English (Part – A) (NDA SOLVED PAPER 2020 – II) (01 to 50)

Total Questions: 50

21. Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by your words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly

Question:- (21 to 30)
She got the divorce within no time. 

Correct Answer: (e) Both a & c
Solution:The given word ‘divorce’ means annulment or detachment.

22. Read the statement above that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and your response accordingly.

He was known for his gentle disposition.

Correct Answer: (b) amiable
Solution:The given word gentle means kind and friendly. Therefore, from the given options, 'amiable' meaning friendly is its near synonym.

23. Read the statement above that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and your response accordingly.

The harder we kick, the better the ball bounces back.

Correct Answer: (a) recoils
Solution:The given phrase ‘bounces back’ means ‘to come back to the original position’. Therefore, from the given options, ‘recoil’ means the same as bounces back.

24. Read the statement above that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and your response accordingly.

I plan and execute

Correct Answer: (c) accomplish
Solution:The given word ‘execute’ means to accomplish.

25. Read the statement above that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and your response accordingly.

He listened to me with equanimity.

Correct Answer: (c) patiently
Solution:The given phrase ‘with equanimity’ means carefully and patiently.

26. Read the statement above that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and your response accordingly.

The whole thing was a futile exercise.

Correct Answer: (b) pointless
Solution:The given word 'futile' means 'useless'. Hence, from the given options, pointless is it's near synonym.

27. Read the statement above that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and your response accordingly.

He was too cunning for her.

Correct Answer: (d) dodgy
Solution:The given word ‘cunning’ means deceitful. From the given options, dodgy also means deceitful and hence is its near synonym.

28. Read the statement above that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and your response accordingly.

This decision is crucial for me

Correct Answer: (a) momentous
Solution:The given word ‘crucial’ means important. From the given options, ‘Momentous’ is its near synonym.

29. Read the statement above that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and your response accordingly.

The media went into a frenzy about the case

Correct Answer: (c) berserk

30. Read the statement above that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and your response accordingly.

He has been yearning to go home

Correct Answer: (d) hankering
Solution:The given word ‘yearning’ means 'intense longing for something. Therefore, from the given options, ‘hankering’ means the same as the word.