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Q1:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

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

The beautiful __________ of Manali is worthseeing.

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

Q2:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Choose any two word that are suitable to fill in the blank in the given sentence:

The __________ roar of the spectators proved to be a befitting reward for the players.

A. antagonizing

B. triumphant

C. cajoling

D. exciting

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

Q3:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

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

A __________ of thunder broke overhead.

Answer options
Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 23 May Shift 2 ENG question 3

Q4:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Choose the correct word from the given options as one word substitution for the given phrase:

An instrument that records heart's action.

Answer options
Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 23 May Shift 2 ENG question 4

Q5:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the correct word to substitute the following group of words:

A resting place of a wild animal.

A. apiary

B. lair

C. hive

D. den

Answer options
Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 23 May Shift 2 ENG question 5

Q6:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Choose the options where the underlined words are used correctly.

(A) To cease, to strive not, is my new motto.

(B) A popular phrase exhorts us to be active and seize the day!

(C) I was so angry, I wanted to cease him by his collar.

(D) He wanted to seize the opportunity at the earliest.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer options
Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 22 May Shift 2 ENG question 6

Q7:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

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

List-I: SentencesList-II: Words
(A) The ________ performance won everyone's appreciation.(I) bottomless
(B) People expect _________ network connectivity while travelling.(II) flawless
(C) There are still _____________ mysteries in the universe.(III) seamless
(D) The child looked into the ___________ well.(IV) fathomless

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 22 May Shift 2 ENG question 7

Q8:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence.

The priest _________ the loss of spirituality among the younger generation.

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 22 May Shift 2 ENG question 8

Q9:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the sentence where the word "meticulously" has been used most appropriately.

  1. The audience meticulously spoke loudly during the play.
  2. He meticulously rushed through her project work.
  3. He meticulously checked every detail of the report.
  4. The team meticulously played but lost the match.
Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 22 May Shift 2 ENG question 9

Q10:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the incorrect pair from the following:

  1. Numismatist : One who collects coins
  2. Philatelist : One who collects photographs
  3. Somniloquist : One who talks in sleep
  4. Narcissist : One who loves himself excessively
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Q11:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the most appropriate option to complete the following sentence.

She tried to keep the children away from the ____eyes of the world's media.

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Q12:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the correct word from the options to complete the given sentence.

The _________ of all the goodies in front of her filled her with pleasure.

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Q13:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

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

List-IList-II
(A) I don't agree with you although you are _____ right.(I) adequately
(B) After many hectic rounds of parleys, the treaty was _____ signed by the governing bodies.(II) partly
(C) The city was devastated _____ by the enemy soldiers.(III) ruthlessly
(D) Please come _______ dressed for the interview session.(IV) eventually

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q14:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

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

List-I: SentencesList-II: Words
(A) She _______ to work harder to achieve her goal.(I) shoved
(B) He _______ out at the employee for being late to the office.(II) resolved
(C) The children _________ the grapes in the shade in a bid to make raisins.(III) lashed
(D) The crowd _________ him aside despite his best efforts.(IV) dried

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q15:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the correct word for the following expression from the given options:

The art of speaking without moving your lips and making it look as if your voice is coming from a puppet or another person is-

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Q16:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

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

List-I: SentencesList-II: Words
(A) The _____ mother managed to save enough to send her son abroad for higher studies.(I) abrasive
(B) His continuous_____ talk of loss and death has robbed him of nearly all his friends.(II) frabjous
(C) The sudden and _____ lashing by the teacher stunned the students.(III) frugal
(D) Everyone complimented the host for the _____ time they had at the party.(IV) morbid

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q17:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

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

List-I: SentencesList-II: Words
(A) Kanika _________ him for his wrongdoing.(I) confessed
(B) Mrinank was deeply _______ by the personal remarks thrown at him.(II) elated
(C) Hitesh was ___________ to hear the news of the team's triumph.(III) offended
(D) Punita ________ that she had forgotten to return the book.(IV) castigated

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q18:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the correct word to complete the following sentence:

A person who studies birds is callled an_______.

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Q19:

2026: 21 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

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

The ________analysis of the movie by the upcoming blogger was so to the point that it not only went viral, but also raised the gross collection beyond the expected numbers.

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Q20:

2026: 21 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

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

He did not __________ to my request.

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Q21:

2026: 21 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

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

LIST-I (Word)LIST-II (Expanded form)
A. CacheI. A place where records are kept.
B. ArchivesII. A place where dishes are washed.
C. ScabbardIII. A hidden store of things.
D. SculleryIV. A case in which the blade of the sword is kept.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q22:

2026: 21 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

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

LIST-I (Fill in the Blanks)LIST-II (Words)
A. Since the ______ of the document submitted was not clear, it was rejected.I. collusion
B. The ________between the two cars proved very fatal for the passengers.II. tenure
C. He is seen interacting more with the staff as his _____ as the chairman is drawing close.III. tenor
D. The domestic help in ____ with the robbers staged the robbery in a manner that would cast no aspersion on him.IV. collision

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q23:

2026: 21 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Choose the correct word to substitute the given phrase:

A government by inexperienced people-

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Q24:

2026: 21 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Match the words given in List-I with their expanded forms given in List-II

LIST-I (Word)LIST-II (Expanded form)
A. EntomologyI. The study of animal behaviour
B. EpigraphyII. The study of the characteristics of human races
C. EthnologyIII. The study of insects
D. EthologyIV. The study of inscriptions

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q25:

2026: 21 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

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

Despite an affected________that convinced casual observers that he was indifferent about his painting, the young NIFT graduate cared deeply about his art and laboured at it diligently.

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Q26:

2026: 21 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

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

She could not bring herself to forget how mean Ravi was to her sister. She _____him on sight

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Q27:

2026: 21 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the correct word which can substitute the following words:

A person who is in his/her eighties.

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Q28:

2026: 21 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

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

We were instructed to keep the things in the room in an ______ manner.

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Q29:

2026: 21 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank:

The domestic help gradually _____from the pantry and hence his actions went unnoticed for a long time.

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Q30:

2026: 21 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank:

The crowd panicked on hearing a loud scream and ten people were ___ to death.

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