Fill in the blanks in List-I with the correct words given in List-II
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (A) He _________ the offer for setting up a new venture by the well known builder. | (I) worked up |
| (B) He was advised to _______ on his sugar intake. | (II) jumped at |
| (C) The thief _________ with the cash and jewellery. | (III) cut down |
| (D) She has a habit of getting _______ when the issue concerns her children. | (IV) made off |
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| (A) He jumped at the offer for setting up a new venture by the well known builder. | (II) jumped at | To jump at something means to accept an offer or a chance eagerly. |
| (B) He was advised to cut down on his sugar intake. | (III) cut down | To cut down (on) something means to reduce the amount of it that one uses or eats. |
| (C) The thief made off with the cash and jewellery. | (IV) made off | To make off with something means to run away with it after stealing it. |
| (D) She has a habit of getting worked up when the issue concerns her children. | (I) worked up | To get worked up means to become very upset, anxious or excited. |
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| jump at | – | – | – | 14-06 S1 | – |
| make off | 25-05 S1 | – | – | – | – |
| work up | 12-05 S1 18-05 S2 | – | – | – | – |