IBPS PO Prelims 2017 - English Language

1.

Why have been the employers preferring part time jobs to regular full time jobs since the downfall in economy?

(I) to downslide the debt curtailed over the organizations

(II) so that more number of jobs can be raised from a single job

(III) because lots of jobs lost during the recession have not returned yet

Only (I)

Only (III)

Both (II) and (III)

Both (I) and (III)

None is true

2.		(A)Even at the risk of reducing an appraisal(B)/ It strove to make this evident, (C)/Of a great writer such as Ishiguro to a trite high school essay (D)/While announcing the name, (E)/ That came its way last year

DBAC

ACBE

DCBE

None of these

No correction required

3.		Skeptical

dubious

dissenting

convinced

cynical

doubted

4.

The “Hermit Kingdom” is increasingly isolating itself because of its nuclear ambition that threatens its neighbourhood and the world at large.

(I) isolated because of

(II) isolating themselves because of

(III) isolated themselves because of their

Only (I) is correct

Only (II) is correct

Only (III) is correct

Both (I) and (II) are correct

No correction required

5.

Directions (09-10): Choose the word/group of words which is most opposite in meaning to the word/group of words printed in bold as used in passage.

Foreclosure

preclude

legalize

deprive

allow

prevent

6.

Southeast Asian countries today are far more integrated than they have ever been in the modern history of the region, but ASEAN has some way to go before it can call itself a real community.

(I) though ASEAN has something to do

(II) as ASEAN has some places to go

(III) while ASEAN has to go some other way

Only (I) is correct

Both (I) and (II) are correct

Both (II) and (III) are correct

All are correct

No correction required

7.		Which of the following is the most suitable title for the passage?

The economic downturn

The economic paralysis

2008 financial crisis impact still hurting states

The upsurge in unemployment

The declining economy

8.

Direction (11-20): Which of the following phrases (I), (II), and (III) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.

Every Open House we held since 2013 reaffirmed our belief that there is a need for human intervention to retain its trust and credibility over the age of anonymous communication.

(I) to retain trust and credibility in this age of

(II)to retaining trust and credibility ageing

(III)for retention of trust and credible age of

Only (I) is correct

Only (III) is correct

Both (I) and (II) are correct

Both (II) and (III) are correct

No correction required

9.

Directions (07-08): Choose the word/group of words which is most similar in meaning to the word/group of words printed in bold as used in passage.

Downturn

operose

aeonian

abetment

descent

procurement

10.

The success of Mithali’s squad has generated fresh interest in the women’s game in India, and as various goodies have been dangled many are calling for a female equivalent of the IPL.

(I) besides various goodies being dangled

(II) various goodies are being dangled

(III) apart from various goodies being dangled

Only (I) is correct

Both (I) and (II) are correct

Both (I) and (III) are correct

All are correct

No correction required