English — Mixed Practice — Part 1: 40 MCQs with Explanations
40 exam-level english — mixed practice MCQs with answers and explanations for PPSC, FPSC, NTS preparation.
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Q1 of 40
The Alphabets others then (a e i o u) are called ____________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Consonants
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Alphabets others then (a e i o u) are called Consonants .
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Q2 of 40
English language approximately consist of _______ words?
Correct Answer: Option A — 170000
Detailed Academic Explanation:
English language approximately consist of 170000 words.
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Q3 of 40
Ali is not my brother. Here word not is?
Correct Answer: Option D — Adverb
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ali is not my brother. Here word not is Adverb.
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Q4 of 40
The novel ” Anna Karenina ” is written by?
Correct Answer: Option C — Leo Tolstoy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Leo Tolstoy is the correct answer to “The novel ” Anna Karenina ” is written by”. Items of this type are drawn from the English — Mixed Practice — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q5 of 40
He laughs _______ me.
Correct Answer: Option C — at
Detailed Academic Explanation:
He laughs at me.
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Q6 of 40
What does the English prefix “Sino” mean:
Correct Answer: Option D — Chinese
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chinese is the correct answer to “What does the English prefix “Sino” mean:”. Items of this type are drawn from the English — Mixed Practice — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q7 of 40
Most common english word in the world?
Correct Answer: Option C — the
Detailed Academic Explanation:
the is the correct answer to “Most common english word in the world”. Items of this type are drawn from the English — Mixed Practice — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q8 of 40
His mathematics ________ good.
Correct Answer: Option B — Are
Detailed Academic Explanation:
His mathematics Are good.
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Q9 of 40
Mumps_______ a terrible disease.
Correct Answer: Option C — Is
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mumps Is a terrible disease.
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Q10 of 40
William Blake was born in ____________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1757
Detailed Academic Explanation:
William Blake was born in 1757 .
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Q11 of 40
If the storm continues, the overhead wires may ______ with twang.
Correct Answer: Option B — Snap
Detailed Academic Explanation:
If the storm continues, the overhead wires may Snap with twang.
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Q12 of 40
The name of a person, thing is called______?
Correct Answer: Option C — Noun
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The name of a person, thing is called Noun .
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Q13 of 40
Teachers as well as headmaster _______ punctual of time
Correct Answer: Option D — Are
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Teachers as well as headmaster Are punctual of time.
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Q14 of 40
Be in your ________.
Correct Answer: Option A — Shoes
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Be in your Shoes .
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Q15 of 40
Each of us _____ eaten our meal.
Correct Answer: Option A — Has
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Each of us Has eaten our meal.
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Q16 of 40
Make hay ______ sun shines
Correct Answer: Option B — While
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Make hay While sun shines.
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Q17 of 40
Haroon was a king. Here *King* is______?
Correct Answer: Option A — Common Noun
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Haroon was a king. Here *King* is Common Noun .
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Q18 of 40
She sings____________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Beautifully
Detailed Academic Explanation:
She sings Beautifully .
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Q19 of 40
Wow! Ah! Oh! and No! are usually used as________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Interjection
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Wow! Ah! Oh! and No! are usually used as Interjection .
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Q20 of 40
FAQ stands for __________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed Academic Explanation:
FAQ stands for Frequently Asked Questions .
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Q21 of 40
The Chairman is ill and we’ll have to__________the meeting for a few days.
Correct Answer: Option C — Put off
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Chairman is ill and we’ll have to Put off the meeting for a few days.
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Q22 of 40
The list of words in a language is referred to as its___________?
Correct Answer: Option B — lexicon
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The list of words in a language is referred to as its lexicon .
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Q23 of 40
Rubi talks a lot, doesn’t she? Yes, although there no reason for _______?
Correct Answer: Option A — Her talking so much
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rubi talks a lot, doesn’t she? Yes, although there no reason for Her talking so much .
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Q24 of 40
Early in the morning I _______ feed the cows. After I had finished that, I _______ play with the children in the village.
Correct Answer: Option B — Used, would
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Early in the morning I Used, would feed the cows. After I had finished that, I _______ play with the children in the village.
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Q25 of 40
If you read the questions carefully you ______ them easily.
Correct Answer: Option B — Will answer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
If you read the questions carefully you Will answer them easily.
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Q26 of 40
By the time you get this letter you _______ the tragic news.
Correct Answer: Option C — Will be have received
Detailed Academic Explanation:
By the time you get this letter you Will be have received the tragic news.
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Q27 of 40
Science of heavenly bodies is known as _______?
Correct Answer: Option D — Astronomy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Science of heavenly bodies is known as Astronomy .
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Q28 of 40
Art of judging influence of stars upon human affairs is known as _______?
Correct Answer: Option B — Astrology
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Art of judging influence of stars upon human affairs is known as Astrology .
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Q29 of 40
The hundredth anniversary of a significant event is known as ________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Centenary
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The hundredth anniversary of a significant event is known as Centenary .
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Q30 of 40
One who is familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures is known as _______________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Cosmopolitan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
One who is familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures is known as Cosmopolitan .
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Q31 of 40
Government by old people is termed as ____________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Gerontocracy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Government by old people is termed as Gerontocracy .
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Q32 of 40
A book giving information on all branches of knowledge is known as _______?
Correct Answer: Option A — Encyclopedia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A book giving information on all branches of knowledge is known as Encyclopedia .
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Q33 of 40
A group of associated or similar things is known as _____________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Constellation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A group of associated or similar things is known as Constellation .
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Q34 of 40
A person who is recovering after an illness or medical treatment is known as ____________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Convalescent
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A person who is recovering after an illness or medical treatment is known as Convalescent .
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Q35 of 40
Leaving one’s country and go to live in a foreign land is known as _________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Emigrate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Leaving one’s country and go to live in a foreign land is known as Emigrate .
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Q36 of 40
One who looks on the dark side of the things is known as ________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Pessimist
Detailed Academic Explanation:
One who looks on the dark side of the things is known as Pessimist .
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Q37 of 40
One who looks on the bright side of things is known as ________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Optimist
Detailed Academic Explanation:
One who looks on the bright side of things is known as Optimist .
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Q38 of 40
Something that is liable to be easily broken is known as ________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Brittle
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Something that is liable to be easily broken is known as Brittle .
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Q39 of 40
A letter which is not claimed by anybody is known as _______?
Correct Answer: Option A — Dead Letter
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A letter which is not claimed by anybody is known as Dead Letter .
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Q40 of 40
A composition which bears no name of the writer is known as _________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Anonymous
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A composition which bears no name of the writer is known as Anonymous .
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