English Language Quiz For IBPS PO Prelims 2023 -10th September

Directions (1-5): Given below the sentences each of which has been divided into four parts. Each of the questions is then followed by the five options which give the sequence of the rearranged parts. You must choose the option which gives the correct sequence of the parts. If the sentence is already arranged in the correct sequence or the correct sequence doesn’t match with any of the given sequence, mark option (e).i.e. “None of the above” as your answer.

Q1. a pace not seen in close to eight years (A)/ operating conditions improving at (B)/ continued to strengthen in January, with(C)/ manufacturing sector growth in India (D)

(a) ADCB
(b) DCBA
(c) ABDC
(d) DABC
(e) None of the above

Q2. Uncertainty in the tax regime would (A)/ hurt the sentiment of foreign investors (B)/ the stability of tax regime in India (C)/ who are already wary of (D)

(a) ADCB
(b) DCBA
(c) ABDC
(d) DABC
(e) None of the above

Q3. The Budget delivered credible numbers (A)/ points (bps) this year and the next (B)/ estimates, raising the deficit by 50 basis (C)/ in terms of its fiscal deficit (D)

(a) ADCB
(b) DCBA
(c) ABDC
(d) DABC
(e) None of the above

Q4. and is likely to take few more weeks (A)/for completion, there will be delay in (B)/submission of unaudited financial results (C) / as the assignment is under progress (D)
(a) ADCB
(b) DCBA
(c) ABDC
(d) DABC
(e) None of the above

Q5. taken up by bridgital workers (A)/ of their work can be (B)/ job of specialists so that half (C)/ it is important we demystify the (D)
(a) ADCB
(b) DCBA
(c) ABDC
(d) DABC
(e) None of the above

Directions (6-10): Answer the following questions after rearranging the following sentences into a coherent paragraph.

(A) Legendary investors Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger term this “tiny part” as “circle of competence,” an area that one knows more than others.

(B) It’s far too complex for a single brain to comprehend.

(C) The size of that circle is unimportant but knowing its boundaries is vital.

(D) It has served as a life motto for both: know your circle of competence, and stick within it.

(E) Even the best minds identify that tiny part or minuscule patch as a runway to take off and fulfil their dreams.

(F) Nobody understands the world completely.

Q6. What should be the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?

(a) F

(b) A

(c) B

(d) C

(e) D

Q7. What should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?

(a) D

(b) A

(c) C

(d) B

(e) E

Q8. What should be the LAST sentence after rearrangement?

(a) F

(b) C

(c) B

(d) E

(e) D

Q9. What should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?

(a) B

(b) F

(c) C

(d) D

(e) E

Q10. What should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?

(a) B

(b) D

(c) E

(d) F

(e) C

Solutions

 S1. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct sequence is DCBA. The sentence after rearrangement is,
Manufacturing sector growth in India continued to strengthen in January, with operating conditions improving at a pace not seen in close to eight years.
Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.

S2. Ans. (c)
Sol. The correct sequence is ABDC. The sentence after rearrangement is,
Uncertainty in the tax regime would hurt the sentiment of foreign investors who are already wary of the stability of tax regime in India.
Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.

S3. Ans. (a)
Sol. The correct sequence is ADCB. The sentence after rearrangement is,
The Budget delivered credible numbers in terms of its fiscal deficit estimates, raising the deficit by 50 basis points (bps) this year and the next.
Hence, option (a) is the right answer choice.

S4. Ans. (d)
Sol. The correct sequence is DABC. The sentence after rearrangement is,
As the assignment is under progress and is likely to take few more weeks for completion, there will be delay in submission of unaudited financial results.
Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice.

S5. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct sequence is DCBA. The sentence after rearrangement is,
It is important we demystify the job of specialists so that half of their work can be taken up by bridgital workers.
Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.

S6. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct sequence is FBEADC
(F)Nobody understands the world completely.
(B) It’s far too complex for a single brain to comprehend.
(E)Even the best minds identify that tiny part or minuscule patch as a runway to take off and fulfil their dreams.
(A) Legendary investors Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger term this “tiny part” as “circle of competence,” an area that one knows more than others.
(D) It has served as a life motto for both: know your circle of competence, and stick within it.
(C) The size of that circle is unimportant but knowing its boundaries is vital.

S7. Ans. (e)
Sol. The correct sequence is FBEADC
(F)Nobody understands the world completely.
(B) It’s far too complex for a single brain to comprehend.
(E)Even the best minds identify that tiny part or minuscule patch as a runway to take off and fulfil their dreams.
(A) Legendary investors Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger term this “tiny part” as “circle of competence,” an area that one knows more than others.
(D) It has served as a life motto for both: know your circle of competence, and stick within it.
(C) The size of that circle is unimportant but knowing its boundaries is vital.

S8. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct sequence is FBEADC
(F)Nobody understands the world completely.
(B) It’s far too complex for a single brain to comprehend.
(E)Even the best minds identify that tiny part or minuscule patch as a runway to take off and fulfil their dreams.
(A) Legendary investors Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger term this “tiny part” as “circle of competence,” an area that one knows more than others.
(D) It has served as a life motto for both: know your circle of competence, and stick within it.
(C) The size of that circle is unimportant but knowing its boundaries is vital.

S9. Ans. (a)
Sol. The correct sequence is FBEADC
(F)Nobody understands the world completely.
(B) It’s far too complex for a single brain to comprehend.
(E)Even the best minds identify that tiny part or minuscule patch as a runway to take off and fulfil their dreams.
(A) Legendary investors Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger term this “tiny part” as “circle of competence,” an area that one knows more than others.
(D) It has served as a life motto for both: know your circle of competence, and stick within it.
(C) The size of that circle is unimportant but knowing its boundaries is vital.

S10. Ans. (d)
Sol. The correct sequence is FBEADC
(F)Nobody understands the world completely.
(B) It’s far too complex for a single brain to comprehend.
(E)Even the best minds identify that tiny part or minuscule patch as a runway to take off and fulfil their dreams.
(A) Legendary investors Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger term this “tiny part” as “circle of competence,” an area that one knows more than others.
(D) It has served as a life motto for both: know your circle of competence, and stick within it.
(C) The size of that circle is unimportant but knowing its boundaries is vital.