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April 14th, 2015, 10:50 AM
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CATE Exam Question Paper
Hello sir can you please provide me some sample papers of CATE exam of Delhi University of B.A (hons)?
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April 14th, 2015, 03:05 PM
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Re: CATE Exam Question Paper
As per your request I am providing you some sample paper questions for your preparation. The Combined Aptitude Test for English (CATE), introduced by the Department of English, University of Delhi in 2009, is a centralized exam of Delhi University. Eligibility: You can apply if you have the following subject combinations: English PLUS any 3 academic subjects (including languages) OR ii) English PLUS 2 academic subjects (including languages) one vocational subject (Including languages)’ candidates should have minimum of 45% marks in the Class XII board Examinations. Sample paper: Directions—(Q. 1–5) Each sentence has one or two blanks. Choose the word or set of words that best completes the sentence meaningfully. 1. He went to the library ……… to find that it was closed. (A) seldom (B) never (C) only (D) solely Ans : (C) 2. The ties that bind us together in common activity are so ………that they can disappear at any moment. (A) tentative (B) tenuous (C) consistent (D) restrictive Ans : (B) 3. Her reaction to his proposal was ………. She rejected it ………. (A) inevitable–vehemently (B) subtle–violently (C) clever–abruptly (D) sympathetic–angrily Ans : (A) 4. His ……… directions misled us we did not know which of the two roads to take. (A) complicated (B) ambiguous (C) narrow (D) fantastic Ans : (B) 5. It would be difficult for one so ……… to believe that all men are equal irrespective of caste, race and religion. (A) emotional (B) democratic (C) intolerant (D) liberal Ans : (C) Directions—(Q. 6–10) In each of the following sentences four words or phrases have been bold. Only one bold part in each sentence is not accepted in standard English. Identify that part and mark its letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your as answer. 6. Gaze for a thing (A) that are not (B) available easily (C) in the country is a universal phenomenon. (D) Ans : (B) 7. It is foolish to be expecting (A) one person to be like another (B) person, for (C) each individual is born (D) with his characteristics traits. Ans : (A) 8. The tendency to believe (A) that (B) man is inherently dishonest is something (C) that will be decried. (D) Ans : (D) 9. I have not come across very (A) few (B) people who (C) think of thing beyond (D) their daily work. Ans : (B) 10. He managed to board (A) the running train (B) but all his luggages (C) was (D) left on the station. Ans : (C) Directions—(Q. 11–15) Select the pair of words which are related in the same way as the capitalised words are related to each other. 11. SCALES : JUSTICE : : (A) Weights : Measures (B) Laws : Courts (C) Torch : Liberty (D) Launch : Peace Ans : (C) 12. HOBBLE : WALK : : (A) Gallop : Run (B) Stammer : Speak (C) Stumble : Fall (D) Sniff : Smell Ans : (B) 13. FRAYED : FABRIC : : (A) Watered : Lawn (B) Renovated : Building (C) Thawed : Ice (D) Worn : Nerves Ans : (D) 14. YOLK : EGG : : (A) Rind : Melon (B) Nucleus : Cell (C) Stalk : Corn (D) Web : Spider Ans : (B) 15. BAMBOO : SHOOT : : (A) Bean : Sprout (B) Pepper : Corn (C) Oak : Tree (D) Holly : Sprig Ans : (A) Directions—(Q. 16–20) For each of the following capitalized words, four words or phrases are given of which only one is synonymous with the given word. Select the synonym. 16. DEFER (A) Respect (B) Dislike (C) Postpone (D) Disrespect Ans : (C) 17. DUBIOUS (A) Clear (B) Undoubtedly (C) Hesitant (D) Doubtful Ans : (D) 18. COARSE (A) Impolite (B) Rough (C) Polished (D) Improper Ans : (B) 19. PROXIMITY (A) Nearness (B) Aloofness (C) Completely (D) Nearly Ans : (A) 20. ABSTAIN (A) Stay (B) Tempt (C) Refrain (D) Pardon Ans : (C) Directions—(Q. 21–25) Fill in blanks by selecting appropriate alternative. 21. I met him only a week ………. (A) back (B) past (C) ago (D) previous Ans : (C) 22. Lovey asked me ………. (A) why are you angry ? (B) why I am angry ? (C) why I was angry ? (D) why was I angry ? Ans : (C) 23. Even after repeated warnings, he ……… to office on time. (A) never come (B) never comes (C) is never coming (D) have never come Ans : (B) 24. He told his wife that ……… from Germany. (A) he will like to visit France (B) he was liking to visit France (C) he would like to visit France (D) he is liking to visit France Ans : (C) 25. Some people can ……… even with murder. (A) get on (B) get out (C) get off (D) get away Ans : (D) Directions—(Q. 26–30) Choose the correct antonym from the choises for each of the following capitalised words— 26. INDIFFERENT (A) Curious (B) Varied (C) Alike (D) Uniform Ans : (A) 27. DISCREET (A) Wise (B) Diplomatic (C) Prudent (D) Careless Ans : (D) 28. OBSOLETE (A) Free (B) Ancient (C) Current (D) Cultured Ans : (C) 29. RATIONAL (A) Sound (B) Insane (C) Judicious (D) Sensible Ans : (B) 30. SCEPTICAL (A) Doubtful (B) Convinced (C) Questioning (D) Cinic Ans : (B) Contact: University of Delhi New Delhi, Delhi 110021 011 2700 6900 |