English MCQs for PPSC, FPSC, KPPSC, BPSC and SPSC

This page has over 3,300 multiple-choice questions for English (PPSC, FPSC, KPPSC, BPSC and SPSC), arranged in 7 chapters and 7 topics. The chapters include Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms and Phrases, Sentence Correction and Grammar and Prepositions. Every question has four options, an instant answer and, where available, a short explanation.

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Chapters and topics

  • Synonyms 1 topic · 706 MCQs
  • Antonyms 1 topic · 456 MCQs
  • Idioms and Phrases 1 topic · 287 MCQs
  • Sentence Correction and Grammar 1 topic · 797 MCQs
  • Prepositions 1 topic · 582 MCQs
  • One-Word Substitutes 1 topic · 92 MCQs
  • Vocabulary and Word Meanings 1 topic · 387 MCQs

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Q1. The word closest in meaning to “arduous” is:

  1. authentic
  2. difficult
  3. thoughtful
  4. plentiful
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Answer: B. difficult

The correct answer is “difficult”. Arduous: difficult.

Q2. The opposite of “scatter” is:

  1. gather
  2. opaque
  3. defeat
  4. import
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Answer: A. gather

The correct answer is “gather”. Scatter: gather.

Q3. The idiom “barking up the wrong tree” means:

  1. make a bad situation worse
  2. pursuing a mistaken course
  3. say exactly the right thing
  4. a memorable, important day
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Answer: B. pursuing a mistaken course

Barking up the wrong tree: pursuing a mistaken course.

Q4. What is Ushr for the Muslim farmers, ___ is for the non-Muslims.

  1. Fay
  2. Kharaj
  3. Toll Tax
  4. Jizya
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Answer: B. Kharaj

The correct answer is “Kharaj”.

Q5. He is afraid ___ elephants.

  1. To
  2. Of
  3. For
  4. From
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Answer: B. Of

The correct answer is “Of”.

Q6. One word for “one who does not believe in God” is:

  1. bachelor
  2. panacea
  3. atheist
  4. recluse
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Answer: C. atheist

One who does not believe in God: atheist.

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