CUET-UG SERIES English
Phrase Or Idiom Meaning
53 previous year questions.
Volume: 53 Ques
Yield: High
High-Yield Trend
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2021 Chapter Questions 53 MCQs
01
PYQ 2021
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Which is the nearest meaning of the phrase, ``to build castles in the air''?
1
Unimaginative
2
To be practical
3
To be very optimistic
4
Day dream
02
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Mark the correct meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
"He is as hard as a nail, never moved by anything.."
"He is as hard as a nail, never moved by anything.."
1
tough to deal with
2
unsympathetic
3
physically strong
4
hard working
03
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Match the Phrasal verb in List I with the correct meaning in List II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
| List I | List II | ||
| A. | Call off | I. | Visit |
| B. | Call on | II. | Request |
| C. | Call out | III. | cancel |
| D. | Call for | IV. | Challenge |
1
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
2
A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
3
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
4
A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
04
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the following foreign word: "nom de plume"
1
Plumage of a bird
2
Last resort
3
Pen-name
4
Method of operating
05
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Match List I with List II:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
| List I | List II | ||
| A. | parcel out | I. | divide |
| B. | alight on | II. | drift idly from place to place |
| C. | kick around | III. | causing to lose power |
| D. | edge out | IV. | find by chance |
1
A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
2
A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
3
A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
4
A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
06
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Arrange the following segments to create a meaningful :
(A) of a great amphitheater of hills
(B) of any kind in sight
(C) I was sitting on the south edge
(D) without a habitation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) of a great amphitheater of hills
(B) of any kind in sight
(C) I was sitting on the south edge
(D) without a habitation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(C), (A), (D), (B)
2
(C), (D), (A), (B)
3
(C), (A), (B), (D)
4
(A), (C), (B), (D)
07
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Select the correct meaning of the idiom given in the sentence from the options given below :
Don't beat about the bush, tell me what you want me to do for you.
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
08
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Match the phrasal words with most appropriate meaning
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List-I | List-II | ||
| (A) | draw up | (I) | make someone sad or depressed |
| (B) | drag out | (II) | prepare and write something |
| (C) | drag down | (III) | use a resource to do something |
| (D) | draw on | (IV) | make something longer than necessary |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
2
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
3
A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
4
A-I, В-II, С-IV, D-III
09
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: helter skelter
1
in the shelter
2
to defend some one
3
here and there
4
to be nervous
10
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Match the idioms of List I with their meaning in List II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
| List I Idioms | List II Meaning | ||
| A. | To muddle through | I. | anger and resentment |
| B. | To face the music | II. | to work in a confused way |
| C. | In the doldrums | III. | to accept the consequences |
| D. | Foam and Froth | IV. | in trouble |
1
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
2
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
3
A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
4
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
11
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Pick out the correct meaning of the following word: au revoir
1
before we met
2
until we meet again
3
never met
4
unrecognised
12
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Select the appropriate option from below to find out the correct meaning of the phrasal verb given in the sentence.
The Police rounded up the hooligans from the market last night.
The Police rounded up the hooligans from the market last night.
1
beaten
2
thrashed
3
encircled
4
arrested
13
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Match the words in List I with their appropriate meanings in List II:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
| List I | List II | ||
| A. | Fuddled | I. | Defraud |
| B. | Imposter | II. | Domineering |
| C. | Postend | III. | Stupefied |
| D. | Imperious | IV. | Predict |
1
A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
2
A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
3
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
4
A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
14
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the foreign word:
"GRATIS"
"GRATIS"
1
free of charge
2
joy of living
3
really
4
in a mass
15
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined words.
The Mayor appointed an ad hoc committee to study the project.
The Mayor appointed an ad hoc committee to study the project.
1
Concerned with Municipal Commisssion.
2
Concerned with Elected member.
3
Concerned with a particular purpose only.
4
Concerned with cleaning of Municipal Area.
16
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Choose the meaning of the underlined foreign word, from the options below :
We sampled the local CUISINE.
We sampled the local CUISINE.
1
method of eating at a particular place
2
an inn at a particular place
3
method of cooking at a particular place
4
A motel at a particular place
17
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
LIST I | LIST II Meaning | ||
| A | exempli gratia | I | Connection |
| B | nexus | II | Shortcoming |
| C | Literati | III | for example |
| D | Lacuna | IV | Literary persons |
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
18
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
From the given options, choose the appropriate meaning of the following phrase.
"AB INITIO".
"AB INITIO".
1
at the end
2
from the beginning
3
to go to the gym
4
entry into a cult
19
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Match List I with List II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
LIST I (Phrasal Verb) | LIST II-(Meaning) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Bring Up | I | to win |
| B | Pull off | II | extinguish |
| C | Fall out | III | call attention again to |
| D | blow out | IV | Quarrel |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), D-(II)
2
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), D-(II)
3
(A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), D-(IV)
4
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), D-(IV)
20
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List-II.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List-I | List-II | ||
| (A) | Mandate | (I) | reward |
| (B) | recompense | (II) | comfort in time of distress |
| (C) | Solace | (III) | an official order to do something |
| (D) | Tatters | (IV) | tom pieces of cloth or paper |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
А-І, В-II, С-IV, D-III
2
А-II, В-III, C-I, D-IV
3
А-ІІІ, В-І, С-II, D-IV
4
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
21
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Out of the four alternatives, choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the word:
"Versus"
"Versus"
1
Favour
2
Against
3
Forward
4
Backward
22
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Choose the right word as the substitute for "A place where birds are kept." :
1
Aviary
2
House
3
Apiary
4
Aquarium
23
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Match LIST I with LIST II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
LIST I | LIST II | ||
| A | Call on | I | Suspend |
| B | Call off | II | Demand |
| C | Cast off | III | Remove |
| D | Call for | IV | Visit a person |
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
24
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
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
25
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Match the following Idioms in List I with their meanings in List II:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
LIST I | LIST II Meaning | ||
| 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 |
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
26
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Choose the correct option for the meaning of the foreign word - "RENDEZVOUS"
1
religious place
2
exaggerated
3
secret meeting place
4
private hotel
27
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Find the correct meaning for the underlined Idiom.
The proposal was rejected with one voice.
The proposal was rejected with one voice.
1
(B) Only
2
(C) Only
3
(D) Only
4
(A) Only
28
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Match the phrases in List - I with their meanings in List - II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
LIST I | LIST II (Meaning) | ||
| 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 |
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)
29
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
From the options given below, select the one closest in meaning to 'Agile' :
1
Needle
2
Nimble
3
Name sake
4
Weak
30
PYQ 2023
hard
english ID: cuet-ug-
Choose the correct meaning(s) for the following word: "Malafide"
(A) after death
(B) in remembrance
(C) in bad faith
(D) with deception
(E) in good faith
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) after death
(B) in remembrance
(C) in bad faith
(D) with deception
(E) in good faith
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(A) and (E) only
2
(B) and (E) only
3
(C) only
4
(C) and (D) only
31
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the following foreign word: "Papier mache"
1
Paper mixed with glue
2
Paper mixed with metal
3
Paper mixed with soil
4
Paper mixed with charcoal
32
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Choose the best option for the given expression:- in the mean while
1
adieu
2
ad interim
3
adios
4
ad infinitum
33
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Match List-I with List-II.
List-I List-II
(A) Weather (I) Making no noise
(B) Whether (II) If
(C) Quiet (III) Wholly or completely
(D) Quite (IV) Climate
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List-I List-II
(A) Weather (I) Making no noise
(B) Whether (II) If
(C) Quiet (III) Wholly or completely
(D) Quite (IV) Climate
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
2
(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
3
(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
4
(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
34
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom: CROSSING THE RUBICON
1
Crossing swords with someone
2
To reach a point of no return
3
To be put in an uncomfortable situation
4
To make some one angry
35
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Select the appropriate meaning of the word: DECIPHER
(A) Confuse
(B) Decode
(C) Negate
(D) Interpret
(E) Inadequate
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) Confuse
(B) Decode
(C) Negate
(D) Interpret
(E) Inadequate
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(A) and (B) only
2
(B) and (C) only
3
(C) and (E) only
4
(B) and (D) only
36
PYQ 2023
easy
english ID: cuet-ug-
Match List I with List II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
LIST I | LIST II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Alter Ego | I | afresh |
| B | De novo | II | in a group |
| C | Enblock | III | one's other self |
| D | ibid | IV | in the same book |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
2
(A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
3
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
4
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
37
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Match the words in List I with their meaning in List II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
| List I Words | List II Meaning | ||
| A. | Adjourn | I. | Stick fast to |
| B. | Adhere | II. | Work jointly on a project |
| C. | Collaborate | III. | Break off to resume late |
| D. | Collide | IV. | hit by accident |
1
A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
2
A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
3
A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
4
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
38
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
From the given options, choose the most appropriate meaning of the word:
"CARTOGRAPHER"
"CARTOGRAPHER"
1
one who draws maps
2
study of fossils
3
one who collects stamps
4
a number of cases
39
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
From the given options, choose the meaning for the given foreign word:
"MAGNUM OPUS"
"MAGNUM OPUS"
1
Masterpiece
2
the worst opponent
3
dark chocolate
4
posterity
40
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Complete the sentence by Choosing the correct option :
The company wants the staff to be about the contract until everything is finalized.
The company wants the staff to be about the contract until everything is finalized.
1
Discrete
2
Discreet
3
Discrit
4
Deceived
41
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Match the Idioms in List I with their meaning in List II:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
| List I | List II | ||
| A. | bone of contention | I. | close co-operation |
| B. | under the weather | II. | move on from a fight |
| C. | in cahoots | III. | cause of quarrel |
| D. | bury the hatchet | IV. | slightly unwell |
1
A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
2
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
3
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
4
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
42
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Match List I with List II:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
| List I | List II | ||
| A. | boil down to | I. | provide what is needed |
| B. | peer out | II. | most imortant thing |
| C. | tide over | III. | to continue or develop |
| D. | set in | IV. | fade gradually |
1
A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
2
A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
3
A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
4
A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
43
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Match the words in List I with their appropriate meanings in List II:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
| List I | List II | ||
| A. | Grapple | I. | Premature |
| B. | Intrepid | II. | Disjunction |
| C. | Precocious | III. | Struggle |
| D. | Schism | IV. | Brave |
1
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
2
A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
3
A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
4
A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
44
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Match the foreign phrases given in List I with their meaning in List II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
| List I | List II | ||
| A. | beam monde | I. | fashionable society |
| B. | amour peopre | II. | defining mood or characteristic of an age or a period |
| C. | dolche vita | III. | self love |
| D. | ziesgeisg | IV. | a life of pleasure and hurry |
1
A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
2
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
3
A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
4
A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
45
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the following foreign phrase:
“SANG FROID”
“SANG FROID”
1
cold song
2
cool look
3
fried sandwich
4
frozen fruit
46
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Match List - I with List - II. Given below are some phrasal verbs with their meaning. Match the list :
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
| List - I | List - II | ||
| (A) | Turn down | (I) | reveal |
| (B) | Turn off | (II) | arrive |
| (C) | Turn out | (III) | stop |
| (D) | Turn up | (IV) | reject |
1
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
2
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
3
(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
4
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
47
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Choose the correct option which best expresses the meaning of the given foreign words/expressions
ALMA MATER :
ALMA MATER :
1
mother institution a person attended
2
parent institution one attended
3
brother institution, one attended
4
central government institution one attended
48
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Which of the following word(s) mean the same as ‘exclusion’ ?
(A) Liberation
(B) Hysterical
(C) Segregation
(D) Impatience
(E) Agitation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A) Liberation
(B) Hysterical
(C) Segregation
(D) Impatience
(E) Agitation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
1
(B) only
2
(C) only
3
(D) and (E) only
4
(A) and (C) only
49
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Which of the following words means the same as ‘perpetuity’ ?
1
Transience
2
Mortality
3
Discontinuity
4
Everlasting
50
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Match the idioms with most appropriate meaning
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List-I | List-II | ||
| (A) | fish out of water | (I) | good luck |
| (B) | break a leg | (II) | someone about whom very little is known |
| (C) | leave in the lunch | (III) | to be put in an unfamiliar situation |
| (D) | dark horse | (IV) | abandon someone in a difficult situation |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
2
A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
3
A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
4
A-II, B-I, C-I, D-IV
51
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Choose the correct option which best expresses the meaning of the given word?
"Boisterous"
"Boisterous"
1
Conflicting
2
Noisy
3
Testimonial
4
Grateful
52
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Choose the correct option which best expresses the meaning of the given word?
"Obnoxious"
"Obnoxious"
1
Depressing
2
Disgusting
3
Arrogant
4
Filthy
53
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: cuet-ug-
Choose the correct option which best expresses the meaning of the foreign word "deja vu"
1
a feeling that something has happened before
2
a feeling that something might happen in future
3
a feeling that something is happening
4
angry feeling
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