English Practice Quiz for IBPS, SBI and other bank exams
Directions (1 – 5): Read the sentence to find out
whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the
sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the
answer is (5). Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.
1. 2015 growth estimates for more than
half of developing countries (1)/ were further downgraded with disappointments
being concentrated (2)/ in Latin America and to a comparatively lesser degree
in Sub-Saharan Africa, (3)/ where a number of commodity exporters are
struggling to maintain growth. (4)/ No error (5)
2. Structural reforms are generally
associated with higher growth (1)/ and will become increasingly necessary
(2)/ in the face of significant demographic shifts (3)/ and for prevent a
reversal of hard-won achievements in poverty reduction. (4)/ No error (5)
3. Startups had been (1)/ the flavor of
the season (2)/ over the last few years (3)/ for the Indian markets. (4)/ No
error (5)
4. To create awareness and for building
(1)/ an entrepreneurial environment, (2)/ alot of emphasis should now be given
(3)/ to create infrastructure for mentoring startups. (4) No error (5)
5. Forests cover one-third of the
Earth's surface, (1)/ and are estimated to contain as most as two thirds (2)/
of all known terrestrial species and forest ecosystems (3)/ also provide a wide
array of goods and services. (4)/ No error (5)
Directions
(6 – 10): Below, a passage is given with five blanks labelled (A)- (E). Below
the passage, five options are given for each blank. Choose the word that fits
each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage, and mark the
corresponding answer.
India and the UAE have
agreed to __ (A) __ their bilateral trade and investment ties as top industry
leaders from both countries met at a conference held here. Speaking at the
second India- UAE conference on globalisation yesterday, UAE's Cabinet Member
and Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al
Nahyan expressed __ (B) __ about the growth of trade and investment between
India and the UAE and favoured greater international cooperation and exchange
to help the global __ (C) __. Nahyan also praised All India Management
Association (AIMA), organisers of the one-day conference, for creating a __ (D)
__ to promote mutual understanding and __ (E) __ between policy and
business leaders of the two countries, a statement said.
6. Which of the following words most appropriately
fits the blank labelled (A)?
A) Improve
B) Change
C) Strengthen
D) Both 1 and 3
E) Both 2 and 3
7. Which of the following words most appropriately
fits the blank labelled (B)?
A) News
B) Optimism
C) Hope
D) Regret
E) Both 2 and 3
8. Which of the following words most appropriately
fits the blank labelled (C)?
A) Economy
B) State
C) Condition
D) Peace
E) Both 2 and 3
9. Which of the following words most appropriately
fits the blank labelled (D)?
A) Podium
B) Schedule
C) Stance
D) Platform
E) Both 1 and 4
10. Which of the following words most
appropriately fits the blank labelled (E)?
A) Peace
B) Camaraderie
C) Cooperation
D) Terms
E) Arraignment
Answers with Explanations:
1. 3) Here the error is in part 3 as
'comparatively' is used we will use positive degree instead of comparative
degree of 'less' . Thus the correct sentence is - '...and, to a
comparatively less degree in Sub-Saharan Africa, where a number of commodity
exporters are struggling to maintain growth.'
2. 4) The
word 'prevent' in part 4 cannot be follow the preposition 'for' . As the verb
form of prevent is used we must use 'to' instead of 'for'.
3. 1) 'Had
been' means something began in the past, lasted for some time, then ended.
Thus it is inappropriate to use the same in the given context as it conveys the
wrong meaning. A better fit phrase would be 'have been' that indicate something
began in the past and has lasted into the present time. Hence the correct
sentence is - 'Startups have been the ...'
4. C) The
error is in part 3 wherein 'alot' is used which is a misspelling and makes the
sentence incorrect. The correct word is 'a lot' where 'a' and the quantity
'lot' is distinguished.
5. B) 'Most'
has been wrongly used in the second part of the sentence. 'Much' would be a
better fit. Thus the correct sentence is - '...as much as two thirds of
all known terrestrial species...'
6. D) The
word 'improve' means 'to make better' which makes a correct meaning as the
passage later talks about 'growth of trade and investment', which is only
possible if the bilateral relationship between the two countries is 'improved'.
The word 'change' does not convey any proper meaning here as it does not define
whether the change must be for good or bad. The word 'strengthen' means 'to
make or become stronger' and is similar in meaning to 'improve'. Thus both option
A and C fit here. Option D is the correct answer.
7. B) The
word 'news' does not convey any meaning here. The word 'optimism' means
'hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something' and
fits here as the rest of the sentence conveys this sense. The word 'hope' means
'a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen.' which
is not very appropriate here as the kind of hope has not been specified after
the blank space. The word 'regret' conveys opposite sense than the one
intended.
8. A) The given passage is concerned about
the strengthening of trade relationship between two countries, the international
cooperation between which will cause global benefits withe respect to
something. Since the concern is about trade, 'economy' fits best making option
A the correct answer. Option C is irrelevant as 'peace' is not the subject of
the passage. Options C and B are too general terms to be used here.
9. D) The word 'podium' means 'a raised
platform' which does not convey any meaning here as it refers to a specific
object. The word 'platform' means 'a policy' or 'a programme' and fits in the
blank space. The word 'schedule' means 'a plan' which is not relevant here. The
word 'stance' means 'pose or attitude' which does not convey any meaning here.
Thus only option D fits here.
10. C) 'Peace' is a word that is not
relevant in business affairs. The word 'camaraderie' means 'mutual trust and
friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.' The word is
inappropriate here as it is an international affair which cannot be
characterised by this. The word 'cooperation' means 'collaboration' or' working
together ' which has a correct meaning as it is complementary with the term 'mutual
understanding'. The word 'terms' is quite inappropriate here. The word
'arraignment' means 'to take before a judge based on charges brought against
the person' which does not make any sense here. Thus option C is the correct
answer.
