Bank PO English
English for Bank PO and Clerical Exams Preparation Material and Verbal Ability Test
Questions
The slow _______ of the reforms in the power sector is a _______ for concern.
Directions: In of the following sentence there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence there are four pairs of words denoted by numbers. Find out which pair of words will fit in the blanks.
- signal, matter
- system, subject
- pace, cause
- scope, theme
Diseases are easily _______ through _______ with infected animals.
Directions: In of the following sentence there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence there are four pairs of words denoted by numbers. Find out which pair of words will fit in the blanks.
- transmitted, contact
- transplanted, serving
- avail, disturb
- generated, entertained
The need of the hour is to totally _______ any action that is communally _______ or offensive.
Directions: In of the following sentence there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence there are four pairs of words denoted by numbers. Find out which pair of words will fit in the blanks.
- avoid, provocative
- boycott, effective
- abandoned, strangely
- surrender, igniting
A number of scientists in the country think that they are on the _______ of a major _______ .
Directions: In of the following sentence there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence there are four pairs of words denoted by numbers. Find out which pair of words will fit in the blanks.
- centre, achievement
- gateway, breakthrough
- periphery, success
- threshold, overhaul
The Indian government should take _______ _______ to check terrorist activity in Jammu and Kashmir.
Directions: In of the following sentence there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence there are four pairs of words denoted by numbers. Find out which pair of words will fit in the blanks.
- bold, policy
- urgent, measures
- firm, steps
- courageous, effort
DIRECTIONS:There are four words given below.Select the two words that have the similar meaning and markk their combination as your answer. a) components b) ornamentation c) accessories d) attachments
Directions: In the following question four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most similar or opposite to each other.
- a-d
- c-d
- b-c
- a-b
a) eagerly b) radically c) vigorously d) severely
Directions: In the following question four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most similar or opposite to each other.
- b-d
- a-c
- a-d
- b-c
a ) curb b ) courage c) control d ) destiny
Directions: In the following question four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most similar or opposite to each other.
- a-b
- b-c
- a-c
- b-d
You must _______ your house in order before you _______ to offer advice to others.
Directions: In of the following sentence there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence there are four pairs of words denoted by numbers. Find out which pair of words will fit in the blanks.
- arrange, proceed
- set, venture
- organise, preach
- adjust, think
The civl society remains _______ to those who _____the law with consummate ease.
Directions: In of the following sentence there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence there are four pairs of words denoted by numbers. Find out which pair of words will fit in the blanks.
- hostage, flout
- culprit, fake
- vigil, recommend
- uxorious, effective
India's relations with Pakistan are once again at _______ _______ .
Directions: In of the following sentence there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence there are four pairs of words denoted by numbers. Find out which pair of words will fit in the blanks.
- unprecedented, tense
- abnormal, hostility
- low, ebb
- disputes, stages
Our country should feel _______ that women are doing _______ work in almost all fields today.
Directions: In of the following sentence there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence there are four pairs of words denoted by numbers. Find out which pair of words will fit in the blanks.
- obliged, equal
- great, participatory
- proud, excellent
- honoured, rewarding
Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (iii).
(i)bandh (ii)__ by political parties and even non government organistaions not_____ (iii) (iv) normal life, but also(v) their very__ (vi) .It only _____(vii) a mass hysteria _____(viii) in _____(ix) and _____(x) of property.
- mainly
- only
- generally
- commonly
Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (ii).
(i) bandh (ii) by political parties and even non-government organistaions not (iii) (iv) normal life, but also _(v) their very ____ (vi)_____. It only _(vii) a mass hysteria _(viii) in __(ix) and __(x) of property.
- calls
- system
- practice
- protest
Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (v).
(i)bandh (ii)__ by political parties and even non government organistaions not_____ (iii) (iv) normal life, but also(v) their very__ (vi) .It only _____(vii) a mass hysteria _____(viii) in _____(ix) and _____(x) of property.
- surrender
- defeat
- dominate
- effective
Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (vi).
(i)bandh (ii)__ by political parties and even non government organistaions not_____ (iii) (iv) normal life, but also(v) their very__ (vi) .It only _____(vii) a mass hysteria _____(viii) in _____(ix) and _____(x) of property.
- benefit
- sense
- purpose
- nature
Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (iv).
(i)bandh (ii)__ by political parties and even non government organistaions not_____ (iii) (iv) normal life, but also(v) their very__ (vi) .It only _____(vii) a mass hysteria _____(viii) in _____(ix) and _____(x) of property.
- ruin
- havoc
- shake
- disrupt
Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (vii).
(i)bandh (ii)__ by political parties and even non government organistaions not_____ (iii) (iv) normal life, but also(v) their very__ (vi) .It only _____(vii) a mass hysteria _____(viii) in _____(ix) and _____(x) of property.
- prompts
- clear
- encourage
- havoc
The crimes _______ by state officials and armed personnel are not _______ prosecution.
Directions: In of the following sentence there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence there are four pairs of words denoted by numbers. Find out which pair of words will fit in the blanks.
- committed, beyond
- done, appreciate
- practised, outside
- managed, against
a) spurious b) authorized c) attested d) genuine
Directions: In the following question four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most similar or opposite to each other.
- a-c
- b-c
- b-d
- a-d
a) sensitive b) immune c) vulnerable d) covered
Directions: In the following question four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most similar or opposite to each other.
- b-c
- a-c
- a-d
- b-d
Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (ix).
(i)bandh (ii)__ by political parties and even non government organistaions not_____ (iii) (iv) normal life, but also(v) their very__ (vi) .It only _____(vii) a mass hysteria _____(viii) in _____(ix) and _____(x) of property.
- violence
- extreme
- hallucinating
- creative
Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (i).
(i)bandh (ii)__ by political parties and even non government organistaions not_____ (iii) (iv) normal life, but also(v) their very__ (vi) .It only _____(vii) a mass hysteria _____(viii) in _____(ix) and _____(x) of property.
- Extreme
- Frequent
- Consolidated
- Effective
Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (viii).
(i)bandh (ii)__ by political parties and even non government organistaions not_____ (iii) (iv) normal life, but also(v) their very__ (vi) .It only _____(vii) a mass hysteria _____(viii) in _____(ix) and _____(x) of property.
- damaging
- instigating
- initiating
- resulting
Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (x).
(i)bandh (ii)__ by political parties and even non government organistaions not_____ (iii) (iv) normal life, but also(v) their very__ (vi) .It only _____(vii) a mass hysteria _____(viii) in _____(ix) and _____(x) of property.
- disposal
- destruction
- restoration
- retrograde