#1 of 64
DUHS 2025
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Choose the sentence in which “only” indicates that Jamila was the sole person who spoke about her tiredness:
A
Only Jamila said she was tired.
B
Jamila only said she was tired.
C
Jamila said only she was tired.
D
Jamila said she was only tired.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Modifier Placement.
Solution: The limiting modifier
'only' modifies the word that immediately follows it. Placing it before
'Jamila' specifies that no person other than Jamila made the statement.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option B: Modifies 'said', meaning she did nothing else except say it.
- Option C: Modifies 'she', meaning she was the only one who was tired.
- Option D: Modifies 'tired', meaning she was nothing else besides tired.
#2 of 64
BUMHS 2025
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Pick out the sentence with appropriate use of a transitional device.
A
She likes to read books but watch movies.
B
She is a talented musician likewise a gifted painter.
C
She is not only intelligent but also very kind.
D
Second gather your material. First, begin your project.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Correlative Transitions.
Solution: "not only... but also" connects parallel qualities accurately.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & D: Contain punctuation or structural defects.
#3 of 64
NUMS 2025
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Choose the correct preposition: One hour ____ glorious life is worth an age without a name.
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Prepositional Expressions.
Solution: The preposition
"of" expresses possession or specific quality belonging to a noun (
"hour of glorious life").
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, C, & D: Distort the classic literary quotation by Walter Scott.
#4 of 64
NUMS 2025
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Choose the sentence with the correct order of adjectives:
A
I met, young two, beautiful, British girls at the airport
B
I met two beautiful, young, British girls at the airport
C
I met two, British, young, beautiful girls at the airport
D
I met two young, beautiful British girls, at the airport
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Royal Order of Adjectives.
Formula: $$\text{Number} \rightarrow \text{Opinion} \rightarrow \text{Age} \rightarrow \text{Origin}$$
Solution: Applying the standard mnemonic
OSASCOMP:
Number (two) \(\rightarrow\)
Opinion (beautiful) \(\rightarrow\)
Age (young) \(\rightarrow\)
Origin (British).
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, C, & D: Violate standard adjective order rules and introduce erroneous commas.
#5 of 64
KMU 2024
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He has been working ____ this project for weeks.
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Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Fixed Preposition Collocations.
Solution: The standard verb phrase is
"working on a project".
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & C: Incorrect prepositions following 'working'.
#6 of 64
KMU 2024
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Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition: Do you usually take a bus ____ the market?
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Prepositions of Direction and Destination.
Solution: "To" is used to indicate movement toward a specific destination (
to the market).
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & C: Express agency, purpose, or possession, not destination.
#7 of 64
NUMS 2024
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Of two evils choose the less. The sentence carries an adjective that is:
A
Qualitative / Comparative
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Adjective Degrees.
Solution: "Less" is the comparative degree of 'little', used here as a comparative qualitative adjective modifying the implied noun.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option B: Positive degree is 'little'.
- Options C & D: Incorrect classification of degree/type.
#8 of 64
NUMS 2024
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Are there any mango trees in this garden? The underlined word 'any' is a/an:
B
Indefinite pronoun / Adjective of quantity
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Determiners and Indefinite Quantifiers.
Solution: "Any" modifies
'mango trees' to express indefinite quantity/number.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options C & D: Misidentify the grammatical role of the quantifier.
#9 of 64
NUMS 2024
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This is the very thing we want. The underlined word 'very' is an:
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Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Emphasizing Adjectives.
Solution: When placed directly before a noun (
very thing),
"very" acts as an
emphasizing adjective meaning 'exact' or 'same'.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option B: Does not describe intrinsic physical quality.
- Options C & D: Grammatically inaccurate classifications.
#10 of 64
NUMS 2024
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Don't be in such a hurry. The sentence contains an adjective of:
A
Emphasizing / Descriptive
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Demonstrative and Emphasizing Adjectives.
Solution: The word
"such" serves to emphasize degree or manner.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options B & C: Do not describe counts or intrinsic physical qualities.
#11 of 64
FMDC 2024 Reconduct
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____ gold is a precious metal. Fill in the blank with appropriate article as required:
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Zero Article with Material Nouns.
Solution: Uncountable material nouns used in a general, generic sense take
no article.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option A: 'The gold' would wrongly specify a particular piece of gold.
- Options B & C: Indefinite articles cannot precede uncountable nouns.
#12 of 64
FMDC 2024 Reconduct
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____ information he had was quite reliable.
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Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Quantifiers with Uncountable Nouns.
Solution: "The little" means
"the small quantity that was available", specified by the restrictive relative clause
"he had".
Why other options are incorrect:- Option B: 'A little' means some (non-specific).
- Option C: 'Little' means almost none (negative connotation).
#13 of 64
FMDC 2024 Reconduct
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Here is the video you asked ____.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Prepositional Verbs.
Solution: The verb
'ask' collocates with
"for" when requesting or inquiring after an object (
asked for).
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & C: Articles cannot serve as prepositional complements to the verb 'asked'.
#14 of 64
DUHS 2024 Reconduct
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Choose the correct set of prepositions: Since she believed ___ her abilities, she didn't ask _ any help.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Fixed Prepositions.
Solution: Correct collocations are
"believe in" (have faith in) and
"ask for" (request assistance).
Why other options are incorrect:- Options B, C, & D: Violate fixed idiomatic preposition couplings.
#15 of 64
DUHS 2024 Reconduct
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Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
A
After several days of discussion, the committee agreed to the amount of money to donate.
B
After several days of discussion, the committee agreed at the amount of money to donate
C
After several days of discussion, the committee agreed with the amount of money to donate.
D
After several days of discussion, the committee agreed on the amount of money to donate.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Prepositional Collocations with 'Agree'.
Solution: "Agreed on" is used when reaching consensus on terms, plans, or amounts.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option A: 'Agreed to' applies to proposals or demands.
- Option B: 'Agreed at' is ungrammatical.
- Option C: 'Agreed with' applies to persons or opinions.
#16 of 64
DUHS 2024
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Choose the correct sequenced option for the underlined words in the paragraph:
"With the invention of the personal computer and the internet, a new age in communications begins. Now people could communicate fastest and more easily than ever before. Writing, editing, and storing information became quick and easy. It was no longer necessary to write draft after draft when changes could be made so easily using a word processor program.
A
Longer - With - Faster - Writing - Editing - Word - Now
B
With - Faster - Writing - Editing - Longer - Word - Now
C
With - Now - Faster - Writing - Editing - Longer - Word
D
Editing - Now - Faster - Writing - Longer - Word
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Paragraph Cohesion and Text Flow.
Solution: Option C provides the logically and grammatically correct sequence of prepositions, temporal adverbs, comparative modifiers, gerunds, and nouns:
With - Now - Faster - Writing - Editing - Longer - Word.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & D: Misplace the introductory prepositions, temporal adverbs, comparative modifiers, or gerunds in the paragraph sequence.
#17 of 64
FMDC 2024 Reconduct
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Identify the errors and choose the correct option: I hope this letters finds in the best of your spirits.
A
I hope this letter will find you in good of high spirits.
B
I hope this letter finds you in the best of your spirits.
C
I hope letter finds you in the best of spirits.
D
I hope the letter found in greatest of sprite.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Pronoun and Plural Agreement.
Solution: Singular demonstrative
'this' requires singular
'letter', and the verb
'finds' requires direct object pronoun
'you'.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, C, & D: Omit direct objects, use awkward phrasing, or introduce spelling corruptions.
#18 of 64
DUHS 2024
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition: The thief made an escape by ____.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Prepositions of Movement.
Solution: "Climbing over the wall" describes scaling a barrier and crossing to the opposite side to achieve an escape.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & C: Describe scaling or resting on top without indicating boundary crossing.
#19 of 64
DUHS 2024 Reconduct
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Complete the sentence with the most appropriate pronoun: Scientists ____ are turning away from the cruder mechanical ideas.
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Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Intensive Pronouns.
Solution: Third-person plural subject
'Scientists' takes intensive pronoun
"Themselves".
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A & B: Person/number disagreement.
- Option D: Non-standard non-existent word ('theirselves').
#20 of 64
DUHS 2024 Reconduct
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Find the error:
The judges on (A) the panel declared that of the two (B) singers, John's song (C) was more melodious (D).
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Definite Comparative Choice.
Solution: When selecting between specifically two items, the comparative degree must be preceded by the definite article
"the" (
was the more melodious).
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & C: Grammatically sound in this context.
#21 of 64
UHS 2024
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Choose the correct sentence:
A
It was greatly good by you to proposed day's picnic at murree.
B
It was awfully good by you to proposed a day's picnic in Murree.
C
It was awfully good of you to propose a day's picnic at Murree.
D
It was very good off you too propose days picnic in Murree.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Adjective Idioms and Prepositions.
Solution: Option C correctly uses
"good of you to propose", singular possessive
"day's picnic", and capitalized
"Murree".
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & D: Misplace prepositions ('by you', 'off you') or fail base infinitive rules ('to proposed').
#22 of 64
BUMHS 2023
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Which of the following is a noun?
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Parts of Speech Identification.
Solution: Happiness is an abstract noun describing a state of being.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option A: Adjective.
- Option B: Adverb.
- Option D: Verb.
#23 of 64
BUMHS 2023
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Which of the following is a verb?
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Parts of Speech.
Solution: Run is an action verb.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option B: Adjective.
- Option C: Adverb.
- Option D: Noun.
#24 of 64
BUMHS 2023
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Fill in the blank: He is interested _ music.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Fixed Prepositions.
Solution: Adjective
'interested' strictly takes
"in".
Why other options are incorrect:- Options B, C, & D: Incorrect prepositions following 'interested'.
#25 of 64
BUMHS 2023
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Choose the correct option: She is good _ speaking English.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Preposition with 'Good'.
Solution: Expressing skill or proficiency takes
"good at".
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A & B: Incorrect prepositions.
- Option D: Adverb.
#26 of 64
FMDC 2023
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Fill in the blank with appropriate article as required: It is _ honor for me to address you.
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Articles Based on Initial Phonetic Sound.
Solution: Although
'honor' begins with consonant 'h', the initial sound is a silent 'h' vowel sound (
/ɒnər/), requiring
"an".
Why other options are incorrect:- Option A: Used only before consonant sounds.
- Option C: Indefinite expression of privilege takes 'an'.
#27 of 64
FMDC 2023
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Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition: He was sitting next _ her.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Fixed Prepositional Phrases.
Solution: The standard compound preposition of spatial proximity is
"next to".
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & D: Cannot follow 'next' to express spatial adjacency.
#28 of 64
FMDC 2023
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Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition: Each article was sold _ over a pound.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Prepositions of Rate/Price.
Solution: The preposition
"at" is used to indicate price, value, or rate (
sold at over a pound).
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, C, & D: Prepositions not used to specify price values.
#29 of 64
FMDC 2023
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She sings ____ beautifully that everyone enjoys her performances.
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Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Correlative Intensity Structures.
Formula: $$\text{so} + \text{Adverb} + \text{that-clause}$$
Solution: The structure
"So + adverb + that" expresses degree producing a specific outcome.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option B: 'Too' pairs with infinitive clauses (too... to).
- Option C: 'Such' modifies noun phrases (such a beautiful song).
- Option D: 'Very' does not clause-pair directly with result connector 'that'.
#30 of 64
KMU 2023
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The railway system is very efficient as the train always arrives ___ time.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Prepositional Idioms.
Solution: "On time" means punctual and according to schedule.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & D: Do not form the standard idiom for punctuality.
#31 of 64
KMU 2023
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Which part of speech is used to describe or modify a noun or pronoun?
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Parts of Speech.
Solution: An
Adjective modifies or describes nouns and pronouns.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option A: Expresses action or state.
- Option B: Connects clauses/words.
- Option C: Modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
#32 of 64
KMU 2023
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I like blue T-shirt over there better than red one.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Definite Articles for Specified Items.
Solution: Both shirts are specific objects uniquely identified in context (
"over there",
"red one"), requiring definite articles (
The, the).
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, C, & D: Indefinite or missing articles fail to specify the specific items pointed out.
#33 of 64
KMU 2023
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Find one error in the sentence, if any:
I just (B) don't want to get out (A) off (C) bed today. (D) No error
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Preposition vs. Adverb Misuse.
Solution: The compound preposition is
"out of" (single 'f'), making
'off' incorrect.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A & B: Correct grammatical components.
#34 of 64
BUMHS 2023
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Choose the sentence that follows the correct adjective order:
A
A beautiful blue sailing boat.
B
A blue beautiful sailing boat.
C
A beautiful sailing blue boat.
D
A blue sailing beautiful boat.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Adjective Order.
Formula: $$\text{Opinion} \rightarrow \text{Color} \rightarrow \text{Purpose}$$
Solution: Opinion (
beautiful) \(\rightarrow\)
Color (
blue) \(\rightarrow\)
Purpose (
sailing boat).
Why other options are incorrect:- Options B, C, & D: Violate standard adjective order sequence.
#35 of 64
BUMHS 2023
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A boy is waiting for you for a long time. In this sentence, the word 'boy' is a/an:
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Noun Classifications.
Solution: 'Boy' is a general name for a class of person, defining it as a
Common Noun.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option A: Refers to specific named individuals.
- Option C: Refers to non-physical concepts.
- Option D: Refers to groups of entities.
#36 of 64
KMU 2023 Retake
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Identify the part of the sentence that carries an error:
How much (A) spoonfuls of sugar (B) would you like (C) in (D) your tea?
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Countable Quantifiers.
Solution: Plural noun
'spoonfuls' is countable and must be quantified by
"many" rather than
"much".
Why other options are incorrect:- Options B, C, & D: Correctly used components.
#37 of 64
SZABMU 2023
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Choose the correct option regarding population comparison:
A
is much more than Pakistan
B
are much more than Pakistan
D
is much more than Pakistan's
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Parallel Structure in Comparisons.
Solution: You must compare population to population, not population to a country name. Possessive
"Pakistan's" correctly implies
Pakistan's population.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & C: Faulty comparison comparing population to country name 'Pakistan'.
#38 of 64
SZABMU 2023
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Choose the sentence with proper modifier structure:
A
Printed the stuff which was new fast
B
Which was new printed the stuff fast
C
Which was new printed fast the stuff
D
Printed the stuff fastly
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Adverbial and Relative Placement.
Solution: Option B correctly formats modifier clause placement and uses correct adverb
fast (not 'fastly').
Why other options are incorrect:- Option D: 'Fastly' is a non-existent word ('fast' is both adjective and adverb).
- Options A & C: Scramble clause word order.
#39 of 64
DUHS 2023
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Identify the error in the sentence: "His the car is red."
A
It's a correct sentence
B
The article "the" is unnecessary.
C
The word order is incorrect; it should be "His car is red."
D
The adjective "red" should be "blue'
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Double Determiners.
Solution: A possessive adjective (
His) cannot be immediately followed by a definite article (
the). The article
"the" must be removed.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, C, & D: Misidentify the specific determiner error.
#40 of 64
UHS 2023
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Spot the error:
We try to speak with (A) one another (B) but (D) convey (C) nothing.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Verb Preposition Idioms.
Solution: The idiom is
"speak to one another", making
'with' incorrect.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options B, C, & D: Correctly used words.
#41 of 64
KMU 2023 Retake
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Add a suitable conjunction: Your ice cream will melt, you should eat it quickly.
A
Your ice cream will melt so you should eat it quickly
B
Your ice cream will melt however you should eat it quickly
C
Your ice cream will melt so that you should eat it quickly.
D
Your ice cream will melt, however you should eat it quickly.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Causal Conjunctions.
Solution: "So" correctly introduces the logical consequence/action resulting from a cause.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options B & D: 'However' introduces contrast, not consequence.
- Option C: 'So that' introduces purpose rather than immediate consequence.
#42 of 64
KMU 2023 Retake
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Choose the correct sentence:
A
These scissors are very sharp.
B
This scissor is very sharp.
C
This scissors is very sharp.
D
These scissor are very sharp.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Plural-Only Nouns.
Solution: Paired tools like
'scissors' are inherently plural and require plural demonstrative (
These) and plural verb (
are).
Why other options are incorrect:- Options B & C: Use singular demonstrative 'This' and singular verb 'is'.
- Option D: Misspells 'scissors' as singular 'scissor'.
#43 of 64
DUHS 2022
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Fill in with appropriate articles: To climb __ tree is not to climb _ mountain.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Indefinite Articles before Consonant Sounds.
Solution: Both
'tree' (/t/) and
'mountain' (/m/) begin with consonant sounds, requiring
"a / a".
Why other options are incorrect:- Options B, C, & E: 'An' precedes vowel sounds only.
- Option D: Definite article 'the' is inappropriate for generic parallel statements.
#44 of 64
DUHS 2022
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Error correction: "I've lived in Barcelona since six years."
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: 'For' vs. 'Since' with Time Expressions.
Formula: $$\text{For} + \text{Duration of Time (six years)}$$
Solution: Use
"for" when stating total duration of time (Option D).
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & C: Distort prepositional duration structures.
#45 of 64
BUMHS 2022
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Fill in with appropriate articles: _ apple day keeps ____ doctor away.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Proverbial Articles.
Solution: An apple (vowel sound),
a day (consonant sound), keeps
the doctor away (Option A).
Why other options are incorrect:- Options B, C, & D: Misapply basic article conventions.
#46 of 64
DUHS 2022
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Fill in with appropriate preposition: She climbed ___ the ladder to paint the wall.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Directional Prepositions.
Solution: Ascending vertical structures requires directional preposition
"Up".
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, C, D, & E: Do not express ascending motion along vertical surfaces.
#47 of 64
UHS 2022
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Choose the sentence with correct use of articles:
A
Natasha can play a piano and a violin.
B
Natasha can play the piano and the violin.
C
Natasha can play the piano and a violin.
D
Natasha can play piano and violin.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Definite Articles with Musical Instruments.
Solution: Musical instruments when played take the definite article
"the" (
the piano and the violin).
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, C, & D: Omit or substitute indefinite articles for musical instrument play.
#48 of 64
UHS 2022
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Choose the correct option:
A
Samar bought an apple, an orange and an pear.
B
Samar bought an apple a orange and a pear.
C
Samar bought an apple, an orange and a pear.
D
Samar bought a apple, an orange and a pear.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Articles and Series Commas.
Solution: Option C correctly uses
an apple (vowel),
an orange (vowel), and
a pear (consonant) separated by commas.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option A: Uses 'an' before consonant sound 'pear'.
- Option B: Uses 'a' before vowel sound 'orange' and omits list commas.
- Option D: Uses 'a' before vowel sound 'apple'.
#49 of 64
KMU 2022
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Add some milk and sugar _ the afternoon tea.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Preposition with 'Add'.
Formula: $$\text{Add X} + \mathbf{to} + \text{Y}$$
Solution: The verb
'add' strictly takes
"To".
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & C: Non-standard prepositions following 'add'.
#50 of 64
KMU 2022
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Cowardice is an example of a/an ____.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Abstract Nouns.
Solution: Cowardice names an intangible state, emotion, or quality, defining it as an
Abstract noun.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & C: Concrete or countable entity categories.
#51 of 64
KMU 2022
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A bridegroom is an example of:
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Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Noun Gender.
Solution: Bridegroom refers specifically to a male about to be married (
Masculine gender).
Why other options are incorrect:- Option D: Feminine equivalent is 'bride'.
- Options A & B: Non-gendered categories.
#52 of 64
KMU 2022
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We can drive ____ the tunnel.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Spatial Prepositions.
Solution: Moving inside from one open end to the far end of an enclosed structure requires
"Through".
Why other options are incorrect:- Option D: Means entering without necessarily exiting the far end.
- Options A & B: Static spatial locations.
#53 of 64
KMU 2022
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My brother and I met an acquaintance of ____ in the shopping mall.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Double Possessives.
Solution: Following preposition
'of', absolute possessive pronoun
"Ours" is required (
an acquaintance of ours).
Why other options are incorrect:- Option A: Reflexive pronoun.
- Option B: Objective pronoun.
- Option C: Possessive adjective requiring a following noun.
#54 of 64
NUMS 2022
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My friend has a fine ____ of old stamps.
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Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Collective Nouns.
Solution: The specific collective noun for stamps is
"Collection".
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & C: Incorrect collective nouns for non-living collectibles.
#55 of 64
DUHS 2022
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Fill in with appropriate preposition: We saw a cricket match ____ the school stadium.
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Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Prepositions of Specific Venue.
Solution: Specific institutional locations and venues take preposition
"At".
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & D: Prepositions indicating spatial position above or surface contact.
#56 of 64
SZABMU 2022
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Finally, the accused was found guilty ___ his crime.
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Adjective Preposition Collocations.
Solution: The adjective
'guilty' strictly takes preposition
"of" when identifying crimes.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, C, & D: Incorrect prepositions following 'guilty'.
#57 of 64
NUMS 2021
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Abide ____ the traffic laws for smooth and safe flow of traffic.
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Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Prepositions.
Solution: Fixed phrasal verb
"abide by".
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & D: Incorrect prepositions.
#58 of 64
NUMS 2021
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He prefers death ____ dishonor.
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Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Preposition with 'Prefer'.
Solution: "Prefer X to Y" is the standard construction.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & C: Non-standard preposition choices.
#59 of 64
KMU 2021
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Aslam likes to stay ____ home and watch TV shows.
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Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Fixed Prepositions of Place.
Solution: The standard idiomatic phrase is
"at home".
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & D: Do not form the standard expression for staying at one's residence.
#60 of 64
KMU 2021
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He walked ____ the street.
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Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Directional Prepositions.
Solution: "Down the street" is a common idiom meaning walking along the path of a street.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & D: Less natural or non-idiomatic preposition choices.
#61 of 64
KMU 2021
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Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?
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Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Subordinating vs. Coordinating Conjunctions.
Solution: "Because" introduces dependent adverbial causal clauses, defining it as a
subordinating conjunction.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & D: Coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS).
#62 of 64
KMU 2021
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Fill in the blank with appropriate conjunction: He was tired _ hungry.
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Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Cumulative Conjunctions.
Solution: Connects two co-existing parallel physical states using
"And".
Why other options are incorrect:- Option D: 'But' implies opposition/contrast.
- Options A & B: Disjunctive or negative conjunctions.
#63 of 64
KMU 2021
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Identify the correct article: I saw ___ shooting star last night.
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Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Indefinite Articles.
Solution: Modifies non-specific singular noun beginning with consonant sound /ʃ/ (
shooting star) \(\rightarrow\)
"A".
Why other options are incorrect:- Option B: Precedes vowel sounds.
- Option C: Used for previously identified specific items.
#64 of 64
NUMS 2021
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Pick the correct option:
A
How has the chair leg broken?
B
How has the leg of the chair broken?
C
How the leg of the chair has broken?
D
How the chair's leg is broken?
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Possession and Question Structure.
Solution: Uses non-living
'leg of the chair' and inverts auxiliary
has before subject.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option A: Noun adjunct.
- Option C: Non-inverted statement word order in question.
- Option D: Inanimate possessive apostrophe 's'.
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