Select the correct words given in List-I to complete the sentences given in List-II :-
| LIST-I | LIST-II | ||
| A. | laid off | I. | The wise people always___ money for old age. |
| B. | lay up | II. | The workers were_____ due to financial problems. |
| C. | laid out | III. | He always violated the rules ___ by the office. |
| D. | laid down | IV. | The gardens were _______ with lawns and flower beds. |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A - II, B - I, C - IV, D - III
| List-I | List-II | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| A. laid off | II. The workers were laid off due to financial problems. | Lay off: to stop employing workers, usually because there is not enough work or money. |
| B. lay up | I. The wise people always lay up money for old age. | Lay up: to store or save something for future use. |
| C. laid out | IV. The gardens were laid out with lawns and flower beds. | Lay out: to arrange or plan land, a building or a page in a particular design. |
| D. laid down | III. He always violated the rules laid down by the office. | Lay down: to state officially that a rule or principle must be followed. |
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lay off | 18-05 S1 18-05 S2 | – | – | 30-05 S3 | – |