Part – A (English) NDA/NA SOLVED PAPER 2017 (II) (01 to 50)

Total Questions: 50

41. Questions:- (41 to 50) Each of the following sentence in this section has a blank space and four words/group of words given after the sentence. Select the word or group/words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and mark your response accordingly.

He looks as if he .......... weary.

Correct Answer: (d) were
Solution:

The sentence will take 'were' as it is in past tense.

42. My house is insured .......... theft and

Correct Answer: (b) against
Solution:

The word 'insured' will take 'against'.

43. The result of the prolonged discussion was...… .

Correct Answer: (b) disappointing
Solution:

The sentence will take the adjective 'disappointing'.

44. You are lucky .......... in the 20th century.

Correct Answer: (b) to have been born

45. Sita is true to........ .

Correct Answer: (b) her words

46. Years .......... since I saw her last.

Correct Answer: (a) have passed

47. When he heard the terrible noise he asked me what was .......... on.

Correct Answer: (d) going

48. Could you lend me some money ? I am very .......... of cash at the moment

Correct Answer: (c) short
Solution:

Short of means 'not having enough of something'

49. I saw her when she was standing.........the side of the old statue.

Correct Answer: (a) by
Solution:

'standing' will take 'by'.

50. True friends never..........their loved ones in adversity.

Correct Answer: (d) desert
Solution:

'desert' means 'to abandon (a person, cause, or organization) in a way considered disloyal or treacherous.