The soldiers were commended for their _____ during the battle.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Fill in the Blanks MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “The soldiers were commended for their _____ during the battle.”
The accepted answer is B. Bravery. “The soldiers were commended for their _____ during the battle.” is answered by Bravery (option B). Option A (“Indifference”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Bravery. Option C (“Cowardice”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Bravery. Remaining alternatives (Confusion) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Bravery 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. Indifference
Why not A: “Indifference” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Bravery. “The soldiers were commended for their _____ during the battle.” is answered by Bravery (option B). Option A (“Indifference”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to cat
- B. Bravery ✓
- C. Cowardice
Why not C: “Cowardice” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Bravery. “The soldiers were commended for their _____ during the battle.” is answered by Bravery (option B). Option A (“Indifference”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to cat
- D. Confusion
Why not D: “Confusion” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Bravery. “The soldiers were commended for their _____ during the battle.” is answered by Bravery (option B). Option A (“Indifference”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to cat
Correct answer
B. Bravery
Explanation
“The soldiers were commended for their _____ during the battle.” is answered by Bravery (option B). Option A (“Indifference”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Bravery. Option C (“Cowardice”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Bravery. Remaining alternatives (Confusion) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Bravery 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
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