CGL 22 : 03/12/2022 Shift 2 Previous Year Paper English Language PDF


Question 1


Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.

The rhime and rhythm of Papai’s poems are highly symbolical and timely.

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.

The rhime and rhythm of Papai’s poems are highly symbolical and timely.

Options

A

Timely

Timely

B

Rhime

Rhime

C

Rhythm

Rhythm

D

Symbolical

Symbolical


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Rhime

Rhime


Question 2


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

Being an ardent professional, the lawyer always kept his clients at an arm’s length.

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

Being an ardent professional, the lawyer always kept his clients at an arm’s length.

Options

A

Away from each other 

Away from each other 

B

At a distance 

At a distance 

C

Under wraps

Under wraps

D

Alert and prepared

Alert and prepared


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

At a distance 

At a distance 


Question 3


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

There are three cupholders placed on the cupboards of the secretariat table.

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

There are three cupholders placed on the cupboards of the secretariat table.

Options

A

There are three cupholders placed on the cupboards of the secretariat table.  

There are three cupholders placed on the cupboards of the secretariat table.  

B

There are three cupholders placed on the cupboards of the secretariat table.  

There are three cupholders placed on the cupboards of the secretariat table.  

C

There are three cupholders placed on the cupboards of the secretariat table.  

There are three cupholders placed on the cupboards of the secretariat table.  

D

There are three cupholders placed on the cupboards of the secretariat table. 

There are three cupholders placed on the cupboards of the secretariat table. 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

There are three cupholders placed on the cupboards of the secretariat table.  

There are three cupholders placed on the cupboards of the secretariat table.  


Question 4


Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Anita is an employee who has unconditional ________ for her company.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Anita is an employee who has unconditional ________ for her company.

Options

A

dedication

dedication

B

attachment

attachment

C

support

support

D

love

love


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

love

love


Question 5


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

Not only is my brother intelligent though hard working too.

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

Not only is my brother intelligent though hard working too.

Options

A

so hard working 

so hard working 

B

but hard working 

but hard working 

C

yet hard working

yet hard working

D

or hard working 

or hard working 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

but hard working 

but hard working 


Question 6


Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
The spectacular
P. Indian economy, were largely based on coal
Q. expansion of electrification of the
R. the last 20 years, and the considerable
S. Chinese economic growth of

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
The spectacular
P. Indian economy, were largely based on coal
Q. expansion of electrification of the
R. the last 20 years, and the considerable
S. Chinese economic growth of

Options

A

QRPS

QRPS

B

PRQS

PRQS

C

SRQP

SRQP

D

SQRP

SQRP


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

SRQP

SRQP


Question 7


Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
When I reached home late, I found my children waiting on me.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
When I reached home late, I found my children waiting on me.

Options

A

waiting by me

waiting by me

B

waiting for me

waiting for me

C

waiting with me

waiting with me

D

waiting about me

waiting about me


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

waiting for me

waiting for me


Question 8


Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
They fired her because she was careless.

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
They fired her because she was careless.

Options

A

She was fired by them because she was careless.

She was fired by them because she was careless.

B

She had been fired by them because she was careless.

She had been fired by them because she was careless.

C

She is being fired by them because she was careless.

She is being fired by them because she was careless.

D

She is fired by them because she was careless.

She is fired by them because she was careless.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

She was fired by them because she was careless.

She was fired by them because she was careless.


Question 9


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

Oscar is the most prestigious award which is introduced to good actors in that year.

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

Oscar is the most prestigious award which is introduced to good actors in that year.

Options

A

attached to fine 

attached to fine 

B

awarded to best 

awarded to best 

C

nominated to fine

nominated to fine

D

rewarded to good  

rewarded to good  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

awarded to best 

awarded to best 


Question 10


Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

He has experienced __________ abuse.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

He has experienced __________ abuse.

Options

A

visible 

visible 

B

palpable 

palpable 

C

intangible 

intangible 

D

physical 

physical 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

physical 

physical 


Question 11


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Built by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty from 1238-1250 CE, the 13th century late-style Kalingan temple forms part of the golden triangle of Odisha, along with Puri and Bhubaneswar, and attracts tourists, pilgrims, and history and art lovers.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Built by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty from 1238-1250 CE, the 13th century late-style Kalingan temple forms part of the golden triangle of Odisha, along with Puri and Bhubaneswar, and attracts tourists, pilgrims, and history and art lovers.

Options

A

Shrouds

Shrouds

B

Elucidates

Elucidates

C

Embodies

Embodies

D

Deters

Deters


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Deters

Deters


Question 12


Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
The surgeon says that I should get anaesthesia for the surgery.

Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
The surgeon says that I should get anaesthesia for the surgery.

Options

A

The surgeon says, “You could get anaesthesia for the surgery.”

The surgeon says, “You could get anaesthesia for the surgery.”

B

The surgeon said, “You should get anaesthesia for the surgery.”

The surgeon said, “You should get anaesthesia for the surgery.”

C

The surgeon says, “I should get anaesthesia for the surgery.”

The surgeon says, “I should get anaesthesia for the surgery.”

D

The surgeon says, “You should get anaesthesia for the surgery.”

The surgeon says, “You should get anaesthesia for the surgery.”


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

The surgeon says, “You should get anaesthesia for the surgery.”

The surgeon says, “You should get anaesthesia for the surgery.”


Question 13


Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Justice

Justice

B

Lawyer

Lawyer

C

Attorney 

Attorney 

D

Judege

Judege


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Judege

Judege


Question 14


Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Obligatory

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Obligatory

Options

A

Compulsory

Compulsory

B

Chosen

Chosen

C

Unnecessary

Unnecessary

D

Optional

Optional


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Compulsory

Compulsory


Question 15


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. You can use proper lighting, reduce screen glare, and take more breaks.
Q. However, one of the easiest habits to build is to follow the "20-20-20 rule".
R. There are lots of ways you can protect your eyes during the day.
S. Every 20 minutes of time spent staring at a screen, look away at an option that is at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

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. You can use proper lighting, reduce screen glare, and take more breaks.
Q. However, one of the easiest habits to build is to follow the "20-20-20 rule".
R. There are lots of ways you can protect your eyes during the day.
S. Every 20 minutes of time spent staring at a screen, look away at an option that is at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

Options

A

SPRQ

SPRQ

B

SQPR

SQPR

C

QRSP

QRSP

D

RPQS

RPQS


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

RPQS

RPQS


Question 16


Select the sentence with the appropriate use of adverb of frequency.

Select the sentence with the appropriate use of adverb of frequency.

Options

A

Radha often goes to Nagpur. 

Radha often goes to Nagpur. 

B

Radha goes to Nagpur for her office work. 

Radha goes to Nagpur for her office work. 

C

Radha goes to Nagpur with great affection.

Radha goes to Nagpur with great affection.

D

Radha goes to Nagpur to meet her uncle.

Radha goes to Nagpur to meet her uncle.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Radha often goes to Nagpur. 

Radha often goes to Nagpur. 


Question 17


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

Rahul was sharing some of his childhood stories and they were hysterical.

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

Rahul was sharing some of his childhood stories and they were hysterical.

Options

A

Scary

Scary

B

Dangerous

Dangerous

C

Emotional

Emotional

D

Funny

Funny


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Funny

Funny


Question 18


Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Our school had decided to take us to the Himalayas for excursion. I ________ to convince my mother to give consent.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Our school had decided to take us to the Himalayas for excursion. I ________ to convince my mother to give consent.

Options

A

left no stones unturned 

left no stones unturned 

B

fought fire with fire  

fought fire with fire  

C

brought home the bacon  

brought home the bacon  

D

made waves  

made waves  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

left no stones unturned 

left no stones unturned 


Question 19


Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
Why is peace being demanded by you?

Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
Why is peace being demanded by you?

Options

A

Why are peace demanded?

Why are peace demanded?

B

Why are you demanding peace?

Why are you demanding peace?

C

Why you demand peace?

Why you demand peace?

D

Why you are demanding peace?

Why you are demanding peace?


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Why are you demanding peace?

Why are you demanding peace?


Question 20


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The WHO issued a statement on Sunday morning that though the Omicron variant of coronavirus may appear to be less severe, it should not be dismissed as ‘mild’.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The WHO issued a statement on Sunday morning that though the Omicron variant of coronavirus may appear to be less severe, it should not be dismissed as ‘mild’.

Options

A

Voracious

Voracious

B

Withered

Withered

C

Sick

Sick

D

Gentle

Gentle


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Gentle

Gentle


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.

Everything we know about non-avian dinosaurs is ________ (1) fossils, which include bones, teeth, footprints, tracks, eggs, and skin impressions. For centuries, people throughout the world have ________ (2) amazing fossilized bones and footprints. Early finds inspired _______ (3) and fairy tales, and people ________ (4) that these bones belonged to ________ (5) or huge monsters.
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.

Everything we know about non-avian dinosaurs is ________ (1) fossils, which include bones, teeth, footprints, tracks, eggs, and skin impressions. For centuries, people throughout the world have ________ (2) amazing fossilized bones and footprints. Early finds inspired _______ (3) and fairy tales, and people ________ (4) that these bones belonged to ________ (5) or huge monsters.
SubQuestion No : 21
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Options

A

held on 

held on 

B

 based on

 based on

C

given in 

given in 

D

taken after 

taken after 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

 based on

 based on


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.

Everything we know about non-avian dinosaurs is ________ (1) fossils, which include bones, teeth, footprints, tracks, eggs, and skin impressions. For centuries, people throughout the world have ________ (2) amazing fossilized bones and footprints. Early finds inspired _______ (3) and fairy tales, and people ________ (4) that these bones belonged to ________ (5) or huge monsters.
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.

Everything we know about non-avian dinosaurs is ________ (1) fossils, which include bones, teeth, footprints, tracks, eggs, and skin impressions. For centuries, people throughout the world have ________ (2) amazing fossilized bones and footprints. Early finds inspired _______ (3) and fairy tales, and people ________ (4) that these bones belonged to ________ (5) or huge monsters.
SubQuestion No : 22
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Options

A

invented 

invented 

B

fabricated 

fabricated 

C

discovered 

discovered 

D

designed

designed


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

discovered 

discovered 


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.

Everything we know about non-avian dinosaurs is ________ (1) fossils, which include bones, teeth, footprints, tracks, eggs, and skin impressions. For centuries, people throughout the world have ________ (2) amazing fossilized bones and footprints. Early finds inspired _______ (3) and fairy tales, and people ________ (4) that these bones belonged to ________ (5) or huge monsters.
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.

Everything we know about non-avian dinosaurs is ________ (1) fossils, which include bones, teeth, footprints, tracks, eggs, and skin impressions. For centuries, people throughout the world have ________ (2) amazing fossilized bones and footprints. Early finds inspired _______ (3) and fairy tales, and people ________ (4) that these bones belonged to ________ (5) or huge monsters.
SubQuestion No : 23
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Options

A

celebrities

celebrities

B

legends 

legends 

C

fame

fame

D

honour

honour


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

legends 

legends 


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.

Everything we know about non-avian dinosaurs is ________ (1) fossils, which include bones, teeth, footprints, tracks, eggs, and skin impressions. For centuries, people throughout the world have ________ (2) amazing fossilized bones and footprints. Early finds inspired _______ (3) and fairy tales, and people ________ (4) that these bones belonged to ________ (5) or huge monsters.
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.

Everything we know about non-avian dinosaurs is ________ (1) fossils, which include bones, teeth, footprints, tracks, eggs, and skin impressions. For centuries, people throughout the world have ________ (2) amazing fossilized bones and footprints. Early finds inspired _______ (3) and fairy tales, and people ________ (4) that these bones belonged to ________ (5) or huge monsters.
SubQuestion No : 24
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Options

A

arranged

arranged

B

aimed

aimed

C

imagined

imagined

D

opposed

opposed


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

imagined

imagined


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.

Everything we know about non-avian dinosaurs is ________ (1) fossils, which include bones, teeth, footprints, tracks, eggs, and skin impressions. For centuries, people throughout the world have ________ (2) amazing fossilized bones and footprints. Early finds inspired _______ (3) and fairy tales, and people ________ (4) that these bones belonged to ________ (5) or huge monsters.
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.

Everything we know about non-avian dinosaurs is ________ (1) fossils, which include bones, teeth, footprints, tracks, eggs, and skin impressions. For centuries, people throughout the world have ________ (2) amazing fossilized bones and footprints. Early finds inspired _______ (3) and fairy tales, and people ________ (4) that these bones belonged to ________ (5) or huge monsters.
SubQuestion No : 25
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Options

A

spirits 

spirits 

B

 devils

 devils

C

ghosts 

ghosts 

D

giants 

giants 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

giants 

giants 


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