CUET UG English Language Mock Test - 2 Free Online Test 2026

The correct answer is option (3) i.e. 'a'.

Key Points

• The use of "a" before "letter" is appropriate because it signifies a single, unspecified letter.
• This indefinite article is used because the letter is being mentioned for the first time, and its specific identity is not known to the listeners/readers.

Therefore, So, the complete sentence is: "Vikram wrote a letter to his university yesterday but he forgot to post it."

Additional Information

• Option 1 ("many") would not fit since the sentence suggests only one letter was written.
• Option 2 ("an") is grammatically incorrect before "letter" because "letter" begins with a consonant sound.
• Option 4 ("the") would suggest a specific letter that has been previously mentioned or known, which is not implied by the context provided.

"Break the ice" is used to initiate conversation in awkward social situations, matching (IV). "Spill the beans" means to accidentally or intentionally disclose confidential information, aligning with (III). "Kick the bucket" is a colloquial euphemism for dying, corresponding to (II). "Hit the books" refers to beginning intensive study, fitting (I). These phrases are idiomatic expressions commonly employed in everyday English to convey specific actions or states concisely.

"Eloquent" means fluent and persuasive in speaking, synonymous with "articulate." "Futile" describes something ineffective or pointless, matching "useless." "Gregarious" refers to being fond of company, aligning with "sociable." "Harbinger" indicates a sign of future events, equivalent to "omen." Synonyms are words with similar meanings, often used interchangeably in contexts to enhance vocabulary variety and precision in expression.

"Proficient in" indicates skill in a field. "Postponed to" refers to shifting an event to a later time. One apologizes for a mistake or behavior. "Among themselves" shows distribution within a group. Hence the correct matching is Option C.

A "pragmatic" approach focuses on practical and realistic solutions, enabling swift resolution of the crisis. Unlike "idealistic" or "utopian," which emphasise theoretical perfection over feasibility, this word highlights efficiency. It is often used in management and psychology texts to describe effective strategies in real-world scenarios.

A "vestige" refers to a remaining trace or remnant of something from the past, aptly describing the ruins as evidence of historical grandeur. This differs from "harbinger" or "omen," which suggest future indications. Historical and archaeological discussions frequently employ this term to analyse cultural legacies.

To be "validated" means the hypothesis was confirmed or proven correct through rigorous testing, reflecting scientific verification. In opposition to "refuted" or "disproved," which indicate rejection, this word underscores the process of empirical support. Scientific methodology relies on such vocabulary to denote stages of research and discovery.

To "defer" means to postpone or delay action on the proposal, which is logical given the financial limitations mentioned. This term contrasts with "expedite" or "accelerate," which imply speeding up processes. In decision-making contexts, such words are crucial for explaining procedural adjustments based on practical considerations.

The correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Key Points

• The structure places 'nothing' as the subject, 'ever happens' as the verb phrase, and 'by chance' as the adverbial phrase indicating the manner in which things do not happen.
• This sentence follows a logical sequence, stating a philosophical or existential viewpoint that events do not occur randomly or without cause.

Therefore, the correct answer is- 'Nothing ever happens by chance.'

The correct answer is 'Option 4' i.e. 'B, D, A, C'.

Key Points

• When rearranged in this order, the sentence reads:
  • ​The sentence structure follows a logical order that introduces the subject (Wilhelm Rontgen), the action (discovered), and the object of the discovery (a new type of ray) along with the ray's capabilities.

Therefore, the correct answer is- 'In 1895, Wilhelm Rontgen discovered a new type of ray that could penetrate objects, including human tissue.'

The correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Key Points

• Superlative degree comparisons are used to compare one entity with all others in the same category.
• The sentence "Iron is the most useful of all the metals" correctly places the superlative phrase 'the most useful' adjacent to 'Iron'(subject) to clearly indicate that Iron is being compared to all other metals in terms of usefulness.

Therefore, the correct answer is- 'Iron is the most useful of all the metals.'

Additional Information

• Options 1, 3, and 4 either rearrange the words in a way that makes the sentence less clear or grammatically awkward compared to Option 2, which succinctly and clearly communicates the intended meaning.

The correct answer is Option (2) "Rakesh ordered Mahesh to go away".

Key Points

• The reported speech has a sense of order and not question or inquiry.
• It is so because Rakesh is ordering Mahesh that he should leave.
• Therefore, asked and inquired cannot be used in the case of ordering.
• In the case of imperative sentences we use 'to' instead of 'that' as a linker.
• 'Say to' cannot be used because the reported verb should be in past tense and not in present tense.

Therefore, the correct indirect speech of the given sentence is Rakesh ordered Mahesh to go away.

• The correct word to use in this context is "too," which means to a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible; excessively.
• Therefore, the sentence should read, "The water from the river was too cold for me to drink directly."
• This makes Option 3 (too) the correct choice to fill the blank.

• "very" - This means to a high degree but doesn't imply exceed.
• "most" - This superlative quantifier isn't suitable in this context.
• "many" - This word is even less suitable here because it's used with countable nouns.

The correct answer is 'The formal letter has a subject, while the informal letter does not have a subject'.

Key Points

• A formal letter is an official letter.
• It is written in the formal or official language.
• It is short and only the necessary information is given.
• The format of a formal letter is as follows:
  • Sender's address
  • Date
  • Receiver's address
  • The subject of the letter
  • Salutation
  • Body of the letter
  • Conclusion
  • Signature
• An informal letter is an unofficial letter.
• It is written in an informal or personal language.
• It is lengthy and personal information is given.
• The format of an informal letter is as follows:
  • Sender's address
  • Date
  • Salutation
  • Body of the letter
  • Conclusion
  • Signature

Therefore the correct answer is option D.

The most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment is:

c) ours

Explanation:

• The original phrase "our car's" is grammatically incorrect in this context because it redundantly uses a possessive form ("car's") after the possessive pronoun "our."

• "Ours" is the correct possessive pronoun, meaning "belonging to us." It eliminates redundancy and fits naturally:

  • Corrected sentence: "The parking spot next to your car is ours."

Why Not Other Options?

• a) our's: Incorrect. "Our's" is not a valid word in English.

• b) our cars': Incorrect. This implies ownership by multiple cars (e.g., "our cars' tires"), not people.

• d) No substitution required: Incorrect. The original phrasing is awkward and grammatically flawed.

Key Takeaway:

Use "ours" to concisely convey possession without repetition.

Answer: (c) ours

The correct answer is '​as soon as I boarded the bus.'

Key Points

• The clause is somewhere in the middle of sentences and phrases.
• The clause has a definite subject, meaning, predicate, and verb.
• There are Two Different Types of Clauses:
  • Independent Clause: It is also called a principal clause. It has both a subject and a verb, it can also act as a sentence. These cannot be simply used as nouns, adverbs or adjectives as they act as a sentence.
    • Example: She is intelligent.
  • Dependent Clause: It is also known as a subordinate clause, it requires an independent clause to provide the complete meaning of the sentence. This dependent clause consists of a verb, subject and a predicate but they cannot act as a sentence instead they need the support of an independent clause.
    • Example: He cried because he fell down the stairs.
• ​Let us check the given options:
  • Asked me to call her: Structure has Verb + Object
  • To call her: Structure has Preposition + Verb
  • Asked me to call her as soon as: Structure has Verb + as soon as
  • As soon as I boarded the bus.: Structure has As soon as + Subject + Verb + Object
• So, the option 4 is a dependent clause because it needs the independent clause "My mom asked me to call her" to the provide the complete meaning.
• Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

The correct answer is option 3) i.e. 'Circulate'.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meaning of the given word:
  • Disseminate- to spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people. ( फैलाना, प्रसारित करना)
• Let's look at the meaning of the correct answer:
  • Circulate- to send something such as information, ideas, or documents from one person to another. (प्रसारित करना)
• Clearly, the word 'Circulate' is closest in meaning to the given word 'Disseminate'.
• Therefore, the correct synonym of the given word is 'Circulate'.

Additional Information

• Let's know the meaning of other options
  

Option (a) is the right answer as lineage means pedigree.

- The title of earl was historically granted to individuals who held significant influence and status.
- This included politicians, who were involved in governance and decision-making.
- Statesmen played key roles in shaping policies and public affairs.
- Authors contributed to culture and literature, enriching society through their works.
- Supporters of the arts provided essential patronage, fostering creativity and artistic expression.
- Thus, these individuals were recognized for their contributions beyond military achievements.

Option (b) is the right answer as it is mentioned in the passage, in line number 10.

The passage states that the current earl, John Edward Hollister Montagu, "needed money to maintain the old family estate" because "carrying a fancy title today doesn’t pay nearly as much as it did 300 years ago, and a previous earl gave away much of the family wealth." It then describes his decision to "cash in on the family name" by opening a sandwich shop called Earl of Sandwich. This indicates that the primary motivation was financial, rather than honoring a legacy, promoting history, or competing with fast-food chains.

The third paragraph explains the procedure that brokers follow in order to help their clients show black money as earnings or to evade tax. The paragraph clearly mentions that brokers keep conducting “buy” and “sell” trades in their own fictitious accounts. They then use these accounts when the clients approach them. The paragraph also states that clients approach brokers in order to purchase a profit or a loss deal. Option (a) is correct. Option (b) is eliminated as it is clear from the information in the passage that brokers themselves create the fictitious accounts for potential clients. Option (c) can also be ruled out on this basis. Option (d) is incorrect because it suggests that the clients sell (vend) a “profit” or “loss” deal. However, from the information in the passage, this is untrue.

The answer can be inferred from the first and the last paragraphs of the passage. A "punching" error happens when something ordered by client X is mistakenly placed in client Y's account. According to the passage, many stockbrokers use the excuse of "punching errors" to transfer funds to fictitious accounts. So, a 'punching error' by definition is not a transfer of funds to a fictitious account. It is simply used as an excuse by tax evaders in some cases.
This eliminates options (a), (b) and (d). Option (c) is the correct answer.

Only option (c) is true as per the given passage. It is given in the last sentence of the last paragraph.
Options (a) and (b) are distorted information given in the first paragraph. Option (d) is also a distorted piece of information given in the second sentence of the fourth paragraph.

This is a direct question and an easy one as well.
The answer can be found in the first sentence of the second paragraph. Options (a), (b) and (d) are not mentioned in the passage.