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Q41 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 6

Synonym for “Scraggly”

Answer

Correct answer: D. Spindly

Q42 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 6

Synonym for “Catacomb”

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Correct answer: C. Crypt

Q43 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 6

Synonym for “Sobriquet”

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Correct answer: A. Nickname

Q44 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 7

Synonym for “Metanoia”

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Correct answer: A. Repentance

Q45 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 7

Synonym for “Verisimilitude”

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Correct answer: A. Realism

Q46 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 7

Antonym for “Bastion”

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Correct answer: A. Defenseless

Q47 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 7

Antonym for “Egregious”

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Correct answer: B. Inconspicuous

Q48 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 8

Antonym for “Melange”

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Correct answer: B. Homogeneous

Q49 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 8

Antonym for “Solipsist”

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Correct answer: C. Selfless

Q50 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 8

Antonym for “Lionize”

Answer

Correct answer: B. Vilify

Q51 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 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.

Q52 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 9

Choose the grammatically correct sentence

Answer

Correct answer: B. Walking down the street, I noticed the trees swaying in the wind.

Q53 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 9

Choose the grammatically correct sentence

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Correct answer: C. The company values innovation, teamwork, and risk-taking.

Q54 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 9

Choose the grammatically correct sentence

Answer

Correct answer: A. These are the best restaurants in town, but those are too expensive.

Q55 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 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.

Q56 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 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.

Q57 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 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.

Q58 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 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.

Q59 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 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.

Q60 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 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.

Q61 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 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.

Q62 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 12

Identify the sentence with incorrect use of hyphen

Answer

Correct answer: B. The self-portrait was painted by a famous-artist.

Q63 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 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.

Q64 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 13

Identify the sentence with the correct use of raising constructions

Answer

Correct answer: A. The report recommends adopting a new policy.

Q65 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 13

“Emit smoke from seven orifices” means

Answer

Correct answer: B. To be extremely angry

Q66 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 13

“To sell wolf tickets” means

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Correct answer: B. To talk tough but not back it up

Q67 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 13

“The carrots are cooked” means

Answer

Correct answer: B. The situation is hopeless

Q68 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 14

“Forty winks” means

Answer

Correct answer: B. A short nap or brief period of sleep

Q69 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 14

“As clear as a dumpling broth” means

Answer

Correct answer: B. Something that is completely unclear or confusing

Q70 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 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

Q71 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 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

Q72 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 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

Q73 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 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

Q74 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 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

Q75 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 16

Who won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature?

Answer

Correct answer: C. Annie Ernaux

Q76 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 16

Which country won the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023?

Answer

Correct answer: B. Spain

Q77 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 16

Who is the newly elected President of the World Bank in 2025?

Answer

Correct answer: A. Ajay Banga

Q78 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 16

Which country was recently suspended from the African Union in 2025?

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Correct answer: D. None of these

Q79 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 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

Q80 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 17

Which country will host the 2026 Winter Olympics?

Answer

Correct answer: C. Italy

Q81 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 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

Q82 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 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

Q83 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 18

Qatar will become the first Muslim country to host the Basketball World Cup in:

Answer

Correct answer: C. 2027

Q84 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 18

Which country is set to impose the world’s first carbon tax on livestock emissions?

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Correct answer: C. Denmark

Q85 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 18

What was the theme of “World Thyroid Day 2025”?

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Correct answer: C. Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

Q86 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 18

Which famous personality chaired the G7 Summit 2025?

Answer

Correct answer: C. Georgia Meloni

Q87 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 19

Who smashed the fastest double century in the history of women’s Test cricket?

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Correct answer: A. Shafali Verma

Q88 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 19

Who won the Austrian Grand Prix 2025?

Answer

Correct answer: A. George Russell

Q89 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 19

What is the theme of “World Music Day 2025”?

Answer

Correct answer: C. Faites de la musique (Make Music)

Q90 English CSS MPT 2025 Page 19

The term of the President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is:

Answer

Correct answer: C. 5 Years

Q41 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 14

Quandary:

Answer

Correct answer: A. Predicament

Q42 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 15

Obstreperous:

Answer

Correct answer: B. Noisy

Q43 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 15

Effervescent:

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Correct answer: B. Lively

Q44 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 15

Penurious:

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Correct answer: B. Impoverished

Q45 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 15

Histrionic:

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Correct answer: B. Dramatic

Q46 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 15

Quiescent:

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Correct answer: B. Dormant

Q47 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 16

Turpitude:

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Correct answer: C. Virtue

Q48 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 16

Vituperate:

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Correct answer: A. Praise

Q49 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 16

Insouciant:

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Correct answer: B. Angry

Q50 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 17

Vitriolic:

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Correct answer: D. Amiable

Q51 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 17

Equanimity:

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Correct answer: C. Agitation

Q52 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 17

Sibilant:

Answer

Correct answer: D. Sonorous

Q53 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 17

“To have a chip on one’s shoulder” means:

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Correct answer: B. To be angry or resentful

Q54 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 18

“To cast in the teeth” means:

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Correct answer: C. To criticize or reproach someone

Q55 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 18

“To pass the buck” means:

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Correct answer: C. To ignore a problem

Q56 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 18

“To ride roughshod over” means:

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Correct answer: C. To dominate or treat someone harshly without consideration

Q57 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 18

“To read the riot act” means:

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Correct answer: C. To deliver a stern warning or reprimand

Q58 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 19

“To put a spoke in one’s wheel” means:

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Correct answer: B. To obstruct or hinder someone’s plans

Q59 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 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

Q60 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 19

The negotiations were marred ___ allegations of corruption that cast a shadow ___ the legitimacy of the entire process.

Answer

Correct answer: B. with; against

Q61 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 19

His fascination with history compelled him to delve ___ ancient archives, uncovering forgotten tales ___ centuries past.

Answer

Correct answer: B. into; from

Q62 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 20

The architect designed the futuristic skyscraper to blend seamlessly ___ the urban landscape, harmonizing ___ the existing structures.

Answer

Correct answer: D. into; against

Q63 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 20

The renowned philosopher delved deep ___ the intricacies of human consciousness, shedding light ___ the enigma of self-awareness.

Answer

Correct answer: D. into; with

Q64 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 20

She embarked ___ a quest to decipher the cryptic symbols etched ___ the ancient artifact, unraveling its hidden secrets.

Answer

Correct answer: A. upon; beneath

Q65 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 21

The architect’s vision seamlessly integrated the futuristic skyscraper ___ the existing cityscape, harmonizing ___ its historical architecture.

Answer

Correct answer: C. within; alongside

Q66 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 21

The negotiations were conducted ___ utmost confidentiality, shrouding the details ___ the prying eyes of the media.

Answer

Correct answer: B. with; from

Q67 English CSS 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.

Q68 English CSS 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.

Q69 English CSS MPT 2024

Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.

Answer

Correct answer: A. Within the convoluted corridors of bureaucracy, myriad regulations often impede progress.

Q70 English CSS 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.

Q71 English CSS 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.

Q72 English CSS 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.

Q73 English CSS 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.

Q74 English CSS 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.

Q75 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 24

Identify the sentence with a grammatical error:

Answer

Correct answer: A. The physicist, along with her team, are conducting groundbreaking research.

Q76 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 25

Identify the sentence with a grammatical error:

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Correct answer: C. The committee, consisting of experts in their respective fields, were divided.

Q77 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 25

Choose the sentence with a semantic error:

Answer

Correct answer: D. Her altruistic disposition was as clear as a cloudy day.

Q78 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 25

Identify the sentence with correct punctuation usage:

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Correct answer: C. The concert was amazing - I’ve never heard such talented musicians.

Q79 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 25

Identify the sentence with correct punctuation usage:

Answer

Correct answer: D. He enjoys playing the guitar; he finds it relaxing.

Q80 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 26

Identify the sentence with the correct use of the colon:

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Correct answer: C. She had one question: when is the deadline?

Q81 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 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

Q82 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 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

Q83 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 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

Q84 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 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

Q85 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 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

Q86 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 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

Q87 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 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

Q88 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 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.”

Q89 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 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

Q90 English CSS MPT 2024 Page 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

Q41 English CSS MPT 2023 Page 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

Q42 English CSS MPT 2023 Page 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

Q43 English CSS MPT 2023 Page 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

Q44 English CSS MPT 2023 Page 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

Q45 English CSS MPT 2023 Page 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

Q46 English CSS MPT 2023 Page 10

When the meeting had finished, they went _ the plan once again.

Answer

Correct answer: D. Over

Q47 English CSS MPT 2023 Page 11

We have been able to obtain no information _ his whereabouts.

Answer

Correct answer: D. About

Q48 English CSS MPT 2023 Page 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

Q49 English CSS MPT 2023 Page 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

Q50 English CSS MPT 2023 Page 12

_ you _ to go to sleep early? It's sometimes to relax.

Answer

Correct answer: A. Do you, go

Q80 English CSS MPT 2023 Page 12

What is the next number in the series: 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, 4.5,...?

Answer

Correct answer: A. 5.5

Q81 English CSS MPT 2023 Page 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

Q82 English CSS MPT 2023 Page 13

The surface area of a hollow cylinder with radius 'r' and height 'h' is measured by:

Answer

Correct answer: A. 2πrh

Q83 English CSS MPT 2023 Page 13

If ME=26, MEET=39, then NUT is equal to:

Answer

Correct answer: D. None of these

Q84 English CSS MPT 2023 Page 14

The hardness of a hammer is due to:

Answer

Correct answer: C. Metallic

Q85 English CSS MPT 2023 Page 14

In which layer of the atmosphere are most of the clouds formed?

Answer

Correct answer: A. Troposphere

Q41 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 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

Q42 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 5

What is most needed in a discussion of immigration are solid facts, not wishful thinking, qualities, not?

Answer

Correct answer: C. Myths

Q43 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 5

The defendant claimed that he was innocent and that his confession was:

Answer

Correct answer: B. Coerced

Q44 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 6

The rebel spies were charged with _ and put on trial.

Answer

Correct answer: C. Sedition

Q45 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 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

Q46 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 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.

Q47 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 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

Q48 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 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

Q49 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 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.

Q50 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 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.

Q51 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 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.

Q52 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 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

Q53 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 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

Q54 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 9

Our friend has an apartment in East London.

Answer

Correct answer: A. Our friend has an apartment in East London

Q55 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 10

The doctor told him to give up smoking.

Answer

Correct answer: A. The doctor told him to give up smoking

Q56 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 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

Q57 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 11

He gave me all the maps free.

Answer

Correct answer: A. He gave me all the maps free

Q58 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 11

In France the death penalty was abolished in 1981.

Answer

Correct answer: A. In France the death penalty was abolished in 1981

Q59 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 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

Q60 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 12

We do not afford to eat in restaurants nowadays.

Answer

Correct answer: A. We do not afford to eat in restaurants nowadays

Q61 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 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

Q62 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 12

A cat can see in the darkness.

Answer

Correct answer: A. A cat can see in the darkness

Q63 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 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

Q64 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 13

Trees help to create a peaceful surrounding.

Answer

Correct answer: A. Trees help to create a peaceful surrounding

Q65 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 14

Choose the sentence with an adverb.

Answer

Correct answer: A. Don't talk so loud

Q66 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 14

Choose the sentence with Proper Adjective.

Answer

Correct answer: A. French wines are not available here

Q67 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 14

Choose the sentence with Adverb of Time.

Answer

Correct answer: A. He has spoken to him already

Q68 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 15

In the sentence "Ambition urges me forward", "forward" is:

Answer

Correct answer: D. An adverb of place

Q69 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 15

In the sentence "Children love making mud castles", "making" is:

Answer

Correct answer: C. Gerund

Q70 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 15

In the sentence "The earth is larger than the moon", "than" is:

Answer

Correct answer: A. Subordinating Conjunction

Q71 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 16

In the sentence "Such was not my intention", "such" is:

Answer

Correct answer: B. Adjective

Q72 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 16

Ambition does not always conduce _ ultimate happiness.

Answer

Correct answer: C. To

Q73 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 16

The holidays will begin _ June 29.

Answer

Correct answer: B. From

Q74 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 17

Send this letter _ my address.

Answer

Correct answer: A. To

Q75 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 17

He accepted the car in lieu _ his claim.

Answer

Correct answer: A. Of

Q76 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 17

CONVICTION: INCARCERATION

Answer

Correct answer: D. marginalization: intimidation

Q77 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 18

FROND: PALM

Answer

Correct answer: A. quill: porcupine

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SPY: CLANDESTINE

Answer

Correct answer: A. accountant: meticulous

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FERAL: TAME

Answer

Correct answer: D. ephemeral: immortal

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DOLLAR: DIME

Answer

Correct answer: C. Century: Decade

Q81 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 19

SUMPTUOUS

Answer

Correct answer: D. Luxurious

Q82 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 20

SACROSANCT

Answer

Correct answer: D. Sacred

Q83 English CSS MPT 2022 Page 20

CHURLISH

Answer

Correct answer: B. Gruesome

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WINNOW

Answer

Correct answer: B. Weed

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MORDANT

Answer

Correct answer: D. Caustic

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