Fill in the Blanks Vocabulary in Context MCQs 2026

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  1. Q1 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTS easy

    The soldiers showed great ___ in the battle.

    1. A fear
    2. B laziness
    3. C courage
    4. D sadness
    💡 Explanation:

    "Courage" is bravery shown in battle.

  2. Q2 medium

    The new law will ___ next month.

    1. A take effect
    2. B take part
    3. C take place
    4. D take care
    💡 Explanation:

    "Take effect" means to come into force.

  3. Q3 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTS medium

    The chef added spices to ___ the flavour of the dish.

    1. A reduce
    2. B enhance
    3. C destroy
    4. D hide
    💡 Explanation:

    "Enhance" means to improve or intensify.

  4. Q4 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTS medium

    The report was full of errors and had to be ___.

    1. A praised
    2. B accepted
    3. C printed
    4. D revised
    💡 Explanation:

    "Revised" means corrected and improved.

  5. Q5 easy

    The old bridge was too ___ to carry heavy trucks.

    1. A strong
    2. B modern
    3. C wide
    4. D weak
    💡 Explanation:

    "Weak" explains why it cannot carry heavy loads.

  6. Q6 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTS medium

    The teacher asked the students to ___ the difficult passage.

    1. A ignore
    2. B forget
    3. C destroy
    4. D analyse
    💡 Explanation:

    "Analyse" means to examine in detail.

  7. Q7 easy

    The scientist made an important ___ that changed medicine.

    1. A decision
    2. B discovery
    3. C mistake
    4. D journey
    💡 Explanation:

    A scientist "makes a discovery".

  8. Q8 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTS easy

    She was ___ for her hard work with a promotion.

    1. A rewarded
    2. B punished
    3. C blamed
    4. D ignored
    💡 Explanation:

    "Rewarded" fits a positive outcome for hard work.

  9. Q9 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTS easy

    The heavy rain caused the river to ___ its banks.

    1. A overcome
    2. B overtake
    3. C overflow
    4. D overhear
    💡 Explanation:

    "Overflow" means to flood over the edges.

  10. Q10 easy

    Her ___ smile made everyone feel welcome.

    1. A cruel
    2. B angry
    3. C warm
    4. D sad
    💡 Explanation:

    A "warm" smile makes people feel welcome.

  11. Q11 medium

    The bright student ___ all his classmates in the exam.

    1. A surpassed
    2. B helped
    3. C failed
    4. D followed
    💡 Explanation:

    "Surpassed" means to do better than others.

  12. Q12 easy

    The heavy traffic ___ our arrival by an hour.

    1. A delayed
    2. B speeded
    3. C helped
    4. D improved
    💡 Explanation:

    "Delayed" means made late.

  13. Q13 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTS medium

    The scientist's theory was later ___ by experiments.

    1. A ignored
    2. B forgotten
    3. C hidden
    4. D confirmed
    💡 Explanation:

    "Confirmed" means proven true by evidence.

  14. Q14 medium

    The judge gave a ___ verdict after hearing both sides.

    1. A hasty
    2. B fair
    3. C biased
    4. D careless
    💡 Explanation:

    A "fair" verdict follows hearing both sides.

  15. Q15 easy

    The workers demanded a ___ in their wages.

    1. A cut
    2. B delay
    3. C raise
    4. D loss
    💡 Explanation:

    Workers demand a "raise" in wages.

  16. Q16 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTS medium

    The two countries signed a treaty to ___ peace.

    1. A destroy
    2. B delay
    3. C maintain
    4. D refuse
    💡 Explanation:

    "Maintain" means to keep or preserve peace.

  17. Q17 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTS easy

    A good citizen must ___ the laws of the country.

    1. A break
    2. B ignore
    3. C forget
    4. D obey
    💡 Explanation:

    A good citizen must "obey" the laws.

  18. Q18 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTS easy

    The volunteers worked hard to ___ the flood victims.

    1. A ignore
    2. B blame
    3. C punish
    4. D assist
    💡 Explanation:

    "Assist" means to help.

  19. Q19 medium

    His argument was so ___ that everyone agreed with him.

    1. A weak
    2. B convincing
    3. C boring
    4. D rude
    💡 Explanation:

    "Convincing" explains why everyone agreed.

  20. Q20 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTS medium

    The government took steps to ___ inflation.

    1. A increase
    2. B ignore
    3. C control
    4. D enjoy
    💡 Explanation:

    Governments try to "control" inflation.

  21. Q21 easy

    The child was ___ by the loud thunder.

    1. A frightened
    2. B pleased
    3. C amused
    4. D bored
    💡 Explanation:

    "Frightened" is the natural reaction to loud thunder.

  22. Q22 easy

    A wise person learns from his ___.

    1. A friends
    2. B mistakes
    3. C money
    4. D clothes
    💡 Explanation:

    A wise person learns from his "mistakes".

  23. Q23 easy

    The lecture was so ___ that many students fell asleep.

    1. A exciting
    2. B boring
    3. C short
    4. D useful
    💡 Explanation:

    "Boring" explains why students fell asleep.

  24. Q24 easy

    The stubborn boy ___ to apologise.

    1. A agreed
    2. B offered
    3. C refused
    4. D wanted
    💡 Explanation:

    A stubborn person "refused" to apologise.

  25. Q25 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTS easy

    The company hopes to ___ its profits this year.

    1. A increase
    2. B reduce
    3. C lose
    4. D hide
    💡 Explanation:

    A company hopes to "increase" profits.

  26. Q26 medium

    The witness gave a ___ account of the accident.

    1. A false
    2. B vague
    3. C confusing
    4. D detailed
    💡 Explanation:

    "Detailed" is the most positive, precise account.

  27. Q27 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTS easy

    Honesty is an admirable ___ in a leader.

    1. A fault
    2. B quality
    3. C crime
    4. D mistake
    💡 Explanation:

    "Quality" refers to an admirable trait.

  28. Q28 medium

    The medicine helped to ___ the patient's pain.

    1. A relieve
    2. B increase
    3. C create
    4. D hide
    💡 Explanation:

    "Relieve" means to reduce or ease pain.

  29. Q29 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTS medium

    The manager will ___ the new policy next week.

    1. A destroy
    2. B forget
    3. C implement
    4. D ignore
    💡 Explanation:

    "Implement" means to put into effect.

  30. Q30 medium

    After the long drought, the farmers were ___ for rain.

    1. A sad
    2. B angry
    3. C desperate
    4. D grateful
    💡 Explanation:

    "Desperate" conveys their urgent need for rain.

  31. Q31 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTS easy

    The detective tried to ___ the mystery.

    1. A solve
    2. B create
    3. C increase
    4. D enjoy
    💡 Explanation:

    A detective tries to "solve" a mystery.

  32. Q32 easy

    His ___ behaviour in class annoyed the teacher.

    1. A polite
    2. B rude
    3. C helpful
    4. D quiet
    💡 Explanation:

    "Rude" behaviour would annoy a teacher.

  33. Q33 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTS medium

    The manager decided to ___ the meeting until Monday.

    1. A cancel
    2. B attend
    3. C enjoy
    4. D postpone
    💡 Explanation:

    "Postpone" means to delay to a later time.

  34. Q34 easy

    The bad weather ___ the outdoor event.

    1. A improved
    2. B ruined
    3. C enjoyed
    4. D started
    💡 Explanation:

    "Ruined" means spoiled or destroyed.

  35. Q35 easy

    The new employee was ___ and eager to learn.

    1. A enthusiastic
    2. B lazy
    3. C rude
    4. D careless
    💡 Explanation:

    "Enthusiastic" matches being eager to learn.

  36. Q36 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTS easy

    The teacher tried to ___ the students to read more.

    1. A discourage
    2. B force
    3. C encourage
    4. D prevent
    💡 Explanation:

    "Encourage" means to inspire or urge positively.

  37. Q37 easy

    The library is a ___ place ideal for study.

    1. A noisy
    2. B crowded
    3. C dirty
    4. D quiet
    💡 Explanation:

    A "quiet" place is ideal for study.

  38. Q38 easy

    His ___ remarks hurt her feelings deeply.

    1. A kind
    2. B harsh
    3. C gentle
    4. D sweet
    💡 Explanation:

    "Harsh" remarks would hurt feelings.

  39. Q39 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTS medium

    The doctor advised him to ___ from smoking.

    1. A continue
    2. B enjoy
    3. C increase
    4. D abstain
    💡 Explanation:

    "Abstain" means to refrain from.

  40. Q40 easy

    The floods left thousands of people ___.

    1. A wealthy
    2. B happy
    3. C homeless
    4. D healthy
    💡 Explanation:

    Floods leave people "homeless".

  41. Q41 easy

    The manager praised the team for their ___ effort.

    1. A careless
    2. B excellent
    3. C poor
    4. D lazy
    💡 Explanation:

    Praise fits an "excellent" effort.

  42. Q42 medium

    The politician made a ___ promise he could not keep.

    1. A false
    2. B true
    3. C wise
    4. D kind
    💡 Explanation:

    A "false" promise is one that cannot be kept.

  43. Q43 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTS easy

    We must ___ water to protect the environment.

    1. A waste
    2. B pollute
    3. C ignore
    4. D conserve
    💡 Explanation:

    "Conserve" means to save or use carefully.

  44. Q44 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTS easy

    The brave firefighter ___ the child from the burning house.

    1. A left
    2. B ignored
    3. C rescued
    4. D dropped
    💡 Explanation:

    "Rescued" means saved from danger.

  45. Q45 medium

    The rescue team searched the area ___ for survivors.

    1. A thoroughly
    2. B carelessly
    3. C rarely
    4. D never
    💡 Explanation:

    "Thoroughly" means completely and carefully.