SBI PO Pre English Language Quiz-11

Exp. Both the starters (I) and (III) are correct enough to connect the given set of sentences meaningfully. The second one is incorrect as it doesn’t provide a relevant connector to add both the sentences.

(I) As the relationship between both countries is at an all time high and more avenues are under consideration, the future looks promising with safer sea lanes and highly modernized navies helping in fulfilling each other’s obligations.

(III) With relations between both countries at an all time high and more avenues under consideration, the future looks promising with safer sea lanes and highly modernised navies helping in fulfilling each other’s obligations.

Exp. Both the starters (I) and (III) can be used to connect the given set of two sentences to form a meaningful statement. However, the second starter is incorrect as it would alter the meaning of the actual sentence.

(I)Despite the fact that material abundance and comforts of modern living offer an excess of choice and freedom, there is growing apprehension about emotional harshness and spiritual desiccation.

(III)While material abundance and comforts of modern living offer an excess of choice and freedom, there is growing apprehension about emotional harshness and spiritual desiccation

Exp. Both the connectors (I) and (II) can be used to mingle the given set of sentences. The third starter is not apt as it would give a different meaning to the sentence.

(I)With bilateral and multilateral exercises and enhanced cooperation in information sharing, meteorology and oceanography, disaster management and military training, naval ties have reached new heights since the first ‘Navy to Navy Staff Talks’ between Japan and India in November 2008.

(II)Since the first ‘Navy to Navy Staff Talks’ between the Japan and India in November 2008, naval ties have reached new heights with bilateral and multilateral exercises and enhanced cooperation in information sharing, meteorology and oceanography, disaster management and military training,

Exp. Both the starters (I) and (II) are correct and can be used to frame the logical sentence. The third starter would give a meaningless sentence and thus it is incorrect.

(I)While the final word is yet to be said on the alleged channeling of black money into Jan Dhan accounts, the scheme has indeed led to a transformation.

(II)Although the final word is yet to be said on the alleged channeling of black money into Jan Dhan accounts, the scheme has indeed led to a transformation.

Exp. Both the starters (I) and (III) can be used to frame a logical and meaningful sentence for the given set of sentences. However, the second starter is incorrect owing to its irrelevant meaning to the sentence.

(I)Notwithstanding that Amit Shah was summoned back to Delhi for an urgent meeting with the PM and Arun Jaitley, the aborted march is being seen in Kerala as an admission of defeat by the BJP chief.

(III)Although he was summoned back to Delhi for an urgent meeting with the PM and Arun Jaitley, the aborted march is being seen in Kerala as an admission of defeat by the BJP chief.

Exp. The correct word that decipher the meaning of the phrase “keep heads” is “composed” as ‘keep heads’ means to remain calm and sensible when in an awkward situation that might cause a person to panic or go out of control. Hence, the word ‘composed’ provides the intended meaning to the sentence without altering the context of the sentence. Hence, option (a) becomes the most suitable answer choice.

Jubilant means feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.

Demented means behaving irrationally due to anger, distress, or excitement.

Elated means make (someone) ecstatically happy.

Exp. The correct word that decipher the meaning of the phrase “dog eat dog” is “ferocious” as ‘dog eat dog’ is used to express your disapproval of a situation where everyone wants to succeed and is willing to harm other people in order to do so. Hence, the word ‘ferocious’ provides the intended meaning to the sentence without altering the context of the sentence. Hence, option (d) becomes the most suitable answer choice.

Entranced means fill (someone) with wonder and delight, holding their entire attention.

Arbitrator means an independent person or body officially appointed to settle a dispute.

Ferocious means savagely fierce, cruel, or violent.

Exp. The correct word that decipher the meaning of the phrase “black dog” is “melancholy” as ‘black dog’ is a metaphorical representation of melancholy or depression. Hence, the word ‘melancholy’ provides the intended meaning to the sentence without altering the context of the sentence. Hence, option (a) becomes the most suitable answer choice.

Exp. The correct word that decipher the meaning of the phrase “scot-free” is “unscathed” as ‘scot-free’ means without suffering any punishment or injury. Hence, the word ‘unscathed’ provides the intended meaning to the sentence without altering the context of the sentence. Hence, option (b) becomes the most suitable answer choice.

Offended means resentful or annoyed, typically as a result of a perceived insult.

Operative means functioning or having effect.

Exp. The correct word that decipher the meaning of the phrase “lickety-split” is “hurriedly” as ‘lickety-split’ means as fast as possible. Hence, the word ‘hurriedly’ provides the intended meaning to the sentence without altering the context of the sentence. Hence, option (a) becomes the most suitable answer choice.

Recklessly means without regard to the danger or the consequences of one’s actions; rashly.