The English section of the NDA and CDS examinations plays a crucial role in determining a candidate’s overall score. Recognizing this, the English Revision Live Class 1 for NDA & CDS 2 2025 was designed to provide candidates with an intensive practice and revision session focusing on three fundamental topics—Spotting Errors, Synonyms, and Antonyms. This class aimed to enhance the candidates’ command over grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension, which are indispensable for excelling in these highly competitive exams.
Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence with three parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
Q) He fell from a running train (a) / and would have died (b) / if the villagers did not get him admitted in the nearby hospital immediately. (c)/ No error (d)
Ans. (c)
Q) He is (a) / too intelligent (b) / to make a mistake. (c) / No error (d)
Ans. (d)
Q) He was sure (a)/ that he should (b) / win the Prize. (c) / No error (d)
Ans. (b)
Q) I have read (a) / too many books (b) / by R.K. Narayan. (c) / No error (d)
Ans. (b)
Q) A small baby breathes about (a) / 45 times per minute while (b) / a child of about six years breathes about 25 times per minute. (c) / No error (d)
Ans. (d)
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly.
Q) The indiscriminate demand for mass consumption goods is deplorable.
a)desperate
b)undifferentiated
c)discreet
d)insensitive
Ans. (b)
Q) Swift is known in the world of letters for his misogynism.
a)hate for mankind
b)hate for womankind
c)love for the reasonable
d)love for the womankind
Ans. (b)
Q) The courage shown by the soldiers at this moment of crisis is exemplary.
a)suitable
b)clear
c)elementary
d)admirable
Ans. (d)
Q) The invasion force had no artillery and was completely annihilated.
a)dismembered
b)reduced
c)destroyed
d)split
Ans. (c)
Q) His style is quite transparent.
a)verbose
b)involved
c)lucid
d)witty
Ans. (c)
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly.
Q) The story told by the teacher amused children in the class.
a)frightened
b)jolted
c)astonished
d)saddened
Ans. (d)
Q) She used to disparage her neighbour every now and then.
a)please
b)praise
c)belittle
d)denigrate
Ans. (b)
Q) In the interest of one’s own reputation one should avoid ostentation while entertaining friends.
a)miserliness
b)simplicity
c)purity
d)innocence
Ans. (a)
Q) A friendly dog meet us at the farmgate.
a)helpful
b)understanding
c)quiet
d)hostile
Ans. (d)
Q) The club meets on the last Thursday of every month is a dilapidated palace.
a)neglected
b)regenerated
c)renovated
d)furnished
Ans. (c)
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1. Spotting Errors – Strengthening Grammar Precision
Spotting Errors is one of the most frequently tested topics in the NDA and CDS English sections. In the live class, candidates practiced a variety of MCQs requiring them to identify grammatical mistakes related to subject-verb agreement, tenses, prepositions, articles, pronouns, and sentence structure. Mastering this topic not only helps candidates score direct marks but also improves their ability to construct grammatically correct sentences, which is essential for other sections like sentence improvement and comprehension.
2. Synonyms – Expanding Vocabulary and Contextual Understanding
A strong vocabulary is vital for success in competitive exams, and synonyms play a key role in testing a candidate’s word knowledge. During the session, candidates solved MCQs that required them to choose words with similar meanings to the given terms. This exercise not only enhanced their lexical knowledge but also taught them the importance of understanding words in context, a skill that proves useful in reading comprehension and sentence completion tasks.
3. Antonyms – Building Analytical Word Power
Antonyms complement synonyms by evaluating a candidate’s understanding of opposite meanings. In the live class, MCQs were designed to test how well candidates could differentiate meanings and apply them accurately. Practicing antonyms strengthens word recall, improves interpretive skills, and allows candidates to perform better in sections where nuanced understanding of vocabulary is required.
Conclusion
The English Revision Live Class 1 served as a comprehensive review session, reinforcing critical areas of English necessary for success in NDA & CDS 2 2025. By covering Spotting Errors, Synonyms, and Antonyms, the class not only prepared candidates for direct questions but also built a strong foundation for tackling the broader English syllabus. Regular practice of these topics ensures accuracy, speed, and confidence—key qualities for securing high marks in the exam.
