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Q1:

2025: 21 May Shift 2

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Phrasal Verbs

Medium

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

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Phrasal verbs)
(A) We were all surprised to see Rahul because we had not expected him to _____ at the party.	(i) get across
(B) I am really exhausted. I think I'll _______.	(II) turn up
(C) In spite of being so lucid, sometimes he fails to clearly ______ his ideas.	(III) gets around
(D) Any news of celebrities ___ very fast.	(IV) turn in

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q2:

2025: 21 May Shift 2

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Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Replace the underlined verbs in List-I with a phrasal verb with the same meaning in List-II :

List-I	List-II
(Sentences with underlined verbs)	(Phrasal verbs)
(A) I just can't overcome the feeling that someone is watching me.	(i) pick up
(B) All the people I work with seem to have caught the flu.	(ii) wear off
(C) Once I'd had the injection, the pain started to gradually disappear.	(III) gone down with
(D) As the breeze started to get stronger, we set off for the cottage.	(IV) shake off

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q3:

2025: 21 May Shift 1

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Phrasal Verbs

Easy

Select the most appropriate phrase to complete the following sentence:

The athlete worked hard to _____ for the upcoming championship.

catch up

get ready

pull through

slow down

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q4:

2025: 21 May Shift 1

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Phrasal Verbs

Medium

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

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Phrasal Verbs)
(A) He had realized I wouldn't ___with his plan to drop the project before the manager.	(i) play on
(B) He often tends to _____ his enhanced authority.	(II) play along
(C) I often tend to _______ to his vanity.	(III) play up
(D) Try to find your opponent's weaknesses and _________ them relentlessly.	(IV) play down

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q5:

2025: 21 May Shift 1

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Phrasal Verbs

Medium

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

List-I	List-II
(Phrasal verbs)	(Meanings)
(A) Beg off	(i) Depend on
(B) Brush up	(II) Politely decline
(C) Count on	(III) Survive
(D) Get by	(IV) Revise

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) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (III), (D) - (i)

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q6:

2025: 21 May Shift 1

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Phrasal Verbs

Easy

Select the most appropriate word to complete the following sentence:

The teacher encouraged the students to _____ when they didn't understand the topic.

hold back

move on

speak up

step aside

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q7:

2025: 20 May Shift 2

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Phrasal Verbs

Medium

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

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Phrasal verbs)
---	---
(A) It is possible to ______ any job interview by just talking about your interests.	(I) get down
(B) It appears that the temperature will soon ______ to zero.	(II) get by
(C) In some organisations you never ______ the position for which you were hired.	(III) get back
(D) I have to ______ to London to complete my project that is now long overdue..	(IV) get beyond

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q8:

2025: 20 May Shift 2

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Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate expressions from List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Expressions)
---	---
(A) Her replies to the questions put to him, ______ rudeness.	(I) resolved on
(B) She had strong reservations about his plan but not wanting to discourage him, she ______ it.	(II) embarked on
(C) They decided to think through the implications of their course of action before they ______ it.	(III) bordered on
(D) He ______ making one more attempt at passing his final in Mathematics.	(IV) concurred with

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q9:

2025: 20 May Shift 2

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Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate Phrasal verbs from List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Phrasal Verbs)
(A) The evidence presented in the trial will certainly _____ his claims of innocence.	(I) beat out
(B) The storm began to _____ on the city, leaving behind widespread damage and power outages.	(II) bear on
(C) The small start-up managed to _____ its larger competitors by offering more innovative solutions and better customer service.	(III) bear out
(D) The new research findings could _____ our understanding of the disease and lead to better treatment options.	(IV) beat down

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q10:

2025: 20 May Shift 1

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Phrasal Verbs

Medium

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

List-I	List-II
(Phrasal Verbs)	(Meanings)
(A) Nod off	(I) Raise prices
(B) Jack up	(II) Finish something
(C) Look up to	(III) Fall asleep
(D) Wrap up	(IV) To respect

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q11:

2025: 20 May Shift 1

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Phrasal Verbs

Medium

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

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Phrasal Verbs)
(A) He has not been able to ______ the sudden demise of his mother.	(I) get off
(B) I hate to ______ so early.	(II) get on
(C) After you ______ the bus, you will reach your destination within five minutes.	(III) get up
(D) Leave early for the station if you want to ______ the train.	(IV) get over

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q12:

2025: 20 May Shift 1

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Phrasal Verbs

Medium

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

Though Sharon complained and cried bitterly, Mom did not ______ on her.

let in

let off

let out

let up

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q13:

2025: 19 May Shift 2

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Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Fill in the blanks in the sentences in List-I with the appropriate Phrasal Verbs from List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Phrasal Verbs)
(A) They gave me a form to ______.	(I) cross out
(B) I will ______ the mistake that I made in the form.	(II) fill out
(C) I didn't expect her to ______ the job offered to her.	(III) get away
(D) The robbers will ______ with the loot if the police do not arrive on time.	(IV) turn down

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q14:

2025: 19 May Shift 1

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Medium

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The contract seemed to ______ the company with too many restrictions.

tie up

tie on

tie down

tie with

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q15:

2025: 19 May Shift 1

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Medium

Choose the most appropriate option to complete the following sentence: Several people have ______ the task of writing the history of the country, but very few have succeeded.

taken out

taken off

taken up

taken into

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q16:

2025: 19 May Shift 1

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Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Fill in the the blanks in the given sentences in List-I with the correct idiom in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Idioms)
(A) The Lawn tennis champion _____ a superb performance to retain her title.	(I) turned in
(B) He promised to attend the party, but he never ____.	(II) turned against
(C) She relied on her friends, but they ______ her.	(III) turned up
(D) The new salesman ________to be smarter than expected.	(IV) turned out

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q17:

2025: 19 May Shift 1

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Medium

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

List-I	List-II
(Sentences )	(Phrasal Verbs)
(A) I have complete faith in his ability to _______all his responsibilities successfully.	(I) come about
(B) We are united in all our policies and are determined to _________ all of them.	(II) come across
(C) How did this huge loss_____? The business was doing well	(III) carry off
(D) I am going for the Annual college reunion, and I am likely to ______ many old friends.	(IV) carry through

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q18:

2025: 16 May Shift 1

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Medium

Match the blanks in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs from List-II

List-I	List-II
Sentence	Phrasal verb
(A) I will ________ the letters on my way home.	(I) put up
(B) When you are in town next week please ________.	(II) put off
(C) Don't check into a hotel, you'll be ________ at my house.	(III) drop off
(D) I am so ______ by his rude behaviour.	(IV) drop by

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q19:

2025: 15 May Shift 2

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Phrasal Verbs

Medium

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

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Phrasal verbs)
(A) Everyone __________ when I was in dire need of help and support.	(I) ramped up
(B) The housing society __________ security in the wake of the recent spate of robberies.	(II) railed against
(C) He __________ the doctors for not having given the correct diagnosis.	(III) raked up
(D) It was really irritating when she __________ the unpleasant incident that happened so many years ago.	(IV) rallied around

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q20:

2025: 15 May Shift 2

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Phrasal Verbs

Medium

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

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Phrasal Verbs)
(A) An understanding person will always ________ the mood swings of a friend who is under stress.	(I) bear down
(B) The armed forces will surely ______ the opposition convincingly.	(II) bear up
(C) He must try to ______ against this temporary hardship.	(III) bear out
(D) Your arguments do not ______ the facts.	(IV) bear with

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

Q21:

2025: 14 May Shift 2

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Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Complete the sentences in List-I with the appropriate Phrasal verbs from List-II

List-I	List-II
Sentences	Phrasal Verbs
(A) He can't____the engagement ceremony without giving a valid reason.	(I) call for
(B) All the residents planned to ______a strict action against his irresponsible behaviour.	(II) call off
(C) Mrs. Knight warned Charlotte not to __________her or ring her.	(III) call upon
(D) The supervisor will certainly ______me to explain the matter to him.	(IV) call on

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q22:

2025: 14 May Shift 2

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Medium

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

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Phrasal Verbs)
(A) After years of being together, the couple decided to ____due to irreconcilable differences.	(I) break through
(B) Despite facing numerous obstacles,the dedicated scientists managed to _____ the barriers and make a groundbreaking discovery.	(II) broke down
(C) The news of the escaped prisoner caused panic to ____ in the small town.	(III) break up
(D) The old car finally ____ on the deserted highway,leaving the travellers stranded.	(IV) break out

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q23:

2025: 13 May Shift 1

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Medium

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

List-I	List-II
(Phrasal verbs)	(Meanings)
(A) to jazz up	(I) something you mention in an indirect way
(B) scale back	(II) to make production or spending smaller in size, extent or amount
(C) allude to	(III) to be asked to do something
(D) call upon	(IV) to make something more interesting or exciting

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q24:

2025: 13 May Shift 1

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Easy

Fill in the blank with the correct option:

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

down

out

into

by

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q25:

2025: 13 May Shift 1

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Medium

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

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Phrasal Verbs)
(A) Despite searching for hours, she couldn't find her keys, but they eventually____ in her jacket	(I) turn down
(B) The old factory was eventually __ a vibrant art gallery, preserving its historical significance.	(II) turn on
(C) Before leaving the room, she remembered to____ the air conditioner to keep it cool.	(III) turned up
(D) She had to ____ the volume of the music to avoid disturbing her neighbours late at night.	(IV) turned into

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q26:

2024 Slot #1

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Medium

List-I (Sentences)	List-II (Phrasal Verbs)
(A) She was very ____ with him for his offensive remarks on women in politics.	(I) give away
(B) I have plenty of interesting books to ____ to book lovers.	(II) cut down
(C) Strange that people easily ____ temptation and ruin their reputation!	(III) cut up
(D) Rahul is trying to ____ on his smoking.	(IV) give in

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs given in List-II:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q27:

2023: 2 July Shift 3

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Medium

Match List I with List II:

LIST I		LIST II
A. boil down to	I.	provide what is needed
B. peter out	II.	most important thing
C. tide over	III.	to continue or develop
D. set in	IV.	fade gradually

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q28:

2023: 2 July Shift 3

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Hard

Match List I with List II:

LIST I		LIST II
A. parcel out	I.	divide
B. alight on	II.	drift idly from place to place
C. kick around	III.	causing to lose power
D. edge out	IV.	find by chance

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q29:

2023: 23 June Shift 3

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Medium

Match phrasal verbs in List - I with their meanings in List - II:

List - I	List - II
(A) set about	(I) allocated
(B) set aside	(II) to start a series of events
(C) set off	(III) started doing
(D) set up	(IV) established

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q30:

2023: 23 June Shift 2

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Medium

Although he promised to stand _______ me in difficulties he did not live up to it.

(A) To

(B) For

(C) Over

(D) Upon

(E) By

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(E) only

(B) only

(C) only

(A) only

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

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