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Q1:

2026: 21 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank:

The school organised a cancer awareness programme in ____with AIIMS.

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 21 May Shift 1 ENG question 1

Q2:

2026: 21 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the correct word which can substitute the following words:

Collection and study of postage and revenue stamps

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 21 May Shift 1 ENG question 2

Q3:

2026: 21 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

Which of the following words can fill in the blank suitably in the following sentence?

The employees refused to follow the rules of the company. They have been called ___.

(A) amiable

(B) recalcitrant

(C) obstreperous

(D) obsequious

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 21 May Shift 1 ENG question 3

Q4:

2026: 21 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank:

Doctor has ___ him from drinking alcohol if he wants to get well.

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 21 May Shift 1 ENG question 4

Q5:

2026: 21 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the options that can fill in the blank suitably in the following sentence:

Sheeja's ___ personality makes her the life of every party.

(A) ebullient

(B) timid

(C) timorous

(D) exuberant

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 21 May Shift 1 ENG question 5

Q6:

2026: 21 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank:

After a prolonged illness, Nikhil became ____on hearing the ___of the bell.

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 21 May Shift 1 ENG question 6

Q8:

2026: 20 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

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

Children are more____than adults; it is reflected in their quickness in learning a new language.

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 20 May Shift 2 ENG question 8

Q9:

2026: 20 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

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

Statistics is an______tool for researchers that enables them to make inference of generalisations about population.

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 20 May Shift 2 ENG question 9

Q10:

2026: 20 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Choose the correct pair of words from the options to fill in the blank in the given sentence:

Rekha's ___responses were responsible for her failure at the interview for the most____job on the campus.

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Q11:

2026: 20 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

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

LIST-I WordsLIST-II Meanings
A. LoathI. Tactful
B. LoatheII. Detest
C. DiscreetIII. Separate
D. DiscreteIV. Unwilling

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q12:

2026: 20 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

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

The miser gazed_________at the pile of gold coins in front of him.

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Q13:

2026: 20 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

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

Every product is ______tested before being sold in the retail market.

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Q14:

2026: 20 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the appropriate word from the options given that can substitute the following phrase:

One who is not sure about God's existence-

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Q15:

2026: 20 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the correct option to complete the following sentence:

The______ field is known for the study of caves.

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Q16:

2026: 20 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Choose the correct pair of words from the options given to fill in the blank in the given sentence:

Once his ....., now Raj is the arch enemy of his friend and keeps passing trite_________.

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Q17:

2026: 20 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Select the correct word that best conveys the meaning of the following sentence from the options given below:-

One who feeds on human flesh.

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Q18:

2026: 20 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

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

List-I (Words)List-II (Meanings)
(A) Wither(I) the condition of the atmosphere at a particular time
(B) Whither(II) fade away
(C) Weather(III) if
(D) Whether(IV) direction

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

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Q19:

2026: 20 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

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

List-IList-II
(A) Ritu did not get involved in the scandal on account of her friend's ____.(I) suite
(B) He filed a civil ____ against his siblings.(II) counsel
(C) Some of the members of the ____ walked out in protest during the session.(III) suit
(D) He surprised his wife by booking a special ____ on their anniversary.(IV) council

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

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Q20:

2026: 20 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

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

Despite the conflicting circumstances, she continued to speak ________, keeping her thoughts steady and grounded.

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Q21:

2026: 20 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the correct word to complete the following sentence.

The doctor who particularly looks at ailing infants/children is referred to as_______.

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Q22:

2026: 20 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Select the word that best conveys the meaning of the following sentence:-

A political or philosophical theory that advocates the elimination of all forms of government.

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Q23:

2026: 20 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

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

List-IList-II
(A) She maintained a ___ attitude even in the face of repeated failures.(I) fragile
(B) Her ___ tone conveyed genuine concern rather than mere formality.(II) resilient
(C) She suffers as her ___ ego gets broken easily enough.(III) perfunctory
(D) Their efforts for sustainable living were too ___ to make any difference(IV) heartfelt

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

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Q24:

2026: 20 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Fill in the blank with the correct option from the ones given below:-

The scientist proposed _________ theory that challenged everything we knew.

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Q25:

2026: 20 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

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

She agreed to mentor the team despite her ________ taxing schedule.

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Q26:

2026: 19 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Which of the following options can replace the following expression?

A person who steals, especially secretly and without violence

A. Treacherous

B. Intruder

C. Robber

D. Trespasser

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q27:

2026: 19 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

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

English verbs do not always fit very easily into______ categories. For instance, is the verb 'used to' an ordinary verb or a model verb like 'would'?

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Q28:

2026: 19 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

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

He closed the jewel-encrusted box_____ and left the room without waking anyone.

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Q29:

2026: 19 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

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

Ravi is a________student, he not only disturbs the class but also makes it difficult for the teacher to continue with the lesson.

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Q30:

2026: 19 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

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

This room can___ accommodate two people. How do you propose to fit in our luggage?

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