Dear Aspirants,
This section can be easy as pie if your basics are clear. Sometimes, even those who can communicate very well in English, fail to perform to the best of their ability in the banking exams. 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 being provided by Adda247 to let you practice the best of latest pattern English Questions.
Directions (1-15): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
Ocean currents are the vertical or horizontal movement of both surface and deep water throughout the world's oceans. Currents normally move in a specific direction and aid significantly in the circulation of the Earth's moisture, the resultant weather, and water pollution.
Oceanic currents are found all over the globe and vary in size, importance, and strength. Some of the more prominent currents include the California and Humboldt Currents in the Pacific, the Gulf Stream and Labrador Current in the Atlantic, and the Indian Monsoon Current in the Indian Ocean. These are just a sampling of the seventeen major surface currents found in the world's oceans.
In addition to their varying size and strength, ocean currents differ in type. They can be either surface or deep water.
Surface currents are those found in the upper 400 meters (1,300 feet) of the ocean and make up about 10% of all the water in the ocean. Surface currents are mostly caused by the wind because it creates friction as it moves over the water. This friction then forces the water to move in a spiral pattern, creating gyres. In the northern hemisphere, gyres move clockwise and in the southern they spin counterclockwise. The speed of surface currents is the greatest closer to the ocean's surface and decreases at about 100 meters (328 ft) below the surface.
Because surface currents travel over long distances, the Coriolis force also plays a role in their movement and deflects them, further aiding in the creation of their circular pattern. Finally, gravity plays a role in the movement of surface currents because the top of the ocean is uneven. Mounds in the water form in areas where the water meets land, where water is warmer, or where two currents converge. Gravity then pushes this water downslope on the mounds and creates currents.
Deep water currents, also called thermohaline circulation, are found below 400 meters and makeup about 90% of the ocean. Like surface currents, gravity plays a role in the creation of deep water currents but these are mainly caused by density differences in the water.
Density differences are a function of temperature and salinity. Warm water holds less salt than cold water so it is less dense and rises toward the surface while cold, salt-laden water sinks. As the warm water rises though, the cold water is forced to rise through up welling and fill the void left by the warm. By contrast, when the cold water rises, it too leaves a void and the rising warm water is then forced, through downwelling, to descend and fill this empty space, creating thermohaline circulation.
Thermohaline circulation is known as the Global Conveyor Belt because its circulation of warm and cold water acts as a submarine river and moves water throughout the ocean.
Finally, seafloor topography and the shape of the ocean's basins impact both surface and deep water currents as they restrict areas where water can move and "funnel" it into another.
Because ocean currents circulate water worldwide, they have a significant impact on the movement of energy and moisture between the oceans and the atmosphere. As a result, they are important to the world's weather. The Gulf Stream, for example, is a warm current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and moves north toward Europe. Since it is full of warm water, the sea surface temperatures are warm, which keeps places like Europe warmer than other areas at similar latitudes.
The Humboldt Current is another example of a current that affects weather. When this cold current is normally present off the coast of Chile and Peru, it creates extremely productive waters and keeps the coast cool and northern Chile arid. However, when it becomes disrupted, Chile's climate is altered and it is believed that El Nino plays a role in its disturbance.
Like the movement of energy and moisture, debris can also get trapped and moved around the world via currents. This can be man-made which is significant to the formation of trash islands or natural such as iceberg. The Labrador Current, which flows south out of the Arctic Ocean along the coasts of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, is famous for moving icebergs into shipping lanes in the North Atlantic.
Currents plan an important role in navigation as well. In addition to being able to avoid trash and icebergs, knowledge of currents is essential to the reduction of shipping costs and fuel consumption. Today, shipping companies and even sailing races often use currents to reduce time spent at sea.
Finally, ocean currents are important to the distribution of the world's sea life. Many species rely on currents to move them from one location to another whether it is for breeding or just simple movement over large areas.
Today, ocean currents are also gaining significance as a possible form of alternative energy. Because water is dense, it carries an enormous amount of energy that could possibly be captured and converted into a usable form through the use of water turbines. Currently, this is an experimental technology being tested by the United States, Japan, China, and some European Union countries.
Whether ocean currents are used as alternative energy, to reduce shipping costs, or in their nature to state to move species and weather worldwide, they are significant to geographers, meteorologists, and other scientists because they have a tremendous impact on the globe and earth-atmosphere relations.
Q1. The ideas contained in the passage can be best summarized as:
A. (i) Ocean currents (ii) The types and causes of ocean currents (iii) The importance of Ocean currents (iv) Ocean Currents as alternative energy.
B. (i) Ocean currents (ii) Surface currents (iii) Deepwater currents (iv) Ocean currents as alternative energy.
C. (i) The types and causes of ocean currents (ii) Surface currents (iii) Deepwater currents (iv) Ocean currents as alternative energy.
D. (i) Surface currents (ii) Deepwater currents (iii) the importance of Ocean currents (iv) Ocean currents as alternative energy.
(a) A and D
(b) A only
(c) B and C
(d) B and D
(e) D only
S1. Ans.(b)
Sol. A only. The passage begins with an introduction (first and second paragraph) and analyses the types and causes of the currents (paragraphs 3 to 9), tells us the importance of these currents (paragraphs 10 to 14), and sums by talking about currents as alternative energy (the last two paragraphs). Compare this structure with the other options and you will see that they are wrong or incomplete.
Q2. It can be inferred from the passage that the direction of the movement of the gyres in the two hemispheres is opposite to each other because....
(a) the direction of the wind is in the opposite direction.
(b) the earth rotates on its axis.
(c) the earth is spherical in shape.
(d) the temperature of the oceans in the two hemispheres is different.
(e) the salinity of the oceans in the two hemispheres is different.
S2. Ans.(c)
Sol. The surface currents (gyres) are created by the winds. This is all that is stated in the passage; next, the passage states that the direction of the gyres in the two hemispheres is in the opposite direction (clockwise and anticlockwise). Nothing more is said about it. The only reason for the direction to change is the spherical shape of the earth. As we can imagine each hemisphere as an inversion of the other hemisphere, the direction naturally changes.
Q3. According to the passage, which of the following factors affect/s the movement of the surface currents?
A. Deflection due to the force of the earth’s rotation.
B. The temperature of the water.
C. Convergence of currents.
D. Friction of wind over water.
(a) A and D
(b) C and D
(c) B, C and D
(d) A, C and D
(e) All of the above
S3. Ans.(e)
Sol. All the factors are mentioned in the fourth and the fifth paragraphs as influencing the movement of the surface ocean currents. Coriolis is the deflection due to the force of the earth's spin.
Q4. According to the passage, which of the following is/are NOT TRUE about the deep water currents?
A. They hold less salt than surface currents.
B. These deep waters sink into the deep ocean basins at regions where the temperatures are cold enough to cause the density to increase.
C. They move water around the world.
D. Topography and shape of the land restrict their movement.
(a) A only
(b) A and D
(c) B only
(d) A, B, and D
(e) C only
S4. Ans.(b)
Sol. Statement A is the opposite of what is stated in the passage. Deep currents make up 90% of the ocean water-hence they hold more salt; their density is higher than surface currents (which are merely 10% of the ocean)-on this count also they hold more salt. Statements B and C are correct. D is incorrect because the passage states the topography of the ocean floor (not land) and the shape of the ocean basins affect them.
Q5. Which of the following can be inferred about the Humboldt Current?
(a) It is caused by "up welling."
(b) It is caused by "down welling."
(c) It is important to the world's weather.
(d) It keeps the South America cool.
(e) It keeps the South America warm.
S5. Ans.(a)
Sol. All that is said in the passage (the data available for the inference) is that Humboldt is a cold current. Earlier in the passage, it is stated that upwelling causes cold water to rise and warm water to go down ("... the cold water is forced to rise through upwelling...". From this data we can safely assume that Humboldt is caused by "upswelling".
Q6. "When this cold current is normally present off the coast of Chile and Peru, it creates extremely productive waters and keeps the coast cool and northern Chile arid." In the context of the passage, the word productive corresponds to which of the following definitions?
(a) Having the power of producing; generative; creative.
(b) Producing readily or abundantly; fertile.
(c) Causing; bringing about.
(d) Producing or tending to produce goods and services having exchange value.
(e) Of or pertaining to the language skills of speaking and writing.
S6. Ans.(b)
Sol. Productive waters would mean waters in which marine life would thrive. Hence option (b) which states 'fertile' would best correspond to the meaning required in the context.
Q7. According to the passage, the ocean currents do which of the following?
A. They circulate marine life and weather across the globe.
B. They circulate water worldwide.
C. They circulate water pollution.
D. They help the shipping industry.
(a) A and B
(b) A, B, and C
(c) B, C, and D
(d) All of the above
(e) None of the above
S7. Ans.(d)
Sol. All the statements can be found at different parts of the passage. Hence all are correct.
Q8. Thermohaline circulations are found how many meters below?
(a)440
(b)90
(c)328
(d)400
(e)897
S8. Ans.(d)
Sol. 400 meters
Q9. Why thermohaline circulation is known as the Global Conveyor Belt?
(a)Many species rely on currents to move them from one location to another
(b)Whether ocean currents are used as alternative energy, to reduce shipping costs, or in their natural to state to move species and weather worldwide
(c)Currents normally move in a specific direction and aid significantly in the circulation of the Earth's moisture, the resultant weather, and water pollution.
(d)because its circulation of warm and cold water acts as a submarine river and moves water throughout the ocean.
(e)gravity plays a role in the creation of deep water currents but these are mainly caused by density differences in the water.
S9. Ans.(d)
Sol. because its circulation of warm and cold water acts as a submarine river and moves water throughout the ocean.
Q10. According to the passage, Which of the following sentence given below is false?
(a). The speed of surface currents is the greatest closer to the ocean's surface and decreases at about 100 meters (328 ft) below the surface.
(b)Surface currents found in the upper 400 meters (1,300 feet) of the ocean.
(c)In the northern hemisphere, gyres move clockwise and in the southern they spin counterclockwise
(d)Surface currents make up about 10% of all the water in the ocean.
(e) Gulf Stream is a cold current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and moves north toward Europe
S10. Ans.(e)
Sol.
Q11. Which of the following is most nearly similar in meaning of the word prominent as used in the passage?
(a)criticized
(b)serious
(c)eminent
(d)promises
(e)undistinguished
S11. Ans.(c)
Sol. Prominent- important; famous, projecting from something; protuberant.
synonyms-important, well known, leading, eminent, pre-eminent
Q12. Which of the following is most nearly similar in meaning of the word gyres as used in the passage?
(a)hike
(b)whirl
(c)gaffe
(d)weapons
(e)acute
S12. Ans.(b)
Sol. gyres -whirl or gyrate.
Q13.Which of the following is most Opposite in meaning of the word mounds as used in the passage?
(a)flip
(b)outlandish
(c)pile
(d)ditch
(e)pluralistic
S13. Ans.(d)
Sol. mounds-a rounded mass projecting above a surface, a large pile or quantity of something.
Q14. Which of the following is most Opposite in meaning of the word welling as used in the passage?
(a)drainage
(b)conclusion
(c)gush
(d)efflux
(e)oozing
S14. Ans.(b)
Sol. welling-(of a liquid) rise up to the surface and spill or be about to spill,(of an emotion) develop and become more intense.
Synonyms- flow, stream, run, rush, gush, course, roll, cascade, flood, surge
Q15. Which of the following is most Opposite in meaning of the word tremendous as used in the passage?
(a)vast
(b)astounding
(c)monumental
(d)miniature
(e)colossal
S15. Ans.(d)
Sol. tremendous-very great in amount, scale, or intensity, extremely good or impressive; excellent.
synonyms- very great, huge, enormous, immense, colossal, massive, prodigious, stupendous, monumental, mammoth, vast, gigantic, giant, mighty, epic
English Practice Questions For IBPS Clerk Mains 2017
English Practice Questions For IBPS Clerk Mains 2017
Dear Aspirants,
This section can be easy as pie if your basics are clear. Sometimes, even those who can communicate very well in English, fail to perform to the best of their ability in the banking exams. 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 being provided by Adda247 to let you practice the best of latest pattern English Questions.
DAY-17 Fillers
Direction (1-15): In each of the following sentences, there is a blank space, followed by some choices of words given in options. You have to determine which of these words fits well in all making them meaningful and grammatically correct. Word can be modified according to the tense of the sentence keeping the meaning of root word intact.
Q1.
I.She _______ for several minutes before introducing the main speaker.
II.We had to listen to another one of his long _______ about politics and religion.
III.He encountered many interesting people in his _______ in the country.
(a)Ramble
(b)came
(c)wait
(d)venture
(e)interset
S1. Ans.(a)
Sol. Rambled- to go from one subject to another without any clear purpose or direction, to walk or go from one place to another place without a specific goal, purpose, or direction, it is always followed by an adverb or preposition
Q2.
I.The college president was against any _______ with the students.
II.We need a _______ between the townspeople and mayor over the site of the new library.
III.The buyer and seller are continuing _______ on the sale price and repairs to the house.
(a)trend
(b)increasing
(c)talk
(d)follower
(e)negotiation
S2. Ans.(e)
Sol.Negotiation- a formal discussion between people who are trying to reach an agreement, an act of negotiating
Q3.
I.There was no hope of _______ the damage—she had to buy a new car.
II.He underwent surgery to _______ a torn ligament in his knee.
III.She _______ an old chest that was coming apart.
(a)find
(b)goal
(c)complete
(d)repair
(e)present
S3. Ans.(d)
Sol. Repair- to put (something that is broken or damaged) back into good condition, to correct or improve (something, such as a relationship or reputation)
Q4.
I.She _______from other people as she grew older.
II.Students can _______ from a class anytime until the last week of the semester.
III.The prosecutor _______ her question to the witness.
(a)discussed
(b)withdraw
(c)differ
(d)request
(e)refer
S4. Ans.(b)
Sol. withdraw- to take back (something that is spoken, offered, etc.), to stop participating in something
Q5.
I.At least he had the good _______ to admit that he was wrong.
II.I saw a homeless person on the street and thought “there but for the _______ of God go I.
III. The governor fell from _______ after being accused of tax fraud.
(a)ladder
(b)content
(c)grace
(d)improve
(e)percent
S5. Ans.(c)
Sol.Grace- If you fall from grace or experience a fall from grace, you no longer enjoy the success or good reputation that you once had, usually because you have done something wrong.
Q6.
I.She asked them not to talk about the accident in her _______.
II.The Internet service is making its _______ known by doing a lot of advertising.
III.She talked about the growing _______ of women in the construction industry.
(a)absence
(b)reputation
(c)role
(d)presence
(e)decision
S6. Ans.(d)
Sol.Presence- make your presence felt/heard/known- to make people aware of you by gaining power or influence over them,the area that is close to someone — used to describe being in the same place as someone, the area that is close to someone — used to describe being in the same place as someone
Q7.
I.His voice was _______ audible above the sound of the river.
II._______ 50 percent of the population voted.
III.We _______ spoke the entire time we were in the car.
(a)around
(b)not
(c)barely
(d)really
(e)somehow
S7. Ans.(c)
Sol. Barely-used to say that someone or something only has a specified small size, age, length, etc,
Q8.
I.She agreed to the terms _______ in the contract.
II.All subscriptions are for one year unless otherwise _______.
III.The instructions do not _______ what kind of screws to use.
(a)refer
(b)say
(c)natural
(d)specify
(e)mentioned
S8. Ans.(d)
Sol. specify- to name or mention (someone or something) exactly and clearly: to be specific about (something)
Q9.
I.His fans have gone _______ crazy over his latest CD.
II.That restaurant serves _______ the best food I've ever eaten.
III.Would you like to see a movie tonight?” “_______!
(a)about
(b)absolutely
(c)together
(d)with
(e)most
S9. Ans.(b)
Sol. Absolutely- completely or totally, with unlimited power, used in speech as a forceful way of saying “yes” or of expressing agreement
Q10.
I.You can _______ your bill if you believe it is inaccurate.
II.The source of the text has been _______ for centuries.
III.There is a labor _______ between workers and management.
(a)referred
(b)related
(c)give
(d)of
(e)dispute
S10. Ans.(e)
Sol. Dispute-a disagreement or argument, to say or show that (something) may not be true, correct, or legal
Directions (11-15): The following sentences each contains a blank, indicating that something has been left out of the sentence. Select the answer choice, that, when inserted in the sentence fits the context of the sentence.
Q11. He seems to have taken a great risk, as if things go wrong, they could dent his image and the adulation he has so assiduously created ______ the decades.
(a)since
(b)of
(c)for
(d)over
(e)along
S11. Ans.(d)
Sol. Option D is the correct choice.
Q12. The challenge for India and China, as the two fastest-growing major economies, is to engage with ___________ and with other willing partner nations, particularly in East Asia and the Pacific region, to maintain openness and embrace globalisation.
(a)one another
(b)together
(c)each other
(d)company
(e)them
S12. Ans.(c)
Sol. Option C is the correct choice.
Q13. The government’s __________ to increase import duties on a variety of products, including phones and TV sets, is not a good idea.
(a)scene
(b)call
(c)decision
(d)argue
(e)describe
S13. Ans.(c)
Sol. Option C is the correct choice.
Q14. India needs to quickly frame an appropriate and updated cybersecurity __________ , create adequate infrastructure, and foster closer collaboration between all those involved to ensure a safe cyberspace.
(a)updation
(b)price
(c)agreement
(d)policy
(e)longer
S14. Ans.(d)
Sol. Option D is the correct choice.
Q15. It is true that the rich and the middle-class control a major share of the ________ resources, which consequently is not available to the poor.
(a)nature
(b)native's
(c)publics
(d)newer
(e)world’s
S15. Ans.(e)
Sol. Option E is the correct choice.
Dear Aspirants,
This section can be easy as pie if your basics are clear. Sometimes, even those who can communicate very well in English, fail to perform to the best of their ability in the banking exams. 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 being provided by Adda247 to let you practice the best of latest pattern English Questions.
DAY-17 Fillers
Direction (1-15): In each of the following sentences, there is a blank space, followed by some choices of words given in options. You have to determine which of these words fits well in all making them meaningful and grammatically correct. Word can be modified according to the tense of the sentence keeping the meaning of root word intact.
Q1.
I.She _______ for several minutes before introducing the main speaker.
II.We had to listen to another one of his long _______ about politics and religion.
III.He encountered many interesting people in his _______ in the country.
(a)Ramble
(b)came
(c)wait
(d)venture
(e)interset
S1. Ans.(a)
Sol. Rambled- to go from one subject to another without any clear purpose or direction, to walk or go from one place to another place without a specific goal, purpose, or direction, it is always followed by an adverb or preposition
Q2.
I.The college president was against any _______ with the students.
II.We need a _______ between the townspeople and mayor over the site of the new library.
III.The buyer and seller are continuing _______ on the sale price and repairs to the house.
(a)trend
(b)increasing
(c)talk
(d)follower
(e)negotiation
S2. Ans.(e)
Sol.Negotiation- a formal discussion between people who are trying to reach an agreement, an act of negotiating
Q3.
I.There was no hope of _______ the damage—she had to buy a new car.
II.He underwent surgery to _______ a torn ligament in his knee.
III.She _______ an old chest that was coming apart.
(a)find
(b)goal
(c)complete
(d)repair
(e)present
S3. Ans.(d)
Sol. Repair- to put (something that is broken or damaged) back into good condition, to correct or improve (something, such as a relationship or reputation)
Q4.
I.She _______from other people as she grew older.
II.Students can _______ from a class anytime until the last week of the semester.
III.The prosecutor _______ her question to the witness.
(a)discussed
(b)withdraw
(c)differ
(d)request
(e)refer
S4. Ans.(b)
Sol. withdraw- to take back (something that is spoken, offered, etc.), to stop participating in something
Q5.
I.At least he had the good _______ to admit that he was wrong.
II.I saw a homeless person on the street and thought “there but for the _______ of God go I.
III. The governor fell from _______ after being accused of tax fraud.
(a)ladder
(b)content
(c)grace
(d)improve
(e)percent
S5. Ans.(c)
Sol.Grace- If you fall from grace or experience a fall from grace, you no longer enjoy the success or good reputation that you once had, usually because you have done something wrong.
Q6.
I.She asked them not to talk about the accident in her _______.
II.The Internet service is making its _______ known by doing a lot of advertising.
III.She talked about the growing _______ of women in the construction industry.
(a)absence
(b)reputation
(c)role
(d)presence
(e)decision
S6. Ans.(d)
Sol.Presence- make your presence felt/heard/known- to make people aware of you by gaining power or influence over them,the area that is close to someone — used to describe being in the same place as someone, the area that is close to someone — used to describe being in the same place as someone
Q7.
I.His voice was _______ audible above the sound of the river.
II._______ 50 percent of the population voted.
III.We _______ spoke the entire time we were in the car.
(a)around
(b)not
(c)barely
(d)really
(e)somehow
S7. Ans.(c)
Sol. Barely-used to say that someone or something only has a specified small size, age, length, etc,
Q8.
I.She agreed to the terms _______ in the contract.
II.All subscriptions are for one year unless otherwise _______.
III.The instructions do not _______ what kind of screws to use.
(a)refer
(b)say
(c)natural
(d)specify
(e)mentioned
S8. Ans.(d)
Sol. specify- to name or mention (someone or something) exactly and clearly: to be specific about (something)
Q9.
I.His fans have gone _______ crazy over his latest CD.
II.That restaurant serves _______ the best food I've ever eaten.
III.Would you like to see a movie tonight?” “_______!
(a)about
(b)absolutely
(c)together
(d)with
(e)most
S9. Ans.(b)
Sol. Absolutely- completely or totally, with unlimited power, used in speech as a forceful way of saying “yes” or of expressing agreement
Q10.
I.You can _______ your bill if you believe it is inaccurate.
II.The source of the text has been _______ for centuries.
III.There is a labor _______ between workers and management.
(a)referred
(b)related
(c)give
(d)of
(e)dispute
S10. Ans.(e)
Sol. Dispute-a disagreement or argument, to say or show that (something) may not be true, correct, or legal
Directions (11-15): The following sentences each contains a blank, indicating that something has been left out of the sentence. Select the answer choice, that, when inserted in the sentence fits the context of the sentence.
Q11. He seems to have taken a great risk, as if things go wrong, they could dent his image and the adulation he has so assiduously created ______ the decades.
(a)since
(b)of
(c)for
(d)over
(e)along
S11. Ans.(d)
Sol. Option D is the correct choice.
Q12. The challenge for India and China, as the two fastest-growing major economies, is to engage with ___________ and with other willing partner nations, particularly in East Asia and the Pacific region, to maintain openness and embrace globalisation.
(a)one another
(b)together
(c)each other
(d)company
(e)them
S12. Ans.(c)
Sol. Option C is the correct choice.
Q13. The government’s __________ to increase import duties on a variety of products, including phones and TV sets, is not a good idea.
(a)scene
(b)call
(c)decision
(d)argue
(e)describe
S13. Ans.(c)
Sol. Option C is the correct choice.
Q14. India needs to quickly frame an appropriate and updated cybersecurity __________ , create adequate infrastructure, and foster closer collaboration between all those involved to ensure a safe cyberspace.
(a)updation
(b)price
(c)agreement
(d)policy
(e)longer
S14. Ans.(d)
Sol. Option D is the correct choice.
Q15. It is true that the rich and the middle-class control a major share of the ________ resources, which consequently is not available to the poor.
(a)nature
(b)native's
(c)publics
(d)newer
(e)world’s
S15. Ans.(e)
Sol. Option E is the correct choice.
English Practice Questions For IBPS Clerk Mains 2017
Dear Aspirants,
This section can be easy as pie if your basics are clear. Sometimes, even those who can communicate very well in English, fail to perform to the best of their ability in the banking exams. 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 being provided by Adda247 to let you practice the best of latest pattern English Questions.
DAY-15 Error correction
Directions (1-5): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error the answer is (e). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
Q1. This laboratory of physics is (a)/ not only equipped with (b)/ all state-of-the-art instruments (c)/ but also with outstanding physicists (d)/ No error (e)
S1. Ans.(b)
Sol. 'Equipped not only with' should be used in place 'of not only equipped with'
In case of With Not only …… but also/Either …… or/Neither …… nor, we join two Subjects/Objects/Verb/Gerunds.
For example,
He comes here not only for shopping.
↓
NOT ONLY
but also for having a
↓
BUT ALSO
glimpse of the
extremely beautiful sales girls.
In the given sentence but also is used before “with outstanding physics” so not only should be used before “with all state-of-the-art instruments”. Such adjustments convey the meaning clearly.
Q2. No method of making (a)/ other people agree to (b)/ your view-point is (c)/ as effective as this method. (d)/ No error (e)
S2. Ans.(a)
Sol. When we compare two things belonging to the same group, we use no other. Whereas, when two things belonging to different groups are compared, we use no.
For example,
(i) No other river in India is as useful as the Ganga.
(ii) No river in Bangladesh is as useful as the Ganga.
In the given sentence, “this method” belongs to “your methods”— group. That is “this method” is one of your methods. Therefore, no other will be used in place of no.
Q3. I was pretty sure that (a)/ he would support my views (b)/ for changing the age-old (c)/ and static structure of our organization. (d)/ No error (e)
S3. Ans.(c)
Sol. Views should be followed by 'on' and not 'for'.
“Your views on something are the beliefs or opinions that have about it, for example, whether you think it is good, bad, right or wrong”.
This shows that it is obligatory to use Preposition on after views, especially in the given type of sentence.
Q4. I did not like his (a)/ comments on my paper (b)/ but I had no alternative (c)/ as I had agreed to keep quiet. (d)/ No error (e)
S4. Ans.(e)
Sol. No error
Q5. The report is candid in admitting (a)/ that the investment by the government (b)/ in health and family planning (c)/ have been eroded considerably (d)/ No error (e)
S5. Ans.(d)
Sol. 'Have been' should be replaced with 'has been'. Here have been is governed by the Subject investment. Investment is a Singular Subject. So, the Singular verb 'has been' must be used in place of 'have been'.
Directions (6-10): In the following questions, two sentences are given. There may be an error in the sentence(s). Mark your answer accordingly from the given options.
Q6. I. His cat is more large than my dog.
II.I do badly in math, but at least I’m not the worst.
(a)if there is an error only in the first sentence;
(b) if there is an error only in the second sentence;
(c) if there are errors in both sentences; and
(d) if there is no error in either of the sentences.
(e) If there are more than two errors in either of the sentence.
S6. Ans.(a)
Sol. His cat is larger than my dog.(For adjectives that are just one syllable, add -er to the end)
I do badly in math, but at least I’m not the worst.-irregular adjectives (and adverbs) that don’t follow the normal rules. Hence II statement is correct.
Q7.I.Where did you come from?
II. This is something on which we must meditate on.
(a)if there is an error only in the first sentence;
(b) if there is an error only in the second sentence;
(c) if there are errors in both sentences; and
(d) if there is no error in either of the sentences.
(e) If there are more than two errors in either of the sentence.
S7. Ans.(b)
Sol. 'This is something on which we must meditate', is the correct sentence.
Q8. I. Where is your brother at?
II. She is an United States senator.
(a)if there is an error only in the first sentence;
(b) if there is an error only in the second sentence;
(c) if there are errors in both sentences; and
(d) if there is no error in either of the sentences.
(e) If there are more than two errors in either of the sentence.
S8. Ans.(C)
Sol. Where is your brother? is the correct sentence. It is the case of an unnecessary preposition.
She is a United States senator.(when the first letter of a word is a vowel but is pronounced with a consonant sound, use a)
Q9. I. The creativity is a valuable quality in children.
II.I studied the French in high school for four years.
(a)if there is an error only in the first sentence;
(b) if there is an error only in the second sentence;
(c) if there are errors in both sentences; and
(d) if there is no error in either of the sentences.
(e) If there are more than two errors in either of the sentence.
S9. Ans.(c)
Sol. Creativity is a valuable quality in children. This is the case of 'zero article'. The article is omitted before nouns that refer to abstract ideas.
'I studied French in high school for four years'. Many languages are not preceded by an article.
Q10.I. I should rewrite the introduction of my essay.
II. We’re cooking for ten guests tonight.
(a)if there is an error only in the first sentence;
(b) if there is an error only in the second sentence;
(c) if there are errors in both sentences; and
(d) if there is no error in either of the sentences.
(e) If there are more than two errors in either of the sentence.
S10. Ans.(d)
Sol. There is no error in either of the sentences.
Directions (11-15): Which of the phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentences to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and there is no correction required (e) as the answer.
Q11. With its very poor safety record, the Indian Railways would do well to concentrate on strengthening the existing track system and adopting coach technology that ensures safe and comfortable travel.
(a) With its very poor safety record, the Indian Railways would do well on concentrating of strengthen the existed track
(b) With its very poor safe record, the Indian Railways would do well to concentrate at strengthen the existing track
(c) With its very poor safety record, the Indian Railway would do well to concentrate about strengthen the existed track
(d) With its very poor safety record, the Indian Railways would do well to concentrate on strengthening the existing track
(e) No correction required
S11. Ans.(e)
Sol. No correction required
Q12. Large farmers of Maharashtra typically has accessed to modern pumps, consumed a huge amounts of water and leaving hardly anything for small and marginal farmers.
(a) farmer at Maharashtra typically have access to modern pumps, consume huge amounts
(b) farmers in Maharashtra typically has access to modern pumps, consuming huge amounts
(c) farmers in Maharashtra typically have accessed to modern pumps, consuming huge amounts
(d) farmers in Maharashtra typically have access to modern pumps, consuming huge amounts
(e) No correction required
S12. Ans.(d)
Sol. farmers in Maharashtra typically have access to modern pumps, consuming huge amounts
Q13. The introduction of a nationwide agriculture loan waiver in 1990 had a deleterious impact over the provision of rural credit, provide a short-term palliate while breeding credit indiscipline among farmers and leading to a shortfall in rural credit growth.
(a) impact in the provision of rural crediting, providing a short-term palliative while as
(b) impact at the provision of rural credits, providing a short-term palliate while
(c) impact on the provision of rural credit, providing a short-term palliative while
(d) impact on the provisioning of rural credit, providing a short-term palliative on while
(e) No correction required
S13. Ans.(c)
Sol. impact on the provision of rural credit, providing a short-term palliative while
Q14. There is more to the proposition that some persons are poor beyond beliefs, and others is rich beyond belief in India.
(a) some persons is poor beyond belief, and others are rich
(b) some persons are poor beyond belief, and others are rich
(c) some persons are poor beyond beliefs, and others are richer
(d) some persons are poor beyond belief, and other are richer
(e) No correction required
S14. Ans.(b)
Sol. some persons are poor beyond belief, and others are rich
Q15. The Election Commission have told the Supreme Court that a plea by a Gujarat Congress leader challenging the use of None of the Above (NOTA) option in the Rajya Sabha polls in the State is not maintainable
(a) has told the Supreme Court that a plea by a Gujarat Congress
(b) had tell the Supreme Court that a plea by a Gujarat Congress
(c) has said the Supreme Court that a plea by a Gujarat Congress
(d) has tells the Supreme Court that a plea by a Gujarat Congress
(e) No correction required
S15. Ans.(a)
Sol. has told the Supreme Court that a plea by a Gujarat Congress
This section can be easy as pie if your basics are clear. Sometimes, even those who can communicate very well in English, fail to perform to the best of their ability in the banking exams. 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 being provided by Adda247 to let you practice the best of latest pattern English Questions.
DAY-15 Error correction
Directions (1-5): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error the answer is (e). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
Q1. This laboratory of physics is (a)/ not only equipped with (b)/ all state-of-the-art instruments (c)/ but also with outstanding physicists (d)/ No error (e)
S1. Ans.(b)
Sol. 'Equipped not only with' should be used in place 'of not only equipped with'
In case of With Not only …… but also/Either …… or/Neither …… nor, we join two Subjects/Objects/Verb/Gerunds.
For example,
He comes here not only for shopping.
↓
NOT ONLY
but also for having a
↓
BUT ALSO
glimpse of the
extremely beautiful sales girls.
In the given sentence but also is used before “with outstanding physics” so not only should be used before “with all state-of-the-art instruments”. Such adjustments convey the meaning clearly.
Q2. No method of making (a)/ other people agree to (b)/ your view-point is (c)/ as effective as this method. (d)/ No error (e)
S2. Ans.(a)
Sol. When we compare two things belonging to the same group, we use no other. Whereas, when two things belonging to different groups are compared, we use no.
For example,
(i) No other river in India is as useful as the Ganga.
(ii) No river in Bangladesh is as useful as the Ganga.
In the given sentence, “this method” belongs to “your methods”— group. That is “this method” is one of your methods. Therefore, no other will be used in place of no.
Q3. I was pretty sure that (a)/ he would support my views (b)/ for changing the age-old (c)/ and static structure of our organization. (d)/ No error (e)
S3. Ans.(c)
Sol. Views should be followed by 'on' and not 'for'.
“Your views on something are the beliefs or opinions that have about it, for example, whether you think it is good, bad, right or wrong”.
This shows that it is obligatory to use Preposition on after views, especially in the given type of sentence.
Q4. I did not like his (a)/ comments on my paper (b)/ but I had no alternative (c)/ as I had agreed to keep quiet. (d)/ No error (e)
S4. Ans.(e)
Sol. No error
Q5. The report is candid in admitting (a)/ that the investment by the government (b)/ in health and family planning (c)/ have been eroded considerably (d)/ No error (e)
S5. Ans.(d)
Sol. 'Have been' should be replaced with 'has been'. Here have been is governed by the Subject investment. Investment is a Singular Subject. So, the Singular verb 'has been' must be used in place of 'have been'.
Directions (6-10): In the following questions, two sentences are given. There may be an error in the sentence(s). Mark your answer accordingly from the given options.
Q6. I. His cat is more large than my dog.
II.I do badly in math, but at least I’m not the worst.
(a)if there is an error only in the first sentence;
(b) if there is an error only in the second sentence;
(c) if there are errors in both sentences; and
(d) if there is no error in either of the sentences.
(e) If there are more than two errors in either of the sentence.
S6. Ans.(a)
Sol. His cat is larger than my dog.(For adjectives that are just one syllable, add -er to the end)
I do badly in math, but at least I’m not the worst.-irregular adjectives (and adverbs) that don’t follow the normal rules. Hence II statement is correct.
Q7.I.Where did you come from?
II. This is something on which we must meditate on.
(a)if there is an error only in the first sentence;
(b) if there is an error only in the second sentence;
(c) if there are errors in both sentences; and
(d) if there is no error in either of the sentences.
(e) If there are more than two errors in either of the sentence.
S7. Ans.(b)
Sol. 'This is something on which we must meditate', is the correct sentence.
Q8. I. Where is your brother at?
II. She is an United States senator.
(a)if there is an error only in the first sentence;
(b) if there is an error only in the second sentence;
(c) if there are errors in both sentences; and
(d) if there is no error in either of the sentences.
(e) If there are more than two errors in either of the sentence.
S8. Ans.(C)
Sol. Where is your brother? is the correct sentence. It is the case of an unnecessary preposition.
She is a United States senator.(when the first letter of a word is a vowel but is pronounced with a consonant sound, use a)
Q9. I. The creativity is a valuable quality in children.
II.I studied the French in high school for four years.
(a)if there is an error only in the first sentence;
(b) if there is an error only in the second sentence;
(c) if there are errors in both sentences; and
(d) if there is no error in either of the sentences.
(e) If there are more than two errors in either of the sentence.
S9. Ans.(c)
Sol. Creativity is a valuable quality in children. This is the case of 'zero article'. The article is omitted before nouns that refer to abstract ideas.
'I studied French in high school for four years'. Many languages are not preceded by an article.
Q10.I. I should rewrite the introduction of my essay.
II. We’re cooking for ten guests tonight.
(a)if there is an error only in the first sentence;
(b) if there is an error only in the second sentence;
(c) if there are errors in both sentences; and
(d) if there is no error in either of the sentences.
(e) If there are more than two errors in either of the sentence.
S10. Ans.(d)
Sol. There is no error in either of the sentences.
Directions (11-15): Which of the phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentences to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and there is no correction required (e) as the answer.
Q11. With its very poor safety record, the Indian Railways would do well to concentrate on strengthening the existing track system and adopting coach technology that ensures safe and comfortable travel.
(a) With its very poor safety record, the Indian Railways would do well on concentrating of strengthen the existed track
(b) With its very poor safe record, the Indian Railways would do well to concentrate at strengthen the existing track
(c) With its very poor safety record, the Indian Railway would do well to concentrate about strengthen the existed track
(d) With its very poor safety record, the Indian Railways would do well to concentrate on strengthening the existing track
(e) No correction required
S11. Ans.(e)
Sol. No correction required
Q12. Large farmers of Maharashtra typically has accessed to modern pumps, consumed a huge amounts of water and leaving hardly anything for small and marginal farmers.
(a) farmer at Maharashtra typically have access to modern pumps, consume huge amounts
(b) farmers in Maharashtra typically has access to modern pumps, consuming huge amounts
(c) farmers in Maharashtra typically have accessed to modern pumps, consuming huge amounts
(d) farmers in Maharashtra typically have access to modern pumps, consuming huge amounts
(e) No correction required
S12. Ans.(d)
Sol. farmers in Maharashtra typically have access to modern pumps, consuming huge amounts
Q13. The introduction of a nationwide agriculture loan waiver in 1990 had a deleterious impact over the provision of rural credit, provide a short-term palliate while breeding credit indiscipline among farmers and leading to a shortfall in rural credit growth.
(a) impact in the provision of rural crediting, providing a short-term palliative while as
(b) impact at the provision of rural credits, providing a short-term palliate while
(c) impact on the provision of rural credit, providing a short-term palliative while
(d) impact on the provisioning of rural credit, providing a short-term palliative on while
(e) No correction required
S13. Ans.(c)
Sol. impact on the provision of rural credit, providing a short-term palliative while
Q14. There is more to the proposition that some persons are poor beyond beliefs, and others is rich beyond belief in India.
(a) some persons is poor beyond belief, and others are rich
(b) some persons are poor beyond belief, and others are rich
(c) some persons are poor beyond beliefs, and others are richer
(d) some persons are poor beyond belief, and other are richer
(e) No correction required
S14. Ans.(b)
Sol. some persons are poor beyond belief, and others are rich
Q15. The Election Commission have told the Supreme Court that a plea by a Gujarat Congress leader challenging the use of None of the Above (NOTA) option in the Rajya Sabha polls in the State is not maintainable
(a) has told the Supreme Court that a plea by a Gujarat Congress
(b) had tell the Supreme Court that a plea by a Gujarat Congress
(c) has said the Supreme Court that a plea by a Gujarat Congress
(d) has tells the Supreme Court that a plea by a Gujarat Congress
(e) No correction required
S15. Ans.(a)
Sol. has told the Supreme Court that a plea by a Gujarat Congress
English Practice Questions For IBPS Clerk Mains 2017
English Practice Questions For IBPS Clerk Mains 2017
Dear Aspirants,
This section can be easy as pie if your basics are clear. Sometimes, even those who can communicate very well in English, fail to perform to the best of their ability in the banking exams. 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 being provided by Adda247 to let you practice the best of latest pattern English Questions.
DAY-13 Word Based
Directions (1-10): For each of the words below, a contextual usage is provided. Pick the word/phrase from the alternatives that are most the appropriate substitute in the given context and mark its number as your answer.
Q1. Detonate: The warhead is set to detonate just above the target to maximise the damage.
(a)related
(b)dubious
(c)decorate
(d)fulminate
(e)dismantle
S1. Ans.(d)
Sol. Detonate-explode or cause to explode.
Q2.Hysterical: By the time the police arrived, the victim had become hysterical.
(a)collected
(b)placid
(c)express
(d)overwrought
(e)apathetic
S2. Ans.(d)
Sol. Hysterical-feeling or showing extreme and uncontrolled emotion: marked by hysteria
Q3. Sententious: He tried to encourage his men with sententious rhetoric
(a) sentence
(b) sanctimonious
(c) complex
(d) redundant
(e) uncertain
S3. Ans.(b)
Sol. Sententious- given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner, terse, aphoristic, or moralistic in expression
Q4. Vigour: They set about their work with youthful vigour and enthusiasm.
(a)start
(b)strict
(c) robustness
(d)nature
(e) intelligence
S4. Ans.(c)
Sol. Vigour -Physical strength and good health, effort, energy, and enthusiasm.
Q5. Emphatic: They were emphatic about their political differences.
(a)ambiguous
(b)obscure
(c)uncertain
(d)vehement
(e) vague
S5. Ans.(d)
Sol. Emphatic -expressing something forcibly and clearly,(of a word or syllable) bearing the stress.
Q6. Tyranny: Self-expression and individuality are the greatest weapons against tyranny
(a)natural
(b)despotism
(c)trial
(d)democracy
(e)trump
S6. Ans.(b)
Sol.Tyranny- cruel and oppressive government or rule, a state under cruel and oppressive government, cruel, unreasonable, or arbitrary use of power or control.
Q7. Suffusion: He suffered from suffusion of blood on the brain.
(a)corner
(b)ascent
(c)infusion
(d)relaxation
(e) rise
S7. Ans.(c)
Sol. Suffusion: the act or process of suffusing or state of being suffused with something; specifically: the spreading of a fluid of the body into the surrounding tissues, a suffusion of blood.
Q8. Precarious: He was unable to get down from his precarious position on the rocks.
(a)initial
(b)strong
(c)guarded
(d)risky
(e)new
S8. Ans.(d)
Sol. Precarious- not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse. Synonyms- uncertain, insecure, unreliable, unpredictable, undependable, risky, hazardous
Q9. Surly- the surly receptionist told us we'd have to wait outside in the rain
(a) common
(b) trend
(c) extent
(d) sulky
(e) plan
S9. Ans.(d)
Sol. Option D is related to the word given.
Q10. Pique- A talented youngster who smashes his guitar in a fit of pique finds it magically reassembled just in time for a crucial concert.
(a) priority
(b) major
(c) resentment
(d) outdoor
(e) factor
S10. Ans.(c)
Sol. Pique means a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one's pride, arouse (interest or curiosity), feel irritated or resentful.
C is the correct choice.
Directions (11-15): In question given below there are three sentences. Each sentence has a pair of words/phrases that are highlighted. From the highlighted word(s)/phrase(s), select the most appropriate words(s)/phrase(s) to form correct sentences. Then below the group of sentences 5 options are given, with each option having sequence of choices either (a) or (b) and so on. Choose the option which is giving the correct sequence of the choices.
Q11. A. whole bloc[1]/block[2] of students got together to complain.
B. The chef placed the steak in the hot pan to sear[1]/seer[2] the outside.
C. the area team[1]/teems[2] with entrepreneurs hoping to hit upon the next big thing.
(a)121
(b)112
(c)111
(d)221
(e)212
S11. Ans.(b)
Sol. a whole bloc of students got together to complain.
bloc - An alliance or a group (of political parties or countries)
Block- A large solid piece of hard material with flat surface on each side
Sear-Burn or scorch with sudden intense heat
Seer: A person of supposed supernatural insight who sees visions of the future
Teem: Be full of or swarming with
Team: A group of players forming one side in a competitive game or sport
Q12. A. I strolled a discrete[1]/ Discreet[2] distance from her side as we entered the gardens
B. The Principle/principal thing that is lacking is sentence accent and variety in the inflection of phrases.
C. The struggle that followed was, however, destined once more to be a duel[1]/Dual[2] between Russia and Turkey.
(a)212
(b)221
(c)121
(d)112
(e)111
S12. Ans.(c)
Sol. Discreet: Careful or prudent in speech or actions, especially in order to avoid giving offence or attracting attention
Discrete: Individually separate or distinct
Principle: A fundamental truth or proportion serving as the foundation for belief or action
Principal: First in order of importance, main
Dual: Consisting of two parts, elements or aspects
Duel: (Historical) A pre-arranged contest with deadly weapons between two persons to settle a point of honor
Q13. A. Banging the cymbal[1]/ Symbol[2] loudly, the musician marched through the parade to his own beat.
B. I Prey[1]/pray[2] to the gods it does not force me to destroy the histories, so that someday, someone will have the strength I lack.
C. she was still maize[1]/mazed[2] with the drug she had taken
(a)221
(b)121
(c)122
(d)211
(e)112
S13. Ans.(c)
Sol. Symbol: A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract.
Cymbal: A musical instrument consisting of a slightly concave round brass plate that is either struck against one another or struck with a stick
Pray: Address a prayer to God
Prey: An animal hunted or killed by another animal for food
Maize: A cereal plant that yields corn
Maze:: A confusing mass of information
Q14. A. The man who essay[1]/assayed[2] gold was more than a technician.
B. Thousands of troup[1]/troops[2] of enemy soldiers have been observed approaching the capital city.
C. Somehow I get the idea that you will find it harder to be idol[1]/idle[2] than working.
(a)222
(b)212
(c)112
(d)111
(e)211
S14. Ans.(a)
Sol. Assay- determine the content or quality of (a metal or ore); attempt.
Essay- to put to a test; to make an often tentative or experimental effort to perform
Troop: A soldiers or members of the armed forces
Troup: A group of dancers, actors or other entertainers who move from place to place performing at different venues
Idol: An image or representation of a god used as an object of worship
Idle: Avoiding work, lazy
Q15. A. He tried in vain[1]/vein[2] to get the whole world to be won over to liberal toleration within one or two generations.
B. "a car collided with a stationary[1]/Stationery[2] vehicle
C. research gives insight[1]/incite[2] into the theory of evolution.
(a)111
(b)112
(c)212
(d)222
(e)221
S15. Ans.(a)
Sol. Vain: A person who has or shows an excessively high opinion of his/her appearance and abilities
Vein: Any of the tubes forming a part of the circulatory system by which blood is conveyed to all parts of the body towards the heart
Stationary: Not moving
Stationery: Paper or other material needed for wiring
Incite: To encourage or stir up (behaviour that is violent and unlawful)
Insight: The ability or capacity to gain an accurate, deep and intuitive understanding of something
Dear Aspirants,
This section can be easy as pie if your basics are clear. Sometimes, even those who can communicate very well in English, fail to perform to the best of their ability in the banking exams. 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 being provided by Adda247 to let you practice the best of latest pattern English Questions.
DAY-13 Word Based
Directions (1-10): For each of the words below, a contextual usage is provided. Pick the word/phrase from the alternatives that are most the appropriate substitute in the given context and mark its number as your answer.
Q1. Detonate: The warhead is set to detonate just above the target to maximise the damage.
(a)related
(b)dubious
(c)decorate
(d)fulminate
(e)dismantle
S1. Ans.(d)
Sol. Detonate-explode or cause to explode.
Q2.Hysterical: By the time the police arrived, the victim had become hysterical.
(a)collected
(b)placid
(c)express
(d)overwrought
(e)apathetic
S2. Ans.(d)
Sol. Hysterical-feeling or showing extreme and uncontrolled emotion: marked by hysteria
Q3. Sententious: He tried to encourage his men with sententious rhetoric
(a) sentence
(b) sanctimonious
(c) complex
(d) redundant
(e) uncertain
S3. Ans.(b)
Sol. Sententious- given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner, terse, aphoristic, or moralistic in expression
Q4. Vigour: They set about their work with youthful vigour and enthusiasm.
(a)start
(b)strict
(c) robustness
(d)nature
(e) intelligence
S4. Ans.(c)
Sol. Vigour -Physical strength and good health, effort, energy, and enthusiasm.
Q5. Emphatic: They were emphatic about their political differences.
(a)ambiguous
(b)obscure
(c)uncertain
(d)vehement
(e) vague
S5. Ans.(d)
Sol. Emphatic -expressing something forcibly and clearly,(of a word or syllable) bearing the stress.
Q6. Tyranny: Self-expression and individuality are the greatest weapons against tyranny
(a)natural
(b)despotism
(c)trial
(d)democracy
(e)trump
S6. Ans.(b)
Sol.Tyranny- cruel and oppressive government or rule, a state under cruel and oppressive government, cruel, unreasonable, or arbitrary use of power or control.
Q7. Suffusion: He suffered from suffusion of blood on the brain.
(a)corner
(b)ascent
(c)infusion
(d)relaxation
(e) rise
S7. Ans.(c)
Sol. Suffusion: the act or process of suffusing or state of being suffused with something; specifically: the spreading of a fluid of the body into the surrounding tissues, a suffusion of blood.
Q8. Precarious: He was unable to get down from his precarious position on the rocks.
(a)initial
(b)strong
(c)guarded
(d)risky
(e)new
S8. Ans.(d)
Sol. Precarious- not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse. Synonyms- uncertain, insecure, unreliable, unpredictable, undependable, risky, hazardous
Q9. Surly- the surly receptionist told us we'd have to wait outside in the rain
(a) common
(b) trend
(c) extent
(d) sulky
(e) plan
S9. Ans.(d)
Sol. Option D is related to the word given.
Q10. Pique- A talented youngster who smashes his guitar in a fit of pique finds it magically reassembled just in time for a crucial concert.
(a) priority
(b) major
(c) resentment
(d) outdoor
(e) factor
S10. Ans.(c)
Sol. Pique means a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one's pride, arouse (interest or curiosity), feel irritated or resentful.
C is the correct choice.
Directions (11-15): In question given below there are three sentences. Each sentence has a pair of words/phrases that are highlighted. From the highlighted word(s)/phrase(s), select the most appropriate words(s)/phrase(s) to form correct sentences. Then below the group of sentences 5 options are given, with each option having sequence of choices either (a) or (b) and so on. Choose the option which is giving the correct sequence of the choices.
Q11. A. whole bloc[1]/block[2] of students got together to complain.
B. The chef placed the steak in the hot pan to sear[1]/seer[2] the outside.
C. the area team[1]/teems[2] with entrepreneurs hoping to hit upon the next big thing.
(a)121
(b)112
(c)111
(d)221
(e)212
S11. Ans.(b)
Sol. a whole bloc of students got together to complain.
bloc - An alliance or a group (of political parties or countries)
Block- A large solid piece of hard material with flat surface on each side
Sear-Burn or scorch with sudden intense heat
Seer: A person of supposed supernatural insight who sees visions of the future
Teem: Be full of or swarming with
Team: A group of players forming one side in a competitive game or sport
Q12. A. I strolled a discrete[1]/ Discreet[2] distance from her side as we entered the gardens
B. The Principle/principal thing that is lacking is sentence accent and variety in the inflection of phrases.
C. The struggle that followed was, however, destined once more to be a duel[1]/Dual[2] between Russia and Turkey.
(a)212
(b)221
(c)121
(d)112
(e)111
S12. Ans.(c)
Sol. Discreet: Careful or prudent in speech or actions, especially in order to avoid giving offence or attracting attention
Discrete: Individually separate or distinct
Principle: A fundamental truth or proportion serving as the foundation for belief or action
Principal: First in order of importance, main
Dual: Consisting of two parts, elements or aspects
Duel: (Historical) A pre-arranged contest with deadly weapons between two persons to settle a point of honor
Q13. A. Banging the cymbal[1]/ Symbol[2] loudly, the musician marched through the parade to his own beat.
B. I Prey[1]/pray[2] to the gods it does not force me to destroy the histories, so that someday, someone will have the strength I lack.
C. she was still maize[1]/mazed[2] with the drug she had taken
(a)221
(b)121
(c)122
(d)211
(e)112
S13. Ans.(c)
Sol. Symbol: A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract.
Cymbal: A musical instrument consisting of a slightly concave round brass plate that is either struck against one another or struck with a stick
Pray: Address a prayer to God
Prey: An animal hunted or killed by another animal for food
Maize: A cereal plant that yields corn
Maze:: A confusing mass of information
Q14. A. The man who essay[1]/assayed[2] gold was more than a technician.
B. Thousands of troup[1]/troops[2] of enemy soldiers have been observed approaching the capital city.
C. Somehow I get the idea that you will find it harder to be idol[1]/idle[2] than working.
(a)222
(b)212
(c)112
(d)111
(e)211
S14. Ans.(a)
Sol. Assay- determine the content or quality of (a metal or ore); attempt.
Essay- to put to a test; to make an often tentative or experimental effort to perform
Troop: A soldiers or members of the armed forces
Troup: A group of dancers, actors or other entertainers who move from place to place performing at different venues
Idol: An image or representation of a god used as an object of worship
Idle: Avoiding work, lazy
Q15. A. He tried in vain[1]/vein[2] to get the whole world to be won over to liberal toleration within one or two generations.
B. "a car collided with a stationary[1]/Stationery[2] vehicle
C. research gives insight[1]/incite[2] into the theory of evolution.
(a)111
(b)112
(c)212
(d)222
(e)221
S15. Ans.(a)
Sol. Vain: A person who has or shows an excessively high opinion of his/her appearance and abilities
Vein: Any of the tubes forming a part of the circulatory system by which blood is conveyed to all parts of the body towards the heart
Stationary: Not moving
Stationery: Paper or other material needed for wiring
Incite: To encourage or stir up (behaviour that is violent and unlawful)
Insight: The ability or capacity to gain an accurate, deep and intuitive understanding of something
Vocabulary For IBPS Clerk Mains Examination
Vocabulary is an important part of English that helps you deal with all kinds of questions in objective as well as descriptive papers of various exams. You can learn new words daily from our Daily Word List. Learn the words and make your own sentences on the basis of the given word list. Here are a few words from an article published in Livemint.
The previous instalment of Cafe Economics focused on the fragile economics of bitcoin’s design makes it more a speculative financial asset rather than a stable monetary unit. The column ended as follows: “There are now growing signs that central banks are trying to figure out how to embrace the blockchain(1) future. What will that mean for the money supply process as well as for monetary policy?”
Higher prices create incentives for miners to bring more bitcoins into play, but the underlying algorithm restricts the total supply of the cryptocurrency to 21 million units. Such rigid money supply reduces the scope for discretionary(2) monetary policy that every nation state seeks to pursue. However, central banks could use the new blockchain technology to create their own variants of digital money, a move that could possibly alter monetary policy in profound(3) ways as well as undermine the traditional banking system, as pointed out by Bank of England economist Marilyne Tolle in July 2016 blog post.
There are two types of money in any modern economy—the base money created by central banks in their balance sheets and a broader measure of money that is powered by bank credit. The former is usually lower than the latter. Banks create money out of thin air(4). In other words, the money multiplier (the ratio of broad money to base money) is greater than one. How will matters change if central banks begin to offer their own cryptocurrencies?
Citizens cannot own central bank money in the current scheme of things. They can only own bank deposits. Our transactions with one another are done via banks, with the central bank only providing clearing house facilities to transfer money. The central bank eventually needs banks to conduct its monetary policy. Think of the endless Indian debates on monetary policy transmission, or why the signals from the central bank are not picked up by commercial banks.
It is quite possible that citizens will be able to directly own central bank money in a blockchain future, bypassing commercial banks. Central banks will not just be bankers to banks but also bankers to citizens. In other words, direct access to central bank money as well as the central bank ledger can shake the business models of banks to their very foundation. This does not necessarily mean that banks will cease to exist, but they could face existential challenges.
Blockchain currency issued by central banks could also have a deep impact on the conduct of monetary policy. All central banks try to keep inflation at a certain level by moving some policy levers. The traditional monetarist lever was the growth in the supply of broad money, through policies such as open market operations, foreign exchange intervention and changes in the statutory reserve ratios.
The underlying belief is that inflation is eventually caused by excess money supply. Monetarism can work only if the demand for money is predictable. (The demand for money also plays a central role in the alternative Cambridge Equation in monetary economics.) A central bank that can correctly forecast the demand for money can thus adjust money supply accordingly. Most countries moved away from monetarism in the 1990s because the demand for money became unstable. The reason: the wave of financial liberalization that swept through(5) the world.
The inability to target money supply forced central banks to use interest rates as their intermediate policy target. Anybody with even a passing interest in contemporary(6) monetary policy will know that the main tool used by central banks is the short-term interest rate, though money supply did make a comeback through quantitative easing because interest rates in many developed economies were close to zero.
Blockchain could help monetary policy makers turn the clock back to money supply targeting. Why? The fact that citizens can directly access base money from the central bank balance sheet means that—at least in theory—a monetary policy maker will have precise information on the demand for money. In fact, the digital central bank ledger should be able to give central bankers real-time information on the demand for money.
A central banker who does not have to second guess(7) the demand for money in an economy could then go back to using money supply as his main policy tool. Money supply can be adjusted to ensure that the demand for money is met, given a certain inflation target. Tweaking(8) interest rates may no longer be the main business of central banks. Money supply targeting could once again come into play.
These are thought experiments—and readers are invited to extend, question or pull down the preliminary ideas in these two columns on the cryptocurrency challenge. It is still early days, and there is still a lot of uncertainty about the underlying economics of cryptocurrencies as well as their impact on the conduct of monetary policy.
Central banks will eventually have to grapple(9) with the powerful challenge that blockchain has thrown at the traditional monetary systems. Nation states that see the control of money as one of the most important weapons of sovereignty in their armoury(10) will also have to figure out how to adapt to currencies such as bitcoins. It is going to get even more interesting from here.
1. Blockchain [blɒktʃeɪn]
Noun: a digital ledger in which transactions made in bitcoin or another cryptocurrency are recorded chronologically and publicly.
2. Discretionary [dih-skresh-uh-ner-ee]
Adjective: subject or left to one's own discretion; for any use or purpose one chooses; not earmarked for a particular purpose.
Synonyms: unrestricted, at the call, elective, facultative, judge and jury, leftover, nonmandatory, nonobligatory, open, optional.
Antonyms: nondiscretionary.
3. Profound [pruh-found]
Adjective: penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding; originating in or penetrating to the depths of one's being.
Synonyms: deep, intelligent, philosophical, serious, subtle, thorough, weighty, abstruse, acroamatic, difficult, discerning, enlightened, erudite, esoteric, heavy, hermetic, informed, intellectual, knowing, knowledgeable, learned, mysterious, occult.
Antonyms: light, open, superficial, trivial.
4. Out of thin air: from nothing, as of something that has suddenly materialized.
5. Sweep through: to move through something or some place quickly and with grand flourishes; to perform some task quickly.
6. Contemporary [kuh n-tem-puh-rer-ee]
Adjective: existing, occurring, or living at the same time; belonging to the same time; of about the same age or date.
Synonyms: new, present-day, current, instant, latest, mod, now, present, recent, today, abreast, au courant, contempo, existent, extant, hot off press, in fashion, in vogue, just out, leading-edge, newfangled, red-hot, state-of-the-art, topical, ultramodern.
Antonyms: future, old, past, old-fashioned.
7. Second guess: to try to anticipate how something will happen or what someone will do.
8. Tweak [tweek]
Verb: to pinch and pull with a jerk and twist; to pull or pinch the nose of, especially gently; to make a minor adjustment to.
Synonyms: tease, twist, jerk, pinch, pluck, pull.
9. Grapple [grap-uh l]
Verb: to hold or make fast to something, as with a grapple; to use a grapple.
Synonyms: confront, contend, cope, deal with, attack, battle, catch, clash, clasp, close, clutch, combat, encounter, engage, face, fasten, fight, grasp, grip, hold, hook, hug, nab.
Antonyms: agree, avoid, be immune, cancel.
10. Armoury [ˈɑːmərɪ]
Noun: a secure place for the storage of weapons; armour generally.
The previous instalment of Cafe Economics focused on the fragile economics of bitcoin’s design makes it more a speculative financial asset rather than a stable monetary unit. The column ended as follows: “There are now growing signs that central banks are trying to figure out how to embrace the blockchain(1) future. What will that mean for the money supply process as well as for monetary policy?”
Higher prices create incentives for miners to bring more bitcoins into play, but the underlying algorithm restricts the total supply of the cryptocurrency to 21 million units. Such rigid money supply reduces the scope for discretionary(2) monetary policy that every nation state seeks to pursue. However, central banks could use the new blockchain technology to create their own variants of digital money, a move that could possibly alter monetary policy in profound(3) ways as well as undermine the traditional banking system, as pointed out by Bank of England economist Marilyne Tolle in July 2016 blog post.
There are two types of money in any modern economy—the base money created by central banks in their balance sheets and a broader measure of money that is powered by bank credit. The former is usually lower than the latter. Banks create money out of thin air(4). In other words, the money multiplier (the ratio of broad money to base money) is greater than one. How will matters change if central banks begin to offer their own cryptocurrencies?
Citizens cannot own central bank money in the current scheme of things. They can only own bank deposits. Our transactions with one another are done via banks, with the central bank only providing clearing house facilities to transfer money. The central bank eventually needs banks to conduct its monetary policy. Think of the endless Indian debates on monetary policy transmission, or why the signals from the central bank are not picked up by commercial banks.
It is quite possible that citizens will be able to directly own central bank money in a blockchain future, bypassing commercial banks. Central banks will not just be bankers to banks but also bankers to citizens. In other words, direct access to central bank money as well as the central bank ledger can shake the business models of banks to their very foundation. This does not necessarily mean that banks will cease to exist, but they could face existential challenges.
Blockchain currency issued by central banks could also have a deep impact on the conduct of monetary policy. All central banks try to keep inflation at a certain level by moving some policy levers. The traditional monetarist lever was the growth in the supply of broad money, through policies such as open market operations, foreign exchange intervention and changes in the statutory reserve ratios.
The underlying belief is that inflation is eventually caused by excess money supply. Monetarism can work only if the demand for money is predictable. (The demand for money also plays a central role in the alternative Cambridge Equation in monetary economics.) A central bank that can correctly forecast the demand for money can thus adjust money supply accordingly. Most countries moved away from monetarism in the 1990s because the demand for money became unstable. The reason: the wave of financial liberalization that swept through(5) the world.
The inability to target money supply forced central banks to use interest rates as their intermediate policy target. Anybody with even a passing interest in contemporary(6) monetary policy will know that the main tool used by central banks is the short-term interest rate, though money supply did make a comeback through quantitative easing because interest rates in many developed economies were close to zero.
Blockchain could help monetary policy makers turn the clock back to money supply targeting. Why? The fact that citizens can directly access base money from the central bank balance sheet means that—at least in theory—a monetary policy maker will have precise information on the demand for money. In fact, the digital central bank ledger should be able to give central bankers real-time information on the demand for money.
A central banker who does not have to second guess(7) the demand for money in an economy could then go back to using money supply as his main policy tool. Money supply can be adjusted to ensure that the demand for money is met, given a certain inflation target. Tweaking(8) interest rates may no longer be the main business of central banks. Money supply targeting could once again come into play.
These are thought experiments—and readers are invited to extend, question or pull down the preliminary ideas in these two columns on the cryptocurrency challenge. It is still early days, and there is still a lot of uncertainty about the underlying economics of cryptocurrencies as well as their impact on the conduct of monetary policy.
Central banks will eventually have to grapple(9) with the powerful challenge that blockchain has thrown at the traditional monetary systems. Nation states that see the control of money as one of the most important weapons of sovereignty in their armoury(10) will also have to figure out how to adapt to currencies such as bitcoins. It is going to get even more interesting from here.
1. Blockchain [blɒktʃeɪn]
Noun: a digital ledger in which transactions made in bitcoin or another cryptocurrency are recorded chronologically and publicly.
2. Discretionary [dih-skresh-uh-ner-ee]
Adjective: subject or left to one's own discretion; for any use or purpose one chooses; not earmarked for a particular purpose.
Synonyms: unrestricted, at the call, elective, facultative, judge and jury, leftover, nonmandatory, nonobligatory, open, optional.
Antonyms: nondiscretionary.
3. Profound [pruh-found]
Adjective: penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding; originating in or penetrating to the depths of one's being.
Synonyms: deep, intelligent, philosophical, serious, subtle, thorough, weighty, abstruse, acroamatic, difficult, discerning, enlightened, erudite, esoteric, heavy, hermetic, informed, intellectual, knowing, knowledgeable, learned, mysterious, occult.
Antonyms: light, open, superficial, trivial.
4. Out of thin air: from nothing, as of something that has suddenly materialized.
5. Sweep through: to move through something or some place quickly and with grand flourishes; to perform some task quickly.
6. Contemporary [kuh n-tem-puh-rer-ee]
Adjective: existing, occurring, or living at the same time; belonging to the same time; of about the same age or date.
Synonyms: new, present-day, current, instant, latest, mod, now, present, recent, today, abreast, au courant, contempo, existent, extant, hot off press, in fashion, in vogue, just out, leading-edge, newfangled, red-hot, state-of-the-art, topical, ultramodern.
Antonyms: future, old, past, old-fashioned.
7. Second guess: to try to anticipate how something will happen or what someone will do.
8. Tweak [tweek]
Verb: to pinch and pull with a jerk and twist; to pull or pinch the nose of, especially gently; to make a minor adjustment to.
Synonyms: tease, twist, jerk, pinch, pluck, pull.
9. Grapple [grap-uh l]
Verb: to hold or make fast to something, as with a grapple; to use a grapple.
Synonyms: confront, contend, cope, deal with, attack, battle, catch, clash, clasp, close, clutch, combat, encounter, engage, face, fasten, fight, grasp, grip, hold, hook, hug, nab.
Antonyms: agree, avoid, be immune, cancel.
10. Armoury [ˈɑːmərɪ]
Noun: a secure place for the storage of weapons; armour generally.
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