DPT Admission Test English Syllabus

English syllabus — full chapter and topic list

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1. 1

   Grammar

   4 topics

   • Parts of Speech
   • Tenses
   • Subject-Verb Agreement
   • Articles and Prepositions
2. 2

   Sentence Structure

   3 topics

   • Sentence Correction
   • Phrases and Clauses
   • Punctuation
3. 3

   Vocabulary

   3 topics

   • Synonyms and Antonyms
   • Word Meanings in Context
   • Analogies
4. 4

   Comprehension

   3 topics

   • Reading Passages
   • Identifying Main Idea
   • Inference Questions
5. 5

   Spelling and Usage

   2 topics

   • Common Spelling Errors
   • Commonly Confused Words

English flashcards for DPT Admission Test

23 of 52 cards from the English deck — real questions with worked answers.

1. What are the eight parts of speech in English?

   Noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection.

2. What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

   A common noun names a general person, place, or thing (city, doctor) and is not capitalized; a proper noun names a specific one (Lahore, Dr. Khan) and is always capitalized.

3. What is an abstract noun? Give an example.

   An abstract noun names something that cannot be perceived by the five senses, such as a quality, idea, or state. Examples: honesty, freedom, anger.

4. 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, why, and to what extent (e.g., quickly, yesterday, here, very).

5. What is a conjunction, and name the three main types.

   A conjunction joins words, phrases, or clauses. The three types are coordinating (and, but, or), subordinating (because, although, if), and correlative (either...or, neither...nor).

6. List the four main verb tenses (simple, continuous, perfect, perfect continuous) and what each expresses.

   Simple: habitual/general actions. Continuous (progressive): ongoing actions. Perfect: completed actions linked to another time. Perfect continuous: ongoing actions that continue up to a point in time.

7. What is the structure of the present simple tense (affirmative)?

   Subject + base verb (add -s/-es for third person singular). Example: She writes a letter.

8. What is the structure and use of the present continuous tense?

   Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing. It describes an action happening now or around the present moment. Example: They are studying.

9. What is the structure of the present perfect tense, and when is it used?

   Subject + has/have + past participle. Used for actions completed at an unspecified past time with present relevance. Example: I have finished my work.

10. What is the structure and use of the past perfect tense?

    Subject + had + past participle. It shows that one past action was completed before another past action. Example: She had left before he arrived.

11. How is the future perfect tense formed, and what does it express?

    Subject + will have + past participle. It expresses an action that will be completed before a specific future time. Example: By 2027, I will have graduated.

12. What is the basic rule of subject-verb agreement?

    A singular subject takes a singular verb, and a plural subject takes a plural verb. Example: The student writes; the students write.

13. In subject-verb agreement, what verb form is used with two singular subjects joined by 'and'?

    A plural verb, because two subjects joined by 'and' form a compound (plural) subject. Example: Tom and Jerry are friends.

14. With subjects joined by 'or'/'nor', which subject determines the verb?

    The verb agrees with the subject nearer to it. Example: Neither the teacher nor the students were present.

15. What verb form do indefinite pronouns like 'everyone', 'each', and 'nobody' take?

    They are singular and take a singular verb. Example: Everyone is ready.

16. In sentences like 'The box of chocolates ___ on the table', why is the verb singular?

    Because the true subject is 'box' (singular); 'of chocolates' is a prepositional phrase that does not affect the verb. Correct: is.

17. What are the three articles in English, and which are definite vs. indefinite?

    A, an, and the. 'A' and 'an' are indefinite (non-specific); 'the' is definite (specific).

18. When do you use 'a' versus 'an'?

    Use 'a' before a consonant sound (a book, a university) and 'an' before a vowel sound (an apple, an hour). It depends on sound, not spelling.

19. When is the definite article 'the' used?

    Before a specific or previously mentioned noun, unique things (the sun), superlatives (the best), and certain proper nouns (the Himalayas). Example: the book I bought.

20. What is a preposition, and give three examples of common prepositions of place.

    A preposition shows the relationship between a noun/pronoun and another word. Prepositions of place include in, on, and under (also at, above, between).

21. Which prepositions are used with points in time vs. days vs. months/years (at/on/in)?

    Use 'at' for precise times (at 5 p.m.), 'on' for days/dates (on Monday), and 'in' for months, years, and longer periods (in June, in 2026).

22. What is the goal of a sentence correction question, and what should you check first?

    To identify and fix grammatical errors. First check subject-verb agreement, verb tense, pronoun agreement, parallelism, and modifier placement.

23. What is a dangling modifier? Give a corrected example.

    A dangling modifier is a descriptive phrase whose intended subject is missing or unclear. Incorrect: 'Walking home, the rain started.' Correct: 'Walking home, I felt the rain start.'

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