Test: AFCAT Model Papers - 1 2022 | IAF AFCAT Past Year Papers PDF Download

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AFCAT MODEL QUESTION PAPER – 1 
 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES 
 
1. Total Number of Questions – 100. Each Question is of three marks. 
2. One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. 
3. No mark will be awarded/deducted for un-attempted questions.      
  
1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it. 
  
Over four hundred years after Michelangelo’s death, scholars are still unravelling the mysteries of his art. 
One mystery revealed recently was that, his famous painting of a pensive Cleopatra included a hidden 
drawing of a different Cleopatra on the reverse side. This hidden Cleopatra depicts a tormented woman, 
whose eyes stare out at the viewer and whose mouth is open, screaming in horror. The two images, drawn 
on two sides of the same paper, can be viewed simultaneously. The second mystery is with regard to 
Michelangelo’s architectural plan for the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Did he intend the dome to 
look like the model he built between 1558 and 1561? Or did he change his mind after building the model and 
decided to elevate the dome in the way it is today? Scholars do not agree on the answers. The third mystery 
about this great artist was why he destroyed hundreds or thousands of his drawings before he died. Did he 
feel that they were unimportant or did he want the world to see only his finished products? The mystery 
associated with Michelangelo’s art being elusive, has attracted artists, scholars and researchers since ages.    
 
Why did Michelangelo destroy so many drawings before he died? (Choose the most appropriate answer from 
the given options) 
 
A. The mystery is yet to be unravelled 
B. They were unimportant   
C.  They were only unfinished works 
D. He was upset with the way they were shaping up  
 
 
  
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AFCAT MODEL QUESTION PAPER – 1 
 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES 
 
1. Total Number of Questions – 100. Each Question is of three marks. 
2. One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. 
3. No mark will be awarded/deducted for un-attempted questions.      
  
1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it. 
  
Over four hundred years after Michelangelo’s death, scholars are still unravelling the mysteries of his art. 
One mystery revealed recently was that, his famous painting of a pensive Cleopatra included a hidden 
drawing of a different Cleopatra on the reverse side. This hidden Cleopatra depicts a tormented woman, 
whose eyes stare out at the viewer and whose mouth is open, screaming in horror. The two images, drawn 
on two sides of the same paper, can be viewed simultaneously. The second mystery is with regard to 
Michelangelo’s architectural plan for the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Did he intend the dome to 
look like the model he built between 1558 and 1561? Or did he change his mind after building the model and 
decided to elevate the dome in the way it is today? Scholars do not agree on the answers. The third mystery 
about this great artist was why he destroyed hundreds or thousands of his drawings before he died. Did he 
feel that they were unimportant or did he want the world to see only his finished products? The mystery 
associated with Michelangelo’s art being elusive, has attracted artists, scholars and researchers since ages.    
 
Why did Michelangelo destroy so many drawings before he died? (Choose the most appropriate answer from 
the given options) 
 
A. The mystery is yet to be unravelled 
B. They were unimportant   
C.  They were only unfinished works 
D. He was upset with the way they were shaping up  
 
 
  
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2. Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it.  
 
Over four hundred years after Michelangelo’s death, scholars are still unravelling the mysteries of his art. 
One mystery revealed recently was that, his famous painting of a pensive Cleopatra included a hidden 
drawing of a different Cleopatra on the reverse side. This hidden Cleopatra depicts a tormented woman, 
whose eyes stare out at the viewer and whose mouth is open, screaming in horror. The two images, drawn 
on two sides of the same paper, can be viewed simultaneously. The second mystery is with regard to 
Michelangelo’s architectural plan for the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Did he intend the dome to 
look like the model he built between 1558 and 1561? Or did he change his mind after building the model and 
decided to elevate the dome in the way it is today? Scholars do not agree on the answers. The third mystery 
about this great artist was why he destroyed hundreds or thousands of his drawings before he died. Did he 
feel that they were unimportant or did he want the world to see only his finished products? The mystery 
associated with Michelangelo’s art being elusive, has attracted artists, scholars and researchers since ages.    
 
The dome of St. Peter’s Basilica_____________.  (Choose the most appropriate answer from the given 
options) 
 
A. bears no resemblance to the one in the model    
B. was destroyed after the model was built 
C. was designed differently than the one that was built 
D. was rebuilt to elevate the dome  
 
 
  
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AFCAT MODEL QUESTION PAPER – 1 
 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES 
 
1. Total Number of Questions – 100. Each Question is of three marks. 
2. One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. 
3. No mark will be awarded/deducted for un-attempted questions.      
  
1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it. 
  
Over four hundred years after Michelangelo’s death, scholars are still unravelling the mysteries of his art. 
One mystery revealed recently was that, his famous painting of a pensive Cleopatra included a hidden 
drawing of a different Cleopatra on the reverse side. This hidden Cleopatra depicts a tormented woman, 
whose eyes stare out at the viewer and whose mouth is open, screaming in horror. The two images, drawn 
on two sides of the same paper, can be viewed simultaneously. The second mystery is with regard to 
Michelangelo’s architectural plan for the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Did he intend the dome to 
look like the model he built between 1558 and 1561? Or did he change his mind after building the model and 
decided to elevate the dome in the way it is today? Scholars do not agree on the answers. The third mystery 
about this great artist was why he destroyed hundreds or thousands of his drawings before he died. Did he 
feel that they were unimportant or did he want the world to see only his finished products? The mystery 
associated with Michelangelo’s art being elusive, has attracted artists, scholars and researchers since ages.    
 
Why did Michelangelo destroy so many drawings before he died? (Choose the most appropriate answer from 
the given options) 
 
A. The mystery is yet to be unravelled 
B. They were unimportant   
C.  They were only unfinished works 
D. He was upset with the way they were shaping up  
 
 
  
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2. Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it.  
 
Over four hundred years after Michelangelo’s death, scholars are still unravelling the mysteries of his art. 
One mystery revealed recently was that, his famous painting of a pensive Cleopatra included a hidden 
drawing of a different Cleopatra on the reverse side. This hidden Cleopatra depicts a tormented woman, 
whose eyes stare out at the viewer and whose mouth is open, screaming in horror. The two images, drawn 
on two sides of the same paper, can be viewed simultaneously. The second mystery is with regard to 
Michelangelo’s architectural plan for the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Did he intend the dome to 
look like the model he built between 1558 and 1561? Or did he change his mind after building the model and 
decided to elevate the dome in the way it is today? Scholars do not agree on the answers. The third mystery 
about this great artist was why he destroyed hundreds or thousands of his drawings before he died. Did he 
feel that they were unimportant or did he want the world to see only his finished products? The mystery 
associated with Michelangelo’s art being elusive, has attracted artists, scholars and researchers since ages.    
 
The dome of St. Peter’s Basilica_____________.  (Choose the most appropriate answer from the given 
options) 
 
A. bears no resemblance to the one in the model    
B. was destroyed after the model was built 
C. was designed differently than the one that was built 
D. was rebuilt to elevate the dome  
 
 
  
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3. Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it.  
 
Over four hundred years after Michelangelo’s death, scholars are still unravelling the mysteries of his art. 
One mystery revealed recently was that, his famous painting of a pensive Cleopatra included a hidden 
drawing of a different Cleopatra on the reverse side. This hidden Cleopatra depicts a tormented woman, 
whose eyes stare out at the viewer and whose mouth is open, screaming in horror. The two images, drawn 
on two sides of the same paper, can be viewed simultaneously. The second mystery is with regard to 
Michelangelo’s architectural plan for the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Did he intend the dome to 
look like the model he built between 1558 and 1561? Or did he change his mind after building the model and 
decided to elevate the dome in the way it is today? Scholars do not agree on the answers. The third mystery 
about this great artist was why he destroyed hundreds or thousands of his drawings before he died. Did he 
feel that they were unimportant or did he want the world to see only his finished products? The mystery 
associated with Michelangelo’s art being elusive, has attracted artists, scholars and researchers since ages.    
 
It can be inferred from the passage that the most unusual aspect in the drawing of Cleopatra is 
that_____________________. (Choose the most appropriate answer from the given options) 
 
A. the figure of a tormented woman 
B. the figure of a screaming woman 
C. different shades of emotion of Cleopatra can be seen at the same time 
D. the painting of woman on both sides is that of Cleopatra’s   
 
 
4. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in 
one part of the sentence. Spot the error from the given options. 
 
The ebb and flow (a)/ of the tides are (b)/ now understood (c)/ no error (d).  
 
A. (a)        B. (b)        
C.  (c)      D.  (d)  
 
5. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in 
one part of the sentence. Spot the error from the given options. 
 
Since his arrival at his (a)/ native town he is trying (b)/ to the best of his ability (c)/ to spread education among 
the masses (d). 
  
A. (a)        B. (b)        
C.  (c)      D.  (d)  
 
6. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in 
one part of the sentence. Spot the error from the given options. 
 
One of my friend (a)/ came running to (b)/ me and gave me (c)/ this good news (d). 
  
A. (a)        B. (b)        
C.  (c)      D.  (d)  
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AFCAT MODEL QUESTION PAPER – 1 
 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES 
 
1. Total Number of Questions – 100. Each Question is of three marks. 
2. One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. 
3. No mark will be awarded/deducted for un-attempted questions.      
  
1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it. 
  
Over four hundred years after Michelangelo’s death, scholars are still unravelling the mysteries of his art. 
One mystery revealed recently was that, his famous painting of a pensive Cleopatra included a hidden 
drawing of a different Cleopatra on the reverse side. This hidden Cleopatra depicts a tormented woman, 
whose eyes stare out at the viewer and whose mouth is open, screaming in horror. The two images, drawn 
on two sides of the same paper, can be viewed simultaneously. The second mystery is with regard to 
Michelangelo’s architectural plan for the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Did he intend the dome to 
look like the model he built between 1558 and 1561? Or did he change his mind after building the model and 
decided to elevate the dome in the way it is today? Scholars do not agree on the answers. The third mystery 
about this great artist was why he destroyed hundreds or thousands of his drawings before he died. Did he 
feel that they were unimportant or did he want the world to see only his finished products? The mystery 
associated with Michelangelo’s art being elusive, has attracted artists, scholars and researchers since ages.    
 
Why did Michelangelo destroy so many drawings before he died? (Choose the most appropriate answer from 
the given options) 
 
A. The mystery is yet to be unravelled 
B. They were unimportant   
C.  They were only unfinished works 
D. He was upset with the way they were shaping up  
 
 
  
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2. Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it.  
 
Over four hundred years after Michelangelo’s death, scholars are still unravelling the mysteries of his art. 
One mystery revealed recently was that, his famous painting of a pensive Cleopatra included a hidden 
drawing of a different Cleopatra on the reverse side. This hidden Cleopatra depicts a tormented woman, 
whose eyes stare out at the viewer and whose mouth is open, screaming in horror. The two images, drawn 
on two sides of the same paper, can be viewed simultaneously. The second mystery is with regard to 
Michelangelo’s architectural plan for the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Did he intend the dome to 
look like the model he built between 1558 and 1561? Or did he change his mind after building the model and 
decided to elevate the dome in the way it is today? Scholars do not agree on the answers. The third mystery 
about this great artist was why he destroyed hundreds or thousands of his drawings before he died. Did he 
feel that they were unimportant or did he want the world to see only his finished products? The mystery 
associated with Michelangelo’s art being elusive, has attracted artists, scholars and researchers since ages.    
 
The dome of St. Peter’s Basilica_____________.  (Choose the most appropriate answer from the given 
options) 
 
A. bears no resemblance to the one in the model    
B. was destroyed after the model was built 
C. was designed differently than the one that was built 
D. was rebuilt to elevate the dome  
 
 
  
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3. Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it.  
 
Over four hundred years after Michelangelo’s death, scholars are still unravelling the mysteries of his art. 
One mystery revealed recently was that, his famous painting of a pensive Cleopatra included a hidden 
drawing of a different Cleopatra on the reverse side. This hidden Cleopatra depicts a tormented woman, 
whose eyes stare out at the viewer and whose mouth is open, screaming in horror. The two images, drawn 
on two sides of the same paper, can be viewed simultaneously. The second mystery is with regard to 
Michelangelo’s architectural plan for the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Did he intend the dome to 
look like the model he built between 1558 and 1561? Or did he change his mind after building the model and 
decided to elevate the dome in the way it is today? Scholars do not agree on the answers. The third mystery 
about this great artist was why he destroyed hundreds or thousands of his drawings before he died. Did he 
feel that they were unimportant or did he want the world to see only his finished products? The mystery 
associated with Michelangelo’s art being elusive, has attracted artists, scholars and researchers since ages.    
 
It can be inferred from the passage that the most unusual aspect in the drawing of Cleopatra is 
that_____________________. (Choose the most appropriate answer from the given options) 
 
A. the figure of a tormented woman 
B. the figure of a screaming woman 
C. different shades of emotion of Cleopatra can be seen at the same time 
D. the painting of woman on both sides is that of Cleopatra’s   
 
 
4. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in 
one part of the sentence. Spot the error from the given options. 
 
The ebb and flow (a)/ of the tides are (b)/ now understood (c)/ no error (d).  
 
A. (a)        B. (b)        
C.  (c)      D.  (d)  
 
5. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in 
one part of the sentence. Spot the error from the given options. 
 
Since his arrival at his (a)/ native town he is trying (b)/ to the best of his ability (c)/ to spread education among 
the masses (d). 
  
A. (a)        B. (b)        
C.  (c)      D.  (d)  
 
6. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in 
one part of the sentence. Spot the error from the given options. 
 
One of my friend (a)/ came running to (b)/ me and gave me (c)/ this good news (d). 
  
A. (a)        B. (b)        
C.  (c)      D.  (d)  
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7. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in 
one part of the sentence. Spot the error from the given options. 
 
While it is apparent (a)/ that biotechnology offers (b)/ significant benefits, adequate attention (c)/ has not 
been focused to this vital area (d).  
 
A. (a)        B. (b)        
C.  (c)      D.  (d)  
 
8. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the given options.  
 
Fortune continued to smile _____________me.  
 
A. at       B. on       
C.  with      D.  upon 
 
9. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the given options.  
 
The teacher gave many examples to ___________ the idea contained in the poem. 
 
A. bring about      B. bring in         
C.  bring forth     D.  bring out 
 
10. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the given options. 
  
Hundreds of workers are ________________ a protest against the decision of the management.  
 
A. performing      B.  staging       
C.  sitting      D.   standing 
 
11. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the given options.  
 
USA has become a _____________ of many nationalities, allowing companies to make use of global talent. 
 
A. Melting point      B. Melting pot        
C.  Potboiler     D.  Point guard 
 
12. In the following question, out of the given alternatives, choose the best one which expresses the 
meaning of the given word.  
 
ABJURE  
 
A. Patronise      B.  Disown       
C.  Sanction     D.   Approve 
 
  
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AFCAT MODEL QUESTION PAPER – 1 
 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES 
 
1. Total Number of Questions – 100. Each Question is of three marks. 
2. One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. 
3. No mark will be awarded/deducted for un-attempted questions.      
  
1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it. 
  
Over four hundred years after Michelangelo’s death, scholars are still unravelling the mysteries of his art. 
One mystery revealed recently was that, his famous painting of a pensive Cleopatra included a hidden 
drawing of a different Cleopatra on the reverse side. This hidden Cleopatra depicts a tormented woman, 
whose eyes stare out at the viewer and whose mouth is open, screaming in horror. The two images, drawn 
on two sides of the same paper, can be viewed simultaneously. The second mystery is with regard to 
Michelangelo’s architectural plan for the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Did he intend the dome to 
look like the model he built between 1558 and 1561? Or did he change his mind after building the model and 
decided to elevate the dome in the way it is today? Scholars do not agree on the answers. The third mystery 
about this great artist was why he destroyed hundreds or thousands of his drawings before he died. Did he 
feel that they were unimportant or did he want the world to see only his finished products? The mystery 
associated with Michelangelo’s art being elusive, has attracted artists, scholars and researchers since ages.    
 
Why did Michelangelo destroy so many drawings before he died? (Choose the most appropriate answer from 
the given options) 
 
A. The mystery is yet to be unravelled 
B. They were unimportant   
C.  They were only unfinished works 
D. He was upset with the way they were shaping up  
 
 
  
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2. Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it.  
 
Over four hundred years after Michelangelo’s death, scholars are still unravelling the mysteries of his art. 
One mystery revealed recently was that, his famous painting of a pensive Cleopatra included a hidden 
drawing of a different Cleopatra on the reverse side. This hidden Cleopatra depicts a tormented woman, 
whose eyes stare out at the viewer and whose mouth is open, screaming in horror. The two images, drawn 
on two sides of the same paper, can be viewed simultaneously. The second mystery is with regard to 
Michelangelo’s architectural plan for the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Did he intend the dome to 
look like the model he built between 1558 and 1561? Or did he change his mind after building the model and 
decided to elevate the dome in the way it is today? Scholars do not agree on the answers. The third mystery 
about this great artist was why he destroyed hundreds or thousands of his drawings before he died. Did he 
feel that they were unimportant or did he want the world to see only his finished products? The mystery 
associated with Michelangelo’s art being elusive, has attracted artists, scholars and researchers since ages.    
 
The dome of St. Peter’s Basilica_____________.  (Choose the most appropriate answer from the given 
options) 
 
A. bears no resemblance to the one in the model    
B. was destroyed after the model was built 
C. was designed differently than the one that was built 
D. was rebuilt to elevate the dome  
 
 
  
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3. Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it.  
 
Over four hundred years after Michelangelo’s death, scholars are still unravelling the mysteries of his art. 
One mystery revealed recently was that, his famous painting of a pensive Cleopatra included a hidden 
drawing of a different Cleopatra on the reverse side. This hidden Cleopatra depicts a tormented woman, 
whose eyes stare out at the viewer and whose mouth is open, screaming in horror. The two images, drawn 
on two sides of the same paper, can be viewed simultaneously. The second mystery is with regard to 
Michelangelo’s architectural plan for the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Did he intend the dome to 
look like the model he built between 1558 and 1561? Or did he change his mind after building the model and 
decided to elevate the dome in the way it is today? Scholars do not agree on the answers. The third mystery 
about this great artist was why he destroyed hundreds or thousands of his drawings before he died. Did he 
feel that they were unimportant or did he want the world to see only his finished products? The mystery 
associated with Michelangelo’s art being elusive, has attracted artists, scholars and researchers since ages.    
 
It can be inferred from the passage that the most unusual aspect in the drawing of Cleopatra is 
that_____________________. (Choose the most appropriate answer from the given options) 
 
A. the figure of a tormented woman 
B. the figure of a screaming woman 
C. different shades of emotion of Cleopatra can be seen at the same time 
D. the painting of woman on both sides is that of Cleopatra’s   
 
 
4. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in 
one part of the sentence. Spot the error from the given options. 
 
The ebb and flow (a)/ of the tides are (b)/ now understood (c)/ no error (d).  
 
A. (a)        B. (b)        
C.  (c)      D.  (d)  
 
5. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in 
one part of the sentence. Spot the error from the given options. 
 
Since his arrival at his (a)/ native town he is trying (b)/ to the best of his ability (c)/ to spread education among 
the masses (d). 
  
A. (a)        B. (b)        
C.  (c)      D.  (d)  
 
6. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in 
one part of the sentence. Spot the error from the given options. 
 
One of my friend (a)/ came running to (b)/ me and gave me (c)/ this good news (d). 
  
A. (a)        B. (b)        
C.  (c)      D.  (d)  
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7. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in 
one part of the sentence. Spot the error from the given options. 
 
While it is apparent (a)/ that biotechnology offers (b)/ significant benefits, adequate attention (c)/ has not 
been focused to this vital area (d).  
 
A. (a)        B. (b)        
C.  (c)      D.  (d)  
 
8. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the given options.  
 
Fortune continued to smile _____________me.  
 
A. at       B. on       
C.  with      D.  upon 
 
9. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the given options.  
 
The teacher gave many examples to ___________ the idea contained in the poem. 
 
A. bring about      B. bring in         
C.  bring forth     D.  bring out 
 
10. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the given options. 
  
Hundreds of workers are ________________ a protest against the decision of the management.  
 
A. performing      B.  staging       
C.  sitting      D.   standing 
 
11. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the given options.  
 
USA has become a _____________ of many nationalities, allowing companies to make use of global talent. 
 
A. Melting point      B. Melting pot        
C.  Potboiler     D.  Point guard 
 
12. In the following question, out of the given alternatives, choose the best one which expresses the 
meaning of the given word.  
 
ABJURE  
 
A. Patronise      B.  Disown       
C.  Sanction     D.   Approve 
 
  
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13. In the following question, out of the given alternatives, choose the best one which expresses the 
meaning of the given word.  
 
EXCESSIVE 
 
A. Sluggish      B.  Moderate       
C.  Rubbish     D.   Extreme 
 
14. In the following question, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.  
 
DESPICABLE 
 
A.  Outbreak          B.  Escape   
C.   Respectable         D.  Breakout  
 
15. In the following question, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.  
 
EXULT  
 
A.   Lament          B.  Animate   
C.    Rejoice         D.  Coarse  
 
 
16.   Select the most appropriate word from the options against            X             .  
 
Greenhouse gases are only            X              of the story when it comes to global warming. Changes to one 
part of the climate system can               Y              additional changes to the way the planet absorbs or reflects 
energy. These secondary changes are            Z              climate feedbacks and they could more than double the 
amount of warming caused by carbon dioxide alone. 
  
A.  whole          B.   part 
C.   material         D.   issue 
 
 
17. Select the most appropriate word from the options against            Y          .  
 
Greenhouse gases are only            X              of the story when it comes to global warming. Changes to one 
part of the climate system can               Y              additional changes to the way the planet absorbs or reflects 
energy. These secondary changes are            Z              climate feedbacks and they could more than double the 
amount of warming caused by carbon dioxide alone. 
 
A.  raise           B.  brings  
C.   cause          D.  cease