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Q1:

2026: 19 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

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

LIST-I (Sentences)LIST-II (Options)
A.It is very difficult to have an _________ to the manager of the companyI. allusion
B._________ of finances led to his profligacy.II. illusion
C.The _____________ to the Gita explains this context.III. access
D.The state of eternal happiness is an___________.IV. excess

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 19 May Shift 2 ENG question 1

Q2:

2026: 19 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

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

Take the water _______ the clock strikes twelve.

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 19 May Shift 2 ENG question 2

Q3:

2026: 19 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the correct word from the given options which can substitute the following phrase:

An extreme desire for wealth or gain-

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 19 May Shift 2 ENG question 3

Q4:

2026: 19 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the correct word from the given options which can substitute the following phrase:

Opinion contrary to accepted doctrines of a paticular religion.

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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 19 May Shift 2 ENG question 4

Q5:

2026: 19 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank:

The foul smell from the ___ of a dog lying in the central park was making it impossible to go for the morning walk.

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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 19 May Shift 1 ENG question 5

Q6:

2026: 19 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Which one of the following sentences explains the meaning of the word 'Polyglot'?

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 19 May Shift 1 ENG question 6

Q7:

2026: 19 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Which one of the following best explains the word 'Petrology'?

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 19 May Shift 1 ENG question 7

Q8:

2026: 19 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank:

The vehicle is well maintained by the owner as it is very ____ used.

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 19 May Shift 1 ENG question 8

Q9:

2026: 19 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank:

My father ____ me to join the debate club during my school days and it helped me a lot.

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 19 May Shift 1 ENG question 9

Q10:

2026: 19 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Hard

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

List-I (Sentences)List-II (Options)
(A) He is so_____. I wish he would restraint himself when required.(I) effable
(B) It's a pleasure to meet Rani, she gives you such an __welcome.(II) taciturn
(C) I thought he was rather_____ when I first met him. He hardly spoke.(III) diffidence
(D) She overcame her natural____and spoke with great frankness.(IV) impetuous

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q11:

2026: 19 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

Which one of the following sentences best explains the meaning of the word 'Incorrigible'?

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Q12:

2026: 19 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank:

_____ she was very lonely, but now she has made a few friends.

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Q13:

2026: 19 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank:

Vijay's grandmother is a strong lady who is ready to ____ herself to the city life.

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Q14:

2026: 18 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

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

LIST-ILIST-II
A.EllipsisI.A word ,phrase or name formed by rearranging the letters of another.
B.AmbigramII.A grammatically incorrect arrangement of words in a sentence.
C.AnagramIII.A word, phrase or sentence written in such a way that it reads the same way upside down as right.
D.SolecismIV.The omission of words without affecting meaning, a set of dots indicating such an omission.

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Q15:

2026: 18 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the word that is used for-:

A place where a collection of wild animals are kept in captivity for exhibition.

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Q16:

2026: 18 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

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

When my brother, who is an army officer, got his promotion to the highest post, he felt he had reached the________

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Q17:

2026: 18 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

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

She performs ____________unaware of the audience, lost in the moment.

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Q18:

2026: 18 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank:

Although the plan sounded impressive, the board remained_______ until they received more concrete data.

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Q19:

2026: 18 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the correct pair of words to fill in the blanks respectively:

The team performed _______ in the final match earning the trophy; even the old players played _______ after many years

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Q20:

2026: 18 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank:

The lawyer tried to _____ the witness to provide a clearer explanation of the events to the jury.

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Q21:

2026: 18 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the correct word from the options and fill in the blank:

Due to the scorching heat, the plants in this area____________ quickly.

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Q22:

2026: 18 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blanks in LIST-I with the most appropriate option given in LIST-II:

LIST-ILIST-II
A.The mud-filled ________ of my shoes didn't give up as I tried very hard.I.soar
B.The birds on the __________ flew overhead to save their chicks.II.islet
C.I am feeling______ after hours of rigorous practice.III.eyelet
D.The birds ______ in the air.IV.sore

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q23:

2026: 18 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blanks in LIST-I with the correct words given in LIST-II

LIST-I SentencesLIST-II Words
A.The police ______ into action on receiving the call yesterday.I.struck
B.When adversity______ the family, they displayed perseverance.II.levitated
C.After returning from our practice, we___ our sweatshirts.III.swung
D.A sudden gust of wind _____the dust particles making the room hazy.IV.hung

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q24:

2026: 18 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:

There is no greater joy than winding down at the end of a long day by reading a book and _____ a cup of good tea.

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Q25:

2026: 18 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

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

List-IList-II
(A) True _______ can't be enjoyed by a spiteful woman.(I) facility
(B) The hostel_______provided for the new admissions needs to be upgraded.(II) dual
(C) The _______ fought by the royal scion led to his shocking defeat.(III) felicity
(D) The _______ aspects of the proposal led to much confusion.(IV) duel

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q26:

2026: 18 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:

The new CEO________addressed the concerns of the employees who were worried about the possible increase in their workload due to the upcoming merger.

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Q27:

2026: 18 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:

Your looks defy your _____________ age.

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Q28:

2026: 18 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

Match the expressions given in List-I with the words given in List-II

List-I (Phrase)List-II (Word)
(A) One who does not care for art and literature(I) Philistine
(B) One who travels from place to place in search of work(II) Apostate
(C) A person who has rejected his/her religious and political beliefs(III) Itinerant
(D) One who collects stamps(IV) Philatelist

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q29:

2026: 18 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

Choose the option that indicates the most appropriate expansion of the given word: CORTEGE

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Q30:

2026: 18 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.

An ___________ person always plans in an imaginative manner.

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