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UPSSSC PET English Grammar PYQ MCQ

52 UPSSSC PET English Grammar PYQ questions, in 3 sets of up to 20. Practise with the answer and explanation after each question, or take a set as a timed test. Questions are in English and Hindi.

Set 1Set 2Set 3

Sample questions

The first questions of Set 1. Open the set to answer them and see the explanations.

  1. Q1.Choose the correct determiner to fill in the blank : Unfortunately, __________ attention was paid to the maintenance of the sports complex, resulting in its deterioration.

    • A) a little
    • B) little
    • C) a few
    • D) few

  2. Q2.Identify the type of noun represented by the word 'perseverance' in the following sentence. His perseverance in the face of difficulty was admired by everyone.

    • A) Proper noun
    • B) Collective noun
    • C) Abstract noun
    • D) Common noun

  3. Q3.Choose the word that is nearest in meaning to 'NOVICE'.

    • A) Veteran
    • B) Expert
    • C) Beginner
    • D) Scholar

  4. Q4.Choose the correct prepositions to fill in the blanks: "Tom agreed __________ me on that point and he immediately acted ________ my advice."

    • A) with, to
    • B) by, upon
    • C) to, on
    • D) with, upon

  5. Q5.Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "FRUGAL".

    • A) Prudent
    • B) Thrifty
    • C) Economical
    • D) Extravagant

  6. Q6.Choose the correct articles to fill in the blanks. If no article is required, choose "No article": "___________ dogs make great pets, but ___________ dogs next door bark all night."

    • A) The / No article
    • B) A / No article
    • C) No article / the
    • D) A / the

  7. Q7.Choose the correct pair of articles to fill in the blanks. If no article is required, choose 'No article'. "The thief was sent to _____ prison for stealing _____ expensive car."

    • A) a / the
    • B) the / an
    • C) No article / an
    • D) No article / a

  8. Q8.Choose the word that is nearest in meaning to 'CANDID'.

    • A) Diplomatic
    • B) Reserved
    • C) Cautious
    • D) Frank

  9. Q9.Identify the type of noun represented by the underlined word in the sentence. "It took the jury three hours to reach a unanimous decision."

    • A) Abstract Noun
    • B) Collective Noun
    • C) Proper Noun
    • D) Material Noun

  10. Q10.Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "LUCID".

    • A) Intelligible
    • B) Coherent
    • C) Explicit
    • D) Obscure
Check your answers in Set 1 →

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