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Test Paper 01
Pravesh 2024 3.0 CUET Science
English
Miscellaneous

Q1 Read the following sentence carefully and find Read the following sentence carefully and find
the error. Choose ‘no error’ in case there is no the error. Choose ‘no error’ in case there is no
error in the sentence: error in the sentence:

There are so many dirt (A)/ all around (B)/ the This is (A)/ the most unique (B)/ idea to solve
place. (C)/ No error.(D) the problem. (C)/ No error. (D)
(A) There are so many dirt (A) This is
(B) all around (B) the most unique
(C) the place. (C) idea to solve the problem.
(D) No error. (D) No error.

Q2 Read the following sentence carefully and find Q5 Read the following sentence carefully and find
the error. Choose ‘no error’ in case there is no the error. Choose ‘no error’ in case there is no
error in the sentence: error in the sentence:

The circulation of The Statesman (A)/ is greater Thanks to medical research (A)/ our lives have
than (B)/ that of any newspaper. (C)/ No error become (B)/ healthier and long. (C)/ No error
(D) (D)
(A) The circulation of The Statesman (A) Thanks to medical research
(B) is greater than (B) our lives have become
(C) that of any newspaper. (C) healthier and long.
(D) No error (D) No error

Q3 Read the following sentence carefully and find Q6 Read the following sentence carefully and find
the error. Choose ‘no error’ in case there is no the error. Choose ‘no error’ in case there is no
error in the sentence: error in the sentence:

After a carefully investigation (A)/ we Bose is (A)/ more popular than (B)/ any student
discovered (B)/ that the house was infested in the class. (C)/ No Error (D)
with termites. (C)/ No error. (D) (A) Bose is
(A) After a carefully investigation (B) more popular than
(B) we discovered (C) any student in the class.
(C) that the house was infested with termites. (D) No Error
(D) No error.
Q7 Read the following sentence carefully and find
Q4 the error. Choose ‘no error’ in case there is no

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error in the sentence: Of all the models (A)/ Jessica is (B)/ the more
good-looking one. (C)/ No error (D)
They agreed (A)/ to repair the damage (A) Of all the models
(B)/freely of charge (C)/ No error (D) (B) Jessica is
(A) They agreed (C) the more good-looking one.
(B) to repair the damage (D) No error
(C) freely of charge
Q11 Read the following sentence carefully and find
(D) No error
the error. Choose ‘no error’ in case there’s no
Q8 Identify the sentences containing Adjective error in the sentences:
Clause(s).
The soil was moist as (A)/there was little rain
A.Shweta’s rapid movements had stunned the (B)/the day before (C)/No Error (D)
crowd. (A) The soil was moist as
B. Sunil was the student who won the gold (B) there was little rain
medal. (C) the day before
C. The scenic ghats of Banaras are enticing for (D) No Error
all visitors.
Q12 Read the following sentence carefully and find
D.The stick with the metal handle belongs to
the error. Choose ‘no error’ in case there’s no
Rishika.
error in the sentences:
E. Namit’s father was excessively angry with
This is (A)/ the most unique (B)/ idea to solve
Subodh.
the problem. (C)/ No error. (D)
(A) This is
Choose the correct answer from the options
(B) the most unique
given below:
(C) idea to solve the problem.
(A) C and D only (B) A and C only
(D) No error.
(C) B and C only (D) B and D only
Q13 Read the following sentence carefully and find
Q9 Read the following sentence carefully and find
the error. Choose 'no error' in case there is no
the error. Choose ‘no error’ in case there’s no
error in the sentence.
error in the sentences:

(a) I am sure that / (b) all my monthly expenses

After a carefully investigation (A)/ we
/ (c) would exceed the income if I do not
discovered (B)/ that the house was infested
economise. / (d) No error.
with termites. (C)/ No error. (D)
(A) I am sure that
(A) After a carefully investigation
(B) all my monthly expenses
(B) we discovered
(C) would exceed the income if I do not
(C) that the house was infested with termites.
economise.
(D) No error.
(D) No error.
Q10 Read the following sentence carefully and find
Q14 Read the following sentence carefully and find
the error. Choose ‘no error’ in case there’s no
the error. Choose ‘no error’ in case there is no
error in the sentences:
error in the sentences:

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The two first to arrive (A)/ were the lucky Q18 Read the following question carefully and find
recipients (B)/ of a surprise gift. (C)/ No Error. the error. Choose 'no error' in case there is no
(D). error in the sentence.
(A) The two first to arrive
(B) were the lucky recipients (a) In his old age,/ (b) a person is likely to get/
(C) of a surprise gift. (c) more weak day by day./ (d) No error.
(D) No Error. (A) In his old age
(B) a person is likely to get
Q15 Read the following sentence carefully and find
(C) more weak day by day.
the error. Choose ‘no error’ in case there is no
(D) No error.
error in the sentence:
Q19 Read the following question carefully and find
These days, job opportunities are not as better the error. Choose 'no error' in case there is no
(A)/ as they used to be (B)/ in the early 70's. (C)/ error in the sentence
No error (D)
(A) These days, job opportunities are not as (a) The circulation of The Statesman/ (b) is
better greater than/ (c) that of any newspaper/ (d) No
(B) as they used to be error.
(C) in the early 70's.
(D) No error (A) The circulation of The Statesman
(B) is greater than
Q16 Read the following question carefully and find
(C) that of any newspaper
the error. Choose 'no error' in case there is no
(D) No error.
error in the sentence.
Q20 3. Read the following question carefully and
(a) In the garden/ (b) there were the more find the error. Choose 'no error' in case there is
beautiful flowers/ (c) and silver bells./ (d) No no error in the sentence.
error. (a) To me it appears that/ (b) Anthropology is
the more interesting/ (c) of all the subjects./ (d)
(A) In the garden No error.
(B) there were the more beautiful flowers (A) To me it appears that
(C) and silver bells
(D) No error. (B) Anthropology is the more interesting
(C) of all the subjects.
Q17 Read the following question carefully and find
(D) No error.
the error. Choose 'no error' in case there is no
error in the sentence Q21 Directions: A sentence is given with some part
of it marked in bold. You have to identify the
(a) To me it appears that/ (b) Anthropology is option that would replace the bold part and
the more interesting/ (c) of all the subjects./ (d) make the sentence correct.
No error.
(A) To me it appears that A pair of shoes have been purchased by me.
(B) Anthropology is the more interesting (A) has been
(C) of all the subjects. (B) has being
(D) No error. (C) would been

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(D) No improvement Twenty kms are not a great distance in these

days of fast moving vehicles.
Q22 Fill in the blank with an appropriate word given
(A) is not a great distance
below:
(B) are not too great a distance
(C) aren’t proving a great distance
Much ____________ been said in the news
(D) No improvement
reports.
(A) were (B) have Q27 Fill in the blank with an appropriate word given
(C) has (D) was below:

Q23 Directions: A sentence is given with some part

Rahul and his friends ___________ also invited
of it marked in bold. You have to identify the
to the party.
option that would replace the bold part and
(A) is (B) was
make the sentence correct.
(C) had (D) were

Neither I nor my friend live here. Q28 Directions: A sentence is given with some part
(A) neither I do nor does my friend of it marked in bold. You have to identify the
(B) neither do I nor does my friend option that would replace the bold part and
(C) neither I live nor does my friend make the sentence correct.
(D) No improvement
‘‘Gulliver's Travels’’ are an interesting novel.
Q24 Fill in the blank with an appropriate word given
(A) were (B) was
below:
(C) is (D) No improvement

The information provided to you ___________ Q29 Direction: Replace the given sentence with the
wrong. correct statement from the options given
(A) were (B) was below:
(C) are (D) have been
A. Arranging has been made for the wedding
Q25 Directions: A sentence is given with some part
B. Arrangements have been made for the
of it marked in bold. You have to identify the
wedding
option that would replace the bold part and
C. Arranging have made for the wedding
make the sentence correct.
D. Arrange has been made for the wedding
E. Arangements has been made for the
Many a man would welcome the opportunity.
wedding
(A) Many man
Choose the correct answer from the options
(B) A many man
given below:
(C) Many a men
(A) A only (B) B only
(D) No improvement
(C) E only (D) C only
Q26 Directions: A sentence is given with some part
Q30 Directions: A sentence is given with some part
of it marked in bold. You have to identify the
of it marked in bold. You have to identify the
option that would replace the bold part and
option that would replace the bold part and
make the sentence correct.
make the sentence correct.

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(C) B only (D) C only

Neither of them went to the cinema.
Q35 Read the following questions and find the
(A) Both of them did not go
error. Choose no error in case there is no error:
(B) Both did not go
(C) Neither went
The manager's comments (A)/ on the
(D) No improvement
preparation of the test matches (B)/ for this tour
Q31 Direction: A sentence is given with some part (C)/ has been generally praised. (D)/ No Error (E)
of it marked in bold. You have to identify the (A) The manager's comments
option that would replace the bold part and (B) on the preparation of the test matches
make the sentence correct. (C) for this tour
(D) has been generally praised.
Either Vijay or Vimal are going to be selected (E) No Error
for the match.
Q36 Match the blanks in List I with the appropriate
(A) has
Modals in List II
(B) is
(C) have been
(D) No improvement

Q32 Fill in the blank with an appropriate word given

below:

A bouquet of flowers ___________ required for

Choose the most appropriate answer from the
the event.
options given below:
(A) are (B) have
(A) A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D-i
(C) has (D) is
(B) A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv
Q33 Identify the incorrect word in the sentence (C) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
from the options given below: (D) A-iv, B-ii, C-i, D-iii

Q37 Match the blanks in List I with the appropriate

Ravi and Rohan replies promptly to the
Modals in List II
proposal put before them.
(A) Promptly (B) Proposal
(C) Before (D) Reply

Q34 Pick out the correct sentence:

A. Nobody has no idea who invented the circle

Choose the most appropriate answer from the
B. Nobody has a idea who invented the circle
options given below:
C. Nobody has an idea who invented the circle
(A) A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D-i
D. Nobody have the idea who invented the
(B) A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv
circle
(C) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
Choose the correct answer from the options
(D) A-iv, B-ii, C-i, D-iii
given below:
(A) D only (B) A only Q38

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Read the following questions and find the (C) passes

error. Choose no error in case there is no error: (D) this stage.
(E) No error
The smell (A)/of these rose (B) flowers are (C)/
Q42 Find the error in the following sentences:
very sweet.(D)/ No Error (E)
(A) The smell
(a) It has been observed / (b) that a child might
(B) of these rose
/ (c) follow the footsteps / of their parents. / (d)
(C) flowers are
No error.
(D) very sweet.
(A) It has been observed
(E) No Error
(B) that a child might
Q39 Directions: A sentence is given with some part (C) follow the footsteps of their parents
of it marked in bold. You have to identify the (D) No error.
option that would replace the bold part and
Q43 Read the following questions and find the
make the sentence correct.
error. Choose no error in case there is no error:

The merit (A)/ of these books (B)/ are (C) known

Either of them going to the school.
to everyone. (D)/ No Error (E)
(A) Either of them to the school.
(A) The merit
(B) Either of them went to the school.
(B) of these books
(C) Either of them are to the school.
(C) are
(D) Either of them is to the school.
(D) known to everyone.
Q40 Direction: A sentence is given with some part (E) No Error
of it marked in bold. You have to identify the
Q44 Read the following questions and find the
option that would replace the bold part and
error. Choose no error in case there is no error:
make the sentence correct.

No sooner the plane landed at the (A) /airport

We generally select one of the most intelligent
than (B)/ a group of armed (C)/commandos
student of the school for this award.
surrounded it. (D)/ No Error (E)
(A) one of the most intelligent students of the
(A) No sooner the plane landed at the
school
(B) airport than
(B) one of the intelligent most students of the
(C) a group of armed
school
(D) commandos surrounded it.
(C) one of the intelligent most student of the
(E) No Error
school
(D) No improvement Q45 Fill in the blank with an appropriate word given
below:
Q41 Read the following questions and find the
error. Choose no error in case there is no error:
Twenty years _________ the minimum age to fill
this form.
The majority of (A)/ writers never (B)/ passes (C)
(A) are (B) is
this stage. (D)/ No error (E)
(C) has (D) have
(A) The majority of
(B) writers never Q46

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Read the following questions and find the The teacher ____________ completed this
error. Choose no error in case there is no error: chapter.
A band of musicians (A)/ have been engaged (A) have (B) has
(B)/ for the(C)/ inauguration function. (D)/ No (C) is (D) are
Error (E)
Q49 Read the following questions and find the
(A) A band of musicians
error. Choose no error in case there is no error:
(B) has been engaged
The condition of (A)/ people living in (B)/ rural
(C) for the
area (C)/ are very bad. (D)/ No Error (E)
(D) inauguration function.
(A) The condition of
(E) No Error
(B) people living in
Q47 Read the following questions and find the (C) rural area
error. Choose no error in case there is no error: (D) are very bad.
The number (A)/of persons interested (B)/in (E) No Error
psychology are (C)/generally small. (D)/ No
Q50 Read the following questions and find the
Error (E)
error. Choose no error in case there is no error:
(A) The number
Not only she watched (A)/the news (B)/ but she
(B) of persons interested
also (C)/cooked food. (D)/ No Error (E)
(C) in psychology are
(A) Not only she watched
(D) generally small.
(B) the news
(E) No Error
(C) but she also
Q48 Fill in the blank with an appropriate word given (D) cooked food.
below: (E) No Error

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Answer Key
Q1 (A) Q26 (A)

Q2 (C) Q27 (D)

Q3 (A) Q28 (C)

Q4 (B) Q29 (B)

Q5 (C) Q30 (D)

Q6 (C) Q31 (B)

Q7 (C) Q32 (D)

Q8 (D) Q33 (D)

Q9 (A) Q34 (D)

Q10 (C) Q35 (D)

Q11 (B) Q36 (A)

Q12 (B) Q37 (A)

Q13 (B) Q38 (C)

Q14 (A) Q39 (B)

Q15 (A) Q40 (A)

Q16 (B) Q41 (C)

Q17 (B) Q42 (B)

Q18 (C) Q43 (C)

Q19 (C) Q44 (A)

Q20 (B) Q45 (B)

Q21 (A) Q46 (B)

Q22 (C) Q47 (C)

Q23 (B) Q48 (B)

Q24 (B) Q49 (D)

Q25 (D) Q50 (A)

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Hints & Solutions

Q1 Text Solution: Replace ‘more’ with most. Definite article ‘the’ is
Replace ‘many’ with ‘much’ because ‘much’ is used with Superlative Degrees. When one is
used for Uncountable Nouns. Here, ‘dirt’ is an chosen out of all, we need a ‘Superlative
Uncountable Noun. degree’.

Q2 Text Solution: Q11 Text Solution:

Replace ‘any newspaper’ with ‘any other Replace ‘little’ with ‘a little’. ‘A little’ means
newspaper’. If one is compared with all the ‘some’. Here we want to say due to a little rain,
others of the same variety, ‘any other’ is used to the soil was moist.
exclude the former. Q12 Text Solution:
Q3 Text Solution: Replace ‘the most unique’ with ‘a unique’.
Replace ‘carefully’ with careful. We need an Adjectives like ‘interior’, ‘exterior’, ulterior, major,
adjective ‘Careful’ before noun ‘investigation’. minor, unique etc. are not used in comparative

Q4 Text Solution: or superlative degree.

Replace ‘the most unique’ with ‘a unique’. Q13 Text Solution:

Adjectives like ‘interior’, ‘exterior’, ulterior, major, (b) No use of 'all' as all the monthly expenses
minor, unique etc. are not used in comparative are included.
or superlative degrees. Q14 Text Solution:
Q5 Text Solution: Replace ‘two first’ with ‘first two’. When there
Replace ‘long’ with ‘longer’. Conjunction joins are both ordinal numbers and cardinal numbers
adjectives that are in the same degree and in a sentence, they are arranged in order ‘OC’.
comparative degrees of adjectives are used to I.e, first Ordinal and the Cardinal.
show progression or regression. Q15 Text Solution:
Q6 Text Solution: The pattern we use with as ... as is as follows:
Replace ‘any student’ with ‘any other student’. As + positive degree of adjective/ adverb + As

Q7 Text Solution: Replace comparative degree of adjective

Replace ‘freely of charge’ with ‘free of charge’. (better) with positive degree of adjective

‘free of charge’ means ‘without payment’. (good).

Q8 Text Solution: Q16 Text Solution:

Sentence B has ‘who won the gold medal’ as (b) change “more’ into “most”

the adjective clause Q17 Text Solution:

qualifying ‘the student’ and sentence D has (b) Use superlative ‘most’ in place of “more”.
‘with the metal handle’ as Q18 Text Solution:
the adjective clause qualifying ‘the stick’. (c) Use “weaker” in place of “more weak”
Q9 Text Solution: Q19 Text Solution:
Replace ‘carefully’ with careful. We need an (c) Use 'any other newspaper’ in place of 'any
adjective ‘Careful’ before noun ‘investigation’. newspaper'
Q10 Text Solution: Q20 Text Solution:
(b) Use superlative ‘Most’ in place of “More”.

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Q21 Text Solution: Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’. When two subject are
Replace ‘have been’ with ‘has been’. connected by ‘Either ... or’, the verb agrees with
'A pair of’ is followed by ‘plural noun’. last subject here the last subject is singular so
When you talk about just one pair, you use 'a verb should also be singular.
pair of' followed by the noun in the plural. This Q32 Text Solution:
is because there are two objects that comprise We use singular verbs for collective nouns used
a pair. But the verb following 'a pair of …' is in unison in a sentence.
always singular as we are talking about one
Q33 Text Solution:
pair.
Replace 'replies' with 'reply' as we use plural
Q22 Text Solution: verbs with plural subjects.
We use singular verbs with uncountables and
Q34 Text Solution:
here news is uncountables.
C only
Q23 Text Solution:
Q35 Text Solution:
Here ‘neither do I nor does my friend live here’
Replace 'has been' with 'have been'. Subject,
should be used. When a sentence begins with
manager's comments - plural so plural verb will
‘Neither’ it takes inversion form. The sentence
be used.
would have been correct if ‘lives’ had been in
the sentence. Q36 Text Solution:
Modals are a type of auxiliary verb used to
Q24 Text Solution:
express ideas such as ability, possibility,
Information is an uncountable and collective
necessity, permission, and probability.
noun. We use singular verb with such nouns.
I might go to Delhi next week.
Q25 Text Solution: You could take a walk around the park when
‘Many a’ is followed by singular noun so ‘many a you are free.
man’ is correct usage. Ravi must after 8 pm. avoid drinking coffee.
Q26 Text Solution: Rohan would never liked the outcome of the
Replace ‘are not a great distance’ with ‘is not a project.
great distance’. ‘Twenty kms’ is followed by Q37 Text Solution:
singular verb. The correct answer is option (a).
Q27 Text Solution: Q38 Text Solution:
Here the subject is plural hence we will use a Replace are by is. The subject of the verb is
plural verb (were). 'smell which is singular.
Q28 Text Solution: Q39 Text Solution:
Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’. Here the main subject is Either of them went to the school.
singular hence will agree with Singular verb.
Q40 Text Solution:
Q29 Text Solution: Here ‘one of the most intelligent students of the
'Arrangements have been made for the school’ should be used. ‘One of’ is followed by
wedding' would be the correct answer. ‘plural noun’.
Q30 Text Solution: Q41 Text Solution:
No Improvement Replace 'passes' with 'pass'. The noun after 'of
Q31 Text Solution: (writers) is plural so the verb will also be plural

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Q42 Text Solution: Q46 Text Solution:

'that a child should' is the correct replacement Replace 'have been' with 'has been'. A 'band
instead of 'that a child might'. collective noun is used as singular.
Q43 Text Solution: Q47 Text Solution:
Replace are by is. Subject merit' is uncountable Replace are by 'is'. 'The number' takes a singular
so a singular verb is used. verb.
Q44 Text Solution: Q48 Text Solution:
"No sooner had" is used to emphasize that Here teacher is a singular subject hence we will
something happened immediately after use singular verb (has).
another action. It requires inversion of the
Q49 Text Solution:
subject and auxiliary verb, like "No sooner had I
Replace are by is. The subject 'condition' is
arrived than the meeting started."
uncountable so a singular verb is used.
Q45 Text Solution:
Q50 Text Solution:
We use singular verbs with the nouns that
Write - Not only did she watch. Inversion is
denote numbers, time, age or any
applied here.
measurements.

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