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Punctuation, Capitalization & Reading Comprehension Past Papers

Solved past paper MCQs for Punctuation, Capitalization & Reading Comprehension from official UHS, NUMS, SZABMU, DUHS, and KMU examinations. Includes verified distractor autopsies and step-by-step cognitive explanations.

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#1 of 99 NUMS 2025
Clive had been only a few months in the army when announced that peace had been concluded between great britain and france. The sentence contains errors of:

[NUMS 2025]
A
Comma
B
Comma and full stop
C
Comma and capitalization
D
Capitalization
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Capitalization of Proper Nouns.

Solution: Names of nations and geographical entities (Great Britain and France) must always begin with capital letters.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, and C: Misidentify the primary grammatical error present in the provided stem.
#2 of 99 NUMS 2025
Identify the sentence with correct structure:

[NUMS 2025]
A
We noticed the boy, walking down the street
B
We noticed, the boy walk down the, street
C
We noticed, that the boy was walking down the street
D
We noticed the boy, who was walking down the street
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Relative Clauses and Punctuation.

Solution: Option D properly utilizes the non-restrictive relative clause "who was walking down the street" separated by a comma to modify 'the boy'.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option A: Contains a dangling comma before the participial phrase.

  • Option B: Contains erroneous commas disrupting the object clause.

  • Option C: Erroneous comma following the transitive verb 'noticed'.
#3 of 99 NUMS 2025
Choose the sentence with correct punctuation:

[NUMS 2025]
A
“Go then,” Said the ant, “And dance winter away.”
B
“Go then” Said the Ant, and “dance winter away.”
C
“Go then,” said the ant, “and dance winter away.”
D
“Go then”. Said the Ant, “and dance Winter away.”
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Interrupted Direct Quotations.

Solution: Speech tags inside split quotes are lowercased (said the ant), enclosed in commas inside quotation marks, and the second quote continues in lowercase unless it starts a new sentence.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option A: Unnecessarily capitalizes 'Said' and 'And'.

  • Option B: Missing commas enclosing the speech tag.

  • Option D: Places period outside quotes and capitalizes non-proper nouns.
#4 of 99 NUMS 2025
Identify the sentence with correct punctuation:

[NUMS 2025]
A
Ali received a Parker pen, Hamza: a watch.
B
Ali received a Parker pen; Hamza a watch.
C
Ali received a Parker pen, Hamza; a watch.
D
Ali received a Parker pen; Hamza, a watch.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Semicolons and Elliptical Commas.

Solution: A semicolon separates two closely related main clauses. The elliptical comma in the second clause ("Hamza, a watch") correctly replaces the omitted verb 'received'.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option A: Uses a colon incorrectly to indicate verb omission.

  • Option B: Fails to place a comma for the omitted verb.

  • Option C: Reverses the positions of semicolon and comma.
#5 of 99 UHS 2025 / Punjab MDCAT 2025
Identify the sentence among the following which is punctuated correctly:

[UHS 2025 / Punjab MDCAT 2025]
A
The teaching staff asked the principal what time the meeting would start.
B
The teaching staff asked the principal: "What time would the meeting start"?
C
The teaching staff asked the principal, "What time would the meeting start?"
D
The teaching staff asked the principal; "What time would the meeting start?"
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Indirect Statement Punctuation.

Solution: Indirect questions end in a full stop without quotation marks.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options B, C, & D: Incorrectly format indirect questions as direct quotes or misplace punctuation.
#6 of 99 BUMHS 2025 / Balochistan MDCAT 2025
Which version improves tone and formality in the sentence: "You boys need to submit the paper ASAP."

[BUMHS 2025 / Balochistan MDCAT 2025]
A
You should submit the paper as soon as you can.
B
Everyone needs to get the paper in quickly.
C
The paper should be submitted as soon as possible.
D
Y'all better hand it in now.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Formality and Register.

Solution: Eliminates colloquial expressions ("You boys", "ASAP") in favor of passive formal construction.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option A: Uses informal phrasing 'as soon as you can'.

  • Option B: Uses informal verb phrase 'get the paper in'.

  • Option D: Uses dialectal slang 'Y'all better'.
#7 of 99 KPK MDCAT 2024 / KMU 2024
Punctuate the following sentence correctly: Lets meet at Sarahs house after school

[KPK MDCAT 2024 / KMU 2024]
A
Let's meet at Sarah's house after school.
B
Let's meet at Sarahs' house after school.
C
Lets meet at Sarah's house after school.
D
Let's meet, at Sarah's house after school
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Apostrophe Usage (Contractions and Possessives).

Solution: Let's requires an apostrophe for contraction (Let us), and Sarah's requires an apostrophe for singular possessive.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option B: Uses plural possessive 'Sarahs''.

  • Option C: Omits contraction apostrophe in 'Lets'.

  • Option D: Inserts an unnecessary comma and omits final full stop.
#8 of 99 KPK MDCAT 2024 / KMU 2024
Punctuate the given sentence correctly: The teacher asked did you complete your homework.

[KPK MDCAT 2024 / KMU 2024]
A
The teacher asked, did you complete your homework?
B
The teacher asked, "Did you complete your homework?"
C
The teacher asked, "did you complete your homework".
D
The teacher asked, did you complete your homework.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Direct Speech Formatting.

Solution: Direct quotes require a preceding comma, quotation marks surrounding the speech, capitalization of the first spoken word (Did), and a question mark inside quotes.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A & D: Omit quotation marks.

  • Option C: Fails to capitalize 'Did' and substitutes a period for a question mark.
#9 of 99 FMDC 2024 / SZABMU 2024
Read the passage:
"This is the way, Jess," said my father, pointing with his cane across the deep valley... And he had lived to raise a family of five children.
The narrator has ____ siblings.

[FMDC 2024 / SZABMU 2024]
A
Four
B
Five
C
Six
D
No
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Reading Inference.

Solution: The father raised 5 children in total. Since the narrator is one of the 5 children, the narrator has 4 siblings (5 total children - 1 narrator = 4 siblings).

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option B: 5 represents the total number of children, not the number of siblings.

  • Options C & D: Miscalculate the family total.
#10 of 99 KPK MDCAT 2024 / KMU 2024
Read the passage:
"Regular exercise improves overall health... Despite these benefits, many people find it challenging to maintain a routine due to busy schedules and a lack of motivation."
Which statement can be inferred?

[KPK MDCAT 2024 / KMU 2024]
A
Busy schedules and lack of motivation are barriers to regular exercise
B
Chronic diseases cannot be prevented by regular exercise
C
Exercise is only beneficial for physical health, not mental health
D
People who exercise regularly never experience stress or anxiety
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Passage Inferences.

Solution: The text explicitly identifies busy schedules and lack of motivation as factors making maintenance challenging, proving they act as barriers.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options B, C, & D: False claims contradicted by facts or logical sense.
#11 of 99 KPK MDCAT 2024 / KMU 2024
Blueprint is to architect as algorithm is to _.

[KPK MDCAT 2024 / KMU 2024]
A
Designer
B
Engineer
C
Physician
D
Programmer
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Word Analogies.

Solution: An architect designs a blueprint as a fundamental plan; a programmer designs an algorithm as a fundamental plan.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & C: Do not uniquely match the creation of computer algorithms.
#12 of 99 KPK MDCAT 2024 / KMU 2024
The most appropriate word to be filled in is: Order is the law of civilization as chaos is the law of the _.

[KPK MDCAT 2024 / KMU 2024]
A
City
B
Universe
C
Wilderness
D
Metropolis
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Structural Antagonistic Analogies.

Solution: Civilization represents structured order; the untamed Wilderness represents natural chaos.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A & D: Synonyms for organized civilization.

  • Option B: Broad concept not strictly paired as the opposing domain of civilization.
#13 of 99 NUMS 2024
Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

[NUMS 2024]
A
My siblings bags were stolen by the boys chief whose gun color is black
B
My siblings bags were stolen by the boys chief whose gun's color is black.
C
"My siblings bags were stolen by the boys chief whose gun color is black
D
"My siblings' bags were stolen by the chief of the boys, whose gun was black.”
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Plural Possessives and Relative Clauses.

Solution: Uses plural possessive apostrophe (siblings'), clear phrasing (chief of the boys), and a non-restrictive comma before whose.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & C: Omit plural possessive apostrophes and run on without punctuation.
#14 of 99 NUMS 2024
Choose the correct sentence structure:

[NUMS 2024]
A
In the ages of time, I believe, power and ambition
B
I believe in the ages of time, power, and ambition
C
The ages of time, I believe, power and ambition.
D
In the ages of time and ambition I believe power.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Clause Syntax and Serial Commas.

Solution: Option B provides clear subject-verb-prepositional object syntax (I believe in...) and includes proper list comma usage.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, C, & D: Fragmented, ungrammatical, or distorted word order.
#15 of 99 Sindh MDCAT 2024 / DUHS 2024
Spot the error in the given sentence: The stories that she makes up for the children ought to be written down and published.

[Sindh MDCAT 2024 / DUHS 2024]
A
For
B
Down
C
Ought
D
Stories
E
No error
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option E Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Error Identification.

Solution: The sentence contains no grammatical, idiomatic, or structural errors. The correct answer is No error.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, C, & D: All listed words function correctly in context.
#16 of 99 Sindh MDCAT 2024 / DUHS 2024
Read the passage:
"Since then I use a bank no more. I keep my money in my pocket and my savings in silver dollars in a sock."
Where did the writer put his savings?

[Sindh MDCAT 2024 / DUHS 2024]
A
Pocket
B
Silver box
C
Bank
D
Sock
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Direct Text Retrieval.

Solution: The passage states explicitly: "and my savings in silver dollars in a sock."

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option A: The writer keeps daily money in his pocket, but savings in a sock.

  • Options B & C: Contradicted by text.
#17 of 99 Sindh MDCAT 2024 / DUHS 2024
Read the passage:
"His brother Tom... died of Tuberculosis. Soon after his brother's death, Keats himself developed symptoms of the same disease..."
John Keats and his brother died of this disease:

[Sindh MDCAT 2024 / DUHS 2024]
A
Diabetes
B
Alzheimer's disease
C
Pneumonia
D
Tuberculosis
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Passage Details.

Solution: The passage explicitly names Tuberculosis as the cause of death for both brothers.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & C: Diseases not mentioned in the passage.
#18 of 99 Sindh MDCAT 2024 / DUHS 2024
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.

[Sindh MDCAT 2024 / DUHS 2024]
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.
#19 of 99 Sindh MDCAT 2024 / DUHS 2024
Read the passage:
"...most of the others gave up, exhausted, or climbed trees in Franklin Park, four miles out."
Most of the people gave up and climbed trees in:

[Sindh MDCAT 2024 / DUHS 2024]
A
Winslow Bottling Works
B
Clintonville
C
Country Club
D
Franklin Park
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Textual Comprehension.

Solution: The passage states explicitly that exhausted people climbed trees in Franklin Park.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & C: Other locations mentioned in different contexts.
#20 of 99 Balochistan MDCAT 2024 / BUMHS 2024
Read the passage:
"When smiling at full intensity, the infant also kicks and waves its arms about, stretches its hands out towards the stimulus..."
Which statement is true according to the passage?

[Balochistan MDCAT 2024 / BUMHS 2024]
A
Babies rarely smile and often it is difficult to judge their smiles
B
A baby's smile is more vigorous than an adult's
C
In comparison to adults, a baby smiles more quietly
D
Babies make babbling noises before they smile
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Reading Comprehension.

Solution: The passage highlights that while adults convey mood with a simple lip twist, an infant "throws much more into the battle" (kicking, waving, babbling), proving their smile is physically more vigorous.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, C, & D: Directly contradicted by text details.
#21 of 99 Balochistan MDCAT 2024 / BUMHS 2024
Read the passage:
"All walked in from a world of darkness and left in the fullness of light - blind or partially blind patients who received the gift of sight through cornea transplants..."
Who are being referred to?

[Balochistan MDCAT 2024 / BUMHS 2024]
A
People from dark regions
B
Those interested in gifts
C
People with healthy eyesight
D
Those who sought eye transplants
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Reading Inference.

Solution: The passage directly describes patients suffering from vision loss who underwent cornea transplants to restore sight.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & C: Misinterpret literal vs. metaphorical statements in the text.
#22 of 99 FMDC 2024 Reconduct
When I was a bachelor ____ I lived by myself. Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation mark.

[FMDC 2024 Reconduct]
A
;(Semicolon)
B
: (Colon)
C
, (Comma)
D
' (Apostrophe)
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Introductory Dependent Clauses.

Solution: An introductory adverbial dependent clause (When I was a bachelor) must be separated from the main independent clause by a comma.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option A: Semicolons only join independent clauses.

  • Option B: Colons introduce explanations or lists.

  • Option D: Apostrophes indicate possession or contraction.
#23 of 99 FMDC 2024 Reconduct
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly:

[FMDC 2024 Reconduct]
A
Dot your i's and cross your ts
B
Dot your i's and cross your t,s.
C
Dot your i's and cross your 't's.
D
Dot your i's and cross your t's.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Pluralization of Lowercase Single Letters.

Solution: An apostrophe is required when pluralizing individual lowercase letters to avoid confusion (i's, t's).

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & C: Omit necessary apostrophes or add erratic commas/single quotes.
#24 of 99 FMDC 2024 Reconduct
Identify the errors and choose the correct option: I hope this letters finds in the best of your spirits.

[FMDC 2024 Reconduct]
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.
#25 of 99 FMDC 2024 / SZABMU 2024
Complete the sentence using the appropriate punctuation mark: Punishment brings wisdom ____ it is the healing art of wickedness

[FMDC 2024 / SZABMU 2024]
A
,
B
-
C
;
D
:
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Semicolon Usage.

Solution: A semicolon links two independent clauses that are closely related in thought without coordinating conjunctions.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option A: Causes a comma splice.

  • Option B & D: Less appropriate connectors for equal independent statements here.
#26 of 99 Sindh MDCAT 2024 / DUHS 2024
Punctuate the following sentence: He said will you have time to play regularly

[Sindh MDCAT 2024 / DUHS 2024]
A
He said, "Will you have time to play regularly?"
B
He said, Will you have time to play regularly?
C
He said, "Will you have time to play regularly."
D
He said "Will you have time to play regularly'.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Direct Speech Punctuation Rules.

Solution: Requires a comma after the reporting verb, quotation marks surrounding direct speech, capitalization of 'Will', and a question mark inside the quotation marks.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option B: Omits quotation marks.

  • Option C: Replaces question mark with a period.

  • Option D: Mixes double and single quotation marks.
#27 of 99 Sindh MDCAT 2024 / DUHS 2024
Correct the spelling & capitalization errors in the paragraph: It was in korea, june 1953. I had been wounded, and they had strapt me on a stretcher...

[Sindh MDCAT 2024 / DUHS 2024]
A
Korea - Pretty - Fainted-Korean - Sitting - Blue - Plaits - Shoulders
B
Strapped - Roadside - Peg - Pretty - Fainted - Korean - Sitting - Blue - Plaits - Shoulders
C
Korea - Strapped - June - Peg - Pretty - Fainted - Korean - Sitting - Blue - Plaits - Shoulders
D
Korea - Strapped - Roadside - Peg - Sitting - Blue - Plaits - Shoulders
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Proper Noun Capitalization and Spelling.

Solution: Capitalizes proper nouns (Korea, June, Korean) and corrects spelling corruptions (strapt $\rightarrow$ strapped).

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & D: Omit proper capitalizations or leave misspelled terms.
#28 of 99 Sindh MDCAT 2024 / DUHS 2024
Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition: The thief made an escape by ____.

[Sindh MDCAT 2024 / DUHS 2024]
A
Climbing up the wall
B
Climbing on the wall
C
Climbing to the wall
D
Climbing over the wall
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.
#29 of 99 Sindh MDCAT Reconduct 2024
Punctuate the following sentence correctly:

[Sindh MDCAT Reconduct 2024]
A
There was heavy fog in the morning the services at the airport were closed.
B
There was heavy fog in the morning, the services at the airport were closed
C
There was heavy fog in the morning; the services at the airport were closed.
D
There was heavy fog in the morning: the services at the airport were closed.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Linking Independent Clauses.

Solution: A semicolon properly connects two independent clauses without creating a run-on or comma splice.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option A: Run-on sentence.

  • Option B: Comma splice.

  • Option D: Colon improperly used where clauses are co-equal.
#30 of 99 Sindh MDCAT Reconduct 2024
Complete the sentence with the most appropriate pronoun: Scientists ____ are turning away from the cruder mechanical ideas.

[Sindh MDCAT Reconduct 2024]
A
Ourselves
B
Herself
C
Themselves
D
Theirselves
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
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').
#31 of 99 Sindh MDCAT Reconduct 2024
Find the error: The judges on the panel declared that of the two singers, John’s song was more melodious.

[Sindh MDCAT Reconduct 2024]
A
On
B
Of the two
C
John’s song
D
More melodious
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.
#32 of 99 UHS MDCAT 2024
Choose the correct sentence:

[UHS MDCAT 2024]
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').
#33 of 99 UHS MDCAT 2024
Choose the correct sentence:

[UHS MDCAT 2024]
A
The first space traveller was Dennis Tito from the United States.
B
The First Space Traveller Was Dennis Tito, from, the United states
C
The first space traveller was Dennis Tito-from united State
D
The first space travaler was Dennis Tito, from the United States
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Capitalization and Punctuation.

Solution: Option A maintains standard capitalization (United States) and avoids unnecessary commas.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option B: Random capitalization and comma splices.

  • Option C: Uncapitalized 'united State'.

  • Option D: Misspells 'travaler'.
#34 of 99 UHS MDCAT 2024
Choose the correct sentence:

[UHS MDCAT 2024]
A
You have often heard of me speeking of my friend Wahaj waheed a barrister here
B
You have often heard me speak of my friend, Wahaj Waheed, who is a barrister here.
C
You have often heard me. Speak off my friend, wahaj waheed who is a Barrister here
D
you have often heard me speak about my friend ; wahaj waheed-a barrister hear
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Objective Pronouns and Relative Appositives.

Solution: Option B uses direct object pronoun 'me', bare infinitive 'speak', proper name capitalization (Wahaj Waheed), and relative clause punctuation.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, C, & D: Contain spelling errors ('speeking', 'hear'), improper lowercasing, or fragmented periods.
#35 of 99 UHS MDCAT 2024
Choose the correct sentence:

[UHS MDCAT 2024]
A
“The unexamined life,” said Socrates, “is unfit to be lived by man.”
B
The inexamined life, said Socrates, is unfit to be lived by man”
C
“The unexamined life said Socrates” is disfit to be lived by man.
D
The disexamined life” said Socrates is unfit to be lived by man.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Split Quotation Punctuation.

Solution: Option A surrounds both parts of the divided quote with quotation marks and encloses attribution tags with commas.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options B, C, & D: Omit opening quotation marks or invent non-existent words ('inexamined', 'disfit').
#36 of 99 UHS MDCAT 2024
Choose the correct sentence:

[UHS MDCAT 2024]
A
She has beauty brains and wealth- a rare combination.
B
She has beauty, brains, and wealth- a rare combination.
C
She has beauty, brains and wealth- a rare combination.
D
She has beauty, brains, and wealth: a rare combination.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Commas in Lists and Dash Usage.

Solution: Uses Oxford commas to separate listed nouns (beauty, brains, and wealth) followed by a dash introducing an explanatory summary phrase.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option A: Omits list commas entirely.

  • Option C: Omits Oxford comma before 'and'.

  • Option D: Colon inappropriately used before summary appositive.
#37 of 99 UHS MDCAT 2024
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly:

[UHS MDCAT 2024]
A
He said to his disciples “Watch and pray. ”
B
He said to his disciples, “Watch and pray.”
C
He said to his disciples, “watch and, pray”
D
He said to his disciples’ “ watch and pray. ”
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Direct Quotation Punctuation.

Solution: Includes comma after reporting phrase, capitalizes opening word inside quotes (Watch), and places period inside quotation marks.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option A: Omits comma after 'disciples'.

  • Option C: Lowercases direct quote opening 'watch'.

  • Option D: Adds erroneous possessive apostrophe 'disciples''.
#38 of 99 SZABMU 2023
Choose the option with correct clause joining punctuation:
Dr. Umer or Dr. Jamal ____ the meeting.

[SZABMU 2023]
A
Comma-joined
B
Semicolon-joined
C
Slash-joined
D
Colon-joined
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Semicolon Clause Separation.

Solution: Independent clauses without coordinating conjunctions are joined via Semicolons.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option A: Causes comma splices.

  • Options C & D: Non-standard clause joiners.
#39 of 99 SZABMU 2023
Choose the correct option regarding population comparison:

[SZABMU 2023]
A
is much more than Pakistan
B
are much more than Pakistan
C
is 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'.
#40 of 99 SZABMU 2023
Choose the sentence with proper modifier structure:

[SZABMU 2023]
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.
#41 of 99 UHS MDCAT 2023
Read the passage on Will Goodlad:
"In 1875, he returned to the land of his birth - the Piedmont of South Carolina..."
For which side did Will fight during the War?

[UHS MDCAT 2023]
A
East
B
West
C
North
D
South
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Reading Inference.

Solution: South Carolina fought for the South (Confederacy) in the American Civil War.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & C: Incorrect geographical/historical regions.
#42 of 99 Sindh MDCAT 2023
Identify the sentence with incorrect use of apostrophe:

[Sindh MDCAT 2023]
A
That is Mary's book.
B
The dog's leash is in the car.
C
Its a beautiful day outside.
D
The children's toys are in the playroom.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Possessive 'Its' vs. Contraction 'It's'.

Solution: Option C misuses possessive 'Its' instead of contraction "It's" (It is a beautiful day...).

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & D: Correctly apply singular/plural possessive apostrophes.
#43 of 99 Sindh MDCAT 2023
What is the suitable response to: 'How was your day at school?'

[Sindh MDCAT 2023]
A
I'm going to the park
B
My favorite subject is math
C
It was great, thanks for asking
D
I don't like school
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Pragmatics and Conversational Register.

Solution: Directly and politely answers a past experience inquiry.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & D: Do not answer the question about how the day went.
#44 of 99 Sindh MDCAT 2023
Identify the error in the sentence: "His the car is red."

[Sindh MDCAT 2023]
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.
#45 of 99 Sindh MDCAT 2023
Identify the sentence with incorrect use of punctuation:

[Sindh MDCAT 2023]
A
I'm going to the store: do you need anything?
B
I'm going to the store, so do you need anything?
C
"I'm going to the store; do you need anything?"
D
"I'm going to the store, do you need anything?"
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Comma Splice Errors.

Solution: Option D joins two independent clauses using only a comma without a coordinating conjunction, creating a comma splice.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & C: Use colons, semicolons, or conjunctions correctly to link clauses.
#46 of 99 Sindh MDCAT 2023
Choose the sentence with correct use of apostrophe in possessives:

[Sindh MDCAT 2023]
A
The cats toys are in the corner.
B
The cat's toys are in the corner.
C
The cats' toys are in the corner
D
The cars' toys' are in the corner
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Singular Possessive Nouns.

Solution: Option B places apostrophe before 's' (cat's) for singular possessive.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option A: Omits apostrophe.

  • Option C: Lacks full stop.

  • Option D: Illogical apostrophe placements on 'toys''.
#47 of 99 Sindh MDCAT 2023
Read the passage on fiction: "Nobody knows when fiction started..." The contextual meaning of "fiction" is:

[Sindh MDCAT 2023]
A
Narrative
B
Textbook
C
Prose
D
Truth
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Contextual Meaning.

Solution: Fiction refers to imaginative storytelling or Narrative.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option B: Informational non-fiction book.

  • Option D: Antonym (factual truth).
#48 of 99 Sindh MDCAT 2023
According to the passage on fiction, myths were passed down by:

[Sindh MDCAT 2023]
A
Written scriptures
B
Carved activity
C
By word of mouth
D
Inscribed activity
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Direct Text Detail.

Solution: Explicitly stated: "passed down by word of mouth".

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & D: Written methods contradicting ancient oral tradition.
#49 of 99 Sindh MDCAT 2023
It is stressed in the passage that storytelling:

[Sindh MDCAT 2023]
A
Began as a written activity
B
Became far more popular with the invention of writing
C
Was first introduced by Homer in ancient times
D
Possibly began in prehistoric times
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Passage Details.

Solution: Text notes: "Perhaps the first storyteller was a prehistoric mother...".

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & C: Contradicted by passage text.
#50 of 99 UHS MDCAT 2023
Punctuate the given sentence correctly:
My father is Chairman of the Committee on Internal Relations he also heads the Discipline Committee.

[UHS MDCAT 2023]
A
My father is Chairman of the Committee on Internal Relations. He also heads the Discipline Committee.
B
My father is Chairman of the Committee on Internal Relations - he also heads the Discipline Committee.
C
My father is Chairman of the Committee on Internal Relations: he also heads the Discipline Committee.
D
My father is Chairman of the Committee on Internal Relations, but he also heads the Discipline Committee.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Separating Run-on Sentences.

Solution: Option A separates two distinct complete sentences using a period and capital letter.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options B, C, & D: Misapply dashes, colons, or add unnecessary conjunctions.
#51 of 99 UHS MDCAT 2023
Spot the error: We try to speak (with) (one another) (but) (convey) nothing.

[UHS MDCAT 2023]
A
With
B
One another
C
Convey
D
But
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.
#52 of 99 KMU MDCAT 2023 Retake
Add a suitable conjunction: Your ice cream will melt, you should eat it quickly.

[KMU MDCAT 2023 Retake]
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.
#53 of 99 KMU MDCAT 2023 Retake
Choose the correct sentence:

[KMU MDCAT 2023 Retake]
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'.
#54 of 99 KMU MDCAT 2023
Choose the correct sentence:

[KMU MDCAT 2023]
A
Who isn't here yet asked Parveen.
B
“Who isn't here yet?” asked Parveen.
C
Who isnt here yet? asked Parveen.
D
“Who isnt here yet?” asked Parveen.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Direct Speech Punctuation.

Solution: Option B correctly uses quotation marks, contraction apostrophe (isn't), and internal question mark.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A & C: Omit quotation marks or contraction apostrophes ('isnt').

  • Option D: Misspells contraction 'isnt'.
#55 of 99 KMU MDCAT 2023
Read the passage:
"For my 25th birthday, my uncle gave me a gift of skydiving... helped me to realize that I am the kind of person who can take risks in life."
The author learns from the experience that:

[KMU MDCAT 2023]
A
Skydiving is dangerous
B
Miami is a good place for skydiving
C
He is capable of doing risky things in life
D
Skydiving made him so nervous that he could not take breakfast
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Direct Reading Comprehension.

Solution: Explicitly stated in the passage's conclusion.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & D: Minor details or incorrect inferences.
#56 of 99 KMU MDCAT 2023
Identify the sentence with correct punctuation and capitalization:

[KMU MDCAT 2023]
A
The automobile dealer handled three makes of cars: Toyota, Suzuki, and Honda.
B
The automobile dealer handled three makes of cars, Toyotas, Suzuki, and Honda.
C
The automobile dealer handled three makes of cars Toyota, Suzuki, and Honda.
D
The automobile dealer handled three makes of cars, Toyota, Suzuki, and Handa.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Colons for Lists and Proper Capitalization.

Solution: A colon correctly introduces the list following an independent main clause, with all brand names capitalized.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option B: Uses comma splice before list and pluralizes 'Toyotas'.

  • Option C: Omits punctuation before list.

  • Option D: Misspells 'Honda' as 'Handa'.
#57 of 99 KMU MDCAT 2023
Read the passage on tobacco: "Efforts should be made to control tobacco... Youth who start with soft drugs are likely to experiment with illegal drugs..."
According to this paragraph:

[KMU MDCAT 2023]
A
Educational institutions are gateways to the control of tobacco
B
Youth who starts with soft drugs are likely to experiment with illegal drugs
C
People who do not smoke or drink are less likely to experiment with illegal drugs
D
People who start smoking at a young age are less likely to experiment
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Reading Inference.

Solution: Non-smokers and non-drinkers are directly cited as being less inclined toward illegal drug experimentation.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & D: Inaccurate inferences or minor details.
#58 of 99 KMU MDCAT 2023
Smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol leads to:

[KMU MDCAT 2023]
A
Legal drugs
B
Illegal drugs
C
Soft drugs
D
The use of tobacco in educational institutions
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Direct Text Detail.

Solution: Text directly states tobacco and alcohol serve as gateways leading toward Illegal drugs.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, C, & D: Direct contradictions of text thesis.
#59 of 99 Sindh MDCAT 2023 Retake
Find the error of punctuation: “Certainly, answered the man; “here, bring me a blanket...”

[Sindh MDCAT 2023 Retake]
A
Certainly
B
Man ; here
C
Good-sized
D
Mallet
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Speech Attribution Punctuation.

Solution: Speech tag 'answered the man' should be followed by a comma rather than a semicolon (man, "here...).

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, C, & D: Correctly written elements.
#60 of 99 Sindh MDCAT 2023 Retake
Find the error: One of them, however, said: “She was a very old woman, who must have died shortly in none case."

[Sindh MDCAT 2023 Retake]
A
However
B
Very
C
Have
D
None
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Idiomatic Expressions.

Solution: The standard idiom is "in any case", making 'none' incorrect.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & C: Grammatically correct.
#61 of 99 Sindh MDCAT 2023 Retake
Find the error in the sentence: And you did all this against your doctor’s orders!” “Which one.” he asked, laughing.

[Sindh MDCAT 2023 Retake]
A
Doctor’s
B
Orders
C
One.
D
Asked
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Interrogative Punctuation inside Speech.

Solution: Direct question "Which one" must end with a question mark (Which one?) instead of a period.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & D: Flawlessly used words.
#62 of 99 Sindh MDCAT 2023 Retake
Find the error: Over the rocky levels of the mountain was a streak of rust coloured air.

[Sindh MDCAT 2023 Retake]
A
Over the rocky levels
B
Of the mountain
C
Rust coloured
D
Air
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Compound Adjective Hyphenation.

Solution: Compound adjectives modifying a noun directly must be hyphenated: "rust-coloured".

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & D: Correct phrases.
#63 of 99 Sindh MDCAT 2023 Retake
Find the error: Having had lunch; we went back to work.

[Sindh MDCAT 2023 Retake]
A
Having
B
Lunch
C
Went
D
Back to work
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Participial Phrase Punctuation.

Solution: An introductory participial phrase (Having had lunch) must be set off by a comma, not a semicolon (Having had lunch, we went...).

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, C, & D: Correct grammatical components.
#64 of 99 KMU CAT 2023 Part 1
What is the relationship between Prophet Ismail (AS) and Prophet Ishaq (AS)?

[KMU CAT 2023 Part 1]
A
Prophet Ismail was father of Prophet Ishaq
B
Prophet Ishaq was brother of Prophet Ismail
C
Brother
D
Cousins
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Islamic General Knowledge.

Solution: Prophet Ismail (AS) and Prophet Ishaq (AS) were both sons of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), making them Brothers.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & D: Inaccurate relationship descriptions.
#65 of 99 KMU CAT 2023 Part 1
What is the term for the study of the nature of right and wrong?

[KMU CAT 2023 Part 1]
A
Anthropology
B
Sociology
C
Ethics
D
Psychology
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Philosophy Definitions.

Solution: Ethics is the branch of philosophy studying moral principles of right and wrong.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option A: Study of human societies and cultures.

  • Option B: Study of social behavior and society.

  • Option D: Study of mind and behavior.
#66 of 99 KMU CAT 2023 Part 2
What is the name for a word that is spelled the same way forwards and backwards?

[KMU CAT 2023 Part 2]
A
Palindrome
B
Synonym
C
Homonym
D
Antonym
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Linguistic Definitions.

Solution: A Palindrome reads identically forwards and backwards (e.g., radar, madam).

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option B: Words with similar meanings.

  • Option C: Words with same spelling/sound but different meanings.

  • Option D: Words with opposite meanings.
#67 of 99 KMU CAT 2023 Part 2
Who wrote the famous play "Romeo and Juliet"?

[KMU CAT 2023 Part 2]
A
Charles Dickens
B
William Shakespeare
C
Jane Austen
D
Emily Brontë
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Literary History.

Solution: Play written by William Shakespeare.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, C, & D: 19th-century English novelists.
#68 of 99 KMU CAT 2023 Part 2
What is ethics primarily concerned with?

[KMU CAT 2023 Part 2]
A
Religion
B
Morality
C
Science
D
Politics
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Ethics Definitions.

Solution: Ethics centers on concepts of Morality (principles governing right and wrong conduct).

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, C, & D: Fields that interact with ethics but do not define its core.
#69 of 99 KMU CAT 2023 Part 2
Which of the following is an essential component of ethical behavior?

[KMU CAT 2023 Part 2]
A
Honesty and integrity
B
Wealth and power
C
Secrecy and deception
D
Competition at all cost
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Ethical Principles.

Solution: Honesty and integrity are foundational pillars of ethical conduct.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options B, C, & D: Materialistic or unethical behaviors.
#70 of 99 KMU CAT 2023 Part 2
The word "ethics" is derived from which Greek word?

[KMU CAT 2023 Part 2]
A
Ethos
B
Ethise
C
Ethees
D
Ethies
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Etymology.

Solution: Derived from Greek Ethos (meaning character or custom).

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options B, C, & D: Misspellings of the Greek root word.
#71 of 99 Balochistan MDCAT 2023
Choose the sentence with correct semicolon placement:

[Balochistan MDCAT 2023]
A
The pen was expensive, still I bought it.
B
The pen was expensive still; I bought it.
C
The pen was expensive still I bought it.
D
The pen was expensive; still I bought it.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Conjunctive Adverbs and Semicolons.

Solution: A semicolon is placed before a conjunctive adverb (still) joining two independent clauses: Clause 1; still Clause 2.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option A: Causes a comma splice.

  • Option B: Misplaces the semicolon after 'still'.

  • Option C: Run-on sentence without punctuation.
#72 of 99 Balochistan MDCAT 2023
Which part of the sentence carries an error?
There were five active workers and three lazy one in the factory.

[Balochistan MDCAT 2023]
A
There were
B
Five active workers
C
In the factory
D
And three lazy one
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Plural Pronoun Substitution.

Solution: The plural numeral 'three' requires the plural substitute pronoun "ones" (three lazy ones) instead of singular 'one'.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & C: Grammatically flawless phrases.
#73 of 99 Balochistan MDCAT 2023
Choose the correct option to complete the given analogy:
A lion is to a pride as a goose is to a ____ .

[Balochistan MDCAT 2023]
A
Feather
B
Flock
C
Gander
D
Pot
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Collective Noun Analogies.

Solution: A group of lions is called a pride; a group of geese is called a flock.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option A: Part of a bird.

  • Option C: Male goose.

  • Option D: Unrelated object.
#74 of 99 Sindh MDCAT / DUHS 2022
To ____, Anne was on time for her math class.

[Sindh MDCAT / DUHS 2022]
A
everybodys' surprise
B
everybody surprise
C
everybody's surprise
D
every bodys surprise
E
every-body surprise
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Singular Possessive Indefinite Pronouns.

Solution: Indefinite pronouns like 'everybody' form singular possessives by adding 's (everybody's surprise).

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option A: Uses plural possessive apostrophe.

  • Options B, D, & E: Omit possessive apostrophe or insert hyphens.
#75 of 99 Sindh MDCAT / DUHS 2022
Find the sentence containing a tense error:

[Sindh MDCAT / DUHS 2022]
A
She showed us five different shades of blue paint.
B
She was approached, but she declined the offer.
C
There are seven floors in this building.
D
This is the best birthday party I have ever had.
E
When I go the museum, I wore comfortable shoes.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option E Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Tense Shift and Preposition Errors.

Solution: Option E improperly mixes present tense 'go' with past tense 'wore' and omits preposition 'to' (go to the museum).

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, C, & D: Flawless sentences.
#76 of 99 Sindh MDCAT / DUHS 2022
Read passage: "But man is not destined to vanish..." A suitable title for the passage is:

[Sindh MDCAT / DUHS 2022]
A
Cost of living
B
Man's desire to survive inhibits use of deadly weapons
C
Threats and intimidation between superpowers
D
Destruction of mankind is inevitable
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option B Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Main Idea and Passage Title.

Solution: Accurately summarizes the central theme that humanity's inherent urge to survive overcomes destruction threats.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, C, & D: Out of scope or directly contradicted by text.
#77 of 99 Sindh MDCAT / DUHS 2022
Read passage: "But man is not destined to vanish..." The main point from the author's view is:

[Sindh MDCAT / DUHS 2022]
A
Man has come here to live
B
Man's soul and spirit cannot be destroyed by super powers
C
Man's destiny is not fully clear or visible
D
Human society will survive despite the serious threat of total annihilation
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Passage Summary.

Solution: Captures author's argument that human society will survive total annihilation threats.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & C: Partial details or inaccurate representations.
#78 of 99 Balochistan MDCAT / BUMHS 2022
For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation:

[Balochistan MDCAT / BUMHS 2022]
A
It is mentioned in the notification all of us should read it.
B
It is mentioned in the notifications all of us should read it.
C
It is mentioned in the notification? all of us should read it.
D
It is mentioned in the notification, all of us should read it.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Introductory Clause Punctuation.

Solution: Option D uses a comma to set off the introductory statement from the main clause.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A & B: Run-on sentences lacking punctuation.

  • Option C: Erroneous question mark in declarative sentence.
#79 of 99 Balochistan MDCAT / BUMHS 2022 / KMU MDCAT 2023 Retake
Correct the given sentence: I like cats, I hate dogs.

[Balochistan MDCAT / BUMHS 2022 / KMU MDCAT 2023 Retake]
A
I like cats: I hate dogs
B
I like cats I hate dogs
C
I like cats' I hate dogs
D
I like cats but I hate dogs
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Adversative Conjunctions.

Solution: Uses "but" to connect contrasting independent clauses correctly.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & C: Punctuation errors or run-on sentences.
#80 of 99 Balochistan MDCAT / BUMHS 2022
Which of the following is a correct sentence?

[Balochistan MDCAT / BUMHS 2022]
A
The Bible says a person comes from the earth and has to go back to the earth
B
The Bible says the person comes from the earth and has to go back to the earth
C
The Bible says person comes from the earth and has to go back to the earth
D
The Bible say the person comes from the earth and has to go back to the earth
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Indefinite Generic Articles and Subject-Verb Agreement.

Solution: Uses singular verb 'says' and generic indefinite article 'a person'.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options B & D: Definite article 'the person' incorrectly restricts generic human reference, and 'say' breaks singular verb agreement.

  • Option C: Omits essential article before singular countable noun 'person'.
#81 of 99 FMDC / SZABMU 2022
Identify the error and choose the correct option:

[FMDC / SZABMU 2022]
A
The wind blew, the rain fell, and the lightning flashed.
B
The wind bleu the rain fell, and the lightning flashed
C
The wind blew the rain fell, and the lightning flashed
D
The wind blew, the rain fell; and the lightning flashed.
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option A Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Serial Comma Clause Coordination.

Solution: Option A uses correct spelling (blew) and proper comma separation across three listed short clauses.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option B: Misspells 'bleu' and lacks commas.

  • Option C: Lacks commas.

  • Option D: Misuses semicolon before 'and'.
#82 of 99 FMDC / SZABMU 2022
Choose the correct sentence:

[FMDC / SZABMU 2022]
A
Does your tram leaw before eight o'clock?
B
Does your train leave before eight clock?
C
Does your train leave before eight o'clock?
D
Do your train leave before eight o'clock?
View Answer & Propolis Autopsy
Correct Key: Option C Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Interrogative Agreement and Spelling.

Solution: Singular auxiliary Does agrees with subject 'your train', with correct spelling leave and o'clock.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option A: Typo errors ('tram leaw').

  • Option B: Missing 'o'' in 'eight clock'.

  • Option D: Plural auxiliary 'Do' with singular subject.
#83 of 99 KMU CAT 2022
Urdu was declared the national language of Pakistan in:

[KMU CAT 2022]
A
April 1950
B
April 1955
C
April 1954
D
April 1952
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Correct Key: Option B Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: General Knowledge.

Solution: Officially declared national language in April 1955.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, C, & D: Incorrect historical dates.
#84 of 99 KMU CAT 2022
The first Indo-Pakistan war was fought in:

[KMU CAT 2022]
A
1958
B
1965
C
1947
D
1951
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Correct Key: Option C Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: History.

Solution: First Kashmir War began in 1947.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & D: Later historical dates.
#85 of 99 KMU CAT 2022
Allama Muhammad Iqbal died on:

[KMU CAT 2022]
A
6th November, 1937
B
21st April, 1938
C
6th November, 1938
D
11th September, 1937
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Correct Key: Option B Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: History.

Solution: Allama Iqbal passed away on 21st April, 1938.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, C, & D: Incorrect dates.
#86 of 99 KMU CAT 2022
When was the first constitution of Pakistan approved?

[KMU CAT 2022]
A
29th February, 1956
B
29th February, 1957
C
29th February, 1958
D
29th February, 1955
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Correct Key: Option A Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Pakistan Studies.

Solution: First constitution was passed on 29th February, 1956.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options B, C, & D: Incorrect years.
#87 of 99 KMU CAT 2022
Who wrote the national anthem of Pakistan?

[KMU CAT 2022]
A
Chaudry Muhammad Ali
B
Muhammad Ali Johar
C
Hafeez Jalandhri
D
Shaukat Badayuni
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Correct Key: Option C Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: General Knowledge.

Solution: Written by Hafeez Jalandhri in 1952.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & D: Other historical figures.
#88 of 99 KMU CAT 2022
For how many years did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) live in Madinah?

[KMU CAT 2022]
A
5
B
10
C
15
D
20
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Correct Key: Option B Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Islamic History.

Solution: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) lived in Madinah for 10 years following Hijra.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, C, & D: Incorrect durations.
#89 of 99 KMU CAT 2022 / KMU CAT 2023 Part 1
Which Prophet was able to talk with animals and jinn?

[KMU CAT 2022 / KMU CAT 2023 Part 1]
A
Prophet Adam (A.S)
B
Prophet Ibraheem (A.S)
C
Prophet Sulaiman (A.S)
D
Prophet Daniyal (A.S)
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Correct Key: Option C Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Islamic History.

Solution: Divine miracle granted to Prophet Sulaiman (A.S).

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & D: Other Prophets.
#90 of 99 KMU CAT 2022
Which was the 1st Ghazwa of Islam?

[KMU CAT 2022]
A
Abwa
B
Badar
C
Khandaq
D
Mota
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Correct Key: Option A Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Islamic History.

Solution: Ghazwa-e-Abwa (Waddan) was the first Ghazwa in Islam.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options B, C, & D: Subsequent Ghazwas.
#91 of 99 KMU CAT 2022
Which Surah is called the mother of Quran?

[KMU CAT 2022]
A
Surah Baqrah
B
Surah Maryam
C
Surah Nisa
D
Surah Fatiha
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Correct Key: Option A Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Islamic Studies.

Solution: Marked as Option A in original CAT paper key.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options B, C, & D: Other Surahs.
#92 of 99 KMU CAT 2022
Hazrat Musa (A.S) is called ____.

[KMU CAT 2022]
A
Man of Allah
B
Caliph of Allah
C
Sword of Allah
D
Speaker of Allah
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Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Titles of Prophets.

Solution: Hazrat Musa (A.S) is titled Kaleemullah (Speaker of Allah).

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & C: Other Islamic honorific titles.
#93 of 99 KPK MDCAT / KMU 2022
Read the passage on medical books comprehension: "Comprehension of medical books is difficult... All is true EXCEPT:"

[KPK MDCAT / KMU 2022]
A
Acquiring technical jargon is difficult in technical professions
B
The only reading approach used by medical students is inferring meaning of challenging words
C
Technical terminology makes comprehension of medical text challenging
D
None of the above
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Correct Key: Option B Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Direct Text Verification.

Solution: The passage states inferring meaning is a valuable skill, NOT the only reading approach used.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A & C: Accurate statements supported by the text.
#94 of 99 KPK MDCAT / KMU 2022
Read the passage on lycopene: "People say that certain cancers are protected against by tomatoes..." It can be understood that:

[KPK MDCAT / KMU 2022]
A
Lycopene is a pigment which is solved quickly in water and juice
B
Lycopene hardly offers any protection against cancer
C
Tomato products contain high concentrations of Lycopene and fat
D
There is a correlation between Lycopene consumption and prevention of some cancer types
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Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Passage Inferences.

Solution: The text directly establishes a correlation between lycopene consumption and reduced cancer risk.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & C: Contradicted by text details.
#95 of 99 Sindh MDCAT / DUHS 2022
Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?

[Sindh MDCAT / DUHS 2022]
A
I will be moving To china.
B
i will be moving to China.
C
i will be Moving to china.
D
I will be moving to China.
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Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Capitalization Rules.

Solution: Capitalizes pronoun 'I' and proper country name 'China', lowercasing preposition 'to'.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option A: Capitalizes preposition 'To' and lowercases country 'china'.

  • Options B & C: Lowercase first-person pronoun 'i'.
#96 of 99 NUMS 2021 / NUMS 2023
Pick the sentence with correct punctuation:

[NUMS 2021 / NUMS 2023]
A
He had one motto "serving humanity."
B
He, had one motto, serving humanity.
C
He had one motto; serving humanity.
D
He had one motto: serving humanity.
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Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Colon Punctuation.

Solution: Colon introduces the explanatory phrase 'serving humanity'.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & C: Missing colons or improper comma placement.
#97 of 99 NUMS 2021 / NUMS 2023
Pick the sentence with correct punctuation:

[NUMS 2021 / NUMS 2023]
A
"He did his best that was all anyone could do".
B
He did his best, that was all anyone could do.
C
He did his best: that was all anyone could do.
D
He did his best; that was all anyone could do.
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Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Semicolon Separation.

Solution: Semicolon joins two related independent clauses smoothly.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option B: Comma splice.

  • Options A & C: Misplaced quotes or colons.
#98 of 99 NUMS 2021 / NUMS 2023
Pick the correct option:

[NUMS 2021 / NUMS 2023]
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'.
#99 of 99 NUMS 2021
The teacher asked the students ____ they had completed their homework.

[NUMS 2021]
A
that
B
whether
C
if that
D
whether or not that
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Correct Key: Option B Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Indirect Interrogative Conjunctions.

Solution: Reported yes/no questions take conjunction "whether".

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option A: Used for reported statements, not questions.

  • Options C & D: Redundant conjunction combinations.
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