English Test for PAF: Overview
English is tested in the paf initial test for all PAF entries — GDP Pilot, CAE, AD, Admin, Logistics, Airman, and Civilian. The PAF English Test is not difficult but is tricky. PAF english test MCQs can create confusions if not prepared well before initial test date.
PAF English Test Pattern & Syllabus
Here we have explained PAF English test Pattern & syllabus in this table.
| Entry Route | No of MCQs | Time | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airman | 25 | 10 minutes | Matric level |
| Officer(GDP/CAE/AD/Admin etc) | 75 | 30 minutes | F Sc level |
PAF English Test MCQs
PAF English Test syllabus is different for Airman and GDP/CAE/AD/Admin/Log etc. But English topics are same for both/ Here are PAF English Test MCQs categorized into topics.
Section 1: Grammar MCQs
Relative Pronouns (Who, Whose, Which, That)
These are some of the most repeated question types in PAF tests.
- The police arrested the man ___ had stolen the jewels.
Answer: who - The boy ___ leg is broken is sitting here.
Answer: whose - The watch ___ you bought was very beautiful.
Answer: which - The book ___ I borrowed was very useful.
Answer: that/which - The girl ___ won the race got a prize.
Answer: who - The house ___ we visited was very old.
Answer: which/that - ___ get up early in the morning to give me a glass of juice?
Answer: Who
Prepositions
- She is cooking food ___ the kitchen.
Answer: in - He is waiting ___ the bus stop.
Answer: at - The cat is sitting ___ the table.
Answer: on - He jumped ___ the bridge.
Answer: off - They arrived ___ the airport early.
Answer: at - She is interested ___ painting.
Answer: in - He is proud ___ his achievement.
Answer: of - We are looking forward ___ your visit.
Answer: to
Articles (A, An, The)
- K2 is ___ highest place in Pakistan.
Answer: the - She is ___ honest woman.
Answer: an - He wants to become ___ engineer.
Answer: an - ___ sun rises in the east.
Answer: The - I saw ___ one-eyed man.
Answer: a - This is ___ university I told you about.
Answer: the
Tenses
- English is ___ here.
Answer: spoken (passive present) - They are ___ their homework.
Answer: doing - Ali ___ 4 cars.
Answer: has - They ___ hard all day.
Answer: work - She is going to sleep when the drama ___.
Answer: ends - I was watching TV ___ I went to bed.
Answer: before - You can wait here ___ I come back.
Answer: until - I could not find it ___.
Answer: anywhere
Conjunctions and Sentence Connectors
- He was tired, ___ he continued working.
Answer: but/yet - She studied hard ___ she could pass the exam.
Answer: so that - ___ he is rich, he is not happy.
Answer: Although/Though - She will call you ___ she arrives.
Answer: when/as soon as
Section 2: Vocabulary MCQs
Synonyms
| Word | Correct Synonym | Commonly Confused With |
|---|---|---|
| Invariable | Constant | Flexible (this is antonym) |
| Diligent | Hardworking | Lazy (this is antonym) |
| Benevolent | Kind / Generous | Cruel (this is antonym) |
| Transparent | Clear / Lucid | Opaque (antonym) |
| Frugal | Economical | Extravagant (antonym) |
| Hostile | Aggressive / Unfriendly | Amicable (antonym) |
| Eloquent | Fluent / Articulate | Inarticulate (antonym) |
| Jovial | Cheerful / Merry | Gloomy (antonym) |
| Concise | Brief / Short | Verbose (antonym) |
| Prudent | Wise / Careful | Reckless (antonym) |
Antonyms Practice
- Opposite of “Effect” is ___?
Answer: Cause - Opposite of “Transparent” is ___?
Answer: Opaque - Opposite of “Brave” is ___?
Answer: Cowardly - Opposite of “Expand” is ___?
Answer: Contract / Shrink - Opposite of “Ancient” is ___?
Answer: Modern - Opposite of “Temporary” is ___?
Answer: Permanent - Opposite of “Compulsory” is ___?
Answer: Optional / Voluntary - Opposite of “Domestic” is ___?
Answer: Foreign / Wild
Section 3: Sentence Correction MCQs
- a) She is more smarter than him. b) She is smarter than him.
Answer: b - a) He has went to school. b) He has gone to school.
Answer: b - a) Neither of them are ready. b) Neither of them is ready.
Answer: b - a) One of the students have passed. b) One of the students has passed.
Answer: b - a) The committee have decided. b) The committee has decided.
Answer: b (committee = singular collective noun)
Choose the grammatically correct option.
Section 4: Fill in the Blanks
- Ali has ___ to drink. (something / same thing / anything)
Answer: something - She was ___ sleeping when I called. (yet / already / just)
Answer: already - They were punished ___ their misbehavior. (for / of / by)
Answer: for - The soldier died ___ the country. (for / to / with)
Answer: for - He is looking ___ a job. (for / at / after)
Answer: for
Section 5: One Word Substitution
| Phrase | One Word |
|---|---|
| One who cannot read or write | Illiterate |
| One who loves his country | Patriot |
| One who hates women | Misogynist |
| Science of plants | Botany |
| Science of animals | Zoology |
| Study of the mind | Psychology |
| A person who walks in sleep | Somnambulist |
| One who lives on others | Parasite |
| Government by a king/queen | Monarchy |
| Government by the people | Democracy |
Tips for PAF English Test
- Relative pronouns (who/whose/which/that) appear in almost every PAF test — memorize the rules
- Prepositions with adjectives: proud of, interested in, good at, fond of, afraid of
- “The” is used before superlatives: the highest, the best, the longest
- Verb agreement with “neither…nor”, “either…or”: verb agrees with the nearest subject
- Learn 10 synonyms/antonyms daily for 2 weeks before the test
