FPSC English MCQs PPSC Past Papers Test Questions

What does “exculpate” mean?

A. To find guilty

B. To clear from blame

C. To accuse falsely

D. To punish severely

Correct answer is: B. To clear from blame

Synonym of “laconic” is:

A. Verbose

B. Brief

C. Talkative

D. Fluent

Correct answer is: B. Brief

Vocabulary : Which word is most appropriate in a formal report?

A. Fire

B. Terminate

C. Sack

D. Boot out

Correct answer is: B. Terminate

Sentence Structuring ; Which sentence is correctly parallel?

A. She likes hiking, to swim, and riding bikes.

B. She likes to hike, swimming, and rides bikes.

C. She likes hiking, swimming, and riding bikes.

D. She likes hiking, to swim, and to ride.

Correct answer is: C. She likes hiking, swimming, and riding bikes.

Antonym of “recalcitrant” is:

A. Stubborn

B. Obedient

C. Rebellious

D. Defiant

Correct answer is: B. Obedient

Sentence Correction: Which sentence is correct?

A. I don't have no money.

B. I haven't got no time.

C. I don't have any money.

D. I don't have none.

Correct answer is: C. I don't have any money.

Sentence Correction “The teacher told the student that he was late.” What is the issue?

A. Incorrect tense

B. Subject-verb disagreement

C. Ambiguous pronoun reference

D. Missing article

Correct answer is: C. Ambiguous pronoun reference

Translation : “Had I known about the traffic, I would have left earlier.” Best translation into Urdu/Hindi:

A. اگر میں ٹریفک جانتا تھا تو میں پہلے نکلتا

B. اگر میں ٹریفک جانتا ہوں تو میں پہلے نکلتا ہوں

C. اگر میں ٹریفک جانتا ہوتا تو میں پہلے نکل چکا ہوتا

D. میں نے ٹریفک دیکھ کر پہلے نکلا

Correct answer is: C. اگر میں ٹریفک جانتا ہوتا تو میں پہلے نکل چکا ہوتا

: Which sentence uses correct inversion for emphasis?

A. Never have I seen such a sight.

B. Never I have seen such a sight.

C. I never have seen such a sight.

D. I have never seen such a sight.

Correct answer is: A. Never have I seen such a sight.

The author writes, “The chairman’s proposal was not so much a solution as a political expedient.” What does this imply?

A. The proposal was a perfect solution.

B. The proposal prioritized short-term political gain over real problem-solving.

C. The proposal was rejected unanimously.

D. The proposal was legally sound but expensive.

Correct answer is: B. The proposal prioritized short-term political gain over real problem-solving.

English Grammar MCQS