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Bank PO English

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The slow _______ of the reforms in the power sector is a _______ for concern.

Directions: In of the following sentence there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence there are four pairs of words denoted by numbers. Find out which pair of words will fit in the blanks.

  1. signal, matter

  2. system, subject

  3. pace, cause

  4. scope, theme


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Correct Answer: 3. The word 'slow' goes with speed or pace, but not with signal, system or scope. 'Cause for concern' is the right phrase.

 

 

   

Diseases are easily _______ through _______ with infected animals.

Directions: In of the following sentence there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence there are four pairs of words denoted by numbers. Find out which pair of words will fit in the blanks.

  1. transmitted, contact

  2. transplanted, serving

  3. avail, disturb

  4. generated, entertained


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Correct Answer: 1 Option (3) is outright negated for want of a third form of verb in the first blank. The second word in each of the options (2) and (4) do not fit with the word 'with' following the blank. Hence (1) is the correct answer

The need of the hour is to totally _______ any action that is communally _______ or offensive.

Directions: In of the following sentence there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence there are four pairs of words denoted by numbers. Find out which pair of words will fit in the blanks.

  1. avoid, provocative

  2. boycott, effective

  3. abandoned, strangely

  4. surrender, igniting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Correct Answer: 1 the word 'abandoned' and 'surrender' will not go with 'action'. Same is with 'boycott'. An action can be 'avoided'.  'provocative' is the only word that fits the second blank.

 

A number of scientists in the country think that they are on the _______ of a major _______ .

Directions: In of the following sentence there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence there are four pairs of words denoted by numbers. Find out which pair of words will fit in the blanks.

  1. centre, achievement

  2. gateway, breakthrough

  3. periphery, success

  4. threshold, overhaul


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Correct answer is option 2. 'Gateway' and 'breakthrough' are the best fit for the two blanks, though option (3) is the closest one. 'Periphery' means the borderline or but it is is irrelevant here as it does not go with the word 'major'. Hence, option (2 ) is the right answer

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The Indian government should take _______ _______ to check terrorist activity in Jammu and Kashmir.

Directions: In of the following sentence there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence there are four pairs of words denoted by numbers. Find out which pair of words will fit in the blanks.

  1. bold, policy

  2. urgent, measures

  3. firm, steps

  4. courageous, effort


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Correct Answer: 3  options (1) and (4) are out of consideration as 'policies' and 'efforts' are 'made' not 'taken'. 'firm steps' are the correct words which  fit in the blanks. Hence (3) is the answer.

 

DIRECTIONS:There are four words given below.Select the two words that have the similar meaning and markk their combination as your answer. a) components b) ornamentation c) accessories d) attachments

Directions: In the following question four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most similar or opposite to each other.

  1. a-d

  2. c-d

  3. b-c

  4. a-b


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The meaning of accessories is a subordinate or supplementary part that adds completeness  , which is the same as attachments. hence  (2)

a) eagerly b) radically c) vigorously d) severely

Directions: In the following question four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most similar or opposite to each other.

  1. b-d

  2. a-c

  3. a-d

  4. b-c


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

: 'radically' means in a complete manner; thoroughly or fundamentally. This means the same as 'severely'.

 

Hence the Correct Answer is 1 

a ) curb b ) courage c) control d ) destiny

Directions: In the following question four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most similar or opposite to each other.

  1. a-b

  2. b-c

  3. a-c

  4. b-d


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Correct Answer: 3

  'To curb' is to restraint or to check something .Therefore 'curb' and 'control' are similar in meaning.

 

 

   

You must _______ your house in order before you _______ to offer advice to others.

Directions: In of the following sentence there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence there are four pairs of words denoted by numbers. Find out which pair of words will fit in the blanks.

  1. arrange, proceed

  2. set, venture

  3. organise, preach

  4. adjust, think


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Correct Answer: 2 'set in order' is the correct phrase which is completed with the words in the option (2)

 

The civl society remains _______ to those who _____the law with consummate ease.

Directions: In of the following sentence there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence there are four pairs of words denoted by numbers. Find out which pair of words will fit in the blanks.

  1. hostage, flout

  2. culprit, fake

  3. vigil, recommend

  4. uxorious, effective


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Correct Answer: 1 The word 'with' in the sentence goes with 'flout', which fits in the second blank. 'hostage' goes with the word 'to'. Hence option (1) is the correct answer.

 

India's relations with Pakistan are once again at _______ _______ .

Directions: In of the following sentence there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence there are four pairs of words denoted by numbers. Find out which pair of words will fit in the blanks.

  1. unprecedented, tense

  2. abnormal, hostility

  3. low, ebb

  4. disputes, stages


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Correct Answer: 3  ' a low ebb' is the correct phrase that fits in the sentence.

 

Our country should feel _______ that women are doing _______ work in almost all fields today.

Directions: In of the following sentence there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence there are four pairs of words denoted by numbers. Find out which pair of words will fit in the blanks.

  1. obliged, equal

  2. great, participatory

  3. proud, excellent

  4. honoured, rewarding


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Correct Answer: 3 ' to feel proud of something' is the phrase, but the main word is ' excellent work' instead of the other words for the second blank ' excellent' is the best choice. 

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (iii).

(i)bandh (ii)__ by political parties and even non government organistaions not_____ (iii) ___(iv) normal life, but also(v) their very___ (vi) .It only __(vii) a mass hysteria _(viii) in _(ix) and __(x) of property.

  1. mainly

  2. only

  3. generally

  4. commonly


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Correct Answer:2

 

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (ii).

(i) bandh __(ii)_ by political parties and even non-government organistaions not __(iii)___ (iv) normal life, but also _(v) their very ____ (vi)__. It only _(vii)___ a mass hysteria __(viii)_ in __(ix) and __(x) of property.

  1. calls

  2. system

  3. practice

  4. protest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option 1 is correct.

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (v).

(i)bandh (ii)__ by political parties and even non government organistaions not_____ (iii) ___(iv) normal life, but also(v) their very___ (vi) .It only __(vii) a mass hysteria _(viii) in _(ix) and __(x) of property.

  1. surrender

  2. defeat

  3. dominate

  4. effective


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Correct Answer:2

 

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (vi).

(i)bandh (ii)__ by political parties and even non government organistaions not_____ (iii) ___(iv) normal life, but also(v) their very___ (vi) .It only __(vii) a mass hysteria _(viii) in _(ix) and __(x) of property.

  1. benefit

  2. sense

  3. purpose

  4. nature


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Correct Answer:3

 

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (iv).

(i)bandh (ii)__ by political parties and even non government organistaions not_____ (iii) ___(iv) normal life, but also(v) their very___ (vi) .It only __(vii) a mass hysteria _(viii) in _(ix) and __(x) of property.

  1. ruin

  2. havoc

  3. shake

  4. disrupt


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Correct Answer:4

 

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (vii).

(i)bandh (ii)__ by political parties and even non government organistaions not_____ (iii) ___(iv) normal life, but also(v) their very___ (vi) .It only __(vii) a mass hysteria _(viii) in _(ix) and __(x) of property.

  1. prompts

  2. clear

  3. encourage

  4. havoc


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Correct Answer:1 

The crimes _______ by state officials and armed personnel are not _______ prosecution.

Directions: In of the following sentence there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence there are four pairs of words denoted by numbers. Find out which pair of words will fit in the blanks.

  1. committed, beyond

  2. done, appreciate

  3. practised, outside

  4. managed, against


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Correct Answer: 1 Crimes are committed, not 'done' ,'practised' or 'managed'.

 

a) spurious b) authorized c) attested d) genuine

Directions: In the following question four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most similar or opposite to each other.

  1. a-c

  2. b-c

  3. b-d

  4. a-d


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Correct Answer: 4

 

Solution: 'spurious' and 'genuine' are opposites. Spurious means something that is not genuine, authentic, or true, it is counterfeit'

   

a) sensitive b) immune c) vulnerable d) covered

Directions: In the following question four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most similar or opposite to each other.

  1. b-c

  2. a-c

  3. a-d

  4. b-d


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Correct Answer: 1 ‘immune’ means resistant to something whereas ‘vulnerable’ means that which is easily harmed, helpless. Hence both are opposites   

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (ix).

(i)bandh (ii)__ by political parties and even non government organistaions not_____ (iii) ___(iv) normal life, but also(v) their very___ (vi) .It only __(vii) a mass hysteria _(viii) in _(ix) and __(x) of property.

  1. violence

  2. extreme

  3. hallucinating

  4. creative


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Correct Answer:1 

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (i).

(i)bandh (ii)__ by political parties and even non government organistaions not_____ (iii) ___(iv) normal life, but also(v) their very___ (vi) .It only __(vii) a mass hysteria _(viii) in _(ix) and __(x) of property.

  1. Extreme

  2. Frequent

  3. Consolidated

  4. Effective


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Correct answer : 2 

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (viii).

(i)bandh (ii)__ by political parties and even non government organistaions not_____ (iii) ___(iv) normal life, but also(v) their very___ (vi) .It only __(vii) a mass hysteria _(viii) in _(ix) and __(x) of property.

  1. damaging

  2. instigating

  3. initiating

  4. resulting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Correct Answer:4  

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (x).

(i)bandh (ii)__ by political parties and even non government organistaions not_____ (iii) ___(iv) normal life, but also(v) their very___ (vi) .It only __(vii) a mass hysteria _(viii) in _(ix) and __(x) of property.

  1. disposal

  2. destruction

  3. restoration

  4. retrograde


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Correct Answer:2 

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