#1 of 74
Sindh MDCAT 2025 / DUHS 2025
Choose the sentence in which “only” indicates that Jamila was the sole person who spoke about her tiredness:
[Sindh MDCAT 2025 / DUHS 2025]
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 74
BUMHS 2025 / Balochistan MDCAT 2025
Which sentence implies that it was unexpected that she took the test?
[BUMHS 2025 / Balochistan MDCAT 2025]
A
She even took the test.
B
She took even the test.
C
Even she took the test.
D
She took the test even.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Adverbial Scope and Focus.
Solution: Placing
'Even' immediately before the pronoun subject
'she' emphasizes that her participation in the test was surprising.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option A: Emphasizes taking the test relative to other actions.
- Option B: Emphasizes the test relative to other items.
- Option D: Non-standard adverb placement.
#3 of 74
BUMHS 2025 / Balochistan MDCAT 2025
Pick out the sentence with appropriate use of a transitional device.
[BUMHS 2025 / Balochistan MDCAT 2025]
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.
#4 of 74
UHS 2025 / Punjab MDCAT 2025
The keys were found _ the drawer where you left them last week.
[UHS 2025 / Punjab MDCAT 2025]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Prepositions of Place.
Solution: Objects inside enclosed spaces take
'in'.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, C, & D: Incorrect spatial locations.
#5 of 74
UHS 2025 / Punjab MDCAT 2025
The board of directors expressed ____ disappointment with the financial results.
[UHS 2025 / Punjab MDCAT 2025]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Singular Collective Noun.
Solution: Takes singular possessive pronoun
"its".
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, C, & D: Plural or personal pronoun mismatches.
#6 of 74
UHS 2025 / Punjab MDCAT 2025
It rained all night; ____, the roads were flooded in the morning.
[UHS 2025 / Punjab MDCAT 2025]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Result Transitions.
Solution: "as a result" indicates direct consequence.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & D: Incorrect logical transitions.
#7 of 74
SZABMU 2025 / Federal MDCAT 2025
The team won the match. ____, they broke the school record.
[SZABMU 2025 / Federal MDCAT 2025]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Transitions.
Solution: "Furthermore" adds further supporting positive achievement.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & D: Incorrect logical connectors.
#8 of 74
KMU 2025 / KPK MDCAT 2025
All of the players forgot _ jerseys.
[KMU 2025 / KPK MDCAT 2025]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Plural Possessive Pronouns.
Solution: Plural antecedent 'players' requires possessive
'their'.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A & B: Singular possessives.
- Option C: Adverb of place.
#9 of 74
KMU 2025 / KPK MDCAT 2025
The meeting has been scheduled ___ 3 p.m. sharp.
[KMU 2025 / KPK MDCAT 2025]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Prepositions of Specific Time.
Solution: The preposition
"at" is strictly used before specific clock times.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option A: Used for days and dates.
- Option C: Used for months, years, and long periods.
- Option D: Indicates direction/range.
#10 of 74
KMU 2025 / KPK MDCAT 2025
"She studied hard; ____, she passed the exam with distinction." Choose the CORRECT transitional device.
[KMU 2025 / KPK MDCAT 2025]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Cause-and-Effect Conjunctive Adverbs.
Solution: Passing with distinction is a logical outcome of studying hard.
"Consequently" shows this cause-and-effect connection.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A & D: Indicate opposition/contrast.
- Option B: Introduces an example.
Choose the correct preposition: One hour ____ glorious life is worth an age without a name.
[NUMS 2025]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
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.
Which of the following verbs takes the preposition “from” with it?
[NUMS 2025]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Fixed Prepositions.
Solution: The verb
"abstain" strictly pairs with
"from" (e.g.,
abstain from smoking).
Why other options are incorrect:- Option B: Accused takes 'of'.
- Option C: Desirous takes 'of'.
- Option D: Ignorant takes 'of'.
Choose the sentence with the correct order of adjectives:
[NUMS 2025]
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.
He circled whole world on his ship and on island he encountered ____ fierce giant.
[NUMS 2025]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Definite vs. Indefinite Articles.
Solution:1.
The is used for unique entity
"whole world".
2.
An precedes vowel sound noun
"island".
3.
A precedes consonant sound modifier
"fierce giant".
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & D: Misapply basic vowel/consonant sound rules.
Fill in the correct articles: Female lion is called ____ lioness. She has no mane.
[NUMS 2025]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Generalizations and Classifications.
Solution: "The female lion" refers generically to the species class, while
"a lioness" introduces the singular indefinite classification noun.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, C, & D: Create awkward generic classification semantics.
#16 of 74
KPK MDCAT 2024 / KMU 2024
He has been working ____ this project for weeks.
[KPK MDCAT 2024 / KMU 2024]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
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'.
#17 of 74
KPK MDCAT 2024 / KMU 2024
Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition: Do you usually take a bus ____ the market?
[KPK MDCAT 2024 / KMU 2024]
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.
Of two evils choose the less. The sentence carries an adjective that is:
[NUMS 2024]
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.
Are there any mango trees in this garden? The underlined word 'any' is a/an:
[NUMS 2024]
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.
This is the very thing we want. The underlined word 'very' is an:
[NUMS 2024]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
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.
Don't be in such a hurry. The sentence contains an adjective of:
[NUMS 2024]
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.
#22 of 74
Balochistan MDCAT 2024 / BUMHS 2024
Use an appropriate article: Danube is _ Austria's longest river.
[Balochistan MDCAT 2024 / BUMHS 2024]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Articles with Possessive Modifiers.
Solution: When a superlative adjective (
longest) is preceded by a possessive proper noun (
Austria's), no article is placed before the superlative.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option C: While 'longest' normally takes 'the', the possessive 'Austria's' replaces the definite article completely.
- Options A & B: Indefinite articles violate superlative usage.
#23 of 74
Balochistan MDCAT 2024 / BUMHS 2024
Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition: He isn't good ____ French.
[Balochistan MDCAT 2024 / BUMHS 2024]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Adjective Preposition Collocations.
Solution: The adjective
'good' takes the preposition
"at" when denoting proficiency or skill in an academic subject or activity.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options B, C, & D: Non-standard idiomatic prepositions for ability.
#24 of 74
FMDC 2024 Reconduct
____ gold is a precious metal. Fill in the blank with appropriate article as required:
[FMDC 2024 Reconduct]
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.
#25 of 74
FMDC 2024 Reconduct
____ information he had was quite reliable.
[FMDC 2024 Reconduct]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
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).
#26 of 74
FMDC 2024 Reconduct
Here is the video you asked ____.
[FMDC 2024 Reconduct]
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'.
#27 of 74
FMDC 2024 / SZABMU 2024
Supply the correct preposition: Have you ever been in this company ____ six weeks?
[FMDC 2024 / SZABMU 2024]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Prepositions of Duration.
Solution: "For" is used before a duration or length of time (
six weeks).
Why other options are incorrect:- Option D: 'Since' is used before a specific starting point in time.
- Options A & C: Grammatically incorrect in this context.
#28 of 74
FMDC 2024 / SZABMU 2024
Supply the correct preposition: I was almost back _ my classroom door when I heard a strange noise.
[FMDC 2024 / SZABMU 2024]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Prepositions of Specific Location.
Solution: "At" specifies exact point location (
at the classroom door).
Why other options are incorrect:- Options B, C, & D: Do not convey precise arrival position at a point.
#29 of 74
Sindh MDCAT Reconduct 2024
Choose the correct set of prepositions: Since she believed ___ her abilities, she didn't ask _ any help.
[Sindh MDCAT Reconduct 2024]
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.
#30 of 74
Sindh MDCAT Reconduct 2024
Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
[Sindh MDCAT Reconduct 2024]
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.
____ words spoken in earnest will convince him.
[UHS MDCAT 2024]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Quantifiers for Countable Nouns.
Solution: "A few" means a small positive quantity (
some words), which logically fits convincing someone.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option B: 'The few' implies all of a small specific group.
- Option C: 'Few' has a negative meaning (almost none).
- Option D: Comparative quantifier.
Which of the following is a noun?
[BUMHS 2023]
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.
Which of the following is a verb?
[BUMHS 2023]
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.
Fill in the blank: He is interested _ music.
[BUMHS 2023]
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'.
Choose the correct option: She is good _ speaking English.
[BUMHS 2023]
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.
#36 of 74
Balochistan MDCAT 2023
Fill in the blank with the correct word: Neither the invaders who were invading ____ happening.
[Balochistan MDCAT 2023]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Correlative Conjunctions.
Solution: The negative correlative conjunction
'Neither' pairs exclusively with
'nor'.
Why other options are incorrect:- Option A: 'Or' pairs with 'Either'.
- Options C & D: Not correlative conjunction markers.
Fill in the blank with appropriate article as required: It is _ honor for me to address you.
[FMDC 2023]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
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'.
Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition: He was sitting next _ her.
[FMDC 2023]
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.
Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition: Each article was sold _ over a pound.
[FMDC 2023]
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.
She sings ____ beautifully that everyone enjoys her performances.
[FMDC 2023]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
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'.
#41 of 74
KMU CAT 2023 Part 1
The railway system is very efficient as the train always arrives ___ time.
[KMU CAT 2023 Part 1]
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.
#42 of 74
KMU CAT 2023 Part 2
Which part of speech is used to describe or modify a noun or pronoun?
[KMU CAT 2023 Part 2]
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.
I like blue T-shirt over there better than red one.
[KMU MDCAT 2023]
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.
Find one error in the sentence, if any: I just don't want to get out off bed today.
[KMU MDCAT 2023]
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.
#45 of 74
Balochistan MDCAT 2023
Choose the sentence that follows the correct adjective order:
[Balochistan MDCAT 2023]
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.
#46 of 74
Balochistan MDCAT 2023
Use an appropriate article: He is extremely alert and watchful like _ cat.
[Balochistan MDCAT 2023]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Indefinite Articles.
Solution: Refers generically to any singular cat beginning with a consonant sound (
a cat).
Why other options are incorrect:- Option B: 'An' precedes vowel sounds.
- Option C: 'The' implies a specific previously identified cat.
#47 of 74
Balochistan MDCAT 2023
A boy is waiting for you for a long time. In this sentence, the word 'boy' is a/an:
[Balochistan MDCAT 2023]
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.
#48 of 74
KMU MDCAT 2023 Retake
Identify the part of the sentence that carries an error: How much spoonfuls of sugar would you like in your tea?
[KMU MDCAT 2023 Retake]
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.
#49 of 74
Sindh MDCAT / DUHS 2022
Fill in with appropriate articles: To climb __ tree is not to climb _ mountain.
[Sindh MDCAT / DUHS 2022]
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.
#50 of 74
Sindh MDCAT / DUHS 2022
Error correction: "I've lived in Barcelona since six years."
[Sindh MDCAT / DUHS 2022]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option E
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.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, C, & D: Distort prepositional duration structures.
#51 of 74
Sindh MDCAT / DUHS 2022 / BUMHS 2023
Fill in with appropriate articles: _ apple day keeps ____ doctor away.
[Sindh MDCAT / DUHS 2022 / BUMHS 2023]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option E
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Proverbial Articles.
Solution: An apple (vowel sound),
a day (consonant sound), keeps
the doctor away.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, C, & D: Misapply basic article conventions.
#52 of 74
Sindh MDCAT / DUHS 2022
Fill in with appropriate preposition: She climbed ___ the ladder to paint the wall.
[Sindh MDCAT / DUHS 2022]
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.
#53 of 74
Punjab MDCAT / UHS 2022
Choose the sentence with correct use of articles:
[Punjab MDCAT / UHS 2022]
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.
#54 of 74
Punjab MDCAT / UHS 2022
Choose the correct preposition: Distribute the handouts ____ the candidates.
[Punjab MDCAT / UHS 2022]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Distribution Prepositions.
Solution: Distribution amongst a group of three or more individuals requires
"Among".
Why other options are incorrect:- Option A: Movement toward inside.
- Options C & D: Static position prepositions.
#55 of 74
Punjab MDCAT / UHS 2022
Choose the correct option:
[Punjab MDCAT / UHS 2022]
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'.
#56 of 74
Punjab MDCAT / UHS 2022
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct:
[Punjab MDCAT / UHS 2022]
A
We agreed that the play was rather boring so we felt bored
B
We agreed that the play was rather bored so we felt boring
C
We agreed that the play was rather bore so we felt bores
D
We agreed that the play was rath bores so we felt bored
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Participial Adjective Differentiation (-ing vs -ed).
Solution: Things causing feelings are
-ing (
play was boring); persons experiencing feelings are
-ed (
we felt bored).
Why other options are incorrect:- Options B, C, & D: Reverses or distorts participial adjectives.
Add some milk and sugar _ the afternoon tea.
[KMU CAT 2022]
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'.
#58 of 74
KPK MDCAT / KMU 2022
Cowardice is an example of a/an ____.
[KPK MDCAT / KMU 2022]
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.
#59 of 74
KPK MDCAT / KMU 2022
A bridegroom is an example of:
[KPK MDCAT / KMU 2022]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
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.
#60 of 74
KPK MDCAT / KMU 2022
We can drive ____ the tunnel.
[KPK MDCAT / KMU 2022]
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.
#61 of 74
KPK MDCAT / KMU 2022
My brother and I met an acquaintance of ____ in the shopping mall.
[KPK MDCAT / KMU 2022]
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.
My friend has a fine ____ of old stamps.
[NUMS 2022]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
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.
#63 of 74
Sindh MDCAT / DUHS 2022
Fill in with appropriate preposition: We saw a cricket match ____ the school stadium.
[Sindh MDCAT / DUHS 2022]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
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.
#64 of 74
FMDC / SZABMU 2022
Finally, the accused was found guilty ___ his crime.
[FMDC / SZABMU 2022]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
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'.
#65 of 74
KMU 2021 / NUMS 2021 / DUHS 2021
We will stay here ____ Monday.
[KMU 2021 / NUMS 2021 / DUHS 2021]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Time Prepositions.
Solution: "Till" indicates continuous duration up to a specific day.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options C & D: Adverb or starting-point preposition.
#66 of 74
NUMS 2021 / KMU 2021
DRAWBACK, this word is a combination of:
[NUMS 2021 / KMU 2021]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Compound Word Parts.
Solution: Formed by combining verb
'draw' and noun
'back' (or adverb depending on key variant; marked Option C in standard paper keys).
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & D: Alternative part-of-speech combinations.
“Which is the next up train?” What does "up" represent here?
[NUMS 2021]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Parts of Speech in Context.
Solution: Modifies the implied direction of train movement, functioning as an
Adverb.
Why other options are incorrect:- Options A, B, & D: Misidentify the grammatical modifier role.
#68 of 74
NUMS 2021 / NUMS 2023
Abide ____ the traffic laws for smooth and safe flow of traffic.
[NUMS 2021 / NUMS 2023]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
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.
#69 of 74
NUMS 2021 / NUMS 2023
He prefers death ____ dishonor.
[NUMS 2021 / NUMS 2023]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
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.
Aslam likes to stay ____ home and watch TV shows.
[KMU 2021]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
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.
He walked ____ the street.
[KMU 2021]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
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.
Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?
[KMU 2021]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
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).
Fill in the blank with appropriate conjunction: He was tired _ hungry.
[KMU 2021]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
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.
Identify the correct article: I saw ___ shooting star last night.
[KMU 2021]
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
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.
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