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Q: Choose the correct one-word substitution for government by a small powerful group.

Correct Answer: A. Oligarchy. An oligarchy is government by a small, powerful group. A monarchy is rule by a monarch, not necessarily a group.

Q: Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'PRUDENT'.

Correct Answer: D. Reckless. 'Prudent' means careful and sensible; 'Reckless' means acting without proper caution. 'Judicious' is a synonym.

Q: Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'at sixes and sevens'.

Correct Answer: C. In a state of confusion. The idiom means being confused or disorganised. 'In complete agreement' expresses the opposite idea.

Q: Choose the correct replacement: 'He is one of those officers who performs consistently.'

Correct Answer: A. who perform consistently. The relative pronoun 'who' refers to the plural noun 'officers', so the plural verb 'perform' is required. 'Has performed' incorrectly treats the antecedent as singular.

Q: Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: 'The protocol is intended to _____ the risk of communication failure.'

Correct Answer: C. mitigate. 'Mitigate' means reduce the severity of something harmful. 'Invalidate' means make ineffective or legally void, not reduce risk.

QID #13258 AFCAT 02/2026 Mock Test Series - Attempt Online Tests AFCAT 2026 Full-Length Mock Test 1 Medium

Choose the best summary: 'Technology improves operational capability, but training and disciplined judgement remain essential because systems are operated by people under changing conditions.'

Correct Answer: B. Effective operations require technology together with trained and disciplined personnel.
The passage emphasises the combination of technology and human competence. Option A directly contradicts the passage.

Question: Choose the best summary: 'Technology improves operational capability, but training and disciplined judgement remain essential because systems are operated by people under changing conditions.'

A. Technology removes the need for human judgement.

B. Effective operations require technology together with trained and disciplined personnel.

C. Training matters only when technology fails.

D. Changing conditions make modern systems useless.

Correct Answer: B. Effective operations require technology together with trained and disciplined personnel.Explanation: The passage emphasises the combination of technology and human competence. Option A directly contradicts the passage.

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QID #13257 AFCAT 02/2026 Mock Test Series - Attempt Online Tests AFCAT 2026 Full-Length Mock Test 1 Medium

Choose the correct one-word substitution for government by a small powerful group.

Correct Answer: A. Oligarchy
An oligarchy is government by a small, powerful group. A monarchy is rule by a monarch, not necessarily a group.

Question: Choose the correct one-word substitution for government by a small powerful group.

A. Oligarchy

B. Democracy

C. Monarchy

D. Theocracy

Correct Answer: A. OligarchyExplanation: An oligarchy is government by a small, powerful group. A monarchy is rule by a monarch, not necessarily a group.

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QID #13256 AFCAT 02/2026 Mock Test Series - Attempt Online Tests AFCAT 2026 Full-Length Mock Test 1 Medium

Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'PRUDENT'.

Correct Answer: D. Reckless
'Prudent' means careful and sensible; 'Reckless' means acting without proper caution. 'Judicious' is a synonym.

Question: Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'PRUDENT'.

A. Cautious

B. Judicious

C. Sensible

D. Reckless

Correct Answer: D. RecklessExplanation: 'Prudent' means careful and sensible; 'Reckless' means acting without proper caution. 'Judicious' is a synonym.

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QID #13255 AFCAT 02/2026 Mock Test Series - Attempt Online Tests AFCAT 2026 Full-Length Mock Test 1 Medium

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'at sixes and sevens'.

Correct Answer: C. In a state of confusion
The idiom means being confused or disorganised. 'In complete agreement' expresses the opposite idea.

Question: Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'at sixes and sevens'.

A. In complete agreement

B. In financial profit

C. In a state of confusion

D. At the correct time

Correct Answer: C. In a state of confusionExplanation: The idiom means being confused or disorganised. 'In complete agreement' expresses the opposite idea.

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QID #13254 AFCAT 02/2026 Mock Test Series - Attempt Online Tests AFCAT 2026 Full-Length Mock Test 1 Medium

Choose the correctly reported form: The pilot said, 'I have completed the sortie.'

Correct Answer: B. The pilot said that he had completed the sortie.
Present perfect normally changes to past perfect after a past reporting verb. Option C fails to apply the usual backshift.

Question: Choose the correctly reported form: The pilot said, 'I have completed the sortie.'

A. The pilot said that I have completed the sortie.

B. The pilot said that he had completed the sortie.

C. The pilot said that he has completed the sortie.

D. The pilot said that he completed the sortie tomorrow.

Correct Answer: B. The pilot said that he had completed the sortie.Explanation: Present perfect normally changes to past perfect after a past reporting verb. Option C fails to apply the usual backshift.

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QID #13253 AFCAT 02/2026 Mock Test Series - Attempt Online Tests AFCAT 2026 Full-Length Mock Test 1 Medium

Choose the correct replacement: 'He is one of those officers who performs consistently.'

Correct Answer: A. who perform consistently
The relative pronoun 'who' refers to the plural noun 'officers', so the plural verb 'perform' is required. 'Has performed' incorrectly treats the antecedent as singular.

Question: Choose the correct replacement: 'He is one of those officers who performs consistently.'

A. who perform consistently

B. who has performed consistently

C. who is performing consistently

D. who was performed consistently

Correct Answer: A. who perform consistentlyExplanation: The relative pronoun 'who' refers to the plural noun 'officers', so the plural verb 'perform' is required. 'Has performed' incorrectly treats the antecedent as singular.

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QID #13252 AFCAT 02/2026 Mock Test Series - Attempt Online Tests AFCAT 2026 Full-Length Mock Test 1 Medium

Choose the correctly transformed passive sentence for: 'The crew will complete the inspection tonight.'

Correct Answer: D. The inspection will be completed by the crew tonight.
Future simple passive uses 'will be + past participle'. Option B changes the tense to present simple.

Question: Choose the correctly transformed passive sentence for: 'The crew will complete the inspection tonight.'

A. The inspection completed by the crew tonight.

B. The inspection is completed by the crew tonight.

C. The inspection has been completed tonight.

D. The inspection will be completed by the crew tonight.

Correct Answer: D. The inspection will be completed by the crew tonight.Explanation: Future simple passive uses 'will be + past participle'. Option B changes the tense to present simple.

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QID #13251 AFCAT 02/2026 Mock Test Series - Attempt Online Tests AFCAT 2026 Full-Length Mock Test 1 Medium

Select the sentence that is free from ambiguity.

Correct Answer: D. After reviewing the report, the commander issued instructions.
The introductory phrase clearly modifies 'the commander'. In option A, 'he' could refer to either the officer or the pilot.

Question: Select the sentence that is free from ambiguity.

A. The officer told the pilot that he was selected.

B. Flying over the base, the hangars appeared small.

C. The instructor spoke to the cadet before he corrected the error.

D. After reviewing the report, the commander issued instructions.

Correct Answer: D. After reviewing the report, the commander issued instructions.Explanation: The introductory phrase clearly modifies 'the commander'. In option A, 'he' could refer to either the officer or the pilot.

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QID #13250 AFCAT 02/2026 Mock Test Series - Attempt Online Tests AFCAT 2026 Full-Length Mock Test 1 Medium

Choose the best interpretation: 'The proposal was rejected not because it lacked merit, but because it was premature.'

Correct Answer: B. The proposal had merit but was submitted too early.
The sentence explicitly states that lack of merit was not the reason; timing was the problem. Option A reverses the intended meaning.

Question: Choose the best interpretation: 'The proposal was rejected not because it lacked merit, but because it was premature.'

A. The proposal had no merit.

B. The proposal had merit but was submitted too early.

C. The proposal was accepted provisionally.

D. The proposal contained false information.

Correct Answer: B. The proposal had merit but was submitted too early.Explanation: The sentence explicitly states that lack of merit was not the reason; timing was the problem. Option A reverses the intended meaning.

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QID #13249 AFCAT 02/2026 Mock Test Series - Attempt Online Tests AFCAT 2026 Full-Length Mock Test 1 Medium

Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: 'The protocol is intended to _____ the risk of communication failure.'

Correct Answer: C. mitigate
'Mitigate' means reduce the severity of something harmful. 'Invalidate' means make ineffective or legally void, not reduce risk.

Question: Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: 'The protocol is intended to _____ the risk of communication failure.'

A. aggravate

B. imitate

C. mitigate

D. invalidate

Correct Answer: C. mitigateExplanation: 'Mitigate' means reduce the severity of something harmful. 'Invalidate' means make ineffective or legally void, not reduce risk.

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QID #13248 AFCAT 02/2026 Mock Test Series - Attempt Online Tests AFCAT 2026 Full-Length Mock Test 1 Easy

Identify the part containing an error: 'No sooner had the warning sounded when the crew moved to their stations.'

Correct Answer: C. when the crew moved
The correct correlative construction is 'no sooner...than'. The past perfect form 'had sounded' is correct.

Question: Identify the part containing an error: 'No sooner had the warning sounded when the crew moved to their stations.'

A. No sooner

B. had the warning sounded

C. when the crew moved

D. to their stations

Correct Answer: C. when the crew movedExplanation: The correct correlative construction is 'no sooner...than'. The past perfect form 'had sounded' is correct.

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QID #13247 AFCAT 02/2026 Mock Test Series - Attempt Online Tests AFCAT 2026 Full-Length Mock Test 1 Easy

Select the sentence with the correct use of the subjunctive.

Correct Answer: B. The board recommended that he attend the course.
After 'recommended that', formal English uses the base form 'attend'. 'Attends' incorrectly adds the third-person singular ending.

Question: Select the sentence with the correct use of the subjunctive.

A. The board recommended that he attends the course.

B. The board recommended that he attend the course.

C. The board recommended that he attended the course.

D. The board recommended that he will attend the course.

Correct Answer: B. The board recommended that he attend the course.Explanation: After 'recommended that', formal English uses the base form 'attend'. 'Attends' incorrectly adds the third-person singular ending.

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QID #13246 AFCAT 02/2026 Mock Test Series - Attempt Online Tests AFCAT 2026 Full-Length Mock Test 1 Easy

Fill in the blank: 'The engineering team managed to _____ the source of the malfunction.'

Correct Answer: A. track down
'Track down' means locate after investigation. 'Break down' may describe malfunctioning but does not mean locate.

Question: Fill in the blank: 'The engineering team managed to _____ the source of the malfunction.'

A. track down

B. turn down

C. break down

D. call off

Correct Answer: A. track downExplanation: 'Track down' means locate after investigation. 'Break down' may describe malfunctioning but does not mean locate.

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QID #13245 AFCAT 02/2026 Mock Test Series - Attempt Online Tests AFCAT 2026 Full-Length Mock Test 1 Easy

Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'LUCID'.

Correct Answer: D. Obscure
'Lucid' means clear and easily understood; 'Obscure' means unclear. 'Intelligible' is a synonym of 'lucid'.

Question: Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'LUCID'.

A. Coherent

B. Transparent

C. Intelligible

D. Obscure

Correct Answer: D. ObscureExplanation: 'Lucid' means clear and easily understood; 'Obscure' means unclear. 'Intelligible' is a synonym of 'lucid'.

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QID #13244 AFCAT 02/2026 Mock Test Series - Attempt Online Tests AFCAT 2026 Full-Length Mock Test 1 Easy

Choose the correct conditional sentence.

Correct Answer: C. If the weather improves, the sortie will begin.
The first conditional uses simple present in the condition and 'will' in the result clause. 'Will improve' is not normally used in the if-clause.

Question: Choose the correct conditional sentence.

A. If the weather improved, the sortie will begin.

B. If the weather will improve, the sortie begins.

C. If the weather improves, the sortie will begin.

D. If the weather would improve, the sortie will begin.

Correct Answer: C. If the weather improves, the sortie will begin.Explanation: The first conditional uses simple present in the condition and 'will' in the result clause. 'Will improve' is not normally used in the if-clause.

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QID #13243 AFCAT 02/2026 Mock Test Series - Attempt Online Tests AFCAT 2026 Full-Length Mock Test 1 Easy

Identify the correctly punctuated sentence.

Correct Answer: B. The chief said, 'We shall review the plan tomorrow.'
A comma correctly separates the reporting clause from the direct quotation. A comma between 'chief' and 'said' would incorrectly separate the subject and verb.

Question: Identify the correctly punctuated sentence.

A. The chief said 'We shall review the plan tomorrow.'

B. The chief said, 'We shall review the plan tomorrow.'

C. The chief said 'We shall review the plan, tomorrow.'

D. The chief, said, 'We shall review the plan tomorrow.'

Correct Answer: B. The chief said, 'We shall review the plan tomorrow.'Explanation: A comma correctly separates the reporting clause from the direct quotation. A comma between 'chief' and 'said' would incorrectly separate the subject and verb.

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QID #13242 AFCAT 02/2026 Mock Test Series - Attempt Online Tests AFCAT 2026 Full-Length Mock Test 1 Easy

Choose the appropriate article: 'She hopes to become _____ aeronautical engineer.'

Correct Answer: A. an
'Aeronautical' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. 'A' is incorrect because article choice depends on sound.

Question: Choose the appropriate article: 'She hopes to become _____ aeronautical engineer.'

A. an

B. a

C. the

D. no article

Correct Answer: A. anExplanation: 'Aeronautical' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. 'A' is incorrect because article choice depends on sound.

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QID #13241 AFCAT 02/2026 Mock Test Series - Attempt Online Tests AFCAT 2026 Full-Length Mock Test 1 Easy

Choose the correct meaning of 'METICULOUS'.

Correct Answer: D. Extremely careful and precise
'Meticulous' means showing great attention to detail. 'Flexible' does not convey precision or detailed care.

Question: Choose the correct meaning of 'METICULOUS'.

A. Careless

B. Impulsive

C. Flexible

D. Extremely careful and precise

Correct Answer: D. Extremely careful and preciseExplanation: 'Meticulous' means showing great attention to detail. 'Flexible' does not convey precision or detailed care.

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QID #13240 AFCAT 02/2026 Mock Test Series - Attempt Online Tests AFCAT 2026 Full-Length Mock Test 1 Easy

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

Correct Answer: C. Each of the aircraft has been inspected.
'Each' is singular and requires the singular verb 'has'. The plural sense of 'aircraft' does not control the verb.

Question: Select the grammatically correct sentence.

A. Each of the aircraft have been inspected.

B. Each of the aircraft were inspected.

C. Each of the aircraft has been inspected.

D. Each of the aircraft are inspected.

Correct Answer: C. Each of the aircraft has been inspected.Explanation: 'Each' is singular and requires the singular verb 'has'. The plural sense of 'aircraft' does not control the verb.

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QID #13239 AFCAT 02/2026 Mock Test Series - Attempt Online Tests AFCAT 2026 Full-Length Mock Test 1 Easy

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The committee reached a _____ decision.'

Correct Answer: B. unanimous
A unanimous decision is one agreed upon by all members. 'Fragmentary' means incomplete and does not naturally describe collective agreement.

Question: Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The committee reached a _____ decision.'

A. hasty

B. unanimous

C. fragmentary

D. reluctant

Correct Answer: B. unanimousExplanation: A unanimous decision is one agreed upon by all members. 'Fragmentary' means incomplete and does not naturally describe collective agreement.

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Choose the best summary: 'Technology improves operational capability, but training and disciplined judgement remain essential because systems are operated by people under changing conditions.'

Choose the correct one-word substitution for government by a small powerful group.

Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'PRUDENT'.

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'at sixes and sevens'.

Choose the correctly reported form: The pilot said, 'I have completed the sortie.'

Choose the correct replacement: 'He is one of those officers who performs consistently.'

Choose the correctly transformed passive sentence for: 'The crew will complete the inspection tonight.'

Select the sentence that is free from ambiguity.

Choose the best interpretation: 'The proposal was rejected not because it lacked merit, but because it was premature.'

Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: 'The protocol is intended to _____ the risk of communication failure.'

Identify the part containing an error: 'No sooner had the warning sounded when the crew moved to their stations.'

Select the sentence with the correct use of the subjunctive.

Fill in the blank: 'The engineering team managed to _____ the source of the malfunction.'

Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'LUCID'.

Choose the correct conditional sentence.

Identify the correctly punctuated sentence.

Choose the appropriate article: 'She hopes to become _____ aeronautical engineer.'

Choose the correct meaning of 'METICULOUS'.

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The committee reached a _____ decision.'

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