MCQ Collection
FPSC English MCQs
Practice FPSC English questions with answers and explanations.
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A.
had been studying
B.
has been studying
C.
studied
D.
is studying
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Correct Answer: A. had been studying
Explanation:
The action continued for a duration before another past event.
The past perfect continuous emphasizes that ongoing earlier activity.
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A.
Shall
B.
Must have
C.
Could have
D.
Need
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Correct Answer: A. Shall
Explanation:
'Shall we' is commonly used to make a suggestion or seek agreement.
The speaker is proposing that the presentation begin.
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A.
worked yesterday
B.
have been working
C.
had worked tomorrow
D.
will work
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Correct Answer: B. have been working
Explanation:
The recent continuous activity explains a present result.
The present perfect continuous highlights duration and current effect.
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A.
might have
B.
should
C.
would have
D.
can have
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Correct Answer: B. should
Explanation:
'Should' gives advice or recommends a sensible action.
Regular practice is presented as the proper course.
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A.
stayed
B.
would have stayed
C.
will stay
D.
had stayed
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Correct Answer: C. will stay
Explanation:
This is a real future condition using the first conditional pattern.
The main clause takes 'will' plus the base verb.
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A.
must
B.
should
C.
cannot
D.
may
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Correct Answer: C. cannot
Explanation:
'Cannot be' expresses a strong negative deduction.
The recent sighting at the office makes his being at home impossible.
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A.
is moving every year
B.
moved
C.
has moved yesterday
D.
moves
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Correct Answer: D. moves
Explanation:
Scientific facts and general truths use the simple present tense.
Therefore, 'moves' is correct.
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A.
must not
B.
cannot
C.
will not
D.
need not
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Correct Answer: D. need not
Explanation:
'Need not have bought' means the action was completed but proved unnecessary.
It differs from 'did not need to,' which may mean the action was not done.
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A.
has not finished
B.
did not finish yet yesterday
C.
is not finishing
D.
had not finished tomorrow
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Correct Answer: A. has not finished
Explanation:
'Yet' in a negative sentence commonly refers to an unfinished action up to now.
The present perfect is the natural tense.
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A.
does
B.
do
C.
is
D.
has
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Correct Answer: A. does
Explanation:
A simple-present negative with a third-person singular subject uses 'does not.'
The main verb remains in its base form.
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A.
have waited
B.
had been waiting
C.
wait
D.
will wait
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Correct Answer: B. had been waiting
Explanation:
The waiting continued for a period before a past event.
The past perfect continuous emphasizes the duration.
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A.
Did
B.
Have
C.
Are
D.
Do
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Correct Answer: B. Have
Explanation:
The present perfect is formed with 'have' plus a past participle.
'Ever visited' asks about experience up to the present.