NTS Practice Test

Instructions: Read the instructions carefully before attempting the test.

• Test consists of sections: English, Quantitative Reasoning (Maths) and Analytical Reasoning.
• Each MCQ has four options (A, B, C, D).  Select only one option. Each correct response gets 1 mark.
• Use black or blue ball-point to shade the circles for correct response. Shading more than one circle will receive no marks. Cutting is not allowed.
• The answers are given for your help. The answers will open in a new page to easily check answers while attempting the question.

VERBAL (ENGLISH)

Q. 1. She _______ working in a factory since 2007.

1. Is
2. Was
3. Has been
4. Had

Q. 2. He is quite good ___ making paintings.

1. In
2. At
3. On
4. About

Q. 3. “Less government spending” is _________ of this political party.

1. An acronym
2. A tenet
3. A plight
4. A prospectus

Q. 4. The doctor advised him ______ eat rice.

1. do not
2. to not
3. not to
4. prohibit

Q. 5. She agrees ____ my proposal.

1. With
2. To
3. For
4. About

Q. 6. We should not laugh _______ poors.

1. On
2. Over
3. At
4. About

Q. 7. Unable to discover how the fire started, the inspectors filed a tentative report that the cause was _______.

1. Noteworthy
2. Definitive
3. Fundamental
4. Indeterminate

Q. 8. He did not _________  a letter.

1. Write
2. Writes
3. Wrote
4. Written

Q. 9. Barking dogs ______ bite.

1. Always
2. Never
3. Seldom
4. Often

Q. 10. At first the children were ___________ but as the morning progressed they began to laugh and talk eagerly.

1. Ostentatious
2. Myopic
3. Solicitous
4. Reticent

Q. 11. It has been raining ______ three hours.

1. Since
2. For
3. From
4. Up to

Q. 12. Quit smoking lest you _______ fall ill.

1. Will
2. Have
3. Should
4. Not

Q. 13. Physical exercise often has a __________ effect, releasing emotional tension and refreshing the spirit.

1. Pejorative
2. Debilitating
3. Cathartic
4. Retentive

Q. 14. She ______ broken the cup.

1. Was
2. Will
3. Has
4. Has been

Q. 15. Certain plant seeds are able to remain _______ for years, appearing lifeless but infact they are merely inactive.

1. Verdant
2. Pliant
3. Dormant
4. Stunted

Q. 16. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah _____ born on 25th December 1876.

1. Was
2. Has
3. Had
4. Is

Note. (Question 17-20) Select the word which is most nearly similar in meaning to the given capitalized word. (Synonyms)

Q. 17. KIDNAP

1. Confiscate
2. Invade
3. Abduct
4. Conquer

Q. 18. CONCEIT

1. Inspiration
2. Pride
3. Wrath
4. Humility

Q. 19. PREDICT

1. Negate
2. Condemn
3. Forecast
4. Appreciate

Q. 20. DELIRIOUS

1. Delight
2. Charming
3. Relaxed
4. Hysterical