CUET 2026 English May 26 Shift 1 Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET 2026 May 26 Shift 1 English Question Paper is available for download here. NTA is conducting the CUET 2026 exam from 11th May to 31st May.

CUET 2026 English exam consists of 50 questions for 250 marks to be attempted in 60 minutes.
As per the marking scheme, 5 marks are awarded for each correct answer, and 1 mark is deducted for incorrect answer.

Candidates can download CUET 2026 May 26 Shift 1 English Question Paper with Answer Key and Solution PDF from links provided below.

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CUET 2026 English May 26 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solution PDF

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Question 1:

Match the word “ventriloquism” with its correct meaning.

(A) Speaking in a way that makes the voice seem to come from somewhere else
(B) Using too many words to express an idea
(C) Fear of public speaking
(D) Speaking informally

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Question 2:

What does “circumlocution” mean?

(A) Silent behaviour
(B) Speaking indirectly using many words
(C) Humorous imitation
(D) Deep hatred for society

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Question 3:

Choose the correct meaning of “taciturnity.”

(A) Cheerfulness
(B) Talkativeness
(C) Habit of speaking very little
(D) Informal language

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Question 4:

A “colloquialism” is:

(A) A scientific theory
(B) A formal legal phrase
(C) An informal everyday expression
(D) A poetic device

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Question 5:

Choose the correctly spelt word.

(A) Cristallize
(B) Crystallise
(C) Crystallize
(D) Crystalize

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Question 6:

Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
The fusion band ______ playing since 9 a.m.

(A) have been
(B) has been
(C) were
(D) are

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Question 7:

Choose the antonym of “misanthropic.”

(A) Hostile
(B) Cruel
(C) Sociable
(D) Bitter

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Question 8:

What does “burlesque” mean?

(A) Serious speech
(B) A humorous imitation or parody
(C) Religious blessing
(D) Violent protest

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Question 9:

Choose the correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence.
Despite many difficulties, she managed to ______ the challenge successfully.

(A) pull off
(B) break down
(C) give away
(D) call out

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Question 10:

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

The British Royal Society became a subject of laughter because of its ______ attitude.

(A) vain
(B) wane
(C) vein
(D) vane

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Question 11:

What does “treacherous” mean?

(A) Loyal
(B) Dangerous and untrustworthy
(C) Honest
(D) Intelligent

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Question 12:

Choose the meaning of “tumultuous.”

(A) Calm and peaceful
(B) Noisy and disorderly
(C) Short and clear
(D) Bright and colourful

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Question 13:

What is the meaning of “benediction”?

(A) Punishment
(B) Formal blessing
(C) Argument
(D) Complaint

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Question 14:

A “misanthrope” is a person who:

(A) Loves nature deeply
(B) Dislikes humankind
(C) Enjoys travelling
(D) Speaks too much

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Question 15:

The idiom “ducks and drakes” means:

(A) To spend money carelessly
(B) To work very hard
(C) To avoid responsibility
(D) To make quick decisions

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CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

Parameter	Details
Exam Name	Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration	60 minutes per test
Total Sections	3 (Languages, Domain Subjects, General Test)
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Questions per Test	50 questions (all compulsory)
Marking Scheme	+5 for correct, -1 for incorrect
Maximum Marks	250 marks per test
Maximum Subject Choices	5 subjects in total
Syllabus Base	Class 12 NCERT (mainly for Domain Subjects)