CGL 23 17-07-2023 Shift 3 Previous Year Paper English Language PDF


Question 1


Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

Do not beat about the bush when you have anything to say.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

Do not beat about the bush when you have anything to say.

Options

A

To try to influence  

To try to influence  

B

To argue  

To argue  

C

To shift blame on others  

To shift blame on others  

D

To avoid giving a definite answer or position

To avoid giving a definite answer or position


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

To avoid giving a definite answer or position

To argue  


Question 2


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

I think Jeremy will not / have save enough money / by the time / the year ends.

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

I think Jeremy will not / have save enough money / by the time / the year ends.

Options

A

I think Jeremy will not

I think Jeremy will not

B

by the time

by the time

C

have save enough money

have save enough money

D

the year ends

the year ends


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

have save enough money

I think Jeremy will not


Question 3


Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Connotation

Connotation

B

Pattron

Pattron

C

Dearth

Dearth

D

Quarry

Quarry


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Pattron

Quarry


Question 4


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
She was upset seeing the scattered documents.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
She was upset seeing the scattered documents.

Options

A

Gathered

Gathered

B

Sprinkled

Sprinkled

C

Dissipated

Dissipated

D

Perished

Perished


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Gathered

Gathered


Question 5


Select the most appropriate one-word substitution of the given group of words.

A similarity between like features of two things, on which a comparison may be based.

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution of the given group of words.

A similarity between like features of two things, on which a comparison may be based.

Options

A

Analogy

Analogy

B

Ambiguity

Ambiguity

C

Amalgamation

Amalgamation

D

Apathy  

Apathy  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Analogy

Amalgamation


Question 6


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Wax

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Wax

Options

A

Wane

Wane

B

Wail

Wail

C

Cane

Cane

D

Polish

Polish


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Wane

Polish


Question 7


Describe how you will tell your parents that Darshana was laughed at by all her classmates in active voice.

Describe how you will tell your parents that Darshana was laughed at by all her classmates in active voice.

Options

A

All her classmates will been laugh at Darshana.

All her classmates will been laugh at Darshana.

B

Darshana is laughed at by all her classmates.

Darshana is laughed at by all her classmates.

C

All her classmates laughed at Darshana.

All her classmates laughed at Darshana.

D

All her classmates laughing at Darshana.

All her classmates laughing at Darshana.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

All her classmates laughed at Darshana.

All her classmates laughed at Darshana.


Question 8


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

Ranen feels that the notion of democracy is a farce.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

Ranen feels that the notion of democracy is a farce.

Options

A

Quotient

Quotient

B

Portion

Portion

C

Law

Law

D

Reality

Reality


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Reality

Reality


Question 9


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The patient found the doctor to be obtuse and distracted by constant calls on his phone.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The patient found the doctor to be obtuse and distracted by constant calls on his phone.

Options

A

obese 

obese 

B

obsolete

obsolete

C

astute

astute

D

banal 

banal 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

astute

obese 


Question 10


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Triumph

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Triumph

Options

A

Defeat

Defeat

B

Succeed

Succeed

C

Attainment

Attainment

D

Capture

Capture


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Defeat

Attainment


Question 11


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

Carolina opened a savings account to save money for later.

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

Carolina opened a savings account to save money for later.

Options

A

for a rainy day

for a rainy day

B

for a cold day

for a cold day

C

for a sunny day

for a sunny day

D

for a hot day

for a hot day


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

for a rainy day

for a sunny day


Question 12


Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
You are the ______ to the throne and should behave in such a manner.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
You are the ______ to the throne and should behave in such a manner.

Options

A

heir

heir

B

here

here

C

hare

hare

D

hair

hair


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

heir

hare


Question 13


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. After examining these three approaches carefully I crossed the bridge and examined the Kedarnath pilgrim road for half a mile.
B. There were three approaches to the bridge; one from the north, one from the south and between these two a well-beaten footpath from the Rudraprayag bazaar.
C. Satisfied that the leopard had not crossed the river, I determined to put in operation my plan for closing the two bridges at night and thus confining the leopard to my side of the river.
D. Next, I examined the footpath on which three nights previously my goat had been killed.

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. After examining these three approaches carefully I crossed the bridge and examined the Kedarnath pilgrim road for half a mile.
B. There were three approaches to the bridge; one from the north, one from the south and between these two a well-beaten footpath from the Rudraprayag bazaar.
C. Satisfied that the leopard had not crossed the river, I determined to put in operation my plan for closing the two bridges at night and thus confining the leopard to my side of the river.
D. Next, I examined the footpath on which three nights previously my goat had been killed.

Options

A

BADC

BADC

B

DABC

DABC

C

CDAB

CDAB

D

ABCD

ABCD


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

BADC

CDAB


Question 14


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’.
He was so curious that he rose many questions in the meeting.

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’.
He was so curious that he rose many questions in the meeting.

Options

A

 that he aroused many questions

 that he aroused many questions

B

 that he rose much questions

 that he rose much questions

C

 No substitution

 No substitution

D

that he raised many questions

that he raised many questions


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

that he raised many questions

 that he rose much questions


Question 15


Select the grammatically correct sentence.

A. The Supriya is the best girl in the class.
B. Supriya is the best girl in the class.
C. Supriya is best girl in the class.
D. The Supriya is a best girl in the class.

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

A. The Supriya is the best girl in the class.
B. Supriya is the best girl in the class.
C. Supriya is best girl in the class.
D. The Supriya is a best girl in the class.

Options

A

D

D

B

A

A

C

B

B

D

C

C


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

B

D


Question 16


Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Abrupt 

Abrupt 

B

Astute

Astute

C

Absolute

Absolute

D

Abendance

Abendance


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Abendance

Astute


Question 17


Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Pudding had already been prepared by her.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Pudding had already been prepared by her.

Options

A

She will prepare pudding.

She will prepare pudding.

B

She have already prepared pudding.

She have already prepared pudding.

C

She has already prepared pudding.

She has already prepared pudding.

D

She had already prepared pudding.

She had already prepared pudding.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

She had already prepared pudding.

She had already prepared pudding.


Question 18


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. “Well, you can't make me”, she said, looking back at me.
B. She went on, “Well, you might try”, I responded, and she laughed.
C. She came in and we said hello, then she just looked at me and said, “What do you want?” McKechnie remembered.
D. “Well, I want you to grin and seem pleased”, I added.

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. “Well, you can't make me”, she said, looking back at me.
B. She went on, “Well, you might try”, I responded, and she laughed.
C. She came in and we said hello, then she just looked at me and said, “What do you want?” McKechnie remembered.
D. “Well, I want you to grin and seem pleased”, I added.

Options

A

BCDA

BCDA

B

ACBD

ACBD

C

CDAB

CDAB

D

DCBA

DCBA


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

CDAB

ACBD


Question 19


Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A group of people travelling together in a van

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A group of people travelling together in a van

Options

A

Brood

Brood

B

Constellation

Constellation

C

Gypsies

Gypsies

D

Caravan

Caravan


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Caravan

Constellation


Question 20


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

The money paid to former wife, husband or partner when the marriage is ended.

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

The money paid to former wife, husband or partner when the marriage is ended.

Options

A

Alimony

Alimony

B

Maintenance

Maintenance

C

Compensation

Compensation

D

Recompense

Recompense


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Alimony

Recompense


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.
The (1) _________ of birds is one of the most fascinating aspects of the natural world. From the soaring flight of eagles to the colourful plumage of parrots, birds have evolved a wide range of (2) _________ to survive and thrive in their environments. One of the most remarkable adaptations is the ability of some birds to migrate over vast distances, often crossing oceans and continents to reach their breeding or wintering grounds. However, many species of birds are facing threats to their survival, such as habitat loss, climate change and (3) _________ by humans. In response, conservation efforts have been put in place to protect these birds and their habitats. This might involve creating protected areas, restoring degraded habitats or reducing the use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals. Another important aspect of bird conservation is (4) _________ populations to track changes over time and identify emerging threats. This can be done through citizen science programmes or through more intensive efforts led by conservation organisations. Ultimately, protecting birds and their habitats is not only important for the birds themselves but also for the broader ecosystems they are a part of, and the many benefits these ecosystems provide to humans, such as clean air and water, and (5) _________ opportunities.
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.
The (1) _________ of birds is one of the most fascinating aspects of the natural world. From the soaring flight of eagles to the colourful plumage of parrots, birds have evolved a wide range of (2) _________ to survive and thrive in their environments. One of the most remarkable adaptations is the ability of some birds to migrate over vast distances, often crossing oceans and continents to reach their breeding or wintering grounds. However, many species of birds are facing threats to their survival, such as habitat loss, climate change and (3) _________ by humans. In response, conservation efforts have been put in place to protect these birds and their habitats. This might involve creating protected areas, restoring degraded habitats or reducing the use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals. Another important aspect of bird conservation is (4) _________ populations to track changes over time and identify emerging threats. This can be done through citizen science programmes or through more intensive efforts led by conservation organisations. Ultimately, protecting birds and their habitats is not only important for the birds themselves but also for the broader ecosystems they are a part of, and the many benefits these ecosystems provide to humans, such as clean air and water, and (5) _________ opportunities.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

Options

A

diversity

diversity

B

multitude

multitude

C

assortment

assortment

D

variability

variability


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

diversity

assortment


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.
The (1) _________ of birds is one of the most fascinating aspects of the natural world. From the soaring flight of eagles to the colourful plumage of parrots, birds have evolved a wide range of (2) _________ to survive and thrive in their environments. One of the most remarkable adaptations is the ability of some birds to migrate over vast distances, often crossing oceans and continents to reach their breeding or wintering grounds. However, many species of birds are facing threats to their survival, such as habitat loss, climate change and (3) _________ by humans. In response, conservation efforts have been put in place to protect these birds and their habitats. This might involve creating protected areas, restoring degraded habitats or reducing the use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals. Another important aspect of bird conservation is (4) _________ populations to track changes over time and identify emerging threats. This can be done through citizen science programmes or through more intensive efforts led by conservation organisations. Ultimately, protecting birds and their habitats is not only important for the birds themselves but also for the broader ecosystems they are a part of, and the many benefits these ecosystems provide to humans, such as clean air and water, and (5) _________ opportunities.
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.
The (1) _________ of birds is one of the most fascinating aspects of the natural world. From the soaring flight of eagles to the colourful plumage of parrots, birds have evolved a wide range of (2) _________ to survive and thrive in their environments. One of the most remarkable adaptations is the ability of some birds to migrate over vast distances, often crossing oceans and continents to reach their breeding or wintering grounds. However, many species of birds are facing threats to their survival, such as habitat loss, climate change and (3) _________ by humans. In response, conservation efforts have been put in place to protect these birds and their habitats. This might involve creating protected areas, restoring degraded habitats or reducing the use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals. Another important aspect of bird conservation is (4) _________ populations to track changes over time and identify emerging threats. This can be done through citizen science programmes or through more intensive efforts led by conservation organisations. Ultimately, protecting birds and their habitats is not only important for the birds themselves but also for the broader ecosystems they are a part of, and the many benefits these ecosystems provide to humans, such as clean air and water, and (5) _________ opportunities.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

Options

A

shortcomings

shortcomings

B

strategies

strategies

C

weakness

weakness

D

failures

failures


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

strategies

strategies


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.
The (1) _________ of birds is one of the most fascinating aspects of the natural world. From the soaring flight of eagles to the colourful plumage of parrots, birds have evolved a wide range of (2) _________ to survive and thrive in their environments. One of the most remarkable adaptations is the ability of some birds to migrate over vast distances, often crossing oceans and continents to reach their breeding or wintering grounds. However, many species of birds are facing threats to their survival, such as habitat loss, climate change and (3) _________ by humans. In response, conservation efforts have been put in place to protect these birds and their habitats. This might involve creating protected areas, restoring degraded habitats or reducing the use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals. Another important aspect of bird conservation is (4) _________ populations to track changes over time and identify emerging threats. This can be done through citizen science programmes or through more intensive efforts led by conservation organisations. Ultimately, protecting birds and their habitats is not only important for the birds themselves but also for the broader ecosystems they are a part of, and the many benefits these ecosystems provide to humans, such as clean air and water, and (5) _________ opportunities.
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.
The (1) _________ of birds is one of the most fascinating aspects of the natural world. From the soaring flight of eagles to the colourful plumage of parrots, birds have evolved a wide range of (2) _________ to survive and thrive in their environments. One of the most remarkable adaptations is the ability of some birds to migrate over vast distances, often crossing oceans and continents to reach their breeding or wintering grounds. However, many species of birds are facing threats to their survival, such as habitat loss, climate change and (3) _________ by humans. In response, conservation efforts have been put in place to protect these birds and their habitats. This might involve creating protected areas, restoring degraded habitats or reducing the use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals. Another important aspect of bird conservation is (4) _________ populations to track changes over time and identify emerging threats. This can be done through citizen science programmes or through more intensive efforts led by conservation organisations. Ultimately, protecting birds and their habitats is not only important for the birds themselves but also for the broader ecosystems they are a part of, and the many benefits these ecosystems provide to humans, such as clean air and water, and (5) _________ opportunities.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

Options

A

exploitation

exploitation

B

preservation

preservation

C

safeguarding

safeguarding

D

migration

migration


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

exploitation

exploitation


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.
The (1) _________ of birds is one of the most fascinating aspects of the natural world. From the soaring flight of eagles to the colourful plumage of parrots, birds have evolved a wide range of (2) _________ to survive and thrive in their environments. One of the most remarkable adaptations is the ability of some birds to migrate over vast distances, often crossing oceans and continents to reach their breeding or wintering grounds. However, many species of birds are facing threats to their survival, such as habitat loss, climate change and (3) _________ by humans. In response, conservation efforts have been put in place to protect these birds and their habitats. This might involve creating protected areas, restoring degraded habitats or reducing the use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals. Another important aspect of bird conservation is (4) _________ populations to track changes over time and identify emerging threats. This can be done through citizen science programmes or through more intensive efforts led by conservation organisations. Ultimately, protecting birds and their habitats is not only important for the birds themselves but also for the broader ecosystems they are a part of, and the many benefits these ecosystems provide to humans, such as clean air and water, and (5) _________ opportunities.
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.
The (1) _________ of birds is one of the most fascinating aspects of the natural world. From the soaring flight of eagles to the colourful plumage of parrots, birds have evolved a wide range of (2) _________ to survive and thrive in their environments. One of the most remarkable adaptations is the ability of some birds to migrate over vast distances, often crossing oceans and continents to reach their breeding or wintering grounds. However, many species of birds are facing threats to their survival, such as habitat loss, climate change and (3) _________ by humans. In response, conservation efforts have been put in place to protect these birds and their habitats. This might involve creating protected areas, restoring degraded habitats or reducing the use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals. Another important aspect of bird conservation is (4) _________ populations to track changes over time and identify emerging threats. This can be done through citizen science programmes or through more intensive efforts led by conservation organisations. Ultimately, protecting birds and their habitats is not only important for the birds themselves but also for the broader ecosystems they are a part of, and the many benefits these ecosystems provide to humans, such as clean air and water, and (5) _________ opportunities.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

Options

A

neglecting

neglecting

B

forgetting

forgetting

C

overlooking

overlooking

D

monitoring

monitoring


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

monitoring

forgetting


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.
The (1) _________ of birds is one of the most fascinating aspects of the natural world. From the soaring flight of eagles to the colourful plumage of parrots, birds have evolved a wide range of (2) _________ to survive and thrive in their environments. One of the most remarkable adaptations is the ability of some birds to migrate over vast distances, often crossing oceans and continents to reach their breeding or wintering grounds. However, many species of birds are facing threats to their survival, such as habitat loss, climate change and (3) _________ by humans. In response, conservation efforts have been put in place to protect these birds and their habitats. This might involve creating protected areas, restoring degraded habitats or reducing the use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals. Another important aspect of bird conservation is (4) _________ populations to track changes over time and identify emerging threats. This can be done through citizen science programmes or through more intensive efforts led by conservation organisations. Ultimately, protecting birds and their habitats is not only important for the birds themselves but also for the broader ecosystems they are a part of, and the many benefits these ecosystems provide to humans, such as clean air and water, and (5) _________ opportunities.
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.
The (1) _________ of birds is one of the most fascinating aspects of the natural world. From the soaring flight of eagles to the colourful plumage of parrots, birds have evolved a wide range of (2) _________ to survive and thrive in their environments. One of the most remarkable adaptations is the ability of some birds to migrate over vast distances, often crossing oceans and continents to reach their breeding or wintering grounds. However, many species of birds are facing threats to their survival, such as habitat loss, climate change and (3) _________ by humans. In response, conservation efforts have been put in place to protect these birds and their habitats. This might involve creating protected areas, restoring degraded habitats or reducing the use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals. Another important aspect of bird conservation is (4) _________ populations to track changes over time and identify emerging threats. This can be done through citizen science programmes or through more intensive efforts led by conservation organisations. Ultimately, protecting birds and their habitats is not only important for the birds themselves but also for the broader ecosystems they are a part of, and the many benefits these ecosystems provide to humans, such as clean air and water, and (5) _________ opportunities.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

Options

A

work-related

work-related

B

strenuous

strenuous

C

recreational

recreational

D

arduous

arduous


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

recreational

recreational


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