English Language Mock Test - 3 - CUET MCQ

The correct spelling is 'Option 3' i.e. 'Phenomenology'.

Key Points

• Phenomenology (घटनास्थिति विज्ञान) is the study of structures of consciousness as experienced from the first-person point of view.
• The spelling "Phenomenology" is derived from the Greek words "phainómenon" (means "that which appears") and "lógos" (means study).

Therefore, the correct answer is- 'Phenomenology'.

The correct answer is 'Option 1' i.e. 'should'.

Key Points

• The sentence implies a recommendation or advice regarding the action of obeying one's parents.
• "Should" is used to express what is probable or expected, advise, or suggest an appropriate course of action.
• In this context, "should" conveys the idea of a strong recommendation or moral obligation.

Therefore, the correct answer is- You should obey your parents.

Additional Information

• Why the other options are not fitted here?
  • Option 2 ('Must'): "Must" is used to express necessity or obligation. It could fit in the blank as well, implying a stronger, more obligatory tone than "should." However, "should" is more commonly used to imply advice or recommendation.
  • Option 3 ('Can'): "Can" is used to express ability or possibility, which doesn't fit the context aimed at providing advice or moral recommendation.
  • Option 4 ('Ought to'): "Ought to" has a similar meaning to "should" and would also be correct in this context as it expresses advice or moral obligation. Depending on the nuance one wishes to convey, both "should" and "ought to" could be seen as appropriate; however, "should" is more commonly used and generally preferred for such advice.

The correct answer is 'Option 2' i.e. 'Long live France'.

Key Points

• "Vive" in French is used to express a wish for someone or something's longevity or success.
• "La France" simply means "France" in English.
• The phrase "Vive la France" is used as a patriotic or passionate expression of support for France.

Therefore, the correct answer is- 'Long live France'.

The correct answer is Option (3) i.e. "A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II".

Key Points

• A. Petrol (III) fuel a liquid used in vehicles.(वाहनों में प्रयुक्त होने वाला ईंधन ईंधन।)
• B. Patrol (IV) go around checking for safety.(सुरक्षा के लिए चारों ओर घूमें और जाँच करें।)
• C. Cite (I) to quote words from a book. (किसी पुस्तक से शब्द उद्धृत करना)
• D. Site (II) place where a building is situated.(वह स्थान जहाँ कोई भवन स्थित हो)

Therefore, the correct answer is "A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II".

The correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Key Points

• The original sentence is in the active voice and present continuous tense.
• The subject of the sentence is 'You', and the object is 'them'.
• The format of active voice for present continuous tense is: Subject + am/is/are + Verb(+ing) + Object.
• The format of passive voice for present continuous tense is: Subject (Objective case) + am/is/are + being + Verb (past participle) + by + Object (Subjective case).
• Example in a different sentence: Active: "The chef is cooking the meal." Passive: "The meal is being cooked by the chef."

Therefore, the correct answer is 'They are being teased by you.'
Additional Information

• Option 1 'They were being teased by you.' changes the tense to past continuous, which does not match the original sentence's present continuous tense.
• Option 2 'They are teased by you.' reflects simple present tense in passive voice, not the continuous action implied in the original sentence.
• Option 3 'They have been teasing by you.' is grammatically incorrect. The correct formation for present perfect continuous passive, if applicable, would involve "have been being teased," but this option still doesn't match the original present continuous tense.

Important Points

• When changing from active to passive voice (or vice versa):
  • The tense of the sentence should not be changed.
  • Only the structure is altered to shift focus between the doer and the receiver of the action.

The correct answer is: "The cockroach was killed by her."
Key Points

• Passive voice in English is formed by using the auxiliary verb "to be" + past participle of the main verb.
• Active voice structure: Subject + Verb + Object
• Passive voice structure: Object of the Active + "to be" verb + Past Participle of the Main Verb + by + Subject of the Active Voice
• In this sentence, "killed" is the past participle of the main verb "to kill".
• The subject of the sentence, "she", becomes the agent of the action in the passive voice sentence.
• Therefore, "the cockroach" becomes the subject of the sentence in the passive voice and is preceded by the auxiliary verb "was".

Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

Here the correct answer is The publishers will release a new book on games next week.

Key Points

• The above-given sentence is in the passive voice.
• We need to change it into active voice.
• The following steps need to be taken for converting the sentence into passive voice:-
  • The subject 'A new book on games​' of the passive voice will become the object of the active voice.
  • The object 'The publishers' of the passive voice will become the subject of the active voice.
  • Since modal verb has been used in the active voice, therefore, the passive voice will follow the given structure:-
  • Passive Voice - Object + modal verb(will) + be + V3 + Subject.
  • Active Voice - Subject + modal verb(will) + V1 + Object.

Therefore, the correct passive voice is The publishers will release a new book on games next week.

Additional Information

• When we convert active voice to passive voice, three things need to be kept in mind:-
  • Change object into subject.
  • Change subject into object.
  • Always use the third form of the verb in the passive voice.

The correct answer is 'I never asked you to run'.

Key Points

• The given sentence is an interrogative sentence.
  • Interrogative sentence:- An interrogative sentence is a sentence that asks a question.
  • Interrogative sentences can be direct or indirect, begin with or without pronouns, and feature yes/no interrogatives, alternative questions, or tag questions.
  • Interrogative sentences often start with interrogative pronouns and end with a question mark.
• We have to convert it into an assertive sentence:
  • Assertive sentence:- The sentence which declares a statement, feeling, opinion, history, or anything is called an assertive sentence or declarative sentence.
  • An assertive sentence ends with a period (.).
  • Note that the assertive sentences can be either affirmative or negative.
• In order to change the given interrogative sentence into an assertive sentence, we have to follow some of the steps:-
• In case of an interrogative sentence, the helping verb comes before the subject. While transforming a sentence from one form to another, its essence, meaning and tense should not change.
  If Never is used in the assertive sentence, it is replaced by Ever in the interrogative sentence.

  • For example:-Do I ever drink coffee?(interrogative sentence)

    • I never drink coffee.(assertive sentence)

• Similarly, the given sentence when changed into a assertive sentence will be as follows:

  • I never asked you to run.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

The incorrectly spelt word is 'Pathatic'.

Key Points

• The correctly spelt word should be 'Pathetic'.
• It means 'causing you to feel pity or sadness'. (दयनीय, करुणाजनक)
  • Example: the pathetic cries of the hungry children...
    

Correct Answer: Pathatic.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Adventure: an experience or event that is very unusual, exciting or dangerous. (असाधारण, उत्तेजक और संकटपूर्ण अनुभव या घटना)
  • Benefit: an advantage or useful effect that something has. (लाभ, हित, फ़ायदा)
  • Acquire: to obtain or buy something. (कुछ अर्जित करना या ख़रीदना)

The correct answer is: To paint and find inspiration.
Key Points

• The girl was drawn to the river's peaceful environment, which allowed her creative expression through painting.
• The river's tranquil ambiance served as her muse, inspiring her artistic endeavors.
• The passage directly mentions her painting by the river's edge, indicating this activity as her primary reason for visiting.

Hence, the correct answer is: To paint and find inspiration.

The correct answer is: By carrying her to the other side.

• In a moment of need, the girl sought to visit her sick grandmother but was hindered by the absence of a bridge due to storm damage. The river offered a solution by allowing her to ride on its back.
• This act of carrying her safely across exemplifies the river's willingness to assist the girl beyond just being a source of inspiration for her art.
• The girl’s ability to reach her grandmother in time to provide care highlights the river's crucial role in her life beyond its environmental beauty.

Therefore, the correct answer is: By carrying her to the other side.

The correct answer is: Clay and stones.

• For her aspiration to hold an art exhibition in the town square, the river provided natural materials, specifically clay and stones, which she could utilize to create frames and stands for displaying her art.
• This gesture not only shows the river's support for her artistic career but also its integration into her creative process, offering elements of nature for her use.
• The river's contribution directly facilitated the girl's success as an artist within her community, demonstrating the interdependence between her art and the natural world.

• Seeing the river in distress, the girl used her talent and reputation to organize an exhibition that focused on the river's plight, effectively raising awareness among the townspeople.
• Her efforts served to reconnect the community with the river, inspiring collective action towards its restoration and preservation.
• The successful revitalization of the river highlighted how the girl's initiative and creativity could mobilize community engagement for environmental conservation.

Therefore, the correct answer is: She organized an art exhibition to inspire its care.

The correct answer is: The text does not specify the exact reasons.
Key Points

• While the passage acknowledges the river's state of pollution and neglect, it refrains from assigning specific causes, focusing instead on the relationship between the girl and the river.
• Absence of direct causes in the text emphasizes the narrative's theme of interdependence and mutual care over the investigation of the pollution source.
• This choice reflects the broader storytelling approach, where the emphasis lies on emotional bonds and the transformative power of individual and collective action for environmental stewardship.

Therefore, the correct answer is: The text does not specify the exact reasons.

•  A- ii: It is mentioned in the passage that "Once there was a gentle river that flowed through the heart of a bustling town." (1st line of 1st paragraph)
• B- iv: It is mentioned in the passage that "As time went by, she formed a bond with the river, whispering her dreams and fears to its listening waves." (last line of 1st paragraph)
• C- i: It is mentioned in the passage that ""What troubles you, dear friend?" asked the river, seeing her contemplative gaze. "I wish to display my art in the town square, but I lack the means to create a gallery," she said." (3rd paragraph)
• D- iii: It is mentioned in the passage that "With the river's gifts, she crafted beautiful displays that captivated the town." (last line of third paragraph)

Hence, the correct answer is: A - ii, B - iv, C- i, D- iii.

Therefore, the correct answer is: 1-B, 2- C, 3- A, 4- D.
Key Points
If we read the passage carefully, we can observe that:

• Arcade Era - Games were coin-operated and required visiting specific locations, appealing mainly to young males.
• Home Console Introduction - Games still aimed at a young male demographic but became accessible in the household, continuing trends from earlier arcades.
• PC Gaming Era - Required knowledge of operating systems and primarily attracted older male demographics due to computer ownership.
• Social and Casual Online Gaming - Attracted a different audience, notably middle-aged women, through easy-to-play, short-duration games accessible via the internet.

Hence, the correct answer is: 1-B, 2- C, 3- A, 4- D.

The correct answer is option 1, i.e., Creating content that ca interest women is still a challenge for the male-dominated gaming industry.
​Explanation:

•  The last sentence of the passage states that the gaming industry is having trouble in creating interesting content for women.
•  This is the only option that is correct, given the context of the passage.
•  Other options talk about a smaller number of women, or women being passive consumers or lacking skills.
•  This is not really the focus of the passage, so they are incorrect. 

The correct answer is option 1, i.e., the Internet made it easier for all to access computers for gaming.
​Explanation:

• The passage talks about computers becoming a tool for everyone after the internet started getting popular.
• So, the correct answer must be that the internet made computers a tool for everyone.
• None of the other options correctly describe the reason for computers being everyone's tool.

The correct answer is option 2, i.e., As only young males knew how to play games having played in arcades.
​Explanation:

• The passage states that the first computer games were in arcades, amusement centers. They were focused on young males as audience.
• The passage also mentions that the home console games were largely copied from the arcade games, so only the young males who had played them knew how to play on home consoles.
• None of the other options give an adequate reason for the question. 

The correct answer is option 1, i.e., Their content was interesting to women.
​Explanation:

• The first sentence of the passage talks about the nature of the arcade games.
• As per the passage, the arcade games were: designed for young males; coin-operated; time-consuming.
• It does not talk about its content being interesting to women.
• So, option 1 is the only statement that is not true, regarding arcade gaming.

The correct answer is option 2, i.e., A social media account, such as Facebook.
​Explanation:

• Computers and the presence of the internet are the basic requirements for both social and casual games.
• The passage states that social gaming is games played on social media websites such as Facebook, which require a large social network to progress in games.
• So, social media gaming requires a social media account.
• However; as per the passage, casual gaming does not require social media accounts and can be played in short intervals. 

The correct answer is Option (2).

• Heathcliff, the character in Emily Bronte's novel "Wuthering Heights", challenges the traditional conceptions of heroism through his extreme behaviours of obsession, seeking revenge, and inflicting pain on others, as described in the passage.
• His actions and motivations, driven by intense emotions rather than noble or positive qualities typically associated with heroism, reshape the reader's understanding of what it means to be a hero.

Therefore, the correct answer is "By showing extreme emotions of obsession, exacting revenge and inflicting pain on others."
Additional Information

• Inflicting Pain (दर्द पहुंचाना) - Causing pain or harm deliberately.
  • Example: He regretted inflicting pain by saying harsh words.

If we read the passage carefully, we can easily conclude that:

• Emily Bronte wrote 'Wuthering Heights'.
• The narrative beings with Mr. Lockwood.
• The most notable complex character is Heathcliff.

Hence, the correct answer is: A- ii, B- iii, C- i.

The correct answer is Option (2).

• The passage provides a synopsis or summary of "Wuthering Heights," discussing the novel's setting, main characters, plot, and themes.
• Though Heathcliff's thirst for revenge and his relationship with Catherine are key aspects of the story, they are components of the summary, not the central theme of this specific passage.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Summary of Wuthering Heights".

The correct answer is Option (3) i.e. 'Forgiveness'.

• Vengeance (प्रतिशोध) - Punishment inflicted in retaliation for an injury or offense.
  • Example: He sought vengeance for his brother's murder.
• Forgiveness (क्षमा) - The action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offence.
  • Example: He asked for forgiveness for his thoughtless actions.
• From the above example it is clear that 'Forgiveness' is the antonym of 'Vengeance'.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Forgiveness'.
Additional Information

• Custom (रिवाज) - A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing things.
  • Example: Handing out red envelopes during the Chinese New Year is a popular custom.
• Requital (बदला) - Something given in return, compensation, or retaliation.
  • Example: He promised a swift requital for the insult.
• Compensation (मुआवजा) - Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.
  • Example: He received compensation from the company after the accident.

The correct answer is Option (1).
Key Points

• As mentioned in the 2nd and 3rd sentences of the passage, Mr. Lockwood is the character who rents Thrushcross Grange from Heathcliff and becomes intrigued by the neighbouring farmhouse, Wuthering Heights.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Mr. Lockwood".
Additional Information

• Entranced (मन्त्रमुग्ध) - Filled with delight, wonder, or enchantment.
  • Example: The audience was entranced by her beautiful performance on stage.

The correct answer is Option (3) "With a standing ovation."
Key Points

• Vivekananda's heartfelt opening words "Sisters and Brothers of America" immediately endeared him to the audience, leading to a standing ovation before he even commenced his main speech.
• The significant and warm reception highlighted the universal appeal of his message of unity and brotherhood.

Therefore, the correct answer is- "With a standing ovation."
Additional Information

• Option 1, With silence, is not accurate as Vivekananda was warmly received, which directly contrasts the idea of a silent reception.
• Option 2, With skepticism, inaccurately suggests that the audience doubted or questioned his ideas initially, which was not the case.
• Option 4, With immediate dismissal, is incorrect because Vivekananda was celebrated, not disregarded, by his audience.
  • Standing Ovation : (खड़े होकर ताली बजाना) - Applause in which the audience stands up as a sign of their high appreciation.
    • Example: The play was so moving that it ended with a standing ovation.

The correct answer is Option (2) "Bureaucratic hurdles and financial constraints."
Key Points

• Upon arrival, Vivekananda encountered financial constraints which made it challenging for him to establish himself and secure accommodation, indicating economic and bureaucratic difficulties.
• The text specifically highlights Vivekananda’s struggles with the organizational and financial aspects of his journey, not language barriers or general accommodation issues in isolation.

Therefore, the correct answer is- "Bureaucratic hurdles and financial constraints."
Additional Information

• Option 1, Language barriers, is not mentioned as a significant issue for Vivekananda, who was proficient in English.
• Option 3, Finding a place to stay, while a challenge, is included in the broader context of financial constraints but wasn’t the only hurdle he faced.
• Hurdles : बाधाएँ - Obstacles or barriers that make progress difficult.
  • Example: She overcame many hurdles to finish her education.
• Constraints : प्रतिबंध - Limitations or restrictions.
  • Example: The budget constraints limited the scope of the project.

The correct answer is Option (4) "Vedanta Societies."
Key Points

• Vivekananda founded Vedanta Societies in the West as platforms for spiritual education and the dissemination(प्रसार) of Vedantic teachings, aiming to promote mutual understanding and respect among different spiritual traditions.(Mentioned in the Last paragraph)
• These societies became instrumental in continuing his work and teachings, fostering exchanges on spiritual knowledge and the philosophy of Vedanta.

Therefore, the correct answer is- "Vedanta Societies."
Additional Information

• Option 1, Yoga Societies, while related to Hindu practices, were not the specific focus of Vivekananda’s establishment efforts.
• Option 2, Brotherhood Clubs, though reflective of Vivekananda’s message, were not the specific name of the organizations he founded.
• Option 3, Interfaith Councils, does not directly represent the societies established by Vivekananda, which were specifically named Vedanta Societies and focused on Vedantic teachings.
• Dissemination: प्रसार - The act of spreading something, especially information, widely; circulation.
  • Example: The dissemination of the research findings was crucial for public awareness.

The correct answer is option (1): "A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3"
Key Points

• Chicago (A) is matched with being the city where a significant religious event took place (2), referring to the Parliament of the World's Religions which Vivekananda attended.
• Vedanta (B) is a philosophy and spiritual discipline (1), reflecting the core teachings that Vivekananda promoted.
• Brotherhood (C) is the event (4) A feeling of friendship and understanding between people.
• Universal brotherhood (D) is identified as a key theme (3) in Vivekananda's speeches, emphasizing his message of religious tolerance and unity.

Therefore, the correct answers are- "A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3"