CUET 2026 English May 27 Shift 1 Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET 2026 May 27 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 27 Shift 1 English Question Paper with Answer Key and Solution PDF from links provided below.

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Question 1:

Select the correct indirect speech form of the given sentence.
The teacher said, ``Do not waste your time.''

(A) The teacher advised us do not waste our time.
(B) The teacher advised us not to waste our time.
(C) The teacher said that we did not waste our time.
(D) The teacher ordered that do not waste time.

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Question 2:

Choose the correct passive voice form of the sentence.
"People speak English all over the world".

(A) English has spoken all over the world.
(B) English is spoken all over the world.
(C) English was spoken all over the world.
(D) English speaks all over the world.

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Question 3:

Rearrange the following parts to form a meaningful sentence.
(P) because she had prepared well
(Q) the interview confidently
(R) she answered
(S) all the questions in

(A) RQSP
(B) RPSQ
(C) SRQP
(D) QSPR

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Question 4:

Identify the correctly spelt word.

(A) Tumultous
(B) Tumultuos
(C) Tumultuous
(D) Tumultouss

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Question 5:

Choose the word that best matches the meaning of ``Misanthropist.''

(A) A person who loves mankind
(B) A person who hates or distrusts people
(C) A person who studies history
(D) A person who travels frequently

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Question 6:

Choose the correct meaning of the word ``Validate.''

(A) To make invalid
(B) To criticize openly
(C) To confirm or prove the truth of something
(D) To decorate beautifully

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Question 7:

An ``Iconoclast'' is a person who:

(A) blindly follows traditions
(B) opposes established beliefs or customs
(C) worships idols regularly
(D) studies ancient sculptures

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Question 8:

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom ``Hand in glove.''

(A) To work in close cooperation
(B) To hide one’s intentions
(C) To lose an opportunity
(D) To fight aggressively

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Question 9:

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom ``To upset the apple cart.''

(A) To arrange things properly
(B) To spoil a plan or create trouble
(C) To earn huge profits
(D) To behave foolishly

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Question 10:

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom ``A man of letters.''

(A) A postman
(B) A person skilled in literature or writing
(C) A businessman dealing in books
(D) A government officer

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Question 11:

Select the correct indirect speech form of the sentence.
Ravi said, ``I have completed my assignment.''

(A) Ravi said that he has completed his assignment.
(B) Ravi said that he had completed his assignment.
(C) Ravi said that I had completed my assignment.
(D) Ravi said that he completed his assignment.

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Question 12:

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom ``By the book.''

(A) Acting strictly according to rules
(B) Reading many books regularly
(C) Solving problems creatively
(D) Ignoring official instructions

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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)

CUET UG 2026 Paper Analysis

CUET Questions

1.
Rearrange the following phrases into a meaningful sentence: The need for a scientific understanding ______.
(A) the Rio Earth Summit, the first of its kind
(B) involving world leaders on environment and development
(C) of natural ecosystems including forests was the main objective of
(D) of phenomena like climate change, biodiversity, and conservation

(C), (D), (A), (B)
(B), (C), (D), (A)
(D), (C), (A), (B)
(D), (B), (A), (C)

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2.
Rearrange the following phrases into a meaningful sentence: One common mistake that ______.
(A) thinking that it
(B) would be a waste of time
(C) to work together
(D) many people have made is

(D), (A), (C), (B)
(B), (C), (A), (D)
(C), (A), (B), (D)
(C), (B), (D), (A)

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3.
What is the meaning of the idiom "leave in the lurch"?

To support someone
To reward someone
To abandon someone in difficulty
To guide someone

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4.
Rearrange the following words to make a meaningful sentence:
A. always
B. honesty
C. the best policy
D. is

BADC
BDAC
BACD
BCDA

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5.
Select the word closest in meaning to the word: Postulate

Highlight
Disprove
Refute
Hypothesize

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6.
What is the meaning of the idiom "greasing someone's palm"?

Offering help
Giving a bribe
Showing respect
Making a promise

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CUET 2026 English May 27 Shift 1 Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET 2026 English May 27 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solution PDF

CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

CUET UG 2026 Paper Analysis

CUET Questions

2.
Rearrange the following phrases into a meaningful sentence: One common mistake that ______.
(A) thinking that it
(B) would be a waste of time
(C) to work together
(D) many people have made is

3.
What is the meaning of the idiom "leave in the lurch"?

4.
Rearrange the following words to make a meaningful sentence:
A. always
B. honesty
C. the best policy
D. is

5.
Select the word closest in meaning to the word: Postulate

6.
What is the meaning of the idiom "greasing someone's palm"?

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CUET 2026 English May 27 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solution PDF

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CUET Questions

2.Rearrange the following phrases into a meaningful sentence: One common mistake that ______. (A) thinking that it (B) would be a waste of time (C) to work together (D) many people have made is

3.What is the meaning of the idiom "leave in the lurch"?

4.Rearrange the following words to make a meaningful sentence: A. always B. honesty C. the best policy D. is

5.Select the word closest in meaning to the word: Postulate

6.What is the meaning of the idiom "greasing someone's palm"?

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2.
Rearrange the following phrases into a meaningful sentence: One common mistake that ______.
(A) thinking that it
(B) would be a waste of time
(C) to work together
(D) many people have made is

3.
What is the meaning of the idiom "leave in the lurch"?

4.
Rearrange the following words to make a meaningful sentence:
A. always
B. honesty
C. the best policy
D. is

5.
Select the word closest in meaning to the word: Postulate

6.
What is the meaning of the idiom "greasing someone's palm"?