SBI PO Prelims English Language Quiz -53

SBI PO Prelims English Language Quiz

English Language plays a very crucial role in every competitive examination. With consistent practice, candidates can ace this section in examination. In this article, we bring to you SBI PO Prelims English Language Quiz to boost your preparation. This SBI PO Prelims English Language Quiz contains various types of questions ranging from easy to difficult level. This SBI PO Prelims English Language Quiz is absolutely FREE. Candidates will be provided with a detailed explanation of each question in this SBI PO Prelims English Language Quiz. In order to be able to answer questions quickly and efficiently in upcoming exams, aspirants must practice this SBI PO Prelims English Language Quiz.

Direction (1-5): The sentences given below consists of an idiom given in bold. From the given five alternatives identify the most suitable option reflecting the meaning of the idiom.

  1. By working part-time and looking after her kids two days a week she managed to get the best of both worlds.

(a) to be at two places

(b) to cheat someone

(c) to gain all the advantages

(d) to make the next decision

(e) to fight justice

Answer & Explanation
Ans. c

Exp. “To get the best of both worlds” means a win-win situation. A situation in which one can get the advantages of two different or contrasting things at the same time. A situation where one can enjoy the benefit of two different opportunities. Hence, option (c) becomes the most viable answer choice.

  1. I am still too early in the process to get up on my soapbox and proclaim that intermittent fasting is the best thing since sliced bread when it comes to weight management.

(a) best part of the world

(b) best food tasted in a while

(c) being happy with a person

(d) A good invention or innovation

(e) something good that isn’t recognized at first

Answer & Explanation
Ans. d

Exp. “Best thing since sliced bread” means something that is too fine; an excellent person or thing; a new invention that is likely to improve people’s lives significantly; something that is thought to be very good.

Hence, option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.

  1. Failing to do your research before pursuing a form of credit or a lending option can lead to you biting off more than you can chew financially.

(a) to spend more than you earn

(b) to take on a task that is way to big

(c) to take multiple tasks to perform

(d) to buy something very expensive

(e) to complain about a loss from the past

Answer & Explanation
Ans. b

Exp. “Biting off more than you can chew” means to try to do too much; to take on or attempt more than one is capable of doing. Hence, option (b) expresses the most suitable meaning of the given idiom.

  1. When our galaxy collides with Andromeda in about 4 billion years, there will be no crying over spilt milk.

(a) to fail in something

(b) to be happy when a person leaves

(c) to face additional losses

(d) to complain about a loss from the past

(e) to compensate the earlier losses

Answer & Explanation
Ans. d

Exp. “To cry over spilt milk” means to be upset about things that have already been done; to cry about past events that cannot be undone; to dwell pointlessly about a mistake that can no longer be changed; to be upset about past misfortunes; to feel sorry about something that has already happened. Hence, option (d) perfectly satisfies the meaning of the idiom.

  1. When he started asking too many questions of his neighbours about their whereabouts during the weekend, they warned him that curiosity killed the cat.

(a) when something is done badly

(b) to present a counter argument

(c) believe someone’s statement without proof

(d) to go to bed

(e) to be inquisitive leading you into an unpleasant situation.

Answer & Explanation
Ans. e

Exp. “curiosity killed the cat” means too much curiosity can lead to dangerous situations; being too inquisitive can get you into trouble; a prying behaviour can be harmful; used to warn someone not to ask too many questions about something. Hence, option (e) best substitutes the meaning for the given idiom.

Direction (6-10): There are two different sentences with a blank space in each question. Choose the word from the given options which fits into both the blanks appropriately adding a proper and logical meaning to the sentences.

  1. (1) A sense of dignity and self-respect goes missing in the national trait of ________________some so-called ‘celebrity’.

(2) When we reached the summit, we could hear the magpies calling out, but, to do them justice, they were not _______________ us then.

(a)mobbing

(b)retreating

(c)inserting

(d)shunned

(e)compressing

Answer & Explanation
Ans. a

Exp. The word “mobbing” means crowding round (someone) or into (a place) in an unruly way. Thus, the word fits perfectly into both the blanks and gives a meaningful sense to both the sentences which is not the case with the other given words. Hence option (a) is the correct choice.

Retreat means move back or withdraw.

Insert means place, fit, or push (something) into something else.

Shun means persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or something) through antipathy or caution.

  1. (1) Gender stereotyping in the classroom particularly among younger children, has an adverse impact on the learning abilities and _______________of both boys and girls.

(2) Social institutions and mores were adapted to reflect the preferences, inclinations, values, goals and _______________ of the new elite.

(a)intention

(b)regulation

(c)worldview

(d)authority

(e)protection

Answer & Explanation
Ans. c

Exp. The word “worldview” means a particular philosophy of life or conception of the world. Thus, the word fits perfectly into both the blanks and gives a meaningful sense to both the sentences which is not the case with the other given words. Hence option (c) is the correct choice.

Intention means a thing intended; an aim or plan.

Regulation means a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

  1. (1) The ________________of cryptocurrencies has been growing rapidly in India due to benefits in terms of anonymity, accessibility, speed, and cost.

(2) His ________________ with the people was unbounded, but in the midst of it all he begged to be removed to London.

(a)confidence

(b)popularity

(c)practice

(d)consideration

(e)custom

Answer & Explanation
Ans. b

Exp. The word “popularity” means the state or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by many people. Thus, the word fits perfectly into both the blanks and gives a meaningful sense to both the sentences which is not the case with the other given words. Hence option (b) is the correct choice.

Confidence means the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something.

Consideration means careful thought, typically over a period of time.

Custom means a thing that one does habitually.

  1. (1) The Supreme Court rightly notes that the tribunal’s view ignores the basic principle _____________to drinking water.

(2) It was a list of questions, all of them apparently _______________ to her mental health.

(a) assessing

(b) reckon
(c) concerned

(d) contemplating

(e) pertaining

Answer & Explanation
Ans. e

Exp.  Option (e) is the correct choice for the given question.

Pertaining to means having to do with; belonging to

Reckon means establish by calculation.

  1. (1) With the hype surrounding cryptocurrencies continuing to grow, more people are hearing about the _______________ technology known as blockchain.

(2) Although the architecture of the blockchain is far more complex than these aggregators, the ___________ principle is not that different.

(a) subtle

(b) apparent

(c) Underlying

(d) ample

(e) substantial

Answer & Explanation
Ans. c

Exp. Option (c) is the correct choice for the given sentences.

Underlying is a present participle of underlie.

It means real but not immediately obvious.

Ample means enough or more than enough; plentiful.

Substantial means of considerable importance, size, or worth.

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