Question 1

The Synonym of 'ABOLISH' is:

Accepted Answer

Correct Answer: End/Destroy

Explanation: Abolish means to formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution. Usage: 'Slavery was abolished'. Synonyms: Eliminate, Terminate, Cancel.

Question 2

He is eligible _____ this post.

Accepted Answer

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'.

Question 3

They have been living here _____ 2010.

Accepted Answer

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'.

Question 4

The idiom 'A piece of cake' means:

Accepted Answer

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'.

Question 5

She is suffering _____ fever.

Accepted Answer

Correct Answer: from

Explanation: 'Suffer' is followed by 'from' when referring to an illness or pain. Usage: 'Suffering from malaria'. 'Suffering of' is incorrect.

Question 6

The Antonym of 'BARBAROUS' is:

Accepted Answer

Correct Answer: Civilized

Explanation: Barbarous means savagely cruel or primitive. Synonyms: Savage, Wild. Antonym: Civilized, Humane, Refined.

Question 7

The dog barked _____ the stranger.

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

He deals _____ sugar.

Accepted Answer

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').

Question 9

I am tired _____ this work.

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

The Synonym of 'OBSTINATE' is:

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

One who eats vegetables only is called:

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

He knocked _____ the door.

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

Hard work is the key _____ success.

Accepted Answer

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'.

Question 14

The idiom 'A white elephant' means:

Accepted Answer

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'.

Question 15

Open your book _____ page 50.

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

He is blind _____ one eye.

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 17

The Synonym of 'ENORMOUS' is:

Accepted Answer

Correct Answer: Huge

Explanation: Enormous means very large in size, quantity, or extent. Synonyms: Huge, Vast, Gigantic, Massive. Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Miniature.

Question 18

Divide this apple _____ the two brothers.

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

He has been sleeping _____ morning.

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

The idiom 'Apple of one's eye' means:

Accepted Answer

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'.

English MCQs

The Synonym of 'ABOLISH' is:

He is eligible _____ this post.

They have been living here _____ 2010.

The idiom 'A piece of cake' means:

She is suffering _____ fever.

The Antonym of 'BARBAROUS' is:

The dog barked _____ the stranger.

He deals _____ sugar.

I am tired _____ this work.

The Synonym of 'OBSTINATE' is:

One who eats vegetables only is called:

He knocked _____ the door.

Hard work is the key _____ success.

The idiom 'A white elephant' means:

Open your book _____ page 50.

He is blind _____ one eye.

The Synonym of 'ENORMOUS' is:

Divide this apple _____ the two brothers.

He has been sleeping _____ morning.

The idiom 'Apple of one's eye' means: