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Q1:

2025: 30 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

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

List-I
(Word)
List-II
(Meanings)
(A) Neologism(I) Lasting for a short period of time
(B) Loquacious(II) A newly coined word or expression
(C) Isthmus(III) A person who talks continuously
(D) Ephemeral(IV) A narrow strip of land connecting two larger masses

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 30 May Shift 1 ENG question 1

Q2:

2025: 30 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

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

List-IList-II
(Sentences)(Pairs of words)
(A) _____marriages were arranged, but that has ____changed now.(I) carelessly/even
(B) He did the test so____that he didn't____finish a part of it.(II) individually/enough
(C) Although he was dressed____he wasn't____relaxed.(III) traditionally/somewhat
(D) ____, each player is good, but they don't play well____as a team.(IV) casually/very

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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 30 May Shift 1 ENG question 2

Q3:

2025: 30 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence:

________ for the physically challenged are concentrating around major cities.

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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 30 May Shift 1 ENG question 3

Q4:

2025: 29 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the most appropriate adjectives in List-II:

List-IList-II
(Sentences)(Adjectives)
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(A) The weather in Mumbai is __________.(I) innovative
(B) The teacher gave a __________ explanation of the topic.(II) humid
(C) The artist's work was incredibly __________ and inspiring.(III) stunning
(D) The view of the sunset over the ocean was __________.(IV) comprehensive

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 29 May Shift 1 ENG question 4

Q5:

2025: 29 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Fill in the blank with the correct adverb from the options given below:

Arjun works __________ to achieve his goals, and never succumbs to adverse challenges.

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 29 May Shift 1 ENG question 5

Q6:

2025: 29 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the options given below:

The __________ of the story is to always tell the truth.

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 29 May Shift 1 ENG question 6

Q7:

2025: 29 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Fill in the blank with the correct adjective from the options given below:

The ________ sunrise painted the sky in hues of bright red and orange.

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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 29 May Shift 1 ENG question 7

Q8:

2025: 29 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the appropriate homophones given in List-II:

List-1List-II
(Sentences)(Homophones)
(A) Despite his initial success, Ajay became ________ and stopped putting in effort, which eventually led to his downfall.(I) coarse
(B) Vasudha's _________nature made her well-liked, as she was always willing to help others without hesitation.(II) complacent
(C) The _________ texture of the fabric made it uncomfortable to wear for a long duration.(III) course
(D) Anuja got enrolled in a challenging _________ in economics to prepare her future career in finance.(IV) complaisant

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 29 May Shift 1 ENG question 8

Q9:

2025: 29 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blanks in the given sentences in List–I with the appropriate adjectives in List–II

List–I (Sentences)List–II (Adjectives)
(A) We enjoyed our vacation. It was so _______.(I) sumptuous
(B) Since I had a really _________ breakfast, I can easily skip lunch.(II) unwavering
(C) I want to go to a retreat for a while. The music at the wedding was so ________.(III) relaxing
(D) I am very grateful to them for their ____________ support.(IV) cacophonous

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 29 May Shift 1 ENG question 9

Q10:

2025: 28 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence:

It is one of the tragic ______ of our age that the rocket which could have been a symbol of humanity's aspirations for the stars, has become a weapon of destruction.

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Q11:

2025: 28 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Select the correct expression to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The company plans to __________ the new product next month, and they are hoping it will boost their sales.

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Q12:

2025: 28 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence:

The state of highest perfection is _______.

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Q13:

2025: 28 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the words given in List-II :

List-IList-II
(Sentences)(Words)
(A) Aakriti gave me a kind ________ about my outfit.(I) complement
(B) The red shoes ________ the dress perfectly.(II) site
(C) Please ________ evidence from the book to support your argument.(III) compliment
(D) This is the construction ________ for the new library.(IV) cite

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Q14:

2025: 28 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence:

I find writing poetry very _______ It helps me to get a truer understanding of myself and gives me a good feeling inside.

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Q15:

2025: 28 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

Choose the appropriate word to complete the following sentence:

The committee's appeal for donations ________ little response from the residents.

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Q16:

2025: 28 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

Match the words given in List-I with their definitions given in List-II :

List-I
(Words)
List-II
(Definitions)
(A) Blasphemy(I) The act of copying another person's ideas, words or work and pretending that they are your own
(B) Plagiarise(II) An expert on matters involving the judgment of beauty, quality or skill in art, food or music
(C) Connoisseur(III) The state of having more than one possible meaning
(D) Ambiguity(IV) Behaviour or language that is offensive or shows a lack of respect for God or religion

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Q17:

2025: 28 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

Select the most appropriate expression to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The company launched an aggressive marketing campaign __________ its declining sales over the past quarter.

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Q18:

2025: 28 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate homonyms given in List-II

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

List-IList-II
(Sentences)(Homonyms)
(A) She is not only a pretty but also an ______ girl.(I) collusion
(B) Finally, they came to an ______ settlement.(II) collision
(C) In a ______ between a train and a bus, three people died.(III) amicable
(D) He planned a robbery in ______ with the guard.(IV) amiable

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Q19:

2025: 28 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below:

Dr. Kevin is now considered as an ______ because he has rejected all his religious and political beliefs.

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Q20:

2025: 28 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: The king's younger son ______ the throne and sent his father and his followers in exile.

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Q21:

2025: 27 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Fill in the blank in the given sentence with the correct option:

The person who studies the structure and composition of the earth to know about its history and antiquity is called

a

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Q22:

2025: 27 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

Match the words given in List–I with their definitions in List–II

List–I (Words)List–II (Definitions)
(A) Theology(I) A branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of existence
(B) Epistemology(II) The study of the origin of the human race, its customs, beliefs and development
(C) Ontology(III) A part of philosophy that deals with knowledge
(D) Anthropology(IV) The study of religion and beliefs

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Q23:

2025: 27 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Match the words given in List-I with the appropriate definitions in List-II

List-IList-II
(Words)(Definitions)
(A) Aviator(I) controls and operates the flight of an aircraft
(B) Jurist(II) knows several languages, mainly foreign
(C) Lexicographer(III) an expert in the legal field
(D) Linguist(IV) writer of a dictionary

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Q24:

2025: 27 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

Match the words given in List-I with their corresponding definitions in List-II

List-IList-II
(Words)(Definitions)
(A) Meteorologist(I) One who studies election and trends in voting
(B) Cosmologist(II) One who studies fossils and the history of life forms on the earth
(C) Psephology(III) One who studies and predicts atmospheric phenomena
(D) Paleontologist(IV) One who studies the universe, its origin, expanse etc.

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Q26:

2025: 27 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Match the words given in List–I with the appropriate definitions in List–II

List–I (Words)List–II (Definitions)
(A) Neurologist(I) One who treats heart diseases
(B) Orthodontist(II) One who studies causes and diagnosis of diseases
(C) Cardiologist(III) One who corrects and straightens irregular teeth
(D) Pathologist(IV) One who cures nerve-related diseases

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Q27:

2025: 27 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

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

List-IList-II
(Sentences)(Words)
(A) The ______ silence in the courtroom was broken only by the sound of a pen tapping.(I) ecentric
(B) Her ______ behaviour raised eyebrows at the otherwise formal event.(II) penetrating
(C) The ______ weather made the trek arduous for the beginners.(III) oppressive
(D)The professor gave a ______ analysis of the painting, revealing hidden layers of meaning.(IV) inclement

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Q28:

2025: 27 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the correct word from the given options to fill the blank in the sentence given below:

"Pakhom___________with him and the deal was closed at one thousand Rupees."

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Q29:

2025: 26 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Match the words given in List-I with their meaning given in List-II:

List-I (Words)List-II (Definitions)
(A) Cryptography(I) The Study of Oceans
(B) Oceanography(II) The study of correct spelling according to established usage
(C) Orthography(III) The study of secret writing and coded words
(D) Orography(IV) The Study of mountains

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Q30:

2025: 26 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Match the adjectives given in List-I with the appropriate nouns from List-II:

List-I (Adjectives)List-II (Nouns)
(A) Sensational(I) Food
(B) Over-cooked(II) News
(C) Fertile(III) Life
(D) Healthy(IV) Land

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