SBI Clerk Mains English Language Quiz – 13

SBI Clerk Mains English Language Quiz

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Direction (1-5): Which of the following phrases (I), (II), and (III) given below each sentence CANNOT replace the phrase printed in bold letters without altering the meaning of the sentence both grammatically and contextually? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the incorrect use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If all three phrases are incorrect, choose (e) as the answer.

 

  1. People want real and genuine relief and not cleverly propped up or exaggerated benefits which may not be so impressive when subjected to closer scrutiny.

(I)which may seem unimpressive

(II)that is not so impressive

(III)which can be unimpressive

 

(a)Only (I)

(b)Only (II)

(c)Only (III)

(d)Both (I) and (II)

(e)All (I), (II) and (III)

Answer & Explanation
Ans. b

Exp. Both the expressions (I) and (III) can be used to replace the highlighted phrase in the sentence without altering the meaning of it. Both the expressions provide the similar meaning to the sentence. However, in the case of second expression, the use of the singular verb “is” makes it incorrect as the subject it is referring is plural [exaggerated benefits]. Moreover, the use of the verb “may” in the sentence expresses possibility and thus we cannot use the expression suggesting surety. Hence option (b) is the correct choice.

  1. While the distress of rural areas has been rightly emphasised in recent months, this should not lead to neglect of economic difficulties of weaker sections in urban areas.

(I)Though the distress of rural areas has been

(II)Despite the fact that the distress of rural areas have

(III)Even if the distress in rural areas have been

 

(a)Only (I)

(b)Only (II)

(c)Both (I) and (II)

(d)Both (II) and (III)

(e)All (I), (II) and (III)

Answer & Explanation
Ans. d

Exp. Only the first expression is correct enough to replace the existing phrase without altering the meaning of the sentence. However, the other two expressions are incorrect as they do not follow the subject-verb agreement correctly. It is to be noted that the subject is singular [the distress of rural areas], so the following verb should also be in the similar form which isn’t the case in the expressions (II) and (III). Hence option (d) is the correct choice.

 

  1. The police are encouraging people to come forward with any information about the kidnapped girl.

(I)to come up with informations

(II)to step forward with any information

(III)to furnish with any information

 

(a)Only (I)

(b)Both (I) and (II)

(c)Both (II) and (III)

(d)Both (I) and (III)

(e)All (I), (II) and (III)

Answer & Explanation
Ans. a

Exp. Both the expressions (II) and (III) are correct and can be used to replace the existing phrase in the sentence without altering its meaning. It is to be noted that “come forward” is a phrasal verb which means to volunteer information about something, like a crime. Similarly, the phrasal verb “step forward” means to offer to provide or do something, or to help with something. Thus, the expressions (II) and (III) give the similar meaning to the sentence. However, in the case of expression (I), there is a minor mistake in using the word “information”. It is to be noted that “Information” is a non-count noun, so the convention is that information is both singular and plural. Moreover, the phrasal verb “come up” means to think of an idea, which doesn’t make a sense to the meaning of the sentence. Hence option (a) is the correct choice.

 

  1. Schemes like NREGA which provide work near home while creating livelihood and enhancing assets need significantly higher allocations.

(I)needs a significant higher allocations

(II)needs a highly significant allocations

(III)need to allocate significantly high

 

(a)Only (I)

(b)Only (III)

(c)Both (I) and (II)

(d)Both (II) and (III)

(e)All (I), (II) and (III)

Answer & Explanation
Ans. e

Exp. All the three expressions are incorrect and they cannot be used to replace the existing phrase in the sentence. The singular verb “needs” used in the first and the second expressions is incorrect as the subject “Schemes” is in plural form which requires a plural verb. The third expression is incorrect owing to the meaning that it would generate after replacing the existing phrase. It would alter the intended meaning of the sentence [i.e., Schemes like NREGA require allocations, and they aren’t meant to allocate]. Hence option (e) is the correct choice.

 

  1. While the government has been announcing relief under certain categories, many small entrepreneurs and artisans still feel threatened by the adverse impact on their livelihoods.

(I)Even though the government has been announcing

(II)While the government might announce

(III)Despite announcing

 

(a)Only (I)

(b)Both (I) and (II)

(c)Both (II) and (III)

(d)Both (I) and (III)

(e)All (I), (II) and (III)

Answer & Explanation
Ans. c

Exp. Only the first statement can be used to replace the existing phrase without altering the meaning of the sentence. It is to be noted that both “while” and “even though” are conjunctions which mean in spite of the fact that. However, the last two expressions are incorrect owing to their meanings which do not comply with the statement. In the case of second one, the verb “might” cannot replace “has been” as there is surety in the sentence. The last expression is incomplete as it lacks the use of the subject. Hence option (c) is the correct choice.

 

Directions (6–10): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

 

The reformer must know that what moves people is the authentic life, not mere writing. The newspapers and journals that LokmanyaTilak and Gandhian ran , the books they wrote, sold little, but had enormous effect. Their writing was known to reflect and be just an extension of their exemplary lives. It was the authenticity of their example. All knew that their lives were an integral whole–they were not vice-versa. They were not full of pious thoughts and sacred resolution within the walls of a temple and cheats outside.

A writer who is merely entertaining his readers, even one who is merely informing them, can do what he wants with the rest of his life. But the writer who sets out to use his pen to reform public life cannot afford such dualities.

Here is the testimony of a great man–Gandhiji–about the influence of another–LokmanyaTilak:

“I believe that an editor who has anything worth saying and who commands a clientele cannot be easily hushed, he delivers his finished message as soon as he is put under duress. Lokmanya spoke more eloquently from the Mandalay fortress than through the columns of the printed Kesari. His influence was multiplied thousand fold by his imprisonment and his speech, and his pen had acquired much greater power after he was discharged. By his death, we have been editing his paper without pen and speech through the sacred resolution of the people to realize his life’s dream. He could possibly have done more if he were today, in body and mind, preaching his view. Critics like me would perhaps be still finding fault in this expression of his or that. Today, his message rules millions of hearts which are determined to raise a permanent living memorial by the fulfillment of his ambition in their lives.”[/su_spoiler]

 

  1. LokmanyaTilak’s messages were most effective

(a) when he delivered them through his editorials.

(b) after his death.

(c) before his imprisonment.

(d) when he became an informer.

(e) when he delivered speeches.

Answer & Explanation
Ans. e

Exp. Refer to the second sentence of the last paragraph “Lokmanya spoke more eloquently from the Mandalay fortress than through the columns of the printed Kesari. His influence was multiplied thousand fold by his imprisonment and his speech, and his pen had acquired much greater power after he was discharged.”Hence option (e) is true.

 

  1. Which of the following is the result of Lokmanya Tilak’s exemplary life?

(a) The newspapers edited by him did not incur money loss.

(b) The books written by him were useful.

(c) People resolved to fulfill his life’s dreams.

(d) Critics still find fault with his views.

(e) He was put in jail at Mandalay.

Answer & Explanation
Ans. c

Exp. Refer to the last sentence of the passage “Today, his message rules millions of hearts which are determined to raise a permanent living memorial by the fulfillment of his ambition in their lives.”Hence option(c) is true.

 

  1. Which of the following is the general tendency of critics, according to the passage?

(a) To find fault with one or the other expression of a writer.

(b) To praise only those writers whom they like.

(c) to condemn one and all the reformer writers.

(d) To suggest new ideas to the public.

(e) to justify their criticism.

Answer & Explanation
Ans. a

Exp. Refer to the second last sentence of the paragraph “Critics like me would perhaps be still finding fault in this expression of his or that.”Hence option (a) is correct choice.

 

  1. In the context of the passage, a reformer becomes effective if

(a) he is a journalist with an objective viewpoint.

(b) he is an author with an excellent style of writing.

(c) he is an effective political leader of the masses.

(d) he is a person with consistency in his writing and lifestyle.

(e) he is a good critic of social practices.

Answer & Explanation
Ans. d

Exp. Refer to the second paragraph “A writer who is merely entertaining his readers, even one who is merely informing them, can do what he wants with the rest of his life. But the writer who sets out to use his pen to reform public life cannot afford such dualities. ” Hence option (d) is the correct option.

 

  1. In the context of the passage, which of the following statements about LokmanyaTilak and Mahatma Gandhi is true?

(a) They were moral in private life but lax in public life.

(b) their influence on people was negligible.

(c) Tery few people used to read the newspapers edited by them.

(d) They were allowed to edit their newspapers even from inside the jail.

(e) Their influence was multiplied a thousand fold by their imprisonment.

Answer & Explanation
Ans. c

Exp. Refer to the second sentence of the first paragraph “The newspapers and journals that LokmanyaTilak and Gandhian ran , the books they wrote, sold little, but had enormous effect.” So very few people used to read the newspapers edited by them. Hence option(c) is the correct answer.

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