47 past paper MCQs on Meaning from Contextual Clues, from the Formal and Lexical Aspect of Language unit of MDCAT English. The year each question appeared is shown where known; tap “Show answer” for the correct option and a short solution.
1."She was elated when she got first position in exams." What is the meaning of "elated" In this sentence? (UHS MDCAT 2025)
Correct answer: (c) Excited
To be elated is to be filled with joy, so excited is the closest of the four.
2.The writer has unearthed serious irregularities in the entire project. The word 'unearthed' In this sentence means (UHS MDCAT 2025)
Correct answer: (c) exposed
To unearth something is to bring it to light, so it means exposed.
3.The old man was feeble, barely able to walk. The word 'feeble' means: (KMU MDCAT 2025)
Correct answer: (b) Weak
Feeble means lacking strength.
4.People approach the situation differently depending on who they are. The word 'approach' in this sentence means ........ (SZABMU MDCAT 2025)
Correct answer: (a) relate
To approach a situation here is to deal with it, that is to relate to it.
5.What does the word "SURPLUS" mean? (UHS MDCAT 2024)
Correct answer: (a) In excess
A surplus is what is left over, that is an amount in excess of need.
6.What does the word "ANCESTOR" mean? (UHS MDCAT 2024)
Correct answer: (c) Forefathers
Ancestors are the forefathers from whom a family descends.
7.A person who sells goods and services is a ______ (KMU MDCAT 2024)
Correct answer: (d) Vendor
A vendor is one who sells.
8.The detective noticed a subtle change in the suspect's tone when he asked about her whereabouts on the night of the crime, which hinted at something more significant. What does “subtle” most likely mean? (KMU MDCAT 2024)
Correct answer: (d) Slight
Something subtle is slight and easily missed.
9.Despite the complicated situation, she remained _____, calmly assessing her options before deciding. Fill in the blank with the appropriate choice: (KMU MDCAT 2024)
Correct answer: (a) Composed
To assess options calmly is to be composed; the other three mean the opposite.
10.Q.178 Diseases like diabetes are supposed to be taken seriously or they can be ............ Which of the following words will fill in the blank most appropriately? (UHS MDCAT 2023)
Correct answer: (c) Fatal
Neglected, such a disease can kill, so fatal is the word.
11.The word ‘RITUAL’ means: (SZABMU MDCAT 2023)
Correct answer: (d) Custom
A ritual is a customary observance.
12.Hundreds of years old palace could not withstand the of heavy rain: (SZABMU MDCAT 2023)
Correct answer: (b) Havoc
Havoc is widespread destruction, which is what heavy rain does to an old building.
13.He began to the heap of corns very carefully. (SZABMU MDCAT 2023)
Correct answer: (b) Inspect
To look over a heap carefully is to inspect it.
14.The word ‘CREDENTIALS’ means: (SZABMU MDCAT 2023)
Correct answer: (b) Qualifications
Credentials are the qualifications that entitle one to belief or to a post.
15.What does the word 'SPILL' mean? (NUMS MDCAT 2023)
Correct answer: (d) Spread
To spill is to let something scatter or spread out.
16.What does the word 'CURIOUS' mean? (NUMS MDCAT 2023)
Correct answer: (a) Keen
A curious person is keen to know.
17.A carpenter carves ________ on cab doors. Choose the right word to fill in the blank. (UHS MDCAT 2023)
Correct answer: (a) Arabesque
An arabesque is the flowing ornamental carving used on doors and panels.
18.I like this shirt a lot, but the _______ are too short. (PMC MDCAT 2022)
Correct answer: (d) Sleeves
The parts of a shirt that cover the arms are its sleeves.
19.You have to make sure the knife is ____ before you cut the vegetables. (PMC MDCAT 2022)
Correct answer: (b) Sharp
A knife for cutting must be sharp.
20.The train was so ____ that we could not get into it. (PMC MDCAT 2022)
Correct answer: (a) Crowded
A train too full to board is crowded.
21.We have a ____ climate so the summers are not very hot. (PMC MDCAT 2022)
Correct answer: (d) Mild
A climate that is neither hot nor cold is mild.
22.Give her a break. It was not her _______ that the bus arrived late. (PMC MDCAT 2022)
Correct answer: (d) Fault
It was not her fault: the blame did not lie with her.
23.I don’t like doing _______, especially mopping the floor. (PMC MDCAT 2022)
Correct answer: (b) House chores
Mopping the floor is one of the house chores.
24.When we were in Singapore last year, we __________ at a beautiful resort near an Island. (PMC MDCAT 2022)
Correct answer: (a) Stayed
One stays at a hotel or resort.
25.The ice is very ______ so do not walk on it, or you will fall into it. (PMC MDCAT 2022)
Correct answer: (d) Thin
Ice too thin to bear a weight is what gives way.
26.I must book the ____ for our tennis game on Sunday. (PMC MDCAT 2022)
Correct answer: (b) court
Tennis is played on a court.
27.The ___ climbed up the tree and hid Inside the branches. (PMC MDCAT 2022)
Correct answer: (c) squirrel
A squirrel climbs and hides in the branches.
28.Can you please ___ your name at the bottom of the contract? (PMC MDCAT 2022)
Correct answer: (c) sign
One signs a contract at the bottom.
29.Ali sent his mother a _ _ _ of flowers for her birthday. (PMC MDCAT 2022)
Correct answer: (b) bouquet
Flowers are sent as a bouquet.
30.He is appreciated for being ambidextrous. The underlined word means: (NUMS MDCAT 2022)
Correct answer: (c) Uses both hands for same skills
Ambidextrous means able to use either hand equally well.
31.He visited the ghettos for the first time. The underlined word means: (NUMS MDCAT 2022)
Correct answer: (b) Under privileged area
A ghetto is a poor, crowded quarter of a city.
32.My friend has a fine ______ of old stamps. (NUMS MDCAT 2022)
Correct answer: (d) Collection
Stamps gathered together make a collection.
33.We went to the President as a last ______________. (PMC Practice 2021)
Correct answer: (b) Resort
A last resort is the final course left to try.
34.The accident happened due to the driver’s _____ . (UHS MDCAT 2019)
Correct answer: (a) Negligence
Negligence is a failure to take proper care, which is what causes an accident.
35.They sometimes feel a _____ for the mountains and the sea. (UHS MDCAT 2019)
Correct answer: (a) Yearning
A yearning is a strong longing for something.
36.I ______ caution in interpreting these results. (UHS MDCAT 2019)
Correct answer: (a) Urge
To urge caution is to press it strongly on someone.
37.The parents were stunned when they saw that children had created complete _____ in the bedroom. (UHS MDCAT 2019)
Correct answer: (d) Mayhem
Mayhem is violent disorder.
38.She was feeling ______ even after five hours of the surgery. (UHS MDCAT 2019)
Correct answer: (b) Haggard
Haggard means drawn and exhausted in appearance.
39.The new teacher showed no _____ about hitting the students. (UHS MDCAT 2019)
Correct answer: (b) Qualms
A qualm is a misgiving about doing something.
40.The culpable child _____ some words to her mother for pardoning his delinquency. (UHS MDCAT 2019)
Correct answer: (a) Mumbled
To mumble is to speak indistinctly, as a guilty child might.
41.In the following question, four alternative sentences are given. Choose the CORRECT one. (UHS MDCAT 2018)
Correct answer: (a) China is now the fashion around the world.
Fashion is the word that fits: China is now what everyone follows.
42.The assassination of the president __________ the country into war. (UHS MDCAT 2016)
Correct answer: (d) Precipitated
To precipitate an event is to bring it on suddenly.
43.His theories have been __________ by recent research. (UHS MDCAT 2016)
Correct answer: (d) Debunked
To debunk a theory is to show it up as false.
44.She might be forgiven for __________ beneath the pressure. (UHS MDCAT 2016)
Correct answer: (c) Buckling
To buckle under pressure is to give way beneath it.
45.International rules __________ the number of foreign entrants. (UHS MDCAT 2016)
Correct answer: (b) Stipulate
To stipulate is to lay down as a condition.
46.In spite of all the torture, the police has failed to (UHS MDCAT 2015)
Correct answer: (b) Elicit
To elicit is to draw something out of somebody.
47.Youngsters who indulge in love affairs are usually (UHS MDCAT 2015)
Correct answer: (b) Addled
Addled means muddled or confused.