CUET English 2025 2 June Shift 2 PYQs

From the given options, select the most appropriate expression to fill in the blank in the given sentence:-

The athlete's career took a dramatic___________ after her record-breaking performance.

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.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

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

Complete the sentences given in List-I with suitable idioms in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Idioms)
(A) He wants a superior post not to serve people but to	(I) add fuel to the fire
(B) The arrest of the Union head only served to	(II) cut no ice.
(C) He is a miser. To seek donations from him is to	(III) feather his own nest
(D) She pleaded that she was not guilty but her appeals	(IV) flog a dead horse

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: