English Quizzes For IBPS Clerk 2021 Prelims Exam: 22nd October

Directions (1-15): In the question given below two statements are given which are grammatically correct and meaningful. Connect them by choosing the word given below the statements in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. Choose the best possible word as your answer accordingly from the options to form a correct, coherent sentence.

Q1. (I) The country requires a minimum wage.
(II) Workers paid below the poverty line have an added cost on society
(a) still
(b) but
(c) because
(d) though
(e) although

Q2. (I) The sky had grown darker again
(II) The wind made queer sobbing sounds as it swept over the valley
(a) but
(b) though
(c) till
(d) and
(e) instead

Q3. (I) If it were stigmatized, and public opinion dramatically
(II) And pervasively changed, that would force policy change
(a) moreover
(b) however
(c) still
(d) but
(e) and

Q4. (I) He was respectful of her concerns
(II) They didn’t see eye-to-eye on any of it – except the fact that they both wanted another child
(a) and
(b) nevertheless
(c) however
(d) though
(e) but

Q5. (I) Texting while driving is dangerous
(II) It’s illegal in some states
(a) moreover
(b) however
(c) still
(d) but
(e) instead

Q6. (I) I could not shut my eyes to the force and weight of their arguments
(II) And I saw plainly that I must abandon–‘s scheme as impracticable.
(a) but
(b) though
(c) although
(d) still
(e) instead

Q7. (I) She had a lantern
(II) The cellar was still eerily dark
(a) but
(b) though
(c) although
(d) still
(e) nevertheless

Q8. (I) He had studied hard for this test
(II) He failed to get an A
(a) although
(b) though
(c) still
(d) but
(e) and

Q9. (I) In one week
(II) we will celebrate the coronation
(a) still
(b) but
(c) though
(d) although
(e) hence

Q10. (I) The blizzard grounded all the flights
(II) She would not be able to fly home for the holidays
(a) therefore
(b) however
(c) moreover
(d) instead
(e) nevertheless

Q11. (I) The economy was poor this year
(II) Our sales were strong
(a) not only….but also
(b) instead
(c) nevertheless
(d) either….or
(e) and

Q12. (I) His voice was quiet and confident, and she felt like a visitor in his throne room
(II) A woman talking to a stranger chained to her basement wall
(a) instead
(b) rather than
(c) but
(d) and
(e) still

Q13. (I) He was withdrawn and somber
(II) Even picking at his food
(a) however
(b) and
(c) still
(d) but
(e) instead

Q14. (I) Teacher sends you her kind remembrances, and father and mother
(II) Send their regards.
(a) still
(b) but
(c) also
(d) and
(e) though

Q15. (I) If you’re concerned about a messed up head, shave it all off or
(II) Comb over the scars
(a) not only….but also
(b) either….or
(c) moreover
(d) but
(e) therefore

Solutions

S1. Ans.(c)
Sol. The country requires a minimum wage because workers paid below the poverty line have an added cost on society.

S2. Ans.(d)
Sol. The sky had grown darker again and the wind made queer sobbing sounds as it swept over the valley.

S3. Ans.(b)
Sol. However, if it were stigmatized, and public opinion dramatically and pervasively changed, that would force policy change.

S4. Ans.(e)
Sol. He was respectful of her concerns, but they didn’t see eye-to-eye on any of it – except the fact that they both wanted another child.

S5. Ans.(a)
Sol. Texting while driving is dangerous. Moreover, it’s illegal in some states.

S6. Ans.(d)
Sol. Still I could not shut my eyes to the force and weight of their arguments, and I saw plainly that I must abandon–‘s scheme as impracticable.

S7. Ans.(c)
Sol. Although she had a lantern, the cellar was still eerily dark.

S8. Ans.(b)
Sol. Though he had studied hard for this test, he failed to get an A.

S9. Ans.(e)
Sol. In one week hence, we will celebrate the coronation.

S10. Ans.(a)
Sol. The blizzard grounded all the flights. Therefore, she would not be able to fly home for the holidays.

S11. Ans.(c)
Sol. The economy was poor this year, nevertheless our sales were strong.

S12. Ans.(b)
Sol. His voice was quiet and confident, and she felt like a visitor in his throne room rather than a woman talking to a stranger chained to her basement wall.

S13. Ans.(e)
Sol. Instead he was withdrawn and somber, even picking at his food.

S14. Ans.(c)
Sol. Teacher sends you her kind remembrances, and father and mother also send their regards.

S15. Ans.(b)
Sol. If you’re concerned about a messed up head, either shave it all off or comb over the scars.