English Language Quiz For SBI Clerk Prelims 2023-19th November

Directions (1-5): In each of the questions given below a sentence is given which is then divided into five parts out of which last part is correct. There is no error in three out of four remaining parts and therefore, only one of the parts (other than the bold one) is incorrect. You must choose the grammatically incorrect part as your answer. If the sentence is grammatically correct, choose (e) .i.e. “No error” as your answer.

Q1. There is a tinge of anxiety in his(A)/ voice as he expresses concern of the(B)/ possibility of the stream turning(C)/ dry again in a few(D)/ days if the rain subsides(E).

(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error

Q2. Long dry spells and then intermittent heavy(A)/ downpours have become the new normal(B)/, adversely impacting the lives of locals(C)/ when it comes to using water(D)/ for drinking or irrigation purposes(E).

(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error

Q3. Swelter heat is often(A)/ considered synonymous with(B)/ May in the city(C)/, but it is not(D)/ always the end of peak summer(E).

(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error

Q4. Family members are often (A)/ the most likely to be compatible (B)/ living kidney donors, but many people (C)/ undergo successful transplants with kidneys (D)/ donated from people who are not related to them. (E)

(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error

Q5. The queer duck prefer (A)/ places that are away (B)/ from human settlements, (C)/ and is most comfortable in fresh (D)/ water swamps and lakes in tropical lowlands. (E)

(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error

Directions (6-10): Which of the following phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e., “No correction required” as the answer.

Q6. Even though the boy and his mother would often visit Chennai, the grandparents were barred from meeting their grandson. On one such recent visit, the couple went to meet him again. However, they ended up waiting for hours outside the house, only to be refused a viewing of him.

(a) only to say no to watch over him
(b) only to refuse to cuddle him
(c) only to deny a scene of him
(d) only to be denied a glimpse of him.
(e) No correction required

Q7. Despite work pressure, we are happy that they presented before us and used their negotiating skills and helped me meet my grandson.

(a) that they remained with us
(b) that they found time
(c) that they stay free
(d) that they seem free
(e) No correction required

Q8. Officials of the Meteorological Department say it is normal for the mercury level to peak close to 40 degrees Celsius in June as well in coastal areas such as Chennai.

(a) for the temperature level to stop
(b) for the vary
(c) for the warming on season
(d) for the climatic changes reach
(e) No correction required

Q9. During investigation, it was found that Aravind and his brothers had assaulted Akash in February. They were arrested in connection with the case. They were find out of prison in March.

(a) were happened to come out of the bars
(b) were seen appearing out to the jail
(c) were released from prison
(d) were expelled from the prison
(e) No correction required

Q10. Struggling with the extra demand for buses to cater to the city’s expanded area, the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) seems to have decided that the way out is to rob Peter to pay Paul.

(a) is to steal Tom from Cruise
(b) is to snatched Peter to pay Paul
(c) is to instigate Paul for Peter
(d) is to rob Peter in Paul

(e) No correction required

Solutions

S1. Ans.(b)
Sol. Replace ‘concern of’ with ‘concern about’

S2. Ans.(e)
Sol. No error

S3. Ans.(a)
Sol. Replace ‘Swelter’ with ‘Sweltering’

S4. Ans.(e)
Sol. The sentence is error-free.
S5. Ans.(a)
Sol. Replace ‘prefer’ with ‘prefers’.

S6. Ans.(d)
Sol. ‘only to be denied a glimpse of him’ as this is the only alternative that can fit into the context and make it meaningful.

S7. Ans.(b)
Sol. ‘that they found time’ as the sentence is having positive tone, so this should be the best suited alternative to fit in.

S8. Ans.(e)
Sol. No correction required

S9. Ans.(c)
Sol. ‘were released from prison’ is the only grammatically correct alternative.

S10. Ans.(e)
Sol. No correction required

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