Questions

Q:

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

The family said, "We were watching TV when we heard the news."

A) The family said that they had been watching TV when they had heard the news. B) The family said that they had been watching TV when they have had heard the news.
C) The family said that they have been watching TV when they had heard the news. D) The family said that they have been watching TV when they have had heard the news.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The family said that they had been watching TV when they had heard the news.

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 716
Q:

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.


____________ so long ago, virtually everyone seemed _____________ that a sizeable majority of British voters ____________ reaffirm their faith and confidence in a united Europe. Unfortunately, what was considered to be a remote possibility has actually become a very ____________ reality. A small majority of voters ____________ to take Britain out of the European Union (EU) in the referendum held on June 23.


A small majority of voters ____________ to take Britain out

A) had opted B) will opt
C) have opted D) has opted
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) will opt

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 716
Q:

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

Some with natural _______________ would love to be in a scenic view and stare out of the window. Those nestlings could one day become a great biologist __________ a wildlife photographer or landscape artist to earn fame. Some always love to chit-chat with friends or family: encourage them so they have the ability to ___________. It is a gift ____________ verbal or linguistic creativity when they can tell stories, write essays, and converse easily with people. This __________ opportunities to them to bean orator, writer, poet, scholar or teacher.

Some with natural _______________ would love to be in a scenic

A) create B) creation
C) creativity D) creating
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) creativity

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams , CAT

0 716
Q:

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Since they were all dressed up,(A)/she assumed they(B)/were going to church together.(C)/No error(D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) D

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 716
Q:

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No error'.

Hardly had I reached the (1)/ exhibition where I learnt (2)/ about the major robbery. (3)/ No Error (4)

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 716
Q:

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).

A) The memoranda B) are
C) on the table D) No error
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No error

Explanation:

The given sentence is grammatically correct and there is no error. ‘Memoranda’ is a plural noun, so it is correctly followed by are. Memorandum is the singular form.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 716
Q:

Each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and markyour response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.


S1 :The climate question presents a leapfrog era for India’s development paradigm.
S6 :This presents a good template for India, building on its existing plans to introduce electric mobility through buses first, and cars by 2030.
P :It is aimed at achieving a shift to sustainable fuels, getting cities to commit to eco-friendly mobility and delivering more walkable communities, all of which will improve the quality of urban life.
Q : At the Bonn conference, a new Transport Decarbonisation Alliance has been declared.
R : This has to be resolutely pursued, breaking down the barriers to wider adoption of rooftop solar energy at every level and implementing net metering systems for all categories of consumers.
S :Already, the country has chalked out an ambitious policy on renewable energy, hoping to generate 175 gigawatts of power form green sources by 2022.


The correct sequence should be

A) S R Q P B) S P R Q
C) P R S Q D) Q R S P
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) S P R Q

Explanation:
SPRQ is the correct order in which sentences should be arranged.
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 716
Q:

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Insuperable

 

A) Weak B) Insurmountable
C) Beatable D) Unstable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Insurmountable

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 716