CGL TIER 2 English Test 18 January 2025

Module I English Language and Comprehension

Q.1)-

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A sudden and violent change or upheaval

1. Serenity 2. Tranquility 3. Equanimity 4. Turbulence

Q.2)-

Select the correct spelling of the incorrectly spelt word in the given sentence.
The trainer tried to guage the learners' understanding of the subject by asking several new questions.

1. Gaage 2. Gauge 3. Gaaug 4. Gaugg

Q.3)-

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
'I am determined to publish my findings,' the scientist asserted confidently.

1. The scientist confidently asserted that she would be determined to publish her findings. 2. The scientist confidently asserted that she is determined to publish her findings. 3. The scientist confidently asserted that she had determined to publish her findings. 4. The scientist confidently asserted that she was determined to publish her findings.

Q.4)-

Complete the dialogue for Person B using the correct idiom.
Person A: I am so nervous. I don’t think I should make the speech tomorrow.
Person B: No. You are just getting _____. You have prepared for this.

1. hot feet 2. cold feet 3. cold hand 4. cold foot

Q.5)-

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The explosion caused serious damage in Ukraine.

1. Serious damage was caused by the explosion in Ukraine. 2. Serious damage has been caused by the explosion in Ukraine. 3. In Ukraine, serious damage had been caused by the explosion. 4. Serious damage in Ukraine has been caused by the explosion.

Q.6)-

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Rashid was not able to _____ the pain after the accident.

1. beer 2. bare 3. buyer 4. bear

Q.7)-

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Everyone was surprised at his speech.

1. His speech is surprising everyone. 2. His speech surprised everyone. 3. His speech surprise everyone. 4. His speech was surprising to everyone.

Q.8)-

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The mango is the_________ fruit.

1. sweetly 2. sweeter 3. sweet 4. sweetest

Q.9)-

A sentence has been split up into segments and given below in jumbled order. While the first and the last segments of the sentence (1 and 6) are in the correct order, the segments in between are jumbled up. Arrange the segments in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent sentence.
1) India has been a land
P) and the learned man has been held in higher esteem
Q) of learning through the ages
R) but in the sense that learning has always been very highly valued
S) not indeed in the sense that education has been universal
6) than the warrior or the administrator.

1. P, S, Q, R 2. R, Q, S, P 3. S, R, Q, P 4. Q, S, R, P

Q.10)-

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. Psychotherapy is a voluntary relationship between the one seeking treatment or the client and the one who treats or the therapist.
B. The relationship is conducive for building the trust of the client so that problems may be freely discussed.
C. The purpose of the relationship is to help the client to solve the psychological problems being faced by her or him.
D. Psychotherapies aim at changing the maladaptive behaviours, decreasing the sense of personal distress and helping the client to adapt better to her/his environment.
E. Inadequate marital, occupational and social adjustment also requires that major changes be made in an individual’s personal environment.

1. CDEBA 2. DCABE 3. EDACB 4. ACBDE

Q.11)-

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Did you hear that noise?

1. Was that noise heard by you? 2. Wasn't that noise heard by you? 3. Has that noise been heard by you? 4. Is that noise heard by you?

Q.12)-

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The teacher informed that the exam had been postponed.

1. The teacher informed, “The exam has been postponed.” 2. The teacher informs, “The exam had been postponed.” 3. The teacher informs, “The exam has been postponed.” 4. The teacher informed, “The exam was being postponed.”

Q.13)-

Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that gives their correct logical sequence to form a meaningful sentence.
a. it requires constant sustenance
b. in order for life to be liveable,
c. that enable it to grow and develop
d. and favourable circumstances

1. a, b, c, d 2. d, c, b, a 3. b, a, d, c 4. b, d, a, c

Q.14)-

Select the correct spelling of the incorrectly spelt word in the given sentence.
All criminal attitudes must be niped at the bud.

1. Niiped 2. Nipedd 3. Nipped 4. Nipeed

Q.15)-

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
It takes me an hour to get to work at the moment, but when the new road is finished it be much quicker.

1. It takes me an hour to get to work 2. it be much quicker 3. but when the new road is finished 4. at the moment

Q.16)-

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
The team decided to pull out all the stops for their upcoming presentation.

1. To do everything to make something successful 2. Give up easily and without thinking much 3. Wait patiently for a more favourable time 4. Keep things simple and straightforward

Q.17)-

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Luck does not always favour us, so we must always depend _______ our own efforts for success.

1. in 2. upon 3. at 4. for

Q.18)-

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. As cost of raw materials cannot be reduced, exporters try to cut labour costs.
B. Large MNCs in the garment industry in Europe and America order their products from Indian exporters.
C. These large MNCs with worldwide network look for the cheapest goods in order to maximise their profits.
D. To get these large orders, Indian garment exporters try hard to cut their own costs.
E. Where earlier a factory used to employ workers on a permanent basis, now they employ workers only on a temporary basis so that they do not have to pay workers for the whole year.

1. BCDAE 2. ADECB 3. CDAEB 4. DCABE

Q.19)-

Select the most appropriate pronoun to fill in the blank.
Mr. Amit Kumar, Proprietor of Xyling Pens is known for _________ honesty and decent behaviour in the business arena.

1. they 2. it 3. her 4. his

Q.20)-

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word.
He walked leisurely towards the entrance.

1. with a kickstart 2. hastily 3. without haste 4. reassuringly

Q.21)-

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Accumulated

1. Spared 2. Garnered 3. Bunched 4. Scattered

Q.22)-

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who cannot make a mistake

1. Inevitable 2. Impregnable 3. Infallible 4. Inimitable

Q.23)-

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Generous

1. Benevolent 2. Selfish 3. Magnanimous 4. Altruistic

Q.24)-

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given below.
Enhance

1. Enrich 2. Impair 3. Relevance 4. Miracle

Q.25)-

Select the most appropriate homophone from the options to fill in the blank.
We should _________ away all prejudices to live in harmony.

1. caste 2. cast 3. cost 4. coast

Q.26)-

Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.
a. beginning in the 19th century,
b. was long a mystery, and
c. the origin of the Moon
d. three competing theories emerged to solve it

1. bdca 2. dcab 3. abdc 4. cbad

Q.27)-

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
No other book in the series captivated readers as _________________ as the final installment.

1. many 2. much 3. more 4. most

Q.28)-

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. It consists of a terracotta army of approximately 8000 life-sized men and horses.
B. Each of the horses and men is individually sculpted by a 3-inch-thick terracotta clay and looks unique.
C. Shi Huangdi was the founder of Qin Dynasty and was the first ruler of unified China in 221 BC.
D. His mausoleum was recently discovered in 1974 by Chinese peasants who were drilling a well.

1. CDAB 2. CABD 3. CADB 4. CBAD

Q.29)-

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The District Magistrate ordered the police to work all night and put an end to those riots.

1. The District Magistrate told the police, "Work all night and put to end these riots." 2. The District Magistrate told the police, "Work all night and put an end to their riots." 3. The District Magistrate told the police, "Work all night to put an end these riots." 4. The District Magistrate told the police, "Work all night and put an end to these riots."

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Climate change (1)_____ an imminent threat to our planet, demanding urgent global action. The rise in greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation and unsustainable practices contribute to extreme weather events, rising sea levels and disruptions in ecosystems. To (2)________ these effects, a collaborative international effort is essential. Nations (3)________ commit to reducing carbon emissions, transitioning to renewable energy sources and implementing sustainable practices. Cooperation on technological advancements and sharing resources will foster a collective resilience against the impacts of climate change. The urgency of this issue calls for a united front, where governments, businesses and individuals work together to create a sustainable and resilient future for the (4)________ to come.

Q.30)-

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

1. posed 2. will be posing 3. poses 4. will pose

Q.31)-

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

1. inflate 2. mitigate 3. maximise 4. widen

Q.32)-

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

1. would 2. might 3. could 4. must

Q.33)-

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

1. businessmen 2. backward nations 3. poor people 4. generations

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Algae are photosynthetic creatures that have pigments that aid in photosynthesis, such as chlorophyll. They do not, however, have the actual stems, roots or leaves found in vascular plants. While some of them have many cells, others are unicellular. They might establish colonies as well. The majority of algae are aquatic. Some are terrestrial, and they can be found on rocks, trees and moist soil. Certain algae species coexist well with other living things. For instance, lichens are a symbiotic relationship between green (and often blue-green) algae and fungi. Algae are members of a multiphyletic group. This indicates that there is no common ancestor and that the species in this category are not necessarily closely related. They do not have other morphoanatomical characteristics typical of vascular plants, but they do have one thing in common: they are eukaryotes with the principal pigment being chlorophyll, which allows them to perform photosynthesis. Phycology is the scientific name for the study of algae. The blue-green algae is one example of a reference. But some sources do not classify them as algae because they are prokaryotes.

Q.34)-

According to the passage, which is the main pigment in algae for photosynthesis?

1. Xanthophyll 2. Carotenoid 3. Chlorophyll 4. Melanin

Q.35)-

What does the term 'multiphyletic group' mean in the context of algae?

1. No common ancestor, not closely related 2. Being closely related species 3. Having diverse morphoanatomical characteristics 4. Having a common ancestor

Q.36)-

What is the central theme of the passage?

1. The anatomy of vascular plants 2. The prokaryotic nature of blue-green algae 3. The diversity and characteristics of algae 4. The symbiotic relationship between algae and fungi

Q.37)-

Which statement accurately describes vascular plants based on the information in the passage?

1. Vascular plants are unicellular in structure. 2. Vascular plants lack stems, roots and leaves. 3. Algae and vascular plants share the same morphoanatomical characteristics. 4. Vascular plants have true stems, roots and leaves, unlike algae.

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Subhas Chandra Bose, a prominent Indian nationalist leader, was convinced that India could not achieve independence without the use of force, and he believed that a military campaign was necessary to achieve this goal. In 1942, Bose formed the Indian National Army (INA) with the help of the Japanese.
Bose travelled to Japan in 1941 to seek their support in the struggle against British rule in India. The Japanese were interested in having Bose’s help in their own efforts to expand their influence in Southeast Asia. Bose’s vision was to create a military force to fight against the British in India with the help of Japanese weapons and training. The INA was formed in Singapore in September 1942 with the slogan ‘Jai Hind’ (Victory to India). The INA consisted of soldiers who were primarily from the Indian community in Southeast Asia. They were trained by Japanese officers and were equipped with Japanese weapons. The INA fought alongside Japanese forces in Burma and other parts of Southeast Asia during World War II. Bose’s leadership of the INA and his military campaigns against the British in India made him a popular figure among many Indians. The consequences of the formation of the INA were significant. The INA’s campaigns against the British in India and the Indian soldiers’ role in the Burma campaign had a psychological impact on the British forces. The British were shocked that Indian soldiers had turned against them, undermining their confidence in maintaining control over India. The INA also had a significant impact on the Indian independence movement. Bose’s vision of a socialist India with equal rights for all citizens inspired many Indians. The INA became a symbol of the struggle against British colonialism, and Bose’s slogan of ‘Jai Hind’ became a rallying cry for the independence movement.
However, the INA’s military campaigns were not successful in achieving their goal of freeing India from British rule. The INA suffered significant losses in battles, and their efforts were undermined by the Japanese surrender in 1945.

Q.38)-

What was the primary reason for the Japanese to support Subhas Chandra Bose and the formation of the INA?

1. They believed in India’s right to self-determination. 2. They were looking for allies in their fight against the British Empire. 3. They believed in Bose’s vision of a communist India. 4. They wanted to expand their influence in Southeast Asia.

Q.39)-

How did Subhas Chandra Bose view India’s fight for independence?

1. Through non-violent means 2. Through political negotiations 3. Through military campaigns 4. Through economic sanctions

Q.40)-

What ultimately undermined the INA’s efforts to free India from British rule?

1. Gandhi’s death 2. The inferior military tactics of the British forces 3. The Japanese surrender in 1945 4. The lack of support from the Indian and British people

Q.41)-

What was the significance of Bose’s slogan ‘Jai Hind’?

1. It manifests the vision of selected communities. 2. It was a call to arms for the Indian and British Army. 3. It represented Bose’s vision of a capitalist India. 4. It symbolised the struggle against British colonialism.

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

The French Revolution is a revolutionary movement that occurred in France between 1787 and 1799 and reached to its (1)______ in 1789. This revolution had many causes but the most important of all was (2)______ of bourgeoisie, who were merchants, manufacturers and professionals. The peasants, many of them landowners, wanted to get rid of the practices of absolute monarchy and feudalism. Another factor was an increase in population due to decreased mortality rates. It was followed by economic predicament and minor revolts were common. This led to a clarion call for social reforms. Intellectuals like Rene Descartes wrote about new things about political, social and economic matters. A fundamental political and societal change was to occur. The French Revolution played a critical role in shaping modern nations by showing the world the power inherent in the will of the people.

Q.42)-

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

1. middle 2. fall 3. pinnacle 4. foundation

Q.43)-

What is the meaning of the phrase ‘a clarion call’ in the passage?

1. A call for forces 2. A strongly expressed demand 3. Beginning of a new phase 4. Declaration of war

Q.44)-

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word ‘Inherent’.

1. Natural 2. Borrowed 3. Incited 4. Artificial

Q.45)-

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

1. killing 2. sorrow 3. hankering 4. joy

Test Results:

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Answer Key

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