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 Language Model Practice Questions - Fill in the Blanks
Directions (Q. 1-5): In each of these questions, two sentences (I) and (II) are given.
Each sentence has a blank in it five words. 1), 2), 3), 4), and 5) are suggested. Out of these, one fits at both the places in the context of each sentence. The number of that word is the answer.
1. I. She has begun to show a great ............in politics.
II. It might ‚....... you to know that I didn't accept the job.
1) choice 2) favour 3) interest 4) deal 5) experience
2. I. The booklets .........you through the process of starting your own business II. The ......scheme will run for six months.
1) teaching 2) pilot 3) test 4) embolden 5) drive
3. I. She pulled to the right with a ........
II. If you are going to sneeze and .... at night, we'll never get any sleep.
1) steering 2) honk 3) scream 4) strike 5) friend
4. I. ......you work hard, you won't be able to clear even the preliminary exam.
II. ....... you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
1) If 2) Until 3) Unless 4) Lest 5) Whether
5. I. At least 50 people died when a bus ........into a river.
II. Japan's banks are in trouble because of bad loans and because the stock market ........
1) dived 2) plunged 3) downed 4) fell 5) submerged
Directions (Q. 6-15): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These blanks 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 report by the Comptroller and Auditor Genera ..(6).. mining in Goa ..(7).. thanks to ..(8).. between official the Directorate of Mines, Indian Bureau of Mines and politicians in the state, The report ..(9).. Nationalist cong party leaders Jitender Deshprabhu of doing illegal ..(10).. of ore at Sattari, ..(11).. the deep ..(12).. of politicians in the ..(13).. CAG has ..(14).. ..(15).. the mining activities of Sanguem.
6. 1) deep 2) illegal 3) one 4) revives 5) dangerous
7. 1) thrives 2) survives 3) revives 4) drives 5) highlights
8. 1) relation 2) understanding 3) collusion 4) bitterness 5) controversy
9. 1) praises 2) admires 3) reveals 4) accuses 5) focuses
10. 1) pulling 2) extraction 3) detraction 4) concentration 5) selling
11. 1) forecasting 2) spreading 3) revealing 4) discussing 5) talking
12. 1) engagement 2) threatening 3) compromise 4) connivance 5) involvement
13. 1) incident 2) accident 3) event 4) scam 5) case
14. 1) recommended 2) promulgated 3) forecast 4) aired 5) announced
15. 1) vigilance 2) monitoring 3) surveillance 4) watching 5) survey
Answers:
1-3
2-2
3-3
4-3
5-2
6-2
7-1
8-3
9-4
10-2
11-3
12-5
13-4
14-1
15-2.
Each sentence has a blank in it five words. 1), 2), 3), 4), and 5) are suggested. Out of these, one fits at both the places in the context of each sentence. The number of that word is the answer.
1. I. She has begun to show a great ............in politics.
II. It might ‚....... you to know that I didn't accept the job.
1) choice 2) favour 3) interest 4) deal 5) experience
2. I. The booklets .........you through the process of starting your own business II. The ......scheme will run for six months.
1) teaching 2) pilot 3) test 4) embolden 5) drive
3. I. She pulled to the right with a ........
II. If you are going to sneeze and .... at night, we'll never get any sleep.
1) steering 2) honk 3) scream 4) strike 5) friend
4. I. ......you work hard, you won't be able to clear even the preliminary exam.
II. ....... you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
1) If 2) Until 3) Unless 4) Lest 5) Whether
5. I. At least 50 people died when a bus ........into a river.
II. Japan's banks are in trouble because of bad loans and because the stock market ........
1) dived 2) plunged 3) downed 4) fell 5) submerged
Directions (Q. 6-15): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These blanks 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 report by the Comptroller and Auditor Genera ..(6).. mining in Goa ..(7).. thanks to ..(8).. between official the Directorate of Mines, Indian Bureau of Mines and politicians in the state, The report ..(9).. Nationalist cong party leaders Jitender Deshprabhu of doing illegal ..(10).. of ore at Sattari, ..(11).. the deep ..(12).. of politicians in the ..(13).. CAG has ..(14).. ..(15).. the mining activities of Sanguem.
6. 1) deep 2) illegal 3) one 4) revives 5) dangerous
7. 1) thrives 2) survives 3) revives 4) drives 5) highlights
8. 1) relation 2) understanding 3) collusion 4) bitterness 5) controversy
9. 1) praises 2) admires 3) reveals 4) accuses 5) focuses
10. 1) pulling 2) extraction 3) detraction 4) concentration 5) selling
11. 1) forecasting 2) spreading 3) revealing 4) discussing 5) talking
12. 1) engagement 2) threatening 3) compromise 4) connivance 5) involvement
13. 1) incident 2) accident 3) event 4) scam 5) case
14. 1) recommended 2) promulgated 3) forecast 4) aired 5) announced
15. 1) vigilance 2) monitoring 3) surveillance 4) watching 5) survey
Answers:
1-3
2-2
3-3
4-3
5-2
6-2
7-1
8-3
9-4
10-2
11-3
12-5
13-4
14-1
15-2.
IBPS Clerks English Material - Correction of Sentences and Rearrangement of Sentences - 2016
Direction (Q. 1- 5): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error 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). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)
1. In modern times, the concept of (1)/ rule of law has become the chief characteristic (2)/
of most of the democratic states (3)/ such as USA and India. (4)/ No error (5).
2. The Idea of superiority (1)/ of Greek states than all other forms of government (2)/ lost importance when Alexander conquered (3)/ the East and the West. (4)/ No error (5).
3. The rights which the law of nature gives (1)/ to every individual and which is inalienable (2)/ are those which could not be (3)/ taken away by any person. (4)/ No error (5).
4. One should have a sense of gratitude (1)/ so that the benefactor does (2)/ not has reasonable cause (3)/ to repent him for his good will. (4)/ No error (5).
5. Seeking pleasure or avoidance of (1)/ pain would be to low or base (2)/ a goal of life for (3)/ human beings to fix. (4)/ No error (5).
Direction (Q. 6 - 10): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.
(A) It had no independent existence of its own.
(B) But the condition changed when Christianity began to strike roots in the minds of the intelligentsia and especially when it became the official religion of the Roman Empire.
(C) Prior to the rise of Christianity, the spiritual power was merged into the temporal.
(D) But the secular rulers were not ready to be deprived of the power of the control over the Church.
(E) The king performed the role of the priest.
(F) Hence the controversy raged itself.
6. Which of the following sentences will come FIRST after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D 5) E
7. Which of the following sentences will come SECOND after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D 5) E
8. Which of the following sentences will come FIFTH after rearrangement?
1) C 2) D 3) B 4) F 5) E
9. Which of the following sentences will come THIRD after rearrangement?
1) D 2) B 3) A 4) E 5) C
10. Which of the following sentences will come LAST after rearrangement?
1) C 2) B 3) D 4) E 5) F
Answers:
1-4, 2-2, 3-2, 4-4, 5-2, 6-3, 7-1, 8-2, 9-4, 10-5.
1. In modern times, the concept of (1)/ rule of law has become the chief characteristic (2)/
of most of the democratic states (3)/ such as USA and India. (4)/ No error (5).
2. The Idea of superiority (1)/ of Greek states than all other forms of government (2)/ lost importance when Alexander conquered (3)/ the East and the West. (4)/ No error (5).
3. The rights which the law of nature gives (1)/ to every individual and which is inalienable (2)/ are those which could not be (3)/ taken away by any person. (4)/ No error (5).
4. One should have a sense of gratitude (1)/ so that the benefactor does (2)/ not has reasonable cause (3)/ to repent him for his good will. (4)/ No error (5).
5. Seeking pleasure or avoidance of (1)/ pain would be to low or base (2)/ a goal of life for (3)/ human beings to fix. (4)/ No error (5).
Direction (Q. 6 - 10): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.
(A) It had no independent existence of its own.
(B) But the condition changed when Christianity began to strike roots in the minds of the intelligentsia and especially when it became the official religion of the Roman Empire.
(C) Prior to the rise of Christianity, the spiritual power was merged into the temporal.
(D) But the secular rulers were not ready to be deprived of the power of the control over the Church.
(E) The king performed the role of the priest.
(F) Hence the controversy raged itself.
6. Which of the following sentences will come FIRST after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D 5) E
7. Which of the following sentences will come SECOND after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D 5) E
8. Which of the following sentences will come FIFTH after rearrangement?
1) C 2) D 3) B 4) F 5) E
9. Which of the following sentences will come THIRD after rearrangement?
1) D 2) B 3) A 4) E 5) C
10. Which of the following sentences will come LAST after rearrangement?
1) C 2) B 3) D 4) E 5) F
Answers:
1-4, 2-2, 3-2, 4-4, 5-2, 6-3, 7-1, 8-2, 9-4, 10-5.
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 Passage Questions for IBPS Clerks, POs, RRBs and Specialist Officers
Directions (Q. 1-10): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These blanks 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 step by ..(1).. approach involving a measurable achievement each day is the ..(2).. effective method to get results. Each little success gives you a shot of confidence and a ..(3)..
of accomplishment that will ..(4).. sustain you in sticking to your programme. It also ..(5).. the final goal seem more ..(6).. since all you to do is put ..(7).. the same amount of effort each day. For example, if you were asked to ..(8).. a book of two hundred and fifty pages without having written anything before, this task probably would seem ..(9)... However, if you were asked to write two pages of text each day, you would have to agree that this request would be both reasonable and ..(10)...
1. 1) leap 2) jump 3) run 4) step 5) bring
2. 1) probable 2) only 3) likely 4) various 5) valiant
3. 1) sensation 2) satisfaction 3) sense 4) savour 5) time
4. 1) help 2) ensure 3) enable 4) allow 5) augment
5. 1) mars 2) makes 3) appears 4) provides 5) proves
6. 1) dependable 2) alluring 3) attractive 4) achievable 5) fascinating
7. 1) out 2) forward 3) forth 4) in 5) on
8. 1) read 2) write 3) recite 4) memorise 5) govern
9. 1) insurmountable 2) inescapable 3) intrinsic 4) innate 5) impersonal
10. 1) rational 2) remote 3) realistic 4) impending 5) invigorat
Answers:
1-4
2-2
3-3
4-1
5-2
6-4
7-3
8-2
9-1
10-3.
A step by ..(1).. approach involving a measurable achievement each day is the ..(2).. effective method to get results. Each little success gives you a shot of confidence and a ..(3)..
of accomplishment that will ..(4).. sustain you in sticking to your programme. It also ..(5).. the final goal seem more ..(6).. since all you to do is put ..(7).. the same amount of effort each day. For example, if you were asked to ..(8).. a book of two hundred and fifty pages without having written anything before, this task probably would seem ..(9)... However, if you were asked to write two pages of text each day, you would have to agree that this request would be both reasonable and ..(10)...
1. 1) leap 2) jump 3) run 4) step 5) bring
2. 1) probable 2) only 3) likely 4) various 5) valiant
3. 1) sensation 2) satisfaction 3) sense 4) savour 5) time
4. 1) help 2) ensure 3) enable 4) allow 5) augment
5. 1) mars 2) makes 3) appears 4) provides 5) proves
6. 1) dependable 2) alluring 3) attractive 4) achievable 5) fascinating
7. 1) out 2) forward 3) forth 4) in 5) on
8. 1) read 2) write 3) recite 4) memorise 5) govern
9. 1) insurmountable 2) inescapable 3) intrinsic 4) innate 5) impersonal
10. 1) rational 2) remote 3) realistic 4) impending 5) invigorat
Answers:
1-4
2-2
3-3
4-1
5-2
6-4
7-3
8-2
9-1
10-3.
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.
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.
12 December 2024
Bank Clerks - English Material - Fill in the Blanks and Correction of Sentences
Directions (Q. 1-4): In each of the following sentences there are
certain blank spaces. Below each sentence there are five options
denoted by the numbers 1), 2), 3), 4) and 5). Find out which option
can be used to fill up the blank in the sentence in the same sequence
to make it meaningfully complete.
1. At Independence, India adopted a ............... democracy with a
written constitution that .................. a parliamentary system,
with both individual and group rights for historically disadvantaged
sections.
1) popular, thought 2) convenient, looked
3) unique, brought 4) huge, managed
5) liberal, provided
2. If the goal of eradication of poverty is to be achieved within an
acceptable time frame, the resources .................. to poverty
reduction will need to increase ......................
1) contributed, drastically
2) allocated, substantially
3) given, properly 4) allotted, marginally
5) distributed, potentially
3. Narrow-minded people are ................. more ................ to
be untruthful and violent.
1) much, likely 2) no, ready
3) any, liable 4) for, acceptable
5) really, certain
4. The existing facilities by way of men and infrastructure in the
family planning programme ............... and still are grossly
underutilized in ............ of results achieved.
1) was, times 2) has, way
3) were, terms 4) is, types 5) had, from
Directions (Q. 5-8): In each sentence below four words have been
printed in bold which are numbered 1), 2), 3) and 4). One of these
words may be misspelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence.
Find out
the wrongly spelt or inappropriate words. The number of that word is
the answer. If all four words are correctly spelt and appropriate the
answer is 5) i.e., 'All correct'.
5. Taking blessing on auspicious (1)/ occasions (2)/ from transgenders
has (3)/ remained a traditional practice (4) and it gets strong
support from mythology and religious text such as Ramayana. / All
correct (5).
6. Breaking up large blocks (1)/ of forests into smaller patches (2)/
due to ill-planned intrusion (3)/ by development projects is one of
the most serious threats to long-term biodivarsity (4) conservation./
All correct (5).
7. Although (1)/ the Taliban have been removed from power, Afghanistan
has a long way to go before ensuring (2)/ and the empowerment of women
shackled (3)/ by a prochial (4) conservative society./ All correct
(5).
8. Flood situation in Assam remained girm (1)/ with the Brahmaputra
and its tributaries (2)/ inundating (3)/ vast tracts of land in many
districts affecting (4) a population of nearly four lakh. / All
correct (5).
Answers:
1-5; 2-2; 3-1 4-3; 5-5; 6-4; 7-4; 8-1.
certain blank spaces. Below each sentence there are five options
denoted by the numbers 1), 2), 3), 4) and 5). Find out which option
can be used to fill up the blank in the sentence in the same sequence
to make it meaningfully complete.
1. At Independence, India adopted a ............... democracy with a
written constitution that .................. a parliamentary system,
with both individual and group rights for historically disadvantaged
sections.
1) popular, thought 2) convenient, looked
3) unique, brought 4) huge, managed
5) liberal, provided
2. If the goal of eradication of poverty is to be achieved within an
acceptable time frame, the resources .................. to poverty
reduction will need to increase ......................
1) contributed, drastically
2) allocated, substantially
3) given, properly 4) allotted, marginally
5) distributed, potentially
3. Narrow-minded people are ................. more ................ to
be untruthful and violent.
1) much, likely 2) no, ready
3) any, liable 4) for, acceptable
5) really, certain
4. The existing facilities by way of men and infrastructure in the
family planning programme ............... and still are grossly
underutilized in ............ of results achieved.
1) was, times 2) has, way
3) were, terms 4) is, types 5) had, from
Directions (Q. 5-8): In each sentence below four words have been
printed in bold which are numbered 1), 2), 3) and 4). One of these
words may be misspelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence.
Find out
the wrongly spelt or inappropriate words. The number of that word is
the answer. If all four words are correctly spelt and appropriate the
answer is 5) i.e., 'All correct'.
5. Taking blessing on auspicious (1)/ occasions (2)/ from transgenders
has (3)/ remained a traditional practice (4) and it gets strong
support from mythology and religious text such as Ramayana. / All
correct (5).
6. Breaking up large blocks (1)/ of forests into smaller patches (2)/
due to ill-planned intrusion (3)/ by development projects is one of
the most serious threats to long-term biodivarsity (4) conservation./
All correct (5).
7. Although (1)/ the Taliban have been removed from power, Afghanistan
has a long way to go before ensuring (2)/ and the empowerment of women
shackled (3)/ by a prochial (4) conservative society./ All correct
(5).
8. Flood situation in Assam remained girm (1)/ with the Brahmaputra
and its tributaries (2)/ inundating (3)/ vast tracts of land in many
districts affecting (4) a population of nearly four lakh. / All
correct (5).
Answers:
1-5; 2-2; 3-1 4-3; 5-5; 6-4; 7-4; 8-1.
Bank Clerks English Language Comprehension Model Questions - 2015
Directions (Q. 1-8): Read the passage carefully and answer the
questions given below it. Certain words / phrases are given in bold to
help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
As war clouds loom large over Syria, there are serious concerns in
India. They stem from both principled position and narrow
self-interest. India is opposed to any unilateral military action. For
the past two years, policy planners in New Delhi watched with
helplessness the continuing war between Syrian government troops and
rebels. It has led to deaths of thousands of innocent civilians and
added instability to a region in turmoil since the Arab Spring in
Tunisia in 2010. The churning in the Arab world has had mixed results.
At one level, it has allowed people to decide their fate for the first
time in history; it has also opened doors for radical religious
extremist groups, ironically often with Western help.
"We have very high stakes in the region; any instability there is
serious concern," says a senior MEA official. Over six million Indian
work and live in West Asia and the annual remittance they send takes
care of a substantial part of India's oil bill. Besides, the region is
one of India's main source to meet its energy requirements. An attack
on Syria could ignite the region. For India, this would not only mean
putting millions of citizens at risk, but also disrupt the
uninterrupted supply of oil. Instability will also force oil and gas
prices to shoot up, putting further strain on India's ailing economy.
India has always favoured a Syrian- led initiative, through dialogue
between all contenders, to resolve the situation in the country.
However, this now seems to be put on hold, especially if the US goes
ahead with its strikes against Syria.
PM Manmohan Singh, when in Russia for the G20 meeting, had a chance to
discuss Syria with world leaders. Some years back, Manmohan courted
controversy when he had told President Bush that Indians loved him. He
is unlikely to tell Obama that - especially not at a time when he may
well have started unilateral military strikes on Syria by cocking a
snook at the UN, a move that would be resented by many.
1. What has been the result of churning in the Arab World?
1) It has opened doors for conservative religious extremist groups.
2) It has allowed people to decide their own religious view for the
first time in
the history.
3) It has resulted in starting bilateral ties with the US.
4) It has allowed people to decide their own fate and opened doors for
radical religious extremist groups.
5) None of these
2. Why can a conflagration over Syria by the US hurt India horribly?
1) Because seventy percent population of Syria comprises Indians.
2) Because Syria is one of India's main sources to meet its energy requirements.
3) Because Syria is a helping partner of India.
4) Because India's economy depends on Syria.
5) None of these
3. According to the passage, where do the serious concerns over Syria stem from?
1) From the core issue of anti-Islamic stand
2) From the propagandist viewpoint of Americans.
3) From principled position and narrow selfinterest.
4) From the imperial foreign policy
5) None of these
4. How will the US strike on Syria hamper the economy of India?
1) The instability of supply of oil to India will force oil and gas
prices to soar high, which will cause strain on India's ailing
economy.
2) As seventy percent of the population of Syria comprises Indians,
the US strike on Syria will cause devastation of productive Indians,
who indirectly contribute to India's economy.
3) India has given a lot of loans to Syria and if Syria is attacked it
will not be in a position to repay its debts, which will ultimately
hamper India's economy.
4) Syria is a country which has been a promising economic partner and
if it is attacked suddenly it will have an adverse effect on India's
economy.
5) None of these
5. According to the passage, where was the G20 meeting held?
1) Scotland 2) Italy 3) Germany
4) Russia 5) None of these
Directions (Q. 6-7): Choose the word/ group of words which is MOST
SIMILAR in meaning to the word / group of words printed in BOLD as
used in the passage.
6. Turmoil
1) revolution 2) tumult 3) crisis 4) depravity 5) shadow
7. Remittance
1) remainder 2) restore 3) fragment 4) deposit 5) store
Directions (Q.8): Choose the word/ group of words which is MOST
OPPOSITE in meaning to the word / group of words printed in BOLD as
used in the passage.
8. Ignite
1) stabilise 2) fire 3) inflame 4) destruct 5) kindle
Answers:
1-4; 2-2; 3-3; 4-1; 5-4; 6-2; 7-4; 8-1.
questions given below it. Certain words / phrases are given in bold to
help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
As war clouds loom large over Syria, there are serious concerns in
India. They stem from both principled position and narrow
self-interest. India is opposed to any unilateral military action. For
the past two years, policy planners in New Delhi watched with
helplessness the continuing war between Syrian government troops and
rebels. It has led to deaths of thousands of innocent civilians and
added instability to a region in turmoil since the Arab Spring in
Tunisia in 2010. The churning in the Arab world has had mixed results.
At one level, it has allowed people to decide their fate for the first
time in history; it has also opened doors for radical religious
extremist groups, ironically often with Western help.
"We have very high stakes in the region; any instability there is
serious concern," says a senior MEA official. Over six million Indian
work and live in West Asia and the annual remittance they send takes
care of a substantial part of India's oil bill. Besides, the region is
one of India's main source to meet its energy requirements. An attack
on Syria could ignite the region. For India, this would not only mean
putting millions of citizens at risk, but also disrupt the
uninterrupted supply of oil. Instability will also force oil and gas
prices to shoot up, putting further strain on India's ailing economy.
India has always favoured a Syrian- led initiative, through dialogue
between all contenders, to resolve the situation in the country.
However, this now seems to be put on hold, especially if the US goes
ahead with its strikes against Syria.
PM Manmohan Singh, when in Russia for the G20 meeting, had a chance to
discuss Syria with world leaders. Some years back, Manmohan courted
controversy when he had told President Bush that Indians loved him. He
is unlikely to tell Obama that - especially not at a time when he may
well have started unilateral military strikes on Syria by cocking a
snook at the UN, a move that would be resented by many.
1. What has been the result of churning in the Arab World?
1) It has opened doors for conservative religious extremist groups.
2) It has allowed people to decide their own religious view for the
first time in
the history.
3) It has resulted in starting bilateral ties with the US.
4) It has allowed people to decide their own fate and opened doors for
radical religious extremist groups.
5) None of these
2. Why can a conflagration over Syria by the US hurt India horribly?
1) Because seventy percent population of Syria comprises Indians.
2) Because Syria is one of India's main sources to meet its energy requirements.
3) Because Syria is a helping partner of India.
4) Because India's economy depends on Syria.
5) None of these
3. According to the passage, where do the serious concerns over Syria stem from?
1) From the core issue of anti-Islamic stand
2) From the propagandist viewpoint of Americans.
3) From principled position and narrow selfinterest.
4) From the imperial foreign policy
5) None of these
4. How will the US strike on Syria hamper the economy of India?
1) The instability of supply of oil to India will force oil and gas
prices to soar high, which will cause strain on India's ailing
economy.
2) As seventy percent of the population of Syria comprises Indians,
the US strike on Syria will cause devastation of productive Indians,
who indirectly contribute to India's economy.
3) India has given a lot of loans to Syria and if Syria is attacked it
will not be in a position to repay its debts, which will ultimately
hamper India's economy.
4) Syria is a country which has been a promising economic partner and
if it is attacked suddenly it will have an adverse effect on India's
economy.
5) None of these
5. According to the passage, where was the G20 meeting held?
1) Scotland 2) Italy 3) Germany
4) Russia 5) None of these
Directions (Q. 6-7): Choose the word/ group of words which is MOST
SIMILAR in meaning to the word / group of words printed in BOLD as
used in the passage.
6. Turmoil
1) revolution 2) tumult 3) crisis 4) depravity 5) shadow
7. Remittance
1) remainder 2) restore 3) fragment 4) deposit 5) store
Directions (Q.8): Choose the word/ group of words which is MOST
OPPOSITE in meaning to the word / group of words printed in BOLD as
used in the passage.
8. Ignite
1) stabilise 2) fire 3) inflame 4) destruct 5) kindle
Answers:
1-4; 2-2; 3-3; 4-1; 5-4; 6-2; 7-4; 8-1.
16 November 2024
IBPS Clerks - English Language Study Material - Passage Questions
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.
Actually everyday we are engaged in this business of 'reading' people. We do it ...(1).... We want to figure others out. So we ...(2)... make guesses about what others think, value, want and feel and we do so based on our ...(3)... beliefs and understanding about human nature. We do so because if we can figure out ...(4)... and intentions of others the possibility of them ...(5)... or hurting us ...(6)... and this will help us to ...(7)... a lot of unnecessary pain and trouble. We also make second guesses about what they will do in future, how they will ...(8)... if we make this or that response. We do all this second guessing based upon our ...(9)... of what we believe about the person's inner nature ...(10)... his or her roles and manners.
1. 1) vehemently 2) practically 3) actually 4) incessantly 5) virtually
2. 1) ably 2) constantly 3) partly 3) largely 5) positively
3. 1) futuristic 2) proactive 3) reactive 4) decorative 5) assumptive
4. 1) manifestations 2) expressions 3) motives 4) hopes 5) prospects
5. 1) tricking 2) blaming 3) furthering 4) alarming 5) criticizing
6. 1) lessens 2) happens 3) questions 4) deepens 5) praises
7. 1) approach 2) direct 3) avoid 4) implement 5) prepare
8. 1) solve 2) apply 3) plan 4) approach 5) respond
9. 1) projection 2) exhibition 3) situation 4) prediction 5) attribution
10. 1) organizing 2) underneath 3) appreciating 4) proposing 5) outside
Answers:
1-4; 2-2; 3-5; 4-3; 5-1; 6-1; 7-3; 8-5; 9-1 10-2.
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.
Actually everyday we are engaged in this business of 'reading' people. We do it ...(1).... We want to figure others out. So we ...(2)... make guesses about what others think, value, want and feel and we do so based on our ...(3)... beliefs and understanding about human nature. We do so because if we can figure out ...(4)... and intentions of others the possibility of them ...(5)... or hurting us ...(6)... and this will help us to ...(7)... a lot of unnecessary pain and trouble. We also make second guesses about what they will do in future, how they will ...(8)... if we make this or that response. We do all this second guessing based upon our ...(9)... of what we believe about the person's inner nature ...(10)... his or her roles and manners.
1. 1) vehemently 2) practically 3) actually 4) incessantly 5) virtually
2. 1) ably 2) constantly 3) partly 3) largely 5) positively
3. 1) futuristic 2) proactive 3) reactive 4) decorative 5) assumptive
4. 1) manifestations 2) expressions 3) motives 4) hopes 5) prospects
5. 1) tricking 2) blaming 3) furthering 4) alarming 5) criticizing
6. 1) lessens 2) happens 3) questions 4) deepens 5) praises
7. 1) approach 2) direct 3) avoid 4) implement 5) prepare
8. 1) solve 2) apply 3) plan 4) approach 5) respond
9. 1) projection 2) exhibition 3) situation 4) prediction 5) attribution
10. 1) organizing 2) underneath 3) appreciating 4) proposing 5) outside
Answers:
1-4; 2-2; 3-5; 4-3; 5-1; 6-1; 7-3; 8-5; 9-1 10-2.
IBPS Clerks Material - English Language Model Questions - Rearranging Sentences
Directions (Q. 1-5): Rearrange the following sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below them.
(A) Thus rapid development is still unable to meet demand.
(B) Surplus funds from hikes in passenger fares and cuts in staff have made this possible.
(C) This demonstrates that it has been transformed into a modern high-standard design and high service reliable system.
(D) However, China’s railways are not problem free.
(E) China’s railways have been able to generate the funds needed for the construction of new railway lines.
(F) For example, at present 2,80,000 cars are requested daily to transport goods but only half the requests can be met.
1. Which is the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) C 3) D 4) E 5) F
2. Which is the SIXTH sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) C 3) D 4) E 5) F
3. Which is the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) D 4) E 5) F
4. Which is the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) C 3) D 4) E 5) F
5. Which is the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) C 3) D 4) E 5) F
Answers:
(Q. 1-5): Order: E B C D F A
1-5; 2-1; 3-2; 4-2; 5-4.
(A) Thus rapid development is still unable to meet demand.
(B) Surplus funds from hikes in passenger fares and cuts in staff have made this possible.
(C) This demonstrates that it has been transformed into a modern high-standard design and high service reliable system.
(D) However, China’s railways are not problem free.
(E) China’s railways have been able to generate the funds needed for the construction of new railway lines.
(F) For example, at present 2,80,000 cars are requested daily to transport goods but only half the requests can be met.
1. Which is the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) C 3) D 4) E 5) F
2. Which is the SIXTH sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) C 3) D 4) E 5) F
3. Which is the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) D 4) E 5) F
4. Which is the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) C 3) D 4) E 5) F
5. Which is the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) C 3) D 4) E 5) F
Answers:
(Q. 1-5): Order: E B C D F A
1-5; 2-1; 3-2; 4-2; 5-4.
IBPS Clerks Study Material - English Language - Fill in the Blanks
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 numbers (1), (2), (3),
(4), (5). Find out which pair of words can be filled up in the blanks to make sentence
meaningfully correct.
1. The ...... playing of loud music has made the angry residents to file a complaint
and move court against the organiser’s lack of ...... for the people’s need for a peaceful neighbourhood.
1) peaceful, thought
2) abrupt, hope
3) incessant, consideration
4) fashionable, friendliness
5) intermittent, interpretation
2. More is ...... of conditions on the moon than ...... conditions on any other planet.
1) understanding, the 2) known, of
3) aware, of 4) informed, those 5) uncertain, all
3. The ...... before the court prayed for the ...... appointment orders issued by the management.
1) writ, granting 2) application, posting
3) appeal, removing 4) petition, quashing
5) jury, dismissing
4. Every ...... person is careful not to lose his .......
1) quite, power 2) cheerful, grief
3) balanced, temper 4) thoughtful, anxiety
5) cheerful, nervousness
5. The Iron and Steel factory workers were not ...... with their low wages and the non-payment of wages for the last three months ...... fuel to flames.
1) good, put 2) satisfied, added
3) joyful, poured 4) pleased, sprinkle
5) unhappy, meant
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 the the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and indicate the number of correct letter combination.
6. (A) Appalling (B) Sinister (C) Perturb (D) Threatening
1) A-B 2) B-D 3) A-C 4) A-D 5) D-C
7. (A) Pertinent (B) Impolite (C) Irrelevant (D) Insecure
1) A-C 2) B-D 3) C-D 4) A-D 5) B-C
8. (A) Disciple (B) Student (C) Academy (D) Threshold
1) A-C 2) C-D 3) B-C 4) B-D 5) A-B
9. (A) Hectic (B) Terse (C) Concise (D) Immense
1) A-B 2) B-C 3) C-D 4) A-D 5) B-D
10. (A) Ominous (B) Pious (C) Threatening (D) Livid
1) A-B 2) A-D 3) A-C 4) B-C 5) B-D
Answers:
1-3; 2-2; 3-4; 4-3; 5-2;
6-4; Same
7-1; Opp
8-5; Same
9-3; Opp
10-3; Same
Below each sentence, there are five pairs of words denoted by numbers (1), (2), (3),
(4), (5). Find out which pair of words can be filled up in the blanks to make sentence
meaningfully correct.
1. The ...... playing of loud music has made the angry residents to file a complaint
and move court against the organiser’s lack of ...... for the people’s need for a peaceful neighbourhood.
1) peaceful, thought
2) abrupt, hope
3) incessant, consideration
4) fashionable, friendliness
5) intermittent, interpretation
2. More is ...... of conditions on the moon than ...... conditions on any other planet.
1) understanding, the 2) known, of
3) aware, of 4) informed, those 5) uncertain, all
3. The ...... before the court prayed for the ...... appointment orders issued by the management.
1) writ, granting 2) application, posting
3) appeal, removing 4) petition, quashing
5) jury, dismissing
4. Every ...... person is careful not to lose his .......
1) quite, power 2) cheerful, grief
3) balanced, temper 4) thoughtful, anxiety
5) cheerful, nervousness
5. The Iron and Steel factory workers were not ...... with their low wages and the non-payment of wages for the last three months ...... fuel to flames.
1) good, put 2) satisfied, added
3) joyful, poured 4) pleased, sprinkle
5) unhappy, meant
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 the the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and indicate the number of correct letter combination.
6. (A) Appalling (B) Sinister (C) Perturb (D) Threatening
1) A-B 2) B-D 3) A-C 4) A-D 5) D-C
7. (A) Pertinent (B) Impolite (C) Irrelevant (D) Insecure
1) A-C 2) B-D 3) C-D 4) A-D 5) B-C
8. (A) Disciple (B) Student (C) Academy (D) Threshold
1) A-C 2) C-D 3) B-C 4) B-D 5) A-B
9. (A) Hectic (B) Terse (C) Concise (D) Immense
1) A-B 2) B-C 3) C-D 4) A-D 5) B-D
10. (A) Ominous (B) Pious (C) Threatening (D) Livid
1) A-B 2) A-D 3) A-C 4) B-C 5) B-D
Answers:
1-3; 2-2; 3-4; 4-3; 5-2;
6-4; Same
7-1; Opp
8-5; Same
9-3; Opp
10-3; Same
IBPS Clerks English Language Model Questions with Answers
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. Kiran received timely support (1)/ from his friend (2)/ who is working abroad (3)/ for the last fifteen years. (4)/ No error (5).
2. The speaker was happy that (1)/ the audience were very attentive (2)/ and gave (3)/ patiently listening to all his utterances. (4)/ No error (5).
3. After carefully (1)/ checking all the records (2)/ the auditor submitted a detailed report (3)/ to the higher authorities. (4)/ No error (5).
4. We could not (1)/ believe that one (2)/ of us was (3)/ responsible with the act. (4)/ No error (5).
5. Mumbai is (1)/ one of the leading (2)/ business centre (3)/ in our country. (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. The leader received the honour he deserves for his self-less service.
1) gathered the honour he deserves
2) pooled up the honour he deserved
3) received the fame he deserves
4) received the honour he deserved
5) No correction required
7. The manager did not agree since he was totally opposite to the proposal.
1) absolutely opposite to
2) totally opposed for
3) completely opposite for
4) totally opposed to
5) No correction required
8. The chairman created some more vacancies for accommodate all the selected candidates.
1) to accommodate all
2) to accommodating all
3) for accommodate every
4) in accommodate every
5) No correction required
9. It is learnt that everyone of them are aware of the fact.
1) were aware of 2) is aware of
3) was aware of 4) is aware in
5) No correction required
10. They have been venturing into new projects.
1) They has been venturing into
2) They are being venturing into
3) They would be venturing on
4) They were being ventured on
5) No correction required
Answers:
1-3; Replace 'is' with 'has been'.
2-4; Replace 'patiently' with 'patient'.
3-5; No error.
4-4; Replace 'with' with 'for'.
5-3; It should be 'centres'.
6-4; 7-4; 8-1; 9-3; 10-5.
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. Kiran received timely support (1)/ from his friend (2)/ who is working abroad (3)/ for the last fifteen years. (4)/ No error (5).
2. The speaker was happy that (1)/ the audience were very attentive (2)/ and gave (3)/ patiently listening to all his utterances. (4)/ No error (5).
3. After carefully (1)/ checking all the records (2)/ the auditor submitted a detailed report (3)/ to the higher authorities. (4)/ No error (5).
4. We could not (1)/ believe that one (2)/ of us was (3)/ responsible with the act. (4)/ No error (5).
5. Mumbai is (1)/ one of the leading (2)/ business centre (3)/ in our country. (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. The leader received the honour he deserves for his self-less service.
1) gathered the honour he deserves
2) pooled up the honour he deserved
3) received the fame he deserves
4) received the honour he deserved
5) No correction required
7. The manager did not agree since he was totally opposite to the proposal.
1) absolutely opposite to
2) totally opposed for
3) completely opposite for
4) totally opposed to
5) No correction required
8. The chairman created some more vacancies for accommodate all the selected candidates.
1) to accommodate all
2) to accommodating all
3) for accommodate every
4) in accommodate every
5) No correction required
9. It is learnt that everyone of them are aware of the fact.
1) were aware of 2) is aware of
3) was aware of 4) is aware in
5) No correction required
10. They have been venturing into new projects.
1) They has been venturing into
2) They are being venturing into
3) They would be venturing on
4) They were being ventured on
5) No correction required
Answers:
1-3; Replace 'is' with 'has been'.
2-4; Replace 'patiently' with 'patient'.
3-5; No error.
4-4; Replace 'with' with 'for'.
5-3; It should be 'centres'.
6-4; 7-4; 8-1; 9-3; 10-5.
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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.
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