CUET English 2026 18th May Shift 2 PYQs

Which word from the following options, best replaces the underlined word in the given sentence: Your constant misbehaviour in the public domain will endanger the prospects of our party's political win!

Match the words in LIST-I with their definitions given in LIST-II: | | LIST-I | | LIST-II | |---|---|---|---| | A. | Ellipsis | I. | A word ,phrase or name formed by rearranging the letters of another. | | B. | Ambigram | II. | A grammatically incorrect arrangement of words in a sentence. | | C. | Anagram | III. | A word, phrase or sentence written in such a way that it reads the same way upside down as right. | | D. | Solecism | IV. | The omission of words without affecting meaning, a set of dots indicating such an omission. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

For the underlined part of the sentences given in List-I, choose the correct options given in List-II | | LIST-I | | LIST-II | |---|---|---|---| | A. | She looks as if she needs a good meal; she is so excessively thin and bony. | I. | portly | | B. | A rather round and overweight middle-aged man offered to show us the way. | II. | corpulent | | C. | A very tall, thin, awkward-looking boy carried our bags for us. | III. | scrawny | | D. | A rather overweight gentleman ascended the stairs, red-faced and breathless. | IV. | gangly | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the word that is used for-: A place where a collection of wild animals are kept in captivity for exhibition.

Rearrange the following options in correct sequence to make a meaningful sentence: A. which had long been considered impractical due to high costs B. researchers have finally developed a sustainable method C. for converting ocean waves into usable energy D. after decades of experimentation and setbacks Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correctly spelt word given in the options:

Choose the correct option of the figures of speech used in the given sentence: Moon faced, wane and pale, she was telling a thousand stories. A. Metaphor B. Personification C. Oxymoron D. Hyperbole Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the grammatically correct sentences: A. Neither the teacher nor the monitor was in the class. B. She was late after it was raining continuously. C. He was busy, nevertheless, he attended to me. D. He cannot either read nor write English. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: He decided to postpone the meeting______ several team members had informed him that they would not be able to attend on time.

Rearrange the following parts of a sentence to form a meaningful sentence: A. thunderstorms for the entire weekend B. we decided to postpone the trip C. to some other time in the next month D. as the weather forecast predicted Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct synonym for the word Burlesque from the given options:

Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word Dystopian from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate idiom to complete the sentence: The demand of inquiry into his conduct is just a ____ as there is no truth in it.

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word Trumpery:

Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence: When my brother, who is an army officer, got his promotion to the highest post, he felt he had reached the________

Fill in the blanks in LIST-I with the correct words given in LIST-II | | LIST-I Sentences | | LIST-II Phrasal verbs | |---|---|---|---| | A. | I live close to the airport and can surely ______the parcel for you. | I. | drop out | | B. | Technology is changing so fast that one has to keep reskilling all the time lest one gets ____. | II. | drop off | | C. | In case you are free, please _______ our house for dinner. | III. | drop by | | D. | He had to _______ of his school to help his parents. | IV. | dropped back | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the sentences which are grammatically correct: A. The function was held around the school auditorium. B. Her office is located in the building complex. C. You don't need to get up as the book is lying at hand. D. They do not approve by your style of living. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank: I______ combination of fruits and ice-creams since childhood.

Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence: She performs ____________unaware of the audience, lost in the moment.

Fill in the blanks given in List-I with the most appropriate word given in List-II | | LIST-I | | LIST-II | |---|---|---|---| | A. | Jupiter is ______ from Earth than it is from Mars. | I. | furthermost | | B. | The Cantonment Railway Station is the ____ point of this town. | II. | far | | C. | My office is quite______ from my home. | III. | farther | | D. | His______looks indicated that he had something to conceal. | IV. | furtive | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: Although the plan sounded impressive, the board remained_______ until they received more concrete data.

Choose the correct pair of words to fill in the blanks respectively: The team performed _______ in the final match earning the trophy; even the old players played _______ after many years

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: The lawyer tried to _____ the witness to provide a clearer explanation of the events to the jury.

Choose the most appropriate opposite of the underlined word in the given sentence: The doctor's ambiguous diagnosis made us think that he had no idea what Mrs. Prabha was suffering from.

Select the option which gives the most accurate meaning of the given Idiom: Hobson's choice

Match the words in LIST-I with the most appropriate examples given in LIST-II | | LIST-I Figure of speech | | LIST-II Sentence | |---|---|---|---| | A. | Metonymy | I. | Turns out, they are taking turns and toiling away! | | B. | Alliteration | II. | You are as wise as an owl. | | C. | Simile | III. | You can now address the chair. | | D. | Personification | IV. | Unfortunately, death has laid his hands on the king. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correctly spelt word from the given options:

Choose the meaning which best suits the proverb: Nothing ventured nothing gained

Rearrange the following options to form a meaningful sentence: A. and imposes injustice B. the capitalist system of society C. relations among human beings D. does not foster healthy Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the synonym of the word Coalition:

Choose the correct indirect transformation of the given sentence from the options below: The teacher said to the students, "Complete the assignment before tomorrow".

Choose the appropriate option to complete the following sentence: "Did you notice how the students _________ at the last moment ? That really riled me up."

Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank: We helped an injured ranger while passing _____ the restricted area of the mountains.

Rearrange the following options to form a meaningful sentence: A. and the cup of joy had run over B. to face the bright lights of the world C. when victory was sealed D. she extracted herself from the embrace of her teammates Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct word from the options and fill in the blank: Due to the scorching heat, the plants in this area____________ quickly.

Select the option which best expresses the same sentence in passive voice: We must endure what we cannot cure.

Fill in the blanks in LIST-I with the most appropriate option given in LIST-II: | | LIST-I | | LIST-II | |---|---|---|---| | A. | The mud-filled ________ of my shoes didn't give up as I tried very hard. | I. | soar | | B. | The birds on the __________ flew overhead to save their chicks. | II. | islet | | C. | I am feeling______ after hours of rigorous practice. | III. | eyelet | | D. | The birds ______ in the air. | IV. | sore | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Rearrange the parts to form a meaningful sentence: A. spontaneous gift for the narrative and B. among the best sellers C. Gerald Durrell's adventurous spirit and D. anecdote ensure his books a place Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the appropriate phrasal verb to fill in the blank: You need to be eloquent and logical in order to _______ the opposing team.

Fill in the blanks in LIST-I with the correct words given in LIST-II | | LIST-I Sentences | | LIST-II Words | |---|---|---|---| | A. | The police ______ into action on receiving the call yesterday. | I. | struck | | B. | When adversity______ the family, they displayed perseverance. | II. | levitated | | C. | After returning from our practice, we___ our sweatshirts. | III. | swung | | D. | A sudden gust of wind _____the dust particles making the room hazy. | IV. | hung | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: