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PPSC / FPSC English MCQs with Answers

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.

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Q11. Choose the synonym of 'happy'.

  1. Sad
  2. Tired
  3. Angry
  4. Joyful
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Correct answer: D. Joyful

Joyful means happy.

Q12. Choose the correct option: By next year, he ___ his degree.

  1. will complete
  2. has completed
  3. will have completed
  4. completes
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Correct answer: C. will have completed

Future perfect expresses completion before a future time.

Q13. Choose the correct preposition: He travelled ___ train.

  1. with
  2. in
  3. on
  4. by
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Correct answer: D. by

'By train' is the standard expression.

Q14. Choose the synonym of 'benevolent'.

  1. Rude
  2. Selfish
  3. Kind
  4. Cruel
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Correct answer: C. Kind

Benevolent means well-meaning and kind.

Q15. Choose the correct option: Mathematics ___ my favourite subject.

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

Names of subjects ending in -s take singular verbs.

Q16. What is the plural of 'man'?

  1. Manes
  2. Mans
  3. Men
  4. Mens
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Correct answer: C. Men

Man has an irregular plural.

Q17. Choose the correct article: ___ honest man is respected.

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

'Honest' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is used.

Q18. Choose the correct preposition: The treasure was divided ___ the two brothers.

  1. in
  2. within
  3. among
  4. between
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Correct answer: D. between

'Between' is used for two.

Q19. Choose the antonym of 'fertile'.

  1. Barren
  2. Productive
  3. Fruitful
  4. Rich
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Correct answer: A. Barren

Barren land cannot grow crops.

Q20. One word for 'a doctor of skin diseases':

  1. Dermatologist
  2. Oncologist
  3. Cardiologist
  4. Neurologist
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Correct answer: A. Dermatologist

A dermatologist treats skin.

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