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Read to Lead Success Series
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2023 FPSC Past Papers
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Contents
# Topic Page Number
1 Synonyms 3
2 Antonyms 31
3 Preposition 54
4 Grammar 71
5 Sentence Structure 102
6 Sentence Completion 108
7 Idioms 122
8 Correction 125
9 Narration 132
10 Voice Change 137
11 Analogy 142
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Set 01
1. Select the best SYNONYM for the word: LIBEL
a. Smear b. Encomium
c. Praise d. None
2. Select the best SYNONYM for the word: GREGARIOUS:
a. Sociable b. Grim
c. Introvert d. None
3. Select the best SYNONYM for the word: SOPHOMORIC:
a. Naive b. Professional
c. Expert d. None
4. Select the best SYNONYM for the word: SEQUEL:
a. Continuation b. Introduction
c. Initiation d. None
5. Select the best SYNONYM for the word: EMANCIPATE:
a. Liberate b. Detain
c. Imprison d. None
6. Select the best SYNONYM for the word: Pedantry
a. Meticulous b. Inexactness
c. Careless d. None of these
7. Select the best SYNONYM for the word: Xenophobic
a. Fanatic b. Appeasement
c. Internationalist d. None of these
8. Select the best SYNONYM for the word: SCOWL,
a. Grimace b. Grin
c. Smile d. None of these
9. Select the best SYNONYM for the word: ENFEEDLE.
a. Attenuate b. Energize
c. Invigorate d. None of these
10. Select the best SYNONYM for the word: PREDATION:
a. Plundering b. Surfeit
c. Ameliorate d. None of these
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11. Tick the synonym: Severely abusive writing in journals:

a. Imaginary b. Speculative
c. Scurrilous d. Sarcastic
12. Tick the synonym: Call upon God or any other power (like law) etc. for help or protection.
a. Invocation b. Involution
c. Inundation d. Revocation
13. Tick the synonym: Fear of being enclosed in a small closed space:
a. Agoraphobia b. Claustrophobia
c. Xenophobia d. Paranoia
14. Tick the synonym: One who has become dependent on something or drugs is:
a. Adamant b. Edict
c. Addict d. Derelict
15. Select the nearly similar in meaning to the word “Adhere”.
a. Abide by b. Break from
c. Come under d. Detach
16. Select the nearly similar in meaning to the word “Obligatory”.
a. Binding b. Voluntary
c. Laxative d. Preferred
17. Select the nearly similar in meaning to the word “Unstable”.
a. Unbalanced b. Unwavering
c. Violation d. Damage
18. Select the nearly similar in meaning to the word “Decompose”.
a. Deterioration b. Anxiety
c. Grace d. Disagreement
19. Choose the word which best express the meaning of Pressed.
a. Stressed b. Urged
c. Demanded d. Emphasized
20. Choose the word which best express the meaning of Promulgate.
a. Promote b. Inform
c. Proclaim d. Enforce
21. Choose the word which best express the meaning of Insidious.
a. Treacherous b. Slow
c. Pessimistic d. Unfortunate
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22. Choose the word which best express the meaning of Ubiquitous.
a. Inescapable b. Crowded
c. Solitary d. Defensive
23. Choose the word which best express the meaning of Wilt.
a. Collapse b. Strike
c. Challenge d. Warn
24. Choose the word which best express the meaning of Taciturnity.
a. Violence b. Insolence
c. Prudence d. Silence
25. Choose the word which best express the meaning of Ingenious.
a. Active b. Frank
c. Skillful d. Smart
26. Choose the word which best express the meaning of Handsome.
a. Good-looking b. Gentle
c. Noble d. Polite
27. Choose the one which best express the meaning of “Savvy”.
a. Deform b. Understand
c. Destroy d. Taste
28. Choose the one which best express the meaning of “Gooey”.
a. Evasive b. Sentimental
c. Ideal d. Realistic
29. Choose the one which best express the meaning of “Foray”.
a. Indulgence b. Rapid
c. Repentance d. Pilgrimage
30. Choose the one which best express the meaning of “Absolute”.
a. Reasonable b. Narrow
c. Limitless d. Reliable
31. Choose the one which best express the meaning of “Glitzy”.
a. Glamorous b. Boring
c. Interesting d. Serious
32. Choose the one which best express the meaning of “Venality”.
a. Hope b. Sacrifice
c. Respect d. Corruption
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33. Choose the one which best express the meaning of “Commiserate”.
a. Sympathize b. Placate
c. Commemorate d. Consecrate
34. Choose the one which best express the meaning of “Rein”.
a. Overcome b. Fling
c. Control d. Pour
35. Choose the one which best express the meaning of “Wary”.
a. Vigilant b. Distorted
c. Tired d. Sad
36. Choose the one which best express the meaning of “Pique”.
a. Subdue b. Irritate
c. Repent d. Request
37. Synonym of “Scanty” is:
a. Smart b. Meager
c. Rigid d. None of these
38. Synonym of “Sabotage” is:
a. Disrupt b. Streamline
c. Segregate d. None of these
39. Synonym of “Rupture” is:
a. Crack b. Volcano
c. Joint d. None of these
40. Deplete is most similar to
a. Decorate b. Beg
c. Exhaust d. Hurry
41. Prolong is most similar to
a. Extend b. Inquire
c. Relax d. Wait
42. Distort is most similar to
a. Wrong b. Evil
c. Deform d. Harm
43. Distort is most similar to
a. Wrong b. Evil
c. Deform d. Harm
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44. Predict is most similar to

a. Foretell b. Decide
c. Prevent d. Discover
45. Remote is most similar to
a. Automatic b. Distant
c. Savage d. Mean
46. Indifferent is most similar to
a. Neutral b. Unkind
c. Precious d. Mean
47. Beneficent is most similar to
a. Help b. Advantageous
c. Charity d. Wise
48. Simulate is most similar to
a. Excite b. Imitate
c. Trick d. Ape-like
49. Negligible is most similar to .......
a. Insignificant b. Arguable
c. Careless d. Dark
50. Kin is most similar to …………….
a. Exalt b. Twist
c. Friend d. Relative
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Set 02
1. Utter is most similar to …………….
a. Express b. Defer
c. Borrow d. Laugh
2. Fraud is most similar to ………………………
a. Malcontent b. Argument
c. Clown d. Imposter
3. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Glib”.
a. Smooth b. Indifferent
c. Gainful d. Rough
4. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Taciturnity”.
a. Reserve b. Hesitation
c. Changeableness d. Dumbness
5. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Apparel”.
a. Appearance b. Clothing
c. Confidence d. Manner
6. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Doleful”.
a. Colorful b. Jovial
c. Bright d. Mournful
7. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Ephemeral”.
a. Short-living b. Mythical
c. Unreal d. Artificial
8. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Stubborn”.
a. Easy b. Obstinate
c. Willing d. Pliable
9. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Prognosis”.
a. Identification b. Preface
c. Forecast d. Scheme
10. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Engender”.
a. Confound b. Suffer
c. Sacrifice d. Beget
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11. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Efface”.
a. Wipe out b. Weaken
c. Insult d. Repair
12. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Blithe”.
a. Other worldly b. Joyous
c. Giddy d. Graceful
13. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Errand”.
a. Foolishness b. Mission
c. Misadventure d. Error
14. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Ribald”.
a. Vulgar b. Attractive
c. Redefined d. Indifferent
15. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Pertinacious”
a. Defensive b. Humble
c. Determined d. Delicate
16. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Elicit”.
a. Induce b. Extract
c. Divulge d. Instill
17. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Gravid”.
a. Formidable b. Butter
c. Pregnant d. Solemn
18. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Admit”.
a. Decide b. Realize
c. Accept d. Commit
19. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Staid”.
a. Sedate b. Depressive
c. Backward d. Dull
20. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Parious”.
a. Uncertain b. Agreeable
c. Talkative d. Dangerous
21. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Lavish”.
a. Profuse b. Showy
c. Gay d. Carefree
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22. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Dud”.
a. Failure b. Foolishness
c. Sickness d. Negligence
23. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Yob”.
a. Annoyed b. Intelligent
c. Humble d. Aggressive
24. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Apogee”.
a. Climax b. Beginning
c. Middle d. Bottom
25. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Morse”.
a. Gloomy b. Diseased
c. Calm d. Disappeared
26. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Bash”.
a. Strike b. Neglect
c. Ignore d. Embrace
27. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Haggle”
a. Bargain b. Accept
c. Postpone d. Reject
28. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Abstruse”
a. Awful b. Irrelevant
c. Shallow d. Profound
29. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Adversity”.
a. Crisis b. Misfortune
c. Failure d. Helplessness
30. Choose the one which best express the meaning of the word “Candid”.
a. Rude b. Impertinent
c. Blunt d. Frank
31. Choose the word nearly in meaning of “Abeyance”.
a. Obedience b. Suspended Action
c. Excitement d. Discussion
32. Choose the word nearly in meaning of “Abstinence (To avoid)”.
a. Vulgar display b. Deportment (Behavior)
c. Reluctance d. Retrained eating and drinking
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33. Choose the word nearly in meaning of “Conformity”.

a. Ambition b. Agreement (Act of agreeing)
c. Confinement d. Pride
34. Choose the word nearly in meaning of “Defile”.
a. Manicure b. Pollute
c. Ride d. Assemble
35. Choose synonym: Lacunae
a. Tiny marine life b. Shallow water
c. Local dialect d. Missing parts
36. Choose synonym: Paroxysm
a. Moral lesson b. Sudden outburst
c. Contradiction d. Pallid imitation
37. Choose synonym: Grotto
a. Statute b. Craven
c. Neighborhood d. Type of Bush
38. Choose synonym: Fetter
a. Rot b. To restrain
c. Make batter d. Enable to fly
39. Choose synonym: Stoicism
a. Indifference b. Boldness
c. Deep affection d. Patient endurance
40. Choose synonym: Choose antonym:
a. Twine b. Straighten
c. Continue d. Unravel
41. Choose synonym: Frugal
a. Prodigal ` b. Interperate
c. Extravagant d. Profuse
42. Choose synonym: Gawky
a. Neat b. Handy
c. Graceful d. Handsome
43. Choose synonym: Capricious
a. Firm b. Decided
c. Inflexible d. Constant
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44. Choose synonym: Congeal

a. Liquefy b. Mollify
c. Harden d. Solidify
45. Which word means the same as 'blatant'?
a. Tactful b. Tragic
c. Obvious d. None of these
46. Which word means the same as 'coerce'?
a. Entice b. Compel
c. Coax d. None of these
47. Which word means the same as 'deferential'?
a. Volatile b. Fraught
c. Quick d. None of these
48. Which word means the same as 'adamant'?
a. Obstinate b. Conservative
c. Consistent d. None of these
49. Choose the synonym of the word, “Congregation”.
a. Assembly b. Meeting
c. Combination d. Collection
50. Choose the synonym of the word: Hassle
a. Greed b. Wrangle
c. Gossip d. Jealously
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Set 03
1. Choose the synonym of the word: Condemn
a. Underrate b. Hate
c. Blame d. Avoid
2. Choose the synonym of the word: Fickle
a. Constant b. Nervous
c. Chargeable d. Poor
3. Choose the synonym of the word: Rotund
a. Flat b. Fat
c. Foolish d. Weak
4. Choose the synonym of the word: Delirious
a. Content b. Happy
c. Insane d. Amused
5. Choose the synonym of the word: Extravagant
a. Profligacy b. Spectacular
c. Over reaching d. Falsification
6. Choose the synonym of the word: Detect
a. Discover b. Invent
c. Determine d. Fix
7. Choose the word that is similar in meaning, “Listless”.
a. Owe b. Eager
c. Indifferent d. Clear
8. Choose the word that is similar in meaning, “Maim”.
a. Dignity b. Disorder
c. Health d. Lame
9. Choose the word that is similar in meaning, “Nugatory”.
a. Confirm b. Trifling
c. Starkness d. Foster
10. Choose the word that is similar in meaning, “Obstreperous”.
a. Quiet b. Retire
c. Noisy d. Assist
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11. Choose the word that is similar in meaning, “Inimitable”.

a. gain b. matchless
c. mediocre d. guilty
12. Choose the word that is similar in meaning, “Ingenious”.
a. artless b. alien
c. resourceful d. restrain
13. Choose the word that is similar in meaning, “Paramount”.
a. supreme b. mainstay
c. miner d. share
14. Choose the word that is similar in meaning, “Reprieve”.
a. retaliation b. convict
c. pardon d. alluring
15. Choose the word that is similar in meaning, “Reprisal”.
a. retaliation b. forbidding
c. hardened d. alluring
16. Choose the word that is similar in meaning, “Sprightly”.
a. alert b. harsh
c. rigid d. dull
17. Choose the word that is similar in meaning : Imperceptible:
a. humble b. mean
c. obvious d. subtle
18. Choose the word that is similar in meaning : Infringe:
a. conserve b. instill
c. divert d. violate
19. Choose the word that is similar in meaning : Jeer
a. scoff b. applaud
c. magnanimity d. avoid
20. Choose the word that is similar in meaning : Chagrin.
a. annoyance b. Joy
c. solemnity d. brave
21. Choose the word that is similar in meaning : Contumacy:
a. stubbornness b. adulation
c. regard d. solace
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22. Choose the word that is similar in meaning : Dilapidation:

a. adroitness b. demolition
c. concentrate d. scare
23. Choose the word that is similar in meaning : Egotism:
a. self-conceit b. pubic
c. execute d. ductile
24. Choose the word that is similar in meaning : Furtive:
a. public b. secretive
c. open d. combine
25. Choose the word that is similar in meaning : Gratuitousl:
a. Justified b. voluntary
c. shear d. amass
26. Choose the word that is similar in meaning : Hue
a. color b. dew
c. still d. pursuit
27. Tick the synonyms : Mellow
a. crux b. soft
c. dry d. hard
28. Tick the synonyms: despised
a. reaction b. cunning
c. concealed d. disapproving
29. Take antonym: polarize
a. unite b. chill
c. scatter d. Chill
30. Synonym of "Smudge" is.
a. blur b. rough
c. vivid d. None of these
31. Synonym of "crumble" is.
a. disintegrate b. yield
c. unite d. None of these
32. Synonym of 'glide" is.
a. to move smoothly b. stagnant
c. guide d. None of these
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33. Synonym of "countenance" is

a. confrontation b. impatience
c. tolerance d. None of these
34. Synonym of "petulant" is
a. bad-tempered b. even-tempered
c. easygoing d. None of these
35. Synonym of 'august' is.
a. simple b. humble
c. majestic d. None of these
36. Synonym of "feisty" is:
a. lively b. lessen
c. passive d. None of these
37. Synonym of 'voracity' is:
a. reality b. redundancy
c. Inaccuracy d. None of these
38. Choose the word that is similar in meaning :Mourning
a. Grieving b. Sniveling
c. Reeling d. None of the above
39. Choose the word that is similar in meaning : Hindering means
a. Closing b. Rearing
c. Obstruct d. Coining
40. Choose the word that is similar in meaning :Fabricate
a. Repeat b. Manufacture
c. Build d. None of the above
41. Choose the word that is similar in meaning :Audacious
a. Fearless b. Yielding
c. Meek d. None of the above
42. Choose the word that is similar in meaning :Indolent
a. Cunning b. Lazy
c. Cautious d. None of the above
43. Choose the word that is similar in meaning :Complacent
a. Self-satisfied b. Self centered
c. Self critical d. Self observed
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44. Choose the word that is similar in meaning :Stoic

a. Miserly b. Spend thing
c. Economical d. Indifferent to pain and pleasure
45. Choose the word that is similar in meaning :Saucy
a. Reserved b. Disrespectful
c. Impudent d. Criticizing
46. A man who trains guns and weapons is called:
a. Army man b. Commando
c. Police d. None of these
47. Chauffer means:
a. Gun man b. Servant
c. Driver d. None of these
48. Synonym of Blunder is.
a. Mistake b. Error
c. Gaffe d. All of above
49. Win-Win situation means
a. Where no one gets benefit b. A situation where all participants get profit
c. A game where everyone loses d. All of above
50. Mentor means:
a. Trusted advisor b. Guide
c. Ruler d. Both a and b
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Set 04
1. Synonym of Ebb:
a. Recede b. Exhort
c. Juicy d. Strong
2. Synonym of Nutritious:
a. Succulent b. Healthy
c. Provoke d. Proceed
3. Synonym of Diligent
a. Assiduous b. Twiddle
c. Goof d. Implacable
4. Forgetful or unmindful means
a. numb b. oblivious
c. insensible d. None of these
5. An act of interpretation, means
a. implication b. inference
c. allegation d. None of these
6. Fill with energy; enliven means
a. stimulate b. refresh
c. invigorate d. None of these
7. Expressing praise; eulogistic; commendatory. Means
a. delirious b. raving
c. laudatory d. None of these
8. Extremely or excessively careful about details.
a. motivate b. animate
c. meticulous d. None of these
9. Choose the right synonyms: Diptych
a. Craving b. Damage
c. Distortion d. Destruction
10. Choose the right synonyms: Gull
a. Cheat b. Comprehend
c. Relieve d. Argue
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11. Choose the right synonyms: Germinate

a. alien b. sheet
c. Spriat d. Decay
12. Choose the right synonyms: Benison
a. curse b. Wedding
c. Bachelor d. Orgy
13. Choose the lettered word that is most nearly same in meaning to word printed in bold letters
: ABJURE
a. discuss b. renounce, give up
c. run off secretly d. perjure
: ADROIT (having skills)
a. interested b. efficient, competent
c. skillful, having skills d. amusing
: OMBUDSMAN
a. priest b. nursery
c. nursary d. complaint receive
: PROCLIVITY
a. aversion b. exclamation
c. pretension d. tendency
: PROVOCATIVE
a. abusive b. sophisticated, not simple and natural
c. stimulating, rousing d. annoying
18. Tick the similar in meanings: LURID
a. Dull b. Heavy
c. Duplicate d. Painstaking
19. Tick the similar in meanings: MAGNILOQUENT
a. Loquacious b. Rudimentary
c. Bombastic d. Qualitative
20. Tick the similar in meanings: MAGNITUDE
a. Realization b. Enormity
c. Fascination d. Gratitude
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21. Tick the similar in meanings: MALEVOLENT

a. Kindly b. Vacuous
c. Ambivalent d. Volatile
22. Tick the similar in meanings: MALIGN
a. Intersperse b. Emphasize
c. vary d. Eulogize
23. Tick the similar in meanings: FLAMBOYANT
a. Old fashioned b. Impulsive
c. Restrained d. Cognizant
24. Tick the similar in meanings: FIASCO
a. Cameo b. Pollution
c. Mansion d. Success
25. Tick the similar in meanings: ELUSIVE
a. Deadly b. Evasive
c. Eloping d. Simple
26. Tick the similar in meanings: PARABLE
a. Equality b. Frenzy
c. Allegory d. Folly
27. Tick the similar in meanings: SOBRIETY
a. Inebriety b. Scholasticism
c. Aptitude d. Monotony
28. Tick the similar in meanings: TENACIOUS
a. Fast running b. Obnoxious
c. International d. Holding fast
29. Tick the similar in meanings: UNTENABLE
a. Supportive b. Sheepish
c. Tender d. Tremulous
30. Tick the similar in meanings: ANTITHESIS:
a. Velocity b. Similarity
c. Maxim d. acceleration
31. Tick the similar in meanings: AFFABLE
a. Rude b. Needy
c. Ruddy d. Useless
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32. Tick the similar in meanings: BIZARRE

a. Roomy b. Subdued
c. Veiled d. Normal
33. Tick the similar in meanings: CACOPHONY
a. Discord b. Applause
c. Dance d. Type of telephone
34. Tick the similar in meanings: CAPRICIOUS
a. Satisfied b. Photographic
c. Insured d. Steadfast
35. Tick the similar in meanings: DISPARITY
a. Resonance b. Relief
c. Elocution d. Difference
36. Tick the similar in meanings: DOGMATIC
a. Benign b. Impatient
c. Canine d. Arbitrary
37. Existing, growing or produced naturally in a region or country; belonging to as a native:
means
a. novel b. original
c. indigenous d. None of these
38. Unable to avoid, evade, or escaped; certain; necessary. Means
a. inevitable b. normal
c. regular d. None of these
39. A member of a group of people who have no fixed home and move according to the seasons
from place to place in search of food, water and grazing land called ………
a. roving b. drifting
c. nomadic d. None of these
40. "Mounting" means:
a. Decreasing b. Increasing
c. Receiving d. Subsiding
41. "Collapse" means:
a. Catch b. Clasp
c. Embrace d. break down
42. Consternation means:
a. fear b. complacence
c. peace d. construction
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43. Execration means:

a. Examination b. Books
c. Courses d. Magazines
44. Administration means
a. Who look better b. Who regulate better
c. Stand in charge d. Both a and b
45. No annuity was paid to him last year
a. Honorarium b. fixed sum paid annually
c. remuneration d. None of these
46. Choose synonym of the capitalized word. If you WAVER at the last minute, you shall face
blare.
a. Resolve b. Decide
c. Settle d. Hesitate
47. Choose synonym of the capitalized word. A government ROCKED by frequent scandals is an
effete set of people with no integrity.
a. Exhausted b. Stupid
c. Excited d. Innocent
48. Choose synonym of the capitalized word. She does not get her work done punctually and
properly because she is always DAWDLING.
a. Confused b. Playing
c. Loitering d. Chit-chatting
49. Choose synonym of the capitalized word. The little COY bride was admired by everyone.
a. Beautiful b. Shy
c. Talented d. Sweet
50. Choose synonym of the capitalized word. The small boy was able to give a GRAPHIC
description of the thief.
a. Vague b. Broad
c. Vivid d. Drawing
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Set 05
1. Choose synonym of the capitalized word. He was DISMISSED from service because they
found him dishonest.
a. Prevented b. Retrieved
c. Fired d. Stepped
2. Choose synonym of the capitalized word. The story is too fantastic to be CREDIBLE.
a. Praiseworthy b. Readable
c. Believable d. False
3. Synonym of capitalize word. He would have been his close ASSOSIATE had not been
disloyal.
a. Employee b. Competitor
c. Colleague d. Executive
4. Synonym of capitalize word. Every body laughed at the PUERILITY of his statement.
a. Childishness b. Inaccuracy
c. Insincerity d. Falsehood
5. Synonym of capitalize word. Now the FURY of the demonstrators turned against the
machine.
a. Asperity b. Passion
c. Rage d. Acrimony
6. Synonym of capitalize word. All the streets looked just the SAME.
a. Decisively b. Normally
c. Exactly d. Simply
7. Synonym of capitalize word. At the Hardy house there was great CONSTERNATION when
Aunt Gertrude saw Joe helping Frank up the stairs.
a. Surprise b. Panic
c. Gaity d. Anxiety
8. Synonym of capitalize word. After his graduation he had to pass through a period of
PRIVATION.
a. Hardship b. Uncertainty
c. Prosperity d. Privacy
9. Synonym of capitalize word. His commands were so PEREMPTORY that we felt humiliated.
a. Specious b. Poignant
c. Rough d. Dictatorial
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10. Choose the synonym of the capitalized word. A brine got stuck in his GULLET.
a. Stomach b. Morals
c. Chest d. Throat
11. Choose the synonym of the capitalized word. Pakistan is still a VIRGIN land exploring its
tourism potential.
a. Undone b. Unexplored
c. Uncouth d. Unexploited
12. Choose the synonym of the capitalized word. The need of the house is to initiate the
RENAISSANCE of moral conscious and halt the rampant corruption, for it could even
hasten the end of our civilization.
a. Revival b. Introduction
c. Rise d. Significant
13. Choose the synonym of the capitalized word. I have told him MANY TIMES no to do that.
a. Several b. Unlimited
c. Endless d. Numberless
14. Choose the synonym of the capitalized word. He was warned at the OUST of his career.
a. End b. Beginning
c. Middle d. Entrance
15. Choose the synonym of the capitalized word. The BOUBTIES of nature are being exploited
by the man.
a. Gifts b. Products
c. Rules d. Ecological balance
16. Choose the synonym of the capitalized word. There is no EFFACIOUS remedy to
unemployment problem in a country which has no ideological convictions.
a. Suitable b. Possible
c. Effective d. Proper
17. Choose the synonym of the capitalized word. Methods of spreading the family planning
message have been as FECUND as they have been abortive.
a. Peculiar b. Failing
c. Fruitful d. False
18. Choose the synonym of the capitalized word. He always advocated the cause of
INDIGINIOUS industries.
a. Foreign b. Big
c. Cottage d. Native
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19. Choose the synonym of the capitalized word. Shazia could not RECOLLECT the incident
that had happened in her childhood.
a. Remind b. Recall
c. Memorize d. Assemble
20. Choose the synonym of the capitalized word. Reading of poetry is not CORRELATE to his
taste.
a. Suited b. Beneficial
c. Helpful d. Preferable
21. Choose the synonym of capitalize word. No civilized society can allow the SUBVERSION of
its institution by extremists.
a. Domination b. Subservience
c. Destruction d. Subordination
22. Choose the synonym of capitalize word. It is the Prime Minister’s PEROGATIVE to appoint
or dismiss a minister.
a. Function b. Monopoly
c. Authority d. Privilege
23. Choose the synonym of capitalize word. He has a CURSORY glance over the paper before
signing it.
a. Short b. Eager
c. Inquisitive d. Hurried
24. Choose the synonym of capitalize word. He had to CURTAIL his leave as a lot of work was
pending in his office.
a. Shorten b. Extend
c. Cancel d. Postpone
25. Choose the synonym of capitalize word. The traditional methods of doing things have now
become OBSOLESENT.
a. Harmful b. Out of date
c. Unrewarding d. All unpopular
26. Choose the synonym of capitalize word. This was his MAIDEN performance on the stage and
he did very well.
a. Primary b. First
c. Opening d. Girlish
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27. Choose the synonym of capitalize word. In the absence of the Chief Guest, the host himself
acted as his SUBBOGATE and presided over the function.
a. Counterpart b. Alliance
c. Assistant d. Substitute
28. Choose the synonym of capitalize word. The incident AFFECTED him so much that could
not forget it for several days.
a. Influenced b. Changes
c. Upset d. Controlled
29. Choose the synonym of capitalize word. It is the INHERENT quality of matter to expand on
being heated.
a. Eternal b. Hidden
c. Internal d. Natural
30. Choose the synonym of capitalize word. The isolated and dilapidated palace has become a
RENDEZOUS for the unsocial elements.
a. Resort b. Hiding place
c. Public place d. Meeting place
31. Choose the word which best express the meaning of capitalize word. An enquiry was ordered
to ASCERTAIN the actual cause of the accident.
a. Discover b. Investigate
c. Determine d. Prove
32. Choose the word which best express the meaning of capitalize word. Whatever the verdict of
history may be, Chaplan will occupy a unique PLATE in its pages.
a. Prediction b. Outcome
c. Judgement d. Voice
33. Choose the word which best express the meaning of capitalize word. Miss Universe
PEGEANT was really worth seeing.
a. Contest b. Show
c. Function d. Carnival
34. Choose the word which best express the meaning of capitalize word. Shazia painted some
DELIGHTED pictures of children.
a. Funny b. Colorful
c. Charming d. Happy
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35. Choose the word which best express the meaning of capitalize word. He did not make any
attempt to PLACATE her.
a. Please b. Pacify
c. Serve d. Satisfy
36. Choose the word which best express the meaning of capitalize word. The actor with many
GRACES leaves the stage end becomes only a memory in a world of happy memories.
a. Delicacies b. Tam
c. Charms d. Gestures
37. Choose the word which best express the meaning of capitalize word. During negotiations, the
managing director remained OBDURATE.
a. Adamant b. Tough
c. Co-operative d. Flexible
38. Choose synonym of the capitalized word. BREVITY pays in debate.
a. Conciseness b. Sharpness
c. Quickness d. Confidence
39. Choose synonym of the capitalized word. The Border Security Force INTERCEPTED
yesterday a thick carrying arms and ammunition.
a. found b. met
c. stopped d. interrupted
40. Choose synonym of the capitalized word. His style is quite TRANSPARENT.
a. witty b. lucid
c. involved d. verbose
41. Choose synonym of the capitalized word. He gave an EXPEDITIOUS reply.
a. exact b. slow
c. elaborate d. prompt
42. Choose synonym of the capitalized word. He does not know how to HATBAND his resources.
a. manage b. govern
c. rule d. watch
43. Choose synonym of the capitalized word. Your present statement has ALLAYED my fears.
a. relieved b. obliterated
c. aroused d. eradicated
44. Choose synonym of the capitalized word. If you don't care for the BLEMISHES of his style,
you will find that the writer has a powerful message to convey.
a. excellences b. qualities
c. accusations d. faults
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45. Choose synonym of the capitalized word. The film was criticized for its GRATUITOUS
violence .
a. Unasked for b. Ugly
c. Harsh d. None of the above
46. Choose synonym of the capitalized word. A dark green forest hedged the bay, hiding the
INHABITANTS from sight
a. Dweller b. Abhor
c. Skilled d. None of the above
47. Mark the phrase which gives the meaning of the word “Philistine”.
a. One who does not care for literature or art b. One who is fine judge of art
c. One who is old-fashioned as far as art and literature d. Devoted to music
48. Mark the phrase which gives the meaning of the word “Explicit”.
a. Trade prohibited by law b. Drawing out a secret from somebody
c. Comparison that is out of place d. Statement that is absolutely clear
49. Mark the phrase which gives the meaning of the word “Wardrobe”.
a. A place where horses are kept b. A place where planes are kept
c. A place where official records are kept d. A place where clothes are kept.
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Antonyms
FPSC Past Papers

CSS PMS PPSC
FPSC KPPSC SPSC
By
Yousuf Jalal
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Set 01
1. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. DECREE:
a. Order b. Pell Mell
c. Declaration d. None
2. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. ALTERCATION:
a. Fight b. Amity
c. Dispute d. None
3. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. PUTREFACTION:
a. Decay b. Corrosion
c. Development d. None of these
4. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. SYMBIOSIS:
a. Growth b. Mutualism
c. Separation d. None of these
5. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. PROPEL:
a. Dissuade b. Encourage
c. Thrust d. None
6. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. PENURIOUS:
a. Parsimonious b. Affluent
c. Indigent d. None
7. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. HILARIOUS:
a. Grim b. Laughable
c. Frolicsome d. None
8. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. FEROCIOUS:
a. Savage b. Imperturbable
c. Intense d. None of these
9. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. VITUPERATIVE:
a. Castigate b. Praise
c. Calumny d. None of these
10. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. EUPHORIA:
a. Elation b. Despair
c. Frenzy d. None of these
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11. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. CONFESS

a. Contest b. Deny
c. Refuse d. Contend
12. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. INFALLIBLE
a. Dubious b. Erring
c. Untrustworthy d. Unreliable
13. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. GATHER
a. Separate b. Scatter
c. Suspend d. Spend
14. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. CONSPICUOUS
a. Indifferent b. Insignificant
c. Harmless d. Unknown
15. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. LEVITY
a. Stupidity b. Lofty
c. Gravity d. Absurdity
16. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. GLUT
a. Dearth b. Drain
c. Limit d. Supply
17. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. AROMATIC
a. Tart b. Sour
c. Oppressive d. Odorous
18. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. VIVACIOUS
a. Quarrelsome b. Notorious
c. Sober d. Drunken
19. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning “Zest”.
a. pleasure b. reluctance
c. relish d. guest
20. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning “Loyalty”.
a. betrayal b. soft
c. allegiance d. congealed
21. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning “Mendacity”.
a. deception b. truthfulness
c. gist d. restore
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22. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning “Noble”.

a. exalted b. common
c. hard d. grand
23. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning “Smear”.
a. plaster b. mediate
c. daub d. polish
24. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning “Tautology”.
a. repetition b. vacuity
c. brevity d. guile
25. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning “Wile”.
a. art b. resign
c. guile d. Artlessness
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Set 02
1. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning “Obscene”.
a. decent b. lewd
c. indecent d. affair
2. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning “Pusillanimity”.
a. magnanimity b. blunt
c. timidity d. restore
3. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning “Reticence”.
a. discretion b. report
c. frankness d. order
4. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. Adage.
a. harangue b. proverb
c. motto d. zenith
5. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. Acerbity:
a. sweat b. gentleness
c. tasty d. account
6. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. Blush:
a. bloom b. effrontery
c. tolerate d. beat
7. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. Caliber
a. inability b. yielding
c. distinct d. brave
8. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. Circumlocution.
a. amass b. effusion
c. ambiguity d. simplicity
9. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. Dormant:
a. inert b. indulgence
c. doff d. active
10. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. Effeminate.
a. womanish b. manly
c. effigy d. blank
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11. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. Flippant:

a. considerate b. pert
c. saucy d. cross
12. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. Grandiloquence:
a. civil b. jarring
c. pomposity d. simplicity
13. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. Gluttony:
a. voracity b. garb
c. fragility d. devoid 0
14. Tick the Antonym of the word, “Felicity”.
a. Thankful b. Unhappiness
c. Happiness d. Regards
15. Tick the Antonym of the word, “Humane”.

a. Lining being b. Man
c. Person d. Unkind
16. Tick the Antonym of the word, “Thrifty”.

a. Economic b. Miser
c. Prodigal d. Skillful
17. Tick the Antonym of the word, “Prudent”.

a. Skilled b. Foolish
c. Strong d. Correct
18. Tick the Antonym of the word, “Judicious”.

a. Lawlessness b. Unlawful
c. Foolish d. Not wise
19. Select the nearly opposite in meaning to the word “Naïve”.

a. Cunning b. Wealthy
c. Sophisticated d. Complicated
20. Select the nearly opposite in meaning to the word “Duplicate”.

a. Reproduction b. Sincere
c. Original d. Engineered
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21. Select the nearly opposite in meaning to the word “Miserly”.

a. Generous b. Liberal
c. Spend thrift d. Narrow-minded
22. Select the nearly opposite in meaning to the word “Amalgamate”.

a. Generate b. Repair
c. Materialize d. Separate
23. Select the nearly opposite in meaning to the word “Apathetic”.

a. Serious b. Satisfying
c. Cheerful d. Painful
24. Select the nearly opposite in meaning to the word “Paucity”.

a. Presence b. Poverty
c. Scarcity d. Abundance
25. Choose the word which best express the opposite meaning of Illustrious.
a. Uneducated b. Uncivilized
c. Unintelligent d. Unknown
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Set 03
1. Choose the word which best express the opposite meaning of Encourage.
a. Warn b. Disapprove
c. Dampen d. Discourage
2. Choose the word which best express the opposite meaning of Innocence.
a. Crime b. Mischief
c. Guilt d. Sin
3. Choose the word which best express the opposite meaning of Diabolic.
a. Patient b. Generous
c. Kind d. Simple
4. Choose the word which best express the opposite meaning of Pastel.
a. Urban b. Delicate
c. Bright d. Sweet
5. Choose the word which best express the opposite meaning of Lethal.
a. Safe b. Playful
c. Virulent d. Forgiving
6. Choose the word which best express the opposite meaning of Frugal.
a. Gaudy b. Generous
c. Extravagant d. Charitable
7. Choose the word which best express the opposite meaning of Justify.
a. Absolve b. Infuriate
c. Accuse d. Vindicate
8. Choose the word opposite in meaning of “Defiance”.

a. Dismay ` b. Suspicion
c. Obedience d. Anxiety
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9. Choose the word opposite in meaning of “Evolving”.

a. Retreating b. Stifling
c. Stagnating d. Suffering
10. Choose the word opposite in meaning of “Overweening”.

a. Humble b. Sedate
c. Miserly d. Clever
11. Choose the word opposite in meaning of “Presumption”.

a. Resumption b. Porosities
c. Humility d. Assumption
12. Choose the word opposite in meaning of “Redolent”.

a. Stinking b. Sickly
c. Yellowish d. Gloomy
13. Choose the word opposite in meaning of “Kook”.

a. Illiterate b. Sane
c. Peculiar d. Foolish
14. Choose the word opposite in meaning of “Debonair”.

a. Worried b. Pensive
c. Grim d. Serious
15. Choose the word opposite in meaning of “Concealment”.

a. Identification b. Broaenens
c. Evidence d. Indication
16. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Nervous”.

a. Bold b. Doubtful
c. Timid d. Shrewish
17. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Acute”.

a. Critical b. Sharp
c. Dull d. Sensitive
18. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Base”.

a. Roof b. Height
c. Top d. Climax
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19. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Dissuade”.

a. Incite b. Persuade
c. Advise d. Instigate
20. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Celibacy”.

a. Chastity b. Misogyny
c. Matrimony d. Divorce
21. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Boost”.

a. Hinder b. Obstruct
c. Discourage d. Rebuke
22. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Impropriety”.

a. Ideal b. Purity
c. Decorum d. Conformity
23. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Unsullied”.

a. Visible b. Foul
c. Stainless d. Strong
24. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Smooth”.

a. Ugly b. Awkward
c. Hard d. Rough
25. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Naïve”.

a. Cunning b. Wealthy
c. Sophisticating d. Complicated
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Set 04
1. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Dissent”.
a. Agreement b. Dispute
c. Disunity d. Controversy
2. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Bashful”.

a. Daring b. Confident
c. Upright d. Boastful
3. Antonym of “Roomy” is:

a. Spacious b. Open-ended
c. Cramped d. None of these
4. Antonym of “reticent” is:

a. Insane b. Talkative
c. Reality d. None of these
5. Antonym of “repugnant” is:

a. Attraction b. Reject
c. Refusal d. None of these
6. Detain is most opposite to

a. Release b. Silence
c. Forget d. Prosper
7. Pit is the most opposite to

a. Group b. Peak
c. Select d. Marry
8. Pacify is most opposite to ………..

a. Excite b. Land
c. Coddle d. Unhand
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9. Continue is most opposite to

a. Curve b. Argue
c. Carry d. Pause
10. Common is most opposite to

a. Strange b. Uneasy
c. Quick d. Fest
11. Secret is most opposite to

a. Friendly b. Covert
c. Hidden d. Overt
12. Impartial is most opposite to

a. Hostile b. Biased
c. Dislike d. Worried
13. Animosity is most opposite to

a. Love b. Plant like
c. Barren d. Tiny
14. Withdraw is most opposite to

a. Reduce b. Need
c. Advance d. Want
15. Talent is most opposite to ……………….

a. Ungrateful b. Silent
c. Show d. Arrogance
16. Assure is most opposite to ……………….

a. Alarm b. Reassure
c. Quiet d. Unsure
17. Fluid is most opposite to ……………….

a. Solid b. Liquid
c. Afraid d. Decent
18. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Moist”.

a. Parched b. Dry
c. Hard d. Crisp
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19. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Vanquish”.

a. Surrender b. Debase
c. Destroy d. Ruin
20. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Belie”.

a. Argue b. Justify
c. Admire d. Approve
21. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Delete”.

a. Impound b. Insert
c. Inspire d. Injure
22. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Anathematize”.

a. Bless b. Regulate
c. Deceive d. Radiate
23. Choose the wo rd in opposite meaning to the word “Fecund”.

a. Ploughed b. Solid
c. Barren d. Raid
24. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Demon”.

a. Angel b. Rind-hearted
c. Charitable d. Fair-minded
25. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Despondency”.

a. Humility b. Pleasure
c. Cheerfulness d. Excitement
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Set 05
1. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Trumpery”.
a. Treasure b. Wastage
c. Defeat d. Vague
2. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Acquitted”.

a. Entrusted b. Convicted
c. Burdened d. Freed
3. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Vulgar”.

a. Refined b. Cheerful
c. Jolly d. Relevant
4. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Thrift”.

a. Purchase b. Destroy
c. Waste d. Invest
5. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Laconic”.

a. Prolific b. Profligate
c. Prolix d. Bucolic
6. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Querulous”.

a. Bright b. Splendid
c. Smart d. Happy
7. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Absolute”.

a. Scare b. Limited
c. Faulty d. Deficient
8. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Magnify”.

a. Induce b. Diminish
c. Destroy d. Shrink
9. Choose the antonym of capitalize word. CALLOUS

a. Confident b. Sentimental
c. Sensitive d. Capable
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10. Choose the antonym of capitalize word. SUBJUGATE

a. Enrich b. Liberate
c. Enslave d. Free
11. Choose the word nearly opposite in meaning of “Lampoon (Ridicule)”.

a. Darken b. Praise
c. Abandon d. Sail
12. Choose the word nearly opposite in meaning of “Vagary (whim, a strange or sudden change
that is difficult to predict)”.
a. Unchanged b. Caprice
c. Tramp d. Arrogant
13. Choose the word nearly opposite in meaning of “Squanderer (To waste)”.
a. Fortify b. Depart (Go away)
c. Preserved (keep safe) d. Roam
14. Which word is the opposite of 'bleak'?

a. Austere b. Deferred
c. Bright d. None of these
15. Which word is the opposite of 'pertinent'?

a. Precise b. Irrelevant
c. Occasional d. None of these
16. Which word is the opposite of 'valiant'?

a. Instinctive b. Cowardly
c. Cynical d. None of these
17. Antonym of "erratic" is:

a. consistent b. cramped
c. movable d. None of these
18. Antonym of "compatible" is:
a. friendly b. different in temperament
c. open d. None of these
19. Antonym of "emancipate" is:
a. liberate b. enslave
c. locate d. None of these
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20. Which of the following is not a synonym of Investigate.

a. Examine b. Scrutinize
c. Elucidate d. None of these
21. Antonym of "corroborate" is
a. contradict b. support
c. confirm d. None of these
22. Antonym of 'monotonous' is
a. boring b. varied
c. unreasonable d. None of these
23. Antonym of "equivocal" is
a. vague b. clear
c. controllable d. None of these
24. Tick antonyms desiccate
a. Hollow b. saturate
c. exonerate d. Anesthetize
25. Tick the Antonym of the word “MANIFEST”
a. Limited b. Faulty
c. Obscure d. varied
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Set 06
1. Tick antonym of cavil
a. Discern b. introduce
c. disclose d. Flatter
2. Antonym of 'destitute' is
a. bankrupt b. astute
c. accuracy d. None of these
3. Antonym of 'cohesive' is
a. steady b. open
c. inconsistent d. None of these
4. Antonym of 'furious' is …………..
a. barrier b. happy
c. angry d. None of these
5. Antonym of Pacify:
a. punish b. Cuddle
c. Provoke d. Exhort
6. Antonym of Intransigent
a. Obedient b. Faithful
c. Flexible d. None of these
7. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. ADULATION (admiration)
a. Youth b. Purity
c. brashness d. defense
8. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. AMBIGUOUS (not clear)
a. responsible b. corresponding
c. salvageable d. clear
9. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. CONCILIATE
a. defend b. integrate
c. react d. quarrel
10. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. DIN (continued loud noise)
a. lightness b. silence
c. promptness d. hunger
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11. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. DESECRATE (profane)

a. desist b. confuse
c. consecrate d. safety
12. Which word is opposite to "offend".
a. Confront b. Inflict
c. Acclaim d. None of these
13. Choose the antonym of capitalize word. Sunil spent most of his time in RECREATION.
a. Work b. Boredom
c. Leisure d. Diversion
14. Choose the antonym of capitalize word. The guard was given EXPLICIT orders about whom
to admit.
a. Ambiguous b. Inadequate
c. Lucid d. Wrong
15. Choose the antonym of capitalize word. ADVERSITY teaches man to be humble and self-
resilient.
a. Prosperity b. Curiosity
c. Animosity d. Sincerity
16. Choose the antonym of capitalize word. He appears to be a PHONY person.

a. Ugly b. Genuine
c. Unreal d. Beautiful
17. Choose the antonym of capitalize word. There is SCARCITY of milk in Karachi.
a. Shortage b. Abundance
c. Excess d. Sufficiency
18. Choose the antonym of capitalize word. Who do you DISPARAGE him all the time?
a. Abuse b. Criticize
c. Encourage d. Glorify
19. Choose the antonym of capitalize word. Political difference introduced a note of DISCORD
into their relationship.
a. Tranquility b. Familiarity
c. Concord d. Benevolence
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20. Which word is opposite to "offend".

a. Confront b. Inflict
c. Acclaim d. None of these
21. Choose the word which best express the opposite meaning of capitalize word. I know you
would have to PROLONG your tour; but still I advise you to complete to complete this job.
a. Restraint b. Curtail
c. Hinder d. Obstruct
22. Choose the word which best express the opposite meaning of capitalize word. He found an
ANCIENT statue in the village.
a. Fresh b. New
c. Recent d. Modern
23. Choose the word which best express the opposite meaning of capitalize word. His knowledge
of the subject is GUITE extensive.
a. Ordinary b. Little
c. Limited d. Restricted
24. Choose the word which best express the opposite meaning of capitalize word. He
ABDICATED his post on his own accord.
a. Acquired b. Inherited
c. Seized d. Usurped
25. Choose the word which best express the opposite meaning of capitalize word. This is a
TRIVIAL matter.
a. Difficult b. Easy
c. Small d. Important
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Set 07
1. Choose the word which best express the opposite meaning of capitalize word. Elephants,
when they go WILD, ought to be killed.
a. Tame b. Meek
c. Mild d. Domestic
2. Choose the word which best express the opposite meaning of capitalize word. Her coming to
this place tomorrow is DEFINITE.
a. Doubtful b. Regrettable
c. Questionable d. Unpredictable
3. Choose antonym of the capitalized word. The wife fainted away, LAMENTING the death of
her husband.
a. smiling b. enjoying
c. ridiculing d. rejoicing
4. Choose antonym of the capitalized word. He made an EXHAUSTIVE list of the items his
secretary should attend to.
a. short b. meticulous
c. incomplete d. interesting
5. Choose antonym of the capitalized word. His URBANE attitude won him many friends.
a. rustic b. rude
c. indifferent d. violent
6. Choose antonym of the capitalized word. I can't understand him: he is really a QUEER
fellow.
a. strange b. ordinary
c. careless d. unusual
7. Choose antonym of the capitalized word. His books are well known for their
PROGRESSIVE ideas.
a. old-fashioned b. useless
c. reactionary d. complex
8. Choose antonym of the capitalized word. His attitude is very HOSTILE.
a. kind b. friendly
c. helpful d. humane
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9. Choose antonym of the capitalized word. TOLERANCE is the essence of religion.

a. Impatience b. Bigotry
c. Cruelty d. Indifference
10. Select the word which is closet to opposite in meaning of the CAPITALIZED word. It was
mystery as to where the young girl has acquired such a CYNICAL attitude.
a. Mature b. Naïve
c. Eccentric d. Crazy
11. Select the word which is closet to opposite in meaning of the CAPITALIZED word.
Avogadro’s HYPOTHESIS has proved significant till the present day.
a. Fact b. Theory
c. Experiment d. Conclusion
12. Select the word which is closet to opposite in meaning of the CAPITALIZED word. There
has always been a feeling of RANCOUR between the two families.
a. Rivalry b. Competition
c. Friendliness d. Suspicion
13. Select the word which is closet to opposite in meaning of the CAPITALIZED word. The
government is taking measures to AUGMENT the country’s food supply.
a. Prohibit b. Decrease
c. Surpass d. Compensate
14. Select the word which is closet to opposite in meaning of the CAPITALIZED word. People
know him for his VANITYT.
a. Humanity b. Honesty
c. Courtesy d. Modesty
15. Select the word which is closet to opposite in meaning of the CAPITALIZED word. Let us
not AGGRAVATE the sufferings of the poor.
a. Abbreviate b. Alleviate
c. Advocate d. Appreciate
16. Select the word which is closet to opposite in meaning of the CAPITALIZED word. He stood
gazing at the SERENE expanse of the sea.
a. Ruffled b. Clear
c. Tranquil d. Scenic
17. Antonym of Capitalize word. NOURISHING food is a necessity both for a pregnant mother
and a baby.
a. Unhygienic b. Poor
c. Undercooked d. Heavy
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18. Antonym of Capitalize word. The man at the gate had a FORBIDDING appearance.
a. Lenient b. Handsome
c. Tranquil d. Mild
19. Antonym of Capitalize word. There is a DEARTH of milk in Lahore nowadays.
a. Extravagance b. Scarcity
c. Abundance d. Sufficiency
20. Antonym of Capitalize word. A faithful officer is always VIGILANT towards his duties.
a. Innocent b. Ignorant
c. Irresponsible d. Careless
21. Antonym of Capitalize word. The gross domestic product (GDP) is an ESSENTIAL
component of economy.
a. Rough b. Coarse
c. Superfluous d. Estimated
22. Antonym of Capitalize word. It was really a GRACIOUS occasion for me.
a. Benign b. In fractions
c. Churlish d. Fateful
23. Antonym of Capitalize word. Terrorism is a serious HAZARD to the country.
a. Safety b. Peril
c. Chance d. Problem
24. Choose the antonym of capitalize word. That was a DAUNTLESS action!
a. Devious b. Cowardly
c. Secret d. Subtle
25. Choose the antonym of capitalize word. The duty of a true citizen is to THEWART social
evils as untouchability, dowry system etc.
a. Favor b. Sustain
c. Promote d. Frustrate
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Preposition
FPSC Past Papers

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FPSC KPPSC SPSC
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Preposition
FPSC (Past Papers)
Set 1
1. I saw him jump …………….. the well.
a. Over b. At
c. On d. None of these
2. The cloth is inferior …………….. that one.
a. With b. To
c. By d. None of these
3. The magistrate acquitted him ………………… the charge.
a. Of b. Off
c. From d. Out of
4. They discussed ………………. the matter for many hours without arriving at
any conclusion.
a. On b. About
c. Over d. No preposition
5. He is an amateur ……………………… stenography.
a. For b. In
c. To d. Of
6. Children are the delight ………………. the house.
a. For b. Of
c. To d. With
7. No one has control …………………… his tongue.
a. For b. To
c. On d. With
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8. She was conscious …………….. her weakness.

a. In b. For
c. Of d. By
9. I bade farewell …………….. my colleagues.
a. For b. To
c. With d. Of
10.We went ……………. the room and sat down ……………… soft cushions.
a. To, in b. From, upon
c. Into, on d. In, in
11.We will play ………………… me ………………….. a while?
a. With, for b. For, in
c. For, within d. Against, over
12.…………………….. the last fortnight, I have noticed that you have been
keeping away …………….. the French class.
a. During, from b. From, under
c. In, during d. Amid, in
13.…………………….. the corner of the street stood a dog ………………… a shed,
shivering in the rain.
a. On, with b. From, under
c. By, in d. At, under
14.She is accustomed ………….. doing work under any type of circumstances.
a. In b. With
c. Of d. To
15.……………………. my words, I am telling you nothing …………. the truth.
a. By, from b. Upon, but
c. On, outside d. By, but
16.…………… the room it was very hot, but …………… the terrace was so cold.
a. Within, near b. In, outside
c. Inside, on d. Outside, inside
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17.You may leave …………… Sunday or before but must return ……………….
Seven days.
a. From, after b. After, by
c. On, within d. Since, before
18.Send the letter …………. post …………. Mu Ludhiana address.
a. In, at b. By, to
c. Through, on d. In, for
19.………………….. you and me ……………. ten O’clock this morning this
morning. I have had two good offers for my TV set.
a. Between , since b. Within, before
c. Amongst, after d. Among, within
20.The prisoner is accused ………….. theft.
a. For b. Of
c. With d. By
21.This is not accordance ………………. the standing orders applicable to this
factory.
a. To b. With
c. By d. In
22.We must adapt ourselves …………………. our circumstances.
a. With b. In
c. To d. By
23.Nothing can absolve you ………………… the promise you have made.
a. From b. In
c. For d. With
24.Rising prices ……………………. Immediate measure.
a. Call for b. All over
c. Call in d. Call forth
25.I will ……………. you on next Sunday.
a. Call on b. Call in
c. Call at d. Call forth
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26.He came and sat ……………….... his wife and son.

a. beside b. by
c. besides d. between
27.Please open the book ……………….. Page 10.
a. on b. at
c. from d. to
28.Are you conversant .................. accounts?
a. with b. to
c. from d. by
29.If you persist.................. your views , you win turn everybody against you.
a. in b. on
c. with d. into
30.Everybody is complaining ……………..... Corruption public life.
a. about b. on
c. of d. against
31.I am sorry I have to go back …………... my promise
a. from b. by
c. to d. on
32.Send the book .............. my address.
a. on b. to
c. at d. from
33.He is very popular ………..... his employees
a. in b. of
c. beyond d. with
34.This girl is lost …………..... all sense of shame.
a. to b. of
c. beyond d. with
35.He was warned …………... the danger quite in time.
a. against b. about
c. of d. by
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36.He has the reputation ………….. being a good teacher

a. of b. in
c. with d. None of these
37.The District Police Officer is invested ………………..magisterial powers.
a. for b. of
38.He is blind ……………… one eye.
a. for b. to
c. of d. None of these
39.I have been serving in Gomal University ……………….. fifteen years
a. for b. of
c. since d. None of these
40.The children were entrusted ………….. the care of their uncle.
a. with b. In
c. for d. None of these
41.Darkness was the cause ……………….. losing his way.
a. for b. with
42.I am not concerned ………………. his affairs.
a. for b. about
43.She wondered whether it …………… be true.
a. can b. may
c. could d. None of these
44.He complains ………….. headache.
a. for b. of
c. at d. None of these
45.We are writing school assignment ………………. black ink.
a. In b. with
c.at d. None of these
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46.She has two children ……………….. her first husband.

a. from b. during
47.You can compare my copy ………………. the original.
a. with b. for
c. to d. None of these
48.They have a dispute ………………. money.
a. for b. In
c. over d. None of these
49.We should comply ………………… the rules and regulations of the
organization.
a. for b. with
50.Our words should be consistent …………………… our actions
a. on b. for
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Set 2
1. He is very keen ……………... going abroad , for higher studies.
a. for b. at
c. over d. on
2. You are not justified ............... laying the blame ........... my door.
a. in, over b. in , at
c. at, at d. over, at
3. Starch is an antidote ………………. iodine.

a. To b. From
c. For d. None
4. It was indeed unreasonable ……………. him to leave this job and start
business.
a. Of b. With
c. In d. None of these
5. The celebrations went ………………… very well.
a. Up b. over
c. Off d. None of these
6. Ten scholarships were competed ………………..
a. For b. with
c. Of d. None of these
7. He was so badly wounded that there was ………………….. hope of his
recovery.
a. Little b. A little
c. The Little d. None of these
8. She …………………… the two candles in one breathe
a. Put down b. Put Out
c. Put Up d. None of these
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9. He was leaning ………………… the wall.

a. For b. by
c. Against d. None of these
10.The thief …………….
a. Made good b. Made do with
c. Made off with d. None of these
11.Always attend …………… what your teachers say.
a. At b. to
c. Over d. None of these
12.A tree stands …………….. the wall.
a. over b. on
c. besides d. beside
13.You are trapped ………………. your experience.
a. in b. into
c. by d. for
14.The confession was extorted ……………… him.
a. on b. from
c. in d. off
15.He was almost faint ………………. hunger
a. of b. for
c. in d. with
16.One should be patient …………………. bearing misfortune.
a. on b. in
c. with d. at
17.He is cut ……………….. for principal ship.
a. out b. of
c. on d. for
18.He feeds ……………… flattery.
a. on b. off
c. in d. At
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19.I was quiet cowed …………………… by other man's threat.

a. out b. down
c. at d. In
20.He was badly injured, he will pull …………….
a. on b. of
c. at d. Through
21.The crew could not bale …………………. of the blazing plane.
a. out b. down
c. of d. None of the above
22.He arrived …………….. time to attend the meeting.
a. At b. on
23.I agree ………………. Your proposal.
a. For b. from
c. To d. None of these
24.Please move …………….. quickly.
a. On b. of
25.The public are cautioned ……………….. pickpockets.
a. about b. of
c. against d. for
26.I have known him ……………. a long time.
a. from b. Since
c. over d. for
27.………………….. a FORD he has a Fiat car.
a. before b. despite
c. besides d. in
28.I saw him felling a big tree ……………. a hatchet.
a. With b. by
c. through d. At
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29.I must start ……………..dawn to reach the station in time.

a. On b. by
c. at d. after
30.The liquid smells …………… turpentine.
a. With b. because
c. of d. from
31.He is living ……………… small income.
a. In b. On
c. To d. At
32.He cast a glance ……………. me.
a. To b. At
c. Before d. In
33.He has been proved innocent …………….. the charge.
a. With b. From
c. to d. In
34.The group of explorers are insensible …………….. cold
a. To b. Of
c. From d. With
35.To die of hunger is alright, but to live ………………begging is a shame.
a. Of b. With
c. From d. By
36.My parents approved …………………….. my playing guitar.
a. For b. Of
37.He took leave …………… his father.
a. From b. By
c. With d. Of
38.The student will go camping ……………. The vacation.
a. At b. for
c. during d. None of these
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39.He tripped and fed …………….. the stairs.

a. down b. on
c. At d. None of these
40.“Several months went …………… quickly.”
a. off b. By
c. on d. None of these
41.The meeting was presided ………………. by the Prime Minister.
a. On b. Up
c.Upon d. None of these
42.Today students should be reconciled …………… the Way things are changing.
a. with b. For
c. To d. None of these
43.He is blind …………….. one eyes.
a. For b. To
c. Of d. None of these
44.A state imposes certain restrictions ……………… its citizens.
a. For b. To
45.He is deficient ……………. Common sense.
a. For b. in
46.He is sensible …………….. your kindness.
a. For b. of
47.He scoffed ………….. the idea of revolution.
a. of b. For
48.His master often connives ……………….. his follies.
a. at b. For
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49.Generally, the rich are more covetous ………………….. money than the poor.
a. To b. Of
c. For d. None of these
50.The question of unemployment bristles ………………. difficulties.
a. of b. For
c. With d. None of these
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Set 3
1. We need a computer ……………….. a huge memory.
a. having b. of
2. As soon as I saw her, I knew that I had met her ………………..
a. ago b. before
c. earlier d. None of these
3. Two boys are ……………. in looks, but not in personality.
a. like b. alike
c. same d. None of these
4. She lives ……………. Albert street.
a. in b. on
5. Amir is ……………. like a father to me.
a. almost b. likely
c. all most d. None of these
6. Saifs father suffered a major stroke butmanaged to pull …………………..
a. over b. through
c. out d. None of these
7. The opponent ran him ……………. in public.
a. off b. for
c. Over d. None of these
8. Once he came ……………… his senses, he understood the logic.
a. to b. on
c. Forward d. None of these
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9. The supervisor thought …………….. the most suitable person to do the job.
a. out b. at
10.The fireman jumped ……………… a window to get out of the building.
a. on b. off
c. up d. None of these
11.The sound of the footsteps died ………………….. when the man moved away
towards the woods.
a. for b. away
12.I am afraid ………………. cats.
a. from b. by
c. of d. To
13.Saad is travelling ………………. the school.
a. to b. off
c. towards d. through
14.He parted ……………..all his possessionshappily.
a. for b. with
c. on d. from
15.I laughed ……………. Him ……………….. making silly mistakes.
a. On, for b. at, for
c. on, of d. None of these
16.Even his opponents admit that he is endowed ………………….. rare talents.
a. with b. Of
17.He seems to be quite contented …………………… his life.
a. At b. With
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18.The gift was bought ………………. her.

a. of b. For
19.The house was bought from ………………… her.
a. of b. On
c. from d. None of these
20.Let us aim ………………. producing something original.
a. On b. At
c. To d. For
21.A robber broke....... his house last night and took away a lot of valuable things.
a. by b. On
c. Into d. In
22.Please see …………….. it that no harm is done to me.
a. To b. Into
c. On d. In
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Grammar Section
FPSC Past Papers

CSS PMS PPSC
FPSC KPPSC SPSC
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Grammar
FPSC (Past Papers)
Set 1
1. 'Power' is
a. Collective Noun b. Abstract Noun
c. Proper Noun d. None of these
2. What represents the shortest pause in the sentence
a. Comma b. Dash
c. Semicolon d. Colon
3. Which mark is used after nominative absolute
a. Full stop b. Comma
c. Exclamation Mark d. Apostrophe
4. To separate longer clauses from one another, the mark used is:
a. comma b. colon
c. semi colon d. dash
5. Mark used to indicate words in apposition is:
a. dash b. hyphen
c. comma d. apostrophe
6. Mark used between sentences grammatically independent but closely connected
in sense is.
a. inverted comma b. hyphen
c. colon d. full stop
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7. Find out correctly punctuated sentence.

a. Man proposes, God disposes b. Man proposes: God disposes
c. Man, proposes God disposes d. Man proposes "God disposes."
8. Find out correctly punctuated sentence.
a. I have no money, therefore I can't join you.
b. I have no money therefore; I can't join you.
c. I have no money; therefore I can't join you.
d. I have no money therefore I can't join you.
9. Identify capitalize word. The candidate, INEXPERIENCED and nervous, was
heckled.
a. Adjective b. Conjunction
c. Adverb d. None of these
10.Identify capitalize word. The tourist asked THE GUIDE the way.
a. Direct object b. Indirect object
c. Helping verb d. None of these
11.Identify capitalize word. THIS WEEK we are expecting visitors.
a. Noun phrase b. Adjective phrase
c. Adverb phrase d. None of these
12.Identify capitalize word. Seeing is BELIEVING.
a. Participle b. Gerund
c. Complement d. None of these
13.Identify capitalize word. The workman seems very CAPABLE.
a. Direct object b. Complement
c. Indirect object d. None of these
14.Identify capitalize word. HELLO! What are you doing there?
a. Interjection b. Subject
c. Preposition d. None of these
15.Identify capitalize word. Make hay WHILE the sun shines.
a. Preposition b. Noun
c. Conjunction d. None of these
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16.Identify capitalize word. This is good ENOUGH.

a. Noun b. Adverb
c. Adjective d. None of these
17.Identify capitalize word. She LAUGHED heartily
a. Intransitive verb b. ransitive verb
c. Adverb d. None of these
18.Identify capitalize word. I like the NEW book.
a. Article b. Adverb
19.Identify capitalize word. THESE are flowers.
a. Personal pronoun b. Indefinite pronoun
c. Demonstrative pronoun d. Emphatic pronoun
20.Identify capitalize word. TWICE, the whistle has blown.
a. Adverb b. Noun
c. Adjective d. Conjunction
21.Identify capitalize word. We were told TO SAVE ELECTRICITY.
a. clause b. Adjective phrase
c. Adverb phrase d. Noun phrase
22.Identify capitalize word. That new process was BROWN'S IDEA
a. participle b. Gerund
c. Complement d. Preposition
23.Identify capitalize word. The whole firm offered its GOOD WISHES
a. Linking verb b. Direct object
c. Indirect object d. Complement
24.Identify capitalize word. Jane took a LITTLE nap.
a. Adverb b. Adjective
c. Noun d. Conjunction
25.Identify capitalize word. GREEK is a difficult language to learn.
c. Noun d. Preposition
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26.Identify capitalize word. She is capable of WINNING the race.

a. Participle b. Complacent
c. Gerund d. Preposition
27.Identify capitalize word. Look BEFORE you leap
a. Preposition b. Adverb
28.Famous novel Pride and Prejudice is written by ………..
a. Jane Eyre b. Jane Austin
c. Emily Brounte d. Byron
29.Choose the word with correct spelling.
a. Accommodation b. Acommodation
c. Accommodetion d. Acomodaetion
30.Choose the word with correct spelling.
a. Begning b. Beginning
c. begining d. baginning
31.Select the word which has correct spelling.
a. Secretariat b. Secratariates
c. Secretriatte d. Secritarate
32.I am pleased to see you.
a. Present participle b. Past participle
c. Future participle d. None of above
33.We ……………… the bus. Now we’ll have to walk.
a. Miss b. Missed
c. Have missed d. Have been missed
34.We ………………. some of the players after the performance was over.
a. Had contacted b. Were contacted
c. Were contacting d. Contacted
35.I ……………….. you all my books if you promise to be regular in your studies.
a. Lend b. Shall lend
c. Would lend d. Would be lend
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36.I wish I ……………… harder.

a. Was worked b. had worked
c. have been worked d. had been worked
37.Three hours will have passed when the bell ……………..

a. Will ring b. Rings
c. Will be ringing d. Will be rung
38.You ……………… to complete your homework before you go out.
a. Must b. Ought
c. Should d. Must have
39.I got up early so that I ………………. cover most of the distance before noon.
a. Would b. Could
c. Might d. Ought to
40.…………………… so many books? How are you going to read them?
a. Need you to buy b. Need you buy
c. Must you need buy d. Need you have to buy
41.……………….. so kind as to close the window?
a. Will you be b. Would you be
c. Would you have been d.You may be
42.When I reached there, I realized that I ……………………..
a. Needn’t have gone b. Needn’t to have gone
c. Must have gone d. Mustn’t have gone
43.Superstitions …………………….. in by many people.
a. Still believed b. Are still believing
c. Are still believed d. Have still believed
44.He …………………. A written test before he was appointed.
a. Have been given b. Will be given
c. Had been given d. Gave
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45.He ………………………. If we think it necessary.

a. Has been interviewed b. Will be interviewed
c. Had interviewed d. Would have been interviewed
46.I could not use his car because it ……………….
a. Was having repaired b. Was being repaired
c. Had been repaired d. Was repairing
47.It is time for the shops ………………..
a. Should be closed b. To have been closed
c. To being closed d. To be closed
48.They ………… the office at 5 O’clock last evening.
a. Had left b. Had been left
c. Left d. Leave
49.He ……………… movies regularly but now he prefer dramas.
a. Was used to watch b. Used to watch
c. Uses to watch d. Watches
50.His father ………………….. for ten years now.
a. Is dead b. Has been dead
c. Was dead d. Has died
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Set 2
1. I wish I …………… how to play violin.
a. Know b. Knew
c. Would knew d. Will know
2. It has been raining for the past five days. I wish it ……………..
a. Stopped the rain. b. Stopped raining.
c. Would stop raining. d. Were to stop raining.
3. I cannot remember where …………….. my coat.
a. I would have left b. Did I leave
c. I left d. Was I made to leave
4. I ……………… trouble with my bicycle these days.
a. Experience b. Have been experiencing
c. Had been experienced d. Experienced
5. When the clock struck six, I ……………. for her an hour.
a. Have waited b. Had to wait
c. Shall have waited d. Had been waiting
6. He will win the race if he ……………. running regularly.
a. Practices b. Would practice
c. Will practice d. Will be practiced
7. He .....to contact the nearest police station for the last twenty minutes.
a. Was trying b. kept trying
c. Has been trying d. None of these
8. ……………...... is a source of energy has been known to the markind since the
mind seventeenth century.
a. Fossil fuel b. That fossil fuel
c. Fossil fuel , which d. None of these
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9. He is french! For some reason I was ………………... the impression that He

was Italian.
a. Under b. In
10.If they ................... new batteries ,their torch would have worked better.
a. Bought b. Would buy
c. Had bought d. None of these
11.Police……………...... two men following a robbery in commerical market this
afternoon.
a. Are being questioned b. Are questing
c. Have been questioned d. None of these
12.He admired ……………... the musical show at the party since it was not that
appealing on television.
a. Having seen b. To see
c. Being seen d. None of these
13.He eventually reached a decision to give up ....home late at night after the decoit
manhandled him.
a. Come b. To come
c. Coming d. None of these
14.Although the Rajput army was outnumbered , the brave general refuted to ......
a. Give way b. Give over
c. Give in d. Give out
15.Having earned a lot of money in business Mrsaeed ..... His poor cousins
a. Hits upon b. Look down upon
c. Shows off d. Looks upon
16.The price of gold as well as silver .....risen.
a. Are b. Have
c. Has d. Is
17.Your son had promise to call you to USA ......
a. didn't he b. did he
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c. hadn't he d. had he
18.A large majority of students ...... absent from the college yesterday
a. were b. was
c. has been d. had been
19.………………… cell phones do not cause cancer.

a. A b. An
c. The d. None of these
20.What you have done ...... no excuse.
a. admits b. admits to
c. admits about d. admits of
21.Timid by nature , the doctor, who was alone in his house was
frightened.................
a. out of wits b. out at his wits
c. at his wits end d. out of his wits
22.They live about ……………… from here.

a. an hour of drive b. a drive of an hour
c. an hour's drive d. None of these
23.She couldn't ……………… a moustache to the photo of his headmaster in the
newspaper.
a. resist to add b. resist adding
c. resist from adding d. None of these
24.Either my husband or my brother will volunteer …………….. time for the
project.
a. Its b. Their
c. His d. None of these
25.Why do you object to ………………. he will be an asset to the company?
a. He be taken for b. Him being taken on
c. He being taken on d. None of these
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26.On February 27, 1995, the City Department responded to a blaze that
…………….. at the Icarus Publishing Co. warehouse.
a. Will break out b. Breaks out
c. Had broken out d. Is breaking out
27.On November 4. suspects Gary Talerino and Jennifer Cybrien were arrested on
a charge of vandalism that …………… at the local high school.
a. Occurs b. Is occurring
c. Will occur d. Occurred
28.I am trying to become more skilled at weaving before winter …………………..
a. Arrived b. Will arrive
c. Will have arrived d. Arrives
29.We have …………………… more of these strange pods since those people
moved in next door.
a. Saw b. Been seen

c. Been seeing d. see
30.White trying to ……………………… his pet iguana from a tree, Travis Stevens
fell and broke his ankle.
a. Be rescuing b. Rescue
c. Have rescued d. Rescuing
31.Select the most appropriate option from the given choices for capitalize
word:The boy requested his father to sit down and rest a while.
a. Noun b. Adverb
c. Adjective d. None
32.Select the most appropriate option from the given choices for capitalize word:
The weather was VERY cold.
a. Adjective b. Adverb
c. Conjunction d. None
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33.Identify the main verb in the following sentence. They often go to Kashmir
because they love the scenery.
a. go b. because
c. Love d. None
34.Identify the main verb in the following sentence. I would like to go to the Deosai
plains, if there is no snow.
a. Go b. Is
c. Like d. None of these
35.Identify 'part of speech' for the Capitalize word in the following sentences: We
didn't spend the night THERE.
a. Verb b. Adverb
36.What is the ‘main verb' in the following sentence? He treaded slowly because of
his bad.
a. Treaded b. Because
c. Slowly d. None of these
37.What is the 'prepositional phrase' in the following sentence? A surprised
retaliatory attack was launched at night.
a. At night b. Was Launched
c. A surprised retaliatory d. None of these
38.The sun ………………….. at six this morning.
a. Arose b. Raised
c. Rose d. None of these
39.………………….. he invited me, I would have gone to the party.

a. had b. If
c. Unless d. None of these
40.It ……………….. outside for half an hour.
a. hail b. is hailing
c. has been hailing d. was hailing
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41.We should not ……………….. the poor.

a. look down b. look down upon
c. look upon d. None of these
42.This work ought to ……………….. long ago.
a. have done b. had done
c. have been done d. have being done
43.If you ……………………… me. I would have been in real trouble.
a. did not help b. Not helped
c. had not helped d. Do not help
44.The dispute can easily be settled between you and ……………………….
a. I b. We
c. Me d. myself
45.It is nothing ………………. but pride.
a. than b. and
c. else d. of
46.His proposal fell out for ……………. of support.
a. need b. desire
c. necessity d. want
47.………………………. the gun down carefully.
a. putted b. Put
c. To put d. Been putting
48.The main problem Jim …………….. too many parking tickets.
a. Will have been b. Were
c. Was d. Will have
49.On Wednesday, Jamal and Jennifer were called to the principal's office and
praised for helping a student who …………………. on the icy sidewalk.
a. Falls b. Had fallen
c. Would fall d. Has fallen
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50.The people who bought this old lamp at the auction ……………… foolish.
a. Was b. Were
c. Is d. Has been
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Set 3
1. The little boy ……………… himself down on the floor and threw a tantrum.
a. Flings b. Flung
c. Flinged d. Fling
2. There …………………… three different ways to make perfect pie crust.
a. Is b. Was
c. Are d. Being
3. The noise from all the aero planes…………………..louder in the afternoon.
a. Gets b. Have gotten
c. Get d. Are getting
4. I ………………….. the speech you gave last Thursday night, but I was in bed
with the flu.
a. Will have heard b. Would hear
c. Might hear d. Would have heard
5. Fill in the blank with the correct adjective, adverb, or pronoun. In many
popular movies today, the heroes are …………… armed than the villains.
a. More heavily b. Heavier
c. More heavy d. More heavier
6. Fill in the blank with the correct adjective, adverb, or pronoun.That fine circus
elephant now belongs to my sister and ………………
a. I b. Mine
c. Me d. Myself
7. He ……………… to Lahore yesterday
a. had gone b. went
c. goes d. was gone
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8. I …………………… him three years ago.

a. Have meet b. Will Meet
c. Met d. None of these
9. He …………….. working here since July.
a. Is b. Was
c. Have Been d. Has Been
10.It ………………. Rain today.
a. Be b. May
c. Is d. Might
11.Children promised ………………. quiet.
a. To be b. To
c. of being d. None of these
12.Commander let his men …………………. of the stream.
a. Resting b. Rest
c. To rest d. None of these
13.His success made him ………………… proud of himself.
a. Feel b. Feeled
c. Felt d. None of these
14.If you don't go to school your regular sum of money will not be paid
a. Credit b. Fees
c. Allowance d. None of these
15.I heard the neighbor ……………….
a. To shout b. Shouting
c. Shout d. Shouted
16.This elephant belongs to my sister and …………..
a. I b. my
c. me d. mine
17.No one took care of him after his wife …………………….
a. Has died b. Had died
c. Would die d. Have died
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18.If you don't stop playing …………………. video games, you'll miss the bus
a. That b. Those
c. It d. Them
19.She and ……………. met 10 years ago.
a. I b. mine
c. me d. None of these
20.The person ………………made these cakes.
a. Which b. When
c. Whom d. Who
21.If you steal ………………. artichoke from John’s garden you'll be sorry.
a. This b. That
c. The d. It
22.Zahid and Munir put ……………. bags in their armpit,
a. Their b. His
c. Them d. Her
23.My uncle is fond of …………………(swim).
a. swimming b. swam
c. swims d. None of these
24.……………………… (arrange) marriages are less common nowadays.
a. Arranging b. Arrange
c. Arranged d. None of these
25.………………. (extend) visit caused her host much inconvenience,
a. extend b. extent
c. extended d. None of these
26.They did not know where they ………………. from.
a. Had come b. Have come
c. Has come d. None of these
27.He and …………………… are great friends.
a. me b. She
c. I d. None of these
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28.Can you sing as well as ………………………….

a. Me b. Him
c. He d. None of these
29.This is the best ………………… we can do.
a. that b. which
30.We often deceive ………………….
a. ourselves b. myself
c. themselves d. None of these
31.I ………………. here till Sunday.
a. will be b. shall be
c. am d. None of these
32.Make hay ……………… the sun shines.
a. as b. since
c. while d. None of these
33.………………… I am so lonely in this place.
a. Oh! b. Ah!
c. Alas! d. None of these
34.………………… you did it again.
a. Oh! b. Hey!
c. Hush! d. None of these
35.………………………. don't make a noise the baby is asleep.
a. Hey! b. into
c. inside d. None of these
36.Your pen is ………….. the box.
a. in b. inside
c. into d. None of these
37.She sings ………………
a. Nicely b. Sweetly
c. Beautifully d. None of above
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38.I …………………… home on next Monday

a. Will be going b. Will go
c. Shall go d. None of above
39.……………………… have you seen?
a. What b. Who
c. Whom d. None of above
40.……………….. do you mean?
a. Whom b. Who
c. What d. None of above
41.Would you mind ………………..on the lights.
a. to switch b. switching
c. to switching d. to be switching
42.The gentry ………………….. invited to the party.
a. has b. have been
c. has been d. was
43.Giving is better than ………………..
a. Receive b. to receive
c. to received d. receiving
44.Either you or he …………….. at fault.
a. is b. are
c. have d. were
45.I am feeling ……………… better today.
a. too b. rather
c. very d. fairly
46.What is the CAPITALIZE parts of speech. Barrowed garments NEVER FIT
WELL.
a. predicate b. subject
c. prepositive d. conjunction
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47.What is the CAPITALIZE parts of speech. He sold his house to JOHN.

a. In direct object b. Direct object
c. Helping verb d. Verb
48.What is the CAPITALIZE parts of speech. RUNNING FAST they caught the
last bus.
a. Noun phrase b. Adj-phrase
c. Adv-phrase d. Clause
49.What is the CAPITALIZE parts of speech. SWIMMING is my favorite
recreation.
a. participle b. Gerund
c. complement d. preposition
50.What is the CAPITALIZE parts of speech. The rear seats team CRAMPED.
a. linking verb b. direct object
c. indirect object d. complement
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Set 4
1. What is the CAPITALIZE parts of speech. Face your problems BOLDLY.
a. Noun b. Adverb
c. Adjective d. preposition
2. What is the CAPITALIZE parts of speech. This house is TO LET.
a. preposition b. infinitive
c. Helping verb d. Interjection
3. What is the CAPITALIZE parts of speech. We came AFTER they had left.
a. preposition b. Adverb
4. What is the CAPITALIZE parts of speech. He showed MUCH patience.
c. complement d. preposition
5. What is the CAPITALIZE parts of speech. I like the NEW book.
a. Article b. Adverb
6. Wait ……………. I come back
a. Unless b. Till
c. Until d. None of these
7. ………………… has my book?
a. Where b. Whom
c. Who d. None of these
8. This newspaper ……………………. twice weekly
a. Comes b. Has
c. goes d. None of these
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9. The doctor arrived ………………… early.

a. very b. So
c. rather d. None of these
10.She goes to school ………………..
a. Today b. Daily
c. Now d. None of these
11.The plane ……………… at 3:30.
a. will arrive b. Will be arriving
c. arrive d. None of these
12.The train ……………….. before we reached the station.
a. had left b. had gone
c. Left d. None of these
13.She is …………….. lazy.
a. Too b. so
c. Very d. None of these
14.The dog jumped ……………… the pool.
a. In b. into
c. inside d. None of these
15.The cat hid ………………… the table.
a. On b. under
c. up d. None of these
16.Ten miles ………………… a long way to walk.
a. are b. is
c. are being d. None of these
17.John ……………….force himself to work on till late in the night.
a. could b. would be
c. would d. None of these
18.The insects are a great nuisance ………………. us.
a. at b. to
c. for d. None of these
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19.Of the three brothers, Sam is the ………………….

a. taller b. most tallest
c. tallest d. None of these
20.The cashier ……………… the money and signed a receipt for it.
a. collects b. counted
c. accepts d. None of these
21.I want a place where I can work without ……………….
a. delay b. boredom
c. interruption d. None of these
22.My finger is still ………………. where I caught it in the door yesterday.
a. bruised b. wounded
c. sore d. None of these
23.It is a marble wall, …………………..no bills.
a. stick b. paste
c. affix d. None of these
24.The new owners of the paper changed the …………….. completely.
a. outlook b. layout
c. outlay d. None of these
25.I ………………… be rich one day.
a. shall b. will
c. may d. None of these
26.I have known her ……………… three days.
a. from b. for
c. since d. None of these
27.I can …………………….. somebody is coming.
a. listen b. heard
c. hear d. None of these
28.The question paper was ……………………. it was completely
incomprehensible.
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a. more complicated so b. such complicated that

c. so complicated that d. None of these
29.Sara is ……………… girl in our school.
a. tall b. the tallest
c. the taller d. None of these
30.The rain continued for ………………. of the days when we were in Lahore, but
fortunately there wasn't ………………. damage in the city.
a. a few, many b. several, a lot
c. most, much d. None of these
31.There were …………………. people in the mall, so we weren't completely
alone.
a. a few b. very little
c. fewer d. None of these
32.She should better have an electrician ………………… that switches in the
kitchen.
a. repair b. repaired
c. to repair d. None of these
33.Ali …………….. studying until he …………….. all the exam topics.
a. did not stop, covered b. had not stop, cover
c. stopped, covered d. None of these
34.A biography contains information ……………… people.
a. to b. at
c. about d. None of these
35.How many times ………………. told you not to waste your time?
a. your teachers have b. haven't your teachers
c. your teacher have d. None of these
36.……………….. I am afraid of dogs, my sister ………………… lets her dog
without a leash.
a. Since, never b. Though, however
c. However, yet d. None of these
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37.He succeeded ………………… working hard.

a. through b. for
c. by d. None of these
38.My sister can speak ……………….. French, so we easily found the place we
were searching for.
a. a few b. a little
c. the little d. None of these
39.I lost the book which you ………….. me.
a. give b. giving
c. gave d. None of these
40.She asked us ……………. For her.
a. to wait b. waited
c. waiting d. None of these
41.Urdu is ……………… all over Pakistan.
a. speak b. spoken
c. spoke d. None of these
42.Nothing had …………… done by them.
a. being b. been
c. be d. None of these
43.Sara was born …………… 1990 ………………… August 19.
a. in, on b. at, on
c. on, on d. None of these
44.I like ………………. books in the evening.
a. reading b. to read
c. read d. None of these
45.Ahmed's family has a loss in business. The family …………….. financial
problem now.
a. is facing b. faced
c. faces d. None of these
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46.He …………………….. a kite since morning.

a. is flying b. Flew
c. has been flying d. will fly
47.The king……………….. by the rebel.
a. Killed b. Has killed
c. was killed d. had killed
48.They ……………… a movie next weekend.
a. watched b. will watch
c. are watching d. have watched
49.I'm looking forward …………………. my holidays.

a. starting b. start
c. to start d. to starting
50.I can't find my keys ……………….
a. from b. Somewhere
c. Nowhere d. Anywhere
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Set 5
1. Is this the man …………………….. yesterday?
a. Which you meet b. That has meet you
c. you have meet d. who meet you
2. Peter is waiting ……………… the dentist.
a. To see b. For seeing
c. For see d. For to see
3. She is a nice girl …………………..?
a. She isn't b. Isn't she
c. Hasn't she d. None of these
4. Could you tell me where ……………….. ?
a. the cinema is b. is the cinema
c. the cinema has d. None of these
5. Are we going in the right way. I …………………. so.
a. Thought b. think
c. Thinks d. None of these
6. "They should help him" it means:
a. He shall be helped b. He should be helped
c. He will be helped d. None of these
7. It is …………………… movie I have ever seen
a. The worse b. The worst
c. worse d. None of these
8. If I ……………….you. I would start looking for another job.
a. Was b. were
c. am d. None of these
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9. If you ……………………..your passport, you will be in great trouble.

a. will lose b. lost
c. lose d. None of these
10.I am busy right now, I ………………. on it.
a. work b. was working
c. will work d. None of these
11.She is going out ……………….. of awful weather.
a. despite b. in spite
c. however d. None of these
12.The petrol boat picked up signals of a ship in:
a. Distress b. distressed
c. distressingly d. None of these
13.It ........during summer months.
a. Rain b. Rains
c. Has rain d. Is raining
14.I have been awake ……………….. 4 O’clock.
a. For b. Since
c. Till d. By
15.Which one is correct?

a. handcarchief b. hankerchief
c. handkerchief d. handkerchaf
16.Which one is correct?
a. Exclanetion b. Exclamtion
c. Exclamation d. Exlamation
17.……........ going to be chilly weather tomorrow as confirmed in the ……......
Department's report.
a. It, met b. Its, met
c. It is , met d. None of these
18.The Eid ……………….. next week.

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a. Will be b. Will
c. Shall be d. None of these
19."When you argue with friend, you don't go home and destroy every object that
he ever touched....................
a. Do you b. Don't you
c. Would you d. None of these
20.Sohail could have done better on the test......
a. if the instructor would have discussed these concepts in the class
b. if the instructor had discussed these concepts in the class
c. if the instructor discussed these concepts in the class
d. None of these
21.Are they going to visit the Hiran Minar .....?
a. While they are in Sheikhupura
b. While they will be in Sheikhupura
c. While they have to be in Sheikhupura
d. None of these
22.…………...... turned out to be very kind and cooperative.
a. The woman who I spoke to
b. The woman whom I spoke to
c. The woman I spoke to
d. None of these
23.Why are you playing video games all the time, ..................?
a. You can complete your task already
b. You should have completed your task
c. You have to complete your task already
d. None of these
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24.…………........ As he thought that his decision would being

a. betterment in the long run.
b. Our father advised us do not be sad
c. Our father advised us not be sad
d. Our father advised us to not be sad
25.If they had gone through the novel, .......
a. They would have understood the plot of the movie
b. They had understood the plot of the movie
c. They will understood the plot of the movie
d. None of these
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General Recruitment
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Sentence Structure
FPSC Past Papers

CSS PMS PPSC
FPSC KPPSC SPSC
By
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1. The forest was dark and gloomy, yet the children ran into it fearlessly.
a. Compound b. Simple
c. Complex d. None of these
2. The campers stayed in the tent while the cold rain fell.
a. Simple b. Complex
c. Compound d. None of these
3. Jane and Louise bought popcorn before the movie started.
4. Sami forked hard on his homework, yet he didn't finish it.
5. The batsman ran for the second run when the fielder dropped the ball.
6. His courage won him honour.
a. Complex b. Simple
7. They always talk who never think.
8. Man proposes, but God disposes.
9. The town in which the merchant lives is very large.
10. A guest is unwelcome when he stays too long.
11. I write an essay.
a. compound b. simple
c. complex d. None of these
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12. She said that she was happy.

a. Direct b. Indirect
13. Do you like bread?
a. Simple b. Compound
c. Interrogative d. None of these
14. I don't want to go.
c. Negative d. None of these
15. He won many medals.
a. complex b. Simple
16. I am happy and content.
a. Compound b. Complex
c. Simple d. None of these
17. We could see the moon.
18. I went because I was invited.
19. They rested when night came.
20. Rick prepared the food that they had ordered.
21. On reaching the destination he met his friend.
22. He is too tall to walk straight .
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23. Unless you work hard you will not succeed.

24. He is not only an orator but also a philosopher.
25. In spite of his cleverness he is poor.
26. Though he is rich he is honest.
27. He saw; he came; he conquered.
28. After he retired he bought the house.
29. Seeing the wolf, the boy ran away.
30. When I go swimming. I have to keep my eyes dosed underwater.
31. We can wait here until Rafiq calls us.
32. Either the engine starts, or we will remain here all night .
33. My mother cooked dinner while I was doing my homework.
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34. I've brought my umbrella with me in case it rains.

35. She runs every day, so she is very fit.
36. He got up, walked over to the window, and jumped out.
37. Do you want to go swimming tomorrow, or would you prefer to play tennis?
38. The students cleaned up after they finished the experiment.
39. Rahim plays the trumpet, and his sister plays the saxophone.
40. The boys did not go to the zoo because they went to the park.
41. He confessed his crime.
42. The ship will leave us as the mail arrives .
43. The piper came, and the children followed.
44. I called him, but he gave me no answer .
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45. He did his work, because he is a responsible.

46. They took every precaution, yet they failed .
47. They rested when night came .
48. His silence proves his guilt .
49. He owed his success to his father.
50. He worked hard to pass the examination.
51. Listen carefully and take notes.
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Sentence Completion
FPSC Past Papers

CSS PMS PPSC
FPSC KPPSC SPSC
By
Yousuf Jalal
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Set 1
1. ……………………. pollution control measures are expensive, many industries hesitate to
adopt them.
a. Although b. However
c. Because d. Despite
2. It is a story of two non-functional batches of ………………………… armored cars.
a. Declared b. Discarded
c. Departed d. Defected
3. In last year’s economic survey, the weaknesses ………………………. to availability and
quality of service data were highlighted.
a. Beside b. Nearly
c. Related d. Approximate
4. The people of Europe came to Pakistan …………… for riches, followed quickly by the
desire to rule.
a. Basically b. Fundamentally
c. Primarily d. Seemingly
5. The orator was so that the audience became ……………….
a. Elated b. Drowsy
c. Affable d. Riotous
6. Encounters between people from different countries can result in misunderstandings
…………………… different conceptions about space.
a. Because they b. Is because they
c. Is because their d. Because of their
7. …………………… the reactions of people with amnesia scientists are learning about the
process of memory of the brain.
a. By standing d. To study
c. They study d. They are studying
8. Among manufactured exports, engineering goods, gems and jewelry, and chemicals and
related products registered high growth, while textiles growth was ……………………
a. Moderate b. Reserved
c. Extreme d. Excessive
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9. Modern architecture has discharged the ……………. trimming on buildings and has
concentrated on an almost Greek simplicity of line.
a. Flamboyant b. Austere
c. Inconspicuous d. Derivative
10. If you are seeking ……………….. that will resolve all our ailments, you are undertaking an
impossible task.
a. A precedent b. A panacea
c. A direction d. A contrivance
11. He was treated like a …………. and cast out from his community.
a. Ascetic b. Prodigy
c. Prodigal d. Pariah
12. …………. Person never does anything that is not allowed.
a. Obedient b. Esoteric
c. Ascetic d. Austere
13. We live in a ………………… age; everyone thinks that maximing pleasure is to the point of
life.
a. Ubiquitous b. Propitious
c. Sporadic d. Hedonistic
14. My cat is ………………. because it never catches mice.
a. Active b. Lazy
c. Voracious d. Herbivore
15. The ………………… part of the film is more intereting than the former part.
a. Latter b. Later
c. Last d. Latest
16. The pirates ………………… their swords and demanded the captain split the booty among
them.
a. Bilked b. Brandished
c. Augmented d. Loathed
17. If you rub him the …………….way, he is bound to react.
a. Incorrect b. Wrong
c. Bad d. None of these

18. The air was clear and fresh, …………… all the traffic.
a. event though b. In spite of
c. because of d. None of these
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19. We have full …………… in him, he will never disappoint us.

a. faith b. loyalty
c. control d. None of these
20. His words …………….. my life.
a. effected b. effect
c. affected d. None of these
21. My uncle gave me the finest ………….. my success.
a. complement b. complementing
c. compliment d. None of those
22. Many classes of animals have become ……………… because of rapid organization.
a. unavailable b. dead
c. extinct d. lost
23. He died before he could complete his ………………
a. biography b. autobiography
c. monograph d. choronide
24. Food, air and water are ……………………. for life.
a. adequate b. essential
c. enough d. needed
25. Please ………………. me to pay the milk man.
a. Remember b. Remind
c. Ask d. None of these
26. We had better …………………… him before he goes.
a. See b. Seeing
c. Saw d. None of these
27. Man who has committed such as ………………. Crime must be get the most severe
punishment.
a. Injurious b. Uncharitable
c. Unworthy d. Abominate
28. The study ……………… that the largest group of street children in Lahore work as coolies.
a. Announced b. Informed
c. introduced d. revealed
29. He said good ……………. to his friend.
a. By b. Buy
c. Bye d. None of these
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30. All that glitters is not …………….

a. Silver b. Gold
c. Sun d. Star
31. We gave the waiter a ……………. for his service.
a. fee b. tip
c. bonus d. None of these
32. All jobs are respectable ……………….. of their nature.
a. Irrelevant b. Irrespective
c. Immaterial d. None of these
33. Beauty is to ugliness as adversity is to ……………..
a. Happiness b. Misery
c. Prosperity d. None of these
34. The accused ……………… having made anystatement.
a. Refused b. Denied
c. Declaimed d. None of these
35. He slept …………… and felt better.
a. Little b. he little
c. A Little d. None of these
36. The coat is ……………. Expensive.
a. Quite b. Too
c. Very d. None of these
37. Complete the sentence; One may accomplish many things by …………….. effort.
a. A little b. Little
c. The little d. None of these
38. Complete the sentence: He called here …………………. minutes ago.
a. A few b. The few
c. Few d. None of these
39. …………………. had he left his village when the landlord called him back.
a. Hardly b. As soon
c. No Sooner d. None of these
40. I have no ………….. against him.
a. case b. request
c. grudge d. desire
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41. Adequate ………………………must be taken to avoidaccidents.

a. cautions b. warning
c. precautions d. danger
42. The government has ordered a ………………. inquiry into the police firing.
a. governmental b. judicial
c. legal d. penal
43. You are old enough to ………………. your shoe-laces yourself.
a. knit b. bind
c. tie d. fight
44. As a last ……………… he has appealed to theprincipal.
a. method b. resort
c. chance d. course
45. I like to be …………….. like a father to me.

a. lone b. alone
c. lonely d. None of these
46. I was wondering if you ………………. be interested in a game of tennis.
a. might b. would
c. could d. None of these
47. I wish today ……………. Sunday.
a. could be b. would be
c. was d. None of these
48. I waited for her ……………….. six o' clock, but she did not come.
a. till b. Until
49. The philanthropic organization ………………. the treats among the orphans.
a. distributing b. distributed
c. distribute d. None of these
50. Check the weather condition ……………… traveling.
a. previously b. initial
c. earlier d. None of these
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Set 2
1. The operation was ……………. the patient survived despite slim chances.
a. effective b. calculated
c. successful d. None of these
2. The business ………………. was looking for an opportunity to destroy him.

a. enemy b. rival
c. opponent d. None of these
3. The ………………. in the country are looked at with suspicion.
a. outsider b. stranger
c. foreigner d. None of these
4. The waiter gets a …………………… from the customers.
a. fee `b. bonus
c. tip d. None of these
5. The military coup imposed a ……………….. regime.
a. dictatorial b. almighty
c. omnipotent d. None of these
6. He froze …………………. when he looked down at the tiger chasing him.
a. momentary b. momently
c. momentarily d. omnipotent
7. The secretary was ……………… because of the outstanding performance.

a. raised b. progressed
c. promoted d. None of these
8. The land was parched during the ……………….
a. war b. famine
c. attention d. None of these
9. The ……………….. was maintained even after the government change.
a. status quo b. virtuoso
c. dc facto d. None of these
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10. The new government was replaced by a ……………………..

a. coup dc main b. coup d’etat
c. coup de grace d. None of these
11. ……………………. was served before the dinner.
a. Hors de saison b. Hors de combat
c. Hors d'oeuvren d. None of these
12. …………………………… between India and Pakistan is required.
a. Impasse b. Entente
c. Détente d. None of these
13. Medieval Kingdoms did not become constitutional republics overnight; on the contrary the
change was ………………
a. unpopular. B. unexpected
c. gradual d. advantageous (helpful profitable)
14. Since aspirin can help bring a high fever down, it can reasonably be described as being an
………………. drug.
a. anti-inflammatory b. inflammatory
c. antipyretic d. anticatarrhal
15. Although buses are …………….. to depart at a certain hour, they are often late.
a. obligated b. requested (responsibility)
c. loaded d. scheduled, according to plan
16. The government was ……………… of incompetence.
a. charged b. accused
c. impeached d. censured (express blame or disapproval
17. Many newspaper readers are ………………… by the superstitious writing style of
a. editorials b. Belied
c. Bothered d. bereaved
18. The current Chief Justice has pledged …………….. to the rules of the court
a. Adherence b. Denial
c. Shyness d. None of these
19. As it was a minor …………….. the traffic policeman let him off with the warning.
a. Offend b. offender
c. offence d. None of these
20. ………………….. people do not spend their money foolishly.
a. Wise b. Wisdom
c. Wisely d. None of these
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21. An honest person always speaks the ……………..

a. True b. truly
c. Truth d. None of these
22. If you ……………….....in advance, you will get some discount.
a. Buy b. Work
c. Submit d. Pay
23. The students were not willing to ………………... the examination.
a. Gave b. Give
c. Appear d. Take
24. Most students choose to live in student ...... in the first year of their studies as it is convenient
and affordable.
a. Accomodation b. Accamoddation
c. Acommodation d. Accommodation
25. ...... you work hard, you wouldn't be able to clear the preliminaries.
a. If b. Until
c. Unless d. Lest
26. He listened to him very carefully but could not make ...... of what he was saying.
a. out b. Into
c. Of d. Off
27. The district magistrate has agreed to ...……………
a. Wave b. Way
c. Weight d. Waive
28. It's most important that students studying at university learn to work ......
a. Independently b. Indepandently
c. Indapandtly d. Independantly
29. I could .....see the sight since it was dark.
a. Clearly b. Barely
c. Obviously d. Discover
30. Unlike the ancient Greeks, we are interested in a person's........., the things that make each
person different form the general.
a. Qualities b. Failures
c. Stereotypes d. Humanity
31. You .....will ........all the benefits you derived form your hard work.
a. Patience, Delete b. Possessiveness, Enhance
c. Carelessness, Nullify d. Apathy, increase
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32. If the banks desire to ...... profit, they should get rid of ...... measures.
a. Lose, Concentrate b. Increase, populist
c. Earn, Unhealthy d. Maximize, traditional
33. Research shows that an organization's ........to cater to the customer's changing needs will
....... its success.
a. Incent, realize b. Ability, determine
c. Capacity, Lead d. Desire, Insure
34. The success of business ventures....... his expectations; he never thought that the firm will
prosper.
a. Confirmed b. Belied
c. Nullified d. Fulfilled
35. Bad news! I'm afraid that there has been a ........drop in sales since tge same period last
year.
a. Definate b. Definite
c. Defennete d. Defenate
36. On account of the .....in sales the software firm has achieved an eighth percent..... in net
profit.
a. Surge, fall b. Increase, rise
c. Decline, slope d. Hike, loss
37. Even after a century of ....... investigation, the relation of the solar cycle with terrestrial
weather remains ............
a. Meticulous, apparent b. Cursory, clear
c. Sedulous, pertinent d. Extensive, Enigmatic
38. What are the .......... qualifications for the job?
a. Necessery b. Necesary
c. Nacsessary d. Necessary
39. The ......... before the Court prayed for ......... the appointment orders issued by the ..........
management.
a. Writ, Granting b. Application, Posting
c. Appeal, Quashing d. Petition, Quashing
40. Onions grow in ……………………. in this part and hence they are always very cheap here.
a. Demand b. Abundance
c. Peak d. Excessive
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41. Nine members have …………………… about the decision, but the tenth one view it
……………………
a. Disagreement, collectively b. Agreement, differently
c. Spoken, expressively d. Solution, critically
42. When my father went to school, the boys and girls were taught in ……………. classes.
a. Saparate b. Separate
c. Separete d. Seperete
43. I tried to ……………….. him to accept my suggestion but I failed.
a. Persuade b. Pursuit
c. Pressure (Persue) d. Peruse
44. Normally he is very ……………….. in his behavior, but on that occasion he behaved very
aggressively.
a. Rude b. Obedient
c. Docile d. Intolerant
45. ………………… to your error the ……………….. consignment has been delayed by a week.
a. According, important b. Duly, urgent
c. Owing, entire d. Added, cruel
46. The candidate’s exposition was …………………… for its brevity and clarity.
a. Complimentary b. Conspicuous
c.Incomprehensible d. Remarkable
47. In many rural areas hospitals are …………………. equipped because of the
……………………. Of funds from the government.
a. Well, dearth b. Faulty, lacking
c. Optionally, disparity d. Inadequately, scarcity
48. Literary criticism has in recent years becomes increasingly …………………. it is almost
impossible for the non analysis person to understand analyses.
a. Abstruse b. Accessible
c. Colloquial d. Professional
49. The factory workers were not ……………… with their low wages and non-payment of
wages for the last three months ……………… fuel to flames.
a. Good, put b. Satisfied, added
c. Joyful, poured d. Pleased, sprinkled
50. There is no need of any proof because everything is already very ………………………
a. Obvious b. Uncertain
c. Definite d. Regular
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Set 3
1. The old lady almost encountered but to everyone's surprise she pulled through .....
a. Death b. Dead
c. Being dead d. None of these
2. Benefitted a great deal .....taking that online training course.
a. For b. From
3. His ....were rejected on the ...... of the evidence and witnesses.
a. Hypothesis, basis b. Hypothesis, bascs
c. Hypothesis, bases d. None of these
4. Medieval Kingdom did not become constitutional republics overnight on the contrary the
change was ....
a. Rapid b. Unexpected
c. Gradual d. None of these
5. I cannot....... further information about the case the investigation officer said to the
reporters or it will jeopardize the investigation.
a. Divulge b. Discuss
c. Determine d. None of these
6. The factory was in a ...... conditions and needed restoration work before anything could be
initiated.
a. Dilapidated b. Inundated
c. Depreciated d. None of these
7. They spent the evening. ..... through forty years of accumulated junk.
a. Stiffing b. Sulking
c. Screening d. None of these
8. On receiving the ..... President constituent an ...... , A three-member committee record the
statements of both complainant and accused, and submitted their findings.
a. Complain, inquiry b. Complaint, inquiry
c. Complaint, Enquiry d. None of these
9. The jury members...... for almost an hour before signing the verdict.
a. Deliberated b. Deferred
c. Adjourned d. None of these
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10. She ………………….. be here tomorrow.

a. mays b. may
c. might d. None of these
11. All …………………. you say is certainly true.
a. which b. what
c. that d. None of these
12. Barnard developed a new …………… in heart surgery.
a. technology b. method
c. technique d. None of these
13. The repairs are …………………… to cost more than you think.
a. sure b. expected
c. certain d. None of these
14. He is enjoying his ………………..job.
a. latest b. previous
c. last d. None of these
15. …………………… handwriting cannot be easily read.
a. Legible b. Illegible
c. Lucid d. None of these
16. Normally an individual thunderstorm …………………… about 45 minutes.
a. ends b. remains
c. lasts d. None of these
17. The building was so old and dilapidated that it was not...................
a. Habitable b. Habitat
c. Habitability d. Habituating
18. Security arrangements have been tightened up in all ……………… areas.

a. sensitive b. sensational
c. sensible d. None of these
19. He had heard the story many times and as many times …………….
a. He had heard the story many times that he thought his eyes will water
b. Had left such melancholy that he thinks his eyes would water.
c. Had felt such melancholy that he thought his eyes would water.
d. None of these
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Idioms
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1. The idiom “break the ice” means

a. Easy to mold b. To do difficult job
c. To do something to reduce tension d. None of these
2. The idiom “when pigs fly” means:
a. Something bad b. Something that will never happen
c. Something good to happen d. None of these
3. The idiom “ Once in a blue moon’ means:
a. Every month b. An event that happens infrequently
c. That will never happen d. None of these
4. To clip the wings, means:
a. To limit on b. To catch the bird
c. To cut the wings of a bird d. To control hair
5. To cut the cake: means
a. To do impossible b. To make use of time
c. To celebrate birthday d. To divide the cake into two pieces
6. Hit the road: means
a. To go abroad b. To sit on the road
c. To run on the road d. To start journey
7. Flex the muscle: means
a. To stretch the muscle b. To show authority
c. Take heavy exercise d. To lift up everything
8. Keep tabs on: means
a. To follow strictly b. To do something
c. To keep under observation d. To steal something
9. Mixed feeling: means
a. Romantic feeling b. Not clear feeling
c. Hateful feeling d. None of these
10. He is himself to himself, means
a. Not like to talk with others b. To remain silent
c. To limit one’s feeling d. To be proud of oneself
11. He is a wolf in …………………….
a. Fox Clothing b. Sheep's clothes
c. Sheep Clothing d. None of these
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12. The idiom 'to face the music" means

a. to hear the music b. to watch movie
c. to face the reality d. None of these
13. The idiom 'Piece of cake" means:
a. easy task b. unpleasant situation
c. something disordered d. None of these
14. A white elephant means something:
a. very beautiful b. useless and costly
c. looks ugly d. None of these
15. The idiom "Burn the midnight oil" means is
a. to sleep late at night b. to work late into the night
c. to sleep in light d. None of these
16. The idiom "make a long story shorten” means
a. having less time b. come to the point
c. narrate a story briefly d. None of these
17. The idiom 'beat the wind' means
a. to fight with no purpose b. to fly in the air
c. to struggle hard d. None of these
18. The idiom 'to have a finger in the pie' means.
a. to have interest in b. to cut the pio
c. to bum finger d. None of these
19. To give so much importance to this dispute is TO MAKE A MOUNTAIN OF A
MOLEHILL.
a. To get into trouble b. to see a thing with prejudice mind
c. to give great importance to trifles d. to take advantage
20. Wag one's chin meaning
a. Chattering b. Aiming
c. Tapping d. Cuddling
21. To beg the question means:
a. To refer to b. To take for granted
c. To raise objections d. To be discussed
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Correction
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1. Tick the correct
a. He failed to go Lahore. b. He did not go Lahore.

c. He have not go Lahore. d. None of above
2. Choose the correct sentence
a. I was thinking you are wrong . b. I thinking you are wrong .

c. I think you are wrong . d. None of these
3. Choose the best correct option to complete the sentence.
a. He made us work. b. We are made to work.

c. We are said to make work. d. We were made to work
a. He has a cell phone . b. He it having a cell phone.

c. He have a cell phone . d. None of these
5. Choose the correct sentence.
a. The earth moves around the sun. b. The earth moved around the sum
c. These grapes tasting sour. d. None of these
a. These grapes are tasting sour. b. These grapes taste sour.

c. These grapes tasting sour. d. None of these
a. I can ran farther than you can. b. I can non further that you can.
c. I can ran further you can. d. None of these
a. There is little milk in the glass b. There is a few milk in the glass
c. There is a little milk in the glass d. None of these
a. He resembles his father. b. He resembles with his father.

c. He resembles to his father. d. None of these
a. She ran out of the room. b. She ran out the room.
c. She ran out from the room. d. None of these
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a. You ought to not go. B. You ought not to go.

c. You not ought to go. D. None of these
12. Find the sentence that has a mistake in capitalization or punctuation. If you
find no mistake mark “NO Mistake”.

a. Colds like many other viruses are highly
b. Call me when you feel better.
c. Did you wash your hands, Michael?
d. No mistakes.

a. The industrial revolution began in Europe.
b. Is Labor Day a national holiday?
c. General Patton was a four-star genera.
d. No mistakes.

a. Carmen brought bread, and butter, and straw berry jam.
b. Let's look at the map.
c. Be sure to thank Aunt Helen for the gift.
d. No mistakes.

a. My Aunt Georgia loves to read Eighteenth-Century novels.
b. Eli's sister's cousin lives in Alaska.
c. Is that u German shepherd?
d. No mistakes.
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a. Those shoes are too expensive.
b. Michael's best friend is Patrick.
c. Did you hear that Inez got a new puppy.
d. No mistakes.
a. Not surprisingly, we missed the train.

b. No surprisingly, we missed the train.
c. Surprisingly no. we missed the train.
d. None of these
18. Do as directed. Which of the following is correct.
a. Majority of the speakers is in favor of the motion.

b. Majority of the speakers are in favor of the motion.
c. Majority of the speakers were in favor of the motion.
d. None of these
19. Which of the following is correct.
a. The cause and effect relationship remains the focus of scientific investigation.
b. The cause and effect relationship remained the focus of scientific investigation.
c. The cause and effect relationship remain the focus of scientific investigation.
d. None of these
20. Tick the correct sentence
a. Hindus and Muslims are both the blame for riots.

b. Both Hindus and Muslims are blame for riots.
c. Both Hindus and Muslims blamed for riots.
d. None of above
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21. Tick the correct sentence : Hardly had reached the station, the train left
a. Hardly had I reached the station than the train left.

b. Hardly had I reached the station than the train left.
c. Hardly hard I reached the station when the train left.
d. None of above
a. He talked to me about a writer whom he said he had meet in London.

b. He talked about a writer to me whom he had met he said in London.
c. He talked to me about a writer whom he said he had met in London.
d. He talked about a writer to I whom he said had met in London.
a. He is most intelligent of the three.

b. He is the most intelligent of the three.
c. He is more intelligent of the three.
c. He is the more intelligent of the three.
a. He took offence at these words

b. He has taken offence on these words.
c. He look offensive on these words.
d. He look offence by these words.
25. Choose the correct sentence out of the four sentences given below.
a. He is the tallest boy in the school.

b. He is the most tallest boy in the school.
c. He is the taller boy in the school.
d. None of these.
a. Safwan succeeded in passing the medical entry test.

b. Safwan succeeded to past the medical entry test.
c. Safwan succeeded to patting the medical entry test.
d. None of these
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27. Tick the correct answer.
a. I sent a verbal message to the doctor.

b. I sent an oral message to the doctor.
c. Both a and b
d. None of these
28. Tick the correct
a. They have left for Karachi Yesterday.

b. They left for Karachi yesterday.
c. They have gone to Karachi Yesterday.
d. None of above
a. I continually tell my brother to clean his room, but he just doesn't listen.
b. I continuously tell my brother to clean his room, but he just doesn't listen.
c. I continuous tell my brother to clean his room, but he just doesn't listen.
d. None of these
a. Bad temper is a result of lack of sloop.

b. Bad temper is a result from lack of sleep.
c. Bad temper is a result in lack of sleep.
d. None of these
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Narration
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1. Change the narration, “Samina Said, “Two and two make four.””
a. Saima told two and two made four.

b. Saima told that two and two is made four.
c. Saima said that two and two are made four.
d. None of these
2. Change the narration “ Aitha said, “I can play cricket.””
a. Aitha told that she could play cricket.

b. Aitha told that she can play cricket.
c. Aitha told she could play cricket.
d. None of these
3. Change Narration. Rahim said. "We are happy today."
a. Rahim told that they are happy that day

b. Rahim told they were happy that day
c. Rahim told that they were happy that day
d. None of these
4. Change the narration Umar said, "Can I play cricket?"
a. Umar asked if he could play cricket

b. Umar asked he could play cricket
c. Umar requested if could he play cricket
d. None of these
5. Tick the correct indirect. He says, "I shall be there."
a. He say shall be there.

b. He says that he will be there.
c. He says that he shall be there.
d. None of these
6. Change Narration. Rans said, “I am ill.”
a. Rana said, that I am ill.

b. Rana said that he is ill.
c. Rana said that he was ill.
d. None of these
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7. Change Narration. I said, “I will read”.
a. I said that I shall read.

b. I said that I will read.
c. I said that I would read.
d. None of these
8. Change Narration. He said to me, “You are dishonest.”
a. He said to me that I am dishonest.

b. He told to me that I am dishonest.
c. I told me that I was dishonest.
d. None of these
9. Change Narration. He said, “The Earth goes round the Sun”.
a. He said that the Earth went round the Sun.

b. He said the Earth goes round the sun.
c. He said that the Earth goes round the sun.
d. None of these
10. Change Narration. He said, “True friends are but few”.
a. He said that true friends were but few.

b. He said that true friends are but few.
c. He said true friends are but few.
d. None of these
11. Change Narration. “Have patience”, I said to her.
a. I said that she should have patience.

b. I told her to have patience.
c. It said that she had patience.
d. None of these
12. Change Narration. He replied, “I have promised to help them.”
a. He replied that he has promised to help them.

b. He replied that he had promised to help them.
c. He replied that he promised to help them.
d. None of these
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13. Change Narration. She said to me, “Will you accompany me?”
a. She said that whether I can accompany her.

b. She asked me if I would accompany her.
c. She said that I would accompany her.
d. None of these
14. Change the narration Raft said. "He played cricket."
a. Rafi told that he had played cricket

b. Rafi fold that be played cricket
c. Rafi told if the could play cricket
d. None of these
15. Change the narration Salman said, "Honesty is the best policy."
a. Salman told that honesty was the best policy.

b. Salman told that honesty is the best policy.
c. Salman told honesty is the best policy.
d. None of these
16. Change the narration: He said, "He has come.
a. He said that he Has come.

b. He said that he had come.
c. He said that he had been come.
d. None of these
17. Change the narration: She says, "She was playing.
a. She says she was playing.

b. She says that she is playing.
c. She says that she had been playing
d. None of these
18. Change the narration: She said, "She will dowell."
a. She said that she will do well.

b. She said that she would be doing well.
c. She said that she would do well.
d. None of these
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19. Change the narration: He says, "l will be going home soon.
a. He says he will be gone home soon,

b. He says he will be going home soon.
c. He says he will go home soon.
d. None of these
20. Change the narration: He said, "Ahmad wrote a novel."
a. He said that Ahmad had written a novel.

b. He said that Ahmad had wrote a novel.
c. He said Ahmad had written a novel,
d. None Of these
21. Change the narration: He said to her, Will you go home with hero
a. He asked her if she would go home with her.

b. He asked her if she will go home with her.
c. He asked her if she would gone home with her.
d. None of these
22. Change the narration: He will say, "The boy was very clever."
a. He will say that the boy was very clever.

b. He will say that the boy will be very clever.
c. He will say that the boy is very clever.
d. None of these
Change the narration: He said, "l was reading.”
a. He said that he had been reading.
b. He said that he was reading.
c. He said he was reading.
d. None of these
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1. Choose the correct passive sentence. The road accident killed seven persons.
a. Seven persons were killed in the road accident.

b. Seven persons were killed by the road accident.
c. Seven persons have been killed in the road accident.
d. None of these.
2. Choose the correct passive voice of “Who taught you grammar?”
a. By whom grammar was taught to you?

b. By whom you were taught grammar?
c. By whom were you taught grammar?
d. None of these
3. Choose the correct passive voice of “Why are you telling a lie?”
a. Why are you told a lie?

b. Why is a lie being told by you?
c. Why a lie is being told by you?
d. None of these
4. Change the voice. Who painted it
a. By whom it was painted by.

b. Whom was it painted by
c. It had painted by whom.
d. None of above
5. Change the voice. We must write to him
a. We must written to him.

b. He is asked to write
c. To write him is asked.
d. None of these
6. Choose the correct voice of "Someone has picked my pocket"
a. My pocket have been picked

b. My pocket has being picked
c. My pocket is being picked
d. None of these
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7. Tick the correct passive voice
a. He insisted me to go
b. He is insisted to go
c. I was insisted to go
d. None of above
8. Choose the correct voice of 'She will sing a song'
a. A song will be song by her

b. A song will be singing by her
c. A song will be sung by her
d. None of these
9. Choose the correct voice of 'Do they respect their elders?'
a. Their elders are respected by them

b. Are their elders respected by them?
c. Are their elders respect them?
d. None of these
10. They drew a circle in the morning, Correct passive form;
a. A circle is being drawn by them in the morning.

b. A circle was drawn by them in the morning
c. In the morning, a circle have been drawn by them.
d. A circle has been drawing since morning.
11. Choose the correct voice of "Someone has stolen my bag"
a. My bag had been stolen.

b. My bag has being stolen.
c. My bag was stolen.
d. None of these
12. Change the voice: Did he buy that house?
a. Is that house bought by him?

b. Were that house bought by him?
c. Was that house bought by him?
d. None of these
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13. Change the voice: Who stole your pen?
a. Who was stolen your pen?

b. By whom is your pen stolen?
c. By whom was your pen stolen?
d. None of these
14. Change the voice: The magician was showing wonderful tricks.
a. Wonderful tricks are being shown by the magician.

b. Wonderful tricks was being shown by the magician.
c. Wonderful tricks have been shown by the magician.
d. None of these
15. He is loved by the people
a. Active
b. Direct
c. Passive
d. Indirect
16. Change the voice: We will serve our country.
a. Our country would be served by us

b. Our country shall be served by us.
c. Our country will served by us.
d. None of these
17. Change the voice: The rich should help the poor.
a. The poor shall be helped by the rich.

b. The poor should helped the rich.
c. The poor should be helped by the poor.
d. None of these
18. Change the voice: This plan can help me.
a. I can be helped by this plan

b. I could be helped by this plan
c. I might be helped by this plan
d. None of these
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19. Change the voice. Could you pass the salt?
a. Could the salt been passed.

b. Could the salt be passed by.
c. Could the salt be passed.
d. None of these
20. Change the voice: Our hosts treated us very kindly.
a. We were treated very kindly by our hosts.

b. We got kind treatment from our hosts
c. We were kindly treated by hosts.
d. None of these
21. Change the voice: Post the book.
a. Let the book is posted

b. The book was posed
c. Let the book be posted.
d. None of these
22. Change the voice: Who painted it?
a. It was painted?
b. Was it painted?
c. Had it been painted by?
d. None of these
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Analogy
FPSC Past Papers

CSS PMS PPSC
FPSC KPPSC SPSC
By
Yousuf Jalal
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1. Tick the analogy, SIEVE: SIFT

a. Pendent: Neck b. Crowbar: Pry
c. Cement: Trowel d. Scales: Justice
2. Tick the analogy, COLT: STALLION
a. Doe: Stag b. Dove: Peace
c. Aster: Botanist d. Calf: Cow
3. Tick the analogy, INCUBATOR: INFANT
a. Kennel: Dog b. Library: Books
c. Greenhouse: Plant d. Cooler: wine
4. Tick the analogy, MINER: QUARRY
a. Carpenter: Saw b. Painter: Brush
c. Poet: Sonnet d. Sculptor: Atelier
5. Tick the analogy, GLOSSARY: WORDS
a. Lexicon: Words b. Catalogue: Dates
c. Atlas: Maps d. Thesaurus: Rhymes
6. Mark the correct analogy: EXPAND: VOLUME
a. Ascent: Flight b. Cool: Temprature
c. Bend: Flexibility d. Proliferate: Number
7. Mark the correct analogy: PROLOGUE: NOVEL
a. Movement: Sympathy b. Sketch: Drawing
c. Preamble: Constitution d. Index: Book
8. Mark the correct analogy: PEST: IRKSOME
a. Sales clerk : Courteous b. Expert: Proficient
c. Enigma: Unexpected d. Leader: Non-descript
9. Mark the correct analogy: RUST: CORRSION
a. Vapor: Flammability b. Dew: Condensation
c. Crystal: Purification d. Solution: Precipitation
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11. Tick the synonym: Severely abusive writing in journals:

44. Predict is most similar to

33. Choose the word nearly in meaning of “Conformity”.

44. Choose synonym: Congeal

11. Choose the word that is similar in meaning, “Inimitable”.

22. Choose the word that is similar in meaning : Dilapidation:

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44. Choose the word that is similar in meaning :Stoic

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11. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. CONFESS

22. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning “Noble”.

11. Select the best ANTONYM of the words. Flippant:

15. Tick the Antonym of the word, “Humane”.

16. Tick the Antonym of the word, “Thrifty”.

17. Tick the Antonym of the word, “Prudent”.

18. Tick the Antonym of the word, “Judicious”.

19. Select the nearly opposite in meaning to the word “Naïve”.

20. Select the nearly opposite in meaning to the word “Duplicate”.

21. Select the nearly opposite in meaning to the word “Miserly”.

22. Select the nearly opposite in meaning to the word “Amalgamate”.

23. Select the nearly opposite in meaning to the word “Apathetic”.

24. Select the nearly opposite in meaning to the word “Paucity”.

8. Choose the word opposite in meaning of “Defiance”.

9. Choose the word opposite in meaning of “Evolving”.

10. Choose the word opposite in meaning of “Overweening”.

11. Choose the word opposite in meaning of “Presumption”.

12. Choose the word opposite in meaning of “Redolent”.

13. Choose the word opposite in meaning of “Kook”.

14. Choose the word opposite in meaning of “Debonair”.

15. Choose the word opposite in meaning of “Concealment”.

16. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Nervous”.

17. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Acute”.

18. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Base”.

19. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Dissuade”.

20. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Celibacy”.

21. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Boost”.

22. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Impropriety”.

23. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Unsullied”.

24. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Smooth”.

25. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Naïve”.

2. Choose the word in opposite meaning to the word “Bashful”.