CUET UG English Answer Key 2024 May 15 & Shift- 2A and Paper Analysis

NTA has started the CUET UG 2024 exam and NTA has successfully concluded the English exam CUET UG 2024 Day 1 Shift - 2A. The examination has started across India except Delhi centers, including Gurgaon, Faridabad, Noida and Ghaziabad.

In this article, we will discuss CUET 15 May Shift – 2A English exam analysis to find out the exam review, paper analysis and student feedback on the difficulty level of the exam and good attempts in the exam. Additionally, students can also check the links given below to download CUET UG 2024 English Question Paper and CUET UG 2024 English Answer Key.

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👉 CUET UG English Answer Key 2024 and Question Papers, Download PDF

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CUET 2024 Exam: English Exam Concluded

CUET 2024 exam for May 15 Shift 1A has concluded. The examination was conducted for a duration of 45 minutes. The CUET 2024 English question paper included 50 questions out of which 40 questions needed to be attempted.

CUET 2024 English Exam Analysis

Students have shared the CUET 2024 English exam analysis. As per their reactions, the CUET English exam was easy. Questions were asked from synonym and antonym sections, paragraph sections and unseen passages. Students notified that the unseen package section was tricky and time-consuming.

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CUET UG English Question Paper Analysis: Expected Cut Off

Candidates can check the expected CUET cut off for courses requiring CUET English subject mapping.

Universities	B.A (Hons.) English Cut Off
DU Cut off Percentile	95+
BHU Cut-off Score (Normalized)	170+
Jamia Millia Islamia Cut off	65-80
B.R Ambedkar University Cut off Marks (Out of 850)	600-700

CUET UG English Unofficial Answer Key 2024

Question	Answer
1. Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate adverbs given in List-II: List-I (Sentences) (A) I thought the restaurant would be expensive but it was _______ affordable. (B) It was a serious accident. But the car was _______ damaged. (C) The meeting was a disaster as it was very _______ organized. (D) Mira is gifted, she has the ability to learn any language _______. List-II (Adverbs) (I) badly (II) reasonably (III) quickly (IV) hardly Choose the correct answer from the options given below:	(1) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
2. Choose the appropriate word pair to complete the sentence: I didn't know Rahul was in the hospital. If I ______, I would ________ him.	(2) had known, have visited
3. Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs given in List-II: List-I (Sentences) (A) She was very _____ with him for his offensive remarks on women in politics. (B) I have plenty of interesting books to _____ to book lovers. (C) Strange that people easily _____ temptation and ruin their reputation! (D) Rahul is trying to _____ on his smoking. List-II (Phrasal verbs) (I) give away (II) cut down (III) cut up (IV) give in	(4) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
4. Identify the option closest in meaning to the underlined word: The movie star's biography is a glossy, sycophantic portrayal.	(3) flattering
5. Choose the correct ANTONYM of the underlined word: The Minister unleashed a compliment against the newspaper for its biased editorial on illiteracy among women in his constituency.	(1) denunciation
6. Choose the correct SYNONYM for redoubtable from the options given below.	(3) formidable
7. Choose the correct ANTONYM for sullen from the options given below.	(4) genial
8. Rearrange the following parts in the correct sequence to make a meaningful sentence: (A) are inborn but our (B) constituents of flavour, are learned (C) our responses to basic tastes (D) perceptions of smells, the main Choose the correct answer from the options given below:	(3) (C), (A), (D), (B)
9. Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II: List-I (Words) (A) Theocracy (B) Megalomania (C) Apothecary (D) Antiquarian List-II (Definition) (I) One who kepps drugs for sale and puts up prescriptions (II) One who collects and studies objects or artistic works from the distant past (III) A government by divine guidance or religious leaders (IV) A morbid delusion or one's power, importance or godliness Choose the correct answer from the options given below:	(1) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
10. Fill in the blank with the correct option. A small _____ between two children ended up as a group fight.	(1) altercation
11. Re-arrange the following phrases in the right sequence to form a meaningful sentence. (A) for seven hours but was hardly (B) because of the absence of any motivation (C) able to decide who the murderer was (D) she worked on the case Choose the correct answer from the options given below:	(2) (D), (A), (C), (B)
12. Fill in the blank with the correct option. The candidate assured the interviewers that the dip in her grades during her second semester as an ________ since she had always been a top scorer in the first semester.	(1) anomaly
13. Replace the underlined word with the most appropriate SYNONYM. For sometime now, we've been toying with the idea of transferring all our business from physical to online sales only.	(3) considering
14. Select the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word. At first the workers were agreeable to the proposals of their Manager, but later they were reconciled to the new proposals.	(2) estangered
15. Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II: List-I (Sentences) (A) She was able to give a _______ explanation in the court for her presence near the crime scene. (B) The Rockland Hospital _______ with AIIMS to conduct a free cancer screening camp. (C) Though she has shown only 4% improvement in achieving her target yet her efforts _______. (D) The doctors give the prognosis by _______ their diagnosis with several tests. List-II (Words) (I) collaborate/d (II) corroborate/ing (III) credible (IV) creditable Choose the correct answer from the options given below:	(3) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
16. Fill in the blank with the correct option. Most of the guests arrived for the concert __________ bus.	(1) by
17. Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word. Why did you make that flippant remark about her choice of clothes?	(2) disrespectful
18. Select the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word. The thief showed his disbelief when informed that his partner had been arrested	(2) concealed
19. Fill in the blank with the correct option. The President finally had to _______ the demands of the public for his resignation.	(3) acede to
20. Re-arrange the following parts of a sentence in their correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. (A) for organizations which provide (B) services to customers on a face-to-face basis. (C) employees with whom they deal is very important (D) the quality of the relationship between customers and Choose the correct answer from the options given below :	(4) (D), (A), (C), (B)
21. Re-arrange the following parts of a sentence in their correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. (A) as a concept fundamental to (B) especially with the injunction to treat equals equally (C) justice is associated with the notion of equity and equality, (D) ethical theory and political philosophy, Choose the correct answer from the options given below:	(4) (A), (D), (C), (B)
22. Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II: List-1 (Idioms) (A) blow the gall (B) at the end of your tether (C) be full of beans (D) want to curl up and die List-II (Meanings) (I) feel unable to deal with something (II) feel terribly ashamed and embarrassed (III) divulge a secret (IV) be full of energy	(1) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
23. Match the blanks in List-I with the Prepostions in List-II: List-I (Sentences) (A) The edited version of her article is indistinguishable ______ her first version. (B) I just don't feel any affinity _______ prose style. It's too caustic. his (C) Her ideas are not all that dissimilar ______ mine. (D) It would be wrong to mistake his diffidence ______his arrogance or coldness. List-II (Prepositions) (I) with (II) to (III) for (IV) from	(1) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
24. Re-arrange the parts in their correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) students with tools for critical thinking (B) cooperative learning is an (C) that enhances creativity and provides (D) eclectic and unique teaching method Choose the correct answer from the options given below:	(2) (B), (D), (C), (A)
Read the given passage and answer the six questions that follow. When I was in my late teens and still undecided about which language I should write in...
25. The author grew up with the expectation that she would take up ______. Fill in the blank with the correct option to complete the sentence.	(3) creative writing.
26. When her father said, "She will go far," he meant that ________. Fill in the blank with the correct option to complete the sentence.	(1) she will travel widely.
27. Choose a Statement which is not true with respect to the passage:	(2) She felt obligated to carry on the legacy of Premchand.
28. Premchand became too large for her to understand mainly because of (A) his ability to connect with people from a walks of life. (B) the fact that she feared him. (C) the kind of love and reverence that he inspired in people. (D) her constant anxiety of failing him. Choose the correct answer from the options Riven below	(2) (A) and (C) only.
29. 'Inhaled his writing' refers to: Choose the correct option from the following.	(1) imbibing his style subconsciously.
30. Choose the correct meaning of the word "Ubiquity" as it appears in the passage:	(1) Occassional
Read the given passage and answer the six questions that follow. Free will is the ability to decide and act free from any influence of past events...
31. The author argues that humans don't have "will" because ________. Fill in the blank with the correct option to complete the sentence.	(1) our decisions are shaped by past events and environmental influences.
32. "Karmic imprint" referred to in the passage implies _________. Fill in the blank with the correct option to complete the sentence.	(2) our genetic code, upbringing and environment.
33. "Free will" can be experienced if __________. Fill in the blank with the correct option to complete the sentence.	(3) we let go of our ego, attachments and fixed beliefs.
34. The author proves that the idea of "free will" a myth by suggesting that __________. Fill in the blank with the correct option to couplete the sentence.	(1) our ability to make a choice is restricted by our predispositions.
35. What does the author propose as a means to expand the scope of one's agency? Choose the correct option.	(2) Engaging in sustained inner work and self-awareness.
36. What do you think could be a suitable title for this passage? Choose the most appropriate option.	(1) Definition of "Free Will".
Read the given passage and answer the six questions that follow. On a chilly winter evening, nothing warms you up better than a cup of hot cocoa...
37. Cocon was first introduced by the	(2) Omlee people.
38. The Aztec people made their cocoa palatable by	(4) drinking it as a medicine.
39. Why did hot chocolate become "the beverage of the aristocracy" in Europe?	(3) Only wealthy Europeans could buy it
40. The Chocolate Houses didn't survive past the 18th century as	(3) chocolate was costlier than tea or coffee
41. Choose the correct statement from the following:	(3) Colombians serve hot chocolate topped with a dollop of cheese.
42. Choose the correct meaning of the underlined expression in the following sentence: Soon enough, though, hot chocolate caught on with the masses.	(2) became popular among the commoners.
Read the given passage and answer the six questions that follow. Coffee's genetic make-up is no trivial concern; 10 million tonnes of the crop were grown and...
43. Which of the following varieties of coffee is the most sold in the world?	(2) Coffea Arabica
44. Which of the following species of coffee has more than two copies of each chromosome?	(1) Arabica
45. Which of the following statements is true about Coffa Arabica?	(1) Hybridization is the main source of its genetic variation.
46. Which of the following species of coffee developed only in the last 50,000 years?	(3) Arabica
47. Which of the following types of variability is not very high for Coffea Arabica ?	(4) Variability at the DNA level
48. Choose the statement that is factually incorrect from the options given below.	(3) Due to its genetic make-up, novel mutations do not occur in the species Coffea Arabica.
49. Re-arrange the following phrases in correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. (A) created by human (B) collective cultural heritage (C) all languages (D) communities are our Choose the correct answer from the options given below:	(3) (C), (A), (D), (B)
50. Fill in the blank with the correct option, to form a meaningful sentence. The Principal addressed us in the assembly and ___________ the rumours of an early summer break.	(2) quashed

CUET UG 2024: Overview

The Common University Entrance Test CUET (UG) 2024 will provide a common platform and level playing field to the candidates from across the country, especially from rural and other remote areas and will help in establishing better relations with the universities. A single application form will enable candidates to cover a wider reach and be a part of the admission process in various central and participating universities. The overview of CUET UG 2024 is given below:

CUET UG 2024: Overview
Name of the Exam	Common University Entrance Test (CUET)
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Purpose of the Exam	For admission in UG courses in participating universities/institutes
Number of Participating Universities	Central Universities: 46 State Universities: 32 Deemed Universities: 20 Private Universities: 98 Government Institutions: 06
Official Website	exams.nta.ac.in