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
101
As soon as the taxi __________, we will be able to leave for the airport.
Answer:
arrives
**Rule:** In future time clauses introduced by conjunctions like 'as soon as', 'when', 'before', 'after', or 'unless', the Simple Present Tense is used to refer to a future event. The main clause uses a future tense ('we will be able to leave'). Option (a) 'will arrive' is incorrect because 'will' is not used in the future time clause. Option (c) 'is arriving' could be possible for a fixed arrangement, but simple present is standard. Option (d) 'will have arrived' is grammatically incorrect in this structure.
102
I have a feeling that something amazing __________ soon.
Answer:
is going to happen
**Rule:** 'Be going to' can be used for predictions based on a present feeling or intuition. 'I have a feeling' is the present evidence, making 'is going to happen' a natural choice to express the prediction. 'Will happen' would also be possible but 'going to' connects more strongly to the present feeling.
103
The repairman said he __________ our washing machine tomorrow afternoon.
Answer:
will fix
**Rule:** 'Will' is often used when reporting a promise or a decision made by someone else. The repairman has made a decision or promise to come tomorrow. This is a simple statement of a future action. Option (a) is also possible for arrangements, but 'will' is a very common way to report such statements.
104
At the party tomorrow, I __________ that new dress I bought.
Answer:
am going to wear
**Rule:** 'Be going to' is used to talk about a prior intention or a plan. The speaker has already bought the dress and intends to wear it. This is a pre-meditated action, not a spontaneous decision. Option (c) is future perfect. Option (d) is past. Option (a) is incorrect.
105
You're making a lot of noise. You __________ the baby!
Answer:
are going to wake
**Rule:** 'Be going to' is used to make a prediction based on immediate present evidence. The 'lot of noise' is the current evidence that leads to the predictable result of the baby waking up. Option (a) is a more general prediction, less connected to the present evidence.
106
We __________ for you at the cafe, so please meet us there.
Answer:
will be waiting
**Rule:** The Future Continuous Tense (will be + verb-ing) is used to describe an action that will be in progress at a future time. It's a common way to inform someone of a planned arrangement, indicating what will be happening when they arrive. It implies a definite plan.
107
The baby __________ if you keep making that noise.
Answer:
will wake up
**Rule:** This is a First Conditional sentence ('if' + simple present, ... 'will' + base verb). It expresses a likely future result of a current action. The main clause states the predictable consequence. Option (c) 'is going to wake up' is also very similar in meaning and often interchangeable in this context, but 'will' is the classic first conditional structure.
108
All project submissions __________ by the IT department before the final review.
Answer:
will be checked
**Rule:** The Future Simple Passive voice ('will be' + past participle) is required because the 'submissions' are the object of the action 'to check'. The action will happen in the future, before the review. Option (a) is active voice. Option (c) is present continuous active. Option (d) is future perfect active.
109
Don't phone me between 7 and 8. We __________ dinner then.
Answer:
will be having
**Rule:** The Future Continuous Tense (will be + verb-ing) is used to indicate an action that will be in progress over a period of time in the future. 'Between 7 and 8' specifies the time frame during which the action of having dinner will be ongoing. Option (d) means dinner will be finished. Option (b) is a general statement. Option (c) is also possible for arrangements, but (a) is more specific to the ongoing nature of the action.
110
All employees are reminded that they __________ their timesheets by 5 PM on Friday.
Answer:
will have to submit
**Rule:** The structure 'will have to + base verb' is used to express future obligation or necessity, especially in formal announcements. It clearly states a future requirement. Option (d) states completion but misses the sense of obligation. Options (b) and (c) are incorrect.