CGL 22 : 03/12/2022 Shift 3 Previous Year Paper English Language PDF


Question 1


Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Cut a poor figure

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Cut a poor figure

Options

A

To put a bad impression 

To put a bad impression 

B

Bad physical form 

Bad physical form 

C

In a poor state 

In a poor state 

D

To put a good impression 

To put a good impression 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

To put a bad impression 

To put a bad impression 


Question 2


The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
The manager told her that / she should be a bit more / careful while executed the / orders of the company.

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
The manager told her that / she should be a bit more / careful while executed the / orders of the company.

Options

A

careful while executed the

careful while executed the

B

she should be a bit more

she should be a bit more

C

The manager told her that

The manager told her that

D

orders of the company

orders of the company


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

careful while executed the

careful while executed the


Question 3


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

During my Goa tour, I had visited beaches in Vasco, Baga and Vagator.

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

During my Goa tour, I had visited beaches in Vasco, Baga and Vagator.

Options

A

was visited 

was visited 

B

had visited

had visited

C

have visited

have visited

D

visited

visited


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

visited

visited


Question 4


Select the sentences that contains no spelling errors.

Select the sentences that contains no spelling errors.

Options

A

He screeched hysteerically after seeing the accident.

He screeched hysteerically after seeing the accident.

B

He screeched hystericaly after seeing the accident.

He screeched hystericaly after seeing the accident.

C

He screeched hysterically after seeing the accident.

He screeched hysterically after seeing the accident.

D

He screeched hystericalli after seeing the accident.

He screeched hystericalli after seeing the accident.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

He screeched hysterically after seeing the accident.

He screeched hysterically after seeing the accident.


Question 5


Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
He said, ‘Let us wait for the award.’

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
He said, ‘Let us wait for the award.’

Options

A

He proposed that he should wait for the award.

He proposed that he should wait for the award.

B

He proposed that they should wait for the award.

He proposed that they should wait for the award.

C

He said that they should waited for the award.

He said that they should waited for the award.

D

He said that he should wait for the award.

He said that he should wait for the award.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

He proposed that they should wait for the award.

He proposed that they should wait for the award.


Question 6


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word laborious from the given sentence:
Although gardening is a laborious job, but it gives me boundless joy, strenuous happiness and immense satisfaction and I like this facile activity.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word laborious from the given sentence:
Although gardening is a laborious job, but it gives me boundless joy, strenuous happiness and immense satisfaction and I like this facile activity.

Options

A

strenuous

strenuous

B

facile

facile

C

boundless 

boundless 

D

immense 

immense 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

facile

facile


Question 7


Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
Leena said that his relatives were landing the next day.

Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
Leena said that his relatives were landing the next day.

Options

A

Leena said, “His relatives are landing tomorrow.”

Leena said, “His relatives are landing tomorrow.”

B

Leena said, “His relatives are landing today.”

Leena said, “His relatives are landing today.”

C

Leena said, “My relatives land tomorrow.”

Leena said, “My relatives land tomorrow.”

D

Leena said, “His relatives were landing tomorrow.”

Leena said, “His relatives were landing tomorrow.”


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Leena said, “His relatives are landing tomorrow.”

Leena said, “His relatives are landing tomorrow.”


Question 8


Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The celebrity was inundated with birthday wishes from his admirers.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The celebrity was inundated with birthday wishes from his admirers.

Options

A

Annoyed

Annoyed

B

Rewarded

Rewarded

C

Preoccupied

Preoccupied

D

Overwhelmed  

Overwhelmed  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Overwhelmed  

Overwhelmed  


Question 9


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.Shalini was scrolling down the phone screen while waiting for her friend.
B.Her friend brought a bouquet for Shalini from the market place.
C.When her friend arrived, they went to the market place.
D.The market place was thronging with people.

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.Shalini was scrolling down the phone screen while waiting for her friend.
B.Her friend brought a bouquet for Shalini from the market place.
C.When her friend arrived, they went to the market place.
D.The market place was thronging with people.

Options

A

ABCD 

ABCD 

B

DACB 

DACB 

C

ACDB 

ACDB 

D

BACD 

BACD 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

ACDB 

ACDB 


Question 10


Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The country’s rapid _________ has led to a rise in many people’s standard of living.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The country’s rapid ___________ has led to a rise in many people’s standard of living.

Options

A

growth

growth

B

idea

idea

C

confidence

confidence

D

life

life


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

growth

growth


Question 11


Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bear the palm

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bear the palm

Options

A

To lose a game

To lose a game

B

 To advocate peace

 To advocate peace

C

To be a winner 

To be a winner 

D

To bring joyful news

To bring joyful news


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

To be a winner 

To be a winner 


Question 12


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

The evil king was defeated by Gandolf, the savior.

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

The evil king was defeated by Gandolf, the savior.

Options

A

The savior of Gandolf defeated the evil king. 

The savior of Gandolf defeated the evil king. 

B

Gandolf, the savior, defeats the evil king. 

Gandolf, the savior, defeats the evil king. 

C

Gandolf, the savior, had defeated the evil king.

Gandolf, the savior, had defeated the evil king.

D

Gandolf, the savior, defeated the evil king.

Gandolf, the savior, defeated the evil king.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Gandolf, the savior, defeated the evil king.

Gandolf, the savior, defeated the evil king.


Question 13


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Humble

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Humble

Options

A

Modest  

Modest  

B

Pleasantry  

Pleasantry  

C

Dishonour  

Dishonour  

D

Arrogant  

Arrogant  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Arrogant  

Arrogant  


Question 14


Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
A 2007–2009 study
P. explored forward thinking techniques
Q. to synchronise time on board deep
R. space probes for accurate navigation, in
S. particular looking into low-cost options

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
A 2007–2009 study
P. explored forward thinking techniques
Q. to synchronise time on board deep
R. space probes for accurate navigation, in
S. particular looking into low-cost options

Options

A

SPRQ

SPRQ

B

PQRS

PQRS

C

PSRQ

PSRQ

D

RSPQ

RSPQ


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

PQRS

PQRS


Question 15


Select the most appropriate adverb to fill in the blank.

They supplied the required human resource ____________.

Select the most appropriate adverb to fill in the blank.

They supplied the required human resource ____________.

Options

A

clear

clear

B

faultlessly

faultlessly

C

heavy

heavy

D

able

able


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

faultlessly

faultlessly


Question 16


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

A loud appeal or demand

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

A loud appeal or demand

Options

A

Entourage

Entourage

B

Clamour

Clamour

C

Gambit

Gambit

D

Protest

Protest


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Clamour

Clamour


Question 17


Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
The indentured labourers fix the roads.

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
The indentured labourers fix the roads.

Options

A

The roads were being fixed by indentured labourers.

The roads were being fixed by indentured labourers.

B

The roads are fixed by indentured labourers.

The roads are fixed by indentured labourers.

C

The roads were fixed by indentured labourers.

The roads were fixed by indentured labourers.

D

The roads was fixed by indentured labourers.

The roads was fixed by indentured labourers.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

The roads are fixed by indentured labourers.

The roads are fixed by indentured labourers.


Question 18


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Dispatch

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Dispatch

Options

A

Transmit  

Transmit  

B

Acquire

Acquire

C

Deliver  

Deliver  

D

Bulletin  

Bulletin  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Acquire

Acquire


Question 19


Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Rusk

Rusk

B

Reply 

Reply 

C

Foliage

Foliage

D

Friwsk

Friwsk


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Friwsk

Friwsk


Question 20


A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.
Every person should know their own _______, what their skill set is and how unique they are.

A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.
Every person should know their own _______, what their skill set is and how unique they are.

Options

A

punctualities

punctualities

B

calamities

calamities

C

fecundities

fecundities

D

specialties

specialties


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

specialties

specialties


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.
Education (1)_____ both the teaching and learning of knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency. It thus (2)____ on the cultivation of skills, trades or professions, as well as mental, moral and aesthetic development. Formal education consists of systematic instruction, teaching and training by (3)____ teachers. This consists of the application of pedagogy and the development of curricula. The right to education is a (4)_____ human right. Educational systems are established to provide education and (5)_______, often for children and the young.
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.
Education (1)_____ both the teaching and learning of knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency. It thus (2)____ on the cultivation of skills, trades or professions, as well as mental, moral and aesthetic development. Formal education consists of systematic instruction, teaching and training by (3)____ teachers. This consists of the application of pedagogy and the development of curricula. The right to education is a (4)_____ human right. Educational systems are established to provide education and (5)_______, often for children and the young.
SubQuestion No : 21
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Options

A

makes

makes

B

likes

likes

C

encompasses

encompasses

D

releases

releases


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

encompasses

encompasses


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.
Education (1)_____ both the teaching and learning of knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency. It thus (2)____ on the cultivation of skills, trades or professions, as well as mental, moral and aesthetic development. Formal education consists of systematic instruction, teaching and training by (3)____ teachers. This consists of the application of pedagogy and the development of curricula. The right to education is a (4)_____ human right. Educational systems are established to provide education and (5)_______, often for children and the young.
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.
Education (1)_____ both the teaching and learning of knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency. It thus (2)____ on the cultivation of skills, trades or professions, as well as mental, moral and aesthetic development. Formal education consists of systematic instruction, teaching and training by (3)____ teachers. This consists of the application of pedagogy and the development of curricula. The right to education is a (4)_____ human right. Educational systems are established to provide education and (5)_______, often for children and the young.
SubQuestion No : 22
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Options

A

makes

makes

B

regards

regards

C

changes

changes

D

focuses

focuses


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

focuses

focuses


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.
Education (1)_____ both the teaching and learning of knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency. It thus (2)____ on the cultivation of skills, trades or professions, as well as mental, moral and aesthetic development. Formal education consists of systematic instruction, teaching and training by (3)____ teachers. This consists of the application of pedagogy and the development of curricula. The right to education is a (4)_____ human right. Educational systems are established to provide education and (5)_______, often for children and the young.
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.
Education (1)_____ both the teaching and learning of knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency. It thus (2)____ on the cultivation of skills, trades or professions, as well as mental, moral and aesthetic development. Formal education consists of systematic instruction, teaching and training by (3)____ teachers. This consists of the application of pedagogy and the development of curricula. The right to education is a (4)_____ human right. Educational systems are established to provide education and (5)_______, often for children and the young.
SubQuestion No : 23
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Options

A

professional

professional

B

fresh

fresh

C

general

general

D

new

new


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

professional

professional


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.
Education (1)_____ both the teaching and learning of knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency. It thus (2)____ on the cultivation of skills, trades or professions, as well as mental, moral and aesthetic development. Formal education consists of systematic instruction, teaching and training by (3)____ teachers. This consists of the application of pedagogy and the development of curricula. The right to education is a (4)_____ human right. Educational systems are established to provide education and (5)_______, often for children and the young.
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.
Education (1)_____ both the teaching and learning of knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency. It thus (2)____ on the cultivation of skills, trades or professions, as well as mental, moral and aesthetic development. Formal education consists of systematic instruction, teaching and training by (3)____ teachers. This consists of the application of pedagogy and the development of curricula. The right to education is a (4)_____ human right. Educational systems are established to provide education and (5)_______, often for children and the young.
SubQuestion No : 24
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Options

A

fundamental

fundamental

B

long standing

long standing

C

personal

personal

D

beautiful

beautiful


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

fundamental

fundamental


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.
Education (1)_____ both the teaching and learning of knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency. It thus (2)____ on the cultivation of skills, trades or professions, as well as mental, moral and aesthetic development. Formal education consists of systematic instruction, teaching and training by (3)____ teachers. This consists of the application of pedagogy and the development of curricula. The right to education is a (4)_____ human right. Educational systems are established to provide education and (5)_______, often for children and the young.
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.
Education (1)_____ both the teaching and learning of knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency. It thus (2)____ on the cultivation of skills, trades or professions, as well as mental, moral and aesthetic development. Formal education consists of systematic instruction, teaching and training by (3)____ teachers. This consists of the application of pedagogy and the development of curricula. The right to education is a (4)_____ human right. Educational systems are established to provide education and (5)_______, often for children and the young.
SubQuestion No : 25
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Options

A

dreams

dreams

B

training

training

C

challenges

challenges

D

upbringing

upbringing


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

training

training


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