Download CUET UG English Previous Year Question Papers PDF

CUET UG English previous year question papers are very crucial for preparing for the CUET exam. Students who are preparing for CUET must attempt the previous year's English question papers. Previous year questions are not only helpful for the exam pattern but also give you clarity about the difficulty level of the exam, important topics, frequently asked questions, and the type of questions.

CUET UG English Previous Year Question Papers

The English section of the CUET exam is part of section 1, which is a language proficiency section. This section tests your knowledge about comprehension, reading ability, vocabulary (antonyms, synonyms, idioms, and spelling errors), and verbal ability.(fillers, analogies) and grammar (tense, voice, error spotting). The question paper consists of 50 questions (compulsory) for one hour. Here we provide you with the CUET English Exam Pattern.

CUET English Syllabus

Our expert faculties provide a detailed syllabus with the most important topics, with solutions that have high weightage in the CUET exam. Students must review the syllabus before starting the preparation for the CUET English exam. 

1. Reading Comprehension

There will be three types of passages

• Factual
• Narrative 
• Literary

2. Verbal Ability

i. Rearranging the parts

ii. Match the following

iii. Choosing the correct word 

iv. Synonyms and Antonyms

CUET English Question Paper 2025

Here are some practice questions for aspirants. CUET 2026 Aspirants can analyse the level of questions after attempting some questions, which are provided below. Our faculty provided questions here with solutions.

Q1. Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence:

 He was exonerated ___ all charges after the new evidence surfaced. 

(a) from       (b) of       (c) off        (d) by

ANS. (b) Of

Q2. Identify the most appropriate modal verb to complete the sentence: 

Given the precarious weather conditions, the event ___ be postponed. 

(a) will       (b) shall      (c) must       (d) might

ANS. (d) Might

Q3. Select the correct option to fill in the blank meaningfully: 

His arguments were so convoluted that they only served to __________ the issue further.

(a) illuminate      (b) obfuscate      (c) delineate        (d) mitigate

ANS. (b) Obfuscate

Q4. Choose the correct one-word substitution: 

A person who pretends to have virtues or moral or religious beliefs that he does not actually possess. 

(a) Heretic          (b) Pessimist            (c) Hypocrite           (d) Fanatic

ANS.(c) Hypocrite

Q5. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to “munificent”:

 (a) Generous      (b) Parsimonious       (c) Benevolent       (d) Magnanimous 

ANS. (b) Parsimonious

Q6. Choose the word that is closest in meaning to "pellucid": 

(a) Murky       (b) Lucid       (c) Opaque          (d) Vapid

ANS. (b) Lucid

Q7. Choose the most appropriate antonym of "obdurate": 

(a) Resolute       (b) Yielding        (c) Intransigent         (d) Callous

ANS. (b) Yielding

Q8. Choose the word that is most opposite in meaning to impecunious:

 (a) Penurious         (b) Affluent        (c) Destitute         (d) Insolvent

ANS. (b) Affluent

Q9. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom “to eat humble pie.”

(a) To enjoy great success 

(b) To make a lavish apology 

(c) To admit one’s fault and apologize 

(d) To accept a bribe reluctantly

ANS. (c) To admit one’s fault and apologize

Q10. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom “Throw down the gauntlet.” 

(a) To avoid confrontation

(b) To challenge someone openly 

(c) To take back one’s words 

(d) To surrender in a fight

ANS.(b) To challenge someone openly

CUET UG English Previous Year Question Papers

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Benefits of CUET UG English Previous Year Question Papers

Preparing for the CUET English exam becomes much more effective when you attempt more previous-year question papers. When previous year question papers become part of your study routine, then it becomes a capsule in your CUET preparation journey. These previous year papers show a real mirror of your preparation. It helps to understand the difficulty level of the exam, the pattern of the exam, the syllabus, the most important topics, etc. You can also identify your weak areas by the previous year's question papers.

Easy CUET English Preparation Guide

Practice CUET English mock tests and previous year papers to understand the exam and improve your score. These help you boost speed, accuracy, and confidence. CUET online coaching also provides easy classes and clear explanations of all English topics.