The witness gave a _____ account of the accident.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Fill in the Blanks MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “The witness gave a _____ account of the accident.”
The accepted answer is D. Vivid. “The witness gave a _____ account of the accident.” is answered by Vivid (option D). Option A (“Blurred”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Vivid. Option B (“Vague”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Vivid. Remaining alternatives (Dull) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Vivid 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. Blurred
Why not A: “Blurred” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Vivid. “The witness gave a _____ account of the accident.” is answered by Vivid (option D). Option A (“Blurred”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall
- B. Vague
Why not B: “Vague” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Vivid. “The witness gave a _____ account of the accident.” is answered by Vivid (option D). Option A (“Blurred”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall
- C. Dull
Why not C: “Dull” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Vivid. “The witness gave a _____ account of the accident.” is answered by Vivid (option D). Option A (“Blurred”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall
- D. Vivid ✓
Correct answer
D. Vivid
Explanation
“The witness gave a _____ account of the accident.” is answered by Vivid (option D). Option A (“Blurred”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Vivid. Option B (“Vague”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Vivid. Remaining alternatives (Dull) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Vivid 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-Style Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion
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