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
231
The annual sales report __________ by the end of the fiscal year.
Answer:
will have been finalized
**Rule:** The Future Perfect Passive voice (will have been + past participle) is required. The 'report' is the object of the action. The action of finalizing will be completed by a specific future deadline ('by the end of the fiscal year'). Option (c) is active voice. Options (a) and (d) are incorrect.
232
The phone is ringing. __________ I get it?
Answer:
Shall
**Rule:** 'Shall' is used with 'I' and 'we' in questions to make an offer or suggestion. 'Shall I get it?' is a polite offer to answer the phone. Option (a) 'Will' is used for predictions or decisions, not typically for offers in this form. Options (b) and (c) are grammatically incorrect for this purpose.
233
We're a bit late. The film __________ by the time we get to the cinema.
Answer:
will have started
**Rule:** The Future Perfect Tense (will have + past participle) is used to express an action that will be completed before another event in the future. The speaker predicts that the action of starting the film will be finished before they arrive. Option (a) is a simple prediction. Option (b) implies the film will be in the process of starting when they arrive. Option (c) is for scheduled times, but here the focus is on completion before arrival.
234
Don't be late for the movie; it __________ before we arrive.
Answer:
will have started
**Rule:** The Future Perfect Tense (will have + past participle) is used to warn that an action will be completed before another future event happens. The warning is that the movie's start will be a completed event before their arrival if they are late. Option (c) would mean it's in the process of starting, which is less of a warning about missing the beginning.
235
This old car __________ down soon if we don't get it serviced.
Answer:
is going to break
**Rule:** 'Be going to' is used for predictions based on present evidence. The fact that the car is 'old' and needs service is the evidence that it is likely to break down. This is a logical conclusion from the current state of the car. Option (c) is future perfect. Options (a) and (d) are incorrect.
236
She __________ for the company for three years on her next work anniversary.
Answer:
will have been working
**Rule:** The Future Perfect Continuous Tense (will have been + verb-ing) is used to emphasize the duration ('for three years') of an action up to a specific future point ('on her next work anniversary'). It highlights the milestone of continuous employment.
237
This time next week, I __________ my exam results.
Answer:
will be awaiting
**Rule:** The Future Continuous Tense (will be + verb-ing) is used to describe a state or action that will be in progress at a specific future time. At 'this time next week', the process of waiting for the results will be ongoing. Option (b) is future perfect. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
238
Don't call her now. She __________ for her interview.
Answer:
will be preparing
**Rule:** The Future Continuous Tense (will be + verb-ing) is used to describe an action that will be in progress over a period of time in the near future. It explains why she is unavailable now. The preparation is an ongoing process. Option (d) means the preparation is finished. Options (b) and (c) are incorrect.
239
I feel terrible. I think I __________ sick.
Answer:
am going to be
**Rule:** The 'be going to' structure is used for predictions based on present evidence or feelings. 'I feel terrible' is the present evidence that leads to the prediction of becoming sick. Option (a) 'will be' is also possible, but 'am going to be' is more idiomatic when the evidence is a current physical sensation. Options (b) and (d) are incorrect.
240
If all goes to plan, we __________ our mortgage in five years.
Answer:
will have paid off
**Rule:** The Future Perfect Tense (will have + past participle) is used to talk about an action that will be completed by a specific time in the future. 'In five years' sets the deadline by which the action of paying off the mortgage will be finished. Option (a) suggests the action will still be in progress, not completed.