IBPS PO Prelims is in its way and lot of aspirants are heading towards new hopes with this upcoming opportunity. Thus, English Language can be an impetus for their success by saving time and scoring well. So, instead of boiling the ocean, try building up a strong vocabulary, an effective knowledge of grammar, and efficient comprehension skills so as to be on the ball to face this particular section. Here is a quiz on English Language being provided by Adda247 to let you practice the best of latest pattern English Questions for upcoming IBPS PO exam.
Directions (1-8): Choose the word which is most SIMILAR in meaning to the word printed in bold below.
Q1. CATALYST
Stimulant: something that increases activity, interest, or enthusiasm in a specified field.
Q2. IMPETUS
Incentive: a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something.
Q3. INCESSANT
Perpetual: never ending or changing.
Q4. DEBACLE
Synonym: Collapse
Q5. VENAL
Crooked: dishonest; illegal.
Q6. EMULATE
Synonym: Imitate
Q7. PRUDENT
Frugal: careful in the management of money or resources
Q8. SUBTLE
Shrewd: clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means
Directions (9-15): Choose the word which is most OPPOSITE in meaning to the word printed in bold below.
Q9. VIRULENT
Unmalicious: Innocent
Q10. CAJOLE
Bully: a person who uses strength or influence to harm or intimidate those who are weaker.
Q11. INNATE
Extraneous: irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.
Q12. CURTAIL
Enlarge: make or become larger or more extensive.
Q13. DISMAY
Gratification: pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
Q14. INTREPID
Antonym: Ungallant
Q15. WARY
Indiscreet: having, showing, or proceeding from too great a readiness to reveal things that should remain private or secret.