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Q41EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 6
Synonym for “Scraggly”
Answer
Correct answer: D. Spindly
Q42EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 6
Synonym for “Catacomb”
Answer
Correct answer: C. Crypt
Q43EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 6
Synonym for “Sobriquet”
Answer
Correct answer: A. Nickname
Q44EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 7
Synonym for “Metanoia”
Answer
Correct answer: A. Repentance
Q45EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 7
Synonym for “Verisimilitude”
Answer
Correct answer: A. Realism
Q46EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 7
Antonym for “Bastion”
Answer
Correct answer: A. Defenseless
Q47EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 7
Antonym for “Egregious”
Answer
Correct answer: B. Inconspicuous
Q48EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 8
Antonym for “Melange”
Answer
Correct answer: B. Homogeneous
Q49EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 8
Antonym for “Solipsist”
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Correct answer: C. Selfless
Q50EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 8
Antonym for “Lionize”
Answer
Correct answer: B. Vilify
Q51EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 9
Choose the grammatically correct sentence
Answer
Correct answer: B. The new policy has been implemented, but it has not been communicated to the staff.
Q52EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 9
Choose the grammatically correct sentence
Answer
Correct answer: B. Walking down the street, I noticed the trees swaying in the wind.
Q53EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 9
Choose the grammatically correct sentence
Answer
Correct answer: C. The company values innovation, teamwork, and risk-taking.
Q54EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 9
Choose the grammatically correct sentence
Answer
Correct answer: A. These are the best restaurants in town, but those are too expensive.
Q55EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 10
Choose the grammatically correct sentence
Answer
Correct answer: A. I wish I could find a way to make amends and secure a better afterlife.
Q56EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 10
Choose the grammatically correct sentence
Answer
Correct answer: C. Simulation is Baudrillard’s main concern, as democracy needs exhibitionism and media twisting, so authoritarianism is part of it.
Q57EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 10
Choose the grammatically correct sentence
Answer
Correct answer: C. Dalit literature upholds the idea that resistance cannot be achieved by words alone, but the struggle for equality is noteworthy quest of the human spirit.
Q58EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 11
Identify the sentence with a grammatical error
Answer
Correct answer: A. The new employee, along with the rest of the team, were responsible for the project’s failure.
Q59EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 11
Choose the sentence with the incorrect use of the coordinate clause
Answer
Correct answer: B. I went to the store and bought some milk.
Q60EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 11
Identify the sentence with the incorrect use of the verb modifier
Answer
Correct answer: D. The company has nearly doubled its profits last year.
Q61EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 12
Identify the sentence with the incorrect use of compound adjectives
Answer
Correct answer: B. The teacher gave us a lot of hard to solve problems.
Q62EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 12
Identify the sentence with incorrect use of hyphen
Answer
Correct answer: B. The self-portrait was painted by a famous-artist.
Q63EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 12
Identify the sentence with incorrect use of conversational turn-taking and transition
Answer
Correct answer: B. I love reading books. Also I love watching movies.
Q64EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 13
Identify the sentence with the correct use of raising constructions
Answer
Correct answer: A. The report recommends adopting a new policy.
Q65EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 13
“Emit smoke from seven orifices” means
Answer
Correct answer: B. To be extremely angry
Q66EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 13
“To sell wolf tickets” means
Answer
Correct answer: B. To talk tough but not back it up
Q67EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 13
“The carrots are cooked” means
Answer
Correct answer: B. The situation is hopeless
Q68EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 14
“Forty winks” means
Answer
Correct answer: B. A short nap or brief period of sleep
Q69EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 14
“As clear as a dumpling broth” means
Answer
Correct answer: B. Something that is completely unclear or confusing
Q70EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 14
Passage No. 1
The studio was filled with the rich odor of roses, and when the light summer breeze stirred amidst the trees of the garden, there came through the open window the sweet murmur of the fountain, or the more subtle music of the bees as they moved from flower to flower...
The word that would most accurately fit the blank at the end of the passage is:
Answer
Correct answer: D. Distant
Q71EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 14
Passage No. 1
The studio was filled with the rich odor of roses, and when the light summer breeze stirred amidst the trees of the garden, there came through the open window the sweet murmur of the fountain, or the more subtle music of the bees as they moved from flower to flower...
What is the dominant sensory experience in the passage?
Answer
Correct answer: C. Olfactory
Q72EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 15
Passage No. 1
The studio was filled with the rich odor of roses, and when the light summer breeze stirred amidst the trees of the garden, there came through the open window the sweet murmur of the fountain, or the more subtle music of the bees as they moved from flower to flower...
What is the effect of the “momentary Japanese effect” created by the shadows of birds in flight?
Answer
Correct answer: B. It creates a sense of movement and energy
Q73EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 15
Passage No. 1
The studio was filled with the rich odor of roses, and when the light summer breeze stirred amidst the trees of the garden, there came through the open window the sweet murmur of the fountain, or the more subtle music of the bees as they moved from flower to flower...
Which would be the best title for this passage?
Answer
Correct answer: C. A sense of distance and removal
Q74EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 15
Passage No. 1
The studio was filled with the rich odor of roses, and when the light summer breeze stirred amidst the trees of the garden, there came through the open window the sweet murmur of the fountain, or the more subtle music of the bees as they moved from flower to flower...
The underlined word “tremulous” most nearly means:
Answer
Correct answer: A. Trembling
Q75EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 16
Who won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature?
Answer
Correct answer: C. Annie Ernaux
Q76EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 16
Which country won the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023?
Answer
Correct answer: B. Spain
Q77EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 16
Who is the newly elected President of the World Bank in 2025?
Answer
Correct answer: A. Ajay Banga
Q78EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 16
Which country was recently suspended from the African Union in 2025?
Answer
Correct answer: D. None of these
Q79EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 17
What is the name of the recent cyclone that hit the eastern coast of India in 2025?
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Correct answer: D. None of these
Q80EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 17
Which country will host the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Answer
Correct answer: C. Italy
Q81EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 17
According to The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), which was the hottest day ever registered globally for 2025?
Answer
Correct answer: C. July 21
Q82EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 17
Magdy Eissa set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest journey to all Seven Wonders of the World. He started his journey from which wonder?
Answer
Correct answer: C. Great Pyramid of Giza
Q83EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 18
Qatar will become the first Muslim country to host the Basketball World Cup in:
Answer
Correct answer: C. 2027
Q84EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 18
Which country is set to impose the world’s first carbon tax on livestock emissions?
Answer
Correct answer: C. Denmark
Q85EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 18
What was the theme of “World Thyroid Day 2025”?
Answer
Correct answer: C. Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
Q86EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 18
Which famous personality chaired the G7 Summit 2025?
Answer
Correct answer: C. Georgia Meloni
Q87EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 19
Who smashed the fastest double century in the history of women’s Test cricket?
Answer
Correct answer: A. Shafali Verma
Q88EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 19
Who won the Austrian Grand Prix 2025?
Answer
Correct answer: A. George Russell
Q89EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 19
What is the theme of “World Music Day 2025”?
Answer
Correct answer: C. Faites de la musique (Make Music)
Q90EnglishCSS MPT 2025Page 19
The term of the President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is:
Answer
Correct answer: C. 5 Years
Q41EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 14
Quandary:
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Correct answer: A. Predicament
Q42EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 15
Obstreperous:
Answer
Correct answer: B. Noisy
Q43EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 15
Effervescent:
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Correct answer: B. Lively
Q44EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 15
Penurious:
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Correct answer: B. Impoverished
Q45EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 15
Histrionic:
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Correct answer: B. Dramatic
Q46EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 15
Quiescent:
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Correct answer: B. Dormant
Q47EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 16
Turpitude:
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Correct answer: C. Virtue
Q48EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 16
Vituperate:
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Correct answer: A. Praise
Q49EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 16
Insouciant:
Answer
Correct answer: B. Angry
Q50EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 17
Vitriolic:
Answer
Correct answer: D. Amiable
Q51EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 17
Equanimity:
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Correct answer: C. Agitation
Q52EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 17
Sibilant:
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Correct answer: D. Sonorous
Q53EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 17
“To have a chip on one’s shoulder” means:
Answer
Correct answer: B. To be angry or resentful
Q54EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 18
“To cast in the teeth” means:
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Correct answer: C. To criticize or reproach someone
Q55EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 18
“To pass the buck” means:
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Correct answer: C. To ignore a problem
Q56EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 18
“To ride roughshod over” means:
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Correct answer: C. To dominate or treat someone harshly without consideration
Q57EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 18
“To read the riot act” means:
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Correct answer: C. To deliver a stern warning or reprimand
Q58EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 19
“To put a spoke in one’s wheel” means:
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Correct answer: B. To obstruct or hinder someone’s plans
Q59EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 19
“To have a bone to pick with someone” means:
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Correct answer: B. To have a dispute or unresolved issue to address with someone
Q60EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 19
The negotiations were marred ___ allegations of corruption that cast a shadow ___ the legitimacy of the entire process.
Answer
Correct answer: B. with; against
Q61EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 19
His fascination with history compelled him to delve ___ ancient archives, uncovering forgotten tales ___ centuries past.
Answer
Correct answer: B. into; from
Q62EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 20
The architect designed the futuristic skyscraper to blend seamlessly ___ the urban landscape, harmonizing ___ the existing structures.
Answer
Correct answer: D. into; against
Q63EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 20
The renowned philosopher delved deep ___ the intricacies of human consciousness, shedding light ___ the enigma of self-awareness.
Answer
Correct answer: D. into; with
Q64EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 20
She embarked ___ a quest to decipher the cryptic symbols etched ___ the ancient artifact, unraveling its hidden secrets.
Answer
Correct answer: A. upon; beneath
Q65EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 21
The architect’s vision seamlessly integrated the futuristic skyscraper ___ the existing cityscape, harmonizing ___ its historical architecture.
Answer
Correct answer: C. within; alongside
Q66EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 21
The negotiations were conducted ___ utmost confidentiality, shrouding the details ___ the prying eyes of the media.
Answer
Correct answer: B. with; from
Q67EnglishCSS MPT 2024
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.
Answer
Correct answer: A. Amidst the cacophony of the bustling metropolis, there exists an oasis of tranquility where the weary souls find respite.
Q68EnglishCSS MPT 2024
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.
Answer
Correct answer: A. Irrespective of the diverse opinions, the committee has convened to discuss the pressing issues.
Q69EnglishCSS MPT 2024
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.
Answer
Correct answer: A. Within the convoluted corridors of bureaucracy, myriad regulations often impede progress.
Q70EnglishCSS MPT 2024
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.
Answer
Correct answer: A. Despite her exhaustion, the dedicated scientist continued to meticulously analyze the intricate data sets.
Q71EnglishCSS MPT 2024
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.
Answer
Correct answer: A. The enigmatic nature of dark matter continues to baffle cosmologists, as its properties remain elusive.
Q72EnglishCSS MPT 2024
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.
Answer
Correct answer: A. Amidst the relentless march of technology, ethical dilemmas arising from artificial intelligence and automation demand thoughtful consideration.
Q73EnglishCSS MPT 2024
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.
Answer
Correct answer: A. The intricate interplay of genetics and epigenetics, along with the influence of environmental factors, shape an individual's health outcomes.
Q74EnglishCSS MPT 2024
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.
Answer
Correct answer: A. Regardless of the myriad challenges, the dedicated team is determined to pursue their ambitious goals.
Q75EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 24
Identify the sentence with a grammatical error:
Answer
Correct answer: A. The physicist, along with her team, are conducting groundbreaking research.
Q76EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 25
Identify the sentence with a grammatical error:
Answer
Correct answer: C. The committee, consisting of experts in their respective fields, were divided.
Q77EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 25
Choose the sentence with a semantic error:
Answer
Correct answer: D. Her altruistic disposition was as clear as a cloudy day.
Q78EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 25
Identify the sentence with correct punctuation usage:
Answer
Correct answer: C. The concert was amazing - I’ve never heard such talented musicians.
Q79EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 25
Identify the sentence with correct punctuation usage:
Answer
Correct answer: D. He enjoys playing the guitar; he finds it relaxing.
Q80EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 26
Identify the sentence with the correct use of the colon:
Answer
Correct answer: C. She had one question: when is the deadline?
Q81EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 26
Passage No. 1
Plato, the famous Greek philosopher, taught that the things of the world around us are merely copies or "shadows" of greater, eternal realities. He used a metaphor of people living inside a cave to convey his ideas. The people inside the cave could not see the world outside the cave; they could only see shadows of people and animals as they passed by. Plato was suggesting that the shadows would seem very real and alive to the people inside the cave, because that was all they had ever seen of the outside world. But these shadows were not the real, living creatures of the outside world; they were merely reflections of them. Plato's point was that this temporal world is a shadow of some greater, eternal reality.
The word that would most accurately fit the blank at the end of the second paragraph is:
Answer
Correct answer: A. Shadow
Q82EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 26
Passage No. 1
Plato, the famous Greek philosopher, taught that the things of the world around us are merely copies or "shadows" of greater, eternal realities. He used a metaphor of people living inside a cave to convey his ideas. The people inside the cave could not see the world outside the cave; they could only see shadows of people and animals as they passed by. Plato was suggesting that the shadows would seem very real and alive to the people inside the cave, because that was all they had ever seen of the outside world. But these shadows were not the real, living creatures of the outside world; they were merely reflections of them. Plato's point was that this temporal world is a shadow of some greater, eternal reality.
The underlined word ‘convey’, as used in this passage, most accurately means:
Answer
Correct answer: D. Explain
Q83EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 26
Passage No. 1
Plato, the famous Greek philosopher, taught that the things of the world around us are merely copies or "shadows" of greater, eternal realities. He used a metaphor of people living inside a cave to convey his ideas. The people inside the cave could not see the world outside the cave; they could only see shadows of people and animals as they passed by. Plato was suggesting that the shadows would seem very real and alive to the people inside the cave, because that was all they had ever seen of the outside world. But these shadows were not the real, living creatures of the outside world; they were merely reflections of them. Plato's point was that this temporal world is a shadow of some greater, eternal reality.
What is the main idea of Plato’s cave analogy?
Answer
Correct answer: A. This world is not all there is
Q84EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 27
Passage No. 1
Plato, the famous Greek philosopher, taught that the things of the world around us are merely copies or "shadows" of greater, eternal realities. He used a metaphor of people living inside a cave to convey his ideas. The people inside the cave could not see the world outside the cave; they could only see shadows of people and animals as they passed by. Plato was suggesting that the shadows would seem very real and alive to the people inside the cave, because that was all they had ever seen of the outside world. But these shadows were not the real, living creatures of the outside world; they were merely reflections of them. Plato's point was that this temporal world is a shadow of some greater, eternal reality.
Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
Answer
Correct answer: C. Perception and Reality
Q85EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 27
Passage No. 1
Plato, the famous Greek philosopher, taught that the things of the world around us are merely copies or "shadows" of greater, eternal realities. He used a metaphor of people living inside a cave to convey his ideas. The people inside the cave could not see the world outside the cave; they could only see shadows of people and animals as they passed by. Plato was suggesting that the shadows would seem very real and alive to the people inside the cave, because that was all they had ever seen of the outside world. But these shadows were not the real, living creatures of the outside world; they were merely reflections of them. Plato's point was that this temporal world is a shadow of some greater, eternal reality.
The underlined word ‘temporal’, as used in the passage, most nearly means:
Answer
Correct answer: D. Temporary
Q86EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 27
Passage No. 2
Yesterday, I was exposed to what has been called "a dining experience like no other." At lunchtime, Dilly's Deli is so crowded, I wondered when the fire marshal had last visited the establishment. The line snaked out of the door to the corner, and by the time I reached the counter, I was freezing. I decided on the hamburger steak special; the other specials being liver and onions or tuna casserole. Each special is offered with two side dishes, but there was no potato salad left and the green beans were cooked nearly beyond recognition. I chose the gelatin of the day and what turned out to be the blandest coleslaw I have ever eaten. At Dilly's, you sit at one of four long tables. The couple sitting across from me was having an argument. The truck driver next to me told me more than I wanted to know about highway taxes. After I had tasted all of the food on my plate, I rose to leave, whereupon one of the people working behind the counter yelled at me to clean up after myself. Throwing away that plate of food was the most enjoyable part of dining at Dilly's.
If you go to lunch at Dilly’s Deli, you could expect to see:
Answer
Correct answer: C. A long line of customers
Q87EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 27
Passage No. 2
Yesterday, I was exposed to what has been called "a dining experience like no other." At lunchtime, Dilly's Deli is so crowded, I wondered when the fire marshal had last visited the establishment. The line snaked out of the door to the corner, and by the time I reached the counter, I was freezing. I decided on the hamburger steak special; the other specials being liver and onions or tuna casserole. Each special is offered with two side dishes, but there was no potato salad left and the green beans were cooked nearly beyond recognition. I chose the gelatin of the day and what turned out to be the blandest coleslaw I have ever eaten. At Dilly's, you sit at one of four long tables. The couple sitting across from me was having an argument. The truck driver next to me told me more than I wanted to know about highway taxes. After I had tasted all of the food on my plate, I rose to leave, whereupon one of the people working behind the counter yelled at me to clean up after myself. Throwing away that plate of food was the most enjoyable part of dining at Dilly's.
The passage suggests that if you eat lunch at Dilly’s Deli, you should expect to:
Answer
Correct answer: A. To be called out by the restaurant’s staff
Q88EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 28
Passage No. 2
Yesterday, I was exposed to what has been called "a dining experience like no other." At lunchtime, Dilly's Deli is so crowded, I wondered when the fire marshal had last visited the establishment. The line snaked out of the door to the corner, and by the time I reached the counter, I was freezing. I decided on the hamburger steak special; the other specials being liver and onions or tuna casserole. Each special is offered with two side dishes, but there was no potato salad left and the green beans were cooked nearly beyond recognition. I chose the gelatin of the day and what turned out to be the blandest coleslaw I have ever eaten. At Dilly's, you sit at one of four long tables. The couple sitting across from me was having an argument. The truck driver next to me told me more than I wanted to know about highway taxes. After I had tasted all of the food on my plate, I rose to leave, whereupon one of the people working behind the counter yelled at me to clean up after myself. Throwing away that plate of food was the most enjoyable part of dining at Dilly's.
Which of the following illustrates the restaurant critic’s opinion of the food at Dilly’s Deli?
Answer
Correct answer: D. “Throwing away that plate of food was the most enjoyable part of dining at Dilly’s.”
Q89EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 28
Passage No. 2
Yesterday, I was exposed to what has been called "a dining experience like no other." At lunchtime, Dilly's Deli is so crowded, I wondered when the fire marshal had last visited the establishment. The line snaked out of the door to the corner, and by the time I reached the counter, I was freezing. I decided on the hamburger steak special; the other specials being liver and onions or tuna casserole. Each special is offered with two side dishes, but there was no potato salad left and the green beans were cooked nearly beyond recognition. I chose the gelatin of the day and what turned out to be the blandest coleslaw I have ever eaten. At Dilly's, you sit at one of four long tables. The couple sitting across from me was having an argument. The truck driver next to me told me more than I wanted to know about highway taxes. After I had tasted all of the food on my plate, I rose to leave, whereupon one of the people working behind the counter yelled at me to clean up after myself. Throwing away that plate of food was the most enjoyable part of dining at Dilly's.
The main purpose of the restaurant review is to:
Answer
Correct answer: D. Warn people that Dilly’s Deli tends to be crowded
Q90EnglishCSS MPT 2024Page 28
Passage No. 2
Yesterday, I was exposed to what has been called "a dining experience like no other." At lunchtime, Dilly's Deli is so crowded, I wondered when the fire marshal had last visited the establishment. The line snaked out of the door to the corner, and by the time I reached the counter, I was freezing. I decided on the hamburger steak special; the other specials being liver and onions or tuna casserole. Each special is offered with two side dishes, but there was no potato salad left and the green beans were cooked nearly beyond recognition. I chose the gelatin of the day and what turned out to be the blandest coleslaw I have ever eaten. At Dilly's, you sit at one of four long tables. The couple sitting across from me was having an argument. The truck driver next to me told me more than I wanted to know about highway taxes. After I had tasted all of the food on my plate, I rose to leave, whereupon one of the people working behind the counter yelled at me to clean up after myself. Throwing away that plate of food was the most enjoyable part of dining at Dilly's.
Role of the ‘fire marshal’ (underlined), as mentioned in the passage, appears to be:
Answer
Correct answer: B. Checking overcrowding at public places
Q41EnglishCSS MPT 2023Page 8
Passage
The first murder ever committed in the United States occurred in September 1630, shortly after the Pilgrims arrived in Massachusetts. John Billington was the father of two sons, one of the first to settle in the new Plymouth Colony near what is today Boston, and one of the people who signed the Mayflower Compact. He was also the colony’s first murderer. Billington was the first person to commit any crime in the colony, as far as we know today, and the first to be executed by the state in the New World. Billington’s crime was to shoot a man named John Newcomen, for reasons which are lost to history. But Billington’s problems had not begun on the soil of North America. He and his sons had nearly caused a mutiny aboard the Mayflower during the arduous trip across the ocean. One of his sons fired his gun aboard the Mayflower near an open keg of gunpowder. The flash from the gun could easily have ignited the powder and sunk the ship. In Plymouth Colony, Billington’s behavior did not improve. He refused to serve any form of military duty under Miles Standish and was later implicated in a plot to overthrow the colony’s leadership, but a lack of evidence prompted the leaders to let him go free. In the end, Billington’s rebellious and angry nature caught up with him. He was found guilty of the murder of John Newcomen and died in disgrace on the gallows.
Based on the information in the passage, which of the following best describes John Billington?
Answer
Correct answer: B. A man who was a murderer
Q42EnglishCSS MPT 2023Page 9
Passage
The first murder ever committed in the United States occurred in September 1630, shortly after the Pilgrims arrived in Massachusetts. John Billington was the father of two sons, one of the first to settle in the new Plymouth Colony near what is today Boston, and one of the people who signed the Mayflower Compact. He was also the colony’s first murderer. Billington was the first person to commit any crime in the colony, as far as we know today, and the first to be executed by the state in the New World. Billington’s crime was to shoot a man named John Newcomen, for reasons which are lost to history. But Billington’s problems had not begun on the soil of North America. He and his sons had nearly caused a mutiny aboard the Mayflower during the arduous trip across the ocean. One of his sons fired his gun aboard the Mayflower near an open keg of gunpowder. The flash from the gun could easily have ignited the powder and sunk the ship. In Plymouth Colony, Billington’s behavior did not improve. He refused to serve any form of military duty under Miles Standish and was later implicated in a plot to overthrow the colony’s leadership, but a lack of evidence prompted the leaders to let him go free. In the end, Billington’s rebellious and angry nature caught up with him. He was found guilty of the murder of John Newcomen and died in disgrace on the gallows.
Which of the following is not true of John Billington, according to the passage?
Answer
Correct answer: C. He served in the military under Miles Standish
Q43EnglishCSS MPT 2023Page 9
Passage
The first murder ever committed in the United States occurred in September 1630, shortly after the Pilgrims arrived in Massachusetts. John Billington was the father of two sons, one of the first to settle in the new Plymouth Colony near what is today Boston, and one of the people who signed the Mayflower Compact. He was also the colony’s first murderer. Billington was the first person to commit any crime in the colony, as far as we know today, and the first to be executed by the state in the New World. Billington’s crime was to shoot a man named John Newcomen, for reasons which are lost to history. But Billington’s problems had not begun on the soil of North America. He and his sons had nearly caused a mutiny aboard the Mayflower during the arduous trip across the ocean. One of his sons fired his gun aboard the Mayflower near an open keg of gunpowder. The flash from the gun could easily have ignited the powder and sunk the ship. In Plymouth Colony, Billington’s behavior did not improve. He refused to serve any form of military duty under Miles Standish and was later implicated in a plot to overthrow the colony’s leadership, but a lack of evidence prompted the leaders to let him go free. In the end, Billington’s rebellious and angry nature caught up with him. He was found guilty of the murder of John Newcomen and died in disgrace on the gallows.
The closest meaning of the underlined word "arduous" as used in the passage is:
Answer
Correct answer: A. Difficult
Q44EnglishCSS MPT 2023Page 10
Passage
The first murder ever committed in the United States occurred in September 1630, shortly after the Pilgrims arrived in Massachusetts. John Billington was the father of two sons, one of the first to settle in the new Plymouth Colony near what is today Boston, and one of the people who signed the Mayflower Compact. He was also the colony’s first murderer. Billington was the first person to commit any crime in the colony, as far as we know today, and the first to be executed by the state in the New World. Billington’s crime was to shoot a man named John Newcomen, for reasons which are lost to history. But Billington’s problems had not begun on the soil of North America. He and his sons had nearly caused a mutiny aboard the Mayflower during the arduous trip across the ocean. One of his sons fired his gun aboard the Mayflower near an open keg of gunpowder. The flash from the gun could easily have ignited the powder and sunk the ship. In Plymouth Colony, Billington’s behavior did not improve. He refused to serve any form of military duty under Miles Standish and was later implicated in a plot to overthrow the colony’s leadership, but a lack of evidence prompted the leaders to let him go free. In the end, Billington’s rebellious and angry nature caught up with him. He was found guilty of the murder of John Newcomen and died in disgrace on the gallows.
Why did the leaders of Plymouth Colony punish Billington for conspiring against their authority?
Answer
Correct answer: C. He had two sons who needed him
Q45EnglishCSS MPT 2023Page 10
Passage
The first murder ever committed in the United States occurred in September 1630, shortly after the Pilgrims arrived in Massachusetts. John Billington was the father of two sons, one of the first to settle in the new Plymouth Colony near what is today Boston, and one of the people who signed the Mayflower Compact. He was also the colony’s first murderer. Billington was the first person to commit any crime in the colony, as far as we know today, and the first to be executed by the state in the New World. Billington’s crime was to shoot a man named John Newcomen, for reasons which are lost to history. But Billington’s problems had not begun on the soil of North America. He and his sons had nearly caused a mutiny aboard the Mayflower during the arduous trip across the ocean. One of his sons fired his gun aboard the Mayflower near an open keg of gunpowder. The flash from the gun could easily have ignited the powder and sunk the ship. In Plymouth Colony, Billington’s behavior did not improve. He refused to serve any form of military duty under Miles Standish and was later implicated in a plot to overthrow the colony’s leadership, but a lack of evidence prompted the leaders to let him go free. In the end, Billington’s rebellious and angry nature caught up with him. He was found guilty of the murder of John Newcomen and died in disgrace on the gallows.
A good title for this passage would be:
Answer
Correct answer: C. America's First Murderer
Q46EnglishCSS MPT 2023Page 10
When the meeting had finished, they went _ the plan once again.
Answer
Correct answer: D. Over
Q47EnglishCSS MPT 2023Page 11
We have been able to obtain no information _ his whereabouts.
Answer
Correct answer: D. About
Q48EnglishCSS MPT 2023Page 11
We do not know whether you had to leave or not. If you had to, _ one, however, I would have given it to you freely.
Answer
Correct answer: C. Had to
Q49EnglishCSS MPT 2023Page 11
Some compound adjectives contain hyphens. Which of the following sentences is correct?
Answer
Correct answer: B. She submitted a 150-page document supporting her position
Q50EnglishCSS MPT 2023Page 12
_ you _ to go to sleep early? It's sometimes to relax.
Answer
Correct answer: A. Do you, go
Q80EnglishCSS MPT 2023Page 12
What is the next number in the series: 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, 4.5,...?
Answer
Correct answer: A. 5.5
Q81EnglishCSS MPT 2023Page 13
If 15 is taken from either end of a row of boys, how many boys are there in that row?
Answer
Correct answer: D. 37
Q82EnglishCSS MPT 2023Page 13
The surface area of a hollow cylinder with radius 'r' and height 'h' is measured by:
Answer
Correct answer: A. 2πrh
Q83EnglishCSS MPT 2023Page 13
If ME=26, MEET=39, then NUT is equal to:
Answer
Correct answer: D. None of these
Q84EnglishCSS MPT 2023Page 14
The hardness of a hammer is due to:
Answer
Correct answer: C. Metallic
Q85EnglishCSS MPT 2023Page 14
In which layer of the atmosphere are most of the clouds formed?
Answer
Correct answer: A. Troposphere
Q41EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 4
The settlers found an ideal location with plenty of _ land for farming and a mountain stream for fresh water and irrigation.
Answer
Correct answer: C. Arable
Q42EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 5
What is most needed in a discussion of immigration are solid facts, not wishful thinking, qualities, not?
Answer
Correct answer: C. Myths
Q43EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 5
The defendant claimed that he was innocent and that his confession was:
Answer
Correct answer: B. Coerced
Q44EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 6
The rebel spies were charged with _ and put on trial.
Answer
Correct answer: C. Sedition
Q45EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 6
Zachary was doomed to a miserable life, for no matter how much he had, he always _ the possessions of others.
Answer
Correct answer: C. Coveted
Q46EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 6
Passage
Glaciers consist of fallen snow that compresses over many years into large, thickened ice masses. Most of the world’s glacial ice is found in Antarctica and Greenland, but glaciers are found on nearly every continent, even Africa. Presently, about ten percent of land area is covered with glaciers. Glacial ice often appears blue because ice absorbs all other colors but reflects blue. Almost ninety percent of an iceberg is below water; only about ten percent shows above water. What makes glaciers unique is their ability to move. Due to sheer mass, glaciers flow like very slow rivers. Some glaciers are as small as football fields, whereas others grow to be over one hundred kilometers long. Within the past 750,000 years, scientists know that there have been eight Ice Age cycles, separated by warmer periods called interglacial periods. Currently, the earth is nearing the end of an interglacial, meaning that another Ice Age is due in a few thousand years. Although glaciers change very slowly over long periods, they may provide important global climate-change signals. Once compressed ice reaches a critical thickness, it becomes so heavy that it begins to deform and move. On land, lakes formed on top of a glacier during the melt season may cause floods. Glaciers also contain much of the world’s freshwater, and people have tried to harness glacial meltwater for drinking water, irrigation, and electricity.
According to paragraph 1, what is a negative effect of living too close to a glacier?
Answer
Correct answer: D. Lgkes formed on top of glaciers may cause floods.
Q47EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 7
Passage
Glaciers consist of fallen snow that compresses over many years into large, thickened ice masses. Most of the world’s glacial ice is found in Antarctica and Greenland, but glaciers are found on nearly every continent, even Africa. Presently, about ten percent of land area is covered with glaciers. Glacial ice often appears blue because ice absorbs all other colors but reflects blue. Almost ninety percent of an iceberg is below water; only about ten percent shows above water. What makes glaciers unique is their ability to move. Due to sheer mass, glaciers flow like very slow rivers. Some glaciers are as small as football fields, whereas others grow to be over one hundred kilometers long. Within the past 750,000 years, scientists know that there have been eight Ice Age cycles, separated by warmer periods called interglacial periods. Currently, the earth is nearing the end of an interglacial, meaning that another Ice Age is due in a few thousand years. Although glaciers change very slowly over long periods, they may provide important global climate-change signals. Once compressed ice reaches a critical thickness, it becomes so heavy that it begins to deform and move. On land, lakes formed on top of a glacier during the melt season may cause floods. Glaciers also contain much of the world’s freshwater, and people have tried to harness glacial meltwater for drinking water, irrigation, and electricity.
The underlined word remote, as used in paragraph 4 of the passage, most nearly means:
Answer
Correct answer: C. Difficult to see
Q48EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 7
Passage
Glaciers consist of fallen snow that compresses over many years into large, thickened ice masses. Most of the world’s glacial ice is found in Antarctica and Greenland, but glaciers are found on nearly every continent, even Africa. Presently, about ten percent of land area is covered with glaciers. Glacial ice often appears blue because ice absorbs all other colors but reflects blue. Almost ninety percent of an iceberg is below water; only about ten percent shows above water. What makes glaciers unique is their ability to move. Due to sheer mass, glaciers flow like very slow rivers. Some glaciers are as small as football fields, whereas others grow to be over one hundred kilometers long. Within the past 750,000 years, scientists know that there have been eight Ice Age cycles, separated by warmer periods called interglacial periods. Currently, the earth is nearing the end of an interglacial, meaning that another Ice Age is due in a few thousand years. Although glaciers change very slowly over long periods, they may provide important global climate-change signals. Once compressed ice reaches a critical thickness, it becomes so heavy that it begins to deform and move. On land, lakes formed on top of a glacier during the melt season may cause floods. Glaciers also contain much of the world’s freshwater, and people have tried to harness glacial meltwater for drinking water, irrigation, and electricity.
The passage explains that glaciers may be found where:
Answer
Correct answer: C. On nearly every continent
Q49EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 7
Passage
Glaciers consist of fallen snow that compresses over many years into large, thickened ice masses. Most of the world’s glacial ice is found in Antarctica and Greenland, but glaciers are found on nearly every continent, even Africa. Presently, about ten percent of land area is covered with glaciers. Glacial ice often appears blue because ice absorbs all other colors but reflects blue. Almost ninety percent of an iceberg is below water; only about ten percent shows above water. What makes glaciers unique is their ability to move. Due to sheer mass, glaciers flow like very slow rivers. Some glaciers are as small as football fields, whereas others grow to be over one hundred kilometers long. Within the past 750,000 years, scientists know that there have been eight Ice Age cycles, separated by warmer periods called interglacial periods. Currently, the earth is nearing the end of an interglacial, meaning that another Ice Age is due in a few thousand years. Although glaciers change very slowly over long periods, they may provide important global climate-change signals. Once compressed ice reaches a critical thickness, it becomes so heavy that it begins to deform and move. On land, lakes formed on top of a glacier during the melt season may cause floods. Glaciers also contain much of the world’s freshwater, and people have tried to harness glacial meltwater for drinking water, irrigation, and electricity.
According to the passage, why does glacial ice often appear blue?
Answer
Correct answer: C. Because it absorbs all other colors but reflects blue.
Q50EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 8
Passage
Glaciers consist of fallen snow that compresses over many years into large, thickened ice masses. Most of the world’s glacial ice is found in Antarctica and Greenland, but glaciers are found on nearly every continent, even Africa. Presently, about ten percent of land area is covered with glaciers. Glacial ice often appears blue because ice absorbs all other colors but reflects blue. Almost ninety percent of an iceberg is below water; only about ten percent shows above water. What makes glaciers unique is their ability to move. Due to sheer mass, glaciers flow like very slow rivers. Some glaciers are as small as football fields, whereas others grow to be over one hundred kilometers long. Within the past 750,000 years, scientists know that there have been eight Ice Age cycles, separated by warmer periods called interglacial periods. Currently, the earth is nearing the end of an interglacial, meaning that another Ice Age is due in a few thousand years. Although glaciers change very slowly over long periods, they may provide important global climate-change signals. Once compressed ice reaches a critical thickness, it becomes so heavy that it begins to deform and move. On land, lakes formed on top of a glacier during the melt season may cause floods. Glaciers also contain much of the world’s freshwater, and people have tried to harness glacial meltwater for drinking water, irrigation, and electricity.
After reading the passage, what can one conclude about glaciers?
Answer
Correct answer: B. They have both negative and positive effects on human life.
Q51EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 8
Passage
Glaciers consist of fallen snow that compresses over many years into large, thickened ice masses. Most of the world’s glacial ice is found in Antarctica and Greenland, but glaciers are found on nearly every continent, even Africa. Presently, about ten percent of land area is covered with glaciers. Glacial ice often appears blue because ice absorbs all other colors but reflects blue. Almost ninety percent of an iceberg is below water; only about ten percent shows above water. What makes glaciers unique is their ability to move. Due to sheer mass, glaciers flow like very slow rivers. Some glaciers are as small as football fields, whereas others grow to be over one hundred kilometers long. Within the past 750,000 years, scientists know that there have been eight Ice Age cycles, separated by warmer periods called interglacial periods. Currently, the earth is nearing the end of an interglacial, meaning that another Ice Age is due in a few thousand years. Although glaciers change very slowly over long periods, they may provide important global climate-change signals. Once compressed ice reaches a critical thickness, it becomes so heavy that it begins to deform and move. On land, lakes formed on top of a glacier during the melt season may cause floods. Glaciers also contain much of the world’s freshwater, and people have tried to harness glacial meltwater for drinking water, irrigation, and electricity.
After reading the passage, what can one infer about glaciers?
Answer
Correct answer: C. Glaciers form in cold regions where the rate of snowfall is greater than the melting rate of snow.
Q52EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 9
A noise woke me up in the middle of the night.
Answer
Correct answer: A. A noise woke me up in the middle of the night
Q53EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 9
A cup of tea is hanging on the hook in the kitchen.
Answer
Correct answer: A. A tea cup is hanging on the hook in the kitchen
Q54EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 9
Our friend has an apartment in East London.
Answer
Correct answer: A. Our friend has an apartment in East London
Q55EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 10
The doctor told him to give up smoking.
Answer
Correct answer: A. The doctor told him to give up smoking
Q56EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 10
We look forward to going to Lahore in the evening.
Answer
Correct answer: A. We look forward to going to Lahore in the evening
Q57EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 11
He gave me all the maps free.
Answer
Correct answer: A. He gave me all the maps free
Q58EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 11
In France the death penalty was abolished in 1981.
Answer
Correct answer: A. In France the death penalty was abolished in 1981
Q59EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 11
On page 3, there is an advertisement of a new video camera.
Answer
Correct answer: A. On page 3, there is an advertisement of a new video camera
Q60EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 12
We do not afford to eat in restaurants nowadays.
Answer
Correct answer: A. We do not afford to eat in restaurants nowadays
Q61EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 12
The Japanese couple on the back of the coach was obviously newly-weds.
Answer
Correct answer: A. The Japanese couple on the back of the coach was obviously newly-weds
Q62EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 12
A cat can see in the darkness.
Answer
Correct answer: A. A cat can see in the darkness
Q63EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 13
This is the only one of his poems that is worth reading.
Answer
Correct answer: A. This is the only one of his poems that is worth reading
Q64EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 13
Trees help to create a peaceful surrounding.
Answer
Correct answer: A. Trees help to create a peaceful surrounding
Q65EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 14
Choose the sentence with an adverb.
Answer
Correct answer: A. Don't talk so loud
Q66EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 14
Choose the sentence with Proper Adjective.
Answer
Correct answer: A. French wines are not available here
Q67EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 14
Choose the sentence with Adverb of Time.
Answer
Correct answer: A. He has spoken to him already
Q68EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 15
In the sentence "Ambition urges me forward", "forward" is:
Answer
Correct answer: D. An adverb of place
Q69EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 15
In the sentence "Children love making mud castles", "making" is:
Answer
Correct answer: C. Gerund
Q70EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 15
In the sentence "The earth is larger than the moon", "than" is:
Answer
Correct answer: A. Subordinating Conjunction
Q71EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 16
In the sentence "Such was not my intention", "such" is:
Answer
Correct answer: B. Adjective
Q72EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 16
Ambition does not always conduce _ ultimate happiness.
Answer
Correct answer: C. To
Q73EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 16
The holidays will begin _ June 29.
Answer
Correct answer: B. From
Q74EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 17
Send this letter _ my address.
Answer
Correct answer: A. To
Q75EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 17
He accepted the car in lieu _ his claim.
Answer
Correct answer: A. Of
Q76EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 17
CONVICTION: INCARCERATION
Answer
Correct answer: D. marginalization: intimidation
Q77EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 18
FROND: PALM
Answer
Correct answer: A. quill: porcupine
Q78EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 18
SPY: CLANDESTINE
Answer
Correct answer: A. accountant: meticulous
Q79EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 18
FERAL: TAME
Answer
Correct answer: D. ephemeral: immortal
Q80EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 19
DOLLAR: DIME
Answer
Correct answer: C. Century: Decade
Q81EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 19
SUMPTUOUS
Answer
Correct answer: D. Luxurious
Q82EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 20
SACROSANCT
Answer
Correct answer: D. Sacred
Q83EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 20
CHURLISH
Answer
Correct answer: B. Gruesome
Q84EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 20
WINNOW
Answer
Correct answer: B. Weed
Q85EnglishCSS MPT 2022Page 21
MORDANT
Answer
Correct answer: D. Caustic
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