English Quiz For IBPS PO & Clerk 2019
IBPS had released the calendar for the Recruitment in 2019-20. Now the next step is to start practicing for the exams from now itself. Thus, the English Language can be an impetus for your success as it helps you 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 latest pattern English Questions for IBPS PO and Clerk Examinations 2019-20.
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Directions (1-15): In each of the following questions, a word has been used in sentences in THREE different ways. Choose the option corresponding to the sentence in which the usage of the word is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE.
Q1. PREMIUM
(I) Electricity companies pay a premium for renewable energy.
(II) The woman’s life insurance policy was cancelled after she forgot to pay her premium.
(III) The list serves as a useful premium of the issues to consider.
Only (I)
Only (II)
Only (III)
Both (I) and (II)
Both (I) and (II)
Solution:
Premium: an amount to be paid for a contract of insurance./ a sum added to an ordinary price or charge.
Q2. HOSTILE
(I) The hostile environment of free trade talks between the two countries is expected to worsen due to the poor state of their economies.
(II) Since the millionaire does not have an heir, he is going to leave his hostile to his college alma mater.
(III) Lance always becomes hostile towards his boss after he has had a bit to drink.
Only (I)
Only (II)
Only (III)
Both (I) and (II)
Both (I) and (II)
Solution:
Hostile: showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.
Q3. ADJUST
(I) As my ski bindings are loose, I think I should adjust them before I go skiing again.
(II) I always adjust my rear-view mirror before driving my car.
(III) An old proverb states that we cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.
Only (I)
Only (II)
Only (III)
Both (I) and (II)
All are correct
Solution:
Adjust: alter or move (something) slightly in order to achieve the desired fit, appearance, or result.
Q4. PREVENT
(I) If he was trying to prevent her from escaping, he was doing a poor job of it.
(II) Albert Einstein once observed that you cannot prevent and prepare for war at the same time.
(III) If you want to prevent tickets for the festival, you will need to bring forty dollars to the gate.
Only (I)
Only (II)
Only (III)
Both (I) and (II)
Both (I) and (II)
Solution:
Prevent: keep (something) from happening.
Q5. EXCESS
(I) He pared away the excess glue with a razor blade.
(II) It is important for all people to have excess to quality medical care.
(III) Almost half of India's population do not have excess to safe, clean, drinking water.
Only (I)
Only (II)
Only (III)
Both (II) and (III)
Both (I) and (II)
Solution:
Excess: an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.
Access: the means or opportunity to approach or enter a place.
Q6. EMERGED
(I) The whole town was emerged in a festival atmosphere.
(II) The octopus emerged from behind the rock, and frightened the divers.
(III) The lead guitarist's talent as a singer emerged when he began to perform solo in bars around town.
Only (I)
Only (II)
Only (III)
Both (I) and (II)
Both (I) and (II)
Solution:
Emerge: become apparent or prominent.
Q7. RISE
(I) The government has announced that taxes will rise by two percent next year.
(II) The citizens of our city are increasingly concerned about the rise in violent crimes.
(III) In rehearsing Shakespeare’s play, I puzzled over the complexities of his rise and prose.
Only (I)
Only (II)
Only (III)
Both (I) and (II)
Both (I) and (II)
Solution:
Rise: an increase in number, size, amount, or degree.
Q8. SECURE
(I) She is never jealous because she feels totally secure in his love for her.
(II) My dad joined the navy when he was young because for a person who had not completed high school, the military represented a job with a secure future.
(III) The threat of force is usually sufficient to secure the lawful conduct of most citizens.
Only (I)
Only (II)
Only (III)
Both (I) and (II)
All are correct
Solution:
All are correct. Secure: certain to remain safe and unthreatened.
Q9. RATE
(I) The divorce rate in Asian countries has risen dramatically in the last ten years.
(II) In an air rate last night the enemy aircraft bombed the city.
(III) Police are investigating a rate on a secure compound.
Only (I)
Only (II)
Only (III)
Both (I) and (II)
Both (II) and (III)
Solution:
Rate: a measure, quantity, or frequency, typically one measured against another quantity or measure.
Q10. RELEVANT
(I) The Socialist Party was relevant to give political expression to the working class.
(II) Marriage should be relevant on love.
(III) Please ensure that you attach all the relevant documents with your application.
Only (I)
Only (II)
Only (III)
Both (I) and (II)
Both (I) and (II)
Solution:
Relevant: closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.
Q11. SUITABLE
(I) Certain parts of the show have been toned down to make it suitable for a family audience. (II) As a loyal husband, Barry is very suitable to the needs of his wife Drew.
(III) As a clothing designer, my suitable eye is very helpful in detecting subtle patterns that others would not notice.
Only (I)
Only (II)
Only (III)
Both (II) and (III)
Both (I) and (II)
Solution:
Suitable: right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
Q12. INVIOLATE
(I) This coin was the only part of his collection that was truly inviolate, left completely safe over the years by its plastic case.
(II) When a city-wide search is issued, no one is left inviolate.
(III) Secured in a glass display case, the painting was kept inviolate.
Only (I)
Only (II)
Only (III)
Both (I) and (II)
All are correct
Solution:
Inviolate: free or safe from injury or violation.
Q13. SULLEN
(I) The sullen criminal refused to follow the police officer’s instructions.
(II) It was sullen of you to share your food with me.
(III) If my father does not get his coffee during breakfast, he becomes a very sullen man.
Only (I)
Only (II)
Only (III)
Both (I) and (II)
Both (I) and (II)
Solution:
Sullen: bad-tempered and sulky.
Q14. PITIABLE
(I) Feeling sorry for the pitiable man’s plight, the wealthy gentleman offered to help him get on his feet.
(II) Although all of the group members had a different struggle, the mother who lost her son was the most pitiable.
(III) Their bodies and clothes were in a pitiable condition.
Only (I)
Only (II)
Only (III)
Both (I) and (II)
All are correct
Solution:
Pitiable: deserving or arousing pity.
Q15. ALACRITY
(I) I'm a huge Apple fan and I use lots of their products with alacrity.
(II) It was an interesting challenge and I responded with alacrity.
(III) The boy jumped up and down with alacrity as he inched closer to the candy store.
Only (I)
Only (II)
Only (III)
All are correct
Both (I) and (II)
Solution:
Alacrity: brisk and cheerful readiness.
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