CUET English 2026 25th May Shift 1 PYQs

Rearrange the parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence:- A. the media plays a vital role in a democratic country like India B. as it guarantees authentic, unbiased information to the people C. being a mirror and molder of public opinion, D. and it is aptly labelled as the fourth pillar of society Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Match the idioms given in List I with their meanings given in List II:- | LIST-I (Idioms) | LIST-II (Meanings) | |---|---| | A. To eat humble pie | I. Quite worthless | | B. Not worth one's salt | II. To apologize | | C. To eat one's words | III. Not to pay attention | | D. Turn a deaf ear | IV. Retract your statements | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below:- The prisoner was acquitted ------ all charges.

Choose the opposite of the underlined word from the given options: Her impeccable style was applauded by the media.

Choose the word, opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence:- The benevolent king was very popular with the masses.

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the following sentence:- He is not a good lawyer, but he has the ------- so he manages to be much sought after.

Rearrange the phrases in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence:- A. I felt very grateful to him B. and the kindly thought that prompted it C. this spontaneous act of courtesy D. moved me immensely and Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Choose the grammatically correct sentence from the options given:

Choose the correct word which can substitute the given group of words. A medicine given to counteract poison

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word, chosen from the given options:- Everyone --------- Rahul, was invited to the party.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below:- He grieved ____ the loss of money in his business.

Choose the correctly spelled word from the options given below:-

Rearrange these phrases in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence:- A. it does not know what to do with knowledge B. and science has given us tremendous powers to use C. machines, yet we are not able to use them D. the biggest problem with our civilization is that Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb from the options given below:- Do not _____ your children in front of their friends.

Fill in the blanks with the correct set of words, from the given options:- He __________ the fireworks in such a way that they would ------------ at exactly 7pm.

Choose the appropriate word which is closest in meaning to the underlined word:- The school focused on the holistic development of children. A. physical B. overall C. comprehensive D. cognitive

Match the phrases given in List-I with words given in List-II:- | LIST-I (Phrases) | LIST-II (Words) | |---|---| | A. Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action | I. Oblivion | | B. Wipe away completely | II. Obdurate | | C. In a state of forgetfulness | III. Obnoxious | | D. Extremely unpleasant | IV. Obliterate | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the grammatically correct sentence from the options given below.

Choose the word /words with correct spellings from the given options:- A. conoisseur B. compatable C. implementation D. jurisdiction

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the following sentence. I am trying to figure out how to _________ for all the pain I made you go through.

Choose the word, opposite in meaning to the underlined word from the given options to fill in the blank:- We must not chase ephemeral things, instead build things that are _________.

Choose the correct word from the given options to complete the following sentence. The villain, on the stage, laughed ________ and sent a chill down the spine of the audience.

Choose the correct word from the given options to complete the sentence:- ------- she was tired, she continued to work late into the night.

Match the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate figure of speech given in List-II | LIST-I (Sentences) | LIST-II (Figure of speech) | |---|---| | A. Her smile was as bright as the sun. | I. Personification | | B. She sells seashells by the seashore. | II. Simile | | C. The wind whispered through the trees. | III. Alliteration | | D. She was clearly confused by the answer | IV. Oxymoron | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct option to transform the sentence into indirect speech :- "Beware, there is a danger", the captain said to his soldiers.

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word from the given options:- His tepid response to all the proposed activities, dampened our spirits.

Match the phrases given in List-I with the suitable words given in List-II:- | LIST-I (Phrases) | LIST-II (Words) | |---|---| | A. Study of stamps | I. Numismatics | | B. Study of coins | II. Ornithology | | C. Study of birds | III. Philately | | D. Study of handwriting | IV. Graphology | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Rearrange the parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence:- A. that the only thing to fear is fear itself B. which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat to victory C. nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror D. so, foremost, let me assert my firm belief Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Rearrange these phrases in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence:- A. are not always helpful B. but categorization schemes C. in determining what one can do D. with or about organizational culture Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Pick out the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom from the given options:- If you want to be happy, cut your coat according to your cloth.

Choose the correct option after joining the given sentences. I wanted to go for a walk. It started raining.

Identify the grammatically correct sentence from the options given:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List I with the appropriate words given in List II :- | LIST-I | LIST-II | |---|---| | A. The ---- child solved the difficult puzzle quickly. | I. precipitous | | B. The_______morning was perfect for a walk | II. precocious | | C. The committee made a ------ decision that reflected both fairness and wisdom | III. judicious | | D. The hill was too_____for them to scale in one go. | IV. salubrious | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Identify the correct passive form of the following sentence from the given options:- Someone has stolen my purse.

Choose the correct antonym of the given word from the options given: Expedite

Choose the grammatically correct sentence from the given options.

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the suitable words given in List-II :- | LIST-I | LIST-II | |---|---| | A. You_______not skip breakfast. | I. would | | B. If I were a bird,I ____fly in the sky. | II. could | | C. It_____rain tonight. | III. should | | D. He ____not utter a single word in his defence. | IV. may | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the correct figure of speech used in the following sentence. The rustling of the leaves and the gurgling of the streams are the dulcet sounds of nature.

Choose the correct word from the given options to complete the sentence:- Shruti is ----------- in the art of calligraphy.

Choose the correct word/ words from the given options to complete the sentence:- Tanya was applauded for the ____ speech that she gave without any previous preparation. A. impromptu B. extempore C. abstract D. condescending