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CUET English is the most selected CUET UG subject. Aspirants must check this page for CUET English most repeated questions from the year 2022 to 2025. Also, get a list of important vocabulary words for practice. Know the English exam pattern and preparation tips for CUET 2026 here.

Candidates planning to opt CUET English for the entrance exam must check this page for CUET English most repeated questions based on question papers from 2022 to 2025. Find a list of top vocabulary words for CUET 2026.

CUET English Questions

CUET English Questions

CUET English has always been the most popular and most opted CUET subject by students. Although English is not a compulsory subject, candidates have to select CUET subjects according to the subject mapping for their target course. Many top participating universities like DU, BHU, AU, JMI, JNU, and so on offer admission to UG programmes based on a candidate's English paper score (among others). So, applicants selecting English for CUET UG 2026 must prepare from CUET English question paper from previous years.

After analysing past papers, this article includes the most asked grammar and vocabulary related questions. Candidates can also find some lists of important vocabulary words, foreign words, phrasal verbs and idioms to prepare for CUET. This page will help aspirants attain a good CUET score and secure a seat in their preferred CUET college. The National Testing Agency will conduct CUET 2026 in computer based test mode in May 2026.

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Table of contents
  • CUET English Most Repeated Questions (2022-2025)
  • CUET English Most Repeated Vocabulary Questions
  • List of CUET Important Vocabulary Words
  • List of CUET Important Foreign Words
  • List of CUET Important Phrasal Verbs
  • List of CUET Common Idioms
  • CUET English Previous Year Paper PDFs
  • CUET English Exam Pattern
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CUET English Most Repeated Questions (2022-2025)

The National Testing Agency frames the question paper for CUET UG, and every year, many questions are repeated either in the exact form or in a different form. Thus, students preparing for English must check the previous year question papers to practice repeated questions. Here are some CUET English most repeated question from 2022-2025 for students to prepare.

Question: Find the error in the following sentences.

  1. Each of the players were given a certificate of participation.
  2. Neither the students nor the teacher are present today.
  3. The quality of the apples vary greatly from shop to shop.
  4. Bread and Butter are my favourite breakfast since childhood.
  5. The news are spreading fast across town.
  6. I did not saw him at the station.
  7. This is the most happiest day of my life.
  8. He is braver and cleverer than his brother.

Answers:

  1. were
  2. are
  3. vary
  4. are
  5. are
  6. saw
  7. most
  8. No error

Question: Rearrange the following parts and form a sentence.

  1. and also help them
  2. that would lead them on their future paths
  3. gain experience and develop skills
  4. extra curricular activities
  5. empower students with confidence

Answer: Extra curricular activities empower students with confidence and also help them gain experience and develop skills that would lead them on their future paths.

Question: What according to you is true about the bee humming bird?

  1. They are very obviously visible when they fly.
  2. We cannot obviously see the bee humming birds when they fly.
  3. The very tiny bee humming birds cannot be seen even if they are kept in a cage on a study table.
  4. The bee humming birds do not exist.

Answer: B

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CUET English Most Repeated Vocabulary Questions

The CUET English Question Papers from 2022 to 2025 had some vocabulary questions that were repeated in different sets and papers every year. Vocabulary is the most scoring yet most difficult part og English paper as there is no limit to learning vocabulary. Shiksha here has listed out a set of CUET English most repeated questions 2022-2025 for exam preparation.

Question: Write Synonym of the following.

  • Sagacious - Wise
  • Saturine - Gloomy
  • Candid - Sincere
  • Conspicuous - Striking
  • Intrepid - Brave
  • Disrupt - Disturb
  • Laconic - Brief
  • Volatile - Unstable
  • Abrogate - To revoke
  • Benevolence - Kindness

Question: Write Antonym on the following.

  • Flout - Obey
  • Exultant - Miserable
  • Disparage - Praise
  • Plausible - Unbelievable
  • Invective - Praise
  • Languish - Thrive
  • Somnolent - Awake
  • Foible - Strength
  • Florid - Simple

Question: Select the correct meaning of the following Idioms.

  • Cut the mustard - To succeed or meet expectations
  • Can't cut the mustard - To fail to meet expectations
  • Cut corners - To do something quickly or cheaply at the cost of quality
  • At loggerheads - In strong disagreement or conflict
  • Ruffle feathers - To upset or annoy people
  • Cut no ice - To have no effect or make no impression
  • Get the wrong end of the stick - To misunderstand something

Question: Replace the following phrases with one word.

  • The study or practice of making and solving secret codes - Cryptography
  • The study or mapping of mountains - Orography
  • A person who studies religion and the idea of God - Theologian
  • A person who studies elections and voting behaviour - Psephologist
  • The study of the universe - Cosmology
  • A doctor who treats heart and blood vessel problems - Cardiologist

Question: Select the correct homophone to complete the sentence.

  • Augur, Auger
  • Cite, Site, Sight
  • Alter, Altar
  • Compliment, Complement

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List of CUET Important Vocabulary Words

To perform well in CUET English, a candidate must have a good vocabulary. Here are some vocabulary words on which questions are asked in the form of antonyms, synonyms, homophones, homonyms, etc.

CUET Important Vocabulary Words
Opportune Ardent Portend
Puerile Disconcerting Nadir
Iniquitous Tranquil Zenith
Belligerent Placate Impertinent
Obstentatious Invective Repugnant
Pageantry Languish Sagacious
Impetuous Conceited Impudent

List of CUET Important Foreign Words

The English question paper for Common University Entrance Test also includes questions based on foreign words. Here is the list of some important foreign words for students to prepare for the exam. 

CUET Important Foreign Words
Deja vu Ad hoc Prima facie
Ad valorem Alma mater Ad infinitum
Aide-memoire Raison detre Ad interim
Joie de vivre Bete noire Vis-a-vis
Status quo Piece de resistance Faux pas
Verbatim En masse Savior-faire
Expose Rapport Liaison

List of CUET Important Phrasal Verbs

Here is the list of some important phrasal verbs that are included in CUET English paper.

Verb Phrasal Verb
Call Call off, Call on, Call for, Call up, Call out 
Bring Bring about, Bring up, Bring down, Bring back, Bring in
Look Look after, Look for, Look up, Look upto, Look into, Look through, Look forward to, Look back to
Turn Turn down, Turn up, Turn off, Turn on, Turn out
Get Get by, Get on, Get at, Get through
Put Put off, Put up with, Put out

List of CUET Common Idioms

Here is the list of some idioms that were seen in every year of CUET UG English paper.

Common Idioms for CUET English
Break the Ice Piece of Cake Spill the Beans
Hit the Books Catch-22 Beat Around the Bush
Once in a Blue Moon Under the Weather Barking Up the Wrong Tree
Let the Cat Out of the Bag Raining Cats and Dogs Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve
Get Cold Feet Bite Off More Than You Can Chew Jump On the Bandwagon

CUET English Previous Year Paper PDFs

Refer to this table to download CUET English previous year question paper PDFs.

CUET Year CUET English Question Paper PDFs (2022-2025)
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CUET English 2024

CUET 2024 English Question Paper PDF

CUET 2024 English Re-test Question Paper PDF
CUET English 2023 CUET 2023 English Question Paper PDF
CUET English 2022 CUET 2022 English Question Paper PDF

CUET English Exam Pattern

The CUET exam pattern is laid down by National Testing Agency. The details regarding exam structure will be mentioned in the CUET UG 2026 information bulletin, to be released at cuet.nta.nic.in. Check here for CUET English exam pattern.

Particulars

Details

Status of CUET English Syllabus

Available

CUET Conducting Body

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Medium of Exam

13 languages - English, Hindi, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Odia, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam

Number of questions

50 Questions (Compulsory)

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions

Marking Scheme

+5 for each correct answer

-1 for each incorrect answer

CUET English Mapping for Courses

Bachelor of Arts - English (Hons)

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