Q1:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Grammar

Easy

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank:

He didn't take the umbrella __________ it was raining heavily.

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 23 May Shift 2 ENG question 1

Q2:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Grammar

Medium

Choose the correct sentence in indirect speech for the following sentence:

She said to me, "When I met him, he was playing in the park."

A. She told me that when she met him he was playing in the park.

B. She narrated to me that he has been playing in the park when she met him.

C. She asked me to see him in the park where he was playing.

D. She told me that he had been playing in the park when she had met him.

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 23 May Shift 2 ENG question 2

Q3:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Grammar

Easy

Identify the sentence which has the correct use of the underlined word.

(underlined word: heaviest)

Answer options
Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 23 May Shift 2 ENG question 3

Q4:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Grammar

Medium

Fill in the blanks given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II

LIST-ILIST-II
A.The noise outside __________ me up.I.awake
B.He was already __________ when I knocked at his door.II.awaken
C.Please __________ up on time.III.woke
D.There is an urgent need to __________ the masses .IV.wake

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer options
Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 23 May Shift 2 ENG question 4

Q5:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Grammar

Easy

Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank:

I'd like to play inside __________ go out with my friends.

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 23 May Shift 2 ENG question 5

Q6:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Grammar

Easy

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with appropriate options given in List-II

LIST-ILIST-II
A.She didn't attend the meeting __________ she was unwell.I.if
B.He worked hard __________ he might win the competition.II.so that
C.We can start the project __________ the funds are approved.III.unless
D.You won't succeed __________ you keep trying sincerely.IV.because

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 23 May Shift 2 ENG question 6

Q8:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Grammar

Medium

Choose the correct passive construction for the following sentence from the given options :

People say that the minister will resign soon.

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 23 May Shift 2 ENG question 8

Q9:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Grammar

Easy

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.

The missing truck was traced __________ its owner in Shillong last month.

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 23 May Shift 2 ENG question 9

Q10:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Grammar

Easy

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:

I _____ six letters since this morning.

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Q12:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Grammar

Medium

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:

Although the task seemed __________ at first , consistent efforts made it manageable.

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Q13:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Grammar

Medium

Fill in the blanks of the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II.

List-I: SentencesList-II: Words
(A) He gripped his brother's arm___he be trampled by the mob.(I) unless
(B) You cannot savour success ______ you pull up your socks.(II) lest
(C) She is formidable _________ gentle.(III) yet
(D) Gold is precious _________ crystals are commonplace.(IV) while

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q14:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Grammar

Easy

Choose the most appropriate indirect construction of the given sentence:

"I shouldn't have said that," she whispered.

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Q15:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Grammar

Easy

Choose the most appropriate passive construction for the sentence given below.

Everyone knows the facts of the case very well.

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Q16:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Grammar

Easy

Choose the grammatically incorrect sentence from the following:

  1. I always encourage everyone to listen to the advice of their elders.
  2. He closely resembles with his father on facial features.
  3. There is no cause for anxiety right now.
  4. She was overwhelmed with grief upon hearing the sad news.
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Q17:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Grammar

Easy

Choose the most appropriate pair of words to fill in the blanks in the following sentence.

The new policy will come ___ effect ____ January 1, 2030.

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Q18:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Grammar

Easy

Choose the option that best fits the given statement.

Preeti agreed to help her, ____________ she wasn't entirely convinced.

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Q19:

2026: 21 May Shift 2

Grammar

Easy

Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:

The boy crawled______ the fence to enter the garden.

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Q20:

2026: 21 May Shift 2

Grammar

Medium

Choose the most appropriate passive construction for the given sentence:

Do you expect your parents to come from Hyderabad today?

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Q21:

2026: 21 May Shift 2

Grammar

Medium

Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:

His behaviour gave me ______ pain.

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Q22:

2026: 21 May Shift 2

Grammar

Easy

Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:

_____you make a wrong choice with regard to your career, you will regret it for the rest of your life.

Answer options

Q23:

2026: 21 May Shift 2

Grammar

Medium

Fill in the blanks given in List-I with the correct options given in List-II

LIST-I (Sentences)LIST-II (Words)
A. Rashi will fail ____ she does not work hard.I. because
B. He was late to school ______ he got caught in the sudden downpour.II. in case
C. I could not recognise her, she has changed a lot ______ I saw her last.III. if
D. The teacher said that ____ any of us had any questions on the subject, we should ask her then.IV. since

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q24:

2026: 21 May Shift 2

Grammar

Easy

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:

This column _________ twice weekly in the newspaper that I subscribe to.

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Q25:

2026: 21 May Shift 2

Grammar

Easy

Choose the most appropriate reported construction for the given sentence:

"I will buy the flowers myself." said Mrs. Kapoor

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Q26:

2026: 21 May Shift 2

Grammar

Medium

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:

An ordinance declaring President's rule in the state _____________ for immediate compliance after assessing the law and order situation.

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Q27:

2026: 21 May Shift 2

Grammar

Medium

Fill in the blanks given in List-I with the correct words given in List-II.

LIST-I (Fill in the blanks)LIST-II (Words)
A. I have _________ influence in the political field.I. a little
B. There is no milk left. I have given ___ milk I had to the cat.II. some
C. I've only read _____ of the book so far.III. the little
D. _______ dreams are very disturbing.IV. little

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q28:

2026: 21 May Shift 2

Grammar

Medium

Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:

My daughter probably thinks I am making up the stories about my childhood although she ______says so and continues to listen patiently.

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Q29:

2026: 21 May Shift 1

Grammar

Easy

Which of the following is the correct passive of the following sentence?

He is finalising the syllabus for the next term.

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Q30:

2026: 21 May Shift 1

Grammar

Easy

Choose the sentences which are grammatically correct :

(A) Every boy was present.

(B) Each of the boys will come.

(C) I requested him to bring me few books.

(D) She is the best and beautiful girl of our village.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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