English Language Quiz For Bank Mains Exam 2024-07th April

Directions (1-5): Do as directed.

Q1. Which one of the following is the synonym of the word written in capital letters in the sentence, “The FUNDAMENTAL character of an individual defines his entire life”?
(a) Productive
(b)Essential
(c)Successful
(d)Effective
(e) Potential

Q2. Which one of the following is the synonym of the word written in capital letters in the sentence, “She has the habit of using HACKNEYED and redundant examples from her past even while dealing with the future generation”?
(a) Indifferent
(b) Imaginative
(c) Cliched
(d) Impressive
(e) Apparently

Q3. Which one of following is the synonym of the word written in capital letters in the sentence, “She is an IMMACULATE soul whose presence make all the difference”?
(a) Spotless
(b) Excited
(c) Extraordinary
(d) Unparalleled
(e) Fiercely

Q4. Which one of the following is the antonym of the word written in capital letters in the sentence, “there is a great deal of ENMITY”?
(a) Amity
(b) Cooperation
(c) Dispute
(d) Hostility
(e) Absolutely

Q5. Which one of the following is the antonym of the word written in capital letters in the sentence, “She was RELUCTANT to sell her car”?
(a) Anxious
(b) Happy
(c) Eager
(d) Unwilling
(e) Mortally

Solutions:

S1. Ans. (b)
Sol. Fundamental: forming a necessary base or core; of central importance.
Essential: absolutely necessary; extremely important.

S2. Ans. (c)
Sol. Hackneyed: (of a phrase or idea) having been overused; unoriginal and trite.
Clichéd: showing a lack of originality; based on frequently repeated phrases or opinions.

S3. Ans. (a)
Sol. Immaculate: perfectly clean, neat, or tidy.
Spotless: absolutely clean or pure; immaculate.

S4. Ans. (a)
Sol. Enmity: a state or feeling of active opposition or hostility.
Amity: friendly relations.

S5. Ans. (c)
Sol. Reluctant: unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.
Eager: strongly wanting to do or have something.