The English Live Class 2 on Idioms & Phrases for NDA, CDS & AFCAT 1 2026 aspirants was conducted with a focus on enhancing vocabulary, comprehension, and contextual understanding — three vital elements that play a key role in cracking the English section of the upcoming defence exams.
This session continued the structured learning from Class 1, diving deeper into frequently asked MCQs based on Idioms & Phrases. The class emphasized understanding the figurative meanings, correct contextual usage, and elimination techniques to solve tricky questions efficiently.
Focus Areas Covered in Class
In this second live session, students were guided through a wide range of high-frequency idioms and phrases that have been repeatedly asked in NDA, CDS, and AFCAT previous year papers. The topics covered included:
- Common idiomatic expressions used in defence and general English papers.
- Phrases involving body parts, animals, colours, and daily actions, such as “to pull someone’s leg,” “a white elephant,” “by leaps and bounds,” etc.
- Strategies to derive meanings through context clues in sentences.
- Practice of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with detailed explanations.
- Commonly confused idioms and their accurate usage in sentences.
Students also practised sentence-based idioms, where understanding tone and intent became essential in selecting the correct answer — an important skill for both objective exams and SSB interviews.
Importance of Idioms & Phrases in NDA, CDS & AFCAT Exams
Idioms and phrases occupy a significant portion of the English paper in all three defence exams. Their importance lies not just in direct questions, but also in comprehension passages, fill-in-the-blanks, and sentence completion exercises.
Here’s why mastering this topic matters:
- They test your grasp of natural English usage rather than literal translation.
- They enhance your vocabulary and comprehension for reading and verbal reasoning sections.
- They help in expressive communication, which is crucial in the SSB Interview (Psychological Tests, GTO Tasks, and Personal Interview) stages.
- Repeated practice of idiomatic expressions strengthens accuracy and speed, giving aspirants an edge over others.
Classroom Highlights
The live class incorporated:
- Interactive MCQ sessions to test real-time understanding.
- Previous year NDA/CDS/AFCAT idiom-based questions to identify trends.
- Memory-based revision techniques to retain difficult expressions.
- Doubt-solving and discussion segments for clarity and conceptual understanding.
Students were encouraged to note idioms in their personal vocabulary logs and revisit them daily for better recall during practice tests.
Key Takeaway
The Idioms & Phrases Live Class 2 was an essential step toward building a strong command over English expressions for NDA, CDS & AFCAT 1 2026 aspirants. Understanding idiomatic language not only boosts exam performance but also refines communication skills — a vital quality for future defence officers.
Consistent practice, contextual learning, and real-exam exposure through MCQs will ensure that candidates approach this topic with confidence, clarity, and command in the upcoming exams.
