English Test for IBPS PO Prelims Exam set – 16

Direction (1-5): Which of the following phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence meaningfully correct. Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark “No Error” as your answer.

1. Several instances of toxic alcohol poisoning in India, including the Malvani hooch tragedy in Mumbai in 2015 that killed 106 people, (have been attributed for the lack of) affordable liquor for the poor.
   have been attributed to the lack of
   have been attribute to the lack of
   have been attributed to the lacking of
   has been attributed to the lack of
   No Error
   Option A
   
   
    



2. Toxicity often comes from drinking methanol, (which resulting in blindness), tissue damage or death.
   which results in blind
   which results in blindness
   who results in blindness
   whose results in blindness
   No Error
   Option B
   
   
    



3. The death of more than 100 people to toxic alcohol in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand (has expose the thriving sale of) illicit liquor in the region.
   has exposing the thriving sale of
   has exposed the thrive sale of
   has exposed the thriving sale of
   has been exposed the thriving sale of
   No Error
   Option C
   
   
    



4. (Despite it’s ambitious targets), NDA’s ‘Make in India’ has failed to improve investment, employment, and exports in India’s manufacturing sector.
   Despite its ambition targets
   Despite its ambitious targeted
   Inspite its ambitious targets
   Despite its ambitious targets
   No Error
   Option D
   
   
    



5. When the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept into power in 2014, one of its first acts was to launch the ‘Make in India’ initiative with the ambitious (vow of converting India into a global manufacturing hub).
   vow of convert India into a global manufacturing hub.
   vow of converting India into a global manufacture hub.
   vow of converting India into a global manufactured hub.
   vow of converted India into a global manufacturing hub.
   No Error
   Option E
   
   
    


Directions (6-10): In the questions given below a sentence is given with two blanks in each. Corresponding to each question two columns are given with three words in each column. Which combination of words from the two columns will perfectly fit into the blanks to make the sentence contextually correct and meaningful.


6. Generation Gap ............. when there is a considerable difference of age (an entire generation) ......................... two people.
   Column I
   A. form
   B. occurs
   C. create
   Column II
   D. between
   E. with
   F. inside
   A-E
   A-F and C-E
   A-E, A-F, C-E and C-F
   B-D
   C-F and B-E
   Option D
   
   
    



7. While generation gap is usually a …………………. of conflict between the children and their parents, it is ………………… an interesting concept.
   Column I
   A. cause
   B. terrible
   C. points
   Column II
   D. amaze
   E. more
   F. actually
   A-F
   B-D
   C-E
   C-D
   A-D and B-F
   Option A
   
   
    



8. Money is the most basic requirement of life without which one cannot ……………… his basic needs and requirements of the daily…………………..
   Column I
   A. desire
   B. made
   C. fulfil
   Column II
   D. routine
   E. present
   F. working
   B-D
   A-F and B-D
   C-E and C-F
   C-D
   A-E
   Option D
   
   
    



9. A good leader ………………. to understand the strengths and weaknesses of people in his team as well as their situation in order to bring …………….. the best in them.
   Column I
   A. tries
   B. helped
   C. manage
   Column II
   D. in
   E. out
   F. within
   A-E
   A-F
   A-E, A-F, C-E and C-F
   C-E
   C-F
   Option A
   'Bring out' means to effectively develop (something, such as a quality).
   
   
    



10. No matter how close you are to your team and how much you ……………………. two-way communication, those who look up to you often make you sit on a pedestal and this can lead to a ……………… of isolation.
    Column I
    A. enthusiasm
    B. encourage
    C. pamper
    Column II
    D. sense
    E. freedom
    F. assure
    A-F
    B-D
    C-E
    C-D
    A-D and B-F
    Option B