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Grammar (number/subject agreement)

easy2019Assistant Director FIA (BS-17) 2019
EnglishFPSC

Which of the following is correct?

Correct answer: C

A
The cause and effect relationship remains the focus of scientific investigation
B
The cause and effect relationship remains the focus of scientific investigation
C
The cause and effect relationships remain the focus of scientific investigation
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Option C correctly uses the plural form 'relationships' to agree with the plural verb 'remain,' ensuring proper subject-verb agreement. Options A and B incorrectly use the singular 'relationship' with the plural verb 'remain.' Option D is incorrect as option C is correct.

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Sentence Transformation

easy2019Assistant Director FIA (BS-17) 2019
EnglishFPSC

Who painted it?

Correct answer: D

A
By whom it was painted by
B
Whom was it painted by
C
It had painted by whom
D
None of above
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The question 'Who painted it?' is grammatically correct and asks for the painter. The options A, B, and C are all ungrammatical or awkward forms attempting to rephrase the question incorrectly. Therefore, the correct choice is 'D' (None of the above) since none of the options correctly rephrase the question.

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Word formation/usage

easy2019Assistant Director FIA (BS-17) 2019
EnglishFPSC

___ going to be chilly weather tomorrow as confirmed in the Department's report.

Correct answer: D

A
Its-Met
B
Ilts-Met
C
It-is Met
D
None of these
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The correct phrase to fill in the blank is "It's going to be chilly weather tomorrow," where "It's" is the contraction of "It is." None of the given options A (Its-Met), B (Ilts-Met), or C (It-is Met) correctly represent this contraction or phrase. Option C appears to be a confusing or incorrect representation of "It is." Therefore, the correct choice is D (None of these) since none of the options are properly written or appropriate.

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Prepositions

easy2019Assistant Director FIA (BS-17) 2019
EnglishFPSC

Benefitted a great deal ___ taking that online training course.

Correct answer: B

A
for
B
from
Correct
C
with
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'benefitted' in this context is 'from'. The phrase 'benefitted from' indicates receiving an advantage or improvement due to something, which fits the sentence meaning.

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Tense

easy2004FIA Assistant Director Paper 2004
EnglishFIA

My parents said that they -------------- a large amount of money for my education.

Correct answer: A

A
were to have saved
Correct
B
were to save
C
were must to save
D
were have to save
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase 'were to have saved' is a correct grammatical construction known as the past-subjunctive perfect infinitive. It is used to express a hypothetical or unreal past action that was expected or supposed to happen but did not actually occur. This fits the context of the sentence, which talks about a past expectation or obligation regarding saving money for education. The other options are either grammatically incorrect or do not convey the intended past hypothetical meaning properly.

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Modals

medium2004FIA Assistant Director Paper 2004
EnglishFIA

He said he would be punctual. He ----------- be here any moment.

Correct answer: A

A
may
Correct
B
could
C
would
D
should
Explanation and memory cue

The sentence implies a possibility that he will be here any moment, so 'may' is the correct modal verb to express this possibility. 'Would' is incorrect here because it refers to a future in the past or a conditional mood, which does not fit the context.

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Prepositions

easy2004FIA Assistant Director Paper 2004
EnglishFIA

The party comprises ----------- Rana, Rehan, Shanza and myself.

Correct answer: D

A
of
B
with
C
by
D
no preposition
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The correct sentence is 'The party comprises Rana, Rehan, Shanza and myself.' The verb 'comprise' means 'to consist of' and does not require a preposition before the list of members.

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Subjunctive/Modals

easy2004FIA Assistant Director Paper 2004
EnglishFIA

It was desirable that there ------------- be unanimity over the education.

Correct answer: B

A
Would
B
Should
Correct
C
Will
D
Might
Explanation and memory cue

The correct modal verb in this sentence is 'should' to express a desirable or recommended action. 'It was desirable that there should be unanimity over the education' is the proper construction, as 'should' is commonly used in such subjunctive contexts to indicate advisability or expectation.

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Prepositions

easy2004FIA Assistant Director Paper 2004
EnglishFIA

The courageous man never disappears from success.

Correct answer: D

A
about
B
of
C
over
D
from
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The verb 'disappear' is commonly followed by the preposition 'from' to indicate the place or state from which something ceases to be visible or present. In the phrase 'The courageous man never disappears from success,' the preposition 'from' correctly conveys that the man does not vanish or fade away due to success. Other prepositions like 'about,' 'of,' or 'over' do not fit idiomatically in this context.

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Modals

easy2004FIA Assistant Director Paper 2004
EnglishFIA

They agreed that the election ------------- be held at an early date.

Correct answer: B

A
Should
B
Would
Correct
C
Shall
D
Could
Explanation and memory cue

The modal verb 'would' is appropriate here because it expresses a future action that was agreed upon by the parties. In the sentence 'They agreed that the election ------------- be held at an early date,' 'would' conveys the idea of a future event decided in the past. While 'should' can sometimes be used to express expectation or obligation, it is less suitable for indicating a future event agreed upon. 'Shall' is more formal and less common in this context, and 'could' implies possibility rather than certainty. Therefore, 'would' fits best to express the agreed future event.

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Prepositions

easy2004FIA Assistant Director Paper 2004
EnglishFIA

A large number of colleges are affiliated ----------- the Punjab University.

Correct answer: A

A
with
Correct
B
by
C
from
D
to
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'affiliated' in this context is 'with'. The phrase 'affiliated with' means officially connected or associated with, which fits the sentence meaning.

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Prepositions

easy2004FIA Assistant Director Paper 2004
EnglishFIA

My father found it difficult to accede ------------ my request.

Correct answer: A

A
to
Correct
B
of
C
about
D
by
Explanation and memory cue

The verb 'accede' is correctly followed by the preposition 'to' when meaning to agree to or give consent to a request, demand, or treaty. The phrase 'accede to my request' is the correct and idiomatic usage. The other options ('of', 'about', 'by') are incorrect in this context.

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Modals

easy2004FIA Assistant Director Paper 2004
EnglishFIA

I have made up my mind that I ---------------resign this job.

Correct answer: C

A
Ought
B
Must to
C
Must
Correct
D
Must have to
Explanation and memory cue

The correct modal verb to express a firm decision or obligation in this context is 'must'. 'Ought' suggests advice, 'must to' is grammatically incorrect, and 'must have to' is redundant. Therefore, 'must' fits best in the sentence.

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Prepositions

easy2004FIA Assistant Director Paper 2004
EnglishFIA

He was -------- vexed with the behaviour of his son.

Correct answer: B

A
at
B
with
Correct
C
about
D
on
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'vexed' in this context is 'with', as in 'He was vexed with the behaviour of his son.' This is the standard collocation in English.

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Prepositions

easy2004FIA Assistant Director Paper 2004
EnglishFIA

This long illness has reduced him --------- a skeleton.

Correct answer: D

A
to
B
by
C
upto
D
into
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use in this context is 'into' because the phrase 'reduced him into a skeleton' means the illness caused him to become very thin, like a skeleton. 'To' is incorrect here.

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Modals

easy2004FIA Assistant Director Paper 2004
EnglishFIA

------------ my brother come, give him this message.

Correct answer: C

A
Would
B
Ought
C
Should
Correct
D
Will
Explanation and memory cue

The correct modal verb to complete the sentence is 'Should' because it is used to indicate a conditional or probable event in the future. The sentence 'Should my brother come, give him this message' is a formal way of saying 'If my brother comes, give him this message.' 'Will' is not appropriate here as it does not convey the conditional meaning implied by the sentence structure.

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Modals

easy2004FIA Assistant Director Paper 2004
EnglishFIA

He ----------- mend his habits before it's too late.

Correct answer: D

A
need to have
B
must need
C
must have to
D
must
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The sentence requires a modal verb to express necessity. 'Must' correctly conveys the obligation to mend habits before it's too late. The other options are grammatically incorrect or awkward in this context.

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Imperatives

easy2004FIA Assistant Director Paper 2004
EnglishFIA

"Let's get out of here. It is going suffocating."

Correct answer: B

A
Let get
B
Let's get
Correct
C
Let's us get
D
Let's to get
Explanation and memory cue

The correct contraction for 'let us' in imperative sentences is "Let's." Therefore, "Let's get out of here" is the grammatically correct phrase. The other options are incorrect because "Let get" lacks the pronoun, "Let's us get" is redundant, and "Let's to get" is ungrammatical.

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Prepositions

easy2004FIA Assistant Director Paper 2004
EnglishFIA

The report did not find favor ------------ the shareholders.

Correct answer: B

A
of
B
with
Correct
C
by
D
to
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'find favor' in this context is 'with'. The phrase 'find favor with' means to be approved or liked by someone, which fits the sentence meaning perfectly.

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Prepositions

easy2004FIA Assistant Director Paper 2004
EnglishFIA

The man was accomplice --------- the thief.

Correct answer: D

A
by
B
with
C
of
D
to
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'accomplice' is 'to'. The phrase 'accomplice to the thief' is the standard and grammatically correct expression.

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Modals

easy2004FIA Assistant Director Paper 2004
EnglishFIA

He is only a child. How ----------- what to do?

Correct answer: A

A
Should he know
Correct
B
ought to new
C
will he be knowing
D
could he to know
Explanation and memory cue

Option A, 'Should he know,' correctly forms a question expressing doubt about the child's knowledge, which fits the sentence context. The other options are grammatically incorrect or nonsensical.

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Prepositions

easy2004FIA Assistant Director Paper 2004
EnglishFIA

He is ignorant _____ he pretends to know.

Correct answer: A

A
of
Correct
B
about
C
to
D
from
Explanation and memory cue

The adjective 'ignorant' is conventionally followed by the preposition 'of' when indicating lack of knowledge about something. The phrase 'ignorant of' is the standard and widely accepted usage in English grammar. Therefore, the correct sentence is 'He is ignorant of what he pretends to know.' The option 'to' is incorrect in this context. This is supported by multiple authoritative grammar sources and usage examples.

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Prepositions

easy2004FIA Assistant Director Paper 2004
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There is no exception ----------- the rules.

Correct answer: B

A
for
B
to
Correct
C
about
D
in
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'exception' in this context is 'to', as the phrase 'no exception to the rules' is the standard idiomatic expression.

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Modals

easy2004FIA Assistant Director Paper 2004
EnglishFIA

Must I do all his work tomorrow? I am feeling so tired.

Correct answer: B

A
Need I do
B
Must I do
Correct
C
Need I must do
D
Do I must do
Explanation and memory cue

The correct modal verb to express obligation or necessity in this context is 'Must I do all his work tomorrow?' The phrase 'Need I do' is less common and sounds awkward here, while options C and D are grammatically incorrect.

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Vocabulary

easy2010
English

The synonym of 'Infringe' is:

Correct answer: D

A
Conserve
B
Divert
C
Instill
D
Violate
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'infringe' means to violate or break a law, agreement, or right. Among the options, 'Violate' is the closest synonym, while the others have different meanings.