Directions (1-5) : Rearrange the following five sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) in proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph, then answer the given questions.
(A) Also, crouched on either side of the throne are two enormous beasts known as the Hungry Tiger and the Cowardly Lion.
(B) In the splendid palace of the Emerald city, which is in the centre of the Land of Oz, is a great throne room, where Princess Ozma sits on a throne of glistering emeralds and listen to all the troubles of her people.
(C) So Ozma's big guards are more ornamental than useful and no one realises that better than the beasts themselves.
(D) Around Ozma's throne, on such occasions, are grouped all the important dignitaries of Oz.
(E) These two beasts are Ozma's chief guardians, but as everyone loves the
beautiful Princess there has never been any disturbance in the great Throne Room.
1. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after the rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D 5) E
2. Which of the following should be the FIFTH (LAST) sentence after the rearrangement?
1) A 2) E 3) D 4) C 5) B
3. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after the rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D 5) E
4. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after the rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) E 5) D
5. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after the rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D 5) E
Directions (6-10) : In these questions, sentences with four bold words are given. One from four words given in the bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate. If any, that word will be your answer. If all
words given in the bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, then 'All Correct' is your answer.
6. The RBI governor is the newly appointed vice Chairman of the Bank for International Settlements and will ocuppy the post for three years.
1) governor 2) newly 3) appointed
4) ocuppy 5) All correct
7. In his new book the author argues that firms should generate value for societie as well as shareholders.
1) argues 2) generate 3) value
4) societie 5) All correct
8. You do not need to be a customer of a specific bank in order to purchase a gift card from that bank.
1) need 2) customer 3) specific
4) purchase 5) All correct
9. To deal with the grievances of tax payers the department will set up locale committees in every region.
1) deal 2) locale 3) committees
4) region 5) All correct
10. The government has eased foreign direct investment norms crossed 15 sectors.
1) eased 2) foreign 3) norms
4) crossed 5) All correct
Answers:
1-2, 2-4, 3-1, 4-4, 5-4, 6-4, 7-4, 8-5, 9-2, 10-4.
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12 December 2024
English Language Practice Questions for IBPS Clerks, POs and Specialists Exams
Directions (1-5): In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is (5) i.e. No error.
1. The king humbly (1) / thanked the (2) / noble deer for (3) / saving his life. (4)/ No error (5).
2. The fierce lion and (1) / the sly fox became friend (2) / & decided to (3)/ hunt together. (4)/ No error (5).
3. The clever disciple who (1) / knew the special verse (2)/ wanted to showed how he was (3)/ better than the others. (4)/ No error (5).
4. When the bison had gone down (1)/ to the water hole to drink, (2)/ the jackal goes up to the lion (3)/ and started speaking to him. (4)/ No error (5).
5. The turtle would have (1)/ loved to accompany (2)/ his friends, but (3)/ he could not fly. (4)/ No error (5).
Directions (6-15) : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words / phrases have been given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
There once lived an old man. He had three sons. One day, the old man called his three sons and said 'My end is near! I wish to give you certain things that I have kept for you'. He then gave a rooster to his eldest son, an axe to the second and a cat to the youngest. 'These things may seem worthless but everything depends on how sensibly you use them', said the old man.
In a few days, the old man died. His sons decided to make their fortune using the gifts, they received from their father. So, the eldest son went wandering about with his rooster. He crossed many towns and cities until he reached an island where people didn't know how to divide their time. 'Perhaps this should be the right place to use my rooster', he thought. So he called out to the people and said, 'Look!
Here is an amazing creature; it has a ruby- red crown upon its head like a knight. It crows four
times during the night and when it crows for the last time, the sun soon rises. But, if it crows in
broad daylight, then be careful, there will certainly be a change in weather'. The people of
the island were amazed to see such a creature.
'Is this creature up for sale?'‚ they asked. 'O yes! And the price is as many gold coins as a donkey
can carry', he replied. 'Oh that's just a small price for such a precious and useful creature
who will help in keeping track of time', they replied and willingly gave him the gold coins.
When the eldest son came home with his wealth, the other two were astonished. Now the second son went wandering about with his axe.
He crossed many farms where labourers were carrying their own axes. At last, he chanced upon an island where people knew nothing about axes. So, he began displaying his axe and started narrating its uses. People were amazed to see such a tool and agreed to buy it for a horse laden with as much gold as it could carry.
Now it was the third son's turn to see what he could get of his cat. He went about wandering
through many towns until he reached a place where mice had created a menace and no cat had ever been seen. 'We are fed up of the mice. They are so many that they dance upon our tables and benches and gnaw whatever they catch hold of', they complained. The youngest son let his cat free for sometime. She
began her chase and soon cleared some houses.
People were extremely happy to see this. They begged the king to buy the wonderful creature for their kingdom. The king readily agreed and bought it for a mule laden with gold. The youngest son happily returned home. Thus, the three sons made the best out of their father's gifts and lived in wealth and prosperity.
6. Which of the following can be an appropriate title for the story?
1) Bring Out the Devil in You
2) The Rooster and its Crow
3) The Mantra to be Successful-Own a Cat or a Rooster
4) Make the Best of What You Have
5) The Scheming Father
7. Which of the following statements is true in the context of the story?
1) The king was reluctant to purchase the cat from the youngest son.
2) All three brothers married the king's daughters in the end.
3) The ailing father had secretly informed the eldest son about making money from his rooster.
4) The youngest son was too lazy to work; as a result he went last on his quest for wealth.
5) None of the given statements is true
8. Choose the following which is most nearly the opposite in meaning as the word 'RIGHT' as used in the story?
1) dishonest 2) bad luck 3) unfitted
4) true 5) left
9. Which of the following correctly explains the meaning of the phrase, 'CHANCED UPON' as used in the story?
1) Divided 2) Went with the flow
3) Waited for something 4) Failed to find
5) Came across
10. Which of the following is most nearly the same in meaning as the word 'BEGGED' as used in the story?
1) pleaded with 2) sued 3) donated
4) granted 5) ordered for
11. As mentioned in the story, people of the island bought the rooster because
A) they genuinely wished to help the eldest son in becoming a merchant.
B) it would help them manage their time more effectively.
C) they were amused by its features and wanted it as a pet.
1) Only (B) 2) Both (A) and (B)
3) Only (A) 4) Only (C)
5) Both (A) and (C)
12. Which of the following is most nearly the opposite in meaning as the word 'CERTAINLY'
as used in the story?
1) positively 2) cautiously 3) probably
4) blindly 5) eccentrically
13. Which of the following characteristics of the father comes across distinctly through the story?
1) He was aggressive 2) He was lonely
3) He rarely became angry 4) He was wise
5) He was an animal lover
14. Which of the following is most nearly the same in meaning as the word 'WORTHLESS' as used in the story?
1) barren 2) significant 3) useless
4) abolished 5) adopted
15. As mentioned in the story, the father gave gifts to his sons because
1) he didn't want them to fight in his absence.
2) they had demanded those gifts from him.
3) those were the only gifts he could afford at that time.
4) he was trying to take revenge on them by giving gifts which were of no use.
5) Other than those given as options
Answers:
1-5
2-2
3-3
4-3
5-5
6-4
7-5
8-3
9-5
10-1
11-1
12-3
13-4
14-3
15-5
1. The king humbly (1) / thanked the (2) / noble deer for (3) / saving his life. (4)/ No error (5).
2. The fierce lion and (1) / the sly fox became friend (2) / & decided to (3)/ hunt together. (4)/ No error (5).
3. The clever disciple who (1) / knew the special verse (2)/ wanted to showed how he was (3)/ better than the others. (4)/ No error (5).
4. When the bison had gone down (1)/ to the water hole to drink, (2)/ the jackal goes up to the lion (3)/ and started speaking to him. (4)/ No error (5).
5. The turtle would have (1)/ loved to accompany (2)/ his friends, but (3)/ he could not fly. (4)/ No error (5).
Directions (6-15) : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words / phrases have been given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
There once lived an old man. He had three sons. One day, the old man called his three sons and said 'My end is near! I wish to give you certain things that I have kept for you'. He then gave a rooster to his eldest son, an axe to the second and a cat to the youngest. 'These things may seem worthless but everything depends on how sensibly you use them', said the old man.
In a few days, the old man died. His sons decided to make their fortune using the gifts, they received from their father. So, the eldest son went wandering about with his rooster. He crossed many towns and cities until he reached an island where people didn't know how to divide their time. 'Perhaps this should be the right place to use my rooster', he thought. So he called out to the people and said, 'Look!
Here is an amazing creature; it has a ruby- red crown upon its head like a knight. It crows four
times during the night and when it crows for the last time, the sun soon rises. But, if it crows in
broad daylight, then be careful, there will certainly be a change in weather'. The people of
the island were amazed to see such a creature.
'Is this creature up for sale?'‚ they asked. 'O yes! And the price is as many gold coins as a donkey
can carry', he replied. 'Oh that's just a small price for such a precious and useful creature
who will help in keeping track of time', they replied and willingly gave him the gold coins.
When the eldest son came home with his wealth, the other two were astonished. Now the second son went wandering about with his axe.
He crossed many farms where labourers were carrying their own axes. At last, he chanced upon an island where people knew nothing about axes. So, he began displaying his axe and started narrating its uses. People were amazed to see such a tool and agreed to buy it for a horse laden with as much gold as it could carry.
Now it was the third son's turn to see what he could get of his cat. He went about wandering
through many towns until he reached a place where mice had created a menace and no cat had ever been seen. 'We are fed up of the mice. They are so many that they dance upon our tables and benches and gnaw whatever they catch hold of', they complained. The youngest son let his cat free for sometime. She
began her chase and soon cleared some houses.
People were extremely happy to see this. They begged the king to buy the wonderful creature for their kingdom. The king readily agreed and bought it for a mule laden with gold. The youngest son happily returned home. Thus, the three sons made the best out of their father's gifts and lived in wealth and prosperity.
6. Which of the following can be an appropriate title for the story?
1) Bring Out the Devil in You
2) The Rooster and its Crow
3) The Mantra to be Successful-Own a Cat or a Rooster
4) Make the Best of What You Have
5) The Scheming Father
7. Which of the following statements is true in the context of the story?
1) The king was reluctant to purchase the cat from the youngest son.
2) All three brothers married the king's daughters in the end.
3) The ailing father had secretly informed the eldest son about making money from his rooster.
4) The youngest son was too lazy to work; as a result he went last on his quest for wealth.
5) None of the given statements is true
8. Choose the following which is most nearly the opposite in meaning as the word 'RIGHT' as used in the story?
1) dishonest 2) bad luck 3) unfitted
4) true 5) left
9. Which of the following correctly explains the meaning of the phrase, 'CHANCED UPON' as used in the story?
1) Divided 2) Went with the flow
3) Waited for something 4) Failed to find
5) Came across
10. Which of the following is most nearly the same in meaning as the word 'BEGGED' as used in the story?
1) pleaded with 2) sued 3) donated
4) granted 5) ordered for
11. As mentioned in the story, people of the island bought the rooster because
A) they genuinely wished to help the eldest son in becoming a merchant.
B) it would help them manage their time more effectively.
C) they were amused by its features and wanted it as a pet.
1) Only (B) 2) Both (A) and (B)
3) Only (A) 4) Only (C)
5) Both (A) and (C)
12. Which of the following is most nearly the opposite in meaning as the word 'CERTAINLY'
as used in the story?
1) positively 2) cautiously 3) probably
4) blindly 5) eccentrically
13. Which of the following characteristics of the father comes across distinctly through the story?
1) He was aggressive 2) He was lonely
3) He rarely became angry 4) He was wise
5) He was an animal lover
14. Which of the following is most nearly the same in meaning as the word 'WORTHLESS' as used in the story?
1) barren 2) significant 3) useless
4) abolished 5) adopted
15. As mentioned in the story, the father gave gifts to his sons because
1) he didn't want them to fight in his absence.
2) they had demanded those gifts from him.
3) those were the only gifts he could afford at that time.
4) he was trying to take revenge on them by giving gifts which were of no use.
5) Other than those given as options
Answers:
1-5
2-2
3-3
4-3
5-5
6-4
7-5
8-3
9-5
10-1
11-1
12-3
13-4
14-3
15-5
24 November 2024
IBPS Clerks English Comprehension Passage - Practice Questions 2016
Directions (Q. 1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
India is a great book producing nation and has a vibrant world of book publishing spread throughout the vast country in a number of modern languages most of which have their roots in Sanskrit, the mother of Indian languages. In terms of numbers, there are more than 16,000 publishers in India publishing 90,000 titles annually in 24 languages, out of which 18 are highly developed, to fulfil the needs of this multilingual nation. These languages have a galaxy of good authors, their own publishers and readers of books within their own area as well as spread out in the entire country. Today Indian publishing is one of the greatest in the world and can be counted among the first seven publishing nations. We are the third largest publishers of English language Books after the US and UK.
India is the third biggest market for English publications with almost 12,000 publishers that publish
around 90,000 titles a year in more than 18 languages. India's main publishing is in the Indian languages. In India, every year a world level Book fair is held in New Delhi, which is India's oldest book fair. Delhi Book Fair is playing a pivotal role in reiterating the might of the pen and the printed word and has come to be recognized as the biggest annual cultural event and book bonanza keenly awaited by students, teachers, scholars, authors, intellectuals, librarians and book lovers. First New Delhi World Book Fair was held in around 6790 sq. meter area with 200 participants from March 18 to April 4, 1972.
It was inaugurated by Shri V.V. Giri President of India. This biennial event takes place in early February, and is organized by the National Book Trust, India (NBT). Delhi Book Fair has evolved
over the years as a highly popular conduit to the world of books and publishers and distributors.
The ever increasing numbers of visitors and exhibitors speaks volumes of its success. The fair provides a unique platform for business-tobusiness transactions, establishing new contacts, entering into co-publishing arrangements, translation and copyright arrangements, reprinting of old and rare books. The visitor profile at the fair includes national and International publishers, librarians, researchers, academicians, writers, students and book lovers. Publishers also introduced "e-Books" in this fair. This focus is being given especially keeping in mind the increasing number of IT-savvy younger generation with a penchant for internet, mobile phones and other reader-friendly digital gizmos.
Ebooks and e-publishing both has their obvious advantages though authors in India have only just begun to realize the immense benefits digital technology can be of in this field. Also, with the country being the third biggest publisher - after the US and UK - the potential in this field is
immense and the response too has been quite encouraging so far with a lot of publishers already showing interest in e- publishing. E-publishing is a boon for both established and wannabe writers as it is cost effective and cuts down the time it take for a book to reach markets to about a fourth of what it would have taken had it been left to publishers to do the job. Other benefits include authors now have a worldwide audience to their book which means better business while debugging or carrying out revisions too is a lot less hazardous. Another interesting development to have occurred in recent times is the launch of Amazon e-book store in the country as well as the availability of the Kindle range of ebook readers. Needless to say, a direct fallout of the renewed push that e-book are getting is increased sale of eBook readers and tablet devices.
1. Who had inaugurated the first New Delhi World Book Fair?
1) Finance Minister of India
2) Prime Minister of India
3) Chief of NBT
4) President of India 5) None of these
2. Which is not a feature of Delhi Book fair?
1) B-2 - B
2) Co-publishing arrangements
3) Availability of rare books
4) E - Books 5) None of these
3. Which of the following is false in the context of given passage?
1) People have only craze of variety of Books in the fair not for offer and cash cow.
2) New Delhi book fair has completed more than 40 years of its success.
3) After US and UK, India has maintained its place in the list of largest publishers of English Language Books.
4) All of the above 5) None of these
4. What do you understand by 'E-books'?
1) An electronic version of only online magazines and books of foreign writers.
2) An electronic version of a printed book.
3) A shortened form of a printed book.
4) Both (1) and (2) 5) None of these
5. In which of the following language is India's main epic are available?
1) Hindi 2) Urdu 3) Sanskrit
4) Bilingual i.e., in Hindi and English
5) None of these
Answers: 1-4, 2-5, 3-1, 4-2, 5-3.
India is a great book producing nation and has a vibrant world of book publishing spread throughout the vast country in a number of modern languages most of which have their roots in Sanskrit, the mother of Indian languages. In terms of numbers, there are more than 16,000 publishers in India publishing 90,000 titles annually in 24 languages, out of which 18 are highly developed, to fulfil the needs of this multilingual nation. These languages have a galaxy of good authors, their own publishers and readers of books within their own area as well as spread out in the entire country. Today Indian publishing is one of the greatest in the world and can be counted among the first seven publishing nations. We are the third largest publishers of English language Books after the US and UK.
India is the third biggest market for English publications with almost 12,000 publishers that publish
around 90,000 titles a year in more than 18 languages. India's main publishing is in the Indian languages. In India, every year a world level Book fair is held in New Delhi, which is India's oldest book fair. Delhi Book Fair is playing a pivotal role in reiterating the might of the pen and the printed word and has come to be recognized as the biggest annual cultural event and book bonanza keenly awaited by students, teachers, scholars, authors, intellectuals, librarians and book lovers. First New Delhi World Book Fair was held in around 6790 sq. meter area with 200 participants from March 18 to April 4, 1972.
It was inaugurated by Shri V.V. Giri President of India. This biennial event takes place in early February, and is organized by the National Book Trust, India (NBT). Delhi Book Fair has evolved
over the years as a highly popular conduit to the world of books and publishers and distributors.
The ever increasing numbers of visitors and exhibitors speaks volumes of its success. The fair provides a unique platform for business-tobusiness transactions, establishing new contacts, entering into co-publishing arrangements, translation and copyright arrangements, reprinting of old and rare books. The visitor profile at the fair includes national and International publishers, librarians, researchers, academicians, writers, students and book lovers. Publishers also introduced "e-Books" in this fair. This focus is being given especially keeping in mind the increasing number of IT-savvy younger generation with a penchant for internet, mobile phones and other reader-friendly digital gizmos.
Ebooks and e-publishing both has their obvious advantages though authors in India have only just begun to realize the immense benefits digital technology can be of in this field. Also, with the country being the third biggest publisher - after the US and UK - the potential in this field is
immense and the response too has been quite encouraging so far with a lot of publishers already showing interest in e- publishing. E-publishing is a boon for both established and wannabe writers as it is cost effective and cuts down the time it take for a book to reach markets to about a fourth of what it would have taken had it been left to publishers to do the job. Other benefits include authors now have a worldwide audience to their book which means better business while debugging or carrying out revisions too is a lot less hazardous. Another interesting development to have occurred in recent times is the launch of Amazon e-book store in the country as well as the availability of the Kindle range of ebook readers. Needless to say, a direct fallout of the renewed push that e-book are getting is increased sale of eBook readers and tablet devices.
1. Who had inaugurated the first New Delhi World Book Fair?
1) Finance Minister of India
2) Prime Minister of India
3) Chief of NBT
4) President of India 5) None of these
2. Which is not a feature of Delhi Book fair?
1) B-2 - B
2) Co-publishing arrangements
3) Availability of rare books
4) E - Books 5) None of these
3. Which of the following is false in the context of given passage?
1) People have only craze of variety of Books in the fair not for offer and cash cow.
2) New Delhi book fair has completed more than 40 years of its success.
3) After US and UK, India has maintained its place in the list of largest publishers of English Language Books.
4) All of the above 5) None of these
4. What do you understand by 'E-books'?
1) An electronic version of only online magazines and books of foreign writers.
2) An electronic version of a printed book.
3) A shortened form of a printed book.
4) Both (1) and (2) 5) None of these
5. In which of the following language is India's main epic are available?
1) Hindi 2) Urdu 3) Sanskrit
4) Bilingual i.e., in Hindi and English
5) None of these
Answers: 1-4, 2-5, 3-1, 4-2, 5-3.
21 October 2024
English Language for IBPS Clerks POs, RRBs and Specialist Officers - Fill in the Blanks and Sentence Rearrangement
Directions (Q.1-5): In each of the following sentences there are two blanks. Below each sentence, there are five pairs of words denoted by the numbers (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5). Find out which pair of words can be filled up the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully correct.
1. It would be the height of ......... to say that all ......... are morally strong.
1) history, advanced
2) absurdity, erudites
3) pessimism, men
4) commitment, developed
5) nobility, sluggard
2. It is ......... upon all the employees to ......... by the rules of the institution.
1) incumbent, abide
2) based, stand
3) prevail, declare
4) emphasised, follow
5) imperative, elevate
3. The reasoning in this article is so ......... that the readers could not ......... anything.
1) tedious, make
2) monotonous, persuade
3) irrelevant, comprehend
4) incoherent, refine
5) ignominious, understand
4. Every scientist must have a sense of human ......... and ..........
1) approval, eulogy
2) dubiousness, adulation
3) initiation, incitement
4) fulfilment, dignity
5) vision, expansion
5. People are seeking a ......... that remedies all ..........
1) panacea, ailments
2) ingenuity, diseases
3) implementation, benefits
4) protocol, resolutions
5) retreat, benedictions
Directions (Q:6-10): Four words are given in each of the questions of which two are most nearly the same / opposite in mean ing. Find out the number of the correct letter combination.
6. (A) Profuse
(B) Scanty
(C) Retribution
(D) Scorn
1) B-D
2) C-A
3) C-B
4) C-D
5) A-B
7. (A) Outrage
(B) Reward
(C) Affront
(D) Risk
1) A-B
2) A-C
3) C-B
4) B-D
5) D-A
8. (A) Rejoice
(B) Resent
(C) Rival
(D) Mirth
1) C-A
2) A-B
3) C-B
4) D-B
5) D-A
9. (A) Fleeting
(B) Genial
(C) Pacify
(D) Provoke
1) D-A
2) A-C
3) C-D
4) B-A
5) B-D
10. (A) Extensive
(B) Frail
(C) Valiant
(D) Feeble
1) A-D
2) B-A
3) C-B
4) C-A
5) B-D
Directions (Q.11-15): Rearrange the following sentences in proper order and answer the questions given below them:
(A) In addition, you are likely to identify consequences you had not even thought of before.
(B) Try before you buy.
(C) By experiencing the consequences first hand, they become more meaningful.
(D) We use this memorable saying to urge you to experience the consequences of an alternative before you choose it, whenever this is feasible.
(E) If you are considering buying a van after having always owned sedans, rent one for a week or borrow a friend's.
11. Which is the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D 5) E
12. Which is the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
1) B 2) A 3) D 4) C 5) E
13. Which is the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
1) D 2) A 3) B 4) E 5) C
14. Which is the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?
1) B 2) A 3) C 4) D 5) E
15. Which is the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D 5
Answers:
1-2
2-1
3-3
4-4
5-1
6-5: opp
7-2: same
8-5: same
9-3: opp
10-5: same
(Q.11-15): B D E C A
11-2
12-3
13-4
14-3
15-1.
1. It would be the height of ......... to say that all ......... are morally strong.
1) history, advanced
2) absurdity, erudites
3) pessimism, men
4) commitment, developed
5) nobility, sluggard
2. It is ......... upon all the employees to ......... by the rules of the institution.
1) incumbent, abide
2) based, stand
3) prevail, declare
4) emphasised, follow
5) imperative, elevate
3. The reasoning in this article is so ......... that the readers could not ......... anything.
1) tedious, make
2) monotonous, persuade
3) irrelevant, comprehend
4) incoherent, refine
5) ignominious, understand
4. Every scientist must have a sense of human ......... and ..........
1) approval, eulogy
2) dubiousness, adulation
3) initiation, incitement
4) fulfilment, dignity
5) vision, expansion
5. People are seeking a ......... that remedies all ..........
1) panacea, ailments
2) ingenuity, diseases
3) implementation, benefits
4) protocol, resolutions
5) retreat, benedictions
Directions (Q:6-10): Four words are given in each of the questions of which two are most nearly the same / opposite in mean ing. Find out the number of the correct letter combination.
6. (A) Profuse
(B) Scanty
(C) Retribution
(D) Scorn
1) B-D
2) C-A
3) C-B
4) C-D
5) A-B
7. (A) Outrage
(B) Reward
(C) Affront
(D) Risk
1) A-B
2) A-C
3) C-B
4) B-D
5) D-A
8. (A) Rejoice
(B) Resent
(C) Rival
(D) Mirth
1) C-A
2) A-B
3) C-B
4) D-B
5) D-A
9. (A) Fleeting
(B) Genial
(C) Pacify
(D) Provoke
1) D-A
2) A-C
3) C-D
4) B-A
5) B-D
10. (A) Extensive
(B) Frail
(C) Valiant
(D) Feeble
1) A-D
2) B-A
3) C-B
4) C-A
5) B-D
Directions (Q.11-15): Rearrange the following sentences in proper order and answer the questions given below them:
(A) In addition, you are likely to identify consequences you had not even thought of before.
(B) Try before you buy.
(C) By experiencing the consequences first hand, they become more meaningful.
(D) We use this memorable saying to urge you to experience the consequences of an alternative before you choose it, whenever this is feasible.
(E) If you are considering buying a van after having always owned sedans, rent one for a week or borrow a friend's.
11. Which is the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D 5) E
12. Which is the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
1) B 2) A 3) D 4) C 5) E
13. Which is the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
1) D 2) A 3) B 4) E 5) C
14. Which is the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?
1) B 2) A 3) C 4) D 5) E
15. Which is the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D 5
Answers:
1-2
2-1
3-3
4-4
5-1
6-5: opp
7-2: same
8-5: same
9-3: opp
10-5: same
(Q.11-15): B D E C A
11-2
12-3
13-4
14-3
15-1.
English Language - Correction of Sentences for IBPS Clerks, POs, RRBs and Specialist Officers - 2016
Directions (Q.1-5): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it.
The error, if any in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5).
1. My teacher is enough pleased (1)/ with my sincerity (2)/ and devotion to duty (3)/ and recommended my promotion. (4)/ No error (5).
2. Kiran is not by no means (1)/ as efficient as his friend. (2)/ Hence his friend receives (3)/ accolades from all the Directors. (4)/ No error (5).
3. As per his promise (1)/ Ravi carried out (2)/ the entire work (3)/ quicker than we expected. (4)/ No error (5).
4. All the delegates (1)/ spoke at length (2)/ regarding the positive impact of the Scheme
(3)/ at the meeting last night. (4)/ No error (5).
5. The members of the family (1)/ do not remember (2)/ ever having paid (3)/ a visit to the holy shrine. (4)/ No error (5).
Directions (Q: 6-10): Which of the phrases 1), 2), 3), 4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is mark (5) as the answer.
6. Prasath accompanied with his friends and reached the destination safely.
1) accompanied his friends
2) accompanied at his friends
3) accompanied about his friends
4) accompanied for his friends
5) No correction required
7. Dravid has enough of experience and can be taken as a coach.
1) Dravid had enough of experience
2) Dravid experience enough
3) Dravid has enough experience
4) Dravid's enough of experience
5) No correction required
8. Many participants combated the views of the speaker.
1) combated on the views
2) combated at the views
3) combated over the views
4) combated upon the views
5) No correction required
9. Your error does not admit of an excuse.
1) do not admit of an excuse
2) does not admit an excuse
3) may not admit an excuse
4) does admit an excuse
5) No correction required
10. We believe in the existence of God.
1) We believe on
2) We believe over
3) We believe for
4) We are believing on God
5) No correction require
Answers:
1-1; It should be 'pleased enough'
2-1; It should be 'any means'
3-4; It should be 'more quickly'
4-5; No error;
5-5; No error
6-1
7-3
8-5
9-5
10-5.
The error, if any in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5).
1. My teacher is enough pleased (1)/ with my sincerity (2)/ and devotion to duty (3)/ and recommended my promotion. (4)/ No error (5).
2. Kiran is not by no means (1)/ as efficient as his friend. (2)/ Hence his friend receives (3)/ accolades from all the Directors. (4)/ No error (5).
3. As per his promise (1)/ Ravi carried out (2)/ the entire work (3)/ quicker than we expected. (4)/ No error (5).
4. All the delegates (1)/ spoke at length (2)/ regarding the positive impact of the Scheme
(3)/ at the meeting last night. (4)/ No error (5).
5. The members of the family (1)/ do not remember (2)/ ever having paid (3)/ a visit to the holy shrine. (4)/ No error (5).
Directions (Q: 6-10): Which of the phrases 1), 2), 3), 4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is mark (5) as the answer.
6. Prasath accompanied with his friends and reached the destination safely.
1) accompanied his friends
2) accompanied at his friends
3) accompanied about his friends
4) accompanied for his friends
5) No correction required
7. Dravid has enough of experience and can be taken as a coach.
1) Dravid had enough of experience
2) Dravid experience enough
3) Dravid has enough experience
4) Dravid's enough of experience
5) No correction required
8. Many participants combated the views of the speaker.
1) combated on the views
2) combated at the views
3) combated over the views
4) combated upon the views
5) No correction required
9. Your error does not admit of an excuse.
1) do not admit of an excuse
2) does not admit an excuse
3) may not admit an excuse
4) does admit an excuse
5) No correction required
10. We believe in the existence of God.
1) We believe on
2) We believe over
3) We believe for
4) We are believing on God
5) No correction require
Answers:
1-1; It should be 'pleased enough'
2-1; It should be 'any means'
3-4; It should be 'more quickly'
4-5; No error;
5-5; No error
6-1
7-3
8-5
9-5
10-5.
08 February 2024
General English for TSPSC Group 2, Constables and SI Exams, RRB Non Technical Posts - 2016
Following are General English important model questions for General Studies and General Abilities paper of TSPSC Group 2/ Group 1, TSLPRB Constables / SI exams, RRB exams for non technical posts. The General English questions cover topics like articles correction of sentences, antonyms, synonyms, fill in the blanks etc.
1. Once upon a time (a)/ there was a village (b)/ where people lead (c)/ a very happy life. (d) - Spot the Error
2. One day teacher went back (a)/ to the school to finding out (b)/ that being on the other side of the desk (c)/ is a very different experience (d) - Spot the Error
3. Our mind is like a garden (a) which can either be intelligently (b) cultivated (c) or be allowed to run wilde (d). - Find wrongly spelt word
4. Reveal ............ (Opposite Word)
a) Stop b) Conceal c) Present d) Pending
5. ABODE = .......... (Meaning)
a) Stop b) Mountain c) Plenty d) House
6. The little boy appeared all of a sudden out of nowhere and take everyone by surprise (Improve Sentence)
a) took everyone as surprised b) take everyone with surprised
c) took everyone by surprises d) took everyone by surprise
7. He drives at a speed of 90 miles ...... hour
a) An b) A c) The d) A/An
8. I will arrive sometime .......... 3 and 4 pm.
a) In b) Between c) Next to d) On
9. Did the police catch the thief? (Change into passive voice)
a) Was the thief catch by the police
b) Were the thief catch by the police
c) Did the thief catch by the police
d) Was the thief caught by the police
10. Which is correct?
a) Each of these books are useful to the college students
b) Each of these books is useful to the college students
c) Each of these books has useful to the college students
d) Each of these book is useful to the college students
11. He said, ''I' m watching a movie'' (Change into indirect speech)
a) He said that he is watching a movie
b) He said that he had been watching a movie
c) He said that he has been watching a movie
d) He said that he was watching a movie
12. He is eating a mango, .......... ?
a) Isn't he b) Is he c) Are he d) Aren't he
13. When the bomb went off, It broke ........
a) all our windows b) all windows of us
c) our all windows d) all windows to us
14. The number of ......... is more in the organisation.
a) Employee b) Employees
c) Employee's d) Employees'
15. Ganesh and Ranjith don't like Science, .........?
a) Does they? b) Doesn't they?
c) Did they? d) Do they?
Answers:
1-c, 2-b, 3-d, 4-b, 5-d, 6-d, 7-a, 8-b, 9-d, 10-b, 11-d, 12-a, 13-a, 14-b, 15-d.
1. Once upon a time (a)/ there was a village (b)/ where people lead (c)/ a very happy life. (d) - Spot the Error
2. One day teacher went back (a)/ to the school to finding out (b)/ that being on the other side of the desk (c)/ is a very different experience (d) - Spot the Error
3. Our mind is like a garden (a) which can either be intelligently (b) cultivated (c) or be allowed to run wilde (d). - Find wrongly spelt word
4. Reveal ............ (Opposite Word)
a) Stop b) Conceal c) Present d) Pending
5. ABODE = .......... (Meaning)
a) Stop b) Mountain c) Plenty d) House
6. The little boy appeared all of a sudden out of nowhere and take everyone by surprise (Improve Sentence)
a) took everyone as surprised b) take everyone with surprised
c) took everyone by surprises d) took everyone by surprise
7. He drives at a speed of 90 miles ...... hour
a) An b) A c) The d) A/An
8. I will arrive sometime .......... 3 and 4 pm.
a) In b) Between c) Next to d) On
9. Did the police catch the thief? (Change into passive voice)
a) Was the thief catch by the police
b) Were the thief catch by the police
c) Did the thief catch by the police
d) Was the thief caught by the police
10. Which is correct?
a) Each of these books are useful to the college students
b) Each of these books is useful to the college students
c) Each of these books has useful to the college students
d) Each of these book is useful to the college students
11. He said, ''I' m watching a movie'' (Change into indirect speech)
a) He said that he is watching a movie
b) He said that he had been watching a movie
c) He said that he has been watching a movie
d) He said that he was watching a movie
12. He is eating a mango, .......... ?
a) Isn't he b) Is he c) Are he d) Aren't he
13. When the bomb went off, It broke ........
a) all our windows b) all windows of us
c) our all windows d) all windows to us
14. The number of ......... is more in the organisation.
a) Employee b) Employees
c) Employee's d) Employees'
15. Ganesh and Ranjith don't like Science, .........?
a) Does they? b) Doesn't they?
c) Did they? d) Do they?
Answers:
1-c, 2-b, 3-d, 4-b, 5-d, 6-d, 7-a, 8-b, 9-d, 10-b, 11-d, 12-a, 13-a, 14-b, 15-d.
01 February 2024
General English for Banks, RRB, TSPSC Groups and Constables Exams
Directions (Q.No. 1-5): Each question below has a blank/ two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word/ set of words from the five options for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
1. We have made ______ to the Prime Minister but without success.
1) presents
2) presentations 3) complaints
4) suggestions 5) representations
2. They shot the hostages in __ for the assassination of their leader.
1) retention 2) reproach
3) reprisal 4) reprobate 5) reprieve
3. The source of the problem _____ in the fact that the currency is too ______.
1) remains, large
2) resides, strong
3) rests, volatile
4) regains, big
5) rejoices, huge
4. I found the temptation to miss the class too hard to ______.
1) refuse 2) attract 3) lure 4) avail 5) resist
5. Strike action should be regarded as a last _____ when all attempts to ______ have failed.
1) remain, pacify
2) remainder, nullify
3) attempt, convince
4) retreat, justify
5) resort, negotiate
Directions (Q.No. 6-10): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Who is an average student? Is it something that is decided by mere marks? Clinical psychologist Sangeetha Madhu says, "An average person need not be defined in terms of
marks- I would define an average student as one who has balance between his or her powers of logical reasoning and the emotional front.
This balance causes them to be caring towards animals, aware of their requirements, empathetic in general, understanding towards the peer group, having respect for the opposite gender, valuing environment, being a team player and so on." She goes on to say, "In fact, in the non-academic, real world, average students have more strengths than weaknesses and they should capitalize on this.
An average student who has the repertoire of social, emotional and people skills can become potential leaders and make valuable contributions to the society."
6. The meaning of the word repertoire is
1) mental capability
2) reciprocation
3) potential 4) response
5) independent thinking
7. Capitalize in the passage means
1) investment
2) work in a capital city
3) exploit 4) experience
5) jovial
8. What is the most positive trait of an average student?
1) neglecting the opposite gender
2) balance between emotions and logic
3) being sympathetic
4) love for ecological imbalance
5) valuable contributions
9. What is the closest word in the passage which means interpersonal communication skills?
1) team player
2) potential leaders
3) understanding the peers
4) people skills
5) emotional balance
10. What could be the apt title of this passage?
1) peer group
2) an average student
3) a good leader
4) a wonderful humanitarian
5) intellectual skills
Directions (Q.No. 11-20): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words/ phrases are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out
the appropriate word/ phrase in each case and mark your answer. Our major focus while discussing heart diseases is on psychological stressors. Psychological causes of
stress revolve _____ (11) the fact as to how we mentally react to various events and problems _____ (12) around us and how we look at the world and life in general.
If we _____ (13) to various things with negative emotions, we are _____ (14) to be stressed. To illustrate with a small _____, (15) suppose your TV has suddenly gone out of order now, one way is to feel highly _____ (16) as to why it has happened. The TV was so costly; now I can't enjoy the TV. Another _____ (17) way of looking at it is a
way of life; things can get out of order and I should be able to accept any _____ (18) in life. This type of thinking won't create stress in you.
Hence psychological causes of stress can be easily _____ (19) by readjusting your attitudes and reactions towards _____ (20) in life. Events or various incidents themselves don't create stress. It is only our attitude and outlook towards them which creates stress. If we can learn to view everything positively, we will not be under stress.
11. 1) around 2) round 3) rounds 4) rounded 5) rounding
12. 1) happened 2) happening 3) happens 4) happy 5) is happening
13. 1) surrender 2) violate 3) react 4) submit 5) permit
14. 1) bold 2) tend 3) found 4) bound 5) mend
15. 1) exercise 2) regime 3) satire 4) fitness 5) example
16. 1) tense 2) joyous 3) worry 4) motivate 5) revert
17. 1) nature 2) mature 3) natural 4) sadistic 5) perfectionist
18. 1) chance 2) prospect 3) eventuality 4) possible 5) contingency
19. 1) abolish 2) eradicate 3) end 4) eliminated 5) reduce
20. 1) stuff 2) effects 3) equipment 4) belongings 5) things
Answers:
1) 5; 2) 3; 3) 2; 4) 5; 5) 5; 6) 1; 7) 4; 8) 2; 9) 1; 10) 2; 11) 1; 12) 2; 13) 3; 14) 4; 15) 5; 16) 1; 17) 2; 18) 3; 19) 4; 20) 5.
1. We have made ______ to the Prime Minister but without success.
1) presents
2) presentations 3) complaints
4) suggestions 5) representations
2. They shot the hostages in __ for the assassination of their leader.
1) retention 2) reproach
3) reprisal 4) reprobate 5) reprieve
3. The source of the problem _____ in the fact that the currency is too ______.
1) remains, large
2) resides, strong
3) rests, volatile
4) regains, big
5) rejoices, huge
4. I found the temptation to miss the class too hard to ______.
1) refuse 2) attract 3) lure 4) avail 5) resist
5. Strike action should be regarded as a last _____ when all attempts to ______ have failed.
1) remain, pacify
2) remainder, nullify
3) attempt, convince
4) retreat, justify
5) resort, negotiate
Directions (Q.No. 6-10): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Who is an average student? Is it something that is decided by mere marks? Clinical psychologist Sangeetha Madhu says, "An average person need not be defined in terms of
marks- I would define an average student as one who has balance between his or her powers of logical reasoning and the emotional front.
This balance causes them to be caring towards animals, aware of their requirements, empathetic in general, understanding towards the peer group, having respect for the opposite gender, valuing environment, being a team player and so on." She goes on to say, "In fact, in the non-academic, real world, average students have more strengths than weaknesses and they should capitalize on this.
An average student who has the repertoire of social, emotional and people skills can become potential leaders and make valuable contributions to the society."
6. The meaning of the word repertoire is
1) mental capability
2) reciprocation
3) potential 4) response
5) independent thinking
7. Capitalize in the passage means
1) investment
2) work in a capital city
3) exploit 4) experience
5) jovial
8. What is the most positive trait of an average student?
1) neglecting the opposite gender
2) balance between emotions and logic
3) being sympathetic
4) love for ecological imbalance
5) valuable contributions
9. What is the closest word in the passage which means interpersonal communication skills?
1) team player
2) potential leaders
3) understanding the peers
4) people skills
5) emotional balance
10. What could be the apt title of this passage?
1) peer group
2) an average student
3) a good leader
4) a wonderful humanitarian
5) intellectual skills
Directions (Q.No. 11-20): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words/ phrases are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out
the appropriate word/ phrase in each case and mark your answer. Our major focus while discussing heart diseases is on psychological stressors. Psychological causes of
stress revolve _____ (11) the fact as to how we mentally react to various events and problems _____ (12) around us and how we look at the world and life in general.
If we _____ (13) to various things with negative emotions, we are _____ (14) to be stressed. To illustrate with a small _____, (15) suppose your TV has suddenly gone out of order now, one way is to feel highly _____ (16) as to why it has happened. The TV was so costly; now I can't enjoy the TV. Another _____ (17) way of looking at it is a
way of life; things can get out of order and I should be able to accept any _____ (18) in life. This type of thinking won't create stress in you.
Hence psychological causes of stress can be easily _____ (19) by readjusting your attitudes and reactions towards _____ (20) in life. Events or various incidents themselves don't create stress. It is only our attitude and outlook towards them which creates stress. If we can learn to view everything positively, we will not be under stress.
11. 1) around 2) round 3) rounds 4) rounded 5) rounding
12. 1) happened 2) happening 3) happens 4) happy 5) is happening
13. 1) surrender 2) violate 3) react 4) submit 5) permit
14. 1) bold 2) tend 3) found 4) bound 5) mend
15. 1) exercise 2) regime 3) satire 4) fitness 5) example
16. 1) tense 2) joyous 3) worry 4) motivate 5) revert
17. 1) nature 2) mature 3) natural 4) sadistic 5) perfectionist
18. 1) chance 2) prospect 3) eventuality 4) possible 5) contingency
19. 1) abolish 2) eradicate 3) end 4) eliminated 5) reduce
20. 1) stuff 2) effects 3) equipment 4) belongings 5) things
Answers:
1) 5; 2) 3; 3) 2; 4) 5; 5) 5; 6) 1; 7) 4; 8) 2; 9) 1; 10) 2; 11) 1; 12) 2; 13) 3; 14) 4; 15) 5; 16) 1; 17) 2; 18) 3; 19) 4; 20) 5.
General English for Constables, Banks, RRB and TSPSC Groups Exams - Model Questions
Directions (Q.No. 1-10): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical mistake/ error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Mark the number of that part with error as your answer. If there is 'No error', mark (5) as your answer.
1. Recent research on deaf children (1)/ has produced (2)/ some interesting finding (3)/ about their
speech. (4)/ No error (5)
2. The officers were severe (1)/ reprimanded (2)/ for their (3)/ unprofessional behavior. (4)/ No error (5)
3. The government is pressing (1)/ an early (2)/ resolution (3)/ of the dispute. (4)/ No error (5)
4. The fire spread (1)/ through the building (2)/ quickly but everybody (3)/ could escape. (4)/ No error (5)
5. The cost of all the repairs (1)/ we could make (2)/ were more than (3)/ we could afford. (4)/ No error (5)
6. Good planning (1)/ and careful execution (2)/ is necessary (3)/ for success. (4)/ No error (5)
7. A group of yachts (1)/ with brightly coloured banners (2)/ flying in the wind (3)/ were entering the harbor. (4)/ No error (5)
8. The number of accidents (1)/ caused by drunk drivers (2)/ dramatically increase (3)/ at night. (4)/ No error (5)
9. In our last three games, (1)/ the average margin of (2)/ our losses (3)/ have been two points. (4)/ No error (5)
10. I didn't like the ending (1)/ because there was (2)/ far too many loose ends (3)/ that were not tied up. (4)/ No error (5)
Directions: (Q.No. 11 -15): Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase underlined in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If there is no error mark (5) No correction required as your answer.
11. The Prime Minister evidently decided against reshuffling the cabinet.
1) eventually
2) eventfully
3) everlastingly
4) evenly
5) no correction required
12. Their phone was busy for half an hour before I got through.
1) has been 2) had been
3) is 4) was being
5) no correction required
13. He would either campaign for the president or the governor.
1) campaign either for the president or the governor.
2) campaign either the president or for the governor.
3) campaign either for the president nor the governor.
4) campaign for either the president or the governor.
5) no correction required
14. You may rest assured that we will do all we can to find him.
1) may be rest 2) might rest
3) could rest be 4) can be
5) no correction required
15. There are no matches tomorrow, which is a rest day, but the tournament remained on Monday.
1) remains 2) is remaining
3) will remaining 4) was remained
5) no correction required
Directions (Q.No. 16-20): Rearrange the following six sentences
(A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in a proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.
A) Ignorance is the mother of evil and of all the misery we see.
B) The miseries of the world cannot be cured by physical help only.
C) We may convert every house in the country into a charitable asylum; we may fill the land with hospitals, but human misery will continue until man's character changes.
D) The only solution to the problem is to make mankind pure.
E) Until man's nature changes, his physical needs will always arise, and miseries will always be felt, and no amount of physical help will remove them completely.
F) Let men have light, let them be pure and spiritually strong and educated; then alone will misery cease in the world.
16. What is the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D 5) E
17. What is the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) D 4) F 5) E
18. What is the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) D 4) E 5) F
19. What is the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
1) B 2) A 3) C 4) D 5) E
20. What is the LAST sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D 5) F
Answers:
1) 3; 2) 1; 3) 2; 4) 4; 5) 3; 6) 3; 7) 4; 8) 3; 9) 4; 10) 2; 11) 1; 12) 2; 13) 4; 14) 1; 15) 1; 16) 1; 17) 3; 18) 4; 19) 1; 20) 3.
1. Recent research on deaf children (1)/ has produced (2)/ some interesting finding (3)/ about their
speech. (4)/ No error (5)
2. The officers were severe (1)/ reprimanded (2)/ for their (3)/ unprofessional behavior. (4)/ No error (5)
3. The government is pressing (1)/ an early (2)/ resolution (3)/ of the dispute. (4)/ No error (5)
4. The fire spread (1)/ through the building (2)/ quickly but everybody (3)/ could escape. (4)/ No error (5)
5. The cost of all the repairs (1)/ we could make (2)/ were more than (3)/ we could afford. (4)/ No error (5)
6. Good planning (1)/ and careful execution (2)/ is necessary (3)/ for success. (4)/ No error (5)
7. A group of yachts (1)/ with brightly coloured banners (2)/ flying in the wind (3)/ were entering the harbor. (4)/ No error (5)
8. The number of accidents (1)/ caused by drunk drivers (2)/ dramatically increase (3)/ at night. (4)/ No error (5)
9. In our last three games, (1)/ the average margin of (2)/ our losses (3)/ have been two points. (4)/ No error (5)
10. I didn't like the ending (1)/ because there was (2)/ far too many loose ends (3)/ that were not tied up. (4)/ No error (5)
Directions: (Q.No. 11 -15): Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase underlined in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If there is no error mark (5) No correction required as your answer.
11. The Prime Minister evidently decided against reshuffling the cabinet.
1) eventually
2) eventfully
3) everlastingly
4) evenly
5) no correction required
12. Their phone was busy for half an hour before I got through.
1) has been 2) had been
3) is 4) was being
5) no correction required
13. He would either campaign for the president or the governor.
1) campaign either for the president or the governor.
2) campaign either the president or for the governor.
3) campaign either for the president nor the governor.
4) campaign for either the president or the governor.
5) no correction required
14. You may rest assured that we will do all we can to find him.
1) may be rest 2) might rest
3) could rest be 4) can be
5) no correction required
15. There are no matches tomorrow, which is a rest day, but the tournament remained on Monday.
1) remains 2) is remaining
3) will remaining 4) was remained
5) no correction required
Directions (Q.No. 16-20): Rearrange the following six sentences
(A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in a proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.
A) Ignorance is the mother of evil and of all the misery we see.
B) The miseries of the world cannot be cured by physical help only.
C) We may convert every house in the country into a charitable asylum; we may fill the land with hospitals, but human misery will continue until man's character changes.
D) The only solution to the problem is to make mankind pure.
E) Until man's nature changes, his physical needs will always arise, and miseries will always be felt, and no amount of physical help will remove them completely.
F) Let men have light, let them be pure and spiritually strong and educated; then alone will misery cease in the world.
16. What is the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D 5) E
17. What is the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) D 4) F 5) E
18. What is the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) D 4) E 5) F
19. What is the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
1) B 2) A 3) C 4) D 5) E
20. What is the LAST sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D 5) F
Answers:
1) 3; 2) 1; 3) 2; 4) 4; 5) 3; 6) 3; 7) 4; 8) 3; 9) 4; 10) 2; 11) 1; 12) 2; 13) 4; 14) 1; 15) 1; 16) 1; 17) 3; 18) 4; 19) 1; 20) 3.
29 December 2023
TSPSC General English Model Questions for Groups Exams in Telangana - 2016
There will be 10 - 15 objective type multiple choice questions on General English subject in TSPSC (Telangana State Public Service Commission) examinations to be conducted for Group 1, Group 2, Group 4, Junior Lecturers and Degree Lecturers and exams for other services. Following are model questions for TSPSC General English section.
1. I saw a ...... of cows in the field.
1) Flight 2) Flock 3) Herd 4) Group 5) Swam
2. The grapes are now ...... enough to be picked.
1) Mature 2) Amateur 3) Ripe 4) Ready 5) Advanced
3. She has not recovered fully the shock of his failure.
1) Against 2) From 3) Off 4) Of 5) On
4. I have been informed that the two bro thers have fallen .
1) Upon 2) Over 3) Through 4) In 5) Out
5. My uncle decided to take ...... and my sister to the market.
1) I 2) My 3) Me 4) Myself 5) Mine
6. Piyush behaves strangely at times and, therefore, nobody gets ...... with him.
1) Along 2) In 3) On 4) By 5) None
7. Rohan and Rohit are twin brothers, but they do not look............
1) Different 2) Unique 3) Alike 4) Likely 5) None
8. The pencil and paper ........ on your desk
1) Is 2) Are 3) To be 4) Be 5) None
9. “Don’t be nasty” he said
1) He asked me not to be nasty
2) He told me not to be nasty
3) He urged me not to be nasty
4) He told me not to be nasty
5) None
10. “Where have you been?” he asked me
1) He asked me where I have been
2) He requested me where I have been
3) He told me where I have been
4) He wanted to know where I have been
5) He asked me where I had been
11. SEGREGATE ........ (meaning)
1) Disconnect 2) Seclude
3) Disunite 4) Separate 5) None
12. Sam repaired the car.
1) The car was repaired by Sam.
2) The car was being repaired by sam
3) This car was repairing sam
4) Sam is repairing car
5) Sam was repairing car
13. He is the ....... of the two.
1) Tall 2) Taller 3) Tallest 4) Big 5) None
14. Which of the following is correct?
1) I am having two brothers
2) I an own a car
3) I am a engineer
4) I am go to school
5) I am a business man
15. One of (1) /my friend (2)/ is going (3)/ to abroad (4)/no error (5)
Answers:
1-3; 2-3; 3-2; 4-5; 5-3; 6-1; 7-3; 8-2; 9-3; 10-5; 11-4; 12-1; 13-2; 14-5; 15-2.
1. I saw a ...... of cows in the field.
1) Flight 2) Flock 3) Herd 4) Group 5) Swam
2. The grapes are now ...... enough to be picked.
1) Mature 2) Amateur 3) Ripe 4) Ready 5) Advanced
3. She has not recovered fully the shock of his failure.
1) Against 2) From 3) Off 4) Of 5) On
4. I have been informed that the two bro thers have fallen .
1) Upon 2) Over 3) Through 4) In 5) Out
5. My uncle decided to take ...... and my sister to the market.
1) I 2) My 3) Me 4) Myself 5) Mine
6. Piyush behaves strangely at times and, therefore, nobody gets ...... with him.
1) Along 2) In 3) On 4) By 5) None
7. Rohan and Rohit are twin brothers, but they do not look............
1) Different 2) Unique 3) Alike 4) Likely 5) None
8. The pencil and paper ........ on your desk
1) Is 2) Are 3) To be 4) Be 5) None
9. “Don’t be nasty” he said
1) He asked me not to be nasty
2) He told me not to be nasty
3) He urged me not to be nasty
4) He told me not to be nasty
5) None
10. “Where have you been?” he asked me
1) He asked me where I have been
2) He requested me where I have been
3) He told me where I have been
4) He wanted to know where I have been
5) He asked me where I had been
11. SEGREGATE ........ (meaning)
1) Disconnect 2) Seclude
3) Disunite 4) Separate 5) None
12. Sam repaired the car.
1) The car was repaired by Sam.
2) The car was being repaired by sam
3) This car was repairing sam
4) Sam is repairing car
5) Sam was repairing car
13. He is the ....... of the two.
1) Tall 2) Taller 3) Tallest 4) Big 5) None
14. Which of the following is correct?
1) I am having two brothers
2) I an own a car
3) I am a engineer
4) I am go to school
5) I am a business man
15. One of (1) /my friend (2)/ is going (3)/ to abroad (4)/no error (5)
Answers:
1-3; 2-3; 3-2; 4-5; 5-3; 6-1; 7-3; 8-2; 9-3; 10-5; 11-4; 12-1; 13-2; 14-5; 15-2.
General English for TSPSC Groups and Other Exams in Telangana - 2016
General English of 8th or 10th Class standard has been part of the TSPSC recruitment examinations in Telangana. The TSPSC Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 and other exams will have around 10 - 15 questions on General English which tests basic language knowledge of the candidates. Following are practice questions for the candidates preparing for TSPSC exams in Telangana.
1. Spot the Error:
Once upon a time (1)/ there was a village (2)/ where people lead (3)/ a very happy life. (4)/ No error (5)
2. Spot the Error:
One day teacher went back (1)/ to the school to finding out (2)/ that being on the other side of the desk (3)/ is a very different experience (4)/ No error (5)
3. Find wrongly spelt word:
Our mind is like a garden (1) which can either be intelligently (2) cultivated (3) or be allowed to run wilde (4). All correct
4. Reveal ............. (Opposite Word)
(1) Stop (2) Conceal
(3) Present (4) Pending (5) Tell
5. ABODE = ............. (Meaning)
(1) Stop (2) Mountain
(3) Plenty (4) House (5) Dwelling
6. The little boy appeared all of a sudden out of nowhere and take everyone by surprise (Improve Sentence)
(1) took everyone as surprised
(2) take everyone with surprised
(3) took everyone by surprises
(4) took everyone by surprise
(5) No correction required
7. He drives at a speed of 90 miles ...... hour
(1) An (2) A (3) The (4) A/An (5) No article required
8. I will arrive sometime ............. 3 and 4 pm.
(1) In (2) Between (3) Next to
(4) On (5) for
9. Did the police catch the thief? (Change into passive voice)
(1) Was the thief catch by the police
(2) Were the thief catch by the police
(3) Did the thief catch by the police
(4) Was the thief caught by the police
(5) Were the thief caught by the police
10. Which is correct?
(1) Each of these books are useful to the college students
(2) Each of these books is useful to the college students
(3) Each of these books has useful to the college students
(4) Each of these book is useful to the college students
(5) All are correct
11. He said, ”I’m watching a movie” (Change into indirect speech)
(1) He said that he is watching a movie
(2) He said that he had been watching a movie
(3) He said that he has been watching a movie
(4) He said that he had watched a movie
(5) He said that he was watching a movie
12. He is eating a mango, .............?
(1) Isn’t he (2) Is he
(3) Are he (4) Aren’t he (5) Wasn’t he
13. When the bomb went off, It broke ..............
(1) all our windows
(2) all windows of us
(3) our all windows
(4) all windows to us
(5) None
14. The number of ............. is more in the organisation.
(1) Employee (2) Employees
(3) Employee’s (4) Employees’ (5) None
15. Ganesh and Ranjith don’t like Science, .............?
(1) Does they? (2) Doesn’t they?
(3) Did they? (4) Didn’t they? (5) Do they?
Answers:
1-3, 2-2; 3-4; 4-2; 5-4; 6-4; 7-1; 8-2; 9-4; 10-2; 11-5; 12-1; 13-1; 14-2; 15-5.
1. Spot the Error:
Once upon a time (1)/ there was a village (2)/ where people lead (3)/ a very happy life. (4)/ No error (5)
2. Spot the Error:
One day teacher went back (1)/ to the school to finding out (2)/ that being on the other side of the desk (3)/ is a very different experience (4)/ No error (5)
3. Find wrongly spelt word:
Our mind is like a garden (1) which can either be intelligently (2) cultivated (3) or be allowed to run wilde (4). All correct
4. Reveal ............. (Opposite Word)
(1) Stop (2) Conceal
(3) Present (4) Pending (5) Tell
5. ABODE = ............. (Meaning)
(1) Stop (2) Mountain
(3) Plenty (4) House (5) Dwelling
6. The little boy appeared all of a sudden out of nowhere and take everyone by surprise (Improve Sentence)
(1) took everyone as surprised
(2) take everyone with surprised
(3) took everyone by surprises
(4) took everyone by surprise
(5) No correction required
7. He drives at a speed of 90 miles ...... hour
(1) An (2) A (3) The (4) A/An (5) No article required
8. I will arrive sometime ............. 3 and 4 pm.
(1) In (2) Between (3) Next to
(4) On (5) for
9. Did the police catch the thief? (Change into passive voice)
(1) Was the thief catch by the police
(2) Were the thief catch by the police
(3) Did the thief catch by the police
(4) Was the thief caught by the police
(5) Were the thief caught by the police
10. Which is correct?
(1) Each of these books are useful to the college students
(2) Each of these books is useful to the college students
(3) Each of these books has useful to the college students
(4) Each of these book is useful to the college students
(5) All are correct
11. He said, ”I’m watching a movie” (Change into indirect speech)
(1) He said that he is watching a movie
(2) He said that he had been watching a movie
(3) He said that he has been watching a movie
(4) He said that he had watched a movie
(5) He said that he was watching a movie
12. He is eating a mango, .............?
(1) Isn’t he (2) Is he
(3) Are he (4) Aren’t he (5) Wasn’t he
13. When the bomb went off, It broke ..............
(1) all our windows
(2) all windows of us
(3) our all windows
(4) all windows to us
(5) None
14. The number of ............. is more in the organisation.
(1) Employee (2) Employees
(3) Employee’s (4) Employees’ (5) None
15. Ganesh and Ranjith don’t like Science, .............?
(1) Does they? (2) Doesn’t they?
(3) Did they? (4) Didn’t they? (5) Do they?
Answers:
1-3, 2-2; 3-4; 4-2; 5-4; 6-4; 7-1; 8-2; 9-4; 10-2; 11-5; 12-1; 13-1; 14-2; 15-5.
05 November 2024
IBPS Clerks English Model Questions - Passage with fill in the Blanks
Directions (Q.1-10): In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
A good percentage of the population of India is tribal. The tribals live in the hills and forests of the country and have been little ...(1)... by the ...(2)... plains. Practically all the states of India have their tribal population. The tribes are numerous, computed to be about 200, some living in ...(3)... regions in dense forests, and others on the borders of villages.
Some tribes are ...(4)... to a few souls, while others like the Santhals, run into millions and are steadily ...(5)... in numbers. During the British period some of them showed ...(6)... respect for the Indian Penal Code. Under modern conditions isolation, however, has become ...(7)... and the hill tribes are getting ...(8)....
The cultural traffic is two way. Social reformers are taking civilization to the hills, and the tribes,
...(9)... their old occupations of hunting and ...(10)... farming are settling in villages, towns
and cities as labourers and industrial workers.
1. 1) affected 2) domiciled 3) motivated 4) deprived 5) favoured
2. 1) financial 2) proud 3) cultural 4) unruly 5) swift
3. 1) comfortable 2) marshy 3) wild 4) unpopulated 5) inhospitable
4. 1) devoted 2) confined 3) susceptible 4) related 5) attached
5. 1) constant 2) deteriorated 3) developing 4) increasing 4) decreasing
6. 1) abundant 2) genuine 3) superficial 4) exorbitant 5) scant
7. 1) crucial 2) necessary 3) difficult 4) convenient 5) indispensable
8. 1) civilised 2) demoralised 3) wiped-out 4) entertained 5) reduced
9. 1) escaping 2) with 3) enhancing 4) leaving 5) continuing
10. 1) productive 2) primitive 3) profitable 4) cultivable 5) scientific
Answers:
1-1; 2-3; 3-2; 4-2; 5-4; 6-5; 7-3; 8-5; 9-4; 10-2.
A good percentage of the population of India is tribal. The tribals live in the hills and forests of the country and have been little ...(1)... by the ...(2)... plains. Practically all the states of India have their tribal population. The tribes are numerous, computed to be about 200, some living in ...(3)... regions in dense forests, and others on the borders of villages.
Some tribes are ...(4)... to a few souls, while others like the Santhals, run into millions and are steadily ...(5)... in numbers. During the British period some of them showed ...(6)... respect for the Indian Penal Code. Under modern conditions isolation, however, has become ...(7)... and the hill tribes are getting ...(8)....
The cultural traffic is two way. Social reformers are taking civilization to the hills, and the tribes,
...(9)... their old occupations of hunting and ...(10)... farming are settling in villages, towns
and cities as labourers and industrial workers.
1. 1) affected 2) domiciled 3) motivated 4) deprived 5) favoured
2. 1) financial 2) proud 3) cultural 4) unruly 5) swift
3. 1) comfortable 2) marshy 3) wild 4) unpopulated 5) inhospitable
4. 1) devoted 2) confined 3) susceptible 4) related 5) attached
5. 1) constant 2) deteriorated 3) developing 4) increasing 4) decreasing
6. 1) abundant 2) genuine 3) superficial 4) exorbitant 5) scant
7. 1) crucial 2) necessary 3) difficult 4) convenient 5) indispensable
8. 1) civilised 2) demoralised 3) wiped-out 4) entertained 5) reduced
9. 1) escaping 2) with 3) enhancing 4) leaving 5) continuing
10. 1) productive 2) primitive 3) profitable 4) cultivable 5) scientific
Answers:
1-1; 2-3; 3-2; 4-2; 5-4; 6-5; 7-3; 8-5; 9-4; 10-2.
IBPS Clerks English Language Questions for Practice - Rearranging Sentences
Directions (Q.1-5): Rearrange the following sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper order and then answer the questions given below them.
(A) To address these issues Indian corporates are increasingly turning eco -friendly.
(B) At present, however, there are only a dozen green buildings in the private sector.
(C) However, though an eco -friendly building may cost more upfront, it is cost-effective because of lower operating costs in the long run.
(D) Today there is growing concern about global warming, energy and water crisis.
(E) The reason is the cost of an eco - friendly building is 15% to 20% more than putting up a conventional
building.
(F) Planting trees, using energy saving lighting systems and constructing eco- friendly green buildings are some of the measures they are taking.
1. Which is the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D 5) E
2. Which is the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) C 3) D 4) E 5) F
3. Which is the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
1) B 2) D 3) C 4) E 5) F
4. Which is the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?
1) C 2) D 3) E 4) F 5) A
5. Which of the following is the SIXTH sentence after rearrangement?
1) B 2) C 3) D 4) E 5) F
Answers:
1-4; 2-1; 3-5; 4-3; 5-2.
(A) To address these issues Indian corporates are increasingly turning eco -friendly.
(B) At present, however, there are only a dozen green buildings in the private sector.
(C) However, though an eco -friendly building may cost more upfront, it is cost-effective because of lower operating costs in the long run.
(D) Today there is growing concern about global warming, energy and water crisis.
(E) The reason is the cost of an eco - friendly building is 15% to 20% more than putting up a conventional
building.
(F) Planting trees, using energy saving lighting systems and constructing eco- friendly green buildings are some of the measures they are taking.
1. Which is the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D 5) E
2. Which is the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) C 3) D 4) E 5) F
3. Which is the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
1) B 2) D 3) C 4) E 5) F
4. Which is the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?
1) C 2) D 3) E 4) F 5) A
5. Which of the following is the SIXTH sentence after rearrangement?
1) B 2) C 3) D 4) E 5) F
Answers:
1-4; 2-1; 3-5; 4-3; 5-2.
IBPS Clerks Model Questions - English Language - Fill in the Blanks
Directions (Q.1-5): In each of the following sentences, there are two blanks. Below each, there are five pairs of words denoted by numbers 1), 2), 3), 4) and 5). Find out which pair of words can be filled up in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully correct.
1. The criterion for ......... a player should be based on his recent performance; but unfortunately, the journalists are ......... to be carried away by earlier successes.
1) condemning, satisfying
2) judging, prone 3) revealing, reluctant
4) eager, acclaiming 5) criticising, clean
2. Their minds were ......... with the thought of the ......... conflict.
1) engrossed, approaching
2) prepared, growing
3) absolve, mere
4) swollen, imminent
5) preoccupied, adverse
3. It would be impossible for us to continue living in this world if each of us ......... exactly what fate had in ......... for us.
1) follow, plan 2) appreciate, strategy
3) design, anticipation
4) visualize, hidden 5) knew, store
4. He objected to the proposal because it was founded on a ......... principle and also was ......... at times.
1) faulty, desirable
2) imperative, reasonable
3) wrong, inconvenient
4) sound, acceptable
5) conforming, deplorable
5. The human mind is never .........; it advances or it .........
1) absolute, diminishes 2) dynamic, stops
3) perfect, disintegrates
4) stationary, retrogrades
5) happy, spoils
Directions (Q.6-10): In each of the following questions four words are given of which two words are most nearly the
same or opposite in meaning. Find those words and indicate the number of correct letter combination as your answer.
6. (A) Cutting (B) Establishing (C) Transfering (D) Pruning
1) A-B 2) C-D 3) B-C 4) A-C 5) A-D
7. (A) Stimulate (B) Apprehend (C) Facilitate (D) Understand
1) A-B 2) B-C 3) A-C 4) B-D 5) C-D
8. (A) Suffuse (B) Deplete (C) Fight (D) Delay
1) B-C 2) C-D 3) A-C 4) A-D 5) A-B
9. (A) Practical (B) Delectable (C) Leaflike (D) Charming
1) A-C 2) B-D 3) A-D 4) B-C 5) A-B
10. (A) Praise (B) Divergence (C) Confluence (D) Confidence
1) B-C 2) B-D 3) C-D 4) A-B 5) A-C
Answers:
1-2; 2-4; 3-5; 4-3; 5-4;
6-5; Same
7-4; Same
8-5; Opp
9-2; Same
10-1 Opp.
1. The criterion for ......... a player should be based on his recent performance; but unfortunately, the journalists are ......... to be carried away by earlier successes.
1) condemning, satisfying
2) judging, prone 3) revealing, reluctant
4) eager, acclaiming 5) criticising, clean
2. Their minds were ......... with the thought of the ......... conflict.
1) engrossed, approaching
2) prepared, growing
3) absolve, mere
4) swollen, imminent
5) preoccupied, adverse
3. It would be impossible for us to continue living in this world if each of us ......... exactly what fate had in ......... for us.
1) follow, plan 2) appreciate, strategy
3) design, anticipation
4) visualize, hidden 5) knew, store
4. He objected to the proposal because it was founded on a ......... principle and also was ......... at times.
1) faulty, desirable
2) imperative, reasonable
3) wrong, inconvenient
4) sound, acceptable
5) conforming, deplorable
5. The human mind is never .........; it advances or it .........
1) absolute, diminishes 2) dynamic, stops
3) perfect, disintegrates
4) stationary, retrogrades
5) happy, spoils
Directions (Q.6-10): In each of the following questions four words are given of which two words are most nearly the
same or opposite in meaning. Find those words and indicate the number of correct letter combination as your answer.
6. (A) Cutting (B) Establishing (C) Transfering (D) Pruning
1) A-B 2) C-D 3) B-C 4) A-C 5) A-D
7. (A) Stimulate (B) Apprehend (C) Facilitate (D) Understand
1) A-B 2) B-C 3) A-C 4) B-D 5) C-D
8. (A) Suffuse (B) Deplete (C) Fight (D) Delay
1) B-C 2) C-D 3) A-C 4) A-D 5) A-B
9. (A) Practical (B) Delectable (C) Leaflike (D) Charming
1) A-C 2) B-D 3) A-D 4) B-C 5) A-B
10. (A) Praise (B) Divergence (C) Confluence (D) Confidence
1) B-C 2) B-D 3) C-D 4) A-B 5) A-C
Answers:
1-2; 2-4; 3-5; 4-3; 5-4;
6-5; Same
7-4; Same
8-5; Opp
9-2; Same
10-1 Opp.
IBPS Clerks - English Language Model Questions - Finding Errors
Directions (Q.1-5): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5).
1. The celebrities that organised (1)/ the marathon were aiming (2)/ to create an awareness (3)/ about the treatment of diabetes. (4)/ No error. (5)
2. There will be several (1)/ new visa application centres opened (2)/ in metros across the country (3)/ to easy the pressure on embassies. (4)/ No error. (5)
3. The Director asked me (1)/ how I have not (2)/ taken his permission (3)/ before applying for the new job. (4)/ No error. (5)
4. Kiranmayi is too busy (1)/ in her present (2)/ programmes to take (3)/ up any new one's. (4)/ No error. (5)
5. Villagers want to build (1)/ a bridge crossed the river (2)/ to connect their village (3)/ to the high way. (4)/ No error. (5)
Directions (Q.6-10): Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3), (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (5) as the answer.
6. For centuries, undergoing a recession and large cuts in public spending seem to be the ordering of the day.
1) be ordering of the day
2) being the order of the day
3) be the order of the day
4) being ordering of the day
5) No correction required
7. I had severe doubts about if I successfully run a company, but my father encouraged.
1) if I am successful in
2) how should I successfully
3) whether I could successfully
4) that I would succeed to
5) No correction required
8. The company will invest more six hundred crores in the next five years to expand its operations in Britain.
1) will further invest
2) has invested more than
3) have invested over
4) will be invested above
5) No correction required
9. The little boy appeared all of a sudden out of nowhere and take every one by surprise.
1) took every one as surprised
2) take everyone with surprised
3) took everyone by surprises
4) took everyone by surprise
5) No correction required
10. All she could think was the beautiful dress and how she could earn enough money to buy it.
1) All she can think
2) All she could thought
3) All she can thought
4) All she can be thought
5) No correction required
Answers:
1-4; Replace 'about' with 'of'
2-4; Replace 'easy' with 'ease'.
3-2; Replace 'how I have' with 'why I had'.
4-2; Replace 'in' with 'with'.
5-2; Replace 'crossed' with 'across'.
6-3; 7-3; 8-1; 9-4; 10-5.
1. The celebrities that organised (1)/ the marathon were aiming (2)/ to create an awareness (3)/ about the treatment of diabetes. (4)/ No error. (5)
2. There will be several (1)/ new visa application centres opened (2)/ in metros across the country (3)/ to easy the pressure on embassies. (4)/ No error. (5)
3. The Director asked me (1)/ how I have not (2)/ taken his permission (3)/ before applying for the new job. (4)/ No error. (5)
4. Kiranmayi is too busy (1)/ in her present (2)/ programmes to take (3)/ up any new one's. (4)/ No error. (5)
5. Villagers want to build (1)/ a bridge crossed the river (2)/ to connect their village (3)/ to the high way. (4)/ No error. (5)
Directions (Q.6-10): Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3), (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (5) as the answer.
6. For centuries, undergoing a recession and large cuts in public spending seem to be the ordering of the day.
1) be ordering of the day
2) being the order of the day
3) be the order of the day
4) being ordering of the day
5) No correction required
7. I had severe doubts about if I successfully run a company, but my father encouraged.
1) if I am successful in
2) how should I successfully
3) whether I could successfully
4) that I would succeed to
5) No correction required
8. The company will invest more six hundred crores in the next five years to expand its operations in Britain.
1) will further invest
2) has invested more than
3) have invested over
4) will be invested above
5) No correction required
9. The little boy appeared all of a sudden out of nowhere and take every one by surprise.
1) took every one as surprised
2) take everyone with surprised
3) took everyone by surprises
4) took everyone by surprise
5) No correction required
10. All she could think was the beautiful dress and how she could earn enough money to buy it.
1) All she can think
2) All she could thought
3) All she can thought
4) All she can be thought
5) No correction required
Answers:
1-4; Replace 'about' with 'of'
2-4; Replace 'easy' with 'ease'.
3-2; Replace 'how I have' with 'why I had'.
4-2; Replace 'in' with 'with'.
5-2; Replace 'crossed' with 'across'.
6-3; 7-3; 8-1; 9-4; 10-5.
26 May 2024
English Language - Fill in the blanks for SBI and IBPS POs Preliminary Exams
Directions (Q. 1-10): In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case:
Man in his ...(1)... of nature and universe has made the world ...(2)..., polluted. The air we breathe is polluted, the water we drink is ...(3).... There is ...(4)... felling of trees, clearing of Jungles, ...(5)... natural barriers like the mountains and drying up the oceans by the way of ...(6)....
This ...(7)... of nature by man is a grave mistake for which mankind has to pay the price. Rapid industrialization means ...(8)... the industrial effluents into the rivers and seas. The river water has turned murky. Marine life has been ...(9).... Hence natures ...(10)... must be preserved.
1. 1) pursuit 2) view 3) conquest 4) victim 5) want
2. 1) foul 2) diluted 3) poor 4) precarious 5) critical
3. 1) disturbed 2) pure 3) counter productive 4) suffocated 5) contaminated
4. 1) dubious 2) wanton 3) careful 4) planned 5) useless
5. 1) attacking 2) projecting 3) cutting 4) blasting 5) posing
6. 1) reclamation 2) in-habitation 3) stabilization 4) destruction 5) damage
7. 1) provocation 2) adventure 3) vandalism 4) abundance 5) evasion
8. 1) relocating 2) divulging 3) menacing 4) culminating 5) diverting
9. 1) evaporated 2) endangered 3) devalued 4) eliminated 5) forfeited
10. 1) plentifulness 2) carelessness 3) meticulousness 4) clarity 5) acuteness
Answers:
1-3; 2-1; 3-5; 4-2; 5-3; 6-1; 7-3; 8-5; 9-2; 10-1.
Man in his ...(1)... of nature and universe has made the world ...(2)..., polluted. The air we breathe is polluted, the water we drink is ...(3).... There is ...(4)... felling of trees, clearing of Jungles, ...(5)... natural barriers like the mountains and drying up the oceans by the way of ...(6)....
This ...(7)... of nature by man is a grave mistake for which mankind has to pay the price. Rapid industrialization means ...(8)... the industrial effluents into the rivers and seas. The river water has turned murky. Marine life has been ...(9).... Hence natures ...(10)... must be preserved.
1. 1) pursuit 2) view 3) conquest 4) victim 5) want
2. 1) foul 2) diluted 3) poor 4) precarious 5) critical
3. 1) disturbed 2) pure 3) counter productive 4) suffocated 5) contaminated
4. 1) dubious 2) wanton 3) careful 4) planned 5) useless
5. 1) attacking 2) projecting 3) cutting 4) blasting 5) posing
6. 1) reclamation 2) in-habitation 3) stabilization 4) destruction 5) damage
7. 1) provocation 2) adventure 3) vandalism 4) abundance 5) evasion
8. 1) relocating 2) divulging 3) menacing 4) culminating 5) diverting
9. 1) evaporated 2) endangered 3) devalued 4) eliminated 5) forfeited
10. 1) plentifulness 2) carelessness 3) meticulousness 4) clarity 5) acuteness
Answers:
1-3; 2-1; 3-5; 4-2; 5-3; 6-1; 7-3; 8-5; 9-2; 10-1.
08 January 2024
SBI and IBPS Clerks - General English Model Questions
Directions (Q. 1 - 5): In each question below is given a sentence with four words printed in bold type. These are numbered as 1), 2), 3) and 4). One of these words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt or appropriate, mark 5) as the answer.
1. In my opinion it will be difficult (1)/ to pursuade (2)/ the employees to accept (3)/ these changes. (4)/ All correct (5).
2. We are now facing stiff (1)/ competing from (2)/ foreign companies manufacturing (3)/ similar products. (4)/ All correct (5).
3. I have mentioned (1)/ this case to indicate (2)/ how deliberate (3)/ it will be to achieve our goal. (4)/ All correct (5).
4. We often (1)/ ask our customers to give us their opinions (2)/ and suggestions (3)/ for improvement. (4)/ All correct (5).
5. Had the scheme been allowed (1)/ to continue, (2)/ it would have generated (3)/ attracted returns. (4)/ All correct (5).
Directions (Q. 6 - 10): In each of the following questions, four words are given, of which two are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the number of correct word combination.
6. (A) Abysmal (B) Diligence (C) Zenith (D) Nadir
1) A-B 2) B-D 3) C-D 4) B-C 5) A-C
7. (A) Elude (B) Avoid (C) Harness (D) Hatch
1) A-B 2) A-C 3) A-D 4) B-C 5) B-D
8. (A) Languid (B) Gorgeous (C) Knock (D) Ability
1) A-B 2) A-D 3) B-C 4) C-D 5) B-D
9. (A) Gregarious (B) Quixotic (C) Sociable (D) Discernible
1) A-B 2) B-C 3) C-D 4) A-C 5) B-D
10. (A) Testimony (B) Aura (C) Augment (D) Decrease
1) A-B 2) B-C 3) C-D 4) A-D 5) B-D
Answers:
1-2; persuade. 2-2; competition. 3-3; deliberate. 4-5; All correct. 5-4; attractive. 6-3; Opp. 7-1; Same, 8-4; Same; 9-4; Same 10-3; Opp.
1. In my opinion it will be difficult (1)/ to pursuade (2)/ the employees to accept (3)/ these changes. (4)/ All correct (5).
2. We are now facing stiff (1)/ competing from (2)/ foreign companies manufacturing (3)/ similar products. (4)/ All correct (5).
3. I have mentioned (1)/ this case to indicate (2)/ how deliberate (3)/ it will be to achieve our goal. (4)/ All correct (5).
4. We often (1)/ ask our customers to give us their opinions (2)/ and suggestions (3)/ for improvement. (4)/ All correct (5).
5. Had the scheme been allowed (1)/ to continue, (2)/ it would have generated (3)/ attracted returns. (4)/ All correct (5).
Directions (Q. 6 - 10): In each of the following questions, four words are given, of which two are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the number of correct word combination.
6. (A) Abysmal (B) Diligence (C) Zenith (D) Nadir
1) A-B 2) B-D 3) C-D 4) B-C 5) A-C
7. (A) Elude (B) Avoid (C) Harness (D) Hatch
1) A-B 2) A-C 3) A-D 4) B-C 5) B-D
8. (A) Languid (B) Gorgeous (C) Knock (D) Ability
1) A-B 2) A-D 3) B-C 4) C-D 5) B-D
9. (A) Gregarious (B) Quixotic (C) Sociable (D) Discernible
1) A-B 2) B-C 3) C-D 4) A-C 5) B-D
10. (A) Testimony (B) Aura (C) Augment (D) Decrease
1) A-B 2) B-C 3) C-D 4) A-D 5) B-D
Answers:
1-2; persuade. 2-2; competition. 3-3; deliberate. 4-5; All correct. 5-4; attractive. 6-3; Opp. 7-1; Same, 8-4; Same; 9-4; Same 10-3; Opp.
General English Model Questions for SBI and IBPS Clerks Exams
Directions (Q. 1 - 5): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 5).
1. If the bank sanctioned (1)/ the loan (2)/ farmers would have been happy (3)/ and they would have spent all money on farming (4)/ No error (5).
2. Wherever (1)/ Ravi goes, (2)/ he prefers rice and curry (3)/ since rice and curry are a healthy diet (4)/ No error (5).
3. Since the clerk and cashier (1)/ are on leave (2)/ money cannot be arranged (3)/ immediately (4)/ No error (5).
4. In present days (1)/ of hectic activity, (2)/ when man runs only after money, (3)/ peace and prosperity are the need of the day. (4)/ No error (5).
5. The actress (1)/ along with (2)/ her manager and (3)/ some friends is attending the function (4)/ No error (5).
Directions (Q. 6 - 10): In the following questions, a sentence has been given with some of its parts in bold. To make the sentence grammatically correct, you have to replace the bold part with the correct alternative given below. If the sentence is correct, your answer is 5).
6. He as well as I is taking up the project.
1) I am taking up 2) I are taking up
3) I have been taking up 4) I had been taking up
5) No correction required
7. Neither you nor I are willing to take up the project.
1) I am willing 2) me are willing
3) I is willing 4) I have been willing
5) No correction required
8. Every boy and every girl are given sweets.
1) have been given 2) were given
3) is giving 4) was given 5) No correction required
9. Not only the students but also the teacher is interested.
1) were interested 2) have been interested
3) are interested 4) can be interested
5) No correction required
10. Either of them have to demonstrate how this apparatus works.
1) has to demonstrate 2) were to demonstrate
3) have been to demonstrate 4) are to demonstrate
5) No correction required
Answers:
1-1; It should be 'If the bank had sanctioned'. Exp: In 'If-clauses' type 3 is unfulfilled condition. Past Perfect tense should be used.
2-4; Replace 'are' with 'is'. Exp: When two singular subjects represent one collective idea, a singular verb is used. They are called 'Parcel Subject'.
3-2; Replace 'are' with 'is'. Exp: When two singular nouns refer to the same person, article 'the' is used only once and the verb is singular.
4-4; Replace 'are' with 'is'. Exp: When two singular subjects are practically synonymous the verb should be in the singular form.
5-5; No error. Exp: If connectives like 'with', 'together with', 'along with' are used to combine two subjects, the verb agrees with the subject mentioned first.
6-5; When two subjects are joined by 'as well as', the verb agrees in number and person, with first one. The connective behaves like separator because it is placed between two nouns or pronouns to separate them. Therefore, a noun or pronoun placed after 'as well as' does not affect the verb.
7-1; When the subjects joined by 'or', 'nor', 'either...or', 'neither...nor' are of different persons, the verb agrees with the nearest subject.
8-4; If two singular subjects joined by 'and' are preceded by 'each' or 'every', the verb should be in the singular.
9-5; When the subjects are joined by 'not only... but also', the verb agrees with the last, that is with the subject nearest to it.
10-1; Distributive pronouns (each/ either/ neither) are always singular whether or not they are followed by 'of + plural noun', so they go with singular verb.
1. If the bank sanctioned (1)/ the loan (2)/ farmers would have been happy (3)/ and they would have spent all money on farming (4)/ No error (5).
2. Wherever (1)/ Ravi goes, (2)/ he prefers rice and curry (3)/ since rice and curry are a healthy diet (4)/ No error (5).
3. Since the clerk and cashier (1)/ are on leave (2)/ money cannot be arranged (3)/ immediately (4)/ No error (5).
4. In present days (1)/ of hectic activity, (2)/ when man runs only after money, (3)/ peace and prosperity are the need of the day. (4)/ No error (5).
5. The actress (1)/ along with (2)/ her manager and (3)/ some friends is attending the function (4)/ No error (5).
Directions (Q. 6 - 10): In the following questions, a sentence has been given with some of its parts in bold. To make the sentence grammatically correct, you have to replace the bold part with the correct alternative given below. If the sentence is correct, your answer is 5).
6. He as well as I is taking up the project.
1) I am taking up 2) I are taking up
3) I have been taking up 4) I had been taking up
5) No correction required
7. Neither you nor I are willing to take up the project.
1) I am willing 2) me are willing
3) I is willing 4) I have been willing
5) No correction required
8. Every boy and every girl are given sweets.
1) have been given 2) were given
3) is giving 4) was given 5) No correction required
9. Not only the students but also the teacher is interested.
1) were interested 2) have been interested
3) are interested 4) can be interested
5) No correction required
10. Either of them have to demonstrate how this apparatus works.
1) has to demonstrate 2) were to demonstrate
3) have been to demonstrate 4) are to demonstrate
5) No correction required
Answers:
1-1; It should be 'If the bank had sanctioned'. Exp: In 'If-clauses' type 3 is unfulfilled condition. Past Perfect tense should be used.
2-4; Replace 'are' with 'is'. Exp: When two singular subjects represent one collective idea, a singular verb is used. They are called 'Parcel Subject'.
3-2; Replace 'are' with 'is'. Exp: When two singular nouns refer to the same person, article 'the' is used only once and the verb is singular.
4-4; Replace 'are' with 'is'. Exp: When two singular subjects are practically synonymous the verb should be in the singular form.
5-5; No error. Exp: If connectives like 'with', 'together with', 'along with' are used to combine two subjects, the verb agrees with the subject mentioned first.
6-5; When two subjects are joined by 'as well as', the verb agrees in number and person, with first one. The connective behaves like separator because it is placed between two nouns or pronouns to separate them. Therefore, a noun or pronoun placed after 'as well as' does not affect the verb.
7-1; When the subjects joined by 'or', 'nor', 'either...or', 'neither...nor' are of different persons, the verb agrees with the nearest subject.
8-4; If two singular subjects joined by 'and' are preceded by 'each' or 'every', the verb should be in the singular.
9-5; When the subjects are joined by 'not only... but also', the verb agrees with the last, that is with the subject nearest to it.
10-1; Distributive pronouns (each/ either/ neither) are always singular whether or not they are followed by 'of + plural noun', so they go with singular verb.
15 September 2024
English Language for IBPS and SBI Clerks and POs Recruitments
English Language may not pose a threat to the candidates in IBPS and SBI Clerks and Probationary officers recruitment examinations. Candidates with a reasonable knowledge of grammar and word usage can get good score in English section. Here are some sample / practice questions useful for IBPS, SBI and other similar exams. Answers are provided after the questions.
Directions (Q. 1-5): Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the word / phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and 'No correction is
required', mark (5) as the answer.
1. For the first time ever, a government advisory board asked scientific journals not to publish details of certain biomedical experiments.
1) This is first time 2) For the first ever time
3) At the first time 4) First time for 5) No correction required
2. People living downstream would get 15-20 minutes to run for their life if the dam
bursts.
1) run for their lives 2) run at their life
3) run after their lives 4) run for life 5) No correction required
3. The minister also claimed that all the formalities had been completed and it would
be implemented in immediate effects.
1) immediately in affect
2) with immediate effect
3) to immediate affect
4) immediately with effects
5) No correction required
4. A meeting was convened in order to give SEZs a new lease in life.
1) new lease of life 2) new leasing in life
3) leased life 4) newer lease on life 5) No correction required
5. A group of lawyers took violence while trying to stop another group from attending
court.
1) violent 2) took to violence
3) opted for taking of violence
4) violently took 5) No correction required
Directions (Q.6-10): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical
error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence.
If there is 'No error' the answer is (5). (Ignore errors of punctuation if any.)
6. The temple is at located (1) / such a high altitude that it is (2) / impossible to go there (3) / during the winter season. (4) / No error (5).
7. On reaching the (1) / lake, the leader realised (2) / that two elephants from (3) / his herd is missing. (4) / No error (5).
8. The builders have (1) / promised the customers (2) / that the construction will (3)/ completed as soon as possible. (4) / No error (5).
9. Pratik was extremely (1) / happy when he (2)/ saw his favorite (3) / actor at near
the mall. (4) / No error (5).
10. Vanita managed to (1) / answers all the questions (2) / whereas her friend could
(3)/ answer only a few. (4) / No error (5).
Answers: 1-5; 2-1; 3-2; 4-1; 5-2; 6-1; 7-4; 8-3; 9-4; 10-2.
Directions (Q. 1-5): Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the word / phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and 'No correction is
required', mark (5) as the answer.
1. For the first time ever, a government advisory board asked scientific journals not to publish details of certain biomedical experiments.
1) This is first time 2) For the first ever time
3) At the first time 4) First time for 5) No correction required
2. People living downstream would get 15-20 minutes to run for their life if the dam
bursts.
1) run for their lives 2) run at their life
3) run after their lives 4) run for life 5) No correction required
3. The minister also claimed that all the formalities had been completed and it would
be implemented in immediate effects.
1) immediately in affect
2) with immediate effect
3) to immediate affect
4) immediately with effects
5) No correction required
4. A meeting was convened in order to give SEZs a new lease in life.
1) new lease of life 2) new leasing in life
3) leased life 4) newer lease on life 5) No correction required
5. A group of lawyers took violence while trying to stop another group from attending
court.
1) violent 2) took to violence
3) opted for taking of violence
4) violently took 5) No correction required
Directions (Q.6-10): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical
error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence.
If there is 'No error' the answer is (5). (Ignore errors of punctuation if any.)
6. The temple is at located (1) / such a high altitude that it is (2) / impossible to go there (3) / during the winter season. (4) / No error (5).
7. On reaching the (1) / lake, the leader realised (2) / that two elephants from (3) / his herd is missing. (4) / No error (5).
8. The builders have (1) / promised the customers (2) / that the construction will (3)/ completed as soon as possible. (4) / No error (5).
9. Pratik was extremely (1) / happy when he (2)/ saw his favorite (3) / actor at near
the mall. (4) / No error (5).
10. Vanita managed to (1) / answers all the questions (2) / whereas her friend could
(3)/ answer only a few. (4) / No error (5).
Answers: 1-5; 2-1; 3-2; 4-1; 5-2; 6-1; 7-4; 8-3; 9-4; 10-2.
29 August 2024
IBPS - POs English Model Questions - Rearranging Sentences and Fill in the Blanks
Directions (Q. 1-5): Rearrange the following sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), and (F) in proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and answer the questions
given below.
(A) I joined the course last September, and I am totally enjoying the programme.
(B) A one-year stint at an automobile company - Turbo Energy Limited helped improve my understanding my area of interest.
(C) Upon completion of my bachelor's degree in automobile engineering, I wanted to do my master's in an area that solely governed the power and performance of the automobile - the internal combustion engine.
(D) Thus began the routine search for universities offering courses in this field.
(E) My course started with an integration trip to Stuttgart the "cradle of the Automobile".
(F) It was a dream come true when I came to know about the power train engineering programme in IFP school, Rueil Malmaison, near Paris.
1. Which of the following sentences is the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
1) D 2) B 3) C 4) A 5) E
2. Which of the following is the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
1) B 2) D 3) F 4) A 5) E
3. Which of the following is THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
1) C 2) B 3) A 4) D 5) F
4. Which of the following is the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) F 4) C 5) D
5. Which of the following is the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?
1) F 2) B 3) D 4) C 5) A
Directions (Q. 6-15): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningfully correct.
Those whose lives are fruitful to themselves, to their friends, or to the world are ..(6).. by hope and sustained by joy; they see ..(7).. the things that might be and the way in which they are to be brought ..(8).. existence. In their private relations, they are not preoccupied with anxiety ..(9).. they should lose such affection and respect as they receive; they are engaged ..(10).. giving affection and respect freely, and the ..(11).. comes of itself without their ..(12).. . In their work, they are not haunted by jealousy of competitors, but concerned with the actual matter that ..(13).. to be done. In politics they do not spend time and passion defending unjust ..(14).. of their class or nation, but they aim ..(15).. the world as a whole happier, less cruel, less conflict and more full of human compassion.
6. 1) inspired 2) sustained 3) impelled 4) cudgelled 5) thrust
7. 1) through 2) by 3) with 4) in 5) at
8. 1) to 2) into 3) in 4) by 5) for
9. 1) lest 2) as 3) for 4) because 5) so
10. 1) with 2) by 3) in 4) into 5) to
11. 1) award 2) prize 3) reward 4) result 5) conclusion
12. 1) labour 2) devotion 3) asking 4) seeking 5) knowledge
13. 1) is 2) has 3) ought 4) was 5) not
14. 1) duties 2) decisions 3) orders 4) actions 5) privileges
15. 1) to make 2) not to make 3) at making 4) just to make 5) by making
Answers:
(Q. 1-5) Order: C B D F A E
1-3; 2-1; 3-4; 4-3; 5-5; 6-1; 7-4; 8-2; 9-1; 10-3; 11-3; 12-4; 13-2; 14-5; 15-3.
given below.
(A) I joined the course last September, and I am totally enjoying the programme.
(B) A one-year stint at an automobile company - Turbo Energy Limited helped improve my understanding my area of interest.
(C) Upon completion of my bachelor's degree in automobile engineering, I wanted to do my master's in an area that solely governed the power and performance of the automobile - the internal combustion engine.
(D) Thus began the routine search for universities offering courses in this field.
(E) My course started with an integration trip to Stuttgart the "cradle of the Automobile".
(F) It was a dream come true when I came to know about the power train engineering programme in IFP school, Rueil Malmaison, near Paris.
1. Which of the following sentences is the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
1) D 2) B 3) C 4) A 5) E
2. Which of the following is the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
1) B 2) D 3) F 4) A 5) E
3. Which of the following is THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
1) C 2) B 3) A 4) D 5) F
4. Which of the following is the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) F 4) C 5) D
5. Which of the following is the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?
1) F 2) B 3) D 4) C 5) A
Directions (Q. 6-15): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningfully correct.
Those whose lives are fruitful to themselves, to their friends, or to the world are ..(6).. by hope and sustained by joy; they see ..(7).. the things that might be and the way in which they are to be brought ..(8).. existence. In their private relations, they are not preoccupied with anxiety ..(9).. they should lose such affection and respect as they receive; they are engaged ..(10).. giving affection and respect freely, and the ..(11).. comes of itself without their ..(12).. . In their work, they are not haunted by jealousy of competitors, but concerned with the actual matter that ..(13).. to be done. In politics they do not spend time and passion defending unjust ..(14).. of their class or nation, but they aim ..(15).. the world as a whole happier, less cruel, less conflict and more full of human compassion.
6. 1) inspired 2) sustained 3) impelled 4) cudgelled 5) thrust
7. 1) through 2) by 3) with 4) in 5) at
8. 1) to 2) into 3) in 4) by 5) for
9. 1) lest 2) as 3) for 4) because 5) so
10. 1) with 2) by 3) in 4) into 5) to
11. 1) award 2) prize 3) reward 4) result 5) conclusion
12. 1) labour 2) devotion 3) asking 4) seeking 5) knowledge
13. 1) is 2) has 3) ought 4) was 5) not
14. 1) duties 2) decisions 3) orders 4) actions 5) privileges
15. 1) to make 2) not to make 3) at making 4) just to make 5) by making
Answers:
(Q. 1-5) Order: C B D F A E
1-3; 2-1; 3-4; 4-3; 5-5; 6-1; 7-4; 8-2; 9-1; 10-3; 11-3; 12-4; 13-2; 14-5; 15-3.
IBPS English Language - Correction of Sentences Questions
Directions (Q. 1-5): In the following questions, a sentence has been given with some of its part in bold. To make the sentence correct, you have to replace the bold part with correct alternative given below. If the sentence is correct as it is, give (5) as your answer.
1. I suggest you to apply for the post.
1) I suggest that you should
2) I suggest you for
3) I suggest to you for
4) I suggest on you to
5) No correction required
2. The striking employees were prevented from entering office premises.
1) are prevented
2) have been prevented on
3) prevented at
4) were prevented on
5) No correction required
3. The teacher stressed the importance of English language.
1) stress at 2) stress on
3) stress over 4) stressed in
5) No correction required
4. To discuss the matter privately, they entered into the room next to the hall.
1) entered the room
2) entered in the room
3) has entered into the room
4) will enter into the room
5) No correction required
5. We are all looking forward to see our boss.
1) look forward to see
2) will look forward to see
3) look forward for seeing
4) look forward to seeing
5) No correction required
Directions (Q. 6-15): Fill up the blanks in the following sentences from the given
choices.
6. You are suffering from fever. You need some ...... from your work.
1) respite 2) fabric 3) chance 4) pledge 5) arrogance
7. An ...... man cannot help you monetarily.
1) indigent 2) indigenous 3) indecent 4) aimless 5) honest
8. The manager ...... him for his misconduct.
1) ceded 2) censored 3) censured 4) stalled 5) struggled
9. Undoubtedly, the country is peace - loving, though it is ...... at present.
1) bellicose 2) belligerent 3) bilingual 4) persistent 5) biennial
10. A ...... decision should be arrived at after much deliberations.
1) momentous 2) momentary 3) monumental 4) precautionary 5) juvenile
11. Only the class teacher can ...... ability of the student correctly.
1) apprise 2) appraise 3) estimate 4) progress 5) provoke
12. He reached the ...... heights of his career in 1995.
1) climatic 2) climactic 3) climax 4) cumulative 5) modern
13. He accorded ...... welcome to his friend at the airport.
1) diligent 2) ceremonious 3) ceremonial 4) cultural 5) creative
14. It is not ...... possible to work round the clock.
1) humanly 2) humanely 3) highly 4) duly 5) reliably
15. The ...... body of the bank has decided to hold an examination for the recruitment of cashiers.
1) peak 2) pinnacle 3) top 4) apex 5) simple
Answers:
1-1; Explanation: The verb 'suggest' should not be used with to-infinitive. It is followed by 'that' clause.
2-5; Explanation: The correct pattern is 'to prevent somebody from doing something".
The verb 'prevent' should not be used with to-infinitive.
3-5; Explanation: The verb 'stress' is a transitive verb and is therefore not followed
by a preposition.
4-1; Explanation: We enter (go into) a room, a hall, a garden, but we enter into (take
part in) an agreement or conversation.
5-4; Explanation: 'look forward to' should be followed by present participle. i.e. 'ing' form of verb.
6-1; 7-1; 8-3; 9-2; 10-1; 11-2; 12-2; 13-2; 14-1; 15-4.
1. I suggest you to apply for the post.
1) I suggest that you should
2) I suggest you for
3) I suggest to you for
4) I suggest on you to
5) No correction required
2. The striking employees were prevented from entering office premises.
1) are prevented
2) have been prevented on
3) prevented at
4) were prevented on
5) No correction required
3. The teacher stressed the importance of English language.
1) stress at 2) stress on
3) stress over 4) stressed in
5) No correction required
4. To discuss the matter privately, they entered into the room next to the hall.
1) entered the room
2) entered in the room
3) has entered into the room
4) will enter into the room
5) No correction required
5. We are all looking forward to see our boss.
1) look forward to see
2) will look forward to see
3) look forward for seeing
4) look forward to seeing
5) No correction required
Directions (Q. 6-15): Fill up the blanks in the following sentences from the given
choices.
6. You are suffering from fever. You need some ...... from your work.
1) respite 2) fabric 3) chance 4) pledge 5) arrogance
7. An ...... man cannot help you monetarily.
1) indigent 2) indigenous 3) indecent 4) aimless 5) honest
8. The manager ...... him for his misconduct.
1) ceded 2) censored 3) censured 4) stalled 5) struggled
9. Undoubtedly, the country is peace - loving, though it is ...... at present.
1) bellicose 2) belligerent 3) bilingual 4) persistent 5) biennial
10. A ...... decision should be arrived at after much deliberations.
1) momentous 2) momentary 3) monumental 4) precautionary 5) juvenile
11. Only the class teacher can ...... ability of the student correctly.
1) apprise 2) appraise 3) estimate 4) progress 5) provoke
12. He reached the ...... heights of his career in 1995.
1) climatic 2) climactic 3) climax 4) cumulative 5) modern
13. He accorded ...... welcome to his friend at the airport.
1) diligent 2) ceremonious 3) ceremonial 4) cultural 5) creative
14. It is not ...... possible to work round the clock.
1) humanly 2) humanely 3) highly 4) duly 5) reliably
15. The ...... body of the bank has decided to hold an examination for the recruitment of cashiers.
1) peak 2) pinnacle 3) top 4) apex 5) simple
Answers:
1-1; Explanation: The verb 'suggest' should not be used with to-infinitive. It is followed by 'that' clause.
2-5; Explanation: The correct pattern is 'to prevent somebody from doing something".
The verb 'prevent' should not be used with to-infinitive.
3-5; Explanation: The verb 'stress' is a transitive verb and is therefore not followed
by a preposition.
4-1; Explanation: We enter (go into) a room, a hall, a garden, but we enter into (take
part in) an agreement or conversation.
5-4; Explanation: 'look forward to' should be followed by present participle. i.e. 'ing' form of verb.
6-1; 7-1; 8-3; 9-2; 10-1; 11-2; 12-2; 13-2; 14-1; 15-4.
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