NDA/NA SOLVED PAPER 2016-I (ENGLISH)

Total Questions: 50

31. (Questions 31-40) In this section, look at theunderlined 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 (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a "No improvement" response will be signified by the letter (d).

When he heard the rhetorical speech of the leader, he was carried along by his enthusiasm.

Correct Answer: (c) carried away

32. Choose the best substitute (a, b, c) for the underlined part in each sentence.

After the heavy rains last week, the water in the lake raised another two feet.

Correct Answer: (a) rose another two feet

33. Choose the best substitute (a, b, c) for the underlined part in each sentence.

One can live and work in a town without being aware of the daily march of the sun across the sky without never seeing the moon and stars.

Correct Answer: (c) ever

34. Choose the best substitute (a, b, c) for the underlined part in each sentence.

Applications of those who are graduates will be considered.

Correct Answer: (d) No improvement

35. Choose the best substitute (a, b, c) for the underlined part in each sentence.

It is raining heavily all through this week.

Correct Answer: (a) has rained

36. Choose the best substitute (a, b, c) for the underlined part in each sentence.

The sparrow took no notice about the bread.

Correct Answer: (a) notice of

37. Choose the best substitute (a, b, c) for the underlined part in each sentence.

As he spoke about his achievements, his high claims amused us.

Correct Answer: (b) tall

38. Choose the best substitute (a, b, c) for the underlined part in each sentence.

We ought to stand for what is right.

Correct Answer: (c) stand up

39. Choose the best substitute (a, b, c) for the underlined part in each sentence.

He enjoys to tell stories to children.

Correct Answer: (b) telling stories

40. Choose the best substitute (a, b, c) for the underlined part in each sentence.

In a few minutes' time, when the clock strikes six, I would be waiting here for an hour.

Correct Answer: (b) shall have been waiting