English Language Quiz For Bank Foundation 2024-22nd February

Directions (1-5): In the passage given below there are blanks which are to be filled with the options given below. Find out the appropriate word in each case which can most suitably complete the sentence without altering the meaning of the statement.

Q1. Scripting humor is no light gag. Comedians are always on the job, trying to (1) ………… humor in (2) …………. life in an effort to build a connection with the audience. “For a beginner, the key is to participate in as many open mics as possible. That’s the best way to (3) ……………. your humor and understand what works best for the crowd,” says Manik Mehta, who has been a part of Vizag Comedians from the start. The open mics have not only helped the standup comedy culture grow in the city, but have also helped cafes draw more crowds, in what Mehta describes as a win-win situation. “The city has a lot more potential. The challenge right now is to find newer locations,” he adds. Colleges have also been warming up to standup comedy shows, through their annual festivals. GITAM University recently hosted a (4) ……………… by comedian Abish Mathew, while IIM-Visakhapatnam and Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy have also brought in popular names from the standup field. One of the biggest advantages of such shows is that (5) …………………. get to open for these established comedians, giving them a moment in the brighter spotlight, and also a chance to watch bigger talents in action.

(a) Sniff away
(b) Sniff off
(c) Sniff out
(d) Sniff in
(e) None of the Above

Q2. Scripting humor is no light gag. Comedians are always on the job, trying to (1) ………… humor in (2) …………. life in an effort to build a connection with the audience. “For a beginner, the key is to participate in as many open mics as possible. That’s the best way to (3) ……………. your humor and understand what works best for the crowd,” says Manik Mehta, who has been a part of Vizag Comedians from the start. The open mics have not only helped the standup comedy culture grow in the city, but have also helped cafes draw more crowds, in what Mehta describes as a win-win situation. “The city has a lot more potential. The challenge right now is to find newer locations,” he adds. Colleges have also been warming up to standup comedy shows, through their annual festivals. GITAM University recently hosted a (4) ……………… by comedian Abish Mathew, while IIM-Visakhapatnam and Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy have also brought in popular names from the standup field. One of the biggest advantages of such shows is that (5) …………………. get to open for these established comedians, giving them a moment in the brighter spotlight, and also a chance to watch bigger talents in action.

(a) Synergy
(b) Mundane
(c) Assist
(d) Profound
(e) None of the Above

Q3. Scripting humor is no light gag. Comedians are always on the job, trying to (1) ………… humor in (2) …………. life in an effort to build a connection with the audience. “For a beginner, the key is to participate in as many open mics as possible. That’s the best way to (3) ……………. your humor and understand what works best for the crowd,” says Manik Mehta, who has been a part of Vizag Comedians from the start. The open mics have not only helped the standup comedy culture grow in the city, but have also helped cafes draw more crowds, in what Mehta describes as a win-win situation. “The city has a lot more potential. The challenge right now is to find newer locations,” he adds. Colleges have also been warming up to standup comedy shows, through their annual festivals. GITAM University recently hosted a (4) ……………… by comedian Abish Mathew, while IIM-Visakhapatnam and Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy have also brought in popular names from the standup field. One of the biggest advantages of such shows is that (5) …………………. get to open for these established comedians, giving them a moment in the brighter spotlight, and also a chance to watch bigger talents in action.

(a) Hone
(b) Disrespect
(c) Signify
(d) Exaggerate
(e) None of the Above

Q4. Scripting humor is no light gag. Comedians are always on the job, trying to (1) ………… humor in (2) …………. life in an effort to build a connection with the audience. “For a beginner, the key is to participate in as many open mics as possible. That’s the best way to (3) ……………. your humor and understand what works best for the crowd,” says Manik Mehta, who has been a part of Vizag Comedians from the start. The open mics have not only helped the standup comedy culture grow in the city, but have also helped cafes draw more crowds, in what Mehta describes as a win-win situation. “The city has a lot more potential. The challenge right now is to find newer locations,” he adds. Colleges have also been warming up to standup comedy shows, through their annual festivals. GITAM University recently hosted a (4) ……………… by comedian Abish Mathew, while IIM-Visakhapatnam and Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy have also brought in popular names from the standup field. One of the biggest advantages of such shows is that (5) …………………. get to open for these established comedians, giving them a moment in the brighter spotlight, and also a chance to watch bigger talents in action.

(a) Ceremony
(b) Gig
(c) fund
(d) amusement
(e) None of the Above

Q5. Scripting humor is no light gag. Comedians are always on the job, trying to (1) ………… humor in (2) …………. life in an effort to build a connection with the audience. “For a beginner, the key is to participate in as many open mics as possible. That’s the best way to (3) ……………. your humor and understand what works best for the crowd,” says Manik Mehta, who has been a part of Vizag Comedians from the start. The open mics have not only helped the standup comedy culture grow in the city, but have also helped cafes draw more crowds, in what Mehta describes as a win-win situation. “The city has a lot more potential. The challenge right now is to find newer locations,” he adds. Colleges have also been warming up to standup comedy shows, through their annual festivals. GITAM University recently hosted a (4) ……………… by comedian Abish Mathew, while IIM-Visakhapatnam and Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy have also brought in popular names from the standup field. One of the biggest advantages of such shows is that (5) …………………. get to open for these established comedians, giving them a moment in the brighter spotlight, and also a chance to watch bigger talents in action.

(a) Experienced
(b) Inhabitants
(c) Vagabonds
(d) Amateurs
(e) None of the Above

Solutions:

S1. Ans.(c)
Sol. Sniff Out: recognize or detect

S2. Ans.(b)
Sol. Mundane: lacking interest or excitement; dull.

S3. Ans.(a)
Sol. Hone: refine or perfect (something) over a period of time.

S4. Ans.(b)
Sol. Gig: a live performance by a musician or group playing popular or jazz music.

S5. Ans.(d)
Sol. Amateur: a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis

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