English Questions

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.


_____________ who argue in this way support their case by pointing to the lack of a general consensus of opinion which obtains in many parts of the field which the philosopher regards as his own; and also by ____________ out that, even within this field, there is a growing tendency ___________ the part of certain sciences to separate themselves from philosophy and _____________ independent. Thus the psychologist and the logician are sometimes very anxious to have it understood that they belong among the scientists and ___________ among the philosophers.


from philosophy and _____________ independent.

A) become B) became
C) becoming D) becomes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) become

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1724
Q:

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

 

The 1980s saw the introduction

 

A-of the gas lighter that we

B-commonly use now, which has

C-almost destroyed the match industry

 

A) CBA B) ABC
C) CAB D) BCA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) ABC

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1724
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.

As one of the most misunderstood practices, yoga has often borne the brunt of being __________ in extremes: of yogis in pretzel-like contortions at __________ end of the spectrum, and young Instagram-led, erstwhile-overweight beach posers ____________ the other. The truth is that yoga is what you want it to be — the ultimate customisable exercise form. For a runner, it may mean lengthening muscles to gain _______________, while for someone who is hyper-flexible, it could be a way of __________core strength.

yoga has often borne the brunt of being __________ in extremes

A) see B) seen
C) saw D) to see
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) seen

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1724
Q:

A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

His argument against his opponent duly brought jeers from the crowd.

A) invective B) praise
C) controversy D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) invective

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1723
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'.

The first demonstration of the live (1)/ transmission of images were given by Georges Rignoux (2)/ and A. Fournier in Paris in 1909. (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 1723
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) Being a rainy day B) we did not feel like going out or doing anything
C) except playing chess in our room. D) No error
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Being a rainy day

Explanation:

The error is in first part. If we start the sentence with being, it means that we were rainy which is incorrect. The sentence indicates that the day was Rainy, and the day will be denoted by ‘It’. So ‘It being a rainy day’ will be the correct idiomatic expression. Otherwise the meaning of the sentence changes.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1723
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.

 

She said to the shopkeeper, "My favourite colour is yellow."

A) She informs the shopkeeper that her favourite colour is yellow. B) She told the shopkeeper that her favourite colour is yellow.
C) She told the shopkeeper that her favourite colour was yellow. D) She tells the shopkeeper that her favourite colour is yellow.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) She told the shopkeeper that her favourite colour was yellow.

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1723
Q:

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Commemorate

A) Opprobrium B) Reproach
C) Disrepute D) Celebrate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Celebrate

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1722