English Language Quiz For Bank Foundation 2024-17th February

Directions (1-5): 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.
Truncated
(a) Extend, Event
(b) Curtail, Lengthen
(c) Fault, Confidence
(d) Angst, Worry
(e) None of these

Q2.
Bungled
(a) Mishandle, Botch
(b) Stir, Affect
(c) Poor, Scant
(d) Cheery, Unexposed
(e) None of these

Q3.
Enunciate
(a) Cut, Slash
(b) Adequate, Competent
(c) Underwhelm, Overcome
(d) Articulate, Proclaim
(e) None of these

Q4.
Inept
(a) Disable, Deficient
(b) Incompetent, Clumsy
(c) Rejuvenate, Mandatory
(d) Fortunate, Beneficial
(e) None of these

Q5.
Languish
(a) Plunge, Shrink
(b) Agreement, Commonplace
(c) Grow, Extraordinary
(d) Thrive, Flourish
(e) None of these

Solutions:

S1. Ans. (b)
Sol. Both the words “Curtail, Lengthen” are synonym and antonym respectively of the given word.
“Truncated” means shortened or cut short.
“Curtail” is a synonym, meaning to shorten or reduce.
“Lengthen” is an antonym, meaning to make longer.

S2. Ans. (a)
Sol. Both the words “Mishandle, Botch” are synonym of the given word.
“Bungled” means to handle or execute (a task) clumsily or incompetently.
“Mishandle” and “Botch” are synonyms, both meaning to handle or execute poorly or incompetently.

S3. Ans. (d)
Sol. Both the words “Articulate, Proclaim” are synonyms of the given word.
“Enunciate” means to pronounce words clearly and distinctly.
“Articulate” is a synonym, meaning to express oneself clearly and fluently.
“Proclaim” is a related term, meaning to announce or declare something publicly.

S4. Ans. (b)
Sol. Both the words “Incompetent, Clumsy” are synonyms of the given word.
“Inept” means having or showing no skill; clumsy.
“Incompetent” is a synonym, meaning lacking skill or ability; not competent.
“Clumsy” is also a synonym, meaning lacking grace or skill in movement or handling.

S5. Ans. (d)
Sol. Both the words “Thrive, Flourish” are antonyms of the given word.
“Languish” means to grow weak or feeble; to suffer from being forced to remain in an unpleasant place or situation.
“Thrive” and “Flourish” are synonyms, both meaning to grow or develop well; to prosper or succeed.

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