The English section in competitive defence exams like NDA, CDS, and AFCAT demands more than just good vocabulary — it calls for a solid grasp of grammar fundamentals and quick error detection. One of the most frequently tested and highest-scoring areas is the Spotting Errors topic.
In the recently held Spotting Errors MCQ Live Class 2, we took a targeted approach to mastering this topic through exam-based multiple-choice questions (MCQs). This session focused on common grammatical traps, pattern-based error spotting, and rule reinforcement — all crucial for success in NDA, CDS & AFCAT 2 2025.
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).

Ans. (a)

Ans. (b)

Ans. (b)

Ans. (b)

Ans. (a)
For more questions, check out NDA-CDS-AFCAT 2 2025 Exam English Live – Spotting Errors – MCQ Class 2
What the Students Gained from Live Class 2
- Real-time error-spotting practice with detailed explanations.
- Understanding of how one small error in word choice or structure can change the meaning of a sentence.
- Reinforcement of top grammar rules that are repeated across multiple previous year papers.
This class helped students shift from guess-based attempts to logic-based identification, building their confidence for the actual exam.
Spotting Errors = High Accuracy + High Speed
Once the rules are understood, this section allows for:
- Quick decision-making (under 30 seconds per question)
- Minimal calculation or logical steps
- Higher accuracy due to rule-based structure
For CDS aspirants, cracking this section can create a solid lead in the English paper, and for NDA & AFCAT candidates, it ensures safe clearance of the English cut-off.
Final Takeaway from Spotting Errors MCQ Live Class 2
The second MCQ class solidified the fact that Spotting Errors is not about memorization, but about recognizing patterns and understanding grammar logic. With repeated exposure to exam-type questions and focused rule-based practice, candidates can easily turn this section into a score-booster.
Keep revising the rules, solving PYQs, and don’t miss the upcoming MCQ drills and error-spotting challenges in the live class series for NDA, CDS & AFCAT 2 2025.