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12 questions · CET 2025–2026 · Easy 8 · Medium 4 · Hard 0. Newest paper first. Full papers

Q173EasyCET 2026 · Attempt 2 Slot 2 · Q173

Fill in the blank with suitable alternative.

I'll send it to you _______ I get the money.

  1. as soon as
  2. immediately
  3. unless
  4. untill
  5. in case
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Answer: A official key

Approach: Time conjunction — 'as soon as' + present simple for a future event.

Solution: 'I'll send it to you as soon as I get the money.' The sentence needs a conjunction linking the sending to the moment of getting the money; 'as soon as' = immediately when, and takes the present simple ('get') for a future meaning.

Why the other options are wrong:
B: 'immediately' alone is an adverb, not a standard conjunction here.
C: 'unless' gives the opposite sense (send only if I don't get the money).
D: 'until' (misspelt 'untill') means up to that time — illogical: I'd send it before getting the money.
E: 'in case' = as a precaution, illogical.

Answer: A

Q174EasyCET 2026 · Attempt 2 Slot 2 · Q174

Fill in the blanks with appropriate alternative.

Winters here _______ be really cold sometimes, so make sure you bring warm clothes!

  1. can
  2. won't
  3. shall
  4. was
  5. is
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Answer: A official key

Approach: Modal of general possibility — 'can'.

Solution: 'Winters here can be really cold sometimes.' 'Can' expresses something that is possible or happens from time to time; 'sometimes' signals occasional possibility, and the advice 'bring warm clothes' fits.

Why the other options are wrong:
B: 'won't' contradicts the advice to bring warm clothes.
C: 'shall' is for future intention/offers, not general facts.
D, E: 'was/is' are singular; the subject 'Winters' is plural.

Cetking shortcut: 'sometimes' + general statement → can.

Answer: A

Q179MediumCET 2026 · Attempt 2 Slot 1 · Q179

In the given question, a word has been mentioned and there are three ways in which the word has been used in either similar or different ways. You are required to check which of the sentences have correctly used the highlighted word, and mark that as your answer.

Word: CHANNEL

I. The company decided to channel its resources toward research and development.
II. Heavy rains created a new water channel across the farmland.
III. The politician tried to channel his opponent during the debate.

  1. Only I
  2. Only II
  3. Only I and II
  4. Only II and III
  5. All are correct
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Answer: C official key

Approach: Usage — test each sentence for the word's actual meanings.

Solution: I. 'channel its resources toward R&D' = direct resources — correct.
II. 'a new water channel across the farmland' = a passage for water — correct.
III. 'channel his opponent' — 'channel' does not mean confront, counter or manipulate a person; the usage is incorrect.
So only I and II — C.

Why the other options are wrong:
A: Ignores the valid noun use in II.
B: Ignores the valid verb use in I.
D: III is incorrect.
E: III is incorrect.

Answer: C

Q176MediumCET 2026 · Slot 5 · Q176

In the following question, a word has been given and used in three statements. You are supposed to identify which of the statement / s use / s the word correctly and mark that as your answer.

Tender

I. The online system enables people to download the tender schedule free of cost and place bids.

II. Having worked on various cases, the detective tendered his resignation to the agency in order to pursue music.

III. Monthly millions of dollars are arriving in the country to schedule the tender.

  1. Only II
  2. Only I
  3. Only III and I
  4. Only II and I
  5. Only III
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Answer: D official key

Approach: Check whether each sentence uses 'tender' in an accepted sense.

Solution: I — 'tender schedule … place bids': tender = formal invitation for bids. ✔
II — 'tendered his resignation' = formally submitted; standard usage. ✔
III — 'millions of dollars are arriving … to schedule the tender' makes no sense; money does not schedule a tender. ✘
So only I and II.

Why the other options are wrong:
A Only II, B Only I — each misses one correct sentence.
C, E — include III, which is meaningless.

Cetking shortcut: Common CET collocations: float/invite a tender; tender an apology/resignation; legal tender.

Answer: D

Q177MediumCET 2026 · Slot 5 · Q177

In the following question, a word has been given and used in three statements. You are supposed to identify which of the statement / s use / s the word correctly and mark that as your answer.

Sleight

I. By the sleight of his hand, the player won three rounds in a row

II. His sleight of hands won him many awards all over the country.

III. By intellectual sleight of hand, he explained the difference between a free market economy and a democracy.

  1. Only II
  2. Only III
  3. Only I and II
  4. Only II and III
  5. All I, II and III
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Answer: E official key

Approach: Sleight = dexterity or cunning; it is used almost only in 'sleight of hand'.

Solution: I — a player winning three rounds by the sleight of his hand (skilful dexterity). ✔
II — his sleight of hand(s) won him awards — e.g. a magician's skill. ✔ (the standard form is 'hand'; the plural does not change the meaning).
III — 'intellectual sleight of hand' = clever verbal trickery in an explanation; an accepted figurative use. ✔
All three are acceptable.

Why the other options are wrong:
A, B, C, D — each rejects a sentence where 'sleight' is used in an accepted sense.

Cetking shortcut: Don't confuse 'sleight' (dexterity) with 'slight' (small/insult) — check spelling and sense.

Answer: E

Q188EasyCET 2026 · Slot 5 · Q188

In the question, two statements and five connectors are given. Only one of the connectors from those given can be used to combine the two given statements into one sentence without changing the meaning. Choose that connector as your answer.

I. The team played its heart out in the match.

II. The result had nothing to show for the efforts put into the match by them.

  1. Because
  2. Since
  3. As
  4. Nonetheless
  5. To
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Answer: D official key

Approach: Decide the relationship between the two statements: cause or contrast?

Solution: Statement I (played its heart out) and II (result had nothing to show for it) are in contrast. 'Nonetheless' (= in spite of that) joins them: 'The team played its heart out in the match; nonetheless, the result had nothing to show for the efforts put into the match by them.'

Why the other options are wrong:
A Because, B Since, C As — show cause; effort did not cause the poor result.
E To — expresses purpose; cannot join these clauses.

Cetking shortcut: Three cause words (because/since/as) cancel each other — the one different connector is the answer.

Answer: D

Q191EasyCET 2026 · Slot 1 · Q191

Choose the sentence in which “equivocal” is used correctly.

A. His equivocal bravery inspired the troops.
B. She gave an equivocal answer that avoided a clear commitment.
C. The equivocal sunset painted the sky beautifully.
D. His equivocal honesty impressed the jury.
E. The chef prepared an equivocal meal.

  1. His equivocal bravery inspired the troops.
  2. She gave an equivocal answer that avoided a clear commitment.
  3. The equivocal sunset painted the sky beautifully.
  4. His equivocal honesty impressed the jury.
  5. The chef prepared an equivocal meal.
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Answer: B official key

Approach: Correct usage — apply the word's meaning to each sentence.

Solution: "Equivocal" means ambiguous, open to more than one interpretation, often to avoid commitment. "She gave an equivocal answer that avoided a clear commitment" uses it exactly — the answer was deliberately vague.

Why the other options are wrong:
A: "Equivocal bravery" makes no sense — bravery is not ambiguous speech.
C: A sunset cannot be equivocal.
D: Equivocal honesty is contradictory and would not impress a jury.
E: A meal cannot be equivocal.

Cetking shortcut: Equivocal describes statements, answers, results or evidence — look for a word like "answer" or "reply".

Answer: B

Q196EasyCET 2025 · Slot 5 · Q196
In each of the following questions, a sentence is given in which a word has been highlighted in bold. This word is used as different parts of speech in English. Identify the correct part of speech based on usage in the sentence.
Our last encounter was chaotic.
  1. adverb
  2. noun
  3. adjective
  4. pronoun
  5. verb
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Answer: C

Approach: Parts of speech — identify the job the word does in this sentence.

Solution: last modifies the noun encounter (which encounter? the last one) → adjective.

Why the other options are wrong:
A adverb: would modify a verb ('He came last').
B noun: 'the last of the guests'.
D pronoun / E verb: 'the food will last' — not this sentence.

Answer: C

Q197EasyCET 2025 · Slot 5 · Q197
In each of the following questions, a sentence is given in which a word has been highlighted in bold. This word is used as different parts of speech in English. Identify the correct part of speech based on usage in the sentence.
The thief ran away lest he should be caught:
  1. adjective
  2. noun
  3. pronoun
  4. conjunction
  5. verb
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Answer: D

Approach: Parts of speech — identify the job the word does in this sentence.

Solution: lest joins the main clause 'The thief ran away' to the clause 'he should be caught' (= for fear that) → conjunction.

Why the other options are wrong:
A, B, C, E: lest never names, replaces, describes or acts — it only links clauses.

Answer: D

Q198MediumCET 2025 · Slot 5 · Q198
In each of the following questions, a sentence is given in which a word has been highlighted in bold. This word is used as different parts of speech in English. Identify the correct part of speech based on usage in the sentence.
Such was his ambition that could never be curbed.
  1. noun
  2. pronoun
  3. verb
  4. adjective
  5. preposition
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Answer: B

Approach: Parts of speech — identify the job the word does in this sentence.

Solution: In '...ambition that could never be curbed', 'that' is the subject of 'could never be curbed' and refers back to ambition → relative pronoun.

Why the other options are wrong:
A noun, C verb, E preposition: 'that' does none of these jobs.
D adjective: only when it precedes a noun ('that book').

Cetking shortcut: If you can replace 'that' with 'which', it is a relative pronoun.

Answer: B

Q199EasyCET 2025 · Slot 5 · Q199
In each of the following questions, a sentence is given in which a word has been highlighted in bold. This word is used as different parts of speech in English. Identify the correct part of speech based on usage in the sentence.
This is the book I was telling you about.
  1. noun
  2. pronoun
  3. preposition
  4. adverb
  5. adjective
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Answer: C

Approach: Parts of speech — identify the job the word does in this sentence.

Solution: The sentence is 'the book (that) I was telling you about' = I was telling you about the book. 'About' governs the (moved) object book → preposition.

Why the other options are wrong:
A noun, B pronoun, E adjective: impossible here.
D adverb: 'about' is an adverb only without an object ('walk about'); here it has one.

Cetking shortcut: Rebuild the sentence: 'telling you about the book' — the object proves it is a preposition.

Answer: C

Q200EasyCET 2025 · Slot 5 · Q200
In each of the following questions, a sentence is given in which a word has been highlighted in bold. This word is used as different parts of speech in English. Identify the correct part of speech based on usage in the sentence.
It has rained continuously for three days.
  1. adjective
  2. adverb
  3. conjunction
  4. preposition
  5. interjection
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Answer: B

Approach: Parts of speech — identify the job the word does in this sentence.

Solution: continuously tells how it rained → modifies the verb 'rained' → adverb.

Why the other options are wrong:
A adjective: would be 'continuous'.
C, D, E: it neither joins, governs an object nor exclaims.

Answer: B

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