CUET English Previous Year Paper 2024 | English Language Preparation for CUET UG PDF Download

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Test Booklet No.  Test Booklet Code 
 
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                                       (Do not open this Test Booklet until you are asked to do so) 
 
 
Time Allowed : 45 minutes 
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Maximum Marks : 200 
 
Total Questions : 50 
 
Number of questions to be answered : 40 
       Kindly read the Instructions given on this Page and Back Page carefully before attempting this Question Paper.
 
 Important Instructions for the Candidates : 
1. This Test Booklet contains 50 questions printed in English. Out of these, the candidate is required to answer any  
40 questions. If a candidate answers more than 40 questions, the first 40 answered questions will be considered for 
evaluation. 
2. The OMR Answer Sheet is inside this Test Booklet. When you are directed to open the Test Booklet, take out the 
OMR Answer Sheet and fill in your particulars carefully with blue/black ball point pen only.  
3. Use only Blue/Black Ball Point Pen for marking responses.  
4.  The CODE for this Test Booklet is A. Make sure that the CODE printed on the OMR Answer Sheet is the same as 
that on this Test Booklet. Also ensure that your Test Booklet No. and OMR Answer Sheet No. are exactly the same. 
In case of discrepancy, the candidate should immediately report the matter to the Invigilator for replacement of both 
the Test Booklet and the OMR Answer Sheet. No claim in this regard will be entertained after five minutes from the 
start of the examination. 
5. Before attempting the question paper kindly check that this Test Booklet has total 16 pages and OMR Answer Sheet 
consists of one sheet. At the start of the examination within the first five minutes, candidates are advised to ensure 
that all pages of Test Booklet and OMR Answer Sheet are properly printed and they are not damaged in any 
manner. 
6. Each question has four answer options. Out of these four options choose the MOST APPROPRIATE OPTION 
and darken/blacken the corresponding circle on the OMR Answer Sheet with a Blue/Black Ball Point Pen.  
7. Five (5) marks will be given for each correct answer. One (1) mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. If 
more than one circle is found darkened/blackened for a question, then it will be considered as an incorrect answer. 
Unanswered questions will be given no mark. 
 
 Name of the Candidate (in Capital Letters) : ___________________________________________________________________ 
  
 Application Number (in figures) : ______________________________________________________________________________ 
  
 Roll Number (in figures) : _____________________________________________________________________________________  
  
 Centre of Examination (in Capital Letters) : ___________________________________________________________________ 
  
 Candidate’s Signature : ____________________________ Invigilator’s Signature : ___________________________________ 
 
 Facsimile signature stamp of Centre Superintendent : __________________________________________________________ 
Subject :  ENGLISH 
Code : 101 E 
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Test Booklet No.  Test Booklet Code 
 
> 
 
                                       (Do not open this Test Booklet until you are asked to do so) 
 
 
Time Allowed : 45 minutes 
> 
 
Maximum Marks : 200 
 
Total Questions : 50 
 
Number of questions to be answered : 40 
       Kindly read the Instructions given on this Page and Back Page carefully before attempting this Question Paper.
 
 Important Instructions for the Candidates : 
1. This Test Booklet contains 50 questions printed in English. Out of these, the candidate is required to answer any  
40 questions. If a candidate answers more than 40 questions, the first 40 answered questions will be considered for 
evaluation. 
2. The OMR Answer Sheet is inside this Test Booklet. When you are directed to open the Test Booklet, take out the 
OMR Answer Sheet and fill in your particulars carefully with blue/black ball point pen only.  
3. Use only Blue/Black Ball Point Pen for marking responses.  
4.  The CODE for this Test Booklet is A. Make sure that the CODE printed on the OMR Answer Sheet is the same as 
that on this Test Booklet. Also ensure that your Test Booklet No. and OMR Answer Sheet No. are exactly the same. 
In case of discrepancy, the candidate should immediately report the matter to the Invigilator for replacement of both 
the Test Booklet and the OMR Answer Sheet. No claim in this regard will be entertained after five minutes from the 
start of the examination. 
5. Before attempting the question paper kindly check that this Test Booklet has total 16 pages and OMR Answer Sheet 
consists of one sheet. At the start of the examination within the first five minutes, candidates are advised to ensure 
that all pages of Test Booklet and OMR Answer Sheet are properly printed and they are not damaged in any 
manner. 
6. Each question has four answer options. Out of these four options choose the MOST APPROPRIATE OPTION 
and darken/blacken the corresponding circle on the OMR Answer Sheet with a Blue/Black Ball Point Pen.  
7. Five (5) marks will be given for each correct answer. One (1) mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. If 
more than one circle is found darkened/blackened for a question, then it will be considered as an incorrect answer. 
Unanswered questions will be given no mark. 
 
 Name of the Candidate (in Capital Letters) : ___________________________________________________________________ 
  
 Application Number (in figures) : ______________________________________________________________________________ 
  
 Roll Number (in figures) : _____________________________________________________________________________________  
  
 Centre of Examination (in Capital Letters) : ___________________________________________________________________ 
  
 Candidate’s Signature : ____________________________ Invigilator’s Signature : ___________________________________ 
 
 Facsimile signature stamp of Centre Superintendent : __________________________________________________________ 
Subject :  ENGLISH 
Code : 101 E 
101 E/A ( 2 )  
   
SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK 
1.  Re-arrange the following phrases in the right sequence to form a meaningful sentence. 
(A) for seven hours but was hardly 
(B) because of the absence of any motivation 
(C) able to decide who the murderer was 
(D) she worked on the case 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 
(1) (A), (C), (D), (B).   (2) (D), (A), (C), (B). 
(3) (D), (C), (B), (A).   (4) (A), (B), (C), (D). 
2.  Fill in the blank with the correct option. 
 The candidate assured the interviewers that the dip in her grades during her second semester was 
an ___________ since she had always been a top scorer in the first semester. 
(1) anomaly 
(2) allay 
(3) adage 
(4) abatement 
3. Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II : 
 
List-I  
(Words) 
 
List-II  
(Definitions)  
(A) Theocracy (I) One who keeps drugs for sale and puts up prescriptions 
(B) Megalomania 
(II) 
 
One who collects and studies objects or artistic works 
from the distant past 
(C) Apothecary (III) A government by divine guidance or religious leaders 
(D) Antiquarian 
(IV) 
 
A morbid delusion of one’s power, importance or 
godliness 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 
(1) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) 
(2) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) 
(3) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) 
(4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) 
4.  Fill in the blank with the correct option. 
A small ___________________ between two children ended up as a group fight. 
(1) altercation 
(2) match 
(3) contest 
(4) race 
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Test Booklet No.  Test Booklet Code 
 
> 
 
                                       (Do not open this Test Booklet until you are asked to do so) 
 
 
Time Allowed : 45 minutes 
> 
 
Maximum Marks : 200 
 
Total Questions : 50 
 
Number of questions to be answered : 40 
       Kindly read the Instructions given on this Page and Back Page carefully before attempting this Question Paper.
 
 Important Instructions for the Candidates : 
1. This Test Booklet contains 50 questions printed in English. Out of these, the candidate is required to answer any  
40 questions. If a candidate answers more than 40 questions, the first 40 answered questions will be considered for 
evaluation. 
2. The OMR Answer Sheet is inside this Test Booklet. When you are directed to open the Test Booklet, take out the 
OMR Answer Sheet and fill in your particulars carefully with blue/black ball point pen only.  
3. Use only Blue/Black Ball Point Pen for marking responses.  
4.  The CODE for this Test Booklet is A. Make sure that the CODE printed on the OMR Answer Sheet is the same as 
that on this Test Booklet. Also ensure that your Test Booklet No. and OMR Answer Sheet No. are exactly the same. 
In case of discrepancy, the candidate should immediately report the matter to the Invigilator for replacement of both 
the Test Booklet and the OMR Answer Sheet. No claim in this regard will be entertained after five minutes from the 
start of the examination. 
5. Before attempting the question paper kindly check that this Test Booklet has total 16 pages and OMR Answer Sheet 
consists of one sheet. At the start of the examination within the first five minutes, candidates are advised to ensure 
that all pages of Test Booklet and OMR Answer Sheet are properly printed and they are not damaged in any 
manner. 
6. Each question has four answer options. Out of these four options choose the MOST APPROPRIATE OPTION 
and darken/blacken the corresponding circle on the OMR Answer Sheet with a Blue/Black Ball Point Pen.  
7. Five (5) marks will be given for each correct answer. One (1) mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. If 
more than one circle is found darkened/blackened for a question, then it will be considered as an incorrect answer. 
Unanswered questions will be given no mark. 
 
 Name of the Candidate (in Capital Letters) : ___________________________________________________________________ 
  
 Application Number (in figures) : ______________________________________________________________________________ 
  
 Roll Number (in figures) : _____________________________________________________________________________________  
  
 Centre of Examination (in Capital Letters) : ___________________________________________________________________ 
  
 Candidate’s Signature : ____________________________ Invigilator’s Signature : ___________________________________ 
 
 Facsimile signature stamp of Centre Superintendent : __________________________________________________________ 
Subject :  ENGLISH 
Code : 101 E 
101 E/A ( 2 )  
   
SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK 
1.  Re-arrange the following phrases in the right sequence to form a meaningful sentence. 
(A) for seven hours but was hardly 
(B) because of the absence of any motivation 
(C) able to decide who the murderer was 
(D) she worked on the case 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 
(1) (A), (C), (D), (B).   (2) (D), (A), (C), (B). 
(3) (D), (C), (B), (A).   (4) (A), (B), (C), (D). 
2.  Fill in the blank with the correct option. 
 The candidate assured the interviewers that the dip in her grades during her second semester was 
an ___________ since she had always been a top scorer in the first semester. 
(1) anomaly 
(2) allay 
(3) adage 
(4) abatement 
3. Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II : 
 
List-I  
(Words) 
 
List-II  
(Definitions)  
(A) Theocracy (I) One who keeps drugs for sale and puts up prescriptions 
(B) Megalomania 
(II) 
 
One who collects and studies objects or artistic works 
from the distant past 
(C) Apothecary (III) A government by divine guidance or religious leaders 
(D) Antiquarian 
(IV) 
 
A morbid delusion of one’s power, importance or 
godliness 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 
(1) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) 
(2) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) 
(3) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) 
(4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) 
4.  Fill in the blank with the correct option. 
A small ___________________ between two children ended up as a group fight. 
(1) altercation 
(2) match 
(3) contest 
(4) race 
101 E/A ( 3 )  
 
SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK 
5. Replace the underlined word with the most appropriate SYNONYM. 
 For sometime now, we’ve been toying with the idea of transferring all our business from physical 
to online sales only. 
(1) launch  
(2) showing 
(3) considering 
(4) careful 
6. Select the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word. 
 At first the workers were  agreeable to  the proposals of their Manager, but later they were 
reconciled to the new proposals. 
(1) resistant 
(2) estranged 
(3) cooperate 
(4) agreed 
7. Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II :  
 
List-I  
(Sentences) 
 
List-II  
(Words)  
(A) 
 
She was able to give a  _________ explanation  in the 
court for her presence near  the  crime scene. 
(I) collaborate/d 
(B) 
 
The Rockland Hospital ___________ with AIIMS to 
conduct a free cancer screening camp. 
(II) corroborate/ing 
(C) 
 
Though she has shown only 4% improvement in 
achieving her target yet her efforts are __________. 
(III) credible 
(D) 
 
The doctors give the prognosis by __________ their 
diagnosis with  several tests. 
(IV) creditable 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 
(1) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) 
(2) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV) 
(3) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) 
(4) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) 
8. Fill in the blank with the correct option. 
Most of the guests arrived for the concert __________ bus. 
(1) by 
(2) with 
(3) from 
(4) through 
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Test Booklet No.  Test Booklet Code 
 
> 
 
                                       (Do not open this Test Booklet until you are asked to do so) 
 
 
Time Allowed : 45 minutes 
> 
 
Maximum Marks : 200 
 
Total Questions : 50 
 
Number of questions to be answered : 40 
       Kindly read the Instructions given on this Page and Back Page carefully before attempting this Question Paper.
 
 Important Instructions for the Candidates : 
1. This Test Booklet contains 50 questions printed in English. Out of these, the candidate is required to answer any  
40 questions. If a candidate answers more than 40 questions, the first 40 answered questions will be considered for 
evaluation. 
2. The OMR Answer Sheet is inside this Test Booklet. When you are directed to open the Test Booklet, take out the 
OMR Answer Sheet and fill in your particulars carefully with blue/black ball point pen only.  
3. Use only Blue/Black Ball Point Pen for marking responses.  
4.  The CODE for this Test Booklet is A. Make sure that the CODE printed on the OMR Answer Sheet is the same as 
that on this Test Booklet. Also ensure that your Test Booklet No. and OMR Answer Sheet No. are exactly the same. 
In case of discrepancy, the candidate should immediately report the matter to the Invigilator for replacement of both 
the Test Booklet and the OMR Answer Sheet. No claim in this regard will be entertained after five minutes from the 
start of the examination. 
5. Before attempting the question paper kindly check that this Test Booklet has total 16 pages and OMR Answer Sheet 
consists of one sheet. At the start of the examination within the first five minutes, candidates are advised to ensure 
that all pages of Test Booklet and OMR Answer Sheet are properly printed and they are not damaged in any 
manner. 
6. Each question has four answer options. Out of these four options choose the MOST APPROPRIATE OPTION 
and darken/blacken the corresponding circle on the OMR Answer Sheet with a Blue/Black Ball Point Pen.  
7. Five (5) marks will be given for each correct answer. One (1) mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. If 
more than one circle is found darkened/blackened for a question, then it will be considered as an incorrect answer. 
Unanswered questions will be given no mark. 
 
 Name of the Candidate (in Capital Letters) : ___________________________________________________________________ 
  
 Application Number (in figures) : ______________________________________________________________________________ 
  
 Roll Number (in figures) : _____________________________________________________________________________________  
  
 Centre of Examination (in Capital Letters) : ___________________________________________________________________ 
  
 Candidate’s Signature : ____________________________ Invigilator’s Signature : ___________________________________ 
 
 Facsimile signature stamp of Centre Superintendent : __________________________________________________________ 
Subject :  ENGLISH 
Code : 101 E 
101 E/A ( 2 )  
   
SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK 
1.  Re-arrange the following phrases in the right sequence to form a meaningful sentence. 
(A) for seven hours but was hardly 
(B) because of the absence of any motivation 
(C) able to decide who the murderer was 
(D) she worked on the case 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 
(1) (A), (C), (D), (B).   (2) (D), (A), (C), (B). 
(3) (D), (C), (B), (A).   (4) (A), (B), (C), (D). 
2.  Fill in the blank with the correct option. 
 The candidate assured the interviewers that the dip in her grades during her second semester was 
an ___________ since she had always been a top scorer in the first semester. 
(1) anomaly 
(2) allay 
(3) adage 
(4) abatement 
3. Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II : 
 
List-I  
(Words) 
 
List-II  
(Definitions)  
(A) Theocracy (I) One who keeps drugs for sale and puts up prescriptions 
(B) Megalomania 
(II) 
 
One who collects and studies objects or artistic works 
from the distant past 
(C) Apothecary (III) A government by divine guidance or religious leaders 
(D) Antiquarian 
(IV) 
 
A morbid delusion of one’s power, importance or 
godliness 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 
(1) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) 
(2) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) 
(3) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) 
(4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) 
4.  Fill in the blank with the correct option. 
A small ___________________ between two children ended up as a group fight. 
(1) altercation 
(2) match 
(3) contest 
(4) race 
101 E/A ( 3 )  
 
SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK 
5. Replace the underlined word with the most appropriate SYNONYM. 
 For sometime now, we’ve been toying with the idea of transferring all our business from physical 
to online sales only. 
(1) launch  
(2) showing 
(3) considering 
(4) careful 
6. Select the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word. 
 At first the workers were  agreeable to  the proposals of their Manager, but later they were 
reconciled to the new proposals. 
(1) resistant 
(2) estranged 
(3) cooperate 
(4) agreed 
7. Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II :  
 
List-I  
(Sentences) 
 
List-II  
(Words)  
(A) 
 
She was able to give a  _________ explanation  in the 
court for her presence near  the  crime scene. 
(I) collaborate/d 
(B) 
 
The Rockland Hospital ___________ with AIIMS to 
conduct a free cancer screening camp. 
(II) corroborate/ing 
(C) 
 
Though she has shown only 4% improvement in 
achieving her target yet her efforts are __________. 
(III) credible 
(D) 
 
The doctors give the prognosis by __________ their 
diagnosis with  several tests. 
(IV) creditable 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 
(1) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) 
(2) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV) 
(3) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) 
(4) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) 
8. Fill in the blank with the correct option. 
Most of the guests arrived for the concert __________ bus. 
(1) by 
(2) with 
(3) from 
(4) through 
101 E/A ( 4 )  
   
SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK 
9. Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word. 
Why did you make that flippant remark about her choice of clothes ? 
(1) sarcastic 
(2) disrespectful 
(3) casual 
(4) indifferent 
10.  Select the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word. 
The thief showed his disbelief when informed that his partner had been arrested. 
(1) displayed 
(2) concealed 
(3) battled 
(4) marked  
11.  Fill in the blank with the correct option. 
The President finally had to ____________ the demands of the public for his resignation. 
(1) ignore 
(2) initiate 
(3) accede to 
(4) condone 
12.  Re-arrange the following parts of a sentence in their correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. 
(A) for organizations which provide 
(B) services to customers on a face-to-face basis, 
(C) employees with whom they deal is very important 
(D) the quality of the relationship between customers and 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 
(1) (A), (B), (D), (C).   (2) (C), (A), (B), (D). 
(3) (B), (D), (A), (C).   (4) (D), (A), (C), (B). 
13.  Re-arrange the following parts of a sentence in their correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. 
(A) as a concept fundamental to 
(B) especially with the injunction to treat equals equally 
(C) justice is associated with the notion of equity and equality, 
(D) ethical theory and political philosophy, 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 
(1) (D), (B), (C), (A).   (2) (C), (A), (B), (D). 
(3) (B), (A), (D), (C).   (4) (A), (D), (C), (B). 
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Test Booklet No.  Test Booklet Code 
 
> 
 
                                       (Do not open this Test Booklet until you are asked to do so) 
 
 
Time Allowed : 45 minutes 
> 
 
Maximum Marks : 200 
 
Total Questions : 50 
 
Number of questions to be answered : 40 
       Kindly read the Instructions given on this Page and Back Page carefully before attempting this Question Paper.
 
 Important Instructions for the Candidates : 
1. This Test Booklet contains 50 questions printed in English. Out of these, the candidate is required to answer any  
40 questions. If a candidate answers more than 40 questions, the first 40 answered questions will be considered for 
evaluation. 
2. The OMR Answer Sheet is inside this Test Booklet. When you are directed to open the Test Booklet, take out the 
OMR Answer Sheet and fill in your particulars carefully with blue/black ball point pen only.  
3. Use only Blue/Black Ball Point Pen for marking responses.  
4.  The CODE for this Test Booklet is A. Make sure that the CODE printed on the OMR Answer Sheet is the same as 
that on this Test Booklet. Also ensure that your Test Booklet No. and OMR Answer Sheet No. are exactly the same. 
In case of discrepancy, the candidate should immediately report the matter to the Invigilator for replacement of both 
the Test Booklet and the OMR Answer Sheet. No claim in this regard will be entertained after five minutes from the 
start of the examination. 
5. Before attempting the question paper kindly check that this Test Booklet has total 16 pages and OMR Answer Sheet 
consists of one sheet. At the start of the examination within the first five minutes, candidates are advised to ensure 
that all pages of Test Booklet and OMR Answer Sheet are properly printed and they are not damaged in any 
manner. 
6. Each question has four answer options. Out of these four options choose the MOST APPROPRIATE OPTION 
and darken/blacken the corresponding circle on the OMR Answer Sheet with a Blue/Black Ball Point Pen.  
7. Five (5) marks will be given for each correct answer. One (1) mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. If 
more than one circle is found darkened/blackened for a question, then it will be considered as an incorrect answer. 
Unanswered questions will be given no mark. 
 
 Name of the Candidate (in Capital Letters) : ___________________________________________________________________ 
  
 Application Number (in figures) : ______________________________________________________________________________ 
  
 Roll Number (in figures) : _____________________________________________________________________________________  
  
 Centre of Examination (in Capital Letters) : ___________________________________________________________________ 
  
 Candidate’s Signature : ____________________________ Invigilator’s Signature : ___________________________________ 
 
 Facsimile signature stamp of Centre Superintendent : __________________________________________________________ 
Subject :  ENGLISH 
Code : 101 E 
101 E/A ( 2 )  
   
SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK 
1.  Re-arrange the following phrases in the right sequence to form a meaningful sentence. 
(A) for seven hours but was hardly 
(B) because of the absence of any motivation 
(C) able to decide who the murderer was 
(D) she worked on the case 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 
(1) (A), (C), (D), (B).   (2) (D), (A), (C), (B). 
(3) (D), (C), (B), (A).   (4) (A), (B), (C), (D). 
2.  Fill in the blank with the correct option. 
 The candidate assured the interviewers that the dip in her grades during her second semester was 
an ___________ since she had always been a top scorer in the first semester. 
(1) anomaly 
(2) allay 
(3) adage 
(4) abatement 
3. Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II : 
 
List-I  
(Words) 
 
List-II  
(Definitions)  
(A) Theocracy (I) One who keeps drugs for sale and puts up prescriptions 
(B) Megalomania 
(II) 
 
One who collects and studies objects or artistic works 
from the distant past 
(C) Apothecary (III) A government by divine guidance or religious leaders 
(D) Antiquarian 
(IV) 
 
A morbid delusion of one’s power, importance or 
godliness 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 
(1) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) 
(2) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) 
(3) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) 
(4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) 
4.  Fill in the blank with the correct option. 
A small ___________________ between two children ended up as a group fight. 
(1) altercation 
(2) match 
(3) contest 
(4) race 
101 E/A ( 3 )  
 
SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK 
5. Replace the underlined word with the most appropriate SYNONYM. 
 For sometime now, we’ve been toying with the idea of transferring all our business from physical 
to online sales only. 
(1) launch  
(2) showing 
(3) considering 
(4) careful 
6. Select the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word. 
 At first the workers were  agreeable to  the proposals of their Manager, but later they were 
reconciled to the new proposals. 
(1) resistant 
(2) estranged 
(3) cooperate 
(4) agreed 
7. Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II :  
 
List-I  
(Sentences) 
 
List-II  
(Words)  
(A) 
 
She was able to give a  _________ explanation  in the 
court for her presence near  the  crime scene. 
(I) collaborate/d 
(B) 
 
The Rockland Hospital ___________ with AIIMS to 
conduct a free cancer screening camp. 
(II) corroborate/ing 
(C) 
 
Though she has shown only 4% improvement in 
achieving her target yet her efforts are __________. 
(III) credible 
(D) 
 
The doctors give the prognosis by __________ their 
diagnosis with  several tests. 
(IV) creditable 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 
(1) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) 
(2) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV) 
(3) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) 
(4) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) 
8. Fill in the blank with the correct option. 
Most of the guests arrived for the concert __________ bus. 
(1) by 
(2) with 
(3) from 
(4) through 
101 E/A ( 4 )  
   
SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK 
9. Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word. 
Why did you make that flippant remark about her choice of clothes ? 
(1) sarcastic 
(2) disrespectful 
(3) casual 
(4) indifferent 
10.  Select the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word. 
The thief showed his disbelief when informed that his partner had been arrested. 
(1) displayed 
(2) concealed 
(3) battled 
(4) marked  
11.  Fill in the blank with the correct option. 
The President finally had to ____________ the demands of the public for his resignation. 
(1) ignore 
(2) initiate 
(3) accede to 
(4) condone 
12.  Re-arrange the following parts of a sentence in their correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. 
(A) for organizations which provide 
(B) services to customers on a face-to-face basis, 
(C) employees with whom they deal is very important 
(D) the quality of the relationship between customers and 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 
(1) (A), (B), (D), (C).   (2) (C), (A), (B), (D). 
(3) (B), (D), (A), (C).   (4) (D), (A), (C), (B). 
13.  Re-arrange the following parts of a sentence in their correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. 
(A) as a concept fundamental to 
(B) especially with the injunction to treat equals equally 
(C) justice is associated with the notion of equity and equality, 
(D) ethical theory and political philosophy, 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 
(1) (D), (B), (C), (A).   (2) (C), (A), (B), (D). 
(3) (B), (A), (D), (C).   (4) (A), (D), (C), (B). 
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14. Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II :  
 
List-I  
(Idioms) 
 
List-II  
(Meanings)  
(A) blow the gaff (I) feel unable to deal with something  
(B) at the end of your tether (II) feel terribly ashamed and embarrassed 
(C) be full of beans (III) divulge a secret 
(D) want to curl up and die (IV) be full of energy 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 
(1) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) 
(2) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) 
(3) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III) 
(4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) 
15. Match the blanks in List-I with the Prepostions in List-II :  
 
List-I  
(Sentences) 
 
List-II  
(Prepositions) 
(A) 
 
The edited  version of her article is 
indistinguishable __________ her first version. 
(I) with 
(B) 
 
I just don’t  feel any affinity ____________ his 
prose style. It’s too caustic. 
(II) to 
(C) 
 
Her ideas are not all that dissimilar ___________ 
mine. 
(III) for 
(D) 
 
It would be wrong to mistake his diffidence 
___________ his arrogance or coldness. 
(IV) from 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 
(1) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III) 
(2) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV) 
(3) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) 
(4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)  
16. Re-arrange the parts in their correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence : 
(A) students with tools for critical thinking 
(B) cooperative learning is an 
(C) that enhances creativity and provides 
(D) eclectic and unique teaching method 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 
(1) (A), (C), (B), (D).   (2) (B), (D), (C), (A). 
(3) (B), (A), (D), (C).   (4) (C), (B), (D), (A).