Agniveer Vayu English Mock Test

Test your knowledge with this comprehensive practice exam

Instructions:

• This test consists of 25 Multiple Choice Questions (5 from each section).
• Each question carries 1 mark.
• Time Allotted: 20 minutes.
• Choose the most appropriate option to complete the sentence or passage.
• Read the revision notes carefully before attempting the test.

Revision Notes

1. Cloze Test:

• Read the entire passage first to understand the context.
• Each blank tests a specific grammar rule.
• Identify what part of speech is missing to narrow down your choices.

2. Voice:

• Active Voice: The subject performs the action. (Example: The soldier fired the rifle.)
• Passive Voice: The subject receives the action. (Example: The rifle was fired by the soldier.)
• Use the past participle (V3) and the appropriate form of 'be' + 'by' + the original subject.

3. Tenses:

• Simple Present: Habits, routines, facts. (He goes for a run daily.)
• Present Continuous: Actions happening now. (He is running right now.)
• Present Perfect: Actions completed recently. (He has run five miles already.)
• Simple Past: Finished actions in the past. (He ran yesterday.)
• Past Perfect: An action completed before another past action.

4. Determiners:

• Articles: a/an (non-specific), the (specific).
• Quantifiers: many (countable), much (uncountable), few/a few, little/a little.
• Demonstratives: this/that (singular), these/those (plural).

5. Prepositions:

• Time: at (precise time), on (day/date), in (month/year).
• Place: at (point), on (surface), in (enclosed space).
• Other: responsible for, depend on, interested in, afraid of.

Section A: Paragraph & Cloze Test (Q1-Q5)

The Agniveer Vayu program is ______ ambitious initiative by the Indian Air Force. It aims to recruit youthful individuals ______ a four-year period. Selected candidates ______ extensive training in various technical and non-technical trades. This program ______ a great opportunity for the youth to serve ______ nation.

1. Choose the correct determiner.

a) a b) an c) the d) some

2. Choose the correct preposition.

a) for b) since c) from d) at

3. Choose the correct verb form.

a) will receive b) received c) receives d) receiving

4. Choose the correct verb tense.

a) offered b) offers c) is offering d) has offered

5. Choose the correct determiner.

a) their b) her c) our d) his

Section B: Voice (Q6-Q10)

6. Choose the correct passive voice form: "The mechanic repaired the aircraft."

a) The aircraft is repaired by the mechanic. b) The aircraft was repaired by the mechanic. c) The aircraft repairs the mechanic. d) The aircraft has been repaired by the mechanic.

7. Choose the correct active voice form: "The orders were followed by the soldiers."

a) The soldiers follow the orders. b) The soldiers followed the orders. c) The soldiers were following the orders. d) The orders followed the soldiers.

8. Choose the correct passive voice form: "They have completed the mission."

a) The mission is completed by them. b) The mission was completed by them. c) The mission has been completed by them. d) The mission had been completed by them.

9. Choose the sentence in the active voice.

a) The parade was watched by thousands. b) The flag is hoisted every morning. c) The officer announced the results. d) The medals were awarded by the President.

10. Choose the correct passive form: "Who broke this window?"

a) Who was broken this window? b) By whom was this window broken? c) This window was broken by whom? d) By who was this window broken?

Section C: Tenses (Q11-Q15)

11. I usually _______ to the news at 8 PM.

a) listen b) listened c) am listening d) have listened

12. She _______ in Delhi for five years before she moved to Mumbai.

a) lived b) has lived c) had lived d) was living

13. Look! The plane _______.

a) lands b) is landing c) has landed d) was landing

14. By next year, he _______ for the IAF.

a) will apply b) will be applying c) will have applied d) applies

15. They _______ the project report last week.

a) submit b) submitted c) have submitted d) had submitted

Section D: Determiners (Q16-Q20)

16. There are too ______ mistakes in this document.

a) much b) many c) little d) less

17. He has ______ hope of succeeding; he should not give up.

a) little b) a little c) few d) a few

18. ______ information they provided was incorrect.

a) Many b) A few c) The d) An

19. Can I have ______ sugar in my tea, please?

a) few b) a few c) little d) a little

20. ______ student must carry their identity card.

a) Many b) Every c) Much d) Few

Section E: Prepositions (Q21-Q25)

21. The conference will be held _______ 10th May.

a) at b) in c) on d) by

22. He is proficient _______ handling advanced equipment.

a) at b) with c) in d) for

23. The soldier stood guard _______ the gate.

a) on b) at c) in d) for

24. The success of the mission depends _______ precise coordination.

a) of b) off c) on d) for

25. She was awarded _______ her bravery.

a) by b) with c) for d) on

Test Results for

Your Score: /25

Detailed Solutions

Section A: Cloze Test

1. b) an - The word after the blank ("ambitious") starts with a vowel sound, so the article 'an' is used.

2. a) for - 'For' is used to indicate a duration of time (e.g., for four years, for a long time).

3. a) will receive - The sentence describes a future event for selected candidates, so the Simple Future Tense ('will receive') is correct.

4. b) offers - The sentence is a general statement of fact about the program. The Simple Present Tense ('offers') is used for such facts.

5. c) our - The sentence talks about serving the nation, which is a collective sentiment. The possessive determiner 'our' is the most appropriate.

Section B: Voice

6. b) The aircraft was repaired by the mechanic. - The active verb "repaired" is in the simple past tense. Its passive form is was/were + past participle (V3).

7. b) The soldiers followed the orders. - The passive verb "were followed" is in the simple past tense. Its active form is the simple past tense of the main verb (followed).

8. c) The mission has been completed by them. - The active verb "have completed" is in the present perfect tense. Its passive form is has/have + been + past participle (V3).

9. c) The officer announced the results. - In this sentence, the subject (officer) is doing the action (announced). The other sentences are in passive voice.

10. b) By whom was this window broken? - This is the correct interrogative form of passive voice for the simple past tense. "Who" changes to "by whom" and is placed at the beginning.

Section C: Tenses

11. a) listen - The adverb "usually" indicates a habitual action, which requires the Simple Present Tense.

12. c) had lived - The sentence describes two past actions. The living in Delhi (first action) happened before moving to Mumbai (second action). For an action that happened before another past action, we use the Past Perfect Tense (had + V3).

13. b) is landing - The word "Look!" indicates that the action is happening right now, which requires the Present Continuous Tense (is/am/are + V1-ing).

14. c) will have applied - The phrase "By next year" indicates a future action that will be completed before a specific time in the future. This requires the Future Perfect Tense (will have + V3).

15. b) submitted - The phrase "last week" indicates a finished time in the past, which requires the Simple Past Tense.

Section D: Determiners

16. b) many - 'Mistakes' is a countable noun. 'Many' is used with countable nouns in negative sentences and questions.

17. b) a little - 'Hope' is uncountable. 'A little' means a small amount and has a positive connotation.

18. c) The - The sentence refers to specific information that was provided. 'The' is used to refer to specific or particular nouns.

19. d) a little - 'Sugar' is an uncountable noun. 'A little' is used with uncountable nouns to mean a small amount.

20. b) Every - The sentence refers to all individuals in a group. 'Every' is used with singular nouns to refer to all members of a group.

Section E: Prepositions

21. c) on - We use the preposition 'on' for specific days and dates (e.g., on 10th May, on Monday).

22. a) at - The fixed phrase is 'proficient at' (something).

23. b) at - 'At' is used to indicate a specific point or location (e.g., at the gate, at the station).

24. c) on - The fixed phrase is 'depend on'.

25. c) for - The fixed phrase is 'awarded for' (a reason or achievement).

Performance Analysis

Based on your performance, here are your focus areas:

Cloze Test

This tests your overall understanding of grammar in context. Focus on how different parts of speech (tenses, prepositions, articles) work together in a paragraph.

Voice

Ensure you are thorough with the conversion rules between active and passive voice for all tenses (Present, Past, Future, Perfect).

Tenses

This is a critical area. Pay special attention to the difference between Simple Past vs. Past Perfect and Simple Present vs. Present Continuous.

Determiners

Remember the key distinction: 'Much' for uncountable nouns, 'Many' for countable plural nouns. Understand the difference between 'a little' and 'little'.

Prepositions

This requires memorization of fixed phrases (responsible for, depend on) and rules for time and place (at 5 o'clock, on Monday, in July).

Keep practicing consistently. All the best for your preparation!