English Language Quiz For SBI Clerk | 19-02-2020

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1. In the following question, a sentence has been written in three different ways. Choose the option(s) which substitute(s) the sentence both grammatically and contextually.

The heart goes on functioning and weaving dreams and at the same time its emotions can be transformed but cannot be destroyed.

A. The emotions of the heart can be transformed but cannot be destroyed and simultaneously the heart goes on functioning and weaving dreams. 

B. Functioning and the weaving of dreams by heart is ongoing and at the same time its emotions cannot be destroyed but transformed. 

C. Emotions of the heart can be transformed but cannot be destroyed, at a time when the heart goes on functioning and weaving dreams. 

(1) Only A 

(2) Only B 

(3) Both A and C 

(4) Both B and C 

(5) All A, B and C 

2. In the following question, a sentence has been written in three different ways. Choose the option(s) which substitute(s) the sentence both grammatically and contextually.

Anyone who has put efforts into acquiring a taste should certainly be able to put that same effort into setting himself free from the tyranny of likes and dislikes.

A. Anyone who is able to put efforts into setting himself free from the tyranny of likes and dislikes should rather put that same effort into acquiring a taste. 

B. Any individual should certainly be able to put the same effort into setting himself free from the tyranny of likes and dislikes which has been put into acquiring a taste. 

C. The amount of efforts put into setting oneself free from the tyranny of likes and dislikes should be similar to the efforts put into acquiring a taste. 

(1) Only A 

(2) Only B 

(3) Both A and C 

(4) Both B and C 

(5) All A, B and C 

3. In the following question, a sentence has been written in three different ways. Choose the option(s) which substitute(s) the sentence both grammatically and contextually.

When one increases consciousness or awareness, one will find that there are mental blocks due to the psychological laziness in which one is trapped.

A. When one will find that there are mental blocks due to the psychological laziness in which one is trapped, one increases consciousness or awareness. 

B. While we find that there are mental blocks due to the psychological laziness in which one is trapped, one increases consciousness or awareness. 

C. The mental blocks, due to the psychological laziness in which one is trapped, would be found when one increases consciousness or awareness. 

(1) Only A 

(2) Only C 

(3) Both A and C 

(4) Both B and C 

(5) All A, B and C

4. In the following question, two sentences with a blank in each are given with four options (A), (B), (C) and (D). Choose the most suitable option to fill in the blanks to make the sentences meaningfully correct. 

I. Throughout the strike the union refused to discuss what it believed to be the company's _________plan. 

II. The appellant asserts that the building was uninhabitable when he moved in and to return it to that state would be a _________step. 

A. vigilant 

B. regressed 

C. retrograde 

D. progressive 

(1) Both A & B 

(2) Both B & C 

(3) Both C & D 

(4) Only C 

(5) Only A 

5. In the following question, two sentences with a blank in each are given with four options (A), (B), (C) and (D). Choose the most suitable option to fill in the blanks to make the sentences meaningfully correct. 

I. Many former players hirpling around with knackered knees and hips have reason to ____________ the indiscriminate use of drugs. 

II. Future generations can then enjoy the new amenities but will not ____________ the day we purposely destroyed the nature of the place. 

A. remorse 

B. repent 

C. rue 

D. ruche 

(1) Both A & B 

(2) Both B & C 

(3) Both C & D 

(4) Only C 

(5) Only A

6. In the following question, two sentences with a blank in each are given with four options (A), (B), (C) and (D). Choose the most suitable option to fill in the blanks to make the sentences meaningfully correct. 

I. He had to present himself as more of a lovable ___________than a spirit of corruption. 

II. While Jhanvi pretended to be a good girl, she was really a ___________who would do anything to get what she wanted. 

A. bereaved 

B. serene 

C. reprobate 

D. rogue 

(1) Both A & B 

(2) Both B & C 

(3) Both C & D 

(4) Only C 

(5) Only A 

7. In the following question, three sentences are given which are divided into two parts i.e., (A) and (B), either of them is free from errors. Find out which part of which sentence contains an error. If there is no error in all the three sentences, mark option (5) i.e. ‘No Error’ as your answer.

I. Although death is inevitable it is rarely discussed (A)/ and is a source of intense discomfort for most. (B) 

II. The vehement denial of the HOD was a (A)/ clear indication of his snob behaviour. (B) 

III. The priest forbade us not to touch the holy (A)/ book as it was supposedly touched by Christ. (B) 

(1) I-A, II-B, III-A 

(2) I-B, II-A, III-B 

(3) I-A, II-B, III-B 

(4) I-A, II-A, III-A 

(5) No error 

 8. In the following question, three sentences are given which are divided into two parts i.e., (A) and (B), either of them is free from errors. Find out which part of which sentence contains an error. If there is no error in all the three sentences, mark option (5) i.e. ‘No Error’ as your answer.

I. The classic dilemma in an economy is among (A)/ the health of the banking sector and the transitional costs. (B) 

II. Hong Kong is one of the main gateway of investment and (A)/ trade between China and the rest of the world. (B) 

III. Before you will leave for Delhi, (A)/ I will certainly come to meet you. (B) 

(1) I-A, II-B, III-A 

(2) I-B, II-A, III-B 

(3) I-A, II-B, III-B 

(4) I-A, II-A, III-A 

(5) No error 

9. In the following question, three sentences are given which are divided into two parts i.e., (A) and (B), either of them is free from errors. Find out which part of which sentence contains an error. If there is no error in all the three sentences, mark option (5) i.e. ‘No Error’ as your answer.

I. The protest movement was bolstered somewhat (A)/ by the participation of white-collar workers. (B) 

II. A recent survey reported that the territory (A)/ is now on the verge of a recession. (B) 

III. With the protests continuing, the damage to Hong Kong’s economy and global standing was substantial. (A)/. 

(1) I-A, II-B, III-A 

(2) I-B, II-A, III-B 

(3) I-A, II-B, III-B 

(4) I-A, II-A, III-A 

(5) No error 

10. In the following question, three sentences are given which are divided into two parts i.e., (A) and (B), either of them is free from errors. Find out which part of which sentence contains an error. If there is no error in all the three sentences, mark option (5) i.e. ‘No Error’ as your answer.

I. The Christmas party continued till late night (A)/ as several guests join at the eleventh hour. (B) 

II. Neither the old lady nor her children knows (A)/ how to get rid of this problem. (B) 

III. Had I seen the weather forecast, I would (A)/ not make preparations for a trip. (B) 

(1) I-A, II-B, III-A 

(2) I-B, II-A, III-B 

(3) I-A, II-B, III-B 

(4) I-A, II-A, III-A 

(5) No error 

Solution: 

1. (3) Sentence B states that the functioning and the weaving of dreams by heart is continuous which has not been mentioned in the sentence. 

2. (2) Sentence A conveys that one must put efforts into acquiring a taste rather than into setting oneself free from the tyranny of likes and dislikes which is out of the context. 

Sentence C conveys that the efforts put in both situations should be similar. While, the sentence mentions that the individual ‘must be able to put those efforts’ which makes is out of the context. 

3. (2) Sentence B explains that one increases consciousness or awareness during finding the mental blocks which has not been stated in the given sentence. 

Sentence A: This sentence conveys the reverse message. 

4. (2) Retrograde (adj.) – reverting to an earlier and inferior condition.

5. (2) Rue (v) – bitterly regret; repent.

6. (3) Reprobate (n) – an unprincipled person; rogue.

7. (1) In I sentence, place ‘yet’ before ‘it’ as ‘although….yet’ is used as a pair. 

In II sentence, ‘snobbish’ should replace ‘snob’ as an adjective is required to qualify the noun. 

In III sentence, remove ‘not’ as forbade means ‘refuse to allow’ which is already a negative word.

8. (4) In I sentence, ‘between’ should replace ‘among’ as two things have been mentioned. 

In II sentence, ‘gateways’ is correct as ‘of’ shows selection which is possible in the case of plural only. 

In III sentence, remove ‘will’ as it is not used after time clause.

9. (5) No error.

10. (2) In I sentence, ‘joined’ will be correct as the sentence is in the past tense. 

In II sentence, ‘know’ will be correct with respect to ‘children’. 

In III sentence, ‘have made’ should replace ‘make’ as it is an example of an imaginary/conditional sentence.