English Test for IBPS PO Prelims Exam set – 26

Directions (1-5): In each of the questions given below a sentence is divided into four parts. Choose the part which is grammatically incorrect. If all the parts are correct then
choose option (e) as your choice.

1. None but (A)/ Peach have the (B)/ confident swagger that (C)/ Kuzy brings to his offense. (D)
   A
   B
   C
   D
   No error
   Option B
   Part (B) of the sentence is erroneous. To make the sentence correct replace the verb “have” by “has” as “None” is a singular pronoun if it's referring to “not one” or “no part,” but it also can be plural when referring to “not any.”
   
    



2. Modern urban planning preserves (A)/ trees given their role in curbing air pollution, (B)/ mitigating global warming, reducing ambient temperature (C)/ and recharging ground water. (D)
   A
   B
   C
   D
   No error
   Option E
   
   
    



3. California, along with Florida (A)/ and Hawaii, are among (B)/ the most popular (C)/ US tourist destinations. (D)
   A
   B
   C
   D
   No error
   Option B
   The error lies in part (B) of the sentence. Phrases such as "in addition to," "as well as," and "along with" do not mean the same thing as "and." When inserted between the subject and the verb, these phrases do not change the number of the subject. When (the head word of) the subject (California) is separated from the verb by expressions
   starting with words such as along with, as well as, and besides, ignore these expressions when determining whether to use a singular or plural verb. Therefore, “are” should be replaced by “is”.
   
    



4. There should be incentives (A)/ for alternating packaging industry (B)/ and for innovation to replace (C)/ plastic by other environment-friendly material. (D)
   A
   B
   C
   D
   No error
   Option B
   The error lies in part (B) of the sentence. To make the sentence correct replace “alternating” by “alternative” as ‘alternating’ is a verb in present participle form, however, the context of the sentence requires an adjective. “Alternative” is an adjective which means (of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice
   
    



5. To increase housing (A)/ and commercial space, (B)/ authorities can build upwards (C)/ rather than horizontally. (D)
   A
   B
   C
   D
   No error
   Option E
   
   
    


Directions (6-10): The Following questions have two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank that best
fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.


6. With the possibility of open application programming interfaces (APIs), a __________________ of diverse expertise can contribute to improve, __________________
   and normalise sustainable water-management practices.
   group, understate
   bouquet, emphasize
   mob, focus
   garland, accentuate
   clump, underline
   Option B
   Understate means describe or represent (something) as being smaller or less good or important than it really is.
   Garland means a prize or distinction.
   Accentuate means make more noticeable or prominent.
   Underline means draw a line under (a word or phrase) to give emphasis or indicate special type
   
    



7. The unprecedented __________________ in Kerala unleashed by heavy rain, overflowing rivers, brimming dams and massive landslips has _________________ the State government and rescue agencies, as they struggle to make a complete assessment of the devastation.
   tragedies, progressed
   avalanche, appeared
   torrent, prospered
   droughts, flourished
   deluge, overwhelmed
   Option E
   Tragedies mean an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe.
   Avalanche means a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside.
   Deluge means a severe flood.
   
    



8. There is an outpouring of goodwill and support from across the country and even abroad, and the State government has acted _________________ to make online
   contributions to the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund possible through a__________________ portal.
   eventually, committed
   leisurely, enthusiastic
   swiftly, apathetic
   quickly, dedicated
   rapidly, lethargic
   Option D
   Leisurely means acting or done at leisure; unhurried or relaxed.
   Enthusiastic means having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
   Apathetic means showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
   Lethargic means affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.
   
    



9. The recently announced flagship program of the Ministry of Women and Child Development will be __________________ through the National Nutrition Mission (NNM), or Poshan Abhiyaan, with its own specific budget to ensure __________________ among the various programmes of the government.
   anchored, convergence
   directed, infringement
   implemented, dissension
   neglected, cooperation
   prevented, obedience
   Option A
   Anchored means provide with a firm basis of foundation.
   Convergence means the process or state of converging.
   Infringement means the action of breaking the terms of a law, agreement, etc.; violation.
   Dissension means disagreement that leads to discord.
   
    



10. Uber Technologies Inc. has __________________ more than $1 billion in cash in the last year, by design, and __________________ to fund itself with the huge capital pools available for young superstar companies since about 2010.
    fallen through, preserves
    burned through, continues
    accounted for, abandons
    applied for, devalues
    blown up, advances
    Option A
    Fallen through means to fail; doesn’t happen
    Burned through means to spend money quickly
    Accounted for means to explain, give a reason
    Applied for means to make a formal request for something (job, permit, loan etc.)
    Blown up means to get angry