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Description: The paper on English language is an integral part of every competitive examination Here is a collection of questions on English grammar and vocabulary. It will be helpful to those appearing for Bank PO and MBA entrance examinations
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Tags: English Grammar Vocabulary Learn English MBA Bank PO Parallelism Subject Verb Agreement Parts of Speech Auxiliaries and Modals Context Based Word Meanings
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Directions: Read the sentence carefully to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part will be the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5) .

Whatever he was (1)/today is only because (2)/of his mother who (3)/was a renowned scientist. (4)/No error (5).

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Replace 'was' with 'is', the correct phrase should be 'Whatever he is today'.

Directions: Read the sentence carefully to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part will be the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5).

The head of the department, along with his colleagues (1) / are coming to attend (2) / the conference which is (3) /scheduled this afternoon (4). / No error. (5)

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'The head of the department' is a single subject which requires a single verb 'is'.

Directions: Read the sentence carefully to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part will be the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5) .

One of the most effective (1) / solutions is that (2) / she should work on Sunday (3) / and complete the assignment (4). / No error (5).

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Delete 'should'. If the modifying clause emphasises the importance of an action in the modified clause,the latter will not use helping verb.The phrase 'the most effective solutions' emphasises the importance.

Directions: You are to choose from the words given below the two sentences, that word which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the words printed in bold in both the sentences.

I) A special team of observers has been despatched to appraise the situation. II) Can you estimate the distance between the two sides of the river.

  1. Predict

  2. Guess

  3. Measure

  4. Control

  5. Gauge

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

We cannot 'predict' a situation, but we can 'predict' the distance between the two sides of the river. We can 'guess' the distance between the rivers. 'Control' is not appropriate in the context of both the sentences. 'Gauge' also means to 'analyse and understand', which is appropriate in the first sentence. Gauge also means to measure, which is suitable in the second sentence.

Directions: Pick out the most effective word from the given words to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

The non-cooperative attitude of the member can only -------------------- the image of the society.

  1. spoil

  2. improve

  3. degrade

  4. defame

  5. deteriorate

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The missing word should have a negative connotation, so option 2 will not be the answer. Images are usually 'spoiled'.

Directions: You are to choose from the words given below the two sentences, that word which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the words printed in bold in both sentences.

I. Repeated denial and criticism of a child will make him stubborn. II. Because of the unyielding approach of the union leader no agreement could be reached.

  1. Firm

  2. Adamant

  3. Rebellious

  4. Admonishing

  5. Disturbing

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Firm can be used in the second statement, but not in the first statement as firm would not work because it is too mild to use in place of stubborn.

Directions: Pick the most appropriate word from the given words to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

Nobody can ------------------- me to do anything which I do not want to do.

  1. encourage

  2. request

  3. oppose

  4. compel

  5. delegate

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sentence implies that 'No one can force me or make me do something I do not want to do'. The word closest in meaning is 'compel.

Directions: Pick the most appropriate word from the given words to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

The management of so many projects and of different nature ____________ common capacity and vigour.

  1. demands

  2. require

  3. permits

  4. urge

  5. offers

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 The word should be 'requires' or 'demands'. Since option 2 is 'require', the correct answer would be 'demands'.

Directions: Pick the most appropriate word from the given words to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

All the employers in the company are entitled ------------------------ reimbursement of medical expenses.

  1. of

  2. for

  3. on

  4. to

  5. with

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 We are entitled 'to' something and indebted 'to someone.

Directions: Pick the most appropriate word from the given words to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

It is ------------------- in pursuit of these very objectives that our government has made some basic changes in our economic policies.

  1. greatly

  2. constantly

  3. clearly

  4. largely

  5. precisely

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The missing word should bear the meaning of 'exactly', the closest word is 'precisely'.

Directions: Pick the most appropriate word from the given words to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

The manager is to help the subordinates ------------------ their potential in their present as well as in their future assignment.

  1. respect

  2. train

  3. delegate

  4. judge

  5. realise

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

 We 'realise' and 'understand' our potential.

Directions: Pick the most appropriate word from the given words to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

The committee's most important recommendation, pregnant with ------------------ potentialities, is for the constitution of a separate development fund for every university.

  1. famous

  2. enormous

  3. conscious

  4. autonomous

  5. curious

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Correct Option: B

Directions: Which of the following phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (5) as the answer.

In addition to enhanced their reputations through strategic use of philantrophy, companies are sponsoring social initiatives to open new markets.

  1. of enhancing their reputations

  2. to having enhance their reputation

  3. to enhancing their reputation

  4. to have their reputation enhancing

  5. No correction required

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Parallelism is maintained by 'to enhancing their reputation'.

Directions: Which of the following phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (5) as the answer.

If you are thinking about investing overseas, isn't it makes sense to find an experienced guide?

  1. is it not making

  2. doesn't it make

  3. does it make

  4. is it making

  5. No correction required

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Isn't' will be used if there is a noun in the sentence, e.g 'isn't it sensible to get a experienced guide?'. The correct answer is 'doesn't it make'.

Directions: Which of the following phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (5) as the answer.

Technology must use to feed the forces of change.

  1. must be used to feed

  2. must have been using to feed

  3. must use having fed

  4. must be using to feed

  5. No correction required

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 The meaning implied is to use technology, hence, it should be ' Technology must be used to...'.

Directions: Which of the following phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (5) as the answer.

The crime has growth rapidly in Russia since the disintegration of the communist system.

  1. rapid crime has grown

  2. crime has grown rapidly

  3. crimes grow rapidly

  4. crimes have been rapidly grown

  5. No correction required

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 The third form of the verb 'grow' is used.

Directions: Which of the following phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (5) as the answer.

My doctor knew that I would eventually recover and do the kind of work I would be doing before.

  1. would have been doing

  2. would have done

  3. had been done

  4. had been doing

  5. No correction required

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 The tense should be in the past perfect continuous tense, i.e 'had been doing'.

Directions: In the question given below, an incomplete stem of sentence is given. It is followed by five parts of the sentence numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Pick the most appropriate part to complete the sentence meaningfully.

Although initial investigations pointed towards him,

  1. the preceding events corroborated his involvement in the crime

  2. the additional information confirmed his guilt.

  3. the subsequent events established that he was guilty.

  4. the subsequent events proved that he was innocent.

  5. he gave an open confession of his crime.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of 'although' implies that the information in the second clause is contrary to the information in the first clause.

Directions: In the question given below, an incomplete stem of sentence is given. It is followed by five parts of the sentence numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Pick the most appropriate part to complete the sentence meaningfully.

It is not easy to remain tranquil when those around you

  1. behave in a socially acceptable manner.

  2. exhibit pleasant mannerism.

  3. are losing their heads.

  4. agree to whatever you say.

  5. exhibit generous and magnanimous gestures.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The keyword is 'tranquil', which means 'calm' or 'peaceful'. This means that the next part of the sentence contains an activity that will hinder the tranquility.  

Directions: In the question given below, an incomplete stem of sentence is given. It is followed by five parts of the sentence numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Pick the most appropriate part to complete the sentence meaningfully.

The employer appeared to be in such affable mood that Ravi

  1. decided to ask for a raise in his salary

  2. was scared to talk to him about his leave

  3. felt very guilty for his inadvertent slip

  4. promised him that he would not commit mistake again

  5. was pained to press his demand for a new flat

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The keyword is 'affable, which means 'agreeable' or 'approachable'.

Directions: In the question given below, an incomplete stem of sentence is given. It is followed by five parts of the sentence numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Pick the most appropriate part to complete the sentence meaningfully.

Since it is already midnight, we

  1. had better leave

  2. ought to have leave

  3. should take our leave

  4. might as well leave

  5. must have been leave

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Since' implies emphasis.

Directions: Against each key word are given five suggested meanings. Choose the word which is same in meaning to the key word.

Magnitude

  1. Ability

  2. Extent

  3. Value

  4. Direction

  5. Emphasis

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Magnitude is defined as 'greatness in rank or position' or the 'extent of something'.

Directions: In the question given below, an incomplete stem of sentence is given. It is followed by five parts of the sentence numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Pick the most appropriate part to complete the sentence meaningfully.

The officer who had neglected to file his income tax returns had to

  1. return the files

  2. pay a fine

  3. be rewarded

  4. play mischief

  5. give warning

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The keyword here is 'neglected', which means not to give the appropriate attention, for which he would obviously be punished.

Directions: Against each key word are given five suggested meanings. Choose the word which is same in meaning to the key word.

Inextricably

  1. Certainly

  2. Inevitably

  3. Unauthentically

  4. Unfortunately

  5. Unscrupulously

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The meaning of 'inextricably' is 'so intricate or entangled as to make escape impossible'.

Directions: Against each key word are given five suggested meanings. Choose the word which is same in meaning to the keyword.

Sharper focus

  1. Keen interest

  2. Enlightened area

  3. Greater emphasis

  4. Disrepute

  5. Underprivileged

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

To focus sharply on someone or something implies to put greater emphasis on it.

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