RBI Assistant Pre 2022: English Language Quiz –17

Exp. Only expression (I) and expression (II) fits into the grammatical syntax and contextual meaning of the sentence. As the phrase [private final consumption expenditure has decelerated] depicts a negative action which is connected using the conjunction ‘and’ therefore, the subsequent action should also be negative which is provided by expression (I) and (II).  However, expression (III) [there was a growth] indicates a positive action but the phrase thus, expression (III) becomes contextually incorrect. Hence, option (b) becomes the most suitable answer choice.

Exp. Only expression (III) provides an appropriate context to the sentence. Expression (II) becomes incorrect as the sentence is expressing a relationship or equation between two objects [monetary policies and fiscal policies] therefore, the correct preposition required here is “between” instead of “among”. Moreover, expression (I) fails to provide a coherent meaning to the sentence. Hence option (b) becomes the most suitable answer choice.

Exp. Only expression (III) provides an appropriate context to the sentence. Expression (I) becomes incorrect as the subject is singular [fiscal policy] therefore, it requires a singular verb to comprehend with subject-verb agreement. Moreover, expression (II) fails to provide meaningful context to the sentence. As, only expression (III) fits in the grammatical and contextual syntax of the sentence option (b) becomes the most feasible answer choice.

Exp. Only expression (I) and (II) are correct. It is to be noted that ‘to blow something wide open’ means to expose corrupt practices or a secret plan. Thus, expression (I) and (II) perfectly fits in the context and grammatical syntax of the sentence. Moreover, the phrase ‘pull over’ means move to the side of or off the road, therefore, expression (III) fails to add meaning to the sentence. Hence, option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.

Exp. All the given three expressions can be used to fill the blank making the sentence coherent. It is to be noted that the sentence is describing about a pathbreaking or an innovative act that benefits consumer.

Therefore, as all the three expressions make the sentence grammatically correct and contextually meaningful option (e) becomes the most suitable answer choice.

Exp. Option (d) is the correct choice. The word required here is ‘launch’ or something similar in meaning to make the paragraph coherent whereas; ‘Impede’ as a verb here means to delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder. Therefore, the correct answer that does not into fit the blank is option (d) i.e. impede.

Exp. Option (e) is the correct choice that doesn’t fit into the blank. All the other options are making an articulate sentence. The sentence makes a complete sense with the word ‘announced’ as the company is declaring about the launch of “Thums up”. Thus, all the words [except option (d)] similar in meaning with ‘announced’ will satisfy the blank. ‘Divulged’ is a verb which means to make known (private or sensitive information). ‘Obliterated’ is the past tense of the verb ‘obliterate’ which means to destroy utterly; wipe out.

Exp. Option (b) is the correct choice. The most suitable word for the blank is ‘trumping’ which is a verb and is used here as a gerund. It means to surpass (something) by saying or doing something better. ‘Beating’ means to defeat in a competitive situation. ‘Clinching’ means to confirm the winning or achievement of (a match, competition, or victory). ‘Surpassing’ means to be better than others. Hence, the only word left is option (b) ‘Succumbing’ which means to fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force. Therefore, ‘succumbing’ doesn’t fit into the blank appropriately.

9. (a) blemished

(b) acquired

(c) captured

(d) seized

(e) obtained

Exp. Option (a) is the correct choice as the word ‘blemished’ does not fit into the blank in a coherent manner. It is a verb which means to spoil the appearance or quality of (something). The paragraph expresses that Coca-cola has acquired the rights of Thums up along with few other companies. Thus, the most suitable word is ‘acquired’. In this paragraph the word acquired is expressing the action of seizing rights by Coca-cola of Thums up. ‘Seizing’ is a verb which means to take hold of suddenly and forcibly. Therefore, option (a) becomes the correct answer.

Exp. All the options except option (d) fit into the blank aptly. The most feasible word is ‘revenues’ which is similar in meaning with ‘earnings’, ‘profits’ and ‘fruits’. The word ‘fruits’ is used here as a metaphor which represents the positive result or reward of work or an activity. In this paragraph it means the increased profits earned by the company. ‘Reparations’ means the action of making amends for a wrong one has done, by providing payment or other assistance to those who have been wronged. Thus, it doesn’t fit into the blank aptly.