The English verbal ability tests usually consists of questions on synonyms/antonyms, error correction, sentence completion and comprehension etc. To help the students preparing for AFCAT general ability section we are sharing AFCAT 1 2017 Exam Verbal Ability Latest MCQs.
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AFCAT 1 2017 Exam Verbal Ability Latest MCQs
Q. Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the given word in the bracket to make the sentence meaningful.
The seniors _______ (apology) for their rude behavior with juniors
a. apologetic
b. apologising
c. apologized
d. apologetic
Q. Rearrange the following parts (1, 2, 3 and 4) in proper sequence to obtain a correct sentence.
1. pending because it wasn’t
2. Too many cases still lie
3. is the convict
4. confirmed that the accused really
a. 2, 1, 4, 3
b. 2, 3, 4, 1
c. 1, 4, 3, 2
d. 4, 2, 1, 3
Q. Find the odd term from the given 4 options which does not belong to the group of remaining options.
a. Vulture
b. Doves
c. Kingfishers
d. Kiwi
Q. Choose the pair of words which have a similar relationship to that between the given pair of words:
MERGE : DISCONNECT
a. Gratify : Delight
b. Worship : Devotion
c. Robust : Incapable
d. Intense : Acute
Q. Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence.
A person who talks in sleep is called as
a. Philatelist
b. Somnambulist
c. Somniloquist
d. Oneirocritic
Q. Select the most effective word from the options given below to fill in the blank and complete the sentence meaningfully. (Collective nouns)
A _____________ of eggs.
a. collection
b. clutch
c. quiver
d. brood
Q. Select the correctly spelled word
a. ocurred
b. occured
c. occurred
d. occuured
Q. Choose the pair of words which have a similar relationship to that between the given pair of words:
Equilibrium : balance
a. Acquit : blame
b. Bold : cautious
c. Elevation : height
d. Endanger : guard
Q. Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition
She has applied ___ the principal ____ the post of lab assistance.
a. to, to
b. to, at
c. to, for
d. for, at
Q. Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence.
Fear of needles is known as :
a. Ergophobia
b. Nyctophobia
c. Trypanophobia
d. Necrophobia
Q. Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition
Instead of firing ______ the terrorist, the guard fired _______ the mob.
a. on, at
b. at, upon
c. on, on
d. none of these
Q. Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence.
Get carried away
a. move quickly
b. overly excited
c. passed away
d. to get lost
Q. A person involving in an activity for pleasure and not money is called as ___
a. Amateur
b. Follower
c. Altruist
d. Antiquarian
Q. Pick out the word closest in meaning to the given word:
AVARICE
a. avoidance
b. greediness
c. endeavor
d. adherence
Q. In the sentence given below, replace the underlined phrase to make the sentence grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) i.e. “No correction required” as the answer.
The woman to who I sold my house was a criminal.
a. to whom I selled
b. to whom I sell
c. to whom I sold
d. No correction required
Q. The life history of a person written by an author is called as ___________
a. Autobiography
b. History
c. Bibliography
d. Biography
Q. Pick out the word closest in meaning to the given word:
DESPICABLE
a. honorable
b. shameful
c. friendly
d. immoral
Q. Select the correctly spelled word
a. Etequitte
b. Etiquette
c. Ettiquate
d. Etiquate
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/ phrase.
A man of straw
a. a worthy fellow
b. a man of no substance
c. a very active man
d. a selfish person
Q. The willingness of John to take up any responsibility is a sign of ___________ .
a. status
b. greed
c. maturity
d. strength
Q. Choose one word which can meaningfully replace the underlined words in both the sentences without changing the meaning of original sentences.
I. The robber finally decided to end his silence and reveal the truth to the police.
II. The robber finally decided to end his silence and reveal the truth to the police.
a. terminate
b. finish
c. disclose
d. break
