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English Grammar Compulsory (PMS) Past Paper 2026 Solved MCQs

Solved PPSC English Grammar Compulsory (PMS) (BS-17) past paper from 2026. Includes 40 questions covering English with detailed explanations for preparation.

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English Grammar Compulsory (PMS) Past Paper 2026

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Subject 1

English

40 MCQs
1

Topic Section

Idioms & Phrases

10 solved MCQs shown directly below

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Q 1 English Idioms & Phrases

"Barking up the wrong tree" means:

A

Training dogs to climb trees

B

Accusing the wrong person or pursuing a mistaken idea

C

Making loud noise unnecessarily

D

Looking for wood in a forest

View answer & explanation Ans: Accusing the wrong person or pursuing a mistaken idea

Correct Answer: Accusing the wrong person or pursuing a mistaken idea

The correct answer is Accusing the wrong person or pursuing a mistaken idea, as asked in this question on Idioms & Phrases.

Q 2 English Idioms & Phrases

"To Pony up" means:

A

To ride a horse

B

To dress up nicely

C

To pay money, often unwillingly

D

To show off

View answer & explanation Ans: To pay money, often unwillingly

Correct Answer: To pay money, often unwillingly

The correct answer is To pay money, often unwillingly, as asked in this question on Idioms & Phrases.

Q 3 English Idioms & Phrases

"To up the ante" means:

A

To go to your aunt's house

B

To increase the stakes or demands

C

To start a card game

D

To raise a child

View answer & explanation Ans: To increase the stakes or demands

Correct Answer: To increase the stakes or demands

The correct answer is To increase the stakes or demands, as asked in this question on Idioms & Phrases.

Q 4 English Idioms & Phrases

"To be in a funk" means:

A

To be in a musical mood

B

To be depressed or in low spirits

C

To dance energetically

D

To smell bad

View answer & explanation Ans: To be depressed or in low spirits

Correct Answer: To be depressed or in low spirits

The correct answer is To be depressed or in low spirits, as asked in this question on Idioms & Phrases.

Q 5 English Idioms & Phrases

"Play it by ear" means:

A

To play a musical instrument

B

To listen carefully

C

To improvise without a plan

D

To ignore advice

View answer & explanation Ans: To improvise without a plan

Correct Answer: To improvise without a plan

The correct answer is To improvise without a plan, as asked in this question on Idioms & Phrases.

Q 6 English Idioms & Phrases

"Midas touch" means:

A

Ability to turn things to gold & make ventures successful

B

Having a skin disease

C

Being a good painter

D

Touching things gently

View answer & explanation Ans: Ability to turn things to gold & make ventures successful

Correct Answer: Ability to turn things to gold & make ventures successful

The correct answer is Ability to turn things to gold & make ventures successful, as asked in this question on Idioms & Phrases.

Q 7 English Idioms & Phrases

"Inflate a cow" is:

A

To exaggerate or blow something out of proportion

B

To feed a cow too much

C

Not a valid idiom

D

A farming technique

View answer & explanation Ans: Not a valid idiom

Correct Answer: Not a valid idiom

The correct answer is Not a valid idiom, as asked in this question on Idioms & Phrases.

Q 8 English Idioms & Phrases

"Off the chain" means:

A

Dog without a leash

B

Broken machinery

C

Extremely good, wild, or unrestricted

D

Out of prison

View answer & explanation Ans: Extremely good, wild, or unrestricted

Correct Answer: Extremely good, wild, or unrestricted

The correct answer is Extremely good, wild, or unrestricted, as asked in this question on Idioms & Phrases.

Q 9 English Idioms & Phrases

"The elephant in the room" means:

A

A large animal inside

B

A decoration piece

C

A heavy burden

D

An obvious problem everyone ignores

View answer & explanation Ans: An obvious problem everyone ignores

Correct Answer: An obvious problem everyone ignores

The correct answer is An obvious problem everyone ignores, as asked in this question on Idioms & Phrases.

Q 10 English Idioms & Phrases

"Clear as mud" means:

A

Very transparent

B

Not clear at all; confusing

C

Dirty water

D

Easy to understand

View answer & explanation Ans: Not clear at all; confusing

Correct Answer: Not clear at all; confusing

The correct answer is Not clear at all; confusing, as asked in this question on Idioms & Phrases.

2

Topic Section

Antonyms

10 solved MCQs shown directly below

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Q 11 English Antonyms

Antonym of "Astigmatism"

A

Myopia

B

Normal vision

C

Hypermetropia

D

Blindness

View answer & explanation Ans: Normal vision

Correct Answer: Normal vision

The correct answer is Normal vision, as asked in this question on Antonyms.

Q 12 English Antonyms

Antonym of "Centrifugal"

A

Circular

B

Centripetal

C

Central

D

Rotating

View answer & explanation Ans: Centripetal

Correct Answer: Centripetal

The correct answer is Centripetal, as asked in this question on Antonyms.

Q 13 English Antonyms

Antonym of "Diurnal"

A

Daily

B

Daytime

C

Nocturnal

D

Annual

View answer & explanation Ans: Nocturnal

Correct Answer: Nocturnal

The correct answer is Nocturnal, as asked in this question on Antonyms.

Q 14 English Antonyms

Antonym of "Exhaustible"

A

Tired

B

Inexhaustible

C

Empty

D

Consumable

View answer & explanation Ans: Inexhaustible

Correct Answer: Inexhaustible

The correct answer is Inexhaustible, as asked in this question on Antonyms.

Q 15 English Antonyms

Antonym of "Gluttonous"

A

Greedy

B

Hungry

C

Abstemious

D

Voracious

View answer & explanation Ans: Abstemious

Correct Answer: Abstemious

The correct answer is Abstemious, as asked in this question on Antonyms.

Q 16 English Antonyms

Antonym of "Aberration"

A

Deviation

B

Oddity

C

Normality

D

Anomaly

View answer & explanation Ans: Normality

Correct Answer: Normality

The correct answer is Normality, as asked in this question on Antonyms.

Q 17 English Antonyms

Antonym of "Bogus"

A

Fake

B

False

C

Fraudulent

D

Genuine

View answer & explanation Ans: Genuine

Correct Answer: Genuine

The correct answer is Genuine, as asked in this question on Antonyms.

Q 18 English Antonyms

Antonym of "Chivalry"

A

Courtesy

B

Discourtesy

C

Bravery

D

Gallantry

View answer & explanation Ans: Discourtesy

Correct Answer: Discourtesy

The correct answer is Discourtesy, as asked in this question on Antonyms.

Q 19 English Antonyms

Antonym of "Distort"

A

Twist

B

Deform

C

Straighten

D

Misrepresent

View answer & explanation Ans: Straighten

Correct Answer: Straighten

The correct answer is Straighten, as asked in this question on Antonyms.

Q 20 English Antonyms

Antonym of "Prudence"

A

Recklessness

B

Wisdom

C

Caution

D

Foresight

View answer & explanation Ans: Recklessness

Correct Answer: Recklessness

The correct answer is Recklessness, as asked in this question on Antonyms.

3

Topic Section

Change Of Narration

5 solved MCQs shown directly below

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Q 21 English Change Of Narration

The teacher said to the students, "Now solve it yourself."

A

The teacher told the students to solve it yourself then

B

The teacher said the students that now solve it yourself

C

The teacher asked the students to now solve it yourself

D

The teacher ordered the students to solve it themselves then

View answer & explanation Ans: The teacher ordered the students to solve it themselves then

Correct Answer: The teacher ordered the students to solve it themselves then

The correct answer is The teacher ordered the students to solve it themselves then, as asked in this question on Change of Narration.

Q 22 English Change Of Narration

I said, "He is brave, isn't he?"

A

I said that he was brave, wasn't he

B

I asked if he was brave

C

I remarked that he was brave, and sought confirmation

D

I said that he is brave, isn't he

View answer & explanation Ans: I remarked that he was brave, and sought confirmation

Correct Answer: I remarked that he was brave, and sought confirmation

The correct answer is I remarked that he was brave, and sought confirmation, as asked in this question on Change of Narration.

Q 23 English Change Of Narration

He said to me, "May you be happy."

A

He wished that I might be happy

B

He told me that I may be happy

C

He prayed that I should be happy

D

He said that I will be happy

View answer & explanation Ans: He wished that I might be happy

Correct Answer: He wished that I might be happy

The correct answer is He wished that I might be happy, as asked in this question on Change of Narration.

Q 24 English Change Of Narration

He reminded me, "When the cat is away the mice will play."

A

He reminded me that when the cat is away the mice will play

B

He reminded me when the cat is away the mice will play

C

He reminded me that when the cat was away the mice would play

D

He reminded me that when the cat was away the mice will play

View answer & explanation Ans: He reminded me that when the cat was away the mice would play

Correct Answer: He reminded me that when the cat was away the mice would play

The correct answer is He reminded me that when the cat was away the mice would play, as asked in this question on Change of Narration.

Q 25 English Change Of Narration

He said, "I always welcome my guests sincerely."

A

He said that I always welcome my guests sincerely

B

He said that he always welcomed his guests sincerely

C

He said that he always welcomes his guests sincerely

D

He said that he always welcome his guests sincerely

View answer & explanation Ans: He said that he always welcomed his guests sincerely

Correct Answer: He said that he always welcomed his guests sincerely

The correct answer is He said that he always welcomed his guests sincerely, as asked in this question on Change of Narration.

4

Topic Section

Active & Passive Voice

5 solved MCQs shown directly below

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Q 26 English Active & Passive Voice

"Whom did you read the lesson to?"

A

By whom was the lesson read to you?

B

Who was the lesson read by you to?

C

Whom was the lesson read by you to?

D

To whom was the lesson read by you?

View answer & explanation Ans: To whom was the lesson read by you?

Correct Answer: To whom was the lesson read by you?

The correct answer is To whom was the lesson read by you?, as asked in this question on Active & Passive Voice.

Q 27 English Active & Passive Voice

"You must not waste your precious time."

A

Your precious time must not be wasted

B

Your precious time must not be wasted by you

C

You are ordered not to waste your precious time

D

Let your precious time not be wasted

View answer & explanation Ans: Your precious time must not be wasted by you

Correct Answer: Your precious time must not be wasted by you

The correct answer is Your precious time must not be wasted by you, as asked in this question on Active & Passive Voice.

Q 28 English Active & Passive Voice

"She will buy a car if she has three million rupees."

A

A car will be bought by her if she has three million rupees

B

If she has three million rupees, a car will be bought

C

A car will be bought by her if three million rupees are had by her

D

No change possible in conditional clause

View answer & explanation Ans: A car will be bought by her if she has three million rupees

Correct Answer: A car will be bought by her if she has three million rupees

The correct answer is A car will be bought by her if she has three million rupees, as asked in this question on Active & Passive Voice.

Q 29 English Active & Passive Voice

"Were you asked any question?"

A

Did you ask any question?

B

Was any question asked by you?

C

Did anyone ask you any question?

D

Had you been asked any question?

View answer & explanation Ans: Did anyone ask you any question?

Correct Answer: Did anyone ask you any question?

The correct answer is Did anyone ask you any question?, as asked in this question on Active & Passive Voice.

Q 30 English Active & Passive Voice

"Do not pay him anything."

A

Let him not be paid anything

B

He should not be paid anything

C

You are forbidden to pay him anything

D

Let nothing be paid to him

View answer & explanation Ans: Let him not be paid anything

Correct Answer: Let him not be paid anything

The correct answer is Let him not be paid anything, as asked in this question on Active & Passive Voice.

5

Topic Section

Prepositions

10 solved MCQs shown directly below

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Q 31 English Prepositions

The loyal companion stood ______ the king, offering counsel and support through times of turmoil.

A

by

B

with

C

for

D

to

View answer & explanation Ans: by

Correct Answer: by

The correct answer is by, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Q 32 English Prepositions

The visionary leader looked ______ the present, shaping a future where all could thrive and prosper.

A

at

B

into

C

beyond

D

over

View answer & explanation Ans: beyond

Correct Answer: beyond

The correct answer is beyond, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Q 33 English Prepositions

The nomadic tribe migrated ______ the vast steppes, following the seasons and the stars with timeless wisdom.

A

in

B

across

C

on

D

through

View answer & explanation Ans: across

Correct Answer: across

The correct answer is across, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Q 34 English Prepositions

The messenger traveled ______ the treacherous mountain pass, braving the elements to deliver the urgent news.

A

over

B

across

C

through

D

along

View answer & explanation Ans: through

Correct Answer: through

The correct answer is through, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Q 35 English Prepositions

Almost all car companies care ______ the environment.

A

about

B

for

C

of

D

with

View answer & explanation Ans: about

Correct Answer: about

The correct answer is about, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Q 36 English Prepositions

She delights ______ cooking.

A

at

B

on

C

with

D

in

View answer & explanation Ans: in

Correct Answer: in

The correct answer is in, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Q 37 English Prepositions

He insisted ______ seeing the documents.

A

for

B

to

C

at

D

on

View answer & explanation Ans: on

Correct Answer: on

The correct answer is on, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Q 38 English Prepositions

She made a point in coming late so that everyone would look ______ her.

A

at

B

for

C

to

D

after

View answer & explanation Ans: at

Correct Answer: at

The correct answer is at, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Q 39 English Prepositions

How are you getting ______ at school?

A

on

B

up

C

off

D

over

View answer & explanation Ans: on

Correct Answer: on

The correct answer is on, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

Q 40 English Prepositions

In spite of the heat he refused to take ______ his coat.

A

of

B

off

C

out

D

away

View answer & explanation Ans: off

Correct Answer: off

The correct answer is off, as asked in this question on Prepositions.

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