CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
The candidate ___ application was incomplete was contacted.
A. who
B. whom
C. whose
D. which
Correct Answer: C
'Whose' expresses possession.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
Choose the correct sentence.
A. The invitation was sent to Ali and I.
B. The invitation was sent to Ali and me.
C. The invitation was sent to Ali and myself.
D. The invitation was sent to I and Ali.
Correct Answer: B
After the preposition 'to', object pronouns are required.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
He succeeded ___ convincing the committee.
A. at
B. in
C. on
D. to
Correct Answer: B
'Succeed in' is followed by a noun or gerund.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
The accident resulted ___ careless driving.
A. in
B. from
C. to
D. with
Correct Answer: B
'Result from' means be caused by.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
The decision resulted ___ several complaints.
A. from
B. in
C. to
D. at
Correct Answer: B
'Result in' means cause or lead to.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
The students were engrossed ___ the discussion.
A. in
B. on
C. to
D. for
Correct Answer: A
'Engrossed in' is the standard expression.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
He is intent ___ finishing the project today.
A. in
B. on
C. to
D. for
Correct Answer: B
'Intent on' is followed by a noun or gerund.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
She is indifferent ___ criticism.
A. to
B. with
C. for
D. at
Correct Answer: A
'Indifferent to' is correct.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
The plan is compatible ___ existing regulations.
A. to
B. with
C. for
D. at
Correct Answer: B
'Compatible with' is the standard collocation.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
He has an aptitude ___ mathematics.
A. in
B. for
C. to
D. with
Correct Answer: B
The standard phrase is 'an aptitude for'.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
She is committed ___ improving public service.
A. to
B. for
C. with
D. at
Correct Answer: A
'Committed to' is followed by a noun or gerund because 'to' is a preposition.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
The manager is accountable ___ the final decision.
A. to
B. for
C. with
D. on
Correct Answer: B
'Accountable for' identifies the matter for which one is responsible.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
The manager is accountable ___ the board.
A. to
B. for
C. with
D. on
Correct Answer: A
'Accountable to' identifies the person or body to whom one is responsible.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
He was acquitted ___ all charges.
A. from
B. of
C. with
D. at
Correct Answer: B
'Acquitted of' is the correct legal expression.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
She was charged ___ negligence.
A. of
B. with
C. for
D. on
Correct Answer: B
'Charged with' is the standard legal collocation.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
He was prohibited ___ entering the restricted area.
A. to
B. from
C. of
D. with
Correct Answer: B
'Prohibit someone from doing something' is the correct pattern.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
The new rule is binding ___ all employees.
A. at
B. on
C. to
D. for
Correct Answer: B
'Binding on' means obligatory for.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
She is confident ___ her ability to succeed.
A. of
B. on
C. at
D. from
Correct Answer: A
'Confident of/about' is correct; 'confident of her ability' is standard.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
He is notorious ___ being late.
A. for
B. of
C. to
D. with
Correct Answer: A
'Notorious for' is followed by a noun or gerund.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
The officer was involved ___ the investigation.
A. on
B. in
C. to
D. for
Correct Answer: B
'Involved in' is the standard expression.