Q1. My teacher was ________ us for be late.
- (a) annoyed at
- (b) annoyed with
- (c) annoyed about
- (d) annoys
Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2018 English Question Paper PDF
- Year 2018
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 120
- Maximum Marks 100
- Duration Two Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Combined Defence Services Examination (II) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | English |
| Subject | English |
| Duration | Two Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Number of Questions | 120 |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
This is the English paper for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II) conducted by UPSC in 2018. The paper consists of 120 objective-type questions and is allocated a maximum of 100 marks, with a time limit of two hours. Aspirants can use this previous year's question paper to understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, and types of questions asked in the English section, which is crucial for overall preparation for the CDS exam. This previous year Combined Defence Services Examination (II) question paper (2018) is useful for Other Jobs aspirants preparing for Central government recruitment. The paper was conducted by UPSC and reflects the official exam pattern, marking scheme and difficulty level seen in recent cycles. Use it for timed practice, topic-wise revision and understanding how questions are framed in the real examination. Download the free PDF on QuizCurrent to read instructions, attempt MCQs and compare your answers with the study notes provided on this page. Key syllabus areas include English Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension. Useful for Combined Defence Services Examination (I preparation. Helps understand the latest exam pattern. Useful for practice and self-assessment.
Major Topics Covered
- English Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for Combined Defence Services Examination (I preparation
- Helps understand the latest exam pattern
- Useful for practice and self-assessment
- Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
- Helpful for analysing question trends
Related Resources
- CDS II 2018 General Ability Test
- CDS II 2018 Mathematics
- CDS I 2018 English
- CDS I 2018 General Ability Test
- CDS II 2018 English Answer Key
- CDS Exam Syllabus
- CDS English Syllabus
- CDS Exam Pattern
Instructions
- CHECK THAT THIS TEST BOOKLET DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPRINTED OR TORN OR MISSING PAGES OR ITEMS, ETC.
- IF SO, GET IT REPLACED BY A COMPLETE TEST BOOKLET.
- Please note that it is the candidate's responsibility to encode and fill in the Roll Number and
- Test Booklet Series Code A, B, C or D carefully and without any omission or discrepancy at the appropriate places in the OMR Answer Sheet.
- Any omission/discrepancy will render the Answer Sheet liable for rejection.
- You have to enter your Roll Number on the Test
- DO NOT write anything else on the Test Booklet.
- This Test Booklet contains 120 items (questions).
- Each item comprises four responses (answers).
- You will select the response which you want to mark on the Answer Sheet.
- In case, you feel that there is more than one correct response, mark the response which you consider the best.
- In any case, choose ONLY ONE response for each item.
- You have to mark all your responses ONLY on the separate Answer Sheet provided.
- in the Answer Sheet. All items carry equal marks.
- Before you proceed to mark in the Answer Sheet the response to various items in the Test Booklet,
- you have to fill in some particulars in the Answer Sheet as per instructions sent to you with your Admission Certificate.
- After you have completed filling in all your responses on the Answer Sheet and the examination has
- concluded, you should hand over to the Invigilator only the Answer Sheet.
- You are permitted to take away with you the Test Booklet.
- Sheets for rough work are appended in the Test Booklet at the end.
- THERE WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTION PAPERS.
- There are four alternatives for the answer to every question.
- For each question for which (i) a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
- If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one (i) of the given answers happens to be correct and there will be same penalty as above to that question.
- If a question is left blank i.e., no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty (iii) for that question.
- DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
Questions (page 2)
Q2. Sandhya ________ me from the top the house.
- (a) shouted to
- (b) shouted at
- (c) shouted on
- (d) shouted
Q3. Ravi has the habit of ________ a headache.
- (a) complaining
- (b) complain
- (c) complaining to
- (d) complaining of
Q4. I always want to go alone for a ride, but my mother ________ going with my brother.
- (a) insists
- (b) insists on
- (c) insists in
- (d) insisted
Q5. The new student found it difficult to ________ with his classmates.
- (a) get along
- (b) get among
- (c) get well
- (d) get up
Q6. The visiting Diplomat ________ the Prime Minister.
- (a) called in
- (b) called at
- (c) called on
- (d) called up on
Q7. ________ sincere he would have got the prize.
- (a) Had he been
- (b) Has he been
- (c) Would he have been
- (d) He is
Q8. Ten years ________ for me to live in a foreign country.
- (a) are a long time
- (b) is a long time
- (c) has a long time
- (d) of time
Q9. If I ________ you I ________ love to accept the offer.
- (a) was ....... will
- (b) was ....... would
- (c) were ....... would
- (d) were ....... will
Q10. My sister asked me ________ willing to go abroad for my studies.
- (a) if I were
- (b) if I could be
- (c) whether I should be
- (d) whether I will
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Frequently asked questions
What is the full name of the exam?
The full name of the exam is the Combined Defence Services Examination (II).
Which year is this question paper from?
This question paper is from the year 2018.
Who conducts the Combined Defence Services Examination?
The Combined Defence Services Examination is conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
What is the subject of this question paper?
The subject of this question paper is English.
What is the maximum marks for the English paper?
The maximum marks for the English paper is 100.
What is the time allowed for the English paper?
The time allowed for the English paper is Two Hours.