SBI PO pre–English Language Quiz – 4

Exp. The highlighted phrase in the sentence is grammatically incorrect and at the same time it gives a vague meaning to the sentence. The correct expression that should replace the existing phrase is “the demand of coping with the speed of”. It is to be noted that “cope with” is the correct phrase as it means to have the capacity to deal successfully with. Hence option (a) is the correct choice

Exp. The highlighted expression in the sentence is both grammatically and contextually incorrect. it should be replaced by “have been responsible for”. Other expressions given as options cannot be used as they would alter the meaning of the actual sentence or it may give a meaningless sense to the sentence. Hence option (c) is the correct choice

Exp. The highlighted expression “to make it pretty obvious so that” should be replaced by “have made it pretty obvious that” to make the sentence grammatically correct and contextually meaningful. It is to be noted that the sentence is in present tense and in active voice. Hence option (b) is the correct choice

Exp. The given sentence is both grammatically correct and contextually meaningful. It is to be noted that the past form of the verb “found” i.e., “founded” should be used in this case as it is referring to a past event [70 years ago]. Hence option (e) is the correct choice

Exp. The expression given in bold “are not yet demonstrating of” should be replaced by “have not yet demonstrated” to make the sentence grammatically correct and contextually meaningful. Other alternatives cannot be used in the sentence as they alter the meaning of the sentence. Hence option (d) is the correct choice

Exp. The correct phrase which can make the sentence meaningful is “checked up on”. The phrasal verb “check up on” means to find out information about someone, especially secretly. Hence option (b) is the correct choice.

Choose up means form groups or teams.

Look upon means to think of someone or something in a particular way.

Cling on means to hold tight.

Deal with means to take action to do something, especially to solve a problem

Exp. The blank should be filled up with the phrase “blacked out” to form a meaningful sentence. The phrase “black out” means to suddenly become unconscious. Hence option (a) is the correct choice.

Blast off means leave the ground-spaceship or rocket.

Block out means to stop light or sound from reaching something.

Bolster up means to make something stronger or more effective.

Carried away means to become so excited or involved in something that you lose control of your feelings or behavio

Exp. The blank should be filled up with the phrase “buzzing around” to form a meaningful sentence. The phrase “buzz around” means move quickly around a place. Hence option (c) is the correct choice.

Chase up means to find out what is being done about something.

Chill out means to relax completely, or not allow things to upset you.

Come through means to be still alive, working, or making progress after a difficult or dangerous experience.

Drop off means to start to sleep

Exp. The phrase “came around” gives a meaningful sense to the sentence. The phrasal verb “come around” means recover consciousness. Hence option (e) is the correct choice.

Die out means to become weaker or less common and then disappear completely.

Draw in means to arrive in a place.

Freak out means to become or make you become so angry, surprised, excited, or frightened that you cannot control yourself.

Get ahead means to make progress in your work and become successful

Exp. The phrase “flipped through” gives a meaningful sense to the sentence. The phrasal verb “flip through” means to quickly look through a magazine or book, or to quickly look at several different television programmes. Hence option (e) is the correct choice.

Look around means to walk around a room, building, or place and see what is there.

Geek out means talk at length about computing.

Hang onto means to keep something.

Hover around means move about a place.