English Quizzes For SBI PO Mains 2023- 20th January

Directions (1-5): Given below are four sentences which are divided into several parts. Answer the following questions based on these given statements.

(A) over, we might emerge from our homes [1]/only to find some of our favorite shops, gyms [2]/and restaurants permanently shuttered [3]/ by the time the coronavirus crisis is [4]

(B) unit-linked life insurance policies, but this [1]/ will automatically decrease the sum assured [2]/ you can partially withdraw money from [3]/ for two years from the date of withdrawal [4]

(C) become universal for Mac and iOS apps[1]/ on your iPhone, it will be possible to appear on your Mac (laptop) [2]/ purchases via Apple Pay and Wallet will [3]/ and it would mean that if you buy an app [4]

(D) to digital books to gaming [1] / are different things that make [2]/ isolation easier; from streaming video [3]/ when it comes to technology, there [4]

(E) streaming online workout sessions [1]/ peloton has had a hit selling stationary [2]/ that people can take part in from home [3]/ exercise bicycles along with memberships to [4]/

Q1. Which of the following is the correct sequence of the rearrangement of the sentence (A)?
(a) 1432
(b) 4123
(c) 4231
(d) 3412
(e) None of these

Q2. Which of the following is the correct sequence of the rearrangement of the sentence (D)?
(a) 1432
(b) 2143
(c) 4213
(d) 4231
(e) None of these.

Q3. Which of the following is the correct sequence of the rearrangement of the sentence (B)?
(a) 4123
(b) 2143
(c) 4231
(d) 3124
(e) None of these

Q4. Which of the following is the correct sequence of the rearrangement of the sentence (C)?
(a) 1432
(b) 3142
(c) 2413
(d) 3124
(e) None of these.

Q5. Which of the following is the correct sequence of the rearrangement of the sentence (E)?
(a) 1432
(b) 3142
(c) 2413
(d) 3124
(e) None of these.

Directions (6-10): In the following paragraphs two words have been omitted from each paragraph. Three words have been suggested for each blank in two columns. Choose the set of words that will make the paragraph grammatically correct and contextually coherent.

Q6. The company’s executives ____________________ “knew for years” that a “key advertising metric was ____________________ how many users might see commercials on its site”.
COLUMN I
(A) Innate
(B) Reverence
(C) Allegedly

COLUMN II
(D) Wrangle
(E) Exaggerating
(F) Ravening

(a) A-D
(b) C-E
(c) B-F
(d) B-D
(e) A-E

Q7. The guilty plea coupled with the bankruptcy filing mark Levandowski’s ____________________ fall from the __________________ of driverless technology startups and deal-making.
COLUMN I
(A) Steep
(B) Seemly
(C) Allay

COLUMN II
(D) Revolution
(E) Heights
(F) Robust

(a) A-D
(b) C-E
(c) B-F
(d) B-D
(e) A-E

Q8. Using new technology helps us ____________________ a lot of repetitive jobs, which in turn helps us be more ____________________ and faster in what we get done.
COLUMN I
(A) Docile
(B) Automate
(C) Patronize

COLUMN II
(D) Efficient
(E) Estrange
(F) Patrician

(a) A-D
(b) C-E
(c) B-F
(d) B-D
(e) A-E

Q9. People are now _____________________ about their data and possible misuse therefore some don’t want their data to be _____________________ at all.
COLUMN I
(A) Infested
(B) Concerned
(C) Actuate

COLUMN II
(D) Demoralized
(E) Devolved
(F) Analysed

(a) A-D
(b) C-E
(c) B-F
(d) B-D
(e) A-E

Q10. Happiness promotes overall _________________ health which protects one against the risk of heart diseases and diabetes and appears to ___________________ the immune system as well.
COLUMN I
(A) Implacable
(B) Cavalier
(C) Dietary

COLUMN II
(D) Waive
(E) Boost
(F) Diffident

(a) A-D
(b) C-E
(c) B-F
(d) B-D
(e) A-E

Directions (11-15): Answer the following questions after rearranging the following sentences into a coherent paragraph and identify the sentence that doesn’t fit into the context of the paragraph.

(A)This is in sync with the general rule that countries export goods and services, not taxes.
(B)The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved last week a new Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) scheme.
(C)A far simpler way would be to subsume all indirect taxes under GST and to refund exporters all indirect tax payment as input tax credit.
(D)People have very little time and attention so it’s important for brands to create content that is inspiring, engaging, informative, or even fun
(E)The scheme will reimburse central and state taxes, duties and cess on petroleum products and electricity and levies other than the goods and services tax (GST).
(F)Nevertheless, the government hopes that the new WTO-compliant scheme, which will replace the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme, will help boost exports that have been tepid.

Q11. Considering statement (B) as the first sentence of the rearranged paragraph, then which among the following fails to become the part of the coherent paragraph?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) D
(d) F
(e) E

Q12. Considering statement (B) as the first sentence of the rearranged paragraph, then which one among the following will be the PENULTIMATE sentence?

(a) A far simpler way would be to subsume all indirect taxes under GST and to refund exporters all indirect tax payment as input tax credit.
(b) Nevertheless, the government hopes that the new WTO-compliant scheme, which will replace the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme, will help boost exports that have been tepid.
(c) This is in sync with the general rule that countries export goods and services, not taxes.
(d) Either (a) or (c)
(e) None of the above

Q13. Among the following pairs which one of them is formed with two consecutive statements after the rearrangement?
(a) B-A
(b) C-F
(c) B-D
(d) C-E
(e) C-B

Q14. Considering statement (B) as the first sentence of the rearranged paragraph, identify the correct sequence of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph (excluding the incoherent one.

(a) BEACF
(b) EBACF
(c) BECAF
(d) BEAFC
(e) None of these

Q15. Considering statement (B) as the first sentence of the rearranged paragraph, which of the following statement should be the concluding sentence after the rearrangement? (excluding the incoherent sentence)
(a) A
(b) C
(c) B
(d) E
(e) F

Solutions

S1. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct sequence is 4123.
By the time the coronavirus crisis is over, we might emerge from our homes only to find some of our favorite shops, gyms and restaurants permanently shuttered.
Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.

S2. Ans. (d)
Sol. The correct sequence is 4231.
When it comes to technology, there are different things that make isolation easier; from streaming video to digital books to gaming.
Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice.

S3. Ans. (d)
Sol. The correct sequence is 3124.
You can partially withdraw money from unit-linked life insurance policies, but this will automatically decrease the sum assured for two years from the date of withdrawal.
Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice.

S4. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct sequence is 3142.
Purchases via Apple Pay and Wallet will become universal for Mac and iOS apps and it would mean that if you buy an app on your iPhone, it will be possible to appear on your Mac (laptop).
Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.

S5. Ans. (c)
Sol. The correct sequence is 2413.
Peloton has had a hit selling stationary exercise bicycles along with memberships to streaming online workout sessions that people can take part in from home.
Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.

S6. Ans. (b)
Sol. C-E; Allegedly and Exaggerating is the set of words that will make the paragraph grammatically correct and contextually coherent. Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.

S7. Ans. (e)
Sol. A-E; Steep and heights is the set of words that will make the paragraph grammatically correct and contextually coherent. Hence, option (e) is the right answer choice.

S8. Ans. (d)
Sol. B-D; Automate and Efficient is the set of words that will make the paragraph grammatically correct and contextually coherent. Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice.

S9. Ans. (c)
Sol. B-F; Concerned and Analysed is the set of words that will make the paragraph grammatically correct and contextually coherent. Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.

S10. Ans. (b)
Sol. C-E; Dietary and Boost is the set of words that will make the paragraph grammatically correct and contextually coherent. Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.

S11. Ans. (c)
Sol. The correct sequence is BEACF.
(B)The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved last week a new Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) scheme.
(E)The scheme will reimburse central and state taxes, duties and cess on petroleum products and electricity and levies other than the goods and services tax (GST).
(A)This is in sync with the general rule that countries export goods and services, not taxes
(C)A far simpler way would be to subsume all indirect taxes under GST and to refund exporters all indirect tax payment as input tax credit.
(F)Nevertheless, the government hopes that the new WTO-compliant scheme, which will replace the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme, will help boost exports that have been tepid.
Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.

S12. Ans. (a)
Sol. The correct sequence is BEACF.
(B)The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved last week a new Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) scheme.
(E)The scheme will reimburse central and state taxes, duties and cess on petroleum products and electricity and levies other than the goods and services tax (GST).
(A)This is in sync with the general rule that countries export goods and services, not taxes
(C)A far simpler way would be to subsume all indirect taxes under GST and to refund exporters all indirect tax payment as input tax credit.
(F)Nevertheless, the government hopes that the new WTO-compliant scheme, which will replace the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme, will help boost exports that have been tepid.
Hence, option (a) is the right answer choice.

S13. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct sequence is BEACF.
(B)The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved last week a new Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) scheme.
(E)The scheme will reimburse central and state taxes, duties and cess on petroleum products and electricity and levies other than the goods and services tax (GST).
(A)This is in sync with the general rule that countries export goods and services, not taxes
(C)A far simpler way would be to subsume all indirect taxes under GST and to refund exporters all indirect tax payment as input tax credit.
(F)Nevertheless, the government hopes that the new WTO-compliant scheme, which will replace the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme, will help boost exports that have been tepid.
Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.

S14. Ans. (a)
Sol. The correct sequence is BEACF.
(B)The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved last week a new Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) scheme.
(E)The scheme will reimburse central and state taxes, duties and cess on petroleum products and electricity and levies other than the goods and services tax (GST).
(A)This is in sync with the general rule that countries export goods and services, not taxes
(C)A far simpler way would be to subsume all indirect taxes under GST and to refund exporters all indirect tax payment as input tax credit.
(F)Nevertheless, the government hopes that the new WTO-compliant scheme, which will replace the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme, will help boost exports that have been tepid.
Hence, option (a) is the right answer choice.

S15. Ans. (e)
Sol. The correct sequence is BEACF.
(B)The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved last week a new Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) scheme.
(E)The scheme will reimburse central and state taxes, duties and cess on petroleum products and electricity and levies other than the goods and services tax (GST).
(A)This is in sync with the general rule that countries export goods and services, not taxes (C)A far simpler way would be to subsume all indirect taxes under GST and to refund exporters all indirect tax payment as input tax credit.
(F)Nevertheless, the government hopes that the new WTO-compliant scheme, which will replace the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme, will help boost exports that have been tepid.
Hence, option (e) is the right answer choice.