CGL 23 14-07-2023 Shift 3 Previous Year Paper English Language PDF


Question 1


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
The gradual ____________(curtail) in the expenditures made them tensed.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
The gradual ____________(curtail) in the expenditures made them tensed.

Options

A

innate

innate

B

insinuate

insinuate

C

indent

indent

D

increase

increase


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

increase

increase


Question 2


Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Appraoch

Appraoch

B

Bureau

Bureau

C

Reliance

Reliance

D

Opportunity

Opportunity


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Appraoch

Appraoch


Question 3


Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Who stole my tickets?

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Who stole my tickets?

Options

A

My tickets were stolen by who?

My tickets were stolen by who?

B

My tickets got stolen by who?

My tickets got stolen by who?

C

My tickets was stolen by whom?

My tickets was stolen by whom?

D

By whom were my tickets stolen?

By whom were my tickets stolen?


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

By whom were my tickets stolen?

By whom were my tickets stolen?


Question 4


Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Abound

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Abound

Options

A

Adequate

Adequate

B

Flourish

Flourish

C

Increase

Increase

D

Succeed

Succeed


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Flourish

Flourish


Question 5


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

A person who hates and avoids other people

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

A person who hates and avoids other people

Options

A

Pervert

Pervert

B

Misanthrope 

Misanthrope 

C

Masochist 

Masochist 

D

Hermit

Hermit


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Misanthrope 

Misanthrope 


Question 6


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.Through a subtle analysis, Woolf raises certain concerns regarding discrimination against women in a male-dominated society.
B.It’s also against the need for freedom of expression in women, and the right to human dignity and equality.
C.In ‘Shakespeare’s Sister’, Virginia Woolf explores the plight of women in society in England during the 15th and 16th centuries.
D.It is against the denial of education to the girl-child and violence against women.

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.Through a subtle analysis, Woolf raises certain concerns regarding discrimination against women in a male-dominated society.
B.It’s also against the need for freedom of expression in women, and the right to human dignity and equality.
C.In ‘Shakespeare’s Sister’, Virginia Woolf explores the plight of women in society in England during the 15th and 16th centuries.
D.It is against the denial of education to the girl-child and violence against women.

Options

A

ADBC

ADBC

B

DCBA

DCBA

C

BACD

BACD

D

CADB

CADB


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

CADB

CADB


Question 7


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

The thief was caught with a spurious Picasso painting.

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

The thief was caught with a spurious Picasso painting.

Options

A

Stolen

Stolen

B

Authentic

Authentic

C

Splendid

Splendid

D

Fake

Fake


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Authentic

Authentic


Question 8


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’.

The frog adopts itself to live both in water and on land.

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’.

The frog adopts itself to live both in water and on land.

Options

A

frog adapts itself

frog adapts itself

B

No substitution

No substitution

C

frog alters itself

frog alters itself

D

frog adepts itself

frog adepts itself


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

frog adapts itself

frog adapts itself


Question 9


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

The little boy called up his best friend on his birthday.

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

The little boy called up his best friend on his birthday.

Options

A

His best friend was being called up by the little boy on his birthday.

His best friend was being called up by the little boy on his birthday.

B

His best friend was called up by the little boy on his birthday.

His best friend was called up by the little boy on his birthday.

C

His best friend is called up by the little boy on his birthday.

His best friend is called up by the little boy on his birthday.

D

His best friend has been called up by the little boy on his birthday.

His best friend has been called up by the little boy on his birthday.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

His best friend was called up by the little boy on his birthday.

His best friend was called up by the little boy on his birthday.


Question 10


Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Insidious

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Insidious

Options

A

Secure

Secure

B

Protected

Protected

C

Safe

Safe

D

Harmful

Harmful


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Harmful

Harmful


Question 11


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

An lion is the most ferocious of all animals.

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

An lion is the most ferocious of all animals.

Options

A

is the most

is the most

B

An lion  

An lion  

C

all animals.

all animals.

D

ferocious of

ferocious of


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

An lion  

An lion  


Question 12


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

A place where coins, medals, or tokens are made

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

A place where coins, medals, or tokens are made

Options

A

Monastery

Monastery

B

Mint

Mint

C

Hutch

Hutch

D

Hangar

Hangar


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Mint

Mint


Question 13


Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who abandons religion

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who abandons religion

Options

A

Atheist

Atheist

B

Egotist

Egotist

C

Priest

Priest

D

Apostate

Apostate


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Apostate

Apostate


Question 14


Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Kiran had a short ________ as a writer.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Kiran had a short ________ as a writer.

Options

A

carrier

carrier

B

caress

caress

C

career

career

D

carer

carer


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

career

career


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’.

We all should help each other.

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’.

We all should help each other.

Options

A

No substitution

No substitution

B

help each one

help each one

C

help mutually

help mutually

D

help one another

help one another


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

help one another

help one another


Question 16


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.

Darshan wished he hadn’t / went to the theme park / in the first place.

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.

Darshan wished he hadn’t / went to the theme park / in the first place.

Options

A

Darshan wished he hadn’t 

Darshan wished he hadn’t 

B

No error  

No error  

C

went to the theme park 

went to the theme park 

D

in the first place 

in the first place 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

went to the theme park 

went to the theme park 


Question 17


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

Israel has been a staunch ally of the United States.

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

Israel has been a staunch ally of the United States.

Options

A

Resolute

Resolute

B

Confused

Confused

C

Careless

Careless

D

Unsteady

Unsteady


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Unsteady

Unsteady


Question 18


Select the appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.

The police have not yet been able to solve the case; it seems to be ____________.

Select the appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.

The police have not yet been able to solve the case; it seems to be ____________.

Options

A

in a pink 

in a pink 

B

turning over a new leaf 

turning over a new leaf 

C

a hard nut to crack 

a hard nut to crack 

D

in a nutshell 

in a nutshell 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

a hard nut to crack 

a hard nut to crack 


Question 19


Identify the option that rectifies the underlined spelling error in the given sentence.
The boys of our class have reported that considerable progress in the implimentation of their policies has been made.

Identify the option that rectifies the underlined spelling error in the given sentence.
The boys of our class have reported that considerable progress in the implimentation of their policies has been made.

Options

A

implimantation

implimantation

B

Implementation

Implementation

C

Implimentation

Implimentation

D

Implemantation

Implemantation


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Implementation

Implementation


Question 20


Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To bell the cat

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To bell the cat

Options

A

To love cats

To love cats

B

To feed pets

To feed pets

C

To face risk

To face risk

D

To play with kids

To play with kids


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

To face risk

To face risk


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.

Global warming is one of the biggest environmental (1) _______ facing the world today. The primary cause of global warming is the (2) _______ of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's temperature to rise. The (3) _______ effects of global warming are widespread and include more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels and the loss of biodiversity. Many governments and organisations have implemented (4) _______ to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, individuals can also play a role in (5) _______ global warming by making small changes to their daily habits, such as reducing their energy consumption and driving less.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 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.

Global warming is one of the biggest environmental (1) _______ facing the world today. The primary cause of global warming is the (2) _______ of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's temperature to rise. The (3) _______ effects of global warming are widespread and include more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels and the loss of biodiversity. Many governments and organisations have implemented (4) _______ to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, individuals can also play a role in (5) _______ global warming by making small changes to their daily habits, such as reducing their energy consumption and driving less.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

Options

A

consequences

consequences

B

challenges

challenges

C

benefits

benefits

D

opportunities

opportunities


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

challenges

challenges


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.

Global warming is one of the biggest environmental (1) _______ facing the world today. The primary cause of global warming is the (2) _______ of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's temperature to rise. The (3) _______ effects of global warming are widespread and include more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels and the loss of biodiversity. Many governments and organisations have implemented (4) _______ to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, individuals can also play a role in (5) _______ global warming by making small changes to their daily habits, such as reducing their energy consumption and driving less.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 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.

Global warming is one of the biggest environmental (1) _______ facing the world today. The primary cause of global warming is the (2) _______ of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's temperature to rise. The (3) _______ effects of global warming are widespread and include more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels and the loss of biodiversity. Many governments and organisations have implemented (4) _______ to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, individuals can also play a role in (5) _______ global warming by making small changes to their daily habits, such as reducing their energy consumption and driving less.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

Options

A

absorption

absorption

B

reflection

reflection

C

conduction

conduction

D

emission

emission


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

emission

emission


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.

Global warming is one of the biggest environmental (1) _______ facing the world today. The primary cause of global warming is the (2) _______ of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's temperature to rise. The (3) _______ effects of global warming are widespread and include more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels and the loss of biodiversity. Many governments and organisations have implemented (4) _______ to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, individuals can also play a role in (5) _______ global warming by making small changes to their daily habits, such as reducing their energy consumption and driving less.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 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.

Global warming is one of the biggest environmental (1) _______ facing the world today. The primary cause of global warming is the (2) _______ of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's temperature to rise. The (3) _______ effects of global warming are widespread and include more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels and the loss of biodiversity. Many governments and organisations have implemented (4) _______ to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, individuals can also play a role in (5) _______ global warming by making small changes to their daily habits, such as reducing their energy consumption and driving less.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

Options

A

negative

negative

B

positive

positive

C

neutral

neutral

D

negligible

negligible


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

negative

negative


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.

Global warming is one of the biggest environmental (1) _______ facing the world today. The primary cause of global warming is the (2) _______ of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's temperature to rise. The (3) _______ effects of global warming are widespread and include more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels and the loss of biodiversity. Many governments and organisations have implemented (4) _______ to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, individuals can also play a role in (5) _______ global warming by making small changes to their daily habits, such as reducing their energy consumption and driving less.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 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.

Global warming is one of the biggest environmental (1) _______ facing the world today. The primary cause of global warming is the (2) _______ of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's temperature to rise. The (3) _______ effects of global warming are widespread and include more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels and the loss of biodiversity. Many governments and organisations have implemented (4) _______ to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, individuals can also play a role in (5) _______ global warming by making small changes to their daily habits, such as reducing their energy consumption and driving less.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

Options

A

sanctions

sanctions

B

restrictions

restrictions

C

subsidies

subsidies

D

policies

policies


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

policies

policies


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.

Global warming is one of the biggest environmental (1) _______ facing the world today. The primary cause of global warming is the (2) _______ of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's temperature to rise. The (3) _______ effects of global warming are widespread and include more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels and the loss of biodiversity. Many governments and organisations have implemented (4) _______ to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, individuals can also play a role in (5) _______ global warming by making small changes to their daily habits, such as reducing their energy consumption and driving less.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 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.

Global warming is one of the biggest environmental (1) _______ facing the world today. The primary cause of global warming is the (2) _______ of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's temperature to rise. The (3) _______ effects of global warming are widespread and include more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels and the loss of biodiversity. Many governments and organisations have implemented (4) _______ to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, individuals can also play a role in (5) _______ global warming by making small changes to their daily habits, such as reducing their energy consumption and driving less.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

Options

A

mitigating

mitigating

B

expanding

expanding

C

sustaining

sustaining

D

exacerbating

exacerbating


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

mitigating

mitigating


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