AFCAT English Comprehension 2

Question 1

Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'BELLIGERENT':

Accepted Answer

Hostile

Answer

'Belligerent' means aggressively hostile or warlike, making 'hostile' the closest synonym.

Question 2

Identify the correctly punctuated sentence:

Accepted Answer

The pilot said, "I am ready for takeoff."

Answer

Direct speech requires a comma after the reporting verb and the spoken words enclosed in quotation marks.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The squadron commander was known for his ______ in making swift tactical decisions.
(A) indecision (B) acumen (C) lethargy (D) ignorance

Accepted Answer

acumen

Answer

'Acumen' means keen insight or shrewdness, fitting the context of swift and effective decision-making.

Question 4

Select the antonym of 'ZENITH':

Accepted Answer

Nadir

Answer

'Zenith' is the highest point, and its antonym is 'nadir,' which means the lowest point.

Question 5

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?
(A) Flying at high altitude, the pilot spotted the runway.
(B) Flying at high altitude, the runway was spotted.
(C) The pilot, flying at high altitude, spotted the runway.
(D) The runway was spotted by the pilot flying high.

Accepted Answer

Flying at high altitude, the runway was spotted.

Answer

In option B, the participial phrase 'flying at high altitude' illogically modifies 'the runway' instead of a person.

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AFCAT English Comprehension 2