CUET English 2023 1 June Shift 3 PYQs

Fill in the phrases given in List-I in the blanks given in the List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Phrases)	(Sentences)
(A) by dint of	(I) ______ avoid litigation, he accepted the settlement money offered to him.
(B) In order to	(II) Fighting______his country in the war, he achieved martyrdom.
(C) On behalf of	(III) Radha succeeded _____ perseverance and hard work.
(D) In lieu of	(IV) Sameer accepted the car ________ his claimed money.

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Match the proverbs in List-I with their meanings in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Proverbs)	(Meanings)
(A) Discretion is better than valour.	(I) Large and successful things begin in a small, insignificant way.
(B) Don't change horses midstream	(II) It is best to be cautious and not take unnecessary risks.
(C) Great oaks from little acorns grow	(III) Friendly and flattering language can persuade people better than sharp, angry language
(D) Honey catches more flies than vinegar	(IV) Avoid making changes once you have started a project.

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Match idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Idioms)	(Meanings)
(A) To make a clean breast of	(I) to get rid of everything unnecessary or unwanted.
(B) To be at loggerheads with someone	(II) to hide or ignore a problem or an issue
(C) To sweep something under the carpet	(III) To oppose or resist something firmly
(D) To set one's face against	(IV) To openly confess and admit to something
(E) To make a clean sweep	(V) To quarrel or disagree strongly

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