Bs English 1st Semester
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
The books .................. yesterday (buy).
- A.
Bought
- B.
Were bought
- C.
Had bought
- D.
Was bought
Correct Answer
B. Were boughtExplanation
The correct answer is "were bought". In this sentence, the subject is "books" which is plural, so the correct verb form to use is "were". The past participle form of the verb "buy" is "bought", so the sentence should be "The books were bought yesterday."Rate this question:
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- 2.
By whom was the bell ..................? (ring)
- A.
Ring
- B.
Rang
- C.
Rung
- D.
Ringing
Correct Answer
B. RangExplanation
The correct answer is "rang" because the question is asking for the past tense form of the verb "ring." "Rang" is the past tense form of "ring."Rate this question:
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- 3.
Have you bought tickets for............? (they)
- A.
Their
- B.
Them
- C.
They
- D.
Themselves
Correct Answer
B. ThemExplanation
The correct answer is "them" because it is the objective pronoun that refers to the plural noun "tickets." In this sentence, "them" is used to indicate that the tickets were bought for someone or something else.Rate this question:
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- 4.
We saw the dog...........worried the cat.
- A.
That
- B.
Who
- C.
He
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
A. ThatExplanation
The correct answer is "that" because it is used to introduce a clause that provides more information about the dog and how it worried the cat. In this sentence, "that" is acting as a relative pronoun, connecting the two clauses together.Rate this question:
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- 5.
He ............ does his best shall be praised.
- A.
Himself
- B.
Hisself
- C.
Who
- D.
None
Correct Answer
A. HimselfExplanation
The correct answer is "himself". In this sentence, the word "does" is a verb, and it requires a reflexive pronoun to show that the subject is performing the action on themselves. Therefore, the correct pronoun to use is "himself". The other options, "hisself" and "who", are not grammatically correct in this context. The option "none" is also incorrect as it does not provide a suitable pronoun to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 6.
He always ...........(buy) lottery tickets but never..........(win) any prize.
- A.
Buy, win
- B.
Bought, win
- C.
Buys, wins
- D.
Buys, win
Correct Answer
D. Buys, winExplanation
The correct answer is "buys, win". The verb "buys" is in the present tense, indicating a habitual action that the person always does. The verb "win" is in the base form, as it is used after "never" to indicate that the person has never won any prize.Rate this question:
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- 7.
He ............. (come) here last sunday.
- A.
Came
- B.
Comes
- C.
Come
- D.
Did not came
Correct Answer
A. CameExplanation
The correct answer is "came" because it is the past tense form of the verb "come" which is used to indicate an action that happened in the past. In this sentence, the action of coming occurred last Sunday, so the past tense form "came" is the appropriate choice.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Take care ......... you should fail.
- A.
Otherwise
- B.
Lest
- C.
Although
- D.
Or
Correct Answer
B. LestExplanation
The word "lest" is used to express a negative consequence that may happen if a certain action is not taken. In this context, the phrase "Take care... you should fail" implies that failing is a potential outcome if one does not exercise caution. Therefore, "lest" is the most appropriate word choice as it conveys the intended meaning of a warning or precautionary measure.Rate this question:
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- 9.
It is ............ useful article.
- A.
A
- B.
An
- C.
The
- D.
That
Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
The correct answer is "a". In this sentence, the indefinite article "a" is used before the noun "useful article" to indicate that it is one of many useful articles. The use of "a" suggests that there are other useful articles out there, but this particular one is being referred to.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Allama Iqbal is .............. Shakespeare of Pakistan.
- A.
The
- B.
A
- C.
An
- D.
not a
Correct Answer
A. TheExplanation
Allama Iqbal is referred to as "the Shakespeare of Pakistan" because he is considered to be one of the greatest literary figures in the country, much like Shakespeare is in the English language. This comparison highlights Iqbal's immense contribution to Pakistani literature and his impact on the cultural and intellectual landscape of the country.Rate this question:
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