CUET English - 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. | PYQs + Solutions

CUET English 2025 3 June Shift 1

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close call

lasting impression

downward spiral

upward trajectory

✅ Correct Option: 4

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List-I	List-II
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(B) Don't change horses midstream	(II) It is best to be cautious and not take unnecessary risks.
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(Idioms)	(Meanings)
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(B) Order of the day	(II) The prevailing trend or necessity
(C) In good books	(III) To fight fiercely and determinedly
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Fill in the blanks in List-I with the most appropriate phrases from List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Phrases)
(A) He always ______ at the time of need.	(I) up in
(B) Their idea is still ______ the air.	(II) nail on the head
(C) The team worked ______ to finish the project.	(III) backs out
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CUET English 2025 3 June Shift 1 PYQs