Essential PPSC English MCQs sourced from the past papers to help students in preparing for the English section of the Punjab Public Service Commission exam.
PPSC English MCQs
Fill In the blank with correct preposition: There’s an eraser___ the end of my pencil?
(A). To
(B). In
(C). At
(D). On
Turn to Passive Voice: “The boy is riding the horse”
(A). The horse is being ridden by the boy
(B). The horse was being ridden by the girl
(C). The horse has been ridden by the girl
(D). The horse is ridden by the girl
Static means?
(A). Straight
(B). Mathematician
(C). Dynamic
(D). Motionless
Idiom “Tie the knot” means?
(A). Criticism
(B). Getting married
(C). Friendship
(D). Enmity
“Get your goat” means?
(A). To hug someone
(B). To irritate someone
(C). To pacify someone
(D). To soothe someone
Choose the correct antonym of “Ruthless”?
(A). Cold-Blooded
(B). Compassionate
(C). Ferocious
(D). Brutal
Antonym of “Ambiguous” is?
(A). Equivocate
(B). Secular
(C). Explicit
(D). Obscure
Choose the correct synonym of “Ecstasy”?
(A). Grimness
(B). Remorse
(C). Exultation
(D). Lugubriousness
The word ‘REX’ stands for?
(A). The King
(B). The Parliament
(C). The Court
(D). The Crown
Choose the most appropriate antonym of ‘Pristine’?
(A). Light
(B). Heavy
(C). Impure
(D). None of these
What is the antonym of straight?
(A). Zigzag
(B). Direct
(C). Linear
(D). None of these
Meaning of proverb “By fits and starts”?
(A). Successfully
(B). Irregularly
(C). Suddenly
(D). Incompletely
Fill in the blank: You must stick ____ your promise.
(A). On
(B). By
(C). In
(D). To
He lived ___ Model Town ___ Lahore?
(A). at at
(B). in at
(C). of at
(D). None of these
The synonym of “Susceptible” is?
(A). Vulnerable
(B). Insensitive
(C). Irregular
(D). Dubious
Fill in the blank: “She inquired ____ my health”?
(A). Upon
(B). About
(C). For
(D). After
Fill in the blank: You must attend ___ the lecture?
(A). In
(B). To
(C). With
(D). On
Fill in the Blanks: Alcohol is injurious ___ health.
(A). Of
(B). To
(C). With
(D). For
What is the antonym of “Vindictive”?
(A). Refined
(B). Forgiving
(C). Careless
(D). Revengeful
It is high time to do something means:
(A). Desired occasion
(B). Appropriate time
(C). Already late
(D). Auspicious moment
Choose the synonym of Partisan?
(A). Component
(B). Supporter
(C). Opponent
(D). Mite
Laudable means?
(A). Affectionate
(B). Profitable
(C). Lovable
(D). Commendable
Choose the correct article: I don’t like ____ dogs?
(A). The
(B). A
(C). An
(D). Article not required
Synonym of “Luminary” is:
(A). Celebrity
(B). Shinning
(C). Glowing
(D). Pleb
Change the voice: “Have you laughed at them?”
(A). Have you been laughed at them?
(B). They have been laughed at by you.
(C). Have they been laughed at by you?
(D). You have been laughed at by them.
What is the synonym of Profane?
(A). Irreverent
(B). Design
(C). Condescending
(D). All of these
Choose the Correct synonym: Conspicuous?
(A). Discernible
(B). Obscure
(C). Unclear
(D). Concealed
The Antonym of ‘Pseudonym’ is?
(A). Real name
(B). Mentality
(C). Famous name
(D). Assumed name
Did you hear ___ the accident last night?
(A). On
(B). In
(C). Of
(D). About
Which of the following pair is incorrect?
(A). Monkey: Roar
(B). Sparrow: Trumpet
(C). Owl: Chirp
(D). Horse: Neigh
Complete the idiom: “Hell hath no fury like?”
(A). A woman scorned
(B). A Devil’s advocate
(C). A woman forgotten
(D). A burned woman
What is the synonym of ‘HAUGHTY’?
(A). Humble
(B). Modest
(C). Conceited
(D). All of these
Synonym of Blasphemy is?
(A). Unholy
(B). Irreverence
(C). Irrespective
(D). None of these
The car ___ Front is slowing down?
(A). In
(B). About
(C). On
(D). None of these
‘Amicus Curiae’ is?
(A). Eminent friend
(B). Most expensive lawyer
(C). Arbitrator appointed by a court of law
(D). Friend of court and disinterested advisor
Utopia means?
(A). A Paradise
(B). An Island
(C). An Ideal land
(D). An Idol
Do not change ___ in midstream?
(A). Plans
(B). Idea
(C). Horses
(D). Hounds
Choose the most suitable synonym of “Cataclysm”?
(A). Trash
(B). Catastrophe
(C). Tranquility
(D). Pungent
Choose the correct Antonym of “Liberty”?
(A). Scrupulous
(B). Freedom
(C). Slavery
(D). Delivered
Choose the correct synonym: Haggard?
(A). Unworn
(B). Healthy
(C). Flabby
(D). Exhausted
Choose the correct meaning of ‘LIMPID’?
(A). Opaque
(B). Calm
(C). Clear
(D). Relaxed
He is ignorant ___ the whole situation?
(A). From
(B). Of
(C). With
(D). By
Synonym of “Delete” is?
(A). Nasty
(B). Efficient
(C). Remove
(D). Strange
What is the antonym of “Benign”?
(A). Malevolent
(B). Foolish
(C). Soft
(D). Friendly
Who is knocking ___ the door?
(A). at
(B). in
(C). of
(D). by
You would have soon my garden at its best if you ____ here last week”
(A). Should be
(B). Were
(C). Be
(D). Had been
Choose the appropriate words: Aslam is ____ Taller than Woosat?
(A). As tall, if not
(B). Not as tall but as
(C). As if not
(D). As tall as, if not
Identify the closest meaning of the word: sycophancy?
(A). Avariciousness
(B). Affection
(C). Sophistication
(D). Flattery
I congratulated him ____ his success.
(A). Upon
(B). On
(C). A
(D). For
The debate adjourned ___ the following week?
(A). Into
(B). With
(C). For
(D). To
“Feel blue” means?
(A). Feel Sad
(B). Feel angry
(C). Feel happy
(D). Feel energetic
Asylum means?
(A). Refuge
(B). Soreness
(C). Diplomat
(D). Embryo
Choose the appropriate preposition: It took me ages to find a space ____ park my car.
(A). To
(B). Of
(C). About
(D). For
Choose the correct Analogy of: Graceful: Movement?
(A). Articulate: Speech
(B). Servile: Rebellion
(C). Fastidious: Grime
(D). Humorous: Laughter
Complete the proverb: A rolling stone gathers no ___?
(A). Clay
(B). Grass
(C). Moss
(D). Dirt
He boasts ___ his wealth?
(A). By
(B). Of
(C). To
(D). In
He is knocking ___ the door.
(A). In
(B). At
(C). On
(D). None of these
Identify the wrong spelling?
(A). Transpyre
(B). Calmness
(C). Transfer
(D). Tranquil
Identify the underline parts of speech: He also likes to eat strawberries?
(A). Adjective
(B). Noun
(C). Adverb
(D). Verb
Vigorous means?
(A). Sluggish
(B). Energetic
(C). Coward
(D). Lethargic
The authority failed to carry ____ its statutory duties?
(A). On
(B). With
(C). Out
(D). Up
Complete the proverb by filling in the blanks: Familiarity breeds ___?
(A). Bonding
(B). Friendship
(C). Contempt
(D). Enmity
I wear glasses ___ reading.
(A). For
(B). Upon
(C). At
(D). On
Identified the word most opposite in meaning to ‘Viable’
(A). Motionless
(B). Corrective
(C). Unworkable
(D). Feasible
Antonym of ‘Gruesome’ is?
(A). Pleasant
(B). Dried
(C). Bored
(D). Grisly
Synonym of “ANGUISH” is?
(A). Anxious
(B). Agony
(C). Relief
(D). Attack
Complete the Proverb: “A Penny wise ___ foolish”.
(A). Pool
(B). Pound
(C). Wound
(D). None of these
She ran ____ him into the courtyard?
(A). Before
(B). Upon
(C). After
(D). To
Tahir Said, it is four O’clock now. Mark the correct indirect?
(A). Abdul told that it had been four O’clock then
(B). Tahir told that it was four O’clock then
(C). Abdul told that it has been four O’clock then
(D). None of these
“Contraband” means?
(A). Family Planning Materials
(B). Banned Goods
(C). Temporary stoppage of trade
(D). Economic Sanctions
Identify the closest meaning of underlined word: Only astute politicians can meet this situation.
(A). Corrupt
(B). Shrewd
(C). Wicked
(D). Honest
Take a leaf out of someone’s book means?
(A). To cheat
(B). Imitate or emulate someone in particular way
(C). To snatch something
(D). None of these
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: “To plough the sand?
(A). To do a difficult work
(B). To work in vain
(C). To make the desert bloom
(D). To make the desert fertile
“Bootlegging” is a form of?
(A). Indian Religion
(B). Drugs
(C). Smuggling
(D). Sketches
Complete the proverb: “Keep your friends close and your enemies”
(A). Apart
(B). Closer
(C). Close
(D). Away
“Drought” is one word substitution of:
(A). Lack of rain
(B). Outdated syrup
(C). A shooting game
(D). Run away from war
What is Jobbery?
(A). Looking for a job enthusiastically
(B). Flattery of superiors
(C). Conduct of public business for private gain
(D). Robbery performed by previous employee
Synonym of Bravery is:
(A). Purge
(B). Coward
(C). Boldness
(D). Stable
Fill in the blank: He travelled ____ difficult circumstances?
(A). In
(B). Under
(C). About
(D). Above
You cannot have your ___ and eat it?
(A). Biscuit
(B). Cake
(C). Bun
(D). Apple
Choose the correct meaning of “Torque”
(A). Jest
(B). Turban
(C). Tuksh sash
(D). A force that tends to cause rotation
I will be ready ____ the time you get there?
(A). On
(B). By
(C). At
(D). Of
Fill in the blank: A cat differs ____ a dog?
(A). Over
(B). From
(C). For
(D). With
Don’t count your ____ before they are hatched. Complete the proverb:
(A). Ducks
(B). Quails
(C). Sparrows
(D). Chickens
Antonym of Amicable is?
(A). Polite
(B). Flexible
(C). Courteous
(D). Hostile
Find the relationship similar to Threat: Insecurity?
(A). Challenge: Fight
(B). Speed: Acceleration
(C). Reason: Anger
(D). Thunder: Lightening
Choose the correct Antonym: Oblivion?
(A). Disregard
(B). Indifference
(C). Awareness
(D). Insensibility
What is the synonym of AMBIGUOUS?
(A). Lurid
(B). Transparent
(C). Limpid
(D). Unclear
They said, “We take exercise every day.”
(A). They had said that they take exercise every day
(B). They said that we take exercise every day
(C). They said that they take exercise every day
(D). They said that they took exercise every day
____ to London on the train yesterday.
(A). Mary goes
(B). Did Mary go
(C). Did Mary went
(D). Mary go
He is blind ____ his defects.
(A). For
(B). Of
(C). At
(D). In
Choose the statement with best punctuation: He is to tell the truth a fool?
(A). He is: to tell the truth, a fool.
(B). He is to tell the truth; a fool.
(C). He is, to tell the truth, a fool.
(D). He is to tell the truth, a fool.
The Synonym of Obsolescent is:
(A). Glittering
(B). Useless
(C). Fustiness
(D). None of the above
Fill in the blank: There has been a fall ___ prices?
(A). With
(B). On
(C). To
(D). In
He asked, “Who speaks French?”
(A). He wanted to know who was to speak French
(B). He wanted to know which spoke French
(C). He wanted to know who speak French
(D). He wanted to know who spoke French
The phrase “Putting the cart before the horse” mean?
(A). To do something contrary to conventional order
(B). To do things in perfect order
(C). To be over active
(D). To be ready to go
This work is beyond his ___?
(A). Capacity
(B). Worth
(C). Strength
(D). None of these
Complete the Proverb: Early to Bed and early to rise make you healthy, wealthy and ___?
(A). Unwise
(B). Smart
(C). Wise
(D). None of these
Idiom ‘Burn the midnight oil’ means?
(A). Finish all the resources available
(B). Counting yours days earning in the night
(C). Stay awake or study late into the night
(D). Heat up a place to make a comfortable
Tauqeer Said, “I did my duty with full justice.”
(A). Tauqeer told that he did his duty with full justice.
(B). Tauqeer said that he had done his duty with full justice.
(C). Tauqeer told that he had done his duty with full justice.
(D). Tauqeer said he had done his duty with full justice
To give up smoking means?
(A). Stop smoking
(B). Both A & B
(C). Arrange smoking
(D). None of these
It was kind ___ you to help?
(A). Of
(B). About
(C). By
(D). None of these
He congratulated them ____ their wedding?
(A). For
(B). In
(C). On
(D). At
Find the relationship similar to Encourage: Restrict
(A). Seeing: Relieving
(B). Dearth: Surplus
(C). Cain: Success
(D). Heart: Soul
What does ‘To be in two minds’ mean?
(A). To be uncertain
(B). To be of unsound mind
(C). To work on someone else’s advice
(D). To be dominated by someone
Choose the appropriate meaning of the Idiom:” To fish in troubled waters”
(A). To benefit from other people’s troubles
(B). To aggravate the situation
(C). To indulge in evil conspiracies
(D). To catch fish in disturbed waters
What is the synonym of Profane?
(A). Irreverent
(B). Design
(C). Condescending
(D). None of these
The meaning of the idiom” There is no smoke without a fire is?
(A). For smoke we need to have fire
(B). Fire always emits smoke
(C). There is some truth in a rumours
(D). Fire is a source of pollution in environment
Change the voice: Does she write a letter?
(A). Has the letter been written by her?
(B). Is she writing a letter?
(C). Is a letter written by her?
(D). A letter is written by her
Most appropriate antonym of “Selfish” is?
(A). Altruistic
(B). Greedy
(C). Courageous
(D). Helpful
Notion means?
(A). Idea
(B). Forward
(C). Factual
(D). Worth nothing
I am exhausted, let’s ____ a day?
(A). Call in
(B). Call for
(C). Call of
(D). Call at
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