IBPS PO Mains English Quiz
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Directions (1-3): In each of the
following questions, a sentence is written in four different ways conveying the
same meaning and following the correct grammatical structure. Choose the
sentence among the four options which is grammatically incorrect or carrying a
grammatical/contextual error in it as the answer. If there is no error in any
of the sentences, choose (e), i.e. “All are correct” as the answer.
following questions, a sentence is written in four different ways conveying the
same meaning and following the correct grammatical structure. Choose the
sentence among the four options which is grammatically incorrect or carrying a
grammatical/contextual error in it as the answer. If there is no error in any
of the sentences, choose (e), i.e. “All are correct” as the answer.
Q1.
(a) The average income and education in rural areas and the average education,
size and low segregation in urban areas are the strongest predictors of upward
mobility.
(a) The average income and education in rural areas and the average education,
size and low segregation in urban areas are the strongest predictors of upward
mobility.
(b)
The strongest predictors of upward mobility are the average income and
education in rural areas and the average education, size and low segregation in
urban areas.
The strongest predictors of upward mobility are the average income and
education in rural areas and the average education, size and low segregation in
urban areas.
(c)
Along with the average income and education in rural areas, the average
education, size and low segregation in urban areas are the strongest predictors
of upward mobility.
Along with the average income and education in rural areas, the average
education, size and low segregation in urban areas are the strongest predictors
of upward mobility.
(d)
The average income and education in rural areas despite the average education,
size and low segregation in urban areas are the strongest predictors of upward
mobility
The average income and education in rural areas despite the average education,
size and low segregation in urban areas are the strongest predictors of upward
mobility
(e)
All are correct
All are correct
Q2.
(a) There’s a constant criticism that having the large decline in consumption
poverty, the improvement in social indicators like education and mortality are
not as commendable.
(a) There’s a constant criticism that having the large decline in consumption
poverty, the improvement in social indicators like education and mortality are
not as commendable.
(b)
A constant criticism has been that while the decline in consumption poverty has
been large, the improvement in social indicators like education and mortality
has not been as commendable.
A constant criticism has been that while the decline in consumption poverty has
been large, the improvement in social indicators like education and mortality
has not been as commendable.
(c)
There’s a constant criticism that even though the decline in consumption
poverty has been large, the improvement in social indicators like education and
mortality has not been as commendable.
There’s a constant criticism that even though the decline in consumption
poverty has been large, the improvement in social indicators like education and
mortality has not been as commendable.
(d)
A constant criticism is that in spite of the large decline in consumption
poverty, the improvement in social indicators like education and mortality is
not as commendable.
A constant criticism is that in spite of the large decline in consumption
poverty, the improvement in social indicators like education and mortality is
not as commendable.
(e)
All are correct
All are correct
Q3.
(a) The fact that a good education is transformative for students, families,
communities, and countries is known by development specialists.
(a) The fact that a good education is transformative for students, families,
communities, and countries is known by development specialists.
(b)
The fact that a good education is transformative among students as well as
families, communities, and countries are known by development specialists.
The fact that a good education is transformative among students as well as
families, communities, and countries are known by development specialists.
(c)
Development specialists are aware that a good education is transformative for
students, families, communities, and countries.
Development specialists are aware that a good education is transformative for
students, families, communities, and countries.
(d)
Development specialists know that a good education is transformative for
students as well as families, communities, and countries.
Development specialists know that a good education is transformative for
students as well as families, communities, and countries.
(e)
All are correct
All are correct
Directions (4-5): In each
of the following questions, a sentence is written in four different ways
conveying the same meaning. Choose the sentence among the four options which is
grammatically incorrect or carrying a grammatical/idiomatic/contextual error in
it as the answer. If there is no error in any of the sentences, choose (e),
i.e. “All are correct” as the answer.
of the following questions, a sentence is written in four different ways
conveying the same meaning. Choose the sentence among the four options which is
grammatically incorrect or carrying a grammatical/idiomatic/contextual error in
it as the answer. If there is no error in any of the sentences, choose (e),
i.e. “All are correct” as the answer.
Q4.
(a) The activists had approached the Supreme Court when the forest department
decided to shoot the tigress that has two cubs.
(a) The activists had approached the Supreme Court when the forest department
decided to shoot the tigress that has two cubs.
(b)
The forest department decided to shoot the tigress when the activists had
reached the Supreme Court that has two cubs.
The forest department decided to shoot the tigress when the activists had
reached the Supreme Court that has two cubs.
(c)
As soon as the forest department decided to shoot the tigress that has two
cubs, the activists approached the Supreme Court.
As soon as the forest department decided to shoot the tigress that has two
cubs, the activists approached the Supreme Court.
(d)
Immediately after the forest department decided to shoot the tigress that has
two cubs, the activists had approached the Supreme Court.
Immediately after the forest department decided to shoot the tigress that has
two cubs, the activists had approached the Supreme Court.
(e)
None of these
None of these
Q5.
(a) It might need extra effort to get married; however, to attend weddings
require even more effort.
(a) It might need extra effort to get married; however, to attend weddings
require even more effort.
(b)
It might cost an arm and a leg to get married but it’s also becoming ever-more
extortionate to attend weddings.
It might cost an arm and a leg to get married but it’s also becoming ever-more
extortionate to attend weddings.
(c)
It might be very expensive to get married but it’s also becoming even-more
exorbitant to attend weddings
It might be very expensive to get married but it’s also becoming even-more
exorbitant to attend weddings
(d)
Getting married is very expensive but to attend weddings is even more expensive
these days.
Getting married is very expensive but to attend weddings is even more expensive
these days.
(e)
None of these
None of these
Direction
(6-8): The following question consists
of a sentence which is divided into three parts which contain grammatical
errors in one or more than one part of the sentence. If there is an error in
any part of the sentence, find the correct alternatives to replace those parts
from the three options given below each question to make the sentence
grammatically correct. If all the parts of the sentence are incorrect and none
of the alternatives are correct to replace them, then choose (d) i.e. none of
the (I), (II) and (III) as your answer. If the given sentence is grammatically
correct or does not require any correction, choose (e) i.e. No correction
required as your answer.
(6-8): The following question consists
of a sentence which is divided into three parts which contain grammatical
errors in one or more than one part of the sentence. If there is an error in
any part of the sentence, find the correct alternatives to replace those parts
from the three options given below each question to make the sentence
grammatically correct. If all the parts of the sentence are incorrect and none
of the alternatives are correct to replace them, then choose (d) i.e. none of
the (I), (II) and (III) as your answer. If the given sentence is grammatically
correct or does not require any correction, choose (e) i.e. No correction
required as your answer.
Q6.
He, you and I have done (I)/ our best to get recruited (II)/ in the best data
analytics company of Bengaluru (III).
He, you and I have done (I)/ our best to get recruited (II)/ in the best data
analytics company of Bengaluru (III).
(I)
You, He and I have done
You, He and I have done
(II)
my best to get recruited
my best to get recruited
(III)
in the best data analytics company of a Bengaluru.
in the best data analytics company of a Bengaluru.
(a)
Only (I)
Only (I)
(b)
Both (I) and (II)
Both (I) and (II)
(c)
Only (III)
Only (III)
(d)None
of the (I), (II) and (III)
of the (I), (II) and (III)
(e)No
correction required
correction required
Q7.
While there is no magic bullet (I)/ such as odd-even, there are feasible
measures (II)/ who would make a huge difference in a few years. (III)
While there is no magic bullet (I)/ such as odd-even, there are feasible
measures (II)/ who would make a huge difference in a few years. (III)
(I)
Along with there is no magic bullet
Along with there is no magic bullet
(II)
such as odd-even, there is feasible measures
such as odd-even, there is feasible measures
(III)
which would make a huge difference in a few years
which would make a huge difference in a few years
(a)Only
(III)
(III)
(b)Both
(I) and (III)
(I) and (III)
(c)All
(I), (II) and (III)
(I), (II) and (III)
(d)None
of the (I), (II) and (III)
of the (I), (II) and (III)
(e)No
correction required
correction required
Q8.
The global risk to US inflation reflects (I)/ a cyclical upturn not only in the
world economy, but also mounting trade frictions (II)/ that pose serious
threats to the stability of global value, or supply, chains. (III)
The global risk to US inflation reflects (I)/ a cyclical upturn not only in the
world economy, but also mounting trade frictions (II)/ that pose serious
threats to the stability of global value, or supply, chains. (III)
(I)
The global risk over US inflation reflects
The global risk over US inflation reflects
(II)
not only a cyclical upturn in the world economy, but also mounting trade
frictions
not only a cyclical upturn in the world economy, but also mounting trade
frictions
(III)
that pose serious threats in the stability of global value, or supply, chains
that pose serious threats in the stability of global value, or supply, chains
(a)Both
(II) and (III)
(II) and (III)
(b)Both
(I) and (III)
(I) and (III)
(c)Only
(II)
(II)
(d)None
of the (I), (II) and (III)
of the (I), (II) and (III)
(e)No
correction required
correction required
Directions (9-15): In the following passage
there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed
below the passage followed by four words/phrases. One or more of those
words/phrases may fit the blank appropriately. Choose the best set of
alternatives among the five given below each question which fill the blanks
most appropriately. If none of the words/phrases fill the blanks, choose option
(e) i.e. “None of these” as your answer.
there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed
below the passage followed by four words/phrases. One or more of those
words/phrases may fit the blank appropriately. Choose the best set of
alternatives among the five given below each question which fill the blanks
most appropriately. If none of the words/phrases fill the blanks, choose option
(e) i.e. “None of these” as your answer.
The historic
summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un
in Singapore is a/an __________ (9)
of the power of diplomacy. Until a few months ago, the two countries had been
trading nuclear threats, as the North raced along with its nuclear weapons
programme. Now, as Mr. Trump shook hands with Mr. Kim, who had once said the
U.S. President was “mentally deranged”, it was a reminder of Richard Nixon’s
ground-breaking 1972 visit to Beijing. Through the day, both Mr. Trump and Mr.
Kim were keen on __________ (10) the
comprehensive meet in a positive
light. The two whimsical leaders deserve full credit for this thaw in
relations, given the decades of __________
(11) and the quick diplomacy that pulled the Korean peninsula back from the
brink of war. It all began with the new South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s
expansive outreach to the North. Mr. Kim __________
(12) by sending athletes to the Winter Olympics in South Korea in February.
As the relationship between the Koreas improved rapidly, Mr. Kim invited the
U.S. President for a meeting. Mr. Trump accepted at once, surprising America’s
allies and rivals. However, it was not certain whether the meet would take
place. Mr. Trump once called it off after threats and counter-threats __________ (13). But the appetite for
rapprochement was clearly greater on both sides, and the __________ (14) was back on track.
summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un
in Singapore is a/an __________ (9)
of the power of diplomacy. Until a few months ago, the two countries had been
trading nuclear threats, as the North raced along with its nuclear weapons
programme. Now, as Mr. Trump shook hands with Mr. Kim, who had once said the
U.S. President was “mentally deranged”, it was a reminder of Richard Nixon’s
ground-breaking 1972 visit to Beijing. Through the day, both Mr. Trump and Mr.
Kim were keen on __________ (10) the
comprehensive meet in a positive
light. The two whimsical leaders deserve full credit for this thaw in
relations, given the decades of __________
(11) and the quick diplomacy that pulled the Korean peninsula back from the
brink of war. It all began with the new South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s
expansive outreach to the North. Mr. Kim __________
(12) by sending athletes to the Winter Olympics in South Korea in February.
As the relationship between the Koreas improved rapidly, Mr. Kim invited the
U.S. President for a meeting. Mr. Trump accepted at once, surprising America’s
allies and rivals. However, it was not certain whether the meet would take
place. Mr. Trump once called it off after threats and counter-threats __________ (13). But the appetite for
rapprochement was clearly greater on both sides, and the __________ (14) was back on track.
In the brief
joint statement after their meeting, Mr. Kim iterated his “firm and __________ (15) commitment to complete
denuclearization” of the Korean Peninsula, while Mr. Trump offered security
guarantees to the North.
joint statement after their meeting, Mr. Kim iterated his “firm and __________ (15) commitment to complete
denuclearization” of the Korean Peninsula, while Mr. Trump offered security
guarantees to the North.
Q9. (I)
proclamation
proclamation
(II)
confutation
confutation
(III)
affirmation
affirmation
(IV)
contradiction
contradiction
(a) Only (I)
(b) Both (II)
and (III)
and (III)
(c) Both (I)
and (III)
and (III)
(d) Only (III)
(e) None of
these
these
Q10. (I)
obscuring
obscuring
(II) garbling
(III)
portraying
portraying
(IV) casting
(a) Only (III)
(b) Both (II)
and (III)
and (III)
(c) Both (III)
and (IV)
and (IV)
(d) Both (I)
and (IV)
and (IV)
(e) None of
these
these
Q11. (I)
animosity
animosity
(II) antagonism
(III)
amicability
amicability
(IV) hostility
(a) Only (IV)
(b) Only (II),
(III) and (IV)
(III) and (IV)
(c) Both (III)
and (IV)
and (IV)
(d) Only (I),
(II) and (IV)
(II) and (IV)
(e) None of
these
these
Q12. (I)
stiffed
stiffed
(II) reciprocated
(III)
retaliated
retaliated
(IV) reimbursed
(a) Only (IV)
(b) Only (II)
(c) Both (III)
and (IV)
and (IV)
(d) Both (I)
and (III)
and (III)
(e) None of
these
these
Q13. (I)
depreciated
depreciated
(II) disparaged
(III)
downgraded
downgraded
(IV)
trivialized
trivialized
(a) Both (I) and
(III)
(III)
(b) Only (IV)
(c) Only (III)
(d) Both (II)
and (IV)
and (IV)
(e) None of
these
these
Q14. (I)
session
session
(II) expulsion
(III)
rendezvous
rendezvous
(IV)
dethronement
dethronement
(a) Both (I)
and (III)
and (III)
(b) Only (I)
(c) Both (II)
and (IV)
and (IV)
(d) Only (IV)
(e) None of
these
these
Q15. (I)
unsteady
unsteady
(II) steadfast
(III)
unswerving
unswerving
(IV) unwavering
(a) Only (I)
(b) Only (I),
(III) and (IV)
(III) and (IV)
(c) Only (II),
(III) and (IV)
(III) and (IV)
(d) Both (III)
and (IV)
and (IV)
(e) None of
these
these
SOLUTIONS:
S1.
Ans. (d)
Ans. (d)
Sol.
Among all the given sentences, option (d) is contextually incorrect. It is to
be noted that all the sentence mentions that both the average income and
education in rural areas and the average education, size and low segregation in
urban areas are the strongest predictors; however, in option (d), the usage of
“despite” makes the sentence incorrect as it means without being affected by;
in spite of. Hence, option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.
Among all the given sentences, option (d) is contextually incorrect. It is to
be noted that all the sentence mentions that both the average income and
education in rural areas and the average education, size and low segregation in
urban areas are the strongest predictors; however, in option (d), the usage of
“despite” makes the sentence incorrect as it means without being affected by;
in spite of. Hence, option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.
S2.
Ans. (a)
Ans. (a)
Sol.
Among all the given sentences, the option (a) is grammatically incorrect. It is
to be noted that in the option (a) the phrase
“…are not as commendable” is incorrect as the correct auxiliary verb
required here is “is” since its antecedent is “improvement” and not “social
indicators’. All the other statements are grammatically correct and
contextually relevant. Hence, option (a) is the most suitable answer choice.
Among all the given sentences, the option (a) is grammatically incorrect. It is
to be noted that in the option (a) the phrase
“…are not as commendable” is incorrect as the correct auxiliary verb
required here is “is” since its antecedent is “improvement” and not “social
indicators’. All the other statements are grammatically correct and
contextually relevant. Hence, option (a) is the most suitable answer choice.
S3.
Ans. (b)
Ans. (b)
Sol.
Among all the given sentences, option (b) is grammatically incorrect. Since the
sentence is describing a describing a single fact, the verb associated to it
shall be in its singular form. Therefore, “are” should be replaced by “is”.
Hence, option (b) is the most suitable answer choice.
Among all the given sentences, option (b) is grammatically incorrect. Since the
sentence is describing a describing a single fact, the verb associated to it
shall be in its singular form. Therefore, “are” should be replaced by “is”.
Hence, option (b) is the most suitable answer choice.
S4.
Ans. (b)
Ans. (b)
Sol.
Among all the given sentences, sentence (b) is contextually incorrect. It
conveys the incorrect message that Supreme Court has two cubs when actually the
tigress has two cubs. Moreover, the sequence of the occurrence of these two
events is also reversed, creating a contextual error. Since all the other
sentences are grammatically viable and contextually meaningful, the option (b)
is the most viable answer choice.
Among all the given sentences, sentence (b) is contextually incorrect. It
conveys the incorrect message that Supreme Court has two cubs when actually the
tigress has two cubs. Moreover, the sequence of the occurrence of these two
events is also reversed, creating a contextual error. Since all the other
sentences are grammatically viable and contextually meaningful, the option (b)
is the most viable answer choice.
S5.
Ans. (a)
Ans. (a)
Sol.
Among all the given sentences, sentence (a) is grammatically incorrect and
contextually irrelevant. “Effort” should be replaced by “efforts”. Also, all the sentences, are comparing the
expenses of getting married and attending weddings, however, sentence (a) is
comparing between the efforts required. All the other sentences are
contextually similar and grammatically correct. Hence, option (a) is the most
suitable answer choice.
Among all the given sentences, sentence (a) is grammatically incorrect and
contextually irrelevant. “Effort” should be replaced by “efforts”. Also, all the sentences, are comparing the
expenses of getting married and attending weddings, however, sentence (a) is
comparing between the efforts required. All the other sentences are
contextually similar and grammatically correct. Hence, option (a) is the most
suitable answer choice.
S6.
Ans. (a)
Ans. (a)
Sol. When more than one Person is used in a
sentence, the order of the Personal Pronouns for the case when all Personal
Pronouns are singular: First place – 2nd Person, second place – 3rd Person and
third place – Ist Person (Pronoun Rule 231).
sentence, the order of the Personal Pronouns for the case when all Personal
Pronouns are singular: First place – 2nd Person, second place – 3rd Person and
third place – Ist Person (Pronoun Rule 231).
So,
there is an error in the part (I). The correct part (I) should be ‘He, you and
I have done’.
there is an error in the part (I). The correct part (I) should be ‘He, you and
I have done’.
There
is no error in the parts (II) and (III).
is no error in the parts (II) and (III).
Hence,
the correct answer is the option (a).
the correct answer is the option (a).
S7.
Ans. (a)
Ans. (a)
Sol.
Except for the part (III) of the given sentence, all the other parts of the
sentence are grammatically correct and contextually meaningful. Therefore, the
part (III) must be replaced by the alternative (III) as the main difference
between who and that or which is that you should only use who to refer to a
person or people – who is never used to refer to things. Here to refer
“feasible measures” “which” should have been used to frame the grammatically
correct sentence. Hence, the option (a) is the most suitable answer choice.
Except for the part (III) of the given sentence, all the other parts of the
sentence are grammatically correct and contextually meaningful. Therefore, the
part (III) must be replaced by the alternative (III) as the main difference
between who and that or which is that you should only use who to refer to a
person or people – who is never used to refer to things. Here to refer
“feasible measures” “which” should have been used to frame the grammatically
correct sentence. Hence, the option (a) is the most suitable answer choice.
S8.
Ans. (c)
Ans. (c)
Sol.
Except part (II), both the other parts of the sentence are correct. It is to be
noted when using not only . . . but also in a sentence, parallelism
should be the goal. It means that the words following both parts of this
correlative conjunction (i.e., not only and but also) should belong to the same
parts of speech. For example, if a verb follows not only, then a verb should
also follow but also. Hence, the option (c) is the most suitable answer choice.
Except part (II), both the other parts of the sentence are correct. It is to be
noted when using not only . . . but also in a sentence, parallelism
should be the goal. It means that the words following both parts of this
correlative conjunction (i.e., not only and but also) should belong to the same
parts of speech. For example, if a verb follows not only, then a verb should
also follow but also. Hence, the option (c) is the most suitable answer choice.
S9. Ans (c)
Sol. Option (c)
is the correct choice.
is the correct choice.
Proclamation means a public or official announcement
dealing with a matter of great importance.
dealing with a matter of great importance.
Affirmation means the action or process of affirming
something.
something.
Confutation means the act of refuting someone’s point
forcefully
forcefully
Contradiction means a combination of statements, ideas,
or features which are opposed to one another.
or features which are opposed to one another.
Proclamation
and Affirmation are the words that will fill the blank most appropriately in
reference of the paragraph.
and Affirmation are the words that will fill the blank most appropriately in
reference of the paragraph.
S10. Ans (c)
Sol. Option (c)
is the correct choice.
is the correct choice.
Obscuring means keeping from being seen; concealing.
Garbling means reproducing (a message, sound, or transmission) in a
confused and distorted way
confused and distorted way
Portraying means depicting someone or something in a
particular way
particular way
Casting means reflecting or portraying
Portraying and
Casting are the words that will fill the blank most appropriately in reference
of the paragraph as the heads pf both the countries were interested in
portraying in front of the world a positive image after their historic meeting
in Singapore.
Casting are the words that will fill the blank most appropriately in reference
of the paragraph as the heads pf both the countries were interested in
portraying in front of the world a positive image after their historic meeting
in Singapore.
S11. Ans (d)
Sol. Option (d)
is the correct choice.
is the correct choice.
Animosity means strong hostility
Antagonism means active hostility or opposition
Amicability means characterized by friendliness
Hostility means unfriendliness or opposition
Animosity,
Antagonism and Hostility are the words that will fill the blank most
appropriately in reference of the paragraph as it can be understood from the
paragraph that USA and North Korea has decades of hostility towards each other
until recent meeting of the two leaders of both the nations.
Antagonism and Hostility are the words that will fill the blank most
appropriately in reference of the paragraph as it can be understood from the
paragraph that USA and North Korea has decades of hostility towards each other
until recent meeting of the two leaders of both the nations.
S12. Ans (b)
Sol. Option (b)
is the correct choice.
is the correct choice.
Stiffed means cheated (someone) out of something, especially money.
Reciprocated means responded to (a gesture or action)
by making a corresponding one.
by making a corresponding one.
Retaliated means made an attack in return for a
similar attack.
similar attack.
Reimbursed means repaid (a person who has spent or
lost money).
lost money).
Reciprocated is
the only word that will fill the blank most appropriately in reference of the
paragraph as it can be understood from the paragraph that after an approach
from South Korean President, the North Korean President, Mr. Kim also responded
in a similar gesture and sent athletes from his country to Winter Olympics.
None of the other words fit in the blank appropriately.
the only word that will fill the blank most appropriately in reference of the
paragraph as it can be understood from the paragraph that after an approach
from South Korean President, the North Korean President, Mr. Kim also responded
in a similar gesture and sent athletes from his country to Winter Olympics.
None of the other words fit in the blank appropriately.
S13. Ans (e)
Sol. Option (e)
is the correct choice.
is the correct choice.
Depreciated means diminished in value over a period of
time.
time.
Disparaged means regarded or represented as being of
little worth.
little worth.
Downgraded means reduced to a lower grade, rank, or
level of importance.
level of importance.
Trivialized means made (something) seem less
important, significant, or complex than it really is.
important, significant, or complex than it really is.
Hence, none of
the word fits in the blank in context of the paragraph as it can be understood
that a meeting cannot be called off because of decrease in threats and
counter-threats. It will be the opposite case. Hence, the word that should fit
here is ‘escalated’ which is not one of the options.
the word fits in the blank in context of the paragraph as it can be understood
that a meeting cannot be called off because of decrease in threats and
counter-threats. It will be the opposite case. Hence, the word that should fit
here is ‘escalated’ which is not one of the options.
S14.
Ans (a)
Ans (a)
Sol.
Option (a) is the correct choice.
Option (a) is the correct choice.
Expulsion means the action of forcing someone to
leave an organization.
leave an organization.
Rendezvous means a meeting at an agreed time and
place.
place.
Session means a meeting of an official body,
especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.
especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.
Session and Rendezvous
are the words that will fill the blank most appropriately in reference of the
paragraph as it can be understood from the lines that ‘the appetite for
rapprochement was clearly more’ which indicates that both the leaders were
eager to meet each other, hence the arrangement was back on track.
are the words that will fill the blank most appropriately in reference of the
paragraph as it can be understood from the lines that ‘the appetite for
rapprochement was clearly more’ which indicates that both the leaders were
eager to meet each other, hence the arrangement was back on track.
S15. Ans (c)
Sol. Option (c)
is the correct choice.
is the correct choice.
Unsteady means liable to fall or shake; not steady in position
Steadfast means resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.
Unswerving means not changing or becoming weaker;
steady or constant.
steady or constant.
Unwavering means not wavering; steady or resolute
Steadfast,
Unswerving and Unwavering are the words that will fill the blank most
appropriately in reference of the paragraph as the blank is preceded by the
word ‘firm’ which means that the word that should fill the blank should be
close in meaning to ‘firm’ to emphasize on the commitment.
Unswerving and Unwavering are the words that will fill the blank most
appropriately in reference of the paragraph as the blank is preceded by the
word ‘firm’ which means that the word that should fill the blank should be
close in meaning to ‘firm’ to emphasize on the commitment.
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