Dear Readers,
As IBPS has released the much-awaited vacancies for the post of Probationary Officers & Clerk, we have launched subject-wise quizzes for the exam. It will include quizzes of all the subjects- Quantitative Aptitude, English, Reasoning and Computer. All these quizzes will be strictly based on the latest pattern of IBPS exam and will be beneficial for your preparations. So, keep following the quizzes which will provide you a set of 10 questions daily.
Here, we are providing you important questions of English Language for IBPS PO/CLERK 2019 exam.
Q1-5. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of questions.
Long, long ago, there lived a king who had a favourite jester in his court. The jester's business was to amuse the king and the courtiers. He was allowed much liberty by the king who overlooked even the unkindest jokes of the jester. As a result of all this, the jester became a nuisance to the whole court.
One day, however, the jester gave unintentional offence to the king. The king at once condemned him to death. The jester fell on his knees, and pleaded for his life. But the king refused to alter the sentence.
One day the king visited the jester in prison. He said to the jester, "I am very sorry my friend; I cannot spare your life, but I can allow you one concession you can choose the manner of life you would like to die." The clever jester now saw his chance, and at once said, "I choose, your majesty, to die of old age."
1. According to the passage, why was the jester sentenced to death by the king?
01. Because he abused a courtier.
02. Because he hurt the king deliberately.
03. Because he hurt the king unintentionally.
04. Because he cursed the king.
05. None of these
2. What was the jester's business according to the passage?
01. To entertain the king and the queen.
02. To entertain the king as well as the courtiers.
03. To point out the folly of the king.
04. To help the king to solve many problems.
05. None of these
3. Why did the king not pardon the jester?
01. the jester was a nuisance to the whole court.
02. the king never pardoned anybody.
03. the courtiers advised the king not to pardon the jester.
04. the king was very cruel.
05. the reason has not been given.
4. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
01. The jester enjoyed maximum liberty.
02. The jester requested the king to set him free.
03. The courtiers liked the jester very much.
04. The jester entertained only the courtiers.
05. None of these
5. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
01. The king granted some concession to the punishment of the jester.
02. The king asked the jester to choose the manner he would like to die.
03. The jester fell on his knees and pleaded for some concession to the given punishment.
04. The jester requested the king to pardon him.
05. None of these
Q 6. Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word given in BOLD as used in the passage.
NUISANCE
01. trouble
02. charm
03. aroma
04. beauty
05. pleasure
Q7. Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word given in BOLD as used in the passage.
JESTER
01. pestiferous
02. clown
03. hallucination
04. turmoil
05. venture
Q8. Choose the word which is most nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning as the word given in BOLD as used in the passage.
LIBERTY
01. freedom
02. independence
03. slavery
04. loyalty
05. carelessness
Q9. Choose the word which is most nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning as the word given in BOLD as used in the passage.
ALTER
01. continue
02. change
03. force
04. nullify
05. execute
Q10. Choose the word which is most nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning as the word given in BOLD as used in the passage.
PLEADED
01. advocated
02. requested
03. ordered
04. dazzling
05. hoarded
Answers:
Q1. Option (3)
Q2. Option (2)
Q3. Option (5)
Q4. Option (2)
Q5. Option (1)
Q6. Option (1)
Q7. Option (2)
Q8. Option (3)
Q9. Option (1)
Q10. Option (3)
