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NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 1

DIRECTIONS: In this section, look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (I) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus, a "No improvement" response will be signified by the letter (I).

Q. Had she been hungry, she would have devoured the whole lot of it.

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 2

DIRECTIONS: In this section, look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (I) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus, a "No improvement" response will be signified by the letter (I).

Q. Until you don't finish the work, you won't be given leave,

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NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 3

DIRECTIONS: In this section, look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (I) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus, a "No improvement" response will be signified by the letter (I).

Q. The names of the defaulters have been cut off the register,

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 4

DIRECTIONS: In this section, look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (I) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus, a "No improvement" response will be signified by the letter (I).

Q. This is a matter I'd rather not talk about.

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 5

DIRECTIONS: In this section, look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (I) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus, a "No improvement" response will be signified by the letter (I).

Q. Only when you left I did sleep.

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 6

DIRECTIONS: In this section, look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (I) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus, a "No improvement" response will be signified by the letter (I).

Q. I will be happy ifvou will buy me apples.

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 7

DIRECTIONS: In this section, look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (I) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus, a "No improvement" response will be signified by the letter (I).

Q. After I saved some money, I shall go abroad.

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 8

DIRECTIONS: In this section, look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (I) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus, a "No improvement" response will be signified by the letter (I).

Q. Can you arrange the car to be ready this evening ?

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 9

DIRECTIONS: In this section, look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (I) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus, a "No improvement" response will be signified by the letter (I).

Q. Hardly had he reached home when the telephone rang.

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 10

DIRECTIONS: In this section, look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (I) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus, a "No improvement" response will be signified by the letter (I).

Q. He is likely to win the elections by the sweeping majority

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 11

DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence the arts of which have been Jumbled. These parts have been labelled P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), b), (c) and (I). You are required to re-arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and select the correct sequence

P - His uncle for success in life,
Q - always advised his son.
R - who was a self-made man
S - to depend on his own efforts

The proper sequence should be:

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 12

DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence the arts of which have been Jumbled. These parts have been labelled P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), b), (c) and (I). You are required to re-arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and select the correct sequence

P - The doctor did not like the behavior of the patients 
Q - who was very competent in his profession 
R - when they talked at length
S - about their problems

The proper sequence should be:

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 13

DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence the arts of which have been Jumbled. These parts have been labelled P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), b), (c) and (I). You are required to re-arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and select the correct sequence

P - from leadership in culture
Q - in military situations and in face-to-face small groups
R - leadership has wide range of expressions
S - to leadership in politics

The proper sequence should be:

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 14

DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence the arts of which have been Jumbled. These parts have been labelled P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), b), (c) and (I). You are required to re-arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and select the correct sequence

P - He sat glancing occasionally
Q - peering through the window 
R - at the figure of the old woman 
S - until he was chilled with the cold

The proper sequence should be:

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 15

DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence the arts of which have been Jumbled. These parts have been labelled P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), b), (c) and (I). You are required to re-arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and select the correct sequence

P - After the earthquake tremors, the TV showed a haggard man shaking his fist at the sky 
Q - clambering over the ruins 
R - and collapsing with a howl of revolt 
S - of his house and factory

The proper sequence should be:

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 16

DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence the arts of which have been Jumbled. These parts have been labelled P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), b), (c) and (I). You are required to re-arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and select the correct sequence

P - Everyone acknowledges
Q - when he considers the case calmly 
R - who knows you
S - that you have been wronged

The proper sequence should be:

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 17

DIRECTIONS: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly

Q. Many of his acquaintances avoid him because he is so garrulous.

Detailed Solution for NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 17

Garrulous means excessively talkative, especially on unimportant matters. Therefore, talkative is the nearest in meaning or synonym of Garrulous.

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 18

DIRECTIONS: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly

Q. He bore the pain with great fortitude.

Detailed Solution for NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 18

Fortitude means mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation courageously. Forbearance means being patient and keeping self-control. Therefore, forbearance is the nearest in meaning or synonym of fortitude.

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 19

DIRECTIONS: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly

Q. He gave his tacit approval to the proposition.

Detailed Solution for NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 19

Tacit means something understood or impl ied without being stated. Implied means suggested but not directly expressed. Therefore, implied is the nearest in meaning or synonym of tacit.

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 20

DIRECTIONS: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly

Q. In spite of hard work, the farmers could only get a meagre yield.

Detailed Solution for NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 20

Meagre means very small or not enough in amounts or numbers. Scanty means small or insufficient in quantity or amount. Therefore, scanty is the nearest in meaning or synonym of meagre.

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 21

DIRECTIONS: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly

Q. He was exhilarated at the outcome of the election results,

Detailed Solution for NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 21

Exhilarate means to cause to feel happily refreshed and energetic. Overjoyed means to be extremely happy and joyous about something. Therefore, overjoyed is the nearest n meaning or synonym of exhilarated.

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 22

DIRECTIONS: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly

Q. He concealed his thoughts very cleverly.

Detailed Solution for NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 22

Concealed means to keep something or someone as secret or hidden. Reveal means to make some previously unknown or secret information known to others. Therefore, revealed is the opposite in meaning or antonym of concealed

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 23

DIRECTIONS: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly

Q. The proposal was denounced by one and all.

Detailed Solution for NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 23

Denounce means to publicly declare something or someone to be wrong or evil. Commended means praise formally or officially. Therefore, commended is the opposite in meaning or antonym of denounce.

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 24

DIRECTIONS: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly

Q. She was skeptical about the safety of the new drug.

Detailed Solution for NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 24

Sceptical not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations. Certain means to able to be firmly relied on to happen to be the case. Therefore, certain is the opposite in meaning or antonym of sceptical.

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 25

DIRECTIONS: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly

Q. The answers to the question were coherent.

Detailed Solution for NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 25

Coherent means logically or aesthetically ordered or integrated. Disconnected means lacking a logical sequence. Therefore, disconnected is the opposite in meaning or antonym of coherent.

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 26

DIRECTIONS: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly

Q. It was no altruistic motive that prompted him to help her.

Detailed Solution for NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 26

Altruistic means showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being or advantage of others. Therefore, selfish is the opposite in meaning or antonym of altruistic.

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 27

DIRECTIONS: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly

Q. Man has won his dominant position on this planet by his__________  of technology.

Detailed Solution for NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 27

Command here refers to the ability to use or control something. Therefore, it is the most appropriate word out of the given options to fill the blank.

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 28

DIRECTIONS: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly

Q. The day was extremely hot and, in no time, my back was drenched with ________ .

Detailed Solution for NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 28

Perspiration here refers to the process of sweating.Therefore, it si the most appropriate word out of the given options to fill the blank.

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 29

DIRECTIONS: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly

Q. The Government is encouraging village upliftment_______  in the country.

Detailed Solution for NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 29

Programmes here means a planned series of future events or performances. Therefore, it is the most appropriate word out of the given options to fill the blank.

NDA II - English & General Ability 2015 - Question 30

DIRECTIONS: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly

Q. Satish was endowed_______ a natural talent for music. 

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