CUET English 2026 12th May Shift 2 PYQs

Match the words in List-I with their antonyms in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (A) covetous | (I) spruce | | (B) peevish | (II) stable | | (C) squalid | (III) magnanimous | | (D) vagrant | (IV) amiable | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the given options:- Just______is necessary for handling chemicals in the lab.

Select the word that is the exact opposite of the underlined word given below : BENEVOLENCE

Rearrange the following phrases in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence- (A) as the old woman and the little girl passed (B) he stood speechless (C) and humbled by the experience (D) out of sight together Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (A) The road to hell is paved with good intentions | (I) doing many things at a time | | (B) Even Homer sometimes nods | (II) being optimistic is man's nature | | (C) Have too many irons in the fire | (III) the most gifted ones are also not at their best all the time | | (D) Hope springs eternal in the human breast | (IV) to be counted, good thoughts require meaningful action | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the appropriate option to complete the sentence. Today the market is flooded with the state of art equipment for the most melodious ______ effects.

Select one word to substitute the following phrase from the options given below :- A short piece of music, especially an introduction to a longer piece.

Choose the correct word from the given options to complete the sentence:- If you do something you don't really want to do, you do it ________.

Choose the appropriate word similar in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence given below:- The newly initiated monk is a neophyte who is learning meditative techniques at the Yoga center.

Choose the most appropriate word from the given options to fill in the blank in the following sentence:- _____ there is life, there is hope.

Match the phrasal verbs given in List-I with their meanings in List-II :- | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (A) Run out | (I) Overflow | | (B) Run over | (II) Accumulate | | (C) Run through | (III) Expire | | (D) Run up | (IV) Discuss | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Choose the correct word from the options given below to fill in the blank:- Had she _______ the importance of this conference, she would have made sure to attend.

Choose the correct option to complete the given sentence: Though I was in Mumbai for a week I could meet him____ only.

Select the sentence /sentences in which the highlighted word is used correctly. (A) I fancy reading romantic poetry because it is enchanting. (B) Students of English Literature are encouraged to read poems else they will not be able to appreciate the language. (C) My cat jumped wildly so it heard the word treat. (D) That is the resort where we are planning to stay this summer vacation. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correctly spelled word from the given options.

Choose the correct pair from the given options to fill in the blanks. While she __________ the answer sheets, she found that one paper __________ from the room.

Choose the most suitable synonyms to replace the underlined word:- Amit leads a simple and minimalist life, avoiding any extravagant activities. (A) Spendthrift (B) Prodigal (C) Thrifty (D) Miserly Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below to make a meaningful sentence:- Being a true _________Anna remained poised and calm despite hardships.

Fill in the blank with the suitable word from the options given below. The marriage was performed according to the Christian ______.

Select the correct option that is similar in meaning to the word given below:- Alfresco

Match the phrases given in List-I with the figure of speech given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (A) An ambassador is an honest man who lies abroad for the welfare of his country. | (I) Antithesis | | (B) Death lays his icy hands on kings | (II) Metaphor | | (C) Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice. | (III) Personification | | (D) The painter has left his imprints on the sands of time. | (IV) Pun | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the sentence from the given options that has used the correct idiomatic expressions of color :-

Rearrange the following phrases in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. (A) is no longer a privilege (B) that only the elite enjoy (C) quality education (D) in the modern day world Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the indirect form of the following sentence from the option given: He said to the guest, "Would you mind taking off your shoes before entering the house?"

Rearrange the following phrases into a meaningful sentence. The beginning of the sentence has been given below:- A unique feature_________ (A) anywhere else in the world (B) lies in its immense variety (C) and diversity that is not found (D) of India's greatness Choose the correct option from the options given below:-

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below :- The graffiti artist took inspiration __________ Pinterest for the new installation project.

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. The automobile industry suddenly ________ the prices of premium segment cars.

Choose a grammatically correct sentence from the given options:

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the correct words given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (A) He _________ the offer for setting up a new venture by the well known builder. | (I) worked up | | (B) He was advised to _________ on his sugar intake. | (II) jumped at | | (C) The thief _________ with all the cash and jewellery. | (III) cut down | | (D) She has a habit of getting _________ when the issue concerns her children. | (IV) made off | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the words given in List-I with their expanded forms given in List-II:- | List-I (Words) | List-II (Expanded forms) | |---|---| | (A) agorophobia | (I) fear of heights | | (B) altiphobia | (II) fear of public/open spaces | | (C) aerophobia | (III) fear of pain | | (D) algophobia | (IV) fear of air | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence:- The South of Oman is the cradle _______ frankincense, the aromatic 'white gold'.

Rearrange the following phrases in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence:- (A) is revealed by what you choose to do (B) when no one is watching (C) and how you behave in moments of solitude (D) the true measure of your character Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Select one word for the following sentence from the given options :- A place where birds are kept

Rearrange the following phrases in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence:- (A) he claimed was a lucky plant (B) three pencil-sized stalks braided together (C) my friend Manish gave me a bamboo plant with (D) in a deep-green pottery bowl which Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Choose the correct figure of speech used in the sentence from the options given below:- The daffodils bade the fly goodbye.

Choose the correct passive construction of the given sentence :- The jury will announce the verdict in the evening.

Choose the correctly spelled word from the given options:

Match the words given in List-I with the Antonyms given in List-II :- | List-I (Words) | List-II (Antonyms) | |---|---| | (A) Vivid | (I) Buoyant | | (B) Mythical | (II) Flexible | | (C) Obstinate | (III) Vague | | (D) Morbid | (IV) Real | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Fill in the blank with the appropriate option to make a meaningful sentence. The abstract storyline will not ______ with the masses.

Match the idioms given in List-I with the correct meanings given in List-II :- | List-I (Idioms) | List-II (Meanings) | |---|---| | (A) On pins and needles | (I) To apologize | | (B) Fabian policy | (II) To ignore | | (C) To eat a humble pie | (III) Very anxious and tense | | (D) To give a cold shoulder | (IV) Strategy of deliberate delay | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: