AFCAT Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

Question 1

Choose the word that is most nearly SIMILAR in meaning to 'CONCISE'.

Accepted Answer

Succinct

Answer

The word 'concise' means giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive. 'Succinct' has a very similar meaning, referring to something expressed clearly and briefly. Therefore, 'succinct' is the most nearly similar in meaning to 'concise'.

Question 2

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

Accepted Answer

The cadets trained hard; they hoped to excel.

Answer

A semicolon (;) is used to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in meaning but could stand alone as separate sentences. In option B, 'The cadets trained hard' and 'they hoped to excel' are both complete sentences, and the semicolon correctly joins them to show a close relationship without using a coordinating conjunction like 'and' or 'but'.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The pilot acted with ____ when faced with the emergency.

Accepted Answer

Alacrity

Answer

'Alacrity' means brisk and cheerful readiness or eagerness. In the context of an emergency, acting with alacrity suggests the pilot responded quickly and with enthusiasm or willingness. The other options (Apathy, Lethargy, Indolence) all imply a lack of interest or energy, which would be inappropriate in an emergency.

Question 4

Identify the ANTONYM of ‘OBSOLETE’.

Accepted Answer

Novel

Answer

'Obsolete' means no longer produced or used; out of date. The antonym would be a word meaning new or current. 'Novel' means new and original, or unusual, making it the best antonym for 'obsolete'. The other options (Archaic, Antique, Defunct) are synonyms or related terms for 'obsolete'.

Question 5

Choose the option that BEST completes the sentence: If the weather ___ better, we could have completed the sortie.

Accepted Answer

had been

Answer

This sentence uses the third conditional structure, which describes a hypothetical situation in the past and its hypothetical result. The structure is 'If + past perfect (had + past participle), would have + past participle'. Therefore, 'had been' correctly completes the 'if' clause, indicating a past condition that did not happen.

(AFCAT) Air Force Common Admission Test Practice Test

(AFCAT) Air Force Common Admission Test Practice Test

AFCAT Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension