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CGL 22 : 08/12/2022 Shift 4 Previous Year Paper English Language PDF

Question 1


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

One should keep one’s promise.

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

One should keep one’s promise.

Options

A

One’s promise should be kept by one. 

One’s promise should be kept by one. 

B

Promises should be kept by one. 

Promises should be kept by one. 

C

Promises should be kept. 

Promises should be kept. 

D

One should keep their promise. 

One should keep their promise. 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Promises should be kept. 

Promises should be kept. 


Question 2


Select the most appropriate collocation to substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.

The MNC is about to be bankrupt, according to reliable sources.

Select the most appropriate collocation to substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.

The MNC is about to be bankrupt, according to reliable sources.

Options

A

give bankrupt

give bankrupt

B

take bankrupt 

take bankrupt 

C

come bankrupt 

come bankrupt 

D

go bankrupt 

go bankrupt 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

go bankrupt 

go bankrupt 


Question 3


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

To keep postponing doing a task later because you’re lazy

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

To keep postponing doing a task later because you’re lazy

Options

A

Procrastinate

Procrastinate

B

Diligent

Diligent

C

Multi-task

Multi-task

D

Leave

Leave


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Procrastinate

Procrastinate


Question 4


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

The scooter that / I am using / these days is belonging / to my brother.

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

The scooter that / I am using / these days is belonging / to my brother.

Options

A

these days is belonging

these days is belonging

B

to my brother

to my brother

C

The scooter that

The scooter that

D

I am using

I am using


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

these days is belonging

these days is belonging


Question 5


Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Wavering

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Wavering

Options

A

Drenching  

Drenching  

B

Sickly  

Sickly  

C

Unconvincing  

Unconvincing  

D

Fluctuating  

Fluctuating  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Fluctuating  

Fluctuating  


Question 6


Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
The researchers
P. decision centers called the orbitofrontal
Q. analyzed the electrical activity recorded
R. cortex and dorsal anterior cingulate cortex
S. from neurons in two of the brain's

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
The researchers
P. decision centers called the orbitofrontal
Q. analyzed the electrical activity recorded
R. cortex and dorsal anterior cingulate cortex
S. from neurons in two of the brain's

Options

A

RSPQ

RSPQ

B

PQSR

PQSR

C

QSPR

QSPR

D

RPQS

RPQS


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

QSPR

QSPR


Question 7


Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
My uncle is a colonel who gets extremely angry over petty issues every now and then.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
My uncle is a colonel who gets extremely angry over petty issues every now and then.

Options

A

heated

heated

B

furious

furious

C

violent

violent

D

fierce

fierce


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

furious

furious


Question 8


Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
Her wooden almirah has been destroyed by the termites.

Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
Her wooden almirah has been destroyed by the termites.

Options

A

The termites have destroyed her wooden almirah.

The termites have destroyed her wooden almirah.

B

The termites destroyed her wooden almirah.

The termites destroyed her wooden almirah.

C

The termites could destroy her wooden almirah.

The termites could destroy her wooden almirah.

D

The termites had destroyed her wooden almirah.

The termites had destroyed her wooden almirah.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

The termites have destroyed her wooden almirah.

The termites have destroyed her wooden almirah.


Question 9


In the given sentence, one word may have been incorrectly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word from the given alternatives. If there is no error, select ‘No error’ as your answer.

The staff members were attempting to manoeuvre the board of directors for the abolition of pay disparity

In the given sentence, one word may have been incorrectly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word from the given alternatives. If there is no error, select ‘No error’ as your answer.

The staff members were attempting to manoeuvre the board of directors for the abolition of pay disparity

Options

A

manoeuver  

manoeuver  

B

manouever

manouever

C

manouvre

manouvre

D

No error 

No error 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

No error 

No error 


Question 10


Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
Rohan asked me if Rohit still cried

Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
Rohan asked me if Rohit still cried

Options

A

Rohan said to me, “Has Rohit still cried?”

Rohan said to me, “Has Rohit still cried?”

B

Rohan said to me, “Did Rohit still cry?”

Rohan said to me, “Did Rohit still cry?”

C

Rohan said to me, “Does Rohit still cry?”

Rohan said to me, “Does Rohit still cry?”

D

Rohan says to me, “Does Rohit still cry?”

Rohan says to me, “Does Rohit still cry?”


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Rohan said to me, “Does Rohit still cry?”

Rohan said to me, “Does Rohit still cry?”


Question 11


Select the appropriate adverb for the underlined word in the sentence.

We considered in brief the long term solution to the problem.

Select the appropriate adverb for the underlined word in the sentence.

We considered in brief the long term solution to the problem.

Options

A

briefness 

briefness 

B

briefless 

briefless 

C

briefly 

briefly 

D

brief

brief


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

briefly 

briefly 


Question 12


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.On my way to school, I met my uncle who had returned from England.
B.Then I invited him to my place.
C.He was very pleased to see me and asked about my parents.
D.On he asking me about my parents, I told him my father recalls him frequently.

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.On my way to school, I met my uncle who had returned from England.
B.Then I invited him to my place.
C.He was very pleased to see me and asked about my parents.
D.On he asking me about my parents, I told him my father recalls him frequently.

Options

A

BACD

BACD

B

ABCD 

ABCD 

C

ACDB 

ACDB 

D

CABD 

CABD 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

ACDB 

ACDB 


Question 13


Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Empty

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Empty

Options

A

Packed

Packed

B

Filled

Filled

C

Priceless

Priceless

D

Vacant

Vacant


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Vacant

Vacant


Question 14


Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
In the coming millenium, some noticeable technological advancements will be accomplished.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
In the coming millenium, some noticeable technological advancements will be accomplished.

Options

A

millenium 

millenium 

B

 technological 

 technological 

C

 advancements 

 advancements 

D

 noticeable 

 noticeable 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

millenium 

millenium 


Question 15


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’.

It was an horrible day at the office for Roy, but he didn’t allow it to spoil his evening plans.

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’.

It was an horrible day at the office for Roy, but he didn’t allow it to spoil his evening plans.

Options

A

was a horrible day at the office

was a horrible day at the office

B

horrible day at the office 

horrible day at the office 

C

were a horrible day at office

were a horrible day at office

D

No substitution 

No substitution 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

was a horrible day at the office

was a horrible day at the office


Question 16


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

part

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

part

Options

A

Bit 

Bit 

B

Fragment

Fragment

C

Joint

Joint

D

Whole 

Whole 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Whole 

Whole 


Question 17


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

There is________traffic every morning.

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

There is________traffic every morning.

Options

A

long 

long 

B

lengthy 

lengthy 

C

big 

big 

D

heavy 

heavy 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

heavy 

heavy 


Question 18


Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

APJ Abdul Kalam’s house, located on Mosque Street was within the reach of the famous temple of Rameswaram. It was just________from it.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

APJ Abdul Kalam’s house, located on Mosque Street was within the reach of the famous temple of Rameswaram. It was just________from it.

Options

A

at arm’s length

at arm’s length

B

a stone’s throw away

a stone’s throw away

C

from pillar to post  

from pillar to post  

D

at one’s fingertip  

at one’s fingertip  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

a stone’s throw away

a stone’s throw away


Question 19


Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
A balloon contracts when air is blown into it.

Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
A balloon contracts when air is blown into it.

Options

A

Controls

Controls

B

Expands

Expands

C

Repulses

Repulses

D

Shrinks 

Shrinks 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Expands

Expands


Question 20


Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom. 
Down the tubes

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom. 
Down the tubes

Options

A

Being informal

Being informal

B

Going to swim

Going to swim

C

Minting money

Minting money

D

Failing completely

Failing completely


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Failing completely

Failing completely


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.

Deforestation, wildfires and pollution cause animals (1) _________lose their homes. Animals may be (2) _________ by their surroundings. Most individuals are (3) __________ that they are taking down an animal's home when they cut down trees for wood. Animal (4) ___________ is also lost as a result of wildfires. The main causes of an animal becoming (5)_________ are poaching and smuggling. Pollution is extremely harmful to animals and their environments. Animals are interested and try to eat the pollution-causing things. Furthermore, some rivers and natural resources are becoming polluted, forcing animals to relocate.
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.

Deforestation, wildfires and pollution cause animals (1) _________lose their homes. Animals may be (2) _________ by their surroundings. Most individuals are (3) __________ that they are taking down an animal's home when they cut down trees for wood. Animal (4) ___________ is also lost as a result of wildfires. The main causes of an animal becoming (5)_________ are poaching and smuggling. Pollution is extremely harmful to animals and their environments. Animals are interested and try to eat the pollution-causing things. Furthermore, some rivers and natural resources are becoming polluted, forcing animals to relocate.
SubQuestion No : 21
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Options

A

to  

to  

B

of  

of  

C

from

from

D

through

through


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

to  

to  


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.

Deforestation, wildfires and pollution cause animals (1) _________lose their homes. Animals may be (2) _________ by their surroundings. Most individuals are (3) __________ that they are taking down an animal's home when they cut down trees for wood. Animal (4) ___________ is also lost as a result of wildfires. The main causes of an animal becoming (5)_________ are poaching and smuggling. Pollution is extremely harmful to animals and their environments. Animals are interested and try to eat the pollution-causing things. Furthermore, some rivers and natural resources are becoming polluted, forcing animals to relocate.
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.

Deforestation, wildfires and pollution cause animals (1) _________lose their homes. Animals may be (2) _________ by their surroundings. Most individuals are (3) __________ that they are taking down an animal's home when they cut down trees for wood. Animal (4) ___________ is also lost as a result of wildfires. The main causes of an animal becoming (5)_________ are poaching and smuggling. Pollution is extremely harmful to animals and their environments. Animals are interested and try to eat the pollution-causing things. Furthermore, some rivers and natural resources are becoming polluted, forcing animals to relocate.
SubQuestion No : 22
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Options

A

intensified  

intensified  

B

effected  

effected  

C

affected  

affected  

D

obsoleted  

obsoleted  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

affected  

affected  


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.

Deforestation, wildfires and pollution cause animals (1) _________lose their homes. Animals may be (2) _________ by their surroundings. Most individuals are (3) __________ that they are taking down an animal's home when they cut down trees for wood. Animal (4) ___________ is also lost as a result of wildfires. The main causes of an animal becoming (5)_________ are poaching and smuggling. Pollution is extremely harmful to animals and their environments. Animals are interested and try to eat the pollution-causing things. Furthermore, some rivers and natural resources are becoming polluted, forcing animals to relocate.
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.

Deforestation, wildfires and pollution cause animals (1) _________lose their homes. Animals may be (2) _________ by their surroundings. Most individuals are (3) __________ that they are taking down an animal's home when they cut down trees for wood. Animal (4) ___________ is also lost as a result of wildfires. The main causes of an animal becoming (5)_________ are poaching and smuggling. Pollution is extremely harmful to animals and their environments. Animals are interested and try to eat the pollution-causing things. Furthermore, some rivers and natural resources are becoming polluted, forcing animals to relocate.
SubQuestion No : 23
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Options

A

bad

bad

B

unaware  

unaware  

C

conscious

conscious

D

apprehensive

apprehensive


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

unaware  

unaware  


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.

Deforestation, wildfires and pollution cause animals (1) _________lose their homes. Animals may be (2) _________ by their surroundings. Most individuals are (3) __________ that they are taking down an animal's home when they cut down trees for wood. Animal (4) ___________ is also lost as a result of wildfires. The main causes of an animal becoming (5)_________ are poaching and smuggling. Pollution is extremely harmful to animals and their environments. Animals are interested and try to eat the pollution-causing things. Furthermore, some rivers and natural resources are becoming polluted, forcing animals to relocate.
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.

Deforestation, wildfires and pollution cause animals (1) _________lose their homes. Animals may be (2) _________ by their surroundings. Most individuals are (3) __________ that they are taking down an animal's home when they cut down trees for wood. Animal (4) ___________ is also lost as a result of wildfires. The main causes of an animal becoming (5)_________ are poaching and smuggling. Pollution is extremely harmful to animals and their environments. Animals are interested and try to eat the pollution-causing things. Furthermore, some rivers and natural resources are becoming polluted, forcing animals to relocate.
SubQuestion No : 24
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Options

A

domain

domain

B

husbandry

husbandry

C

environment

environment

D

habitat  

habitat  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

habitat  

habitat  


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.

Deforestation, wildfires and pollution cause animals (1) _________lose their homes. Animals may be (2) _________ by their surroundings. Most individuals are (3) __________ that they are taking down an animal's home when they cut down trees for wood. Animal (4) ___________ is also lost as a result of wildfires. The main causes of an animal becoming (5)_________ are poaching and smuggling. Pollution is extremely harmful to animals and their environments. Animals are interested and try to eat the pollution-causing things. Furthermore, some rivers and natural resources are becoming polluted, forcing animals to relocate.
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.

Deforestation, wildfires and pollution cause animals (1) _________lose their homes. Animals may be (2) _________ by their surroundings. Most individuals are (3) __________ that they are taking down an animal's home when they cut down trees for wood. Animal (4) ___________ is also lost as a result of wildfires. The main causes of an animal becoming (5)_________ are poaching and smuggling. Pollution is extremely harmful to animals and their environments. Animals are interested and try to eat the pollution-causing things. Furthermore, some rivers and natural resources are becoming polluted, forcing animals to relocate.
SubQuestion No : 25
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Options

A

destructive

destructive

B

endangered

endangered

C

wild  

wild  

D

infused

infused


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

endangered

endangered


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