English — Mixed Practice — Part 3: 30 MCQs with Explanations
30 exam-level english — mixed practice MCQs with answers and explanations for PPSC, FPSC, NTS preparation.
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Q1 of 30
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) “burns” less efficiently than gasoline.
Correct Answer: Option A — burns
Detailed Academic Explanation:
burns is the correct answer to “Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) “burns” less efficiently than gasoline.”. Items of this type are drawn from the English — Mixed Practice — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q2 of 30
He was in UK ______ three weeks.
Correct Answer: Option A — for
Detailed Academic Explanation:
He was in UK for three weeks.
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Q3 of 30
My friend is _______ older than his wife.
Correct Answer: Option C — much
Detailed Academic Explanation:
My friend is much older than his wife.
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Q4 of 30
________ were the best days of my life.
Correct Answer: Option D — Those
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Those were the best days of my life.
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Q5 of 30
We locked the animals in the cage to ______ them from getting away.
Correct Answer: Option C — prevent
Detailed Academic Explanation:
We locked the animals in the cage to prevent them from getting away.
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Q6 of 30
The rather humid climate in no way _____ from the beauty of the place.
Correct Answer: Option B — detracts
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The rather humid climate in no way detracts from the beauty of the place.
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Q7 of 30
Don’t make me __ hurt you.
Correct Answer: Option D — none
Detailed Academic Explanation:
none is the correct answer to “Don’t make me __ hurt you.”. Items of this type are drawn from the English — Mixed Practice — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q8 of 30
I will play cricket and ______ I will have lunch.
Correct Answer: Option A — then
Detailed Academic Explanation:
I will play cricket and then I will have lunch.
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Q9 of 30
I wish Sana _______come soon.
Correct Answer: Option D — would
Detailed Academic Explanation:
I wish Sana would come soon.
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Q10 of 30
It is _________ impossible to tell the twins apart.
Correct Answer: Option B — virtually
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It is virtually impossible to tell the twins apart.
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Q11 of 30
______ no need to buy traveller’s cheques since most countries take credit cards.
Correct Answer: Option C — There is
Detailed Academic Explanation:
There is no need to buy traveller’s cheques since most countries take credit cards.
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Q12 of 30
Their last cook was better than their ____ one.
Correct Answer: Option B — current
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Their last cook was better than their current one.
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Q13 of 30
You _______ to eat if you don’t feel like it.
Correct Answer: Option B — don’t have
Detailed Academic Explanation:
You don’t have to eat if you don’t feel like it.
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Q14 of 30
He is used to _____ cricket.
Correct Answer: Option B — play
Detailed Academic Explanation:
He is used to play cricket.
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Q15 of 30
She prepares herself a note. What is ” herself ” according to grammar?
Correct Answer: Option D — Reflexive Pronoun
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Reflexive Pronoun is the correct answer to “She prepares herself a note. What is ” herself ” according to grammar”. Items of this type are drawn from the English — Mixed Practice — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q16 of 30
He met a man who lived in USA last year. What is ” who ” according to grammar here?
Correct Answer: Option B — Relative Pronoun
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Relative Pronoun is the correct answer to “He met a man who lived in USA last year. What is ” who ” according to grammar here”. Items of this type are drawn from the English — Mixed Practice — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q17 of 30
Mother said, “Where are you going? “
Correct Answer: Option A — Mother asked where I was going.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mother asked where I was going. is the correct answer to “Mother said, “Where are you going? “”. Items of this type are drawn from the English — Mixed Practice — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q18 of 30
That which is no longer in use?
Correct Answer: Option D — Obsolete
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Obsolete is the correct answer to “That which is no longer in use”. Items of this type are drawn from the English — Mixed Practice — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q19 of 30
Beowulf is an Old English epic poem consisting of __________ alliterative lines.
Correct Answer: Option C — 3,182
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Beowulf is an Old English epic poem consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines.
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Q20 of 30
The earliest surviving work in English Literature is ___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Cædmon’s Hymn
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The earliest surviving work in English Literature is Cædmon’s Hymn .
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Q21 of 30
I am astonished _____ his behaviour.
Correct Answer: Option D — With
Detailed Academic Explanation:
I am astonished With his behaviour.
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Q22 of 30
“Reading” quickly and well requires practice. The “Reading” word is a/an ___________.
Correct Answer: Option B — Gerund
Detailed Academic Explanation:
“Reading” quickly and well requires practice. The “Reading” word is a/an Gerund .
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Q23 of 30
To play fast and loose ___________?
Correct Answer: Option D — To play tricks
Detailed Academic Explanation:
To play fast and loose To play tricks .
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Q24 of 30
One who eats everything_________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Omnivorous
Detailed Academic Explanation:
One who eats everything Omnivorous .
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Q25 of 30
Fear of disease__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Pathophobia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fear of disease Pathophobia .
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Q26 of 30
Extreme fear about beauty___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Cellophobia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Extreme fear about beauty Cellophobia .
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Q27 of 30
The art of making fireworks is called________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Chromatics
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The art of making fireworks is called Chromatics .
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Q28 of 30
Fear of death __________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Thanatophobia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fear of death Thanatophobia .
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Q29 of 30
Fear of darkness ______________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Nyctophobia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fear of darkness Nyctophobia .
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Q30 of 30
INDIGENT: WEALTHY::
Correct Answer: Option D — gauche: graceful
Detailed Academic Explanation:
gauche: graceful is the correct answer to “INDIGENT: WEALTHY::”. Items of this type are drawn from the English — Mixed Practice — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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