35 practice MCQs on English for PPSC / FPSC tests. Think of your answer first, then open "Show answer and explanation". These are practice questions, not official examination papers.
Q1. Meaning of 'a blessing in disguise':
A good thing that seemed bad at first
A holy man
A curse
A hidden danger
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Correct answer: A. A good thing that seemed bad at first
It describes an apparent misfortune that turns out good.
Q2. Choose the antonym of 'generous'.
Liberal
Charitable
Stingy
Kind
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Correct answer: C. Stingy
Generous is the opposite of stingy.
Q3. One word for 'that which cannot be avoided':
Incredible
Invincible
Illegible
Inevitable
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Correct answer: D. Inevitable
Inevitable means unavoidable.
Q4. One word for 'a speech by a single actor alone on the stage':
Prologue
Monologue
Dialogue
Soliloquy
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Correct answer: D. Soliloquy
A soliloquy is a speech to oneself.
Q5. Meaning of 'under the weather':
Feeling ill
Being happy
Being outdoors
Being rich
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Correct answer: A. Feeling ill
It means slightly unwell.
Q6. Choose the synonym of 'verbose'.
Concise
Wordy
Brief
Silent
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Correct answer: B. Wordy
Verbose means using too many words.
Q7. Choose the correct preposition: Divide this cake ___ the three children.
