The English section of the NDA (National Defence Academy) and CDS (Combined Defence Services) 2 2025 exams continues to be a crucial part of the selection process, testing a candidate’s proficiency in grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and usage. Among the many topics included in this section, Prepositions, Determiners, and Phrasal Verbs hold significant importance due to their consistent appearance in the exam and their fundamental role in sentence construction.
In the Prepositions, Determiners & Phrasal Verbs live MCQ class, we focused extensively on this trio of topics through carefully curated MCQ-based Fill in the Blanks questions. This format not only reflects the actual pattern of the NDA & CDS exams but also trains candidates to think analytically and apply rules in real time. Here’s why mastering these topics is essential:
Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select whichever preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Q) You have made all preparations ______ the marriage.
(a) to
(b) for
(c) of
(d) on
Ans. (b)
Q) He behaves just like his father. He really takes ______ him.
(a) to
(b) from
(c) after
(d) by
Ans. (c)
Q) Your views don’t accord ______ mine.
(a) with
(b) to
(c) on
(d) for
Ans. (a)
Q) __________ of the deadlines is met.
(a)Neither
(b)No
(c)None
(d)Much
Ans. (c)
Q) He told me that __________ blue was her favorite color.
(a)A
(b)The
(c)This
(d)None of the above
Ans. (d)
Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select whichever phrasal verb you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Q) There was a robbery at the bank, and the police are ______ the matter.
A) looking up to
B) looking in on
C) looking into
D) looking through
Ans. (c)
Q) At least half a dozen people ______ while the man was being attacked.
A) looked at
B) looked on
C) looked over
D) looked into
Ans. (B)
Q) I’ve been trying to phone to Charles all evening, but there must be something wrong with the line; I can’t seem to ______.
A) get down
B) get together
C) get out
D) get through
Ans. (D)
Q) My sister was very cruel when she was a child. She used to catch spiders and ______ their legs one by one.
A) pull up
B) pull away
C) pull off
D) pull out
Ans. (D)
Q) I nearly fainted when my dentist told me that he’d have to ______ two of my teeth.
A) pull off
B) pull away
C) pull up
D) pull out
Ans. (D)
For more questions, check out NDA & CDS 2 2025 Exam English Live | Prepositions-Determiners-Phrasal Verbs MCQ
Integrated Approach to Solving MCQs
Throughout the live class, candidates practiced solving a variety of MCQs that required not just memorization of rules but an understanding of context, collocation, and sentence flow. Each question was discussed with reasoning, enhancing conceptual clarity.
We also emphasized exam-specific tricks, such as:
- Eliminating options that create grammatical inconsistency.
- Looking for subject-verb agreement hints before selecting a determiner.
- Substituting phrasal verbs to check if the meaning fits logically.
Why These Topics Must Be Prioritized
- Prepositions, Determiners, and Phrasal Verbs collectively contribute to about 8–10 marks in many previous year papers.
- Mastery over these topics not only helps in direct questions but also improves performance in comprehension, sentence ordering, and error spotting.
- These are core building blocks of English grammar and usage, relevant not only for written exams but also for SSB interviews, where communication skills are evaluated.
Conclusion
The live MCQ class served as a high-impact revision session, allowing candidates to internalize rules, avoid common traps, and enhance their confidence in handling Prepositions, Determiners, and Phrasal Verbs. As we prepare for NDA & CDS 2 2025, it’s crucial that aspirants consistently revise and practice these topics through varied formats to ensure accuracy and speed during the exam.
With a strong command over these areas, candidates not only boost their English score but also demonstrate the linguistic precision expected from future officers of the Armed Forces.
