be prepared for the worst. 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → English Grammar MCQS PPSC CTD CORPORAL PAST PAPERS MCQS 2024 PPSC Past Paper 2024 PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
A. The worst should be prepared by yourself. B. You be prepared for the worst. C. For the worst, preparation should be made by you. D. Be prepared for the worst.
They are not interested ___ our proposal. A. in B. in C. by D. on Correct answer is: A. in 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → English Grammar MCQS PPSC CTD CORPORAL PAST PAPERS MCQS 2024 PPSC Past Paper 2024 PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
Fill in the blank: _____ heavy rain, outdoor games were held. A. Meanwhile B. Despite C. In spite of D. In the event of Correct answer is: B. Despite 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → English Grammar MCQS PPSC CTD CORPORAL PAST PAPERS MCQS 2024 PPSC Past Paper 2024 PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
What does the idiom “to call a spade a spade” mean? A. To speak in plain terms B. To dig for the truth C. To use the correct tool D. To disguise the truth Correct answer is: A. To speak in plain terms 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → English Grammar MCQS Idioms and Phrases MCQs PPSC CTD CORPORAL PAST PAPERS MCQS 2024 PPSC Past Paper 2024 PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
A. To speak in plain terms B. To dig for the truth C. To use the correct tool D. To disguise the truth
The antonym of “Yoke” is: A. Freedom B. Chain C. Bond D. Harness Correct answer is: A. Freedom 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → English Grammar MCQS PPSC CTD CORPORAL PAST PAPERS MCQS 2024 PPSC Past Paper 2024 PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
Choose the word similar in meaning to “Knave”: A. Rogue B. Attune C. Rare D. Larceny Correct answer is: A. Rogue 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → English Grammar MCQS PPSC CTD CORPORAL PAST PAPERS MCQS 2024 PPSC Past Paper 2024 PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
“You cannot have your cake and eat it too.” Choose the correct meaning. A. Enjoy forever B. Have it both ways C. Run away from responsibility D. Absolve yourself of guilt Correct answer is: B. Have it both ways 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → English Grammar MCQS Idioms and Phrases MCQs PPSC CTD CORPORAL PAST PAPERS MCQS 2024 PPSC Past Paper 2024 PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
The synonym of “Scampering” is: A. Running B. Jogging C. Sleeping D. Both A and B Correct answer is: A. Running 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → English Grammar MCQS PPSC CTD CORPORAL PAST PAPERS MCQS 2024 PPSC Past Paper 2024 PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
The phrase “dies away” means: A. Disappear gradually B. Stay constant C. Increase rapidly D. Become more vivid Correct answer is: A. Disappear gradually 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → English Grammar MCQS PPSC CTD CORPORAL PAST PAPERS MCQS 2024 PPSC Past Paper 2024 PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
A child born after the father’s death is called: A. Heir B. Posthumous C. Pseudonym D. Orphan Correct answer is: B. Posthumous 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → English Grammar MCQS PPSC CTD CORPORAL PAST PAPERS MCQS 2024 PPSC Past Paper 2024 PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
The antonym of “Slovenly” is: A. Messy B. Careless C. Tidy D. Untidy Correct answer is: C. Tidy 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → English Grammar MCQS PPSC CTD CORPORAL PAST PAPERS MCQS 2024 PPSC Past Paper 2024 PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
The meaning of the idiom “Man of straw” is: A. A very active person B. A man whose character is weak C. A worthy fellow D. An unreasonable person Correct answer is: B. A man whose character is weak 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → English Grammar MCQS Idioms and Phrases MCQs PPSC CTD CORPORAL PAST PAPERS MCQS 2024 PPSC Past Paper 2024 PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
A. A very active person B. A man whose character is weak C. A worthy fellow D. An unreasonable person
The antonym of “Frown” is: A. Glare B. Smile C. Scowl D. Grimace Correct answer is: B. Smile 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → English Grammar MCQS PPSC CTD CORPORAL PAST PAPERS MCQS 2024 PPSC Past Paper 2024 PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
The synonym of “Quiet” is: A. Noisy B. Peace C. Polite D. Confuse Correct answer is: B. Peace 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → English Grammar MCQS PPSC CTD CORPORAL PAST PAPERS MCQS 2024 PPSC Past Paper 2024 PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
Fill in the blank with the correct modal: “Would that I ___ a king.” A. has been B. were C. am D. have Correct answer is: B. were 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → English Grammar MCQS PPSC CTD CORPORAL PAST PAPERS MCQS 2024 PPSC Past Paper 2024 PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
What is the synonym of “Predecessor”? A. Antecedent B. Derivative C. Outgrowth D. Spin off Correct answer is: A. Antecedent 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → English Grammar MCQS PPSC CTD CORPORAL PAST PAPERS MCQS 2024 PPSC Past Paper 2024 PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
The synonym of “Fragile” is: A. strong B. Delicate C. Agility D. Angry Correct answer is: B. Delicate 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → English Grammar MCQS PPSC CTD CORPORAL PAST PAPERS MCQS 2024 PPSC Past Paper 2024 PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
Which of the following is a gerund phrase? A. Running swiftly B. To run swiftly C. To have run a marathon D. Running a marathon Correct answer is: D. Running a marathon 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → English Grammar MCQS PPSC CTD CORPORAL PAST PAPERS MCQS 2024 PPSC Past Paper 2024 PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
Choose the correct sentence: A. You have better B. You had better give in C. You has better give in D. You had been better give in Correct answer is: B. You had better give in 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → English Grammar MCQS Idioms and Phrases MCQs PPSC 2024 GK Part Multiple Papers PPSC Past Paper 2024 PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
A. You have better B. You had better give in C. You has better give in D. You had been better give in
To “spill the beans” means: A. To misbehave B. To reveal secret information C. To talk irrelevant D. None of these Correct answer is: B. To reveal secret information 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → English Grammar MCQS Idioms and Phrases MCQs PPSC 2024 GK Part Multiple Papers PPSC Past Paper 2024 PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
Complete idiom: “Do not judge a book by …” A. Cover B. Content C. Language D. Title Correct answer is: A. Cover 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → English Grammar MCQS Idioms and Phrases MCQs PPSC 2024 GK Part Multiple Papers PPSC Past Paper 2024 PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
The idiom “Above the fold” means A. In the top part of a newspaper page B. Warming or small punishment C. Hidden D. Below the line Correct answer is: A. In the top part of a newspaper page 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → English Grammar MCQS Idioms and Phrases MCQs PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Various Departments Past Papers 2024 PPSC Past Paper 2024 PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
What does the idiom “get your goat” mean? A. To make someone laugh B. To annoy or irritate someone C. To make someone happy D. To confuse someone Correct answer is: B. To annoy or irritate someone 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → English Grammar MCQS Idioms and Phrases MCQs PPSC Assistant Director Research Past Paper 2025 PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
A. To make someone laugh B. To annoy or irritate someone C. To make someone happy D. To confuse someone
His office is always in apple-pie order. What does the idiom mean? A. Neat & tidy B. Disordered C. Mismanaged D. Ornamental Correct answer is: A. Neat & tidy 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → English Grammar MCQS Idioms and Phrases MCQs PPSC Assistant Director Research Past Paper 2025 PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar