ExplanationBluster means loud, aggressive talk; Meekness means gentleness and humility.
2025CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
2
Select the antonym for COLLOQUIAL.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2026
Medium
ExplanationColloquial means informal; literary is the formal register of language.
2026CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
3
Correct the sentence: "The girl told the conductor that she lost her train ticket and knew not how she would get home."
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2026
Medium
ExplanationOption A correctly uses the past perfect tense ("had lost") to show an action completed before another action in the past, and corrects the archaic structure of "knew not" to "did not know."
2026CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
4
Correct the punctuation: 'yes she said we should leave now'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2024
Medium
Explanation'Yes' should be in quotation marks. A comma is needed after 'Yes'. 'she said' should be a dialogue tag. 'we should leave now' should be in quotation marks. The first letter of the second part of the dialogue should be capitalized.
2024CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
5
Choose the antonym for CONSTRICT.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2024
Medium
ExplanationConstrict means to make narrower or tighter. Its opposite is expand.
2024CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
6
Translate: 'صبح سویرے اٹھنا صحت کے لیے مفید ہے'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2022
Medium
ExplanationThe most natural and grammatically complete translation is 'Waking up early in the morning is beneficial for health.'
2022CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
7
Choose the antonym for TRANSLUCENT.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2023
Medium
ExplanationTranslucent means allowing light to pass through but diffusing it. Its opposite is opaque.
2023CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
8
Choose the correct pair: Dual / Duel
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2022
Medium
Explanation'Dual' is an adjective meaning consisting of two parts. 'Duel' is a noun meaning a contest fought between two persons.
2022CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
9
Select the antonym for SURROGATE.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2026
Medium
ExplanationA surrogate is a substitute; the opposite is real or genuine.
2026CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
10
Translate: 'اس نے اپنا وعدہ پورا کیا'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2023
Medium
Explanation'اپنا وعدہ پورا کیا' translates to 'fulfilled his promise'.
2023CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
— Sponsored —
11
Choose the synonym for ENTHRALL.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2024
Medium
ExplanationEnthrall means to capture the fascinated attention of; to captivate.
2024CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
12
Choose the correct usage of Ingenious and Ingenuous.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2026
Medium
ExplanationIngenious means clever or inventive. Ingenuous means innocent or naive.
2026CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
13
Choose the antonym for MALEVOLENT.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2022
Medium
ExplanationMalevolent means having or showing a wish to do evil to others. Its opposite is benevolent.
2022CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
14
Correct the sentence: 'The cultural globalization-it is a phenomenon that has been driven by technological advancements and economic integration is a threat to local cultures.'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2025
Medium
ExplanationThis corrects the use of the appositive phrase, removes the unnecessary 'the', and properly uses dashes.
2025CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
15
Choose the synonym for RECONDITE.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2023
Medium
ExplanationRecondite means little known; abstruse or esoteric.
2023CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
16
Choose the synonym for FECUND.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2022
Medium
ExplanationFecund means producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fruitful.
2022CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
17
Punctuate: 'While taking a nap on the porch one hot summer day hodga dreamed that a stranger promised to give him ten pieces of gold'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2023
Medium
ExplanationCapitalize 'Hodga' as it is a proper name. Add a comma after 'day' to separate the introductory phrase. Add a period at the end of the sentence.
2023CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
18
Choose the antonym for UBIQUITOUS.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2022
Medium
ExplanationUbiquitous means present, appearing, or found everywhere. Its opposite is rare.
2022CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
19
Punctuate: 'despite the heavy rain the game continued and the crowd cheered loudly'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2022
Medium
ExplanationCapitalize 'Despite'. Add a comma after 'rain' to set off the introductory phrase. Add a comma before 'and' to separate two independent clauses. Add a period at the end.
2022CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
20
Correct the sentence: 'This year, he will sit in the CSS examination.'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2023
Medium
ExplanationThe correct idiomatic expression is 'sit for an examination', meaning to take an exam. 'Sit in' means to attend a meeting without participating.
2023CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
— Sponsored —
21
Choose the antonym for PERENNIAL.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2023
Medium
ExplanationPerennial means lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring. Its opposite is seasonal.
2023CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
22
Translate: 'زمانہ اپنی رفتار سے چل رہا ہے'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2024
Medium
Explanation'زمانہ' means 'time' or 'age'. The most natural translation is 'The time is moving at its own pace'.
2024CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
23
Choose the correct pair: Averse / Adverse
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2023
Medium
Explanation'Averse' means having a strong dislike or opposition. 'Adverse' means harmful or unfavorable.
2023CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
24
Translate: 'انہوں نے ایک دوسرے کے خلاف سازش کی'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2024
Medium
ExplanationThe phrase 'سازش کی' is most idiomatically translated as 'conspired', and 'ایک دوسرے' as 'against each other'.
2024CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
25
Select the antonym for KILTER.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2025
Medium
ExplanationKilter means in good working order; Out-of-sync is its opposite.
2025CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
26
Select the antonym for CANDOUR.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2026
Medium
ExplanationCandour means openness or honesty; evasiveness is its opposite.
2026CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
27
Choose the correct usage of Ingenious and Ingenuous.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2026
Medium
ExplanationIngenious means clever or inventive. Ingenuous means innocent or naive.
2026CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
28
Select the antonym for EUPHORIA.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2026
Medium
ExplanationEuphoria means intense happiness; melancholy means deep sadness.
2026CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
29
Choose the correct usage of Luxuriant and Luxurious.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2026
Medium
ExplanationLuxuriant means rich in growth (abundant). Luxurious means characterized by luxury or opulence.
2026CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
30
Translate: 'وہ اپنے دوست کی مدد کرنے گیا'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2023
Medium
Explanation'مدد کرنے گیا' translates to 'went to help'. The infinitive 'to help' is used to express purpose.
2023CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
— Sponsored —
31
Fill in the blank with the correct pair: 'She received a _____ for her excellent performance.'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2022
Medium
Explanation'Compliment' is praise. Receiving a compliment means being praised. 'Complement' means something that completes.
2022CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
32
Translate: 'مشکل وقت میں صبر کرنا چاہیے'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2022
Medium
ExplanationThe most natural translation is 'One should be patient in difficult times'.
2022CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
33
Correct the punctuation: 'i need to buy eggs milk bread and butter'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2024
Medium
Explanation'I' should be capitalized. Commas are needed to separate items in a series. A comma is also needed before the final conjunction 'and' to avoid ambiguity (Oxford comma).
2024CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
34
Correct the sentence: 'The jury members were divided in their opinion regarding the verdict.'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2022
Medium
ExplanationSince there are multiple jury members and they have different views, the plural form 'opinions' is appropriate.
2022CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
35
Choose the synonym for UBIQUITOUS.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2024
Medium
ExplanationUbiquitous means present everywhere at the same time.
2024CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
36
Choose the antonym for ACQUIESCE.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2023
Medium
ExplanationAcquiesce means to accept or consent passively without protest. Its opposite is resist.
2023CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
37
Choose the synonym for INCHOATE.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2022
Medium
ExplanationInchoate means just begun and so not fully formed or developed; incipient.
2022CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
38
Correct the sentence: "Playing a game regularly is better than to read books always."
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2026
Medium
ExplanationThe original sentence lacks parallel structure. Option A corrects this by using two gerunds: "Playing" and "reading."
Correct the sentence: It is one of the best speeches that ever been made in the General Assembly."
2026CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
39
Fill in the blank with the correct pair: 'He sought legal _____ before signing the contract.'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2022
Medium
Explanation'Counsel' here means legal advice. He sought legal counsel. 'Council' is a group.
2022CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
40
Choose the antonym for RECALCITRANT.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2022
Medium
ExplanationRecalcitrant means having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline. Its opposite is docile.
2022CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
— Sponsored —
41
Select the synonym for LEVITATE.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2025
Medium
ExplanationLevitate means to rise or hover in the air; Float is the closest synonym.
2025CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
42
Fill in the blank with the correct pair: 'She was sitting on her left _____ after the fall.'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2023
Medium
Explanation'Buttock' is either of the two fleshy parts of the human body at the back of the hips. 'Buttress' is a support structure.
2023CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
43
Select the antonym for CONFABULATION.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2025
Medium
ExplanationConfabulation is the invention of false memories; Verification is its opposite.
2025CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
44
Choose the antonym for INDOLENT.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2024
Medium
ExplanationIndolent means wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy. Its opposite is active. Energetic is also a close opposite, but 'Active' is the more direct antonym.
2024CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
45
Choose the synonym for MAGNANIMOUS.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2023
Medium
ExplanationMagnanimous means very generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person.
2023CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
46
Select the synonym for HACKNEYED.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2026
Medium
ExplanationHackneyed means overused and unoriginal
2026CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
47
Correct the sentence: 'There is many reasons for his failure in the examination.'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2022
Medium
Explanation'Reasons' is plural, so the verb must be plural ('are').
2022CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
48
Select the antonym for OBLIVIOUS.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2026
Medium
ExplanationOblivious means unaware; conscious means aware.
2026CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
49
Fill in the blank with the correct pair: 'The manager _____ the employees of the new policy changes.'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2023
Medium
Explanation'Apprise' means to inform or notify. 'Appraise' means to assess value.
2023CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
50
Choose the antonym for TACITURN.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2024
Medium
ExplanationTaciturn means reserved or uncommunicative in speech. Its opposite is loquacious (talkative).
2024CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
— Sponsored —
51
Translate: 'وہ اپنی کامیابی پر بہت خوش ہے'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2022
Medium
ExplanationThe correct preposition to use with 'happy' in this context is 'with' or 'at'. 'Happy with' is more common for expressing contentment.
2022CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
52
Correct the sentence: 'He ordered a meal from the restaurant that was high in protein.'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2024
Medium
ExplanationThe sentence has a misplaced modifier. 'That was high in protein' should modify 'meal' not 'restaurant'.
2024CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
53
Correct the sentence: 'The honor killings that having been perpetuate by the societies are exacting a deadly toll on the vulnerable individuals which are exacerbating the excruciating norms more.'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2025
Medium
ExplanationThis option corrects the verb form, removes unnecessary articles, corrects the relative pronoun, and corrects the adverb.
2025CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
54
Choose the synonym for ASTUTE.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2023
Medium
ExplanationAstute means having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage; clever.
2023CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
55
Choose the antonym for PUSILLANIMOUS.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2022
Medium
ExplanationPusillanimous means showing a lack of courage or determination; cowardly. Its opposite is brave.
2022CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
56
Select the synonym for DESIDERIUM.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2025
Medium
ExplanationDesiderium means a strong feeling of longing or desire; Craving is the closest synonym.
2025CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
57
Fill in the blank with the correct pair: 'The flying _____ supported the cathedral's roof.'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2023
Medium
Explanation'Buttress' is a structure that supports or reinforces a wall. 'Buttock' is a fleshy part of the body.
2023CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
58
Choose the synonym for ASSUAGE.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2024
Medium
ExplanationAssuage means to make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to soothe or relieve.
2024CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
59
Correct the sentence: 'The group asked to hear the report that Shirley and me prepared.'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2024
Medium
ExplanationIn the objective case structure of an adjective clause (relative pronoun + noun/pronoun + verb), the noun/pronoun must be in the subjective case. Therefore, 'me' should be replaced with 'I'.
2024CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
60
Choose the antonym for OBSCURE.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2023
Medium
ExplanationObscure means not discovered or known about; uncertain. Its opposite is clear.
2023CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
— Sponsored —
61
Select the antonym for VELLEITY.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2025
Medium
ExplanationVelleity is a weak or slight desire; Passion is a strong desire.
2025CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
62
Fill in the blank with the correct pair: 'The _____ humor of the comedian kept the audience entertained.'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2023
Medium
Explanation'Antic' means odd and funny. 'Antique' means old-fashioned. The sentence describes the comedian's humor, which is funny, not old.
2023CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
63
Fill in the blank with the correct pair: 'The prolonged _____ affected the crops severely.'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2023
Medium
Explanation'Drought' is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water, which would affect crops. 'Draught' is a current of cool air or a serving of drink.
2023CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
64
Choose the antonym for LOQUACIOUS.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2024
Medium
ExplanationLoquacious means tending to talk a great deal. Its opposite is silent (though reticent is a near-antonym, silent is the more direct opposite).
2024CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
65
Punctuate: 'she was born on may 15 1990 in karachi'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2022
Medium
ExplanationCapitalize 'She', 'May', and 'Karachi'. Add a comma after the day and after the year to separate the date from the rest of the sentence. Add a period at the end.
2022CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
66
Choose the correct usage of Funeral and Funereal.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2026
Medium
ExplanationFuneral (noun) is a ceremony for the dead. Funereal (adjective) means gloomy or suited to a funeral.
2026CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
67
Choose the antonym for DEBILITATE.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2024
Medium
ExplanationDebilitate means to make someone or something weak. Its opposite is fortify (strengthen).
2024CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
68
Correct the sentence: 'If some of you make a noise, they shall be punished.'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2023
Medium
ExplanationFor consistent pronoun reference, 'some of you' should be followed by 'you' (second person) rather than 'they' (third person).
2023CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
69
Translate: "وہ اپنی کامیابیوں پر فخر محسوس کرتی ہے"
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2026
Medium
ExplanationThe most natural and idiomatic translation of "فخر محسوس کرتی ہے" is "takes pride in," which is a common English expression.
2026CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
70
Choose the correct usage of Moat and Mote.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2026
Medium
ExplanationA moat is a defensive ditch filled with water. A mote is a tiny speck of dust.
2026CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
— Sponsored —
71
Correct the sentence: 'The ambassador, with his family and staff, invite you to a reception at the embassy on Tuesday afternoon.'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2023
Medium
ExplanationThe subject is 'ambassador' (singular). Phrases introduced by 'with', 'along with', 'together with' do not affect the number of the verb. The verb should be 'invites'.
2023CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
72
Select the antonym for CORUSCATING.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2025
Medium
ExplanationCoruscating means sparkling or brilliant; Tenebrous means dark and gloomy.
2025CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
73
Choose the correct pair: Stationary / Stationery
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2024
Medium
ExplanationStationary (adj.) means not moving. Stationery (n.) refers to writing paper, envelopes, and other office supplies.
2024CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
74
Punctuate: 'on our trip we visited Lahore which is a historical city and also went to see the badshahi mosque'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2022
Medium
ExplanationCapitalize 'On' and 'Badshahi Mosque'. Add a comma after 'trip'. Add commas to set off the non-restrictive relative clause 'which is a historical city'. Add a period at the end.
2022CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
75
Select the synonym for ENIGMA.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2026
Medium
ExplanationEnigma means a mystery or puzzle; a conundrum is a confusing problem or riddle.
2026CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
76
Select the synonym for REVERIE.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2026
Medium
ExplanationReverie is a daydream or state of pleasant thought.
2026CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
77
Choose the synonym for HEGEMONY.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2022
Medium
ExplanationHegemony means leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others.
2022CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
78
Fill in the blank with the correct pair: 'The construction _____ is located near the river.'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2022
Medium
Explanation'Site' means a place or location. A construction site is where building is happening. 'Cite' means to quote.
2022CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
79
Select the synonym for ABJECT.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2026
Medium
ExplanationAbject can mean extremely poor (indigent) or miserable.
2026CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
80
Translate: 'صبح سویرے اٹھنا صحت کے لیے مفید ہے'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2023
Medium
ExplanationThe most natural and grammatically complete translation is 'Waking up early in the morning is beneficial for health.'
2023CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
— Sponsored —
81
Punctuate: 'just then he woke up he immediately looked at his hand and saw that it was empty'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2023
Medium
ExplanationCapitalize 'Just'. Add a comma after 'Then' to set off the introductory phrase. Use a period after 'woke up' to separate two independent clauses. Add a period at the end.
2023CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
82
Correct the punctuation: 'the old rusty car parked outside belongs to my neighbour'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2024
Medium
Explanation'The' should be capitalized. A comma is needed to separate the coordinate adjectives 'old' and 'rusty'. A comma is not needed before the verb 'belongs'.
2024CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
83
Choose the antonym for QUIESCENT.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2022
Medium
ExplanationQuiescent means in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy. Its opposite is active.
2022CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
84
Correct the sentence: 'A young girl in the corner, holding a red balloon.'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2024
Medium
ExplanationThe sentence lacks a complete verb phrase. Adding a helping verb 'is' creates a complete sentence. All three options are grammatically correct.
2024CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
85
Choose the correct pair: Principal / Principle
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2022
Medium
Explanation'Principal' is a noun meaning the head of a school. 'Principle' is a noun meaning a fundamental truth or rule.
2022CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
86
Choose the synonym for EPHEMERAL.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2024
Medium
ExplanationEphemeral means lasting for a very short time.
2024CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
87
Choose the correct usage of Hoard and Horde.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2026
Medium
ExplanationA hoard is a hidden store of valuables. A horde is a large group of people.
2026CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
88
Correct the sentence: 'She is one of those writers who has won acclaim for her novels.'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2022
Medium
ExplanationThe relative pronoun 'who' refers to 'writers' (plural), so the verb must be plural ('have won'). Also, the pronoun should be consistent (her novels).
2022CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
89
Correct the sentence: 'If I'm stressed out about something, I tend to have problem to fall asleep.'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2025
Medium
ExplanationThe phrase should be 'have trouble' or 'have difficulty' followed by a gerund. Also, use the correct article.
2025CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
90
Translate: 'محنت کرنے والے کبھی ناکام نہیں ہوتے'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2024
Medium
ExplanationThe phrase 'محنت کرنے والے' means 'those who work hard'. The most natural and complete translation is 'Those who work hard never fail'.
2024CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
— Sponsored —
91
Correct the sentence: 'Kicking and screaming, the exasperated father dragged his toddler out of the grocery store.'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2024
Medium
ExplanationThe sentence has a dangling modifier. The phrase 'Kicking and screaming' incorrectly modifies the father. It should modify the toddler.
2024CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
92
Choose the antonym for OBDURATE.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2022
Medium
ExplanationObdurate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. Its opposite is compliant.
2022CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
93
Select the most appropriate synonym for HACKNEYED.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2026
Medium
ExplanationHackneyed means overused and unoriginal
2026CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
94
Translate: "ان کی مہمان نوازی تو قابلِ تعریف ہے مگر وہ ہماری مدد کرنے سے قاصر ہیں"
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2026
Medium
ExplanationThe translation should use "admirable" for قابلِ تعریف and the simple phrase "are unable to help us" for مدد کرنے سے قاصر ہیں.
2026CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
95
Fill in the blank with the correct pair: 'He is a man of high _____ .'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2022
Medium
Explanation'Principle' is a moral rule or belief. A man of high principles is someone who adheres to strong moral values.
2022CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
96
Select the synonym for APPALL.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2026
Medium
ExplanationAppall means to cause great dismay or horror.
2026CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
97
Choose the correct usage of Gamble and Gambol.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2026
Medium
ExplanationGamble means to bet money. Gambol means to skip or playfully frolic.
2026CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
98
Choose the antonym for COALESCE.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2024
Medium
ExplanationCoalesce means to come together and form one mass or whole. Its opposite is disperse. Separate is also a possible antonym, but 'Disperse' is more directly opposite in meaning.
2024CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
99
Correct the sentence: "Ever since they had heard about the burglaries in neighbourhood they kept on the light all the time and close all the doors and the windows very carefully."
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2026
Medium
ExplanationOption C corrects the tense and adds the missing article before "neighbourhood."
2026CSSEnglishFPSCHardPast Paper
100
Choose the synonym for GARRULOUS.
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2022
Medium
ExplanationGarrulous means excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.