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BS Nursing Entry Test English Syllabus

The English syllabus for BS Nursing Entry Test in full: 4 chapters and 17 topics, every one listed below, plus 51 English flashcards with answers.

4Chapters

17Topics

51Flashcards

English syllabus: all 4 chapters

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Grammar
4 topics
- Parts of Speech
- Tenses
- Articles
- Subject-Verb Agreement
Sentence Structure
4 topics
- Sentence Correction
- Active and Passive Voice
- Direct and Indirect Speech
- Punctuation
Vocabulary
5 topics
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Idioms and Phrases
- One-Word Substitution
- Spelling Correction
Comprehension and Composition
4 topics
- Reading Comprehension
- Prepositions and Phrasal Verbs
- Analogies
- Fill in the Blanks

BS Nursing Entry Test English flashcards — 51 questions with answers

What are the eight parts of speech in English?
Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Preposition, Conjunction, and Interjection.
What is the function of an adverb, and which questions does it answer?
An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It answers how, when, where, and to what extent (e.g., quickly, yesterday, here, very).
What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?
A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing (city, boy). A proper noun names a specific one and is always capitalized (Lahore, Ali).
List the four types of pronouns with one example each.
Personal (he, they), Possessive (mine, theirs), Reflexive (myself, themselves), and Relative (who, which, that).
What is a conjunction, and what are the three coordinating conjunction categories?
A conjunction joins words, phrases, or clauses. Types: coordinating (and, but, or), subordinating (because, although), and correlative (either...or, neither...nor).
State the structure of the Simple Present tense for affirmative sentences.
Subject + base verb (+ s/es for third person singular). Example: She writes a letter.
What is the structure and main use of the Present Continuous tense?
Structure: Subject + is/am/are + verb-ing. Use: an action happening now or around the present moment. Example: They are playing cricket.
Give the structure of the Present Perfect tense and its key use.
Structure: Subject + has/have + past participle. Use: an action completed at an unspecified past time with present relevance. Example: I have finished my work.
What is the structure of the Past Continuous tense?
Subject + was/were + verb-ing. Example: She was reading when I called.
State the structure and use of the Future Perfect tense.
Structure: Subject + will have + past participle. Use: an action that will be completed before a certain future time. Example: By 5 PM, he will have arrived.
What is the structure of the Present Perfect Continuous tense?
Subject + has/have + been + verb-ing. Example: I have been studying for three hours.
When are the indefinite articles 'a' and 'an' used?
'A' is used before words beginning with a consonant sound (a book, a university). 'An' is used before words beginning with a vowel sound (an apple, an hour).
What is the difference between the definite and indefinite articles?
The definite article 'the' refers to a specific, known noun. The indefinite articles 'a/an' refer to any non-specific, single member of a group.
Give two cases where no article (zero article) is used.
With most proper nouns (Pakistan, Ali) and with plural/uncountable nouns used in a general sense (Water is essential; Books are useful).
State the basic rule of subject-verb agreement.
A singular subject takes a singular verb, and a plural subject takes a plural verb. Example: He runs; They run.
In subject-verb agreement, what verb form follows two singular subjects joined by 'and' versus 'or'?
Subjects joined by 'and' take a plural verb (Ali and Sara are here). Subjects joined by 'or'/'nor' take a verb agreeing with the nearer subject (Neither the boys nor the girl is here).
What verb form do indefinite pronouns like 'everyone', 'each', and 'nobody' take?
They take a singular verb. Example: Everyone is present; Each of the boys was rewarded.
How does the verb agree with collective nouns like 'team' or 'committee'?
They take a singular verb when acting as one unit (The team is winning) and a plural verb when members act individually (The team are arguing among themselves).
Correct the sentence: 'He don't like apples.'
He doesn't like apples. (Singular subject 'he' requires 'doesn't', not 'don't'.)
Correct the sentence: 'One of my friends are a doctor.'
One of my friends is a doctor. (The subject is 'one', which is singular, so the verb is 'is'.)

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What is the general rule for changing an active sentence to passive voice?
The object of the active sentence becomes the subject, the verb changes to 'be + past participle', and the original subject becomes the agent introduced by 'by'. Example: Active: She wrote a letter -> Passive: A letter was written by her.
Convert to passive voice: 'They are building a house.'
A house is being built (by them).
Convert to passive voice: 'Has he completed the task?'
Has the task been completed (by him)?
What auxiliary is used in the passive form of the Simple Past tense?
'Was' or 'were' + past participle. Example: The letter was posted yesterday.
What are the main reporting verbs and tense rule when changing direct to indirect speech?
Common reporting verbs are said, told, asked. If the reporting verb is in the past tense, the reported verb usually shifts one tense back (present -> past, will -> would).
Convert to indirect speech: He said, 'I am tired.'
He said that he was tired.
Convert to indirect speech: She said, 'I will come tomorrow.'
She said that she would come the next day. ('tomorrow' changes to 'the next day' and 'will' to 'would'.)
How is a direct question ('Where do you live?') changed to indirect speech?
He asked where I lived. (The question becomes a statement order, no question mark, and the reporting verb 'asked' is used.)
In reported speech, how do 'this', 'here', 'now', and 'today' typically change?
this -> that, here -> there, now -> then, today -> that day.
What punctuation marks end a declarative, an interrogative, and an exclamatory sentence?
Declarative ends with a full stop (.), interrogative with a question mark (?), and exclamatory with an exclamation mark (!).
What is the main use of a semicolon (;)?
A semicolon joins two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction. Example: It was late; we went home.
State two uses of the apostrophe (').
To show possession (Ali's book) and to mark contractions/omitted letters (don't, it's).
What is the main difference between a colon and a semicolon?
A colon (:) introduces a list, explanation, or quotation. A semicolon (;) links two related independent clauses.
Give a synonym for each: abundant, candid, and diminish.
abundant = plentiful; candid = frank/honest; diminish = decrease/reduce.
Give a synonym for each: brave, happy, and clever.
brave = courageous; happy = joyful; clever = intelligent/smart.
Give the antonym for each: ancient, generous, and victory.
ancient = modern; generous = stingy/miserly; victory = defeat.
Give the antonym for each: expand, transparent, and humble.
expand = contract; transparent = opaque; humble = arrogant/proud.
What does the idiom 'to bite the bullet' mean?
To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage.
What does the idiom 'once in a blue moon' mean?
Something that happens very rarely.
What does the idiom 'a piece of cake' mean?
Something that is very easy to do.
What does the idiom 'to let the cat out of the bag' mean?
To reveal a secret, often accidentally.
Give the one-word substitution: 'a person who cannot read or write' and 'a doctor who treats children'.
Illiterate; Pediatrician.
Give the one-word substitution: 'a place where the dead are buried' and 'one who studies the stars and planets'.
Cemetery (or graveyard); Astronomer.
Give the one-word substitution: 'a speech made without preparation' and 'animals that eat flesh'.
Impromptu (extempore); Carnivores.
Identify the correctly spelled word: 'recieve', 'receive', or 'receeve'.
'Receive' is correct (rule: i before e except after c).
Identify the correct spelling: 'definately', 'definetly', or 'definitely'.
'Definitely' is the correct spelling.
Identify the correct spelling: 'accommodate', 'acommodate', or 'accomodate'.
'Accommodate' is correct (double c and double m).
What should you read first when answering reading comprehension questions, and why?
Read the passage first to grasp the main idea, then read the questions; this helps locate answers efficiently and understand the author's purpose and tone.
Choose the correct preposition: 'She is good ___ mathematics.' (in / at / on)
'at' - She is good at mathematics.
What does the phrasal verb 'put off' mean, and use it in a sentence?
'Put off' means to postpone or delay. Example: They put off the meeting until Monday.
Complete the analogy and state the relationship: 'Hand is to Glove as Foot is to ___'.
Sock. The relationship is body part to the item worn on it.

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What is in the BS Nursing Entry Test English syllabus?

BS Nursing Entry Test English is split into 4 chapters: Grammar, Sentence Structure, Vocabulary and Comprehension and Composition. Together they contain 17 topics.

How many chapters are in BS Nursing Entry Test English?

4 chapters, containing 17 topics. The largest chapter is Vocabulary, with 5 topics.

Are there flashcards for BS Nursing Entry Test English?

Yes — a 51-card English deck, printed in full in the flashcards section of this page and available in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.