SBI Clerk Pre-English Language Quiz – 13

SBI Clerk Pre-English Language Quiz

English Language is a part of almost all major competitive exams in the country and is perhaps the most scoring section also. Aspirants who regularly practice questions have a good chance of scoring well in the English Language Section. So here we are providing you with the SBI Clerk Pre-English Language Quiz to help you prepare better. This SBI Clerk Pre-English Language Quiz includes all of the most recent pattern-based questions, as well as Previous Year Questions. This SBI Clerk Pre-English Language Quiz is available to you at no cost. Candidates will be provided with a detailed explanation of each question in this IBPS PO Pre English Language Quiz. Candidates must practice this SBI Clerk Pre-English Language Quiz to achieve a good score in the English Language Section.

 

Directions (1-5): In the following questions, a phrase is given in bold whose meaning can be inferred from one of the highlighted words/phrases of four sentences given below each phrase. Choose the most appropriate meaning of the phrase among the four options that can also be replaced by the given phrase without altering the meaning of the sentence. If none of the sentences conveys the correct meaning, choose (e) i.e., “None of the above” as your answer.

 

  1. Rule out

(a) Loss is met with at each step, and the great problem is to eliminate this waste.

(b) She was not in harmony with the old man, and would do nothing to defeat my plan.

(c) The combs were broken which gave the bees a setback from which they did not recover.

(d) Worst of all and most fatal is the disease of the marrow, by which the whole course of the body is reversed.

(e) None of the above.

Answer & Explanation
Ans. a

Exp. The phrase “rule out” means to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of. Among the four sentences, the most suitable word or phrase that defines its meaning is “to eliminate” and thus the phrase can replace the existing word without altering the meaning of the sentence. However, the other words are not the correct explanation of the given phrase. The word “setback” means a reversal or check in progress. Hence option (a) is the correct choice.

  1. Over the counter

(a) Improved safety measures in cars can be counterproductive as they encourage people to drive faster.

(b) The words came like a stunning blow where a verbal counter-argument was expected.

(c) They will make a higher bid for the company in the hope of dissuading competing businesses from counter-bidding.

(d) Brokers can use the system to look up prices or enter quotes for the direct trade of securities.

(e) None of the above.

Answer & Explanation
Ans. d

Exp. The idiom “over the counter” is generally used in finance and economics which is used to describe shares that are traded directly between dealers (= people and organizations that buy and sell for others), rather than on a stock market. Among the four options, the most appropriate phrase that generates the meaning of the idiom is mentioned in the sentence (d), “the direct trade of”. The idiom can also replace the existing phrase without changing the meaning of the sentence. Hence option (d) is the correct choice.

Counterproductive means having an effect that is opposite to the one intended or wanted.

Counter-argument means an argument against another argument, idea, or suggestion.

Counter-bidding means a situation in which someone offers to pay more than someone else for a company, property, etc.

 

  1. Work around

(a) The preacher was trying to explain to us the eternal duration of God’s punishment.

(b) Who is there amongst you who cannot or who will not justify when they are accused?

(c) One easy modus operandi is to select Control Panel and to double-click the internet icon.

(d) All the gentlemen in the office showed a desire to serve and advise me.

(e) None of the above.

Answer & Explanation
Ans. c

Exp. The phrase “work around” means a method for overcoming a problem or limitation in a program or system. Among the four options, the word/phrase mentioned in the sentence (c) gives the exact meaning of the given phrase which can also replace the existing one without altering the exact meaning of the sentence. Other words do not justify the appropriate meaning of the phrase. The word “modus operandi” means a particular way or method of doing something. Hence option (c) is the correct choice.

Justify means show or prove to be right or reasonable.

 

  1. Put paid to

(a) You cannot forestall that; you must depend upon your own self-confidence.

(b) You are so rich, and so prudent, that the word in capital letters cannot frighten you.

(c) A great French poet says that happy nights make happy days in matrimony.

(d) The sight of a modern monument throws one into melancholy even while an ancient one has not ceased to enrapture.

(e) None of the above.

Answer & Explanation
Ans. a

Exp. The phrase “put paid to” means stop abruptly; destroy. Among the given four options, only the word mentioned in the first statement defines the correct meaning of it. The word “forestall” means prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action. Other words are not the correct explanation of the phrase. Hence option (a) is the correct choice.

Enrapture means give intense pleasure or joy to.

 

  1. Do away with

(a) The only one who walked pretty soberly was the head-master, who had to uphold his dignity.

(b) They will abolish themselves when their work is done, but not before.

(c) How could an enlightened century give birth to so monstrous a delusion?

(d) Your attack is passed over, and there’s no more danger, if you ‘ll keep quiet.

(e) None of the above.

Answer & Explanation
Ans. b

Exp. The phrase “Do away with” means to get rid of or destroy something. Among the given options, the word mentioned in the sentence (b) gives the exact meaning of the phrase and thus can be replaced by the given phrase without altering the meaning of the sentence. Other words or phrases are not the correct explanation of the given phrase. Hence option (b) is the correct choice.

Uphold means confirm or support (something which has been questioned).

Keep quiet means refrain or prevent someone from speaking or from disclosing something secret.

 

Directions (171-175): In each question, the word at the top of the table is used in four different ways, numbered (a) to (d). Choose the option in which the usage of the word is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE. If it is used correctly in every sentence choose option (e) as your choice.

 

  1. APPRAISE

(a) The President appropriately appraised Russell and Financial Times readers that he had already signed into law the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission Act.

(b) In cooperation with other professionals, social workers will appraise the individual’s needs.

(c) He coolly appraised the situation, deciding which person would be most likely to succeed.

(d) This prompted many employers to appraise their selection and recruitment policies

(e) All are correct.

Answer & Explanation
Ans. a

Exp. Option (a) is incorrect as apprised should be used here.

Appraise means to ascertain the value of and does not mean to apprise or to inform. Correct: “I appraised the jewels.” / “I apprised him of the situation.”

 

  1. CREDULOUS

 

(a) Because my brother is a credulous consumer, he is a salesperson’s dream.

(b) Even though there was very little evidence, the credulous jury decided the defendant was guilty.

(c) Reference credulous sources to strengthen your argument.

(d) Because the credulous public wanted to believe the killer was off the streets, they never questioned the arrest of an innocent man.
(e) All are correct.

Answer & Explanation
Ans. c

Exp. Option (c) is incorrect as credible should be used in place of credulous.

Credible means believable and does not mean credulous or gullible. Correct: “His sales pitch was not credible.” / “The con man took advantage of credulous people.”

  1. FLAUNT

(a) While many people love to flaunt their possessions, I prefer people that keep a low profile.

(b) The orchestra decided to flaunt convention/tradition, and wear their everyday clothes for the concert.

(c) Donald Trump loves to flaunt his wealth and grandiose, whenever he has the chance.

(d) Flavio was flaunting his tan in a pair of white trunks.

(e) All are correct.

Answer & Explanation
Ans. b

Exp. In option (b) the use of flaunt is incorrect and must be replaced with flout.

Flaunt means to show off and does not mean to flout. Correct: “She flaunted her abs.” / “She flouted the rules.”

 

  1. UNBEARABLE

(a) A delegation of councillors is lobbying the Government because they say the noise is unbearable.

(b) This argument is unbearable from an intellectual, moral and practical standpoint.

(c) All I remember of childbirth was the unbearable pain and the relief when it was all over.

(d) The grief she felt over Helen’s death was almost unbearable.

(e) All are correct.

Answer & Explanation
Ans. b

Exp. In option (b) the use of unbearable is incorrect and untenable should be used instead.

Untenable means indefensible or unsustainable and does not mean painful or unbearable. Correct: “Now that all the facts have been revealed, that theory is untenable.” / “Her death brought him unbearable sadness.”

 

  1. LUXURIANT

(a) We’ve bought a wonderfully luxuriant carpet for our bedroom.

(b) In addition to its inferior size, the coyote is also shorter in the leg than the wolf, and carries a more luxuriant coat of hair.

(c) This stretch of land was once covered with luxuriant forest, but is now bare.

(d) He took no leading part in the war against the English, his energies being largely occupied with the satisfaction of his artistic and luxuriant tastes.

(e) All are correct.

Answer & Explanation
Ans. d

Exp. Option (d) is incorrect as luxuriant should be replaced with luxurious.

Luxuriant means abundant or florid and does not mean luxurious. Correct: “The poet has a luxuriant imagination.” / “The car’s fine leather seats were luxurious.”

 

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