IBPS PO/SBI CLERK 2022 Prelims : English Language QUIZ-14

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Question 1:

Direction: Two columns are given in each question and each column has three phrases. Choose the most suitable pair of phrases, which makes a grammatically correct and contextually coherent statement.

Column A 

Column B 

A. Training modules were redesigned in a virtual mode with limited physical classes

D. to keep the programmes running with ‘flexibility management’ and ‘discipline’. 

B. India held its ground and justified the requirement by re-emphasising that GM food was not allowed in the country 

E. but Washington insisted that there should be more discussions on the matter and exploration of alternatives.

C. The new farm laws were expected to drive up investment in the modernization of the food supply chain to help farmers and consumers

F. borne fruit, years after they were implemented. 



Direction: Two columns are given in each question and each column has three phrases. Choose the most suitable pair of phrases, which makes a grammatically correct and contextually coherent statement.

Question 2:

Direction: Two columns are given in each question and each column has three phrases. Choose the most suitable pair of phrases, which makes a grammatically correct and contextually coherent statement.

Column A 

Column B 

A. Taxpayers feel that the ever-increasing coverage of TDS provisions coupled with interpretational challenges 


D. while bringing in price stability and creating a competitive market environment and also preventing wastage of agri-produce that happens due to lack of storage facilities.


B. The Centre too must not treat it as a mere stocktaking exercise

E. is designed to end decades of countries undercutting their neighbours by offering companies lower taxes.


C. A periodic assessment of health and social development indicators is crucial

F. but harness the opportunities the NFHS provides for launching reform or re-assessing certain policies without using it as a political tool in a federal set up.


Direction: Two columns are given in each question and each column has three phrases. Choose the most suitable pair of phrases, which makes a grammatically correct and contextually coherent statement.

Question 3:

Direction: Two columns are given in each question and each column has three phrases. Choose the most suitable pair of phrases, which makes a grammatically correct and contextually coherent statement.

Column A

Column B 

A. A periodic assessment of health and social development indicators is crucial


D. to launch course correction, or to be inspired by success stories in other regions.


B. We don’t have any other option than to sell our produce at a lower price


E. the government goes for imports, and prices in the market collapse.


C. As per the current TDS regime, the person deducting taxes is saddled with 



F. for any country that is still clawing its way towards achieving ideal standards in the Human Development Index. 


Direction: Two columns are given in each question and each column has three phrases. Choose the most suitable pair of phrases, which makes a grammatically correct and contextually coherent statement.

Question 4:

Direction: In the following question there are two statements in each question. Each sentence has two highlighted words which may or may not be contextually and grammatically incorrect. Find the correct combination(s) of words which must be replaced to make both the sentences grammatically and contextually correct.

(I) (A) Taking people back “would significantly reduce – if not stop – the crossings, saving thousands of lives by fundamentally (B) surveillance the business model of the criminal gangs” behind the trafficking.


(II) Johnson called for joint patrols to prevent boats (C) leaving French beaches; technology such as sensors and radar; reciprocal maritime patrols and airborne (D) breaking; better intelligence-sharing to arrest and prosecute people smugglers; and a bilateral returns agreement with France alongside talks to establish a UK-EU returns agreement.

Direction: In the following question there are two statements in each question. Each sentence has two highlighted words which may or may not be contextually and grammatically incorrect. Find the correct combination(s) of words which must be replaced to make both the sentences grammatically and contextually correct.

Question 5:

Direction: In the following question there are two statements in each question. Each sentence has two highlighted words which may or may not be contextually and grammatically incorrect. Find the correct combination(s) of words which must be replaced to make both the sentences grammatically and contextually correct.

(I) In line with a 2015 law, the company, which is part of the parent company Alphabet, promised last year that it would (A) pare the loopholes strategy, which allowed it to effectively (B) archaic revenues made across Europe offshore to places like Bermuda, where the tax rate was zero.


(II)The major-port sector hasn’t seen the required level of fixed assets creation to (C) ditch the country’s high logistic costs owing to legacy issues including the TAMP’s (D) shuffle regulatory grip.

Direction: In the following question there are two statements in each question. Each sentence has two highlighted words which may or may not be contextually and grammatically incorrect. Find the correct combination(s) of words which must be replaced to make both the sentences grammatically and contextually correct.

Question 6:

Direction: In the following question there are two statements in each question. Each sentence has two highlighted words which may or may not be contextually and grammatically incorrect. Find the correct combination(s) of words which must be replaced to make both the sentences grammatically and contextually correct.

(I) The machines have recipes programmed and all a human does is select (A) determinants needs to be cooked on a screen and (B) deficiencies the raw materials from a barrel.


(II) This massive exercise that covered, this year, over six lakh households across the country, aims at providing data that will help shape the policies in a manner that will correct (C) feed, and ensure equitable access to services, particularly those with impact on social (D) what that improve the quality of life.

Direction: In the following question there are two statements in each question. Each sentence has two highlighted words which may or may not be contextually and grammatically incorrect. Find the correct combination(s) of words which must be replaced to make both the sentences grammatically and contextually correct.

Question 7:

Direction: In the following question there are two statements in each question. Each sentence has two highlighted words which may or may not be contextually and grammatically incorrect. Find the correct combination(s) of words which must be replaced to make both the sentences grammatically and contextually correct.

(I) The rules and regulations uniformly (A) lacking under the new law, instead of separate rules in different states, would ensure (B) seamless and cost-effective trade with inland vessels using the waterways.


(II) There are numerous negative consequences resulting from households (C) applicable access to a safe and reliable water source, especially one that is (D) directly linked to their home.

Direction: In the following question there are two statements in each question. Each sentence has two highlighted words which may or may not be contextually and grammatically incorrect. Find the correct combination(s) of words which must be replaced to make both the sentences grammatically and contextually correct.

Question 8:

Direction: In the following question there are two statements in each question. Each sentence has two highlighted words which may or may not be contextually and grammatically incorrect. Find the correct combination(s) of words which must be replaced to make both the sentences grammatically and contextually correct.

(I) There will be a huge requirement of (A) skilled manpower as these technologies get integrated and the institute will be playing a key role in developing capacities and (B) competencies for the railways as well as the industry.


(II) The timing, measures and (C) coordination have to be perfect and consistent for an excellent and (D) ephemeral experience for the consumer.

Direction: In the following question there are two statements in each question. Each sentence has two highlighted words which may or may not be contextually and grammatically incorrect. Find the correct combination(s) of words which must be replaced to make both the sentences grammatically and contextually correct.

Question 9:

Direction: Two columns are given in each question and each column has three phrases. Choose the most suitable pair of phrases, which makes a grammatically correct and contextually coherent statement. 

Column A 

Column B

A.The agreement, which has been joined by most of 140 countries taking part in negotiations


D.various compliances, namely deduction of TDS and deposit in the government treasury, filing of periodic TDS returns and issue of TDS certificates.


B.The identified projects include many at state-run ‘major ports’, which have recently got the freedom


E.since ancient times, its rivers have been respected for their pure water.  

C.India has a long history of being recognised for its abundant and clean water resources

F.adds to the administrative burden and increases overall cost of doing business.

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Direction: Two columns are given in each question and each column has three phrases. Choose the most suitable pair of phrases, which makes a grammatically correct and contextually coherent statement.

Question 10:

Direction: Two columns are given in each question and each column has three phrases. Choose the most suitable pair of phrases, which makes a grammatically correct and contextually coherent statement.

Column A 

Column B 

A. A common factor among all these fake YouTube Live streams is

D. scammers have developed a formula that adds legitimacy to their efforts and has continued to work for years. 


B. Every time there is the possibility of farmers getting a higher price for the produce 


E. that users are directed to external websites that claim to double a users’ cryptocurrency.

C. Combined with the plethora of existing interview footage featuring many of these notable figures


F. for any country that is still clawing its way towards achieving ideal standards in the Human Development Index.



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Direction: Two columns are given in each question and each column has three phrases. Choose the most suitable pair of phrases, which makes a grammatically correct and contextually coherent statement.