CGL 21 19-04-2022 Shift 2 Previous Year Paper English Language PDF


Question 1

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.

A. For example, the sound of footsteps followed by the slam of a door are like phrases which convey some information.
B. In films, sound effects play the part of words.
C. We then know who is performing an action and why, and a clear picture is formed in our mind’s eye.
D. Once the sounds are prefaced or followed by a dialogue, the sentence is complete.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.

A. For example, the sound of footsteps followed by the slam of a door are like phrases which convey some information.
B. In films, sound effects play the part of words.
C. We then know who is performing an action and why, and a clear picture is formed in our mind’s eye.
D. Once the sounds are prefaced or followed by a dialogue, the sentence is complete.


Options

A

CBDA

CBDA

B

BCDA

BCDA

C

BADC

BADC

D

DCBA

DCBA


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

BADC

BADC


option C BADC ​​​​​​​is the right answer.

B is an introductory sentence and tells about the sound effect,

A is explaining the process furthee with example hence forms a correct pair after B

D is connecting well with A as afterwards of A are told here,

now C has 'then' in it which means something has happened before and now after that then; this makes the sentence come at last.

Question 2

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.

She asked me what my favourite cuisine was.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.

She asked me what my favourite cuisine was.


Options

A

She said to me, “What is your favourite cuisine?”

She said to me, “What is your favourite cuisine?”

B

She said to me, “What my favourite cuisine is?”

She said to me, “What my favourite cuisine is?”

C

She said to me, “What your favourite cuisine was?”

She said to me, “What your favourite cuisine was?”

D

She said to me, “What is my favourite cuisine?”

She said to me, “What is my favourite cuisine?”


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

She said to me, “What is your favourite cuisine?”

She said to me, “What is your favourite cuisine?”


here according to rules

said to changed into asked(interoogative)

is/am/are- was /were

interrogative sentence into affirmative sentence.

so the correct answer is option A.

Question 3

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

I was angry / on myself / for making / such a silly mistake.

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

I was angry / on myself / for making / such a silly mistake.


Options

A

such a silly mistake

such a silly mistake

B

I was angry

I was angry

C

for making

for making

D

on myself

on myself


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

on myself

on myself


the error lies in option D 

on myself should be replaced with with myself

angry with someone and angry at something ​​​​​​​are the fixed phrases.

​​​​​​

Question 4

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain a grammatical error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

This park is / the largest bird sanctuary / in the State.

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain a grammatical error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

This park is / the largest bird sanctuary / in the State.


Options

A

This park is

This park is

B

the largest bird sanctuary

the largest bird sanctuary

C

in the State

in the State

D

No error

No error


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

No error

No error


abvove sentence is correct

and option D no error is the right answer.

the+ superlative degree is the correct usage.

Question 5

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Abandon

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Abandon


Options

A

Quit

Quit

B

Retain

Retain

C

Rescue

Rescue

D

Possess

Possess


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Quit

Quit


Abandon- to leave something/somebody, usually permanently.

so the correct synonym for the word is option A Quit.

​​​​​​​other options;

Retain- to keep or continue having

rescue- to save

posses-to have or own something

Question 6

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To hold water

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To hold water


Options

A

To be sad and depressed

To be sad and depressed

B

To be valid and reasonable

To be valid and reasonable

C

To be unsteady and unsure

To be unsteady and unsure

D

To be large and deep

To be large and deep


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

To be valid and reasonable

To be valid and reasonable


idiom.to hold water means appear to be valid sound or reasonable.

​​​​​​​so option B is the right answer

Question 7

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.


Options

A

Opportunity

Opportunity

B

Conscious

Conscious

C

Disturbence

Disturbence

D

Genius

Genius


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Disturbence

Disturbence


option C is the incorrectly spelt word here,

the correct spelling is disturbance.

​​​​​​​other three are spelt correctly

Question 8

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

I asked my friend / where had he / learnt to dance / so well.

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

I asked my friend / where had he / learnt to dance / so well.


Options

A

learnt to dance

learnt to dance

B

where had he

where had he

C

I asked my friend

I asked my friend

D

so well

so well


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

where had he

where had he


option B has the erroneous part.

where had he should be replaced with where he had.

the given question is in indirect speech; in which we change Interrogative sentence into affirmative sentence.

Question 9

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

Shamim have not / attended school / for four days now.

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

Shamim have not / attended school / for four days now.


Options

A

for four days now

for four days now

B

Shamim have not

Shamim have not

C

No error

No error

D

attended school

attended school


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Shamim have not

Shamim have not


the erroneous part is option B

shameem have not should be replaced withshameem has not.​​​​​​​

according to subject verb agreement rule; singular subject qualifies the singular verb and vice versa.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Monotonous

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Monotonous


Options

A

Compulsory

Compulsory

B

Eventful

Eventful

C

Boring

Boring

D

Momentous

Momentous


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Boring

Boring


Monotonous- dull,tedious,lacking in variety and intrest.

so the correct synonym of the given word ia option C boring.

other words;

compulsory- that must be done,

eventful- full of important, or exciting things happening

Momentous- very important.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.

The dress may pleasantly be delivered to us at the earliest.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.

The dress may pleasantly be delivered to us at the earliest.


Options

A

might kindly

might kindly

B

No substitution required

No substitution required

C

may kindly

may kindly

D

must pleasantly

must pleasantly


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

may kindly

may kindly


option C is the right answer.

may pleasantly should be replaced with may kindly.

may pleasantly is meaningful; may kindly be delivered is the correct usage.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

______ or not you allow me, I am going to the fair.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

______ or not you allow me, I am going to the fair.


Options

A

Until

Until

B

Unless

Unless

C

Whether

Whether

D

If

If


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Whether

Whether


option C is the right answer.

whether or is the correct pair.

so whether is the correct word to fill this blank.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Constrict

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Constrict


Options

A

Cramp

Cramp

B

Choke

Choke

C

Stretch

Stretch

D

Smite

Smite


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Stretch

Stretch


constrict - to become or make something tighter, narrower, or less.

so the correct Antonym of the word is option C Stretch.

other words;.

cramp- a sudden pain that you get in a muscle

choke- have severly difficulty in breathing or Obstructed throat.

smite- strike with a firm below

Question 14

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

Can you carry my bag upstairs?

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

Can you carry my bag upstairs?


Options

A

Can my bag be carried upstairs by you?

Can my bag be carried upstairs by you?

B

Was my bag carried upstairs by you?

Was my bag carried upstairs by you?

C

Could your bag be carried upstairs by me?

Could your bag be carried upstairs by me?

D

Can your bag be carried upstairs by me?

Can your bag be carried upstairs by me?


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Can my bag be carried upstairs by you?

Can my bag be carried upstairs by you?


modals use in active and passive voices rules;

active- subject+ modal + v1+ object.

passive- object+ modal+ be+ v3+ by + subject.

so acc to the rules correct answer is optionA that is

can my bags be carried upstairs by you.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Play with fire

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Play with fire


Options

A

To be courageous

To be courageous

B

To fight an opponent

To fight an opponent

C

To do something dangerous

To do something dangerous

D

To spread knowledge

To spread knowledge


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

To do something dangerous

To do something dangerous


idiom play with fire means ​​​​​​to take foolish risks.

so option C​​​​​​​ is the right answer here.

Question 16

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A style of cooking food, characteristic of a particular country or region

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A style of cooking food, characteristic of a particular country or region


Options

A

Cuisine

Cuisine

B

Menu

Menu

C

Creche

Creche

D

Antique

Antique


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Cuisine

Cuisine


the correct word for the above set of words is option A cuisine.

other options;

menu- a list of choices you can choose from.

creche-  a nusrsery where babies are cared.

antique- very old and therefore unsual and valuable.

Question 17

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Unable to express feelings clearly

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Unable to express feelings clearly


Options

A

Inarticulate

Inarticulate

B

Affluent

Affluent

C

Eloquent

Eloquent

D

Verbose

Verbose


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Inarticulate

Inarticulate


the correct answer for the given set of words is option A inarticulate.

other options 

affluent- having a lot of money.

eloquent- anle to use language and express his opinions well.

verbose- useing or containing more words than needed.

Question 18

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

Since setting up, the charity has raised a million dollars.

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

Since setting up, the charity has raised a million dollars.


Options

A

No improvement required

No improvement required

B

From setting up 

From setting up 

C

Since being set up

Since being set up

D

Since setting

Since setting


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Since being set up

Since being set up


option C is the correct answer.

since setting up ahould be replaced with since being set up.

​​​​​​​perfect participle is the correct use here instead of Present participle.

Question 19

Select the correct passive voice form of the given sentence.

The Chief Minister inaugurated the new hospital.

Select the correct passive voice form of the given sentence.

The Chief Minister inaugurated the new hospital.


Options

A

My manager is assigning me a new project.

My manager is assigning me a new project.

B

I am being assigned a new project by my manager.

I am being assigned a new project by my manager.

C

I will be assigning a new project to my manager.

I will be assigning a new project to my manager.

D

My manager has assigned me a new project.

My manager has assigned me a new project.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

I will be assigning a new project to my manager.

I will be assigning a new project to my manager.


active passive voice rules;

active- subject+ v2+ object.

passive- object + was/were+ v3+ by + subject.

so the correct answrr is option C

Question 20

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Taut

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Taut


Options

A

Slack

Slack

B

Tight

Tight

C

Solid

Solid

D

Strong

Strong


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Slack

Slack


Taut maeans stretched very tight and not loose.

slack means loose; not tightly stretched.

so the correct antonym for the word is Slack.

Question 21

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Pollution is destroying nature. The smoke that is (1) ______ from the chimneys of the factories, and from vehicles is the mixture of poisonous gases. Due to environmental pollution, there is (2) ______ in nature, so, many birds, animals, and plants are on the verge of (3) ______ day by day. The only way to (4) ______ environmental pollution is to plant many trees. By planting trees, we can get rid of many harmful poisonous gases. It is the responsibility of everyone to (5) ______ and protect our environment.Select the most appropriate option for blank 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Pollution is destroying nature. The smoke that is (1) ______ from the chimneys of the factories, and from vehicles is the mixture of poisonous gases. Due to environmental pollution, there is (2) ______ in nature, so, many birds, animals, and plants are on the verge of (3) ______ day by day. The only way to (4) ______ environmental pollution is to plant many trees. By planting trees, we can get rid of many harmful poisonous gases. It is the responsibility of everyone to (5) ______ and protect our environment.Select the most appropriate option for blank 1.


Options

A

created

created

B

absorbed

absorbed

C

emitted

emitted

D

generated

generated


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

emitted

emitted


optionnC emitted is the correct answer.

emissions of smoke is the right usage.

other words are irrelevant here.

Question 22

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Pollution is destroying nature. The smoke that is (1) ______ from the chimneys of the factories, and from vehicles is the mixture of poisonous gases. Due to environmental pollution, there is (2) ______ in nature, so, many birds, animals, and plants are on the verge of (3) ______ day by day. The only way to (4) ______ environmental pollution is to plant many trees. By planting trees, we can get rid of many harmful poisonous gases. It is the responsibility of everyone to (5) ______ and protect our environment.Select the most appropriate option for blank 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Pollution is destroying nature. The smoke that is (1) ______ from the chimneys of the factories, and from vehicles is the mixture of poisonous gases. Due to environmental pollution, there is (2) ______ in nature, so, many birds, animals, and plants are on the verge of (3) ______ day by day. The only way to (4) ______ environmental pollution is to plant many trees. By planting trees, we can get rid of many harmful poisonous gases. It is the responsibility of everyone to (5) ______ and protect our environment.Select the most appropriate option for blank 2.


Options

A

a balance

a balance

B

an imbalance

an imbalance

C

an inequality

an inequality

D

a difference

a difference


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

an imbalance

an imbalance


environment pollution is disbalancing the functioning of environment.

so according to the context option B an imbalance

is the right word here.

Question 23

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Pollution is destroying nature. The smoke that is (1) ______ from the chimneys of the factories, and from vehicles is the mixture of poisonous gases. Due to environmental pollution, there is (2) ______ in nature, so, many birds, animals, and plants are on the verge of (3) ______ day by day. The only way to (4) ______ environmental pollution is to plant many trees. By planting trees, we can get rid of many harmful poisonous gases. It is the responsibility of everyone to (5) ______ and protect our environment.Select the most appropriate option for blank 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Pollution is destroying nature. The smoke that is (1) ______ from the chimneys of the factories, and from vehicles is the mixture of poisonous gases. Due to environmental pollution, there is (2) ______ in nature, so, many birds, animals, and plants are on the verge of (3) ______ day by day. The only way to (4) ______ environmental pollution is to plant many trees. By planting trees, we can get rid of many harmful poisonous gases. It is the responsibility of everyone to (5) ______ and protect our environment.Select the most appropriate option for blank 3.


Options

A

distinction

distinction

B

extinction

extinction

C

survival

survival

D

appearance

appearance


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

extinction

extinction


out of four stated options here, option B is more appropriate

so extinction will fill this blank correctly.

other three are not relevant.

Question 24

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Pollution is destroying nature. The smoke that is (1) ______ from the chimneys of the factories, and from vehicles is the mixture of poisonous gases. Due to environmental pollution, there is (2) ______ in nature, so, many birds, animals, and plants are on the verge of (3) ______ day by day. The only way to (4) ______ environmental pollution is to plant many trees. By planting trees, we can get rid of many harmful poisonous gases. It is the responsibility of everyone to (5) ______ and protect our environment.Select the most appropriate option for blank 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Pollution is destroying nature. The smoke that is (1) ______ from the chimneys of the factories, and from vehicles is the mixture of poisonous gases. Due to environmental pollution, there is (2) ______ in nature, so, many birds, animals, and plants are on the verge of (3) ______ day by day. The only way to (4) ______ environmental pollution is to plant many trees. By planting trees, we can get rid of many harmful poisonous gases. It is the responsibility of everyone to (5) ______ and protect our environment.Select the most appropriate option for blank 4.


Options

A

sustain

sustain

B

eradicate

eradicate

C

radiate

radiate

D

introduce

introduce


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

eradicate

eradicate


option B eradicate is the right answer.

other options

sustain- to keep somebody/something alive or healthy.

radiate- to project or glow with cheerfulness,joy

introduce- to bring something new for the first time.

Question 25

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Pollution is destroying nature. The smoke that is (1) ______ from the chimneys of the factories, and from vehicles is the mixture of poisonous gases. Due to environmental pollution, there is (2) ______ in nature, so, many birds, animals, and plants are on the verge of (3) ______ day by day. The only way to (4) ______ environmental pollution is to plant many trees. By planting trees, we can get rid of many harmful poisonous gases. It is the responsibility of everyone to (5) ______ and protect our environment.Select the most appropriate option for blank 5.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Pollution is destroying nature. The smoke that is (1) ______ from the chimneys of the factories, and from vehicles is the mixture of poisonous gases. Due to environmental pollution, there is (2) ______ in nature, so, many birds, animals, and plants are on the verge of (3) ______ day by day. The only way to (4) ______ environmental pollution is to plant many trees. By planting trees, we can get rid of many harmful poisonous gases. It is the responsibility of everyone to (5) ______ and protect our environment.Select the most appropriate option for blank 5.


Options

A

preserve

preserve

B

ruin

ruin

C

destroy

destroy

D

neglect

neglect


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

preserve

preserve


it is the responsibility of everyone to protect and preserve the environment so the correct option is option A here,

other three ruin, destroy, and neglect are the negative words here, and do not fir acc to context.

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