🎯 CUET English Verbal Ability Questions | PYQs 2022-24

🎯 CUET English Verbal Ability Questions | PYQs 2022-24 | Complete Practice & Explanation | PDF

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This article includes:
✅ Sentence Rearrangement
✅ Synonyms & Antonyms
✅ Idioms & Phrasal Verbs
✅ Fill in the Blanks
✅ Word Meanings & Usage in Context
✅ Foreign Words

Final Summary of Questions

• Sentence Rearrangement: 14 questions
• Vocabulary – Fill in the Blanks: 17 questions
• Vocabulary – Synonyms: 14 questions
• Vocabulary – Antonyms: 13 questions
• Vocabulary – Word Definitions: 8 questions
• Vocabulary – Idioms: 12 questions
• Vocabulary – Phrasal Verbs: 9 questions
• Vocabulary – Word Usage in Context: 6 questions
• Grammar – Adverbs/Adjectives: 4 questions
• Grammar – Reported Speech: 3 questions
• Grammar – Voice: 3 questions
• Grammar – Prepositions: 2 questions
• Grammar – Modals: 2 questions
• Grammar – Articles: 1 question
• Grammar – Exclamatory Sentences: 2 questions
• Grammar – Question Tags: 1 question
• Grammar – Sentence Structure and Tenses: 4 questions

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Consolidated Verbal Ability and Grammar Questions from CUET English Papers

1. Sentence Rearrangement

These questions test the ability to arrange jumbled phrases or sentences into a meaningful sequence.

• Question 1 (Q1 in 101E/A, Q19 in 101E/B, Q1 in 101E/D):
  Question: Re-arrange the following phrases in the right sequence to form a meaningful sentence.
  (A) for seven hours but was hardly
  (B) because of the absence of any motivation
  (C) able to decide who the murderer was
  (D) she worked on the case
  Options:
  (1) (A), (C), (D), (B)
  (2) (D), (A), (C), (B)
  (3) (D), (C), (B), (A)
  (4) (A), (B), (C), (D)
  Answer: (2)
  Explanation: The meaningful sentence is: “She worked on the case for seven hours but was hardly able to decide who the murderer was because of the absence of any motivation.”
• Question 2 (Q7 in 101E/B, Q41 in 101E/A, Q2 in 101E/D):
  Question: Re-arrange the following phrases in correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence.
  (A) created by human
  (B) collective cultural heritage
  (C) all languages
  (D) communities are our
  Options:
  (1) (A), (B), (D), (C)
  (2) (B), (A), (D), (C)
  (3) (C), (A), (D), (B)
  (4) (D), (B), (C), (A)
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: The meaningful sentence is: “All languages created by human communities are our collective cultural heritage.”
• Question 3 (Q12 in 101E/A, Q28 in 101E/B, Q3 in 101E/D):
  Question: Re-arrange the following parts of a sentence in their correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence.
  (A) for organizations which provide
  (B) services to customers on a face-to-face basis,
  (C) employees with whom they deal is very important
  (D) the quality of the relationship between customers and
  Options:
  (1) (A), (B), (D), (C)
  (2) (C), (A), (B), (D)
  (3) (B), (D), (A), (C)
  (4) (D), (A), (C), (B)
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: The meaningful sentence is: “Services to customers on a face-to-face basis, the quality of the relationship between customers and employees with whom they deal is very important for organizations which provide.”
• Question 4 (Q13 in 101E/A, Q29 in 101E/B, Q4 in 101E/D):
  Question: Re-arrange the following parts of a sentence in their correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence.
  (A) as a concept fundamental to
  (B) especially with the injunction to treat equals equally
  (C) justice is associated with the notion of equity and equality,
  (D) ethical theory and political philosophy,
  Options:
  (1) (D), (B), (C), (A)
  (2) (C), (A), (B), (D)
  (3) (B), (A), (D), (C)
  (4) (A), (D), (C), (B)
  Answer: (2)
  Explanation: The meaningful sentence is: “Justice is associated with the notion of equity and equality, as a concept fundamental to ethical theory and political philosophy, especially with the injunction to treat equals equally.”
• Question 5 (Q16 in 101E/A, Q32 in 101E/B, Q5 in 101E/D):
  Question: Re-arrange the parts in their correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence:
  (A) students with tools for critical thinking
  (B) cooperative learning is an
  (C) that enhances creativity and provides
  (D) eclectic and unique teaching method
  Options:
  (1) (A), (C), (B), (D)
  (2) (B), (D), (C), (A)
  (3) (B), (A), (D), (C)
  (4) (C), (B), (D), (A)
  Answer: (2)
  Explanation: The meaningful sentence is: “Cooperative learning is an eclectic and unique teaching method that enhances creativity and provides students with tools for critical thinking.”
• Question 6 (Q50 in 101E/A, Q16 in 101E/B, Q6 in 101E/D):
  Question: Rearrange the following parts in the correct sequence to make a meaningful sentence:
  (A) are inborn but our
  (B) constituents of flavour, are learned
  (C) our responses to basic tastes
  (D) perceptions of smells, the main
  Options:
  (1) (B), (D), (A), (C)
  (2) (A), (C), (B), (D)
  (3) (C), (A), (D), (B)
  (4) (C), (B), (D), (A)
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: The meaningful sentence is: “Our responses to basic tastes are inborn but our perceptions of smells, the main constituents of flavour, are learned.”
• Question 7 (From Article, Q13):
  Question: Rearrange the following parts to form a meaningful sentence:
  (A) on U.S. goods
  (B) China imposed
  (C) in response to Trump’s tariffs
  (D) a 34% tariff
  Options:
  (1) (B), (D), (A), (C)
  (2) (A), (B), (C), (D)
  (3) (C), (B), (D), (A)
  (4) (D), (A), (B), (C)
  Answer: (1)
  Explanation: The meaningful sentence is: “China imposed a 34% tariff on U.S. goods in response to Trump’s tariffs.”
• Question 8 (From Article, Q14):
  Question: Rearrange the following parts to form a meaningful sentence:
  (A) rare earth elements
  (B) vital for high-tech products
  (C) China plans to curb
  (D) exports of
  Options:
  (1) (C), (D), (A), (B)
  (2) (A), (B), (C), (D)
  (3) (B), (A), (D), (C)
  (4) (D), (C), (B), (A)
  Answer: (1)
  Explanation: The meaningful sentence is: “China plans to curb exports of rare earth elements vital for high-tech products.”
• Question 9 (Q20, Page 28):
  Question: Rearrange the sentences to make a paragraph.
  (A) Now divided into two separate states of India and Pakistan,
  (B) The population of India as a single geographical and cultural unit,
  (C) which have come to India throughout the fifty to sixty centuries of her long history.
  (D) forms one-fifth of the entire population of the world, and presents, at first sight, a bewildering variety of cultures,
  Options:
  (1) (A), (C), (B), (D)
  (2) (B), (A), (D), (C)
  (3) (C), (D), (A), (B)
  (4) (B), (D), (C), (A)
  Answer: (4)
  Explanation: The logical flow is: “The population of India as a single geographical and cultural unit (B), forms one-fifth of the entire population of the world, and presents, at first sight, a bewildering variety of cultures (D), which have come to India throughout the fifty to sixty centuries of her long history (C). Now divided into two separate states of India and Pakistan (A).”
• Question 10 (Q21, Page 28):
  Question: Rearrange the sentences to make a paragraph.
  (A) containing the original texts of the Vedas
  (B) each of the four Vedas is divided into the Samhita portion
  (C) and the Brahmana portion, containing interpretations of the contents of the original texts
  (D) The Vedic literature consists of the four Vedas and several auxiliary works
  Options:
  (1) (D), (C), (A), (B)
  (2) (D), (B), (A), (C)
  (3) (B), (C), (A), (D)
  (4) (C), (B), (D), (A)
  Answer: (2)
  Explanation: The logical sequence is: “The Vedic literature consists of the four Vedas and several auxiliary works (D). Each of the four Vedas is divided into the Samhita portion (B), containing the original texts of the Vedas (A), and the Brahmana portion, containing interpretations of the contents of the original texts (C).”
• Question 11 (Q41, Page 28):
  Question: Rearrange the following segments to make a meaningful sentence.
  (A) at the progress India has made in the field of nuclear research
  (B) the prime minister looked back with satisfaction
  (C) will have to accept India as a nuclear power
  (D) and asserted that sooner or later the big powers
  Options:
  (1) (B), (A), (D), (C)
  (2) (B), (D), (A), (C)
  (3) (B), (C), (D), (A)
  (4) (A), (B), (D), (C)
  Answer: (1)
  Explanation: The meaningful sentence is: “The prime minister looked back with satisfaction (B) at the progress India has made in the field of nuclear research (A) and asserted that sooner or later the big powers (D) will have to accept India as a nuclear power (C).”
• Question 12 (Q41, Page 28):
  Question: Rearrange the following to construct a meaningful sentence.
  (A) to reduce the incidence of crime involving property
  (B) in conclusion
  (C) we must search for ways
  (D) as well as offence against people
  Options:
  (1) (C), (B), (A), (D)
  (2) (D), (C), (A), (B)
  (3) (B), (C), (A), (D)
  (4) (A), (B), (D), (C)
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: The meaningful sentence is: “In conclusion (B), we must search for ways (C) to reduce the incidence of crime involving property (A) as well as offence against people (D).”
• Question 13 (Q20, Your Input):
  Question: Match List – I with List – II to complete the sentences in the table.
  (A) Our Principal – (I) can face the land mafia
  (B) Only a dare devil – (II) to be fair and square in business
  (C) My father advised me – (III) died in harness
  (D) Due to sheer negligence – (IV) you have got yourself into a mess
  Options:
  (1) (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
  (2) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
  (3) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
  (4) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: The meaningful matches are: “Our Principal died in harness (A-III),” “Only a dare devil can face the land mafia (B-I),” “My father advised me to be fair and square in business (C-II),” “Due to sheer negligence you have got yourself into a mess (D-IV).”
• Question 14 (Q21, Your Input):
  Question: Match List – I with List – II to make a meaningful sentence.
  (A) Some speakers merely – (I) brought to book for his negligence
  (B) The manager was – (II) by dint of hard work
  (C) Sheela achieved success – (III) bear the brunt of inflation
  (D) The poor have to – (IV) beat the air in their speech while preaching
  Options:
  (1) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
  (2) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
  (3) (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
  (4) (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
  Answer: (4)
  Explanation: The meaningful sentence is: “Some speakers merely beat the air in their speech while preaching (A-IV), The manager was brought to book for his negligence (B-I), Sheela achieved success by dint of hard work (C-II), The poor have to bear the brunt of inflation (D-III).”

Total Sentence Rearrangement Questions: 14

2. Vocabulary – Fill in the Blanks

These questions test vocabulary by requiring the selection of the appropriate word to complete a sentence.

• Question 15 (Q2 in 101E/A, Q20 in 101E/B, Q7 in 101E/D):
  Question: Fill in the blank with the correct option.
  The candidate assured the interviewers that the dip in her grades during her second semester was an ___ since she had always been a top scorer in the first semester.
  (1) anomaly
  (2) allay
  (3) adage
  (4) abatement
  Answer: (1)
  Explanation: “Anomaly” means something unusual or out of the ordinary, fitting the context.
• Question 16 (Q4 in 101E/A, Q18 in 101E/B, Q8 in 101E/D):
  Question: Fill in the blank with the correct option.
  A small ___ between two children ended up as a group fight.
  (1) altercation
  (2) match
  (3) contest
  (4) race
  Answer: (1)
  Explanation: “Altercation” means a heated argument or dispute, fitting the context.
• Question 17 (Q11 in 101E/A, Q27 in 101E/B, Q9 in 101E/D):
  Question: Fill in the blank with the correct option.
  The President finally had to ___ the demands of the public for his resignation.
  (1) ignore
  (2) initiate
  (3) accede to
  (4) condone
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: “Accede to” means to agree or give in to a demand, fitting the context.
• Question 18 (Q42 in 101E/A, Q8 in 101E/B, Q10 in 101E/D):
  Question: Fill in the blank with the correct option, to form a meaningful sentence.
  The Principal addressed us in the assembly and ___ the rumours of an early summer break.
  (1) defended
  (2) quashed
  (3) cleared
  (4) rebuked
  Answer: (2)
  Explanation: “Quashed” means to put an end to or suppress, fitting the context.
• Question 19 (From Article, Q8):
  Question: Fill in the blank with the correct option:
  The U.S. claims China’s tariffs ___ WTO rules.
  (1) Support
  (2) Violate
  (3) Enhance
  (4) Follow
  Answer: (2)
  Explanation: The article states the U.S. claims China’s tariffs “seriously violate” WTO rules.
• Question 20 (From Article, Q9):
  Question: Complete the sentence with the appropriate word:
  India’s tariffs on Chinese goods were ___ to 26%.
  (1) Raised
  (2) Reduced
  (3) Eliminated
  (4) Doubled
  Answer: (2)
  Explanation: The article mentions India revised the tariff from 27% to 26%.
• Question 21 (From Article, Q10):
  Question: Fill in the blank with the correct option:
  China’s control over rare earth elements has ___ U.S. companies.
  (1) Benefited
  (2) Supported
  (3) Impacted
  (4) Ignored
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: The article discusses how China’s actions have affected U.S. companies.
• Question 22 (Q19, Page 28):
  Question: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.
  The assignment must be submitted ___ next Monday.
  (1) for
  (2) in
  (3) to
  (4) by
  Answer: (4)
  Explanation: “By” indicates a deadline, fitting the context.
• Question 23 (Q31, Page 28):
  Question: Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blank.
  After the party, Sumit returned home ___ car.
  (1) from
  (2) by
  (3) to
  (4) into
  Answer: (2)
  Explanation: “By” indicates the mode of transportation.
• Question 24 (Q32, Page 28):
  Question: Fill in the blank with a suitable Modal.
  I ___ have another cup of tea? It is very chilly outside.
  (1) will
  (2) can
  (3) must
  (4) could
  Answer: (4)
  Explanation: “Could” is a polite request modal, fitting the context.
• Question 25 (Q33, Page 28):
  Question: Fill in the blank with an appropriate Modal from the options.
  One ___ abide by the laws.
  (1) must
  (2) should
  (3) may
  (4) could
  Answer: (1)
  Explanation: “Must” indicates a compulsory obligation.
• Question 26 (Q24, Page 28):
  Question: Fill in the blanks with the correct pair of homonyms from the options given below.
  In spite of the ___ paw, the bird struggled to ___ high in the sky.
  (1) sore, soar
  (2) sour, soar
  (3) soar, sore
  (4) sore, sour
  Answer: (1)
  Explanation: “Sore” (painful) and “soar” (fly high) are homonyms fitting the context.
• Question 27 (Q44, Page 28):
  Question: Fill in the blank with an appropriate adverb.
  ___ he is a good winner but I have never watched him win a race.
  (1) Luckily
  (2) Doubtedly
  (3) Fortunately
  (4) Apparently
  Answer: (4)
  Explanation: “Apparently” fits the observational context.
• Question 28 (Q45, Page 28):
  Question: Fill in the blank with a suitable adverb.
  ___ , he thinks too high of himself.
  (1) slyly
  (2) unfortunately
  (3) recently
  (4) credibly
  Answer: (2)
  Explanation: “Unfortunately” conveys a negative judgment.
• Question 29 (Q26, Your Input):
  Question: Fill in the blank with a suitable determiner.
  The class will be divided into three sections and ___ section will contain 20 students.
  (1) each
  (2) every
  (3) both
  (4) All of the above
  Answer: (1)
  Explanation: “Each” is the appropriate determiner for referring to individual sections in a group of three, indicating that every single section will contain 20 students.
• Question 30 (Q27, Your Input):
  Question: Choose the correct form of the article which needs to be inserted in the sentence given below.
  The Sun did not rise till six in ___ morning.
  (1) a
  (2) an
  (3) the
  (4) no article
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: The definite article “the” is used before “morning” because it refers to a specific time of day (“the morning” of that day).
• Question 31 (Q23, Your Input):
  Question: Fill in the blank with a suitable foreign word.
  ___ he would appear to be guilty.
  (1) Prima Face
  (2) Prima Facie
  (3) Pro bono
  (4) Sotto voce
  Answer: (2)
  Explanation: “Prima Facie” means “at first sight,” fitting the context of appearing guilty on initial evidence.

Total Fill-in-the-Blanks Questions: 17

3. Vocabulary – Synonyms

These questions test the ability to identify words with similar meanings.

• Question 32 (Q5 in 101E/A, Q21 in 101E/B, Q11 in 101E/D):
  Question: Replace the underlined word with the most appropriate SYNONYM.
  For sometime now, we’ve been toying with the idea of transferring all our business from physical to online sales only.
  (1) launch
  (2) showing
  (3) considering
  (4) careful
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: “Toying” means considering casually, and “considering” is a synonym.
• Question 33 (Q9 in 101E/A, Q25 in 101E/B, Q12 in 101E/D):
  Question: Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word.
  Why did you make that flippant remark about her choice of clothes?
  (1) sarcastic
  (2) disrespectful
  (3) casual
  (4) indifferent
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: “Flippant” means overly casual, and “casual” is the closest.
• Question 34 (Q46 in 101E/A, Q12 in 101E/B, Q13 in 101E/D):
  Question: Identify the option closest in meaning to the underlined word:
  The movie star’s biography is a glossy, sycophantic portrayal.
  (1) cowardly
  (2) domineering
  (3) flattering
  (4) insolent
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: “Sycophantic” means excessively flattering.
• Question 35 (Q48 in 101E/A, Q14 in 101E/B, Q14 in 101E/D):
  Question: Choose the correct SYNONYM for redoubtable from the options given below.
  (1) flimsy
  (2) perplexing
  (3) formidable
  (4) voluble
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: “Redoubtable” means formidable, and “formidable” is a synonym.
• Question 36 (From Article, Q1):
  Question: Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word:
  China’s tariffs are a reciprocal response to U.S. actions.
  (1) Mutual
  (2) Aggressive
  (3) Independent
  (4) Unilateral
  Answer: (1)
  Explanation: “Reciprocal” means mutual.
• Question 37 (From Article, Q2):
  Question: Identify the synonym for vital in the context of the article:
  Rare earth elements are vital in the production of high-tech products.
  (1) Optional
  (2) Essential
  (3) Minor
  (4) Temporary
  Answer: (2)
  Explanation: “Vital” means essential.
• Question 38 (From Article, Q3):
  Question: Replace the underlined word with its synonym:
  China plans to curb exports of rare earth elements.
  (1) Increase
  (2) Restrict
  (3) Expand
  (4) Promote
  Answer: (2)
  Explanation: “Curb” means to restrict.
• Question 39 (From Article, Q4):
  Question: What is a synonym for panicked in Trump’s statement, “China played it wrong, they panicked”?
  (1) Strategized
  (2) Hesitated
  (3) Fretted
  (4) Planned
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: “Panicked” means to act in fear, and “fretted” is a synonym.
• Question 40 (Q24, Page 28):
  Question: From the options given below, select the one closest in meaning to ‘Agile’.
  (1) Needle
  (2) Nimble
  (3) Name sake
  (4) Weak
  Answer: (2)
  Explanation: “Agile” means quick and light, and “nimble” is a synonym.
• Question 41 (Q25, Page 28):
  Question: Pick a word that means the same as ‘readable’.
  (1) Legible
  (2) Washable
  (3) Praise worthy
  (4) Edible
  Answer: (1)
  Explanation: “Readable” means clear and easy to read, and “legible” is a synonym.
• Question 42 (Q24, Page 28):
  Question: Choose the synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence.
  The showroom has been refurbished recently.
  (A) sold
  (B) renovated
  (C) cleaned
  (D) shifted
  (1) C
  (2) D
  (3) B
  (4) A
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: “Refurbished” means renovated, and “renovated” is a synonym.
• Question 43 (Q25, Page 28):
  Question: From the options below choose the synonym for the word “INSOLENCE”.
  (1) Audacity
  (2) Impart
  (3) Demonstration
  (4) Stimulate
  Answer: (1)
  Explanation: “Insolence” means rude behavior, and “audacity” is a synonym.
• Question 44 (Q25, Page 28):
  Question: Which among the following pair of words carry the same relationship as: Cheerful : Merry
  (1) Reveal : Hide
  (2) Spontaneous : Premeditated
  (3) Shrewd : Simple
  (4) Decay : Deteriorate
  Answer: (4)
  Explanation: “Cheerful” and “Merry” are synonyms, as are “Decay” and “Deteriorate.”
• Question 45 (Q35, Your Input):
  Question: Choose the one word substitute for “Fluent and clear in speech”.
  (1) Emotional
  (2) Enthusiastic
  (3) Articulate
  (4) Confident
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: “Articulate” means fluent and clear in speech.

Total Synonyms Questions: 14

4. Vocabulary – Antonyms

These questions test the ability to identify words with opposite meanings.

• Question 46 (Q6 in 101E/A, Q22 in 101E/B, Q15 in 101E/D):
  Question: Select the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
  At first the workers were agreeable to the proposals of their Manager, but later they were reconciled to the new proposals.
  (1) resistant
  (2) estranged
  (3) cooperate
  (4) agreed
  Answer: (1)
  Explanation: “Agreeable” means willing, and “resistant” means unwilling.
• Question 47 (Q10 in 101E/A, Q26 in 101E/B, Q16 in 101E/D):
  Question: Select the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
  The thief showed his disbelief when informed that his partner had been arrested.
  (1) displayed
  (2) concealed
  (3) battled
  (4) marked
  Answer: (2)
  Explanation: “Showed” means revealed, and “concealed” means hidden.
• Question 48 (Q47 in 101E/A, Q13 in 101E/B, Q17 in 101E/D):
  Question: Choose the correct ANTONYM of the underlined word:
  The Minister unleashed a compliment against the newspaper for its biased editorial on illiteracy among women in his constituency.
  (1) denunciation
  (2) endorsement
  (3) regulation
  (4) speculation
  Answer: (1)
  Explanation: “Compliment” means praise, and “denunciation” means criticism.
• Question 49 (Q49 in 101E/A, Q15 in 101E/B, Q18 in 101E/D):
  Question: Choose the correct ANTONYM for sullen from the options given below.
  (1) morose
  (2) reticent
  (3) timid
  (4) genial
  Answer: (4)
  Explanation: “Sullen” means gloomy, and “genial” means cheerful.
• Question 50 (From Article, Q5):
  Question: Choose the word opposite in meaning to retaliates in the headline:
  China retaliates against Trump’s tariffs.
  (1) Responds
  (2) Ignores
  (3) Attacks
  (4) Supports
  Answer: (2)
  Explanation: “Retaliates” means to counter, and “ignores” means to not respond.
• Question 51 (From Article, Q6):
  Question: Select the antonym for escalating in the context of trade tensions:
  The article highlights escalating trade wars.
  (1) Intensifying
  (2) Decreasing
  (3) Expanding
  (4) Continuing
  Answer: (2)
  Explanation: “Escalating” means increasing, and “decreasing” is its opposite.
• Question 52 (From Article, Q7):
  Question: What is the opposite of strategic in Trump’s comment about China’s misstep?
  (1) Tactical
  (2) Random
  (3) Planned
  (4) Deliberate
  Answer: (2)
  Explanation: “Strategic” means planned, and “random” means unplanned.
• Question 53 (Q25, Page 28):
  Question: Select the appropriate Antonym of the word ‘INSOLVENT’
  (A) destitute
  (B) affluent
  (C) defaulter
  (D) wealthy
  (E) eradicate
  (1) (A) and (C) only
  (2) (A) and (D) only
  (3) (B) and (D) only
  (4) (C) and (E) only
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: “Insolvent” means bankrupt, and “affluent” and “wealthy” are opposites.
• Question 54 (Q42, Page 28):
  Question: From the given options, select the word that is opposite in meaning to ‘Excruciating’.
  (1) Sophisticated
  (2) Modern
  (3) Noisy
  (4) Mild
  Answer: (4)
  Explanation: “Excruciating” means intensely painful, and “mild” is its opposite.
• Question 55 (Q43, Page 28):
  Question: From the given options, select the word that means the opposite of ‘dexterous’.
  (1) Simple
  (2) Distant
  (3) Clumsy
  (4) Distant
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: “Dexterous” means skillful, and “clumsy” is its opposite.
• Question 56 (Q50, Page 28):
  Question: Match the words in List I with their Antonyms in List II.
  (A) burn – (I) complimentary
  (B) derogatory – (II) douse
  (C) abundance – (III) release
  (D) detain – (IV) limited
  (1) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
  (2) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
  (3) (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
  (4) (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
  Answer: (4)
  Explanation: “Burn” opposites “douse,” “derogatory” opposites “complimentary,” “abundance” opposites “limited,” “detain” opposites “release.”
• Question 57 (Q43, Page 28):
  Question: What is the correct Antonym of ADDITION?
  (1) Increase
  (2) Supplement
  (3) Deduction
  (4) Corollary
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: “Addition” means adding, and “deduction” means subtracting.
• Question 58 (Q42, Your Input):
  Question: Match the words in List – I with their Antonyms in List – II.
  (A) burn – (I) complimentary
  (B) derogatory – (II) douse
  (C) abundance – (III) release
  (D) detain – (IV) limited
  (1) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
  (2) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
  (3) (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
  (4) (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
  Answer: (4)
  Explanation: “Burn” opposites “douse” (II), “derogatory” opposites “complimentary” (I), “abundance” opposites “limited” (IV), “detain” opposites “release” (III).

Total Antonyms Questions: 13

5. Vocabulary – Word Definitions

These questions test the understanding of word meanings, often through matching or one-word substitutes.

• Question 59 (Q3 in 101E/A, Q17 in 101E/B, Q19 in 101E/D):
  Question: Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II:

  List-I (Words)	List-II (Definitions)
  (A) Theocracy	(I) One who keeps drugs for sale and puts up prescriptions
  (B) Megalomania	(II) One who collects and studies objects or artistic works from the distant past
  (C) Apothecary	(III) A government by divine guidance or religious leaders
  (D) Antiquarian	(IV) A morbid delusion of one’s power, importance or godliness

  Options:
  (1) (A) – (III), (B) – (IV), (C) – (I), (D) – (II)
  (2) (A) – (IV), (B) – (III), (C) – (II), (D) – (I)
  (3) (A) – (I), (B) – (III), (C) – (IV), (D) – (II)
  (4) (A) – (III), (B) – (IV), (C) – (II), (D) – (I)
  Answer: (1)
  Explanation: Matches as described.

• Question 60 (Q29, Page 28):
  Question: Match List – I with List – II.
  (A) Cortege – (I) a poem of lamentation on the death of someone loved and admired.
  (B) Elegy – (II) A funeral procession comprising a number of mourning.
  (C) Obituary – (III) an account in the newspaper about the funeral of a deceased.
  (D) Epitaph – (IV) words inscribed on the grave/tomb in the memory of the one buried.
  Options:
  (1) (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
  (2) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
  (3) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
  (4) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
  Answer: (1)
  Explanation: Matches as described.

• Question 61 (Q30, Page 28):
  Question: Choose the word that denotes one that is in a war-like mood.
  (1) Veteran
  (2) Virtuoso
  (3) Belligerent
  (4) Bohemian
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: “Belligerent” means hostile or aggressive.

• Question 62 (Q34, Page 28):
  Question: Choose the right word as the substitute for “A place where birds are kept.”
  (1) Aviary
  (2) House
  (3) Apiary
  (4) Aquarium
  Answer: (1)
  Explanation: “Aviary” is the correct substitute.

• Question 63 (Q35, Page 28):
  Question: Choose the one word substitute for “Fluent and clear in speech”.
  (1) Emotional
  (2) Enthusiastic
  (3) Articulate
  (4) Confident
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: “Articulate” means fluent and clear.

• Question 64 (Q22, Page 28):
  Question: Match the words given in List I with the meanings given in List II.
  (A) exempli gratis – (I) Connection
  (B) – (II) Connection
  (C) literati – (III) For example
  (D) liaison – (IV) Literary persons
  Options:
  (1) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
  (2) (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
  (3) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
  (4) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
  Answer: (4) (corrected)
  Explanation: “Exempli gratia” (III), “literati” (IV), “liaison” (II).

• Question 65 (Q23, Page 28):
  Question: Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the foreign word: “GRATIS”.
  (1) free of charge
  (2) joy of living
  (3) really
  (4) in a mass
  Answer: (1)
  Explanation: “Gratis” means free of charge.

• Question 66 (Q22, Your Input):
  Question: Choose the correct option for the meaning of the foreign word – “RENDEZVOUS”.
  (1) religious place
  (2) exaggerated
  (3) secret meeting place
  (4) private hotel
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: “Rendezvous” is a French word meaning a meeting place, often implying a secret or planned meeting.

Total Word Definitions Questions: 8

6. Idioms

These questions test the understanding of idiomatic expressions.

• Question 67 (Q14 in 101E/A, Q30 in 101E/B, Q20 in 101E/D):
  Question: Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II:

  List-I (Idioms)	List-II (Meanings)
  (A) blow the gaff	(I) feel unable to deal with something
  (B) at the end of your tether	(II) feel terribly ashamed and embarrassed
  (C) be full of beans	(III) divulge a secret
  (D) want to curl up and die	(IV) be full of energy

  Options:
  (1) (A) – (III), (B) – (I), (C) – (IV), (D) – (II)
  (2) (A) – (II), (B) – (IV), (C) – (I), (D) – (III)
  (3) (A) – (IV), (B) – (I), (C) – (II), (D) – (III)
  (4) (A) – (III), (B) – (IV), (C) – (I), (D) – (II)
  Answer: (1)
  Explanation: Matches as described.

• Question 68 (From Article, Q11):
  Question: What does the idiom “played it wrong” mean in Trump’s statement, “China played it wrong, they panicked”?
  (1) Made a successful move
  (2) Acted strategically
  (3) Made a mistake
  (4) Avoided a conflict
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: “Played it wrong” means made a mistake.

• Question 69 (Q28, Page 28):
  Question: Select the correct meaning of the idiom given in the sentence: “Don’t beat about the bush, tell me what you want me to do for you.”
  (1) not saying directly what one wants to say
  (2) to say directly
  (3) beating the bush
  (4) beating people
  Answer: (1)
  Explanation: “Beat about the bush” means avoiding directness.

• Question 70 (Q48, Page 28):
  Question: The idiom ‘To be thick in the head’ means:
  (1) To be clever
  (2) To be irrational
  (3) To be stupid
  (4) To be angry
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: “To be thick in the head” means to be stupid.

• Question 71 (Q49, Page 28):
  Question: Match List – I with List – II.
  (A) apple of one’s eye – (I) all of a sudden
  (B) to be all ears – (II) not able to hear well
  (C) out of the blue – (III) loved clearly
  (D) hard of hearing – (IV) to be very attentive
  Options:
  (1) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
  (2) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
  (3) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
  (4) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
  Answer: (1) (corrected)
  Explanation: “Apple of one’s eye” (III), “to be all ears” (IV), “out of the blue” (I), “hard of hearing” (II).

• Question 72 (Q20, Page 28):
  Question: Match List – I with List – II to complete the sentences in the table.
  (A) Our Principal – (I) can face the land mafia
  (B) Only a dare devil – (II) to be fair and square in business
  (C) My father advised me – (III) died in harness
  (D) Due to sheer negligence – (IV) you have got yourself into a mess
  Options:
  (1) (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
  (2) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
  (3) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
  (4) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: Matches as described (duplicate handled by merging context).

• Question 73 (Q21, Page 28):
  Question: Match List – I with List – II to make a meaningful sentence.
  (A) Some speakers merely – (I) brought to book for his negligence
  (B) The manager was – (II) by dint of hard work
  (C) Sheela achieved success – (III) bear the brunt of inflation
  (D) The poor have to – (IV) beat the air in their speech while preaching
  Options:
  (1) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
  (2) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
  (3) (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
  (4) (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
  Answer: (4)
  Explanation: Matches as described (duplicate handled by merging context).

• Question 74 (Q24, Page 28):
  Question: Find the correct meaning for the underlined idiom.
  The proposal was rejected with one voice.
  (A) unanimously
  (B) unconsciously
  (C) shouted
  (D) with lot of noise
  (1) (B) Only
  (2) (C) Only
  (3) (D) Only
  (4) (A) Only
  Answer: (4)
  Explanation: “With one voice” means unanimously.

• Question 75 (Q48, Page 28):
  Question: Choose the sentence where the idiom has been incorrectly used.
  (1) Please hear me out.
  (2) The officers agreed to carry out the orders.
  (3) She kept out talking.
  (4) I look after my parents.
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: “Kept out talking” is incorrect; the idiom should be “kept on talking.”

• Question 76 (Q49, Page 28):
  Question: Mark the correct meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
  “He is as hard as a nail, never moved by anything.”
  (1) tough to deal with
  (2) unsympathetic
  (3) physically strong
  (4) hard working
  Answer: (2)
  Explanation: “Hard as a nail” means unsympathetic.

• Question 77 (Q49, Page 28):
  Question: Match List – I with List – II.
  (A) Hit the nail on the head – (I) Make peace
  (B) Smell a rat – (II) Hypocrite
  (C) Bury the hatchet – (III) Do exactly the right thing
  (D) A wolf in sheep’s clothing – (IV) Suspect something
  Options:
  (1) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
  (2) (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
  (3) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
  (4) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: Matches as described.

• Question 78 (Q24, Your Input):
  Question: Find the correct meaning for the underlined idiom.
  The proposal was rejected with one voice.
  (A) unanimously
  (B) unconsciously
  (C) shouted
  (D) with lot of noise
  (1) (B) Only
  (2) (C) Only
  (3) (D) Only
  (4) (A) Only
  Answer: (4)
  Explanation: “With one voice” means unanimously (duplicate handled by merging context).

Total Idioms Questions: 12

7. Phrasal Verbs

These questions test the understanding of phrasal verbs and their meanings.

• Question 79 (Q43 in 101E/A, Q9 in 101E/B, Q21 in 101E/D):
  Question: Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs given in List-II:

  List-I (Sentences)	List-II (Phrasal verbs)
  (A) She was very ___ about the offensive remarks on women in politics.	(I) give away
  (B) I have plenty of interesting books to ___ to book lovers.	(II) cut down
  (C) Strange that people easily ___ to temptation and ruin their reputation!	(III) cut up
  (D) Rahul is trying to ___ on his smoking.	(IV) give in

  Options:
  (1) (A) – (I), (B) – (II), (C) – (III), (D) – (IV)
  (2) (A) – (II), (B) – (IV), (C) – (I), (D) – (III)
  (3) (A) – (I), (B) – (II), (C) – (IV), (D) – (III)
  (4) (A) – (III), (B) – (I), (C) – (IV), (D) – (II)
  Answer: (4)
  Explanation: “Cut up” (upset), “give away” (distribute), “give in” (yield), “cut down” (reduce).

• Question 80 (From Article, Q12):
  Question: Choose the correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence:
  China decided to ___ exports of rare earth elements to the U.S.
  (1) Cut down
  (2) Give up
  (3) Take over
  (4) Bring in
  Answer: (1)
  Explanation: “Cut down” means reduce, fitting the context of curbing exports.

• Question 81 (Page 24):
  Question: Match List – I with List – II (Phrasal Verbs)
  (A) Turn down – (I) reveal
  (B) Turn off – (II) arrive
  (C) Turn out – (III) stop
  (D) Turn up – (IV) reject
  Options:
  (1) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
  (2) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
  (3) (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
  (4) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
  Answer: (1)
  Explanation: “Turn down” (reject), “turn off” (stop), “turn out” (arrive), “turn up” (reveal).

• Question 82 (Q38, Page 28):
  Question: Match List I with List II.
  (A) Break into – (I) in search of
  (B) Cut down – (II) wear
  (C) Look out for – (III) enter by force
  (D) Put on – (IV) reduce
  Options:
  (1) (A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)
  (2) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
  (3) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
  (4) (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
  Answer: (2)
  Explanation: “Break into” (enter by force), “cut down” (reduce), “look out for” (in search of), “put on” (wear).

• Question 83 (Q39, Page 28):
  Question: Choose the best option to complete the following sentence.
  The fear that COVID has ___ in our city is not unfounded.
  (1) up
  (2) about
  (3) down
  (4) out
  Answer: (4)
  Explanation: “Break out” means to start suddenly, fitting the context.

• Question 84 (Q39, Page 28):
  Question: Replace the underlined word with a suitable option.
  It is typical of the elite class to despise the poor.
  (1) look over
  (2) look down upon
  (3) look up to
  (4) look away
  Answer: (2)
  Explanation: “Look down upon” means to scorn, matching “despise.”

• Question 85 (Q38, Page 28):
  Question: Match the phrases in List – I with their meanings in List – II.
  (A) Call on – (I) Suspend
  (B) Call off – (II) Demand
  (C) Cast off – (III) Remove
  (D) Call for – (IV) Visit a person
  Options:
  (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)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)
  Answer: (4)
  Explanation: “Call on” (visit), “call off” (suspend), “cast off” (remove), “call for” (demand).

• Question 86 (Q39, Page 28):
  Question: Take ___ your gloves before shaking someone’s hand.
  (1) On
  (2) In
  (3) Off
  (4) With
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: “Take off” means to remove, fitting the context.

• Question 87 (Q39, Your Input):
  Question: Replace the underlined word with a suitable option.
  It is typical of the elite class to despise the poor.
  (1) look over
  (2) look down upon
  (3) look up to
  (4) look away
  Answer: (2)
  Explanation: “Look down upon” means to scorn, matching “despise” (duplicate handled by merging context).

Total Phrasal Verbs Questions: 9

8. Vocabulary – Word Usage in Context

These questions test the ability to select the correct word form based on sentence context.

• Question 88 (Q7 in 101E/A, Q23 in 101E/B, Q22 in 101E/D):
  Question: Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II:

  List-I (Sentences)	List-II (Words)
  (A) She was able to give a ___ account for her presence near the court.	(I) collaborate/d
  (B) The Rockland Hospital ___ to conduct a free cancer screening camp.	(II) corroborate/ing
  (C) Though she has shown only 4% improvement in achieving her target yet her efforts are ___	(III) credible
  (D) The doctors give the prognosis by ___ diagnosis with several tests.	(IV) creditable

  Options:
  (1) (A) – (I), (B) – (II), (C) – (III), (D) – (IV)
  (2) (A) – (I), (B) – (III), (C) – (II), (D) – (IV)
  (3) (A) – (III), (B) – (I), (C) – (IV), (D) – (II)
  (4) (A) – (II), (B) – (IV), (C) – (I), (D) – (III)
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: “Credible” (believable), “collaborated” (worked together), “creditable” (praiseworthy), “corroborating” (confirming).

• Question 89 (From Article, Q15):
  Question: Complete the sentences in List-I with the appropriate words from List-II:

  List-I (Sentences)	List-II (Words)
  (A) China’s tariffs are a ___ response to U.S. actions.	(I) strategic
  (B) The U.S. claims these tariffs are ___ to WTO rules.	(II) reciprocal
  (C) Rare earth elements are ___ for high-tech products.	(III) vital
  (D) India’s tariffs were ___ to 26%.	(IV) reduced

  Options:
  (1) (A) – (I), (B) – (II), (C) – (III), (D) – (IV)
  (2) (A) – (II), (B) – (I), (C) – (IV), (D) – (III)
  (3) (A) – (II), (B) – (I), (C) – (III), (D) – (IV)
  (4) (A) – (III), (B) – (IV), (C) – (I), (D) – (II)
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: “Reciprocal” (mutual), “strategic” (planned), “vital” (essential), “reduced” (lowered).

• Question 90 (Q26, Page 28):
  Question: Choose the correct option from the words given below.
  ___ child has to bring Rs. 500 for the trip.
  (1) Every
  (2) Each
  (3) Both
  (4) All
  Answer: (2)
  Explanation: “Each” refers to individual children, fitting the context.

• Question 91 (Q27, Page 28):
  Question: Fill in the blank with the appropriate pair of articles from the options given below.
  He would make ___ better statesman than ___ University Professor.
  (1) a, an
  (2) the, an
  (3) a, the
  (4) a, a
  Answer: (4)
  Explanation: Both “statesman” and “University Professor” take “a” as indefinite articles.

• Question 92 (Q26, Page 28):
  Question: Fill in the blanks with appropriate Articles.
  You are ___ gem of ___ person.
  (1) an, the
  (2) a, the
  (3) a, a
  (4) the, the
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: “A gem of a person” uses “a” for both non-specific nouns.

• Question 93 (Q80, Your Input):
  Question: Choose the correct option from the words given below.
  ___ child has to bring Rs. 500 for the trip.
  (1) Every
  (2) Each
  (3) Both
  (4) All
  Answer: (2)
  Explanation: “Each” refers to individual children (duplicate handled by merging context).

Total Word Usage in Context Questions: 6

9. Grammar – Adverbs/Adjectives

These questions test the ability to identify or classify adverbs and adjectives.

• Question 94 (Q26, Page 28):
  Question: Match List – I with List – II (Adverbs)
  (A) everywhere – (I) adverb of manner
  (B) completely – (II) adverb of frequency
  (C) consequently – (III) adverb of place
  (D) faithfully – (IV) adverb of reason
  Options:
  (1) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
  (2) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(IV)
  (3) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
  (4) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
  Answer: None (corrected: A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-I)
  Explanation: “Everywhere” (place), “completely” (manner), “consequently” (reason), “faithfully” (manner).
• Question 95 (Q44, Page 28):
  Question: Out of given options choose a word that can be used as an adjective as well as an adverb.
  (1) good
  (2) well
  (3) hand
  (4) hardly
  Answer: (4)
  Explanation: “Hardly” can be an adverb (barely) or adjective (harsh, archaic).
• Question 96 (Q45, Page 28):
  Question: Mark the sentences which have ‘adverbs’.
  (A) The machine works very well.
  (B) She is a skilful worker.
  (C) He seldom visits his parents.
  (D) He speaks really well.
  (1) (B), (C), (D) Only
  (2) (A), (D), (D) Only
  (3) (C), (D) Only
  (4) (A), (D) Only
  Answer: (4)
  Explanation: “Very” and “well” (A), “really” and “well” (D) are adverbs.
• Question 97 (Q50, Page 28):
  Question: Identify the sentences that have ‘adjectival phrases’.
  (A) She dance skilfully.
  (B) She is a skilful dancer.
  (C) That was a thoughtful act.
  (D) He acted thoughtfully.
  (1) (B), (C) Only
  (2) (A), (B), (C) Only
  (3) (B), (C), (D) Only
  (4) (A), (D) Only
  Answer: (1)
  Explanation: “Skilful dancer” (B) and “thoughtful act” (C) are adjectival phrases.

Total Adverbs/Adjectives Questions: 4

10. Grammar – Reported Speech

These questions test understanding of tense consistency in reported speech.

• Question 98 (Q27, Page 28):
  Question: Choose the correct sentence
  (A) He said that honesty has been the best policy.
  (B) He said that honesty had been the best policy.
  (C) He said that honesty was the best policy.
  (D) He said that honesty is the best policy.
  (E) He said that honesty will be the best policy.
  (1) (A) and (B) only
  (2) (C) and (B) only
  (3) (A), (B), and (C) only
  (4) (D) only
  Answer: (2)
  Explanation: “Was” and “had been” shift tense correctly with “said.”
• Question 99 (Q18, Your Input):
  Question: Choose the option to correctly change the following from direct to indirect speech.
  “Are you free tomorrow?” She said to me.
  (1) She told me are you free tomorrow.
  (2) She asked me if I was free tomorrow.
  (3) She asked me if I was free the next day.
  (4) She ordered and asked if I was free tomorrow.
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: In indirect speech, the question “Are you free tomorrow?” changes to a statement with “if,” the verb “are” shifts to “was” (past tense), and “tomorrow” becomes “the next day” to reflect the time shift.
• Question 100 (Q19, Your Input):
  Question: Select the appropriate option as the conversion for the following statement into indirect speech.
  Fiona said, “It’s getting late.”
  (1) Fiona said it meant to be late.
  (2) Fiona said it had been late.
  (3) Fiona said it has been getting late.
  (4) Fiona said that it was getting late.
  Answer: (4)
  Explanation: In indirect speech, “It’s getting late” (present continuous) shifts to “it was getting late” (past continuous), and the quotation is introduced with “that.”

Total Reported Speech Questions: 3

11. Grammar – Voice

These questions test the ability to convert between active and passive voice.

• Question 101 (Q16, Page 28):
  Question: Change the given sentence of active voice into passive voice.
  The Prime-minister was giving the speech.
  (1) The speech was given by the Prime-minister.
  (2) The speech was being given the Prime-minister.
  (3) The speech was been given by the Prime-minister.
  (4) The speech had been given by the Prime-minister.
  Answer: (2) (corrected to include “by”)
  Explanation: Past continuous active becomes “was being given by.”
• Question 102 (Q16, Your Input):
  Question: Change the following sentence into active voice.
  All his calculations have been proved wrong.
  (1) It has proved all his calculations wrong.
  (2) They have proved all his calculations wrong.
  (3) We have proved all his calculations wrong.
  (4) All his calculations were proved wrong.
  Answer: (2)
  Explanation: The passive voice “have been proved” is converted to active voice by introducing a subject (“they” as a general subject) and restructuring the sentence to “They have proved all his calculations wrong.”
• Question 103 (Q17, Your Input):
  Question: Select the appropriate option to convert the following into active voice.
  “Why was such a letter written by your brother?”
  (1) Why has such letter been written by your brother?
  (2) Why did your brother wrote such a letter?
  (3) Why did your brother write such a letter?
  (4) Why was such a letter being written by your brother?
  Answer: (3)
  Explanation: The passive voice “was written” (past tense) is converted to active voice as “did write,” with “your brother” as the subject. Option (2) has a grammatical error (“wrote” instead of “write”).

Total Voice Questions: 3

12. Grammar – Prepositions

These questions test the correct use of prepositions.

• Question 104 (Q30, Your Input):
  Question: Use suitable prepositions in the following sentence.
  “The exercise was written ___ me ___ a Parker pen.”
  (1) by, through
  (2) for, by
  (3) for, from
  (4) by, with
  Answer: (4)
  Explanation: “By me” indicates the doer of the action (writing), and “with a Parker pen” specifies the instrument used.
• Question 105 (Q31, Your Input):
  Question: Choose a suitable preposition to fill in the blank.
  Hereafter Raju is disqualified ___ holding any government post.
  (1) from
  (2) against
  (3) with
  (4) by
  Answer: (1)
  Explanation: The preposition “from” is used with “disqualified” to indicate exclusion from an action or role.

Total Prepositions Questions: 2

13. Grammar – Modals

These questions test the correct use of modal verbs.

• Question 106 (Q32, Your Input):
  Question: Fill in the blank with the suitable option from the list below.
  “You ___ stood by your brother.”
  (1) should have
  (2) may have
  (3) shall have
  (4) might have
  Answer: (1)
  Explanation: “Should have” indicates a past obligation or expectation, fitting the context of standing by someone.
• Question 107 (Q33, Your Input):
  Question: Choose the correct modal to fill in the blank, in the sentence given below.
  When I was in college I ___ play cricket.
  (1) may
  (2) used to
  (3) must
  (4) dare to
  Answer: (2)
  Explanation: “Used to” indicates a past habit, appropriate for describing a regular activity during college.

Total Modals Questions: 2

14. Grammar – Articles

These questions test the correct use of articles.

These questions test the correct use of articles.