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CGL 22 : 09/12/2022 Shift 4 Previous Year Paper English Language PDF

Question 1


Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
Our machine is shipped to ten different countries.

Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
Our machine is shipped to ten different countries.

Options

A

We are shipping our machine to ten different countries.

We are shipping our machine to ten different countries.

B

We ship our machine to ten different countries.

We ship our machine to ten different countries.

C

Someone ship our machine on ten different countries.

Someone ship our machine on ten different countries.

D

We shipped our machine to ten different countries.

We shipped our machine to ten different countries.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

We ship our machine to ten different countries.

We ship our machine to ten different countries.


Question 2


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

The head coach got surprised with the level of enthusiasm shown by the players as they all were demoralised after the first loss.

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

The head coach got surprised with the level of enthusiasm shown by the players as they all were demoralised after the first loss.

Options

A

Surprised  

Surprised  

B

Enthusiasm  

Enthusiasm  

C

Demoralised

Demoralised

D

Loss  

Loss  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Loss  

Loss  


Question 3


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

The director is at the apex of the managing committee.

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

The director is at the apex of the managing committee.

Options

A

Core  

Core  

B

Bottom  

Bottom  

C

Pinnacle  

Pinnacle  

D

Corner  

Corner  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Pinnacle  

Pinnacle  


Question 4


Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

After several years of cheating on his PhD work, the candidate finally had to face the music and lose the opportunity.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

After several years of cheating on his PhD work, the candidate finally had to face the music and lose the opportunity.

Options

A

To accept unpleasant consequences

To accept unpleasant consequences

B

Accept ignorance

Accept ignorance

C

Choose another alternative that is uninteresting 

Choose another alternative that is uninteresting 

D

Be exposed 

Be exposed 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

To accept unpleasant consequences

To accept unpleasant consequences


Question 5


Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

I told Rahu on wait for two hours at the bus stop.

Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

I told Rahu on wait for two hours at the bus stop.

Options

A

for

for

B

on

on

C

at

at

D

told

told


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

on

on


Question 6


Choose the incorrectly spelt word.

Choose the incorrectly spelt word.

Options

A

Rudimentary

Rudimentary

B

Flawless

Flawless

C

Impracticle

Impracticle

D

Primitive

Primitive


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Impracticle

Impracticle


Question 7


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.

Huda lived in / the southern part / off Germany.

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.

Huda lived in / the southern part / off Germany.

Options

A

Huda lived in

Huda lived in

B

off Germany

off Germany

C

No error

No error

D

the southern part  

the southern part  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

off Germany

off Germany


Question 8


Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
The citizens have chosen that man as their leader.

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
The citizens have chosen that man as their leader.

Options

A

That man was chosen by the citizens as their leader.

That man was chosen by the citizens as their leader.

B

That man is chosen by the citizens as their leader.

That man is chosen by the citizens as their leader.

C

That man had been chosen by the citizens as their leader.

That man had been chosen by the citizens as their leader.

D

That man has been chosen by the citizens as their leader.

That man has been chosen by the citizens as their leader.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

That man has been chosen by the citizens as their leader.

That man has been chosen by the citizens as their leader.


Question 9


A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.
Writing down instructions, steps and remembering them can make you look really efficient and ________.

A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.
Writing down instructions, steps and remembering them can make you look really efficient and ________.

Options

A

operable

operable

B

dormant

dormant

C

sluggish

sluggish

D

diligent

diligent


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

diligent

diligent


Question 10


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Everlasting

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Everlasting

Options

A

Fatuous

Fatuous

B

Transient 

Transient 

C

Misled

Misled

D

Eternal

Eternal


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Transient 

Transient 


Question 11


Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
He was not able to adopt himself to the new environment of the hostel.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
He was not able to adopt himself to the new environment of the hostel.

Options

A

able to adopt himself with

able to adopt himself with

B

able to adapt himself to

able to adapt himself to

C

able to adept himself to

able to adept himself to

D

able for adopt himself to

able for adopt himself to


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

able to adapt himself to

able to adapt himself to


Question 12


Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
NFTs are
P. digital collectables that exist on
Q. and are better known for recently
R. taking the art world by storm
S. online ledgers known as blockchains

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
NFTs are
P. digital collectables that exist on
Q. and are better known for recently
R. taking the art world by storm
S. online ledgers known as blockchains

Options

A

SPRQ

SPRQ

B

RQPS

RQPS

C

RPQS

RPQS

D

PSQR

PSQR


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

PSQR

PSQR


Question 13


Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully.

Neither the teachers (or the principal likes the new budget) cuts.

Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully.

Neither the teachers (or the principal likes the new budget) cuts.

Options

A

nor the principal like the new budget 

nor the principal like the new budget 

B

either the principal likes the new budget

either the principal likes the new budget

C

nor the principal likes the new budget

nor the principal likes the new budget

D

or the principal like the new budget 

or the principal like the new budget 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

nor the principal likes the new budget

nor the principal likes the new budget


Question 14


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. I had my own crib in the bedroom next to our parent’s room.
Q. Annie awoke hungry at 2:30 a.m. each morning.
R. When Annie would cry out, I would climb out of my crib and come running into our parent’s room to check on her.
S. For the first few months, Annie slept in a crib by our parents’ bed.

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. I had my own crib in the bedroom next to our parent’s room.
Q. Annie awoke hungry at 2:30 a.m. each morning.
R. When Annie would cry out, I would climb out of my crib and come running into our parent’s room to check on her.
S. For the first few months, Annie slept in a crib by our parents’ bed.

Options

A

QRSP

QRSP

B

SPQR

SPQR

C

RPQS

RPQS

D

PRSQ

PRSQ


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

SPQR

SPQR


Question 15


Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The fraudsters hoodwinked us and took away all our valuables.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The fraudsters hoodwinked us and took away all our valuables.

Options

A

Threatened

Threatened

B

Deceived

Deceived

C

Coerced

Coerced

D

Misguided

Misguided


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Deceived

Deceived


Question 16


Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Lose your marbles

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Lose your marbles

Options

A

To be patient  

To be patient  

B

To handle stress

To handle stress

C

To go insane

To go insane

D

To lower down anger 

To lower down anger 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

To go insane

To go insane


Question 17


A part of the given sentence which has been underlined may contain a spelling error. Select the option that correctly rectifies the spelling error. If there is no error, select ‘No error’.

The police came to the accident spot after receiving an annonymous phone call.

A part of the given sentence which has been underlined may contain a spelling error. Select the option that correctly rectifies the spelling error. If there is no error, select ‘No error’.

The police came to the accident spot after receiving an annonymous phone call.

Options

A

No error   

No error   

B

Anonnymous

Anonnymous

C

Anonymaus 

Anonymaus 

D

Anonymous  

Anonymous  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Anonymous  

Anonymous  


Question 18


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

One who loves humanity or believes in universal brotherhood

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

One who loves humanity or believes in universal brotherhood

Options

A

Misanthropist 

Misanthropist 

B

Humane 

Humane 

C

Philanthropist 

Philanthropist 

D

Magnanimous 

Magnanimous 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Philanthropist 

Philanthropist 


Question 19


Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Sunil cannot _________ a trip to the US now because he has already spent a lot for the completion of his house.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Sunil cannot _________ a trip to the US now because he has already spent a lot for the completion of his house.

Options

A

visit

visit

B

spend

spend

C

earn

earn

D

afford

afford


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

afford

afford


Question 20


Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
“Meena, will you assist me to pack our belongings?” Asked her mother.

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
“Meena, will you assist me to pack our belongings?” Asked her mother.

Options

A

Meena's mother asked her whether she can assist her to pack their belongings.

Meena's mother asked her whether she can assist her to pack their belongings.

B

Meena's mother asked her whether she would assist her to pack their belongings.

Meena's mother asked her whether she would assist her to pack their belongings.

C

Meena's mother asked her whether she will assist her to pack their belongings.

Meena's mother asked her whether she will assist her to pack their belongings.

D

Meena's mother asked her whether if she would assist her to pack their belongings.

Meena's mother asked her whether if she would assist her to pack their belongings.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Meena's mother asked her whether she would assist her to pack their belongings.

Meena's mother asked her whether she would assist her to pack their belongings.


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.

Mob lynching is the act of a group of people murdering a person without due process of law for an (1)_________ infraction. In recent years, mob lynching has become one of the hate (2)_________ that targets persons of a certain identity, members of a minority population, or strangers on the basis of a mere (3)___________. Without obeying any principles of law, the mob takes the law into their own hands to punish the supposed (4)__________ in the name of justice. Mob lynching is a breach of human dignity and a (5)_________ violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, according to Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
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.

Mob lynching is the act of a group of people murdering a person without due process of law for an (1)_________ infraction. In recent years, mob lynching has become one of the hate (2)_________ that targets persons of a certain identity, members of a minority population, or strangers on the basis of a mere (3)___________. Without obeying any principles of law, the mob takes the law into their own hands to punish the supposed (4)__________ in the name of justice. Mob lynching is a breach of human dignity and a (5)_________ violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, according to Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
SubQuestion No : 21
Select the most appropriate answer to fill in blank 1.

Options

A

advantaged

advantaged

B

encouraged  

encouraged  

C

alleged  

alleged  

D

applied  

applied  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

alleged  

alleged  


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.

Mob lynching is the act of a group of people murdering a person without due process of law for an (1)_________ infraction. In recent years, mob lynching has become one of the hate (2)_________ that targets persons of a certain identity, members of a minority population, or strangers on the basis of a mere (3)___________. Without obeying any principles of law, the mob takes the law into their own hands to punish the supposed (4)__________ in the name of justice. Mob lynching is a breach of human dignity and a (5)_________ violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, according to Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
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.

Mob lynching is the act of a group of people murdering a person without due process of law for an (1)_________ infraction. In recent years, mob lynching has become one of the hate (2)_________ that targets persons of a certain identity, members of a minority population, or strangers on the basis of a mere (3)___________. Without obeying any principles of law, the mob takes the law into their own hands to punish the supposed (4)__________ in the name of justice. Mob lynching is a breach of human dignity and a (5)_________ violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, according to Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
SubQuestion No : 22
Select the most appropriate answer to fill in blank 2.

Options

A

goals  

goals  

B

desires  

desires  

C

gossips  

gossips  

D

crimes  

crimes  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

crimes  

crimes  


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.

Mob lynching is the act of a group of people murdering a person without due process of law for an (1)_________ infraction. In recent years, mob lynching has become one of the hate (2)_________ that targets persons of a certain identity, members of a minority population, or strangers on the basis of a mere (3)___________. Without obeying any principles of law, the mob takes the law into their own hands to punish the supposed (4)__________ in the name of justice. Mob lynching is a breach of human dignity and a (5)_________ violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, according to Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
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.

Mob lynching is the act of a group of people murdering a person without due process of law for an (1)_________ infraction. In recent years, mob lynching has become one of the hate (2)_________ that targets persons of a certain identity, members of a minority population, or strangers on the basis of a mere (3)___________. Without obeying any principles of law, the mob takes the law into their own hands to punish the supposed (4)__________ in the name of justice. Mob lynching is a breach of human dignity and a (5)_________ violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, according to Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
SubQuestion No : 23
Select the most appropriate answer to fill in blank 3.

Options

A

suspicion  

suspicion  

B

logic  

logic  

C

evidence  

evidence  

D

trust  

trust  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

suspicion  

suspicion  


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.

Mob lynching is the act of a group of people murdering a person without due process of law for an (1)_________ infraction. In recent years, mob lynching has become one of the hate (2)_________ that targets persons of a certain identity, members of a minority population, or strangers on the basis of a mere (3)___________. Without obeying any principles of law, the mob takes the law into their own hands to punish the supposed (4)__________ in the name of justice. Mob lynching is a breach of human dignity and a (5)_________ violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, according to Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
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.

Mob lynching is the act of a group of people murdering a person without due process of law for an (1)_________ infraction. In recent years, mob lynching has become one of the hate (2)_________ that targets persons of a certain identity, members of a minority population, or strangers on the basis of a mere (3)___________. Without obeying any principles of law, the mob takes the law into their own hands to punish the supposed (4)__________ in the name of justice. Mob lynching is a breach of human dignity and a (5)_________ violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, according to Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
SubQuestion No : 24
Select the most appropriate answer to fill in blank 4.

Options

A

faultless 

faultless 

B

lawman  

lawman  

C

innocent  

innocent  

D

accused  

accused  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

accused  

accused  


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.

Mob lynching is the act of a group of people murdering a person without due process of law for an (1)_________ infraction. In recent years, mob lynching has become one of the hate (2)_________ that targets persons of a certain identity, members of a minority population, or strangers on the basis of a mere (3)___________. Without obeying any principles of law, the mob takes the law into their own hands to punish the supposed (4)__________ in the name of justice. Mob lynching is a breach of human dignity and a (5)_________ violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, according to Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
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.

Mob lynching is the act of a group of people murdering a person without due process of law for an (1)_________ infraction. In recent years, mob lynching has become one of the hate (2)_________ that targets persons of a certain identity, members of a minority population, or strangers on the basis of a mere (3)___________. Without obeying any principles of law, the mob takes the law into their own hands to punish the supposed (4)__________ in the name of justice. Mob lynching is a breach of human dignity and a (5)_________ violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, according to Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
SubQuestion No : 25
Select the most appropriate answer to fill in blank 5.

Options

A

flagrant  

flagrant  

B

convenient  

convenient  

C

covert

covert

D

prevalent  

prevalent  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

flagrant  

flagrant  


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