The archaeologists were amazed by the _____ state of the ancient artifacts.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Fill in the Blanks MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “The archaeologists were amazed by the _____ state of the ancient artifacts.”
The accepted answer is B. Pristine. “The archaeologists were amazed by the _____ state of the ancient artifacts.” is answered by Pristine (option B). Option A (“Ordinary”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Pristine. Option C (“Modern”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Pristine. Remaining alternatives (Damaged) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Pristine is identified. Fill in the Blanks questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Fill in the Blanks recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Ordinary
Why not A: “Ordinary” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Pristine. “The archaeologists were amazed by the _____ state of the ancient artifacts.” is answered by Pristine (option B). Option A (“Ordinary”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss u
- B. Pristine ✓
- C. Modern
Why not C: “Modern” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Pristine. “The archaeologists were amazed by the _____ state of the ancient artifacts.” is answered by Pristine (option B). Option A (“Ordinary”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss u
- D. Damaged
Why not D: “Damaged” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Pristine. “The archaeologists were amazed by the _____ state of the ancient artifacts.” is answered by Pristine (option B). Option A (“Ordinary”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss u
Correct answer
B. Pristine
Explanation
“The archaeologists were amazed by the _____ state of the ancient artifacts.” is answered by Pristine (option B). Option A (“Ordinary”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Pristine. Option C (“Modern”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Pristine. Remaining alternatives (Damaged) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Pristine is identified. Fill in the Blanks questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Fill in the Blanks recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Fill in the Blanks Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, NTS
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
Related MCQs
- The scandal severely damaged the politician's public _____.
- The teacher's patience and _____ helped the struggling student improve.
- The company's aggressive marketing campaign helped it _____ its competitors.
- The report highlighted several _____ in the company's financial records.
- The senator's speech was criticized for being overly _____.
- The mountain climbers faced numerous _____ during their expedition.