The English section of the NDA & CDS 2 2025 exams is designed not just to test a candidate’s command over grammar and vocabulary but also to assess deeper cognitive skills such as comprehension, logical flow, and sentence cohesion. One of the most crucial topics in this regard is Correlating Sentences — a topic that measures a candidate’s ability to link ideas logically and meaningfully.
In our recent Correlating Sentences Live MCQ Class, candidates actively participated in solving a series of practice questions that evaluated their reading skills and comprehensive ability. This session provided not only exam-oriented practice but also helped students sharpen their analytical thinking while dealing with sentence-level relationships.
Directions: Given below are pairs of sentences. Select the co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Q) Sentence A: The new traffic rules were implemented last month.
Sentence B: Accidents on the highway decreased significantly.
a) Contrast
b) Cause and Effect
c) Comparison
d) Example
Ans. (b)
Q) Sentence A: Many students struggled with the tough exam.
Sentence B: They sought additional help from tutors.
a) Sequence
b) Addition
c) Cause and Effect
d) Comparison
Ans. (c)
Q) Sentence A: The company’s profits soared this quarter.
Sentence B: Employee wages remained stagnant.
a) Comparison
b) Concession
c) Cause and Effect
d) Contrast
Ans. (d)
Q) Sentence A: It was raining heavily.
Sentence B: The match was postponed to the next day.
a) Concession
b) Cause and Effect
c) Contrast
d) Addition
Ans. (b)
Q) Sentence A: The committee approved the new policy.
Sentence B: The decision was met with mixed reactions from the public.
a) Comparison
b) Contrast
c) Effect and Response
d) Concession
Ans. (c)
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What is the “Correlating Sentences” Topic?
In this type of question, two sentences are given, and the task is to find the relationship between them or choose an appropriate sentence or phrase that logically connects them. The correlation may involve:
- Cause and effect
- Contrast or comparison
- Continuation or result
- Time or sequence
- Condition or purpose
Why is the Correlating Sentences Topic Important?
- Reflects Real Communication Skills
In real-life communication and military reporting, it’s essential to present ideas logically and coherently. This topic trains the aspirant to recognize the flow and connection between ideas. - Tests Logical and Comprehension Abilities
Unlike straightforward grammar-based questions, this topic evaluates how well a candidate can interpret context, analyze sentence logic, and establish proper linkage between two thoughts. - Part of Broader Comprehension Skills
These questions are closely linked to Reading Comprehension, Para-jumbles, and Sentence Completion, making it a bridge topic for mastering multiple areas of the English section. - Expected in NDA & CDS Patterns
Questions from this topic have appeared under various forms in both NDA and CDS papers. Sometimes directly asked, or embedded in comprehension sets or sentence ordering questions.
What Skills Were Strengthened?
- Reading Between the Lines:
Candidates learned to derive the implied meaning or relationship even if it wasn’t explicitly stated. - Elimination of Distractors:
In many cases, multiple choices seemed grammatically correct. Candidates were trained to eliminate choices that didn’t maintain logical flow. - Developing a Sense of Sentence Flow:
Understanding the natural structure of thought progression helps in writing and speaking effectively — a skill that reflects strong officer-like communication. - Improved Speed & Accuracy:
The live practice helped students manage time efficiently, improving their speed without compromising on accuracy.
How to Prepare Further for Correlating Sentences?
- Read Editorials and Analyze Flow of Ideas:
Focus on how one sentence leads to another in newspapers and articles. - Practice with Mixed Question Sets:
Combine Correlating Sentences with Para-jumbles, Sentence Completion, and Cloze Tests to build overall comprehension. - Revise Common Connectors and Conjunctions:
Know the function of words like however, thus, even though, in order to, consequently, etc. - Daily Practice:
Make it a habit to solve 5–10 questions a day from this topic with proper analysis of the logic behind the correct answer.
Conclusion
The Correlating Sentences topic holds significant value in the NDA & CDS 2 2025 English section, not only because it is a likely exam question type but also because it reflects essential officer-like qualities — clarity in expression, logical reasoning, and linguistic awareness.
The Live MCQ Class provided a vital platform for aspirants to develop these competencies in a guided environment. With continued practice and critical reading, candidates can master this topic and significantly improve their performance in the English section of the examination.
