Classical Urdu Criticism (Klasiki Urdu Tanqeed) MCQs

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Choose the sentence that correctly distinguishes 'economic' from 'economical':

A Driving a hybrid vehicle is much more economic than driving a large SUV. B The government announced a major economic reform package to curb inflation. C She is an economic shopper who always clips discount coupons. D The country suffered an economical crisis following the banking collapse.

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52

Which sentence follows the standard usage rule for 'continually' versus 'continuously'?

A The clock on the wall ticked continually without pausing for a single second. B The earth revolves continuously around the sun in an elliptical orbit. C The leaky pipe dripped continuously with water drops falling every ten seconds. D She worked continually for eight hours straight without taking any lunch break.

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53

Identify the sentence that correctly uses 'sensible' versus 'sensitive':

A She has very sensible skin that burns quickly under direct sunlight. B It is sensible to save a portion of your monthly income for emergencies. C A diplomat must be sensible to subtle shifts in international negotiations. D The microphone is extremely sensible to high-frequency audio feedback.

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54

Select the sentence that correctly employs 'historical':

A The first human moon landing was a historical milestone for mankind. B The museum display features historical weapons used during the Civil War. C Today is a historical day that will be remembered for centuries to come. D The fall of the Berlin Wall was a historical turning point in the Cold War.

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55

Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'historic' versus 'historical':

A The signing of the peace accord was a historic moment for the war-torn nation. B The professor conducts research on historic documents from the medieval era. C She enjoys reading historic novels set during the French Revolution. D The city established a historic society to collect ancient photographs.

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56

Which sentence correctly demonstrates 'effect' as a verb meaning to bring about or accomplish?

A The new administration hopes to effect fundamental reforms in public education. B The harsh weather will effect the timing of the outdoor harvest. C How did the unexpected news effect your overall mood yesterday? D The medicine worked quickly to effect his persistent headache.

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57

Identify the sentence that correctly distinguishes 'affect' from 'effect':

A The new tariff policy had an immediate affect on domestic consumer prices. B The unexpected economic downturn did not effect his investment decisions. C Rising global temperatures severely affect migratory bird breeding patterns. D The medicine had no noticeable side affects on the clinical trial participants.

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58

Select the correct sentence demonstrating the usage of 'council' versus 'counsel':

A The municipal counsel voted unanimously to approve the zoning amendment. B The defendant chose to consult with his legal counsel before answering. C The student council offered personal counsel to the troubled teenagers. D Both B and C are correct.

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59

Choose the sentence that correctly employs 'immigrate':

A Many skilled software engineers hope to immigrate to New Zealand. B She decided to immigrate from Sweden because of the cold climate. C Citizens who immigrate away lose their domestic voting privileges. D His grandparents immigrated from Italy before the outbreak of the war.

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60

Which sentence follows the standard usage rule for 'emigrate' versus 'immigrate'?

A Millions of European families immigrated from their homelands during the famine. B They decided to emigrate to Canada in search of better economic opportunities. C His ancestors emigrated from Ireland in the 1840s due to agricultural distress. D It is difficult to emigrate into a foreign country without a sponsored employment visa.

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