NDA General Ability 3 September 2023 | Synonyms Question 16 | English

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NDA General Ability 3 September 2023

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

+4

-1.33

Directions: In the following question a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

'Principal' and 'Principle'

A

'Principal' means belief system, and 'principle' means head of an educational institution

B

'Principal' means head of an educational institution, and 'principle' means original sum on which interest is charged

C

'Principle' means moral rule, and 'principal' means head of an educational institution.

D

'Principal' means original sum on which interest is charged, and 'principle' means head of an educational institution.

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NDA General Ability 3 September 2023

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

+4

-1.33

Directions: In the following question a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

'Plane' and 'Plain'

A

'Plane' means a flat surface, and 'plain' means something that flies.

B

'Plane' means a flat surface, and 'plain' means not elaborate.

C

'Plane' means something that doesn't fly, and 'plain' means flat surface.

D

'Plane' means not elaborate, and 'plain' means flat surface.

3

NDA General Ability 3 September 2023

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

+4

-1.33

Directions: In the following question a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

'Pail' and 'Pale'

A

'Pale' means inferior or unim- pressive, and 'pail' means faded.

B

'Pale' means faded or light in shade, and 'pail' means inferior or unimpressive.

C

'Pale' means faded or light in shade, and 'pail' means a bucket.

D

'Pale' means a bucket, and 'pail' means inferior or unimpressive.

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NDA General Ability 3 September 2023

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

+4

-1.33

Directions: In the following question a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

'Metal' and 'Mettle'

A

'Metal' is a hard shiny material that is a good conductor, and 'mettle' means malleable metal.

B

'Metal' is a hard shiny material that is a good conductor, and 'mettle' means metallic sub- stance.

C

'Metal' means mental resilience, and 'mettle' is a hard shiny material that is a good conductor.

D

'Metal' is a hard shiny material that is a good conductor, and 'mettle' means mental resilience.