English Language Quiz For RBI Grade B Phase 1 2023 -25th May

Directions (1-10): Two columns are given in each question and each column has three parts of a sentence. Choose the most suitable pair, which makes a grammatically correct and contextually coherent statement.

 Q1. COLUMN I

(A) The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions

(B) After extensive research and analysis

(C) The company launched its new product

COLUMN II

(D) by implementing renewable energy solutions.

(E) and ensure customer satisfaction

(F) traditional teaching methods are being replaced

(a) A-D

(b) B-E

(c) C-F

(d) A-F

(e) None of these

Q2. COLUMN I

(A) The conference was attended by industry experts from around the world

(B) After conducting a thorough investigation

(C) The company took necessary measures to address the issue

COLUMN II

(D) won the match with a remarkable comeback

(E) the beach became cleaner and more appealing to visitors.

(F) the root cause of the problem was identified.

(a) A-E

(b) C-D

(c) C-F

(d) B-F

(e) None of these

Q3. COLUMN I

(A) The team members collaborated effectively to complete the project

(B) Despite the limited resources available

(C) The organization launched a fundraising campaign for a noble cause

COLUMN II

(D) the new policy intends to achieve its goal

(E) they managed to raise a substantial amount of funds

(F) painting the sky with hues of orange and pink

(a) A-E

(b) B-E

(c) C-F

(d) both (a) and (b)

(e) None of these

Q4. COLUMN I

(A) The artist presented his latest masterpiece to the public

(B) Following the completion of the construction project

(C) The committee reviewed the applications for the scholarship

COLUMN II

(D) that received critical acclaim and appreciation

(E) the building was inaugurated

(F) the sun was setting over the horizon

(a) A-D

(b) B-E

(c) both (a) and (b)

(d) C-D

(e) None of these

Q5. COLUMN I

(A) The volunteers dedicated their time and effort to clean the beach and

(B) In light of the recent developments

(C) The company introduced a new product in the market

COLUMN II

(D) the temptation of having a slice of the delicious chocolate cake.

(E) captivating the audience with her moves.

(F) the beach became cleaner and even more appealing to visitors.

(a) A-F

(b) B-D

(c) C-F

(d) C-E

(e) None of these

Q6. COLUMN I

(A) The government launched a new initiative to promote sustainable tourism

(B) After careful consideration and discussion

(C) The students prepared for their upcoming exams

COLUMN II

(D) they finalized the plan of action

(E) the old oak tree stood tall and majestic in the middle of the meadow

(F) creating a rhythmic symphony of nature

(a) A-E

(b) C-F

(c) C-D

(d) B-D

(e) None of these

Q7. COLUMN I

(A) The company introduced innovative features in its latest product

(B) A sense of unity prevailed

(C) The children laughed and played in the park

COLUMN II

(D) gently fell from the sky, creating a winter wonderland

(E) that resulted in increased user satisfaction

(F) he gazed at the stars in awe, marveling at the vastness of the universe

(a) A-F

(b) C-D

(c) A-E

(d) A-D & B-F

(e) None of these

Q8. COLUMN I

(A) The world of work is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by rapid advancements

(B) No one wants such a situation so what should
(C) It’s important to shape a future that works

COLUMN II

(D) which we are witnessing in our everyday lives

(E) that simplifies scheduling and task management

(F) in technology, globalization, and shifting societal needs

(a) A-D

(b) B-E

(c) C-F

(d) A-F

(e) None of these

Q9. COLUMN I

(A) The species that can be spotted without much effort in

(B) The day can be likened to a festival during
(C) Curate a menu where fresh vegetables and fruits make up 50 per cent

COLUMN II

(D) followed by protein food from pulses or chicken while the remaining 20 per cent is carbs

(E) has been participating over the past five years, and is also keen to cover the foothills

(F) observed as Endemic Bird Day by Bird Count of India

(a) A-E

(b) C-D

(c) C-F

(d) B-F

(e) None of these

Q10. COLUMN I

(A) The focus was on critical

(B) The commercial interests of airlines seem to override
(C) Meta-owned WhatsApp is now rolling out a feature

COLUMN II

(D) in identifying serious errors and taking corrective steps

(E) that will allow users to edit their sent messages, within a time limit

(F) resulted in lessons not being learned to prevent a recurrence

(a) A-E

(b) C-F

(c) C-E

(d) B-D

(e) None of these

Solutions

S1. Ans. (a)
Sol. Only A-D can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence. Rest of the phrases fail to do so either because they are part of some other sentence or because they are independent sentence. Sentence thus formed by combining A-D is:
“The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by implementing renewable energy solutions.”
This pair creates a coherent statement that explains how the new policy intends to achieve its goal of reducing carbon emissions through the implementation of renewable energy solutions.

S2. Ans. (d)
Sol. Only B-F can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence. Rest of the phrases fail to do so either because they are part of some other sentence or because they are independent sentence. Sentence thus formed by combining B-F is:
“After conducting a thorough investigation, the root cause of the problem was identified.”
This pair creates a coherent statement that describes the sequence of events, where a thorough investigation is conducted, leading to the identification of the root cause of the problem.

S3. Ans. (b)
Sol. Only B-E can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence. Rest of the phrases fail to do so either because they are part of some other sentence or because they are independent sentence. Sentence thus formed by combining B-E is:
“Despite the limited resources available they managed to raise a substantial amount of funds.”
This pair creates a coherent statement that explains despite having limited resources available, they managed to raise a substantial amount of funds.

S4. Ans. (c)
Sol. Only A-D and B-E can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence. Rest of the phrases fail to do so either because they are part of some other sentence or because they are independent sentence.
Sentence thus formed by combining A-D is:
“The artist presented his latest masterpiece to the public that received critical acclaim and appreciation.”
This pair creates a coherent statement that describes the artist’s act of presenting his latest masterpiece to the public, which garnered critical acclaim and appreciation.
Sentence thus formed by combining B-E is:
“Following the completion of the construction project, the building was inaugurated.”
This pair creates a coherent statement that explains that following the completion of the construction project, the building was inaugurated.

S5. Ans. (a)
Sol. Only A-F can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence. Rest of the phrases fail to do so either because they are part of some other sentence or because they are independent sentence.
Sentence thus formed by combining A-F is:
“The volunteers dedicated their time and effort to clean the beach, the beach became cleaner and even more appealing to visitors.”
This pair creates a coherent statement that describes the action of the volunteers dedicating their time and effort to clean the beach, resulting in the improvement of its cleanliness and attractiveness to visitors.

S6. Ans. (d)
Sol. Only B-D can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence. Rest of the phrases fail to do so either because they are part of some other sentence or because they are independent sentence.
Sentence thus formed by combining B-D is:
“After careful consideration and discussion, they finalize the plan of action.”
This pair creates a coherent statement which explains that after having careful consideration and discussion they finalize the plan of action.

S7. Ans. (c)
Sol. Only A-E can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence. Rest of the phrases fail to do so either because they are part of some other sentence or because they are independent sentence.
Sentence thus formed by combining A-E is:
“The company introduced innovative features in its latest product that resulted in increased user satisfaction.”
This pair creates a coherent statement which explains that the company introduced innovative features in its latest product that resulted in increased user satisfaction.

S8. Ans. (d)
Sol. Only A-F can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence. Rest of the phrases fail to do so either because they are part of some other sentence or because they are independent sentence.
Sentence thus formed by combining A-F is:
“The world of work is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by rapid advancements in technology, globalization, and shifting societal needs.”
This pair creates a coherent statement which explains that the world of work is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by rapid advancements in technology, globalization, and shifting societal needs.

S9. Ans. (b)
Sol. Only C-D can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence. Rest of the phrases fail to do so either because they are part of some other sentence or because they are independent sentence.
Sentence thus formed by combining C-D is:
“Curate a menu where fresh vegetables and fruits make up 50 per cent followed by protein food from pulses or chicken while the remaining 20 per cent is carbs.”
This pair creates a coherent statement which says that curate a menu where fresh vegetables and fruits make up 50 per cent followed by protein food from pulses or chicken while the remaining 20 per cent is carbs.

S10. Ans. (c)
Sol. Only C-E can make a contextually correct and grammatically meaningful sentence. Rest of the phrases fail to do so either because they are part of some other sentence or because they are independent sentence.
Sentence thus formed by combining C-E is:
“Meta-owned WhatsApp is now rolling out a feature that will allow users to edit their sent messages, within a time limit.”
This pair creates a coherent statement which explains that Meta-owned WhatsApp is now rolling out a  new feature that will allow users to edit their sent messages, within a time limit.