FPSC MCQs

With 'either...or,' agreement is normally with the nearer subject.
The nearer subject 'brother' is singular, so 'is' is correct.

A measurement considered as one total amount takes a singular verb.
The entire distance is treated as one unit.

The subject is 'One,' not 'books.'
Because 'One' is singular, the verb must be 'is.'

'Who' introduces a clause describing 'student.'
Relative pronouns connect dependent clauses to nouns.

'Before' introduces the dependent clause 'you leave.'
A word joining a subordinate clause to a main clause functions as a conjunction.

'Useful' describes the noun 'suggestion.'
Words that modify nouns are adjectives.

'Repaired' takes the direct object 'the engine.'
A verb that transfers its action to an object is transitive.

'Laughed' does not require a direct object.
A verb that expresses a complete action without an object is intransitive.

The subject is 'Each,' which is singular.
A singular subject takes the singular verb 'has.'

'Alas!' expresses sudden emotion, especially sorrow or regret.
Such standalone emotional expressions are interjections.

With 'neither...nor,' the verb usually agrees with the nearer subject.
The nearer subject 'employees' is plural, so 'are' is correct.

'Him' is the objective form required after the verb 'praised.'
Object pronouns receive the action of a verb.