BANK ENGLISH QUIZ 29

In the following question a passage is given with some phrases highlighted. These phrases may or may not be incorrect. You have to identify the incorrect part and choose the best alternative from options (I), (II) and (III) which is the correct form of the incorrect part.

The Taliban has ordered shop owners in western Afghanistan to cut off the heads of mannequins, insisting the human figures violate Islamic law. A video clip showing men sawing the plastic heads off women figures went viral on social media.
I) The Taliban have ordered shop owners
II) cut off the heads of mannequins
III) A video clip showing men sawing the plastic

Direction: In the Following passage there are blanks each of which has been named alphabetically. You have to choose the word which is appropriate in the given blanks and mark it as your answer.

India’s post COVID economic recovery remains delicately_______(A) at the turn of the new year — the third successive year under the shadow of the pandemic. With the Union Budget for 2022 23 less than four weeks away, the latest set of numbers capturing different__________ (B) of the economy present a mixed picture with persistent pressure points. COVID19 restrictions are already _________(C) India’s services exporters’ order books, even as merchandise exports have hit a record high in December. Worryingly though, imports grew even faster last month than exports, keeping the merchandise trade deficit at an elevated 22 billion, just a tad less than the record $22.9 billion in November. The eight core sectors had a_________ (D) November, but GST collections from that month were reasonably healthy at around ₹1.3lakh crore, albeit a three-month low. GST compensation __________(E) revenues touched a record high in November, but customs duty collections__________ (F) to a five-month low. The Purchasing Managers’ Indices (PMI) for manufacturing and services were robust for December, but have moderated from previous months even as input cost pressures remain a headache for businesses along with the prospect of the latest virus wave upending normalcy again. For the first time in four months, firms surveyed for the PMI by IHS Markit reported ‘broad-based’ job losses in manufacturing and services in December. Global headwinds are shifting after the surge of COVID cases and disruptions, even as inflationary forces have central bankers bracing for interest rate hikes from the U.S. Federal Reserve this year.

Select the most appropriate option for (A).
I) poised
II) at ease
III) devastated

Direction: In the Following passage there are blanks each of which has been named alphabetically. You have to choose the word which is appropriate in the given blanks and mark it as your answer.

India’s post COVID economic recovery remains delicately_______(A) at the turn of the new year — the third successive year under the shadow of the pandemic. With the Union Budget for 2022 23 less than four weeks away, the latest set of numbers capturing different__________ (B) of the economy present a mixed picture with persistent pressure points. COVID19 restrictions are already _________(C) India’s services exporters’ order books, even as merchandise exports have hit a record high in December. Worryingly though, imports grew even faster last month than exports, keeping the merchandise trade deficit at an elevated 22 billion, just a tad less than the record $22.9 billion in November. The eight core sectors had a_________ (D) November, but GST collections from that month were reasonably healthy at around ₹1.3lakh crore, albeit a three-month low. GST compensation __________(E) revenues touched a record high in November, but customs duty collections__________ (F) to a five-month low. The Purchasing Managers’ Indices (PMI) for manufacturing and services were robust for December, but have moderated from previous months even as input cost pressures remain a headache for businesses along with the prospect of the latest virus wave upending normalcy again. For the first time in four months, firms surveyed for the PMI by IHS Markit reported ‘broad-based’ job losses in manufacturing and services in December. Global headwinds are shifting after the surge of COVID cases and disruptions, even as inflationary forces have central bankers bracing for interest rate hikes from the U.S. Federal Reserve this year.

Select the most appropriate option for (D).
I) disappointing
II) pitiful
III) heartening

Direction: In the Following passage there are blanks each of which has been named alphabetically. You have to choose the word which is appropriate in the given blanks and mark it as your answer.

India’s post COVID economic recovery remains delicately_______(A) at the turn of the new year — the third successive year under the shadow of the pandemic. With the Union Budget for 2022 23 less than four weeks away, the latest set of numbers capturing different__________ (B) of the economy present a mixed picture with persistent pressure points. COVID19 restrictions are already _________(C) India’s services exporters’ order books, even as merchandise exports have hit a record high in December. Worryingly though, imports grew even faster last month than exports, keeping the merchandise trade deficit at an elevated 22 billion, just a tad less than the record $22.9 billion in November. The eight core sectors had a_________ (D) November, but GST collections from that month were reasonably healthy at around ₹1.3lakh crore, albeit a three-month low. GST compensation __________(E) revenues touched a record high in November, but customs duty collections__________ (F) to a five-month low. The Purchasing Managers’ Indices (PMI) for manufacturing and services were robust for December, but have moderated from previous months even as input cost pressures remain a headache for businesses along with the prospect of the latest virus wave upending normalcy again. For the first time in four months, firms surveyed for the PMI by IHS Markit reported ‘broad-based’ job losses in manufacturing and services in December. Global headwinds are shifting after the surge of COVID cases and disruptions, even as inflationary forces have central bankers bracing for interest rate hikes from the U.S. Federal Reserve this year.

elect the most appropriate option for (C).
I) elongating
II) eroding
III) denting

In the following question a passage is given with some phrases highlighted. These phrases may or may not be incorrect. You have to identify the incorrect part and choose the best alternative from options (I), (II) and (III) which is the correct form of the incorrect part.

The 14th General Convention of the Nepali Congress (NC) was markedly different from the previous conventions. The NC is seen as a party that maintains the state quobut the election results held for filling its office bearers after five and half years have rekindled hopes of revitalisation. Although Sher Bahadur Deuba, who heads both the party and the government, will continue as president of the NC for another term, the votes gained by Shekhar Koirala, Mr. Deuba’s competitor, are indicative of change.
I) The NC is seen as a party that maintains the status quo
II) after five and a half years have rekindled hopes of revitalisation
III) will continue as president of the NC for another term

Direction: In the Following passage there are blanks each of which has been named alphabetically. You have to choose the word which is appropriate in the given blanks and mark it as your answer.

India’s post COVID economic recovery remains delicately_______(A) at the turn of the new year — the third successive year under the shadow of the pandemic. With the Union Budget for 2022 23 less than four weeks away, the latest set of numbers capturing different__________ (B) of the economy present a mixed picture with persistent pressure points. COVID19 restrictions are already _________(C) India’s services exporters’ order books, even as merchandise exports have hit a record high in December. Worryingly though, imports grew even faster last month than exports, keeping the merchandise trade deficit at an elevated 22 billion, just a tad less than the record $22.9 billion in November. The eight core sectors had a_________ (D) November, but GST collections from that month were reasonably healthy at around ₹1.3lakh crore, albeit a three-month low. GST compensation __________(E) revenues touched a record high in November, but customs duty collections__________ (F) to a five-month low. The Purchasing Managers’ Indices (PMI) for manufacturing and services were robust for December, but have moderated from previous months even as input cost pressures remain a headache for businesses along with the prospect of the latest virus wave upending normalcy again. For the first time in four months, firms surveyed for the PMI by IHS Markit reported ‘broad-based’ job losses in manufacturing and services in December. Global headwinds are shifting after the surge of COVID cases and disruptions, even as inflationary forces have central bankers bracing for interest rate hikes from the U.S. Federal Reserve this year.

Select the most appropriate option for (F).
I) dipped
II) plunged
III) immerse

In the following question a passage is given with some phrases highlighted. These phrases may or may not be incorrect. You have to identify the incorrect part and choose the best alternative from options (I), (II) and (III) which is the correct form of the incorrect part.

The growing shadow of the COVID19 pandemic has putted a question mark over the expected visits by several foreign dignitaries in January. Omicron and other recently identified variants are posing a challenge to international diplomatic travel that had eased somewhat over the past few monthsafter the deadly second wave last year.
I) The growing shadow of the COVID19 pandemic has put a question mark over
II) Omicron and other recently identified variants are posing a challenge
III) travel that had eased somewhat over the past few months

Direction: In the Following passage there are blanks each of which has been named alphabetically. You have to choose the word which is appropriate in the given blanks and mark it as your answer.

India’s post COVID economic recovery remains delicately_______(A) at the turn of the new year — the third successive year under the shadow of the pandemic. With the Union Budget for 2022 23 less than four weeks away, the latest set of numbers capturing different__________ (B) of the economy present a mixed picture with persistent pressure points. COVID19 restrictions are already _________(C) India’s services exporters’ order books, even as merchandise exports have hit a record high in December. Worryingly though, imports grew even faster last month than exports, keeping the merchandise trade deficit at an elevated 22 billion, just a tad less than the record $22.9 billion in November. The eight core sectors had a_________ (D) November, but GST collections from that month were reasonably healthy at around ₹1.3lakh crore, albeit a three-month low. GST compensation __________(E) revenues touched a record high in November, but customs duty collections__________ (F) to a five-month low. The Purchasing Managers’ Indices (PMI) for manufacturing and services were robust for December, but have moderated from previous months even as input cost pressures remain a headache for businesses along with the prospect of the latest virus wave upending normalcy again. For the first time in four months, firms surveyed for the PMI by IHS Markit reported ‘broad-based’ job losses in manufacturing and services in December. Global headwinds are shifting after the surge of COVID cases and disruptions, even as inflationary forces have central bankers bracing for interest rate hikes from the U.S. Federal Reserve this year.

Select the most appropriate option for (E).
I) levy
II)tax
III)cess

Direction: In the Following passage there are blanks each of which has been named alphabetically. You have to choose the word which is appropriate in the given blanks and mark it as your answer.

India’s post COVID economic recovery remains delicately_______(A) at the turn of the new year — the third successive year under the shadow of the pandemic. With the Union Budget for 2022 23 less than four weeks away, the latest set of numbers capturing different__________ (B) of the economy present a mixed picture with persistent pressure points. COVID19 restrictions are already _________(C) India’s services exporters’ order books, even as merchandise exports have hit a record high in December. Worryingly though, imports grew even faster last month than exports, keeping the merchandise trade deficit at an elevated 22 billion, just a tad less than the record $22.9 billion in November. The eight core sectors had a_________ (D) November, but GST collections from that month were reasonably healthy at around ₹1.3lakh crore, albeit a three-month low. GST compensation __________(E) revenues touched a record high in November, but customs duty collections__________ (F) to a five-month low. The Purchasing Managers’ Indices (PMI) for manufacturing and services were robust for December, but have moderated from previous months even as input cost pressures remain a headache for businesses along with the prospect of the latest virus wave upending normalcy again. For the first time in four months, firms surveyed for the PMI by IHS Markit reported ‘broad-based’ job losses in manufacturing and services in December. Global headwinds are shifting after the surge of COVID cases and disruptions, even as inflationary forces have central bankers bracing for interest rate hikes from the U.S. Federal Reserve this year.

In the following question a passage is given with some phrases highlighted. These phrases may or may not be incorrect. You have to identify the incorrect part and choose the best alternative from options (I), (II) and (III) which is the correct form of the incorrect part.

Anticipating a farther spike in COVID19 cases, the Delhi government has moved a proposal to instruct all 11 District Magistrates (DM) in the city to identify schools and other buildings in their areas which can be converted into COVID Health Care Centres (CHCCs), The government has initiated a proposal for this and is expected to issue an order in a day. Each DM will be asked to start these facilities with 50 beds first, with an option to increase the numbers in coming future. These centres will be linked to different hospitals in the city.
I) Anticipating a further spike in COVID19 cases
II) The government has initiated a proposal for this and is expected to issue an order in a day
III) with an option to increase the numbers in future

Direction: In the Following passage there are blanks each of which has been named alphabetically. You have to choose the word which is appropriate in the given blanks and mark it as your answer.

India’s post COVID economic recovery remains delicately_______(A) at the turn of the new year — the third successive year under the shadow of the pandemic. With the Union Budget for 2022 23 less than four weeks away, the latest set of numbers capturing different__________ (B) of the economy present a mixed picture with persistent pressure points. COVID19 restrictions are already _________(C) India’s services exporters’ order books, even as merchandise exports have hit a record high in December. Worryingly though, imports grew even faster last month than exports, keeping the merchandise trade deficit at an elevated 22 billion, just a tad less than the record $22.9 billion in November. The eight core sectors had a_________ (D) November, but GST collections from that month were reasonably healthy at around ₹1.3lakh crore, albeit a three-month low. GST compensation __________(E) revenues touched a record high in November, but customs duty collections__________ (F) to a five-month low. The Purchasing Managers’ Indices (PMI) for manufacturing and services were robust for December, but have moderated from previous months even as input cost pressures remain a headache for businesses along with the prospect of the latest virus wave upending normalcy again. For the first time in four months, firms surveyed for the PMI by IHS Markit reported ‘broad-based’ job losses in manufacturing and services in December. Global headwinds are shifting after the surge of COVID cases and disruptions, even as inflationary forces have central bankers bracing for interest rate hikes from the U.S. Federal Reserve this year.

Select the most appropriate option for (B).
I) characteristics
II) aspects
III) prospects