CUET English 2026 11th May Shift 2 PYQs

Choose the appropriate word from the given options to complete the following sentence. The Company's offer of unconditional talks was ___ a ploy to create a split among the striking workers.

Choose the correct word which can substitute the given phrase from the options given below. An inscription on a tomb-

Choose the correctly spelled word from the given options to fill in the blank. There were ___ arguments between the two senior members of the organization causing a major dent to their reputation.

Select the word from the given options that is the most similar in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentence. He had, surreptitiously, wormed his way into her affections.

Rearrange the following phrases into a meaningful sentence. A. to explore the use of drone technology B. to branch post offices on select routes C. the department of Posts has decided D. for transport of postal bags from post offices Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the appropriate word from the given options to complete the following sentence. ___ she hated to go out for long walks, she went with her father just to please him.

Rearrange the following phrases into a meaningful sentence. A. to royalty or popular figures like film B. order to attract reader's attention C. tabloid newspapers like to use references D. or pop stars or sports personalities in Choose the correct sequence from the options given below:

Identify the figure of speech used in the following expression: "The savage roar of the cruel ocean waves..."

Choose the appropriate word from the options given to complete the following sentence. The newest fibre optic cables that carry telephone calls are made of glass so ___ that a piece 100 meters thick is clearer than a standard windowpane.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II | | LIST-I | | LIST-II | |---|---|---|---| | A. | The government recently ___ a national road safety campaign. | I. | launching | | B. | The Company plans to ___ the website services to coincide with the world cup this summer. | II. | launched | | C. | The Company will be ___ the new product pre diwali as a part of the strategy. | III. | has launched | | D. | The police ___ an investigation into the freak incident injuring many people. | IV. | launch | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct word which can substitute the following words. An apartment building in which each apartment is owned separately by the people living in it, but the shared areas are owned by everyone together.

Complete the following sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II | | LIST-I | | LIST-II | |---|---|---|---| | A. | The quality of being ___ saw Rahul through the gruelling seven years of his doctorate. | I. | astute | | B. | Owing to an unfortunate accident, the erstwhile prolific writer, after a ___ hiatus, has picked up his pen again. | II. | altruistic | | C. | Selling the shares before the stock market crashed was a/an ___ move. | III. | industrious | | D. | The ___ behaviour of Ravi has made him an iconic figure with the under privileged. | IV. | brief | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the word similar in meaning to the following word from the options given: Imperious

Choose the most appropriate word from the given options to fill in the blank. Whenever there is a crisis Rekha displays ___ behaviour.

Complete the following sentence using the most appropriate word from the options given. What is the time ___ your watch?

Rearrange the following phrases into a meaningful sentence. A. a dynamic and rapidly evolving global economy B. the new labour codes establish C. India's readiness to meet the demands of D. a modern framework, that demonstrates Choose the correct sequence from the options given below:

Choose the appropriate word to substitute the following expression. A dress with medals and ribbons worn at official ceremonies is termed as-

Choose the appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: The Public Inquiry ___ him from all blame for the accident at the factory.

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to fill in the blank. He ___ the horse in time and escaped the fall that would have been detrimental.

Choose the appropriate word from the options given to complete the following sentence. Fortunately, her parents were ___ unaware of what was going on in her life otherwise they would have panicked.

Choose the appropriate options given in List I to fill in the blanks given in List II. | | LIST-I (Phrasal Verbs) | | LIST-II (Sentences.) | |---|---|---|---| | A. | cut out | I. | She kept ___ -on our conversation | | B. | cutting in | II. | Opinions on the issue ___ traditional political boundaries. | | C. | cut across | III. | My explanation was ___ by loud protests. | | D. | cut off | IV. | He is not ___ to be a teacher. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Identify the sentences given in Passive voice from the following: A. You are requested to open the door. B. Let the light be switched off. C. You must write a book. D. The kids should be loved. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct indirect construction of the following sentence: "Leave the key under the mat if you go out," she said. A. She told me if I am going out I should leave the key under the mat. B. She told me to leave the key under the mat if I went out. C. She said to leave the key under the mat as I will be going out D. She said that if I went out I was to leave the key under the mat. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the appropriate option to complete the following sentence: How do you plan to ___ your French once this course finishes?

Match the figures of speech given in List-I with the expressions listed in List-II | | LIST-I (Figures of speech.) | | LIST-II (Expressions) | |---|---|---|---| | A. | Personification | I. | "The child was a hurricane of emotions." | | B. | Oxymoron | II. | "O Death! Where is thy sting?" | | C. | Metaphor | III. | "Death lays its icy hands on Kings." | | D. | Apostrophe | IV. | "Parting is such a sweet sorrow" | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II | | LIST-I (Sentences) | | LIST-II (Words) | |---|---|---|---| | A. | Justify your charges --------- apologise. | I. | and | | B. | She said she was sorry ------ secretly she was pleased. | II. | since | | C. | The bicycle is something that most people can afford, ------- it does not pollute the air. | III. | or | | D. | We haven't heard from them ------ they left for the States. | IV. | but | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the word that is the exact opposite of the underlined word in meaning, from the given options. The politician felt flummoxed by the questions put to him.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrases given in List-II | | LIST-I (Sentences) | | LIST-II (Phrases) | |---|---|---|---| | A. | Many villages were cut off from the rest of the country ___ heavy floods. | I. | regardless of | | B. | They went ahead with their plan ___ warning by their friends. | II. | but for | | C. | The army lost the battle ___ timely supplies. | III. | owing to | | D. | ___ your help, I would never have gone to college. | IV. | for want of | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the appropriate option which is the opposite of the following word: Profligate

Choose the appropriate option to complete the following sentence: You should always ___ your friends when they are in trouble.

Choose the correct option to complete the following sentence: Rohit's ideas are too ___ to be understood easily or taken seriously. A. obscure B. obtrusive C. nebulous D. unequivocal

Choose the appropriate meaning from the options given for the following idiom: To be at the end for one's tether.

Select the word from the given options that is the most similar in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentence: Deputy Inspector General made a perfunctory inspection of the police station.

Match the idioms given in List-I with the appropriate meanings given in List II | | LIST-I (Idioms.) | | LIST-II (Meanings) | |---|---|---|---| | A. | in a pickle | I. | an easy target | | B. | to keep one's shirt on | II. | a shameful secret | | C. | a sitting duck | III. | in a difficult situation | | D. | a skeleton in the closet | IV. | to keep calm | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the word that is the exact opposite of the underlined word in meaning, from the given options. The issue was raised inadvertently in the negotiations.

Rearrange the following phrases into a meaningful sentence. A. own inner voice B. don't let the voice C. drown out your D. of other's opinons Choose the correct sequence from the options given below:

Choose the correct option to complete the following sentence: The wood cutter ___ the log of the wood to make a cot.

Choose the correct word from the options given to fill in the blank. The media has to be mindful of showing ___ violence on the television.

Choose the appropriate expression from the options to fill in the blank of the following sentence: I'll just have to ___ and hope no one sees that I'm upset.

Rearrange the following phrases into a meaningful sentence. A. intricate footwork executed B. ice dance differs from C. in close dance-holds D. pair skating in its focus on Choose the correct sequence from the options given below: