CGL 22 : 01/12/2022 Shift 2 Previous Year Paper English Language PDF


Question 1


Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
The clothes will be delivered by the shop on Monday.

Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
The clothes will be delivered by the shop on Monday.

Options

A

The shop will deliver the clothes on Monday.

The shop will deliver the clothes on Monday.

B

The shop would be delivering the clothes on Monday.

The shop would be delivering the clothes on Monday.

C

The shop would deliver the clothes on Monday.

The shop would deliver the clothes on Monday.

D

The shop will be delivering the clothes on Monday.

The shop will be delivering the clothes on Monday.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

The shop will deliver the clothes on Monday.

The shop will deliver the clothes on Monday.


Question 2


Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Announce

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Announce

Options

A

Secret

Secret

B

Hide

Hide

C

Denounce

Denounce

D

Advertise

Advertise


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Advertise

Advertise


Question 3


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. A panther is reported to have broken into a house yesterday in search of food and shelter.
B. The villagers heard his cries and ran to the house but the scared animal had run away through the window by then.
C. It secretly slouched into a room where a young man named Johnny was sleeping, who suddenly woke up and realised that the beast was roaming around his bed.
D. Just as the panther was about to leap on him, he swiftly shot out of bed and hid in a closet.

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. A panther is reported to have broken into a house yesterday in search of food and shelter.
B. The villagers heard his cries and ran to the house but the scared animal had run away through the window by then.
C. It secretly slouched into a room where a young man named Johnny was sleeping, who suddenly woke up and realised that the beast was roaming around his bed.
D. Just as the panther was about to leap on him, he swiftly shot out of bed and hid in a closet.

Options

A

ACDB

ACDB

B

 DCAB

 DCAB

C

 BDCA

 BDCA

D

 ABDC

 ABDC


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

ACDB

ACDB


Question 4


Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom.
In weal and woe

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom.
In weal and woe

Options

A

In prosperity and adversity

In prosperity and adversity

B

In sad and gloomy days

In sad and gloomy days

C

In despair and failure

In despair and failure

D

In happiness and good times

In happiness and good times


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

In prosperity and adversity

In prosperity and adversity


Question 5


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Failure to carry hall ticket to the exam is considered as a trivial issue.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Failure to carry hall ticket to the exam is considered as a trivial issue.

Options

A

kind

kind

B

problematic

problematic

C

serious

serious

D

underrated

underrated


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

serious

serious


Question 6


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

He used to reply / that the only place / for which he went / was the town library.

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

He used to reply / that the only place / for which he went / was the town library.

Options

A

was the town library

was the town library

B

He used to reply

He used to reply

C

that the only place

that the only place

D

for which he went

for which he went


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

for which he went

for which he went


Question 7


Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

 Pie

 Pie

B

Sleek

Sleek

C

Itch

Itch

D

Peircing

Peircing


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Peircing

Peircing


Question 8


Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

If you try to do something every day you will ________ progress.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

If you try to do something every day you will ________ progress.

Options

A

make  

make  

B

hold  

hold  

C

get  

get  

D

catch  

catch  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

make  

make  


Question 9


Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Rajan is having three brothers and three sisters.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Rajan is having three brothers and three sisters.

Options

A

Rajan was having

Rajan was having

B

Rajan having 

Rajan having 

C

Rajan has been having

Rajan has been having

D

Rajan has 

Rajan has 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Rajan has 

Rajan has 


Question 10


Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

The sporadic instructions of the invigilators distracted the examinee.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

The sporadic instructions of the invigilators distracted the examinee.

Options

A

Occasional  

Occasional  

B

Continuous

Continuous

C

Repetitive

Repetitive

D

Indirect  

Indirect  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Occasional  

Occasional  


Question 11


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. They also wore felt caps to cover their ears.
B. They wore trousers tucked into leather boots.
C. This place was famous for its skilful archers and horsemen.
D. In the 5th and 4th centuries BC, today’s south Ukraine was known as Scythia.

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. They also wore felt caps to cover their ears.
B. They wore trousers tucked into leather boots.
C. This place was famous for its skilful archers and horsemen.
D. In the 5th and 4th centuries BC, today’s south Ukraine was known as Scythia.

Options

A

BCDA

BCDA

B

ABCD

ABCD

C

DCBA

DCBA

D

CBDA

CBDA


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

DCBA

DCBA


Question 12


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

Priya washes her clothes in the evening.

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

Priya washes her clothes in the evening.

Options

A

The clothes are washed by Priya in the evening.

The clothes are washed by Priya in the evening.

B

The clothes was washed by Priya in the evening.

The clothes was washed by Priya in the evening.

C

The clothes were washed by Priya in the evening.

The clothes were washed by Priya in the evening.

D

The clothes is washed by Priya in the evening.

The clothes is washed by Priya in the evening.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

The clothes are washed by Priya in the evening.

The clothes are washed by Priya in the evening.


Question 13


Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
He said that something might be missing in there.

Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
He said that something might be missing in there.

Options

A

He said, “Something had to be missing in there.”

He said, “Something had to be missing in there.”

B

He said, “Something is been missing in here.”

He said, “Something is been missing in here.”

C

He said, “Something may be missing in here.”

He said, “Something may be missing in here.”

D

He said, “Something could be missing in here.”

He said, “Something could be missing in here.”


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

He said, “Something may be missing in here.”

He said, “Something may be missing in here.”


Question 14


Select the option that contains a grammatical error in the underlined portion.

It would be impossible for them to continue living in this world if each of them knew exactly what fate had it store for them.

Select the option that contains a grammatical error in the underlined portion.

It would be impossible for them to continue living in this world if each of them knew exactly what fate had it store for them.

Options

A

It would be impossible for them to continue living in this world if each of them knew exactly what fate had it store for them.

It would be impossible for them to continue living in this world if each of them knew exactly what fate had it store for them.

B

It would be impossible for them to continue living in this world if each of them knew exactly what fate had it store for them.

It would be impossible for them to continue living in this world if each of them knew exactly what fate had it store for them.

C

It would be impossible for them to continue living in this world if each of them knew exactly what fate had it store for them.

It would be impossible for them to continue living in this world if each of them knew exactly what fate had it store for them.

D

It would be impossible for them to continue living in this world if each of them knew exactly what fate had it store for them

It would be impossible for them to continue living in this world if each of them knew exactly what fate had it store for them


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

It would be impossible for them to continue living in this world if each of them knew exactly what fate had it store for them.

It would be impossible for them to continue living in this world if each of them knew exactly what fate had it store for them.


Question 15


Select the sentences that contains no spelling errors.

Select the sentences that contains no spelling errors.

Options

A

Many communities in the world still feel that their voices and position has been dysenfranchised.

Many communities in the world still feel that their voices and position has been dysenfranchised.

B

Many communities in the world still feel that their voices and position has been dissenfranchised.

Many communities in the world still feel that their voices and position has been dissenfranchised.

C

Many communities in the world still feel that their voices and position has been disenfranchised.

Many communities in the world still feel that their voices and position has been disenfranchised.

D

Many communities in the world still feel that their voices and position has been dysenfrenchized.

Many communities in the world still feel that their voices and position has been dysenfrenchized.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Many communities in the world still feel that their voices and position has been disenfranchised.

Many communities in the world still feel that their voices and position has been disenfranchised.


Question 16


Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The doctor directed the nurse to administer an __________ medicine to the patient.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The doctor directed the nurse to administer an __________ medicine to the patient.

Options

A

insightful

insightful

B

alternative 

alternative 

C

eminent

eminent

D

official

official


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

alternative 

alternative 


Question 17


Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
While physical movement
P. activities may not require physical
Q. is important for children, all learning
R. the part of teachers and students
S. movement and facial expressions on

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
While physical movement
P. activities may not require physical
Q. is important for children, all learning
R. the part of teachers and students
S. movement and facial expressions on

Options

A

QSRP

QSRP

B

QPSR

QPSR

C

RSPQ

RSPQ

D

PRQS

PRQS


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

QPSR

QPSR


Question 18


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

A piece of a living tissue or plant that is transplanted surgically

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

A piece of a living tissue or plant that is transplanted surgically

Options

A

Graft

Graft

B

Gratis

Gratis

C

Gourmet

Gourmet

D

Gracious

Gracious


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Graft

Graft


Question 19


Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Competent

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Competent

Options

A

Poor

Poor

B

Capable

Capable

C

Complex

Complex

D

Beginner

Beginner


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Capable

Capable


Question 20


Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A green horn

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A green horn

Options

A

Skilled person

Skilled person

B

Clever person

Clever person

C

Inexperienced person

Inexperienced person

D

Uneducated person

Uneducated person


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Inexperienced person

Inexperienced person


Question 21


Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

The modern-day student is extremely 1____ with technology. They do read quite a bit because of social media. While their writing skills may not be top notch, they do write, courtesy 2___ affinity to various platforms on the internet. However, one skill that has been 3______ affected is listening skills. They are extremely poor 4______ listeners. If this issue is not addressed, what we may be heading to in the future is a huge chunk of people across the globe, with poor skills of listening, and a huge number of passive listeners. Researchers say that listening is the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in extreme poverty in terms of number of 5_____ on the planet.
SubQuestion No : 21
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

The modern-day student is extremely 1____ with technology. They do read quite a bit because of social media. While their writing skills may not be top notch, they do write, courtesy 2___ affinity to various platforms on the internet. However, one skill that has been 3______ affected is listening skills. They are extremely poor 4______ listeners. If this issue is not addressed, what we may be heading to in the future is a huge chunk of people across the globe, with poor skills of listening, and a huge number of passive listeners. Researchers say that listening is the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in extreme poverty in terms of number of 5_____ on the planet.
SubQuestion No : 21
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Options

A

hindered

hindered

B

savvy 

savvy 

C

dreary

dreary

D

disconnected

disconnected


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

savvy 

savvy 


Question 22


Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

The modern-day student is extremely 1____ with technology. They do read quite a bit because of social media. While their writing skills may not be top notch, they do write, courtesy 2___ affinity to various platforms on the internet. However, one skill that has been 3______ affected is listening skills. They are extremely poor 4______ listeners. If this issue is not addressed, what we may be heading to in the future is a huge chunk of people across the globe, with poor skills of listening, and a huge number of passive listeners. Researchers say that listening is the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in extreme poverty in terms of number of 5_____ on the planet.
SubQuestion No : 22
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

The modern-day student is extremely 1____ with technology. They do read quite a bit because of social media. While their writing skills may not be top notch, they do write, courtesy 2___ affinity to various platforms on the internet. However, one skill that has been 3______ affected is listening skills. They are extremely poor 4______ listeners. If this issue is not addressed, what we may be heading to in the future is a huge chunk of people across the globe, with poor skills of listening, and a huge number of passive listeners. Researchers say that listening is the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in extreme poverty in terms of number of 5_____ on the planet.
SubQuestion No : 22
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Options

A

dare

dare

B

they’re

they’re

C

their 

their 

D

there

there


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

their 

their 


Question 23


Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

The modern-day student is extremely 1____ with technology. They do read quite a bit because of social media. While their writing skills may not be top notch, they do write, courtesy 2___ affinity to various platforms on the internet. However, one skill that has been 3______ affected is listening skills. They are extremely poor 4______ listeners. If this issue is not addressed, what we may be heading to in the future is a huge chunk of people across the globe, with poor skills of listening, and a huge number of passive listeners. Researchers say that listening is the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in extreme poverty in terms of number of 5_____ on the planet.
SubQuestion No : 23
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

The modern-day student is extremely 1____ with technology. They do read quite a bit because of social media. While their writing skills may not be top notch, they do write, courtesy 2___ affinity to various platforms on the internet. However, one skill that has been 3______ affected is listening skills. They are extremely poor 4______ listeners. If this issue is not addressed, what we may be heading to in the future is a huge chunk of people across the globe, with poor skills of listening, and a huge number of passive listeners. Researchers say that listening is the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in extreme poverty in terms of number of 5_____ on the planet.
SubQuestion No : 23
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Options

A

thoroughly 

thoroughly 

B

through

through

C

holistically

holistically

D

daily

daily


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

thoroughly 

thoroughly 


Question 24


Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

The modern-day student is extremely 1____ with technology. They do read quite a bit because of social media. While their writing skills may not be top notch, they do write, courtesy 2___ affinity to various platforms on the internet. However, one skill that has been 3______ affected is listening skills. They are extremely poor 4______ listeners. If this issue is not addressed, what we may be heading to in the future is a huge chunk of people across the globe, with poor skills of listening, and a huge number of passive listeners. Researchers say that listening is the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in extreme poverty in terms of number of 5_____ on the planet.
SubQuestion No : 24
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

The modern-day student is extremely 1____ with technology. They do read quite a bit because of social media. While their writing skills may not be top notch, they do write, courtesy 2___ affinity to various platforms on the internet. However, one skill that has been 3______ affected is listening skills. They are extremely poor 4______ listeners. If this issue is not addressed, what we may be heading to in the future is a huge chunk of people across the globe, with poor skills of listening, and a huge number of passive listeners. Researchers say that listening is the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in extreme poverty in terms of number of 5_____ on the planet.
SubQuestion No : 24
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Options

A

active 

active 

B

demonstrative 

demonstrative 

C

passive 

passive 

D

distinctive 

distinctive 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

active 

active 


Question 25


Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

The modern-day student is extremely 1____ with technology. They do read quite a bit because of social media. While their writing skills may not be top notch, they do write, courtesy 2___ affinity to various platforms on the internet. However, one skill that has been 3______ affected is listening skills. They are extremely poor 4______ listeners. If this issue is not addressed, what we may be heading to in the future is a huge chunk of people across the globe, with poor skills of listening, and a huge number of passive listeners. Researchers say that listening is the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in extreme poverty in terms of number of 5_____ on the planet.
SubQuestion No : 25
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

The modern-day student is extremely 1____ with technology. They do read quite a bit because of social media. While their writing skills may not be top notch, they do write, courtesy 2___ affinity to various platforms on the internet. However, one skill that has been 3______ affected is listening skills. They are extremely poor 4______ listeners. If this issue is not addressed, what we may be heading to in the future is a huge chunk of people across the globe, with poor skills of listening, and a huge number of passive listeners. Researchers say that listening is the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in extreme poverty in terms of number of 5_____ on the planet.
SubQuestion No : 25
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Options

A

empathisers 

empathisers 

B

characters

characters

C

sympathisers 

sympathisers 

D

donors

donors


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

empathisers 

empathisers 


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