Other English · NDA previous year questions

$\underline{\text{Direction}}$: Choose the response, whichever is the most appropriate expression and mark your response in your answer sheet accordingly. Turn topsy-turvy

1. A.To completely change something
2. B.To completely evaluate something
3. C.To enjoy yourself greatly
4. D.To exhaust yourself completely

$\underline{\text{Direction}}$: Choose the response, whichever is the most appropriate expression and mark your response in your answer sheet accordingly. A clarion call

1. A.A trumpet call
2. B.An intimidating voice
3. C.A strong request
4. D.An urgent order

$\underline{\text{Direction}}$: Choose the response, whichever is the most appropriate expression and mark your response in your answer sheet accordingly. Fire in the belly

1. A.Fear and hatred
2. B.Powerful ambition
3. C.Love and affection
4. D.Lethargy and indifference

$\underline{\text{Direction}}$: Choose the response, whichever is the most appropriate expression and mark your response in your answer sheet accordingly. A hunky-dory situation

1. A.There are serious issues among people
2. B.There are no problems and people are happy
3. C.There is war and bloodshed all over
4. D.There is no work, only enjoyment

$\underline{\text{Direction}}$: Choose the response, whichever is the most appropriate expression and mark your response in your answer sheet accordingly. Give somebody a leg up

1. A.To pull someone down
2. B.To deceive and betray someone
3. C.To help someone for their livelihood
4. D.To help someone to be successful

He nodded $\underline{\text{absently}}$ throughout the meeting.

1. A.capably
2. B.alertly
3. C.agitatedly
4. D.dreamily

I fully believe that the cornerstone of good policy is an electorate that is $\underline{\text{educated}}$ on the national issues.

1. A.cerebral
2. B.enlightened
3. C.ignorant
4. D.erudite

For $\underline{\text{important}}$ medical decisions, even finding a doctor you trust is not enough.

1. A.significant
2. B.trivial
3. C.basic
4. D.probable

Planets $\underline{\text{move}}$ in their orbits.

1. A.push
2. B.rotate
3. C.stall
4. D.flow

Temperature is a measure of internal energy of an object and is frequently $\underline{\text{expressed}}$ by physicists in units of Kelvin.

1. A.found
2. B.told
3. C.distributed
4. D.concealed

People argue about why Venus is so much $\underline{\text{warmer}}$ than the Earth.

1. A.friendlier
2. B.colder
3. C.wilder
4. D.heavier

Scientists are $\underline{\text{concerned}}$ whether the oceans and land biosphere will take up as much carbon in the future as they presently do.

1. A.worried
2. B.indifferent
3. C.curious
4. D.puzzled

The biggest $\underline{\text{debate}}$ among scientists today is about $\text{cloud feedback}$.

1. A.contend
2. B.moot
3. C.wrangle
4. D.agreement

The Earth's climate $\underline{\text{sensitivity}}$ is conventionally defined as the equilibrium temperature increase caused by a doubling of carbon dioxide.

1. A.imperviousness
2. B.willingness
3. C.responsiveness
4. D.closeness

The oceans carry a $\underline{\text{huge}}$ amount of heat from the tropics to the high latitudes.

1. A.significant
2. B.major
3. C.tiny
4. D.dormant

She got the $\underline{\text{divorce}}$ within no time.

1. A.detachment
2. B.breaking down
3. C.annulment
4. D.punishment

He was known for his $\underline{\text{gentle}}$ disposition.

1. A.harmful
2. B.amiable
3. C.cunning
4. D.adjusting

The harder we kick, the better the ball $\underline{\text{bounces back}}$.

1. A.recoils
2. B.deflates
3. C.inflates
4. D.ascends

I plan and $\underline{\text{execute}}$.

1. A.desire
2. B.debate
3. C.accomplish
4. D.discard

He listened to me $\underline{\text{with equanimity}}$.

1. A.carelessly
2. B.excitedly
3. C.patiently
4. D.half-heartedly

The whole thing was a $\underline{\text{futile}}$ exercise.

1. A.costly
2. B.pointless
3. C.indecisive
4. D.successful

He was too $\underline{\text{cunning}}$ for her.

1. A.capable
2. B.fit
3. C.intelligent
4. D.dodgy

This decision is $\underline{\text{crucial}}$ for me.

1. A.momentous
2. B.natural
3. C.primitive
4. D.inept

The media went $\underline{\text{into a frenzy}}$ about the case.

1. A.silent
2. B.creative
3. C.berserk
4. D.wrong

He has been $\underline{\text{yearning}}$ to go home.

1. A.declining
2. B.demanding
3. C.begging
4. D.hankering