NTA is conducting the CUET 2025 exam from 13th May to 3rd June. CUET English Question Paper 2025 with Answer Key and Solution PDF is available here for paper held on 23rd May. Based on the previous analysis, CUET English was comparatively easy.

As per the exam pattern, the CUET English exam consists of 50 questions for 250 marks to be attempted in 60 minutes. 5 marks are awarded for each correct answer, and 1 mark is deducted for incorrect answer.

CUET English May 23 Question Paper 2025 with Answer Key

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Question 1:

Choose the correct meaning of the word transient:

  • (A) Permanent
  • (B) Short-lived
  • (C) Unusual
  • (D) Transparent

Question 2:

Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error:

Neither the manager nor the employees has submitted their reports yet.

  • (A) Neither the manager
  • (B) nor the employees
  • (C) has submitted
  • (D) their reports yet

Question 3:

The student was very tired, yet he ______ to complete the assignment on time.

  • (A) failed
  • (B) managed
  • (C) refused
  • (D) ignored

Question 4:

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to: benevolent

  • (A) Generous
  • (B) Kind
  • (C) Cruel
  • (D) Helpful

Question 5:

Rearrange to make meaning sentence
P: can offer meaningful solutions
Q: When examined carefully, even complex issues
R: rather than quick fixes
S: that address the root cause

Choose the correct order:

  • (A) QPSR
  • (B) QRPS
  • (C) QPRS
  • (D) QSRP

Question 6:

Rearrange to make meaning sentence
P: have adopted hybrid working models
Q: after the COVID-19 pandemic
R: many organizations
S: blending remote and office work

Choose the correct order:

  • (A) RQPS
  • (B) QRSP
  • (C) PQRS
  • (D) RPQS

Question 7:

Rearrange to make meaning sentence
P: before they reach irreversible levels
Q: proactive policies and global cooperation
R: environmental challenges require
S: to mitigate the damage

Choose the correct order:

  • (A) RQSP
  • (B) QRPS
  • (C) RSQP
  • (D) QSRP

Question 8:

Idiom: Burn the midnight oil”
Meaning:

  • (A) Waste time
  • (B) Work late into the night
  • (C) Read useless books
  • (D) Wake up early

Question 9:

Choose the correct sentence:

  • (A) Each of the players are ready.
  • (B) Neither of the answers are correct.
  • (C) The team of doctors is arriving soon.
  • (D) A group of students have submitted the report.

Question 10:

Choose the word most similar in meaning to elusive:

  • (A) Clear
  • (B) Hard to catch
  • (C) Definite
  • (D) Easy to understand

Question 11:

Identify the best version of the sentence:

Incorrect: She was knowing the answer but didn't speak.

  • (A) She knows the answer but didn't speak.
  • (B) She was known the answer but didn't speak.
  • (C) She knew the answer but didn't speak.
  • (D) She had know the answer but didn't speak.

Question 12:

Glove : Hand :: Sock : ?

  • (A) Shoe
  • (B) Foot
  • (C) Head
  • (D) Leg