CGL 22 : 06/12/2022 Shift 2 Previous Year Paper English Language PDF


Question 1


Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The game continued due to heavy rainfall after the pitch became completely wet.

Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The game continued due to heavy rainfall after the pitch became completely wet.

Options

A

ongoing

ongoing

B

stopped 

stopped 

C

played

played

D

disregarded

disregarded


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

stopped 

stopped 


Question 2


In the given sentence the underlined word may have been incorrectly spelt. Identify the option that rectifies the spelling. If there is no error in spelling, select ‘No error’.

The Education Ministry believes that after the reopening of the schools, it will take some time to regain the equiliebrium.

In the given sentence the underlined word may have been incorrectly spelt. Identify the option that rectifies the spelling. If there is no error in spelling, select ‘No error’.

The Education Ministry believes that after the reopening of the schools, it will take some time to regain the equiliebrium.

Options

A

No error  

No error  

B

equilibrium  

equilibrium  

C

equelibrium  

equelibrium  

D

equilibreum   

equilibreum   


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

equilibrium  

equilibrium  


Question 3


Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined words in the given sentence.

Today my dad will teach me how to make a small shelter for my dog.

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined words in the given sentence.

Today my dad will teach me how to make a small shelter for my dog.

Options

A

kennel  

kennel  

B

shed 

shed 

C

burrow  

burrow  

D

canal  

canal  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

kennel  

kennel  


Question 4


Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
Electrolytes like
P. important for balancing the water in your body
Q. are present in the body’s fluids and are
R. are electrically charged minerals that
S. sodium, potassium, chloride and magnesium

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
Electrolytes like
P. important for balancing the water in your body
Q. are present in the body’s fluids and are
R. are electrically charged minerals that
S. sodium, potassium, chloride and magnesium

Options

A

SPRQ

SPRQ

B

SQRP

SQRP

C

PQSR

PQSR

D

SRQP

SRQP


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

SRQP

SRQP


Question 5


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

Existing in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists

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

Existing in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists

Options

A

Original

Original

B

Aboriginal

Aboriginal

C

Native

Native

D

Ancient

Ancient


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Aboriginal

Aboriginal


Question 6


Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
The dog was terrified by the unexpected noise.

Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
The dog was terrified by the unexpected noise.

Options

A

The unexpected noise had terrified the dog.

The unexpected noise had terrified the dog.

B

The unexpected noise terrifies the dog.

The unexpected noise terrifies the dog.

C

The unexpected noise terrified the dog.

The unexpected noise terrified the dog.

D

The unexpected noise has terrified the dog.

The unexpected noise has terrified the dog.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

The unexpected noise terrified the dog.

The unexpected noise terrified the dog.


Question 7


Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
This trail is not frequently visited by hikers.

Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
This trail is not frequently visited by hikers.

Options

A

Hikers not have frequently visit this trail.

Hikers not have frequently visit this trail.

B

Hikers does not frequently visit this trail.

Hikers does not frequently visit this trail.

C

Hikers did not frequently visit this trail.

Hikers did not frequently visit this trail.

D

Hikers do not visit this trail frequently.

Hikers do not visit this trail frequently.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Hikers do not visit this trail frequently.

Hikers do not visit this trail frequently.


Question 8


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. Such problems include difficulty in implementing decisions, providing social security to everyone and ensuring employment.
B. This is because almost all countries face problems related to their population.
C. The most crucial aspect of the problem is population pressure.
D. The population explosion is an important issue these days.

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. Such problems include difficulty in implementing decisions, providing social security to everyone and ensuring employment.
B. This is because almost all countries face problems related to their population.
C. The most crucial aspect of the problem is population pressure.
D. The population explosion is an important issue these days.

Options

A

DBAC

DBAC

B

ABCD

ABCD

C

CDAB

CDAB

D

DBCA

DBCA


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

DBAC

DBAC


Question 9


Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Radha said, “Why didn’t he forward his petition to me?”

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Radha said, “Why didn’t he forward his petition to me?”

Options

A

Radha enquired why he had not forwarded his petition to her.

Radha enquired why he had not forwarded his petition to her.

B

Radha enquired why he had not forward his petition to her.

Radha enquired why he had not forward his petition to her.

C

Radha enquired why had he not forwarded his petition to her.

Radha enquired why had he not forwarded his petition to her.

D

Radha enquired why he has not forwarded his petition to her.

Radha enquired why he has not forwarded his petition to her.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Radha enquired why he had not forwarded his petition to her.

Radha enquired why he had not forwarded his petition to her.


Question 10


Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
When the war breaks out, all the war mongering social media activists become yellow bellies.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
When the war breaks out, all the war mongering social media activists become yellow bellies.

Options

A

Sceptics

Sceptics

B

Upset stomachs 

Upset stomachs 

C

Zealots

Zealots

D

Cowards 

Cowards 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Cowards 

Cowards 


Question 11


Select the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence.
His brother _______ his ________ and gave him a watch after his result.

Select the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence.
His brother _______ his ________ and gave him a watch after his result.

Options

A

lost, temper

lost, temper

B

kept, promise

kept, promise

C

broke, record

broke, record

D

took, word

took, word


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

kept, promise

kept, promise


Question 12


Select the sentence with the appropriate use of preposition.

Select the sentence with the appropriate use of preposition.

Options

A

Along with means of rope ladders they scaled the wall.

Along with means of rope ladders they scaled the wall.

B

Of means of rope ladders they scaled the wall.

Of means of rope ladders they scaled the wall.

C

By means of rope ladders they scaled the wall.

By means of rope ladders they scaled the wall.

D

in means of rope ladders they scaled the wall.

in means of rope ladders they scaled the wall.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

By means of rope ladders they scaled the wall.

By means of rope ladders they scaled the wall.


Question 13


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

Great people are always ready to________ responsibilities.

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

Great people are always ready to________ responsibilities.

Options

A

burden

burden

B

kindle

kindle

C

shoulder 

shoulder 

D

secure

secure


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

shoulder 

shoulder 


Question 14


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

The essayist’s sole intention was to baffle his readers.

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

The essayist’s sole intention was to baffle his readers.

Options

A

Scold  

Scold  

B

Annoy  

Annoy  

C

Puzzle  

Puzzle  

D

Influence  

Influence  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Puzzle  

Puzzle  


Question 15


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Harmony

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Harmony

Options

A

Congruity 

Congruity 

B

Hostility 

Hostility 

C

Concord 

Concord 

D

Consent

Consent


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Hostility 

Hostility 


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 required’.

The soldiers had no choice to report the loss to their commander.

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 required’.

The soldiers had no choice to report the loss to their commander.

Options

A

no choice how to 

no choice how to 

B

No substitution required

No substitution required

C

no choice as to 

no choice as to 

D

no choice but to 

no choice but to 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

no choice but to 

no choice but to 


Question 17


Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Athlete 

Athlete 

B

Benefitted 

Benefitted 

C

Antartic 

Antartic 

D

Practically 

Practically 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Antartic 

Antartic 


Question 18


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘IMMORAL’ from the given sentence.

The city of Hamburg and its surrounding region have generally decent health, with no pandemic illnesses having lately developed to any significant degree.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘IMMORAL’ from the given sentence.

The city of Hamburg and its surrounding region have generally decent health, with no pandemic illnesses having lately developed to any significant degree.

Options

A

Illness

Illness

B

Region

Region

C

Decent

Decent

D

Degree  

Degree  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Decent

Decent


Question 19


The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

He always / aimed highly / in life.

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

He always / aimed highly / in life.

Options

A

No error

No error

B

aimed highly

aimed highly

C

in life

in life

D

He always  

He always  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

aimed highly

aimed highly


Question 20


Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
On the ball

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
On the ball

Options

A

To be lazy 

To be lazy 

B

Doing a bad job 

Doing a bad job 

C

Doing an average job

Doing an average job

D

To be alert 

To be alert 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

To be alert 

To be alert 


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.

India is one of the largest producers of tea in the world. The industry is (1)________ recognised as technically very well (2) ________. The Indian tea industry is a (3) ________ one traditionally. Tea has been used in India for (4) ________ purposes as well as for (5) ________.
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.

India is one of the largest producers of tea in the world. The industry is (1) _______ recognised as technically very well (2) ________. The Indian tea industry is a (3) ________ one traditionally. Tea has been used in India for (4) ________ purposes as well as for (5) ________.
SubQuestion No : 21
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Options

A

tediously

tediously

B

globally

globally

C

industrially

industrially

D

mutually

mutually


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

globally

globally


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.

India is one of the largest producers of tea in the world. The industry is (1)________ recognised as technically very well (2) ________. The Indian tea industry is a (3) ________ one traditionally. Tea has been used in India for (4) ________ purposes as well as for (5) ________.
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.

India is one of the largest producers of tea in the world. The industry is (1) _______ recognised as technically very well (2) ________. The Indian tea industry is a (3) ________ one traditionally. Tea has been used in India for (4) ________ purposes as well as for (5) ________.
SubQuestion No : 22
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Options

A

establish

establish

B

equipped

equipped

C

complex

complex

D

pampered

pampered


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

equipped

equipped


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.

India is one of the largest producers of tea in the world. The industry is (1)________ recognised as technically very well (2) ________. The Indian tea industry is a (3) ________ one traditionally. Tea has been used in India for (4) ________ purposes as well as for (5) ________.
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.

India is one of the largest producers of tea in the world. The industry is (1) _______ recognised as technically very well (2) ________. The Indian tea industry is a (3) ________ one traditionally. Tea has been used in India for (4) ________ purposes as well as for (5) ________.
SubQuestion No : 23
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Options

A

flourishing

flourishing

B

flourish

flourish

C

thrashing

thrashing

D

condensing

condensing


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

flourishing

flourishing


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.

India is one of the largest producers of tea in the world. The industry is (1)________ recognised as technically very well (2) ________. The Indian tea industry is a (3) ________ one traditionally. Tea has been used in India for (4) ________ purposes as well as for (5) ________.
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.

India is one of the largest producers of tea in the world. The industry is (1) _______ recognised as technically very well (2) ________. The Indian tea industry is a (3) ________ one traditionally. Tea has been used in India for (4) ________ purposes as well as for (5) ________.
SubQuestion No : 24
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Options

A

sick

sick

B

medicinal

medicinal

C

immune

immune

D

immunology

immunology


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

medicinal

medicinal


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.

India is one of the largest producers of tea in the world. The industry is (1)________ recognised as technically very well (2) ________. The Indian tea industry is a (3) ________ one traditionally. Tea has been used in India for (4) ________ purposes as well as for (5) ________.
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.

India is one of the largest producers of tea in the world. The industry is (1) _______ recognised as technically very well (2) ________. The Indian tea industry is a (3) ________ one traditionally. Tea has been used in India for (4) ________ purposes as well as for (5) ________.
SubQuestion No : 25
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Options

A

consumption

consumption

B

retention

retention

C

advantage

advantage

D

fulfillment

fulfillment


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

consumption

consumption


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