English Language Quiz For Bank Foundation 2023-16th March

Directions (1-5): Given below the sentences each of which has been divided into four parts. Each of the questions is then followed by the five options which give the sequence of the rearranged parts. You must choose the option which gives the correct sequence of the parts. If the sentence is already arranged in the correct sequence or the correct sequence doesn’t match with any of the given sequence, mark option (e) .i.e. ‘None of the above’ as your answer.

Q1. U.S. Senator from California Kamala Harris (A)/mate ofpresumptive Democratic(B)/ presidential nominee Joe Biden (C)/ has been named running. (D)
(a) BADC
(b) ADBC
(c) ABDC
(d) ACBD
(e) None of the above

Q2. The Central Public Works Department asked (A)/they would keep the drawings secret (B)/the three firms to sign affidavits saying (C)/ before submitting financial bids. (D)
(a) BADC
(b) ADBC
(c) ABDC
(d) ACBD
(e) None of the above

Q3. working on developing “mega labs” to (A)/ the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research is (B)/well as improve the accuracy rate (C)/ramp up testing for COVID-19 as (D)
(a) BADC
(b) ADBC
(c) ABDC
(d) ACBD
(e) None of the above

Q4. Without a stable Internet connection, a (A)/functional laptop and a phone (B)/anxious about attempting her exam (C)/ with a clear camera, Ms. Dhar is.(D)
(a) BADC
(b) ADBC
(c) ABDC
(d) ACBD
(e) None of the above

Q5. With the redevelopment plan, he (A)/akin to Connaught Place or Khan Market (B)/and rival the best in the city (C)/ hopes the market will become (D)
(a) BADC
(b) ADBC
(c) ABDC
(d) ACBD
(e) None of the above

Directions (6-10): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.

(A)More than 50,000 U.K. deaths have been linked to the disease.

(B)The most severe contraction reported by any major economy so far, with a wave of job losses set to hit later in 2020.

(D)Britain’s economy shrank by a record 20.4% in the second quarter when the COVID-19 lockdown was tightest.

(E)The scale of the economic hit may also revive questions about Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s handling of the pandemic, with Britain suffering the highest death toll in Europe.

Q6. Which of the following would be the FIRST statements after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E

Q7. Which of the following would be the SECOND statements after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E

Q8. Which of the following would be the FOURTH statements after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E

Q9. Which of the following would be the FIFTH (last) statements after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E

Q10. Which of the following would be the THIRD statements after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E

Directions (11-15): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.

A. Any policy or social welfare scheme floated by this government is met with stiff opposition from him.
B. Dignified voices of dissent are occasionally heard from the top echelons of the Congress
C. These attacks border on immaturity.
D. The latest is terming the GST as ‘Gabbar Singh tax’ and demonetisation and GST as ‘double tap’.
E. Ever since he made his debut in politics, not a day has passed without Rahul Gandhi being critical of the BJP.

Q11. Which of the following would be the FIRST statements after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E

Q12. Which of the following would be the SECOND statements after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E

Q13. Which of the following would be the FOURTH statements after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E

Q14. Which of the following would be the FIFTH (last) statements after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E

Q15. Which of the following would be the THIRD statements after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E

Solutions

S1. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct sequence is ADBC. The sentence after rearrangement is,
U.S. Senator from California Kamala Harris has been named running mate of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.

S2. Ans. (d)
Sol. The correct sequence is ACBD. The sentence after rearrangement is,
The Central Public Works Department asked the three firms to sign affidavits saying they would keep the drawings secret before submitting financial bids.
Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice.

S3. Ans. (a)
Sol. The correct sequence is BADC. The sentence after rearrangement is,
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is working on developing “mega labs” to ramp up testing for COVID-19 as well as improve the accuracy rate.
Hence, option (a) is the right answer choice.

S4. Ans. (c)
Sol. The correct sequence is ABDC. The sentence after rearrangement is,
Without a stable Internet connection, a functional laptop and a phone with a clear camera, Ms. Dhar is anxious about attempting her exam.
Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.

S5. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct sequence is ADBC. The sentence after rearrangement is,
With the redevelopment plan, he hopes the market will become akin to Connaught Place or Khan Market and rival the best in the city.
Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.

S6. Ans. (d)
Sol. The correct sequence is DBEAC.
(D)Britain’s economy shrank by a record 20.4% in the second quarter when the COVID-19 lockdown was tightest.
(B)The most severe contraction reported by any major economy so far, with a wave of job losses set to hit later in 2020.
(E)The scale of the economic hit may also revive questions about Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s handling of the pandemic, with Britain suffering the highest death toll in Europe.
(A)More than 50,000 U.K. deaths have been linked to the disease.
(C)“These figures confirm that hard times are here,” Finance Minister Rishi Sunak said.
Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice.

S7. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct sequence is DBEAC.
(D)Britain’s economy shrank by a record 20.4% in the second quarter when the COVID-19 lockdown was tightest.
(B)The most severe contraction reported by any major economy so far, with a wave of job losses set to hit later in 2020.
(E)The scale of the economic hit may also revive questions about Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s handling of the pandemic, with Britain suffering the highest death toll in Europe.
(A)More than 50,000 U.K. deaths have been linked to the disease.
(C)“These figures confirm that hard times are here,” Finance Minister Rishi Sunak said.
Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.

S8. Ans. (a)
Sol. The correct sequence is DBEAC.
(D)Britain’s economy shrank by a record 20.4% in the second quarter when the COVID-19 lockdown was tightest.
(B)The most severe contraction reported by any major economy so far, with a wave of job losses set to hit later in 2020.
(E)The scale of the economic hit may also revive questions about Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s handling of the pandemic, with Britain suffering the highest death toll in Europe.
(A)More than 50,000 U.K. deaths have been linked to the disease.
(C)“These figures confirm that hard times are here,” Finance Minister Rishi Sunak said.
Hence, option (a) is the right answer choice.

S9. Ans. (c)
Sol. The correct sequence is DBEAC.
(D)Britain’s economy shrank by a record 20.4% in the second quarter when the COVID-19 lockdown was tightest.
(B)The most severe contraction reported by any major economy so far, with a wave of job losses set to hit later in 2020.
(E)The scale of the economic hit may also revive questions about Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s handling of the pandemic, with Britain suffering the highest death toll in Europe.
(A)More than 50,000 U.K. deaths have been linked to the disease.
(C)“These figures confirm that hard times are here,” Finance Minister Rishi Sunak said.
Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.

S10. Ans. (e)
Sol. The correct sequence is DBEAC.
(D)Britain’s economy shrank by a record 20.4% in the second quarter when the COVID-19 lockdown was tightest.
(B)The most severe contraction reported by any major economy so far, with a wave of job losses set to hit later in 2020.
(E)The scale of the economic hit may also revive questions about Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s handling of the pandemic, with Britain suffering the highest death toll in Europe.
(A)More than 50,000 U.K. deaths have been linked to the disease.
(C)“These figures confirm that hard times are here,” Finance Minister Rishi Sunak said.
Hence, option (e) is the right answer choice.

S11. Ans.(e)
Sol. The correct sequence is EACBD.
E. Ever since he made his debut in politics, not a day has passed without Rahul Gandhi being critical of the BJP.
A. Any policy or social welfare scheme floated by this government is met with stiff opposition from him.
C. These attacks border on immaturity.
B. Dignified voices of dissent are occasionally heard from the top echelons of the Congress
D. The latest is terming the GST as ‘Gabbar Singh tax’ and demonetisation and GST as ‘double tap’.
Hence, option (e) is the right answer choice.

S12. Ans.(a)
Sol. The correct sequence is EACBD.
E. Ever since he made his debut in politics, not a day has passed without Rahul Gandhi being critical of the BJP.
A. Any policy or social welfare scheme floated by this government is met with stiff opposition from him.
C. These attacks border on immaturity.
B. Dignified voices of dissent are occasionally heard from the top echelons of the Congress
D. The latest is terming the GST as ‘Gabbar Singh tax’ and demonetisation and GST as ‘double tap’.
Hence, option (a) is the right answer choice.

S13. Ans.(b)
Sol. The correct sequence is EACBD.
E. Ever since he made his debut in politics, not a day has passed without Rahul Gandhi being critical of the BJP.
A. Any policy or social welfare scheme floated by this government is met with stiff opposition from him.
C. These attacks border on immaturity.
B. Dignified voices of dissent are occasionally heard from the top echelons of the Congress
D. The latest is terming the GST as ‘Gabbar Singh tax’ and demonetisation and GST as ‘double tap’.
Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.

S14. Ans.(d)
Sol. The correct sequence is EACBD.
E. Ever since he made his debut in politics, not a day has passed without Rahul Gandhi being critical of the BJP.
A. Any policy or social welfare scheme floated by this government is met with stiff opposition from him.
C. These attacks border on immaturity.
B. Dignified voices of dissent are occasionally heard from the top echelons of the Congress
D. The latest is terming the GST as ‘Gabbar Singh tax’ and demonetisation and GST as ‘double tap’.
Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice.

S15. Ans.(c)
Sol. The correct sequence is EACBD.
E. Ever since he made his debut in politics, not a day has passed without Rahul Gandhi being critical of the BJP.
A. Any policy or social welfare scheme floated by this government is met with stiff opposition from him.
C. These attacks border on immaturity.
B. Dignified voices of dissent are occasionally heard from the top echelons of the Congress
D. The latest is terming the GST as ‘Gabbar Singh tax’ and demonetisation and GST as ‘double tap’.
Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.