CUET 2026 May 12 English Question Paper (Available) with Answer Key
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
CUET UG 2026 Exam
11 May '26 - 31 May '26
CUET UG 2026 English question paper for May 12 shift 1 is now available. Students can now check the memory-based questions here. Candidates appearing for the CUET UG English 2026 exam can check the trending questions with answer key here. CUET UG 2026 exam is being conducted in CBT mode till May 31, 2026.
CUET 2026 English Question Paper
Common University Entrance Test 2026 English exam for May 12 shift 1 has concluded. Candidates can now check the CUET UG English 2026 question paper (memory-based) along with the answers. CUET UG 2026 exam is being held in CBT mode till May 31, 2026. Candidates appearing for future shifts of CUET UG 2026 English exam can check the expected questions, analysis and student review here.
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CUET 2026 May 12 English Question Paper with Answer Key (Memory-Based)
Candidates can check the memory-based CUET 2026 May 12 shift 1 English question paper and answer key below.
CUET English 2026 May 12 Vocabulary Questions
Q1. What is the meaning of “Taciturn”?
Answer: Silent by nature
Q2. What is the meaning of “Sporadic”?
Answer: Occasional
Q3. What is the meaning of “Tumultuous”?
Answer: Noisy and chaotic
Q4. What is the meaning of “Ostentatious”?
Answer: Showy
Q5. What is the meaning of “Nefarious”?
Answer: Wicked
Q6. What is a “Pangram”?
Answer: A sentence containing every letter of the alphabet
Q7. What is the meaning of “Anonymous”?
Answer: Unknown
CUET English 2026 May 12 Match the Following
Q1. Match the following words with their meanings.
Taciturn — Silent
Sporadic — Occasional
Ostentatious — Showy
Nefarious — Evil
CUET English 2026 May 12 Phrasal Verb Question
Q1. The meeting was ___ due to heavy rain.
Answer: Called off
Q2. We should not ___ important details while writing notes.
Answer: Leave out
Q3. The issue suddenly ___ during the discussion.
Answer: Cropped up
Q4. She finally ___ her fear of public speaking.
Answer: Got over
CUET English 2026 May 12 Figure of Speech Question
Q1. Identify the figure of speech in “Her smile was like sunshine.”
Answer: Simile
Q2. Identify the figure of speech in “Time is a thief.”
Answer: Metaphor
Q3. Identify the figure of speech in “The stars danced in the sky.”
Answer: Personification
CUET English 2026 May 12 Rearrangement Questions
Q1. Rearrange the following sentences in the correct order.
P. He opened the letter carefully.
Q. He smiled after reading it.
R. The postman arrived early morning.
S. Ravi waited anxiously.
Answer: RSPQ
Q2. Rearrange the following sentences in the correct order.
P. The teacher entered the class.
Q. Students stood up immediately.
R. The bell rang loudly.
S. Silence spread everywhere.
Answer: RPQS
CUET English 2026 May 12 Grammar
Adjective Order (OSASCOMP)
Q1. Choose the correct sentence according to adjective order.
Answer: She bought a beautiful small red bag.
Active and Passive Voice
Q1. Change into passive voice: “They completed the project.”
Answer: The project was completed by them.
Q2. Change into active voice: “The song was sung by Arijit.”
Answer: Arijit sang the song.
CUET English 2026 May 12 Spelling Error
Q1. Identify the correct spelling.
Answer: Depreciation
Q2. Identify the correct spelling.
Answer: Aggregate
Q3. Identify the correct spelling.
Answer: Notorious
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CUET 2026 May 12 English Difficulty Level
CUET UG 2026 May 12 English question paper is of moderate difficulty level. Candidates can check the table below to know the shift-wise analysis:
| Shift |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Shift 1 |
Moderate |
| Shift 2 |
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Shri Ram Murti Smarak College of Engineering, Technology and Research offers admission based on CUET-UG scores via UPTAC Counselling. Aspirants can also get admission in BTech based on JEE Main scores.
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Answered 6 days ago
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