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IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 1

Direction: In the question below, a part of the sentence is underline. Below are given alternatives to the underline part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose 'No improvement'.

Q. Things didn't pan out the way we expected it to.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 1
The underlined part of the sentence is grammatically correct and doesn't have to be improved.

The phrasal verb "pan out" means "happen in a particular way."

None of the other alternatives can make the sentence meaningful.

Hence, the correct option is (E).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 2

Direction: In the question below, a part of the sentence is underline. Below are given alternatives to the underline part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose 'No improvement'.

Q. With the help of a dictionary, you may learn new words easily.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 2
The modal ‘can’ is used to express 'ability or opportunity', to make general statements about what is possible.

Here the ability to learn new words with the help of a dictionary is conveyed, and thus ‘can’ fits perfectly.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

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IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 3

In the question below, a sentence is given with a part of it printed in underline type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by phrases 1), 2) and 3) and 4). Find out which phrase should replace the phrase given in underline to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required’, mark 5) as the answer.

Q. The audience instantly broke in as soon as the comedian started cracking jokes.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 3
Break up / broke up (phrasal verb) in this context means – to start laughing. (Break up can also mean ending a relationship)

The audience instantly broke up as soon as the comedian started cracking jokes.

(Break in – to interrupt; Break into – to enter forcibly; Break down – get upset)

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 4

In the question below, a sentence is given with a part of it printed in underline type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by phrases 1), 2) and 3) and 4). Find out which phrase should replace the phrase given in underline to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required’, mark 5) as the answer.

Q. After a lengthy heated argument, the official left the meeting on a huff.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 4
In a huff (phrasal verb) – in an angry or annoyed state.

After a lengthy heated argument, the official left the meeting in a huff.

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 5

In the question below, a sentence is given with a part of it printed in underline type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by phrases 1), 2) and 3) and 4). Find out which phrase should replace the phrase given in underline to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required’, mark 5) as the answer.

Q. Shweta just cut in when the teacher was busy demonstrating a very important topic through a practical.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 5
Cut in (phrasal verb) – to interrupt.
IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 6

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e). Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.

Q. More immigrants have (a)/ forgotten their native (b)/ cultures because of acculturation (c)/ in their new countries. (d)/ No error (e)

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 6
The word 'more' indicates an additional amount or degree. It makes the given sentence vague as there is no given quantity with respect to which an additional number of immigrants have been talked about. Therefore, this sentence requires correction.

To correct the sentence, the word 'more' should be replaced with 'many', which refers to 'a large number of' something.

The correct sentence is:

Many immigrants have forgotten their native cultures because of acculturation in their new countries.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 7

The following question carries a word, which has been used in 3 different sentences given below it. Identify the statement(s) in which the word has been used correctly.

Track

  1. They drove down a narrow track that branched off from the main road.

  2. He protested his innocence and promised to help police track down the real murderer.

  3. This button advances the tape to the beginning of the track.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 7
In sentence 1 mentions road which means in here ‘track’ means a line or route along which something travels or moves. ‘Track down’ in sentence 2 means to find something or someone after looking for it, him, or her in a lot of different places. ‘Track’ also refers to one of several songs or pieces of music on a CD or other musical recording, as in sentence 3. Hence, the correct answer is option 5.
IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 8

The following question carries a word, which has been used in 3 different sentences given below it. Identify the statement(s) in which the word has been used correctly.

Amplify

  1. Foods with sugar or fat seem to trigger cravings that then rewire the brain's pleasure circuitry to amplify that craving.

  2. They successfully resisted pressure from their competitors to amplify prices.

  3. Ruth hesitated, uncertain of how to amplify honesty and diplomacy in her answer.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 8
Amplify’ means to increase in size, volume or significance. The word is generally used to indicate increase in the magnitude of the amplitude and not in numbers. Of all the given sentences, only alternative 1 uses ‘amplify’ in the aforementioned context. Hence, the correct answer is 1.
IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 9

Direction: The following question carries a word, which has been used in 3 different sentences given below it. Identify the statement(s) in which the word has been used correctly.

Word

  1. His voice was deep and word and his song was soothing.

  2. Health officials are encouraging people to spread the word about the benefits of exercise.

  3. You will buy nothing but trouble if you buy that house, take my word for it.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 9
‘Word’ can mean information about recent and important events, as in sentence 2. It can also mean ‘promise’, as in sentence 3. ‘Words’ however, is not an adjective, and has been incorrectly used in alternative 1. Hence, the correct answer is 4.
IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 10

Direction: Below is some sentences out of which the sentence numbered 4 has been correctly placed. The rest of the sentences A, B, C, D, E, F need to be arranged correctly in order to form a logical order.

A. A derivative is a contract between two or more parties whose value is based on an agreed-upon underlying financial asset (like a security) or set of assets (like an index).

B. Generally belonging to the realm of advanced investing, derivatives are secondary securities whose value is solely based (derived) on the value of the primary security that they are linked to.

C. A futures contract, for example, is a derivative because its value is affected by the performance of the underlying asset.

4. In and of itself a derivative is worthless.

D. Futures contracts, forward contracts, options, swaps, and warrants are commonly used derivatives.

E. Common underlying asset instruments include bonds, commodities, currencies, interest rates, market indexes, and stocks.

F. Similarly, a stock option is a derivative because its value is "derived" from that of the underlying stock.

Which of the following is the SEVENTH statement?

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 10
A defines derivatives and is clearly the introductory sentence. AE is a pair with the common theme of ‘underlying asset.’ B4 is also a pair with B mentioning that the value of a derivative is linked to its underlying asset and sentence 4 stating that by itself (without the underlying asset) a derivative is useless. E follows sentence 4 by giving some examples of derivatives. CF is a pair. C gives an example of a derivative while F with ‘similarly’ gives another example of a derivative.

The correct order is AEB4DCF.

The ordered paragraph is: A derivative is a contract between two or more parties whose value is based on an agreed-upon underlying financial asset (like a security) or set of assets (like an index). Common underlying asset instruments include bonds, commodities, currencies, interest rates, market indexes, and stocks. Generally belonging to the realm of advanced investing, derivatives are secondary securities whose value is solely based (derived) on the value of the primary security that they are linked to. In and of itself a derivative is worthless. Futures contracts, forward contracts, options, swaps, and warrants are commonly used derivatives. A futures contract, for example, is a derivative because its value is affected by the performance of the underlying asset. Similarly, a stock option is a derivative because its value is "derived" from that of the underlying stock.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 11

Direction: Below is some sentences out of which the sentence numbered 4 has been correctly placed. The rest of the sentences A, B, C, D, E, F need to be arranged correctly in order to form a logical order.

A. A derivative is a contract between two or more parties whose value is based on an agreed-upon underlying financial asset (like a security) or set of assets (like an index).

B. Generally belonging to the realm of advanced investing, derivatives are secondary securities whose value is solely based (derived) on the value of the primary security that they are linked to.

C. A futures contract, for example, is a derivative because its value is affected by the performance of the underlying asset.

4. In and of itself a derivative is worthless.

D. Futures contracts, forward contracts, options, swaps, and warrants are commonly used derivatives.

E. Common underlying asset instruments include bonds, commodities, currencies, interest rates, market indexes, and stocks.

F. Similarly, a stock option is a derivative because its value is "derived" from that of the underlying stock.

Q. Which of the following is the THIRD statement?

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 11
A defines derivatives and is clearly the introductory sentence. AE is a pair with the common theme of ‘underlying asset.’ B4 is also a pair with B mentioning that the value of a derivative is linked to its underlying asset and sentence 4 stating that by itself (without the underlying asset) a derivative is useless. E follows sentence 4 by giving some examples of derivatives. CF is a pair. C gives an example of a derivative while F with ‘similarly’ gives another example of a derivative.

The correct order is AEB4DCF.

The ordered paragraph is: A derivative is a contract between two or more parties whose value is based on an agreed-upon underlying financial asset (like a security) or set of assets (like an index). Common underlying asset instruments include bonds, commodities, currencies, interest rates, market indexes, and stocks. Generally belonging to the realm of advanced investing, derivatives are secondary securities whose value is solely based (derived) on the value of the primary security that they are linked to. In and of itself a derivative is worthless. Futures contracts, forward contracts, options, swaps, and warrants are commonly used derivatives. A futures contract, for example, is a derivative because its value is affected by the performance of the underlying asset. Similarly, a stock option is a derivative because its value is "derived" from that of the underlying stock.

Hence, the correct option is (E).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 12

Direction: Below is some sentences out of which the sentence numbered 4 has been correctly placed. The rest of the sentences A, B, C, D, E, F need to be arranged correctly in order to form a logical order.

A. A derivative is a contract between two or more parties whose value is based on an agreed-upon underlying financial asset (like a security) or set of assets (like an index).

B. Generally belonging to the realm of advanced investing, derivatives are secondary securities whose value is solely based (derived) on the value of the primary security that they are linked to.

C. A futures contract, for example, is a derivative because its value is affected by the performance of the underlying asset.

4. In and of itself a derivative is worthless.

D. Futures contracts, forward contracts, options, swaps, and warrants are commonly used derivatives.

E. Common underlying asset instruments include bonds, commodities, currencies, interest rates, market indexes, and stocks.

F. Similarly, a stock option is a derivative because its value is "derived" from that of the underlying stock.

Which of the following is the FIRST statement?

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 12
A defines derivatives and is clearly the introductory sentence. AE is a pair with the common theme of ‘underlying asset.’ B4 is also a pair with B mentioning that the value of a derivative is linked to its underlying asset and sentence 4 stating that by itself (without the underlying asset) a derivative is useless. E follows sentence 4 by giving some examples of derivatives. CF is a pair. C gives an example of a derivative while F with ‘similarly’ gives another example of a derivative.

The correct order is AEB4DCF.

The ordered paragraph is: A derivative is a contract between two or more parties whose value is based on an agreed-upon underlying financial asset (like a security) or set of assets (like an index). Common underlying asset instruments include bonds, commodities, currencies, interest rates, market indexes, and stocks. Generally belonging to the realm of advanced investing, derivatives are secondary securities whose value is solely based (derived) on the value of the primary security that they are linked to. In and of itself a derivative is worthless. Futures contracts, forward contracts, options, swaps, and warrants are commonly used derivatives. A futures contract, for example, is a derivative because its value is affected by the performance of the underlying asset. Similarly, a stock option is a derivative because its value is "derived" from that of the underlying stock.

Hence, the correct option is (D).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 13

Direction: Below is some sentences out of which the sentence numbered 4 has been correctly placed. The rest of the sentences A, B, C, D, E, F need to be arranged correctly in order to form a logical order.

A. A derivative is a contract between two or more parties whose value is based on an agreed-upon underlying financial asset (like a security) or set of assets (like an index).

B. Generally belonging to the realm of advanced investing, derivatives are secondary securities whose value is solely based (derived) on the value of the primary security that they are linked to.

C. A futures contract, for example, is a derivative because its value is affected by the performance of the underlying asset.

4. In and of itself a derivative is worthless.

D. Futures contracts, forward contracts, options, swaps, and warrants are commonly used derivatives.

E. Common underlying asset instruments include bonds, commodities, currencies, interest rates, market indexes, and stocks.

F. Similarly, a stock option is a derivative because its value is "derived" from that of the underlying stock.

Which of the following is the FIFTH statement?

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 13
A defines derivatives and is clearly the introductory sentence. AE is a pair with the common theme of ‘underlying asset.’ B4 is also a pair with B mentioning that the value of a derivative is linked to its underlying asset and sentence 4 stating that by itself (without the underlying asset) a derivative is useless. E follows sentence 4 by giving some examples of derivatives. CF is a pair. C gives an example of a derivative while F with ‘similarly’ gives another example of a derivative.

The correct order is AEB4DCF.

The ordered paragraph is: A derivative is a contract between two or more parties whose value is based on an agreed-upon underlying financial asset (like a security) or set of assets (like an index). Common underlying asset instruments include bonds, commodities, currencies, interest rates, market indexes, and stocks. Generally belonging to the realm of advanced investing, derivatives are secondary securities whose value is solely based (derived) on the value of the primary security that they are linked to. In and of itself a derivative is worthless. Futures contracts, forward contracts, options, swaps, and warrants are commonly used derivatives. A futures contract, for example, is a derivative because its value is affected by the performance of the underlying asset. Similarly, a stock option is a derivative because its value is "derived" from that of the underlying stock.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 14

Direction: Below is some sentences out of which the sentence numbered 4 has been correctly placed. The rest of the sentences A, B, C, D, E, F need to be arranged correctly in order to form a logical order.

A. A derivative is a contract between two or more parties whose value is based on an agreed-upon underlying financial asset (like a security) or set of assets (like an index).

B. Generally belonging to the realm of advanced investing, derivatives are secondary securities whose value is solely based (derived) on the value of the primary security that they are linked to.

C. A futures contract, for example, is a derivative because its value is affected by the performance of the underlying asset.

4. In and of itself a derivative is worthless.

D. Futures contracts, forward contracts, options, swaps, and warrants are commonly used derivatives.

E. Common underlying asset instruments include bonds, commodities, currencies, interest rates, market indexes, and stocks.

F. Similarly, a stock option is a derivative because its value is "derived" from that of the underlying stock.

Which of the following is the SECOND statement?

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 14
A defines derivatives and is clearly the introductory sentence. AE is a pair with the common theme of ‘underlying asset.’ B4 is also a pair with B mentioning that the value of a derivative is linked to its underlying asset and sentence 4 stating that by itself (without the underlying asset) a derivative is useless. E follows sentence 4 by giving some examples of derivatives. CF is a pair. C gives an example of a derivative while F with ‘similarly’ gives another example of a derivative.

The correct order is AEB4DCF.

The ordered paragraph is: A derivative is a contract between two or more parties whose value is based on an agreed-upon underlying financial asset (like a security) or set of assets (like an index). Common underlying asset instruments include bonds, commodities, currencies, interest rates, market indexes, and stocks. Generally belonging to the realm of advanced investing, derivatives are secondary securities whose value is solely based (derived) on the value of the primary security that they are linked to. In and of itself a derivative is worthless. Futures contracts, forward contracts, options, swaps, and warrants are commonly used derivatives. A futures contract, for example, is a derivative because its value is affected by the performance of the underlying asset. Similarly, a stock option is a derivative because its value is "derived" from that of the underlying stock.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 15

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been printed in underline to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

MashenkaPavletsky, a young girl who had only just finished her studies at a boarding school, returning from a walk to the house of the Kushkins, with whom she was living as a governess, found the household in a terrible turmoil.

"Madame Kushkin is in a fit, most likely, or else she has quarrelled with her husband," thought Mashenka.

In the hall and in the corridor she met maid-servants. One of them was crying.

Mashenka went into her room. There was a search going on in her room. The lady of the house, FedosyaVassilyevna was standing, without her cap on, at the table, putting back into Mashenka's workbag balls of wool, scraps of materials, and bits of paper.... Evidently the governess's arrival took her by surprise, and she was a little taken aback.

Saying something, Madame Kushkin rustled her long skirts and went out. Mashenka looked round her room with wondering eyes. What had FedosyaVassilyevna been looking for in her work-bag? They had opened the money-box, but did not know how to shut it, though they had scratched the lock all over. The whatnot with her books on it, the things on the table, the bed—all bore fresh traces of a search. Her linen-basket, too.

A maid-servant came into the room.

"Liza, you don't know why they have been rummaging in my room?" the governess asked her.

“Mistress has lost a brooch worth two thousand," said Liza.

"But ... why have they been rummaging here?" the governess still wondered.

"A brooch has been stolen, I tell you. The mistress has been rummaging in everything with her own hands. They stripped us all naked and searched us. It's a perfect disgrace"

"But, Liza, it's vile ... it's insulting," said Mashenka.

Mashenka threw herself on the bed and sobbed bitterly. Never in her life had she been subjected to such an outrage, never had she been so deeply insulted.

"I will go to all the courts and all the lawyers," Mashenka thought, trembling. "I will explain to them, I will take an oath.... They will believe that I could not be a thief!"

Mashenka remembered that under the sheets in her basket she had some sweetmeats, which, following the habits of her schooldays, she had put in her pocket at dinner and carried off to her room. She felt hot all over, and was ashamed at the thought that her little secret was known to the lady of the house.

Q. What was MashenkaPavletsky’s occupation in the story?

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 15
MashenkaPavletsky was a governess.
IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 16

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been printed in underline to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

MashenkaPavletsky, a young girl who had only just finished her studies at a boarding school, returning from a walk to the house of the Kushkins, with whom she was living as a governess, found the household in a terrible turmoil.

"Madame Kushkin is in a fit, most likely, or else she has quarrelled with her husband," thought Mashenka.

In the hall and in the corridor she met maid-servants. One of them was crying.

Mashenka went into her room. There was a search going on in her room. The lady of the house, FedosyaVassilyevna was standing, without her cap on, at the table, putting back into Mashenka's workbag balls of wool, scraps of materials, and bits of paper.... Evidently the governess's arrival took her by surprise, and she was a little taken aback.

Saying something, Madame Kushkin rustled her long skirts and went out. Mashenka looked round her room with wondering eyes. What had FedosyaVassilyevna been looking for in her work-bag? They had opened the money-box, but did not know how to shut it, though they had scratched the lock all over. The whatnot with her books on it, the things on the table, the bed—all bore fresh traces of a search. Her linen-basket, too.

A maid-servant came into the room.

"Liza, you don't know why they have been rummaging in my room?" the governess asked her.

“Mistress has lost a brooch worth two thousand," said Liza.

"But ... why have they been rummaging here?" the governess still wondered.

"A brooch has been stolen, I tell you. The mistress has been rummaging in everything with her own hands. They stripped us all naked and searched us. It's a perfect disgrace"

"But, Liza, it's vile ... it's insulting," said Mashenka.

Mashenka threw herself on the bed and sobbed bitterly. Never in her life had she been subjected to such an outrage, never had she been so deeply insulted.

"I will go to all the courts and all the lawyers," Mashenka thought, trembling. "I will explain to them, I will take an oath.... They will believe that I could not be a thief!"

Mashenka remembered that under the sheets in her basket she had some sweetmeats, which, following the habits of her schooldays, she had put in her pocket at dinner and carried off to her room. She felt hot all over, and was ashamed at the thought that her little secret was known to the lady of the house.

Q. Which of the following things of Mashenka have been searched by Madame Kushkin?

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 16
In the passage, it is mentioned that all these things were searched by Madame Kushkin.
IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 17

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been printed in underline to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

MashenkaPavletsky, a young girl who had only just finished her studies at a boarding school, returning from a walk to the house of the Kushkins, with whom she was living as a governess, found the household in a terrible turmoil.

"Madame Kushkin is in a fit, most likely, or else she has quarrelled with her husband," thought Mashenka.

In the hall and in the corridor she met maid-servants. One of them was crying.

Mashenka went into her room. There was a search going on in her room. The lady of the house, FedosyaVassilyevna was standing, without her cap on, at the table, putting back into Mashenka's workbag balls of wool, scraps of materials, and bits of paper.... Evidently the governess's arrival took her by surprise, and she was a little taken aback.

Saying something, Madame Kushkin rustled her long skirts and went out. Mashenka looked round her room with wondering eyes. What had FedosyaVassilyevna been looking for in her work-bag? They had opened the money-box, but did not know how to shut it, though they had scratched the lock all over. The whatnot with her books on it, the things on the table, the bed—all bore fresh traces of a search. Her linen-basket, too.

A maid-servant came into the room.

"Liza, you don't know why they have been rummaging in my room?" the governess asked her.

“Mistress has lost a brooch worth two thousand," said Liza.

"But ... why have they been rummaging here?" the governess still wondered.

"A brooch has been stolen, I tell you. The mistress has been rummaging in everything with her own hands. They stripped us all naked and searched us. It's a perfect disgrace"

"But, Liza, it's vile ... it's insulting," said Mashenka.

Mashenka threw herself on the bed and sobbed bitterly. Never in her life had she been subjected to such an outrage, never had she been so deeply insulted.

"I will go to all the courts and all the lawyers," Mashenka thought, trembling. "I will explain to them, I will take an oath.... They will believe that I could not be a thief!"

Mashenka remembered that under the sheets in her basket she had some sweetmeats, which, following the habits of her schooldays, she had put in her pocket at dinner and carried off to her room. She felt hot all over, and was ashamed at the thought that her little secret was known to the lady of the house.

Q. What might be the reason one of the maid-servants was crying, when Mashenka entered the house?

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 17
The brooch was not found. So, the maid was not the culprit yet. She must have gotten insulted with Madame Kushkin’s search. Also, the police were not informed.
IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 18

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been printed in underline to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

MashenkaPavletsky, a young girl who had only just finished her studies at a boarding school, returning from a walk to the house of the Kushkins, with whom she was living as a governess, found the household in a terrible turmoil.

"Madame Kushkin is in a fit, most likely, or else she has quarrelled with her husband," thought Mashenka.

In the hall and in the corridor she met maid-servants. One of them was crying.

Mashenka went into her room. There was a search going on in her room. The lady of the house, FedosyaVassilyevna was standing, without her cap on, at the table, putting back into Mashenka's workbag balls of wool, scraps of materials, and bits of paper.... Evidently the governess's arrival took her by surprise, and she was a little taken aback.

Saying something, Madame Kushkin rustled her long skirts and went out. Mashenka looked round her room with wondering eyes. What had FedosyaVassilyevna been looking for in her work-bag? They had opened the money-box, but did not know how to shut it, though they had scratched the lock all over. The whatnot with her books on it, the things on the table, the bed—all bore fresh traces of a search. Her linen-basket, too.

A maid-servant came into the room.

"Liza, you don't know why they have been rummaging in my room?" the governess asked her.

“Mistress has lost a brooch worth two thousand," said Liza.

"But ... why have they been rummaging here?" the governess still wondered.

"A brooch has been stolen, I tell you. The mistress has been rummaging in everything with her own hands. They stripped us all naked and searched us. It's a perfect disgrace"

"But, Liza, it's vile ... it's insulting," said Mashenka.

Mashenka threw herself on the bed and sobbed bitterly. Never in her life had she been subjected to such an outrage, never had she been so deeply insulted.

"I will go to all the courts and all the lawyers," Mashenka thought, trembling. "I will explain to them, I will take an oath.... They will believe that I could not be a thief!"

Mashenka remembered that under the sheets in her basket she had some sweetmeats, which, following the habits of her schooldays, she had put in her pocket at dinner and carried off to her room. She felt hot all over, and was ashamed at the thought that her little secret was known to the lady of the house.

Q. Which of the following is the near antonym of the word ‘turmoil’?

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 18
The word ‘turmoil’ means ‘a state of confusion, uncertainty, or disorder’.

‘Peace’ can be considered as an antonym for it.

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 19

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been printed in underline to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

MashenkaPavletsky, a young girl who had only just finished her studies at a boarding school, returning from a walk to the house of the Kushkins, with whom she was living as a governess, found the household in a terrible turmoil.

"Madame Kushkin is in a fit, most likely, or else she has quarrelled with her husband," thought Mashenka.

In the hall and in the corridor she met maid-servants. One of them was crying.

Mashenka went into her room. There was a search going on in her room. The lady of the house, FedosyaVassilyevna was standing, without her cap on, at the table, putting back into Mashenka's workbag balls of wool, scraps of materials, and bits of paper.... Evidently the governess's arrival took her by surprise, and she was a little taken aback.

Saying something, Madame Kushkin rustled her long skirts and went out. Mashenka looked round her room with wondering eyes. What had FedosyaVassilyevna been looking for in her work-bag? They had opened the money-box, but did not know how to shut it, though they had scratched the lock all over. The whatnot with her books on it, the things on the table, the bed—all bore fresh traces of a search. Her linen-basket, too.

A maid-servant came into the room.

"Liza, you don't know why they have been rummaging in my room?" the governess asked her.

“Mistress has lost a brooch worth two thousand," said Liza.

"But ... why have they been rummaging here?" the governess still wondered.

"A brooch has been stolen, I tell you. The mistress has been rummaging in everything with her own hands. They stripped us all naked and searched us. It's a perfect disgrace"

"But, Liza, it's vile ... it's insulting," said Mashenka.

Mashenka threw herself on the bed and sobbed bitterly. Never in her life had she been subjected to such an outrage, never had she been so deeply insulted.

"I will go to all the courts and all the lawyers," Mashenka thought, trembling. "I will explain to them, I will take an oath.... They will believe that I could not be a thief!"

Mashenka remembered that under the sheets in her basket she had some sweetmeats, which, following the habits of her schooldays, she had put in her pocket at dinner and carried off to her room. She felt hot all over, and was ashamed at the thought that her little secret was known to the lady of the house.

Q. Which of the following is the near synonym for the word ‘rummage’?

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 19
The word ‘rummage’ means a search for something that involves moving things around carelessly and looking into, under, and behind them’.

The word ‘ransack’ means ‘to search a place or container in a violent and careless way’.

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 20

Direction: A sentence with one blank is given, indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits the blank appropriately.

Shehla will have to undergo a ______________ of tests before the interview

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 20
If we go through option elimination method option B, C and E get eliminated easily; as they do not make sense in this context. Between option A and C, if we read the sentence carefully it mentions that the person has to go through a number of tests. “Series” which means a group or a number of related or similar things, events, etc. fits correctly in the blank in this case.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 21

Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Mark the part with the error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No Error" as your answer. (Ignore the errors of punctuation).

Q. The study, suggested that a focus on staple crops such as wheat and rice in key countries, including China, India, the U.S., Brazil, Indonesia, Pakistan and Europe would pay of in terms of producing more food for the world’s growing population.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 21
‘off’ instead of ‘of ’.
IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 22

Direction: A sentence with one blank is given, indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits the blank appropriately.

The Supreme Court is looking into effective ____________ by social media companies like Facebook and Twitter with the provisions of the Information Technology Act to help detect cyber- crimes.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 22
Note that the sentence tells that The Supreme Court is trying to bring in some rules and regulations to help detect cyber-crimes. In this context, the only word that fits in the blank is “compliance” which means the state or fact of according with or meeting rules or standards.

Hence, the correct option is (D).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 23

Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Mark the part with the error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No Error" as your answer. (Ignore the errors of punctuation).

Q. Shakira’s global appeal, her posts, interactions with fans and her overall personality, has managed to win her 100 million-plus fans.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 23
‘have’ instead of ‘has ’.
IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 24

Direction: A sentence with one blank is given, indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits the blank appropriately.

Q. When you go out, you have to be very ________ as the road is slippery due to heavy rainfall.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 24
Note that the sentence mentions that as there was heavy rainfall that is why the road is slippery. So, one has to be careful while going out. In this context the only word that suits in the blank is “cautious”.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 25

Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Mark the part with the error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No Error" as your answer. (Ignore the errors of punctuation).

Q. Mr. West said that the report gave cause for optimism, showing that the world’s growing population could be adequately feeded in the future if basic measures are taken to look after food supply.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 25
‘fed’ instead of ‘feeded ’.
IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 26

Direction: A sentence with one blank is given, indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits the blank appropriately.

Q. The infuriated goons tried to _______ her into retracting her complaint.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 26
Note that we need a verb in its base form (V1) with to. Thus, option B, C and D get eliminated. Between A and E, if we read the sentence carefully we know that the goons are trying to terrify her to take her complaint back. Hence, the word “scare” fits in the blank to make the sentence both grammatically and contextually correct.

Hence, the correct option is (E).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 27

Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Mark the part with the error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No Error" as your answer. (Ignore the errors of punctuation).

Q. The garden, which was constructed by putting together representational structures of nine planets along with trees that signify them, is supposed to be auspiciously as per astrology.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 27
‘auspicious’ instead of ‘auspiciously ’.
IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 28

Direction: In the following sentence, some parts have errors and some are correct. Find out which part has an error and mark it as your answer. If there is no error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

Q. If we had not been poor (a)/ we could be a happy family (b)/ having a good education, infrastructure (c)/ and adequate access to nutritious food. (d)/ No error (e)

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 28
  • The correct sentence is 'If we had not been poor we would have been a happy family having a good education, infrastructure and adequate access to nutritious food.'

  • This is a conditional sentence and in this type of sentence one sentence depends upon others because of cause and effect.

  • In this case, this type of sentence follows a special structure i.e. if + subject + had + v3 + object, subject + would + have + v3 + object.

  • Therefore, replacing 'could' with 'would have been' to satisfy the structure.

  • Hence, the correct option is (B).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 29

Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Mark the part with the error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No Error" as your answer. (Ignore the errors of punctuation).

Q. She apprised the works undertaken in the water scarcity-hit areas in Rajasthan and asked Government to pay attention to the quality of water.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 29
appraised instead of apprised
IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 30

Direction: In the question given below, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. Education systems in many countries are not performing up to (a)/expectation and many families has been turning towards private schools (b) /since they feel that the later deliver better education, (c)/especially when public schooling itself is not full free (d)/ No part is correct.(e)

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 9 - Question 30
There are errors in parts b, c and d of the sentence. In b, we have to replace "has " with "have" as the subject is a plural noun- 'families'

In part c, the use of 'later' is incorrect.

Later-happening at a time subsequent to a reference time.

Latter - referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

Hence we have to replace 'later' with 'latter'.

In part D, we have to replace the adjective full with the adverb "fully". An adverb defines an adjective. Hence 'fully' is correct in this context as it defines the adjective 'free'.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

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