SOLVED PAPER 2024 (CDS) (II) (English)

Total Questions: 120

61. (Questions 61-70) Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select whichever preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space.

I saw Nandini ..... she was waiting for the bus

Correct Answer: (b) while
Solution:'While' is used to indicate that two actions are happening at the same time. In this sentence, 'I saw Nandini' and 'she was waiting for the bus' are two simultaneous actions. Therefore, 'while' is the correct choice.

62. This sauce has to be used ..... 23rd September.

Correct Answer: (a) by
Solution:The correct answer is 'by'. 'By' is used to indicate a deadline or the latest time something should be done. In this case, it means the sauce should be used before or on 23rd September.

63. I'll be working on this report ..... 10:30 pm.

Correct Answer: (c) until
Solution:The correct answer is 'until'. 'Until' is used to indicate the time upto which an action will continue. In this sentence, it means the work on the report will continue upto 10:30 pm.

64. I have ..... energy left to complete the work.

Correct Answer: (c) little
Solution:'Little' is used with uncountable nouns to indicate a small amount. 'Energy' is an uncountable noun, so 'little' is the correct choice.

65. I had ..... trouble finding the house.

Correct Answer: (b) some
Solution:'Some' is used with uncountable nouns to indicate an unspecified amount. 'Trouble' is an uncountable noun, so 'some' is the correct choice.

66. ..... of these officers are very well-trained.

Correct Answer: (c) Most
Solution:'Most' is used to indicate the majority of a group. 'Officers' is a plural noun, so 'most' is the correct choice.

67. I don't like going to ..... dentist.

Correct Answer: (c) the
Solution:'The' is used before a noun when referring to something specific or known to the listener. 'Dentist' is a specific professional, so 'the' is the correct choice.

68. They placed the African elephant ..... their endangered list.

Correct Answer: (d) on
Solution:'On' is used to indicate inclusion in a list. Therefore, 'on' is the correct choice.

69. ..... travel industry is changing rapidly.

Correct Answer: (c) The

70. She is ..... MP from Rajasthan.

Correct Answer: (c) an
Solution:'An' is used before a noun starting with a vowel sound. 'MP' starts with a vowel sound, so 'an' is the correct choice.