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Navy Sailor Test English Syllabus
The English syllabus for Navy Sailor Test in full: 4 chapters and 16 topics, every one listed below, plus 50 English flashcards with answers.
English syllabus: all 4 chapters
Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics.
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Grammar
5 topics- Parts of Speech
- Tenses
- Articles and Prepositions
- Active and Passive Voice
- Direct and Indirect Speech
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Vocabulary
4 topics- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- One Word Substitution
- Idioms and Phrases
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Sentence Structure
4 topics- Sentence Correction
- Sentence Completion
- Spelling Identification
- Punctuation
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Comprehension
3 topics- Reading Passages
- Cloze Test
- Para Jumbles
Navy Sailor Test English flashcards — 50 questions with answers
What are the eight parts of speech in English grammar?
Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Preposition, Conjunction, and Interjection.
What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?
A common noun names a general class of person, place, or thing (city, boy) and is not capitalized; a proper noun names a specific one (Karachi, Ali) and is always capitalized.
What is the function of an adverb, and what does it typically modify?
An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, telling how, when, where, or to what degree (e.g., quickly, very, yesterday).
What is a conjunction, and name the three main types.
A conjunction joins words, phrases, or clauses. The three types are coordinating (and, but, or), subordinating (because, although, if), and correlative (either…or, neither…nor).
What is the difference between an abstract noun and a concrete noun?
A concrete noun names something perceived by the senses (table, rain); an abstract noun names an idea, quality, or state (honesty, freedom, anger).
Name the three degrees of comparison of adjectives with an example.
Positive, Comparative, and Superlative. Example: tall, taller, tallest.
What are the four main types of pronouns? Give one example of each.
Personal (he, they), Possessive (mine, theirs), Relative (who, which, that), and Demonstrative (this, those).
How many tenses are there in English, and what are the three main divisions?
There are twelve tenses, divided into three main times: Present, Past, and Future, each with four aspects (Simple, Continuous, Perfect, Perfect Continuous).
What is the structure (formula) of the Present Perfect tense?
Subject + has/have + past participle (V3). Example: She has finished the work.
What is the structure of the Past Continuous tense?
Subject + was/were + verb-ing. Example: They were playing football.
What is the structure of the Future Perfect tense?
Subject + will have + past participle (V3). Example: I will have completed the test by noon.
When is the Simple Present tense used?
For habitual actions, universal truths, and facts. Example: The sun rises in the east; He goes to school daily.
What is the structure of the Present Perfect Continuous tense?
Subject + has/have + been + verb-ing. Example: She has been studying for two hours.
What is the difference between the Simple Past and the Present Perfect tense?
Simple Past refers to a finished action at a definite past time (I saw him yesterday); Present Perfect links a past action to the present with no specific time (I have seen him).
What are the two kinds of articles in English, and what are they?
Indefinite articles 'a' and 'an', and the definite article 'the'.
When do you use the article 'a' versus 'an'?
Use 'a' before a consonant sound (a book, a university) and 'an' before a vowel sound (an apple, an hour). It depends on sound, not spelling.
What is a preposition, and give three common examples.
A preposition shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word in the sentence. Examples: in, on, at, by, under, between.
Which prepositions are used for time: 'at', 'on', and 'in'? Give the rule.
'at' for precise times (at 5 o'clock), 'on' for days and dates (on Monday), 'in' for months, years, and longer periods (in June, in 2026).
When is the definite article 'the' used?
Before a specific or previously mentioned noun, unique things (the sun, the moon), superlatives (the best), rivers, seas, and oceans (the Indus).
What is the basic rule for changing an active sentence to passive voice?
The object of the active sentence becomes the subject, the verb changes to the appropriate form of 'be' + past participle, and the subject becomes the agent (introduced by 'by').
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Convert to passive voice: 'The sailor cleans the deck.'
The deck is cleaned by the sailor.
What is the passive structure for the Present Continuous tense?
Object + is/am/are + being + past participle (+ by + agent). Example: The deck is being cleaned by the sailor.
What is the passive form of a Present Perfect sentence? Give the formula.
Object + has/have + been + past participle. Example: The letter has been written.
How are modal verbs (can, must, should) changed to passive voice?
Modal + be + past participle. Example: 'You must finish the work' becomes 'The work must be finished.'
In Direct and Indirect Speech, what change occurs to a present simple verb when the reporting verb is in the past?
Present simple changes to past simple. Example: He said, 'I work hard' becomes He said that he worked hard.
How does the pronoun and tense change in: He said, 'I am tired' (into indirect speech)?
He said that he was tired. ('I' becomes 'he' and 'am' becomes 'was'.)
In indirect speech, how do 'now', 'today', and 'tomorrow' change?
'now' becomes 'then', 'today' becomes 'that day', and 'tomorrow' becomes 'the next day'/'the following day'.
How is an interrogative (question) sentence reported in indirect speech?
Use 'asked' (or inquired), remove the question mark, change to statement word order, and use 'if/whether' for yes-no questions or the question word for wh-questions. Example: He asked if I was ready.
How is an imperative (command/request) sentence reported in indirect speech?
Use a reporting verb like told, ordered, requested, or advised + object + to-infinitive. Example: He said, 'Open the door' becomes He told me to open the door.
In indirect speech, how do 'can', 'may', and 'will' change?
'can' becomes 'could', 'may' becomes 'might', and 'will' becomes 'would'.
Give a synonym for the word 'abundant'.
Plentiful (also: ample, copious).
Give a synonym for the word 'brave'.
Courageous (also: valiant, fearless, bold).
Give a synonym for the word 'enormous'.
Huge (also: immense, gigantic, vast).
Give a synonym for the word 'rapid'.
Fast (also: swift, quick, speedy).
What is the antonym of 'ancient'?
Modern (also: new, recent).
What is the antonym of 'expand'?
Contract (also: shrink, compress).
What is the antonym of 'victory'?
Defeat (also: loss).
What is the antonym of 'permanent'?
Temporary.
What is the one-word substitution for 'a person who cannot read or write'?
Illiterate.
What is the one-word substitution for 'a person who studies the stars and planets'?
Astronomer.
What is the one-word substitution for 'one who travels on foot'?
Pedestrian.
What is the one-word substitution for 'a place where ships are repaired or built'?
Dockyard (a shipyard; a dry dock for repairs).
What does the idiom 'to break the ice' mean?
To initiate conversation or ease tension in a social situation; to make a start.
What does the idiom 'a piece of cake' mean?
Something very easy to do.
What does the idiom 'to bite the bullet' mean?
To face a difficult or unpleasant situation bravely and endure it.
What does the phrase 'all at sea' mean?
To be confused, lost, or in a state of uncertainty about what to do.
Identify and correct the error: 'He don't like tea.'
'He doesn't like tea.' With a third-person singular subject, use 'doesn't', not 'don't'.
Correct the sentence: 'Each of the boys have a book.'
'Each of the boys has a book.' The subject 'each' is singular and takes a singular verb 'has'.
Complete with the correct word: 'Hardly had I reached the station ____ the train left.' (when/than)
when. The correlative 'Hardly… when' is the correct pairing (also 'No sooner… than').
Which is the correctly spelled word: 'recieve', 'receive', or 'receeve'?
receive. (Rule: 'i' before 'e' except after 'c'.)
Navy Sailor Test English FAQ
What is in the Navy Sailor Test English syllabus?
Navy Sailor Test English is split into 4 chapters: Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Structure and Comprehension. Together they contain 16 topics.
How many chapters are in Navy Sailor Test English?
4 chapters, containing 16 topics. The largest chapter is Grammar, with 5 topics.
Are there flashcards for Navy Sailor Test English?
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