SBI PO / Ibps Exam - English Quiz - 2
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He ................ all his money ........................ .
- A.
Squandered, Wisely
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Deposited, Prudence
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Expanded, Notoriously
- D.
Earned, Decent
- E.
Spent, Foolishly
Correct Answer
E. Spent, FoolishlyExplanation
The correct answer is "Spent, Foolishly". This means that he used up or used all of his money in a foolish or unwise manner.Rate this question:
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- 2.
It was my ..................... that ............ to the serious problem.
- A.
Desire, brought
- B.
Negligence, Led
- C.
Fault, Lauded
- D.
Mistake, Subjected
- E.
Decision, put
Correct Answer
B. Negligence, LedExplanation
The correct answer is "Negligence, Led." This means that the person's negligence or lack of attention led to the serious problem.Rate this question:
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If you are ......... you can ............. any task effectively.
- A.
Interested, avoid
- B.
Diligent, perform
- C.
Busy, accomplish
- D.
Expert, prepare
- E.
Able, neglect
Correct Answer
B. Diligent, performExplanation
Being diligent means being careful and conscientious in one's work. If someone is diligent, they will put in the necessary effort and attention to detail to perform a task effectively. The word "perform" in the answer choice reinforces this idea, as it suggests actively carrying out or executing a task. Therefore, if someone is diligent, they will be able to perform any task effectively.Rate this question:
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Because he was ............. he left the party earlier and ............ home.
- A.
Tired, brought
- B.
Precarious, approached
- C.
Preoccupied, sent
- D.
Ill, contacted
- E.
Unwell, returned
Correct Answer
E. Unwell, returnedExplanation
The correct answer is "unwell, returned". This means that the person left the party earlier because they were not feeling well and went back home.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The present system is ............. and needs .................... .
- A.
Adequate, betterment
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Wrong, improve
- C.
Defective, reforming
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Good, no change
- E.
Excellent, improvement
Correct Answer
D. Good, no changeExplanation
The present system is good and does not require any changes.Rate this question:
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An impartial person ....................... others without any ............. .
- A.
Like, reservation
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Judges, bias
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Blames, prudence
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Praises, point
- E.
Wishes, malice
Correct Answer
B. Judges, biasExplanation
An impartial person, such as judges, evaluates others without any bias. Bias refers to a preference or prejudice towards a particular person or group, which can influence judgment or decision-making. In this context, judges are expected to be fair and objective in their assessments, without allowing any personal biases to affect their judgment.Rate this question:
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A dull student sometimes gets ............ marks than does a ......................... students.
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Better, mediocre
- B.
Good, better
- C.
More, brilliant
- D.
Less, wiser
- E.
Excellent, brilliant
Correct Answer
C. More, brilliantExplanation
A dull student sometimes gets more marks than does a brilliant student. This suggests that there may be instances where a student who is not very academically inclined can still perform better than a highly intelligent student. This could be due to various factors such as effort, study habits, or test-taking skills. The comparison between "more" and "brilliant" implies that the dull student's marks exceed those of the brilliant student.Rate this question:
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Many people coming from villages ....................... themselves so .................... that they don't go back.
- A.
Enjoy, immensely
- B.
Earn, well
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Feed, much
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Strain, well
- E.
Make, well
Correct Answer
A. Enjoy, immenselyExplanation
The phrase "enjoy, immensely" fits the sentence because it suggests that people coming from villages enjoy their new lives in the city so much that they do not want to return. The word "immensely" emphasizes the level of enjoyment they experience.Rate this question:
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As I was his .................... companion, he naturally ............... all his comments to me.
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Genuine, told
- B.
Fond, contested
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Extreme, positioned
- D.
Sole, addressed
- E.
Best, executed
Correct Answer
D. Sole, addressedExplanation
The sentence suggests that the speaker was the only companion of the person mentioned. Because of this, the person naturally directed all their comments to the speaker. Therefore, the correct answer is "sole, addressed."Rate this question:
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He expressed .......... for his hasty ................. .
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Regret, action
- B.
Pleasure, speech
- C.
Repentance, movement
- D.
Anguish, provocation
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Displeasure, win
Correct Answer
A. Regret, actionExplanation
The sentence states that "He expressed regret for his hasty action." This means that the person feels sorry or remorseful for doing something quickly and without thinking.Rate this question:
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