English MCQS

1. The original inhabitants of a Country.

A. Aborigines
B. Citizens
C. Natives
D. Primitive

2. The teacher made the naughty boy __________.

A. Tiptoe
B. Tiptoes
C. To Tiptoe
D. None of these

3. Synonym of “AMNESTY” is________?

A. Assistance
B. Security
C. Judicial
D. Pardon

4. Synonym of “YOB” is__________?

A. Annoyed
B. Intelligent
C. Humble
D. Aggressive

5. Synonym of “BONHAMIE” is__________?

A. friendliness
B. curriculum
C. Meticulous
D. Insolent

6. To”Jazz Up” means to___________?

A. Go faster
B. Make something more exciting
C. Make a lot of noise
D. Be Strong

7. There were no opposition to the new policy by the ‘rank and file’ of the
Government.
A. The ordinary members
B. The official machinery
C. The majority
D. The cabinet ministers

8. Synonym of TRUCE is_________?

A. Armistice
B. Ratify
C. Agreement
D. Settlement

9. Synonym of Foster is ________?

A. Increase
B. Lessen
C. Raise
D. None

10. What is the synonym for the Exotic?

A. dull
B. uninteresting
C. Unusual
D. boring

11. What is the cause ____________ the problem?

A. of
B. on
C. about
D. in

12. It differs ______________ their last suggestion?

A. about
B. in
C. from
D. of

13. This flying coach is bound______Karachi.

A. For
B. From
C. To
D. None

14. I would like to thank you ____________ behalf of all of us?

A. of
B. on
C. about
D. in
15. He is jealous ______________ her success?
A. of
B. on
C. about
D. in

16. As ________ me; I will be happy to lend a hand?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. for

17. He was accused ______________ theft?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. on

18. What did you make __________ the lecture?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. on

19. Unfortunately, we had to cancel it owing ___________ the bad weather?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. to

20. It was kind _______________ you to help?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. on

21. She cares ________ the environment?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. on

22. He was embarrassed because everybody was laughing __________ him?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. at

23. Green pepper is very rich __________ vitamin C?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. on

24. Please do not interfere _____________ my personal affairs?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. on

25. He is interested ____________ history?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. on

26. We arrived ____________ the station an hour late?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. at

27. I am good __________ tennis?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. at

28. The teacher set some homework ____________ the end of the lesson?
A. of
B. in
C. about
D. at

29. She suffers ___________ a heart disease?

A. from
B. in
C. about
D. on
30. They decided __________ the grey sofa?
A. of
B. in
C. about
D. on

31. He confided _________ me?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. on

32. I am envious ___________ them?

A. of
B. in
C. about
D. on

33. He looks upset, I think he look the criticism _____________ heart?

A. to
B. in
C. about
D. of

34. I am worried ____________ the exam?

A. in
B. about
C. on
D. of

35. Nafeesa is afraid ___________spiders?

A. from
B. in
C. about
D. of

36. He is good ______ Football.

A. At
B. Of
C. With
D. In

37. She is jealous _______ my friend?

A. From
B. With
C. Of
D. By

38. Synonym of Nostalgia is ____________?

A. Reminiscence
B. Apathy
C. Homesickness
D. Wistfulness

39. The Sun_________From Behinds The Clouds.

A. Immerse
B. Emerged
C. Imerged
D. None Of These

40. A Group of birds or a flock flying together in hundreds or even in thousands is

called _______ ?
A. Startling
B. Murmuration
C. Both A and B
D. None of these

41. One who lacks knowledge ________ ?

A. Intelligent
B. Ignorant
C. Credulous
D. Colleague

42. A part of a word that can be pronounced separately ?

A. Particle
B. Sibilant
C. Syllable
D. Letter

43. One who travels from place to place ?

A. Itinerant
B. Mendicant
C. Journeyman
D. Tramp

44. Antonym of Selfish is _____________?

A. Helpful
B. Altruistic
C. Egocentric
D. Acquisitive
45. Antonym of Torture is__________?
A. Third Degree
B. Twinge
C. Peace
D. Stick

46. She said to the princess, “May you live long”.

A. She prayed for the princess that she might live long.
B. She prayed for the princess that may she live long.
C. She prayed for the princess that she live long.
D. She prayed for the princess that she may live long.

47. He will be arriving quite late, so by the time he comes, the play ______ ?
A. Would have begun
B. Will begun
C. Will have begun
D. Would begun

48. The police _______ for the robber for long but they have failed to find him so
far.
A. Have looked
B. Have been looking
C. Has looked
D. Has been looking

49. I’ll come to meet you at the station in my car _________ you do not have to
walk to my house.
A. So that
B. In order
C. That
D. Because

50. Rubi talks a lot, doesn’t she? Yes, although there no reason for _______ ?
A. So much have talking
B. Her so much talking
C. Her talking so much
D. Talking her so much

51. Turn left________the traffic lights.

A. At
B. In
C. On
D. Of
52. I said to her, “Why are you sleeping”?
A. I asked her why she was sleeping.
B. I asked her that why she was sleeping.
C. I asked her that why was she sleeping.
D. None of these

53. Correct the sentence:

He got up and run to the door.
A. He get up and run to the door.
B. He gets up and run to the door.
C. He got up and will run to the door.
D. He got up and ran to the door.

54. ______ Earth moves around ______ sun.

A. The; A
B. An; The
C. The; the
D. An; A

55. Choose the correct option which reflect the same sense as in the captioned
sentence:
“Our guest let us know that he would be arriving next week in his last letter.”
A. Our guest let us know that he was arriving next week in his last letter.
B. Our guest let us know that’s he are arriving in his last letter.
C. Our guest let us know in his last letter that he would be arriving next week.
D. None of the above

56. He writes ___ ink.

A. WITH
B. IN
C. FOR
D. ON

57. Meaning of the idiom ‘Swan song”?

A. Last work
B. First work
C. Middle work
D. Early work

58. The food is very good_______that restaurant.

A. at
B. of
C. in
D. with
59. The Synonym of Abstemious is___________?
A. Diligent
B. Confused
C. Moderate
D. None of these

60. The Synonym of Abreast is________?

A. Smart
B. Informed
C. Opposite
D. None of these

61. The words in these books will be of value_________ you.

A. To
B. For
C. On
D. None of these

62. Zillzahid Presents himself as a bold Journalist by asking people in politics the
kinds of………………… questions that other reporters do not ask.
A. Controversial
B. Circumnutating
C. Abnormal
D. Irrelevant

63. Synonym of Fealty is _____________?

A. Loyalty
B. Non-Alliance
B. Amenity
D. Fear

64. Synonym of Intrepid is _____________?

A. Timid
B. Affable
C. Bold
D. Lazy

65. Synonym of Dearth is _____________?

A. Necessity
B. Luck
C. Lack
D. Abundance

66. Synonym of Facile is _____________?

A. Cheerful
B. Clean
C. Easy
D. Humorous

67. Synonym of fervor is__________?

A. Excitement
B. Class
C. Realization
D. Swiftness

68. Synonym of Doleful is__________?

A. Sad
B. Happy
C. Famous
D. Enemy

69. Synonym of Apposite is__________?

A. Whole
B. Revealing
C. Cooked
D. Appropriate

70. Synonym of Diffident is__________?

A. Upsetting
B. Shy
C. Responsible
D. Polite

71. Synonym of WRATH is _____________ ?

A. Violence
B. Anger
C. Hatred
D. Jealousy

72. Synonym of EAGER is __________ ?

A. Devoted
B. Clever
C. Curious
D. Enthusiastic

73. Antonym of REVEALED is __________ ?

A. Denied
B. Concealed
C. Ignored
D. Overlooked

74. Synonym of OBLIQUE is _____________?

A. Horizontal
B. Bore
C. Slanting
D. Disregard

75. When I was sleeping, she ________ playing the sitar .

A. Was
B. Must be
C. Were
D. Is

76. Can they go shopping with us ? Sorry, they are busy; I wish they ________
with you now?
A. Can go
B. Are going
C. Could go
D. Would go

77. When I listened to his cogent arguments, all my _________ were ________ and
I was forced to agree with his point of view.
A. Senses- Stimulated
B. Doubt- Confirmed
C. Doubt- Dispelled
D. Questions- Asked

78. It is almost impossible at times to capture the _________ of words when we

translate them into a foreign language.
A. Implications
B. Meanings
C. Denotations
D. Connotations

79. “Clique” means____________?

A. A group of animals
B. A group of birds
C. A group of people
D. None of above

80. “Prosaic” means__________?

A. Good
B. Dull
C. Beautiful
D. None

81. What is the meaning of Banton?

A. Afresh
B. Good manners
C. Farewell
D. Authority

82. Synonym of Turmoil is _____________?

A. Conclusion
B. Reversal
C. Meanness
D. Confusion

83. ___________ the bad weather, the outdoor party was rescheduled.
A. Because of
B. In order to
C. Despite
D. None of these

84. I prefer tea_______coffee.

A. to
B. than
C. then
D. of

85. Sara said,”Alas! I have lost my diamond ring.”

A. Sara exclaimed with sorrow that I have lost my diamond ring.
B. Sara exclaimed with sorrow that she have lost her diamond ring.
C. Sara exclaimed with sorrow that I had lost my diamond ring.
D. Sara exclaimed with sorrow that she had lost her diamond ring.

86. They said, “Hurrah!we won the match.”

A. They said that they won the match.
B. They exclaimed with joy that they won the match.
C. They exclaimed with joy that they had won the match.
D. They exclaimed with joy that we had won the match.

87. She Said, “My parents are going to karachi”.

A. She said that my parents were going to karachi.
B. She said that my parents gone to karachi.
C. She said that her parents were going to karachi.
D. She said that her parents are going to karachi.
88. He is busy with his work ______________?
A. inns and out
B. up to neck
C. up to the hilt
D. kith and kin

89. “All Hours” means___________?

A. At Regular Times
B. At Irregular Times
C. Every Hour
D. None of these

90. My friend says, “I can’t help you, sorry. I have a lot of work to do.”
A. My friend says I can’t help you because I have a lot of work to do.
B. My friend says he can’t help me because he has a lot of work to do.
C. My friend says he can’t help me because he have a lot of work to do.
D. My friend says that I can’t help you I have a lot of work to do.

91. My friend said to me,” I will meet you tonight.”

A. My friend told me that I will meet you tonight.
B. My friend told that he will meet me tonight.
C. My friend told me that he would meet me that night.
D. My friend said to me that he will meet me that night.

92. She said,” I visited Peshawar yesterday.”

A. She said that she had visited Peshawar the previous day.
B. She said that I had visited Peshawar yesterday.
C. She said that she visited Peshawar yesterday.
D. She said that she has visited Peshawar the previous day.

93. Ahmad said,” I have a dental appointment this evening.”

A. Ahmad said that he have a dental appointment this evening.
B. Ahmad said that he had a dental appointment this evening.
C. Ahmad said that he has a dental appointment this evening.
D. Ahmad said that he had a dental appointment that evening.

94. He said, “I need your help now.”

A. He said he need my help now.
B. He said that he needed my help then.
C. He said that I needed your help now.
D. None of these

95. My friend said,” I will meet you tomorrow.”

A. My friend said that he will meet me tomorrow.
B. My friend said that he would meet me the next day.
C. My friend said he would meet me tomorrow.
D. My friend said that he will meet me tomorrow.

96. He said,”I need some money.”

A. He said that I need some money.
B. He said that he need some money.
C. He said that he needed some money.
D. He said that I needed some money.

97. He said.”I am studying now.”

A. He said that I am studying then.
B. He said that I was studying then.
C. He said that he was studying then.
D. He said that he was studying now.

98. Idiom “A slap on the wrist” means?

A. Hard Punishment
B. Beating Someone
C. Warning or Small Punishment
D. Make someone sad

99. Idiom “To cut long story short” means?

A. Tell the story briefly
B. Come to the point
C. Miss the main points
D. None of above

100. Which one of the following is antonym of ” Apocryphal ” while others are
synonyms?
A. Genuine
B. Mythical
C. Obscure
D. Unsubstantiated

101. Which one of the following is antonym of ” Prosaic ” while others are
synonyms?
A. Pedestrian
B. Prosy
C. Tedious
D. Interesting

102. Which one of the following is antonym of ” Raucous” while others are
synonyms?
A. Hoarse
B. Subdued
C. Strident
D. Discordant

103. Which one of the following is antonym of ” Picayune ” while others are
synonyms?
A. Piddling
B. Trifling
C. Colossal
D. Trivial

104. Which one of the following is antonym of ” Flaunt ” while others are
synonyms?
A. Cover
B. Brandish
C. Display
D. Exhibit

105. Which one of the following is antonym of ” Welter ” while others are
synonyms?
A. Clutter
B. Fuddle
C. Jumble
D. Order

106. Which one of the following is antonym of ”Eclat ” while others are synonyms?
A. Eminence
B. Esteem
C. Plaudit
D. Dullness

107. Which one of the following is antonym of ” Minuscule ” while others are
synonyms?
A. Diminutive
B. Lilliputian
C. Miniature
D. Majuscule

108. Which one of the following is antonym of ” IMPOVERISHED ” while others are
synonyms?
A. broke
B. destitute
C. impecunious
D. wealthy
109. Which one of the following is antonym of ” Flummox ” while others are
synonyms?
A. Baffle
B. Confound
C. Perplex
D. Enlighten

110. Which one of the following is antonym of ” Epitome ” while others are
synonyms?
A. antithesis
B. abridgment
C. abstract
D. compendium

111. Which one of the following is antonym of ” Perdition ” while others are
synonyms?
A. Heaven
B. Doom
C. Hell
D. Infernal

112. Which one of the following is antonym of ” Mordant ” while others are
synonyms?
A. acerbic
B. caustic
C. corrosive
D. pleasant

113. Please wait for me. I will be finished _______ five or ten minutes.
A. at
B. in
C. by
D. from

114. The railway track runs ______ the river.

A. over
B. across
C. by
D. on

115. Which one of the following is antonym of ” Perpetrator ” while others are
synonyms?
A. Culprit
B. felon
C. Police
D. miscreant

116. Antonym of GREGARIOUS is ____________?

A. Talkative
B. Lonesome
C. Cheerful
D. Boring

117. Antonym of ONEROUS is ____________?

A. Light
B. Difficult
C. Burfensome
D. Fluent

118. Antonym of HYPOCRISY____________?

A. Doubt
B. Uprightness
C. Budensome
D. Fluent

119. Antonym of “Paucity” is____________?

A. Scarcity
B. Surplus
C. Presence
D. Shallow

120. “De novo” means___________?

A. Calm in arm
B. New
C. Prominent
D. To any extent

121. “Inter alia” means___________?

A. In between
B. By the fact
C. Under concentration
D. At the end

122. The market is nearer to them than ________.

A. we
B. us
C. ours
D. ourselves
123. Early in the morning I _______ feed the cows. After I had finished that, I
_______ play with the children in the village.
A. Used, could
B. Used, would
C. Could, should
D. Could, might

124. If you read the questions carefully you ______ them easily.
A. Answer
B. Will answer
C. Might answer
D. May answer

125. By the time you get this letter you _______ the tragic news.
A. Will receive
B. Will be receiving
C. Will be have received
D. Have received

126. “En-route” means_________?

A. oneway direction
B. On the way
C. Long distance
D. None of these

127. Antonym of Addendum?

A. Detriment
B. Lessening
C. Subtraction
D. All of above

128. Antonym of Acerbity?

A. Sweetness
B. Mellowness
C. Mildness
D. All of these

129. Antonym of Accost?

A. Avoid
B. Neglect
C. Scorn
D. All of these

130. Antonym of Accessible?

A. Inaccessible
B. Limited
C. Restricted
D. All of these

131. Antonym of Abstruse?

A. Obvious
B. Lucid
C. Plain
D. Simple
E. All of these

132. Antonym of Abstemious?

A. Gluttonous
B. Greedy
C. Hungry
D. All of these

133. Antonym of Absolve?

A. Execute
B. Condemn
C. Both a&b
D. Exculpate

134. Antonym of Abrogate?

A. Enact
B. Institute
C. Both a&b
D. Revoke

135. Antonym of Abjure?

A. Espouse
B. Support
C. Both a&b
D. Disavow

136. Antonym of Abject?

A. Commendable
B. Exalted
C. Excellent
D. All of above

137. Antonym of Aberrant?

A. Steadfast
B. Persistent
C. Devious
D. Both a&b

138. Antonym of Abate?

A. Enhance
B. Foster
C. Augment
D. All of above
B.
139. Synonym of Addendum?
A. Augmentation
B. Codicil
C. Both a&b
D. Detriment

140. Synonym of Acerbity?

A. Tartness
B. Astringency
C. Sourness
D. All of these

141. Synonym of Accost?

A. Solicit
B. Confront
C. Both a&b
D. Scorn

142. Synonym of Accessible?

A. Available
B. Susceptible
C. Unrestricted
D. All of these

143. Synonyms of Abstruse?

A. Recondite
B. Intricate
C. Obscure
D. Perplexing
E. All of these

144. Synonym of Abstinence?

A. Abstemious
B. Sobriety
C. Temperance
D. All of these
145. Synonym of Abstemious?
A. Abstinent
B. Temperate
C. Moderate
D. All of above

146. Synonym of Absolve?

A. Exculpate
B. Exonerate
C. Both a&b
D. Execute

147. Synonym of Abrogate?

A. Revoke
B. Rescind
C. Repeal
D. All of above

148. Synonym of Abjure?

A. Disavow
B. Renounce
C. Both a&b
D. Espouse

149. Synonym of Aberrant?

A. Devious
B. Divergent
C. Steadfast
D. Both a&b

150. Synonym of Abate?

A. Diminish
B. Halt
C. Decline
D. All of above

151. Idiom ” To make amend for” means___________?

A. Make possible effort
B. To compensate for damage
C. To bring chance in something
D. None of these

152. The practice of taking someone else’s work or ideas and passing them off as
one’s own is known as ____________?
A. Cuckold
B. Despotism
C. Plagiarism
D. Epicure

153. A person who talks in his/her sleep is known as ___________?

A. Bourgeois
B. Insomnist
C. ventriloquist
D. Somniloquist

154. secretly listening to a conversation is called ________?

A. Eavesdrop
B. Overhearing
C. Pigeonholing
D. Spying

155. A disease that is liable to be transmitted to people through the environment is

known as ___________?
A. Contagious
B. Infectious
C. Fatal
D. Incurable

156. A disease spreading from one person or organism to another by contact is

known as ________?
157. 0
A. Contagious
B. Infectious
C. Unanimous
D. Fatal

158. Something that is hard but liable to break easily is known as _______?
A. Brittle
B. Flexible
C. Resilient
D. Supple

159. A person fluent in two languages is known as _________?

A. Bilingual
B. Bigot
C. Bigamy
D. Brittle
160. The action or practice of persuading someone to do something by using force
or threats is known as _________?
A. Coercion
B. Conviction
C. Confession
D. Cajolement

161. A narrow piece of land connecting two large masses of land is known as
_________?
162.
A. Gulf
B. Isthmus
C. Peninsula
D. Continent

163. Government by a small group of all powerful persons is known as _________?

A. Dictatorship
B. Monarchy
C. Oligarchy
D. Anarchy

164. “Brain Drain” means__________?

A. Mad Person
B. Migration of Skilled Person to Other Country
C. Emigration of Intellectuals
D. None

165. A person who helps another commit a crime is known as __________?

166. B. Amateur
C. Cuckold
D. Changeling

167. A sad poem usually written to praise and express sorrow for someone who is
dead is known as ________?
A. Elegy
B. Oad
C. Sestina
D. Epic
168. A long poem narrating achievements of a hero or legendary figures is known
as ___________?
A. Epic
B. Elegy
C. Ode
D. Sestina
169. A form of written language for blind people is known as __________?
A. Braille
B. Elysium
C. Epicure
D. Arson

170. A medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison is known as

___________?
A. antidote
B. antitoxin
C. Adderall
D. A & B

171. One who eats everything indiscriminately is known as _________?

A. Albumen
B. Adept
C. Omnivorous
D. Amphibian

172. One who is present everywhere is known as ____________?

A. Omnipotent
B. Omniscient
C. Omnipresent
D. None of the above

173. Something which is incapable of being seen through is known as

_____________?
A. Non-transparent
B. Blurred
C. Opaque
D. All of the above

174. Something which is capable of being seen through is known as

_____________?
A. Opaque
B. Coarse
C. Ambiguous
D. Transparent

175. One who is unable to pay debts owed is known as __________?

A. Foreclosed
B. Insolvent
C. Bankrupt
D. All of the above
176. Antonym of Felicity is _____________?
A. Sadness
B. Powerful
C. Narrow
D. Opaque

177. Antonym of Credulous is _____________?

A. Respectfull
B. Hardworking
C. Skeptical
D. Frugal

178. A person who collects or has a great love of books is known as ________?
A. Bibliophile
B. Pluviophile
C. Cosmopolitan
D. Changeling

179. Forcing someone to make payment for not revealing discreditable secrets is
known as ______________?
A. Blackmail
B. Despotism
C. Assassin
D. Elysium

180. The offence of marrying someone while already married to another person is
known as _________?
A. Bigamy
B. Coupe
C. Bigot
C. Biped

181. A large enclosure for confining birds is known as _________?

A. Aviary
B. Columbary
C. Volary
D. All of the above

182. Items of business to be considered at a meeting are called __________?

A. Agenda
B. Bulletin
C. Elysium
D. Epicture

183. Science of heavenly bodies is known as _______?

A. Astronomy
B. Anatomy
C. Ecology
D. Astrology

184. Art of judging influence of stars upon human affairs is known as _______?
A. Astrology
B. Paleontology
C. Meteorology
D. Geology

185. The hundredth anniversary of a significant event is known as ________?

A. Centenary
B. Elysium
C. Assassin
D. None of the above

186. One who is familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures
is known as _______________?
A. Cosmopolitan
B. Unsophisticated
C. Provincial
D. All of the above

187. Government by old people is termed as ____________?

A. Monarchy
B. Gerontocracy
C. Paedocracy
D. Autocracy

188. A book giving information on all branches of knowledge is known as _______?

A. Encyclopedia
B. Cynic
C. Desperado
D. Elysium

189. A group of associated or similar things is known as _____________?

A. Constellation
B. Plainness
C. Elysium
D. None of the above

190. A person who is recovering after an illness or medical treatment is known as

____________?
A. Convalescent
B. Regressing
C. Faltering
D. Failing

191. A person who abstains from marriage and sexual relations is known as
__________?
A. Celibate
B. Promiscuous
B. C. Immoral
D. Vile

192. Leaving one’s country and go to live in a foreign land is known as _________?
A. Emigrate
B. Eradicate
C. Immigrate
D. Extempore

193. One who looks on the dark side of the things is known as ________?
A. Optimist
B. Patricide
C. Pessimist
D. Philanthropist

194. One who looks on the bright side of things is known as ________?
A. Pessimist
B. Novice
C. Optimist
D. Credulous

195. Something that is liable to be easily broken is known as ________?

A. Brittle
B. Resilient
C. Flexible
D. None of the above

196. A letter which is not claimed by anybody is known as _______?

A. Dead Letter
B. Adjustment Letter
C. Complaint Letter
D. Acknowledgment Letter

197. A composition which bears no name of the writer is known as _________?

A. Anonymous
B. Identified
C. Signed
D. Apostate

198. Is this is the bus, ______ goes to the Sadar Bazar?

A. that
B. who
C. which
D. To arrive

199. He bought a three ___________ suit.

A. Hundred-Dollars
B. Hundreds-Dollar
C. Hundred-Dollar
D. Hundreds-Dollars

200. The idiom “To bury the hatchet” mean?

A. To make peace
B. To make a foolish choice
C. To make a wrong decision
D. To lose something

201. Antonym of ATTRACT is _____________?

A. Repel
B. Demote
C. Expel
D. None of these

202. Antonym of ADAPT is _____________?

A. Applaud
B. Unfit
C. Approve
D. None of these

203. Antonym of APATHY is _____________?

A. Sleep
B. Conclude
C. Zeal
D. None of these

204. Complete the idiom “Hell hath no fury like a___________?

A. A women scorned
B. A burnned women
C. A women forgotten
D. A devil’s advocate
205. Foreign phrase ” De Jure” means?
A. By law
B. Successful
C. Illegal
D. Compromising

206. Synonym of Abject is _____________?

A. Disgusting
B. Squalid
C. Contemptible
D. All of these

207. Idiom “Tie the knot” means?

A. Friendship
B. Getting married
C. Enmity
D. Criticism

208. Antonym of ARCHETYPE is _____________?

A. Origin
B. Copy
C. Generous
D. Factory
209. Antonym of Abridge is _____________?
A. Subdue
B. Augment
C. Encourage
D. Elaborate

210. Antonym of PATHOLOGICAL is _____________?

A. Sick
B. Healthy
C. Chemicals
D. Selective

211. The book is______the mug and pen.

A. In
B. Among
C. between
D. Of

212. A good judge never jumps _________the conclusion.

A. In
B. To
C. on
D. At

213. The Students protested _____ the ill-treatment of their leader.

A. over
B. to
C. against
D. for

214. Past Tense of ”Find” is________?

A. Find
B. Found
C. Founded
D. Both B and C

215. The_________ of war is expected very soon.

A. Cessation
B. Cession
C. Session
D. cestion

216. Antonym of BRUSQUE is _____________?

A. Corrupt
B. Brash
C. energetic
D. Courteous
217. You must bear_______his pranks.
A. with
B. In
C. some of
D. All
218. Synonym of PARAGON is _____________?
A. Model
B. Virtue
C. Square
D. None
219. Caravan : desert ::
A. Boat: Cruise
B. Book: Library
C. Midnight: Noon
D. NONE
220. Salutation : Farewell ::
A. Birth: Death
B. Army: Navy
C. Noon: Midnight
D. Lunch: Dinner

221. Synonym of Abrupt is _____________?

A. Sudden
B. Noisy
C. Calm
D All of these

222. Choose the correct spelling for the missing word: My ____________ needs to
be paid every month.
A. Morgage
B. Morguage
C. Mortgage
D. Morgauge

223. He is very poor. What is “Very” in this sentence?

A. Adjective
B. Noun
C. Adverb
D. None

224. A small enclosure for cattle, sheep, poultry etc. is called as __________?
A. Cellar
B. Sty
B. Pen
D. Lair

225. One-Trick Pony means:

A. A person having one special feature, talent, or area of experti
B. Doing work dishonesty
C. Unlawful paropaganda
D. Clever planning for enemy
226. Nobody ________ that old man had fallen.
A. noted
B. knew
C. noticed
D. none of these

227. Afridi plays the Harmonium and the sitar is_______also.

A. Played
B. Played by he
C. Played by him
D. None of these
228. I am tired_______waiting.
A. Of
B. By
C. With
D. From

229. I always praise him for his merits, but he always turns_________you pointing
out your demerits
A. at
B. to
C. on
D. for

230. He is serious_______visiting Islamabad.

A. Of
B. For
C. To
D. On

231. We are accountable _________God for our actions.

A. with
B. on
C. in
D. to

232. I am famous _______honesty where javed is notorious for dishonesty.

A. for
B. to
C. upon
D. in

233. ” Infallible ” refers to the one who is free from all _________?
A. cares & worries
B. cares & failures
C. mistakes & failures
D. Worries & troubles

234. We decided to do all the task ______ instead of waiting for help.
A. of our own
B. by ourselves
C. ours
D. All

235. action of killing King is called____________?

A. regicide
B. suicide
C. patricide
D. parricide

236. He did not give up the fight even though he was badly bruised.
A. The fight did not give up by him even though he was badly bruised.
B. The fight had not given up by him even though he was badly bruised.
C. The fight was not given up by him even though he was badly bruised.
D. The fight was not being given up by him even though he was badly bruised.

237. We should avoid tranquilizer in order to have a good health.

A. Tranquilizer should avoided by us in order to have good health.
B. Tranquilizer should been avoided by us in order to have a good health.
C. Tranquilizer should be avoid by us in order to have a good health.
D. Tranquilizer should be avoided by us in order to have a good health.

238. His wife upbraided him for his irresponsible handling of the family finance.
A. He upbraided by his wife for his irresponsible handling of the family finance.
B. He was upbraided by his wife for his irresponsible handling of the family finance.
C. He has upbraided by his wife for his irresponsible handling of the family finance.
D. He were upbraided by his wife for his irresponsible handling of the family finance.

239. She never understood me, whenever I said Something.

A. Whenever I said something, I never understood by her.
B. Whenever I said something, I had never understood by her.
C. Whenever I said something, I was being never understood by her.
D. Whenever I said something I was never understood by her.

240. When I am alone, I hear the footsteps of my friend in my imagination.

A. The footsteps of my friend heard by me, when I am alone.
B. The footsteps of my friend is heard by me when I am alone.
C. The footsteps of my friend are heard by me when I am alone.
D. The footsteps of my friend was heard by me when I am alone.

241. When the men coughed he realized that the men were quite near to him.
A. When the men coughed it realized by him that the men were quiet near to him.
B. When the men coughed it had realized by him that the men were quite near to him.
C. When the men coughed it was realized by him that the men were quite near to him.
D. When the men coughed it is realized by him the men ere quite near to him.

242. I’m getting late ______ office.

A. From
B. For
C. To
D. In

243. Antonym of ” Applicable ” is _____________?

A. Irrelevant
B. Minimifidian
C. Incredulous
D. Cynical
E. Upset

244. Look, It _______.

A. rains
B. is raining
C. has been raining
D. had been raining

245. We can’t believe it. The story is ____ believable.

A. In
B. Un
C. Dis
D. None

246. I ______ Sidra yesterday.

A. have seen
B. saw
C. had seen
D. seen

247. It is _______ today.

A. too much hot
B. so much hot
C. too hot
D. more hotter

248. My father wanted _________ study.

A. that I
B. me to
C. that I must
D. that I should
E. None

249. Which parts of speech shows the relationship of noun or pronoun with the rest
of the sentence?
A. Preposition
B. Conjunction
C. Adverb
D. Interjection

250. She’s angry ______ you.

A. On
B. For
C. With
D. To

251. His office is always in apple-pie order. What does the idiom/phrase “apple-pie
order” means?
A. Neat & tidy
B. Disordered
C. Mismanaged
D. Ornamental

252. there is a limit________ everything in life

A. to
B. on
C. in
D. with

253. Antonym of “Lenient” is _____________?

A. easy-going
B. long-suffering
C. Strict
D. Liberal
E. Moderate

254. I’m ______ pleased with it.

A. Much
B. Very
C. Too
D. None

255. ___________ you work very hard, you cannot pass. (KPPSC 2018 paper)
A. Unless
B. Until
C. While
D. As if

256. Antonym of ” Pessimistic ” is _____________?

A. Devoted
B. Cheat
C. Despondent
D. Hopeful
E. Defeatist

257. Pronoun is used to avoid unnecessary repetition of ____________ in a

sentence?
A. Verb
B. Adjective
C. Noun
D. Preposition

258. Which parts of speech describes where, when and how an action happens?
A. Adjective
B. Conjunction
C. Verb
D. Adverb
E. Preposition

259. He cut his finger________ the knife

A. By
B. with
C. through
D. From

260. Fear of closed places:

A. Claustrophobia
B. Misogynist
C. Ambidextrous
D. Philanthropy

261. Synonym of backbone is _____________?

A. front bone
B. spine
C. back
D. B & C both

262. Synonym of Kidnap is _____________?

A. Appaling
B. Abduct
C. Renounce
D. All the above

263. Synonym of abandon is _____________?

A. Leave
B. Abstract
C. Abduct
D. None of these

264. What is the Synonym of “Ravage?

A. Annoy
B. Ruin
C. Popular
D. Predator

265. He wants five thousand dollars to buy a car. He won’t be satisfied with less.
What is “less” in this sentence?
A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Adverb
D. Adjective

266. The population of Pakistan is less than that of China. What is “less” in this
sentence?
A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Adverb
D. Adjective

267. You are paying less attention to your studies than you used to do. What is
“less” in this sentence?
A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Adverb
D. Adjective

268. Antonym of FALLACY is _________?

A. Abandon
B. Blunder
C. Truth
D. Error

269. The man _________ you met is an anchorperson.

A. who
B. whose
C. whom
D. which

270. “Hold one’s horse” means__________?

A. Keep one’s expectations
B. Keep one’s gift
C. Have patience
D. High on energy

271. “Give cold shoulder” means__________?

A. To support
B. Cold meat
C. To ignore
D. Shiver

272. Synonym of “GAINSAY” is _____________?

A. Suppress
B. Oppose
C. Yielding
D. animation

273. He has been working_________morning.

A. For
B. Since
C. at
D. by

274. Word nearest in meaning to Obscene is____________?-(PMS 2018)

A. Dirty
B. indecent
C. unhealthy
D. evident
E. Both A & B

275. Antonym of ” Chaste ” is _____________?

A. Shrewd
B. Talkative
C. Aspirant
D. Promiscuous
E. Celibate

276. Synonym of ”Persecuter ” is _____________?

A. Oppressor
B. Hasty
C. Patient
D. Tycoon
E. Jubilant

277. Synonym of ” Moratorium ” is _____________?

A. Austerity
B. Embargo
C. Lienancy
D. Sereness
E. Celibacy

278. Synonym of ” Tyrant ” is _____________?

A. Suspicious
B. Persecuter
C. Victim
D. Sagacious
E. Chatter box

279. The public were deeply sceptical ________ some of the proposals?
A. For
B. With
C. About
D. Of
E. From

280. Antonym of ” Celibate ” is _____________?

A. Chaste
B. Ascetic
C. Monastic
D. Married
E. Genious

281. The same considerations are equally applicable ______ accident claims?
A. to
B. in
C. on
D. of
E. with

282. Antonym of ”Sceptical ” is _____________?

A. Unconvinced
B. Scoffing
C. Certain
D. Reticent
E. Scapegoat

283. Synonym of” Pledge” is _____________?

A. Outclass
B. Vow
C. Plunder
D. Compensate
E. Atone
284. Parents expect more _____ their children?
A. With

B. of
C. from
D. to

285. I have been working here _______ ten years?

A. from
B. since
C. for
D. with

286. There is no point ____ arguing?

A. to
B. over
C. in
D. on
E. from

287. I have already _____ a new manager?

A. find
B. finded
C. founded
D. found
E. none
288. To catch a tartar means:
A. To meet with disaster
B. To catch a dangerous person
C. To deal with a person who is more than one’s match
D. None of above

289. To make clean breast of means

A. To gain prominence
B. To praise oneself
C. To destroy before it blooms
D. To confess without of reserves

290. Synonym of ” Undergo ” is _____________?

A. Lambast
B. Theive
C. Lay to rest
D. Experience
E. Proclaim
291. Antonym of” Dismantle” is _____________?
A. Vie
B. Raze
C. Outclass
D. Level
E. Build

292. Synonym of” Assailant” is _____________?

A. Jubilant
B. Turncoat
C. Assaulter
D. Reticent
E. Cop

293. Antonym of” Provoke” is _____________?

A. Arouse
B. Induce
C. Evoke
D. Produce
E. Allay

294. FakharZaman appeared settled ______ the crease?

A. on
B. at
C. in
D. none

295. Synonym of” Sagacious” is _____________?

A. Spendthrift
B. Dumb
C. Wise
D. Furious
E. Alert

296. Antonym of” Incur” is ____________?

A. Attract
B. Invite
C. Earn
D. Suffer
E. Avoid

297. Synonym of ” Plunder ” is _____________?

A. Loot
B. Blush
C. Expedite
D. Ease
E. Contradict

298. When she was younger, she __________ five kilometers a day.
A. walked
B. had walked
C. has been walking
D. had been walking

299. He is looking for accommodation __________ in flat or shared house.

A. both
B. until
C. neither
D. either

300. Tania, accompanied by her brother, __________ at the party.

A. is
B. are
C. was
D. were

301. The students in our school are __________ in other schools.

A. smarter
B. smarter than
C. smarter than those
D. more smarter than

302. The new information on dengue virus caused panic in the public and
government __________.
A. like
B. likely
C. alike
D. dislike

303. She is standing __________ her boyfriend.

A. with
B. by
C. in
D. for

304. She is standing __________ her Brother.

A. With
B. B. by
C. in
D. for

305. __________ the bad weather, the outdoor party was rescheduled.
A. Because of
B. In order to
C. Despite
D. In spite of

306. Everyone at the party __________ amazed by his performance.

A. is
B. are
C. were
D. was

307. The house is large __________ is quite old-fashioned.

A. and
B. or
C. which
D. but

308. He has been living in Switzerland _________ two years.

A. for
B. since
C. from
D. until

309. On leaving the shopping plaza, Sania was robbed __________ purse.
A. by her
B. by hers
C. of her
D. of hers

310. The house is large __________ is quite old-fashioned.

A. and
B. or
C. which
D. but

311. If I have money, I __________ it tomorrow.

A. will purchase
B. would purchase
C. have purchase
D. have purchased
312. The departmental store is open __________ eight to seven.
A. by
B. from
C. between
D. during

313. Anna and Tania went shopping, but __________ couldn’t find anything
__________ liked.
A. they, those
B. they, them
C. those, they
D. they, they

314. While Pakistan has earned record revenue this year, __________ well behind in
exports.
A. it still lag
B. it still lags
C. it lag still
D. it lags still

315. She __________ for the upcoming tennis tournament.

A. trains
B. is training
C. will train
D. is going to train

316. I __________ New Zealand next year.

A. go
B. will go
C. am going
D. am going to

317. There are some vacant rooms __________ in flats and shared houses.
A. both
B. between
C. either
D. neither

318. The sun rises __________ the east.

A. in
B. on
C. from
D. towards
319. Nitrogen gas is in abundance __________ the Earth.
A. in
B. on
C. above
D. along

320. I was watching a TV program, when he __________ in.

A. walk
B. walks
C. walked
D. was walking

321. We are planning __________ out to dinner tonight.

A. taking our guests
B. guests to take
C. guests taking
D. to take our guests

322. She took lessons __________ how to swim.

A. learn
B. for learning
C. to learn
D. learning

323. The class teacher __________ Saba move to another chair.

A. allows
B. allowed
C. let
D. permitted

324. He devotes much of his time __________ for the future.

A. to planning
B. to plan
C. plan
D. planning

325. Antonym of ” Astute ” is _____________?

A. Shrewd
B. Discerning
C. Canny
D. Whirlwind
E. Stupid

326. Synonym of ” Vie ” is _____________?

A. Compete
B. Kowtow
C. Censure
D. Sanction
E. Wink

327. I don’t want to argue ______you?

A. at
B. to
C. of
D. with
E. from

328. Synonym of ” Outclass ” is _____________?

A. Surpass
B. Humiliate
C. Incur
D. Detest
E. Defect

329. I was aware ______ the problems parents were facing?

A. of
B. with
C. to
D. from
E. at

330. Synonym of ” Raze ” is _____________?

A. Level
B. Defect
C. Pluck
D. Taunt
E. Fire

331. She likes cars. “Car” is ______?

A. Proper Noun
B. Compound Noun
C. Common Noun
D. Concrete Noun
E. Verbal Noun

332. The club usually empties _____ about two in the morning?
A. off
B. at
C. in
D. out
E. on

333. Danish came out ____ his office, looking tired and worried.
A. with
B. from
C. at
D. of
E. to

334. He devotes much of his time __________ for the future.

A. to planning
B. to plan
C. plan
D. planning

335. Antonym of ” Astute ” is _____________?

A. Shrewd
B. Discerning
C. Canny
D. Whirlwind
E. Stupid

336. Synonym of ” Vie ” is _____________?

A. Compete
B. Kowtow
C. Censure
D. Sanction
E. Wink

337. I don’t want to argue ______you?

A. at
B. to
C. of
D. with
E. from

338. Synonym of ” Outclass ” is _____________?

A. Surpass
B. Humiliate
C. Incur
D. Detest
E. Defect

339. I was aware ______ the problems parents were facing?

A. of
B. with
C. to
D. from
E. at

340. Synonym of ” Raze ” is _____________?

A. Level
B. Defect
C. Pluck
D. Taunt
E. Fire

341. She likes cars. “Car” is ______?

A. Proper Noun
B. Compound Noun
C. Common Noun
D. Concrete Noun
E. Verbal Noun

342. The club usually empties _____ about two in the morning?
A. off
B. at
C. in
D. out
E. on

343. Danish came out ____ his office, looking tired and worried.
A. with
B. from
C. at
D. of
E. to

344. We are sensible _____ the difficulties he faces?

A. to
B. of
C. with
D. at
E. on

345. Synonym of ” Lambast ” is _____________?

A. Entomb
B. Reprimand
C. Cease
D. Forbear
E. Adore

346. Antonym of ” Perspicacious ” is _____________?

A. Sagacious
B. Discerning
C. Astute
D. Dull
E. Canny

347. Synonym of ” Boulevard ” is _____________?

A. Vortex
B. Turbulence
C. Avenue
D. Whirlpool
E. Turmoil

348. Memon, _________ of former information minister NisarMemon, had entered

politics in 2003?
A. the daughter
B. a daughter
C. daughter
D. none

349. Synonym of ” prevalence ” is _________?

A. Felony
B. Transgression
C. Sabotage
D. Commonness
E. Flouting

350. Synonym of ”Manoeuvre ” is _________?

A. Stultify
B. Intrigue
C. Stupefy
D. Fatigue

351. Synonym of ” Calm ” is _________?

A. Nervous
B. Serene
C. Agitated
D. Faint

352. Synonym of ” Affinity ” is _________?

A. Loathe
B. Aversion
C. Antipathy
D. Sympathy
E. Blood Relationship

353. Synonym of ” Kowtow ” is _________?

A. Prostrate
B. Debar
C. Nullify
D. Hoard
E. Blush

354. I’ve never __ to England.

A. Been
B. Went
C. Going
D. Go

355. Look! The bus ________.

A. Leaves
B. Leaving
C. Does leave
D. Is leaving

356. I didn’t ______ TV last night.

A. Not watched
B. Watched
C. Watch
D. Watching

357. _______there a restaurant near here?

A. Are
B. Have
C. Do
D. Is

358. Antonym of ” Heartfelt ” is _____________?

A. Loving
B. Insincere
C. Unhealthy
D. Humorous
E. Heartly

359. He was upbraided _______ his slovenly appearance?

A. of
B. for
C. with
D. to
E. from

360. Antonym of ” Meticulous ” is _____________?

A. Fussy
B. Painstaking
C. Scrupulous
D. Sloppy
E. Conscientious

361. Synonym of ” Blush ” is _____________?

A. Negotiate
B. Detain
C. Redden
D. Inter
E. Taunt

362. Antonym of ” Sloppy ” is _____________?

A. Careful
B. Slapdash
C. Haphazard
D. Slovenly
E. Heedless

363. I saw the horse jump ______ the fence.

A. Behind
B. On
C. Over
D. To

364. I found my car keys ______ my pocket.

A. On
B. In
C. At
D. From

365. I purchased a cupboard ________ my new house.

A. To
B. at
C. Until
D. For
366. He served as _______ MNA between 2015 to 2018?
A. the
B. a
B. C. an
D. none

367. Qadri informed that all of the PAT members _______ soon take back their
nomination forms?
A. may
B. will
C. would
D. shall
E. none

368. Synonym of Sumptuous is _____________?

B. Irritable
C. Meager
D. Splendid

369. Synonym of handful is _____________?

A. Busy person
B. Bad Event
C. Body part
D. Small number

370. Synonym of PEEL is _____________?

A. Dance
B. Surprise
C. Pull Off
D. Look at

371. Synonym of Slap is _____________?

A. Drop of water
B. Hit
C. Vegetable
D. Journey

372. Synonym of brutal is _____________?

A. Mixed together
B. Noisy
C. Relating to teeth
D. Cruel

373. Passive Voice of ” The baby has lost her doll”?

A. Her doll was lost by the baby
B. Her doll had been lost by the baby
C. Her doll has been lost by the baby
D. Her doll will have been lost by the baby
E. Her doll has lost by the baby.

374. Antonym of ” Taciturn ” is _________?

A. reticent
B. introverted
C. meek
D. Loquacious

375. Salman Khan ________ a part of the upcoming Race 4?

A. will also be
B. also will be
C. will be also
D. will also

376. Antonym of “Serene” is _________?

A. Tranquil
B. Calm
C. Placid
D. Anxious

377. Synonym of ” Ruse ” is _________?

A. Affinity
B. Ploy
C. Bribe
D. Goosebump

378. Her father _____ yesterday?

A. dead
B. died
C. has died
D. was died
E. had died

379. Passive Voice of “She will build this house” ?

A. This house would be built by her
B. This house would have been built by her
C. This house will be built by her
D. This house will have been by her

380. His father-in-law is a doctor. “father-in-law is _________?

A. Abstract Noun
B. Collection Noun
C. Material Noun
D. Compound Noun
E. Concrete Noun

381. Synonym of ” Uproar ” is _________?

A. Acquiescence
B. Calm
C. Turmoil
D. Placid

382. He took his brother ____ the hand.

A. from
B. with
C. at
D. by
E. on

383. This date is worth _________.

A. remember
B. to remember
C. remembered
D. remembering
E. None

384. I suspect him ____ stealing the pen.

A. for
B. of
C. over
D. by
E. on

385. The prisoner was bound _____ the stake.

A. with
B. of
C. to..
D. at
E. on

386. It is no use _________ again.

A. to try
B. try
C. trying
D. tried
E. None

387. The ring was _______ by thieves.

A. steal
B. stole
C. stolen
D. stealing

388. He got ______ his illness in two weeks.

A. over
B. on
C. at
D. by

389. There was no heir ______ the throne.

A. to
B. with
C. him
D. over

390. The rains have set ______.

A. In
B. Of
C. On
D. Out

391. Usman was broken________from his old friends.

A. with
B. of
C. away
D. in

392. His people built many memorials __ his greatness.

A. for
B. of
C. to
D. with

393. The wheels of the truck press __ the road.

A. on
B. against
C. upon
D. over
394. Synonym of “harass” is _________?
A. annoy
B. harness
C. involve
D. injure
E. consider

395. Synonym of “mollify” is _________?

A. sweeten
B. appease
C. applaud
D. worry
E. discourage

396. Synonym of “tortuous” is _________?

A. winding
B. sadistic
C. cruel
D. like a turtle
E. carefree

397. Synonym of “inculcate” is _________?

A. corroborate
B. lack
C. teach
D. destroy
E. avenge

398. Synonym of “tawdry” is _________?

A. refined
B. yellow-orange
C. ancient
D. forward
E. gaudy

399. Synonym of “debilitate” is _________?

A. argue
B. engage
C. remove hair
D. soothe
E. enfeeble

400. Synonym of “abettor” is _________?

A. gambler
B. slaughter-house
C. encourager
D. factor
E. author

401. Synonym of “impeccable” is _________?

A. poverty-stricken
B. faultless
C. dirty
D. criminal
E. impervious

402. Synonym of “retrospect” is _________?

A. special kind of telescope
B. microscope
C. prism
D. review of the past
E. forecast of future events

403. Synonym of “propensity” is _________?

A. inclination
B. intelligence
C. probity
D. dishonesty
E. act

404. Synonym of “expiated” is _________?

A. vapid
B. assumed
C. disinclined
D. atoned
E. eroded

405. Synonym of “penury” is _________?

A. custom
B. poverty
C. numismatics
D. affluence
E. criminology

406. Synonym of “chicanery” is _________?

A. foulness
B. aroma
C. chastity
D. trickery
E. poultry
407. Synonym of “nepotism” is _________?
A. favoritism
B. pool
C. philosophy
D. rule of despot
E. hedonism

408. Synonym of “erudite” is _________?

409. B. unpolished
C. scholarly
D. magnificent
E. ornate

410. Synonym of “tenacity” is _________?

A. persistence
B. game played on grass
C. large town
D. indifference
E. ecstasy

411. Synonym of “professedly” is _________?

A. meekly
B. cruelly
C. bravely
D. pedantically
E. ostensibly

412. Synonym of “patent” is _________?

A. insincere
B. fatherly
C. morbid
D. obvious

413. Synonym of “impart” is _________?

A. to inflict
B. take sides
C. communicate
D. defy

414. We’re lost. ________ knows where we are.

A. Either of us
B. Neither of us
C. Not any of us
D. None of above
415. You _______ not worry about me.
A. would
B. need
C. could
D. shall
E. can

416. Translate this passage ____ English.

A. to
B. in
C. into
D. on

417. He succeeded ____ killing the tiger.

A. by
B. with
C. on
D. in
E. of

418. Would you mind _____ a picture with you?

A. take
B. to take
C. taking
E. taken

419. My brother was trembling ____ cold.

A. from
B. with
C. of
D. by

420. Can you switch off ____ television, please?

A. a
B. an
C. the
D. none

421. Thank you. That was ___ very nice dinner.

A. an
B. a
C. the
D. none
422. I am now quite_______and hearty.
A. Hail
B. Hale
C. Hell
D. Hall

423. Who is known as the Poet of Nature?

A. William Black
B. William Shakespeare
C. William Wordsworth
D. William Butler Yeats

424. Synonym of Ridiculous is _____________?

A. silly
B. Glorious
C. Frivolous
D. None of these

425. Synonym of Stunning is _____________?

A. Magician
B. Beautiful
C. Vain
D. None of these

426. Prime Minister has arrived ____ London.

A. at
B. to
C. in
D. from
E. none

427. He tried to park his car but _____ space wasn’t big enough.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. none

428. The Synonym of “Diligent” is__________?

A. Hardworking
B. Witty
C. Deliberate
D. Lazy

429. I did not ____ to university yesterday.

A. went
B. go
C. gone
D. going

430. He is now ashamed ____ his conduct.

A. from
B. with
C. of
D. by
E. at

431. He always comes _____ home late.

A. to
B. at
C. Both A & B
D. None of above

432. I ______ lie from now on.

A. don’t
B. didn’t
C. haven’t
D. won’t
E. hadn’t

433. I am shy _____ my teacher.

A. with
B. from
C. of
D. to
E. none

434. ____ you call your friend yesterday?

A. Have
B. Had
C. Will
D. Did
E. Do

435. She turned heads wherever she went. What does the idiom/phrase “turn
heads” mean?
A. too pleased
B. get angry
C. attract a lot of attention
D. not knowing what to say
E. get acquainted

436. I looked ____ you at the party, but I didn’t see you.
A. to
B. at
C. for
D. on
E. none

437. I am not acquainted ____ her father.

A. of
B. from
C. with
D. to
E. at

438. I saw you dancing _____ party.

A. at
B. at a
C. at the
D. in
E. in the

439. I told the tailor to put red buttons _____ the dress he is making for me.
A. in
B. at
C. on
D. over
E. none

440. Either Sana or her friends ______ present there.

A. was
B. were
C. is
D. none

441. We often watch ____ television.

A. a
B. an
C. the
D. none

442. We congratulate you ____ your achievement.

A. for
B. to
C. on
D. at
E. by

443. My friend is a couch potato. What does the idiom/phrase “couch potato”
means?
A. active person
B. busy person
C. lazy person
D. angry person

444. Passive voice of “They broke up the table for firewood” is

_____________________?
A. The table broke up for firewood by them.
B. The table has broken up for firewood by them.
C. The table had broken up for firewood by them.
D. The table was broken up for firewood by them.

445. Sana! Please ______ a tea?

A. Taken
B. Drank
C. Have
D. Put

446. He is worried _____ his future.

A. for
B. of
C. about
D. from
E. with

447. She is interested _____ drawing and painting.

A. of
B. at
C. in
D. with
E. on

448. Please do not get angry __ me.

A. with
B. on
C. at
D. towards
449. __ the night mysterious creatures prowl.
A. in
B. at
C. on
D. along

450. You should not jest ______ his poverty.

A. on
B. with
C. at
D. of

451. Sana is not known ______ me.

A. to
B. on
C. at
D. with

452. I am proud ______ my brother.

A. with
B. of
C. to
D. at
E. on

453. Head is covered ____ hair.

A. of
B. with
C. at
D. by
E. from

454. The weather was _________ the exceptionally poor harvest.

A. accused of
B. blamed for
C. found fault with for
D. condemned for

455. Do you mean to say you exchanged that lovely car ____ this?
A. with
B. on
C. by
D. for
456. When the meeting had finished, they went _____ the plan once again.
A. down
B. on
C. up
D. over

457. I don’t see any _____ in arriving early at the theatre if the show doesn’t start
until 9 o’clock.
A. aim
B. reason
C. cause
D. point

458. She is teaching two classes and is examining at a literature exam tomorrow.
_______, she is chairing a meeting at Islamabad.
A. at the top of it
B. on the top of it
C. on top of it
D. at top

459. They are anxious ______ his health.

A. for
B. at
C. about
D. on

460. There is still no cure _____ AIDS.

A. of
B. to
C. for
D. with

461. Synonym of “blissful” is _________?

A. maudlin
B. dour
C. beatific
D. moot
E. modish

462. Synonym of “celibate” is _________?

A. single
B. double
C. married
D. bald
E. hypocritical
463. Synonym of “homogenous” is _________?
A. heterogeneous
B. motley
C. scrambled
D. different
E. similar

464. Synonym of “garrulous” is _________?

A. laconic
B. strangling
C. ecstatic
D. frozen
E. wordy

465. Synonym of “vestige” is _________?

A. clothing
B. trace
C. under-garment
D. hallway
E. hope

466. Synonym of “mores” is _________?

A. morals
B. customs
C. taxes
D. fiscal year
E. swamp

467. Synonym of “pelt” is _________?

A. to throw things at
B. touch softly
C. place in layers
D. remove from

468. Synonym of “sumptuous” is _________?

A. swampy
B. irritable
C. meagre
D. fancy
E. lavish

469. Synonym of “ captious” is _________?

A. prominent
B. carping
C. critical
D. caustic
E. epigrammatic

470. Synonym of “indigence” is _________?

A. nativity
B. tolerance
C. gossiping
D. poverty
E. eating

471. Synonym of “incorrigible” is _________?

A. commendable
B. incorruptible
C. unchangeable
D. overbearing

472. Synonym of “intractable” is _________?

A. hard to manage
B. barbaric
C. flawless
D. elusive

473. Synonym of “patois” is _________?

A. glib talk
B. slang
C. computer language
D. local dialect

474. Synonym of “bifurcate” is _________?

A. to fork or divide
B. belch
C. think meditatively
D. explain at length

475. Synonym of “syllogism” is _________?

A. harmony
B. word division
C. sensible observation
D. reasoning method

476. Synonym of “countenance” is _________?

A. opposition
B. proper conduct
C. agreeable quality
D. facial expression

477. Synonym of “pastime” is _________?

A. antiquity
B. memory
C. recreation
D. tardiness

478. Synonym of “ineluctable” is _________?

A. subtle
B. inevitable
C. incapable
D. insoluble

479. Synonym of “subterranean” is _________?

A. underground
B. stealthy
C. built up
D. cavernous

480. Synonym of “infinite” is _________?

A. verbal
B. indefinite
C. endless
D. strange
E. vague

481. Synonym of “fastidious” is _________?

A. speedy
B. precise
C. squeamish
D. hungry
E. slow

482. Synonym of “demise” is _________?

A. residence
B. dismissal
C. accident
D. act
E. death

483. Synonym of “filch” is _________?

A. pretend
B. dirty
C. embarrass
D. steal
E. honor

484. Synonym of “disconcert” is _________?

A. sing in harmony
B. pretend
C. cancel program
D. confuse
E. interrupt

485. Synonym of “virago” is _________?

A. bacillus
B. chastity
C. shrew
D. wanton
E. tirade

486. Synonym of “persiflage” is _________?

A. banter
B. oppression
C. sarcasm
D. bigotry
E. simile

487. Synonym of “loquacious” is _________?

A. situated
B. gregarious
C. taciturn
D. antisocial
E. garrulous

488. Synonym of “tractable” is _________?

A. practicable
B. amenable
C. indisposed
D. critical
E. artistic

489. Synonym of “saturnine” is _________?

A. planetary
B. gloomy
C. astronomic
D. hopeful
E. temperate
490. Synonym of “vindictive” is _________?
A. revengeful
B. triumphant
C. strategic
D. demonstrative
E. bigoted

491. Synonym of “frustration” is _________?

A. satiety
B. facility
C. thwart
D. nostalgia
E. lethargy

492. Synonym of “phlegmatic” is _________?

A. stolid
B. respiratory
C. animated
D. pneumatic
E. aroused

493. Synonym of “punctilious” is _________?

A. scrupulous
B. varied
C. ready
D. prompt
E. vicarious

494. Synonym of “frugality” is _________?

A. extravagance
B. ripening
C. thrift
D. resentment
E. miserliness

495. Synonym of “unequaled” is _________?

A. outstanding
B. different
C. praised
D. unique
E. strange

496. Synonym of “adversity” is _________?

A. opponent
B. hardship
C. opening
D. public announcement
E. agency

497. Synonym of “wraith” is _________?

A. apparition
B. garland
C. Christmas decoration
D. anger
E. excitement

498. Synonym of “disparity” is _________?

A. argumentation
B. difference
C. belittlement
D. harmony
E. discord

499. Synonym of “variegate” is _________?

A. set type
B. multi-color
C. differ
D. reject
E. reply-in-kind

500. Synonym of “prognosis” is _________?

A. scheme
B. forecast
C. preface
D. identification of a disease

501. Synonym of “chagrin” is _________?

A. chin
B. mortification
C. elation
D. intuition
E. chamber

502. Synonym of “reticence” is _________?

A. reserve
B. retention
C. regret
D. brazenness
E. hostility

503. Synonym of “cynosure” is _________?

A. obscurity
B. center of attention
C. certainty
D. clown

504. Synonym of “tenable” is _________?

A. experimental
B. long lasting
C. flimsy
D. defensible