English Language Quiz For SBI PO Prelims 2023 -20th September

Directions (1-10): In the question given below, a word is given which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given, which are either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the given word. Choose the correct pair as your answer.

Q1.

Stringent

(a) Fictitious, blunder

(b) Strict, Restored

(c) Rigourous, Lax

(d) Accurate, Lessen

(e) Facilitate, Astound

Q2.

Deter

(a) Grim, Alluring

(b) Endure, Clever

(c) Frustrate, Noble

(d) Desolate, Malignant

(e) Dissuade, Encourage

Q3.

Captivate

(a) Defamation, Incompetent

(b) Fascinate, Disillusion

(c) Terminate, Cruelty

(d) Virtuous, Concealed

(e) Prominent, Approve

Q4.

Acrimony

(a) Scorn, Regard

(b) Deny, Oppose

(c) Insensitive, Merciful

(d) Rancour, Resentment

(e) Misuse, Bankroll

Q5.

Sabotage

(a) Wreck, Vandalize

(b) Harmonious, Unruffled

(c) Stormy, Reveal

(d) Disguise, Rebuke

(e) Acclaimed, Ionized

Q6.

Abstention

(a) Fatal, Dominance

(b) Chief, Diminutive

(c) Facile, Blemish

(d) Straighten, Merge

(e) Temperance, Sobriety

Q7.

Rampant

(a) Campaigning, Governed

(b) Uncontrolled, Pervasive

(c) Abandoned, Checked

(d) Controlled, Insignificant

(e) Ruled, Decisive

Q8.

Imprimatur

(a) Favor, Liberality

(b) Generous, Rejection

(c) Acceptance. Explicit

(d) Approval, Refusal

(e) Colossal, Reprove

Q9.

Diligence

(a) Conserving, Idle

(b) Careless, Thrift

(c) Assiduous, Ignorant

(d)  Attentive, Simple

(e) Earnest, Demanding

Q10.

Vigilance

(a) Observant, Fascinate

(b) Perspective, Attitude

(c) Wariness, Distracted

(d) Terminate, Watchful

(e) Include, Caution

Solutions

S1. Ans. (c)

Sol. Stringent: Very strict.

Hard-line, Inflexible, Rigid, Rigorous (synonym)

Lax (antonym): not having high standards; not strict

Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.

S2. Ans. (e)

Sol. Deter: To make somebody decide not to do something, especially by telling him/her that it would have bad results.

Discourage, Dissuade, Inhibit

Dissuade (synonym): to persuade somebody not to do something

Encourage (antonym): to give hope, support or confidence to somebody

Hence, option (e) is the right answer choice.

S3. Ans. (b)

Sol. Captivate: to attract and hold somebody’s attention

Disillusion: to destroy somebody’s belief in or good opinion of somebody/something

Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.

S4. Ans. (d)

Sol. Acrimony: Angry and bitter feelings or words.

Bitterness, Rancour, Resentment

Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice.

S5. Ans. (a)

Sol. Sabotage: Deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage.

Wreck, Vandalize, Destroy, Obstruct

Hence, option (a) is the right answer choice.

S6. Ans. (e)

Sol. Abstention: restraint in one’s consumption; abstinence.

Temperance: abstinence from alcoholic drink.

Sobriety: the state of being sober.

Hence, option (e) is the right answer choice.

S7. Ans. (b)

Sol. Rampant: especially of something unwelcome) flourishing or spreading unchecked.

Uncontrolled: not controlled.

Pervasive: (especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people

Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.

S8. Ans. (d)

Sol. Imprimatur: a person’s authoritative approval.

Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice.

S9. Ans. (c)

Sol. Diligence: careful and persistent work or effort.

Assiduous: constant or close attention to what one is doing.

Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.

S10. Ans. (c)

Sol. Vigilance: the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Wariness: caution about possible dangers or problems.

Distracted: unable to concentrate because one is preoccupied by something worrying or unpleasant.

Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.