The English section in NDA, CDS, and AFCAT exams plays a crucial role in determining a candidate’s overall score. Among the various topics covered, Idioms & Phrases hold significant importance as they frequently appear in the exam. A strong command of vocabulary is essential to understanding and solving these questions accurately.
Directions: Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c), (d) which is the most appropriate expression and mark your response to the answer sheet accordingly.
Q) Get the boot
(a) A situation in someone things become worse
(b) Do something that causes trouble
(c) Be dismissed from your job
(d) To feel an emotion so strongly
 Ans. (c)
Q) Wet behind the ears
(a) Don’t have much experience in life
(b) Very easy to do
(c) To sail to a country
(d) To be away
 Ans. (a)
Q) Feather his nest
(a) Decorate his home
(b) Provide his own needs
(c) Trap birds
(d) To be envy of others
Ans. (b)
Q) Spick and span
(a) Neat and smart
(b) Complete
(c) Quite well
(d) Immoral side of society
Ans. (a)
Q) All hands on deck
(a) Involvement of all members
(b) To avoid being close
(c) To be way
(d) To come be an adult
Ans. (a)
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Why Are Idioms & Phrases Important in NDA, CDS & AFCAT Exams?
- High Weightage in Exams: Questions based on idioms and phrases are consistently asked in these competitive exams.
- Improves Language Skills: Understanding idioms enhances both written and spoken English skills.
- Boosts Reading Comprehension: Many idioms appear in comprehension passages, making their knowledge useful.
- Enhances Expressiveness: Mastery of idioms and phrases helps candidates express their ideas more effectively.
Key Takeaways from Idioms & Phrases MCQ Class 2
In Idioms & Phrases MCQ Class 2, I conducted a practice session where candidates solved important multiple-choice questions on idioms and phrases. The session focused on:
- Exam-Important Idioms & Phrases: Learning commonly asked idioms from previous NDA, CDS, and AFCAT exams.
- Contextual Understanding: Understanding how idioms are used in different sentence structures.
- Answering Strategies: Using elimination methods to select the correct answer from multiple choices.
- Timed Practice: Solving questions under exam-like conditions to improve accuracy and speed.
This session helped candidates build confidence and familiarity with idioms, ensuring better performance in the exam.
Effective Preparation Strategies for Idioms & Phrases
- Learn 5–10 Idioms Daily: Memorizing idioms along with their meanings and examples strengthens retention.
- Use Flashcards: Writing idioms on flashcards with their meanings can enhance quick recall.
- Read Newspapers & Books: Editorial sections and novels frequently use idiomatic expressions.
- Practice with Mock Tests: Solve previous years’ NDA, CDS, and AFCAT papers to understand the pattern of questions.
- Use Idioms in Conversations: Regular usage of idioms in daily conversations helps in mastering them naturally.
Conclusion
Idioms & Phrases are an essential component of the English section in NDA, CDS, and AFCAT 1 2025 exams. A strong vocabulary and understanding of idiomatic expressions not only improve exam performance but also enhance overall language skills.
The Idioms & Phrases MCQ Class 2 provided candidates with a hands-on practice session, ensuring they develop confidence in tackling these questions. With consistent learning, regular practice, and a strategic approach, candidates can master this topic and score well in the upcoming exams.
