CUET PG English Exam 2026 LIVE; Important Practice Questions, Topics & Short Notes for Last Minute Preparation

04 00 PM IST - 12 Mar'26

CUET PG English Exam About to Begin

The exam is about to begin shortly. Students should now settle into their seats and carefully read all the instructions provided in the examination hall before starting the paper. Stay calm and manage your time wisely during the test. Stay tuned for more updates!

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Candidates Arriving at CUET PG Exam Centres

Students have started arriving at CUET PG English exam centres across various cities. Entry procedures, including document verification and security checks, are underway. Candidates are advised to remain calm and follow the instructions given by the exam staff.

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Students Begin Leaving for Exam Centres

Many CUET PG English candidates have started leaving their homes to reach their respective exam centres. Students are advised to carry their admit card, valid ID proof, and essential stationery, and ensure they follow all exam-day guidelines.

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Traffic & Travel Advisory for Candidates

Road traffic may increase around major exam centres today. Students travelling to their CUET PG English exam centres should leave early and plan their route in advance to avoid delays.

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Final Reminder: CUET PG English Exam Timings

The CUET PG English exam will begin in four hours. Candidates are advised to check their exam shift timing and reporting time carefully on the admit card. Try to reach the exam centre at least 60-90 minutes before the reporting time to complete security checks smoothly.

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Sub-Question for Passage - 4

Why does the poet refer to the shore of Bengal as “sad”?

1. It has become green and mossy.
2. Many of Bengal’s inhabitants have left the place.
3. It is drenched by the waves of the Jalangi river.
4. The ecology of Bengal is deteriorating.

Answer: 2. Many of Bengal’s inhabitants have left the place.

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Sub-Question for Passage - 3

What does the poet imply when he says that he might not return as a man?

1. He knows he will be reincarnated as a bird.
2. He wishes to remain close to the Dhansiri’s bank.
3. Humans are bound by geo-political borders.
4. He possesses a special fondness for flora and fauna.

Answer: 3. Humans are bound by geo-political borders.

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Sub-Question for Passage - 2

Which of the following is not true about the poem?

1. It celebrates the flora and fauna of Bengal.
2. It underlines the theme of forced migration.
3. It reflects the poet’s ecological sensibility.
4. It represents the poet’s response to the Partition.

Answer: 4. It represents the poet’s response to the Partition.

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Sub-Question for Passage - 1

Identify the figure of speech in the line:
“floating on the mist’s bosom to alight.”

1. Alliteration
2. Simile
3. Oxymoron
4. Personification

Answer: 4. Personification

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Comprehension Passage Questions with Answers

Read the passage below:

I Shall Return to This Bengal - Jibanananda Das

I shall return to this Bengal, to the Dhansiri’s bank,
Perhaps not as a man, but as a myna or a fishing kite;
Or a dawn crow, floating on the mist’s bosom to alight
In the shade of this jackfruit tree, in this autumn harvest-land.

For love of Bengal’s rivers, fields, and crops, I’ll come this way
To this sad green shore of Bengal, drenched by the Jalangi’s waves.
Perhaps you’ll see a glass-fly ride the evening breeze,
Or hear a barn owl call from the silk-cotton tree.

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Good Morning Students - Exam Day Is Here

Good morning to all CUET PG English candidates! The exam day has finally arrived. Stay calm, stay confident, and trust the preparation you’ve done so far. Best wishes to everyone appearing for the test today!

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What Not to Carry Inside the Exam Centre

• Mobile phones or smartphones
• Smart watches or digital watches
• Calculators
• Earphones, Bluetooth devices, or any electronic gadgets
• Books, notes, or study material
• Written chits or papers
• Bags, wallets, or purses (unless specifically allowed)

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What to Carry for the CUET PG English Exam

• Printed copy of the CUET PG Admit Card
• Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Passport / Driving License)
• Passport-size photograph (same as used in the application form, if required)
• Blue or black ballpoint pen
• Transparent water bottle 

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Literary Term: Metaphor

A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using “like” or “as”.

Example: Time is a thief.

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Literary Term: Dramatic Irony

Dramatic irony occurs when the audience or reader knows something that the characters in the story do not know. This difference in knowledge creates tension or humour in the narrative.

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Literary Term: Stream of Consciousness

Stream of consciousness is a narrative technique that presents a character’s continuous flow of thoughts, feelings, and impressions as they occur in the mind. It often follows an unstructured and associative pattern. Writers like James Joyce and Virginia Woolf frequently used this technique.

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What not to do right now?

It might be tempting to stay up late revising, but getting proper sleep before the CUET PG English exam is very important. A well-rested mind helps improve focus, memory, and accuracy during the test. Try to sleep on time so you can wake up fresh and alert for tomorrow’s exam.

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Essentials Checklist for Tomorrow’s Exam

Before leaving for the exam centre tomorrow, make sure you have all the important items ready. Carry your CUET PG admit card, a valid photo ID proof, and basic stationery like pens. It’s also a good idea to reach the exam centre at least 60-90 minutes early.

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Practice Question 20

What is the common characteristic among the following texts?

• Pamela
• The Colour Purple
• Dracula
• Humphry Clinker
   

1. They are examples of Gothic literature.
2. They were published in the same decade.
3. They have female protagonists.
4. They are written in the epistolary mode.
    

Answer: 4. Epistolary mode

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Practice Question 19

Identify the early feminist work that discusses male writers such as Milton, Pope, and Rousseau.

(A) Virginia Woolf – A Room of One’s Own
(B) Mary Wollstonecraft – A Vindication of the Rights of Woman
(C) Olive Schreiner – Women and Labour
(D) Simone de Beauvoir – The Second Sex

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

Answer: 1. (B) only

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Practice Question 18

Arrange the following stages according to Sigmund Freud’s theory of the uncanny.

(A) Unconscious repetition of repressed childhood experiences
(B) Recognition of something familiar yet strange
(C) Encounter with the “double” or doppelgänger
(D) Manifestation of repressed infantile fears

1. (A), (B), (C), (D)
2. (A), (C), (B), (D)
3. (B), (A), (D), (C)
4. (C), (B), (D), (A)

Answer: 3. (B), (A), (D), (C)

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Practice Question 17

Arrange the following theoretical movements chronologically (oldest first):

(A) Structuralism
(B) New Criticism
(C) Postcolonialism
(D) Feminist Criticism

1. (A), (B), (C), (D)
2. (A), (C), (B), (D)
3. (B), (A), (D), (C)
4. (C), (B), (D), (A)

Answer: 3. (B), (A), (D), (C)

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Practice Question 16

In Hélène Cixous’s manifesto “The Laugh of the Medusa”, identify the statements associated with écriture féminine.

(A) It is neither a fixed theory nor easily theorised.
(B) Women must write their bodies and desires.
(C) This writing will confirm women’s place in the symbolic order.
(D) It will liberate the unconscious.

Choose the correct answer.

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

Answer: 2. (A), (B), and (D) only

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Practice Question 15

Identify the thinker not associated with the Frankfurt School of Marxist Aesthetics.

1. Walter Benjamin
2. Herbert Marcuse
3. Theodor Adorno
4. Louis Althusser

Answer: 4. Louis Althusser

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Practice Question 14

From Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca:

"On and on, now east now west, wound the poor thread that once had been our drive."

What figure of speech is used when the driveway is called “the poor thread”?

1. Simile
2. Allusion
3. Antithesis
4. Metaphor

Answer: 4. Metaphor

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Practice Question 13

Identify the text that employs the allegorical mode.

1. The Mill on the Floss (1860) - George Eliot
2. Emma (1815) - Jane Austen
3. Absalom and Achitophel (1681) - John Dryden
4. The Rover - Aphra Behn

Answer: 3. Absalom and Achitophel

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Literary Term: Foreshadowing

Foreshadowing is a literary technique in which the writer gives hints or clues about events that will occur later in the story. It builds suspense and prepares readers for future developments.

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Literary Term: Alliteration

Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in nearby words. It is often used to create rhythm and emphasis in poetry and prose.

Example: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

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Literary Term: Simile

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words “like” or “as.” It helps create vivid imagery and clearer descriptions.

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Literary Movement: Postmodernism

Postmodernism emerged in the mid to late 20th century and challenges traditional literary conventions. It often uses fragmentation, metafiction, parody, and irony to question ideas about truth, identity, and narrative authority. Prominent writers include Thomas Pynchon, Salman Rushdie, Margaret Atwood, and Don DeLillo.

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Literary Movement: Surrealism

Surrealism developed in the early 20th century and explores the subconscious mind, dreams, and irrational imagery. Influenced by the theories of Sigmund Freud, surrealist writers attempted to break free from logical thinking and reveal hidden psychological truths. Key figures include André Breton and Louis Aragon.

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Literary Movement: Symbolism

Symbolism originated in late 19th-century France and emphasises the use of symbols, imagery, and suggestion to express emotions and abstract ideas. Instead of direct description, writers use symbolic language to create deeper meanings. Major figures include Charles Baudelaire, Stéphane Mallarmé, and Paul Verlaine.

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What is parapraxis also known as?

Parapraxis is commonly known as a Freudian slip. The term was introduced by Sigmund Freud, who believed that such slips of the tongue, memory lapses, or small mistakes reveal unconscious thoughts, desires, or feelings. For example, accidentally saying one word instead of another may reflect a hidden thought in the speaker’s mind. 

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Correct rhyme scheme of a Petrarchan sonnet

ABBAABBACDCDCD

A Petrarchan sonnet, also called the Italian sonnet, follows a 14-line structure divided into two parts: the octave (first 8 lines) and the sestet (last 6 lines). The octave usually follows the rhyme scheme ABBAABBA, which introduces the main idea, theme, or problem. The sestet commonly follows patterns such as CDCDCD, CDECDE, or CDDCEE, and it provides a resolution, reflection, or response to the idea presented in the octave. The shift in thought between the octave and the sestet is known as the volta.

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Mega Practice for Literary Criticism

Match List I with List II

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Question from Literary Forms

Select the traditional definition of the Ballad from the following:

1. A long lyric poem that is serious in subject and elevated in style with elaborate stanza structure.
2. A song transmitted orally that tells a story.
3. A poem written in alternating hexameter and pentameter lines referring to themes of change and loss.
4. A short poem spoken by a single speaker expressing thoughts and feelings.

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Mega Practice for Shakespearean Plays

Arrange the following comedies of William Shakespeare in chronological order (oldest first):

(A) The Tempest
(B) As You Like It
(C) The Taming of the Shrew
(D) A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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Question from Literary History & Intellectual Movements

Who among the following are considered seminal thinkers of the Enlightenment Age?

(A) Julia Kristeva
(B) Michel Foucault
(C) Immanuel Kant
(D) René Descartes

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Question from Literary Devices

In T.S. Eliot’s poem The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, in the line:
“I should have been a pair of ragged claws scuttling across the floors of silent seas”

Identify the figures of speech.

(A) Metonymy
(B) Paradox
(C) Synecdoche
(D) Alliteration

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Mega Practice for Major Texts & Genres

Match List I with List II

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Literary Movement: Victorian Literature

Victorian literature refers to works produced during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901). It often explores social issues, morality, class divisions, industrialisation, and gender roles. Victorian writers aimed to reflect and critique the rapidly changing society of the time. Important authors include Charles Dickens, Thomas Hardy, Alfred Tennyson, and the Brontë sisters.

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Literary Movement: Modernism

Modernism emerged in the early 20th century, especially after World War I, and reflects a sense of disillusionment and uncertainty. Writers experimented with new narrative forms, fragmented structures, and stream of consciousness techniques. Key authors include T.S. Eliot, James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, and Ezra Pound.

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Literary Movement: Romanticism

Romanticism developed in the late 18th century and emphasises emotion, imagination, and the beauty of nature. Romantic writers valued individual freedom, creativity, and personal expression over strict rules and rational thinking. Important figures include William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and John Keats.

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Literary Movement: Realism

Realism emerged in the mid-19th century as a reaction against Romanticism. It focuses on depicting everyday life, ordinary people, and social realities without idealisation. Realist writers present characters and events in a truthful and objective manner. Major writers include Gustave Flaubert, George Eliot, and Leo Tolstoy.

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Who wrote Ulysses?

Ulysses was written by James Joyce and published in 1922. The novel follows Leopold Bloom over the course of a single day in Dublin (16 June 1904).

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Who wrote the novel Great Expectations?

Great Expectations is a famous novel by Charles Dickens, first published in 1861. It follows the life of Pip, an orphan who experiences social mobility, love, and personal growth.

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Who wrote Paradise Lost?

Paradise Lost is an epic poem written by John Milton and first published in 1667. It tells the story of the fall of man, the temptation of Adam and Eve, and Satan’s rebellion against God.

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Literary Movement: Naturalism

Naturalism is a literary movement that presents human life as controlled by forces such as heredity, environment, and social conditions. Writers portray characters realistically, often showing how people are shaped by circumstances beyond their control. The movement developed in the late 19th century and is considered an extension of Realism.

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Mega Practice for Literary History - 2

The first Indian writer to write a novel in English was:

1. Rabindranath Tagore
2. B. Rajam Iyer
3. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
4. Toru Dutt

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Mega Practice for Literary History - 1

The first woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature was:

1. Toni Morrison
2. Selma Lagerlöf
3. Pearl S. Buck
4. Grazia Deledda

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Literary Term: Blank Verse

Blank verse is unrhymed poetry, written in iambic pentameter. Some writers who used blank verse frequently include:

• William Shakespeare
• John Milton
• William Wordsworth

Example: Paradise Lost by John Milton is written in blank verse.

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What is Intertextual Fallacy?

Intertextual fallacy refers to the mistake of interpreting a literary work only through references to other texts, assuming its meaning depends entirely on those external texts rather than the work itself.

In simple terms, it is the error of over-relying on intertextual references while interpreting literature.

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Practice Question 12

Arrange the following Indian writers by birth year:

(A) Mukhtar Faisal
(B) Devdutt Pattanaik
(C) Anuradha Roy
(D) Amitav Ghosh

Answer - D → C → B → A

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Practice Question 11

At whose request during the Nayaka rule was The Mahabharata translated into Tamil?

1. Krishnadevaraya
2. Venkataraya
3. Sarfoji
4. Arumuga

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Practice Question 10

Which ONE of the following female characters does not figure in the works by Kalidasa?

1. Urvashi
2. Malavika
3. Shakuntala
4. Kunti

Answer - Kunti

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Practice Question 9

Which of the following books relate to the Partition of India?

(A) The Broken Mirror
(B) Coolie
(C) Midnight’s Children
(D) Ice-Candy Man

Answer - (A), (C) and (D) only

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Question from World Literature & Awards

Arrange the following Nobel Prize winners in chronological order of award:

(A) Doris Lessing
(B) William Golding
(C) J. M. Coetzee
(D) Wole Soyinka

Answer - B → D → C → A

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Question from Historical Context of Literature

The Wars of the Roses refers to:

1. War between England and Ireland
2. Civil war in France during the late Middle Ages
3. War between kingdoms of England and France
4. Civil war in England between the Lancastrian and Yorkist dynasties

Answer - Civil war in England between the Lancastrian and Yorkist dynasties

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Mega Practice for Literary Movements - 2

Arrange chronologically:

(A) Pre-Raphaelite
(B) Restoration
(C) The Graveyard School of Poetry
(D) Stream of Consciousness

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Mega Practice for Literary Movements - 1

The central doctrine of the Enlightenment was:

1. Individual liberty
2. Rule of monarchy
3. Religious freedom
4. Rationalism

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Mega Practice for Literary Terms - 2

Match List I with List II

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Mega Practice for Literary Terms - 1

Hamartia refers to a trait in the protagonist in plays that are:

1. Comedies
2. Tragedies
3. Tragicomedy
4. Morality plays

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Shakespearean Quotation Identification

Match List I with List II

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Mega Practice for Major Authors - 2

Match List I with List II

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Mega Practice for Major Authors - 1

Who among the following were known as the University Wits?

(A) John Lyly
(B) Ben Jonson
(C) Thomas Nashe
(D) Thomas Middleton

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CUET PG English Prep Tip

Experts suggest taking a short break after every 60 to 90 minutes of revision. This helps maintain focus and prevents mental fatigue before the exam.

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Practice Question 8

The term soliloquy refers to:

A. A speech delivered to another character
B. A speech where a character speaks their thoughts aloud while alone
C. A conversation between two characters
D. A speech delivered by the narrator

Answer: B. A speech where a character speaks their thoughts aloud while alone

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Practice Question 7

Who wrote the novel Pride and Prejudice?

A. Charlotte Brontë
B. Jane Austen
C. George Eliot
D. Emily Brontë

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Practice Question 6

Which novel begins with the famous line, “Call me Ishmael”?

A. Moby-Dick
B. The Old Man and the Sea
C. Robinson Crusoe
D. Treasure Island

Answer: A. Moby-Dick

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Practice Question 5

A poem that expresses deep sorrow, usually for someone who has died, is called:

A. Ode
B. Elegy
C. Sonnet
D. Ballad

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Practice Question 4

Who is the author of the play Waiting for Godot?

A. Samuel Beckett
B. Harold Pinter
C. George Bernard Shaw
D. John Osborne

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Practice Question 3

Which of the following works was written by Virginia Woolf?

A. Mrs Dalloway
B. Middlemarch
C. Tess of the d'Urbervilles
D. Wuthering Heights

Answer: A. Mrs Dalloway

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Practice Question 2

Which literary movement is commonly associated with William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge?

A. Modernism
B. Romanticism
C. Victorianism
D. Realism

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Practice Question 1

Who wrote The Waste Land?

A. W.B. Yeats
B. T.S. Eliot
C. Ezra Pound
D. W.H. Auden

Answer: B. T.S. Eliot

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Download Complete CUET PG English Syllabus Here

If you don’t already have the English syllabus for 2026, you can download it from here! It’s important to keep it handy during your preparations.

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Literary Periods in Chronological Order

Students should also revise literary periods in chronological order, such as:

• Old English
• Middle English
• Renaissance
• Restoration
• Victorian
• Modern literature

Questions are often asked about the characteristics of these periods.

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Major Literary Movements

Candidates should also revise major literary movements like:

• Romanticism
• Modernism
• Victorian literature
• Postmodernism

Understanding the features of each movement can help answer several questions quickly.

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Revise Important Authors

Many teachers suggest revising important authors and their famous works early in the morning. Questions may be asked about writers such as Shakespeare, Milton, Wordsworth, T.S. Eliot, and Virginia Woolf.

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What to do today?

Try to keep your preparation focused on revision rather than learning completely new topics today. Short notes and quick summaries can help you recall information faster.

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Mock Tests and PYQPs

Experts recommend solving a few questions from previous years or mock MCQs in the morning. This helps refresh concepts and improves confidence before the exam.

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English Chapter Wise Weightage

The chapter-wise expected weightage for CUET PG English exam is given below:

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Exam Pattern Reminder!

The CUET PG English question paper will contain 75 MCQ-based questions carrying a total of 300 marks. You will be given a total of 90 minutes to attempt the paper. You should focus on accuracy as well as speed while attempting the paper.

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CUET PG English Exam 2026 Date & Time

Good morning candidates! The CUET PG English exam will be conducted tomorrow, March 12, 2026, in the third shift from 4 PM to 5:30 PM. With the exam just hours away, this is the perfect time to start your final round of revision.