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Sentence Completion — CDS English PYQs

90 questions from this chapter, asked in 6 CDS exams between 2021–2026.

90questions
6CDS exams
2021–2026years covered

Questions asked per year

Practice questions first 10 of 90 — free

Q1MCQ2026

S1 : Summer in Delhi is extremely hot.
S2 : Summer in Shimla is quite cold.
The second sentence :

(A)contradicts the assertion of the first
(B)contrasts the assertion of the first
(C)confirms the assertion of the first
(D)qualifies the assertion of the first
Q2MCQ2026

S1 : Bananas are a good source of potassium.
S2 : Doctors often recommend bananas to maintain healthy levels of potassium.
The second sentence :

(A)contradicts the assertion of the first
(B)contrasts the assertion of the first
(C)confirms the assertion of the first
(D)qualifies the assertion of the first
Q3MCQ2026

S1 : Electric cars produce no exhaust emissions.
S2 : However, the electricity to charge them may come from fossil fuel sources.
The second sentence :

(A)contradicts the assertion of the first
(B)contrasts the assertion of the first
(C)confirms the assertion of the first
(D)qualifies the assertion of the first
Q4MCQ2026

S1 : Mount Everest is the tallest peak in the world.
S2 : K2 in the Karakoram Range is taller than Mount Everest.
The second sentence :

(A)contradicts the assertion of the first
(B)contrasts the assertion of the first
(C)confirms the assertion of the first
(D)qualifies the assertion of the first
Q5MCQ2026

S1 : True knowledge is true power.
S2 : A little knowledge however is a dangerous thing.
The second sentence :

(A)contradicts the assertion of the first
(B)contrasts the assertion of the first
(C)confirms the assertion of the first
(D)qualifies the assertion of the first
Q6MCQ2026

S1 : Slow and steady wins the race.
S2 : Haste makes waste.
The second sentence :

(A)contradicts the assertion of the first
(B)contrasts the assertion of the first
(C)confirms the assertion of the first
(D)qualifies the assertion of the first
Q7MCQ2026

S1 : Many hands make light work.
S2 : Too many cooks spoil the broth.
The second sentence :

(A)contradicts the assertion of the first
(B)contrasts the assertion of the first
(C)confirms the assertion of the first
(D)qualifies the assertion of the first
Q8MCQ2026

S1 : The new laptop model is very desirable.
S2 : The battery life of the laptop could be better.
The second sentence :

(A)contradicts the assertion of the first
(B)contrasts the assertion of the first
(C)confirms the assertion of the first
(D)qualifies the assertion of the first
Q9MCQ2026

S1 : Research shows exercise improves mood.
S2 : A 2022 study links daily walks to reduced depression.
The second sentence :

(A)contradicts the assertion of the first
(B)contrasts the assertion of the first
(C)confirms the assertion of the first
(D)qualifies the assertion of the first
Q10MCQ2026

S1 : Some people doubt that God exists.
S2 : Belief in the existence of God is universal.
The second sentence :

(A)contradicts the assertion of the first
(B)contrasts the assertion of the first
(C)confirms the assertion of the first
(D)qualifies the assertion of the first

Why practise Sentence Completion PYQs?

Sentence Completion has appeared in 6 CDS English exams we track between 2021–2026. UPSC examiners consistently reuse concepts and question patterns from this topic — practising its previous year questions is the most reliable way to know exactly what to expect in your exam.

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