IBPS Clerk Prelims English Quiz
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Directions (1-10): In the following questions
a sentence is given with a blank in it. Following each sentence four words are
provided. Choose the appropriate word that can fill the given blank to make the
sentence both grammatically and contextually correct.
a sentence is given with a blank in it. Following each sentence four words are
provided. Choose the appropriate word that can fill the given blank to make the
sentence both grammatically and contextually correct.
Q1.
Personal and professional _______________ sometimes conflict.
Personal and professional _______________ sometimes conflict.
(a)Prevalence
(b)Amount
(c)Defense
(d)Ethics
(e)Occupy
Q2.
The party would make a pleasant _____________ in his rather dull social life.
The party would make a pleasant _____________ in his rather dull social life.
(a)Obstruction
(b)Alienation
(c)Distraction
(d)Diversion
(e)Deliberation
Q3.
She knew that society would ______________ her for leaving her children.
She knew that society would ______________ her for leaving her children.
(a)Treat
(b)Condemn
(c)Contrast
(d)Lose
(e)Exhaust
Q4.
Priya appeared to be in a/an _______________mood and was deep in thought.
Priya appeared to be in a/an _______________mood and was deep in thought.
(a)Responsible
(b)Tuning
(c)Engaging
(d)Destructive
(e)Introspective
Q5.
All the respondents should express their _______________views in this
questionnaire.
All the respondents should express their _______________views in this
questionnaire.
(a)Forced
(b)Forthright
(c)Strongly
(d)Critically
(e)Attacked
Q6.
He ____________________ their sense of importance, and accomplished his object
in securing their support in his controversies with his congregation.
He ____________________ their sense of importance, and accomplished his object
in securing their support in his controversies with his congregation.
(a)
Aggrandized
Aggrandized
(b)
Outcast
Outcast
(c)
Denounced
Denounced
(d)
Rejected
Rejected
(e)
Condensed
Condensed
Q7.
Because Richard never thinks about the consequences of his ____________________
actions, he often ends up in jail.
Because Richard never thinks about the consequences of his ____________________
actions, he often ends up in jail.
(a)
Relieved
Relieved
(b)
Harmonious
Harmonious
(c)
Attribute
Attribute
(d)
Precipitous
Precipitous
(e)
Abruptly
Abruptly
Q8.
The computer camp will be a ____________________ experience for my son because
it will allow him to learn from the world’s best developers.
The computer camp will be a ____________________ experience for my son because
it will allow him to learn from the world’s best developers.
(a)
Influenced
Influenced
(b)
Formative
Formative
(c)
Destructive
Destructive
(d)
Diverted
Diverted
(e)
Abortive
Abortive
Q9.
Although I have been taking medicine for two weeks, I still cannot get rid of
this ____________________ cough.
Although I have been taking medicine for two weeks, I still cannot get rid of
this ____________________ cough.
(a)
Abjure
Abjure
(b)
Brittle
Brittle
(c)
Persistent
Persistent
(d)
Amplify
Amplify
(e)
Ancillary
Ancillary
Q10.
When the coach found drugs in Keith’s locker, he immediately informed the
athlete of his ____________________ from the team.
When the coach found drugs in Keith’s locker, he immediately informed the
athlete of his ____________________ from the team.
(a)
Default
Default
(b)
Dearth
Dearth
(c)
Cupidity
Cupidity
(d)
Cohesion
Cohesion
(e)
Expulsion
Expulsion
Directions (11-15): In each of the questions
given below, a sentence is given with one blank. Below each sentence, FOUR
words are given. Five options are provided with various combinations of these
words. You have to choose the combination with the correct set of words which
can coherently fit into the given sentence.
given below, a sentence is given with one blank. Below each sentence, FOUR
words are given. Five options are provided with various combinations of these
words. You have to choose the combination with the correct set of words which
can coherently fit into the given sentence.
Q11.
When Margot lost all her money gambling, her family was forced to live in
____________________.
When Margot lost all her money gambling, her family was forced to live in
____________________.
(I)
penury
penury
(II)
mansion
mansion
(III)
grandeur
grandeur
(IV)
poverty
poverty
(a)
Only (I)
Only (I)
(b)
Only (I), (III) and (IV)
Only (I), (III) and (IV)
(c)Both
(I) and (IV)
(I) and (IV)
(d)
Both (II) and (III)
Both (II) and (III)
(e)
All (I), (II), (III), (IV)
All (I), (II), (III), (IV)
Q12.
Scared of heights all her life, nothing would ____________________ Ruth’s fear
of flying.
Scared of heights all her life, nothing would ____________________ Ruth’s fear
of flying.
(I)
alleviate
alleviate
(II)
reduce
reduce
(III)
aggravate
aggravate
(IV)
understand
understand
(a)
Only (III)
Only (III)
(b)
Only (I), (III) and (IV)
Only (I), (III) and (IV)
(c)Both
(I) and (III)
(I) and (III)
(d)
Both (I) and (II)
Both (I) and (II)
(e)
All (I), (II), (III), (IV)
All (I), (II), (III), (IV)
Q13.
Sometimes it seems as though we live in a/an ____________________ world filled with
uncaring people.
Sometimes it seems as though we live in a/an ____________________ world filled with
uncaring people.
(I)
apathetic
apathetic
(II)
benevolent
benevolent
(III)
passive
passive
(IV)
indifferent
indifferent
(a)
Only (III)
Only (III)
(b)
Only (I), (III) and (IV)
Only (I), (III) and (IV)
(c)Both
(I) and (III)
(I) and (III)
(d)
Both (I) and (II)
Both (I) and (II)
(e)
All (I), (II), (III), (IV)
All (I), (II), (III), (IV)
Q14.
Taking the yoga class has helped me release my stress so I can become more
____________________.
Taking the yoga class has helped me release my stress so I can become more
____________________.
(I)
abundant
abundant
(II)
pernicious
pernicious
(III)
placid
placid
(IV)
injurious
injurious
(a)
Only (III)
Only (III)
(b)
Only (I), (III) and (IV)
Only (I), (III) and (IV)
(c)Both
(I) and (III)
(I) and (III)
(d)
Both (I) and (II)
Both (I) and (II)
(e)
All (I), (II), (III), (IV)
All (I), (II), (III), (IV)
Q15.
The committee met for several hours, but ____________________ nothing because
they argued the whole time.
The committee met for several hours, but ____________________ nothing because
they argued the whole time.
(I)
achieved
achieved
(II)
accomplished
accomplished
(III)
gained
gained
(IV)
attained
attained
(a)
Only (III)
Only (III)
(b)
Only (I), (III) and (IV)
Only (I), (III) and (IV)
(c)Both
(I) and (III)
(I) and (III)
(d)
Both (I) and (II)
Both (I) and (II)
(e)
Both (II) and (III)
Both (II) and (III)
SOLUTIONS:
S1.
Ans. (d)
Ans. (d)
Sol.
Option (d) is the most suitable choice to be filled in the blank. Confliction
can only happen in ethics. Rest all of the options do not fit in the blank.
Option (d) is the most suitable choice to be filled in the blank. Confliction
can only happen in ethics. Rest all of the options do not fit in the blank.
Prevalence
means commonness, generality.
means commonness, generality.
Defense
means the action of defending from or resisting attack.
means the action of defending from or resisting attack.
S2.
Ans. (d)
Ans. (d)
Sol.
The most suitable option to be filled in the blank is option (d) i.e. diversion.
From a dull social life, diversion would mean the action of turning something
aside from its course.
The most suitable option to be filled in the blank is option (d) i.e. diversion.
From a dull social life, diversion would mean the action of turning something
aside from its course.
Obstruction
means a thing that impedes or prevents passage or progress; an obstacle or
blockage.
means a thing that impedes or prevents passage or progress; an obstacle or
blockage.
Alienation
means the state or experience of being alienated , isolation.
means the state or experience of being alienated , isolation.
Distraction
means a thing that prevents someone from concentrating on something else.
means a thing that prevents someone from concentrating on something else.
Deliberation
means long and careful consideration or discussion, contemplation.
means long and careful consideration or discussion, contemplation.
S3.
Ans. (b)
Ans. (b)
Sol.
The most appropriate option to be filled in the blank is option (b).For leaving
children , society would condemn a lady which means express complete
disapproval of; censure.
The most appropriate option to be filled in the blank is option (b).For leaving
children , society would condemn a lady which means express complete
disapproval of; censure.
Contrast
means dissimilarity.
means dissimilarity.
Exhaust
means make someone feel very tired.
means make someone feel very tired.
S4.
Ans. (e)
Ans. (e)
Sol.
The most suitable option to be filled in the blank is option (e) i.e.
introspective which means self- examining.
The most suitable option to be filled in the blank is option (e) i.e.
introspective which means self- examining.
Tuning
means telling something to someone.
means telling something to someone.
Engaging
means participating or becoming involved in .
means participating or becoming involved in .
Destructive
means causing great and irreparable damage.
means causing great and irreparable damage.
S5.
Ans. (b)
Ans. (b)
Sol.
Only option (b) fits appropriately in the blank. Rest all of the options are
irrelevant.
Only option (b) fits appropriately in the blank. Rest all of the options are
irrelevant.
Forthright
means candid, outspoken.
means candid, outspoken.
Critically
(adverb) means in a way that expresses disapproval.
(adverb) means in a way that expresses disapproval.
Attacked
means criticize or oppose fiercely and publicly.
means criticize or oppose fiercely and publicly.
S6.
Ans. (a)
Ans. (a)
Sol.
The most suitable word to fit into the blank is ‘aggrandized. ‘Aggrandized’ is
a verb which means increase the power, status, or wealth of. All the other
words fail to complete the sentence in a precise grammatical and contextual
manner. Hence, option (a) is the most suitable answer choice.
The most suitable word to fit into the blank is ‘aggrandized. ‘Aggrandized’ is
a verb which means increase the power, status, or wealth of. All the other
words fail to complete the sentence in a precise grammatical and contextual
manner. Hence, option (a) is the most suitable answer choice.
Outcast
means a person who has been rejected or ostracized by their society or social
group.
means a person who has been rejected or ostracized by their society or social
group.
Denounced
means publicly declare to be wrong or evil.
means publicly declare to be wrong or evil.
Condensed
means made denser or more concise; compressed or concentrated.
means made denser or more concise; compressed or concentrated.
S7.
Ans. (d)
Ans. (d)
Sol.
The most suitable word to fit into the blank is ‘precipitous’. ‘Precipitous’ is
an adjective which means (of an action) done suddenly and without careful
consideration. All the other words fail to complete the sentence in a precise
grammatical and contextual manner. Hence, option (d) is the most suitable
answer choice.
The most suitable word to fit into the blank is ‘precipitous’. ‘Precipitous’ is
an adjective which means (of an action) done suddenly and without careful
consideration. All the other words fail to complete the sentence in a precise
grammatical and contextual manner. Hence, option (d) is the most suitable
answer choice.
Attribute
means regard something as being caused by.
means regard something as being caused by.
Abruptly
means suddenly and unexpectedly.
means suddenly and unexpectedly.
S8.
Ans. (b)
Ans. (b)
Sol.
The most suitable word to fit into the blank is ‘formative’. ‘Formative’ is an
adjective which means serving to form something, especially having a profound
influence on a person’s development. All the other words fail to complete the
sentence in a precise grammatical and contextual manner. Hence, option (b) is
the most suitable answer choice.
The most suitable word to fit into the blank is ‘formative’. ‘Formative’ is an
adjective which means serving to form something, especially having a profound
influence on a person’s development. All the other words fail to complete the
sentence in a precise grammatical and contextual manner. Hence, option (b) is
the most suitable answer choice.
Destructive
means causing great and irreparable damage.
means causing great and irreparable damage.
Abortive
means failing to produce the intended result.
means failing to produce the intended result.
S9.
Ans. (c)
Ans. (c)
Sol.
The most suitable word to fit into the blank is ‘persistent. ‘Persistent’ is an
adjective which means continuing to exist or occur over a prolonged period. All
the other words fail to complete the sentence in a precise grammatical and
contextual manner. Hence, option (e) is the most suitable answer choice.
The most suitable word to fit into the blank is ‘persistent. ‘Persistent’ is an
adjective which means continuing to exist or occur over a prolonged period. All
the other words fail to complete the sentence in a precise grammatical and
contextual manner. Hence, option (e) is the most suitable answer choice.
Abjure
means solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).
means solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).
Brittle
means hard but liable to break easily.
means hard but liable to break easily.
Amplify
means increase the volume of (sound), especially using an amplifier.
means increase the volume of (sound), especially using an amplifier.
Ancillary
means providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an
organization, system, etc.
means providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an
organization, system, etc.
S10.
Ans. (e)
Ans. (e)
Sol.
The most suitable word to fit into the blank is ‘expulsion’. ‘Expulsion’ is a
noun which means the action of forcing someone to leave an organization. All
the other words fail to complete the sentence in a precise grammatical and
contextual manner. Hence, option (e) is the most suitable answer choice.
The most suitable word to fit into the blank is ‘expulsion’. ‘Expulsion’ is a
noun which means the action of forcing someone to leave an organization. All
the other words fail to complete the sentence in a precise grammatical and
contextual manner. Hence, option (e) is the most suitable answer choice.
Dearth
means a scarcity or lack of something.
means a scarcity or lack of something.
Cupidity
means greed for money or possessions.
means greed for money or possessions.
Cohesion
means the action or fact of forming a united whole.
means the action or fact of forming a united whole.
S11.
Ans. (c)
Ans. (c)
Sol.
Among the given words, alternatives (I) and (IV) suitably fit in the blank and
form a grammatically correct and contextually coherent sentence. All the other
words fail to adhere, either the grammatical syntax or the context of the
sentence. Hence, option (c) is the most suitable answer choice.
Among the given words, alternatives (I) and (IV) suitably fit in the blank and
form a grammatically correct and contextually coherent sentence. All the other
words fail to adhere, either the grammatical syntax or the context of the
sentence. Hence, option (c) is the most suitable answer choice.
Penury
means the state of being very poor; extreme poverty.
means the state of being very poor; extreme poverty.
Mansion
means a large, impressive house.
means a large, impressive house.
Grandeur
means splendour and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style.
means splendour and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style.
Poverty
means the state of being extremely poor.
means the state of being extremely poor.
S12.
Ans. (d)
Ans. (d)
Sol.
Among the given words, alternatives (I) and (II) suitably fit in the blank and
form a grammatically correct and contextually coherent sentence. All the other
words fail to adhere, either the grammatical syntax or the context of the
sentence. Hence, option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.
Among the given words, alternatives (I) and (II) suitably fit in the blank and
form a grammatically correct and contextually coherent sentence. All the other
words fail to adhere, either the grammatical syntax or the context of the
sentence. Hence, option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.
Alleviate
means make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
means make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
Aggravate
means make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious.
means make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious.
S13.
Ans. (b)
Ans. (b)
Sol.
Among the given words, alternatives (I), (III) and (IV) suitably fit the blank
and form a grammatically correct and contextually coherent sentence. All the
other words fail to adhere, either the grammatical syntax or the context of the
sentence. Hence, option (b) is the most suitable answer choice.
Among the given words, alternatives (I), (III) and (IV) suitably fit the blank
and form a grammatically correct and contextually coherent sentence. All the
other words fail to adhere, either the grammatical syntax or the context of the
sentence. Hence, option (b) is the most suitable answer choice.
Benevolent
means well-meaning and kindly.
means well-meaning and kindly.
Apathetic
means showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
means showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
Passive
means accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active
response or resistance.
means accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active
response or resistance.
Indifferent
means having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.
means having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.
S14.
Ans. (a)
Ans. (a)
Sol.
Among the given words, only alternative (III) suitably fits in the blank and
form a grammatically correct and contextually coherent sentence. All the other
words fail to adhere, either the grammatical syntax or the context of the
sentence. Hence, option (a) is the most suitable answer choice.
Among the given words, only alternative (III) suitably fits in the blank and
form a grammatically correct and contextually coherent sentence. All the other
words fail to adhere, either the grammatical syntax or the context of the
sentence. Hence, option (a) is the most suitable answer choice.
Abundant
means existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.
means existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.
Pernicious
means having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
means having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Placid
means not easily upset or excited.
means not easily upset or excited.
Injurious
means causing or likely to cause damage or harm.
means causing or likely to cause damage or harm.
S15.
Ans. (e)
Ans. (e)
Sol.
All the given words suitably fit in the blank forming a grammatically correct
and contextually coherent sentence. Hence, option (e) is the most suitable
answer choice.
All the given words suitably fit in the blank forming a grammatically correct
and contextually coherent sentence. Hence, option (e) is the most suitable
answer choice.
Achieved
means successfully bring about or reach (a desired objective or result) by
effort, skill, or courage.
means successfully bring about or reach (a desired objective or result) by
effort, skill, or courage.
Accomplished
means achieve or complete successfully.
means achieve or complete successfully.
Gained
means obtain or secure (something wanted or desirable).
means obtain or secure (something wanted or desirable).
Attained
means succeed in achieving (something that one has worked for).
means succeed in achieving (something that one has worked for).
