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
181
This time next year, I __________ my own company.
Answer:
will be running
**Rule:** The Future Continuous Tense (will be + verb-ing) is used to describe an action that will be in progress at a particular time in the future. The sentence describes the ongoing state of affairs ('running my own company') at the specific future point 'This time next year'. Option (d) suggests the action will be finished, which is illogical.
182
I've saved up some money and I __________ a new phone tomorrow.
Answer:
am going to buy
**Rule:** 'Be going to' is used to talk about an action that is the result of a prior plan or decision. The fact that 'I've saved up some money' indicates a pre-existing plan to buy the phone. Option (a) is for a spontaneous decision, which is not the case here. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
183
The company assures us that our order __________ by Monday at the latest.
Answer:
will have been dispatched
**Rule:** The Future Perfect Passive voice (will have been + past participle) is required here. The subject 'our order' receives the action. The action will be completed by a specific future deadline ('by Monday at the latest'). The verb 'assures' signals a promise about a completed future action.
184
The scientists __________ on a cure for the disease for a decade by next year.
Answer:
will have been working
**Rule:** The Future Perfect Continuous Tense (will have been + verb-ing) is required to emphasize the duration ('for a decade') of an action up to a specific point in the future ('by next year'). It focuses on the long, continuous effort. Option (b) doesn't capture the sense of duration.
185
The company director __________ a statement to the press later today.
Answer:
is making
**Rule:** The Present Continuous Tense ('is/are' + verb-ing) is used to talk about fixed plans and arrangements for the near future. A press statement is a scheduled event. 'is going to make' would also be correct. Option (b) is for habits. Option (c) is past. Option (d) is future perfect.
186
What __________ when you finish your degree?
Answer:
are you going to do
**Rule:** The 'be going to' future is used to ask about someone's future plans and intentions. The question is asking about the person's plans after they graduate. Option (d) is also used for plans, but 'be going to' is very common for asking about intentions after a significant life event.
187
When the summer __________, we will go to the beach every day.
Answer:
comes
**Rule:** In a future time clause starting with 'when', the Simple Present Tense is used to refer to the future event. The main clause uses the future tense ('we will go'). Using 'will' in the time clause is a common grammatical error. So, 'comes' is the correct form.
188
As soon as I __________ my exam results, I will let you know.
Answer:
get
**Rule:** In a future time clause beginning with a conjunction like 'as soon as', the Simple Present Tense is used to refer to the future action. The main clause ('I will let you know') uses a future tense, but the time clause must use the simple present. Using 'will' in the time clause is a common error.
189
This summer, they __________ their house for three months while they travel.
Answer:
will be renting out
**Rule:** The Future Continuous Tense (will be + verb-ing) is used to talk about a planned action that will be ongoing for a period in the future. The action of 'renting out' will continue for the duration of their three-month trip. Option (d) is also possible for plans, but (b) emphasizes the temporary, ongoing nature of the arrangement.
190
Once the storm __________, it will be safe to go outside.
Answer:
has passed
**Rule:** In future time clauses (with 'once', 'when', 'after'), we can use the Present Perfect Tense ('has/have' + past participle) to emphasize that the first action must be complete before the second action begins. 'has passed' stresses the completion of the storm. Option (b) 'passes' (Simple Present) is also correct and very common, but (d) adds emphasis on completion.