Welcome to English Initial Test 9, an advanced online practice module designed specifically for candidates preparing for the initial academic tests of the Pakistan Armed Forcesβincluding Pak Army (PMA Long Course, TCC), Pakistan Air Force (PAF) (GDP, CAE, Admin, Airmen), and Pak Navy (PN Cadet, Marine, Sailor).

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#1. What would he do _______?
#2. If you had informed me.
#3. He made _______ much noise that I was going to be mad.
#4. A large number of students _______ taking part.
#5. Don’t leave _______ I come.
#6. It is important that Aslam _______ on time.
#7. He behaved _______ he were a prince.
#8. _______ know what lies ahead.
#9. A small quantity of _______ is there in the jug.
#10. How _______ money do you need?
#11. Scarcely _______ anyone see the stranger’s face yesterday.
#12. Although he was being honest, _______ he was insulted.
#13. He lost his wits _______?
#14. He learned _______ English.
#15. He has been here _______ the existence of Pakistan.
#16. Choose the correct synonym for ‘Boast’:
#17. Choose the correct synonym for ‘Evacuation’:
#18. Choose the correct synonym for ‘Mounted’:
#19. Choose the correct synonym for ‘Distort’:
#20. Choose the correct synonym for ‘Surplus’:
#21. Choose the correct synonym for ‘Hiss’:
#22. Choose the correct synonym for ‘Niece’:
#23. Choose the correct synonym for ‘Culpable’ (He is culpable for this mistake):
#24. Choose the correct synonym for ‘Revive’:
#25. Choose the correct synonym for ‘Forester’:
#26. What is the closest meaning to the underlined phrase: His mail accumulated in his absence:
#27. What is the closest meaning to the underlined phrase: Despite persuasion, he remained reluctant:
#28. What is the closest meaning to the underlined phrase: The disease was infectious:
#29. What is the closest meaning to the underlined phrase: They saw a wizard on the corner of their street:
#30. What is the closest meaning to the underlined phrase: Corrupt earning is supposed to be an illegitimate gain:
#31. What is the closest meaning to the underlined phrase: His arrogance brought failure to him:
#32. What is the closest meaning to the underlined phrase: Owing to scorching heat they postponed the journey:
#33. What is the closest meaning to the underlined phrase: On behest of his client the lawyer pleaded:
#34. What is the closest meaning to the underlined phrase: His frail health frightened his physicians:
#35. In connection _______ arts, this study is good:
#36. His book lay close _______ him:
#37. Choose the part that must be changed for the sentence to be correct: ‘in order’
#38. He is fond _______ cricket:
#39. His body lacks _______ weight:
#40. Give this pen _______ Aslam:
#41. _______ he reached, the light went out:
#42. He was extremely _______ to meaningless talk:
#43. Qasim as well as his friends _______ known to me:
#44. The women _______ mourning over the loss of life for a long time:
#45. He has done his work _______:
#46. Choose the correct synonym for ‘Linger’:
#47. Choose the correct synonym for ‘Fatigue’:
#48. Choose the correct synonym for ‘Applaud’:
#49. Choose the correct synonym for ‘Humorous’:
#50. Choose the correct synonym for ‘Perfection’:
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ENGLISH INITIAL TEST 9
Welcome to English Initial Test 9, an advanced online practice module designed specifically for candidates preparing for the initial academic tests of the Pakistan Armed Forcesβincluding Pak Army (PMA Long Course, TCC), Pakistan Air Force (PAF) (GDP, CAE, Admin, Airmen), and Pak Navy (PN Cadet, Marine, Sailor). This practice quiz focuses on advanced prepositional usage, subject-verb agreement, vocabulary analogies, and high-frequency multiple-choice questions required to excel in your computer-based military exam.
Key Topics Covered in English Initial Test 9
To secure top scores in the English academic paper during your Armed Forces selection test, make sure to thoroughly revise these core grammatical concepts assessed in this module:
- Advanced Prepositional Phrases: Verb-preposition combinations, spatial relationships, and fixed prepositional idioms.
- Complex Subject-Verb Agreement: Collective nouns, inverted sentence structures, and compound subjects with singular meanings.
- Vocabulary & Verbal Analogies: Contextual synonyms, antonyms, word relationships, and high-frequency military entrance vocabulary.
- Sentence Structure & Transformations: Voice transformations, direct to indirect speech rules, and parallel structure corrections.
High-Frequency Sample MCQs for Practice
Test your understanding with these representative MCQs frequently asked in tri-services academic tests:
1. The officer insisted _____ seeing the official report immediately.
A) on
B) at
C) for
D) in
Answer: A) on
2. Choose the correct synonym for the word “LOQUACIOUS”:
A) Reserved
B) Talkative
C) Shy
D) Silent
Answer: B) Talkative
3. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom “To hit the nail on the head”:
A) To make a mistake
B) To describe exactly what is causing a situation
C) To hurt someone intentionally
D) To work with tools
Answer: B) To describe exactly what is causing a situation
4. Select the antonym for the word “OBSTINATE”:
A) Stubborn
B) Flexible
C) Firm
D) Rigid
Answer: B) Flexible
5. Neither the commander nor the soldiers _____ present at the assembly.
A) was
B) were
C) is
D) has been
Answer: B) were
6. Identify the correct passive form: “She has finished the operational report.”
A) The operational report was finished by her.
B) The operational report has been finished by her.
C) The operational report is finished by her.
D) The operational report had been finished by her.
Answer: B) The operational report has been finished by her.
7. Scarcely had the patrol left the base _____ the storm began.
A) than
B) when
C) then
D) before
Answer: B) when
Detailed Overview of English Initial Test 9 Preparation
Preparing for English Initial Test 9 requires a structured review of advanced grammar and extensive question practice. In military selection centers, the computer-based academic test evaluates both your speed and accuracy under tight time constraints. The English section is a major scoring domain across officer and entry-level branches. Practicing these structured sets regularly helps eliminate subtle grammatical errors, expands vocabulary retention, and boosts overall testing confidence.
Effective Revision Tips for Test 9
- Master Fixed Prepositions: Pay close attention to verbs that demand specific prepositions like insist on, depend on, and accuse of.
- Review Correlative Conjunctions: Memorize fixed conjunction pairs like scarcely… when and neither… nor.
- Practice Timed Quizzes: Solve questions under timed conditions to adapt to the time constraints of military selection computer tests.
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