CUET UG 2025 English Previous Year Solved Paper

CUET UG 2025 English previous year paper with easy solutions. This page keeps the original questions and presents student-friendly explanations in a clean table format for quick revision, practice, and topic-wise mock preparation.

Subject: English
Year: 2025
Questions extracted: 50
Source format: previous year paper PDF with solution section

Student-Friendly Solutions Table

Each question is shown with its original wording from the source paper and an easier explanation designed for quick understanding.

Q.No. Question Easy Solution
1Question1
Read the passage and answer the four questions that
follow :-
CUET UG (English) - 20 May 2025 Shift 1

And he couldn't honk to get the attention of drivers on the
highway. In
the 19years that he'd owned his van, the horn had never
worked.
On the plus side, he was dry, at least for the most part. It
was cold in the van, but he had an extra fleece-ironically,
emblazoned
with 'Live the adventure, live the dream."
To sustain himself, he had scattered roasted veggies, the
bread which was now inedible, but he had a bag of mini
chocolate
bars. To drink he had one water bottle.
He apportioned out his stash and switched on his hazard
lights, hoping someone would spot him from the highway
above. It
was a false hope. He didn't realize that his off road descent
had ripped the wires off the van's undercarriage.
Michael didn't have much hope of being rescued by the passers-by
because of ____.
1. the rugged terrain
2. the high foliage which obstructed the view
3. the injuries that he had sustained
4. the angle of the vehicle
Options:

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: B
Correct Option: B

Correct Answer: B
The passage states that even if passersby happened to glimpse the vehicle, it was amid "shoulder-high
brush," which means the high foliage was the direct obstruction preventing them from spotting the van
easily or seeing Michael inside.
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2Question2
Read the passage and answer the four questions that
follow :-
Thanks to the angle of the van and the injuries Michael
had sustained, just opening a door and clambering out of
the vehicle
seemed an insurmountable challenge, never mind climbing
up 145 feet of steep, rugged terrain.
He'd have to rely on being rescued. But that wouldn't be
easy. Michael could hear cars whizzing past on the road
above, but
even if passersby happened to glimpse his vehicle amid the
shoulder-high brush, apparently abandoned, they
wouldn't be able
to see anyone inside.

He had no cellphones-Michael had never seen the point of
getting one. No one knew he'd had taken an unplanned
drive out of
Victoria, so they'd have no reason to look for him here.
And he couldn't honk to get the attention of drivers on the
highway. In
the 19years that he'd owned his van, the horn had never
worked.
On the plus side, he was dry, at least for the most part. It
was cold in the van, but he had an extra fleece-ironically,
emblazoned
with 'Live the adventure, live the dream."
To sustain himself, he had scattered roasted veggies, the
bread which was now inedible, but he had a bag of mini
chocolate
bars. To drink he had one water bottle.
He apportioned out his stash and switched on his hazard
lights, hoping someone would spot him from the highway
above. It
was a false hope. He didn't realize that his off road descent
had ripped the wires off the van's undercarriage.
'He apportioned out his stash..', what does the word stash as
mentioned in the passage refer to:-
1. Money

2. Food
3. Injuries
4. Fleece
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: B
Correct Option: B

Correct Answer: B
Stash (as a noun, which is how it's used in the sentence "He apportioned out his stash...") means a secret
store or hidden supply of something.
In the context of the passage, Michael's "stash" refers to his hidden supply of food and drink.
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3Question3
Read the passage and answer the four questions that
follow :-
Thanks to the angle of the van and the injuries Michael
had sustained, just opening a door and clambering out of
the vehicle
seemed an insurmountable challenge, never mind climbing
up 145 feet of steep, rugged terrain.
He'd have to rely on being rescued. But that wouldn't be
easy. Michael could hear cars whizzing past on the road

above, but
even if passersby happened to glimpse his vehicle amid the
shoulder-high brush, apparently abandoned, they
wouldn't be able
to see anyone inside.
He had no cellphones-Michael had never seen the point of
getting one. No one knew he'd had taken an unplanned
drive out of
Victoria, so they'd have no reason to look for him here.
And he couldn't honk to get the attention of drivers on the
highway. In
the 19years that he'd owned his van, the horn had never
worked.
On the plus side, he was dry, at least for the most part. It
was cold in the van, but he had an extra fleece-ironically,
emblazoned
with 'Live the adventure, live the dream."
To sustain himself, he had scattered roasted veggies, the
bread which was now inedible, but he had a bag of mini
chocolate
bars. To drink he had one water bottle.
He apportioned out his stash and switched on his hazard
lights, hoping someone would spot him from the highway

above. It
was a false hope. He didn't realize that his off road descent
had ripped the wires off the van's undercarriage.
Michael thinks that nobody would look for him because ___.
1. the trip was unplanned
2. he had no friends
3. he never liked any attention
4. his horn was not working
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: A
Correct Option: A

Correct Answer: A
The passage states: "He had no cellphones-Michael had never seen the point of getting one. No one knew
he'd taken an unplanned drive out of Victoria, so they'd have no reason to look for him here.
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4Question4
Read the passage and answer the four questions that
follow :-
Thanks to the angle of the van and the injuries Michael
had sustained, just opening a door and clambering out of
the vehicle

seemed an insurmountable challenge, never mind climbing
up 145 feet of steep, rugged terrain.
He'd have to rely on being rescued. But that wouldn't be
easy. Michael could hear cars whizzing past on the road
above, but
even if passersby happened to glimpse his vehicle amid the
shoulder-high brush, apparently abandoned, they
wouldn't be able
to see anyone inside.
He had no cellphones-Michael had never seen the point of
getting one. No one knew he'd had taken an unplanned
drive out of
Victoria, so they'd have no reason to look for him here.
And he couldn't honk to get the attention of drivers on the
highway. In
the 19years that he'd owned his van, the horn had never
worked.
On the plus side, he was dry, at least for the most part. It
was cold in the van, but he had an extra fleece-ironically,
emblazoned
with 'Live the adventure, live the dream."
To sustain himself, he had scattered roasted veggies, the
bread which was now inedible, but he had a bag of mini

chocolate
bars. To drink he had one water bottle.
He apportioned out his stash and switched on his hazard
lights, hoping someone would spot him from the highway
above. It
was a false hope. He didn't realize that his off road descent
had ripped the wires off the van's undercarriage.
The slogan on the soft blanket was ironical as _____.
1. he was living the adventure in reality.
2. his dream had come true.
3. he had always dreamed of being in an accident.
4. he was confronting a near-fatal situation.
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: D
Correct Option: D

Correct Answer: D
"Live the adventure, live the dream" is a slogan that suggests excitement, happiness, and a highly
desirable, positive experience.
The Reality (The Irony): Michael is injured, trapped in an angled van, in a difficult location, with no
way to call for help, facing an "insurmountable challenge" just to get out, and confronting a situation
that is potentially fatal. This is the opposite of a desirable "adventure" or "dream."
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5Question5

Read the following passage and answer the four questions
that follow :-
The INTERNET is flooded with wisdom on nutrition, be it
weight-loss diets, intermittent fasting, veganism, giving up
carbohydrates or taking supplements. The truth is, it is
difficult to find a balanced meal that works for you from
the information
swirling around you. That's why the National Institute of
Nutrition (NIN), under the aegis of the Indian Council of
Medical
Research (ICMR), has released a comprehensive guideline
on how Indians should be eating clean with easily
accessible resources
and, most importantly, what suits their body type.
Complete with an ideal plate, diet charts, recipes and
advisories on how you should be cooking and in what
cookware, this is an
essential handbook that all of us would find convenient to
incorporate into our daily lives. Given India's growing
burden of non-
communicable diseases, these guidelines are significant as
they lay down the template of foundational nutrition in
children,
beginning with pregnant women. The report says that
proper nutrition for a mother and child is linked not only

to proper
growth and development but also to the risk of diabetes,
hypertension and heart attack later in life.
Over 56 percent of all non-communicable diseases can be
attributed to an unhealthy diet. As the reports show, a
healthy diet
can prevent 80 percent of type 2 diabetes and significantly
reduce the burden of heart disease, high blood pressure
and prevent
premature deaths. It has even warned against taking
supplements for building body mass and recommended
restricting salt
intake, minimizing sugar and ultra-processed foods and
reading information on food labels correctly.
The guidelines on how Indians should eat were released because:-
1. NIN was flooded with requests from people for some guidelines.
2. It was becoming difficult to find a balanced meal from the
information available.
3. ICMR pressured NIN to release the guidelines on what people
should eat.
4. ICMR wanted to take over the responsibility for the health of an
average Indian.
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3

D. 4
Answer: B
Correct Option: B

Correct Answer: B
The passage clearly states that the internet is "flooded with wisdom on nutrition," but that this information
makes it "difficult to find a balanced meal that works for you." The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN)
released the guidelines specifically to give people a "comprehensive" and clear handbook on healthy eating
to reduce this confusion and solve the information overload problem.
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6Question6
Read the following passage and answer the four questions
that follow :-
The INTERNET is flooded with wisdom on nutrition, be it
weight-loss diets, intermittent fasting, veganism, giving up
carbohydrates or taking supplements. The truth is, it is
difficult to find a balanced meal that works for you from
the information
swirling around you. That's why the National Institute of
Nutrition (NIN), under the aegis of the Indian Council of
Medical
Research (ICMR), has released a comprehensive guideline
on how Indians should be eating clean with easily
accessible resources
and, most importantly, what suits their body type.
Complete with an ideal plate, diet charts, recipes and
advisories on how you should be cooking and in what

cookware, this is an
essential handbook that all of us would find convenient to
incorporate into our daily lives. Given India's growing
burden of non-
communicable diseases, these guidelines are significant as
they lay down the template of foundational nutrition in
children,
beginning with pregnant women. The report says that
proper nutrition for a mother and child is linked not only
to proper
growth and development but also to the risk of diabetes,
hypertension and heart attack later in life.
Over 56 percent of all non-communicable diseases can be
attributed to an unhealthy diet. As the reports show, a
healthy diet
can prevent 80 percent of type 2 diabetes and significantly
reduce the burden of heart disease, high blood pressure
and prevent
premature deaths. It has even warned against taking
supplements for building body mass and recommended
restricting salt
intake, minimizing sugar and ultra-processed foods and
reading information on food labels correctly.
Identify the word closest in meaning to the word aegis as used in the
passage:-

1. control
2. support
3. foundation
4. enforcement
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: B
Correct Option: B

Correct Answer: B
In the phrase, "under the aegis of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)," aegis means support,
sponsorship, or protection. It clarifies that the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) released the guidelines
with the official backing and authority of the ICMR, which is the main medical research body in India.
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7Question7
Read the following passage and answer the four questions
that follow :-
The INTERNET is flooded with wisdom on nutrition, be it
weight-loss diets, intermittent fasting, veganism, giving up
carbohydrates or taking supplements. The truth is, it is
difficult to find a balanced meal that works for you from
the information
swirling around you. That's why the National Institute of
Nutrition (NIN), under the aegis of the Indian Council of
Medical

Research (ICMR), has released a comprehensive guideline
on how Indians should be eating clean with easily
accessible resources
and, most importantly, what suits their body type.
Complete with an ideal plate, diet charts, recipes and
advisories on how you should be cooking and in what
cookware, this is an
essential handbook that all of us would find convenient to
incorporate into our daily lives. Given India's growing
burden of non-
communicable diseases, these guidelines are significant as
they lay down the template of foundational nutrition in
children,
beginning with pregnant women. The report says that
proper nutrition for a mother and child is linked not only
to proper
growth and development but also to the risk of diabetes,
hypertension and heart attack later in life.
Over 56 percent of all non-communicable diseases can be
attributed to an unhealthy diet. As the reports show, a
healthy diet
can prevent 80 percent of type 2 diabetes and significantly
reduce the burden of heart disease, high blood pressure
and prevent
premature deaths. It has even warned against taking

supplements for building body mass and recommended
restricting salt
intake, minimizing sugar and ultra-processed foods and
reading information on food labels correctly.
NIN recommends reading the information on labels correctly as:-
1. People's knowledge of nutritional facts will increase.
2. The marketing strategy of manufacturers goes hand in hand
with the NIN guidelines.
3. The endorsement by the celebrities makes the product more
salable.
4. The claims made by manufacturers about the product can be
deceptive.
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: D
Correct Option: D

Correct Answer: D
NIN recommends reading labels because the claims made by manufacturers about the product can be
deceptive. This ensures consumers can look past marketing and know the actual ingredients to make healthy
choices
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8Question8
Read the following passage and answer the four questions
that follow :-

The INTERNET is flooded with wisdom on nutrition, be it
weight-loss diets, intermittent fasting, veganism, giving up
carbohydrates or taking supplements. The truth is, it is
difficult to find a balanced meal that works for you from
the information
swirling around you. That's why the National Institute of
Nutrition (NIN), under the aegis of the Indian Council of
Medical
Research (ICMR), has released a comprehensive guideline
on how Indians should be eating clean with easily
accessible resources
and, most importantly, what suits their body type.
Complete with an ideal plate, diet charts, recipes and
advisories on how you should be cooking and in what
cookware, this is an
essential handbook that all of us would find convenient to
incorporate into our daily lives. Given India's growing
burden of non-
communicable diseases, these guidelines are significant as
they lay down the template of foundational nutrition in
children,
beginning with pregnant women. The report says that
proper nutrition for a mother and child is linked not only
to proper
growth and development but also to the risk of diabetes,
hypertension and heart attack later in life.

Over 56 percent of all non-communicable diseases can be
attributed to an unhealthy diet. As the reports show, a
healthy diet
can prevent 80 percent of type 2 diabetes and significantly
reduce the burden of heart disease, high blood pressure
and prevent
premature deaths. It has even warned against taking
supplements for building body mass and recommended
restricting salt
intake, minimizing sugar and ultra-processed foods and
reading information on food labels correctly.
The guidelines on how Indians should eat issued by NIN are
important as:-
1. They lay down the structure of the basic nutrition needs of an
average Indian.
2. They focus on how to prevent non-communicable diseases
among Indians
3. They provide guidance on how to live our lives.
4. They direct parents on how to bring up their children.
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: A
Correct Option: A

Correct Answer: A
The passage emphasizes the significance of the guidelines because of "India's growing burden of non-
communicable diseases" (NCDs). The report specifically notes that a healthy diet based on these guidelines
can prevent 80% of type 2 diabetes and significantly reduce the burden of heart disease, highlighting their
primary goal is disease prevention.
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9Question9
Read the given passage and answer the four questions that
follow :-
The seed of Indian Writing in English was sown during the
period of the British rule in India. Now the seed has
blossomed into
an evergreen tree, with fragrant flowers and ripe fruits.
The fruits are being tasted not only by the native people,
but they are
also being 'chewed and digested' by the foreigners. It
happened only after constant care, pruning and feeding.
Indian English Literature is an honest enterprise to
demonstrate the ever rare gems of Indian Writing in
English. From being a
singular and exceptional, rather gradual native flare - up
of geniuses, Indian Writing has turned out to be a new
form of Indian
culture and voice in which India converses regularly.
Indian writers - poets, novelists, essayists, and dramatists
have been
making momentous and considerable contributions to

world literature since the Pre - Independence era. The past
few years
have witnessed a gigantic prospering and thriving of
Indian English Writing in the global market.
Indian English Literature has attained an independent
status in the realm of world literature. Wide ranges of
themes are dealt
with by Indian writing in English. While this literature
continues to reflect Indian culture, tradition, social values
and even Indian
history through the depiction of life in India and Indians
living elsewhere, recent Indian English fiction has been
trying to give
expression to the Indian experience of modern
predicaments.
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning of the underlined word
:-
Indian writers-poets, novelists ,essayists, and dramatists have been
making ‘momentous’ and considerable contributions to world
literature.
1. consequential
2. 2. insignificant
3. pivotal
4. mediocre
Options:
A. 1

B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: B
Correct Option: B

Correct Answer: B
The word momentous means of great importance. Its opposite is insignificant, meaning unimportant.
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10Question10
Read the given passage and answer the four questions that
follow :-
The seed of Indian Writing in English was sown during the
period of the British rule in India. Now the seed has
blossomed into
an evergreen tree, with fragrant flowers and ripe fruits.
The fruits are being tasted not only by the native people,
but they are
also being 'chewed and digested' by the foreigners. It
happened only after constant care, pruning and feeding.
Indian English Literature is an honest enterprise to
demonstrate the ever rare gems of Indian Writing in
English. From being a
singular and exceptional, rather gradual native flare - up
of geniuses, Indian Writing has turned out to be a new
form of Indian

culture and voice in which India converses regularly.
Indian writers - poets, novelists, essayists, and dramatists
have been
making momentous and considerable contributions to
world literature since the Pre - Independence era. The past
few years
have witnessed a gigantic prospering and thriving of
Indian English Writing in the global market.
Indian English Literature has attained an independent
status in the realm of world literature. Wide ranges of
themes are dealt
with by Indian writing in English. While this literature
continues to reflect Indian culture, tradition, social values
and even Indian
history through the depiction of life in India and Indians
living elsewhere, recent Indian English fiction has been
trying to give
expression to the Indian experience of modern
predicaments.
Indian writers have been making considerable contributions to
world literature since:-
1. Indian English Writing has entered the global market.
2. it attained an independent status in the realm of World
Literature.
3. Pre-Independence era
4. the past few years

Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: C
Correct Option: C

Correct Answer: C
The passage explicitly states that Indian writers have been making contributions to world literature "since the
Pre-Independence era."
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11Question11
Read the given passage and answer the four questions that
follow :-
The seed of Indian Writing in English was sown during the
period of the British rule in India. Now the seed has
blossomed into
an evergreen tree, with fragrant flowers and ripe fruits.
The fruits are being tasted not only by the native people,
but they are
also being 'chewed and digested' by the foreigners. It
happened only after constant care, pruning and feeding.
Indian English Literature is an honest enterprise to
demonstrate the ever rare gems of Indian Writing in
English. From being a

singular and exceptional, rather gradual native flare - up
of geniuses, Indian Writing has turned out to be a new
form of Indian
culture and voice in which India converses regularly.
Indian writers - poets, novelists, essayists, and dramatists
have been
making momentous and considerable contributions to
world literature since the Pre - Independence era. The past
few years
have witnessed a gigantic prospering and thriving of
Indian English Writing in the global market.
Indian English Literature has attained an independent
status in the realm of world literature. Wide ranges of
themes are dealt
with by Indian writing in English. While this literature
continues to reflect Indian culture, tradition, social values
and even Indian
history through the depiction of life in India and Indians
living elsewhere, recent Indian English fiction has been
trying to give
expression to the Indian experience of modern
predicaments.
What does the enterprise of Indian English Literature exhibit?
1. How Indian writing in English enjoys foreign readership.

2. Its attainment of an independent status in the realm of world
Literature
3. How it is prospering and thriving in the global market
4. The ever rare gems of Indian Writing in English
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: D
Correct Option: D

Correct Answer: D
The text defines Indian English Literature as "an honest enterprise to demonstrate the ever rare gems of
Indian Writing in English."
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12Question12
Read the given passage and answer the four questions that
follow :-
The seed of Indian Writing in English was sown during the
period of the British rule in India. Now the seed has
blossomed into
an evergreen tree, with fragrant flowers and ripe fruits.
The fruits are being tasted not only by the native people,
but they are
also being 'chewed and digested' by the foreigners. It
happened only after constant care, pruning and feeding.

Indian English Literature is an honest enterprise to
demonstrate the ever rare gems of Indian Writing in
English. From being a
singular and exceptional, rather gradual native flare - up
of geniuses, Indian Writing has turned out to be a new
form of Indian
culture and voice in which India converses regularly.
Indian writers - poets, novelists, essayists, and dramatists
have been
making momentous and considerable contributions to
world literature since the Pre - Independence era. The past
few years
have witnessed a gigantic prospering and thriving of
Indian English Writing in the global market.
Indian English Literature has attained an independent
status in the realm of world literature. Wide ranges of
themes are dealt
with by Indian writing in English. While this literature
continues to reflect Indian culture, tradition, social values
and even Indian
history through the depiction of life in India and Indians
living elsewhere, recent Indian English fiction has been
trying to give
expression to the Indian experience of modern
predicaments.

According to the passage, Indian Writing in English dealt with the
themes of:-
(A) how the seed of Indian writing in English was sown during
colonial rule.
(B) Indian culture, tradition and social values
(C) Indian history through the depiction of life in India and Indians
living elsewhere
(D) Indian experience of modern predicaments.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. (A), (B) and (D) only
2. (B), (C) and (D) only
3. (B) and (D) only
4. (C) and (D) only
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: B
Correct Option: B

Correct Answer: B
The final paragraph lists the themes: Indian culture, tradition, social values (B), Indian history (C), and
the Indian experience of modern predicaments (D). Option (A) refers to the history of the writing, not its
themes.
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13Question13
Rearrange the given parts to form a meaningful sentence:-

(A) people still struggle to balance their personal
(B) despite the advancements in technology, many
(C) often leading to stress and burnout
(D) live with their professional commitments
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
1. (D), (B), (C), (A)
2. (A), (B), (C), (D)
3. (B), (A), (D), (C)
4. (C), (B), (D), (A)
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: C
Correct Option: C

Correct Answer: C
The full, coherent sentence is: Despite the advancements in technology, many people still struggle to
balance their personal live with their professional commitments, often leading to stress and burnout.
Therefore, the correct option is 3. (B), (A), (D), (C).
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14Question14
Rearrange the following parts to form a meaningful sentence:-
(A) the role of sound sleep in memory consolidation and
(B) sleep disruption increases the level of stress hormone cortisol

(C) research has demonstrated overwhelming evidence of
(D) our ability to generate innovative solutions to complex problems
while
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
1. (D), (B), (C), (A)
2. (C), (A), (B), (D)
3. (A), (C), (D), (B)
4. (C), (A), (D), (B)
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: D
Correct Option: D

Correct Answer: D
The coherent sentence formed :
Research has demonstrated overwhelming evidence of the role of sound sleep in memory consolidation and
our ability to generate innovative solutions to complex problems while sleep disruption increases the level of
stress hormone cortisol.
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15Question15
Rearrange the given parts to form a meaningful sentence:-
(A) disturbances, and decreased productivity
(B) although mobile phones have revolutionized
(C) communication, excessive usage can lead to

(D) various health issues, including eye strain, sleep
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
1. (D), (A), (B), (C)
2. (B), (C), (D), (A)
3. (B), (A), (D), (C)
4. (C), (B), (D), (A)
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: B
Correct Option: B

Correct Answer: B
The coherent sentence formed is :
Although mobile phones have revolutionized communication, excessive usage can lead to various health
issues, including eye strain, sleep disturbances, and decreased productivity.
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16Question16
Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the verb forms
in List-Il :-
List-I (Sentences)
List-II (Verb Forms)
(A) Ravi _______ the whole syllabus and is prepared for the exam.
(I) has been studying
(B) Ravi _______ since morning.
(II) will be studying
(C) Ravi _______ with my son in London from next year.
(III) study
(D) Ravi has no choice but to _______ in a school close to his house.
(IV) has studied
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :-

1. (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
2. (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
3. (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
4 (A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)
Options:
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
Answer: C
Correct Option: C

Correct Answer: C
(A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
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17Question17
Fill in the blanks in the given sentences in List-I with the
appropriate prepositional phrases in List-Il :-
List-I (Sentences)
List-II (Prepositional
Phrases)
(A) I drive to work, but I'd never do it _______ if I could avoid it.
(I) at once
(B) You should take the dessert out of the freezer and serve it
____________.
(II) by choice
(C) I thought I understood the equation but ____________ I realized it was
complicated.
(III) at the very least
(D) The store should give me my money back or ____________ offer to
exchange the shoes.
(IV) on reflection

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :-
1. (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
2. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
3. (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
4. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
Options:
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
Answer: C
Correct Option: C

Correct Answer: C
(A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
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18Question18
Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the
appropriate phrasal verbs from List-Il :-
List-I (Sentences)
List-II (Phrasal
Verbs)
(A) He has not been able to ________ the sudden demise of his mother.
(I) get off
(B) I hate to ________ so early.
(II) get on
(C) After you ________ the bus, you will reach your destination within five
minutes.
(III) get up
(D) Leave early for the station if you want to ________ the train.
(IV) get over

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :-
1. (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
2. (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
3. (A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
4. (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
Options:
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
Answer: D
Correct Option: D

Correct Answer: D
(A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
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19Question19
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the
following sentence:-
A person who eats too much is a/an_________
1. glutton
2. epicure
3. gourmand
4. pagan

Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: A
Correct Option: A

Correct Answer: A
A glutton is a person who consumes excessively or habitually, especially of food and drink.
The term often carries a negative connotation, implying greed or overindulgence.
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20Question20
Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the
following sentence:-
The unprecedented display of remarkable innovation and creativity
_______ him into an enviable position.
1. catapulted
2. capsized
3. condemned
4. commemorated
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: A
Correct Option: A

Correct Answer: A
Catapulted (meaning to hurl or launch suddenly) is the best fit, as the innovation propelled him into a
good position.
Capsized means to overturn (a boat);
Condemned means to officially declare unfit or to express strong disapproval;
Commemorated means to recall and show respect for.
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21Question21
Identify the word closest in meaning to the underlined word:-
What are you trying to ‘insinuate’ through this message?
1. Express
2. Affirm
3. Allude
4. Propagate
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: C
Correct Option: C

Correct Answer: C
To insinuate means to suggest or hint at something bad or derogatory in an indirect and unpleasant way.
The closest synonym is Allude, which means to hint at.
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22Question22
Rearrange the given parts to form a meaningful sentence:-

(A) while their white coats provide camouflage from
(B) predators and help them silently approach prey
(C) stay warm with thick fur, insulated feet, and fluffy tails,
(D) arctic foxes, adapted to the harsh Arctic winter,
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
1. (A), (D), (C), (B)
2. (D), (A), (C), (B)
3. (D), (C), (A), (B)
4. (C), (B), (D), (A)
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: C
Correct Option: C

Correct Answer: C
The coherent sentence formed is :
Arctic foxes, adapted to the harsh Arctic winter, stay warm with thick fur, insulated feet, and fluffy
tails, while their white coats provide camouflage from predators and help them silently approach prey .
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23Question23
Select the word closest in meaning to the word: Petulant
1. Placid
2. Patient
3. Irritable
4. Insignificant

Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: C
Correct Option: C

Correct Answer: C
Petulant means easily irritated or annoyed, especially over minor issues; childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
The closest synonym is Irritable.
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24Question24
Select the most appropriate word or phrase to complete the
following sentence:-
Once you ___into the routine, you will find the work is quite easy.
1. are settled
2. had settled
3. settled
4. will settle
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: A
Correct Option: A

Correct Answer: A
When a sentence uses a future result ("you will find...") and starts with a time conjunction like
"Once" (or if, when, as soon as), the verb in the "Once" clause must be in the Simple Present tense.
"are settled" is the grammatically correct Simple Present (in the passive voice) needed here. The other
options are incorrect tenses (past perfect, simple past, simple future).
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25Question25
Rearrange the following parts to form a meaningful sentence:-
(A) surviving written literature from ancient Mesopotamia because
of
(B) through the ages, including the Iliad and the Odyssey
(C) the Epic of Gilgamesh is often cited as the earliest
(D) its significantly enduring impact on ancient literary works
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
1. (C), (A), (D), (B)
2. (B), (D), (A), (C)
3. (C), (A), (B), (D)
4. (B), (C), (A), (D)
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: A
Correct Option: A

Correct Answer: A
The coherent sentence formed by the sequence (C), (A), (D), (B) is:
The Epic of Gilgamesh is often cited as the earliest surviving written literature from ancient Mesopotamia
because of its significantly enduring impact on ancient literary works through the ages, including the Iliad

and the Odyssey.
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26Question26
From the given options, choose the word that best expresses the
meaning of the given word: Grisly
1. gloomy
2. greasy
3. disgusting
4. boorish
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: C
Correct Option: C

Correct Answer: C
The word grisly means causing horror or disgust; gruesome.
The closest synonym is disgusting.
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27Question27
Match the phrasal verbs given in List-I with their correct meanings
in List-Il :-

List-I (Phrasal Verbs)
List-II (Meanings)
(A) Nod off
(III) Fall asleep
(B) Jack up
(I) Raise prices
(C) Look up to
(IV) To respect
(D) Wrap up
(II) Finish something
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :-
1. (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
2. (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
3. (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
4 (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
Options:
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
Answer: B
Correct Option: B

Correct Answer: B
(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
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28Question28
Choose the correct word from the options given below to substitute
the highlighted words:-

A careful ‘preservation and protection’ of the flora and fauna is the
need of the hour.
1. Conservation
2. Promotion
3. Enhancement
4.Management
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: A
Correct Option: A

Correct Answer: A
The single word that means the careful preservation and protection of natural resources, including flora and
fauna, is Conservation. (Note: Option 1 is spelled as 'Consevation', but it clearly refers to 'Conservation').
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29Question29
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following
sentence:-
The oppressive regime continued to ______ anyone who spoke out
against its injustices.
1. prosecute
2. perpetuate

3. persecute
4. provoke
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: C
Correct Option: C

Correct Answer: C
The sentence describes an oppressive regime's actions against people who spoke out against injustices.
Persecute means to subject someone to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their political
or religious beliefs.
Prosecute means to conduct legal proceedings against. Perpetuate means to make something continue
indefinitely.
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30Question30
Select the most appropriate expression to fill in the blank in the
following sentence:-
Given her fearful and timid nature in unfamiliar situations, we can
say that she is ____
1. audacious
2. timorous
3. reckless
4. intrepid

Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: B
Correct Option: B

Correct Answer: B
The sentence describes a fearful and timid nature in unfamiliar situations.
Timorous means showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence; timid.
Audacious and intrepid mean brave/fearless. Reckless means without thought for danger.
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31Question31
Match the idioms in List-I with their correct meanings in List-Il :-
List-I (Idioms)
List-II (Meanings)
(A) To be at loggerheads
(I) To talk in an ambiguous manner
(B) To beat about the
bush
(II) To give credit to someone for their good qualities after they have done
something wrong
(C) To give the devil his
due
(III) To prevent a problem by stopping it as soon as it starts
(D) To nip in the bud
(IV) To disagree strongly
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :-
1. (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
2. (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
3. (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
4. (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
Options:
A.
1

B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
Answer: D
Correct Option: D

Correct Answer: D
(A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
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32Question32
Select the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word in the
given sentence:-
It seemed a perfectly ‘innocuous’ remark.
1. harmless
2. insane
3. pernicious
4. permissible
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

Answer: A
Correct Option: A

Correct Answer: A
The word innocuous means harmless or inoffensive.
Harmless is a synonym.
Pernicious means having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Therefore, pernicious is the most appropriate antonym.
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33Question33
Fill in the blanks in the sentences in List-I with the appropriate
expressions in List-II:
List-I (Sentences)
List-II (Expressions)
(A) Akhira has a/an ___________, so ask her to check the report.
(I) foot the bill
(B) Although others were also responsible for the problem, Alice decided to
___________.
(II) eye for detail
(C) Choose what you like from the menu – the company is going to ___________.
(III) on her toes
(D) Having three kids under the age of five keeps Janki ________.
(IV) shoulder the
blame
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :-
1. (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
2. (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
3. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
4. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
Options:
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3

D.
4
Answer: A
Correct Option: A

Correct Answer: A
(A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
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34Question34
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:-
He is so _____ that he hates to get up to even open the door.
1. immobile
2. lethargic
3. resolute
4. alert
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: B
Correct Option: B

Correct Answer: B
The blank needs a word that describes someone so lazy or lacking energy that they won't even move to open
a door.
Lethargic means sluggish and apathetic; lacking energy.

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35Question35
Rearrange the following parts to form a meaningful sentence:-
(A) each country by creating new words to describe indigenous
features and
(B) shared across dialects, forming what is known as World English
(C) over the last 400 years, English has spread globally, evolving
uniquely in
(D) absorbing words from local languages, yet the majority of its
vocabulary remains
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
1.(C), (A). B). (D)
2.(C), (A), (D), (B)
3.(B). (A). (C). (D)
4.(C). (D). (B), (A)
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: B
Correct Option: B

Correct Answer: B
The coherent sentence formed is ;

Over the last 400 years , English has spread globally, evolving uniquely in each country by creating new
words to describe indigenous features and absorbing words from local languages, yet the majority of its
vocabulary remains shared across dialects , forming what bis known as World English.
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36Question36
Select the word closest in meaning to the word: Postulate
1. Highlight
2. Disprove
3. Refute
4. Hypothesize
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: D
Correct Option: D

Correct Answer: D
Postulate (suggest or assume the truth of something as a basis for reasoning) and Hypothesize means to
propose an explanation or assumption.
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37Question37
Match the words given in List-I with the appropriate meanings
given in List-II

List-I (Words)
List-II (Meanings)
(A) Centrifugal
(I) Anything tending to move away from the centre
(B) Effeminate
(II) Words inscribed on the tomb
(C) Ambidextrous
(III) Womanish in habits
(D) Epitaph
(IV) One who can use either hand without any problem
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. (A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)
2. (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
3. (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
4. (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
Options:
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
Answer: C
Correct Option: C

Correct Answer: C
(A)-I , (B)-III , (C)-IV, (D)-II
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38Question38
Select the word or phrase that best completes the following
sentence:-

Desert flowers can be invisible for years__________ appear
suddenly after heavy rain.
1. alternatively or
2. consequently and
3. nevertheless, so
4. actually, but
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: D
Correct Option: D

Correct Answer: D
The first blank requires an adverb that acts as a transition or intensifier, introducing a surprising fact about
their invisibility: "actually" fits this.
1. The second blank requires a coordinating conjunction to connect two contrasting actions (being
invisible vs. appearing suddenly): "but" is the correct choice to express this contrast.
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39Question39
Identify the word that is closest in meaning to the word-Relegate
1. Elevate
2. Demote
3. Acknowledge

4. Celebrate
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: B
Correct Option: B

Correct Answer: B
Relegate (means to assign to a lower position) & Demote means to move to a less important position, which
is the direct meaning of relegate.
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40Question40
Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words
from List-II:
List-I (Sentences)
List-II (Words)
(A) ________ people often get deceived.
(I) creditable
(B) She gave a ________ first performance at the theatre.
(II) conscious
(C) My ________ made me confess my guilt.
(III) credulous
(D) We soon became ________ of the presence of an intruder.
(IV) conscience
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :-
1. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
2. (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
3. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
4. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
Options:
A.

1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
Answer: B
Correct Option: B

Correct Answer: B
(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
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41Question41
Rearrange the following parts to form a meaningful sentence:-
(A) into simpler molecules that can be absorbed into the
bloodstream
(B) digestion is an intricate process that begins in the mouth
(C) where food is broken down mechanically and chemically
(D) and continues in the stomach and intestines
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
1.(B), (C). (A). (D)
2.(B). (D). (C). (A)
3. (B), (A). (C). (D)
4.(C). (B). (A). (D)
Options:

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: B
Correct Option: B

Correct Answer: B
Coherent Sentence:
Digestion is an intricate process that begins in the mouth where food is broken down mechanically and
chemically and continues in the stomach and intestines into simpler molecules that can be absorbed into the
bloodstream. (BCDA should be the correct sequence)
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42Question42
Select the word opposite in meaning to the word: Stoic
1. Serene
2. Complaining
3. Resigned
4. stolid
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: B
Correct Option: B

Correct Answer: B
Stoic (enduring pain without complaining) and thus complaining is its antonym.
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43Question43
Select the word opposite in meaning to the word: Presumptuous
1. Pretentious
2. Brash
3. Bountiful
4. Unassuming
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: D
Correct Option: D

Correct Answer: D
Presumptuous (overly confident; forward) & Unassuming means modest and not pretentious, the opposite
of being presumptuous.
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44Question44
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option in the following
sentence:-
Though Sharon complained and cried bitterly, Mom did not ____ on
her.

1. let in
2. let off
3. let out
4. let up
Options:
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
Answer: D
Correct Option: D

Correct Answer: D
The phrasal verb let up means to lessen or stop, or to relax one's effort or pressure. The sentence means Mom
did not ease the pressure despite the crying.
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45Question45
Select the word opposite in meaning to the word: Resonant
1. Resounding
2. Cacophonous
3. Smothered

4. Pulsating
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: C
Correct Option: C

Correct Answer: C
Resonant (deep, continuing sound) & Smothered means muffled or suppressed (of sound), which is the
opposite of a clear, continuing sound.
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46Question46
Complete the sentences given in List-I with suitable idioms in List-
II:
List-I (Sentences)
List-II (Idioms)
(A) He wants a superior post not to serve people but to ________.
(I) add fuel to the fire
(B) The arrest of the Union head only served to ________.
(II) cut no ice
(C) He is a miser. To seek donations from him is to ________.
(III) feather his own nest
(D) She pleaded that she was not guilty but her appeals ________.
(IV) flog a dead horse
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :-
1. (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
2. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
3. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
4. (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
Options:
A.

1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
Answer: D
Correct Option: D

Correct Answer: D
(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
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47Question47
Select the word similar in meaning to the word: Scrutiny
1. Ignorance
2. Objectivity
3. Oversight
4. Examination
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: D
Correct Option: D

Correct Answer: D
Scrutiny (critical observation or examination) & Examination is the closest synonym for critical
observation.
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48Question48
Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with appropriate
homonyms from List-II:
List-I (Sentences)
List-II (Homonyms)
(A) He believes in the ________ of justice.
(I) censor
(B) The ______ board has awarded 'U' certificate to the film.
(II) censure
(C) His unseemly behaviour is open to ______.
(III) cannons
(D) The ______ of ancient times are placed near the railway station.
(IV) canons
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :-
1. (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
2. (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
3. (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
4. (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
Options:
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
Answer: A
Correct Option: A

Correct Answer: A
(A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
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49Question49
Select the word opposite in meaning to the word: Insufferable
1. Painful
2. Deficient
3. Endurable
4. Suppressible
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: C
Correct Option: C

Correct Answer: C
Insufferable (too extreme or unpleasant to bear) & Endurable means able to be tolerated, the opposite of
insufferable (intolerable).
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50Question50
Re-arrange the following phrases to form a meaningful sentence:-
(A) a great buzzard was

(B) and scorching sun.
(C) blob against the blinding
(D) circling high overhead a
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
1.(A). (D). (C). (B)
2. (A), (C), (B), (D)
3. (B). (A). (D). (C)
4.(C), (B). (D). (A)
Options:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: A
Correct Option: A

Correct Answer: A
The coherent sentence formed is :
A great buzzard was circling high overhead, a blob against the blinding and scorching sun.
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