CUET 2025 May 17 English Question Paper (Available)- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

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NTA is conducting the CUET 2025 exam from 13th May to 3rd June. CUET English Question Paper 2025 with Answer Key and Solution PDF is available here for paper held on 17^th May. Based on the previous analysis, CUET English was comparatively easy.

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

CUET English May 17 Question Paper 2025 with Answer Key

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Question 1:

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:

(A) Its raining, we should take an umbrella.
(B) It's raining; we should take an umbrella.
(C) Its raining; we should take an umbrella.
(D) It's raining we should take an umbrella.

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Question 2:

Choose the correct synonym for the word: "Benevolent"

(A) Hostile
(B) Generous
(C) Lazy
(D) Greedy

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Question 3:

Identify the error in the sentence (if any):

"She don't like to play cricket."

(A) She
(B) don't
(C) like
(D) No error

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Question 4:

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank:

He was so tired that he _______ walk.

(A) easily
(B) hardly
(C) completely
(D) mostly

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Question 5:

Choose the correct indirect speech:
He said, "I will go to the market tomorrow."

(A) He said he will go to the market tomorrow.
(B) He said that he would go to the market tomorrow.
(C) He said he would go to the market the next day.
(D) He said that he will go to the market the next day.

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Question 6:

Rearrange the following parts into a meaningful sentence:

P: is one of the most valuable skills
Q: being able to communicate clearly
R: in both personal and professional life
S: a person can develop

(A) QPSR
(B) QSPR
(C) PQSR
(D) QPRS

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Question 7:

Rearrange the following parts into a meaningful sentence:

P: when the electricity went out
Q: we were watching a movie
R: and had to finish it the next day
S: at my friend's house

(A) QSPR
(B) PQRS
(C) QPRS
(D) QSRP

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Question 8:

Rearrange the following parts into a meaningful sentence:

P: before making any major decisions
Q: is wise
R: to consider all possible outcomes
S: and seek advice if necessary

(A) QPRS
(B) QRPS
(C) PQRS
(D) QPSR

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Question 9:

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "Hit the nail on the head"

(A) Hurt someone intentionally
(B) Say exactly the right thing
(C) Do something pointless
(D) Avoid answering a question

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Question 10:

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "Let the cat out of the bag"

(A) Release a pet
(B) Spoil a surprise
(C) Reveal a secret
(D) Act carelessly

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Question 11:

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "Once in a blue moon"

(A) Frequently
(B) Occasionally
(C) Rarely
(D) Always

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CUET English Exam Analysis

As per the revised CUET exam pattern, students have to attempt all 50 questions within a duration of 60 minutes; all the questions are compulsory to attempt.

In CUET 2025, the expected difficulty level of the CUET English will be easy. Here are some topics with higher weightage:

Year	Difficulty Level	Duration	Total Questions	Attempted Questions	Key Topics Covered
2025 (Expected)	Easy	60 mins	50	50	Reading Comprehension, Grammar (Error Detection, Tenses, Figures of Speech), Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, Phrases), Verbal Ability (Para Jumbles, Sentence Rearrangement)
2024	Moderate	60 mins	50	40	RC (abstract & factual), Grammar (Error Spotting, Sentence Correction), Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, Literary Terms
2023	Easy to Moderate	45 mins	50	40	Reading Comprehension (literary & factual), Grammar (Tenses, Voice, Speech), Vocabulary, Figures of Speech
2022	Easy to Moderate	60 mins	50	40	Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Verbal Ability

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CUET Questions

1.
Rearrange the parts to form a logical sentence:
A) the city's new policy
B) has significantly improved
C) air quality
D) over the past year

ABCD
BCAD
ACBD
BACD

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2.
Identify the literary device in the sentence: "Time crawled as she waited for the results."

Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Irony

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3.
Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs given in List-II:
List-I (Sentences) and List-II (Phrasal Verbs)
List-I (Sentences) List-II (Phrasal Verbs)
(A) Despite searching for hours, she couldn't find her keys, but they eventually (III) turned up
(B) The old factory was eventually (IV) turned into
a vibrant art gallery, preserving its historical significance.
(C) Before leaving the room, she remembered to (II) turn on
the air conditioner to keep it cool.
(D) She had to (I) turn down
the volume of the music to avoid disturbing her neighbours late at night.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

List-I (Sentences)	List-II (Phrasal Verbs)
(A) Despite searching for hours, she couldn't find her keys, but they eventually	(III) turned up
(B) The old factory was eventually	(IV) turned into
a vibrant art gallery, preserving its historical significance.
(C) Before leaving the room, she remembered to	(II) turn on
the air conditioner to keep it cool.
(D) She had to	(I) turn down
the volume of the music to avoid disturbing her neighbours late at night.

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
(A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
(A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)

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4.
Identify the part of the sentence with the error: "Neither of the answers are correct in this question."

Neither
of the answers
are correct
in this question

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5.
Fill in the blanks in the given sentences of List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II:
List-I (Sentences) and List-II (Words)
List-I (Sentences) List-II (Words)
(A) I read the mystery novels (II) because
they captivate my imagination.
(B) This is the place (III) where
he was born.
(C) Many things have happened (IV) since
we met last time.
(D) (I) unless
You tell me the truth, I will not allow you to go.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

List-I (Sentences)	List-II (Words)
(A) I read the mystery novels	(II) because
they captivate my imagination.
(B) This is the place	(III) where
he was born.
(C) Many things have happened	(IV) since
we met last time.
(D)	(I) unless
You tell me the truth, I will not allow you to go.

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
(A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)
(A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)

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6.
Fill in the blanks in List-I with the appropriate verbs from List-II.
List-I (Sentences) and List-II (Verbs)
List-I (Sentences) List-II (Verbs)
(A) They (I) recommended
that I go with them. (II) demanded
(B) The doctor (I) recommended
that I rest for two days. (III) insisted
(C) The chairperson (IV) proposed
that plans be changed. (II) demanded
(D) The landlord (I) recommended
that I pay the rent by Tuesday latest. (II) demanded
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

List-I (Sentences)	List-II (Verbs)
(A) They	(I) recommended
that I go with them.	(II) demanded
(B) The doctor	(I) recommended
that I rest for two days.	(III) insisted
(C) The chairperson	(IV) proposed
that plans be changed.	(II) demanded
(D) The landlord	(I) recommended
that I pay the rent by Tuesday latest.	(II) demanded

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
(A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

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CUET 2025 May 17 English Question Paper (Available)- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET English May 17 Question Paper 2025 with Answer Key

CUET English Exam Analysis

CUET Questions

1.
Rearrange the parts to form a logical sentence:
A) the city's new policy
B) has significantly improved
C) air quality
D) over the past year

2.
Identify the literary device in the sentence: "Time crawled as she waited for the results."

4.
Identify the part of the sentence with the error: "Neither of the answers are correct in this question."

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CUET English May 17 Question Paper 2025 with Answer Key

CUET English Exam Analysis

CUET Questions

1.Rearrange the parts to form a logical sentence: A) the city's new policy B) has significantly improved C) air quality D) over the past year

2.Identify the literary device in the sentence: "Time crawled as she waited for the results."

4.Identify the part of the sentence with the error: "Neither of the answers are correct in this question."

Fees Structure

Structure based on different categories

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1.
Rearrange the parts to form a logical sentence:
A) the city's new policy
B) has significantly improved
C) air quality
D) over the past year

2.
Identify the literary device in the sentence: "Time crawled as she waited for the results."

4.
Identify the part of the sentence with the error: "Neither of the answers are correct in this question."