The preparation journey for NDA & CDS 2 2025 Exams continues to demand consistent practice and focused revision of the English section. In this regard, English Revision Live Class 4 was conducted, where candidates practiced and revised some of the most crucial topics through MCQs – namely Discourse Markers, Usage of Paired Words, and Sentence Improvement. These areas not only test grammatical accuracy but also a candidate’s ability to construct meaningful, cohesive, and error-free sentences.
Importance of the Topics Covered
1. Discourse Markers
Discourse markers are essential linking words and phrases that help maintain the flow and coherence of writing and speech. They include connectors like however, therefore, moreover, in fact, although, etc.
- In the exam, candidates are tested on their ability to identify the appropriate marker that best fits the logical relationship between ideas.
- Practicing MCQs in this topic helps aspirants sharpen their sense of sentence connection, thereby improving both grammar and comprehension skills.
Directions: Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse markers/expressions and mark your answer accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
Q) The athletes swim firstly, run secondly and ……. they cycle.
a)fourthly
b)lastly
c)on the other hand
d)while
Ans. (b)
Q) They have all completed their tests; ……., I’m way behind.
a)as for me
b)for mine
c)I
d)my test
Ans. (a)
Q) He ate chocolate and I drank tea; she, ……., wanted a meal.
a)as far as
b)as regards
c)on the other hand
d)while
Ans. (c)
2. Usage of Paired Words
Paired words such as either…or, neither…nor, not only…but also, both…and, etc., are a common source of confusion for candidates.
- The topic checks the aspirant’s command over parallelism and consistency in sentence construction.
- By solving MCQs, candidates understand how to avoid common mistakes, such as mismatched pairs or improper placement.
- This practice enhances precision in communication, a quality vital not only for the written exam but also for the SSB Interview stage.
Directions: In the following questions a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Q) Eminent and Imminent
a)Eminent means prominent and Imminent means inevitable
b)Eminent means inevitable and Imminent means prominent
c)Eminent means prominent and Imminent means prominent events
d)Eminent means prominent people and Imminent means past events
Ans. (a)
Q) Facetious and Factious
a)Facetious means serious and Factious means a small group of like-minded people
b)Facetious means funny and Factious means a small group of like-minded people
c)Facetious means funny and Factious means a large group of diverse people
d)Facetious means indecent and Factious means a small group of diverse people
Ans. (b)
Q) Indeterminate and Indeterminable
a)Indeterminate means undecided and Indeterminable means incapable of being measured
b)Indeterminate means incapable of being measured and Indeterminable means undecided
c)Indeterminate means irresolute and Indeterminable means limitless
d)Indeterminate means limitless and Indeterminable means irresolute
Ans. (a)
3. Sentence Improvement
Sentence improvement is a high-scoring section of the English paper, as it assesses grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure simultaneously.
- Candidates must detect errors and choose the best possible replacement for a part of the sentence.
- It trains aspirants to quickly identify mistakes in tense, subject-verb agreement, modifiers, idiomatic usage, and word choice.
- Through regular practice, students become adept at error-spotting and sentence correction, which boosts accuracy.
Directions: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative.
Q) Due to these reason we are all in favour of universal compulsory education.
a)Out of these reasons
b)For these reasons
c)By these reasons
d)No improvement
Ans. (b)
Q) I shall not go untill I am invited.
a)till I am invited
b)Unless I am invited
c)if not I am invited
d)No improvement
Ans. (b)
Q) This telephone number is not existing.
a)has not existed
b)does not exist
c)has not been existing
d)No improvement
Ans. (b)
Benefits of Practicing MCQs in Live Class 4
- Provided real-time problem-solving exposure and doubt clarification.
- Helped candidates revise fundamental grammar and sentence construction principles in a practical, exam-oriented manner.
- Encouraged quick decision-making and elimination strategies – skills critical for attempting objective questions in a time-bound exam.
- Reinforced the importance of conceptual clarity rather than rote memorization.
Conclusion
English Revision Live Class 4 played an important role in building candidates’ confidence for the English section of NDA & CDS 2 2025 Exams. By revising Discourse Markers, Usage of Paired Words, and Sentence Improvement through MCQs, aspirants not only improved their grammatical accuracy but also developed a sharper sense of language usage and sentence flow. Consistent practice of such targeted exercises ensures that candidates step into the exam hall with both clarity and confidence, ready to maximize their performance.
