CUET English 2026 14th May Shift 2 PYQs

Select the options in which either or both of the words are NOT spelt correctly: A. pronounciation, government B. eavesdrop, exacerbate C. fortuitous, accomodate D. tortuous, impecable

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II | LIST-I (Sentences) | | LIST-II (Words) | |---|---|---| | A. The Government wanted to ______ the news but the media got hold of the original document and published it. | I. | censure | | B. It was wrong on the part of the authorities to ______ the wrong-doings of students publicly. | II. | alleviate | | C. She tried to ______ her friend's sorrow by telling her some jokes. | III. | censor | | D. They tried to ______ the standard of their products through regular quality-check surveys. | IV. | elevate | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Identify the options in which the following sentence has been correctly transformed into Passive Voice: Who taught you English? A. By whom were you taught English? B. English was taught to you by who? C. Who were you taught English by? D. By whom was English taught to you? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate option from the given ones that can replace the following set of words. A boastful fellow

Choose the most appropriate option to complete the following: According to demographers, the population of India ______by the year 2030.

Complete the following sentence, choosing the most appropriate option from the ones given below: Who ______ that silly idea that has got us all into this trouble?

Complete the following sentence by selecting the most appropriate option: The students who were absent ______ the class were called to the Principal's office the next day.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with appropriate idioms given in List-II | LIST-I (Sentences) | | LIST-II (Idioms) | |---|---|---| | A. The idea of installing solar panels in all apartments was like ______ for the President of RWA of Green Housing Society. | I. | a bee in one's bonnet | | B. Mary died of grief as she was ______ owing to the tragic loss of her family members in a road accident. | II. | a storm in a teacup | | C. The house was ______ as there had been no one to take care of it for ten years. | III. | cut to the quick | | D. There was ______ when it was decided to use white tiles instead of beige ones for the floor. | IV. | in shambles | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the following sentence with the most appropriate option out of the ones given below: With persistent persuasive sessions I managed to ______ a change in her views..

Fill in the blanks given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II | LIST-I (Sentences) | | LIST-II (Words) | |---|---|---| | A. On being praised for her diligence by the boss, she ______to do the extra work. | I. | feigned | | B. The resort was famous for providing five star______to the international tourists. | II. | fained | | C. One experiences unmatched ______ on achieving the set goal in one's life. | III. | facility | | D. The moment she heard the warden's footsteps, she______to be asleep | IV. | felicity | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Read the following and identify the figures of speech used in the same: Time tiptoed past us as we slept like logs, oblivious of the approaching danger. Choose the correct option:

Rearrange the following parts of a sentence to form a meaningful sentence: A. then both will suffer serious consequences B. when a person lacking C. attempts to guide another like himself D. in understanding or expertise Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence given below: Seeing me stumble a few times he held my hand ______ I should fall.

Match the idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II | LIST-I (Idioms) | | LIST-II (Meanings) | |---|---|---| | A. bee's knees | I. | an unwanted object of no great use or value | | B. a red herring | II. | a thing of varying quality, part good and part bad | | C. a white elephant | III. | something that diverts attention away from the main argument | | D. a curate's egg | IV. | indisputably the best | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the following sentence by selecting the most appropriate option: A person who speaks several languages can be referred to as a/an ______ .

Choose the most appropriate antonym for the given word: Exonerate

Rearrange the following phrases to form a meaningful sentence: A. people of the region and beyond B. soon leaked out and C. news of the discovery of gold D. rushed to seek the fortune Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the appropriate option to complete the following sentence with a word that means the same as BELLIGERENT: His ______ attitude especially when drunk, cost him many friends.

The beginning of the sentence has been given below. Rearrange the following phrases into a meaningful sentence. In circumstances, such as a storm at sea, A. it is impeative for sailors B. to ensure safety, C. await better weather D. find a sheltered anchorage, often in a port and Choose the correct sequence from the options given below:

Rearrange the following phrases into a meaningful sentence. The beginning of the sentence has been given below. In early boxing, A. the fight was not divided up B. one contestant was knocked off C. it is surprising to know that D. into rounds but went on until Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the following sentence using the correct option: The students were indignant ______ the authorities for failing to act ______ the lodged complaints.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the most appropriate option: The old woman was shocked and couldn't make any ______ comment.

Choose the correctly spelled word to complete the following sentence. Timely action by an alert railway signal guard prevented what could have been a huge ______.

Fill in the blank by selecting the most appropriate option to complete the figure of speech, oxymoron: The deafening ______ in the house after everybody was gone, made her cry.

Choose the most appropriate option that explains the meaning of the underlined phrase in the given sentence: He finally got to me by his constant badgering about my shortcomings.

Choose the correct indirect transformation of the following sentence from the given options: Avik said to Sumit, "Do not come here again or you will get a beating."

Choose the phrasal verbs given in List-I to fill in the blanks given in List-II | LIST-I (Phrasal verbs) | | LIST-II (Sentences) | |---|---|---| | A. whittling away | I. | The anesthetic effect is ______ and my mouth is beginning to feel sore. | | B. pelting down | II. | I was about to leave work but something urgent has ______. | | C. wearing off | III. | We would have gone out for a walk if it hadn't been______. | | D. cropped up | IV. | Every year the management is ______ at jobs. Now there are less than 100 employees left. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate option to complete the following sentence: Knowing fully well that the extent of damage to the car would upset his father, Amit dealt with the topic ______.

Read the sentence given below. Select the word which means the opposite of the underlined word. The politician's statement only served to obfuscate the real issue.

Read the sentence given below. Select the word that means the same as the underlined word.. This organisation regularly disseminates information about providing care to the elderly.

Complete the following sentence by selecting the most appropriate option: Please tell me what you ______when I ______ you yesterday evening.

Select the option which is opposite in meaning for the word- Expurgation

Match the proverbs in List-I with their meanings in List-II | LIST-I (Proverb) | | LIST-II (Meaning) | |---|---|---| | A. A watched pot never boils | I. | Indulging in angry actions which result in difficulties for yourself ought to be avoided. | | B. As you make your bed, so you must lie in it. | II. | Time drags when something is eagerly awaited | | C. There are none so blind as those who will not see. | III. | Consequences of unwise actions and decisions have to be accepted. | | D. Don't cut off your nose to spite your face. | IV. | Pointless to reason with a person who doesn't want to listen to sense | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the descriptions given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II. | LIST-I (Description) | | LIST-II (word) | |---|---|---| | A. One who physically travels in space | I. | Astrologer | | B. A student of the stars and other heavenly phenomena | II. | Astronaut | | C. One who studies position of celestial bodies to interpret its influence on humans and the world | III. | Astrophysicist | | D. One who applies the laws and theories of physics to the interpretation of astronomical observatons. | IV. | Astronomer | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the following sentence using the most appropriate option: Amit is a/an ______ friend of mine. I was very happy to see him again almost after a decade.

Choose the most appropriate option to complete the following: ______, but his mother did too.

Choose the most appropriate word to complete the following sentence: She has been______absenting herself from the office.

The beginning of the sentence has been given below, rearrange the following phrases into a meaningful sentence. A renowned roadside chain of restaurants A. the usual burgers B. besides other fast food C. proposes to offer D. healthier meals as well as Choose the correct sequence from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate word from the given options to complete the following sentence: The outdoor area is ______________ with bright lights and colourful paintings.

Identify the sentences in which the word 'extravagant' has been appropriately used. A. She managed to build a good investment portfolio by leading a very extravagant life. B. His extravagant lifestyle led him to splurge on unnecessary things and never save for a rainy day. C. His extravagant claims to solve the crisis were indeed exaggerated and failed miserably. D. She was annoyed with him as he got her an extravagant gift even though they didn't have enough to eat. Choose the correct answer from the options given below: