Pakistan ECAT: English MCQs with Answers for Practice
The Engineering College Admission Test (ECAT) is a critical assessment for students aiming to pursue engineering programs at top universities in Pakistan. While Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry are the primary focus of the exam, the English section plays an important role in evaluating your language skills. Whether you're preparing for entry into universities such as FAST, UET, NUST, GIKI, or NED, practicing ECAT English MCQs is essential to ace this section.
This article provides sample English MCQs for ECAT practice from past papers of these leading universities, offering valuable insights into the types of questions asked. Additionally, ECAT online classes are available to provide a structured way to help you with your ECAT English preparation. Please note whilst many students refer to the UET Test as ECAT, this article covers other engineering tests as well.
FAST - NUCES (National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences)
FAST's English section assesses a student’s comprehension skills, sentence structure, and vocabulary. The section covers various types of questions, including sentence completion and error detection.
Sample MCQ 1 from FAST Past Paper (2018):
Question: Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
"The project was completed ___ schedule."
a) over
b) beyond
c) ahead of
d) without
Answer: c) ahead of
Sample MCQ 2 from FAST Past Paper (2020):
Question: Identify the sentence with the correct grammar:
a) She don’t likes the movie.
b) She doesn’t like the movie.
c) She don’t like the movie.
d) She doesn’t likes the movie.
Answer: b) She doesn’t like the movie.
For more structured learning, consider a free English class to improve your vocabulary.
UET (University of Engineering and Technology)
UET’s English section has a comprehension passage. The questions emphasise sentence correction, vocabulary and punctuation. This section tests your ability to identify errors in sentence structure and usage, making it crucial to have a good grasp of grammar through consistent English vocabulary practice.
Sample MCQ 1 from UET Past Paper (2017):
Question: Choose the best synonym for the word "Indignant":
a) calm
b) pleased
c) angry
d) indifferent
Answer: c) angry
Sample MCQ 2 from UET Past Paper (2019):
Question: Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly:
a) After the rain stopped we went out to play.
b) After the rain stopped, we went out to play.
c) After, the rain stopped we went out to play.
d) After the rain stopped we, went out to play.
Answer: b) After the rain stopped, we went out to play.
You can explore ECAT preparation online to strengthen your preparation for the UET entry test.
NUST (National University of Sciences and Technology)
The NUST entry test (NET) English section evaluates a student’s comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar through sentence correction, synonym-antonym identification and comprehension passages.
Sample MCQ 1 from NUST Past Paper (2016):
Question: Choose the antonym for the word "Amiable":
a) unfriendly
b) agreeable
c) kind
d) patient
Answer: a) unfriendly
Sample MCQ 2 from NUST Past Paper (2019):
Question: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:
"He was ___ with the results of the experiment."
a) satisfied
b) disappoint
c) satisfaction
d) discontent
Answer: a) satisfied
For more ECAT English lectures, explore our online resources.
GIKI (Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology)
The GIKI entry test English section includes analogies, comprehension, and sentence completion. GIKI’s English MCQs challenge students’ verbal reasoning and understanding of vocabulary.
Sample MCQ 1 from GIKI Past Paper (2018):
Question: Complete the analogy: "Day is to night as heat is to ___."
a) cold
b) light
c) sun
d) energy
Answer: a) cold
Sample MCQ 2 from GIKI Past Paper (2020):
Question: Choose the correct sentence:
a) The cat was laying on the couch.
b) The cat was lying on the couch.
c) The cat were laying on the couch.
d) The cat was lay on the couch.
Answer: b) The cat was lying on the couch.
Check out ECAT MCQs to strengthen your problem-solving skills.
NED (NED University of Engineering and Technology)
NED’s English section features sentence correction, comprehension, and vocabulary-focused questions. This section aims to evaluate a candidate’s overall command of the language in an academic setting.
Sample MCQ 1 from NED Past Paper (2017):
Question: Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence:
"He ___ his homework before watching TV."
a) do
b) did
c) does
d) has done
Answer: b) did
Sample MCQ 2 from NED Past Paper (2020):
Question: Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence:
"He is keen ___ learning new skills."
a) for
b) of
c) in
d) on
Answer: d) on
It is important to remember that practice makes perfect. Read news articles daily to improve your vocabulary and regularly practice past paper questions to improve your English grammar skills.
FAQs
What is ECAT?
ECAT is a term used to refer to engineering colleges admission tests conducted by various universities such as NUST, FAST, UET, GIKI, NED etc.
What field can I choose after ECAT?
Students can opt for any engineering or computing field after ECAT. There are lots of options for engineering students in Pakistan.
