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Nouns

easy2019FIA UDC Paper 2019
EnglishFIA

Karachi is called the city of lights. The word 'Karachi' is a:

A
Proper noun
B
Common noun
C
Abstract noun
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'Karachi' is a proper noun because it is the specific name of a city. Proper nouns always begin with a capital letter and name particular people, places, or things.

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Reported Speech

easy2019FIA UDC Paper 2019
EnglishFIA

You say, "I bought it of my own accord." Which of the following correctly reports this sentence?

A
You say that you bought if of your own accord.
B
You say that you bought it of you own acccord.
C
You say that I bring it of my own accord.
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The original sentence is "I bought it of my own accord." The correct phrase is "of my own accord," but the options A, B, and C contain errors such as "if" instead of "it," "of you own acccord" (misspelled), and incorrect pronouns and verbs. Therefore, none of the options correctly represent the sentence, making D the correct choice.

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Grammar

easy2019FIA UDC Paper 2019
EnglishFIA

A believer smiles in public and _____ in private.

A
Weeps
B
Weeping
C
Weped
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The correct phrase is 'A believer smiles in public and weeps in private.' 'Weeps' is the correct verb form to parallel 'smiles' and convey the intended meaning. The other options are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate.

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Vocabulary

easy2019FIA UDC Paper 2019
EnglishFIA

Word meaning: Clime

A
The tenth of a dollar
B
The tenth of a robio
C
The tenth of takka
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'Clime' means a region considered with reference to its climate. None of the given options correctly define 'Clime', so the correct answer is 'None of these'.

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Letter Writing

easy2019FIA UDC Paper 2019
EnglishFIA

Which section of a formal letter contains the receiver's address?

A
Inside address
B
Closing
C
Body
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The 'Inside address' section of a formal letter contains the receiver's address. It is placed below the sender's address and date, before the salutation.

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Prepositions

easy2019FIA UDC Paper 2019
EnglishFIA

Khadija yearned ___ the return to her own home.

A
For
B
Of
C
On
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'yearned' in this context is 'for', as in 'yearned for the return to her own home.' This expresses a strong desire or longing for something.

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Sentence Transformation

easy2019FIA UDC Paper 2019
EnglishFIA

Choose the sentence that best conveys the meaning of "Let me do this."

A
Let this be done by me
B
This is to be done by me
C
Let us do this
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The sentence "Let me do this." is a direct offer or request by the speaker to perform a task. It conveys willingness and initiative to take responsibility for the action. The best paraphrase would be something like "Allow me to handle this" or "I will do this." Option A, "Let this be done by me," changes the sentence to passive voice and alters the tone and immediacy of the original. Options B and C also do not accurately convey the meaning. Therefore, none of the given options A, B, or C correctly paraphrase the sentence, making option D (None of these) the correct choice.

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Grammar

easy2019FIA UDC Paper 2019
EnglishFIA

At first glance, it looks like a diplomatic love-fest. (Which word is a compound noun?)

A
Diplomatic
B
Love-fest
C
Glance
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

A compound noun is a noun made up of two or more words that function as a single noun. 'Love-fest' is a compound noun formed by combining 'love' and 'fest'. The other options are either adjectives or single nouns, not compound nouns.

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Prepositions

easy2019FIA UDC Paper 2019
EnglishFIA

Must finish your homework within two hours.

A
Within
B
On
C
For
D
Of
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to indicate a time limit is "within," meaning the homework must be finished inside the two-hour period. The other options do not correctly convey this meaning.

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Grammar

easy2018FIA Sub Inspector Paper 2018
EnglishFIA

Choose the correct word for the sentence: Some verbs need a _____ to convey the full meaning.

A
Complement
B
Component
C
Complimentary
D
Compliment
Explanation and memory cue

Some verbs require a complement to complete their meaning and make the sentence grammatically correct. A complement provides necessary information about the subject or object, which is why 'Complement' is the correct choice.