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Q1:

2026: 7 June Shift 2

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Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Match the words given in List-I with their meanings in List-II.

List-I	List-II
(A) hold down	(I) to remain strong
(B) hold against	(II) to prevent somebody from moving, using force
(C) hold up	(III) to wait
(D) hold on	(IV) past events to have a negative influence on one's present

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q2:

2026: 7 June Shift 2

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Phrasal Verbs

Easy

Choose the correct option to complete the statement given below:

The new education policy provides a useful_____for the planners to remove illiteracy.

break in

break away

break up

break through

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q3:

2026: 7 June Shift 2

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Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Complete the sentences given in List-I by choosing the correct option given in List-II.

List-I	List-II
Sentences	Phrasal Verbs
(A) After the rain, the weather ____and the sun came out.	(I) cleared away
(B) It's time your toys were______ for the night.	(II) clung to
(C) He _____with all the money and left her with the kids.	(III) cleared up
(D) He _________ the belief that Raman was totally innocent.	(IV) cleared out

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

(A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q4:

2026: 6 June Shift 1

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Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Choose the sentences which show the correct usage of phrasal verbs:

(A) The unruly students egged on him to break the lock and enter the dean's office.

(B) We promise to wrap up the session before sun-down.

(C) Please turn in the volume of your music system.

(D) She will not come to school today as she has suddenly come up with viral fever.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) and (C) only

(A) and (D) only

(A) and (B) only

(B) and (D) only

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q5:

2026: 6 June Shift 1

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Phrasal Verbs

Easy

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate Phrasal Verb from the options given below:-

A snake might be hidden in this garden. You are advised to --------------- the grass.

keep out

keep under

keep off

keep up

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q6:

2026: 6 June Shift 1

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Phrasal Verbs

Easy

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate Phrasal Verbs from the options given below:-

The negotiations between the neighbouring states will surely ------------------ over the contentious river water issue.

break down

break in

break of

break with

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q7:

2026: 31 May Shift 2

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Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Fill in the blanks given in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs given in List-II

List-I		List-II
A.	He didn't like the plan but we managed to _____ him _____.	I.	brought in
B.	The dress really _____ the colour of your eyes.	II.	bring down
C.	The scandal may _____ the government.	III.	bring around
D.	Experts were _____ to advise the government on environment challenges	IV.	brings out

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III

A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q8:

2026: 31 May Shift 2

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Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Fill in the blanks given in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs given in List-II

List-I		List-II
A.	When the manager gets upset she can _____ on the workers and get anything done.	I.	bear with
B.	Your arguments do not _____ the facts.	II.	bear down
C.	He must try to _____ with the phase of adversity.	III.	bear out
D.	A mother must _____ the habits of her children.	IV.	bear up

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q9:

2026: 31 May Shift 2

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Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Fill in the blanks given in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs given in List-II

List-I		List-II
A.	The names of the team members will be _____ on the notice-board.	I.	turns around
B.	If a business economy _____ it starts being successful.	II.	pan out
C.	I am not going on leave as my vacation plans did not _____.	III.	bone up on
D.	If you are going to U.K., you'd better _____ your English.	IV.	put up

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q10:

2026: 31 May Shift 1

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Phrasal Verbs

Easy

Fill in the blank in the following sentence with the most appropriate option:

I was so reluctant, but now I am __________ the responsibility to maintain an amicable relationship between the opposing parties.

letting down

saddled with

trickling down

cracking down

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q11:

2026: 31 May Shift 1

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Phrasal Verbs

Medium

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

LIST-I (Sentence)	LIST-II (Phrasal verb)
A. The thought of betrayal __________ him ________.	I. break through
B. There was nobody to _________ his claim that the robbery was staged.	II. boils down
C. It was difficult to _________ the layers surrounding the heir's mysterious death.	III. back up
D. There was a complete _________ after the grid station collapsed.	IV. black out

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A - I, B - IV, C - II, D - III

A - II, B - III, C - I, D - IV

A - III, B - I, C - II, D - IV

A - IV, B - II, C - III, D - I

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q12:

2026: 31 May Shift 1

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Phrasal Verbs

Easy

Fill in the blank in the following sentence with the most appropriate option:

The deal struck between the two parties was __________ after the death of the cartel head.

called up

called off

called on

called down

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q13:

2026: 30 May Shift 2

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Phrasal Verbs

Easy

Choose the most appropriate words from the options given below to fill in the blank in the following sentence:-

The thief was ---- with a small fine.

Let off

Let away

Let by

Let in

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q14:

2026: 30 May Shift 2

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Phrasal Verbs

Easy

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

He has still not found a job and continues to ________ his assiduous parents.

live by

live upto

live off

live in

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q15:

2026: 30 May Shift 2

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Phrasal Verbs

Easy

From the given options, choose the most appropriate option that best expresses the meaning of the phrasal verb:- Put off

To let down

To recover

To postpone

To stop

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q16:

2026: 30 May Shift 1

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Phrasal Verbs

Easy

Choose the correct words to fill in the blank.

To enforce discipline, the principal asked the teachers to _______ the strict vigilance to deter the habitual latecomers.

keep in

keep on

keep up

keep off

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q17:

2026: 30 May Shift 1

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Phrasal Verbs

Easy

Match the phrasal verbs given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II

LIST-I		LIST-II
A. fall through		I. quarrel
B. fall in with		II. depend
C. fall out		III. agree
D. fall back on		IV. fail

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A - I, B - II, C - IV, D - III

A - II, B - I, C - III, D - IV

A - III, B - II, C - IV, D - I

A - IV, B - III, C - I, D - II

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q18:

2026: 29 May Shift 2

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Phrasal Verbs

Easy

Match the phrasal verbs given in List-I with their correct meanings given in List-II.

	LIST-I (Phrasal verb)		LIST-II (Meaning)
A.	Let into	I.	Allow to enter
B.	Let off	II.	Share a secret
C.	Let on	III.	Disappoint
D.	Let down	IV.	To be freed from punishment

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III

A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q19:

2026: 29 May Shift 2

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Phrasal Verbs

Easy

Match the meanings given in List-I with the correct phrasal verbs given in List-II.

	LIST-I (Meanings)		LIST-II (Phrasal Verbs)
A.	Run away or destroy	I.	Make out
B.	Understand the meaning	II.	Make up
C.	Be reconciled after a quarrel	III.	Make-up for
D.	Compensate	IV.	Make off with

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q20:

2026: 26 May Shift 1

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Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with phrasal verbs given in List-II:-

List-I (Sentences)	List-II (Phrasal verbs)
(A) There is no hope of any___ in the murder case.	(I) broke down
(B) The robbers _____ his house last night.	(II) breakthrough
(C) The talk between two countries_____suddenly.	(III) broke into
(D) While giving evidence in the court, she_____.	(IV) broke off

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q21:

2026: 26 May Shift 1

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Phrasal Verbs

Easy

Choose the most appropriate option to complete the sentence:-

Doctor has advised you to _________ your salt intake.

cut for

cut up

cut down

cut of

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q22:

2026: 26 May Shift 1

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Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the most appropriate phrasal verbs given in List-II.

List-I	List-II
(A) Some students were _________ after school hours.	(I) kept on
(B) The player _______ hitting one sixer after another.	(II) pulled off
(C) The trapeze artist_______ a brilliant feat.	(III) pull through
(D) The family is confident that their son will _____ the exam.	(IV) kept in

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

(A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

(A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q23:

2026: 25 May Shift 2

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Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the appropriate Phrasal Verbs given in List-II

List-I (Phrasal Verbs)	List-II (Sentence)
(A) get across	(I) What do you _______his words?
(B) get on	(II) The manager was able to _____the urgency to meet the deadline by leading from the front.
(C) set back	(III) In spite of the many hurdles, he has managed to____with the work.
(D) make of	(IV)The recession caused a _______ to many projects.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

(A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)

(A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q24:

2026: 25 May Shift 2

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Phrasal Verbs

Easy

Replace the underlined word in the sentences given in List-I with the most appropriate phrasal verbs given in List-II.

List-I (Sentences)	List-II (Phrasal Verbs)
(A) They cancelled the meeting for want of a quorum.	(I) keep back
(B) I get the impression that you are withholding something from me.	(II) put out
(C) They managed to extinguish the fire before it spread to the neighboring buildings.	(III) pick on
(D) Why do you treat your kid sister so unkindly?	(IV) called off

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q25:

2026: 25 May Shift 2

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Phrasal Verbs

Easy

Choose the correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence from the options given below:

His research has ...................... some interesting facts about the emerging areas in AI.

thrown up

thrown away

thrown out

thrown off

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q26:

2026: 25 May Shift 1

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Phrasal Verbs

Easy

Fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb from the options given below:-

Do not _____ your children in front of their friends.

run up

run down

run over

run out

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q27:

2026: 25 May Shift 1

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Phrasal Verbs

Easy

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.

set in, set out

set up, set aside

set up, set off

set off, set on

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q28:

2026: 25 May Shift 1

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Phrasal Verbs

Easy

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.

make up

make out

make over

make off

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q29:

2026: 24 May Shift 1

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Phrasal Verbs

Easy

Fill in the blank with suitable word from the options given below.

The two friends appear to have fallen _______ over a minor issue.

out

down

into

in

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q30:

2026: 24 May Shift 1

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Phrasal Verbs

Easy

Choose the correct words to fill in the following sentence from the given options.

All_____to him because he is always ready to help.

look into

look up

look down

look forward

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

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