FPSC English MCQs PPSC Past Papers Test Questions

Choose the correctly structured sentence after “Under no circumstances”:

A. Under no circumstances we should enter the room.

B. Under no circumstances should we enter the room.

C. Under no circumstances we must enter the room.

D. Under no circumstances we will enter the room.

Correct answer is: B. Under no circumstances should we enter the room.

Synonym of “perfidious” is:

A. Loyal

B. Treacherous

C. Honest

D. Forgiving

Correct answer is: B. Treacherous

Sentence Structuring : Which sentence is redundant?

A. He repeated the question again.

B. He answered the question.

C. He wrote the answer.

D. He read the book.

Correct answer is: A. He repeated the question again.

Sentence Correction: “The introduction of new technologies, along with innovative marketing strategies, have transformed the industry.”

A. has transformed the industry

B. have been transforming the industry

C. are transforming the industry

D. were transforming the industry

Correct answer is: A. has transformed the industry

Antonym of “ephemeral” is:

A. Temporary

B. Lasting

C. Fleeting

D. Brief

Correct answer is: B. Lasting

Sentence Correction : “She is the smartest of the two sisters.”

A. She is smarter of the two sisters.

B. She is the smartest among the two.

C. She is smarter than the two sisters.

D. She is more smart of the two.

Correct answer is: A. She is smarter of the two sisters.

Which word has a different connotation despite similar literal meaning?

A. Thrifty

B. Frugal

C. Stingy

D. Economical

Correct answer is: C. Stingy

Translation (English to Urdu – Formal): “Notwithstanding the opposition, the bill was passed.” The best Urdu translation captures:

A. بل کے خلاف مخالفت کے باوجود، یہ پاس ہو گیا

B. بل کی مخالفت کے باوجود، یہ منظور کر لیا گیا

C. مخالفت ہونے کے بعد بل پاس ہوا

D. بل پاس نہ ہو سکا

Correct answer is: B. بل کی مخالفت کے باوجود، یہ منظور کر لیا گیا

Which word is different in terms of prefix meaning?

A. Unhappy

B. Inactive

C. Illegal

D. Postpone

Correct answer is: D. Postpone

Choose the correct sentence using “affect” vs. “effect”.

A. The medicine had an immediate affect on her.

B. The new policy will effect positive change.

C. The weather can effect your mood.

D. The effect of the speech was powerful.

Correct answer is: D. The effect of the speech was powerful.

English Grammar MCQS