CUET English 2025 29 May Shift 1 PYQs

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate verbs given in List-II:

List-I (Sentences)	List-II (Verbs)
(A) The escaped convict_____ away on an oil tanker	(I) cropped
(B) We were very busy over the weekend, but things have___ up a bit	(II) sort
(C) Before I can go home, I must____out the papers in my in-tray.	(III) stowed
(D) I was about to leave when a problem_____ up.	(IV) eased

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Match the blanks in List–I with the appropriate phrases in List–II

List–I (Sentences)	List–II (Phrases)
(A) As a member of the army, he felt proud fighting ___ his country.	(I) on behalf of
(B) The company suffered great losses _____ his negligence.	(II) in favour of
(C) The queen abdicated her throne _____ her son.	(III) on account of
(D) I can't just ____ whatever you are planning.	(IV) go along with

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate Phrasal verbs given in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Phrasal verbs)	(Sentences)
(A) held in	(I) The police were trying to ______ the crowd.
(B) held over	(II) She wanted to cry but ______ the tears.
(C) hold back	(III) Could you ______ making your decision for a few days?
(D) hold off	(IV) The proposal should be ______ until everyone has had time to think about it.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: