General English — Past Papers — Part 6 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 37
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The Synonym of Effort is?
Correct Answer: Option B — Attempt
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Effort means an attempt or exertion made to achieve something. Attempt means to try to do or achieve something. Effort means کسی چیز کو حاصل کرنے کے لئے کی جانے والی کوشش یا محنت Attempt means کچھ کرنے یا حاصل کرنے کی کوشش کرنا
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Question 2 of 37
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The Synonym of Spare is?
Correct Answer: Option A — Extra
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Spare can mean something additional or available for use. Extra means more than what is needed. Spare means اس کا مطلب کچھ اضافی یا استعمال کے لیے دستیاب ہو سکتا ہے۔ Extra means ضرورت سے زیادہ
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Question 3 of 37
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The Synonym of Vast is?
Correct Answer: Option A — Immense
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vast means وسیع Immense means وسیع
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Question 4 of 37
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The Synonym of Assembled is?
Correct Answer: Option C — Gathered
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Assembled means brought or collected together. Gathered means brought together in one place. Assembled means لایا یا اکٹھا کیا گیا۔ Gathered means ایک جگہ پر اکٹھا کیا گیا۔
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Question 5 of 37
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The Synonym of Conveying is?
Correct Answer: Option B — Communicating
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Conveying means expressing or communicating information, thoughts, or feelings. Communicating means sharing or expressing information. Conveying means معلومات، خیالات، یا احساسات کا اظہار یا بات چیت Communicating means معلومات کا اشتراک یا اظہار
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Question 6 of 37
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The Synonym of Intense is?
Correct Answer: Option C — Strong
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Intense means very strong or extreme in degree. Strong means having great force , effect, or intensity. Intense means ڈگری میں بہت مضبوط یا انتہائی Strong means زبردست طاقت، اثر، یا شدت کا ہونا
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Question 7 of 37
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The Synonym of Retire is?
Correct Answer: Option B — Withdraw
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Retire can mean to withdraw from an activity , position, or place. Withdraw means to move away or leave. Retire means کسی سرگرمی، پوزیشن یا جگہ سے دستبردار ہونا Withdraw means دور جانا یا چھوڑنا
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Question 8 of 37
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The Synonym of Dearly is?
Correct Answer: Option C — Lovingly
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dearly can mean with great affection or love. Lovingly means in a caring or affectionate manner. Dearly means بڑے پیار یا محبت کے ساتھ مطلب ہو سکتا ہے۔ Lovingly means دیکھ بھال کرنے یا پیار کرنے والے انداز میں
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Question 9 of 37
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The Synonym of Traced is?
Correct Answer: Option A — Tracked
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Traced means followed or discovered the course , path, or origin of something. Tracked means followed or located something by observing its movements. Traced means کسی چیز کے کورس، راستے، یا اصل کی پیروی کی یا دریافت کی۔ Tracked means کسی چیز کی نقل و حرکت کا مشاہدہ کرکے اس کی پیروی کریں یا اسے واقع کریں۔
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The Synonym of Piety is?
Correct Answer: Option B — Devotion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Piety means religious devotion and reverence . Devotion means deep dedication or commitment, especially to religious beliefs . Piety means مذہبی عقیدت اور احترام Devotion means گہری لگن یا عزم
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The Antonym of Scent is?
Correct Answer: Option A — Stench
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Scent generally means a noticeable or pleasant smell . Stench means a very unpleasant or offensive smell. Scent means ایک قابل توجہ یا خوشگوار بو Stench means ایک بہت ہی ناگوار یا ناگوار بو
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The Synonym of Avenged is?
Correct Answer: Option A — Revenged
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Avenged means to take revenge for a wrong or injury. Revenged means to take revenge or retaliate. Avenged means کسی غلط یا چوٹ کا بدلہ لینا Revenged means بدلہ لینا
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The Synonym of Trust is?
Correct Answer: Option C — Confidence
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Trust means having firm belief in the reliability or truth of someone or something. Confidence means belief or trust in someone or something. Trust means کسی یا کسی چیز کی وشوسنییتا یا سچائی پر پختہ یقین رکھنا Confidence means کسی یا کسی چیز پر یقین یا بھروسہ
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The Synonym of Pilgrim is?
Correct Answer: Option A — Traveller
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A pilgrim is a person who travels to a holy or sacred place for religious reasons. Pilgrim means وہ شخص جو مذہبی وجوہات کی بنا پر کسی مقدس یا مقدس مقام کا سفر کرتا ہے۔ Traveller means وہ شخص جو مذہبی وجوہات کی بنا پر کسی مقدس یا مقدس مقام کا سفر کرتا ہے۔
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Question 15 of 37
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The Synonym of Sacred is?
Correct Answer: Option B — Holy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sacred means مقدس، پاک یا معظم Holy means متبرک، پاک، مقدس
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The Synonym of Ignorance is?
Correct Answer: Option C — Unawareness
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ignorance means a lack of knowledge, understanding, or information. Unawareness means a lack of knowledge or awareness. Ignorance means علم، سمجھ، یا معلومات کی کمی Unawareness means علم یا شعور کی کمی
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The Synonym of Submission is?
Correct Answer: Option A — Surrender
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Submission means yielding to the control or authority of another. Surrender means giving up or yielding to someone. Submission means کسی دوسرے کے کنٹرول یا اختیار کے آگے جھکنا Surrender means کسی کو ترک کرنا یا چھوڑنا
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Question 18 of 37
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The Synonym of Reveal is?
Correct Answer: Option C — Disclose
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Reveal means to make something known or visible. Disclose means to make information known or public. Reveal means کسی چیز کو معلوم یا ظاہر کرنا Disclose means معلومات کو عام یا عام کرنا
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The Synonym of Nobility is?
Correct Answer: Option B — Dignity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nobility means high moral qualities, honor, or dignity. Dignity refers to a sense of worth, honor, and self-respect. Nobility means اعلیٰ اخلاقی خصوصیات، عزت، یا وقار Dignity means قدر، عزت، اور عزت نفس کے احساس کے لیے
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The Synonym of Expanse is?
Correct Answer: Option B — Area
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Expanse means وسعت Area means رقبہ
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Question 21 of 37
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The Synonym of Rear?
Correct Answer: Option C — Foster
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rear means پالنا Foster means پالنا
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The Synonym of Mingle is?
Correct Answer: Option D — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
" Mingle " means to mix or interact with others , which includes talking. Mingle means ملاوٹ Merge means ضم Talk means بات کرنا
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Question 23 of 37
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In the sentence “The sun is rising,” the word “rising” is a?
Correct Answer: Option C — Verb
Detailed Academic Explanation:
“ Rising ” is the present participle of the verb “ rise .” It forms the present continuous tense with “ is ” → is rising .
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The Antonym of Profound is?
Correct Answer: Option C — Superficial
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Profound means very deep, serious, or thoughtful. Superficial means shallow or lacking depth. Profound means بہت گہرا، سنجیدہ، یا سوچ سمجھ کر Superficial means کم یا کم گہرائی
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Question 25 of 37
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“By the way” is a?
Correct Answer: Option A — Preposition phrase
Detailed Academic Explanation:
“ By ” is the preposition , and “ the way ” is its object . “ By the way ” is commonly used to mean incidentally or to introduce additional information .
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Question 26 of 37
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You ____ really watch the TV.
Correct Answer: Option B — Wouldn't
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Wouldn't is the contraction of would not. It can express unwillingness or refusal to do something. Therefore, “You wouldn't really watch the TV” is the intended answer.
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Question 27 of 37
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My mother ____ dinner last night.
Correct Answer: Option C — Did not cook
Detailed Academic Explanation:
My mother did not cook dinner last night. “ Last night ” indicates the Simple Past Tense . In negative sentences, use did not + base verb → did not cook .
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The Synonym of Afflicted is?
Correct Answer: Option C — Distressed
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Afflicted means suffering from pain, illness, trouble, or distress. Distressed means suffering from pain, worry, or difficulty. Afflicted means درد، بیماری، مصیبت، یا تکلیف میں مبتلا Distressed means درد، پریشانی، یا مشکل میں مبتلا
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The Synonym of Commitment is?
Correct Answer: Option B — Dedication
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Commitment means a strong sense of responsibility or devotion to something. Dedication means giving strong effort, loyalty, or devotion to a task or purpose. Commitment means ذمہ داری کا مضبوط احساس یا کسی چیز سے لگن Dedication means مضبوط کوشش، وفاداری، یا کسی کام یا مقصد کے لیے لگن دینا
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Question 30 of 37
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What is the synonym of Biennial?
Correct Answer: Option C — Every two years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Biennial means an event that happens every two years, or a plant that takes two years to complete its life cycle. Biennial ہر دو سال بعد Every two years ہر دو سال بع د
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What is the synonym of Annihilated?
Correct Answer: Option B — Destroyed
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Annihilated means to destroy something completely so that nothing is left or to defeat an opponent overwhelmingly. Annihilated مٹا دینا , نابود کر دینا , or معدوم Destroyed تباہ, برباد, or اجڑا
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What is the synonym of HARASS?
Correct Answer: Option A — Annoy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Harass means to annoy, trouble, or attack someone repeatedly over a period of time. Harass ہراساں کرنا , ستانا , or پریشان کرنا Annoy, ناراض
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Question 33 of 37
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Choose the correct sentence: A) Give me a scissors. B) Give me an scissors. C) Give me a pair of scissors. D) Give me scissorses.
Correct Answer: Option C — Give me a pair of scissors.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Give me a pair of scissors. Scissors are generally treated as a plural noun. For one item, use “a pair of scissors.” “A scissors” and “an scissors” are incorrect. “Scissorses” is incorrect .
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Question 34 of 37
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Choose the correct sentence: A) Either of books are worth reading. B) Either of the books are worth reading. C) Either of the books is worth reading. D) Either the books is worth reading.
Correct Answer: Option C — Either of the books is worth reading.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Either of the books is worth reading. Either refers to one of two . “Either” takes a singular verb → is. Correct structure: Either of + the + plural noun + singular verb. “Either of books” is incorrect; use “either of the books.”
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Choose the correct sentence: A) I saw five sheeps in the field. B) I saw five sheep in the field. C) I saw five sheepes in the field. D) I saw five sheepses in the field.
Correct Answer: Option B — I saw five sheep in the field.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
I saw five sheep in the field. Sheep has the same form in singular and plural. Singular: one sheep Plural: five sheep “Sheeps” is incorrect.
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Choose the correct sentence: A) There are only five hundreds students in our college. B) There are only five hundred students in our college. C) There are only five hundreds of students in our college. D) There are only five hundred of students in our college.
Correct Answer: Option B — There are only five hundred students in our college.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
There are only five hundred students in our college. After a specific number, hundred remains singular. Correct: f ive hundred students. Incorrect: five hundreds students. “Hundreds of” is used for an unspecified large number.
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Choose the correct sentence: A) I brought five dozens mangoes. B) I brought five dozen mangoes. C) I brought five dozen of mangoes. D) I brought five dozens of mangoes.
Correct Answer: Option B — I brought five dozens mangoes.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
I brought five dozen mangoes. After a s pecific number, dozen remains singular. Correct: five dozen mangoes. Incorrect: five dozens mangoes. We use “dozen of” when the quantity is not preceded by a specific number.
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