National Defence Academy exam paper Held on 17-08-2008-1

National Defence Academy (NDA)

(Held on 17-08-2008)

English 

SYNONYMS

Directions—(Q. 1–9) In this section, each of the following nine items consists of a word in CAPITAL LETTERS, followed by four words. Select the word that is most similar in MEANING to the bold word in CAPITAL LETTERS.

1. PERPLEX(A) Distract
(B) Intrigue
(C) Perspective
(D) Baffle

2. HOSPITABLE(A) Convivial
(B) Liberal
(C) Congential
(D) Welcoming

3. GAIETY(A) Dexterity
(B) Wonder
(C) Colourfulness
(D) Jollity

4. SCARCELY
(A) Hardly
(B) Always
(C) Sometimes
(D) Frequently

5. COUNTERFEIT
(A) Imitated
(B) Duplicate
(C) Fake
(D) Foreign

6. DAZED
(A) Shocked
(B) Dreamy
(C) Happy
(D) Tired

7. DISDAIN
(A) Disown
(B) Condemn
(C) Hate
(D) Criticise

8. BEWITCHING
(A) Enchanting
(B) Magical
(C) Affected
(D) Ensnaring

9. RAPACITY
(A) Anger
(B) Cruelty
(C) Pride
(D) Greed

ORDERING OF WORDS IN A SENTENCE

Directions—(Q. 10–17) In the following items, some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these parts which are labelled (P), (Q), (R) and (S) to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and indicate your correct response accordingly. Example 'Z' has been solved for you.

Z. It is well-known that / the effect (P)/is very bad (Q)/ on children (R)/ of cinema (S)
Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
(A) P S R Q
(B) S P Q R
(C) S R P Q
(D) Q S R P
Explanation :The proper way of writing the sentence is "It is well-known that the effect of cinema on children is very bad". This is indicated by the sequence P S R Q and so (A) is the correct answer.

10. It is a privilege / to pay tax (P)/ of every citizen (Q)/ as well as the duty (R)/ who is well-placed (S)
Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
(A) R P S Q
(B) S P R Q
(C) R Q S P
(D) S Q R P

11. It is not good / of the wicked persons (P)/ to overthrow (Q)/ to accept the help (R)/ the righteous persons. (S)
Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
(A) R S Q P
(B) Q S R P
(C) R P Q S
(D) Q P R S

12. Life is judged / and not by (P)/ of work done (Q)/ the longevity of years (R)/ by the quality. (S)
Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
(A) Q S P R
(B) S Q R P
(C) Q S R P
(D) S Q P R

13. When he learns that (P)/ you have passed the examination (Q)/ in the first division (R)/ your father will be delighted (S)
Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
(A) Q P S R
(B) S P Q R
(C) Q R S P
(D) S R Q P

14. The journalist (P)/ saw (Q)/ countless number of the dead (R)/ driving across the field of battle (S)
Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
(A) P Q S R
(B) P Q R S
(C) P S Q R
(D) S R Q P

15. Jane planned (P)/ some stamps (Q)/ to buy (R)/ this afternoon (S)
Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
(A) P R Q S
(B) P S Q R
(C) Q R P S
(D) Q S P R

16. Her mother / when she was (P)/ hardly four years old (Q)/ began to teach to Neha (R)/ English (S)
Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
(A) R S Q P
(B) S R P Q
(C) R S P Q
(D) S R Q P

17. Bill had (P)/ a friend (Q)/ an appointment (R)/ to meet (S)
Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
(A) P S R Q
(B) P R S Q
(C) Q S R P
(D) Q R S P