SBI PO Prelims English Language Quiz – 46

Exp. “releasing them in a controlled manner” is the correct phrase that should replace “release them in a controlled manner” to make the sentence grammatically correct. It is to be noted that the subject “Accepting our emotions…” is connecting with the other one with the help of the conjunction “and”; thus, as the rule implies, both the expression must be in the same form i.e. “release” should be replaced by “releasing”. Moreover, the word “controlled” signifies an adjective in this case. Hence among the given options, (a) is the correct choice.

Exp. Both the expressions “may yield higher profit to the investors” and “can yield higher profit to the investors” are the correct usage in the context of adding meaning to the sentence. It is to be noted that the subject “The present pattern …” suggests that the sentence is referring towards some present events; thus, the use of the verb “had yielded” is incorrectly matched with the subject-verb agreement. The correct verb in this case should be “may yield” or “can yield” as the pattern and meaning of the sentence expresses the possibility of yielding higher profit to the investors. Hence option (c) is the correct choice.

Exp. The expression “Why the nation could be bothered” is grammatically incorrect as it is to be noted that the sentence is in Interrogative form; thus, it should follow the correct syntax to form a meaningful sentence. Among the given options, only the phrase “Why should the nation be bothered” gives a grammatically feasible meaning to the sentence. The other two expressions are incorrect owing to their unsuitability to the correct grammar syntax of the given sentence. Hence option (b) is the correct choice to make the sentence grammatically correct.

Exp. The given expression “by the comity of nations” is grammatically correct and does not require any replacement. The phrase “comity of nations” implies an association of nations for their mutual benefit, which can be related with the meaning of the sentence. Hence option (e) is the correct choice.

Exp. The correct phrase should be “which encourage local misrule” to make the sentence grammatically viable. It is to be noted that the sentence requires a determiner or pronoun at the end to give a meaningful sense to it. Other options do not follow the correct grammar syntax. Hence option (b) is the correct 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.

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.