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CGL 22 : 09/12/2022 Shift 3 Previous Year Paper English Language PDF

Question 1


Select the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence.
She raised a __________ when she saw her luggage missing.

Select the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence.
She raised a __________ when she saw her luggage missing.

Options

A

hue and cry

hue and cry

B

whip and spur

whip and spur

C

hand and foot

hand and foot

D

spick and span

spick and span


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

hue and cry

hue and cry


Question 2


Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word from the following sentence.
Encountered
Many people have been experiencing the starting of heat wave and some of them have avoided going outside their homes.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word from the following sentence.
Encountered
Many people have been experiencing the starting of heat wave and some of them have avoided going outside their homes.

Options

A

Experiencing

Experiencing

B

Avoided

Avoided

C

Outside

Outside

D

Starting

Starting


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Experiencing

Experiencing


Question 3


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

The wedding gown / looked decently / despite being / studded wit jewels.

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

The wedding gown / looked decently / despite being / studded wit jewels.

Options

A

 looked decently

 looked decently

B

The wedding gown  

The wedding gown  

C

despite being  

despite being  

D

studded with jewels. 

studded with jewels. 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

 looked decently

 looked decently


Question 4


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.If things get out of control, competition might become totally toxic.
B.Competition is the act of participating in a contest and the strive to finish first.
C.Competition enables those who effectively deal well enough to grow and realise their skills and talents.
D.The essence of competition is placing oneself against one’s contemporaries and frequently against oneself.

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.If things get out of control, competition might become totally toxic.
B.Competition is the act of participating in a contest and the strive to finish first.
C.Competition enables those who effectively deal well enough to grow and realise their skills and talents.
D.The essence of competition is placing oneself against one’s contemporaries and frequently against oneself.

Options

A

DCAB

DCAB

B

BDCA

BDCA

C

ADBC 

ADBC 

D

 CABD

 CABD


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

BDCA

BDCA


Question 5


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

Sanjay rolled the marble through a small plastic pipe.

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

Sanjay rolled the marble through a small plastic pipe.

Options

A

A small plastic pipe was rolled through a marble by Sanjay.

A small plastic pipe was rolled through a marble by Sanjay.

B

The marble was rolled by Sanjay in a small plastic pipe.

The marble was rolled by Sanjay in a small plastic pipe.

C

The marble through a small plastic pipe was rolled by Sanjay.

The marble through a small plastic pipe was rolled by Sanjay.

D

The marble was rolled through a small plastic pipe by Sanjay.

The marble was rolled through a small plastic pipe by Sanjay.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

The marble was rolled through a small plastic pipe by Sanjay.

The marble was rolled through a small plastic pipe by Sanjay.


Question 6


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

Blind by a dust storm, they fell into disorder.

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

Blind by a dust storm, they fell into disorder.

Options

A

Have been blind

Have been blind

B

Being blind

Being blind

C

Blinding  

Blinding  

D

Blinded  

Blinded  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Blinded  

Blinded  


Question 7


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

We have only just enough money to live on now, and if my husband loses his job, we’ll really be up again it.

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

We have only just enough money to live on now, and if my husband loses his job, we’ll really be up again it.

Options

A

be up gone it

be up gone it

B

be up cross it

be up cross it

C

be up across it

be up across it

D

be up against it

be up against it


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

be up against it

be up against it


Question 8


Fill in the blank with the correct collocation.

Of course, we agree with that measure, it is _________ sensible.

Fill in the blank with the correct collocation.

Of course, we agree with that measure, it is _________ sensible.

Options

A

hardly

hardly

B

perfectly

perfectly

C

partially

partially

D

slightly 

slightly 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

perfectly

perfectly


Question 9


Select the most appropriate adverb to fill in the blank.

Nitha can assemble the students of her class ____________.

Select the most appropriate adverb to fill in the blank.

Nitha can assemble the students of her class ____________.

Options

A

quickly

quickly

B

slow

slow

C

distract

distract

D

perfect

perfect


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

quickly

quickly


Question 10


Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
American alligators were
P. now this species is classified as least concern
Q. list in 1967, their population increased and
R. once threatened by extinction but
S. after being placed on the endangered species

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
American alligators were
P. now this species is classified as least concern
Q. list in 1967, their population increased and
R. once threatened by extinction but
S. after being placed on the endangered species

Options

A

SQPR

SQPR

B

RSQP

RSQP

C

PQSR

PQSR

D

RPQS

RPQS


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

RSQP

RSQP


Question 11


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

Strong hostility

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

Strong hostility

Options

A

Animalistic

Animalistic

B

Animosity

Animosity

C

Comity

Comity

D

Anonymity

Anonymity


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Animosity

Animosity


Question 12


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 ameteur sculptor received an award at the international sculpting competition.

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 ameteur sculptor received an award at the international sculpting competition.

Options

A

No error

No error

B

 ameateur

 ameateur

C

amateur  

amateur  

D

ameature

ameature


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

amateur  

amateur  


Question 13


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

Murder of an infant

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

Murder of an infant

Options

A

Infanticide 

Infanticide 

B

Feticide

Feticide

C

Sacrifice 

Sacrifice 

D

Foeticide 

Foeticide 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Infanticide 

Infanticide 


Question 14


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

Mary was cooking the meal.

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

Mary was cooking the meal.

Options

A

Mary was about to cook the meal.

Mary was about to cook the meal.

B

The meal were being cooked by Mary.

The meal were being cooked by Mary.

C

The meal was being cooked by Mary.

The meal was being cooked by Mary.

D

The meal was already being cooked by Mary.

The meal was already being cooked by Mary.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

The meal was being cooked by Mary.

The meal was being cooked by Mary.


Question 15


Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The foreign company is chary of investing in Africa.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The foreign company is chary of investing in Africa.

Options

A

Fervent

Fervent

B

Keen

Keen

C

Cautious  

Cautious  

D

Confident

Confident


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Cautious  

Cautious  


Question 16


Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
The new intern is a greenhorn and thus his superiors take advantage of him.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
The new intern is a greenhorn and thus his superiors take advantage of him.

Options

A

Overenthusiastic 

Overenthusiastic 

B

Sick 

Sick 

C

Jealous 

Jealous 

D

Inexperienced 

Inexperienced 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Inexperienced 

Inexperienced 


Question 17


Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Anger

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Anger

Options

A

Comfort

Comfort

B

Agony

Agony

C

Fury

Fury

D

Pleasure

Pleasure


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Fury

Fury


Question 18


Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Quever 

Quever 

B

Pollen 

Pollen 

C

Mousy

Mousy

D

Quasi 

Quasi 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Quever 

Quever 


Question 19


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The soldiers were irresolute and so, they won the war for the infantry and the country.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The soldiers were irresolute and so, they won the war for the infantry and the country.

Options

A

default

default

B

harsh

harsh

C

decisive

decisive

D

variant

variant


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

decisive

decisive


Question 20


Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
The old man asked the boy where the postman was.

Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
The old man asked the boy where the postman was.

Options

A

The old man said to the boy, “Where was the postman?”

The old man said to the boy, “Where was the postman?”

B

The old man said to the boy, “Where is the postman?”

The old man said to the boy, “Where is the postman?”

C

The old man said to the boy, “Where has been the postman?”

The old man said to the boy, “Where has been the postman?”

D

The old man says to the boy, “Where is the postman?”

The old man says to the boy, “Where is the postman?”


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

The old man said to the boy, “Where is the postman?”

The old man said to the boy, “Where is the postman?”


Question 21


Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

Allegiance to one’s favourite team is something that sports fans 1 ______ over a period of time. They are so attached to their favourite teams that they could display 2 ______ emotions, not just during the course of the match, but much after the actual event is over. This phenomenon, 3 ______ common across the globe, is more seen in countries like Brazil, India, the US and even the UK, where the favourite sport may not be the same in each of these nations. In spite of this craze and hysteria, sport has 4 ______ a long way. It is accepted as one of the world’s most 5 ______ pastimes ever.
SubQuestion No : 21
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

Allegiance to one’s favourite team is something that sports fans 1 ______ over a period of time. They are so attached to their favourite teams that they could display 2 ______ emotions, not just during the course of the match, but much after the actual event is over. This phenomenon, 3 ______ common across the globe, is more seen in countries like Brazil, India, the US and even the UK, where the favourite sport may not be the same in each of these nations. In spite of this craze and hysteria, sport has 4 ______ a long way. It is accepted as one of the world’s most 5 ______ pastimes ever.
SubQuestion No : 21
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Options

A

infer

infer

B

crave 

crave 

C

develop 

develop 

D

defer

defer


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

develop 

develop 


Question 22


Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

Allegiance to one’s favourite team is something that sports fans 1 ______ over a period of time. They are so attached to their favourite teams that they could display 2 ______ emotions, not just during the course of the match, but much after the actual event is over. This phenomenon, 3 ______ common across the globe, is more seen in countries like Brazil, India, the US and even the UK, where the favourite sport may not be the same in each of these nations. In spite of this craze and hysteria, sport has 4 ______ a long way. It is accepted as one of the world’s most 5 ______ pastimes ever.
SubQuestion No : 22
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

Allegiance to one’s favourite team is something that sports fans 1 ______ over a period of time. They are so attached to their favourite teams that they could display 2 ______ emotions, not just during the course of the match, but much after the actual event is over. This phenomenon, 3 ______ common across the globe, is more seen in countries like Brazil, India, the US and even the UK, where the favourite sport may not be the same in each of these nations. In spite of this craze and hysteria, sport has 4 ______ a long way. It is accepted as one of the world’s most 5 ______ pastimes ever.
SubQuestion No : 22
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Options

A

dread 

dread 

B

concrete

concrete

C

varied 

varied 

D

hurried

hurried


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

varied 

varied 


Question 23


Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

Allegiance to one’s favourite team is something that sports fans 1 ______ over a period of time. They are so attached to their favourite teams that they could display 2 ______ emotions, not just during the course of the match, but much after the actual event is over. This phenomenon, 3 ______ common across the globe, is more seen in countries like Brazil, India, the US and even the UK, where the favourite sport may not be the same in each of these nations. In spite of this craze and hysteria, sport has 4 ______ a long way. It is accepted as one of the world’s most 5 ______ pastimes ever.
SubQuestion No : 23
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

Allegiance to one’s favourite team is something that sports fans 1 ______ over a period of time. They are so attached to their favourite teams that they could display 2 ______ emotions, not just during the course of the match, but much after the actual event is over. This phenomenon, 3 ______ common across the globe, is more seen in countries like Brazil, India, the US and even the UK, where the favourite sport may not be the same in each of these nations. In spite of this craze and hysteria, sport has 4 ______ a long way. It is accepted as one of the world’s most 5 ______ pastimes ever.
SubQuestion No : 23
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Options

A

in spite of

in spite of

B

as

as

C

though 

though 

D

despite 

despite 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

though 

though 


Question 24


Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

Allegiance to one’s favourite team is something that sports fans 1 ______ over a period of time. They are so attached to their favourite teams that they could display 2 ______ emotions, not just during the course of the match, but much after the actual event is over. This phenomenon, 3 ______ common across the globe, is more seen in countries like Brazil, India, the US and even the UK, where the favourite sport may not be the same in each of these nations. In spite of this craze and hysteria, sport has 4 ______ a long way. It is accepted as one of the world’s most 5 ______ pastimes ever.
SubQuestion No : 24
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

Allegiance to one’s favourite team is something that sports fans 1 ______ over a period of time. They are so attached to their favourite teams that they could display 2 ______ emotions, not just during the course of the match, but much after the actual event is over. This phenomenon, 3 ______ common across the globe, is more seen in countries like Brazil, India, the US and even the UK, where the favourite sport may not be the same in each of these nations. In spite of this craze and hysteria, sport has 4 ______ a long way. It is accepted as one of the world’s most 5 ______ pastimes ever.
SubQuestion No : 24
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Options

A

come 

come 

B

came

came

C

fame

fame

D

game

game


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

come 

come 


Question 25


Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

Allegiance to one’s favourite team is something that sports fans 1 ______ over a period of time. They are so attached to their favourite teams that they could display 2 ______ emotions, not just during the course of the match, but much after the actual event is over. This phenomenon, 3 ______ common across the globe, is more seen in countries like Brazil, India, the US and even the UK, where the favourite sport may not be the same in each of these nations. In spite of this craze and hysteria, sport has 4 ______ a long way. It is accepted as one of the world’s most 5 ______ pastimes ever.
SubQuestion No : 25
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

Allegiance to one’s favourite team is something that sports fans 1 ______ over a period of time. They are so attached to their favourite teams that they could display 2 ______ emotions, not just during the course of the match, but much after the actual event is over. This phenomenon, 3 ______ common across the globe, is more seen in countries like Brazil, India, the US and even the UK, where the favourite sport may not be the same in each of these nations. In spite of this craze and hysteria, sport has 4 ______ a long way. It is accepted as one of the world’s most 5 ______ pastimes ever.
SubQuestion No : 25
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Options

A

detrimental 

detrimental 

B

entertaining 

entertaining 

C

inhibited 

inhibited 

D

tiresome

tiresome


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

entertaining 

entertaining 


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