English Language Quiz For Bank Foundation 2023 -17th September

Directions (1-8): In each question below, a word is given followed by four pairs. Choose the pair which states either the synonyms or the antonyms or a synonym and an antonym of the given word. If none of the four pairs are correct then choose “None of these” as your answer choice.

Q1.

Symptomatic

(a) Demonstrating, Nodding

(b) Hereafter, Representing

(c) Tolerate, Disfavour

(d) Indicative, Signalling

(e) None of these

Q2.

Intrusion

(a) Infringe, Deletion

(b) Trespass, Withdrawal

(c) Accidental, Spontaneous

(d) Permit, Allow

(e) None of these

Q3.

Transgression

(a) Offence, Obedience

(b)Unpredictable, Crime

(c) Felony, Collapse

(d) Dislodge, Calculated

(e) None of these

Q4.

Obscure

(a) Obvious, Immoral

(b) Certain, Convenience

(c) Uncertain, Clear

(d) Unsure, Meticulous

(e) None of these

Q5.

Sheen

(a) Affluence, Luxury

(b) Shine, Lustre

(c) Shrink, Casual

(d) Systematic, Confidence

(e) None of these

Q6.

Exalt

(a) Fairness, Worsen

(b) Cursory, Lukewarm

(c) Glorify, Extol

(d) Dilate, Equity

(e) None of these

Q7.

Frenzy

(a) Inflate, Distend

(b) Improve, Better

(c) Justice, Lasting

(d) Agitation, Deliriousness

(e) None of these

Q8.

Reparations

(a) Injury, Safe

(b) Recompense, Indemnification

(c)Impairment, Careless

(d) Comradeship, Disadvantages

(e) None of these

Q9.

Benevolent

(a) Malevolent, aggressive

(b) Generous, Unkind

(c) Hostile, flattered

(d) Malicious, dutiful

(e) None of these

Q10.

Voracious

(a) Hungry, Gluttonous

(b) Avaricious, Ridiculous

(c) Starving, Risk

(d) Greedy, gained

(e) None of these

Solutions

S1. Ans. (d)

Sol. Symptomatic- Serving as a symptom or sign, especially of something undesirable.

Indicative, Signalling, Warning, Characteristic, Suggestive

Both the words given in option (d) are synonyms of the given word. Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice.

S2. Ans. (b)

Sol. Intrusion- An occasion when someone goes into a place or situation where they are not wanted or expected to be.

Encroachment on, Trespass on, Intrusion into

Trespass- Synonym

Withdrawal- Antonym

Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.

S3. Ans. (a)

Sol.  Transgression- An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offence.

Offence, Crime, Sin, Wrong

Offence- Synonym

Obedience- Antonym

Hence, option (a) is the right answer choice.

S4. Ans. (c)

Sol. Obscure- Not discovered or known about.

Uncertain, Unclear, Doubtful

Uncertain- Synonym

Clear- Antonym

Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.

S5. Ans. (b)

Sol. Sheen – A soft lustre on a surface.

Shine, Lustre, Gleam

Both the words given in option (b) are synonyms of the given word. Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.

S6. Ans. (c)

Sol. Exalt- Think or speak very highly of someone or something.

Glorify, Extol, Praise, Acclaim

Both the words given in option (c) are synonyms of the given word. Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.

S7. Ans. (d)

Sol. Frenzy- A temporary madness.

A violent mental or emotional agitation.

Agitation, Deliriousness

Both the words given in option (d) are synonyms of the given word. Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice.

S8. Ans. (b)

Sol. Reparations- The action of making amends for a wrong one has done, by providing payment or other assistance to those who have been wronged.

Amends, Restitution, Redress, Compensation, Recompense

Recompense- Synonym

Indemnification- Synonym

Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.

S9. Ans. (b)

Sol. Generous, Unkind

S10. Ans. (a)

Sol. Hungry, Gluttonous