NDA (National Defence Academy) Test : English - 1 Free Online Test 2026
MCQ Practice Test & Solutions: Test : English - 1 (20 Questions)
You can prepare effectively for NDA NDA (National Defence Academy) Mock Test Series 2026 with this dedicated MCQ Practice Test (available with solutions) on the important topic of "Test : English - 1". These 20 questions have been designed by the experts with the latest curriculum of NDA 2026, to help you master the concept.
Test Highlights:
- - Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- - Duration: 24 minutes
- - Number of Questions: 20
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Direction: Look at the bracketed part of each sentence. Below each sentence is given three possible substitutions for the bracketed part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the bracketed part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a ‘No improvement’ response will be signified by the letter (d).
Q. It is wishful thinking you can improve the situation by doing (with) such people.
Detailed Solution: Question 1
Direction: Look at the bracketed part of each sentence. Below each sentence is given three possible substitutions for the bracketed part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the bracketed part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a ‘No improvement’ response will be signified by the letter (d).
Q. Varun goes (for cinema) every Friday.
Detailed Solution: Question 2
Direction: Look at the bracketed part of each sentence. Below each sentence is given three possible substitutions for the bracketed part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the bracketed part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a ‘No improvement’ response will be signified by the letter (d).
Q. The bus (had left) before I reached the stop.
Detailed Solution: Question 3
Direction: Look at the bracketed part of each sentence. Below each sentence is given three possible substitutions for the bracketed part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the bracketed part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a ‘No improvement’ response will be signified by the letter (d).
Q. In 2001, hundreds of people were killed (with) the earthquake in Gujarat.
Detailed Solution: Question 4
Direction: Look at the bracketed part of each sentence. Below each sentence is given three possible substitutions for the bracketed part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the bracketed part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a ‘No improvement’ response will be signified by the letter (d).
Q. His condition has only deteriorated, his life (hangs with threads).
Detailed Solution: Question 5
Direction: Look at the bracketed part of each sentence. Below each sentence is given three possible substitutions for the bracketed part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the bracketed part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a ‘No improvement’ response will be signified by the letter (d).
Q. We are late because my wife took two hours to (put up) her make-up.
Detailed Solution: Question 6
Direction: Look at the bracketed part of each sentence. Below each sentence is given three possible substitutions for the bracketed part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the bracketed part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a ‘No improvement’ response will be signified by the letter (d).
Q. Our plans for the trip fell (down) because we had no money
Detailed Solution: Question 7
Direction: Look at the bracketed part of each sentence. Below each sentence is given three possible substitutions for the bracketed part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the bracketed part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a ‘No improvement’ response will be signified by the letter (d).
Q. One minute they’re all sweet (but) caring and the next minute they stab you in the back.
Detailed Solution: Question 8
Direction: Look at the bracketed part of each sentence. Below each sentence is given three possible substitutions for the bracketed part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the bracketed part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a ‘No improvement’ response will be signified by the letter (d).
Q. The pool was dry as the water (had been drained off) the day before.
Detailed Solution: Question 9
Direction: Look at the bracketed part of each sentence. Below each sentence is given three possible substitutions for the bracketed part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the bracketed part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a ‘No improvement’ response will be signified by the letter (d).
Q. Bunty did not just throw the toy, he (has broken it).
Detailed Solution: Question 10
Direction: In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Q. Grandmother has a good memory; she can remember things which __________ many years ago.
Detailed Solution: Question 11
Direction: In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Q. I _________ her among the crowd just now.
Detailed Solution: Question 12
Direction: In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Q. Lost time is ________ again, and what we call time enough always proves little enough.
Detailed Solution: Question 13
Direction: In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Q. To such a degree ____________ that people rebuked him.
Detailed Solution: Question 14
Direction: In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Q. I'm going to adopt her as ________ as Julie and I get married.
Detailed Solution: Question 15
Direction: In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Q. Now that she saw Justin again, he was _____________ interesting and a little older than she had remembered him.
Detailed Solution: Question 16
Direction: In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Q. We prefer to work with a comparatively ____________ number of clients.
Detailed Solution: Question 17
Direction: In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Q. I guess so, but I wonder sometimes if heredity is ___________ factor.
Detailed Solution: Question 18
Direction: In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Q. _______________ the effect of heat waves is vital to ensuring a high turnout in the elections by making it safe for voters.
Detailed Solution: Question 19
Direction: In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Q. The contractors in turn _______ all labour laws and do not even pay minimum wages.
Detailed Solution: Question 20
