CUET English 2026 19th May Shift 2 PYQs

Which of the following options can replace the following expression? A person who steals, especially secretly and without violence A. Treacherous B. Intruder C. Robber D. Trespasser Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence: English verbs do not always fit very easily into______ categories. For instance, is the verb 'used to' an ordinary verb or a model verb like 'would'?

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank: I had a tough day. They really _______ it (i.e. asked me difficult questions, etc.) at the interview.

Rearrange the following phrases to form a meaningful sentence: A. if he is a genuine lover of truth, B. to facts, he will be wholly independent of the assent of those around him C. as they are and has an abhorrence of holding ideas which do not confirm D. if he is inspired by a passion for seeing things Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following sentences are grammatically correct? A. She is the politest than her sister. B. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. C. The few days I passed in her company were exciting. D. Tennyson is not at least as greater as John Donne. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct transformation of the following sentence into indirect speech: The lady said to the servant, "If you don't wash the clothes properly, I will dismiss you."

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence: He closed the jewel-encrusted box_____ and left the room without waking anyone.

Fill in the blanks given in List-I with the correct Phrasal Verbs given in List-II | LIST-I (Sentences) | | LIST-II (Phrasal Verbs) | |---|---|---| | A. | When my father learns about my extravagant expenditure on this trip he is sure going to___ | I. looking after | | B. | The clever salesman ________ the product's price as per his customer's profile. | II. watch out | | C. | I'm ___ his adminstrative affairs while he's in the hospital. | III. jacks up | | D. | ________ for ice on the road during extreme winters. | IV. blow up | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks given in List-I with the correct options given in List-II | LIST-I (Sentences.) | | LIST-II (Options.) | |---|---|---| | A. | I assured him ___ my support. | I. for | | B. | The guard is armed___a weapon. | II. of | | C. | What are your reasons___resigning? | III. at | | D. | When I went to his house, I found him busy___work and not in bed. | IV. with | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct passive construction of the following sentence: She has invited me.

Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence: He was immediately taken ___ the hospital for treatment.

Rearrange the following phrases to form a meaningful sentence: A. better experiences with men than with books B. not that I have had so many C. come my way more often than purely delightful men D. on the contrary, delightful books, even now, Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the correct antonym of the following word from the given options: Niggardly

Choose the correct synonym of the following underlined word from the given options: The acerbic remarks of the manager were unwarranted.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank in the given sentence: Ravi is a________student, he not only disturbs the class but also makes it difficult for the teacher to continue with the lesson.

Fill in the blanks given in List-I with the appropriate options given in List-II | LIST-I | | LIST-II | |---|---|---| | A. | I don't think I_______him two years ago. | I. has met | | B. | They were so excited that they would finally __________ the legendary rapper. | II. will be meeting | | C. | My father ____most of my friends but he never acknowledges this fact. | III. met | | D. | I_____ the broker this evening to do the paper work. | IV. meet | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence: This room can___ accommodate two people. How do you propose to fit in our luggage?

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence: She_________in Mumbai by the end of the year.

Rearrange the following phrases to form a meaningful sentence: A. certainly the twenty-first century has demonstrated B. be it the health sector or agriculture C. however, the twentieth century and D. the utility of biological knowledge in furthering human welfare Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence: I_______ my work yet when he arrived.

Match the phrasal verbs given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II | LIST-I (Phrasal Verbs) | | LIST-II (Meanings) | |---|---|---| | A. | Hold over | I. A way of influencing somebody | | B. | Put on | II. To discourage somebody from doing something deliberately | | C. | Take in | III. To pretend to have a particular feeling | | D. | Freeze out | IV. To make somebody believe something that is not true | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks given in List-I with the correct options given in List-II | LIST-I (Sentences) | | LIST-II (Options) | |---|---|---| | A. | It is very difficult to have an _________ to the manager of the company | I. allusion | | B. | _________ of finances led to his profligacy. | II. illusion | | C. | The _____________ to the Gita explains this context. | III. access | | D. | The state of eternal happiness is an___________. | IV. excess | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correctly spelt word from the given options:

Match Idioms given in List-I with their correct meanings given in List-II | LIST-I (Idioms) | | LIST-II (Meanings) | |---|---|---| | A. | Above board | I. Not deserving | | B. | A hidden agenda | II. Insignificant or unimportant | | C. | Not worth one's salt | III. Honest and legitimate | | D. | Small potatoes | IV. Real but concealed aims | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks in the given sentence: He rubbed his eyes ___ (a) yawned _______ (b) waking up after a long sleep.

Which of the following provides the correct meaning of the underlined idiom? In calling her the best singer in the country, her fans draw the long bow.

Rearrange the following phrases to form a meaningful sentence: A. with one's time because it is tardy B. the transformation which is the problem in front of it C. in throwing off its institutions and beliefs and slow down to achieve D. it is obviously unreasonable to lose patience and quarrel Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct antonym of the following word from the given options: Fortuitous

Select the most appropriate synonym of the following word from the given options: Equivocal

Choose the correct figure of speech used in the following lines: O mischief, thou art swift To enter in the thoughts of desperate men.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the following word from the given options: Chaste

Rearrange the following phrases to form a meaningful sentence: A. the truth that government is yet to find scientific ways to tackle the phenomenon B. the full extent of the forest fires in Uttrakhand C. conditions, but the furious blaze that has swept the hill state drives home D. can be assessed only after they have abated with better weather Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correctly spelt word from the given options:

Choose the correct antonym of the following underlined word from the given options: Her illness enervated the whole family.

Choose the correct word from the given options to fill in the blank in the following sentence: Take the water _______ the clock strikes twelve.

Choose the correct figure of speech used in the following sentence: Why, man, if the rivers were dry, I am able to fill it with tears.

Choose the correct word from the given options which can substitute the following phrase: An extreme desire for wealth or gain-

Choose the correct word from the given options which can substitute the following phrase: Opinion contrary to accepted doctrines of a paticular religion.

Match the Idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II | LIST-I (Idioms) | | LIST-II (Meanings) | |---|---|---| | A. | Nail your colours to mast | I. Performing well or confidently | | B. | A shot in the dark | II. Declare openly and firmly what you believe | | C. | Take your cue from | III. An attempt to guess something | | D. | In the groove | IV. Follow the example or advice of | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following sentences are grammatically correct? A. I could neither contact Suman or Rita. B. She both accused me and my sister. C. English is difficult not only to speak but also to write. D. He knows either me or my wife. Choose the correct answer from the options given below: