CGL 22 : 02/12/2022 Shift 4 Previous Year Paper English Language PDF


Question 1


Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
According to the report,
P. the 2021 projections reflect growing
Q. recognition of climate change issues
R. and the importance of nuclear power in
S. reducing emissions from electricity generation

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
According to the report,
P. the 2021 projections reflect growing
Q. recognition of climate change issues
R. and the importance of nuclear power in
S. reducing emissions from electricity generation

Options

A

QPRS

QPRS

B

PQRS

PQRS

C

PSQR

PSQR

D

QRSP

QRSP


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

PQRS

PQRS


Question 2


Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined segment in the given sentence.

By the end of the football match, feelings had reached fever pitch.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined segment in the given sentence.

By the end of the football match, feelings had reached fever pitch.

Options

A

in or to many places

in or to many places

B

start well 

start well 

C

be extremely serious and worrying 

be extremely serious and worrying 

D

 to get so strong that one cannot control them

 to get so strong that one cannot control them


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

 to get so strong that one cannot control them

 to get so strong that one cannot control them


Question 3


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The number of tests conducted dropped further on Saturday with a total of 67,624 tests of which 20% were the less precise rapid antigen tests.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The number of tests conducted dropped further on Saturday with a total of 67,624 tests of which 20% were the less precise rapid antigen tests.

Options

A

Rough

Rough

B

Complicated

Complicated

C

Adequate

Adequate

D

Inevitable

Inevitable


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Rough

Rough


Question 4


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the context of its meaning in the sentence.

A few chocolates were left after the Halloween’s trick or treat fair.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the context of its meaning in the sentence.

A few chocolates were left after the Halloween’s trick or treat fair.

Options

A

stayed

stayed

B

finished

finished

C

right 

right 

D

present

present


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

finished

finished


Question 5


Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To smell a rat

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To smell a rat

Options

A

To have reason to know the presence of a rat 

To have reason to know the presence of a rat 

B

To know the smell of a rat 

To know the smell of a rat 

C

To have reason to suspect 

To have reason to suspect 

D

To learn the smell of a rat 

To learn the smell of a rat 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

To have reason to suspect 

To have reason to suspect 


Question 6


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’.

We live in a populated country of 120 million people.

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’.

We live in a populated country of 120 million people.

Options

A

dense

dense

B

No substitute 

No substitute 

C

populous 

populous 

D

congested

congested


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

populous 

populous 


Question 7


Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Priya said, “Yes, I am confounded.”

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Priya said, “Yes, I am confounded.”

Options

A

Priya admit that she was confounded.

Priya admit that she was confounded.

B

Priya admitted that she was confounded.

Priya admitted that she was confounded.

C

Priya admitted that she was confound.

Priya admitted that she was confound.

D

Priya admitted that she is confounded.

Priya admitted that she is confounded.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Priya admitted that she was confounded.

Priya admitted that she was confounded.


Question 8


Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The patient was _________ from the hospital.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The patient was _________ from the hospital.

Options

A

let out

let out

B

discharged

discharged

C

released

released

D

liberated

liberated


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

discharged

discharged


Question 9


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

A speech made without preparation

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

A speech made without preparation

Options

A

Rhetoric

Rhetoric

B

Deliberation

Deliberation

C

Extempore

Extempore

D

Spontaneous

Spontaneous


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Extempore

Extempore


Question 10


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Polite

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Polite

Options

A

Sober

Sober

B

Decent

Decent

C

Rude

Rude

D

Civil

Civil


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Rude

Rude


Question 11


Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

She, often, accuses him for a lack of morality.

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

She, often, accuses him for a lack of morality.

Options

A

She often

She often

B

accuses him for

accuses him for

C

a lack of morality

a lack of morality

D

No error

No error


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

No error

No error


Question 12


Select the most appropriate word for the underlined word in the given sentence.

Rajesh was angry at himself for making a silly mistake during the examination.

Select the most appropriate word for the underlined word in the given sentence.

Rajesh was angry at himself for making a silly mistake during the examination.

Options

A

above

above

B

on

on

C

for

for

D

with

with


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

with

with


Question 13


Select the most appropriate collocating word to fill in the blank.

After having understood the ill effects, he said he would________drinking alcohol.

Select the most appropriate collocating word to fill in the blank.

After having understood the ill effects, he said he would________drinking alcohol.

Options

A

finish

finish

B

close

close

C

terminate

terminate

D

quit 

quit 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

quit 

quit 


Question 14


The question below consists of a set of labeled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
P. Many deadwood beetle species recycle the nutrients of woodlands.
Q. Some deadwood beetles are predators or parasitoids to other insect species and restrict population growth of potential pests.
R. Others have recently been found to be pollinators.
S. Working alongside fungi, bacteria and other invertebrates, they break down dead wood and return the nutrients back to the soil.

The question below consists of a set of labeled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
P. Many deadwood beetle species recycle the nutrients of woodlands.
Q. Some deadwood beetles are predators or parasitoids to other insect species and restrict population growth of potential pests.
R. Others have recently been found to be pollinators.
S. Working alongside fungi, bacteria and other invertebrates, they break down dead wood and return the nutrients back to the soil.

Options

A

RPSQ

RPSQ

B

PRQS

PRQS

C

QPRS

QPRS

D

PSQR

PSQR


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

PSQR

PSQR


Question 15


Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Remorse

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Remorse

Options

A

Liberate

Liberate

B

Affinity

Affinity

C

Repentance

Repentance

D

Slow

Slow


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Repentance

Repentance


Question 16


Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains a grammatical error.

There was no denying the fact / that King Lear confided to / his daughter Cordelia / more than anybody else.

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains a grammatical error.

There was no denying the fact / that King Lear confided to / his daughter Cordelia / more than anybody else.

Options

A

more than anybody else.

more than anybody else.

B

There was no denying the fact 

There was no denying the fact 

C

that King Lear confided to 

that King Lear confided to 

D

his daughter Cordelia

his daughter Cordelia


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

that King Lear confided to 

that King Lear confided to 


Question 17


Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
People speak Cantonese in Hong-Kong.

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
People speak Cantonese in Hong-Kong.

Options

A

Cantonese was spoken in Hong-Kong by people.

Cantonese was spoken in Hong-Kong by people.

B

Cantonese was spoken in Hong-Kong.

Cantonese was spoken in Hong-Kong.

C

Cantonese is being spoken in Hong-Kong.

Cantonese is being spoken in Hong-Kong.

D

Cantonese is spoken in Hong-Kong.

Cantonese is spoken in Hong-Kong.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Cantonese is spoken in Hong-Kong.

Cantonese is spoken in Hong-Kong.


Question 18


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

The keys have been forgotten by Jyoti.

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

The keys have been forgotten by Jyoti.

Options

A

Jyoti will have forgotten the keys.

Jyoti will have forgotten the keys.

B

Jyoti had forgotten the keys.

Jyoti had forgotten the keys.

C

Jyoti has forgotten the keys.

Jyoti has forgotten the keys.

D

Jyoti has been forgetting the keys.

Jyoti has been forgetting the keys.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Jyoti has forgotten the keys.

Jyoti has forgotten the keys.


Question 19


Rectify the sentence by selecting the correct spelling of the underlined word.

I would never ascociate with such a person.

Rectify the sentence by selecting the correct spelling of the underlined word.

I would never ascociate with such a person.

Options

A

asosiate 

asosiate 

B

assosiate

assosiate

C

associate

associate

D

accosiate

accosiate


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

associate

associate


Question 20


Choose the incorrectly spelt word.

Choose the incorrectly spelt word.

Options

A

Consumate

Consumate

B

Nefarious

Nefarious

C

Professional

Professional

D

Dubious

Dubious


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Consumate

Consumate


Question 21


Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Little (1)_______ a year ago, Rama Rao went out of work when a gramophone company, of which he was the Malgudi agent, went out of existence. He had put into that agency the little money he had (2)______ as security. For five years his business brought him (3)______ money, just enough to help him keep his wife and children in good comfort. And one day, it was (4)_______. A series of (5)_______ in the world of trade, commerce, banking, and politics was responsible for it.
SubQuestion No : 21
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Little (1)_______ a year ago, Rama Rao went out of work when a gramophone company, of which he was the Malgudi agent, went out of existence. He had put into that agency the little money he had (2)______ as security. For five years his business brought him (3)______ money, just enough to help him keep his wife and children in good comfort. And one day, it was (4)_______. A series of (5)_______ in the world of trade, commerce, banking, and politics was responsible for it.
SubQuestion No : 21
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Options

A

beyond  

beyond  

B

while  

while  

C

over  

over  

D

about  

about  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

over  

over  


Question 22


Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Little (1)_______ a year ago, Rama Rao went out of work when a gramophone company, of which he was the Malgudi agent, went out of existence. He had put into that agency the little money he had (2)______ as security. For five years his business brought him (3)______ money, just enough to help him keep his wife and children in good comfort. And one day, it was (4)_______. A series of (5)_______ in the world of trade, commerce, banking, and politics was responsible for it.
SubQuestion No : 22
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Little (1)_______ a year ago, Rama Rao went out of work when a gramophone company, of which he was the Malgudi agent, went out of existence. He had put into that agency the little money he had (2)______ as security. For five years his business brought him (3)______ money, just enough to help him keep his wife and children in good comfort. And one day, it was (4)_______. A series of (5)_______ in the world of trade, commerce, banking, and politics was responsible for it.
SubQuestion No : 22
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Options

A

gambled

gambled

B

converted  

converted  

C

exchanged

exchanged

D

inherited  

inherited  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

inherited  

inherited  


Question 23


Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Little (1)_______ a year ago, Rama Rao went out of work when a gramophone company, of which he was the Malgudi agent, went out of existence. He had put into that agency the little money he had (2)______ as security. For five years his business brought him (3)______ money, just enough to help him keep his wife and children in good comfort. And one day, it was (4)_______. A series of (5)_______ in the world of trade, commerce, banking, and politics was responsible for it.
SubQuestion No : 23
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Little (1)_______ a year ago, Rama Rao went out of work when a gramophone company, of which he was the Malgudi agent, went out of existence. He had put into that agency the little money he had (2)______ as security. For five years his business brought him (3)______ money, just enough to help him keep his wife and children in good comfort. And one day, it was (4)_______. A series of (5)_______ in the world of trade, commerce, banking, and politics was responsible for it.
SubQuestion No : 23
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Options

A

enough  

enough  

B

few  

few  

C

much  

much  

D

a few

a few


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

enough  

enough  


Question 24


Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Little (1)_______ a year ago, Rama Rao went out of work when a gramophone company, of which he was the Malgudi agent, went out of existence. He had put into that agency the little money he had (2)______ as security. For five years his business brought him (3)______ money, just enough to help him keep his wife and children in good comfort. And one day, it was (4)_______. A series of (5)_______ in the world of trade, commerce, banking, and politics was responsible for it.
SubQuestion No : 24
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Little (1)_______ a year ago, Rama Rao went out of work when a gramophone company, of which he was the Malgudi agent, went out of existence. He had put into that agency the little money he had (2)______ as security. For five years his business brought him (3)______ money, just enough to help him keep his wife and children in good comfort. And one day, it was (4)_______. A series of (5)_______ in the world of trade, commerce, banking, and politics was responsible for it.
SubQuestion No : 24
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Options

A

a snake in the grass 

a snake in the grass 

B

a bolt from the blue 

a bolt from the blue 

C

a wild goose chase  

a wild goose chase  

D

a bone of contention 

a bone of contention 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

a bolt from the blue 

a bolt from the blue 


Question 25


Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Little (1)_______ a year ago, Rama Rao went out of work when a gramophone company, of which he was the Malgudi agent, went out of existence. He had put into that agency the little money he had (2)______ as security. For five years his business brought him (3)______ money, just enough to help him keep his wife and children in good comfort. And one day, it was (4)_______. A series of (5)_______ in the world of trade, commerce, banking, and politics was responsible for it.
SubQuestion No : 25
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Little (1)_______ a year ago, Rama Rao went out of work when a gramophone company, of which he was the Malgudi agent, went out of existence. He had put into that agency the little money he had (2)______ as security. For five years his business brought him (3)______ money, just enough to help him keep his wife and children in good comfort. And one day, it was (4)_______. A series of (5)_______ in the world of trade, commerce, banking, and politics was responsible for it.
SubQuestion No : 25
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Options

A

circumstances  

circumstances  

B

instructions

instructions

C

questions  

questions  

D

lectures  

lectures  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

circumstances  

circumstances  


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