CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
The person ___ you recommended has been selected.
A. who
B. whom
C. whose
D. which
Correct Answer: B
'Whom' is the object of 'recommended' in formal grammar.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
Choose the correct sentence.
A. Every candidate should bring their admit card according to traditional exam grammar.
B. Every candidate should bring his or her admit card.
C. Every candidate should brings his admit card.
D. Every candidate should bring our admit card.
Correct Answer: B
Traditional competitive-exam grammar prefers singular agreement: 'every candidate...his or her'.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
The manager was satisfied ___ the results.
A. from
B. with
C. of
D. to
Correct Answer: B
'Satisfied with' is the common collocation.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
He is addicted ___ gambling.
A. with
B. for
C. to
D. on
Correct Answer: C
'Addicted to' is followed by a noun or gerund.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
She has no control ___ the final decision.
A. on
B. over
C. at
D. to
Correct Answer: B
'Control over' is the standard phrase.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
The decision is based ___ reliable evidence.
A. in
B. at
C. on
D. with
Correct Answer: C
'Based on' is the standard collocation.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
He complied ___ the instructions.
A. to
B. with
C. for
D. on
Correct Answer: B
'Comply with' is the correct expression.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
She suffers ___ asthma.
A. from
B. with
C. of
D. at
Correct Answer: A
'Suffer from' is the usual collocation for an illness or condition.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
They objected ___ the proposed change.
A. against
B. to
C. for
D. at
Correct Answer: B
'Object to' is followed by a noun or gerund.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
He was deprived ___ his rights.
A. from
B. of
C. with
D. by
Correct Answer: B
'Deprive someone of something' is the correct pattern.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
This machine is different ___ the older model.
A. than
B. from
C. to
D. with
Correct Answer: B
'Different from' is the standard formal construction.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
She is familiar ___ the procedure.
A. to
B. with
C. for
D. at
Correct Answer: B
'Familiar with' means having knowledge of something.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
The new law is applicable ___ all employees.
A. for
B. to
C. with
D. on
Correct Answer: B
'Applicable to' is the correct collocation.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
He is proficient ___ English.
A. at
B. in
C. on
D. with
Correct Answer: B
The standard collocation is 'proficient in'.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
___ of the two candidates is suitable.
A. Neither
B. None
C. Any
D. Every
Correct Answer: A
'Neither' is used for not one and not the other of two.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
He has ___ experience in administration, so he can handle the task.
A. few
B. a little
C. many
D. a few
Correct Answer: B
'Experience' in the sense of knowledge gained through work is uncountable; 'a little' means some.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
We had ___ dinner at eight.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article
Correct Answer: D
Names of meals usually take no article when used in a general sense.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
She speaks ___ English fluently.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article
Correct Answer: D
Names of languages normally take no article when used generally.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
He crossed ___ River Indus near Sukkur.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article
Correct Answer: C
Names of rivers normally take the definite article.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Sentence Structure and Correction
___ Himalayas attract tourists from around the world.
A. A
B. An
C. The
D. No article
Correct Answer: C
Names of mountain ranges take 'the'.