SBI CLERK PRELIM LEVEL ENGLISH QUESTIONS
Directions (01-05): In each of the sentences given below, a word is given and followed by five sentences. From the given, identify the sentence which expresses the same meaning as the highlighted one.
1) Receptacle
a) He funneled the gas into the tank.
b) The tea leaves come in a small metal container.
c) The suitcase has a zippered compartment for personal items.
d) They're digging a hole.
e) All of the above.
2) Adversity
a) This is the chance of a lifetime.
b) The brewery has a 1,000-person capacity.
c) She endured her misfortune without complaint.
d) Tears of joy were running down her cheeks.
e) All of the above
3) Contraband
a) Your house was burgled yesterday.
b) She was completely baffled by his strange behavior.
c) He juggled four balls at once.
d) They smuggled immigrants across the border.
e) All of the above
4) Masticate
a) He chews with his mouth open.
b) We were choking on fumes.
c) Don't scratch that mosquito bite.
d) He swallowed the grape whole.
e) All of the above
5) Labyrinth
a) Negotiations have reached an impasse.
b) We followed a winding path through the woods.
c) The building is a maze of corridors.
d) The restaurant is at the top of one of the big downtown skyscrapers.
e) All of the above
Directions (6-10): Given below is a word followed by three sentences. You need to understand whether the sentences used the highlighted word correctly or not. Mark the sentence that used the word incorrectly as your answer.
6) Brutal
a) I had a brutal headache this morning.
b) New Delhi's traffic was brutal on the way to work.
c) She was the victim of a very brutal murder.
a) Only a
b) Only b
c) Only c
d) Both a and b
e) All a,b,c.
7) Absorption
a) He was struck by the artists' total absorption in their work.
b) Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron from food.
c) The kidneys are organs of absorption.
a) Only a
b) Only b
c) Only c
d) Both a and b
e) All a,b,c.
8) Harsh
a) The climate there is very harsh.
b) We've had an extremely harsh winter.
c) It's time for her to face the harsh realities of this situation.
a) Only a
b) Only b
c) Only c
d) Both a and b
e) All a,b,c.
9) Fertile
a) Organic farmers don't put chemicals into the soil, but keep it fertile by growing clover and adding manure.
b) The fact that she gave birth to eight kids was proof that she was fertile.
c) Six fertile brown bread formed a dark blot on the otherwise barren shelves.
a) Only a
b) Only b
c) Only c
d) Both a and b
e) All a,b,c.
10) Abundant
a) These historic abundant are an important part of our culture.
b) Raghav Mishra offers abundant evidence that he is right.
c) I left my parents' house, Abundant my estate and my patrimony.
a) Only a
b) Only b
c) Only c
d) Both a and b
e) All a,b,c.
Directions (11-15): In the following questions, a sentence is given and divided into four parts. You are required to rearrange the parts in a meaningful order to make the sentence contextually and grammatically correct.
11) The move that fundamentally disrupts not (A) the government has enumerated its resources for (B) also the character of the soldier (C) only the process of recruitment but (D).
a) BADC
b) BCAD
c) ABCD
d) DBCA
e) No rearrangement required.
12) A great height contains less oxygen (A) find it difficult to breathe (B) than in the plains and therefore he may (C) the atmosphere at such (D).
a) ACBD
b) BCAD
c) BACD
d) DACB
e) No rearrangement required
13) The seasonal limitations (A) shame us with their (B) the desert floras (C) cheerful adaptation to (D)
a) ABCD
b) CBDA
c) BACD
d) DBCA
e) No rearrangement required
14) Out as they generally (A) the poorest in the cities (B) do not possess ration cards (C) and the migrants are left (D)
a) ACDB
b) BCAD
c) BDAC
d) DBCA
e) No rearrangement required
15) Give an explanation for (A) reena is required to (B) of the receipt of this letter (C) her conduct within two days (D).
a) ACBD
b) BCAD
c) BADC
d) DBCA
e) No rearrangement required
Directions (16-20): In the following question, a sentence is given with four words highlighted. Out of which, only one word is incorrectly spelt. You are required to choose the misspelt word as your answer.
16) The BJP is posing (A)a seemingly insormountable (B)challenge (C) to the fragmented (D) Opposition.
a) A
b) B
c) C
d) D
e) All are correct.
17) The monsoon rainfall is critical (A) to kharif sowing and so a falttering (B)June has raised concerns (C) in several quarters (D).
a) A
b) B
c) C
d) D
e) All are correct.
18) Mir is also wanted for Let conspiracies (A )to attack a Danish newspaper (B) accused of publishing blasphemus (C) cartoons and bomb a nuclear installation (D) in Australia.
a) A
b) B
c) C
d) D
e) All are correct.
19) India must seek (A) the extredition of (B) Sajid Mir for his role (C) in the Mumbai attacks (D).
a) A
b) B
c) C
d) D
e) All are correct.
20) Pakistan is expected to receive (A) a full reprive at (B) the FATF in October and it must be made clear (C) thatthe Government will continue to pursue the legal process (D).
a) A
b) B
c) C
d) D
e) All are correct.
Directions (21-27): Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow based on the information provided in the passage.
The outcomes in three LokSabha constituencies, one in Punjab and two in Uttar Pradesh, make significant political points, unusual for such routine bypolls. AAP faced a major setback in Punjab as it lost its bastion Sangrur, which was vacated by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann who had won it in 2014 and 2019. The party’s Assembly victory in Punjab was seen as validation of its national ambitions, but Sunday’s setback must serve as a reality check. If anything, AAP’s performance in Punjab in the last three months, far from proving its capacity to be a national party, has only raised several questions. As it turned out, the Opposition — the ShiromaniAkali Dal (SAD), SAD (Amritsar), the Congress and the BJP — all fighting separately, made the point on the gap between AAP’s promise and delivery; and between its claims and capacity.
In Punjab, a State with its finances in shambles and its bureaucracy and the police a law unto themselves, the inexperienced band of activists that came to power is caught in a bind. Mr. Mann also faces the charge of being remote-controlled from Delhi by party chief ArvindKejriwal. The winner, Simranjit Singh Mann of the SAD (Amritsar), made Sangrur as significant as the loser did. He is a vociferous supporter of Khalistan and an ardent follower of Bhindranwale, who spearheaded the violent, terrorist separatism of the 1980s.His victory, and the complete emaciation of the Congress, the SAD and the BJP, signals the dangerous crossroads Punjab is at.In U.P., the BJP’s victories in Rampur and Azamgarh prove the continuing potency of the party in the heartland. Azamgarh was vacated by SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, who chose to retain the Assembly seat that he won while the party lost a second consecutive time. Rampur was vacated by senior party leader Azam Khan, who will retain his Assembly seat. That such strongholds have slipped out of its hands is further proof that the SP’s hopes of a return in U.P. may be unrealistic, and its style, character and personnel are unacceptable to large sections of the voters.
In the Atmakur Assembly segment in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy’s YSRCP scored an impressive victory, while a victory each in Tripura and Jharkhand made the day for the Congress. The CPI(M) continued to sink in Tripura, its former stronghold. In Delhi, AAP retained the Rajinder Nagar Assembly seat, but that is little solace for the party that lost its representation in the LokSabha entirely. Overall, the by poll outcomes underscore the continuing dominance of the BJP, and the continuing inability of the Opposition to rise to the challenge.
21) According to the passage, which of the following statement(s) is/are true?
i.) the CPI victories in Rampur prove the continuing potency of the party in the heartland.
ii.) Azamgarh was vacated by senior party leader Azam Khan.
iii.) Mr. Mann also faces the charge of being
remote-controlled from Delhi by party chief ArvindKejriwal.
iv.) Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy’s YSRCP scored an impressive victory.
a.) Only i is true
b.) Only ii is true
c.) Both i and ii are true
d.) Both iii and iv are true
e.) None of the above
22) According to the passage, who spearheaded the violent, terrorist separatism of the 1980s?
a.) The inexperienced band of activists that came to power is caught in a bind.
b.) Mr. Mann also faces the charge of being remote-controlled from Delhi.
c.) Simranjit Singh Mann of the SAD who is a vociferous supporter of Khalistan and an ardent follower of Bhindranwale.
d.) A State with its finances in shambles and its bureaucracy.
e.) None of the above
23) What made the difference between AAP’s promise and delivery and between its claims and capacity?
a.) AAP faced a major setback in Punjab as it lost its bastion Sangrur.
b.) AAP’s performance in Punjab in the last three months, far from proving its capacity to be a national party.
c.) Azamgarh prove the continuing potency of the party in the heartland.
d.) The ShiromaniAkali Dal (SAD), SAD (Amritsar), the Congress and the BJP all fighting separately
e.) None of the above
24) According to the passage, which of the following statement(s) is/are false?
i.) The outcomes in three LokSabha constituencies make significant political points unusual for such routine bypolls.
ii.) Azamgarh was vacated by SP chief AkhileshYadav.
iii.) In Delhi, CPI retained the Rajinder Nagar Assembly seat.
iv.) In Punjab, a State with its finances in shambles and its bureaucracy and the police a law unto themselves.
a.) Only ii is false
b.) Only iii is false
c.) Both i and ii are false
d.) Both iii and iv are false
e.) None of the above
25) According to the passage, what is little solace for the party that lost its representation in the LokSabha entirely?
a.) That such strongholds have slipped out of its hands is further proof.
b.) U.P. may be unrealistic, and its style, character and personnel are unacceptable to large sections of the voters.
c.) In Delhi, AAP retained the Rajinder Nagar Assembly seat.
d.)YSRCP scored an impressive victory, while a victory each in Tripura.
e.) None of the above
26) What is the synonym of the word "shambles"?
a.) Calm
b.) Havoc
c.) Peace
d.) Harmony
e.) None of the above
27) What is the antonym of the word "vociferous"?
a.) Boisterous
b.) Clamorous
c.) Strident
d.) Quiet
e.) None of the above