CUET English 2026 11th May Shift 1 PYQs

Rearrange the following phrases to form a meaningful sentence: A. Rama and Lakshmana accompanying sage Vishwamitra B. distress the hermits by disturbing their meditative practices C. to the forests to defeat the demons who would D. another painting from the same set depicts Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:-

Select the appropriate word to replace the given group of words: The study of the structure, historical development and a relationship of a language.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the options given below: Although Sudhir did not get much time to prepare, yet he could present the topic ----------- before the board of directors.

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List I with the appropriate idioms given in List II :- | | LIST-I (Sentences) | |---|---| | A. | Harassed by the repeated rebukes by the manager, the salesman decided to __________. | | B. | It is a __________ to control pollution in the cities. | | C. | Swimming is not __________ as I have no courage. | | D. | The new flat is a __________ between the two brothers. | | | LIST-II (Idioms) | |---|---| | I. | tall order | | II. | my cup of tea | | III. | bone of contention | | IV. | put his foot down | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the correct word from the given options to fill in the blank in the given sentence: I am ________ to solve this problem today.

Select the option that best expresses the synonym of the given word: Mortify

Select the correct words given in List-I to complete the sentences given in List-II :- | | LIST-I | |---|---| | A. | laid off | | B. | lay up | | C. | laid out | | D. | laid down | | | LIST-II | |---|---| | I. | The wise people always___ money for old age. | | II. | The workers were___ due to financial problems. | | III. | He always violated the rules ___ by the office. | | IV. | The gardens were _______ with lawns and flower beds. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the options that can substitute the given group of words: One who cares about and helps others selflessly. A. Altruist B. Philanthropist C. Benevolent D. Philistine

Select the appropriate word to fill in the blank: Rahul thought he had a good chance to get the job ____________ his uncle was on the company's board of directors.

Match the phrasal verbs given in List-I with the meanings given in List-II | | LIST-I | |---|---| | A. | Call off | | B. | Call at | | C. | Call out | | D. | Call for | | | LIST-II | |---|---| | I. | visit a place to meet someone | | II. | Demand | | III. | Suspend or abandon | | IV. | Ask to come for help | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Rearrange the following phrases to complete the beginning of the given sentence: Scientists and Naturals believe, A. that early humans were fruit and vegetable eaters B. our anatomy has not changed C. including the great Charles Darwin who gave the theory of evolution, D. and throughout history Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Match the Figures of speech given in List-I with their examples in List-II | | LIST-I (Figures of speech) | |---|---| | A. | Hyperbole | | B. | Simile | | C. | Personification | | D. | Alliteration | | | LIST-II (Examples) | |---|---| | I. | Dearth dwells in every nook and cranny of the slums. | | II. | The fair, funny, fragile looking waif. | | III. | Malicious words are like bullets that tear through you. | | IV. | The husband's cruel desertion broke her heart into smithereens. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the antonym of the given word: Ostentatious

Choose the appropriate word from the options to fill in the blank: As the structure was illegal, the authorities decided to____________ it.

Select the option which expresses the given sentence in Indirect speech: The visitor said to Sameer," Why did your father drag you into this situation?"

Choose the option which is grammatically correct:

Select the options that can correctly substitute the given phrase: One who likes to fight- A. cheeky B. belligerent C. bellicose D. flippant

Identify the most appropriate word which is similar to the underlined word in the following sentence: The first day at the new school is always a MOMENTOUS day for the students.

Choose the correctly spelled word from the given options :

Fill in the blank with the correctly spelled word from the options given below: After signing the agreement with the authorities, the mood of the company's director became ___________.

Match the idioms in List-I with their appropriate meanings in List-II | | LIST-I (IDIOMS) | |---|---| | A. | Black and blue | | B. | Bolt from the blue | | C. | Blaze a trial | | D. | Blue blood | | | LIST-II (MEANINGS) | |---|---| | I. | Sudden or unexpected shock | | II. | To be the first to do something | | III. | To beat mercilessly | | IV. | Belong to the royal family | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the option which best expresses the same sentence in Passive voice: Every Monday, she paid him rent without fail.

Fill in the blanks with the most suitable word from the options given below: The desire for revenge is very dangerous____________ it does not diminish with time.

Fill in the blank in the given sentence with the most suitable word from the options given below: She'll have a birthday present of one thousand rupees for five ________ years.

Choose the most appropriate word from the given options to fill in the blank: All the ministers paid homage and placed the ------------ on the platform.

Fill in the blank with the correct word: The ___________________ lady followed the sacrosanct rituals with full devotion.

Rearrange the following phrases to form a meaningful sentence:- A. species continue to live through B. by natural or anthropogenic extinction C. while individual organisms die without fail, D. millions of years unless threatened Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Rearrange the following phrases to form a meaningful sentence: A. to understand the cause of difficulties B. in which the counsellor helps the clients C. and guide them to sort out issues D. counselling is an interactive process Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:-

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word: His folly will surely ____________ his ruin.

Fill in the blanks with the most suitable option : The two brothers quarreled __________ the share of their ancestral property.

Select the appropriate option to fill in the blank: The mob was ______________ to indulge in a series of acts of arson.

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options given below :- The Principal gave some ______________ suggestions to the students and asked them to call off the strike.

Select the most appropriate antonym to the underlined word in the sentence given below: The judge appreciated the young speaker for his IMMACULATE style of speaking.

Match the expressions given in List I with the appropriate figures of speech given in List II : | | LIST-I (Phrases) | |---|---| | A. | Her voice crowds up and down the lawn | | B. | He makes no friend, who never made a foe. | | C. | Singing in summer in full-throated ease | | D. | Winter laid its icy hands over the city. | | | LIST-II (Figures of speech) | |---|---| | I. | Alliteration | | II. | Personification | | III. | Hyperbole | | IV. | Epigram | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the correct pairs of antonyms from the given options: A. feisty, frisky B. feasting, starving C. feline, cunning D. fecund, barren Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Rearrange the following phrases to form a meaningful sentence: A. within the country and internationally, for many reasons B. with globalization C. where people travel from one place to another, D. the world has become a small place Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option : Kindness is a quality that is alien _________ Harish.

Match the idioms given in List-I with the appropriate meanings in List-II | | LIST-I (IDIOMS) | |---|---| | A. | Get into hot waters | | B. | Green horn | | C. | Give a wide berth | | D. | Grease the palm | | | LIST-II (MEANINGS) | |---|---| | I. | Inexperienced | | II. | To bribe | | III. | Get into trouble | | IV. | To avoid | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate word from the given options that has a similar meaning to the word: BRITTLE.

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options given below:- The nurse asked the patient to ______ down and take some rest for speedy recovery.