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CGL 23 18-07-2023 Shift 3 Previous Year Paper English Language PDF

Question 1


Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Consequence

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Consequence

Options

A

Outcome

Outcome

B

Origin

Origin

C

Begin

Begin

D

Start

Start


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Outcome

Outcome


Question 2


Select the most appropriate synonym for the highlighted word.
The government’s utilitarian stance was appreciated by all.

Select the most appropriate synonym for the highlighted word.
The government’s utilitarian stance was appreciated by all.

Options

A

thrust 

thrust 

B

distasteful 

distasteful 

C

useful 

useful 

D

fanciful 

fanciful 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

useful 

useful 


Question 3


Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
There are rows of chairs on either side of the _______.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
There are rows of chairs on either side of the _______.

Options

A

ail 

ail 

B

isle

isle

C

I’ll 

I’ll 

D

aisle 

aisle 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

aisle 

aisle 


Question 4


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

A person who draws or produces maps

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

A person who draws or produces maps

Options

A

Chauffeur

Chauffeur

B

Choreographer

Choreographer

C

Calligrapher

Calligrapher

D

Cartographer

Cartographer


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Cartographer

Cartographer


Question 5


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

I don’t wear the sunglasses at the moment.

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

I don’t wear the sunglasses at the moment.

Options

A

I didn’t wear

I didn’t wear

B

I’m not wearing

I’m not wearing

C

I wore

I wore

D

I was wearing

I was wearing


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

I’m not wearing

I’m not wearing


Question 6


The following sentence has been divided into three segments, A, B, C. One of them may contain a grammatical error. Select the segment that contains the error, from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

Aniket lives (A) / in the small apartment (B) / in the suburbs (C).

The following sentence has been divided into three segments, A, B, C. One of them may contain a grammatical error. Select the segment that contains the error, from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

Aniket lives (A) / in the small apartment (B) / in the suburbs (C).

Options

A

No error

No error

B

C

C

C

B

B

D

A

A


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

B

B


Question 7


Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Unbiased

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Unbiased

Options

A

Definitive

Definitive

B

Organisational

Organisational

C

Subjective

Subjective

D

Objective

Objective


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Objective

Objective


Question 8


Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Her hopes for building her own house were beaten when she lost her jewellery box.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Her hopes for building her own house were beaten when she lost her jewellery box.

Options

A

house were relieved when

house were relieved when

B

house were dashed when

house were dashed when

C

house were defeated when

house were defeated when

D

house were frustrated when

house were frustrated when


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

house were dashed when

house were dashed when


Question 9


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

Being careful that every detail of something is correct

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

Being careful that every detail of something is correct

Options

A

Fastidious 

Fastidious 

B

Impregnable

Impregnable

C

Stubborn  

Stubborn  

D

Squeamish 

Squeamish 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Fastidious 

Fastidious 


Question 10


Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The committee wanted us to explain this in detail.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The committee wanted us to explain this in detail.

Options

A

Elaborate 

Elaborate 

B

Trouble

Trouble

C

Collect 

Collect 

D

Keen 

Keen 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Elaborate 

Elaborate 


Question 11


Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
I have not seen you for last year.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
I have not seen you for last year.

Options

A

you about last year

you about last year

B

you for last years

you for last years

C

you since last year

you since last year

D

me for last year

me for last year


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

you since last year

you since last year


Question 12


Describe how you will tell your friends that Mr. Ram uses multimedia for teaching the children in passive voice.

Describe how you will tell your friends that Mr. Ram uses multimedia for teaching the children in passive voice.

Options

A

Multimedia is used for teach the children by Mr. Ram.

Multimedia is used for teach the children by Mr. Ram.

B

Multimedia is used by Mr. Ram for teaching the children.

Multimedia is used by Mr. Ram for teaching the children.

C

Mr. Ram use multimedia for teaching the children.

Mr. Ram use multimedia for teaching the children.

D

Multimedia is using for teaching the children.

Multimedia is using for teaching the children.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Multimedia is used by Mr. Ram for teaching the children.

Multimedia is used by Mr. Ram for teaching the children.


Question 13


Describe how you will tell everyone that Mr. Akhil opened the gate in passive voice.

Describe how you will tell everyone that Mr. Akhil opened the gate in passive voice.

Options

A

The gate been open by Mr.Akhil.

The gate been open by Mr.Akhil.

B

The gate opened by Mr.Akhil.

The gate opened by Mr.Akhil.

C

The gate was opened by Mr.Akhil.

The gate was opened by Mr.Akhil.

D

Mr.Akhil open the gate.

Mr.Akhil open the gate.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

The gate was opened by Mr.Akhil.

The gate was opened by Mr.Akhil.


Question 14


Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.

It is wierd to overreact on the consequences like this, it didn’t even matter at the end of the day.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.

It is wierd to overreact on the consequences like this, it didn’t even matter at the end of the day.

Options

A

Wierd

Wierd

B

Overreact

Overreact

C

Matter

Matter

D

Consequences

Consequences


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Wierd

Wierd


Question 15


Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Aristocrate

Aristocrate

B

Advertise

Advertise

C

Preference

Preference

D

Occurrence

Occurrence


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Aristocrate

Aristocrate


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.

The present-century threats to our environment, / which include interfering species, ailments, pollution and / a boiling temperature, were putting wildlife populations at peril.

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.

The present-century threats to our environment, / which include interfering species, ailments, pollution and / a boiling temperature, were putting wildlife populations at peril.

Options

A

a boiling temperature, were putting wildlife populations at peril

a boiling temperature, were putting wildlife populations at peril

B

The present-century threats to our environment

The present-century threats to our environment

C

No error

No error

D

which include interfering species, ailments, pollution, and

which include interfering species, ailments, pollution, and


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

a boiling temperature, were putting wildlife populations at peril

a boiling temperature, were putting wildlife populations at peril


Question 17


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. But, while the court’s action solved one problem, it created another and because of the closure, many workers lost their jobs.
B. For instance, the courts directed industries in residential areas in Delhi to close down or shift out of the city.
C. In recent years, while the courts have come out with strong orders on environmental issues, these have sometimes affected people’s livelihoods adversely.
D. Several of these industries were polluting the neighbourhood and discharge from these industries were polluting the river Yamuna because they had been set up without following the rules.

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. But, while the court’s action solved one problem, it created another and because of the closure, many workers lost their jobs.
B. For instance, the courts directed industries in residential areas in Delhi to close down or shift out of the city.
C. In recent years, while the courts have come out with strong orders on environmental issues, these have sometimes affected people’s livelihoods adversely.
D. Several of these industries were polluting the neighbourhood and discharge from these industries were polluting the river Yamuna because they had been set up without following the rules.

Options

A

BDCA

BDCA

B

CBDA 

CBDA 

C

CDAB 

CDAB 

D

 BCAD

 BCAD


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

CBDA 

CBDA 


Question 18


Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Through thick and thin

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Through thick and thin

Options

A

Hope during trying times

Hope during trying times

B

Only assist during good times 

Only assist during good times 

C

In good times and in bad times 

In good times and in bad times 

D

Weak and lonely 

Weak and lonely 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

In good times and in bad times 

In good times and in bad times 


Question 19


Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

It turns out to be a blessing in disguise.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

It turns out to be a blessing in disguise.

Options

A

Has a good effect even though at first it seemed it would be bad

Has a good effect even though at first it seemed it would be bad

B

When things get better and better when least expecting it

When things get better and better when least expecting it

C

Has a very good effect on a situation or a thing

Has a very good effect on a situation or a thing

D

When a simple solution solves a problem very well 

When a simple solution solves a problem very well 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Has a good effect even though at first it seemed it would be bad

Has a good effect even though at first it seemed it would be bad


Question 20


Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The outcome document of the Rio+20 Conference, the Future We Want, underscores climate change as “an inevitable and urgent global challenge with long-term implications for the sustainable development of all countries”. Through the document, Member States express their concern about the continuous rising of emissions of greenhouse gases and the vulnerability of all countries, particularly developing countries, to the adverse impacts of climate change.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The outcome document of the Rio+20 Conference, the Future We Want, underscores climate change as “an inevitable and urgent global challenge with long-term implications for the sustainable development of all countries”. Through the document, Member States express their concern about the continuous rising of emissions of greenhouse gases and the vulnerability of all countries, particularly developing countries, to the adverse impacts of climate change.

Options

A

adventurous

adventurous

B

escapable

escapable

C

immemorable

immemorable

D

undeniable 

undeniable 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

undeniable 

undeniable 


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.

Socrates is flying. No, he is (1) _______ . The wings behind him beat in a calming rhythm (2) _______ the cool air rushes past. His wings are all that matter, (3) _______ at the rushing wind like the sails of some great sea vessel, the feathery appendages all he is and all he will ever want to be. His back muscles flex with the (4) _______ that takes him high above the ground. He feels the effort, of course, but sweeping into the sky does not require much of one. The (5) _______ is pleasurable, even exhilarating. With flight there is freedom beyond description, an ecstasy bordering on emotional.
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.

Socrates is flying. No, he is (1) _______ . The wings behind him beat in a calming rhythm (2) _______ the cool air rushes past. His wings are all that matter, (3) _______ at the rushing wind like the sails of some great sea vessel, the feathery appendages all he is and all he will ever want to be. His back muscles flex with the (4) _______ that takes him high above the ground. He feels the effort, of course, but sweeping into the sky does not require much of one. The (5) _______ is pleasurable, even exhilarating. With flight there is freedom beyond description, an ecstasy bordering on emotional.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

Options

A

sluggish

sluggish

B

pertinent

pertinent

C

soaring

soaring

D

redundant

redundant


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

soaring

soaring


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.

Socrates is flying. No, he is (1) _______ . The wings behind him beat in a calming rhythm (2) _______ the cool air rushes past. His wings are all that matter, (3) _______ at the rushing wind like the sails of some great sea vessel, the feathery appendages all he is and all he will ever want to be. His back muscles flex with the (4) _______ that takes him high above the ground. He feels the effort, of course, but sweeping into the sky does not require much of one. The (5) _______ is pleasurable, even exhilarating. With flight there is freedom beyond description, an ecstasy bordering on emotional.
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.

Socrates is flying. No, he is (1) _______ . The wings behind him beat in a calming rhythm (2) _______ the cool air rushes past. His wings are all that matter, (3) _______ at the rushing wind like the sails of some great sea vessel, the feathery appendages all he is and all he will ever want to be. His back muscles flex with the (4) _______ that takes him high above the ground. He feels the effort, of course, but sweeping into the sky does not require much of one. The (5) _______ is pleasurable, even exhilarating. With flight there is freedom beyond description, an ecstasy bordering on emotional.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

Options

A

since 

since 

B

much

much

C

while

while

D

unless

unless


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

while

while


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.

Socrates is flying. No, he is (1) _______ . The wings behind him beat in a calming rhythm (2) _______ the cool air rushes past. His wings are all that matter, (3) _______ at the rushing wind like the sails of some great sea vessel, the feathery appendages all he is and all he will ever want to be. His back muscles flex with the (4) _______ that takes him high above the ground. He feels the effort, of course, but sweeping into the sky does not require much of one. The (5) _______ is pleasurable, even exhilarating. With flight there is freedom beyond description, an ecstasy bordering on emotional.
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.

Socrates is flying. No, he is (1) _______ . The wings behind him beat in a calming rhythm (2) _______ the cool air rushes past. His wings are all that matter, (3) _______ at the rushing wind like the sails of some great sea vessel, the feathery appendages all he is and all he will ever want to be. His back muscles flex with the (4) _______ that takes him high above the ground. He feels the effort, of course, but sweeping into the sky does not require much of one. The (5) _______ is pleasurable, even exhilarating. With flight there is freedom beyond description, an ecstasy bordering on emotional.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

Options

A

losing

losing

B

limiting

limiting

C

cleaning

cleaning

D

snapping

snapping


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

snapping

snapping


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.

Socrates is flying. No, he is (1) _______ . The wings behind him beat in a calming rhythm (2) _______ the cool air rushes past. His wings are all that matter, (3) _______ at the rushing wind like the sails of some great sea vessel, the feathery appendages all he is and all he will ever want to be. His back muscles flex with the (4) _______ that takes him high above the ground. He feels the effort, of course, but sweeping into the sky does not require much of one. The (5) _______ is pleasurable, even exhilarating. With flight there is freedom beyond description, an ecstasy bordering on emotional.
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.

Socrates is flying. No, he is (1) _______ . The wings behind him beat in a calming rhythm (2) _______ the cool air rushes past. His wings are all that matter, (3) _______ at the rushing wind like the sails of some great sea vessel, the feathery appendages all he is and all he will ever want to be. His back muscles flex with the (4) _______ that takes him high above the ground. He feels the effort, of course, but sweeping into the sky does not require much of one. The (5) _______ is pleasurable, even exhilarating. With flight there is freedom beyond description, an ecstasy bordering on emotional.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

Options

A

litigation 

litigation 

B

affection

affection

C

effort

effort

D

manipulation 

manipulation 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

effort

effort


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.

Socrates is flying. No, he is (1) _______ . The wings behind him beat in a calming rhythm (2) _______ the cool air rushes past. His wings are all that matter, (3) _______ at the rushing wind like the sails of some great sea vessel, the feathery appendages all he is and all he will ever want to be. His back muscles flex with the (4) _______ that takes him high above the ground. He feels the effort, of course, but sweeping into the sky does not require much of one. The (5) _______ is pleasurable, even exhilarating. With flight there is freedom beyond description, an ecstasy bordering on emotional.
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.

Socrates is flying. No, he is (1) _______ . The wings behind him beat in a calming rhythm (2) _______ the cool air rushes past. His wings are all that matter, (3) _______ at the rushing wind like the sails of some great sea vessel, the feathery appendages all he is and all he will ever want to be. His back muscles flex with the (4) _______ that takes him high above the ground. He feels the effort, of course, but sweeping into the sky does not require much of one. The (5) _______ is pleasurable, even exhilarating. With flight there is freedom beyond description, an ecstasy bordering on emotional.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

Options

A

sensation

sensation

B

lamination

lamination

C

indignation

indignation

D

perversion

perversion


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

sensation

sensation


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