Q21. One word for 'a person who loves books':
- Bibliographer
- Philanthropist
- Misanthrope
- Bibliophile
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Correct answer: D. Bibliophile
A bibliophile loves books.
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.
Q22. One word for 'absence of government':
- Oligarchy
- Anarchy
- Democracy
- Monarchy
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Correct answer: B. Anarchy
Anarchy is a state without government.
Q23. What is the plural of 'bacterium'?
- Bacterii
- Bacteriums
- Bacteria
- Bacterias
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Correct answer: C. Bacteria
Bacteria is the plural.
Q24. One word for 'killing of a brother':
- Homicide
- Fratricide
- Matricide
- Patricide
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Correct answer: B. Fratricide
Fratricide is killing a brother.
Q25. One word for 'a person who writes poems':
- Poet
- Editor
- Critic
- Novelist
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Correct answer: A. Poet
A poet writes poetry.
Q26. Choose the correct option: Neither of the boys ___ present.
- are
- were
- have been
- was
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Correct answer: D. was
'Neither' takes a singular verb.
Q27. Choose the correct preposition: He was born ___ 1995.
- on
- in
- at
- by
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Correct answer: B. in
Years take 'in'.
Q28. One word for 'a person new to a profession':
- Veteran
- Professional
- Novice
- Expert
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Correct answer: C. Novice
A novice is a beginner.
Q29. One word for 'a person who walks in sleep':
- Somnambulist
- Narcoleptic
- Dreamer
- Insomniac
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Correct answer: A. Somnambulist
Somnambulism is sleepwalking.
Q30. Choose the antonym of 'amateur'.
- Professional
- Novice
- Learner
- Beginner
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Correct answer: A. Professional
A professional is skilled and paid; an amateur is not.
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