NTS / PTS English MCQs with Answers

35 practice MCQs on English for NTS / PTS tests. Think of your answer first, then open "Show answer and explanation". These are practice questions, not official examination papers.

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Q31. One word for 'a government by the people':

  1. Autocracy
  2. Monarchy
  3. Aristocracy
  4. Democracy
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Correct answer: D. Democracy

Democracy means rule by the people.

Q32. Meaning of 'spill the beans':

  1. Make a mess
  2. Cook food
  3. Reveal secret information
  4. Waste time
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Correct answer: C. Reveal secret information

It means to disclose a secret.

Q33. Identify the type of sentence: 'Please close the door.'

  1. Interrogative
  2. Exclamatory
  3. Assertive
  4. Imperative
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Correct answer: D. Imperative

It expresses a request.

Q34. Choose the correct article: ___ Ganges is a sacred river.

  1. An
  2. A
  3. No article
  4. The
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Correct answer: D. The

Names of rivers take 'the'.

Q35. Choose the correct option: The furniture ___ new.

  1. have been
  2. are
  3. were
  4. is
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Correct answer: D. is

'Furniture' is uncountable.

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