SOLVED PAPER 2024 (CDS) (I) (English)

Total Questions: 120

111. She was advised by her coach to ....... to form if she wanted to do well in the tournament.

Correct Answer: (d) get back
Solution:The correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence is 'get back'.

112. She said goodbye and ....... along the road.

Correct Answer: (d) tripped in
Solution:The correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence is 'tripped in'.

113. The team reported that they had ...... the contract with tooth and comb before forwarding its recommendation.

Correct Answer: (a) pored over
Solution:The correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence is 'pored over'. It means 'to examine'.

114. The boisterous crowd ....... with its merry-making even amidst pouring rain.

Correct Answer: (c) carried on
Solution:The correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence is 'carried on'.

115. The goons ....... the unsuspecting victims when the latter walked into the dark alley.

Correct Answer: (a) set upon
Solution:The correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence is 'set upon'. It means 'to attack'.

116. (Questions 116-120) In the following items, there are two sentences S1 and S2, based on commonly used word(s), which are underlined. Read the two sentences carefully and mark the response that denotes the correct use of these words in each of the two sentences.

S1: What is especially noticeable about the pair is that they always dress impeccably.
S2: Lunch is served late in the office, specially on days when there is a board meeting.

Correct Answer: (d) Both S1 and S2 are right
Solution:Both S1 and S2 are right. The usage words 'especially' and 'specially' is correct in both the sentences. The word 'specially' is used while referring to a special or unique purpose/case, while 'especially' is used to imply an exceptional quality, characteristic or case/situation.

117. Read the two sentences carefully and mark the response that denotes the correct use of these words.

S1: The matter was resolved amicably between the group even though there were so many of them.
S2: Among them the two never have problems sharing what they have.

Correct Answer: (c) Both S1 and S2 are wrong
Solution:Both S1 and S2 are wrong. The word 'between' is used for comparison of two objects/people whereas 'among' is used to compare more than two objects/people.

118. Read the two sentences carefully and mark the response that denotes the correct use of these words.

S1: We shall have to present ourselves before the Dean and explain our behaviour.
S2: They will need to get their act together if they wish to win the contract.

Correct Answer: (d) Both S1 and S2 are right
Solution:Both S1 and S2 are right. We use 'shall' with 'we' and 'will' with 'they'.

119. Read the two sentences carefully and mark the response that denotes the correct use of these words.

S1: I have not seen her since a long time.
S2: It has been a while since I saw her.

Correct Answer: (b) S1 is wrong and S2 is right
Solution:S1 is wrong and S2 is right. To correct S1 statement, we will use 'for' in place of 'since'.

120. Read the two sentences carefully and mark the response that denotes the correct use of these words.

S1: The teacher enquired whether there is any problem with the question paper.
S2: He asked her whether she had some pets at home.

Correct Answer: (d) Both S1 and S2 are right
Solution:Both S1 and S2 are right. 'Any' is used for questions and negatives while 'some' is used for positive.