CGL 22 : 13-12-2022 Shift 3 Previous Year Paper English Language PDF


Question 1


Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. apart from generating
P. real income for players, play-to-earn
Q. games also create communities
R. where gamers and creators can meet, share
S. wisdom, and do deals with one another

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. apart from generating
P. real income for players, play-to-earn
Q. games also create communities
R. where gamers and creators can meet, share
S. wisdom, and do deals with one another

Options

A

RSQP

RSQP

B

SPRQ

SPRQ

C

PQRS

PQRS

D

PRQS

PRQS


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

PQRS

PQRS


Question 2


Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the italicised words in the given sentence.

My mother said, “Make consistent progress for success.”

Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the italicised words in the given sentence.

My mother said, “Make consistent progress for success.”

Options

A

do’s and don’ts

do’s and don’ts

B

in and outs

in and outs

C

slow and steady

slow and steady

D

make a habit

make a habit


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

slow and steady

slow and steady


Question 3


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’.

This package is ideal for infant teenager who are just getting started with babysitting.

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’.

This package is ideal for infant teenager who are just getting started with babysitting.

Options

A

youngest teenagers  

youngest teenagers  

B

younger teenagers 

younger teenagers 

C

No substitution required

No substitution required

D

young teenagers  

young teenagers  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

young teenagers  

young teenagers  


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. A glimpse of its rich cultural heritage can be found through the great monuments and other historical sites it has.
B. India has a vast cultural and linguistic diversity which make the country culturally rich.
C. These monuments and historical sites are the symbols of India’s diversity.
D. Several historical sites and monuments are identified as UN Heritage Sites.

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. A glimpse of its rich cultural heritage can be found through the great monuments and other historical sites it has.
B. India has a vast cultural and linguistic diversity which make the country culturally rich.
C. These monuments and historical sites are the symbols of India’s diversity.
D. Several historical sites and monuments are identified as UN Heritage Sites.

Options

A

CDAB 

CDAB 

B

BACD 

BACD 

C

ABCD 

ABCD 

D

BADC 

BADC 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

BACD 

BACD 


Question 5


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Incoherent

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Incoherent

Options

A

Pensive  

Pensive  

B

Rational  

Rational  

C

Apparent

Apparent

D

Gloomy

Gloomy


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Rational  

Rational  


Question 6


Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The class teacher made us wait after school to _____ some advice on how to attempt the board exam.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The class teacher made us wait after school to _____ some advice on how to attempt the board exam.

Options

A

give

give

B

leave

leave

C

deliver

deliver

D

pay

pay


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

give

give


Question 7


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

The intern aspired to understand the ins and outs of the operating systems of the institution.

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

The intern aspired to understand the ins and outs of the operating systems of the institution.

Options

A

Detailed description  

Detailed description  

B

Elaborate theories  

Elaborate theories  

C

Stern regulations  

Stern regulations  

D

Prior conditions

Prior conditions


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Detailed description  

Detailed description  


Question 8


Select the sentence with the appropriate use of preposition.

Select the sentence with the appropriate use of preposition.

Options

A

The lion and the unicorn fought for the crown. 

The lion and the unicorn fought for the crown. 

B

The lion and the unicorn fought between the crown. 

The lion and the unicorn fought between the crown. 

C

The lion and the unicorn fought by the crown.

The lion and the unicorn fought by the crown.

D

The lion and the unicorn fought up the crown.

The lion and the unicorn fought up the crown.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

The lion and the unicorn fought for the crown. 

The lion and the unicorn fought for the crown. 


Question 9


A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.
To make your own gargle, _______ half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of lukewarm or partly cooled boiled water.

A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.
To make your own gargle, _______ half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of lukewarm or partly cooled boiled water.

Options

A

consolidate

consolidate

B

cease

cease

C

dissolve

dissolve

D

cast

cast


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

dissolve

dissolve


Question 10


Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Farah said to her aunt, “I am studying contemporary art.”

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Farah said to her aunt, “I am studying contemporary art.”

Options

A

Farah told her aunt that she was study contemporary art.

Farah told her aunt that she was study contemporary art.

B

Farah told her aunt that she had been studying contemporary art.

Farah told her aunt that she had been studying contemporary art.

C

Farah told her aunt that she was studying contemporary art.

Farah told her aunt that she was studying contemporary art.

D

Farah told her aunt that she is studying contemporary art.

Farah told her aunt that she is studying contemporary art.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Farah told her aunt that she was studying contemporary art.

Farah told her aunt that she was studying contemporary art.


Question 11


Select the sentences that contains no spelling errors.

Select the sentences that contains no spelling errors.

Options

A

India has started the largest inocultaion drive in the world against Covid. 

India has started the largest inocultaion drive in the world against Covid. 

B

India has started the largest inculation drive in the world against Covid. 

India has started the largest inculation drive in the world against Covid. 

C

India has started the largest inoculation drive in the world against Covid. 

India has started the largest inoculation drive in the world against Covid. 

D

India has started the largest inokulation drive in the world against Covid. 

India has started the largest inokulation drive in the world against Covid. 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

India has started the largest inoculation drive in the world against Covid. 

India has started the largest inoculation drive in the world against Covid. 


Question 12


Identify the spelling error in the given sentence and select the option that rectifies the error.

Success is the continious journey towards the achievement of predetermined goals.

Identify the spelling error in the given sentence and select the option that rectifies the error.

Success is the continious journey towards the achievement of predetermined goals.

Options

A

continuous

continuous

B

achivement

achivement

C

sucsess

sucsess

D

gaols

gaols


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

continuous

continuous


Question 13


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the context of the given sentence.

You should donate your old clothes to the poor.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the context of the given sentence.

You should donate your old clothes to the poor.

Options

A

modern 

modern 

B

new 

new 

C

young 

young 

D

fresh 

fresh 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

new 

new 


Question 14


Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
Has she completed the record?

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
Has she completed the record?

Options

A

Has the record been complete by her?

Has the record been complete by her?

B

Has the record been completed by her?

Has the record been completed by her?

C

Has the record completed by her?

Has the record completed by her?

D

Has the record had been completed by her?

Has the record had been completed by her?


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Has the record been completed by her?

Has the record been completed by her?


Question 15


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

You also worked with another eccentric genius.

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

You also worked with another eccentric genius.

Options

A

Middle

Middle

B

ecological

ecological

C

elusive

elusive

D

Peculiar

Peculiar


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Peculiar

Peculiar


Question 16


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

There can be precious / diamonds and metals / in the surface / just below you.

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

There can be precious / diamonds and metals / in the surface / just below you.

Options

A

just below you.

just below you.

B

There can be precious

There can be precious

C

in the surface

in the surface

D

diamonds and metals

diamonds and metals


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

in the surface

in the surface


Question 17


Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
They welcomed Jane and Karan to the gathering.

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
They welcomed Jane and Karan to the gathering.

Options

A

Jane and Karan were welcomed by them to the gathering.

Jane and Karan were welcomed by them to the gathering.

B

Jane and Karan is welcomed by them to the gathering.

Jane and Karan is welcomed by them to the gathering.

C

Jane and Karan had been welcomed by them to the gathering.

Jane and Karan had been welcomed by them to the gathering.

D

Jane and Karan are welcomed by them to the gathering.

Jane and Karan are welcomed by them to the gathering.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Jane and Karan were welcomed by them to the gathering.

Jane and Karan were welcomed by them to the gathering.


Question 18


Select the option that is similar in meaning to the underlined word.

He declined the offer to join the Board of Directors.

Select the option that is similar in meaning to the underlined word.

He declined the offer to join the Board of Directors.

Options

A

Rejected

Rejected

B

Delayed

Delayed

C

Deferred

Deferred

D

Modified

Modified


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Rejected

Rejected


Question 19


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

A list or collection of books or informative graphics

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

A list or collection of books or informative graphics

Options

A

Gallery

Gallery

B

Hamlet

Hamlet

C

Bale

Bale

D

Catalogue

Catalogue


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Catalogue

Catalogue


Question 20


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

Making of a false document with a false signature

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

Making of a false document with a false signature

Options

A

Deception 

Deception 

B

Insincerity

Insincerity

C

Forgery 

Forgery 

D

Ruse 

Ruse 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Forgery 

Forgery 


Question 21

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A hummingbird’s brilliant throat colour is not caused by feather (1) ________, but rather by iridescence in the arrangement of the feathers. Light level, moisture, angle of viewing, wear and tear and other factors all (2) ______ just how bright and colourful the throat may appear.
Hummingbirds cannot walk or hop, though their feet can be used to (3) _____ sideways while they are perched. These birds have evolved smaller feet to be lighter for more (4) ______ flying. They will use their feet for itching and (5) _______, however.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A hummingbird’s brilliant throat colour is not caused by feather (1) ________, but rather by iridescence in the arrangement of the feathers. Light level, moisture, angle of viewing, wear and tear and other factors all (2) ______ just how bright and colourful the throat may appear.
Hummingbirds cannot walk or hop, though their feet can be used to (3) _____ sideways while they are perched. These birds have evolved smaller feet to be lighter for more (4) ______ flying. They will use their feet for itching and (5) _______, however.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Options

A

sediment

sediment

B

pigment

pigment

C

perspiration

perspiration

D

deposition

deposition


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

pigment

pigment


Question 22

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A hummingbird’s brilliant throat colour is not caused by feather (1) ________, but rather by iridescence in the arrangement of the feathers. Light level, moisture, angle of viewing, wear and tear and other factors all (2) ______ just how bright and colourful the throat may appear.
Hummingbirds cannot walk or hop, though their feet can be used to (3) _____ sideways while they are perched. These birds have evolved smaller feet to be lighter for more (4) ______ flying. They will use their feet for itching and (5) _______, however.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A hummingbird’s brilliant throat colour is not caused by feather (1) ________, but rather by iridescence in the arrangement of the feathers. Light level, moisture, angle of viewing, wear and tear and other factors all (2) ______ just how bright and colourful the throat may appear.
Hummingbirds cannot walk or hop, though their feet can be used to (3) _____ sideways while they are perched. These birds have evolved smaller feet to be lighter for more (4) ______ flying. They will use their feet for itching and (5) _______, however.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Options

A

allure 

allure 

B

persuade 

persuade 

C

influence 

influence 

D

intimidate

intimidate


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

influence 

influence 


Question 23

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A hummingbird’s brilliant throat colour is not caused by feather (1) ________, but rather by iridescence in the arrangement of the feathers. Light level, moisture, angle of viewing, wear and tear and other factors all (2) ______ just how bright and colourful the throat may appear.
Hummingbirds cannot walk or hop, though their feet can be used to (3) _____ sideways while they are perched. These birds have evolved smaller feet to be lighter for more (4) ______ flying. They will use their feet for itching and (5) _______, however.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A hummingbird’s brilliant throat colour is not caused by feather (1) ________, but rather by iridescence in the arrangement of the feathers. Light level, moisture, angle of viewing, wear and tear and other factors all (2) ______ just how bright and colourful the throat may appear.
Hummingbirds cannot walk or hop, though their feet can be used to (3) _____ sideways while they are perched. These birds have evolved smaller feet to be lighter for more (4) ______ flying. They will use their feet for itching and (5) _______, however.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Options

A

scoot

scoot

B

migrate

migrate

C

forage

forage

D

obtrude

obtrude


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

scoot

scoot


Question 24

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A hummingbird’s brilliant throat colour is not caused by feather (1) ________, but rather by iridescence in the arrangement of the feathers. Light level, moisture, angle of viewing, wear and tear and other factors all (2) ______ just how bright and colourful the throat may appear.
Hummingbirds cannot walk or hop, though their feet can be used to (3) _____ sideways while they are perched. These birds have evolved smaller feet to be lighter for more (4) ______ flying. They will use their feet for itching and (5) _______, however.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A hummingbird’s brilliant throat colour is not caused by feather (1) ________, but rather by iridescence in the arrangement of the feathers. Light level, moisture, angle of viewing, wear and tear and other factors all (2) ______ just how bright and colourful the throat may appear.
Hummingbirds cannot walk or hop, though their feet can be used to (3) _____ sideways while they are perched. These birds have evolved smaller feet to be lighter for more (4) ______ flying. They will use their feet for itching and (5) _______, however.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Options

A

methodical

methodical

B

slipshod 

slipshod 

C

efficient

efficient

D

structured

structured


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

efficient

efficient


Question 25

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A hummingbird’s brilliant throat colour is not caused by feather (1) ________, but rather by iridescence in the arrangement of the feathers. Light level, moisture, angle of viewing, wear and tear and other factors all (2) ______ just how bright and colourful the throat may appear.
Hummingbirds cannot walk or hop, though their feet can be used to (3) _____ sideways while they are perched. These birds have evolved smaller feet to be lighter for more (4) ______ flying. They will use their feet for itching and (5) _______, however.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A hummingbird’s brilliant throat colour is not caused by feather (1) ________, but rather by iridescence in the arrangement of the feathers. Light level, moisture, angle of viewing, wear and tear and other factors all (2) ______ just how bright and colourful the throat may appear.
Hummingbirds cannot walk or hop, though their feet can be used to (3) _____ sideways while they are perched. These birds have evolved smaller feet to be lighter for more (4) ______ flying. They will use their feet for itching and (5) _______, however.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Options

A

preening 

preening 

B

devouring

devouring

C

scintillating 

scintillating 

D

flouncing

flouncing


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

preening 

preening 


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