CUET UG English Language Mock Test - 1 Free Online Test 2026

The correct answer is: d) delicious

Explanation:
The word "insipid" means bland, dull, or tasteless.

Its antonym would be something that means flavourful or enjoyable.

Among the options:

• a) tasteless – synonym of insipid (incorrect)

• b) sweet – a type of taste, not necessarily the opposite (incorrect)

• c) spicy – specific taste, not a general opposite (incorrect)

• d) delicious – means tasty and enjoyable (correct)

Rewritten Sentence: The food served for lunch was delicious.

The correct answer is "A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii"
Key Points 
First let's understand the one word substitutes for all the options.

• Apiary: A place where bees are kept; a collection of beehives
  • Example: My sister was put in charge of the apiary 
• Aviary: A large cage, building, or enclosure to keep birds 
  • Example:  A variety of birds were kept in his outdoor aviary
• Cloakroom: A room in a public building where outdoor clothes or luggage may be left
  • Example: I went to the cloakroom in the first interval
• Cemetery: A large burial ground, especially one not in a churchyard 
  • Example: He's buried in the same cemetery as my husband.

So, After understanding the meanings of the given words, it is clear that the correct pair is "A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii".

The correct answer is 'Option 1 - a - (ii), b - (iv), c - (i), d - (iii)​'.
Key Points

• Let us look into the usage of the prepositions given in Column-(B) - 
  • (i) from - used to indicate a cause. Some verbs and adjectives are followed by a certain preposition. The verbs differ and suffer are always followed by the preposition from. - The child suffers from asthma.
  • (ii) of - used to express a cause. He died of cancer.
  • (iii) behind - expressing at or to the far side of (something), typically so as to be hidden by it. - The police officer was hidden out of sight behind a tree.​ 
  • (iv) over - used to refer to an object higher than a point. - The flat was over the shop.
• From the above usage descriptions we can conclude that - 
  • The preposition (i) from is appropriate for sentence (c) - She suffers from dementia. 
  • The preposition (ii) of is appropriate for sentence (a) - The basement smells of mildew.
  • The preposition (iii) behind is appropriate for sentence (d) - The kids are hiding behind the tree.
  • The preposition (iv) over is appropriate for sentence (b) - The bird flew over the house.
• Thus, the matches that we get are - a - (ii), b - (iv), c - (i), d - (iii)
• Hence, option 1 is the correct answer. 

The correct answer is option 4) i.e. "​A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1​".
Key Points  
Let us look into the meaning of the idioms given in Column A. 

• Silver spoon describes someone who has a prosperous background or is of a well-to-do family environment  So, the meaning of the idiom A is given by 4. Hence A-4.
• Take the cake means to be the most remarkable or foolish of its kind. So, the meaning of the idiom B is given by 3. Hence B-3.
• The buck stops here means the responsibility for a situation or a problem with somebody. So, the meaning of the idiom C is given by 2. Hence C-2.
• Scrape the bottom of the barrel is a phrase used to describe something you know is not in good condition, but you have to select it since you don't have an option of choosing the better one. So, the meaning of the idiom D is given by 1. Hence D-1.

Additional Information 

• Let us look into the usage of the given idioms in sentences - 
  • Silver spoon - He has never worked hard for anything because he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.  
  • Take the cake - There were so many good performances this evening but Sandra's piano solo really took the cake.
  • The buck stops here - When you are in a position of power, the buck stops with you. 
  • Scrape the bottom of the barrel  -  The department is scraping the bottom of the barrel with the results. 

The correct answer is 'A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3'
Key Points

• The given prefixes mean-
  • Inter- between.
  • Hyper- over; beyond.
  • Geo- earth.
  • Gen- born.
• The given prefixes made the meaningful words those are-
  • Intermission- a pause or break.
  • Hyperactive- abnormally or extremely active.
  • Geostationary- (of an artificial satellite of the earth) moving in a circular geosynchronous orbit in the plane of the equator, so that it appears to be stationary in the sky above a fixed point on the surface.
  • Gender- The term is also used more broadly to denote a range of identities that do not correspond to established ideas of male and female.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 1.

The correct answer is 'A - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 3'.
Key Points

• In the given table 'A' is an example of active voice because the active voice is a form or set of forms of a verb in which the subject is typically the person or thing performing the action and which can take a direct object (e.g. she loved him as opposed to the passive form he was loved ). Hence, 'A' is Active Voice.
• 'B' is an example of passive voice because passive voice is a form or set of forms of a verb in which the subject undergoes the action of the verb (e.g. they were killed as opposed to the active form he killed them).
• 'C' is an example of the compound sentence because a compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a comma, semicolon, or conjunction. An independent clause is a clause that has a subject and verb and forms a complete thought.
  • Example: This house is too expensive, and that house is too small.
• 'D' is an example of a complex sentence because a sentence containing a subordinate clause or clauses is called a complex sentence. 
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 1.

Correct Answer: A - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 3.

The idiom "bite the bullet" refers to facing a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage, matching (IV). "Hit the nail on the head" means to describe something exactly or correctly, aligning with (III). "Burn the midnight oil" indicates working or studying late at night, corresponding to (I). "Piece of cake" describes a task that is very easy to accomplish, which fits (II). This matching ensures each idiom is paired with its precise contextual meaning as commonly used in English language expressions.

In sentence (A), "corroborated" means supported or confirmed by additional evidence, fitting the context of a scientific theory. For (B), "commendable" describes something worthy of praise, suitable for an outstanding performance. Sentence (C) requires "credible," which implies believable or trustworthy, ideal for a witness's account. Finally, (D) uses "collaborated," indicating joint effort between entities, as in companies working together on a project. These words are selected based on their precise definitions to complete the sentences logically and grammatically.

"Diligent," meaning hardworking and careful, has the antonym "lazy," which denotes a lack of effort or indolence. "Obscure," referring to something unclear or unknown, opposes "clear," implying easily understood. "Benevolent," indicating kindness or goodwill, contrasts with "malevolent," meaning harmful or evil-intentioned. "Transient," describing something temporary or short-lived, is antonymous to "permanent," which suggests enduring or lasting indefinitely. This pairing highlights the direct oppositional relationships in word meanings.

A "wry" sense of humour involves dry, ironic wit that is subtle and unexpected, explaining why it surprises others. This fits the context of being caught off guard, unlike "straightforward" or "conventional," which lack the element of irony. In literature and social descriptions, this vocabulary helps portray personality traits with nuance and depth.

In this context, the word "unanimous" refers to a complete agreement among all members, indicating that everyone supported the decision without any opposition. This fits perfectly as it describes a collective endorsement that contributes to positive results, whereas words like "disputed" or "contested" imply disagreement, which contradicts the successful outcome described in the sentence. Understanding such vocabulary helps in conveying precise ideas in professional communication.

"Rave" reviews imply enthusiastic and highly positive feedback, capturing the acclaim for the exhibition on a global scale. This word is appropriate as it conveys strong approval, in contrast to "mediocre" or "indifferent," which suggest average or lacklustre responses. Such terms are commonly used in art criticism to evaluate creative works and their impact on audiences.

The correct answer is Option 4. "There is a cattle into the field,"

Key Points

• The term "cattle" is a plural noun, which refers to more than one cow or bovine animal.
• The use of "a" before "cattle" is incorrect because "a" is an indefinite article used with singular nouns, and "cattle" is plural.
• The preposition "into" suggests movement towards the inside of an area, which is not the intended meaning in this context. The correct preposition should be "in" to denote the presence of cattle within the field.
• Hence, the corrected sentence is "There are cattle in the field"

​Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.
Additional Information

• Option 1: "The lion and the unicorn fought for the crown." This statement is correct and refers to a line from a traditional English nursery rhyme, suggesting a mythical battle for the crown.
• Option 2: "Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall." This is also correct; it's the opening line of a well-known English nursery rhyme. Humpty Dumpty is typically depicted as an anthropomorphic egg.
• Option 3: "Here is the watch that you asked for." This statement is grammatically correct, properly conveying that someone is presenting a watch that was requested by another person.

The correct answer is option (2).

Key Points

• The original sentence indicates an exclamation ("exclaimed") and sadness, which is best represented by "Alas!" in Direct Speech to capture the emotion and exclamation.
• Simple past is converted into the simple present (Indirect to direct)
• "he was undone" will turn into "I am undone" in the direct speech
• The use of exclamation mark inside the quotes further indicates the speaker's strong emotional expression, which aligns with the word "exclaimed" in the Indirect Speech.

Therefore, the correct answer is -"He said, ‘Alas! I am undone."

The correct answer is option (2).

Key Points

• The option that shows the use of an idiomatic expression is: have very little in common
• "Have very little in common" is an idiomatic expression meaning to not share many (or any) interests, characteristics, or traits. It's used to describe a relationship where there is not much agreement or similarity between the parties involved.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Have very little in common".
Additional Information

• The other options do not represent idiomatic expressions:
• "Stay with" is a straightforward phrase meaning to reside temporarily with someone.
• "Are of the same age" means exactly what it says — that two people share the same age.
• "Loves sports" is a simple expression of someone's interest or affection towards sports and is not idiomatic.

The correct answer is "to".

Key Points

• In the given sentence, the usage of the preposition "than" is incorrect.
• We use the preposition "than" for comparisons and to introduce the second element in a comparison.
  • Example: Aditi is taller than her friends.
• We use the preposition "to" for indicating a preference for something and introducing the second element in the sentence.
  • ​Example: I prefer coffee to tea.
• ​In the given sentence, the speaker is talking about their preference for skydiving activity over bungee jumping so we need to use the preposition "to" in the sentence.

​The correct sentence is: I prefer skydiving to bungee jumping.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is: She said, “I am going to the theatre now.”

Key Points

• The given sentence is an indirect speech and we need to convert it into a direct speech.
• We follow these rules in Indirect-Direct speech:
  • The reporting verb 'said' remains the same in the indirect speech part.
  • 'that' is replaced with the inverted commas ("...") to show the direct speech part.
  • The comma (,) is added to show the direct speech part.
  • The first word of the direct speech is in capital letters.
  • The pronoun 'she' changes to 'I' in direct speech.
  • If the indirect speech is written in the past continuous tense, then we have to change it into present continuous in the direct speech. therefore:
    • The helping verb 'was' in the indirect speech changes to 'am' in the direct speech.
  • "then" changes to "now" in direct speech.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.

The direct sentence is: She said, “I am going to the theatre now.”

The correct answer is 'Option 3' i.e. "Promote."

Key Points

• In this context, "promote" is the most suitable choice because it means to support or actively encourage a cause or venture.
• The sentence suggests that by joining the networks, one can help to improve or enhance (i.e., "promote") better Governance.
• The term "Governance" usually refers to the processes of interaction and decision-making among the actors involved in a collective problem.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: 'Join our networks to promote better Governance.'

Additional Information

• Here's the explanation for each option:
  • "Drain" - This verb generally means to cause the water or other liquid in something to run out, leaving it empty, dry, or drier. In a metaphorical sense, it can mean to exhaust or deplete resources, which is not a positive or appropriate action for improving Governance.
  • "Disintegrate" - This verb means to break up into small parts or to cause something to do this, usually as a result of impact or decay. It implies destruction or the breaking down of something, which does not align with the goal of bettering Governance.
  • "Sedate" - This verb means to administer a sedative to someone or to calm them down. In a metaphorical sense, it could imply pacifying or suppressing activity. It doesn't make sense in this context because it doesn't suggest any action that would improve Governance.

The correct answer is a pretence.

Key Points

• The given Idiom 'an eye wash' means misleading or deceptive statements, actions, or procedures.
  • Example: She says she'll quit her job, but we know that's just an eyewash.

Therefore, from the above meaning of the given idiom, it is clear that the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is option (2) i.e. 'in'.Key Points

• The word 'in' is used in this sentence to indicate a state or condition of being within or fully engaged with the moment.
• 'In' is a preposition. A preposition is a part of speech that is used usually before a noun or pronoun to show place, time, and direction.
• 'In' is generally used to indicate location, time, or inclusion.
  • For example: She lives in New York.

Therefore, the complete sentence is "Be present in the moment".Additional Information

• "To" is often used to indicate direction, destination, purpose, or the receiver of an action.
  • Examples:
    • She is going to the store.
    • He gave a gift to his sister.
• "On" is used to indicate position, location, or contact with a surface.
  • Examples:
    • The book is on the table.
    • She's waiting on the corner.
• "Upon" is more formal and is often used to indicate a specific point in time or a condition.
  • Examples:
    • They arrived upon the stroke of midnight.
    • She made her decision upon hearing the news.
• It's important to note that the usage of these prepositions can vary depending on the context of the sentence, so their meanings and usage may change accordingly.

Option (d) is very close; however, it cannot be the answer as the word 'aesthete' as used to mean an art lover or a lover of beautiful things. Therefore, option B is the answer.

Option (c) is the correct answer. 'Frivolity' is mentioned in the third paragraph; 'Hashissh' and 'Nelumbeshwar' are mentioned in the fifth paragraph.
Har calls himself an 'aesthete'; so, option (a) is incorrect. Har's second creation was a crab. So, option (b) is also incorrect. Option (d) is also incorrect because as a teenager Har used a table tennis ball (for the head), a bigger plastic ball (for the body) and twisted clothes hangers to form the legs of a spider.

The fifth paragraph talks about Har’s artworks being fun. The author states that the observer can visually dismantle the artwork and then again rebuild it (look at it again in the overall context). And one can keep doing this – zooming in on one element and then zooming out to see the whole picture. Option (c) best captures the essence of this paragraph. Option (a) has been mentioned in the third paragraph but in the context of why Har’s artworks are aesthetically appealing. Option (b) is incorrect because there is no mention in the passage about the kind of audience that is targeted through Har’s artwork. Option (d) can be partially inferred from the fourth paragraph that indicates that Har’s artworks have a life in them. However, there isn’t enough information to suggest that an energetic and vivacious quality in the artworks makes them fun.

Options (a), (b) and (c) are all true. They are mentioned in the passage. Option (d) is not true as Hashissh is constructed from paper clips, backpack clips, a shining CD and twirled thread. So, option (d) is the answer.