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1 India’s No.1 Teacher in Bank Exams for English Language and Editorial
Direction (1-5): Which of the phrase/ word from the
options (a), (b), (c) and (d) given below each sentence
should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e., “No correction required” as
the answer.
Q1.
When the police started asking questions, the suspect clammed up.
(a) camped down
(b) clamped up
(c) clam out
(d) clamed off
(e) No Correction Required
Q2.
The implication is that these may be black funds and they are
to be tracked and the people behind them will be caught.
(a) are on track
(b) is being tracked
(c) have been tracked
(d) are being tracked
(e) No improvement is required
Q3.
I must look after my French before going to Paris next month.
(a) brush in for
(b) catch up
(c) brush up on
(d) bring in on
(e) No Correction Required
Q4.
If this is freedom of speech, then it must been curtailed immediately.
(a) have being curtailing
(b) must be curtailed
(c) must have been curtailed
(d) have been curtailed
(e) No correction required
Q5.
India has suffered from terrorism. So has Pakistan. And it
turns out, now the first world too is not immune.
(a) turning out to
(b) it turns to
(c) it turned out to be
(d) it turning out
(e) No improvement required
Q6.
Given below are sentences with an idiom given in bold.
Replace the idiom from the four options provided to make the sentence contextually meaningful and grammatically correct. If no such replacement is
required mark (E) i.e., “No replacement required” as your
answer choice.
In most countries, people want the leaders in their government to cost an arm and a leg and always tell the truth.
1. to bite the bullet
2. to get out of hand
3. to call it a day
4. to break the ice
5. no replacement required
Q.7
In each of the question given below a phrase/idiom is
given in bold which is then followed by five options which try to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of
the phrase/idiom most appropriately in the context of
the given sentence.
After two hours spent wandering in the snow, I realized we were on a wild goose chase.
1. exuberant
2. futile search
3. fruitful errand
4. target completion
5. fecund emulation
Q.8
In each of the question given below a phrase/idiom is
given in bold which is then followed by five options which try to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of
the phrase/idiom most appropriately in the context of
the given sentence.
The student was on thin ice because he was absent from class too many times.
1. relaxed
2. tortured
3. prepared
4. skated
5. worried
Q.9
In each of the question given below a phrase/idiom is
given in bold which is then followed by five options which try to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of
the phrase/idiom most appropriately in the context of
the given sentence.
Often the interviewer will need to play devil's advocate in order to get a discussion going.
1. sophism
2. exhibit
3. consort
4. opine
5. counsel
Q.10
In each of the question given below a phrase/idiom is
given in bold which is then followed by five options
which try to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of
the phrase/idiom most appropriately in the context of
the given sentence.
She threw caution to the wind and married him even though she knew he was a professional thief.
1. deliberately
2. riskily
3. decisively
4. certainly
5. trickily
Q.11
In each of the question given below a phrase/idiom is
given in bold which is then followed by five options which try to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of
the phrase/idiom most appropriately in the context of
the given sentence.
Frances took her daughter walking every day, rain or shine.
1. extravagant
2. inaccurate
3. regardless
4. improvident
5. considerate
Q.12
In each of the question given below a phrase/idiom is
given in bold which is then followed by five options which try to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of
the phrase/idiom most appropriately in the context of
the given sentence.
To be competitive, they paid low wages and cut corners on health and safety.
1. insistent
2. skimp
3. obdurate
4. rigid
5. lenient
Q13 Given below are sentences with an idiom given in bold.
Replace the idiom from the four options provided to make the sentence contextually meaningful and grammatically correct. If no such replacement is
required mark (E) i.e., “No replacement required” as your
answer choice.
A scandal that's wrapped around the term "telephony
metadata" is not going to get people bent out of shape.
1. so far so good
2. cut the mustard
3. to get your act together
4. to make matters worse
5. no replacement required
Q14
Given below are sentences with an idiom given in bold.
Replace the idiom from the four options provided to make the sentence contextually meaningful and grammatically correct. If no such replacement is
required mark (E) i.e., “No replacement required” as your
answer choice.
We'd planned a surprise party for Donna, but some guy she works with burn bridges, so now she knows.
1. barking up the wrong tree
2. live and learn
3. let the cat out of the bag
4. the whole nine yards
5. no replacement required
Q.15
In each of the following questions, a sentence is given with a blank. There are five phrases given below each
sentence, one out of which can be used in the blank to form a meaningful sentence. Choose the most
appropriate phrase among the five options that makes the sentence contextually meaningful.
The government was forced to _________ from implementing these proposals.
1. aim at
2. look into
3. back up
4. back down
5. bite off
Q.16
In each of the following questions, a sentence is given with a blank. There are five phrases given below each
sentence, one out of which can be used in the blank to form a meaningful sentence. Choose the most
appropriate phrase among the five options that makes the sentence contextually meaningful.
His mother complains that he makes excuses to ___________________ of family occasions such as weddings.
1. come down
2. chicken out
3. close down
4. chop up
5. clear out
Q.17
In each of the following questions, a sentence is given with a blank. There are five phrases given below each
sentence, one out of which can be used in the blank to form a meaningful sentence. Choose the most
appropriate phrase among the five options that makes the sentence contextually meaningful.
Keeping in mind the notion that the best quarterback is a Monday morning quarterback, if I had it to ___________________, this is what I would have done differently.
In each of the following questions, a sentence is given with a blank. There are five phrases given below each
sentence, one out of which can be used in the blank to form a meaningful sentence. Choose the most
appropriate phrase among the five options that makes the sentence contextually meaningful.
A trip you've been psyched about may ___________________, so have back - up plans ready.
1. fall apart
2. fall behind
3. fall over
4. fall for
5. fall through
Q.19
In each of the following questions, a sentence is given with a blank. There are five phrases given below each
sentence, one out of which can be used in the blank to form a meaningful sentence. Choose the most
appropriate phrase among the five options that makes the sentence contextually meaningful.
I can't find my purse, but it must be ______ here somewhere.
1. floating around
2. flipping out
3. fooling around
4. going beyond
5. going around
Q.20
In each of the following questions, a sentence is given with a blank. There are five phrases given below each
sentence, one out of which can be used in the blank to form a meaningful sentence. Choose the most
appropriate phrase among the five options that makes the sentence contextually meaningful.
Try and ___________________ the aspects of your background which make you especially suitable for the job you have applied for.
1. pull out
2. pick out
3. pick up
4. pick on
5. pile up
Q.21
In each of the following questions, a sentence is given with a blank. There are five phrases given below each
sentence, one out of which can be used in the blank to form a meaningful sentence. Choose the most
appropriate phrase among the five options that makes the sentence contextually meaningful.
Many men began to ___________________ the rights of women and children.
1. stick to
2. stick out
3. stick with
4. stick up for
5. stick in
Q.22
In each of the following questions, a sentence is given with a blank. There are five phrases given below each
sentence, one out of which can be used in the blank to form a meaningful sentence. Choose the most
appropriate phrase among the five options that makes the sentence contextually meaningful.
I know you've had a bad day, but you don't have to ___________________me!
1. take back
2. take apart
3. take it out on
4. take in
5. take out
Q.23
In each of the following questions, a sentence is given with a blank. There are five phrases given below each
sentence, one out of which can be used in the blank to form a meaningful sentence. Choose the most
appropriate phrase among the five options that makes the sentence contextually meaningful.
As you start your married life together hand in hand, may all the things you're hoping for ___________________ the way you've planned.
1. turn out
2. turn in
3. turn over
4. turn into
5. turn off
Q.24
In each of the question given below a phrase/idiom is
given in bold which is then followed by five options which try to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of
the phrase/idiom most appropriately in the context of
the given sentence.
They stopped inviting him to the gatherings, and he really got bent out of shape about it.
1. plumpness
2. pile
3. nefarious
4. subjugate
5. livid
Q.25
In each of the question given below a phrase/idiom is
given in bold which is then followed by five options which try to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of
the phrase/idiom most appropriately in the context of
Assessing the problems of the neighborhood grocery by examining a giant supermarket is comparing apples and oranges.
1. resplendent
2. exquisite
3. surpassed
4. unparalleled
5. renowned
Q.26
In each of the question given below a phrase/idiom is
given in bold which is then followed by five options which try to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of
the phrase/idiom most appropriately in the context of
the given sentence.
I got to the airport a few minutes late and missed the plane by the skin of my teeth.
1. scantily
2. gradually
3. narrowly
4. recently
5. deliberately
Directions (27-31): In the following questions, a word is
given in bold followed by four sentences. Choose the
appropriate option mentioning the sentence that uses the highlighted word in a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful manner.
Q27.
Mantle (a) He had thrust his chest out, supporting his shoulders
against the mantle.
(b) She wrapped herself in a warm, heavy mantle, prepared to
embrace the cold wind outside.
(c) Be careful not to strike your head against the mantle.
(d) He set his watch to the clock on the mantle.
(e) None of these.
Q28.
Feat (a) Not let the grass grow under one's feat.
(b) An enemy who lies at thy feat begging forgiveness must
not feel thy sword (c) He stamped his feat to shake off the snow from his boots.
(d) It is a rare feat when an archer hits the center target
twenty times in a row (e) None of these.
Q29.
FLAIR (a) Since Rich has a flair for storytelling, it is not surprising
that he is a popular children’s author.
(b) She poked at the fire causing it to flair up and throw more
shadows across their faces.
(c) The flair from the lighter scared the small child as the
flame illuminated her face.
(d) As the camper rubbed the two sticks together, it even
shocked him to see the flair spark (e) None of these.
Q30.
Whet (a) While it was still whet, I gently teased out the tangled
knots in Rosie's hair.
(b) We jolted along rough whet roads through an endless
banana plantation.
(c) The mobile phone company uses celebrity endorsements
to make consumers whet their phones (d) It's too whet for the children to play out today; they'll have
to amuse themselves indoors.
(e) None of these.
Q31.
Ley (a) As soon as they were settled at a table, Felipa ley out her
plan.
(b) For a moment she ley waiting, and then realized he had
fallen asleep.
(c) A newspaper with Allen's picture on it ley opened on the
coffee table.
(d) The clover-grass ley is then grazed for a year or two with
sheep.
(e) None of these.
Directions (32-36): A word has been given in each
question and has been used in the sentences given below.
Identify the statements where the word has been used in a contextually and grammatically correct manner. If the
word has been used incorrectly in all the statements, mark (e), “None of these”, as your answer.
Q32.
Complaisant (i) I am rightfully not complaisant with low quality service.
(ii) Because John is too complaisant in his willingness to
please others, people often take advantage of him.
(iii) If 1,000 signatures on this petition doesn't satisfy you,
then how many will make you complaisant? (a) only (i)
(b) only (ii)
(c) both (ii) & (iii)
(d) both (i) & (iii)
(e) none of these
Q33.
Corporal (i) The sense of touch allows us to navigate safely through the
many features of the corporal world.
(ii) Shooting someone is sure to cause him or her a great deal
of corporal suffering.
(iii) Slaves were often tied to trees and whipped as a form of
Duel (i) That marriage lacked the duel significance it should have
had.
(ii) The two men were ready to duel to the death and
wouldn’t consider cancelling the showdown
(iii) The government has employed a duel strategy to achieve
these two objectives.
(a) Only (ii)
(b) Only (ii) and (iii)
(c) Only (i) and (ii)
(d) Only (i) and (iii)
(e) All of the above
Q72.
INSIDIOUS (i) The caller claimed three insidious devices had been
planted at the Vineyards.
(ii) Sources said the explosion seemed to have been caused
by an insidious device.
(iii) Although the medicine made Gabriel feel better at first, its
effect was insidious and only lasted a short time.
(a) Only (i)
(b) Only (ii)
(c) Only (iii)
(d) Both (i) and (ii)
(e) None of the above
Q73.
ANTICS (i) Because the antics of the political candidates are so
disturbing I will not be voting for any of them.
(ii) My younger son never tires of watching the kitten’s antics
with the string.
(iii) You might have to eat your words on that purchase I
made of them valuable antics.
(a) Only (i)
(b) Only (ii)
(c) Both (i) and (iii)
(d) Both (i) and (ii)
(e) All (i), (ii) and (iii)
Q74.
Appraise (i) He has been appraised of any institution-wide issues that
the professional body report has identified.
(ii) The insurance company appraised the famous painting at
ten million dollars.
(iii) The prosecutor appraised the evidence and said it was
not substantial enough to go to trial.
(a) Only (iii)
(b) Only (ii) and (iii)
(c) Only (i) and (ii)
(d) Only (ii)
(e) All of the above
Q75.
Augur (i) Many of these holes are as round and as cleanly cut as if
they had been made with an augur.
(ii) Diminishing gas prices augur a high amount of road travel
on the upcoming holiday. (iii) In a process very similar to
extracting a cork from a wine bottle, the augur bit is twisted in and extracted without rotation.
(a) only (i)
(b) only (ii)
(c) both (ii) & (iii)
(d) both (i) & (iii)
(e) none of these
Q76.
Corroborate (i) The software engineers will corroborate on the project to
make sure it is available to the customer on the agreed upon date.
(ii) If his words are not enough, the evidence will
corroborate his claim.
(iii) After watching the videotape, the officials were able to
corroborate the runner’s claim of interference during the
race.
(a) only (i)
(b) only (ii)
(c) both (ii) & (iii)
(d) both (i) & (iii)
(e) none of these
Directions (77-81): In the following questions, a phrase is
given in bold whose meaning can be inferred from one of the highlighted words/phrases of four sentences given
below each phrase. Choose the most appropriate
meaning of the phrase among the four options that can also be replaced by the given phrase without altering the meaning of the sentence. If none of the sentences conveys
the correct meaning, choose (e) i.e., “None of the above”
as your answer.
Q77.
A dime a dozen (a) Websites on health and fitness are very common
nowadays, but not all of them are accurate and have correct information.
(b) Their piercing war-whoops were blended with the loud
beatings of a kind of drum which they had fabricated.
(c) The importance of this invention to the cotton industry of
the world cannot be overestimated.
(d) The IMF also does not shy away from helping countries
Sol. “are being tracked” is the correct phrase replacement.
S3. Ans. (c)
Sol. brush up on means to improve, refresh one’s
knowledge of something S4. Ans. (b)
Sol. Curtail means reduce in extent or quantity; impose a
restriction on.
S5. Ans. (e)
Sol. The sentence is grammatically correct.
Answer6:1
Solution: The idiom given in bold is incorrect and thus
requires a replacement. “ to cost an arm and a leg” means to
be extremely expensive. Therefore, it should be replaced
with option (a) “ to bite the bullet”. “ To bite the bullet”
means to decide to do something difficult or unpleasant that one has been putting off or hesitating over. All the other
idioms fail to make the sentence contextually meaningful.
To get out of hand means to become difficult to control.
To call it a day means to stop what you are doing because you do not want to do any more or think you have done enough.
To break the ice means to do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going in a strained situation or when strangers meet.
Answer7: 2
Solution: The idiom ‘ a wild goose chase’ means a search
that is completely unsuccessful and a waste of time because
the person or thing being searched for does not exist or is somewhere else. Therefore, the phrase “ futile search”
perfectly depicts the context of the idiom. All the other
phrases fail to provide the meaning of the given idiom. Hence,
option (b) is the most suitable answer choice.
Exuberant means full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.
Fruitful errand means a short successful journey Fecund emulation means producing many achievable ideas Answer8: 5
Solution: The idiom ‘ on thin ice’ means in a precarious or
risky situation. Therefore, the word “ worried” perfectly
reflects the meaning of the idiom. All the other phrases fail to
provide the meaning of the given idiom hence, option (e) is
the most suitable answer choice.
Relaxed means free from tension and anxiety.
Tortured means inflict severe pain on.
Skated means move on ice skates or roller skates in a gliding fashion.
Answer9: 1
Solution: Option (a) is the correct answer choice. ‘ devil’s
advocate’means someone who pretends, in an argument or
discussion, to be against an idea or plan that a lot of people support, in order to make people discuss and consider it in more detail. Therefore, the word ‘sophism is perfectly
depicting the meaning of the given idiom. ‘Sophism’ means a
clever but false argument, especially one used deliberately to deceive. All the other words fail to express the meaning of the
given idiom.
Exhibit means manifest clearly (a quality or a type of
behaviour).
Consort means habitually associate with (someone),
typically with the disapproval of others.
Opine means hold and state as one's opinion.
Counsel means give advice to (someone).
Answer10: 2
Solution: Option (b) is the correct answer choice. ‘ throw
caution to the wind’ means to do something without
worrying about the risk or negative results. Therefore, the
word ‘ riskily’ is perfectly depicting the meaning of the given
idiom. ‘riskily’ is an adverb which means the possibility that
something unpleasant or unwelcome will happen. All the
other words fail to express the meaning of the given idiom.
Deliberately means consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Decisively means in a manner that settles an issue convincingly or produces a definite result.
Trickily means (of a task, problem, etc.) requiring care and
skill because difficult or awkward.
Answer11: 3
Solution: Option (c) is the correct answer choice. ‘rain or
shine’ means to do it regularly, without being affected by the
weather or other circumstances. Therefore, the word
‘regardless’ is perfectly depicting the meaning of the given
idiom. ‘Regardless’ is an adverb which means despite the
prevailing circumstances. All the other words fail to express
the meaning of the given idiom.
Extravagant means lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.
Inaccurate means not accurate Improvident means not having or showing foresight; spendthrift or thoughtless.
Considerate means careful not to inconvenience or harm others.
Answer12: 2
Solution: Option (b) is the correct answer choice. ‘ Cut
corners’ means to do something perfunctorily so as to save
time or money. Therefore, the word ‘ skimp’ is perfectly
depicting the meaning of the given idiom. ‘Skimp’ can be
used as a noun or a verb which means to expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an attempt to economize. All the other words fail to express
the meaning of the given idiom.
Insistent means insisting on or demanding something; not allowing refusal.
Obdurate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
Rigid means unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible.
Lenient means of a punishment or person in authority)
more merciful or tolerant than expected.
Answer13: 5
Solution: The idiom given in bold “to get people bent out of
shape ” means to take offense; to become angry, agitated, or
upset. Thus, it completely provides a coherent meaning to the
sentence. Hence, it doesn’t require any replacement
making option (e) is the most suitable answer choice.
So far so good means progress has been satisfactory up to now.
Cut the mustard means come up to expectations; reach the required standard.
To get your act together means to start to organize yourself so that you do things in an effective way.
To make matters worse means with the result that a bad situation is made worse.
Answer14: 3
Solution: The idiom given in bold is incorrect and thus
requires a replacement. “ burn bridges” means to destroy
Sol. Among the given statements, ‘canvass’ has been used
correctly in statements (ii) only. In the statement (i) and (ii),
‘canvass’ can be replaced with ‘canvas’, to make the
statement grammatically correct and contextually meaningful. Hence, option (b) is the most suitable answer
choice.
CANVASS - propose (an idea or plan) for discussion.
CANVAS - a strong, coarse unbleached cloth made from
hemp, flax, or a similar yarn, used to make items such as sails and tents and as a surface for oil painting.
S68. Ans. (c)
Sol. Among the given statements, ‘altar’ has been used
correctly in statements (ii) and (iii).
Altar – platform for worship or ceremonies
Alter – To change
Hence, option (c) is the most suitable answer choice.
S69. Ans. (d)
Sol. Among the given statements, ‘confidant’ has been used
correctly in statements (i) and (iii). Hence, option (d) is the
most suitable answer choice.
Confidant – Close aide
Confident – Having confidence
S70. Ans. (a)
Sol. Censure- an official reprimand
Among (i), (ii) and (iii), (i) and (iii) are grammatically correct
and contextually meaningful sentences. In statement (ii) the
use of “censure” does not makes a contextually meaningful
sentence. Here, 'censure' can be replaced with 'cynosure' to
make a contextually meaningful sentence.
Cynosure- something or someone that is the center of
attention Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.
S71. Ans. (a)
Sol. Among (i), (ii) and (iii), only statement (ii) is a
grammatically correct and contextually meaningful sentence.
Dual – Combination of two things or two parts
Duel – Fight or combat
S72. Ans. (c)
Sol. Insidious- something that is slowly and secretly causing
harm Among (i), (ii) and (iii), only statement (iii) is a grammatically
correct and contextually meaningful sentence.
In statement (i) and (ii) insidious does not fits perfectly in the
sentence. Instead of ‘insidious’, ‘incendiary’ makes a
contextually meaningful and grammatically correct statement.
Incendiary- explosive
Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.
S73. Ans. (d)
Sol. ANTICS: foolish, outrageous, or amusing behaviour.
Among (i), (ii) and (iii), (i) and (ii) are grammatically correct
and contextually meaningful sentences. In statement (iii) the
use of “ANTICS” does not makes a contextually meaningful
sentence. Here, ‘antics’ can be replaced with 'antique' to
make a contextually meaningful sentence.
Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.`
S74. Ans. (b)
Sol. Among (i), (ii) and (iii), (ii) and (iii) statements are
grammatically correct and contextually meaningful.
Appraise – to estimate the value of something
Apprise – to inform or tell
Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.
S75. Ans. (b)
Sol. Among the given statements, ‘augur’ has been used
correctly in statements (ii) only. In the statement (i) and (ii),
‘augur’ can be replaced with ‘auger’, to make the statement
grammatically correct and contextually meaningful. Hence,
option (b) is the most suitable answer choice.
Augur – Become a sign for either good or bad
Auger – A tool used in carpentry
S76. Ans. (c)
Sol. Among the given statements, ‘Corroborate’ has been
used correctly in statements (ii) and (iii).
Collaborate - work jointly for a specific project/activity - A
Japanese company has collaborated with an Indian firm to develop the project for high speed trains.
Corroborate - to strengthen or support with other evidence;
make more certain.
Hence, option (c) is the most suitable answer choice.
S77. Ans. (a)
Sol. The phrase “a dime a dozen” means very common and
of no particular value. Thus, among the given four
statements, only the first sentence provides the exact meaning of the phrase and at the same time it can be replaced by the given phrase without altering the meaning of the sentence. Hence option (a) is the correct choice.
Fabricated means invented (something) in order to deceive.
Overestimated means formed too high or favourable an estimate of.
Shy away means to move away from or try to avoid something.
S78. Ans. (c)
Sol. The phrase “run-of-the-mill” means lacking unusual or
special aspects; ordinary. Thus, among the given four
statements, only the third sentence provides the exact meaning of the phrase and the highlighted word can be replaced by the given phrase without altering the meaning of the sentence. Hence option (c) is the correct choice.
Exceptional means unusually good; outstanding.
Select means (of a group of people or things) carefully chosen
from a larger number as being the best or most valuable.
Mundane means lacking interest or excitement; dull.