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Q1:

2026: 13 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

Choose the most appropriate explanation of the given word:-

DIPSOMANIA

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 13 May Shift 1 ENG question 1

Q2:

2026: 13 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

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

The ______ inventions in Machine Learning have brought about a revolution in the field of technology.

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 13 May Shift 1 ENG question 2

Q3:

2026: 13 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the most appropriate option for expansion of the given word:-

Plutocracy

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 13 May Shift 1 ENG question 3

Q4:

2026: 13 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

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

You must reconcile yourself ______ the circumstances and endure them.

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 13 May Shift 1 ENG question 4

Q5:

2026: 13 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

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

There is no greater solace than sitting with your loved ones to ______ a cup of tea at the end of a long day.

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 13 May Shift 1 ENG question 5

Q6:

2026: 13 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

Choose the most appropriate option to replace the underlined phrase in the given sentence:-

My father's penchant for excessive concern for minor details drives my mother up the wall and leads to fruitless arguments.

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 13 May Shift 1 ENG question 6

Q7:

2026: 12 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blank with the appropriate option to complete the sentence.

Today the market is flooded with the state of art equipment for the most melodious ______ effects.

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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 12 May Shift 2 ENG question 7

Q8:

2026: 12 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Select one word to substitute the following phrase from the options given below :-

A short piece of music, especially an introduction to a longer piece.

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 12 May Shift 2 ENG question 8

Q9:

2026: 12 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the correct word from the given options to complete the sentence:-

If you do something you don't really want to do, you do it ________.

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 12 May Shift 2 ENG question 9

Q10:

2026: 12 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Select the sentence /sentences in which the highlighted word is used correctly.

(A) I fancy reading romantic poetry because it is enchanting.

(B) Students of English Literature are encouraged to read poems else they will not be able to appreciate the language.

(C) My cat jumped wildly so it heard the word treat.

(D) That is the resort where we are planning to stay this summer vacation.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q11:

2026: 12 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below to make a meaningful sentence:-

Being a true _________Anna remained poised and calm despite hardships.

Answer options
Option 3,4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 12 May Shift 2 ENG question 11

Q12:

2026: 12 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Fill in the blank with the suitable word from the options given below.

The marriage was performed according to the Christian ______.

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Q13:

2026: 12 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

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

List-I (Words)List-II (Expanded forms)
(A) agorophobia(I) fear of heights
(B) altiphobia(II) fear of public/open spaces
(C) aerophobia(III) fear of pain
(D) algophobia(IV) fear of air

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q15:

2026: 12 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

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

The cartel fired ______ at the rivals after the negotiations went south.

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Q16:

2026: 12 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

Match the word in List-I with their meanings in List-II:

List-IList-II
(A) Mysophobia(I) Fear of death
(B) Thanatophobia(II) Fear of old age
(C) Xenophobia(III) Fear of filth and contamination
(D) Geraphobia(IV) Fear of foreigners

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q17:

2026: 12 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the expanded form of the given word from the following options: "Pangram".

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Q18:

2026: 12 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

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

List-IList-II
(A) The literary agent is a close ____ to the publisher.(I) aide
(B) He gave me a copy of the bill but the numbers don't quite ____ up.(II) ad
(C) The latest ____ was criticised for its sensitive content.(III) aid
(D) Mr. Raman gave him an ____ of Rupees 2000.(IV) add

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q19:

2026: 12 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the expanded form of the given word from the options given below: "Charlatan."

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Q20:

2026: 11 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the appropriate word from the given options to complete the following sentence.

The Company's offer of unconditional talks was ___ a ploy to create a split among the striking workers.

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Q21:

2026: 11 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the correct word which can substitute the given phrase from the options given below.

An inscription on a tomb-

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Q22:

2026: 11 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the appropriate word from the options given to complete the following sentence.

The newest fibre optic cables that carry telephone calls are made of glass so ___ that a piece 100 meters thick is clearer than a standard windowpane.

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Q23:

2026: 11 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the correct word which can substitute the following words.

An apartment building in which each apartment is owned separately by the people living in it, but the shared areas are owned by everyone together.

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Q24:

2026: 11 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Complete the following sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II

LIST-ILIST-II
A.The quality of being ___ saw Rahul through the gruelling seven years of his doctorate.I.astute
B.Owing to an unfortunate accident, the erstwhile prolific writer, after a ___ hiatus, has picked up his pen again.II.altruistic
C.Selling the shares before the stock market crashed was a/an ___ move.III.industrious
D.The ___ behaviour of Ravi has made him an iconic figure with the under privileged.IV.brief

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q25:

2026: 11 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the most appropriate word from the given options to fill in the blank.

Whenever there is a crisis Rekha displays ___ behaviour.

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Q26:

2026: 11 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Choose the appropriate word to substitute the following expression.

A dress with medals and ribbons worn at official ceremonies is termed as-

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Q27:

2026: 11 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence:

The Public Inquiry ___ him from all blame for the accident at the factory.

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Q28:

2026: 11 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to fill in the blank.

He ___ the horse in time and escaped the fall that would have been detrimental.

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Q29:

2026: 11 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Choose the appropriate word from the options given to complete the following sentence.

Fortunately, her parents were ___ unaware of what was going on in her life otherwise they would have panicked.

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Q30:

2026: 11 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Choose the correct option to complete the following sentence:

Rohit's ideas are too ___ to be understood easily or taken seriously.

A. obscure

B. obtrusive

C. nebulous

D. unequivocal

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