CUET UG 2026 – Language Section Mock Test 1 (50 MCQs)
Time 60 Minutes
Type MCQ
Level Moderate
SECTION A: Reading Comprehension (Q1–20)
Passage–I (Factual)
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns These shifts may be natural but human activities have been the main driver since the 1800s Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases that trap heat and raise global temperatures The effects include rising sea levels extreme weather and loss of biodiversity
Q1. What is the main cause of recent climate change
A Natural cycles
B Volcanic eruptions
C Human activities
D Ocean currents
Q2. Greenhouse gases mainly cause
A Earthquakes
B Heat trapping
C Ozone formation
D Rainfall increase
Q3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an effect
A Rising sea levels
B Biodiversity loss
C Earth rotation change
D Extreme weather
Q4. Climate change refers to
A Short-term weather change
B Long-term shifts in climate
C Seasonal variation
D Daily temperature change
Q5. Fossil fuels mainly release
A Oxygen
B Nitrogen
C Greenhouse gases
D Water vapour
Passage–II (Narrative)
Ravi always believed that honesty was his greatest strength Even when faced with loss he refused to lie Over time people began trusting him more Though success came slowly it lasted longer than quick gains achieved by dishonest means
Q6. Ravi’s main quality is
A Courage
B Intelligence
C Honesty
D Ambition
Q7. What was the result of Ravi’s honesty
A Immediate wealth
B Long-lasting success
C Social isolation
D Failure
Q8. The passage suggests honesty leads to
A Quick rewards
B Temporary gain
C Lasting trust
D Fear
Q9. Ravi refused to lie even when
A He was praised
B He faced loss
C He was rewarded
D He was promoted
Q10. The tone of the passage is
A Humorous
B Critical
C Inspirational
D Suspicious
Passage–III (Literary)
The river flowed silently under the moonlight carrying secrets of time Past and present merged as the water whispered stories only the patient listener could hear
Q11. The river symbolizes
A Speed
B Time
C Noise
D Danger
Q12. The phrase “carrying secrets of time” suggests
A Pollution
B History
C Floods
D Silence
Q13. The mood of the passage is
A Violent
B Calm
C Fearful
D Angry
Q14. Who can hear the river’s stories
A Everyone
B Children
C Patient listeners
D Travellers
Q15. The language used is
A Technical
B Informal
C Poetic
D Scientific
Short Reading Questions
Q16. A passage written to provide information is called
A Narrative
B Literary
C Factual
D Descriptive
Q17. In reading comprehension the main idea means
A Hidden meaning
B Central thought
C Word meaning
D Grammar rule
Q18. Context helps in understanding
A Grammar only
B Word meaning
C Spelling
D Punctuation
Q19. An inference is
A Direct fact
B Guess without basis
C Logical conclusion
D Opinion
Q20. A narrative passage mainly tells
A Facts
B Stories
C Arguments
D Definitions
SECTION B: Verbal Ability (Q21–50)
Rearranging the Parts
Q21. Arrange the sentences logically
1 He worked hard
2 He achieved success
3 He never gave up
4 He faced failures
A 1 4 3 2
B 4 3 1 2
C 4 1 3 2
D 1 3 4 2
Q22.
1 The train arrived
2 Passengers boarded
3 Tickets were checked
4 The journey began
A 1 3 2 4
B 1 2 3 4
C 3 2 1 4
D 2 1 3 4
Match the Following
Q23. Choose the correct pair
Honesty –
A Deceit
B Truthfulness
C Greed
D Fear
Q24. Courage –
A Cowardice
B Bravery
C Laziness
D Anger
Choosing the Correct Word
Q25. She is very ___ to animals
A Sensitive
B Sensible
C Sensory
D Sensation
Q26. He spoke in a very ___ manner
A Polite
B Politely
C Politeness
D Politing
Q27. The teacher ___ the mistake
A Correct
B Corrected
C Correcting
D Correction
Q28. This is the ___ solution
A Best
B Better
C Good
D Well
Synonyms
Q29. Synonym of Rapid
A Slow
B Fast
C Weak
D Quiet
Q30. Synonym of Brave
A Coward
B Bold
C Fear
D Care
Q31. Synonym of Happy
A Sad
B Angry
C Joyful
D Tired
Q32. Synonym of Begin
A End
B Finish
C Start
D Close
Antonyms
Q33. Antonym of Honest
A Truthful
B Loyal
C Dishonest
D Faithful
Q34. Antonym of Ancient
A Old
B Modern
C Historic
D Traditional
Q35. Antonym of Increase
A Grow
B Rise
C Expand
D Decrease
Q36. Antonym of Strong
A Powerful
B Weak
C Firm
D Solid
Mixed Verbal Ability
Q37. Choose the correctly spelled word
A Recieve
B Receive
C Receeve
D Recive
Q38. One who loves books
A Bibliophile
B Philanthropist
C Autocrat
D Pessimist
Q39. Choose the correct sentence
A He do his work
B He did his work
C He done his work
D He doing his work
Q40. Idiom “once in a blue moon” means
A Frequently
B Rarely
C Daily
D Always
Q41. Fill in the blank
She is ___ honest girl
A a
B an
C the
D no article
Q42. Choose the correct passive voice
Active He wrote a letter
A A letter is written by him
B A letter was written by him
C A letter has written
D A letter writes
Q43. Correct plural of Child
A Childs
B Childes
C Children
D Childrens
Q44. Choose the odd one
A Run
B Walk
C Jump
D Think
Q45. Meaning of Transparent
A Clear
B Dark
C Hard
D Heavy
Q46. Choose the correct preposition
He is fond ___ music
A in
B at
C of
D for
Q47. Correct indirect speech
He said “I am tired”
A He said he was tired
B He said I am tired
C He says he tired
D He told tired
Q48. Choose the correct word
She ___ singing
A like
B likes
C liking
D liked
Q49. Antonym of Victory
A Win
B Success
C Loss
D Prize
Q50. Choose the correct conjunction
He is poor ___ honest
A but
B and
C because
D so
ANSWER KEY
1 C
2 B
3 C
4 B
5 C
6 C
7 B
8 C
9 B
10 C
11 B
12 B
13 B
14 C
15 C
16 C
17 B
18 B
19 C
20 B
21 C
22 B
23 B
24 B
25 A
26 A
27 B
28 A
29 B
30 B
31 C
32 C
33 C
34 B
35 D
36 B
37 B
38 A
39 B
40 B
41 B
42 B
43 C
44 D
45 A
46 C
47 A
48 B
49 C
50 B
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