List of top English Questions asked in CUET (UG)

Choose the word that is similar in meaning to: "Eliminate"
Choose the word which is closest in meaning to the word “Ostentatious”:

Arrange the sentences to form a coherent paragraph:

  1. The research team was baffled by the anomaly.
  2. They decided to replicate the experiment under stricter conditions.
  3. The results contradicted established scientific theories.
  4. A deeper investigation revealed a minor error in calibration.

The scientist was awarded ______ for her contribution to renewable energy research.

Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error: 
Each of the boys have submitted their assignment on time.

Rearrange the following sentences:

  1. The printing press revolutionized the way information was disseminated.
  2. Before its invention, books were copied by hand and were extremely rare.
  3. This breakthrough eventually contributed to mass literacy.
  4. As books became cheaper and more accessible, more people began to read.
Despite repeated warnings, he ____ to submit the assignment on time.

Her speech was so _______ that the entire audience sat in silence, deeply moved by her words.

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “obstinate”:
Choose the correct indirect speech for:
He said, "I will help you tomorrow."
Choose the antonym of the word: "Victory"

Rearrange the following parts to form a meaningful sentence: 
A. many health experts have raised concerns 
B. not just about its physical impacts 
C. about the rapid spread of the new virus 
D. but also about its effects on mental well-being 
 

Despite facing severe criticism, the scientist remained ___ in her pursuit of truth.
Select the word that is similar in meaning to "Plausible”.

Despite his repeated failures, he remained __________ and continued working towards his goals.

Identify the figure of speech used in the sentence:
"The wind whispered through the trees."
Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Benevolent”?
Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error:
Neither the manager nor the employees has submitted their reports yet.
The CEO's speech was so ___ that even her harshest critics were temporarily silenced.
The manager appreciated her because she always completes her tasks with great ___.
When Rahul said he could complete the project in two days, I took it with a grain of salt. What does the idiom "with a grain of salt" mean?
The scientist's theory was initially rejected, but later it was _____by new research.

Statement: All poets are sensitive people. Some sensitive people are not artists. 
Conclusion I: Some poets are not artists. 
Conclusion II: Some sensitive people may be poets. 
Choose the correct option:

Sentence: After losing the match, the coach told the team to keep their chin up. What does the idiom "keep your chin up" mean?
Sentence: The new policy is just a flash in the pan; it won't last long. What does the phrase "flash in the pan" mean?