Common Errors For NDA and other Exams Preparation

                                         Common Errors     

                                              NDA 2006 (April)

1.  An unit is an abstract idea, (a) / defined either by reference to (b) a randomly chosen material standard or to a natural phenomenon. (c)

2. Microwaves are the principle carriers (a) of television, telephone and data transmissions (b) between stations on earth and between the earth and satellites. (c)  No error (d)

3. Mahavira was an advocate of nonviolence and vegetarianism, (a) / who revived and   recognized the Jain doctrine (b) / and established rules for their monastic order. (c)  

4. Amit has been deceiving Mona (a) / for many years but she (b) /has not still tumbled to it. (c) / No error

5. A major contribution of Mathura sculptors (a) of that period were the creation and popularization (b) of the Buddha’s image in human form. (c) / No error (d).

6. I will try to put over (a) some feelers to gauge (b) people’s reaction to our proposals. (c)

7. The modern office block (a) / sticks out like a sore thumb (b) / among the old buildings in the area. (c)

8. He estimated his income tax bill (a) by extrapolation over figures (b) submitted in previous years. (c)

9. The two books are the same (a) except for the fact that his (b) has an answer in the back. (c)

10. The Prime Minister's good looks won him (a) the election but he has still to prove (b) that he’s not a just pretty face. (c)

                                                             NDA 2006 (September)

11. She stood off (a) / from the crowd (b) / because of her height and flaming red hair. (c) / No error (d). 

12. The data on (a) / the divorce case is (b) / on the judge's desk. (c) / No error (d).

13. There is a beautiful moon out tonight (a) / and Neeta and I are going for a stroll (b) / would you like to come along with she and I? (c) / No error (d).  

14. Your husband doesn't (a) / believe that you are older (b) than I (c)

15. You should be cautious (a) / and make a few discrete enquires about (b) the firm before you sign anything.

16.  I will need several weeks (a) to invent the lie of the land before (b) I can make any decision about the future of the business. (c)

17. The salesman gave us (a) a big spiel about why (b) we should buy his product. (c)

18. With the crisis deepening, (a) the critics sense an opportunity (b) about putting in place a more radical strategy. (c)

                                                                     

                                                                                  NDA 2007(April) 

19. It's stupid to go (a)/ to the expense of taking (b)/ music lessons if you never practice (c)/ No error    

20. You will find it difficult (a)/ to explain of your use (b)/ of such offensive language (c)/ No error. (d)

21. Because of the (a)/ extenuating circumstances, the court acquitted him out of the crime. (c) No error

22.  The carpet was badly stained, (a)/ to such an extent that (b)/ you couldn't tell its original colour. (c)

23. It is greatly to Amit's credit (a)/ that he gave back the money he found; (b) his honesty does for him credit.

24. A terrific hue and cry (a)/ was raised (b)/ at the new tax proposals (c)/ No error. (d)

25. The former General was (a) exiled of his country because of (b) his part in the plot against the government.

26. The company has (a)/ set off itself some stiff production (b)/ goals for this year (c)/ No error. (d)

                                                     NDA 2007(September)     

27. The music was so loud (a) / that we had to bellow over each (b) / other to be heard. (c) / No error

28. When this beautiful girl arrived (a) / all the men in the room (b) / gravitated over her. (c) / No error (

29. The children are (a) / really in their element (b) / playing on the beach. (c)

30. The refugees are (a) / badly off for blankets (b) / and even worse for food. (c) / No error (d).

31. From their vintage-point on the cliff, (a) / the children could watch (b) the ships coming and going. (c)

                                                             NDA 2008(April)

32. Some women admit that (a) / their principle goal in life (b) / is to marry a wealthy man. (c) / No error

33.  Take two spoonsful (a) / of this medicine (b) / every three hours. (c) / No error (d).

34. The film was so disjointed (a) / that I could not tell you (b) / what the story was about. (c)      

35. He had been (a) / saved of death as if (b) / by divine intervention. (c) / No error (d).

36. A cogent remark (a) / compels acceptance (b) / of their sense and logic. (c) / No error (d)

37. Credit cards have (a) brought about a revolutions (b) / in people's spending habits. (c) / No error

38. In financial matters (a) it is important to (b) get disinterested advice. (c) / No error.

                                                           NDA 2008(September)

39. I informed the principal (a) that I was running temperature (b) and therefore could not attend the meeting. (c)

40.  The lady was broken with grief when she heard the sad news of the train disaster (b)/ in which her brother was killed. (c) / No error (d)

41.  The farmer is irrigating  (a) his fields (b) since morning. (c)  No error (d) 

42.  I could not (a) answer to (b) the question. (c)

43. Two years passed (a) since (b) my cousin died. (c)

                                                                         NDA 2009(April)

 44. He hesitated to accept the post (a) as he did not think (b) that the salary would not be enough for a man with a family of three. (c)

45. Have you gone through (a) either of these three chapters (b) that have been included in this volume? 

46. I am learning English (a) for ten years (b) without much effect. (c)  No Error (d)

47. Ramesh has agreed (a) to marry with the girl (b) of his parent's choice. (c) No Error (d)

48. The pity is that no sooner (a) he had left the place (b) than the fire broke out. (c)  No Error (d)

49. When he was arriving (a) the party was (b) in full swing. (c) No Error (d)

50. The dean wrote that he constituted a committee of experts (a) comprising five members (b) before the next meeting took place. (c)

51. I can't help to sneeze (a) I got drenched yesterday (b) and have a bad cold. (c) No Error. (d) (168)

52. I have lived (a) from the hand to the mouth (b) for all these fifty years though nobody knows it. (c)  

53. Both he as well as his friend (a) worked in close harmony (b) on this same project (c)

54. The monk loved riding and hunting (a) and refused to conform by rules and regulations (b) of the ancient monastic order. (c)

                                                            NDA 2009 (September)

55. Inflation and shortages (a)/ have made it very difficult for  him (b)/ to make his both ends meet (c)

56. The most studious boy (a)/ in the class (b) was made as the captain (c)/ No error (d).

57. I am participating (a) / in the two-miles race (b) / tomorrow morning (c)/ No error (d).

58. The sum and substance (a)/ of his speech (b)/ were essentially anti-establishment (c)/ No error (d)

59. It has been such a wonderful evening, (a)/ I look forward to meet you again (b)/ after the vacations.

60. When the boy committed a mistake, (a)/ the teacher made him to do (b)/ the sum again. (c)

61. Unless the government does not revise its policy of liberalization (a)/ the growth of the indigenous technology (b)/ will be adversely affected (c)/ No error (d).

62. Supposing if you get (a)/ a seat in the plane (b)/ you will not take more than two hours to reach Mumbai. (c)

                                                           NDA 2010 (April)

63. Whenever a person lost anything (a) the poor folks around (b) are suspected. (c)

64. Still impressive is that (a)/ we achieve this selective         attention (b)/ through our latent ability to lip-read. (c)/ No error (d)

65. As I entered the famous gallery (a)/ my attention   was at once drawn (b)/ to the large sculpture in the corner. (c)/ No error (d)

66.  Every day   before (a) I start   work for my livelihood (b)/ I do my prayer. (c)

67.  Pooja   went   to   her   friend's   house   at   the      appointed hour, but (a)/ she was told (b)/ that her friend left half an hour earlier. (c)/ No error (d)

68.  Rekha is (a)/ enough old (b)/ to get married. (c)/ No         error (d)

69.  As far as I am concerned, (a)/ I shall do everything (b)/ possible to help you. (c)

70. The person in the seat of justice (a)/ should be absolutely partial (b)/ and not treat his nearest and dearest with favour. (c)/ No error (d)

                    NDA 2010 (September)

71. Let us congratulate him (a)/ for his success (b)/ in the examination. (c)/ No error (d)

72. Many people prefer to travel (a)/ by the road (b)/ because it is less expensive. (c)/ No

73. She was beside herself in joy (a)/ when she came to know (b)/ that she had been selected for the job. (c) / No error (d)

74. Mother tongue   is   as   natural     (a)/   for   the development of man's mind (b)/as mother's milk is for the development of the infant's body. (c)/ No error (d)

75. The Prime Minister as well as his secretary were (a)/        expected to arrive in Chennai (b)/ on Saturday morning. (c)/ No error (d)

76. The speaker was (a)/ not only slow (b)/ but also inaudible as well. (c)/ No error (d)

77. The crowd surged forward (a)/ to have a glimpse (b)/ of their favourite leader. (c)/

78. There is a distinctive possibility (a)/ that he will leave the job (b)/ once the investigation is over. (c)/ No error (d)

79.  Many a star (a)/ are twinkling (b)/ in the sky. (c) No error (d)

80. We discussed the problem (a)/ so thoroughly that (b)/ I found it easy to work it out.                                                                                                

                                                                             NDA 2011(April)

81. We are meeting today afternoon (a) to discuss the matter (b) and reach a compromise.

82. Either Ram or (a)/ you is responsible (b)/ for this action (c) No error (d)

83. The student flatly denied (a)/ that he had copied (h)/        in the examination hall. (c)/

84.  By the time you arrive tomorrow (a)/ I have finished       (b)/ my work. (c)/ No error (d)

85.  The speaker stressed   repeatedly on             (a)/ the importance of improving (b)/ the condition of the slums. (c) No error (d)

86. The captain with the members of his team (a)/ are returning (b)/ after a fortnight. (c)

87. After returning from (a)/ an all-India tour (b)/ I had           to describe about it. (c)/ No error

88. The teacher asked his students (a)/ if they had gone          through (b)/ either of three chapters included in the prescribed text. (c)/ No error (d)

89. Although they are living in the country (a)/ since they were married (b)/ they are now moving to the town. (c)/ No error (d)

90. Do you know (a)/ how old were you (b)/ when you           came here? (c)/ No error (d)

                            NDA 2011 (September)

91.  It was really smart of him (a)/ to have chosen the right course, (b)/ isn't it? (c) / No error (d)

92.  The doctor advised me (a)/ that. (b)/ I am going on a salt free diet. (c) / No error (d)

93. It can't be true (a)/ that he has never done something wrong (b)/ in his entire career. (c)

94.  He told (a)/ that his brother (b)/ was singer. (c)/ No error (d)

95. When we reached at the station (a)/ I fought my way through people and luggage (b)/ and secured a place next to the window. (c)/ No error (d)

96. The Managing Director along with the staff (a) members were present for (b) the annual general body meeting. (c) No error (d)

97. If you will follow my instructions, (a)/ you will definitely score high marks (b)/ in the entrance examination. (c)/ No error (d)

98.  In many respects, (a)/ India is different (b)/ than western countries. (c)/ No error (d)

99. The members of the family (a)/ soon became (b)/ aware what had taken place. (c) / No error

100.  I have met him (a)/ on Monday last (b)/ and had a long discussion (c) No error (d)

101.  It is time (a)/ we decide not to play cricket, (b)/ for the next two years. (c)/ No error (d)

102.  He likes (a)/ the sceneries (b)/ of the hills. (c) / No error (d)

103.  I did not know (a)/ that you have left your handbag in our office (b)/ when you came to see me last Friday (c)/ No error (d)

104.   He wanted me (a)/ to bring two breads and some butter (b)/ for breakfast. (c)/ No error (d)

105. The parents are happy to know (a)/ that a number of summer programmes have been arranged (b)/ for the benefit of their children. (c)/ No error (d)

                                NDA 2012 (April)

106.  Let us (a)/ bring this discussion (b)/ to close. (c)/ No error (d)

107.  Each of them (a)/ have a different version (b)/ of the crime. (c) No error (d)

108.  I and Gopal    (a)/ went to the meeting (b)/ together. (c)            / No error (d)

109.  Latin is not only hard to write (a)/ but also (b)/ to read.             (c)/ No error (d)

110.  In most villages (a)/ the roads are rough (b)/ isn't it?     (c) / No error (d)

111. Despite of continuing pain (a)/ she worked at her temporary summer job (b)/ most of the week. (c)  

112.  As soon the film started (a)/ I developed (b) an irritating headache. (c)/ No error

113.  He applied for an employment (a) in (b) an office.         (c)/ No error (d)

114.  Though we drove fast, the train left (a)/ before we         could reach (b)/ the station. (c)

115.  One Indian virtue that has impressed me greatly (a)/      and touched me deeply (b)/ was the Indian people's freedom of rancour. (c)/ No error (d)

                                                               

                                                                NDA 2012 (September)

116.  None of the applicants have turned up (a)/ for the          interview (b)/ on time. (c)

117. Her mother did not reply (a)/ when I asked her (b)/ why was she weeping. (c)/ No error

118. The oxygen content of Mars is not (a)/ sufficient enough to support life (b)/ as we know it. (c)/ No error (d)

119. He told his friends that (a)/ each of them (b)/ should be able to carry out the orders oneself. (c) / No error (d)

120.  If the police would have worked (a)/ in time (b)/ the riots would not have occurred. (c)

121.  The flag is risen in the morning (a)/ and taken down at night (b)/ by the guards. (c)

122.  I have seen him (a)/ going to the theatre (b)/ with his friends yesterday evening. (c)

123.  He was charged of murder (a)/ though the evidence did everything (b)/ to convince the judge of his innocence. (c)/ No error (d)

124.  Neither he nor his brother (a)/ is a good student (b)/ but both are good players. (c)

125.  He has taken charge (a)/ as principal of our college (b)/ three years ago. (c)/ No error

                                    NDA 2013 (April)

126.  If   you   will   work   hard (a)/ you   will    (b)/ always   succeed. (c)/ No error (d) 

127.  She has been teaching (a)/ the same lesson (b)/ since    five days. (c)/ No error (d)

128.  Many a boy were happy (a)/ dancing at the victory (b) of our cricket team in Australia.

129.  Imagine living (a)/ with someone (b)/ who never stops  talk. (c)/ No error (d)

130.  I was shocked/ (a) when he told me/ (b) that the old woman died by cancer. (c)

131. To the men who worked so hard in the project, (a)/ the news was (b)/ profound disappointing. (c)/ No error (d)

132. Even though she lost the beauty contest, (a)/ she was still more prettier (b)/ than the other girls. (c)/ No error (d)

133.  The novel is interesting, (a)/ informative (b)/ and it is easy to read. (c)/ No error d)

134. The differential attractions of the Sun and the Moon have a direct effect (a)/ in the rising and failing (b)/ of the tides. (c)/ No error (d)

135. Despite of the pills (a)/ which are available, (b)/ many people still have trouble sleeping. (c)/ No error (d)                          

                    NDA 2013 (September)

136. Suppose, if you were left alone (a)/ to live on a desert island (b)/ what would you do?

137.   He wondered that what (a)/ would be the next   move of his opponents (b)/ who had vowed to see him dislodged from power. (c)/ No error (d)

138.  The nation should be greatful (a)/ to the armed   forces (b)/ for protecting them. (c)

139.  I do not know (a)/ what is he doing? (b)/ to solve the problem. (c)/ No error (d)

140.  For so many years (a)/ it is almost his habit (b)/ to go to the bed at 10 pm daily. (c)

141.  He took (a)/ down after (b)/ his father. (c)/ No error (d)

142.  His honesty (a)/ has never been (b)/ called to question (c) No error (d)

143.  I see her (a)/ most weekends (b)/ but not very often between. (c)/ No error (d)

144.  The chancellor (a)/ was present (b)/ on both occasions. (c)/ No error (d)

145.  The deliberations by (a)/ the committee (b)/ are completely confidential (c) No error

                                                          NDA 2014(April)

146. The pile of books are missing. (c)

147. Either he or I are wrong. (c)

148 Please tell to him to do his work. (c)

149. Though he is good he is mischievous. (c)

150. The thief hit me suddenly and hardly. (c)

151. The number of books in our library is less. (c)

152. The general said, “Soldiers don’t fire till I will give the orders.” (c)

153. Neither of the candidates are good. (c)

154. This machine is more efficient than any other equipments in the workshop. (c)

155. The tin deposits in that area would probably be exhausted in to near future. (c)

156. The operation of this machine is different than to the other. (c)

                                              

                                            NDA 2014(September)

157. It was nearly thirty years ago since this magazine was first published. (c)

158. Ten years ago he was having an income (a) of over ten thousand rupees a month: (b) he must indeed be a wealthy man by now. (c)

159. In spite of the fact that the fact (a) that the meeting was about to end, (b) he insisted to ask several questions. (c)

160. Hardly had he entered into the room (a) and taken his seat, (b) when the girls began to giggle. (c)

161. I was disappointed (a) when I came for seeing you last evening (b) but could not find you at home. (c)

162. The number of jobs (a) that would be satisfactory in all respects (b) are small. (c)

163. I have found the man, (a) whom I know (b) is the thief. (c)

164. There is no reason (a) why he should not come (b) since he is in town and is free. (c)

165. It is high time (a) we cried a halt to the existing corrupt practices (b) followed in the educational sphere. (c)

166. The situation is perilous (a) but if we are prepared promptly to act, (b) there is still one chance of escape. (c)

                                                              NDA2015 (April)

167.  Unless you stop to make noise at once, (a)/ I will have no option but to (b)/ bring the matter to the attention of the police. (c)/ No error (d)

168.  He couldn't but help (a)/ shed tears at the plight of the villagers (b) rendered homeless by a devastating cyclone. (c) (51)

169.  Since, it was his first election campaign, the       candidate was confused; (a)/ none could clearly understand (b) either the principals he stood for or the benefits he promised. (c)  

170. It is an established fact that the transcendental American poets and philosophers (a)/ who lived in the latter half of the 19th century, (b)/ were more influenced by Indian philosophy, in particular by Upanishadic Philosophy. (c)

171.  No sooner did I open the door (a) when the rain, heavy and stormy, rushed in (b) making us shiver from head to foot. (c)

172.  After opening the door (a)/ we entered into the room (b) next to the kitchen. (c)

173.  When the dentist came in my tooth was stopped aching (b) out of fear that I might lose my tooth. (c) No error (d)

174.  Emphasis on equality of life ensures (a)/ for the health and happiness (h)/ of every individual. (c)/ No error (d)

175.  The students were (a)/ awaiting for (b)/ the arrival of the chief guest. (c)/ No error

176.  You will come (a)/ to my party tomorrow, (b)/ isn't it? (c)

177.  Having read a number of stories (a)/ about space travel (b)/ his dream now is about to visit the Moon. (c)/ No error (d)

178.  The meeting adjourned abruptly    (a)/ by the Chairman   after            (b)/       about   three   hours of deliberation. (c)/ No error (d)

179.  Not one of the hundreds (a)/ of striking workers (b)/ were allowed to go near the factory.

180.  If I had known (a)/ this earlier (b)/ I will have helped him. (c) / No error (d)

181.  Mr Smith was accused for murder (a)/ but the court       found him not guilty (h)/ and acquitted him. (c)/ No error (d)

182.  It was nearly thirty years ago (a)/ since this magazine (b)/ was first published. (c)/ No error (d)

                NDA 2015 (September)

183.   I am told (a) / John is ill (b)/ since Monday. (c) / No error (d)

184.  I shall leave school (a)/as soon as (h)/ 1 shall find a job. (c)/ No error (d)

185. He is a rich man (a)/ he is owning (b)/ a number of buildings in Bombay. (c)  

185.  We were able to make it (a)/ in spite of (b)/ a bad weather. (c)/ No error (d)

186.   Neither of the two letters of credit (a)/ were useful when he needed it. (c)

187.   Little he realised (a)/ that he wouldn't live (b)/ to          see his grandson married. (c)

188.   A difficult syllabus (a)/ is supposed to hurt (b)/ juvenile mind. (c) / No error (d)

189. The voice of sanity and patriotism (a)/ are important to dispel (b)/ the prevailing confusion.(c)/ No error (d)

190.    You were going to explain (a)/ your late arrival, (b) isn’t it? (c)                                                                           

                                                       

                                                         

                                                       

                                                       NDA 2016(April)

191. She said that she was understanding (a) his point of view (b) very well. (c)

192. All the houses having been washed away (a) by the floods (c) the villagers sought shelter in the Panchayat office. (c)

193. It is necessary for us to familiarise (a) and get used to (b) the ways of the people among whom we live. (c)

194. The mother asked the child (a) why did she cry out (b) in her sleep. (c)

195. I asked him that (a) why he was angry (b) but he did not answer. (c)

196. Had I not taken ill, (a) I would have sent you (b) my research paper much earlier. (c)

197. The barn owl helps the farmer by destroying rats (a) which could, If left unchecked (b) do a lot of damage to the crops. (c)

198. He had gone home three weeks ago (a) and was expected back yesterday, (b) but he has not come yet. (c)

199. We must sympathise (a) for others (b) in their trouble. (c)

200. The scientists in America (a) are trying for long (b) to discover the genes responsible for ageing.

                                                          NDA 2016 (September)

201. My friend was (a) habitual to drive a car (b) at very high speed. (c) No error (d)

202. Being a day of national mourning (a) the offices were closed (b) and the national flag flew half-mast. (c)

203. If you are wanting (a) to watch the birds nesting (b) you must not let them see you. (c)

204. He does not listen to (a) what I say, (b) although I am advising him for a long time. (c)

205. It is most essential for us (a) to reach the station before noon (b) lest we should miss the train. (c)

206. I asked him (a) what had brought (b) him there. (c) No error (d)

205. The guards (a) dare not (b) to harm him. (c)

206. The principal looks very worried (a) because students are on strike for the last fifteen days as a protest against (b) his disciplinary action against some miscreants. (c)

206. The king was embarrassed (a) to find evidences (b) against his own queen. (c)

207. As I prefer coffee than tea (a) my friends always take the trouble (b) to get me a cup of coffee whenever I visit them. (c)

                                                      

                                                                  NDA2017 (April)

208.  I can fly (a) if I will be (b) a bird. (c) No error (d)

209.  As soon as (a) the train arrived (b) the passengers entered the compartments. (c). No error (d)

210.  Never (a) I have (b) seen such a town. (c) No error (d)

211.  He goes to his office (a) by bicycle (b) everyday. (c) No error (d)

212. Far from being appreciated, (a) his conduct was discussed (b) and sharply commented. (c) No error (d)