Read the given sentences carefully. Choose the options that demonstrate correct usage of the underlined idioms:- (A) The global economy has been in the doldrums ever since armed conflicts began on multiple fronts. (B) Being up with the lark always leaves me in a foul mood as I am a morning person. (C) Accessibility to artificial intelligence and large language models has led to the unfortunate practice of students copying lock, stock and barrel from them, rather than doing their own research. (D) Bureaucrats and politicians who indulge in unethical practices such as corruption do justice to their positions. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

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Option 1: (A) and (C) only

Option 2: (A), (B) and (D) only

Option 3: (B) and (C) only

Option 4: (B), (C) and (D) only

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The answer is '(A) and (C) only'. View full solution:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Phrases)
(A) He always ______ at the time of need.	(I) up in
(B) Their idea is still ______ the air.	(II) nail on the head
(C) The team worked ______ to finish the project.	(III) backs out
(D) She hit the ______ with her observation.	(IV) round the clock

CUET English 2026 13th May Shift 1 PYQs

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