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CGL 22 : 09/12/2022 Shift 1 Previous Year Paper English Language PDF

Question 1


Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
He said that he was sorry for all that.

Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
He said that he was sorry for all that.

Options

A

“I am sorry for all then.” He says.

“I am sorry for all then.” He says.

B

“I was sorry for all this.” He said.

“I was sorry for all this.” He said.

C

“I am sorry for all that.” He says.

“I am sorry for all that.” He says.

D

“I am sorry for all this.” He said.

“I am sorry for all this.” He said.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

“I am sorry for all this.” He said.

“I am sorry for all this.” He said.


Question 2


Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
He is diligent, therefore he will ______________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
He is diligent, therefore he will ______________.

Options

A

remain

remain

B

fall

fall

C

fail

fail

D

succeed

succeed


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

succeed

succeed


Question 3


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

I could not sleep because I was too eager, so I got up early and dressed.

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

I could not sleep because I was too eager, so I got up early and dressed.

Options

A

Tensed  

Tensed  

B

Apathetic  

Apathetic  

C

Exhilarated  

Exhilarated  

D

Satisfied

Satisfied


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Exhilarated  

Exhilarated  


Question 4


Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Computers and mobile phones have become a necessary and important part of our lives.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Computers and mobile phones have become a necessary and important part of our lives.

Options

A

a needed

a needed

B

a requisite

a requisite

C

an essential

an essential

D

a required

a required


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

an essential

an essential


Question 5


Select the sentence with the appropriate use of preposition.

Select the sentence with the appropriate use of preposition.

Options

A

He arrived to Sunday morning.

He arrived to Sunday morning.

B

He arrived in Sunday morning.

He arrived in Sunday morning.

C

He arrived at Sunday morning. 

He arrived at Sunday morning. 

D

He arrived on Sunday morning.

He arrived on Sunday morning.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

He arrived on Sunday morning.

He arrived on Sunday morning.


Question 6


Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A battle or anything involving or causing much bloodshed

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A battle or anything involving or causing much bloodshed

Options

A

 Redtapism

 Redtapism

B

Autocracy 

Autocracy 

C

Sanguinary 

Sanguinary 

D

Ineffable 

Ineffable 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Sanguinary 

Sanguinary 


Question 7


Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The heavy and abundant rainfall has a major role to play in the production of crops.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The heavy and abundant rainfall has a major role to play in the production of crops.

Options

A

Cyclonic  

Cyclonic  

B

Prolonged  

Prolonged  

C

Intermittent

Intermittent

D

Ample  

Ample  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Ample  

Ample  


Question 8


Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
Being a conscentious and single-minded person, Tubai has become inquisitive and perseverant in exploring young talents.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
Being a conscentious and single-minded person, Tubai has become inquisitive and perseverant in exploring young talents.

Options

A

exploring

exploring

B

perseverant

perseverant

C

inquisitive

inquisitive

D

conscentious

conscentious


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

conscentious

conscentious


Question 9


Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
In addition to
P. primary threat to the Kemp's ridley sea turtle
Q. capture in fishing gear like shrimp
R. threatened nesting habitat, accidental
S. trawls and gill nets continues to be the

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
In addition to
P. primary threat to the Kemp's ridley sea turtle
Q. capture in fishing gear like shrimp
R. threatened nesting habitat, accidental
S. trawls and gill nets continues to be the

Options

A

SQRP

SQRP

B

RQSP

RQSP

C

SPQR

SPQR

D

PQSR

PQSR


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

RQSP

RQSP


Question 10


Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
A stranger buys flowers for the dead man’s grave.

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
A stranger buys flowers for the dead man’s grave.

Options

A

Flowers were bought by a stranger for the dead man’s grave.

Flowers were bought by a stranger for the dead man’s grave.

B

Flowers have been bought by a stranger for the dead man’s grave.

Flowers have been bought by a stranger for the dead man’s grave.

C

Flowers is bought by a stranger for the dead man’s grave.

Flowers is bought by a stranger for the dead man’s grave.

D

Flowers are bought by a stranger for the dead man’s grave.

Flowers are bought by a stranger for the dead man’s grave.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Flowers are bought by a stranger for the dead man’s grave.

Flowers are bought by a stranger for the dead man’s grave.


Question 11


Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains a grammatical error.

She is quiet a generous woman / to have donated / such a large amount / for the flood affected people.

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains a grammatical error.

She is quiet a generous woman / to have donated / such a large amount / for the flood affected people.

Options

A

She is quiet a generous woman 

She is quiet a generous woman 

B

to have donated  

to have donated  

C

such a large amount  

such a large amount  

D

for the flood affected people.  

for the flood affected people.  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

She is quiet a generous woman 

She is quiet a generous woman 


Question 12


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

He will talk about nothing but films.

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

He will talk about nothing but films.

Options

A

was talking at

was talking at

B

talks about

talks about

C

shall talking of

shall talking of

D

is talking in

is talking in


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

talks about

talks about


Question 13


Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The activist is working really hard and was determined to ________ for this cause.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The activist is working really hard and was determined to ________ for this cause.

Options

A

have feet of clay  

have feet of clay  

B

keep the wolf from the door  

keep the wolf from the door  

C

move heaven and earth 

move heaven and earth 

D

blow his own trumpet  

blow his own trumpet  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

move heaven and earth 

move heaven and earth 


Question 14


Select the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence.
The news of his arrest spread rapidly in every _____________ of the city.

Select the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence.
The news of his arrest spread rapidly in every _____________ of the city.

Options

A

ins and outs

ins and outs

B

rack and ruin

rack and ruin

C

life and soul

life and soul

D

nook and corner

nook and corner


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

nook and corner

nook and corner


Question 15


Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
The ruthless story of Pankaj’s assassination in the Carribean islands is thrilling to read.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
The ruthless story of Pankaj’s assassination in the Carribean islands is thrilling to read.

Options

A

ruthless

ruthless

B

Thrilling

Thrilling

C

Carribean

Carribean

D

assassination

assassination


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Carribean

Carribean


Question 16


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

Truth can never be concealed from anyone.

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

Truth can never be concealed from anyone.

Options

A

Snatched  

Snatched  

B

Disguised  

Disguised  

C

Separated  

Separated  

D

Borrowed  

Borrowed  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Disguised  

Disguised  


Question 17


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Care

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Care

Options

A

Concern

Concern

B

Attention

Attention

C

Worry

Worry

D

Disregard

Disregard


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Disregard

Disregard


Question 18


Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom that can be substituted in the following sentence.

I begged him to reconsider my application, but he put his foot down.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom that can be substituted in the following sentence.

I begged him to reconsider my application, but he put his foot down.

Options

A

agreed to reconsider 

agreed to reconsider 

B

stamped his foot down 

stamped his foot down 

C

did not run 

did not run 

D

refused to yield 

refused to yield 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

refused to yield 

refused to yield 


Question 19


Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
After a prolonged discussion, Gayatri got a permission from her parents to study law.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
After a prolonged discussion, Gayatri got a permission from her parents to study law.

Options

A

got proper permission

got proper permission

B

got the permission

got the permission

C

got her permission

got her permission

D

got permission

got permission


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

got permission

got permission


Question 20


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

The sewage water smells foul.

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

The sewage water smells foul.

Options

A

The sewage water has a foul smell. 

The sewage water has a foul smell. 

B

Foul is smelt by the sewage water. 

Foul is smelt by the sewage water. 

C

The sewage water is foul when it is smelt. 

The sewage water is foul when it is smelt. 

D

Passive construction is not possible. 

Passive construction is not possible. 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Passive construction is not possible. 

Passive construction is not possible.


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.

Child marriage is a kind of right exploitation as to (1)__________ in practically all areas, the kid must be at least 18 years old. As a result, marrying off a kid before they reach the age of (2)________ is an exploitation of their right. The long-standing (3)_________ of child marriage is one of the most prevalent reasons of child marriage. The elders want to plan for the (4)________ of their family, so they marry off the children to establish their position. Most crucially, poor individuals marry children to get rid of their debts, taxes, dowry, and other (5)__________.
SubQuestion No : 21
Select the most appropriate answer to fill in blank 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.

Child marriage is a kind of right exploitation as to (1)__________ in practically all areas, the kid must be at least 18 years old. As a result, marrying off a kid before they reach the age of (2)________ is an exploitation of their right. The long-standing (3)_________ of child marriage is one of the most prevalent reasons of child marriage. The elders want to plan for the (4)________ of their family, so they marry off the children to establish their position. Most crucially, poor individuals marry children to get rid of their debts, taxes, dowry, and other (5)__________.
SubQuestion No : 21
Select the most appropriate answer to fill in blank 1.

Options

A

marry  

marry  

B

mature  

mature  

C

vote  

vote  

D

bind  

bind  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

marry  

marry  


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.

Child marriage is a kind of right exploitation as to (1)__________ in practically all areas, the kid must be at least 18 years old. As a result, marrying off a kid before they reach the age of (2)________ is an exploitation of their right. The long-standing (3)_________ of child marriage is one of the most prevalent reasons of child marriage. The elders want to plan for the (4)________ of their family, so they marry off the children to establish their position. Most crucially, poor individuals marry children to get rid of their debts, taxes, dowry, and other (5)__________.
SubQuestion No : 22
Select the most appropriate answer to fill in blank 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.

Child marriage is a kind of right exploitation as to (1)__________ in practically all areas, the kid must be at least 18 years old. As a result, marrying off a kid before they reach the age of (2)________ is an exploitation of their right. The long-standing (3)_________ of child marriage is one of the most prevalent reasons of child marriage. The elders want to plan for the (4)________ of their family, so they marry off the children to establish their position. Most crucially, poor individuals marry children to get rid of their debts, taxes, dowry, and other (5)__________.
SubQuestion No : 22
Select the most appropriate answer to fill in blank 2.

Options

A

restrain  

restrain  

B

adult 

adult 

C

growth  

growth  

D

consent  

consent  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

consent  

consent  


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.

Child marriage is a kind of right exploitation as to (1)__________ in practically all areas, the kid must be at least 18 years old. As a result, marrying off a kid before they reach the age of (2)________ is an exploitation of their right. The long-standing (3)_________ of child marriage is one of the most prevalent reasons of child marriage. The elders want to plan for the (4)________ of their family, so they marry off the children to establish their position. Most crucially, poor individuals marry children to get rid of their debts, taxes, dowry, and other (5)__________.
SubQuestion No : 23
Select the most appropriate answer to fill in blank 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.

Child marriage is a kind of right exploitation as to (1)__________ in practically all areas, the kid must be at least 18 years old. As a result, marrying off a kid before they reach the age of (2)________ is an exploitation of their right. The long-standing (3)_________ of child marriage is one of the most prevalent reasons of child marriage. The elders want to plan for the (4)________ of their family, so they marry off the children to establish their position. Most crucially, poor individuals marry children to get rid of their debts, taxes, dowry, and other (5)__________.
SubQuestion No : 23
Select the most appropriate answer to fill in blank 3.

Options

A

faith  

faith  

B

hassle  

hassle  

C

taboo  

taboo  

D

custom  

custom  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

custom  

custom  


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.

Child marriage is a kind of right exploitation as to (1)__________ in practically all areas, the kid must be at least 18 years old. As a result, marrying off a kid before they reach the age of (2)________ is an exploitation of their right. The long-standing (3)_________ of child marriage is one of the most prevalent reasons of child marriage. The elders want to plan for the (4)________ of their family, so they marry off the children to establish their position. Most crucially, poor individuals marry children to get rid of their debts, taxes, dowry, and other (5)__________.
SubQuestion No : 24
Select the most appropriate answer to fill in blank 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.

Child marriage is a kind of right exploitation as to (1)__________ in practically all areas, the kid must be at least 18 years old. As a result, marrying off a kid before they reach the age of (2)________ is an exploitation of their right. The long-standing (3)_________ of child marriage is one of the most prevalent reasons of child marriage. The elders want to plan for the (4)________ of their family, so they marry off the children to establish their position. Most crucially, poor individuals marry children to get rid of their debts, taxes, dowry, and other (5)__________.
SubQuestion No : 24
Select the most appropriate answer to fill in blank 4.

Options

A

coalition  

coalition  

B

evolution  

evolution  

C

creation  

creation  

D

extension  

extension  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

extension  

extension  


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.

Child marriage is a kind of right exploitation as to (1)__________ in practically all areas, the kid must be at least 18 years old. As a result, marrying off a kid before they reach the age of (2)________ is an exploitation of their right. The long-standing (3)_________ of child marriage is one of the most prevalent reasons of child marriage. The elders want to plan for the (4)________ of their family, so they marry off the children to establish their position. Most crucially, poor individuals marry children to get rid of their debts, taxes, dowry, and other (5)__________.
SubQuestion No : 25
Select the most appropriate answer to fill in blank 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.

Child marriage is a kind of right exploitation as to (1)__________ in practically all areas, the kid must be at least 18 years old. As a result, marrying off a kid before they reach the age of (2)________ is an exploitation of their right. The long-standing (3)_________ of child marriage is one of the most prevalent reasons of child marriage. The elders want to plan for the (4)________ of their family, so they marry off the children to establish their position. Most crucially, poor individuals marry children to get rid of their debts, taxes, dowry, and other (5)__________.
SubQuestion No : 25
Select the most appropriate answer to fill in blank 5.

Options

A

mitigations

mitigations

B

obligations  

obligations  

C

activities  

activities  

D

evils  

evils  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

obligations  

obligations  


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