English Test for IBPS PO Prelims Exam set – 16

Direction (1-5): Which of the following phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence meaningfully correct. Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark “No Error” as your answer.

  1. Several instances of toxic alcohol poisoning in India, including the Malvani hooch tragedy in Mumbai in 2015 that killed 106 people, (have been attributed for the lack of) affordable liquor for the poor.
    have been attributed to the lack of
    have been attribute to the lack of
    have been attributed to the lacking of
    has been attributed to the lack of
    No Error
    Option A

     

  2. Toxicity often comes from drinking methanol, (which resulting in blindness), tissue damage or death.
    which results in blind
    which results in blindness
    who results in blindness
    whose results in blindness
    No Error
    Option B

     

  3. The death of more than 100 people to toxic alcohol in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand (has expose the thriving sale of) illicit liquor in the region.
    has exposing the thriving sale of
    has exposed the thrive sale of
    has exposed the thriving sale of
    has been exposed the thriving sale of
    No Error
    Option C

     

  4. (Despite it’s ambitious targets), NDA’s ‘Make in India’ has failed to improve investment, employment, and exports in India’s manufacturing sector.
    Despite its ambition targets
    Despite its ambitious targeted
    Inspite its ambitious targets
    Despite its ambitious targets
    No Error
    Option D

     

  5. When the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept into power in 2014, one of its first acts was to launch the ‘Make in India’ initiative with the ambitious (vow of converting India into a global manufacturing hub).
    vow of convert India into a global manufacturing hub.
    vow of converting India into a global manufacture hub.
    vow of converting India into a global manufactured hub.
    vow of converted India into a global manufacturing hub.
    No Error
    Option E

     

  6. Directions (6-10): In the questions given below a sentence is given with two blanks in each. Corresponding to each question two columns are given with three words in each column. Which combination of words from the two columns will perfectly fit into the blanks to make the sentence contextually correct and meaningful.

  7. Generation Gap …………. when there is a considerable difference of age (an entire generation) ……………………. two people.
    Column I
    A. form
    B. occurs
    C. create
    Column II
    D. between
    E. with
    F. inside
    A-E
    A-F and C-E
    A-E, A-F, C-E and C-F
    B-D
    C-F and B-E
    Option D

     

  8. While generation gap is usually a …………………. of conflict between the children and their parents, it is ………………… an interesting concept.
    Column I
    A. cause
    B. terrible
    C. points
    Column II
    D. amaze
    E. more
    F. actually
    A-F
    B-D
    C-E
    C-D
    A-D and B-F
    Option A

     

  9. Money is the most basic requirement of life without which one cannot ……………… his basic needs and requirements of the daily…………………..
    Column I
    A. desire
    B. made
    C. fulfil
    Column II
    D. routine
    E. present
    F. working
    B-D
    A-F and B-D
    C-E and C-F
    C-D
    A-E
    Option D

     

  10. A good leader ………………. to understand the strengths and weaknesses of people in his team as well as their situation in order to bring …………….. the best in them.
    Column I
    A. tries
    B. helped
    C. manage
    Column II
    D. in
    E. out
    F. within
    A-E
    A-F
    A-E, A-F, C-E and C-F
    C-E
    C-F
    Option A
    ‘Bring out’ means to effectively develop (something, such as a quality).

     

  11. No matter how close you are to your team and how much you ……………………. two-way communication, those who look up to you often make you sit on a pedestal and this can lead to a ……………… of isolation.
    Column I
    A. enthusiasm
    B. encourage
    C. pamper
    Column II
    D. sense
    E. freedom
    F. assure
    A-F
    B-D
    C-E
    C-D
    A-D and B-F
    Option B

     

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