LUMS LCAT Verbal Reasoning — Standard English Conventions
Standard English Conventions is a Verbal Reasoning topic on the LUMS Admission Test, covering 6 subtopics. We hold 479 practice MCQs on it, each with a written explanation of why the right answer is right. The subtopics, how often it appears in the sample papers, and worked questions are below.
Subtopics (6)
- Modifier Placement 78
- Parallel Structure 78
- Pronoun Agreement and Reference 58
- Punctuation (commas, semicolons, colons) 104
- Sentence Boundaries 80
- Subject-Verb Agreement 80
How Standard English Conventions is tested
Across the 8 LCAT sample papers on ParhaiKrlo, Standard English Conventions accounts for 127 questions. It appears in all 8, about 15.9 questions a paper. The heaviest was LUMS Sample Paper 1, with 18 questions.
| Paper | Questions |
|---|---|
| LUMS Sample Paper 1 | 18 |
| LUMS Sample Paper 2 | 18 |
| LUMS Sample Paper 3 | 18 |
| LUMS Sample Paper 4 | 18 |
| LUMS Sample Paper 5 | 18 |
| LUMS Sample Paper 6 | 18 |
| LUMS Sample Paper 7 | 18 |
| LUMS Sample Past Paper | 1 |
Standard English Conventions MCQs from the LCAT sample papers
Try each one before opening the answer. Each comes with a short explanation.
- Q1 · LUMS Sample Past Paper · Standard English Conventions
In the world of modern technology, smartphones have become an indispensable tool for communication and convenience ____ revolutionized the way we connect with others, access information, and perform everyday tasks. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A.smartphones, they have
- B.smartphones, which they
- C.smartphones, it has
- D.smartphones, and they have
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Answer: D. smartphones, and they have — "Smartphones, and they have" (D) is correct because it properly joins two independent clauses with a comma + coordinating conjunction.
- Q2 · LUMS Sample Paper 1 · Standard English Conventions
The set of seismic monitoring stations installed around Quetta after the region's last major earthquake ____ several sites that have never recorded a significant tremor. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A.include
- B.have include
- C.are including
- D.includes
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Answer: D. includes — (D): the singular subject "set" takes "includes".
- Q3 · LUMS Sample Paper 2 · Standard English Conventions
The inventory of restored furnishings at the Ziarat Residency ____ pieces salvaged after a 2013 fire. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A.include
- B.are including
- C.includes
- D.have included
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Answer: C. includes — "includes" (C): singular subject 'inventory' takes a singular verb.