The CSS (Central Superior Services) Exam MCQs
Topic Notes: The CSS (Central Superior Services) Exam
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
1
In the 22nd century, people __________ on Mars.
Answer:
will be living
**Rule:** The Future Continuous Tense (will be + verb-ing) can be used to imagine or predict a situation in the distant future. It describes what will be happening or what the general situation will be. Option (c) would imply the action is completed. Option (a) is for near-future plans. Option (d) is incorrect.
2
The earth __________ warmer if we don't reduce carbon emissions.
Answer:
will get
**Rule:** This is a First Conditional sentence ('if' + simple present, ... 'will' + base verb) expressing a real future possibility. The main clause shows the future result of the condition. 'will get' correctly expresses this future consequence. Option (a) would be used in a Zero Conditional for general truths. Option (c) and (d) are incorrect.
3
I can't find my keys. Don't worry, I __________ you look for them.
Answer:
will help
**Rule:** The Simple Future with 'will' is used to make a spontaneous offer of help. The speaker hears about the problem ('I can't find my keys') and immediately decides to help. Option (d) would suggest a prior intention to help, which doesn't fit the context. Options (a) and (c) are incorrect.
4
You __________ the effects of the new medicine by this time tomorrow.
Answer:
will be feeling
**Rule:** The Future Continuous Tense (will be + verb-ing) is used to talk about an experience that will be in progress at a specific time in the future. It describes the state of 'feeling the effects' at the point of 'this time tomorrow'. Option (b) is a simple prediction, but (d) emphasizes the ongoing experience.
5
By the time you arrive, we __________ the project presentation.
Answer:
will have finished
**Rule:** The Future Perfect Tense (will have + past participle) is used to describe an action that will be completed before a specific point in the future. The phrase 'By the time you arrive' sets a future deadline. Therefore, the action of finishing the presentation will be completed before that time. Option (a) 'will be finishing' (Future Continuous) describes an action in progress at a future point. Option (c) 'will finish' (Simple Future) indicates the action will happen in the future but doesn't emphasize completion before another event. Option (d) 'are finishing' (Present Continuous) is typically used for fixed future arrangements, which doesn't fit the context of completion.
6
When you return, I __________ the whole book, so we can discuss it.
Answer:
will have read
**Rule:** The Future Perfect Tense (will have + past participle) is used to express that an action will be completed by the time of another future event. The reading of the book will be finished by the time the other person returns. This completion is necessary for the discussion to happen. Option (a) does not guarantee completion.
7
This time next year, we __________ our tenth wedding anniversary.
Answer:
will be celebrating
**Rule:** The Future Continuous Tense (will be + verb-ing) is used to describe an event that will be in progress at a specific time in the future. At 'this time next year', the celebration will be happening. This is a very common way to talk about future milestone events. Option (a) implies the celebration is already over.
8
She __________ a vegetarian for five years by her next birthday.
Answer:
will have been
**Rule:** The Future Perfect Tense (will have + past participle) is used to mark the completion of a duration of a state ('for five years') by a specific future point ('by her next birthday'). It emphasizes the milestone being reached. Option (a) simply states her status on her birthday, not the duration leading up to it.
9
From the look of those clouds, it __________ heavily in a few minutes.
Answer:
is going to rain
**Rule:** The 'be going to' future is used for predictions based on clear, immediate, present evidence. 'The look of those clouds' provides the visual evidence for the imminent downpour. Option (b) is for predictions without such strong present evidence.
10
Don't enter the room yet; the students __________ their exam.
Answer:
will be finishing
**Rule:** The Future Continuous Tense (will be + verb-ing) can describe an action that is expected to be in progress during a future period. The sentence implies that for the next little while, the students will be in the process of finishing. Option (d) would mean they are already done. Option (c) is a prediction of when they will finish, not what they are doing now.