English Language Practice Questions for IBPS Clerk – Set 23
Directions (1
– 15): Each sentence below has a blank followed by four words out of which two
words can fit in the blank and make it meaningfully complete. Choose the option
which has these two words. If all the words fit in the blank correctly, choose
option (E) i.e. All are correct.
1. Mr.
Abhishek Gaike, the famous billionaire from Aurangabad, had __________ Rs. 10
crores for the expensive bungalow during the auction.
(A)
bid (B) quoted (C) spend (D) worth
(a) AB
(b) AC
(c) AD
(d) BC
(e) All are
correct
2. The
politician claimed that the criminal was not __________ to him or his family in
any way.
(A)
narrated (B) worked (C) related (D) connected
(a) BD
(b) CD
(c) AD
(d) AC
(e) All are
correct
3. The lady
promised Rahul that she would give him a __________ after reaching home.
(A)
promotion (B) call (C) work (D) ring
(a) AC
(b) AB
(c) BC
(d) BD
(e) All are
correct
4.
“__________ the perpetrators of the crime!” shouted the angry protesters.
(A)
Hang (B) Punish (C) Prosecute (D) Execute
(a) BC
(b) BD
(c) AC
(d) AB
(e) All are
correct
5. This
book pertaining to fine arts, by the renowned author Mr. Prasad Motale, is
beyond a __________ man’s comprehension.
(A)
common (B) ordinary (C) lay (D) demon
(a) AC
(b) AD
(c) BC
(d) BD
(e) All are
correct
6. All the
senior leaders of the party have assembled together to __________ a new
strategy for the assembly elections in Gujarat and Tamilnadu.
(A)
frame (B) chart (C) plan (D) draw
(a) AB
(b) AC
(c) AD
(d) BC
(e) All are
correct
7. The
__________ of alphonso mangoes is relished by the young and old alike.
(A)
price (B) quantity (C) taste (D) flavour
(a) BC
(b) AB
(c)AC
(d) CD
(e) All are
correct
8. Shivaji
Maharaj was known for his benevolence, people were happy during his __________.
(A)
rule (B) work (C) reign (D) power
(a) AC
(b) AB
(c) BC
(d) BD
(e) All are
correct
9. He rose
from the __________ of a soldier to that of a commissioned officer.
(A)
post (B) power (C) weak (D) rank
(a) BD
(b) CD
(c) AD
(d) AC
(e) All are
correct
10.
Abolition of illiteracy should be the __________ concern of every state
government.
(A)
past (B) primitive (C) chief (D) prime
(a) BC
(b) AB
(c)AC
(d) CD
(e) All are
correct
11. The little
boy was pampered by his grandparents, who catered to his every __________.
(A)
whim (B) like (C) wish (D) future
(a) AC
(b) CD
(c) BC
(d) BD
(e) All are
correct
12. She is
__________ dressed when compared to other women in the gathering.
(A)
better (B) well (C) rich (D) expensive
(a) AC
(b) AD
(c) BC
(d) AB
(e) All are
correct
13. For
many years India was __________ in a tricky situation – whether to develop
nuclear weapons or not.
(A)
found (B) push (C) trapped (D) caught
(a) BC
(b) AB
(c)AC
(d) CD
(e) All are
correct
14. The
principal told the students that he would __________ their demands.
(A)
fine (B) reject (C) accept (D) catch
(a) BC
(b) AB
(c)AC
(d) CD
(e) All are
correct
15. The
authorities decided to _______ some prisoners, who possessed a clean record, as
a gesture of good will.
(A)
execute (B) release (C) attain (D) free
(a) BD
(b) BC
(c)AC
(d) AD
(e) All are
correct
ANSWERS:
1. (a)
2. (b)
3. (d)
4. (e)
5. (a)
6. (e)
7. (d)
8. (a)
9. (c)
10. (d)
11. (a)
12. (d)
13. (d)
14. (a)
15. (a)
