HEC USAT-A (Arts & Humanities) English: Past Papers MCQs with Answers

HEC USAT-A (Arts & Humanities) English Past Papers sample MCQs

1. Q1. Which word completes He insisted _____ paying the bill?

   • A) for
   • B) of
   • C) on
   • D) to

   Answer: on

2. Q2. In "Neither speech nor pamphlet persuaded doubters convincingly," which label fits convincingly modifying persuaded?

   • A) Demonstrative pronoun
   • B) Interrogative pronoun
   • C) Adverb modifying the verb persuaded
   • D) Possessive adjective

   Answer: Adverb modifying the verb persuaded

3. Q3. Which option correctly completes the sentence? He has been teaching here _____ 2019.

   • A) since
   • B) for
   • C) from
   • D) by

   Answer: since

4. Q4. Which connector completes the idea? We will proceed _____ we receive formal clearance.

   • A) as soon as
   • B) even if
   • C) whereas
   • D) unless

   Answer: as soon as

5. Q5. Which word is opposite of 'ancient'?

   • A) outdated
   • B) modern
   • C) ruined
   • D) distant

   Answer: modern

6. Q6. Choose correct verb: No sooner _____ the bell ring than they stood.

   • A) did
   • B) does
   • C) had
   • D) will

   Answer: did

7. Q7. Choose the similar meaning of Apprehension:

   • A) Arrest
   • B) Joy
   • C) Certainty
   • D) Hope

   Answer: Arrest

8. Q8. Antonym of Haggard:

   • A) Healthy
   • B) Robust
   • C) Hearty
   • D) Animated

   Answer: Healthy

9. Q9. LION : ROAR ::

   • A) Birds : Chirp
   • B) Snake : Hiss
   • C) Bees : Hum
   • D) All of these

   Answer: All of these

10. Q10. This chair resembles ____ that one.

    • A) to
    • B) with
    • C) of
    • D) None of these

    Answer: None of these

11. Q11. Choose the synonym of Repercussion:

    • A) Precaution
    • B) Remuneration
    • C) Clever
    • D) None of these

    Answer: None of these

12. Q12. Fill in: She has lived here _____ 2019?

    • A) since
    • B) for
    • C) from
    • D) during

    Answer: since

13. Q13. Which word means the same as 'begin'?

    • A) commence
    • B) finish
    • C) delay
    • D) avoid

    Answer: commence

14. Q14. Choose correct verb: By then she _____ the sack already.

    • A) get
    • B) got
    • C) gets
    • D) getting

    Answer: got

15. Q15. Which word fits pie in the sky promise tone?

    • A) sure practical plan
    • B) empty lofty promise
    • C) signed legal clause
    • D) timely humble gift

    Answer: empty lofty promise

16. Q16. Which word means the same as agreement between subject and verb?

    • A) concord
    • B) cacophony
    • C) cacography
    • D) cacology

    Answer: concord

17. Q17. Which spelling is correct for words that rename the subject?

    • A) predicate nominative
    • B) predicatte nominative
    • C) predicat nominative
    • D) predicte nominative

    Answer: predicate nominative

18. Q18. Mathematics _____ taught as a compulsory paper in many programmes?

    • A) are
    • B) were
    • C) have been
    • D) is

    Answer: is

19. Q19. Which avoids wrong order in She wondered ___?

    • A) whether it was raining
    • B) whether was it raining
    • C) it was raining whether
    • D) was it raining whether

    Answer: whether it was raining

20. Q20. Two scientists debated politely but firmly. Which noun fits "Their exchange remained _____ throughout"?

    • A) strife
    • B) civility
    • C) bedlam
    • D) turmoil

    Answer: civility

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