Explanation: Abolish means to formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution. Usage: 'Slavery was abolished'. Synonyms: Eliminate, Terminate, Cancel.
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He is eligible _____ this post.
✅ Correct Answer:for
Explanation: 'Eligible' is always followed by 'for'. It means having the right to do or obtain something. Usage: 'Eligible for promotion', 'Eligible for the team'.
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They have been living here _____ 2010.
✅ Correct Answer:since
Explanation: 2010 is a specific point in time, so we use 'since'. If it was '10 years', we would use 'for'. Usage: 'Since Monday', 'Since childhood'.
164
The idiom 'A piece of cake' means:
✅ Correct Answer:Something very easy
Explanation: If something is 'a piece of cake', it is very easy to do. Example: 'The exam was a piece of cake for her'.
165
She is suffering _____ fever.
✅ Correct Answer:from
Explanation: 'Suffer' is followed by 'from' when referring to an illness or pain. Usage: 'Suffering from malaria'. 'Suffering of' is incorrect.
166
The Antonym of 'BARBAROUS' is:
✅ Correct Answer:Civilized
Explanation: Barbarous means savagely cruel or primitive. Synonyms: Savage, Wild. Antonym: Civilized, Humane, Refined.
167
The dog barked _____ the stranger.
✅ Correct Answer:at
Explanation: We use 'at' with verbs like look, laugh, shout, bark, aim. Usage: 'The dog barked at the thief'. 'Bark on' is incorrect.
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He deals _____ sugar.
✅ Correct Answer:in
Explanation: 'Deal in' means to trade or do business in a commodity (e.g., 'He deals in rice'). 'Deal with' means to handle a person or problem (e.g., 'I will deal with him').
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I am tired _____ this work.
✅ Correct Answer:of
Explanation: 'Tired of' means bored or annoyed with something. 'Tired from' means physically exhausted due to activity. Here, 'Tired of' fits best as it implies being fed up.
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The Synonym of 'OBSTINATE' is:
✅ Correct Answer:Stubborn
Explanation: Obstinate means refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action; unyielding. Synonym: Stubborn, Adamant, Rigid. Antonym: Flexible, Compliant.
171
One who eats vegetables only is called:
✅ Correct Answer:Vegetarian
Explanation: A human who does not eat meat is a Vegetarian. In animals: Herbivorous eats plants, Carnivorous eats meat, and Omnivorous eats both. Since the question implies a lifestyle choice, Vegetarian is appropriate.
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He knocked _____ the door.
✅ Correct Answer:at
Explanation: We generally say 'Knock at the door'. It implies hitting the door to get attention. 'Knock on' is also used, but 'at' is traditionally preferred in British English grammar questions.
173
Hard work is the key _____ success.
✅ Correct Answer:to
Explanation: The noun 'Key' is followed by 'to' when used metaphorically. Usage: 'Key to success', 'Key to the problem'. It is incorrect to say 'Key of success'.
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The idiom 'A white elephant' means:
✅ Correct Answer:Something costly but useless
Explanation: A 'white elephant' is a possession that is useless or troublesome, especially one that is expensive to maintain or difficult to dispose of. Example: 'That old car is a white elephant for me'.
175
Open your book _____ page 50.
✅ Correct Answer:at
Explanation: When referring to a specific location or point (like a page number), we use 'at'. Usage: 'Open your books at page 10'. 'On' page 50 implies something is written on that page.
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He is blind _____ one eye.
✅ Correct Answer:of
Explanation: The correct phrase is 'Blind of one eye'. However, 'Blind in one eye' is also accepted in modern English, but PPSC/FPSC often prefer 'of'. 'Blind to' means ignoring something (Blind to his faults).
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The Synonym of 'ENORMOUS' is:
✅ Correct Answer:Huge
Explanation: Enormous means very large in size, quantity, or extent. Synonyms: Huge, Vast, Gigantic, Massive. Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Miniature.
178
Divide this apple _____ the two brothers.
✅ Correct Answer:between
Explanation: 'Between' is used when referring to two people or things. 'Among' is used for more than two. Since there are 'two' brothers, 'between' is the correct preposition.
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He has been sleeping _____ morning.
✅ Correct Answer:since
Explanation: We use 'since' for a specific point in time (morning, 1990, Monday). We use 'for' for a duration of time (2 hours, 5 years). Here, 'morning' is a starting point, so 'since' is correct.
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The idiom 'Apple of one's eye' means:
✅ Correct Answer:Very dear / Loved one
Explanation: If someone is the 'apple of your eye', it means you love them very much and are proud of them. Example: 'His youngest daughter is the apple of his eye'.