CGL 22 : 05/12/2022 Shift 2 Previous Year Paper English Language PDF


Question 1


Select the idiom that can correctly replace the underlined part of the given sentence.

I know she really wants the promotion, but she really hit me below the hand by telling the boss about my personal problems.

Select the idiom that can correctly replace the underlined part of the given sentence.

I know she really wants the promotion, but she really hit me below the hand by telling the boss about my personal problems.

Options

A

hit me below the bottle

hit me below the bottle

B

hit me the bricks

hit me the bricks

C

hit me below the books

hit me below the books

D

hit me below the belt

hit me below the belt


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

hit me below the belt

hit me below the belt


Question 2


Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
My parents have booked a mini-getaway for me.

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
My parents have booked a mini-getaway for me.

Options

A

A mini-getaway had been booked for me by my parents.

A mini-getaway had been booked for me by my parents.

B

A mini-getaway was being booked for me by my parents.

A mini-getaway was being booked for me by my parents.

C

A mini-getaway was been booked for me by my parents.

A mini-getaway was been booked for me by my parents.

D

A mini-getaway have been booked for me by my parents.

A mini-getaway have been booked for me by my parents.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

A mini-getaway have been booked for me by my parents.

A mini-getaway have been booked for me by my parents.


Question 3


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. They are on the market already but they are costly.
Q. Their cost depends on the sort you install and the size of your home.
R. These devices extract warmth from the air or the ground, or from water - a bit like a fridge operating in reverse.
S. Climate advisers anticipate that most homes in future will be warmed by heat pumps.

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. They are on the market already but they are costly.
Q. Their cost depends on the sort you install and the size of your home.
R. These devices extract warmth from the air or the ground, or from water - a bit like a fridge operating in reverse.
S. Climate advisers anticipate that most homes in future will be warmed by heat pumps.

Options

A

SQRP

SQRP

B

SRPQ

SRPQ

C

PRSQ

PRSQ

D

RQPS

RQPS


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

SRPQ

SRPQ


Question 4


Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Impede

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Impede

Options

A

Respite

Respite

B

Hinder

Hinder

C

Intend

Intend

D

Prompt

Prompt


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Hinder

Hinder


Question 5


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

The art history teacher was sacked after she were thought taking school supplies.

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

The art history teacher was sacked after she were thought taking school supplies.

Options

A

she was enlightened  

she was enlightened  

B

she was dumped

she was dumped

C

she was caught 

she was caught 

D

she was wondered  

she was wondered  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

she was caught 

she was caught 


Question 6


Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

This drama is extremely informative __________ life in Roman times.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

This drama is extremely informative __________ life in Roman times.

Options

A

of

of

B

for

for

C

on

on

D

about

about


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

about

about


Question 7


Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The trainee wanted to know the________of the course to get a better understanding of the job prospects.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The trainee wanted to know the________of the course to get a better understanding of the job prospects.

Options

A

crying need

crying need

B

ins and outs 

ins and outs 

C

bird’s eye view

bird’s eye view

D

tall talk

tall talk


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

ins and outs 

ins and outs 


Question 8


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

There are some monkeys / on the roof of the / carriage but Madhav / did not see them.

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

There are some monkeys / on the roof of the / carriage but Madhav / did not see them.

Options

A

There are some monkeys

There are some monkeys

B

did not see them.

did not see them.

C

on the roof of the

on the roof of the

D

carriage but Madhav

carriage but Madhav


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

There are some monkeys

There are some monkeys


Question 9


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

The gate was opened by the peon.

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

The gate was opened by the peon.

Options

A

The peon was opening the gate. 

The peon was opening the gate. 

B

The peon opened the gate. 

The peon opened the gate. 

C

The gate was being opened by the peon. 

The gate was being opened by the peon. 

D

The peon is opening the gate. 

The peon is opening the gate. 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

The peon opened the gate. 

The peon opened the gate. 


Question 10


Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
Aryan told me that I knew where to find him.

Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
Aryan told me that I knew where to find him.

Options

A

Aryan said to me, “You knowing where to find me.”

Aryan said to me, “You knowing where to find me.”

B

Aryan said to me, “You know where to find me.”

Aryan said to me, “You know where to find me.”

C

Aryan says to me, “You know where to find me.”

Aryan says to me, “You know where to find me.”

D

Aryan said to me, “You are known where to find me.”

Aryan said to me, “You are known where to find me.”


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Aryan said to me, “You know where to find me.”

Aryan said to me, “You know where to find me.”


Question 11


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

He will make mistakes, but he will learn / by making mistakes. So, dear parents, / once you put the money in your / children’s little pockets, forget all on it.

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

He will make mistakes, but he will learn / by making mistakes. So, dear parents, / once you put the money in your / children’s little pockets, forget all on it.

Options

A

by making mistakes. So, dear parents,

by making mistakes. So, dear parents,

B

He will make mistakes, but he will learn

He will make mistakes, but he will learn

C

children’s little pockets, forget all on it

children’s little pockets, forget all on it

D

once you put the money in your

once you put the money in your


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

children’s little pockets, forget all on it

children’s little pockets, forget all on it


Question 12


Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
Lighting has
P. to become a disrupter and
Q. become human-centric as our
R. requirements change during the day and
S. lighting has to adapt to our change in needs

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
Lighting has
P. to become a disrupter and
Q. become human-centric as our
R. requirements change during the day and
S. lighting has to adapt to our change in needs

Options

A

PQRS

PQRS

B

RPQS

RPQS

C

PSQR

PSQR

D

QRSP

QRSP


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

PQRS

PQRS


Question 13


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

The act of washing oneself

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

The act of washing oneself

Options

A

Steaming

Steaming

B

Ablutions

Ablutions

C

Bathing

Bathing

D

Solutions

Solutions


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Ablutions

Ablutions


Question 14


Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Mercy

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Mercy

Options

A

Plurality

Plurality

B

Legacy

Legacy

C

Clemency

Clemency

D

Clarity

Clarity


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Clemency

Clemency


Question 15


Select the most appropriate synonym of the word Amend.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word Amend.

Options

A

Harm

Harm

B

Worsen

Worsen

C

Rectify

Rectify

D

Impair

Impair


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Rectify

Rectify


Question 16


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’.

Rita will never have changed her job if she would have been promoted.

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’.

Rita will never have changed her job if she would have been promoted.

Options

A

No substitution  

No substitution  

B

should never have

should never have

C

shall never have

shall never have

D

would never have 

would never have 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

would never have 

would never have 


Question 17


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

The audience was mesmerised by the speech delivered by the vivacious lady.

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

The audience was mesmerised by the speech delivered by the vivacious lady.

Options

A

Energetic

Energetic

B

Prosperous

Prosperous

C

Fearless

Fearless

D

Friendly

Friendly


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Energetic

Energetic


Question 18


Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Doctor

Doctor

B

Engineer

Engineer

C

Poliseman

Poliseman

D

Warden

Warden


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Poliseman

Poliseman


Question 19


Select the most appropriate collocation to fill in the blank.

Arun and his wife were ______ a baby boy after 18 years of their marriage.

Select the most appropriate collocation to fill in the blank.

Arun and his wife were ______ a baby boy after 18 years of their marriage.

Options

A

provided with

provided with

B

blessed with

blessed with

C

prepared with

prepared with

D

delighted with

delighted with


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

blessed with

blessed with


Question 20


Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
Sudhir’s harrassment is not only perceivable and occasional but also has become a matter of humorous incident before his colleague.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
Sudhir’s harrassment is not only perceivable and occasional but also has become a matter of humorous incident before his colleague.

Options

A

Humorous

Humorous

B

harrassment

harrassment

C

perceivable

perceivable

D

colleague

colleague


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

harrassment

harrassment


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.
Women won their present status through (1)____ and sacrifices rather than through men's kindness. Women and their supporters have fought, and in some places continue to fight for the same rights as (2)____. Laws were made to replace local customs which denigrated and suppressed women's rights. Women have (3)_____ higher positions in the world at all levels; political, economic and social. But in reality, women still suffer from (4)____ at various levels. For example, women work more and earn less than men. In addition to that, the majority of the world's poor and illiterate are women. The road to real (5)_____ is still long.
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.
Women won their present status through (1)____ and sacrifices rather than through men's kindness. Women and their supporters have fought, and in some places continue to fight for the same rights as (2)____. Laws were made to replace local customs which denigrated and suppressed women's rights. Women have (3)_____ higher positions in the world at all levels; political, economic and social. But in reality, women still suffer from (4)____ at various levels. For example, women work more and earn less than men. In addition to that, the majority of the world's poor and illiterate are women. The road to real (5)_____ is still long.
SubQuestion No : 21
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Options

A

struggle

struggle

B

joy

joy

C

dignity

dignity

D

happiness

happiness


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

struggle

struggle


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.
Women won their present status through (1)____ and sacrifices rather than through men's kindness. Women and their supporters have fought, and in some places continue to fight for the same rights as (2)____. Laws were made to replace local customs which denigrated and suppressed women's rights. Women have (3)_____ higher positions in the world at all levels; political, economic and social. But in reality, women still suffer from (4)____ at various levels. For example, women work more and earn less than men. In addition to that, the majority of the world's poor and illiterate are women. The road to real (5)_____ is still long.
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.
Women won their present status through (1)____ and sacrifices rather than through men's kindness. Women and their supporters have fought, and in some places continue to fight for the same rights as (2)____. Laws were made to replace local customs which denigrated and suppressed women's rights. Women have (3)_____ higher positions in the world at all levels; political, economic and social. But in reality, women still suffer from (4)____ at various levels. For example, women work more and earn less than men. In addition to that, the majority of the world's poor and illiterate are women. The road to real (5)_____ is still long.
SubQuestion No : 22
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Options

A

universal

universal

B

men

men

C

everyone

everyone

D

politicians

politicians


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

men

men


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.
Women won their present status through (1)____ and sacrifices rather than through men's kindness. Women and their supporters have fought, and in some places continue to fight for the same rights as (2)____. Laws were made to replace local customs which denigrated and suppressed women's rights. Women have (3)_____ higher positions in the world at all levels; political, economic and social. But in reality, women still suffer from (4)____ at various levels. For example, women work more and earn less than men. In addition to that, the majority of the world's poor and illiterate are women. The road to real (5)_____ is still long.
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.
Women won their present status through (1)____ and sacrifices rather than through men's kindness. Women and their supporters have fought, and in some places continue to fight for the same rights as (2)____. Laws were made to replace local customs which denigrated and suppressed women's rights. Women have (3)_____ higher positions in the world at all levels; political, economic and social. But in reality, women still suffer from (4)____ at various levels. For example, women work more and earn less than men. In addition to that, the majority of the world's poor and illiterate are women. The road to real (5)_____ is still long.
SubQuestion No : 23
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Options

A

gripped

gripped

B

plucked

plucked

C

snatched

snatched

D

gained

gained


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

gained

gained


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.
Women won their present status through (1)____ and sacrifices rather than through men's kindness. Women and their supporters have fought, and in some places continue to fight for the same rights as (2)____. Laws were made to replace local customs which denigrated and suppressed women's rights. Women have (3)_____ higher positions in the world at all levels; political, economic and social. But in reality, women still suffer from (4)____ at various levels. For example, women work more and earn less than men. In addition to that, the majority of the world's poor and illiterate are women. The road to real (5)_____ is still long.
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.
Women won their present status through (1)____ and sacrifices rather than through men's kindness. Women and their supporters have fought, and in some places continue to fight for the same rights as (2)____. Laws were made to replace local customs which denigrated and suppressed women's rights. Women have (3)_____ higher positions in the world at all levels; political, economic and social. But in reality, women still suffer from (4)____ at various levels. For example, women work more and earn less than men. In addition to that, the majority of the world's poor and illiterate are women. The road to real (5)_____ is still long.
SubQuestion No : 24
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Options

A

issues

issues

B

discrimination

discrimination

C

tolerance

tolerance

D

equality

equality


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

discrimination

discrimination


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.
Women won their present status through (1)____ and sacrifices rather than through men's kindness. Women and their supporters have fought, and in some places continue to fight for the same rights as (2)____. Laws were made to replace local customs which denigrated and suppressed women's rights. Women have (3)_____ higher positions in the world at all levels; political, economic and social. But in reality, women still suffer from (4)____ at various levels. For example, women work more and earn less than men. In addition to that, the majority of the world's poor and illiterate are women. The road to real (5)_____ is still long.
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.
Women won their present status through (1)____ and sacrifices rather than through men's kindness. Women and their supporters have fought, and in some places continue to fight for the same rights as (2)____. Laws were made to replace local customs which denigrated and suppressed women's rights. Women have (3)_____ higher positions in the world at all levels; political, economic and social. But in reality, women still suffer from (4)____ at various levels. For example, women work more and earn less than men. In addition to that, the majority of the world's poor and illiterate are women. The road to real (5)_____ is still long.
SubQuestion No : 25
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Options

A

equality

equality

B

probability

probability

C

eligibility

eligibility

D

maturity

maturity


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

equality

equality


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