IBPS Clerk Prelims English Quiz
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Directions (1-15): Two
columns are given in each question and each column has three parts of a
sentence. Choose the most suitable pair, which makes a grammatically correct
and contextually coherent statement.
columns are given in each question and each column has three parts of a
sentence. Choose the most suitable pair, which makes a grammatically correct
and contextually coherent statement.
Q1.
COLUMN I
(A)
Increasing demand will increase wages,
Increasing demand will increase wages,
(B)
It has been working for the weaker sections of the minority community
It has been working for the weaker sections of the minority community
(C)
The idea behind such debates, they said, was to spread awareness
The idea behind such debates, they said, was to spread awareness
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(D)
but will go out and mingle amongst us.
but will go out and mingle amongst us.
(E)
thus increasing purchasing power and reviving rural demand.
thus increasing purchasing power and reviving rural demand.
(F)
support sleeper class coaches as against only chair-car class coaches now.
support sleeper class coaches as against only chair-car class coaches now.
(a)
A-E
A-E
(b)
B-F
B-F
(c)
C-F
C-F
(d)
C-D
C-D
(e)
None of these
None of these
Q2.
COLUMN I
(A)
If government gives land in a city free of cost or on heavy discount to
hospitals,
If government gives land in a city free of cost or on heavy discount to
hospitals,
(B)
By giving mediation another chance, the court has opened the doors
By giving mediation another chance, the court has opened the doors
(C)
The court said mediation should continue to remain confidential
The court said mediation should continue to remain confidential
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(D)
it is successful in patching up a settlement.
it is successful in patching up a settlement.
(E)
educational institutions or any such body, this in itself could also be
substantial financing.
educational institutions or any such body, this in itself could also be
substantial financing.
(F)
which have been going on for over 25 days.
which have been going on for over 25 days.
(a)
A-E
A-E
(b)
B-F
B-F
(c)
C-F
C-F
(d)
C-D
C-D
(e)
None of these
None of these
Q3.
COLUMN I
(A)
Substantial financing can be both, direct or indirect,
Substantial financing can be both, direct or indirect,
(B)
There have been reports of mob questioning “suspected foreigners” in the
There have been reports of mob questioning “suspected foreigners” in the
(C)
A mob allegedly made four persons undergo a ‘Bangladeshi test’ in Baksa
district of Assam,
A mob allegedly made four persons undergo a ‘Bangladeshi test’ in Baksa
district of Assam,
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(D)
the Navy will seek an increase in its share of the defence budget
the Navy will seek an increase in its share of the defence budget
(E)
not necessarily have to mean a major portion or more than 50%.
not necessarily have to mean a major portion or more than 50%.
(F)
and handed them over to the police after questioning their citizenship status.
and handed them over to the police after questioning their citizenship status.
(a)
A-E
A-E
(b)
B-F
B-F
(c)
C-F
C-F
(d)
C-D
C-D
(e)
None of these
None of these
Q4.
COLUMN I
(A)
The memorandum suggested that mediation could continue
The memorandum suggested that mediation could continue
(B)
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will launch a Dalit outreach programme under which
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will launch a Dalit outreach programme under which
(C)
The Constitution Bench announced the failure to reach a final settlement
The Constitution Bench announced the failure to reach a final settlement
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(D)
which were kept in limbo due to the mediation, commenced from August 6.
which were kept in limbo due to the mediation, commenced from August 6.
(E)
care was taken to maintain confidentiality to ensure its success.
care was taken to maintain confidentiality to ensure its success.
(F)
senior leaders would travel to Dalit colonies in the city.
senior leaders would travel to Dalit colonies in the city.
(a)
A-E
A-E
(b)
B-F
B-F
(c)
C-F
C-F
(d)
C-D
C-D
(e)
None of these
None of these
Q5.
COLUMN I
(A)
Upon promulgation of the ordinance, any production and manufacturing
Upon promulgation of the ordinance, any production and manufacturing
(B)
After the government’s ambitious plan of redeveloping Parliament,
After the government’s ambitious plan of redeveloping Parliament,
(C)
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a ban on e-cigarettes,
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a ban on e-cigarettes,
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(D)
e-cigarettes shall be a cognisable offence punishable with imprisonment of up
to one year.
e-cigarettes shall be a cognisable offence punishable with imprisonment of up
to one year.
(E)
some architects raised concerns about the project.
some architects raised concerns about the project.
(F)
citing the need to take early action to protect public health.
citing the need to take early action to protect public health.
(a)
A-E
A-E
(b)
B-E
B-E
(c)
C-F
C-F
(d)
Both (b) and (c)
Both (b) and (c)
(e)
None of these
None of these
Q6.
COLUMN I
COLUMN I
(A)
It is the flagship event of the institute that aims
It is the flagship event of the institute that aims
(B)The
themes for the event are clean energy for sustainable
themes for the event are clean energy for sustainable
(C)
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, will be organising
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, will be organising
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(D)
the third edition of Industry Day on September 21.
the third edition of Industry Day on September 21.
(E)
to harness and promote the power of industry-academia collaboration.
to harness and promote the power of industry-academia collaboration.
(F)economy
and environment, sustainable medical technologies, emerging nano and advanced materials,
sustainable environment and Make in India
and environment, sustainable medical technologies, emerging nano and advanced materials,
sustainable environment and Make in India
(a)
A-E
A-E
(b)
B-F
B-F
(c)
All (a) (b) and (d)
All (a) (b) and (d)
(d)
C-D
C-D
(e)
None of these
None of these
Q7.
COLUMN I
(A)
We found the elephant at midnight and immediately
We found the elephant at midnight and immediately
(B)
The police said that it took more than 12 hours for the forest department
officials
The police said that it took more than 12 hours for the forest department
officials
(C)
A team of forest department officials arrived at the police station,
A team of forest department officials arrived at the police station,
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(D)
they were failed to make the elephant board a truck, the police said.
they were failed to make the elephant board a truck, the police said.
(E)
as we have no place to keep the animal at the police station
as we have no place to keep the animal at the police station
(F)
to reach Shakarpur police station and take away the elephant.
to reach Shakarpur police station and take away the elephant.
(a)
A-E
A-E
(b)
B-F
B-F
(c)
All (a) (b) and (d)
All (a) (b) and (d)
(d)
C-D
C-D
(e)
None of these
None of these
Q8.
COLUMN I
(A)
While India remained as the top source of international migrants
While India remained as the top source of international migrants
(B)
Bangladesh was the leading country of origin for migrants in India
Bangladesh was the leading country of origin for migrants in India
(C)
India has emerged as the leading country
India has emerged as the leading country
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(D)
of origin for immigrants across the world.
of origin for immigrants across the world.
(E)
host the highest number of international migrants (51 million), about 19% of
the global population.
host the highest number of international migrants (51 million), about 19% of
the global population.
(F)
the percentage of international migrants of the total global population has
increased
the percentage of international migrants of the total global population has
increased
(a)
A-E
A-E
(b)
B-F
B-F
(c)
All (a) (b) and (d)
All (a) (b) and (d)
(d)
C-D
C-D
(e)
None of these
None of these
Q9.
COLUMN I
(A)
India is set to amend its ground-handling regulations for
India is set to amend its ground-handling regulations for
(B)
We are adjusting ground-handling norms and devising a mechanism to attempt
We are adjusting ground-handling norms and devising a mechanism to attempt
(C)
A special dispensation will be allowed to those countries
A special dispensation will be allowed to those countries
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(D)
around two-fifths of all international migrants had gone from one developing
country to another.
around two-fifths of all international migrants had gone from one developing
country to another.
(E)
recently barred Air India from performing ground operations on its own at
American airports.
recently barred Air India from performing ground operations on its own at
American airports.
(F)
to address their concerns without compromising security.
to address their concerns without compromising security.
(a)
A-E
A-E
(b)
B-F
B-F
(c)
All (a) (b) and (d)
All (a) (b) and (d)
(d)
C-D
C-D
(e)
None of these
None of these
Q10.
COLUMN I
(A)
The first round of conversations with the States in-charge and
The first round of conversations with the States in-charge and
(B)
The debate on Article 370 brought the deep fissures in the party
The debate on Article 370 brought the deep fissures in the party
(C)
An important aspect of the programme will be to “equip” the cadres with
An important aspect of the programme will be to “equip” the cadres with
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(D)
section speaking in favour of its nullification.
section speaking in favour of its nullification.
(E)
a few of the PCC members has been completed.
a few of the PCC members has been completed.
(F)
the training programme assumes greater importance
the training programme assumes greater importance
(a)
A-E
A-E
(b)
B-F
B-F
(c)
All (a) (b) and (d)
All (a) (b) and (d)
(d)
C-D
C-D
(e)
None of these
None of these
Q11.
COLUMN I
(A)
Much water has flowed in the Ganga since then,
Much water has flowed in the Ganga since then,
(B)
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister may have tried to quieten the demand
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister may have tried to quieten the demand
(C)
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Khursheed Alam was released
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Khursheed Alam was released
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(D)
who died of lung cancer on Tuesday evening.
who died of lung cancer on Tuesday evening.
(E)
participate in all the congregational prayers to be offered.
participate in all the congregational prayers to be offered.
(F)
by some party colleagues for a rethink on seat distribution
by some party colleagues for a rethink on seat distribution
(a)
A-E
A-E
(b)
B-F
B-F
(c)
All (a) (b) and (d)
All (a) (b) and (d)
(d)
C-D
C-D
(e)
None of these
None of these
Q12.
COLUMN I
(A)
Senators and Congressmen have confirmed attendance
Senators and Congressmen have confirmed attendance
(B)
Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Harshvardhan Shringla is flying to Houston on
Wednesday
Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Harshvardhan Shringla is flying to Houston on
Wednesday
(C)
The space under the central dome of the mosque is
The space under the central dome of the mosque is
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(D)
believed to be where Lord Ram was born.
believed to be where Lord Ram was born.
(E)
after the violence, Muslims entered the mosque and Hindus prayed at the
Chabutra
after the violence, Muslims entered the mosque and Hindus prayed at the
Chabutra
(F)
decided on the joint appearance when they met in France later in the month.
decided on the joint appearance when they met in France later in the month.
(a)
A-E
A-E
(b)
B-F
B-F
(c)
All (a) (b) and (d)
All (a) (b) and (d)
(d)
C-D
C-D
(e)
None of these
None of these
Q13.
COLUMN I
(A)
he ordered a major increase in sanctions on Iran
he ordered a major increase in sanctions on Iran
(B)
I have just instructed the Secretary of the Treasury
I have just instructed the Secretary of the Treasury
(C)
Campaign would be centred on the theme of national
Campaign would be centred on the theme of national
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(D)
Mr. Trump gave no explanation in a brief Twitter posting announcing the order
Mr. Trump gave no explanation in a brief Twitter posting announcing the order
(E)
sanctions against Iran showed that the U.S. was aiming at civilians.
sanctions against Iran showed that the U.S. was aiming at civilians.
(F)
to substantially increase sanctions on the country of Iran
to substantially increase sanctions on the country of Iran
(a)
A-E
A-E
(b)
B-F
B-F
(c)
All (a) (b) and (d)
All (a) (b) and (d)
(d)
C-D
C-D
(e)
None of these
None of these
L1Difficulty
3
3
QTags
column based
column based
Q14.
COLUMN I
(A)
It is widely expected that Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s campaign would be centred
It is widely expected that Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s campaign would be centred
(B)
Even as the battle within the party heats up, with its members divided over
three contenders
Even as the battle within the party heats up, with its members divided over
three contenders
(C)
Living costs and rising unemployment are other issues
Living costs and rising unemployment are other issues
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(D)
that will likely dominate poll rhetoric, observers note.
that will likely dominate poll rhetoric, observers note.
(E)
will hold presidential elections on November 16
will hold presidential elections on November 16
(F)
their popular leader has spoken about possibly returning to power through
their popular leader has spoken about possibly returning to power through
(a)
A-E
A-E
(b)
B-F
B-F
(c)
All (a) (b) and (d)
All (a) (b) and (d)
(d)
C-D
C-D
(e)
None of these
None of these
L1Difficulty
3
3
QTags
column based
column based
Q15.
COLUMN I
(A)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to win a ruling majority in an
election
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to win a ruling majority in an
election
(B)
Mr. Trump recently dispatched Mr. O’Brien to Sweden for the court hearing
Mr. Trump recently dispatched Mr. O’Brien to Sweden for the court hearing
(C) Mr. Trump fired Mr. Bolton after
disagreements over handling foreign
disagreements over handling foreign
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(D)
policy matters relating to North Korea, Iran, Afghanistan, Russia and
Venezuela.
policy matters relating to North Korea, Iran, Afghanistan, Russia and
Venezuela.
(E)
that produced a virtual tie between his right-wing bloc and a centre-left
grouping that would be led by former military chief Benny Gantz.
that produced a virtual tie between his right-wing bloc and a centre-left
grouping that would be led by former military chief Benny Gantz.
(F)
of U.S. rapper A$AP Rocky, who was later convicted for assault.
of U.S. rapper A$AP Rocky, who was later convicted for assault.
(a)
A-E
A-E
(b)
B-F
B-F
(c)
All (a) (b) and (d)
All (a) (b) and (d)
(d)
C-D
C-D
(e)
None of these
None of these
Solutions
S1.
Ans. (a)
Ans. (a)
Sol.
Only A-E can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence.
Rest of the phrases are fail to do so because they are part of some other
sentences.
Only A-E can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence.
Rest of the phrases are fail to do so because they are part of some other
sentences.
Sentence
thus formed by combining A-E is :
thus formed by combining A-E is :
Increasing
demand will increase wages, thus increasing purchasing power and reviving rural
demand.
demand will increase wages, thus increasing purchasing power and reviving rural
demand.
S2.
Ans. (a)
Ans. (a)
Sol.
Only A-E can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence.
Rest of the phrases are fail to do so because they are part of some other
sentences.
Only A-E can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence.
Rest of the phrases are fail to do so because they are part of some other
sentences.
Sentence
thus formed by combining A-E is :
thus formed by combining A-E is :
If
government gives land in a city free of cost or on heavy discount to hospitals,
educational institutions or any such body, this in itself could also be
substantial financing.
government gives land in a city free of cost or on heavy discount to hospitals,
educational institutions or any such body, this in itself could also be
substantial financing.
S3.
Ans. (c)
Ans. (c)
Sol.
Only C-F can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence.
Rest of the phrases fail to do so
because they are part of some other sentences.
Only C-F can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence.
Rest of the phrases fail to do so
because they are part of some other sentences.
Sentence
thus formed by combining C-F is :
thus formed by combining C-F is :
A
mob allegedly made four persons undergo a ‘Bangladeshi test’ in Baksa district
of Assam, and handed them over to the police after questioning their
citizenship status.
mob allegedly made four persons undergo a ‘Bangladeshi test’ in Baksa district
of Assam, and handed them over to the police after questioning their
citizenship status.
S4.
Ans. (b)
Ans. (b)
Sol.
Only B-F can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence.
Rest of the phrases fail to do so because they are part of some other
sentences.
Only B-F can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence.
Rest of the phrases fail to do so because they are part of some other
sentences.
Sentence
thus formed by combining B-F is : The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will launch a Dalit
outreach programme under which senior leaders would travel to Dalit colonies in
the city.
thus formed by combining B-F is : The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will launch a Dalit
outreach programme under which senior leaders would travel to Dalit colonies in
the city.
S5.
Ans. (d)
Ans. (d)
Sol.
Only B-E and C-F can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful
sentence. Rest of the phrases fail to do
so either because they are in different context or due to some grammatical
error .
Only B-E and C-F can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful
sentence. Rest of the phrases fail to do
so either because they are in different context or due to some grammatical
error .
Sentence
thus formed are :
thus formed are :
After
the government’s ambitious plan of redeveloping Parliament, some architects
raised concerns about the project.
the government’s ambitious plan of redeveloping Parliament, some architects
raised concerns about the project.
The
Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a ban on e-cigarettes, citing the need to
take early action to protect public health.
Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a ban on e-cigarettes, citing the need to
take early action to protect public health.
S6.
Ans. (c)
Ans. (c)
Sol.
All A-E , B-F and C-D can make a contextually correct and grammatically
meaningful sentence.
All A-E , B-F and C-D can make a contextually correct and grammatically
meaningful sentence.
Sentences
thus formed are :
thus formed are :
B-F:
The themes for the event are clean energy for sustainable economy and
environment, sustainable medical technologies, emerging nano and advanced
materials, sustainable environment and Make in India
The themes for the event are clean energy for sustainable economy and
environment, sustainable medical technologies, emerging nano and advanced
materials, sustainable environment and Make in India
A-E:
It is the flagship event of the institute that aims to harness and promote the
power of industry-academia collaboration.
It is the flagship event of the institute that aims to harness and promote the
power of industry-academia collaboration.
C-D:
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, will be organising the third edition of
Industry Day on September 21.
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, will be organising the third edition of
Industry Day on September 21.
S7.
Ans. ( b)
Ans. ( b)
Sol.
Only B-F can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence.
C-D Fails to form a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful sentence
due to presence of “were”.
Only B-F can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence.
C-D Fails to form a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful sentence
due to presence of “were”.
Sentences
thus formed is :
thus formed is :
B-F:
The police said that it took more than 12 hours for the forest department
officials to reach Shakarpur police station and take away the elephant.
The police said that it took more than 12 hours for the forest department
officials to reach Shakarpur police station and take away the elephant.
S8.
Ans. (d)
Ans. (d)
Sol.
Only C-D can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful
sentence. A-E is grammatically
incorrect.
Only C-D can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful
sentence. A-E is grammatically
incorrect.
Sentence
thus formed is :
thus formed is :
C-D:
India has emerged as the leading country of origin for immigrants across the
world.
India has emerged as the leading country of origin for immigrants across the
world.
S9.
Ans. (b)
Ans. (b)
Sol.
ONLY B-F can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence.
ONLY B-F can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence.
Sentence
thus formed is :
thus formed is :
B-F:
We are adjusting ground-handling norms and devising a mechanism to attempt to
address their concerns without compromising security
We are adjusting ground-handling norms and devising a mechanism to attempt to
address their concerns without compromising security
S10.
Ans. (a)
Ans. (a)
Sol.
Only A-E
can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence.
Only A-E
can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence.
Sentence
thus formed is :
thus formed is :
A-E:
The first round of conversations with the States in-charge and a few of the PCC
members has been completed.
The first round of conversations with the States in-charge and a few of the PCC
members has been completed.
S11.
Ans. (b)
Ans. (b)
Sol.
Only B-F can make a contextually correct
and grammatically meaningful sentence.
Only B-F can make a contextually correct
and grammatically meaningful sentence.
Sentence
thus formed is :
thus formed is :
B-F:
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister may have tried to quieten the demand by some party
colleagues for a rethink on seat distribution.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister may have tried to quieten the demand by some party
colleagues for a rethink on seat distribution.
S12.
Ans. (d)
Ans. (d)
Sol.
Only C-D can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence.
Only C-D can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence.
Sentence
thus formed is :
thus formed is :
C-D:
The space under the central dome of the mosque is believed to be where Lord Ram
was born.
The space under the central dome of the mosque is believed to be where Lord Ram
was born.
S13.
Ans. (b)
Ans. (b)
Sol.
Only B-F can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence.
Only B-F can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence.
Sentence
thus formed is:
thus formed is:
B-F:
I have just instructed the Secretary of the Treasury to substantially increase
sanctions on the country of Iran.
I have just instructed the Secretary of the Treasury to substantially increase
sanctions on the country of Iran.
S14.
Ans. (d)
Ans. (d)
Sol.
only C-D can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence.
only C-D can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence.
Sentence
thus formed is
thus formed is
C-D:
Living costs and rising unemployment are other issues that will likely dominate
poll rhetoric, observers note.
Living costs and rising unemployment are other issues that will likely dominate
poll rhetoric, observers note.
S15.
Ans. (c)
Ans. (c)
Sol.
All A-E , B-F and C-D can make a contextually correct and grammatically
meaningful sentences.
All A-E , B-F and C-D can make a contextually correct and grammatically
meaningful sentences.
Sentences
thus formed are :
thus formed are :
B-F:
Mr. Trump recently dispatched Mr. O’Brien to Sweden for the court hearing of
U.S. rapper A$AP Rocky, who was later convicted for assault.
Mr. Trump recently dispatched Mr. O’Brien to Sweden for the court hearing of
U.S. rapper A$AP Rocky, who was later convicted for assault.
A-E:
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to win a ruling majority in an
election that produced a virtual tie between his right-wing bloc and a
centre-left grouping that would be led by former military chief Benny Gantz.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to win a ruling majority in an
election that produced a virtual tie between his right-wing bloc and a
centre-left grouping that would be led by former military chief Benny Gantz.
C-D:
Mr. Trump fired Mr. Bolton after disagreements over handling foreign policy
matters relating to North Korea, Iran, Afghanistan, Russia and Venezuela.
Mr. Trump fired Mr. Bolton after disagreements over handling foreign policy
matters relating to North Korea, Iran, Afghanistan, Russia and Venezuela.
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