Which grammar topics appear most in FPSC and NTS MCQs?

The most tested English grammar topics in FPSC and NTS are: correct use of prepositions, verb tenses and auxiliaries, active and passive voice, direct and indirect speech, articles (a/an/the), and subject-verb agreement.

How many marks does English carry in FPSC one-paper test?

English carries 20 marks out of 100 in the FPSC one-paper MCQ test. This makes it one of the six equal-weight subjects. Strong grammar preparation can reliably secure 15-18 marks in this section.

Is English Grammar important for NTS NAT?

Yes. The NTS NAT-I test has a dedicated English section with 20 MCQs covering sentence completion, analogies, antonyms, synonyms, and comprehension. Grammar accuracy is tested throughout this section.

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1A person who renounces the world and practices self-discipline in order to attain salvation:

A.Sceptic

B.Ascetic

C.Devotee

D.Antiquarian

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2One who abandons his religious faith:

A.Apostate

B.Prostate

C.Profane

D.Agnostic

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3A hater of knowledge and learning:

A.Bibliophile

B.Philologist

C.Misogynist

D.Misologist

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4Commencement of words with the same letter:

A.Pun

B.Alliteration

C.Transferred epithet

D.Oxymoron

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5Person who does not believe in the existence of God:

A.Theist

B.Heretic

C.Atheist

D.Fanatic

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6A lady’s umbrella is:

A.Parasol

B.Granary

C.Epitaph

D.Aviary

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7Story of old time gods or heroes is:

A.Lyric

B.Epic

C.Legend

D.Romance

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8A sad song:

A.Ditty

B.Knell

C.Dirge

D.Lay

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9One who believes in the power of fate:

A.Fatalist

B.Optimist

C.Pessimist

D.Parsimonious

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10A person who loves everybody:

A.Cosmopolitan

B.Fratricide

C.Altruist

D.Aristocrat

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11One who cannot easily pleased:

A.Cosmopolitan

B.Frightening

C.Fastidious

D.Feminist

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12The murder of Brother:

A.Homicide

B.Regicide

C.Fratricide

D.Suicide

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13A disease which spreads by contact:

A.Incurable

B.Infectious

C.Contagious

D.Fatal

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14A man who rarely speaks the truth:

A.Crook

B.Liar

C.Scoundrel

D.Hypocrite

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15A remedy for all diseases:

A.Narcotics

B.Antiseptic

C.Panacea

D.Lyric

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16International destruction of racial groups:

A.Matricide

B.Regicide

C.Genocide

D.Homicide

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17Custom of having many wives:

A.Misogamy

B.Bigamy

C.Polygamy

D.Monogamy

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18A pioneer of a reform movement:

A.Apostle

B.Apothecary

C.Apotheosis

D.Renegade

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19A person who pretends to have more knowledge or skill than he really has:

A.Crook

B.Apotheosis

C.Renegade

D.Charlatan

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20An unmarried woman, typically an older woman beyond the usual age for marriage:

A.Spinster

B.Artist

C.Bachelor

D.Misanthrope

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English Grammar MCQs for FPSC, NTS and CSS 2025

English Grammar is the most consistently tested English skill in Pakistani competitive exams. Prepositions, tenses, active/passive voice, and sentence correction appear in virtually every FPSC, NTS, and PPSC test. Systematic grammar MCQ practice is the fastest route to scoring in this section. MCQist has 838+ English Grammar practice MCQs - free with answer explanations.

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Most tested English grammar topics in FPSC and NTS

Based on FPSC and NTS past papers, the highest-frequency grammar topics are: Prepositions (fill in the blank — tested in almost every paper), Subject-Verb Agreement, Correct Form of Verb / Tenses, Active and Passive Voice conversion, Direct and Indirect Speech, and Articles (a/an/the). Master these six areas and you can reliably score 15+ in the English section.

English Grammar for CSS Precis and Composition paper

CSS English Precis and Composition (100 marks) requires flawless grammar in précis writing, comprehension answers, and compositions. Common errors that cost CSS marks include: incorrect tense consistency, wrong preposition usage, run-on sentences, and article misuse. MCQ-level grammar practice builds the instinctive correctness needed for CSS writing.

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English Grammar MCQs for FPSC, NTS and CSS 2025

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