The Correlating Sentences topic is a critical component of the English section in NDA and CDS examinations, as it evaluates a candidate’s logical reasoning, reading comprehension, and understanding of sentence relationships. Unlike direct grammar questions, this topic demands the ability to identify how ideas connect logically across sentences.
The NDA & CDS 1 2026 English Live Class 1 on Correlating Sentences was conducted to introduce aspirants to the concept, structure, and logical patterns behind correlation-based multiple choice questions frequently asked in defence exams.
This article outlines the focus areas of the class, the types of MCQs practised, and the importance of mastering this topic for upcoming examinations.
Objective of the Live Class
The primary goal of Live Class 1 was to help students:
- Understand the concept of sentence correlation
- Identify logical relationships between two or more sentences
- Analyse cause–effect, contrast, continuation, and conclusion patterns
- Eliminate illogical or unrelated sentence options
- Develop a systematic approach to correlation-based MCQs
The class aimed to shift students from word-by-word reading to idea-based comprehension.
What Are Correlating Sentences Questions?
In Correlating Sentences questions, candidates are given:
- One complete sentence
- A second sentence (or options) that must logically relate to the first
Students must select the option that best completes, supports, contrasts, or logically follows the given sentence.
These questions test whether the candidate can recognise flow of thought and coherence.
Types of MCQs Covered in Live Class 1
A. Cause and Effect Based MCQs
The class covered questions where the second sentence needed to show:
- A result of the first sentence
- A reason explaining the first sentence
Students learned to spot cause–effect indicators such as therefore, as a result, hence, because.
B. Continuation of Idea MCQs
These questions required selecting a sentence that extends the idea logically, without repeating or contradicting it.
The class focused on recognising:
- Key nouns and pronouns
- Topic continuity
- Logical progression of information
C. Contrast and Comparison MCQs
Students practised identifying sentences that:
- Present a contrast
- Offer an opposing viewpoint
- Balance the idea with an alternative perspective
Understanding connectors like however, although, on the other hand was emphasised.
D. Conclusion and Inference Based MCQs
These questions required selecting a sentence that:
- Summarises the idea
- Draws a logical inference
- Offers a conclusion based on the first sentence
Students were trained to avoid options introducing new or unrelated ideas.
E. Pronoun Reference & Logical Link MCQs
Special attention was given to sentences where correlation depended on:
- Correct pronoun reference
- Logical antecedent matching
- Avoiding ambiguity
An illogical pronoun often breaks sentence correlation.
Logical Skills Developed Through MCQs
Live Class 1 strengthened the following skills essential for correlation questions:
- Identifying the central idea of a sentence
- Recognising supporting vs contradicting statements
- Eliminating extreme or irrelevant options
- Understanding implied meaning rather than surface words
Students were encouraged to focus on meaning flow, not isolated vocabulary.
Strategies Taught for Solving Correlating Sentences MCQs
✔ Identify the core idea first
Understand what the first sentence is really about.
✔ Look for logical connectors
Words indicating cause, contrast, or continuation guide the answer.
✔ Eliminate unrelated ideas
Options introducing new topics are usually incorrect.
✔ Check tone consistency
The correlated sentence should match the tone (positive, negative, neutral).
✔ Avoid overthinking vocabulary
Logic matters more than difficult words.
Conclusion
The Correlating Sentences Live Class 1 for NDA & CDS 1 2026 laid a strong foundation for understanding how sentences connect logically in English. Through targeted MCQs and guided reasoning, aspirants learned to identify coherent sentence relationships—an essential skill for solving this topic accurately in competitive defence exams.
With continued practice, Correlating Sentences can become a fast, logic-driven, and high-scoring topic in the English section of NDA and CDS examinations.
