NDA English Practice Set 1
Part 1: Spotting Errors. Identify the part with the error. If no error, choose (D).
1. The news are (A) / good today (B) / isn’t it? (C) / No error (D)
2. He is one (A) / of the best (B) / player in the team (C) / No error (D)
3. Neither the students (A) / nor the teacher (B) / were present (C) / No error (D)
4. She sings (A) / more sweetly (B) / than anyone else (C) / No error (D)
5. The committee (A) / have decided (B) / to postpone the meeting (C) / No error (D)
6. I have completed (A) / my homework (B) / just now (C) / No error (D)
7. He is afraid (A) / from dogs (B) / since childhood (C) / No error (D)
8. Let us (A) / discuss about (B) / the plan (C) / No error (D)
9. The prices (A) / of vegetables (B) / has risen (C) / No error (D)
10. She is (A) / taller than (B) / I (C) / No error (D)
11. By this time tomorrow (A) / we will have finished (B) / our journey (C) / No error (D)
12. He denied (A) / to have taken (B) / the money (C) / No error (D)
13. The teacher along with (A) / the students were (B) / going on a trip (C) / No error (D)
14. It is I (A) / who is responsible (B) / for the mistake (C) / No error (D)
15. Much students (A) / attended the seminar (B) / yesterday (C) / No error (D)
Part 2: Sentence Improvement. Choose the option that best improves the underlined part.
16. No sooner had he entered the room when the phone rang.
(A) the room than
(B) the room when
(C) room than
(D) No improvement
17. He is so weak that he cannot even walk straight.
(A) so weak to even walk straight
(B) too weak to even walk straight
(C) very weak that he cannot walk straight
(D) No improvement
18. The teacher asked the students that they had finished their work.
(A) asked the students whether
(B) told the students if
(C) enquired from students that
(D) No improvement
19. Despite of raining heavily, the match continued.
(A) Despite raining heavily
(B) In spite of heavy rain
(C) Despite the heavy rain
(D) No improvement
20. She hardly goes to the market these days.
(A) hardly go
(B) rarely goes
(C) scarcely goes
(D) No improvement
21. The policeman prevented him to park the car there.
(A) from parking
(B) for parking
(C) to be parking
(D) No improvement
22. Having lived in this city for ten years, I know it well.
(A) Lived
(B) After living
(C) Having been lived
(D) No improvement
23. He speaks English fluently than his brother.
(A) more fluently
(B) fluent
(C) most fluently
(D) No improvement
24. The book is too interesting that I couldn’t put it down.
(A) is so interesting
(B) is very interesting
(C) so interesting
(D) No improvement
25. They not only lost the game but also their temper.
(A) have not only lost
(B) did not only lose
(C) not only lost
(D) No improvement
Part 3: Synonyms. Choose the closest meaning.
26. Candid
(A) Deceitful
(B) Frank
(C) Reserved
(D) Shy
27. Obsolete
(A) Modern
(B) Outdated
(C) Useful
(D) New
28. Zeal
(A) Apathy
(B) Enthusiasm
(C) Laziness
(D) Doubt
29. Mitigate
(A) Aggravate
(B) Lessen
(C) Increase
(D) Ignore
30. Pernicious
(A) Beneficial
(B) Harmful
(C) Harmless
(D) Temporary
Part 4: Antonyms. Choose the opposite meaning.
31. Ancient
(A) Old
(B) Modern
(C) Historic
(D) Aged
32. Diligent
(A) Lazy
(B) Hardworking
(C) Careful
(D) Active
33. Enhance
(A) Improve
(B) Diminish
(C) Boost
(D) Elevate
34. Frugal
(A) Wasteful
(B) Thrifty
(C) Economical
(D) Saving
35. Obscure
(A) Clear
(B) Hidden
(C) Vague
(D) Dark
Part 5: Idioms and Phrases. Choose the correct meaning.
36. Break the ice
(A) To start a conversation
(B) To end a fight
(C) To cool down
(D) To shatter glass
37. Hit the nail on the head
(A) To miss the target
(B) To do exactly the right thing
(C) To hammer badly
(D) To argue
38. Piece of cake
(A) Difficult task
(B) Easy task
(C) Sweet dessert
(D) Expensive item
39. Burn the midnight oil
(A) Waste time
(B) Work late into the night
(C) Use too much energy
(D) Light a fire
40. Kick the bucket
(A) Play football
(B) Die
(C) Start working
(D) Throw away
Part 6: Reading Comprehension
Passage 1:
Discipline is the backbone of success in military training. It instills obedience, punctuality, and self-control. Without discipline, even the most talented individuals falter. NDA cadets learn that discipline is not mere rule-following but a habit that builds character and teamwork.
41. What is discipline described as?
(A) Rule-following only
(B) Backbone of success
(C) Talent
(D) Punctuality alone
42. Synonym of “instills” from passage:
(A) Removes
(B) Implants
(C) Ignores
(D) Weakens
43. Discipline builds:
(A) Individualism
(B) Character and teamwork
(C) Laziness
(D) Rules
44. Without discipline, talented people:
(A) Succeed
(B) Falter
(C) Learn
(D) Train
45. NDA cadets learn discipline is a:
(A) Burden
(B) Habit
(C) Talent
(D) Rule
Part 7: Reading Comprehension
Passage 2:
Climate change poses a grave threat to global security, affecting water scarcity and food production. Nations must collaborate on sustainable practices to avert disasters. India’s initiatives like solar energy promotion exemplify proactive measures.
46. Primary threat of climate change:
(A) Prosperity
(B) Global security
(C) Collaboration
(D) Solar energy
47. Antonym of “grave” from passage:
(A) Serious
(B) Minor
(C) Urgent
(D) Deep
48. To avert disasters, nations need:
(A) Ignore sustainability
(B) Collaborate
(C) Reduce energy
(D) Promote scarcity
49. India’s example:
(A) Water scarcity
(B) Solar energy promotion
(C) Food production
(D) Disasters
50. Climate change affects:
(A) Water and food
(B) Wealth
(C) Nations only
(D) Energy alone
Answer Key with Brief Explanations
1. A (news is singular)
2. C (players)
3. C (was)
4. D
5. B (has)
6. C (just – present perfect wrong)
7. B (of)
8. B (discuss – no ‘about’)
9. C (have)
10. C (me)
11. D
12. B (having)
13. B (was)
14. B (am/are)
15. A (Many)
16. A
17. B
18. A
19. C
20. D (hardly goes is fine; rarely/barely similar but no change needed)
21. A
22. D
23. A
24. A
25. D
Synonyms: 26.B, 27.B, 28.B, 29.B, 30.B
Antonyms: 31.B, 32.A, 33.B, 34.A, 35.A
Idioms/Phrases: 36.A, 37.B, 38.B, 39.B, 40.B
Comprehension 1: 41.B, 42.B, 43.B, 44.B, 45.B
Comprehension 2: 46.B, 47.B, 48.B, 49.B, 50.A