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English Quiz for IBPS Clerk Mains 30th December


IBPS had conducted the IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam a few weeks ago and the result will be out shortly. Now the next step is to clear the mains exam Thus, the English Language can be an impetus for their success by helping them save crucial time and score good points in lesser time and effort. So, instead of boiling the ocean, try building up a strong vocabulary, an effective knowledge of grammar, and efficient comprehension skills so as to be on the ball to face this particular section. Here is a quiz on English Language being provided by Adda247 to let you practice the best of the latest pattern English Questions for IBPS Clerk Mains Exam.



Directions (1-7): In the questions given below few sentences are given which are grammatically correct and meaningful. Connect them by the word given above the statements in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. Choose your answer accordingly from the options to form a correct, coherent sentence

Q1. NOT ONLY-BUT ALSO
(A)Investments in innovation hubs and greater client proximity are supporting the non-RFP based deals.
(B) The college will provide inspectors training to improve their onsite inspection skills.
(C) Investments in innovation hubs are having a positive impact on the traditional RFP-based deals.
(D) The college will bring them up to speed with the latest developments, including innovations and frauds in the financial sector.
(a) Only C-D
(b) Only B-C
(c) Both A-C and B-D
(d) Only A-B and A-D
(e) None of these

Q2. WHILE
(A) In some initiatives there appears to be a catch-up with Infosys’ leading Indian peer.
(B) In other areas, Infosys seems to have developed a slight edge.
(C) No-frills carrier GoAir did not make any losses during the period.
(D) Go-Air revenues dropped drastically.
(a) Both A-B and C-D
(b) Only B-C
(c) Both A-C and B-D
(d) Only A-B and A-D
(e) None of these

Q3. BECAUSE
(A)Cattle rearers abandon male calves and milch animals when they can no longer produce milk.
(B) Inspectors have to be re-skilled from time-to-time.
(C) Things are evolving, changing, and becoming more complex.
(D) The animals would have a kind of sanctuary here.
(a) Only C-D
(b) Both A-D and B-C
(c) Both A-C and B-D
(d) Only A-B and A-D
(e) None of these

Q4. EVEN THOUGH
(A)The Tata Airlines recorded operating revenues worth ₹2,994.38 crore.
(B) The proposal has drawn widespread condemnation
(C) The expenses of the airlines stood at ₹3,894.85 crore.
(D) Leaders of several parties in the north-coastal districts and Rayalaseema area welcomed the idea.
(a) Only C-D
(b) Only B-C
(c) Both A-C and B-D
(d) Only A-B and A-D
(e) None of these

Q5. EVEN IF
(A) The star has continued to dim over the past two weeks.
(B) The shares have been extinguished after the insolvency process.
(C) Someone just added the shares in the demat account without intimation to investors.
(D) It has gone from being one of the top 10 brightest stars in the sky.
(a) Only C-D
(b) Only B-C
(c) Both A-C and B-D
(d) Only A-B and A-D
(e) None of these

Q6. SO THAT
(A) The proposed college will improve the skill set of inspectors.
 (B) It is absolutely necessary to discover a way to store all of that power.
(C) They are mindful of the possible dangers lurking.
(D) Solar and wind technologies can be reliable even when the sun doesn’t shine and the wind doesn’t blow.
(a) Only C-D
(b) Only B-C
(c) Both A-C and B-D
(d) Only A-B and A-D
(e) None of these

Q7. AND
(A)The growth in passenger demand in the 2019 has been below expectations.
(B) The current economic slowdown in India has complicated matters further.
(C) Prohibitory orders under Section 144 were imposed in the villages.
(D) There was heavy police deployment in the area.
(a) Only C-D
(b) Only B-C
(c) Both A-C and B-D
(d) Only A-B and C-D
(e) None of these

Directions (8-15): In the given passage several blanks are given and for each blank four alternatives are provided with two words each. Choose the option from which both words can fill in the blanks to make a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful sentence. If none of the given options can fit the blank then choose option (e) ‘None of these’ as your answer.
In the continuing social ___________ (8) and widespread citizen protests, it would seem out of place to direct thought towards issues such as data protection. The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha this month, is a _______________ (9) piece of legislation that promises to return power and control to people in our digital society. Pending ______________ (10) before a Joint Parliamentary Committee, it is intimately connected to the very same fundamental rights and constitutional principles that are being defended today on the streets and in the fields.
The Bill has seen ______________ (11) movement, passing expert committees, central ministries and then the Lok Sabha in the winter session. Before focusing on the ____________ (12) and finer details which merit deliberation we must take a step back to look at the broader politics of personal data protection. This would help contextualise the legislative proposal and understand the degree of protection which is limited by overboard exceptions in favour of ___________ (13) and revenue interests.
The rise of the national security narrative has not been gone unnoticed by ___________ (14) political observers. What is _____________ (15) is its intersection with technology. This is central to several policy and political pronouncements by the present government.


Q8. 
(a) Disturbance, Chaotic
(b) Causing, Noise
(c) Churn, Unrest
(d) Turbulence, Conflicted
(e) None of these

Q9. 
(a) Revolutionary, Necessary
(b) Innovation, Mandatory
(c) Essential, Efficacy
(d) Activism, Required
(e) None of these


Q10. 
(a) Debate, Deterrent
(b) Argument, Augmented
(c) Deliberation, Discussion
(d) Dialogue, Conversing
(e) None of these

Q11. 
(a) Bizarre, Weirdly
(b) Strange, Differential
(c) Serpentine, Flexuous
(d) Distinguishing, Diversification
(e) None of these


Q12. 
(a) Nuances, Modulations
(b) Adjustments, Tune
(c) Assorted, Accent
(d) Variation, Consistency
(e) None of these

Q13. 
(a) Shelter, Well-being
(b) Viable, Responsible
(c) Security, Safety
(d) Safeguarded, Protecting
(e) None of these

Q14. 
(a) Weathered, Hardened
(b) Seasoned, Experienced
(c) Proficient, Testing
(d) Adapted, Dextrin
(e) None of these

Q15. 
(a) Novel, Unique
(b) Distinguish, Replaced
(c) Unusually, Original
(d) New, Modernizing
(e) None of these

Solutions 

S1. Ans. (c)
Sol. Both A-C and B-D can be joined using the connector NOT ONLY-BUT ALSO without changing the intended meaning. The sentences thus formed are:
A-C: The investments in innovation hubs and greater client proximity are not only supporting the non-RFP based deals but are also having a positive impact on the traditional RFP-based deals. 
B-D: The College will not only provide inspectors training to improve their onsite inspection skills but it will also bring them up to speed with the latest developments, including innovations and frauds in financial sector. 

S2. Ans. (a)
Sol. Both A-B and C-D can be joined using the connector WHILE without changing the intended meaning. The sentences thus formed are:
A-B: While in some initiatives, there appears to be a catch-up with Infosys’ leading Indian peer, in other areas, it seems to have developed a slight edge. 
C-D: While No-frills carrier GoAir did not make any losses during the period, its  revenues dropped drastically. 

S3. Ans. (b)
Sol. Only B-C can be joined using the connector BECAUSE without changing the intended meaning. The sentences thus formed are:
B-C: Inspectors have to be re-skilled from time-to-time because things are evolving, changing and becoming more complex. 

S4. Ans. (c)
Sol. Both A-C and B-D can be joined using the connector EVEN THOUGH without changing the intended meaning. The sentences thus formed are:
A-C: Even though the Tata Airlines recorded operating revenues worth ₹2,994.38 crore, the expenses of the airlines stood at ₹3,894.85 crore. 
B-D: The proposal has drawn widespread condemnation, even though leaders of several parties in the north-coastal districts and Rayalaseema area welcomed the idea. 

S5. Ans. (b)
Sol. No any sentence after using the connector ‘EVEN IF’ is giving the intending meaning. This makes our correct option choice option (e).

S6. Ans. (c)
Sol. Both A-C and B-D can be joined using the connector SO THAT without changing the intended meaning. The sentences thus formed are:
A-C: The proposed college will improve the skill set of inspectors so that they are mindful of the possible dangers lurking. 
B-D: It is absolutely necessary to discover a way to store all that power so that solar and wind technologies can be reliable even when sun doesn’t shine and the wind doesn’t blow. 

S7. Ans. (d)
Sol. Both A-B and C-D can be joined using the connector AND without changing the intended meaning. The sentences thus formed are:
A-B: The growth in passenger demand in the 2019 has been below expectations and the current economic slowdown in India has complicated matters further. 
C-D: Prohibitory orders under Section 144 were imposed in the villages and there was heavy police deployment in the area. 

S8. Ans. (c)
Sol. Both Churn, Unrest can fill in the blanks to make a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful sentence. Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.

S9. Ans. (a)
Sol. Both ‘Revolutionary, Necessary’ can fill in the blanks to make a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful sentence. Hence, option (a) is the right answer choice.


S10. Ans. (c)
Sol. Both ‘Deliberation, Discussion’ can fill in the blanks to make a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful sentence. Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.

S11. Ans. (c)
Sol. Both ‘Serpentine, Flexuous’ can fill in the blanks to make a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful sentence. Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.

S12. Ans. (a)
Sol. Both ‘Nuances, Modulations’ can fill in the blanks to make a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful sentence. Hence, option (a) is the right answer choice.

S13. Ans. (c)
Sol. Both ‘Security, Safety’ can fill in the blanks to make a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful sentence. Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.

S14. Ans. (b)
Sol. Both ‘Seasoned, Experienced’ can fill in the blanks to make a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful sentence. Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.

S15. Ans. (a)
Sol. Both ‘Novel, Unique’ can fill in the blanks to make a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful sentence. Hence, option (a) is the right answer choice.



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