SBI Clerk Mains English Language Quiz: 30th July 2019

The phrase “rule out” means to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of. Among the four sentences, the most suitable word or phrase that defines its meaning is “to eliminate” and thus the phrase can replace the existing word without altering the meaning of the sentence. However, the other words are not the correct explanation of the given phrase. The word “setback” means a reversal or check in progress. Hence option (a) is the correct choice.

The idiom “over the counter” is generally used in finance and economics which is used to describe shares that are traded directly between dealers (= people and organizations that buy and sell for others), rather than on a stock market. Among the four options, the most appropriate phrase that generates the meaning of the idiom is mentioned in the sentence (d), “the direct trade of”. The idiom can also replace the existing phrase without changing the meaning of the sentence. Hence option (d) is the correct choice.
Counterproductive means having an effect that is opposite to the one intended or wanted.
Counter-argument means an argument against another argument, idea, or suggestion.
Counter-bidding means a situation in which someone offers to pay more than someone else for a company, property, etc.

The phrase “work around” means a method for overcoming a problem or limitation in a program or system. Among the four options, the word/phrase mentioned in the sentence (c) gives the exact meaning of the given phrase which can also replace the existing one without altering the exact meaning of the sentence. Other words do not justify the appropriate meaning of the phrase. The word “modus operandi” means a particular way or method of doing something. Hence option (c) is the correct choice.
Justify means show or prove to be right or reasonable.

The phrase “put paid to” means stop abruptly; destroy. Among the given four options, only the word mentioned in the first statement defines the correct meaning of it. The word “forestall” means prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action. Other words are not the correct explanation of the phrase. Hence option (a) is the correct choice.
Enrapture means give intense pleasure or joy to.

The phrase “Do away with” means to get rid of or destroy something. Among the given options, the word mentioned in the sentence (b) gives the exact meaning of the phrase and thus can be replaced by the given phrase without altering the meaning of the sentence. Other words or phrases are not the correct explanation of the given phrase. Hence option (b) is the correct choice.
Uphold means confirm or support (something which has been questioned).
Keep quiet means refrain or prevent someone from speaking or from disclosing something secret.

Apathetic is an antonym of fervent.
Fervent means having or displaying a passionate intensity.
Apathetic means showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Antipathy is similar in meaning to repugnance
Repugnance means intense disgust.
Antipathy means a deep-seated feeling of aversion.

Disfigure is an antonym of Embellish
Embellish means make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.
Disfigure means spoil the appearance of.

Alienate is similar in meaning to estrange
Estrange means cause (someone) to be no longer on friendly terms with someone.
Alienate mean to make (someone) feel isolated or estranged.

Noble is an antonym of bestial
Bestial means savagely cruel and depraved.
Noble belonging by rank, title, or birth to the aristocracy.

(i) Even though India today is a vibrant democracy, politics in the battleground state is still influenced by the Hindu caste system, a social hierarchy with its origins in antiquity.

(iii) Despite India being a vibrant democracy today, politics in the battleground state is still influenced by the Hindu caste system, a social hierarchy with its origins in antiquity.

(i) While grid-connected large-scale installations have received maximum attention, there is slow progress on rooftop solar.

(i) Neither did I receive any packet from Sonaksi nor did I receive any phone call from her.

(i) Owing to all the possible dangers of nuclear or depleted uranium weapons, all those who value human life and other forms of life have been getting nervous and restless whenever the threat of such weapons appears as happened recently when the Korean crisis accentuated.
(iii) Given all the possible dangers of nuclear or depleted uranium weapons, all those who value human life and other forms of life have been getting nervous and restless whenever the threat of such weapons appears as happened recently when the Korean crisis accentuated.

(i) Considering that tighter immigration and visa requirements in the United States and the United Kingdom are set to come into force, Netherlands certainly has great potential in challenging these two countries as the preferred higher educational destination for Indian students.
(ii) As tighter immigration and visa requirements in the United States and the United Kingdom are set to come into force, Netherlands certainly has great potential in challenging these two countries as the preferred higher educational destination for Indian students.
(iii) In view of the fact that tighter immigration and visa requirements in the United States and the United Kingdom are set to come into force, Netherlands certainly has great potential in challenging these two countries as the preferred higher educational destination for Indian students.