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 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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- 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
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.
- Each of the players were given a certificate of participation.
- Neither the students nor the teacher are present today.
- The quality of the apples vary greatly from shop to shop.
- Bread and Butter are my favourite breakfast since childhood.
- The news are spreading fast across town.
- I did not saw him at the station.
- This is the most happiest day of my life.
- He is braver and cleverer than his brother.
Answers:
- were
- are
- vary
- are
- are
- saw
- most
- No error
Question: Rearrange the following parts and form a sentence.
- and also help them
- that would lead them on their future paths
- gain experience and develop skills
- extra curricular activities
- 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?
- They are very obviously visible when they fly.
- We cannot obviously see the bee humming birds when they fly.
- The very tiny bee humming birds cannot be seen even if they are kept in a cage on a study table.
- 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
Also Read: CUET English Syllabus 2026
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) |
|---|---|
| CUET English 2025 | CUET 2025 English Question Paper PDF |
| CUET English 2024 |
|
| 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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No, National Testing Agency has not yet announced the CUET UG 2026 exam date. As per NTA official notification, CUET 2026 exam will be held in May. It is expected that CUET registration 2026 will commence in last week of February 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates seeking admission to UG courses th
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National Testing Agency has informed that there are no significant changes in CUET UG 2026. The pattern and syllabus shall remain same. The CUET UG 2026 exam consists of 37subjects- 13 langauges, 23 domain subjects and General Aptitude Test. As per the recent notification, candidates must make sure
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Christ University CUET exam will be conducted in multiple sessions. Session 1 result was released on December 18, 2025. Session 2 result will be released on April 14, 2026. Students can check Christ University CUET result online.
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Jamia Millia Islamia CUET Cutoff 2025 has been published till Round 3 for admission to various UG courses, like BA (Hons), BSc, BTech, etc. The Round 3 closing cutoff score ranged between 9 and 57 for the General HS category candidates. Among all the UG courses, BSc (Hons.) in Geography proved to
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Yes, PCM students can apply for BA LLB and BA (Hons) through CUET-UG, but subject choice is very important.
CUET Subjects for BA LLB (5-year integrated)
Most central universities (like DU, BHU, AMU, AU, etc.) follow this pattern:
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For B.A. LLB (Hons.), BHU focuses on law + general aptitude + analytical skills, so your preparation should include subjects that strengthen:
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For Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026 exam, candidates who have passed class 12th exam or are appearing for final examinations will be eligible to apply for CUET exam. Student must have scored 50% marks in total (general category) or 45% marks (SC/ST and other categories). There is no a
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National Testing Agency has not introduced any specific changes for CUET UG 2026. However, in CUET 2025, NTA introduced major changes like
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- GAT scores will be used for dropped subjects
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