NTA CUET (UG) 10 Mock Test Sample Question Papers English (2024) 9789357288057, 9357288058

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This book is published by Oswaal Books and Learning Pvt Ltd (“Publisher”) and is intended solely for educational use, to enable students to practice for examinations/tests and reference. The contents of this book primarily comprise a collection of questions that have been sourced from previous examination papers. Any practice questions and/or notes included by the Publisher are formulated by placing reliance on previous question papers and are in keeping with the format/pattern/ guidelines applicable to such papers. The Publisher expressly disclaims any liability for the use of, or references to, any terms or terminology in the book, which may not be considered appropriate or may be considered offensive, in light of societal changes. Further, the contents of this book, including references to any persons, corporations, brands, political parties, incidents, historical events and/or terminology within the book, if any, are not intended to be offensive, and/or to hurt, insult or defame any person (whether living or dead), entity, gender, caste, religion, race, etc. and any interpretation to this effect is unintended and purely incidental. While we try to keep our publications as updated and accurate as possible, human error may creep in. We expressly disclaim liability for errors and/or omissions in the content, if any, and further disclaim any liability for any loss or damages in connection with the use of the book and reference to its contents”.

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Preface National Testing Agency (NTA) has been established in November 2017 under the Societies Registration Act (1860) by the Ministry of Education as a premier, specialist, autonomous, and self-sustained testing organization to conduct entrance examinations for admission/fellowship in higher educational institutions. The Common University Entrance Test (CUET (UG) - 2022) is being introduced for admission into all UG Programmes in all Central Universities for the academic session 2023 under the Ministry of Education, (MoE). The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will provide a common platform and equal opportunities to candidates across the country, especially those from rural and other remote areas, and help establish a better connection with the Universities. A single examination will enable the Candidates to cover a wide outreach and be part of the admissions process to various Central Universities. CUET – UG Computer Based Test (CBT) for the Central Universities is to be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The curriculum for CUET is based on the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) syllabus for class 12 only. CUET scores are mandatorily required while admitting students to undergraduate courses in 44 central universities. A merit list will be prepared by participating Universities/organizations. Universities may conduct their individual counselling on the basis of the scorecard of CUET (UG)-2023 provided by NTA.

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Excited about your UG but unsure if you will get admission to your preferred university? In a major announcement by the chairman of the University Grants Commission, the Naonal Tesng Agency will be conducng the Common Universies Entrance Test (CUET (UG) 2022) for undergraduate programs in Central Universies for the upcoming academic session. However, the UGC Chairperson also stated that CUET (UG) will not just be limited to admissions to Central Universies. Many prominent private universies have indicated that they would also like to adopt a common entrance exam for undergraduate admissions and take admissions on the basis of CUET (UG) scores. This makes CUET (UG) a very important examinaon in itself and hence it becomes mandatory to be aware of the ps & tricks that could help you ace the exam on the first a† empt.

The first step is to understand The pa† ern of the examinaon. CUET includes three secons, secon 1 includes queson based on languages, secon 2 includes 27 domain-based subjects and secon 3 includes General Test. The syllabus of the upcoming Common University Entrance Test, CUET 2022, will be completely based on the syllabus of class 12 th . No queson will be asked from class 11th syllabus.

While preparing for the exam, it is i m p o r t a n t t o i d e n f y t h e important topics and pracce important quesons from those t o p i c s . P r a c c e i m p o r t a n t q u e s o n s t h r o u g h O s w a a l Q u e so n B a n k a n d S a m p l e Q u e s o n P a p e r s , L i s n g topics also helps in idenfying the weak areas that need special effort and me. The aspirants can start preparing to focus on the areas that they consider to be tough, followed by the ones that are their strengths.

Make a habit of preparing notes f ro m t h e b e g i n n i n g o f t h e preparaon. It will not only help in making the study systemac but also make the revision of the syllabus easy even when you might have limited me to revise.

Collecng and preparing from the appropriate study material cannot be ignored as irrelevant. The books chosen by the aspirants to study from should be on the lines of the current syllabus and the ones that could help you with swi• revision before the examinaon.

Make sure to revise as much as possible. The revision will help the aspirants in keeping the concepts fresh in their minds unl the day of the final examinaons. They may refer to a few good pracce quesons and concise revision notes to achieve their desired results.

Devote a sufficient amount of me to all the secons of the examinaons. This requires a wellmade plan and an honest adherence to the said plan. Priorize the most important topics or the topics that the aspirants are not familiar with to be able to master them in me.

With this said, an important queson that is gaining ground amongst students who will be appearing for this exam is if they should take coaching to get themselves ready for the exams. The answer is a simple no, the exam will simply not require any coaching as it is completely based on the Class 12th syllabus which will be quite fresh in students' minds as they will be just out of school. All they need is a good revision and pracce of quesons from Oswaal Queson Bank and Sample Queson Papers for CUET (UG) preparaons.

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Contents l Oswaal Books Expert Tips to Crack CUET (UG) in the First Attempt

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l Latest Solved Paper, 2023 (24th May 2023)

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l Latest Syllabus

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l CUET Solved Paper, 2022 (19th July 2022 Slot-1, 10th August 2022 Slot-1, 17th August 2022 Slot-1, 18th August 2022 Slot-1)

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l CUET Solved Paper 2021 (23rd Sep. 2021–Slot 1 & 2 UIQP02)

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Latest Syllabus English Language

SECTION Section IA Languages (13 Languages)

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English

Questions from the Language Section will be from the following topics but are not limited to: 1. Reading Comprehension: There will be three types of passages (maximum 300-350 words): i. Factual ii. Narrative iii. Literary 2. Verbal Ability 3. Rearranging the parts 4. Choosing the correct word 5. Synonyms and Antonyms 6. Vocabulary

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Be mindful. Be grateful. Be positive. Be true. Be kind Three things that make you special

Three people you are grateful for and why

Three simple things you are grateful for

A challenging experience that made you stronger

Three ways to inject gratitude into a current challenge

Describe the last time you did something nice for someone

A fear you have overcome

Three activities you enjoy most and why

What made you smile today?

Three things you love about your family

What is your favorite place, and why?

Three things you love most about yourself

The last time you were overcome with joy

A risk you are grateful you took and why

Three everyday items you are grateful for

Three songs that bring you joy

What skill do you have that you are grateful for and why?

One luxury you are thankful for

Describe a rejection you are grateful for

Three things about your body you are grateful for

What are you most grateful for in your daily life?

Three things you are grateful for about where you live

Three items in your home you are grateful for

Say thank you to someone

Something in nature you are grateful for

A person in your past you are grateful for

Something at school you’re grateful for

Describe the last time you laughed so hard you cried

What is your proudest accomplishment?

Three things you want to manifest

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CUET Question Paper - 2023 NATIONAL TESTING AGENCY 24th May, 2023

English

[This includes Questions pertaining to Domain Specific Subject only]

SOLVED Time Allowed : 45 Mins. 

Maximum Marks : 200

General Instructions: 1. The test is of 45 Minutes duration. 2. The test contains 50 questions out of which 40 question needs to be attempted. 3. Marking Scheme of the test: a. Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Five marks (+5). b. Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1). c. Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given 100 marks (0). Explanation: Decisive is a synonym for crucial. Determining or having the power to determine an outcome. Hint - The article 'A' can only be followed by ‘decisive’ all other options will be preceded by 'An'

1. Read

the passage and answer the question that follows:

The phrase “team building exercises” may be new

but the reality is not. Its origin goes back at least as far as the medieval tournaments. These provided knights with military training and the opportunity to make reputations. Individual jousting and hand-to hand combat came first. Then there were team events. In these, a group of knights fought against another group. These teams often stayed together and fought side-by-side in real battle. Team games today, such as football, baseball, cricket and hockey, are the distant descendants of such medieval tournaments.

A crucial

event in the movement from being a group to becoming a team can be the team building exercise. This can be based upon either (1) a substitute team task (for example, a business case study or a few days of outdoor activities) or (2) a real task (for example, going away for a weekend to plan company strategy).

There are pros and cons to both approaches. The

advantage of a substitute task type of event is that success or failure is not of paramount importance. Nor are there any technological or professional challenges to meet, so that people can concentrate on the essential issue of learning as to how to work more effectively together as a team.

Choose the correct meaning of the word ‘Crucial’ from the options given : (1) decisive (2) essential (3) insignificant (4) immature

Ans. Option (1) is correct

2. Choose the option that is the Antonym of the word ‘Descendent’: (1) grandchildren (3) ancestor

(2) heir (4) children

Ans. Option (3) is correct Explanation: Ancestor means 'from whom one has descended ' the opposite being descendent meaning 'from a particular ancestor’

3. Match the task given in List - I with the appropriate example given in List - II List - I

List - II

(A)

substitute team task

(I)

eg. a few days of outdoor activities

(B)

knights did military trainings

(II)

eg. plan company strategy

(C)

team events of group of knights

(III) eg. individual Jousting

(D) real task

(IV) eg. real battle

Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (1) (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II) (2) (A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(II) (3) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV) (4) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

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Ans. Option (1) is correct Explanation: Individual jousting-refers to -A medieval sporting contest in which two opponents on horseback, typically knights, fight with lances:

4. According

to the passage, the reality of ‘teambuilding exercise’ is that, it is: (1) advanced (2) new (3) ancient (4) modern

Ans. Option (3) is correct Explanation: Team building activity is not new. It has its origins going back to the medieval tournaments; its an ancient technique

5. According

to the passage, a group of knights fought against another group in: (A) cricket (B) hockey (C) baseball (D) real battle

Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (1) (C) Only (3) (A) Only

(2) (D) Only (4) (B) Only

Ans. Option (2) is correct Explanation: Team games today such as football,baseball,cricket and hockey are the distant descendants of such medieval tournaments .These teams stayed together and fought side by side in real battle.

6. Read

the passage and answer the question that follows:

When things aren't going well, we tend to think we

are lacking in something. But if we want to change our current situation, we should first part with something, before we look to acquire something else. This is a fundamental tenet of simple living.

Discard

your attachments. Let go of your assumptions. Reduce your possessions. Living simply is also about discarding your physical and mental burdens.

It's amazing how refreshed we can feel after a good

cry. Crying clears out whatever weight you were carrying in your heart. You feel energized to try again. I have always felt that the Buddhist concept of the ‘enlightened mind’ - the Japanese characters for which depict a “clean mind” - refers to this ‘refreshment’ of the spirit.

The act

of discarding, of detaching from mental and physical burdens, from the baggage that weighs us down, is extremely difficult. Sometimes it can be accompanied by real pain, as when we part with someone who is dear to us.

But if you want to improve the way things are, if

you want to live with a light heart, you must start by discarding. The moment you detach, a new abundance will flow into your life.

What is the fundamental tenet of ‘simple living ?’ (1) (2) (3) (4)

Realising that we are lacking in something. Feeling energised everyday. The act of letting go. The act of attaining enlightenment.

Ans. Option (3) is correct Explanation: The act of letting go refers to feeling light by having discarded our attachments, letting go of our assumptions, reducing poseessions, discarding our physical and mental burdens. Living simply.

7. Which among the following give a similar context

to the word “part” as used in the fourth paragraph of the passage? (1) She is an essential part of the school. (2) Difficulties are part and parcel of life. (3) I am going to take part in the competition. (4) We must part our ways from the evil.

Ans. Option (4) is correct Explanation: 'Part' here refers to separation

8. Which

among the following provide similar meaning to the word “discard” as used in paragraph 5 of the passage? (A) Detach (B) Let go (C) Derived (D) Disadvantage (E) Disadvantage

Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (1) (A) and (B) only (2) (A) and (C) only (3) (C) and (D) only (4) (D) and (E) only

Ans. Option (1) is correct Explanation: Discard here refers to detachment ,or getting rid of unnecessary things so that new abundance flows in life.

9. What can be the appropriate title for the passage? (1) (2) (3) (4)

Detachment - A key to simple living Enlightenment Burdens are a part of life Japanese way to improve

Ans. Option (1) is correct Explanation: Detachment a key to simple living is an appropriate title as it sums up the key points in the passage

Solved Paper - 2023 10. According to the passage, what are the qualities of

‘a good cry’? (A) A good cry makes you feel light and energized. (B) A good cry is a way of detaching and discarding the unpleasant. (C) A good cry is a sign of weakness. (D) A good cry makes you realise that crying is a waste of time. (E) A good cry is an illusion in the path of attaining enlightenment.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (1) (A) and (B) Only (2) (B) and (C) Only (3) (C) and (D) Only (4) (A) and (E) Only

Ans. Option (1) is correct Explanation: Its amazing when an individual feels refreshed after a good cry therefore a good cry is necessary.

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put a stop to that jolly life; for one day my master pressed me to a big jump which I knew I could not do. I did my best but fell short, and fell. My master was thrown away and he broke his arm, and I badly sprained one of my legs.

I was in a hospital for weeks, and then was sold to a gentleman who wanted a quiet riding- horse. He was a kind master, and used me well; and I was in his service for a good number of years. Now that I am old, he gives me very little work, and I spend most of my time grazing in the pasture, and leading a quiet, contented life.

The word “nibbled” as used in the passage means to ________ . (1) take huge bites of food (2) take small bites of food (3) gulp away quickly (4) keep eating for a long duration of time

Ans. Option (2) is correct Explanation: Gently bite at (a part of the body), especially amorously or nervously

11. The Autobiography of a Horse. Now that I am getting old and stiff in the joints, I

12. Arrange the steps taken by the trainer in the correct

But that

Choose the correct answer from the options given

like to meditate, while grazing in the pasture, on my foal days. I think that was the happiest part of my life. I had no work to do, and could run about after my mother, who was a fine white Arab mare, without any restraint. Most of my time was spent in the fields, where I nibbled the tender grass and capered about, while my mother was steadily grazing. could not last for ever. When I was old enough, the trainer came and, to my great indignation, fastened a long rope to my head, and then began driving me round and round in circles with his long whip. I was frightened and angry, but he went on till I was so tired that I could scarcely stand. However, my mother told me that it was no use of my resisting, and to make a long story short, I was at last thoroughly trained as a riding-horse.

I was bought by a young officer as a polo pony,

and I soon got to love the game. He was a kind master, and a good rider; and in the end I would do anything for him, and was quite proud when his side won the game. But he got into debt, and had to sell me; and I was bought by a gentleman and a lady who kept a buggy, and was trained to run in shafts. I hated this work; and I am afraid I gave a lot of trouble, by going as slowly as I could. When my driver gave me the whip, I started shying at any object on the road. And then I found that jibbing was a very good trick, and whenever I was whipped, I simply backed. My owner got disgusted at last, and sold me to a gentleman who was fond of hunting.

I was

delighted to get back to saddle-work; and thoroughly enjoyed my gallops with the hounds after the jackal in open country. But an accident

order : (A) Made him move in circles. (B) Fastened him with a long rope. (C) Got him tired to an extent that he couldn't stand. (D) Made him angry and frightened. (E) Made him take his mother’s advice and not resist. below : (1) (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) (2) (D), (B), (A), (E), (C) (3) (B), (C), (D), (A), (E) (4) (B), (A), (D), (C), (E)

Ans. Option (4) is correct Explanation: Captures the correct sequence of events as narrated in the passage.

13. Find

out a word from the passage which means “very happy’: (1) steadily (2) tired (3) disgusted (4) delighted

Ans. Option (4) is correct Explanation: Delighted is a synonym for very happy in the given context.

14. Being old, the horse A. B. C. D. E.

likes to meditate enjoys being the polo horse hunts with the hounds is unsatisfied with his life grazes in the pastures

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Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (1) (B) and (C) Only (3) (A) and (E) Only

(2) (D) and (E) Only (4) (A) and (D) Only

Ans. Option (3) is correct Explanation: Likes to meditate and grazes in the pastures

15. Which trick, out of the options given below, was NOT a part of the horse's coping mechanism when he was whipped? (1) Jibbing (2) Galloping (3) Shying (4) Backing up Ans. Option (2) is correct Explanation: Galloping means to run very fast which does not fit as far as coping mechanism is concerned.

16. Choose

the correct word/ expression from the options given, which means ‘from the very beginning’ (1) ad infinitum (2) ab initio (3) a prior (4) ad hoc

Ans. Option (2) is correct Explanation: 'ab initio' refers to from the very beginning

17. Choose the correct option to change the following sentence into Direct Speech.

The

supervisor confirmed that the office memo was an original one. (1) The supervisor said, “the office memo is an original one.” (2) The supervisor said, “the office order was an original one.” (3) The supervisor said, “the office order has been an original one.” (4) The supervisor said, “the office order is an original one.”

Ans. Option (1) is correct Explanation: We are talking about memo here, not about an office order.

18. Choose

the correct Exclamatory form of the following Assertive sentence from the options given :

It is a lovely weather. (1) (2) (3) (4)

What a lovely weather it is ! Weather seems to be lovely ! How weather is lovely ! Good weather is lovely !

Ans. Option (1) is correct Explanation: Exclamatory sentences typically start with the exclamatory pronoun What.

19. Complete

the sentence with the most suitable Phrasal Verb:

“The management decided to _____ all upcoming meetings in the welfare of the employees.” (1) Call up (2) Call on (3) Call off (4) Call in

Ans. Option (3) is correct Explanation: call off is the correct response as this was the decision taken by the management

20. Choose the correct determiner to fill in the blank of the following sentence :

I have _________ trust worthy friends. (1) each (3) any

(2) every (4) many

Ans. Option (4) is correct Explanation: many here showcases that many ie 'alot of ' trust worthy friends are there

21. Choose

the most suitable question tag for the following phrase.

“They will solve it’. (1) (2) (3) (4)

can't they ? will they ? can they ? won't they ?

Ans. Option (4) is correct Explanation: 'won't they' is a suitable response as we are asking about them (a number of people- plural) If the sentence is an affirmative sentence then the tag will be negative

22. Choose the correct pair of homonym to complete the following sentences :

Mosquitoes are the _______ of malaria. Choose a _________ according to your qualification. (1) (2) (3) (4)

career, carier cereer, career carriers, career cerrier, ceerier

Ans. Option (3) is correct Explanation: 'Carrier' is something that acts as an agent to spread or carry something in this case we are talking about disease and career is what we decide to do in future

23. Choose

the correct ANTONYM of the word ‘Dwindle” from the options given : (1) Diminish (2) Shrink (3) Decrease (4) Increase

Ans. Option (4) is correct Explanation: Dwindle means to decrease and the antonym for dwindle is to increase.

Solved Paper - 2023 24. Choose the sentence in which the Adverb has been incorrectly used : (1) He usually visits his parents on Fridays. (2) Never I'll see her again. (3) Neither of us is going for the marriage. (4) The child cried loudly.

below: (1) (A), (C), (B), (D), (E) (2) (D) (C) (A) (E), (B) (3) (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) (4) (D), (C), (A), (B), (E)

Explanation: Starting with the names and the time

30. Choose the sentence that is in “Active construction”: (1) (2) (3) (4)

Explanation: except word is added in order to show that a particular thing would exist

27. Choose

the correct Exclamatory form of the following Assertive sentence from the options given below : How fine Radhika is a dancer ! What Radhika is a dancer ! What a fine dancer Radhika is ! Good Radhika is a dancer !

Ans. Option (3) is correct

Explanation: Interrogative sentence with an active construction

31. Fill in the blanks given in List - I with an appropriate article from List - II. List - I

given in List - II List - I Word

List - II Antonym (I)

alien

List - II

(A)

What is _______ issue that you are facing with your neighbour ?

(I)

a

(B)

What ______ brilliant plan!

(II)

an

(C)

When do your prefer having _____ breakfast?

(II)

the

Explanation: Correct exclamatory statement

28. Match the words in List - I with the ANTONYMS

Why did Sheela jump over the wall ? The mouse was first seen by Kaustav. A new shopping complex was built. Look! the page was torn by Sudip.

Ans. Option (1) is correct

Radhika is a very fine dancer.

evident

repel

Ans. Option (2) is correct

except fruit salad only fruit salad than fruit salad or fruit salad

(A)

(IV)

Choose the correct answer from the options given

the sentence with the most suitable

Ans. Option (1) is correct

(1) (2) (3) (4)

native

the following parts of a sentence into a meaningful sentence. A. who would have thought B. the Human Genome Project would complete its mapping of 99% of the human genome. C. discovered the double helix structure of DNA in 1953 D. when James Watson and Francis Grick E. that 50 years later

She will choose nothing else for breakfast ________. (1) (2) (3) (4)

(D)

29. Arrange

Ans. Option (3) is correct

option :

cruelty

Explanation: Evident is an antonym of obscure, compassion is opposite of being cruel,lure is opposite to repel and native is an antonym of alien.

below : (1) (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) (2) (A), and (C) Only (3) (A), (B) and (E) Only (4) (B), (C) and (D) Only

26. Complete

obscure

(III)

Ans. Option (3) is correct

Choose the correct answer from the options given

Explanation: Utility means usefulness,showing efficacy

(II)

lure

below : (1) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II) (2) (A)-(I)(B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV) (3) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I) (4) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)

Explanation: The second statement is wrong the options that contain the correct Synonym of the word “Utility” A. utility, usefulness B. efficacy, benefit C. utility, uselessness D. uselessness, efficacy E. of use, worth

compassion

Choose the correct answer from the options given

Ans. Option (2) is correct

25. Choose

(B) (C)

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(D) Where can one find such (IV) zero article (no ________ innovative article) item ?

Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (1) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II) (2) (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV) (3) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV) (4) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)

34. Choose

the appropriate word to replace the underlined word for formal correspondence in the given sentence :

Kindly forward the emails quickly.

Ans. Option (1) is correct Explanation: (A) -  'The' is correct because it is taking about a particular issue so 'the' (definite article will be used) (B) - A-since it is an indefinite article. (C) - No article is required in the statement. (D) - An-before a vowel innovative.

32. Change

the underlined part of the ‘-ing clause’ with ‘adjective + to infinitive.’

Namita wasn’t ashamed of committing the mistake. (1) (2) (3) (4)

Namita was not ashamed to make the mistake. Namita had no shame to commit the mistake. Namita wasn’t ashamed to commit the mistake. Namita wasn’t ashamed that she had to commit the mistake.

Ans. Option (3) is correct Explanation: The sentence will remain the same only 'ing clause' is ashamed of committing will be changed - Ashamed+to+(infinitive) commit

33. Fill in the blanks given in List - I with an appropriate Modal given in List - II. List - I

desired. (C) - will - used to make predictions. (D) - must - used for something that needs to be done

List - II

(A)

______ you close the window (I) please ?

ought

(B)

I ______ to return home by now.

will

(C)

The news anchor has confirmed that today ________be the coldest (III) day in Delhi.

(II)

must

(D) One _____ follow the law of the (IV) could land.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (1) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-IV) (2) (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III) (3) (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV) (4) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

Ans. Option (2) is correct Explanation: (A) - could-aksing with respect. (B) - ought - when talking about things that are

A. B. C. D.

Promptly Superfast Request Elapsed

Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (1) (A) only (3) (C) only

(2) (D) only (4) (B) only

Ans. Option (1) is correct Explanation: promptly

35. Choose the correct Idiom from the options given to complete the sentence :

The

boy _______ to the pleadings of his well wishers. (1) turned a new leaf (2) cut loose (3) became black and blue (4) tuned a deaf ear

Ans. Option (4) is correct Explanation: Turned deaf ear refers to not listening

36. Identify

the part of the sentence which has an error. (A) It is always (B) a good idea (C) to open the light (D) after sunset (E) No error

Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (1) (A) Only (3) (C) Only

(2) (B) Only (4) (E) Only

Ans. Option (3) is correct Explanation: C part has error we never open the light we switch on the light

37. Complete

the sentence with the most suitable Phrasal Verb given :

My father had _______ a new hardware factory for my brother. (1) set off (3) set up

Ans. Option (3) is correct

(2) set in (4) set out

Solved Paper - 2023 Explanation: Set up is correct as one sets up the factory or unit

38. Choose

the correct preposition from the options given to complete the following sentence.

My niece is doing a Master's degree ______Mumbai. (1) around (3) on

(2) at (4) in

Ans. Option (4) is correct Explanation: 'In' would placed because we are talking about a place

39. Rearrange

the following parts of a sentence labelled as PQRS to make a meaningful sentence. P - proud of my new Q - after them very well R - family and looked S - I'was very (1) PRSQ (2) PQRS (3) SPRQ (4) SRQP

Ans. Option (3) is correct Explanation: SPRQ is correct

40. Choose the correct Indirect form of the following sentence from the given options :

She said, “How can I do such a work !” (1) (2) (3) (4)

She asked that how she can do such a work. She said that she can do such a work. She wondered how she could do such a work. She wondered if how she could do such a work.

correct order

43. Which of the following ‘Cs” are characteristics of a formal letter. (A) Courteous (B) Complaining (C) Concise (D) Confidential (E) Cognizant

Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (1) (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) (2) (B) and (C) Only (3) (A) and (C) Only (4) (B) and (D) Only

Ans. Option (3) is correct Explanation: Courteous and concise are correct

44. Choose

the option that has a grammatically incorrect part of the sentence. If there is no error then choose the option ‘No error’. (A) I cannot have (B) this soup (C) as there is (D) too many salt (E) No error

Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (1) (E) Only (3) (A) Only

Explanation: Wherein we see how she wondered how could she do such a work

41. Choose the correct option that best expresses the meaning of the Latin phrase, “ALTER EGO". (1) Egoistic person (2) Altering ego (3) Other self (4) Selfis

Ans. Option (2) is correct

45. Match the Idioms given in List - I with the correct meanings given in List - IL List - I

Explanation: other self can be refered to as alter ego the part of the sentence which has an

error: (A) Shy people find it (B) Difficult to begin a conversation (C) With complete strangers.

Choose the correct answer from the options given (2) (B) (4) No error

Ans. Option (4) is correct Explanation: All the statements are placed in a

List - II

(A) Blood, sweat and tears

(I)

(B) To bell the cat

(II) To undertake difficult mission at great personal risk

(C) Below the belt

(III) Gruelling hard work

(D) In black and white

(IV) Unfairly

Ans. Option (3) is correct

below : (1) (A) (3) (C)

(2) (D) Only (4) (C) Only

Explanation: Too many salt is wrong

Ans. Option (3) is correct

42. Identify

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Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (1) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I) (2) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV) (3) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(III) (4) (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)

Ans. Option (1) is correct Explanation: (A) - Blood, sweat and tears means it is a very hard thing to do and requires a lot of efforts. (B) -  To bell the cat - to be brave enough to do

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46. Rearrange

the following phrases to get a meaningful sentence :

of most / now a days / the attitude / parents is / different (1) Now a day parents is different the attitude of most (2) Now a days the attitude of most parents is different? (3) The attitude is different of most parents now a days (4) The most parents the attitude is different now a days

Ans. Option (2) is correct Explanation: We start by stating the time period

47. Choose the correct passive form of the following sentence from the given options. Please come soon. (1) You are to come soon. (2) Come soon, please. (3) You are requested to come soon. (4) You request me to come.

Ans. Option (3) is correct Explanation: passive form

48. Match

the words in List - I with the Synonyms given in List - II.

List - I (A) authentic (B) contrary (C) adjacent (D) brittle

(I) (II) (III) (IV)

List - II adjoining genuine fragile dissimilar

Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (1) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV) (2) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III) (3) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II) (4) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)

Ans. Option (2) is correct Explanation: Words that have same or similar meanings

49. Choose

the suitable Modal to complete the following sentence :

_______________ I eat some chocolates ? (1) Ought to (3) Might

(2) Can (4) Would

Ans. Option (2) is correct Explanation: 'can' is used to politely ask 50. Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blank :

The Rajdhani Express is due to arrive __________ platform No. 3. (1) in (3) into

(2) on (4) at

Ans. Option (4) is correct Explanation: 'at' is a preposition that is used for time and place

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Choose the correct answer from the options given below (A) (C), (D), (B), (A) (B) (B), (A), (D), (C) (C) (C), (B), (D), (A) (D) (B), (A), (C), (D) Sol. Option (B) is the correct answer.

20. Rearrange these parts to write a meaningful sentence (A) that made it possible for humans (B) Laika the space dog-would always be remembered (C) to take a giant leap in the field of space science (D) for her short adventure in space Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (A) (B), (D), (A), (C) (B) (B), (C), (A), (D) (C) (B), (D), (C), (A) (D) (B), (A), (C), (D) Sol. Option (A) is the correct answer.

21. Rearrange these parts to write a meaningful sentence (A) shares with monkeys (B) when any suspicious object is sighted (C) the Indian-giant squirrel (D) The habit of scolding barking and raising a general alarm Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (A) (C), (A), (B), (D) (B) (B), (C), (A), (D) (C) (C), (B), (A), (D) (D) (C), (A), (D), (B) Sol. Option (D) is the correct answer.

22. Re-arrange these parts to write a meaningful sentence : (A) is a very precious aspect (B) of human nature and it needs (C) safety to maintain its sublime quality (D) a peaceful mind Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (A) (D), (A), (B), (C) (B) (D), (B), (C), (A) (C) (C), (D), (B), (A) (D) (C), (B), (D), (A) Sol. Option (A) is the correct answer.

23. From the given options, choose the pair of words which carry the same relationship as allegory : Fable (A) Church : Chapel

(B) Monastry : Hospital

(C) Park : House

(D) Politics : Army

Sol. Option (A) is the correct answer.

24. From the given options, choose the pair of words which carry the same relationship as Extempore : Rehearse (A) Beautiful : Serene

(B) Fatigue : Exhaustion

(C) Battle: Peace

(D) Infant : Child

Sol. Option (C) is the correct answer.

25. From the given options choose the pair of words that carry the same relationship as :

Morality

(A) Sin

Virtue

:

Profane

(B) Law

:

Chaos

(C) Day

:

Night

(D) Story

:

Novel

Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (A) (B) only

(B) (A) only

(C) (C) only

(D) (D) only

Sol. Option (A) is the correct answer.

26. From the given options choose the pair of words that carry the same relationship as Anonymous

:

Famous

(A) Man

:

Machine

(B) Earth

:

Soil

(C) Rose

:

Jasmine

(D) Pistol

:

Gun

Sol. Option (A) is the correct answer.

27. From the given option choose the word which will correctly substitute or replace; A short stay with a moral (A) Novel

(B) Poetry

(C) Drama

(D) Parable

Sol. Option (D) is the correct answer.

28. 'Status - quo' is the one word substitution for (A) Unchanged position (B) Excellent recitation (C) Unbreakable metal (D) Wailing list Sol. Option (A) is the correct answer.

29. From the options given below, choose the one which will correctly replace or substitute : Home sickness (A) Nostalgia (B) Optimism (C) Criticism. (D) Pessimism Sol. Option (A) is the correct answer.

30. From the options given below, choose the word which will replace : Unacceptably horrible (A) Horrendous (B) Honourable (C) Hourly (D) Hamper Sol. Option (A) is the correct answer.

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44. Mach List - I with List - II

Sol. Option (B) is the correct answer.

Synonym

Word (II) danger

47. Match List - I with List - II.

(A) Lenient

(I)

(B) Ornamental

(III) (IV) untimely

(A) Sacred

(I)

(C) Premature

(V)

(B) Precious

(II) Reputation

(D) Peril

(VII) (VIII)moderate

(C) Fame

(III) Holy

(D) Appreciate

(IV) Valuable

(VI) decorative

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

Synonym

Word Admire

(A) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

(B) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

(A) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(C) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

(B) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

(D) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

(C) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

Sol. Option (C) is the correct answer.

45. Match List - I with List - II. Word Word

Synonym Over statement

(D) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D)- (III) Sol. Option (C) is the correct answer.

48. Find a word from the option given below which means the same as 'Exciting' :

(A) General

(I)

(B) Hyperbole

(II) Usual

(A) unbound

(B) labour

(C) Impeccable

(III) Fair

(C) thrilling

(D) cordial

(D) Just

(IV) Faultless

Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (A) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) (B) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

Sol. Option (C) is the correct answer.

49. The word which means the same an 'denizens' is (A) Locker-room

(B) Paintings

(C) Inhabitants

(D) soil

(C) (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)

Sol. Option (C) is the correct answer.

(D) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)

50. The word from the given options, which is most

Sol. Option (B) is the correct answer.

46. Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning as : Confront (A) Tolerate

(B) Face

(C) Injure

(D) Ridicule

nearly same in meaning to the word given: COVETOUS (A) Greedy

(B) Evaporate

(C) Season

(D) Audacious weather

Sol. Option (A) is the correct answer.

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CUET Question Paper 2022 NATIONAL TESTING AGENCY(NTA) 10th August 2022—Slot-1

English [This Includes Questions Pertaining to Language only]

SOLVED . Time Allowed: 45 Mins.

Maximum Marks: 200

General Instructions: 1.

The test is of 45 minute duration.

2.

The test contains 50 Questions out of which 40 questions need to be attempted.

3.

Marking Scheme of the test: a. Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Five marks (+5) b. Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (–1). c. Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).

Passage: The next most important source of indoor air pollution is allergens. House dust mites (HDM) are very small insects not visible to the naked eye and the commonest source of allergy in the house. They are ubiquitous and thrive in a warm and moist atmosphere. They breed very fast and are very difficult to eradicate. Modern houses present ample breeding spaces for them in the form of carpets, curtains, mattresses, pillows, etc. Exposure to HDM can be prevented by the frequent washing of linen and by encasing the mattresses and pillows in a non-permeable cover. Pets form an important part of life for some of us. But they can add plenty of allergens to our indoor atmosphere. Cats are notorious for doing this. Fine particles from feline fur can remain stuck to the upholstery and carpets for a long time even after the removal of the animal and lead to the worsening of asthma and skin allergies. Fortunately, owning to religious and social customs, cats are not popular pets in India. Dogs, however, are quite popular and can be as troublesome. Pets should be kept out of the bedroom and groomed frequently. To remove the fur particles, one has to use vacuum cleaners as the ordinary broom and mop are not effective. Moulds, fungi and several other microorganisms thrive in damp condition and can lead to allergies as well as infection. Humidifiers the air-conditioning plants provide an ideal environment for certain types of bacteria and have led.to major outbreaks of pneumonia. His important to regularly clean the coolers, air-conditioners and damp areas of the house such as cupboards, lofts, etc., to minimize this risk.

Toxic gases can also pollute the indoor environment. Biomass fuels (wood, cow dung, dried plants) and coal, if burned inside, can lead to serve contamination by carbon monoxide (CO). The poor quality of stoves and other cooking or heating appliances that cause incomplete combustion of LPG can also lead to the emission of CO or nitrogen dioxide. Formaldehyde (a gas) can be released from adhesives that are used for fixing carpets, upholstery and also in making plywood and particle-board.

1. Choose the correct answer from options given below and complete the following sentence. From the passage, we can easily state that home dust mites are very ________. (A) Big insects (B) Are very small but seen with a naked bye (C) Dangerous (D) Are very small and cannot be seen by the naked eye Sol. Option (C) is correct Explanation: Although the word ‘Dangerous’ is not used anywhere in the passage, we can infer it by understanding the passage. Option ‘D’ is also correct but does not fit in the blank grammatically.

2. After reading the passage, what do you think should be the priority of the local administration like the village panchayats and the city municipalities. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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OSWAAL CUET (UG) Sample Question Papers, English (A) Address causes of pollution to protect the local communities (B) Work with the US of A on global climate action plan (C) Request the Nordic countries to prevent their lumberjacks from cutting tress (D) Turn a blind eye towards pollution

Sol. Option (A) is correct Explanation: There is no mention of the US or any Nordic countries in the passage and it talks about the environment around us, which is the responsibility of village panchayats and city municipalities.

3. Choose the correct answer from options given below and complete the following sentence. Indoor air pollution is critically harmful for us because ________ . (A) There is No indoor air pollution (B) We are never indoor.

Explanation: Fish, rainfall, and despondency have no connection with indoor air pollution. Moreover, the answer lies in the first line of the last paragraph.

6. Match List-I with List-II A.

List-I (Part-A) Poor combustion of LPG does

B.

Wood, cow dung, dried plants

C.

Adorable pet dogs can Regular cleaning of our

D.

List-II (Part-B) Are a source of biomass fuels II. Houses can prevent the growth of harmful fungi III. Cause many allergies IV. Lead to the toxic emission of carbon monoxide I.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(C) The doors in our houses are useless against intruders

(A) A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I

(D) We spend over 90% of our times in our home or in office

(C) A - IV, B - I, C - III, D - II

Sol. Option (D) is correct Explanation: The passage talks about allergens that are present in our immediate environment that is our home or offices where we spend most of our time.

4. Choose the correct answer from options given below and complete the following sentence. The passage tells us that Molds, fungi and several other harmful microorganism thrive in ________ .

(B) A - II, B - III, C - IV, D - I (D) A - IV, B - I, C - II, D - III Sol. Option (C) is correct Explanation: Poor combustion of LPG does lead to the toxic emission of carbon monoxide. Wood, cow dung, dried plants are source of biomass fuels. Adorable pet dogs can cause many allergies. Regular cleaning of our houses can prevent the growth of harmful fungi.

Passage:

(A) Well ventilated condominiums

Read the following passage and answer the Questions.

(B) Well designed chapels

The art of living is learnt easily by those who are positive and optimistic. From humble and simple people to great leaders in History, Science or Literature, we can learn a lot about the art of living by having a. peep into their lives. The daily routines of these greats not only reveal their different, may be unique lifestyles but help us learn certain habits and practices they followed. Here are some: read, enjoy and follow in their footsteps as it suits you.

(C) Well maintained canteen (D) Damp and moist condition Sol. Option (D) is correct Explanation: The first line of the third paragraph justifies the answer.

5. Choose the correct answer from options given below and complete the following sentence. From the passage we can assume that, indoor air pollution is caused by the toxicity of ________. (A) Fresh water fish (B) Biomass fuels that is conventional fuel in rural areas (C) Despondency and gloom (D) Incessant rainfall Sol. Option (B) is correct

A private workplace always helps. Jane Austen asked that a certain squeaky hinge should never be oiled so that she always had a warming whenever someone was approaching the room where she wrote. William Faulkner, lacking a lock on his study door detached the doorknob and brought it into the room with him. Mark Twain’s family knew better than to breach his study door, they would blow a horn to draw him out. Graham Green went even further renting a secret office; only his wife knew the address and the

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(C) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

worried Dr Raman. He never believed that agreeable words ever saved lives. He did not think it was any of his business to provide comforting lies when as a matter of course nature would tell them the truth in few hours. However, when he glimpsed the faintest sign of hope, he rolled up his sleeve and stepped into the arena: it might be hours or days, but he never withdrew till he wrested the prize from Yama's hands. Today, standing over a bed, the doctor felt that he himself needed someone to tell him soothing lies. He mopped his brow with his kerchief and sat down in the chair beside the bed. On the bed lay his dearest friend in the world: Gopal. They had known each other for forty years now, starting with their kindergarten days. They could not, of course, meet as much as they wanted, each being wrapped in his own family and profession. Occasionally, on a Sunday, Gopal would walk into the consulting room and wait patiently in a corner till the doctor was free. And then they would dine together, see a picture and talk of each other's life and activities. It was a classic friendship, which endured untouched times, circumstances and activities.

(D) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

13. Choose the correct answer from options given

Explanation: The answer is in the first paragraph. Different routines have made these people great and creative thinkers, otherwise if they had followed the same routine or lifestyle, they would not have achieved what they had.

12. Match list I with list II A.

List I Art of living emanates

I.

B.

Mark Twain

II.

C.

To work without interruption

III.

D.

Sunday

IV.

List II is often an 'at home day' From a positive attitude Disliked his family breaking the privacy of his study room We need a private work place

Choose the correct answer from the option given below : (A) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV (B) A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III

Sol. Option (D) is correct Explanation: Art of living emanates from a positive attitude. Mark Twain disliked his family for breaking the privacy of his study room. To work without interruption, we need a private workplace. Sunday is often an ‘at home day’.

Passage: Read the following passage and answer the Questions. People came to him when the patient was on his fast legs. Dr Raman often burst out, ‘why couldn't you have come a day earlier?’ The reason was obviousvisiting fee twenty-five rupees. More than that, people liked to shirk the fact that the time had come to call in Dr Raman; for them there was something ominous in the very association. As a result, when the big man came on the scene it was always a quick decision one way or another. There was no scope or time for any kind of wavering or whitewashing. Long years of practice of this kind had bred in the doctor a certain curt truthfulness; for that very reason his opinion was valued; he was not a mere doctor expressing an opinion but a judge pronouncing a verdict The patient's life hung on his words. This never unduly

below and complete the following sentence. The patients did not come to Dr. Raman earlier because they (A) Were ignorant and careless (B) Found the doctor's foe too difficult to be paid (C) Used their home remedies to treat themselves (D) Did not have proper means of transport Sol. Option (B) is correct Explanation: The reason was obvious – visiting fee of twenty-five rupees.

14. Choose the correct answer from options given below. ‘There no scope or time for any kind of warning or whitewashing’ means that ________ (A) The doctor hid the real condition of the patient from the relation (B) The doctor did not have time to attend to the patient (C) The people who brought the patient were in a hurry (D) The doctor could not lie about patient's condition Sol. Option (D) is correct Explanation: The doctor never tried to hide the real condition of the patients by giving them false hope.

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OSWAAL CUET (UG) Sample Question Papers, English Explanation: Prefix ‘Octo-‘is familiar to everyone as it represents the number eight. Thus, the meaning of the sentence can be inferred from the word itself.

21. From the given options, select the word that correctly substitutes the expression-

Explanation: Affluent means wealthy, therefore, its opposite could be poor only. Still, if we do not know the meaning of the given word, we can remove those options whose opposites we know.

26. From the given options, select the word that is

“Event that serves as an introduction”

opposite in meaning to -

(A) Epilogue

(B) Prologue

Excruciating

(C) Post-Script

(D) Summary

(A) Mild

(B) Noisy

(C) Modern

(D) Sophisticated

Sol. Option (B) is correct Explanation: The prefix ‘pro’ means earlier in sequence. Therefore ‘prologue’ serves the meaning of the given expression.

22. From the given options, select the word that will correctly substitutes the expression “Happening once in a hundred years”

Sol. Option (A) is correct Explanation: Try to find out the meaning of the word ‘Excruciating’ which is unbearable. But if the meaning is not known then look for the known words and remove the wrong options.

27. From the given options, choose the one which is

(A) Bicentennial

(B) Centennial

similar in meaning to -

(C) Annual

(D) Biennial

Aversion

Sol. Option (B) is correct Explanation: Bi means ‘two’, ‘twice’ or ‘double’. Annual means ‘yearly. So, the options carrying these prefixes can be eliminated. Finally, ‘Centennial’ is left which will be the correct answer. Further, ‘Cent-‘means ‘hundred’.

23. From the given options, select the word that is opposite in meaning to -

(A) Aggression

(B) Assertion

(C) Dislike

(D) Impudence

Sol. Option (C) is correct Explanation: If the meaning is not known, then look for the known words and remove the wrong options.

28. From the given options, choose the one which is similar in meaning toDiligent

Conceal (A) Reveal

(B) Describe

(C) Narrate

(D) Explain

Sol. Option (A) is correct Explanation: After reading the options, one can figure out that options ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ have almost the same meaning, so the left-out option will be the exact answer.

24. From the given options, select the word that is opposite in meaning to -

(A) Intelligent

(B) Energetic

(C) Modest

(D) Industrious

Sol. Option (D) is correct Explanation: The options intelligent, energetic, and modest do not match with the word ‘diligent’, so eliminate them. Only option left is ‘industrious’ which would be the correct answer.

29. From the options given below, select the word which means the same as –

Culmination (A) Completion

(B) Climax

‘Tie’

(C) Conclusion

(D) Beginning

(A) Drawer

(B) Tether

(C) Drive

(D) Type

Sol. Option (D) is correct Explanation: The words completion, climax, and conclusion are connected to ‘end’, so all these options altogether cannot be the answer.

25. From the given options, select the word that is opposite in meaning to - Affluent (A) Poor

(B) Infamous

(C) Ordinary

(D) Backward

Sol. Option (A) is correct

Sol. Option (B) is correct Explanation: Step 1- Read all the options and remove the known wrong words. Step 2- Tethering is a word that means tying or fastening. It is a common word that is known to the current generation as they often do 'Bluetooth tethering’ by connecting their device to the PC/ laptop.

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37. Rearrange the given phrases to make a meaningful sentence

(B) To harm someone physically (C) To blind someone

a. civilization in the real sense of term b. but in the deliberate

(D) To deceive someone Sol. Option (D) is correct

c. consists not in the multiplication d. and voluntary reduction of wants Choose the correct answer from the options given (A) a, b, c, d

(B) b, a, c, d

(C) a, c, b, d

(D) c, d, b, a

Sol. Option (C) is correct Explanation: The correct sequence is – Civilization in the real sense of the term consists not in the multiplication but in the deliberate and voluntary reduction of wants. Step 1- Option ‘A’ is wrong because points ‘a’ and ‘b’ do not represent any meaningful sentence. Step 2- Option ‘B’ is wrong because the sentence beginning with ‘but’ is pointless. Step 3- Option ‘D’ is wrong because the verb ‘consists’ is without any subject.

38. Rearrange the given phrases to make a meaningful sentence

Explanation: Do not go by the literal meaning. Rather, try to figure out the essence hidden in the expression. Eg. The thief ran away from the prison after throwing dust in the jailer’s eyes.

40. From the given options, choose the one that rightly explains the expression- ‘To call a spade a spade” (A) Speak directly and frankly (B) Speak rudely and disrespectfully (C) Speak softly (D) Speak diplomatically Sol. Option (A) is correct Explanation: If the literal meaning is seen then also it implies that speak clearly and frankly on face. To say something the way it is. Eg. It is always better to call a spade a spade rather than spoiling the children.

41. From the given options, choose the one that

a.

for making very candid announcements

b.

although he is reputed

rightly explains the given expression- ‘To shed crocodile tears’

c.

his statements today

(A) To weep profusely

d.

were very ambiguous

(B) To grieve and feel low

Choose the correct answer from the options given

(C) To grieve insincerely

(A) a, d, b, c

(B) c, d, b, a

(D) To weep for crocodiles

(C) c, a, b, d

(D) c, b, d, a

Sol. Option (B) is correct Explanation: The correct sequence is – His statements today were very ambiguous although he is reputed for making very candid announcements. Step 1- Option ‘A’ is wrong because if we put together all the parts, they are senseless. Moreover, the subject of where is not mentioned if we put point ‘d’ after point ‘a’. Step 2- Option ‘C’ is wrong because the sentence made by putting all the points together presents a conflicting situation. Step 3- Option ‘D’ is wrong because the phrase “although he is reputed” follows the clause “for making very candid announcements” which is absent here.

39. From the given options, choose the one that rightly explains the expression – “To throw dust in one’s eyes’ (A) To show fearsome

Sol. Option (C) is correct Explanation: Expression ‘Crocodile tears’ is used to show pretending behaviour. Eg. I have never been one to shed crocodile tears over the loss of our shipbuilding industry.

42. From the given options, choose the one that rightly explains the given expression- ‘Take one for a ride’ (A) To force someone for a ride (B) To take someone for a desire (C) To try to trick someone (D) To offer a lift to someone Sol. Option (C) is correct Explanation: Take out the unwanted or unsuitable meanings to reach the right answer. The idiom is used to show that someone is being cheated or deceived. I think we have been taken for a ride.

CUET Question Paper 2022 NATIONAL TESTING AGENCY 17th August 2022—Slot-1 [This Includes Questions Pertaining to Language only]

English SOLVED . Time Allowed: 45 Mins.

Maximum Marks: 200

General Instructions: 1.

The test is of 45 minute duration.

2.

The test contains 50 Questions out of which 40 questions need to be attempted.

3.

Marking Scheme of the test: a. Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Five marks (+5) b. Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (–1). c. Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).

Choose the correct answer:

Passage: Read the following passage to answer question. The first form did not really see very much of Erica because she did not have lessons with them. But even if they met her in a passage or in the art room or gym they looked the other way. In the common-room at night Erica had a miserable time. Not one of the second form girls also would have anything to do with her. Loud remarks about sneaks and cowards were made in her hearing. They only person who ever threw her a word at all was the bad-tempered Margery Fenworthy. Erica did not like Margery any more than the other girls did but she was so grateful to be spoken to even, by the surly first former that she almost began to like the girl. ‘I’ m surprised you speak to Erica, Margery,’ said Pat, when she had heard Margery ask to borrow Erica’s stationery said Margery, in her usual rude way. ‘You’re none of you friendly to me, and I know what it is to have people being beastly to you.’ ‘But Margery, it’s your own fault, ‘you don’t give me a chance,” Oh, Margery, what a fib’! Cried Pat. ‘It’s you who never give us a chance to be decent to you. You scowl and glower and frown all the time.’ If you’re going to pick me to pieces you can save yourself the trouble’. Said Margery, fiercely. ‘I don’t care tuppence for any of you. And if I want to speak to that wretched Erica, I shall who cares for a pack of silly girls, and a crowd of stuckup teachers? I don’t’ Pat was astonished. What a strange girl Margery was! Did she really want a chance of being friends with the others? Was she terribly shy? What was behind that funny manner of hers? Pat talked about it with her twin.’ Margery is always making enemies she said. ’I spoke to her today about it

and she accused us of never giving her a chance! Do you think we ought to do something about it?’

1. Match List-I with List-II A

List I (Part A) Loud remarks about sneaks and

B

Margery Fenworthy

C

“Oh Margery…it’s you who never give us a change to be decent” The Girl with a twin sister named

D

List II (Part B) in the presence of Erica. II. was very unpopular III. said Pat I.

IV.

said Pat

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (A) A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III (B) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV (C) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I (D) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II Sol. Option (B) is correct Explanation: Spot the areas in the passage for List I (Part A) and then match them with sentence fragments from List II (Part B). A-I : In the common room at night, Erica had a miserable time. Not one of the second-form girls also would have anything to do with her. Loud remarks about sneaks and cowards were made in her hearing.

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Sol. Option (A) is correct Explanation: The first form did not really see very much of Erica because she did not have lessons with them.

Passage: Read the following passage to answer Question. She took me by the hand walked me into the lobby like a five-year old child. Didn’t she know I was pushing 15? This was the third home Nancy was placing me in-in a span of eight months! I guess she felt a little sorry for me. The bright fluorescence lights threatened to burn my skin as I walked towards a bouncy-looking lady with curly hair and a sweetlysmiling man. They called themselves Allie and Alex. Cute, I thought. After they exchanged the usual reams of paperwork, it was off in their Chevy Suburban to get situated into another new home. This time, there were no other foster children and nor another biological child. Anything could happen. Over the next few weeks, Allie, Alex and I fell into quite a nice routine. She’d make pancakes for breakfast, or he’d fry up some sausage and eggs. They sang a lot, even danced as they cooked. They must have just bought the house because, most weekends, We were either painting a living room butter yellow or staining a coffee table mocha brown. I kept wating for the other shoe to drop. When would they start threatening a loss of pancakes if I didn’t mow the lawn? When would the sausage and eggs be replaced with unidentifiable slosh because he didn’t feel like cooking in the morning? But, It never happened. They kept cooking, singing, and dancing like a couple of happy fools. It was a Saturday afternoon when Allie decided it was time to paint the brick fireplace white. As we crawled closer to the dirty old firepit, we pulled out the petrified wood and noticed a teeny-tiny treasure box! We looked at each other in wonder and excitement. She actually said,” I wonder if the leprechauns left it!”

7. Over the next few weeks who all fell into a nice comfortable routine? select the correct option (A) Nancy (B) Allie and Nancy (C) The narrator, Allie and Alex (D) Only Alex Sol. Option (C) is correct

Explanation: Over the next few weeks, Allie, Alex and I fell into quite a nice routine.

8. “She took me by the hand and walked me into the lobby…”. The ‘me’ refers to the: (A) Narrator and the protagonist of the passage (B) Narrator and the footballer (C) A film star and a villain (D) The headmaster of an English School Sol. Option (A) is correct Explanation: This passage is written in I person.

9. On a Sunday afternoon, what did Allie decide to do? Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (A) Crawl towards the dirty old garage (B) Paint the brick firepit white (C) Sing a song (D) Write a letter to the President Sol. Option (B) is correct Explanation: It was a Saturday afternoon when Allie decided it was time to paint the brick fireplace white.

10. It appears from the passage that over the next few days the narrator and the other two characters were: Select the correct option (A) Relaxed and comfortable (B) Stressed and anxious (C) Depressed and gloomy (D) Plotting revenge Sol. Option (A) is correct Explanation: Over the next few weeks, Allie, Alex and I fell into quite a nice routine. She’d make pancakes for breakfast, or he’d fry up some sausage and eggs. They sang a lot, and even danced as they cooked. They must have just bought the house because, most weekends, we were either painting a living room butter yellow or staining a coffee table mocha brown. This routine tells that they were relaxed and comfortable. There was no rush or discomfort in their lives.

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OSWAAL CUET (UG) Sample Question Papers, English (B) Students with limited intelligence in modern Egypt (C) Nobility with limited power in medieval Egypt (D) Pharaohs with limited connection with the gods of Egyptian Gods

Sol. Option (A) is correct Explanation: Many Egyptian workers were serfs. This meant that their freedom was limited.

15. What according to the passage was the reason of ancient Egyptian progress and prosperity. Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (A) The link the Pharaohs claimed they had with the Gods (B) The labour and hard work of the slaves and ordinary men in ancient Egypt (C) The mines and quarries full of germs armed with rockets and missiles and jewels in ancient Egypt. (D) The modern smart Egyptian army Sol. Option (B) is correct Explanation: The Pharaohs may have believed that it was their links with the Gods that kept Egypt going, but really it was the hard work of the ordinary people.

16. From the given passage options, select the one which is true according to the passage. Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (A) Pharaoh’s believed that is was their link with the Gods that favoured Egypt (B) The ordinary people worked overtime to destroy Egypt (C) The pharaoh’s did not believe they were connected to the Gods (D) The Pharaoh’s were the hard working salves of ancient Egypt Sol. Option (A) is correct Explanation: The Pharaohs may have believed that it was their links with the Gods that kept Egypt going, but really it was the hard work of the ordinary people.

17. Select the option that is incorrect according to the passage. (A) In the Egypt under the Pharaoh’s, slaves were allowed to own property

(B) Most of the slaves were prisoners captured in the many wars Egypt fought with its neighbours in the NEAR EAST (C) Slaves were well treated in ancient Egypt (D) Slavery was extremely important in ancient Egypt Sol. Option (D) is correct Explanation: Slavery was not very important in ancient Egypt, but it did exist. This is the third line from the passage.

18. Match List I with List II List-I A. Serfs could be B. Registered with the government

C. Public projects

building

D. Harsh punishment

List-II I. Farmers II. Recruited workers during the rainy season III. Bought and sold along with estates where they worked IV. For those who ran away

Choose the correct answer from the options given below (A) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV (B) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I (C) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV (D) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I Sol. Option (C) is correct Explanation: Spot the areas in the passage for List I and then match them with sentence fragments from List II. A-III: This meant that their freedom was limited. They could be bought and sold along with the estates where they worked. B-I: Farmers had to be registered with the government. C-II: Farmers had to be registered with the government. They have to sell crops at fixed fields lay underwater; many workers were recruited into public building projects. D-IV: Punishment for those who ran away was harsh 19. From the given options select the one that is opposite in meaning to the given words: “ACQUITTED” (A) Promoted (B) Burdened (C) Convicted (D) Development Sol. Option (C) is correct

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OSWAAL CUET (UG) Sample Question Papers, English Explanation: To be at sixes and sevens is a phrase which means a state of total confusion and disorder.

28. From the given options, select the one that rightly

Explanation: Pugnacious means very eager to start an argument or fight and this is similar to quarrelsome.

32. From the given options choose the one which is

explains the expression:

closest in meaning to

“Once in a blue moon”

‘CLING’

(A) Most regularly

(A) Attach

(B) Detach

(B) Very often

(C) Release

(D) Forward

(C) Very rarely (D) Once in a fortnight Sol. Option (C) is correct Explanation: Once in a blue moon is a phrase which means a very rare occurrence.

29. From the given options, select the one which

Sol. Option (A) is correct Explanation: Cling means to attach with. So A is the right option.

33. From the given options choose the one which is closest to. “Enchanting”

rightly explains the expression:

(A) Witty

(B) Pleasant

‘A wild goose chase’

(C) Comical

(D) Harmful

(A) A Foolish and useless enterprise (B) To hunt wild life (C) A violent chase of criminals (D) To speak harshly Sol. Option (A) is correct Explanation: When there is a search that is completely unsuccessful and a waste of time because the person or thing being searched for does not exist or is somewhere else, it is known as a wild goose chase.

30. From the given option, select the one rightly explains the expression: ‘To burn a hole in the pocket’.

Sol. Option (B) is correct Explanation: Enchanting means very nice or pleasant; attractive. So B is the right option.

34. Choose the word from the option that is closest in meaning to the given word. ‘GIGANTIC’ (A) Miniature

(B) Monstrous

(C) Diligent

(D) Awkward

Sol. Option (B) is correct Explanation: Gigantic is derived from a giant and means very huge. So B is the right option.

35. From the given options, select the one that will

(A) To steal from someone’s pocket

rightly substitute the given expression:

(B) To destroy someone else’s belongings

‘Period of 10 years’

(C) To burn address accidentally

(A) Decade

(B) Fortnight

(D) To spend money very quickly

(C) Annuity

(D) Millennium

Sol. Option (D) is correct Explanation: When money kept in the pocket starts burning the pocket, it is said that one has an urgent urge to spend the money one has.

31. Choose the word from the given options that is closest in meaning to the given word ‘PUGNACIOUS’ (A) Rebellious (B) Amusing (C) Quarrelsome (D) Desirable Sol. Option (C) is correct

Sol. Option (A) is correct Explanation: He managed to make sense of the book even though it was the first time when he read anything on the subject. Explanation: Latin word Deka means ten.

36. From the given options, select the one that rightly substitutes the given expression: ‘One who loves and collects books’. (A) Rockstar (B) Bibliophilie (C) Bellicose (D) Bohemian Sol. Option (B) is correct

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OSWAAL CUET (UG) Sample Question Papers, English Explanation: It means done by people working together

46. From the given options, select the rightly spelt word: (A) Pnemonia

(B) Pneumonia

(C) Newmonia

(D) Nemonia

Sol. Option (B) is correct Explanation: The mission has provided able service to all the needy people in this area during the last five years.

49. Rearrange the following jumbled group of words to make a meaningful sentence. A. Him to rush to his village immediately

Sol. Option (B) is correct Explanation: It is a type of fever.

47. Rearrange the following jumbled group of words to make a meaningful sentence.

B. An urgent telegram asking C. He has received D. No other message other than

A. Penetrate the biological tissues

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

B. Will produce unprecedented amount

(A) C, D, B, A

(B) B, C, A, D

C. A large scale exchange of nuclear weapons

(C) C, C, A, B

(D) A, B, C, D

D. Of radiation that can Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (A) A, B, D, C

(B) C, D, A, B

(C) C, B, D, A

(D) A, B, C, D

Sol. Option (C) is correct

Sol. Option (A) is correct Explanation: He has received no other message than an urgent telegram asking him to rush to his village immediately.

50. Rearrange the following jumbled group of words to make a meaningful sentence.

Explanation: A large-scale exchange of nuclear weapons will produce an unprecedented amount of radiation that can penetrate the biological tissues.

48. Rearrange the following jumbled group of words to make a meaningful sentence: A. During the last few years. B. People in this area. C. The mission has provided D Able service to all the needy. Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (A) B, D, C, A

(B) C, D, B, A

(C) A, B, D, C

(D) C, B, A, D

A. He managed to make sense B. It was the first time when C. of the book even though D. He read anything on the subject Choose the correct answer the options given below: (A) D, C, A, C

(B) B, A, D, C

(C) A, C, B, D

(D) A, B, C, D

Sol. Option (C) is correct Explanation: He managed to make sense of the book even though it was the first time when he read anything on the subject.

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CUET Question Paper 2022 NATIONAL TESTING AGENCY 18th August 2022—Slot-1

English [This Includes Questions Pertaining to Language only]

SOLVED. Time Allowed: 45 Mins.

Maximum Marks: 200

General Instructions: 1.

The test is of 45 minute duration.

2.

The test contains 50 Questions out of which 40 questions need to be attempted.

3.

Marking Scheme of the test: a. Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Five marks (+5) b. Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (–1). c. Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).

Passage: Read carefully the following passage and then answer the questions given below: YEVGRAF IVANOVITCH SHIRYAEV, a small farmer, whose father, a parish priest, now deceased, had received a gift of three hundred acres of land from Madame Kuvshinikov, a general’s widow, was standing in a corner before a copper washing-stand, washing his hands. As usual, his looked anxious and ill-humoured, and his beard was uncombed. “What weather!” he said. “It is not laid upon us. It’s raining again!” He grumbled on, while his family sat waiting at table for him to have finished washing his hands before beginning dinner. Fedosya Semyonova, his wife, his son Pyotr, a student, his eldest daughter Varvaram and three small boys, has been sitting waiting a long time. The boys – Kolka, Vanka and Arhipka – grubby, snubnosed little fellows with chubby faces and tousled hair that wanted cutting, moved their chairs impatiently, while their elders sat without stirring and apparently did not care whether they ate their dinner or waited…

1. From the passage, it may be assumed that the time of the day when the incident is described is: (A) Early morning before the rise of the Sun (B) The Sun had set and it was late evening (C) The Sun is overhead and the day time is near noon lunch time (D) Early evening time for family tea Sol. Option (B) is correct

2. Choose the option which is correct according to the passage. Yevgraf Ivanovitch Shiryaev’s fathers was_____ (A) A farmer and now is on the move (B) A banker earlier and on retirement (C) A farmer earlier and now educated the fellow farmers on scientific farming (D) A parish priest Sol. Option (D) is correct

3. The General’s widow gifted a huge land of 3 hundred acres _______ (A) Y.I Shryaev (B) The late wife of Y.I. Shiryaev (C) To the unborn son of Y.I. Shryaev (D) The parish priest who has died Sol. Option (D) is correct

4. It appears from the passage that the character of Yevgrab Ivanovitch Shiryaev was: (Choose the correct answer from option given below) (A) Very Friendly, jovial and attractive (B) Aristocratic, disdainful and aloof (C) Sad, morose, timid but cunning (D) Grumpy and complaining Sol. Option (D) is correct

5. From the given option choose the one which is correct according to the passage. The family described in the passage is a: (1) (2) (3) (4)

Small time agrarian family Small trader’s family Highly educated scholarly family Aristocratic and noble

Sol. Option (D) is correct

Solved Paper-2022 Choose the correct answer from the option given below : (A) a-IV, b-III, c-I, d-II (B) a-I, b-II, c-III, d-IV (C) a-II, b-III, c-IV, d-I (D) a-IV, b-III, c-II, d-I Sol. Option (B) is correct Passage: Karnad has gone significantly back to Indian tradition and culture to write his plays. He has recreated the rich and dynamic picture of Indian society, culture and its people. He often takes a theme, a historical event of Indian history and present it in a modernized way. Majority of his plays employ narratives of myths, history and folklore to evoke an ancient or pre-modern era in the image of present. He has also adopted the oral tale of the people and present it in myths and folk forms in his plays. Thus, he creates a synthesis between the ancient and the modern to serve his purpose of using the past to illuminate the present. Most of the playwrights in India have either written in such a - 5 -

13. Match List-I with List-II List-I (i)

Indian playwright (b) Oral tales of India are

(c) Karnad’s drama

plays

and

(d) The uncanny ability of Karnad is

a-II, b-IV, c-III, d-I a-III, b-IV, c-I, d-II a-I, b-II, c-III, d-IV a-IV, b-I, c-II, d-III

Sol. Option (C) is correct

Sol. Option (A) is correct

15. From the passage we realize that Kamad explores the following in his themes. (A) Events of Asian History (B) Events of British History (C) Only folklores from Maharashtra and Goa. (D) Indian tradition, culture, milestone historical events and folk tales of our country. Sol. Option (D) is correct

16. From the options, select the one which is true according to the passage:

(C) Karnad promotes gender biased culture.

by

(iii) Given a new interpretation to the historical, mythical and oral tales and stories (iv) His

capability to remake the past in the image of the present

Choose the correct answer from the option given below : (A) (B) (C) (D)

correct according to the passage: (A) Most of the Indian playwrights have failed to bring out the relevance of our past, our culture and tradition to our current or urban life and audience. (B) Most of the playwrights are only concerned with science. (A) Most of the playwrights in India are concerned with the problems of village panchayats. (B) Most of the playwrights in India are illiterate and ignorant.

(B) Karnad tries to justify India’s ignorance and superstitions as just and correct.

(ii)

Wonderfully dramatized Karnad.

14. From the given options, select the option that is

(A) Kamad as a playwright often uses events from Indian history and presents them in a modernized manner that is suitable for the viewers and theatre goers of our times.

List-II

(a) Karnad is an

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(D) Karnad depicts India as a backward looking gloomy country. Sol. Option (A) is correct

17. Karnad attempts to balance both.. Here, ‘both’ signifies: (Identify the option that is correct according to the passage) (A) Plays and poetry of the world (B) History and freedom struggle of India and South Africa (C) The traditional and the modern (D) War and Peace Sol. Option (C) is correct

18. In the passage, we get to the know that as a great playwright Karnad_______ (Select the option which is correct according to the passage and fill in the blanks) (A) Does not use myths in their entirety but uses them artfully to suit his modern themes that are apt for out times. (B) Loves stories from Irish folktales.

Solved Paper-2022 32. From the given options, select the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word‘Listless (A) Agile (B) Lazy (C) Spiritual (D) Moisture Sol. Option (A) is correct

33. From the given options, select the one which is opposite in meaning to the given Modest (A) Humble (B) Arrogant (C) Exterminate (D) Reserved Sol. Option (B) is correct

34. From the given options, select the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word Arduous (A) Different (B) Liquid (C) Easy (D) Beautiful Sol. Option (C) is correct

35. From the given options, select the Figure of Speech (Poetic Device) used in the expression: A big black bug bit a big black dog (A) Simile (B) Metaphor (C) Alliteration (D) Oxymoron Sol. Option (C) is correct

36. From the given options, select the Figure of Speech (Poetic Device) used in the expression: Dead wings carried like a paper kite (A) Personification (B) Metaphor (C) Simile (D) Pun Sol. Option (C) is correct

37. From the given options, select the Figure of Speech (Poetic Device) used in the expression: The lightning, danced across the sky (A) Oxymoron (B) Personification (C) Simile (D) Pun Sol. Option (B) is correct

38. From the given options, select the Figure of Speech (Poetic Device) used in the expression. The cunning saint cheated the devotees (A) Pun (B) Personification

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(C) Simile (D) Oxymoron Sol. Option (D) is correct

39. Re-arrange the given jumbled groups of words to make a meaningful sentence (A) The robbers when (B) They were in the lonely place (C) The police came upon (D) Dividing their booty (A) D, B, C, A

(B) B, C, A, D

(C) C, A, B, D (D) D, C, B, A Sol. Option (C) is correct

40. Rearrange the jumbled groups of words to make a meaningful sentence (A) On the tools you had been taught (B) The problem constructured

you

face

become

more

(C) In management as you rise higher (D) And you can’t afford to fall back (A) B, A, C, D

(B) C, A, D, B

(C) C, B, D, A (D) A, B, C, D Sol. Option (C) is correct

41. Rearrange the jumbled groups of words to make a meaningful sentence (A) The spirit of residents (B) Could dampen (C) Nor the subsequent fire (D) Neither the earthquake Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (A) D, B, C, A (B) D, C, B, A (C) A, B, D, C (D) A, D, A, B, E Sol. Option (B) is correct

42. Rearrange the jumbled groups of words to make a meaningful sentence (A) Take interest in the affairs (B) Of the company is not correct (C) Investor does not understand or (D) the presumption that the average Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (A) D, A, C, B

(B) D, C, A, B

(C) D, B, A, C (D) C, A, B, D Sol. Option (B) is correct

43. From the given options select the one which is similar in meaning to the given WARRIOR (A) Soldier (B) Sailor (C) Pirate (D) Spy Sol. Option (A) is correct

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