CDS (II) 2026, English question paper

1. A.
   Presumptive means something likely to be true, and Presumptuous means to be disrespectfully bold
2. B.
   Presumptive means to be disrespectfully bold, and Presumptuous means something likely to be true
3. C.
   Presumptive means to exist, and Presumptuous means something very important
4. D.
   Presumptive means something very important, and Presumptuous means to exist

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1. A.
   Tempestuous means unpredictable behaviour, and Temperamental means displaying violent behaviour
2. B.
   Tempestuous means displaying violent behaviour, and Temperamental means unpredictable behaviour
3. C.
   Tempestuous means transitory, and Temperamental means determined by temperature
4. D.
   Tempestuous means determined by temperature, and Temperamental means transitory

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1. A.
   Voyager means a travel writer, and Voyeur means an emotionally vulnerable person
2. B.
   Voyager means an emotionally vulnerable person, and Voyeur means a travel writer
3. C.
   Voyager means a person who enjoys watching the private life of others, and Voyeur means a traveller
4. D.
   Voyager means a traveller, and Voyeur means a person who enjoys watching the private life of others

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1. A.
   Differ means to diffuse, and Defer means to be respectful
2. B.
   Differ means to be respectful, and Defer means to diffuse
3. C.
   Differ means to be different from something, and Defer means to delay action
4. D.
   Differ means to delay action, and Defer means to be different from something

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1. A.
   Elegy means a mournful poem, and Eulogy means a tribute to the dead
2. B.
   Elegy means a tribute to the dead, and Eulogy means a mournful poem
3. C.
   Elegy means an inscription on a gravestone, and Eulogy means a contemptuous utterance
4. D.
   Elegy means an allegation, and Eulogy means an inscription on the gravestone

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1. A.
   Concord means unity and harmony, and Concourse means the large open space in a building for people to gather
2. B.
   Concord means convergence, and Concourse means to move jointly
3. C.
   Concord means collaboration, and Concourse means goodwill
4. D.
   Concord means to cohere, and Concourse means to unify diverse positions

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1. A.
   Edify means to be elated, and Educe means to subtract
2. B.
   Edify means to improve and uplift, and Educe means to extract information
3. C.
   Edify means to enlighten, and Educe means to reduce
4. D.
   Edify means to delight, and Educe means to be tolerant

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1. A.
   Flaunt means to be flamboyant, and Flinch means to be impertinent
2. B.
   Flaunt means to strut about, and Flinch means to boast
3. C.
   Flaunt means to display with flamboyance, and Flinch means to shy away
4. D.
   Flaunt means to exhibit, and Flinch means to breach

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1. A.
   Ingenious means to be resourceful, and Ingenuous means to be rooted
2. B.
   Ingenious means to be artless, and Ingenuous means to be inventive
3. C.
   Ingenious means to be naturally talented, and Ingenuous means to be genuine
4. D.
   Ingenious means to be creative, and Ingenuous means to be naively trusting

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1. A.
   Nefarious means scandalous, and Nebulous means indistinct
2. B.
   Nefarious means destitute, and Nebulous means vague
3. C.
   Nefarious means wicked, and Nebulous means unpleasant
4. D.
   Nefarious means fastidious, and Nebulous means exposed

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1. A.
   mildly unobtrusive
2. B.
   unusually advanced
3. C.
   markedly reluctant
4. D.
   somewhat diffident

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1. A.
   steady
2. B.
   quivering
3. C.
   sturdy
4. D.
   calm

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1. A.
   unjustified
2. B.
   gratifying
3. C.
   grating
4. D.
   unqualified

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1. A.
   insensitive
2. B.
   boastful
3. C.
   sequestering
4. D.
   provocative

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1. A.
   shortened
2. B.
   ruined
3. C.
   extended
4. D.
   accelerated

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1. A.
   exacerbated
2. B.
   disaffected
3. C.
   perplexed
4. D.
   petrified

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1. A.
   perfunctory
2. B.
   compulsory
3. C.
   recommendatory
4. D.
   introductory

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1. A.
   rigid
2. B.
   amenable
3. C.
   deterministic
4. D.
   unassuming

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1. A.
   lavish
2. B.
   sustainable
3. C.
   delectable
4. D.
   abstemious

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1. A.
   salty
2. B.
   blanched
3. C.
   sugary
4. D.
   spicy

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1. A.
   an ancient manuscript in book form
2. B.
   a member of a monastic community
3. C.
   an algorithm for cracking codes
4. D.
   an ancient time-measuring device

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1. A.
   the study of market relations
2. B.
   the non SI unit for energy
3. C.
   the study of human efficiency in the workplace
4. D.
   the study of agricultural economics

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1. A.
   a thin broth or gruel
2. B.
   an assumed name
3. C.
   a broken piece of glass
4. D.
   an image or likeness of something

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1. A.
   the making of vinegar
2. B.
   the activation of any fermentable liquid
3. C.
   the process of making wine
4. D.
   the cultivation of grapevines

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1. A.
   Official order with retrospective effect
2. B.
   Official order with prospective effect
3. C.
   Official retraction of an order
4. D.
   Official announcement or statement

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1. A.
   Matter under judicial consideration
2. B.
   Not showing or allowing any doubt regarding the legality of a matter
3. C.
   Legal authority over an important matter
4. D.
   A view that is untenable in the eyes of law

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1. A.
   Written, printed or typed copy of words that have been spoken
2. B.
   Written statements that describe the policies, goals, and positions of a person or group
3. C.
   Written laws that are formally created by a government
4. D.
   Written description of an organisation's functions and responsibilities

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1. A.
   An engraved design on the surface of a plate
2. B.
   An artwork using various materials
3. C.
   A hand-dyed painting on fabrics
4. D.
   A heavy decorative cloth hung on a wall

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1. A.
   The suggested implications beyond the literal meaning
2. B.
   Language that describes something as better or worse than it really is
3. C.
   A main subject that is elaborated upon in a piece of writing
4. D.
   A literal or the primary meaning of a word

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1. A.
   Proven fact of having been elsewhere at the time of the commitment of a crime
2. B.
   A witness in court who speaks in favour of the defendant
3. C.
   Presenting a proxy to obviate punishment
4. D.
   Proving to be someone other than the accused and escaping thereby

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1. A.
   QSPR
2. B.
   RPSQ
3. C.
   RQSP
4. D.
   SQPR

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1. A.
   RSPQ
2. B.
   QPRS
3. C.
   RSQP
4. D.
   SRQP

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1. A.
   RPQS
2. B.
   QSRP
3. C.
   SQPR
4. D.
   QPRS

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1. A.
   SQPR
2. B.
   QSPR
3. C.
   QSRP
4. D.
   SQRP

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1. A.
   QRPS
2. B.
   QPRS
3. C.
   RQSP
4. D.
   RQPS

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1. A.
   PSRQ
2. B.
   PSQR
3. C.
   RQSP
4. D.
   QRSP

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1. A.
   RPQS
2. B.
   QSPR
3. C.
   SQRP
4. D.
   PRSQ

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1. A.
   RQSP
2. B.
   QRSP
3. C.
   QRPS
4. D.
   RQPS

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1. A.
   RPSQ
2. B.
   RQPS
3. C.
   RQSP
4. D.
   RPQS

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1. A.
   SQRP
2. B.
   QSRP
3. C.
   QSPR
4. D.
   PSQR

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1. A.
   The teacher asked
2. B.
   that who was absent
3. C.
   in the class that day
4. D.
   No error

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1. A.
   Neither of the two boys
2. B.
   have done
3. C.
   his homework
4. D.
   No error

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1. A.
   I recommended
2. B.
   that he would reduce
3. C.
   his expenditure
4. D.
   No error

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1. A.
   I am looking forward
2. B.
   to meet you
3. C.
   next month
4. D.
   No error

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1. A.
   She said that
2. B.
   she will help me
3. C.
   in this matter
4. D.
   No error

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1. A.
   He insisted
2. B.
   on knowing
3. C.
   the reason of my absence
4. D.
   No error

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1. A.
   In your quotidian life
2. B.
   you wouldn't find an elephant
3. C.
   in the supermarket
4. D.
   No error

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1. A.
   I often dreamed
2. B.
   of being famous
3. C.
   in my prime
4. D.
   No error

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1. A.
   These shoes designed
2. B.
   for regular runners
3. C.
   like yourself
4. D.
   No error

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1. A.
   Walk down our street
2. B.
   any day you will
3. C.
   see children playing
4. D.
   No error

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1. A.
   To spoil one's chance of success due to overconfidence
2. B.
   To play card games for too long
3. C.
   To play exceedingly well with one hand
4. D.
   To be a strong arm-wrestler

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1. A.
   To treat someone badly
2. B.
   To deflect blame
3. C.
   To refuse money
4. D.
   To accept an unpleasant result

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1. A.
   Protective covering worn as a hat
2. B.
   Bypassing authority surreptitiously
3. C.
   Appreciably taller than one
4. D.
   Beyond one's ability to understand

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1. A.
   To be familiar with the most recent developments
2. B.
   To gorge on food
3. C.
   To be able to do something very well
4. D.
   To be involved in different activities

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1. A.
   Adopt a convenient position that aligns with the popular view
2. B.
   Adopt a convenient position that goes against the popular view
3. C.
   Adopt a daring position that goes against the popular view
4. D.
   Adopt a daring position that aligns with the popular view

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1. A.
   To be continually anxious
2. B.
   To live life to the fullest
3. C.
   To live without fear
4. D.
   To be steely nerved

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1. A.
   Cowardly
2. B.
   Weak
3. C.
   Inebriated
4. D.
   Triumphant

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1. A.
   To be bursting with energy and health
2. B.
   To let a secret slip out
3. C.
   To be laidback and easy-going
4. D.
   To let food go waste

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1. A.
   To experience serenity
2. B.
   To avoid violence at any cost
3. C.
   To put an end to a quarrel
4. D.
   To keep silent amidst adversity

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1. A.
   To trip on the footpath
2. B.
   To lose one's sense of direction
3. C.
   To weaken moral values
4. D.
   To drop out of a pursuit

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1. A.
   essential
2. B.
   obligatory
3. C.
   vital
4. D.
   optional

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1. A.
   fundamental
2. B.
   advanced
3. C.
   basic
4. D.
   elementary

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1. A.
   cheerful
2. B.
   melancholic
3. C.
   disinterested
4. D.
   sullen

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1. A.
   noisy
2. B.
   distorted
3. C.
   clear
4. D.
   vague

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1. A.
   high
2. B.
   affordable
3. C.
   outrageous
4. D.
   ridiculous

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1. A.
   mull
2. B.
   ignore
3. C.
   defer
4. D.
   rethink

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1. A.
   exacerbating
2. B.
   degenerative
3. C.
   benign
4. D.
   lethal

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1. A.
   prime
2. B.
   persuade
3. C.
   pacify
4. D.
   provoke

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1. A.
   cheated
2. B.
   fooled
3. C.
   disabused
4. D.
   unhooked

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1. A.
   insecure
2. B.
   precious
3. C.
   precipitous
4. D.
   stable

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1. A.
   among
2. B.
   between
3. C.
   with
4. D.
   besides

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1. A.
   by
2. B.
   with
3. C.
   in
4. D.
   on

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1. A.
   from
2. B.
   with
3. C.
   in
4. D.
   on

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1. A.
   some
2. B.
   any
3. C.
   few
4. D.
   many

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1. A.
   little
2. B.
   a little
3. C.
   an little
4. D.
   any

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1. A.
   aside
2. B.
   beside
3. C.
   besides
4. D.
   asides

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1. A.
   for
2. B.
   around
3. C.
   about
4. D.
   through

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1. A.
   Lesser
2. B.
   Fewer
3. C.
   Few
4. D.
   Less

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1. A.
   normal
2. B.
   pristine
3. C.
   degenerate
4. D.
   dilapidated

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1. A.
   to
2. B.
   at
3. C.
   on
4. D.
   about

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1. A.
   2 and 3 only
2. B.
   1 only
3. C.
   1 and 3 only
4. D.
   1, 2 and 3

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1. A.
   1 and 3 only
2. B.
   3 only
3. C.
   1 and 2 only
4. D.
   1, 2 and 3

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1. A.
   2 and 3 only
2. B.
   2 only
3. C.
   1 and 3 only
4. D.
   1, 2 and 3

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1. A.
   1 and 3 only
2. B.
   2 only
3. C.
   1 and 2 only
4. D.
   1, 2 and 3

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1. A.
   1 and 3 only
2. B.
   1 only
3. C.
   1 and 2 only
4. D.
   1, 2 and 3

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1. A.
   1 and 2 only
2. B.
   2 only
3. C.
   2 and 3 only
4. D.
   1, 2 and 3

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1. A.
   2 and 3 only
2. B.
   2 only
3. C.
   1 and 3 only
4. D.
   1, 2 and 3

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1. A.
   2 and 3 only
2. B.
   3 only
3. C.
   1 and 3 only
4. D.
   1, 2 and 3

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1. A.
   1 and 3 only
2. B.
   2 only
3. C.
   3 only
4. D.
   1, 2 and 3

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1. A.
   2 only
2. B.
   1 and 2 only
3. C.
   1 only
4. D.
   1, 2 and 3

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1. A.
   contradicts the first
2. B.
   contrasts with the first
3. C.
   confirms the first
4. D.
   qualifies the first

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1. A.
   negates the first
2. B.
   contrasts with the first
3. C.
   confirms the first
4. D.
   qualifies the first

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1. A.
   contradicts the first
2. B.
   contrasts with the first
3. C.
   confirms the first
4. D.
   qualifies the first

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1. A.
   contradicts the first
2. B.
   contrasts the first
3. C.
   confirms the first
4. D.
   qualifies the first

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1. A.
   contradicts the first
2. B.
   contrasts with the first
3. C.
   confirms the first
4. D.
   qualifies the first

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1. A.
   contradicts the first
2. B.
   contrasts with the first
3. C.
   confirms the first
4. D.
   qualifies the first

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1. A.
   contradicts the first
2. B.
   contrasts with the first
3. C.
   affirms the first
4. D.
   qualifies the first

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1. A.
   affirms the first
2. B.
   contrasts with the first
3. C.
   confirms the first
4. D.
   quantifies the first

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1. A.
   qualifies the first
2. B.
   contradicts the first
3. C.
   contrasts with the first
4. D.
   confirms the first

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1. A.
   contradicts the first
2. B.
   contrasts with the first
3. C.
   confirms the first
4. D.
   qualifies the first

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1. A.
   A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
2. B.
   A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
3. C.
   A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
4. D.
   A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

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1. A.
   A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
2. B.
   A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
3. C.
   A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
4. D.
   A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2

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1. A.
   A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
2. B.
   A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
3. C.
   A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
4. D.
   A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

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1. A.
   A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
2. B.
   A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
3. C.
   A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
4. D.
   A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

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1. A.
   A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
2. B.
   A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
3. C.
   A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
4. D.
   A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

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1. A.
   A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
2. B.
   A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
3. C.
   A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
4. D.
   A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

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1. A.
   A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
2. B.
   A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
3. C.
   A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
4. D.
   A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

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1. A.
   A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
2. B.
   A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
3. C.
   A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
4. D.
   A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

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1. A.
   A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
2. B.
   A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
3. C.
   A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
4. D.
   A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

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1. A.
   A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
2. B.
   A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
3. C.
   A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
4. D.
   A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

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1. A.
   Women's suffering
2. B.
   Women's inability to read
3. C.
   Women's right to vote in political elections
4. D.
   Women's anger at political rallies

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1. A.
   The common people at a local level
2. B.
   The common problems faced by people
3. C.
   The root cause of poverty
4. D.
   The gentry in the cities

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1. A.
   Subvert
2. B.
   Subverting
3. C.
   Subversion
4. D.
   Subvention

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1. A.
   War literature
2. B.
   Nonsensical literature
3. C.
   Influential and significant literature
4. D.
   Pretentious and bombastic literature

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1. A.
   pliant
2. B.
   hesitant
3. C.
   persistent
4. D.
   defiant

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1. A.
   the arrival of the potato in South America from Europe
2. B.
   the arrival of the potato in Europe from India
3. C.
   the arrival of the potato in India from Europe
4. D.
   the arrival of the potato in India from South America

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1. A.
   Two thousand years ago
2. B.
   Two to five thousand years ago
3. C.
   Four to seven thousand years ago
4. D.
   Ten thousand years ago

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1. A.
   The arts, music, literature and other intellectual achievements
2. B.
   All the knowledge and values shared by a society
3. C.
   The practices of the Maya and Inca civilisations
4. D.
   Certain techniques of raising plants for propagation

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1. A.
   Settled
2. B.
   Settling
3. C.
   Settler
4. D.
   Settle

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1. A.
   A noun to a verb
2. B.
   A verb to a noun
3. C.
   An adjective to a noun
4. D.
   A noun to an adjective

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