AFCAT English Comprehension 5

Question 1

Read the passage: 'The Indian Air Force operates in one of the most challenging environments on Earth. From sub-zero temperatures in the Himalayas to scorching desert heat, pilots must adapt to extreme conditions. This demands not just physical fitness but extraordinary mental resilience.'
According to the passage, what does flying in India's diverse geography primarily demand?

Accepted Answer

Both physical fitness and mental resilience

Answer

The passage explicitly states that extreme conditions demand 'not just physical fitness but extraordinary mental resilience.'

Question 2

Choose the correct indirect speech: Direct: The instructor said, 'You must revise the chapter tonight.'
Indirect: The instructor told ______

Accepted Answer

him that he must revise the chapter that night.

Answer

In indirect speech, 'you' becomes 'he,' 'tonight' shifts to 'that night,' and the modal 'must' remains unchanged.

Question 3

Select the synonym of 'PERSPICACIOUS':

Accepted Answer

Shrewd

Answer

'Perspicacious' means having a ready insight into things; 'shrewd' is the closest synonym.

Question 4

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

The data shows a significant improvement in response time.

Answer

In American English, 'data' is increasingly treated as singular, and 'shows' is the appropriate singular verb here.

Question 5

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: His speech was so ______ that the entire audience was captivated from start to finish.
(A) mundane (B) incoherent (C) eloquent (D) monotonous

Accepted Answer

eloquent

Answer

'Eloquent' means fluent and persuasive in speech, explaining why the audience was captivated throughout.

(AFCAT) Air Force Common Admission Test Practice Test

(AFCAT) Air Force Common Admission Test Practice Test

AFCAT English Comprehension 5