CGL 21 21-04-2022 Shift 1 Previous Year Paper English Language PDF


Question 1

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

Mother said to her, “I expected a better result from you.”

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

Mother said to her, “I expected a better result from you.”


Options

A

Mother told her that she expected a better result from you.

Mother told her that she expected a better result from you.

B

Mother told her that she was expecting a better result from you.

Mother told her that she was expecting a better result from you.

C

Mother told her that she had expected a better result from her.

Mother told her that she had expected a better result from her.

D

Mother told her that she expected a better result from her.

Mother told her that she expected a better result from her.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Mother told her that she had expected a better result from her.

Mother told her that she had expected a better result from her.


option c is the right answer here according to the rules;

Direct Speech

Indirect Speech

Present simple

 (Subject +V1st + Object)

Past simple

(Subject +V2 + Object)

Present continuous

 (Subject +is/am/are+V1 +ing+ Object)

Past Continuous

(Subject +was/were+V1 +ing+ Object)

Present perfect

(Subject + has/have+V3+Object)

Past perfect

(Subject+had+V3+Object)

Past simple

(Subject+V2+Object)

Past perfect

(Subject+had+V3+Object)

Past Continuous

(Subject +was/were+V1 +ing+ Object)

Past perfect continuous

(Subject +had been+V1 +ing+ Object)

Future simple

(Subject+ will/shall+V1+object)

Present Conditional

(Subject+ would+V1+object)

Future Continuous

(Subject +will/shall+be+V1 +ing+ Object)

Conditional Continuous

(Subject +would+be+V1 +ing+ Object)

Question 2

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Honest

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Honest


Options

A

Secretive

Secretive

B

Sincere

Sincere

C

Daring

Daring

D

Strange

Strange


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Sincere

Sincere


option B  sincere is the right synonym of the word honest here,

sincere- (used about a person) really meaning or believing what you say; not pretending

other words

secrative- liking to keep things secret from other people

daring- one  who is up to taking risks; bold

strange-not usual

Question 3

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Hit a brick wall

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Hit a brick wall


Options

A

Not able to make any progress

Not able to make any progress

B

Demolish a brick wall

Demolish a brick wall

C

Fight a powerful foe

Fight a powerful foe

D

Use physical force

Use physical force


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Not able to make any progress

Not able to make any progress


option A is the right answer.

hit a brick wall means;

rase of brick

  1. face an insuperable problem or obstacle while trying to do something.

    "the police have hit a brick wall"

Question 4

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

A person who collects or studies stamps

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

A person who collects or studies stamps


Options

A

Numismatist

Numismatist

B

Hoarder

Hoarder

C

Collector

Collector

D

Philatelist

Philatelist


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Philatelist

Philatelist


option Dis the right answer for the above set of words

other words;

numismatist- one who collects coins

hoarder- one who hoards things

collecter- one who collects things

 

Question 5

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’.

Whom was the person that you wanted me to contact there?

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’.

Whom was the person that you wanted me to contact there?


Options

A

No substitution required

No substitution required

B

Whom were the persons

Whom were the persons

C

Who is the person

Who is the person

D

Whom is the person

Whom is the person


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Who is the person

Who is the person


option C is the right answer here 

whom was the person should be replaced with who is the person

whom is the objectie form of the word who and hence can not be used in place of a subject

so who is the right pick

Question 6

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

You and I / have submitted / your work / on time.

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

You and I / have submitted / your work / on time.


Options

A

You and I

You and I

B

your work

your work

C

on time

on time

D

have submitted

have submitted


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

your work

your work


option Bis the right answer here,

the correct determiner for you and I is our.

and not your,( your can define the belogings of you only )

 

Question 7

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

I did not / buy neither / of the / two dresses.

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

I did not / buy neither / of the / two dresses.


Options

A

buy neither

buy neither

B

of the

of the

C

I did not

I did not

D

two dresses

two dresses


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

buy neither

buy neither


option A is the right answer here,

buy neither should be rplaced with buy either.

you can not use neither (already a negative word) in a negative sentence

Question 8

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Frenzy

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Frenzy


Options

A

Rage

Rage

B

Fury

Fury

C

Craze

Craze

D

Calm

Calm


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Calm

Calm


frenzy means a state of great emotion or activity that is not under control

so the correct antonym of the word frenzy is option D calm

other three are more or less just synonym of the given word

Question 9

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To sit on the fence

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To sit on the fence


Options

A

Take a high seat

Take a high seat

B

Avoid taking sides

Avoid taking sides

C

Occupy a bench next to a boundary

Occupy a bench next to a boundary

D

Place something on a barrier

Place something on a barrier


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Avoid taking sides

Avoid taking sides


option B is the right answer here,

idiom To remain neutral, to refuse to take sides in a dispute; often used in a derogatory way about someone who lacks the courage to decide: “The councilman is afraid he'll lose votes if he takes sides on the zoning issue, but he can't sit on the fence forever.”

Question 10

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

Rishabh was declared fit to play the next match.

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

Rishabh was declared fit to play the next match.


Options

A

Rishabh declared them fit to play the next match.

Rishabh declared them fit to play the next match.

B

They declared Rishabh fit to play the next match.

They declared Rishabh fit to play the next match.

C

They will declare Rishabh fit to play the next match.

They will declare Rishabh fit to play the next match.

D

They had declared Rishabh fit to play the next match.

They had declared Rishabh fit to play the next match.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

They declared Rishabh fit to play the next match.

They declared Rishabh fit to play the next match.


option B is the right answer according to the rules here,

Active and Passive Voice Rules for Past Simple Tense

 

Here in the below table, you can check Active and Passive Voice Rules for past simple tense.

 

Active Voice

Passive Voice

(Auxiliary Verb- was/were)

Subject + V2+ object

Object+ was/were V3+ by + subject

Subject +did+ not+v1+ object

Object + was/were+ not +V3+ by Subject

Did+ subject+V1+ object+?

Was/were + Object+ V3+ by subject +?

 

Question 11

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

GRACEFUL

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

GRACEFUL


Options

A

Polite

Polite

B

Refined

Refined

C

Dignified

Dignified

D

Awkward

Awkward


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Awkward

Awkward


the word Graceful means having a smooth, attractive movement or form

the correct antonym of the given word is option D awkward

other options

polite- kind in the way how one behaves or speaks,

refined-with impurities having been removed

degnified-having or showing composed and calm manner; respected

Question 12

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The new Vande Bharat trains will have some additional ______ such as emergency windows for evacuation, disaster lights etc.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The new Vande Bharat trains will have some additional ______ such as emergency windows for evacuation, disaster lights etc.


Options

A

features

features

B

types

types

C

pieces

pieces

D

qualities

qualities


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

features

features


option A features fits correctly here contexually,

feature  means;

 

an important or noticeable part of something

Question 13

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

Paul was / bited by a dog / when he / was a child.

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

Paul was / bited by a dog / when he / was a child.


Options

A

when he

when he

B

Paul was

Paul was

C

bited by a dog

bited by a dog

D

was a child

was a child


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

bited by a dog

bited by a dog


option C has the error in it and is the right answer here,

bitted by a dog should be replaced with bitten by a dog.

above sentence is in passive construction so here we need to use be and third form of the verb structure,

third form of the word bit is bitten

Question 14

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.


Options

A

Continuanse

Continuanse

B

Convincing

Convincing

C

Disparity

Disparity

D

Voluntary

Voluntary


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Continuanse

Continuanse


option A is the right answer here,

the correct spelling is continuous

which means something happening in a series for a longer time without stoppage.

other three words are spelt correctly

Question 15

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

She baked a large blueberry cake.

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

She baked a large blueberry cake.


Options

A

A large blueberry cake was baked by her.

A large blueberry cake was baked by her.

B

A large blueberry cake is baked by her.

A large blueberry cake is baked by her.

C

A large blueberry cake was being baked by her.

A large blueberry cake was being baked by her.

D

A large blueberry cake has been baked by her.

A large blueberry cake has been baked by her.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

A large blueberry cake was baked by her.

A large blueberry cake was baked by her.


option is the right answer here according to the rules

Active and Passive Voice Rules for Past Simple Tense

 

Here in the below table, you can check Active and Passive Voice Rules for past simple tense.

 

Active Voice

Passive Voice

(Auxiliary Verb- was/were)

Subject + V2+ object

Object+ was/were V3+ by + subject

Subject +did+ not+v1+ object

Object + was/were+ not +V3+ by Subject

Did+ subject+V1+ object+?

Was/were + Object+ V3+ by subject +?

 

Question 16

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.

They ordered the whole area / to be disinfected / on the earliest.

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.

They ordered the whole area / to be disinfected / on the earliest.


Options

A

No error

No error

B

on the earliest

on the earliest

C

to be disinfected

to be disinfected

D

They ordered the whole area

They ordered the whole area


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

on the earliest

on the earliest


option B  has the erroneous part here,

on the earliest should be replaced with on the earlier.

on the earlier means;

happening or done before the usual or expected time.

"we ate our lunch earlier"

Question 17

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Imbue

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Imbue


Options

A

Deprive 

Deprive 

B

Instil

Instil

C

Remove

Remove

D

Clear

Clear


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Instil

Instil


imbue means to fill somebody/something with deep feelings, strong opinions or ideas, or a particular sense of value or quality

correct synonym of the word is option B instil

instil measn- to make somebody think or feel something

Question 18

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

A person above a hundred years in age

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

A person above a hundred years in age


Options

A

Geriatric

Geriatric

B

Centenarian

Centenarian

C

Venerable

Venerable

D

Aged

Aged


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Centenarian

Centenarian


option B is the right word for the above set of words here,

other options

geriatric- one who deals with medical problems in oldage people,

venerable-one who is respectable

aged-very old age

Question 19

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

If Vinay has the book why he is not giving you?

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

If Vinay has the book why he is not giving you?


Options

A

 is he not giving it to you

 is he not giving it to you

B

 he is not gave to you

 he is not gave to you

C

 No substitution required

 No substitution required

D

 he not giving it to you

 he not giving it to you


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

 is he not giving it to you

 is he not giving it to you


the above sentence is in interrogative sentence so the correct structure should be followed accroding to the rules

Structure of the Present Continuous Tense
Positive Negative Interrogative
Subject + am/is/are + present participle (verb+ing) + the rest of the sentence Subject + am/is/are + not + present participle (verb+ing) + the rest of the sentence

Am/is/are + subject + present participle (verb+ing) + the rest of the sentence

 

 

Question 20

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. The British were exploiting the indigo farmers in the area.
B. He lived in the district until the exploitation of the farmers was successfully stopped.
C. Gandhiji’s Satyagraha for India’s Independence began with the famous ‘Champaran movement’ in Bihar.
D. So, Gandhiji visited Motihari, the district headquarters of Champaran, in 1917 to protest against the British.

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. The British were exploiting the indigo farmers in the area.
B. He lived in the district until the exploitation of the farmers was successfully stopped.
C. Gandhiji’s Satyagraha for India’s Independence began with the famous ‘Champaran movement’ in Bihar.
D. So, Gandhiji visited Motihari, the district headquarters of Champaran, in 1917 to protest against the British.


Options

A

ACBD

ACBD

B

ADBC 

ADBC 

C

CADB

CADB

D

CABD

CABD


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

CADB

CADB


option C CADB is the right answer here,

in C the introduction of satyagraha is given so it should come at first place

in A the description of the reason has been stated why he had to do this

and again in D we have the action taken by him

and finally the result in statement B has been discussed 

so the correct sequence is CADB

Question 21

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

(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.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.

(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.Select the most appropriate option for blank 1.


Options

A

Ultimate

Ultimate

B

No

No

C

Slow

Slow

D

Rapid

Rapid


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Rapid

Rapid


option d is the right answer here,

as rapid is the correct word to fill the blank no 1

rapid change is a phrase which means; 

one that happens very quickly 

Question 22

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

(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.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.

(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.Select the most appropriate option for blank 2.


Options

A

deactivate

deactivate

B

dissuade

dissuade

C

persuade

persuade

D

discourage

discourage


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

persuade

persuade


option  C persuade fits correct here contexually,

as persuade means to make somebody do something by giving him/her good reasons

other three words are antonym of the given words and hence are negative words and do not fit here

Question 23

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

(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.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.

(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.Select the most appropriate option for blank 3.


Options

A

Intermittent

Intermittent

B

Regular

Regular

C

Irregular

Irregular

D

Improper

Improper


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Regular

Regular


option B Regular is the right word to fill this blank here 

regular means 

having the same amount of space or time between each thing or part

other three words has opposite meaning and do not fit here

 

Question 24

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

(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.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.

(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.Select the most appropriate option for blank 4.


Options

A

imitate

imitate

B

enhance

enhance

C

decrease

decrease

D

hamper

hamper


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

enhance

enhance


option B is the right answer.

the word enhance is correct here to fill this particular blank contexually

. To enhance something means to improve its value, quality, or attractiveness

Question 25

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

(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.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.

(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.Select the most appropriate option for blank 5.


Options

A

throughout

throughout

B

with

with

C

by

by

D

through

through


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

through

through


option d is the right pick to fill this blank

through means;

because of; with the help of

के कारण; की सहायता से

Errors were made through bad organization.

Errors were made through bad organization.

He got the job through his uncle.

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