CUET English 2025 20 May Shift 2 PYQs

Match the words in List-I with their meanings in List-II

List-I	List-II
(Words)	(Meanings)
(A) Pseudonym	(I) intuitive sagacity or perception
(B) Clairvoyance	(II) immoderate indulgence of appetite
(C) Intemperance	(III) a model, example or pattern
(D) paradigm	(IV) a fictitious name assumed by an author

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Fill in the blanks given in List-I with the appropriate expressions from List-II

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Verbs/phrases)
(A) At the memorial service I __________his kindness.	(I) gave a standing ovation to
(B) The exhibition ____________from all major reviewers.	(II) paid tribute to
(C) At the end of the concert, the audience __________ the young pianist.	(III) lauded
(D) The Prime Minister has __________ the new peace initiative.	(IV) earned plaudits

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below to make a meaningful sentence:

Ten tourists were _____ injured in the accident and a few of them succumbed to their injuries on the way to the hospital.