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Question 1English

A Bahria Admission Test candidate must identify the closest meaning of the word "meticulous". Which option is correct?

  1. Quick to become angry
  2. Unwilling to spend money
  3. Very attentive to detail Correct answer.
  4. Careless about appearance

Explanation

Meticulous means showing great attention to detail, so "very attentive to detail" is the closest match. It does not mean careless, short-tempered, or unwilling to spend money; those describe different qualities.

Question 2English

The English section of the Bahria Admission Test asks for the antonym of "scarce". Which option is most nearly opposite?

  1. Rare
  2. Hidden
  3. Abundant Correct answer.
  4. Costly

Explanation

Scarce means existing in short supply or rarely found, so its antonym is abundant. Rare is a synonym rather than an opposite, while costly and hidden refer to price and concealment.

Question 3English

In the English section of the Bahria Admission Test, a candidate must complete the phrase "proficient ___ a language". Which preposition is correct?

  1. at
  2. in Correct answer.
  3. on
  4. with

Explanation

The established collocation for a language or field of study is "proficient in". English does not use "proficient on" or "proficient with" in this phrase, and "proficient at" is reserved for specific skills rather than languages.

Question 4English

In a Bahria Admission Test grammar item: "Each of the candidates who sit the test ___ required to bring an original CNIC." Which verb completes the sentence correctly?

  1. have been
  2. is Correct answer.
  3. were
  4. are

Explanation

The subject of the verb is "Each", a singular indefinite pronoun, so the verb must be singular "is". The plural noun "candidates" sits inside a relative clause and does not control the main verb.

Question 5English

By the time the invigilator collected the Bahria Admission Test answer sheets, most candidates ___ their essays. Which option correctly completes the sentence?

  1. complete
  2. will complete
  3. had completed Correct answer.
  4. have completed

Explanation

The collecting happened in the past, and the candidates' completion happened before it, so the past perfect "had completed" is required. Simple present, present perfect, and future forms do not establish that earlier past action.

Question 6English

For a Bahria Admission Test writing item, choose the most grammatically parallel version of the sentence: "The test measures aptitude, reasoning, and how much a student knows."

  1. The test measures aptitude, reasoning, and how knowledgeable a student is.
  2. The test measures aptitude, reasoning, and how much a student knows.
  3. The test measures aptitude, reasoning, and subject knowledge. Correct answer.
  4. The test measures aptitude, and reasoning, and what a student knows.

Explanation

A list joined by "and" should use parallel grammatical structures. "Aptitude", "reasoning", and "subject knowledge" are all noun phrases, whereas "how much a student knows" is a clause and breaks parallelism.

Question 7English

In the sentence "The Bahria Admission Test result was inconclusive, so the committee requested a retest," the word "inconclusive" most nearly means:

  1. widely publicized
  2. unclear Correct answer.
  3. final and binding
  4. unfairly decided

Explanation

Inconclusive means the result did not settle the question, so "unclear" fits the context of ordering a retest. It does not mean final, publicized, or unfair.

Question 8English

For formal writing in the Bahria Admission Test, which sentence uses pronoun case correctly?

  1. The supervisor asked you and me to verify the roll numbers. Correct answer.
  2. The supervisor asked you and I to verify the roll numbers.
  3. Between you and I, the passage was confusing.
  4. The invigilator handed the extra sheet to he and I.

Explanation

The pronoun after the verb "asked" is the object, so the object form "me" is correct; "I" is a subject pronoun. The same object-case rule applies after the preposition "between" in the other options.

Question 9English

Read the passage and answer the question. "The Bahria Admission Test is designed to be speeded as well as power-based: it contains more items than most candidates can finish comfortably, and the items range from easy to difficult. Consequently, raw scores depend partly on pacing strategy and not solely on knowledge." According to the passage, which statement is best supported?

  1. The test contains only difficult items.
  2. Knowledge plays no role in the score.
  3. Raw scores can depend on pacing. Correct answer.
  4. Finishing every item guarantees a high score.

Explanation

The passage says raw scores depend partly on pacing strategy, which supports the statement that pacing can affect scores. It does not claim all items are difficult, that finishing guarantees success, or that knowledge is irrelevant.

Question 10English

Although the English section of the Bahria Admission Test appears straightforward, it is ___; candidates who rush tend to miss subtle grammar cues. Which option best completes the sentence?

  1. deceptively simple Correct answer.
  2. superficial in content
  3. easy for every candidate
  4. irrelevant to the syllabus

Explanation

The contrast signaled by "although" plus the warning about subtle cues shows that the section is harder than it appears. "Deceptively simple" captures that gap between appearance and reality.

Question 11English

In the Bahria Admission Test instructions, candidates are told to comply ___ all instructions given by the invigilator. Which preposition correctly completes the sentence?

  1. on
  2. to
  3. with Correct answer.
  4. for

Explanation

The verb comply is followed by the preposition with in standard English, as in comply with instructions or comply with rules. The other prepositions do not form this fixed collocation and would be marked incorrect in a formal test instruction.

Question 12English

Neither the chief invigilator nor the candidates ___ permitted to leave the hall until every answer sheet has been collected. Which verb form correctly completes the sentence?

  1. is
  2. are Correct answer.
  3. was
  4. has been

Explanation

With neither ... nor, the verb agrees with the subject nearer to it. Here the nearer subject is the plural candidates, so the plural verb are is required; is and has been are singular, and was is past tense and also singular with this subject.

Question 13English

The Bahria Admission Test has no negative marking; ___, candidates are advised to attempt every question before time expires. Which transition best fills the blank?

  1. therefore Correct answer.
  2. meanwhile
  3. in contrast
  4. otherwise

Explanation

The first clause gives a reason-no negative marking-and the second clause gives the consequence, so therefore is the correct transition. Otherwise introduces a condition, in contrast marks opposition, and meanwhile marks simultaneous time.

Question 14English

Choose the option that completes the sentence without a dangling modifier: 'Having reviewed the marked answer sheets, ___.'

  1. the errors in the scoring key became obvious to the examiner.
  2. the examiner noticed several errors in the scoring key. Correct answer.
  3. several errors were noticed in the scoring key.
  4. it was obvious that the scoring key contained several errors.

Explanation

An introductory participle phrase must modify the subject of the main clause. Only the examiner can be the one who has reviewed the sheets, so the main clause must begin with the examiner; the other options wrongly attach the reviewing to errors, to it, or to an unspecified agent.

Question 15English

A candidate wants to ask the Bahria admission office when results will be announced. Which sentence is most appropriate for a formal written inquiry?

  1. Please inform me when the admission test results will be announced. Correct answer.
  2. Kindly do the needful and reply about the result timing at your earliest.
  3. Could you please tell me when the test results are coming out?
  4. Results when? Please reply fast.

Explanation

A formal written inquiry uses polite request language and avoids slang, phrasal verbs, and commands. Please inform me when the admission test results will be announced is complete and formal, while coming out is informal and the other options are abrupt or nonstandard.

Question 16English

Read the sentence: 'The invigilator's terse warning-Phones away now-left no room for discussion.' In this context, what does terse most nearly mean?

  1. unclear and confusing
  2. brief and direct Correct answer.
  3. repeated and lengthy
  4. angry and threatening

Explanation

Terse means using few words and coming straight to the point, sometimes in a curt way. The short quoted warning and the phrase no room for discussion support this meaning; the word does not mean angry, unclear, or lengthy.

Question 17English

Before allowing entry, the invigilators checked ___ admit cards against the attendance list. Which option correctly completes the sentence?

  1. the candidates
  2. the candidate's
  3. the candidates's
  4. the candidates' Correct answer.

Explanation

The sentence refers to more than one candidate, so the possessive form of the plural noun candidates is candidates'-an apostrophe after the final s. Candidate's is singular possessive, the bare plural has no possessive marking, and candidates's is not standard.

Question 18English

Of the two sections of the Bahria Admission Test, the quantitative section was ___ for most candidates in the trial.

  1. the most demanding
  2. the more demanding Correct answer.
  3. more demanding than
  4. demanding most

Explanation

When exactly two items are compared, English uses the comparative form more demanding, and the phrase of the two takes the definite article: the more demanding. The superlative most demanding is for three or more items, more demanding than needs an explicit than-clause, and demanding most is not grammatical here.

Question 19English

A number of candidates ___ complained about noise from the corridor, and the number of formal complaints ___ risen since the test. Which pair of verbs correctly completes the sentence?

  1. has ... have
  2. has ... has
  3. have ... has Correct answer.
  4. have ... have

Explanation

A number of candidates means several candidates and takes a plural verb, have complained. The number of complaints refers to a single total and takes a singular verb, has risen. The two expressions look similar but have different agreement rules.

Question 20English

No sooner ___ the answer sheets been distributed than a candidate raised a hand to ask about the timing. Which word correctly completes the sentence?

  1. have
  2. had Correct answer.
  3. did
  4. were

Explanation

No sooner at the beginning of a clause triggers inversion and is used with the past perfect: No sooner had the answer sheets been distributed than ... . Have does not match the past perfect, did cannot be followed by been distributed, and were would not form the required perfect passive.

Question 21English

In a Bahria Admission Test sentence-completion item, choose the preposition that correctly completes the sentence: 'Only candidates who meet the published criteria are eligible ___ admission to the programme.'

  1. for Correct answer.
  2. with
  3. at
  4. to

Explanation

The adjective 'eligible' is followed by 'for' when it introduces the thing a person qualifies to receive, as in 'eligible for admission'. 'Eligible to' can occur before a verb, as in 'eligible to apply', but before the noun 'admission' the standard collocation is 'eligible for'.

Question 22English

In a Bahria Admission Test grammar item, choose the verb that correctly completes the sentence: 'The list of shortlisted candidates ___ displayed outside the examination hall.'

  1. were
  2. are
  3. is Correct answer.
  4. have been

Explanation

The grammatical subject is the singular noun 'list', not the plural noun 'candidates' in the prepositional phrase 'of shortlisted candidates'. A singular subject requires the singular verb 'is' in the present tense.

Question 23English

In a Bahria Admission Test usage item, choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: 'The delay in announcing the results did not ___ the candidates' eligibility for admission.'

  1. effect on
  2. effect
  3. affect on
  4. affect Correct answer.

Explanation

'Affect' is the verb meaning to influence, and it fits after 'did not' as the main verb. 'Effect' is normally a noun meaning result; 'effect on' would need a verb such as 'have' before it.

Question 24English

In a Bahria Admission Test grammar item, choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: '___ having prepared thoroughly, some candidates still felt anxious during the test.'

  1. Although
  2. Despite Correct answer.
  3. Because
  4. However

Explanation

'Despite' is a preposition that can be followed by a gerund phrase such as 'having prepared thoroughly'. 'Although' and 'Because' are conjunctions and need a finite clause with a subject and verb, while 'However' is an adverb and cannot join the phrase this way.

Question 25English

In a Bahria Admission Test writing item, choose the transition that best completes the sentence: 'The reading passage was longer than expected; ___, many candidates ran short of time.'

  1. nevertheless
  2. otherwise
  3. consequently Correct answer.
  4. meanwhile

Explanation

The second clause is a result of the first: the passage's length caused candidates to run short of time. 'Consequently' signals this cause-and-effect relationship, while the other choices signal contrast, condition, or simultaneous time.

Question 26English

In a Bahria Admission Test grammar item, choose the verb phrase that correctly completes the sentence: 'The admission office ___ the final merit list before the orientation session begins.'

  1. will announced
  2. will be announced
  3. announces by
  4. will announce Correct answer.

Explanation

The subject 'admission office' performs the action of announcing, so the sentence needs the active future form 'will announce'. 'Will be announced' is passive and would make the office the thing announced, while 'will announced' is ungrammatical.

Question 27English

In a Bahria Admission Test grammar item, choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: 'The morning session had ___ candidates than the afternoon session, so the hall was less crowded.'

  1. lesser
  2. less
  3. fewer Correct answer.
  4. little

Explanation

'Candidates' is a plural count noun, so the comparative form 'fewer' is required. 'Less' is used with uncountable nouns, 'little' is not comparative, and 'lesser' means lower in rank or importance rather than smaller in number.

Question 28English

Read the passage and answer the question. 'The Bahria Admission Test reports a percentile rank rather than a raw percentage. A percentile of 85 means that the candidate scored higher than 85 percent of candidates in the same session; it does not mean that 85 percent of the answers were correct. Universities use this rank to compare candidates who sat the same paper.' Which statement best explains an 85th percentile score?

  1. The candidate answered 85 percent of the questions correctly.
  2. The candidate outperformed 85 percent of that session's candidates. Correct answer.
  3. The candidate was placed 85th on the final merit list.
  4. The candidate's score was 85 marks above the pass mark.

Explanation

The passage defines percentile as a comparative rank within the same test session, not as a percentage of correct answers. An 85th percentile therefore means the candidate scored above 85 percent of the candidates who sat that paper, which is exactly what the final option states.

Question 29English

In a Bahria Admission Test grammar item, choose the verb phrase that correctly completes the sentence: 'Had the candidate checked the answer sheet before submitting it, she ___ several careless errors.'

  1. would have been avoiding
  2. would have avoided Correct answer.
  3. would avoid
  4. had avoided

Explanation

The sentence begins with an inverted third conditional ('Had the candidate checked'), which describes an unreal past condition. The main clause therefore needs 'would have' plus the past participle: 'would have avoided'.

Question 30English

In a Bahria Admission Test grammar item, choose the verb that correctly completes the sentence: 'The chief invigilator, together with the assistant invigilators, ___ responsible for sealing the examination hall.'

  1. have been
  2. is Correct answer.
  3. were
  4. are

Explanation

The subject is the singular noun 'chief invigilator'; the phrase 'together with the assistant invigilators' is extra information and does not change the subject. A singular subject takes the singular verb 'is' in the present tense.

Question 31English

In the Bahria Admission Test, each of the candidates ___ required to sign the attendance sheet before entering the hall.

  1. are
  2. is Correct answer.
  3. were
  4. have been

Explanation

Each is a singular indefinite pronoun, so it takes a singular verb even when followed by a plural noun phrase. The present tense is also the natural choice because the sentence states a general rule for the Bahria Admission Test.

Question 32English

Candidates must bring ___ HB pencil and a black pen to the Bahria Admission Test.

  1. an Correct answer.
  2. the
  3. a
  4. some

Explanation

The letter H is pronounced with the vowel sound /eɪ/ at the start, so the article before HB must be an. A would be used before a consonant sound, while the would wrongly suggest one specific pencil already known to the reader.

Question 33English

To be eligible ___ the Bahria Admission Test, a candidate must have completed intermediate education.

  1. for Correct answer.
  2. with
  3. to
  4. at

Explanation

The adjective eligible is followed by for when it introduces the programme, test, or benefit that someone qualifies for. Eligible to is used before a verb, as in eligible to apply, not before a noun phrase like the Bahria Admission Test.

Question 34English

The Bahria Admission Test measures candidates' ability to read quickly, think logically, and ___.

  1. solving problems accurately
  2. to solve problems accurately
  3. solve problems accurately Correct answer.
  4. accurate problem solving

Explanation

Items joined by and in a list should have the same grammatical form. The first two items are bare verbs (read, think), so the third must also be a bare verb phrase: solve problems accurately.

Question 35English

Candidates are prohibited from ___ mobile phones into the Bahria Admission Test hall.

  1. bring
  2. bringing Correct answer.
  3. to bring
  4. brought

Explanation

The preposition from must be followed by a gerund when it takes a verb as its object. Therefore bringing is the only grammatical form after prohibited from in this sentence.

Question 36English

By the time the Bahria Admission Test result was announced, the candidates ___ for more than three weeks.

  1. have been waiting
  2. wait
  3. were waiting
  4. had been waiting Correct answer.

Explanation

The past perfect continuous had been waiting describes an action that began earlier and continued up to a point in the past, here the announcement of the result. The present perfect would wrongly anchor the waiting to the present moment.

Question 37English

The admission office's reply was so ___ that candidates could not tell whether the test date had changed.

  1. concise
  2. explicit
  3. ambiguous Correct answer.
  4. prompt

Explanation

Ambiguous means open to more than one interpretation, which explains why candidates could not tell whether the date had changed. Explicit and concise would make the message clear rather than confusing.

Question 38English

Because the examination hall had ___ seats than registered candidates, some candidates were moved to a second hall.

  1. few
  2. less
  3. lesser
  4. fewer Correct answer.

Explanation

Fewer is used with plural countable nouns such as seats, while less is used with uncountable nouns. The comparison word than also calls for a comparative form, which rules out few and lesser in this context.

Question 39English

The Bahria Admission Test committee recommended that every candidate ___ a valid CNIC at the entry gate.

  1. presents
  2. presented
  3. present Correct answer.
  4. has presented

Explanation

Verbs such as recommend, require, and insist take the mandative subjunctive in a that-clause: the base form present is used regardless of the subject. Presents would be ordinary indicative agreement, which is not the required formal pattern here.

Question 40English

The Bahria Admission Test fee is non-refundable, but a candidate who misses the test because of a documented medical emergency may apply for a transfer to the next administration. The word may in this policy indicates that transfer is ___.

  1. permitted but not guaranteed Correct answer.
  2. impossible without an extra fee
  3. automatic after documentation
  4. a guaranteed entitlement

Explanation

May grants permission or possibility; it does not promise that the transfer will be approved. The candidate is therefore allowed to apply, but the admission office still decides, so the transfer is not guaranteed.

Question 41English

During the Bahria Admission Test briefing, the invigilator told candidates to refrain from talking once the answer sheet had been distributed. In this sentence, 'refrain from' most nearly means:

  1. remember
  2. avoid Correct answer.
  3. request
  4. begin

Explanation

'Refrain from' means to hold oneself back from doing something, so in the test hall it means candidates should avoid talking after the answer sheet is distributed. The word does not mean to start, ask for, or recall something.

Question 42English

In a Bahria Admission Test writing item, choose the most concise revision of this sentence: 'The reason why the candidates were late was because the shuttle arrived late.'

  1. The candidates were late for the reason that the shuttle arrived late.
  2. The candidates were late because the shuttle arrived late. Correct answer.
  3. The reason the candidates were late was due to the fact that the shuttle arrived late.
  4. The late arrival of the shuttle was the reason for the candidates being late.

Explanation

The original repeats the same idea through 'reason why' and 'because,' which is redundant. The concise version uses 'because' once and keeps the meaning clear. The other choices replace the redundancy with longer wordy phrases.

Question 43English

In a Bahria Admission Test grammar item, choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: '___ highest score in this year's Bahria Admission Test was achieved by a candidate from Lahore.'

  1. The Correct answer.
  2. A
  3. No article
  4. An

Explanation

The definite article 'the' is used before a superlative such as 'highest' because it identifies one unique result. 'A' and 'an' are indefinite and do not fit a superlative that points to a specific score. A singular countable noun also needs an article here.

Question 44English

In a Bahria Admission Test grammar item, choose the pronoun that correctly completes the sentence: 'Neither the invigilator nor the candidates were aware that ___ had been assigned a different hall.'

  1. she
  2. he
  3. it
  4. they Correct answer.

Explanation

With 'neither ... nor,' the pronoun agrees with the subject nearer to it. The nearer subject is 'candidates,' which is plural, so 'they' is the correct pronoun. 'It' is singular and would refer to a thing, while 'he' and 'she' cannot refer to the plural candidates.

Question 45English

In a Bahria Admission Test writing item, choose the sentence in which the modifier is placed correctly.

  1. Seated at the front desk, the candidates' CNICs were checked by the invigilator.
  2. Seated at the front desk, the invigilator checked the candidates' CNICs. Correct answer.
  3. Seated at the front desk, the checking of CNICs was done by the invigilator.
  4. Seated at the front desk, the CNICs were checked by the invigilator.

Explanation

An introductory participial phrase modifies the noun that follows the comma. Only the first sentence makes 'seated at the front desk' describe the invigilator. In the other sentences, the phrase illogically describes CNICs or the act of checking.

Question 46English

In a Bahria Admission Test grammar item, choose the verb phrase that correctly completes the sentence: 'If the admission office ___ the results earlier, candidates could have planned their campus visits in time.'

  1. would announce
  2. announced
  3. has announced
  4. had announced Correct answer.

Explanation

This is a third conditional sentence about an unreal past situation. The if-clause takes the past perfect 'had announced,' while the main clause uses 'could have planned.' Simple past, present perfect, and 'would' do not fit the past unreal condition.

Question 47English

Read this short passage and answer the question. 'The Bahria Admission Test handbook states that calculators are not permitted in the test hall. It also notes that the quantitative section tests basic arithmetic skills.' What can be inferred about the quantitative section?

  1. It is designed to be completed without a calculator. Correct answer.
  2. It is optional for most candidates.
  3. It contains no arithmetic questions.
  4. It allows scientific calculators for some items.

Explanation

The passage bans calculators and says the quantitative section tests basic arithmetic. The logical inference is that candidates must handle the arithmetic without a calculator. The other choices contradict the passage or add information it does not provide.

Question 48English

Read this short passage and answer the question. 'The administration describes the new online registration portal for the Bahria Admission Test as "a seamless step forward." Candidates who waited three hours for the page to load might choose a different adjective.' The tone of the second sentence is best described as:

  1. neutral
  2. enthusiastic
  3. apologetic
  4. ironic Correct answer.

Explanation

The second sentence contrasts the administration's praise with the candidates' frustrating experience, creating irony. It is not sincere enthusiasm because the candidates would not praise the portal. It is also not neutral or apologetic, since the sentence quietly mocks the official description.

Question 49English

In a Bahria Admission Test grammar item, choose the phrase that correctly completes the sentence: 'The Bahria Admission Test not only assesses reading speed but also ___.'

  1. logical reasoning is measured
  2. measures logical reasoning Correct answer.
  3. to measure logical reasoning
  4. a measure of logical reasoning

Explanation

The correlative pair 'not only ... but also' requires parallel grammatical structures. Since 'assesses reading speed' is a verb phrase, the second part needs the matching verb phrase 'measures logical reasoning.' A noun phrase, an infinitive, or a full clause breaks the parallelism.

Question 50English

In a Bahria Admission Test writing item, choose the sentence that uses a colon correctly.

  1. Candidates must bring three items; an HB pencil, a black pen, and a valid CNIC.
  2. Candidates must bring three items: an HB pencil, a black pen, and a valid CNIC. Correct answer.
  3. Candidates must bring three items, an HB pencil: a black pen, and a valid CNIC.
  4. Candidates must bring: an HB pencil, a black pen, and a valid CNIC.

Explanation

A colon may introduce a list after a complete independent clause. In the correct sentence, 'Candidates must bring three items' is a complete clause, and the colon properly introduces the list. The colon should not separate a verb from its object, and a semicolon does not introduce a list in this way.