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ENGLISH QUESTIONS FOR BANK POs
BANK PO GENERAL ENGLISH MODEL QUESTION
Direction (Questions 1 to 5): Pick out word with the Opposite meaning.
1. Though his view is correct his behavior was impertinent
(a) healthy
(b) respectful
(c) inadequate
(d) smooth
(e) impressive
Ans (b)
2. The commission took two years to sift through the massive collection of documents.
(a) meager
(b) heavy
(c) light
(d) short
(e) ugly
Ans (c)
3. The Minister’s speech precipitated the matter.
(a) aggravate
(b) create
(c) defer
(d) push
(e) pull
Ans (c)
4. The chairman rebuked the accounts officer.
(a) received
(b) awarded
(c) invited
(d) strengthened
(e) praised
Ans (b)
5. The manager is quite tactful and handles the workers union very effectively.
(a) disciplined
(b) naive
(c) strict
(d) loose
(e) relaxed
Ans (b)
Direction (Questions 6 to 10): Pick out the word synonymous with the one in the sentence given below.
6. After the dismal show the caption resigned his job.
(a) poor
(b) sorrowful
(c) minimum
(d) short
(e) miser
Ans (a)
7. The boy gave a graphic account of the theft.
(a) picture
(b) drawing
(c) vivid
(d) broad
(e) vague
Ans (c)
8. The soldier displayed exceptional courage and saved the members of his platoon.
(a) avoidable
(b) unusual
(c) strange
(d) abnormal
(e) new
Ans (b)
9. The police officer found that the documents recovered were fabricated.
(a) prepared
(b) forged
(c) genuine
(d) historical
(e) constricted
Ans (b)
10. In spite of their efforts, they could not make much headway.
(a) progress
(b) thinking
(c) efforts
(d) starts
(e) results
Ans (a)
Fill up to blanks in the following Questions from 11 to 18 picking out from the choices.
11. Mahesh _____ me coming to his table, he smiled and ___ me a chair
(a) looked, gave
(b) welcomed, took
(c) saw, offered
(d) found, signaled
(e) met, sat
Ans (c)
12. The counter Clerk was very busy and ____ not pay any ___ to Sohan’s request.
(a) did, attention
(b) had, cash
(c) could, respect
(d) can, help
(e) Certainly, acceptance
Ans (a)
13. We are ___ to have him ____ here to make this function a great success
(a) happy, arrive
(b) wonderful, again
(c) sure, come
(d) pleased, over
(e) proud, leave
Ans (d)
14. Satyam ___ another feather ___ his cap by his performance in one day match.
(a) created, by
(b) took, in
(c) captured, from
(d) kept, in
(e) added, to
Ans (e)
15. The state Govt. staff ___ threatened to launch an indefinite strike from next month to ___ their demands.
(a) have, press
(b) did, get
(c) were, meet
(d) nearly, fulfill
(e) has, press
Ans (a)
16. The speech ___ with subtle threats has resulted in ___ tension.
(a) full, escalating
(b) started, reduced
(c) followed, continuous
(d) replete, increased
(e) forced, dissolving
Ans (d)
17. By long queues and bad weather the voters__ their way to the polling stations ___ a lot.
(a) undaunted, made
(b) making, suffered
(c) encouraged, prepared
(d) going, dropped
(e) satisfied, turned
Ans (b)
18. The CM ____ the house that ____ action would be taken against all those involved in corruption.
(a) instructed, preventive
(b) called, stick
(c) assured, stringent
(d) reiterated, strictly
(e) informed, constructive
Ans (c)
Direction (Questions 19 to 25):In each of the following questions , a part of sentence is given with underline. Below each sentence, four choices numbered (a), (b), (c), (d) are given which can substitute the part of the sentence printed with underline. Find out the choice which can correctly substitute that part of the sentence. The number of that choice is the answer. If ‘No correction needed’ is your answer, the choice is (e).
19. He has received no other message than an urgent telegram asking him to rush village soon.
(a) asked him to rush his village
(b) asking him to have to his village
(c) asking him to rush to his village
(d) asking him rushing at his village
(e) No correction required
Ans (a)
20. We must take it granted that Anju will not come for today’s function.
(a) take it for granted
(b) taking it granted
(c) took it as granted
(d) have it granted
(e) Non correction required
Ans (a)
21. I earnestly believes that you will visit our relatives during your trip to Mumbai.
(a) had hardly believe that
(b) sincerely believe
(c) certainly believing that
(d) could not believe
(e) No correction required
Ans (b)
22. The train will leave at 8.30 pm, we have been ready by 7.30 pm so that we can reach the station in time
(a) were
(b) must be
(c) are
(d) should have
(e) No correction required
Ans (b)
23. Binita unnecessarily picked up a quarrel with Sanjay and left the party.
(a) has picked up
(b) picked on
(c) picked
(d) picking up
(e) No correction required
Ans (e)
24. Raja has the guts to rise from the occasion and come out successfully.
(a) in rising from
(b) to raise with
(c) to rise against
(d) to rise to
(e) No correction required
Ans (d)
25. I need not offer any explanation, my behaviour is speaking itself.
(a) will speak to itself
(b) speaks for itself
(c) has been speaking
(d) speaks about itself
(e) No correction required
Ans (b)
Direction (Question 1 to 5): Mark the part of the sentence which has an error. If there is no error, mark ‘e’.
1. Prashant could reached by now if he had gone by taxi.
(a) could reach
(b) reached
(c) should reach
(d) could have reached
(e) No correction required.
Ans (d)
2. Last year the Club has received a large donation.
(a) had received
(b) has to receive
(c) has to receive
(d) receives
(e) No correction required
Ans (a)
3. Sangita has managed to complete the work I gave her.
(a) would have managed
(b) has management
(c) had to manage
(d) has to manage
(e) No correction required.
Ans (e)
4. Venkat tries to make me change my mind but I was firm.
(a) tried
(b) trying
(c) would try
(d) had been tried
(e) No correction required
Ans (a)
5. Naveen has left when I reached his home.
(a) has to leave
(b) had left
(c) had leave
(d) leaves
(e) No correction required
Ans (b)
Direction (Question 6 to 15):Pick out the most effective words from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence complete.
6. Although I was doubtful, my mother was …. that I would pass.
(a) firm
(b) uncertain
(c) decided
(d) sure
(e) believed
Ans (d)
7. Satosh is …. strong to be beaten by the other wrestlers.
(a) as
(b) much
(c) so
(d) more
(e) too
Ans (e)
8. They ….. no attention to what people say about them.
(a) keep
(b) listen
(c) pay
(d) take
(e) mind
Ans (c)
9. Mukesh is not happy with his present job …. the salary is very low.
(a) although
(b) even if
(c) in spite of
(d) their
(e) as
Ans (e)
10. Neelam is intending to accompany them on …. next trip abroad
(a) her
(b) their’s
(c) our
(d) their
(e) its
Ans (d)
11. Rashmi has been suffering ….. fever for the last three days.
(a) in
(b) from
(c) for
(d) with
(e) against
Ans (b)
12. Simmi got scared when the beggar stared …. her.
(a) over
(b) on
(c) about
(d) at
(e) to
13. When I saw him in torn clothes, I was ….. by surprise.
(a) taken
(b) took
(c) takes
(d) taking
(e) take
Ans (a)
14. The Cat was …. by a speeding truck.
(a) run over
(b) crossed over
(c) killed over
(d) went over
(e) moved over
Ans (a)
Bank PO Exams Gereral English
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Bank PO Exams General English – Part 2
General English is a very vital part of all bank exams in India. Verbal questions are part of the syllabus for SBI Probationay Officer Exams, Punjab National Bank PO Exams, Allahabad Bank PO Exams, Punjab and Sind Bank PO Exams.
These questions can also be used for all competitive exams related to bank, especially for bank clerical exams, Bank IT officer exams, HR manager exams.
Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.
The strength of the electronics industry in Japan is the Japanese ability to organise production and marketing rather than their achievements in original research. The British are generally recognised as a far more inventive collection ofjndividuals, but never seem able to exploit what they invent. There are many examples, from the TSR Z hovercraft,
high speed train and Sinclair scooter to the Triumph, BSA and Norton motorcycle which all prove this sad rule. The Japanese were able to exploit their strengths and marketing and
development many years ago, and their success was atfirst either not understood in the West or was dismissed as something which could have been produced only at their low price. They were sold because they were cheap copies of other people’s ideas churned out of a workhouse which was dedicated to hard grind above all else.
1. The main theme of this passage is
1. Electronics industry in Japan
2. Industrial comparison between Japan and Britain
3. The importance of original research in industry
4. The role of marketing efficiency in industrial prosperity
2. The TSR Z hovercraft, high speed train, Sinclair Scooter, etc are the symbols of
1. Japanese failure 2. Japanese success 3. British failure 4. British success
3. The sad rule mentioned in this passage refers to
1. The lack of variety in Japanese inventions
2. The inability of the Japanese inventive like the British
3. The poorer marketing ability of the British
4. The inability of the British to be industrious like the Japanese
4. According to the passage, prosperity in industry depends upon
1.Marketing ability
2. Productivity
3. Official patronage
4. Inventiveness
5. It is evident from this passage that the strength of a country’s industry depends upon
1.Electronic development
2. Dedicated workforce
3. Original research
4. International cooperation
Choose the word which is MOST nearly the SAME in meaning as the word
6. MANIFOLD
1) hidden 2) enrolled 3) simple 4) exact 5) stronghold
7. WARP
1) plush 2) web 3) alienate 4) straighten 5) endure
Choose the word which is MOST OPPOSITE in meaning of the word
8. OBVIOUSLY
1) obscurely 2) surely 3) indefinitely 4) certainly 5) roughly
9. EXTRAORDINARY
1) exceptional 2) unusual 3) dull 4) exact 5) plain
Fill in the blank with correct option.
10. She had just _________ down when the telephone rang.
1.laid 2.lain 3.lay 4 4.laining
11. building comprises _________ sixty
1.off 2.to 3.with 4.of
12. Sunita decided to set _________ some time every day for pr1yers.
1.up 2.in 3.on 4.aside
13. I _________ him last night.
1.met 2.have met 3.has met 4.was met
14. My uncle _________ yet.
1.does not arrive 2.did riot arrive 3.not arrived 4.has not arrived
15. The shop _________ at ten o’clock each morning.
1. is opening 2.opens 3.open 4.opening
16.President Saddam Hussain has lived _________ the gun all his life.
1.with 2.for 3.by 4.on 5.through
17.The mother was anxious _________ the safety of her son.
1.at 2.about 3.for 4.upon 5.with
Choose the one which expresses the meaning of the italicized word of the sentence.
18. He would have been successful, but for his lack of temerity.
1.audacity 2.sincerity 3.confidence 4.strength
19. He is quite meticulous in his dealings with others.
1. reserved 2. haughty 3. indifferent 4. very careful
20. Millionaires become eccentric in their old age.
1. irritable 2. peculiar 3. dull 4. miserable
Answers for Bank PO Exams Gereral English – Part 2
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Bank PO Exams Gereral English – Part 5
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Bank PO Exams Gereral English
General English is a very vital part of all bank exams in India. Verbal questions are part of the syllabus for SBI Probationay Officer Exams, Punjab National Bank PO Exams, Allahabad Bank PO Exams, Punjab and Sind Bank PO Exams.
These questions can also be used for all competitive exams related to bank, especially for bank clerical exams, Bank IT officer exams, HR manager exams.
Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.
Books are, by far, the most lasting product of human effort. Temples crumble into ruin, pictures and statues decay, but books survive. Time does not destroy the great thoughts which are as fresh today as when they first passed through their author’s mind. These thoughts speak to us through the printed page. The only effect of time has been to throw out of currency the bad products. Nothing in literature which is not good can live for long. Good books have always helped man in various spheres of life. No wonder that the world keeps its books with great care.
1. Of the products of human effort, books are most
1. Enjoyable
2. Useful
3. Permanent
4. Important
2. Time does not destroy books because they contain
1. High ideals
2. .Great ideas
3. Useful material
4. Subject-matter for education
3. “To throw out of currency” means
1. Extinguish
2. Forget
3. Destroy
4. Put out of use
4. The world keeps its books with care because
1. They make us successful
2. They help us in various spheres of life
3 . They bring great ideas to us
4. They educate us
Choose the one which expresses the meaning of the italicized word of the sentence.
5. He listened to my request with indifference.
1. caution 2. displeasure 3. concern 4. disinterest
6. Ant is believed to be the most industrious creature.
1.sensible 2.diligent 3.successful 4.punctual
7. The benevolence of the God of Rain has seen a very successful monsoon this year too.
1.vision 2.morbidity 3.kindness 4.ill-will
Choose the word which is MOST nearly the SAME in meaning as the word
8. CHIMERICAL
1) numerical 2) real 3) obvious 4) heavenly 5) magical
9. VERBOSE
1) laconic 2) talkative 3) vent 4) suspense 5) morose
Choose the word which is MOST OPPOSITE in meaning of the word
10. PROHIBIT
1) grant 2) agree 3) permit 4) accept 5) drink
11. RUTHLESS
1) gracious 2) compassionate 3) generous 4) malicious 5) wanton
Fill in the blank with correct option.
12. Wash your hands _________ water.
1.from 2.with 3.by 4.in
13. It is no use _________ to come now. He is very busy.
1.to ask him 2.asking him 3.that you ask him 4.if you asked him
14. They are very grateful _________ your kindness.
1.towards 2.to 3.with 4.for
15. She _________ apples
1.not like 2.don’t like 3.doesn’t like 4.is not liking
16. At that time we _________ in Burma.
1. living 2.are living 3.were living 4.were lived
17. He _________ here siiice 1965.
1.works 2.is working 3.was working 4.has been working
18.The boys looked _________ the old kite maker _________ the same indifference as they showed _________ the shoemaker.
1. to;with;for 2. on;in;to 3. at;iH;to 4. at;with;to
19.It is along time _________ I saw my friend who lives _________ his parents _________ the neighbouring town
1.when;at;of 2.since;with;in 3.when;for;in 4.since;for;of
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Bank Clerk Exams General English Part-1
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Bank Clerk Exams General English
Bank Clerical Exams are conducted by almost all the banks in India. General English is part of all clerk exam syllabus. The following questions will be a good source for preparation for bank jobs in India.
Questions 20 time 25 mins
Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.
Education, as Mahatma Gandhi described it, “is the tool for the development of consciousness and reconstitution of society”. Since Independence, India has stressed reforming and restructuring the educational system as part of state intervention. The National Policy on education (NPE), 1986, which is hailed as a landmark in the Indian educational system, provided a comprehensive framework to guide the development of education in the country. The NPE and its Programme of Action was again updated in 1992 through similar consensual process involving all the State governments, resource, organizations and educationists. What has been worrying the critics and educationists alike is the non-fulfillment of one of the NPE objectives : education of girl. It has been stated in the NPE that the “Education for All” meet should have a strong gender focus as Education For All by 1 definition is gender inclusive.
1.According to the Mahatma Gandhi, education is
1. A medium through which people are taught to become sensitive to the realities around them
2. A tool to develop their conscience and constitution
3. A tool to develop their understanding of the constitution of society
4. An instrument to develop their society consciously
2. The National Policy on education provided
1. Guidelines for the comprehension of education in the country
2. Guidance material to develop education in the country
3. A comprehensive plan for the development of education in the country
4. Comprehensive development of education in the country
3. According to the passage, critics and educationists are worr that
1. The education of girls is one of the objectives of NPE
2. The objectives of NPE have not been fulfilled
3. Non-fulfillment of NPE leads to the education of girls
4. One of the objectives of NPE has not been fulfilled
4. According to the passage, ‘a strong gender focus means
1.A focus on the strength of gender
2. A focus on strong gender
3. A strong focus on gender basis
4. A focus on male-female ratio
5. In the passage, the author makes a plea for
1.Free education
2. Universal education
3. The education of men
4. The education of women
Fill in the blank with correct option.
6. There is a disturbing nexus _________ politics and sports in India.
1.between 2.with 3.among 4.by
7. I will be _________a loss in this deal.
a . to 2.on 3.at 4.for
8. We shall fail _________we are industrious.
1.though 2.until 3.even 4.whether 5. unless
9. Science _________ human life in the last 300 years..
1.changes 2.is changing 3.has changed 4.changcd
10. It started to rain while we _________ tennis.
1. played 2.were playing 3.are playing 4.have been playing
11. Whenever he _________ about his experiences on the moon every one listened attentively.
1.was speaking 2.was spoke 3.spoke 4.had spoken
12.He was advised to abstain _________ all alcoholic drinks.
1.in 2.at 3.from 4.by
13. It is not always easy to sympathies _________ an unfortunate man.
1. with 2.for 3.by 4.at
Choose the word which is MOST nearly the SAME in meaning as the word
14 NEPOTISM
1. midnight 2. partiality 3. impartiality 4. chauvinism 5. feminism
15. ABSTEMIOUS
1. fastidious 2. punctilious 3. dissipated 4. prodigal 5. concubine
Choose the word which is MOST OPPOSITE in meaning of the word
16. CHAGRIN
1. tempt 2. ascetic 3. swollen 4. pleased 5. lively
17. BEGET
1. forget 2. fade 3. harm 4. abort 5. bear
Choose the one which expresses the meaning of the italicized word of the sentence.
18. The story is too fantastic to be credible.
1.praiseworthy 2.readable 3. believable 4.false
19. Reading of poetry is not congenial to his taste.
1.suited 2.beneficial 3.helpful 4.preferable
20. Gandhiji always advocated the cause of indigenous industries.
1.foreign 2.big 3.cottage 4.native
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Answers for Bank Clerk Exams General English
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Solutions for Bank Clerk Exams General English Part-1
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Direction (Questions 1 to 5): Pick out word with the Opposite meaning.
1. Though his view is correct his behavior was impertinent
(a) healthy
(b) respectful
(c) inadequate
(d) smooth
(e) impressive
Ans (b)
2. The commission took two years to sift through the massive collection of documents.
(a) meager
(b) heavy
(c) light
(d) short
(e) ugly
Ans (c)
3. The Minister’s speech precipitated the matter.
(a) aggravate
(b) create
(c) defer
(d) push
(e) pull
Ans (c)
4. The chairman rebuked the accounts officer.
(a) received
(b) awarded
(c) invited
(d) strengthened
(e) praised
Ans (b)
5. The manager is quite tactful and handles the workers union very effectively.
(a) disciplined
(b) naive
(c) strict
(d) loose
(e) relaxed
Ans (b)
Direction (Questions 6 to 10): Pick out the word synonymous with the one in the sentence given below.
6. After the dismal show the caption resigned his job.
(a) poor
(b) sorrowful
(c) minimum
(d) short
(e) miser
Ans (a)
7. The boy gave a graphic account of the theft.
(a) picture
(b) drawing
(c) vivid
(d) broad
(e) vague
Ans (c)
8. The soldier displayed exceptional courage and saved the members of his platoon.
(a) avoidable
(b) unusual
(c) strange
(d) abnormal
(e) new
Ans (b)
9. The police officer found that the documents recovered were fabricated.
(a) prepared
(b) forged
(c) genuine
(d) historical
(e) constricted
Ans (b)
10. In spite of their efforts, they could not make much headway.
(a) progress
(b) thinking
(c) efforts
(d) starts
(e) results
Ans (a)
Fill up to blanks in the following Questions from 11 to 18 picking out from the choices.
11. Mahesh _____ me coming to his table, he smiled and ___ me a chair
(a) looked, gave
(b) welcomed, took
(c) saw, offered
(d) found, signaled
(e) met, sat
Ans (c)
12. The counter Clerk was very busy and ____ not pay any ___ to Sohan’s request.
(a) did, attention
(b) had, cash
(c) could, respect
(d) can, help
(e) Certainly, acceptance
Ans (a)
13. We are ___ to have him ____ here to make this function a great success
(a) happy, arrive
(b) wonderful, again
(c) sure, come
(d) pleased, over
(e) proud, leave
Ans (d)
14. Satyam ___ another feather ___ his cap by his performance in one day match.
(a) created, by
(b) took, in
(c) captured, from
(d) kept, in
(e) added, to
Ans (e)
15. The state Govt. staff ___ threatened to launch an indefinite strike from next month to ___ their demands.
(a) have, press
(b) did, get
(c) were, meet
(d) nearly, fulfill
(e) has, press
Ans (a)
16. The speech ___ with subtle threats has resulted in ___ tension.
(a) full, escalating
(b) started, reduced
(c) followed, continuous
(d) replete, increased
(e) forced, dissolving
Ans (d)
17. By long queues and bad weather the voters__ their way to the polling stations ___ a lot.
(a) undaunted, made
(b) making, suffered
(c) encouraged, prepared
(d) going, dropped
(e) satisfied, turned
Ans (b)
18. The CM ____ the house that ____ action would be taken against all those involved in corruption.
(a) instructed, preventive
(b) called, stick
(c) assured, stringent
(d) reiterated, strictly
(e) informed, constructive
Ans (c)
Direction (Questions 19 to 25):In each of the following questions , a part of sentence is given with underline. Below each sentence, four choices numbered (a), (b), (c), (d) are given which can substitute the part of the sentence printed with underline. Find out the choice which can correctly substitute that part of the sentence. The number of that choice is the answer. If ‘No correction needed’ is your answer, the choice is (e).
19. He has received no other message than an urgent telegram asking him to rush village soon.
(a) asked him to rush his village
(b) asking him to have to his village
(c) asking him to rush to his village
(d) asking him rushing at his village
(e) No correction required
Ans (a)
20. We must take it granted that Anju will not come for today’s function.
(a) take it for granted
(b) taking it granted
(c) took it as granted
(d) have it granted
(e) Non correction required
Ans (a)
21. I earnestly believes that you will visit our relatives during your trip to Mumbai.
(a) had hardly believe that
(b) sincerely believe
(c) certainly believing that
(d) could not believe
(e) No correction required
Ans (b)
22. The train will leave at 8.30 pm, we have been ready by 7.30 pm so that we can reach the station in time
(a) were
(b) must be
(c) are
(d) should have
(e) No correction required
Ans (b)
23. Binita unnecessarily picked up a quarrel with Sanjay and left the party.
(a) has picked up
(b) picked on
(c) picked
(d) picking up
(e) No correction required
Ans (e)
24. Raja has the guts to rise from the occasion and come out successfully.
(a) in rising from
(b) to raise with
(c) to rise against
(d) to rise to
(e) No correction required
Ans (d)
25. I need not offer any explanation, my behaviour is speaking itself.
(a) will speak to itself
(b) speaks for itself
(c) has been speaking
(d) speaks about itself
(e) No correction required
Ans (b)
Direction (Question 1 to 5): Mark the part of the sentence which has an error. If there is no error, mark ‘e’.
1. Prashant could reached by now if he had gone by taxi.
(a) could reach
(b) reached
(c) should reach
(d) could have reached
(e) No correction required.
Ans (d)
2. Last year the Club has received a large donation.
(a) had received
(b) has to receive
(c) has to receive
(d) receives
(e) No correction required
Ans (a)
3. Sangita has managed to complete the work I gave her.
(a) would have managed
(b) has management
(c) had to manage
(d) has to manage
(e) No correction required.
Ans (e)
4. Venkat tries to make me change my mind but I was firm.
(a) tried
(b) trying
(c) would try
(d) had been tried
(e) No correction required
Ans (a)
5. Naveen has left when I reached his home.
(a) has to leave
(b) had left
(c) had leave
(d) leaves
(e) No correction required
Ans (b)
Direction (Question 6 to 15):Pick out the most effective words from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence complete.
6. Although I was doubtful, my mother was …. that I would pass.
(a) firm
(b) uncertain
(c) decided
(d) sure
(e) believed
Ans (d)
7. Satosh is …. strong to be beaten by the other wrestlers.
(a) as
(b) much
(c) so
(d) more
(e) too
Ans (e)
8. They ….. no attention to what people say about them.
(a) keep
(b) listen
(c) pay
(d) take
(e) mind
Ans (c)
9. Mukesh is not happy with his present job …. the salary is very low.
(a) although
(b) even if
(c) in spite of
(d) their
(e) as
Ans (e)
10. Neelam is intending to accompany them on …. next trip abroad
(a) her
(b) their’s
(c) our
(d) their
(e) its
Ans (d)
11. Rashmi has been suffering ….. fever for the last three days.
(a) in
(b) from
(c) for
(d) with
(e) against
Ans (b)
12. Simmi got scared when the beggar stared …. her.
(a) over
(b) on
(c) about
(d) at
(e) to
13. When I saw him in torn clothes, I was ….. by surprise.
(a) taken
(b) took
(c) takes
(d) taking
(e) take
Ans (a)
14. The Cat was …. by a speeding truck.
(a) run over
(b) crossed over
(c) killed over
(d) went over
(e) moved over
Ans (a)
Bank PO Exams Gereral English
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Bank PO Exams General English – Part 2
General English is a very vital part of all bank exams in India. Verbal questions are part of the syllabus for SBI Probationay Officer Exams, Punjab National Bank PO Exams, Allahabad Bank PO Exams, Punjab and Sind Bank PO Exams.
These questions can also be used for all competitive exams related to bank, especially for bank clerical exams, Bank IT officer exams, HR manager exams.
Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.
The strength of the electronics industry in Japan is the Japanese ability to organise production and marketing rather than their achievements in original research. The British are generally recognised as a far more inventive collection ofjndividuals, but never seem able to exploit what they invent. There are many examples, from the TSR Z hovercraft,
high speed train and Sinclair scooter to the Triumph, BSA and Norton motorcycle which all prove this sad rule. The Japanese were able to exploit their strengths and marketing and
development many years ago, and their success was atfirst either not understood in the West or was dismissed as something which could have been produced only at their low price. They were sold because they were cheap copies of other people’s ideas churned out of a workhouse which was dedicated to hard grind above all else.
1. The main theme of this passage is
1. Electronics industry in Japan
2. Industrial comparison between Japan and Britain
3. The importance of original research in industry
4. The role of marketing efficiency in industrial prosperity
2. The TSR Z hovercraft, high speed train, Sinclair Scooter, etc are the symbols of
1. Japanese failure 2. Japanese success 3. British failure 4. British success
3. The sad rule mentioned in this passage refers to
1. The lack of variety in Japanese inventions
2. The inability of the Japanese inventive like the British
3. The poorer marketing ability of the British
4. The inability of the British to be industrious like the Japanese
4. According to the passage, prosperity in industry depends upon
1.Marketing ability
2. Productivity
3. Official patronage
4. Inventiveness
5. It is evident from this passage that the strength of a country’s industry depends upon
1.Electronic development
2. Dedicated workforce
3. Original research
4. International cooperation
Choose the word which is MOST nearly the SAME in meaning as the word
6. MANIFOLD
1) hidden 2) enrolled 3) simple 4) exact 5) stronghold
7. WARP
1) plush 2) web 3) alienate 4) straighten 5) endure
Choose the word which is MOST OPPOSITE in meaning of the word
8. OBVIOUSLY
1) obscurely 2) surely 3) indefinitely 4) certainly 5) roughly
9. EXTRAORDINARY
1) exceptional 2) unusual 3) dull 4) exact 5) plain
Fill in the blank with correct option.
10. She had just _________ down when the telephone rang.
1.laid 2.lain 3.lay 4 4.laining
11. building comprises _________ sixty
1.off 2.to 3.with 4.of
12. Sunita decided to set _________ some time every day for pr1yers.
1.up 2.in 3.on 4.aside
13. I _________ him last night.
1.met 2.have met 3.has met 4.was met
14. My uncle _________ yet.
1.does not arrive 2.did riot arrive 3.not arrived 4.has not arrived
15. The shop _________ at ten o’clock each morning.
1. is opening 2.opens 3.open 4.opening
16.President Saddam Hussain has lived _________ the gun all his life.
1.with 2.for 3.by 4.on 5.through
17.The mother was anxious _________ the safety of her son.
1.at 2.about 3.for 4.upon 5.with
Choose the one which expresses the meaning of the italicized word of the sentence.
18. He would have been successful, but for his lack of temerity.
1.audacity 2.sincerity 3.confidence 4.strength
19. He is quite meticulous in his dealings with others.
1. reserved 2. haughty 3. indifferent 4. very careful
20. Millionaires become eccentric in their old age.
1. irritable 2. peculiar 3. dull 4. miserable
Answers for Bank PO Exams Gereral English – Part 2
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Bank PO Exams Gereral English – Part 5
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Bank PO Exams Gereral English
General English is a very vital part of all bank exams in India. Verbal questions are part of the syllabus for SBI Probationay Officer Exams, Punjab National Bank PO Exams, Allahabad Bank PO Exams, Punjab and Sind Bank PO Exams.
These questions can also be used for all competitive exams related to bank, especially for bank clerical exams, Bank IT officer exams, HR manager exams.
Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.
Books are, by far, the most lasting product of human effort. Temples crumble into ruin, pictures and statues decay, but books survive. Time does not destroy the great thoughts which are as fresh today as when they first passed through their author’s mind. These thoughts speak to us through the printed page. The only effect of time has been to throw out of currency the bad products. Nothing in literature which is not good can live for long. Good books have always helped man in various spheres of life. No wonder that the world keeps its books with great care.
1. Of the products of human effort, books are most
1. Enjoyable
2. Useful
3. Permanent
4. Important
2. Time does not destroy books because they contain
1. High ideals
2. .Great ideas
3. Useful material
4. Subject-matter for education
3. “To throw out of currency” means
1. Extinguish
2. Forget
3. Destroy
4. Put out of use
4. The world keeps its books with care because
1. They make us successful
2. They help us in various spheres of life
3 . They bring great ideas to us
4. They educate us
Choose the one which expresses the meaning of the italicized word of the sentence.
5. He listened to my request with indifference.
1. caution 2. displeasure 3. concern 4. disinterest
6. Ant is believed to be the most industrious creature.
1.sensible 2.diligent 3.successful 4.punctual
7. The benevolence of the God of Rain has seen a very successful monsoon this year too.
1.vision 2.morbidity 3.kindness 4.ill-will
Choose the word which is MOST nearly the SAME in meaning as the word
8. CHIMERICAL
1) numerical 2) real 3) obvious 4) heavenly 5) magical
9. VERBOSE
1) laconic 2) talkative 3) vent 4) suspense 5) morose
Choose the word which is MOST OPPOSITE in meaning of the word
10. PROHIBIT
1) grant 2) agree 3) permit 4) accept 5) drink
11. RUTHLESS
1) gracious 2) compassionate 3) generous 4) malicious 5) wanton
Fill in the blank with correct option.
12. Wash your hands _________ water.
1.from 2.with 3.by 4.in
13. It is no use _________ to come now. He is very busy.
1.to ask him 2.asking him 3.that you ask him 4.if you asked him
14. They are very grateful _________ your kindness.
1.towards 2.to 3.with 4.for
15. She _________ apples
1.not like 2.don’t like 3.doesn’t like 4.is not liking
16. At that time we _________ in Burma.
1. living 2.are living 3.were living 4.were lived
17. He _________ here siiice 1965.
1.works 2.is working 3.was working 4.has been working
18.The boys looked _________ the old kite maker _________ the same indifference as they showed _________ the shoemaker.
1. to;with;for 2. on;in;to 3. at;iH;to 4. at;with;to
19.It is along time _________ I saw my friend who lives _________ his parents _________ the neighbouring town
1.when;at;of 2.since;with;in 3.when;for;in 4.since;for;of
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Bank Clerk Exams General English Part-1
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Bank Clerk Exams General English
Bank Clerical Exams are conducted by almost all the banks in India. General English is part of all clerk exam syllabus. The following questions will be a good source for preparation for bank jobs in India.
Questions 20 time 25 mins
Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.
Education, as Mahatma Gandhi described it, “is the tool for the development of consciousness and reconstitution of society”. Since Independence, India has stressed reforming and restructuring the educational system as part of state intervention. The National Policy on education (NPE), 1986, which is hailed as a landmark in the Indian educational system, provided a comprehensive framework to guide the development of education in the country. The NPE and its Programme of Action was again updated in 1992 through similar consensual process involving all the State governments, resource, organizations and educationists. What has been worrying the critics and educationists alike is the non-fulfillment of one of the NPE objectives : education of girl. It has been stated in the NPE that the “Education for All” meet should have a strong gender focus as Education For All by 1 definition is gender inclusive.
1.According to the Mahatma Gandhi, education is
1. A medium through which people are taught to become sensitive to the realities around them
2. A tool to develop their conscience and constitution
3. A tool to develop their understanding of the constitution of society
4. An instrument to develop their society consciously
2. The National Policy on education provided
1. Guidelines for the comprehension of education in the country
2. Guidance material to develop education in the country
3. A comprehensive plan for the development of education in the country
4. Comprehensive development of education in the country
3. According to the passage, critics and educationists are worr that
1. The education of girls is one of the objectives of NPE
2. The objectives of NPE have not been fulfilled
3. Non-fulfillment of NPE leads to the education of girls
4. One of the objectives of NPE has not been fulfilled
4. According to the passage, ‘a strong gender focus means
1.A focus on the strength of gender
2. A focus on strong gender
3. A strong focus on gender basis
4. A focus on male-female ratio
5. In the passage, the author makes a plea for
1.Free education
2. Universal education
3. The education of men
4. The education of women
Fill in the blank with correct option.
6. There is a disturbing nexus _________ politics and sports in India.
1.between 2.with 3.among 4.by
7. I will be _________a loss in this deal.
a . to 2.on 3.at 4.for
8. We shall fail _________we are industrious.
1.though 2.until 3.even 4.whether 5. unless
9. Science _________ human life in the last 300 years..
1.changes 2.is changing 3.has changed 4.changcd
10. It started to rain while we _________ tennis.
1. played 2.were playing 3.are playing 4.have been playing
11. Whenever he _________ about his experiences on the moon every one listened attentively.
1.was speaking 2.was spoke 3.spoke 4.had spoken
12.He was advised to abstain _________ all alcoholic drinks.
1.in 2.at 3.from 4.by
13. It is not always easy to sympathies _________ an unfortunate man.
1. with 2.for 3.by 4.at
Choose the word which is MOST nearly the SAME in meaning as the word
14 NEPOTISM
1. midnight 2. partiality 3. impartiality 4. chauvinism 5. feminism
15. ABSTEMIOUS
1. fastidious 2. punctilious 3. dissipated 4. prodigal 5. concubine
Choose the word which is MOST OPPOSITE in meaning of the word
16. CHAGRIN
1. tempt 2. ascetic 3. swollen 4. pleased 5. lively
17. BEGET
1. forget 2. fade 3. harm 4. abort 5. bear
Choose the one which expresses the meaning of the italicized word of the sentence.
18. The story is too fantastic to be credible.
1.praiseworthy 2.readable 3. believable 4.false
19. Reading of poetry is not congenial to his taste.
1.suited 2.beneficial 3.helpful 4.preferable
20. Gandhiji always advocated the cause of indigenous industries.
1.foreign 2.big 3.cottage 4.native
Answers for Bank Clerk Exams General English Part-1
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Answers for Bank Clerk Exams General English
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Solutions for Bank Clerk Exams General English Part-1
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Tips For Bank POs
A Bank Probationary officer or Bank PO is a post which is Just one step short of a Bank Manager.Its your entry point to your Mangerial Life where the highest posting can be a bank’s General Manager.
Here you will learn about the basics of becoming a successful Bank PO:
Bank PO Exam Pattern:
All most all Banks have a similar pattern for Bank Exams. Generally there is an Objective test followed by an Descriptive test.
Bank Po Objective test Pattern:
Reasoning Section
Quantitative Aptitude
Test of English
General Awarenenss
Are there any negative marks in a Bank PO exam ?
Yes, in 95% of the exams there are negative marks which is almost upto 0.25 for each wrong answer
Should i clear all the sections of Bank PO exam?
Yes its a must to clear ll the sections as they want to make sure that their future manager is an all rounder
Bank PO Descriptive test Pattern:
Here Essay type answers are expected. the time duration is for 60 minutes and the test is just for Qualification purpose. So make sure that somehow you reach the magical figure of 40% .
Tips for Bank PO Exam:
As you have to give 200-250 word answers do fast calculations, use all short cuts available in the world to solve your math related problems
Aptitude & resoning can be confusing, so allocate more time to solve them
Beleive me your 10th maths bok will help you in dealing with Quantitative aptitude!!!
Reasoning Questions cant be learnt over night. Only practice can help you and if you are creative in nature it will help you a lot( i took just 3 days to master it)
Read basic English grammar books as you will definitely have synonyms & antonyms. Grammar Questions and sentence Formation.
Read The Hindu or any national English paper( dont start with the middle page, you will definitely get a nice sleep, instead start with interesting Regional news and procede to National and financial news).
Finally dont guess and answer in your exam. Remember there are negative marks waiting to drag you down the pit.
Increase your speed by working on Question papers to increase the Speed and concentration level.
Use our Online Sample exams to practice Bank Exams. you will have Graphs to compare your Skillsets
Here you will learn about the basics of becoming a successful Bank PO:
Bank PO Exam Pattern:
All most all Banks have a similar pattern for Bank Exams. Generally there is an Objective test followed by an Descriptive test.
Bank Po Objective test Pattern:
Reasoning Section
Quantitative Aptitude
Test of English
General Awarenenss
Are there any negative marks in a Bank PO exam ?
Yes, in 95% of the exams there are negative marks which is almost upto 0.25 for each wrong answer
Should i clear all the sections of Bank PO exam?
Yes its a must to clear ll the sections as they want to make sure that their future manager is an all rounder
Bank PO Descriptive test Pattern:
Here Essay type answers are expected. the time duration is for 60 minutes and the test is just for Qualification purpose. So make sure that somehow you reach the magical figure of 40% .
Tips for Bank PO Exam:
As you have to give 200-250 word answers do fast calculations, use all short cuts available in the world to solve your math related problems
Aptitude & resoning can be confusing, so allocate more time to solve them
Beleive me your 10th maths bok will help you in dealing with Quantitative aptitude!!!
Reasoning Questions cant be learnt over night. Only practice can help you and if you are creative in nature it will help you a lot( i took just 3 days to master it)
Read basic English grammar books as you will definitely have synonyms & antonyms. Grammar Questions and sentence Formation.
Read The Hindu or any national English paper( dont start with the middle page, you will definitely get a nice sleep, instead start with interesting Regional news and procede to National and financial news).
Finally dont guess and answer in your exam. Remember there are negative marks waiting to drag you down the pit.
Increase your speed by working on Question papers to increase the Speed and concentration level.
Use our Online Sample exams to practice Bank Exams. you will have Graphs to compare your Skillsets
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