English Language Test - 1 - Bank Exams MCQ

The correct answer is Since 8 'o'clock in the morning
Key Points
In the given sentence, the phrase 'from 8 'o'clock' is incorrect'.

• 'From' and 'since' are both prepositions used to refer to time.
  • 'From' is used to refer to the starting point of an action.
    • Example: The CEO of the company will be in the office from 9 in the morning.
  • 'Since' is used to refer to the starting point of an action that is still ongoing.
    • Example: Sara has been chopping wood since 12 in the afternoon.
• The sentence refers to Maurice being in the lobby of some building since 8 'o'clock in the morning and he is still doing it.
• Hence, the 'from 'in the sentence needs to be replaced with 'since'.

The correct sentence will be: Maurice has been pacing in the lobby of the hotel since 8 ‘o’clock in the morning.
Thus, the correct answer is Since 8 'o'clock in the morning
Confusion Points

• 'For' may seem like a viable option in this scenario but 'for' is used to refer to a specific period of time and not the initial point of that time period.
  • Example: Their engagement lasted for 6 months before they broke it off.

Key Points

• The word "unprecedented" means something that has never been done or known before; it is unmatched in its novelty or uniqueness. (अभूतपूर्व)
  • Example: The pandemic has led to unprecedented changes in how we live and work.
• "Novel" refers to something new and not resembling something formerly known or used; it is fresh and original. (अभिनव)
  • Example: The scientist proposed a novel solution to the problem, which had not been considered before.
• Hence, we can infer that the synonym of 'unprecedented' is 'novel'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Novel.
Additional Information
Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Familiar (परिचित): Well known from long or close association.
  • Example: She greeted her old friend with a familiar smile.
• Hackneyed (अतिप्रयुक्त): Lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite.
  • Example: The novel's plot was so hackneyed that we could predict the ending from the start.
• Conventional (परंपरागत): Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.
  • Example: Her views on marriage are quite conventional by today's standards.
• Tired (थका हुआ): In need of rest or sleep.
  • Example: After the long hike, we were all feeling pretty tired.

The correct answer is 'Salvation.'
Key Points

The word 'Catastrophe' means An event causing great and usually sudden damage or suffering; a disaster.

• Example: The flood last year was a terrible catastrophe in which many people died.

Let's look at the meaning of the given options:-

• Calamity - An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.
  • Example: The earthquake was the worst calamity in the country's history.
• Holocaust - A situation where a great many things are destroyed and a great many people die.
  • Example: Some of the students wept, horrified by the holocaust survivor's stories.
• Adversity - A difficult or unpleasant situation.
  • Example: She was always cheerful in adversity.
• Salvation - Preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss.
  • Example: Government loans have been the salvation of several shaky business companies.
• Cataclysm - A large-scale and violent event in the natural world.
  • Example: The floods were a cataclysm from which the local people never recovered.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 4.
Additional Information

• The antonyms of the word 'Catastrophe' are "Salvation, Godsend, Manna".
• The synonyms of the word 'Catastrophe' are "Calamity, Holocaust, Adversity".

The correct answer is 'By.'
Key Points
The given sentence is talking about the devastation caused due to the floods in Pakistan.
Let us explore the given options:

• The preposition 'By' means As a result of something; due to something.
• The preposition 'For' usually Tells us about the use of something, a reason, or purpose.
• The preposition 'Across' means From one side to the other of a place, area, etc.
• The conjunction 'Because' means For the reason that; since.
• The preposition 'Despite' means Without being affected by; in spite of.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
Complete Sentence: On August 29, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: ‘Saddened to see the devastation caused by the floods in Pakistan.

The correct answer is '3.4 million.'
Key Points
The given passage is all about the devastation caused by the flood in Pakistan.

• The fifth sentence of the first paragraph says "​According to the World Health Organization, 6.4 million people need support, while 16 million children are in distress with 3.4 million of them needing ‘life-saving’ support, according to UNICEF.''
• From the above sentence, we can say that 3.4 million children need life-saving support in Pakistan.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 5.
Important Points
Given below are the points, we should keep in mind while solving questions of reading comprehension-

• Identify the purpose of reading. Try to go through the question first and then the passage so that you can just focus on the things you need to look at in the passage.
• Anticipate what may lie ahead. Look out for specific information in the passage.

The correct answer is 'Both A and B.'
Key Points

• The fourth sentence of the first paragraph says "Two million acres of farmland are under water; 5,735 kilometers of transport links and 1.6 million houses have been washed away, while 7,50,000 heads of livestock have been lost'' and the second-last sentence of the third paragraph says "The day Mr. Modi tweeted, Miftah Ismail, the Finance Minister of Pakistan, told the media that the government was thinking of re-opening road traffic with India''.
  • From the above sentence, we can say that statements A and B are incorrect according to the given passage.​​
• The last sentence of the first paragraph says "The Pakistani government failed to act promptly, and political leaders have not bothered to call for a ceasefire to their quarrels that prevent the government and society from giving their undivided attention to the catastrophe.''
  • From the above sentence, we can say that statement C is correct according to the given passage.​​​

Hence, the only possible answer is option 5.

The correct answer is 'C-A.'
Key Points
The given sentence talks about two students, one who took a restless approach to finishing the test while the other who was more relaxed than excited.
Let us explore the meaning of the highlighted words:

• Relaxed - Not worried or tense. (तनावमुक्त, निश्चिंत,बेफ़िक्र)
• Finish - To complete something or reach the end of something. (किसी काम को पूरा या समाप्‍त करना)
• Feverish - Showing great excitement. (अत्‍यधिक उत्तेजित)
• Frenzied - Wildly excited or uncontrolled. (उत्तेजित और बेक़ाबू)

Thus, (C) and (A) must be interchanged.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
Correct Sentence: One student took a feverish approach to finish the test while the other was more relaxed than frenzied.

The correct answer is QRSP.
Key Points

• While arranging the parts of the sentence given in options, we have to find some grammatical or contextual connections between them, so let’s find out.
• Here, the sentence cannot start with a preposition 'in' (in part P), the conjunction 'and' (in part R), and the pronoun 'who' (in part S).
• Thus, Q is the only independent fragment and a clause by itself. So, it will come first.
• SP is the pair on the other hand because P completes S i.e. 'children end up involved in violence'.
• Now, R cannot come at the beginning because it has the conjunction “and” that is the joiner of the other clause. So, it is clear that it should be placed after the first independent clause to join it with the second one.
• Thus, the correct order is 'QRSP'.

Correct sentence: “Fewer children were born in poorer families and there were fewer children who ended up involved in street violence, drugs, gangs, and so on.”

Key Points

• The erroneous part is the use of "was".
• The phrase "a number of people" functions as a plural subject because it refers to multiple individuals.
• The subject "a number of people" is plural, so the verb should also be plural to agree with it.
• So, the structure of sentence is: A number of + Plural Noun + Plural Verb
  • ​Example: A number of students are waiting here.
• Hence, "were" should be used instead of "was".

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Correct Sentence: "I don't know about them but I have seen that a number of people were present in the recent rallies in Uttar Pradesh."
Additional Information

• Rule for using "the number of", and "the variety of":
• We use the following sentence structure
• "The number of + plural noun + Singular verb"
  • Example: The number of students is fifty.

Key Points

• The original sentence uses the word "fainted" which is incorrect in this context.
• The correct verb should be "painted" to indicate that the carpenter applied paint to the wall and windows.
• The past tense "painted" aligns with the rest of the sentence structure.
• Using "painted" makes the sentence grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning clearly.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.
Additional Information

• Option 1: "Paint the wall" - This is in the imperative form, which is not suitable for the given sentence structure.
• Option 2: "Painting the wall" - This is in the present participle form, which does not fit the past tense context of the sentence.
• Option 3: "Paints the wall" - This is in the present tense, which does not match the past tense context indicated by "has fainted."
• Option 5: "No improvement is required" - This is incorrect because the original sentence contains a grammatical error.

Key Points
The sentence suggests that the blank must contain a word that means similar.
Let's look at the meanings:

• Akin- similar.
• Ashen- very pale with shock, fear, or illness.
• Askance- with an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval.
• Parlance- a particular way of speaking.
• Asinine- extremely stupid or foolish.

The only word that fits the blank is akin.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Key Points
The sentence suggests that the blank must contain a word that means types.
Let's look at the meanings:

• Variants- various forms of types of something.
• Vestibule- a chamber or channel opening into another.
• Vestige- a trace or remnant of something.
• Vitriol- bitter criticism or malice.

The only word that fits the blank is variants.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

Key Points
The sentence suggests that the blank must contain a word that means concealed.
Let's look at the meanings:

• Verged - be very close or similar to.
• Reneged - go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract.
• Veiled- hidden or concealed.
• Volition - the faculty or power of using one's will.
• Propelled- driven forward.

The only word that fits the blank is veiled.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 5.

Key Points
The sentence suggests that the blank must contain a word that means guaranteed.
Let's look at the meanings:

• Assured- fixed, guaranteed.
• Assuaged - soothed, placated.
• Attribute- property or characteristic
• Attained- achieved, gained.
• Attenuated - lessen the seriousness of something

The only word that fits the blank is assured.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.

Key Points
The sentence suggests that the blank must contain a word that means thought.
Let's look at the meanings:

• Deliberations- slow and careful movement or thought
• Delineation- the action of indicating the exact position of a border or boundary
• Detriment- loss or fall
• Divestment- removing of investment.
• Divulge- To make known/ To make public

The only word that fits the blank is deliberations.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

• In part D of the given sentence, the pronoun "them" is incorrect.
• The pronoun should agree in number with the noun it refers to. Here, "Everybody" is singular.
• Since "Everybody" is singular, the correct pronoun should be "him" or "her" depending on the context.
• Therefore, the correct pronoun to use in this context is "him".

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
Correct sentence: Everybody during his last days at school has planned for the party but him.
Additional Information

• Option 1 (A): "Everybody during his" - This part is correct as it correctly uses "his" to refer to "Everybody".
• Option 2 (B): "last days at school" - This part is correct as it correctly describes the time frame.
• Option 3 (C): "has planned for" - This part is correct as it correctly uses the verb "has planned".
• Option 5 (E): "No error" - This option is incorrect because there is an error in part D.

Key Points

• The error is in part (D) of the sentence.
• The phrase "she and I" should be in the objective case as it is the object of the verb "took".
• The correct pronouns should be "her and me" instead of "she and I".
• The corrected sentence should read: "It took her and me 10 minutes to prepare for it."

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.
Correct sentence: You said it was a formal meeting. It took her and me 10 minutes to prepare for it.
Additional Information

• Option 1 (A): "You said it" is grammatically correct and does not contain any errors.
• Option 2 (B): "was a formal meeting" is grammatically correct and does not contain any errors.
• Option 3 (C): "It took" is grammatically correct and does not contain any errors.
• Option 5 (E): "No error" is incorrect because there is an error in part (D).

Key Points

• The phrase "you and I" is incorrect in this context. The correct phrase should be "you and me".
• This is because "except for" is a preposition, and prepositions are followed by object pronouns (me, him, her, us, them).
• "You" is a subject pronoun, but in this context, it should be an object pronoun.
• The correct phrase should be "except for you and me" to maintain proper grammatical structure.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.
Correct Sentence: Today during recess except for you and me, everyone brought his own lunch box to the school.
Additional Information

• Option 1 (A): "Today during recess" is grammatically correct and does not contain any errors.
• Option 3 (C): "everyone brought his" is grammatically correct. "Everyone" is a singular pronoun, so "his" is appropriate.
• Option 4 (D): "own lunch box to the school" is also grammatically correct and does not contain any errors.
• Option 5 (E): "No error" is incorrect because there is an error in the sentence.

Key Points

• In the fourth part of the given sentence, the word "their" is incorrect.
• The word "their" is a possessive pronoun and should refer to something specific.
• In the given context, it should be "theirs" which is the correct possessive pronoun to indicate possession without a noun following it.
• Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "We showed them our identity card, and gave them our phone number. In return, they gave us theirs."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.
Correct sentence: We showed them our identity card, and gave them our phone number. In return, they gave us theirs.
Additional Information

• Option 1: "We showed them our identity card" is correct as it is.
• Option 2: "and gave them our" is correct and does not need any changes.
• Option 3: "phone number, in return they" is also correct; the comma and conjunction usage is appropriate.
• Option 5: "No error" is incorrect because there is indeed an error in part D.

Key Points

• The phrase "It was them" is incorrect.
• "Them" should be replaced with "they" when used as a subject complement.
• The correct form should be "It was they who were...".
• This ensures that the subject complement agrees in case with the subject of the verb "to be".

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.
Correct sentence: It was they who were trying to kill the power of the generator at that time of night.
Additional Information

• Option 2 (B): "trying to kill the power" is grammatically correct and does not contain an error.
• Option 3 (C): "of the generator at that" is correctly structured and does not have an error.
• Option 4 (D): "time of night" is a correct phrase and does not have an error.
• Option 5 (E): "No error" is not suitable because there is an error in part A of the sentence.

The correct answer is - 'B-C'.
Key Points
Let us look at the given sentence in the following manner-

• I like to _______(A) my feelings of ______ (B) and fear on_______(C) of paper, this makes me feel ________(D).

To understand which word belongs to which blank we need to know its meaning as enlisted below -

From the above, it is clear that :

• The sentence 'I like to write (A) my feelings of piece (B) and fear on a gratitude (C) of paper, this makes me feel enlightened (D).' makes no sense. As the two lines 'feelings of piece' and 'gratitude of paper' does not make any sense. While these two words 'piece' and 'gratitude' when interchanged give the sentence a correct meaning.
• Therefore the correct sentence is 'I like to write (A) my feelings of gratitude(B) and fear on a piece(C) of paper, this makes me feel enlightened(D)'. is correct.

Key Points
To answer this question, let's first understand the meaning of the word given in the question:

• Ostentatious: characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice. (आडंबरपूर्ण, दिखावटी)

Now, let's examine the given sentences:

• Sentence A: The millionaire's ostentatious mansion had gold-plated fixtures in every room.
  • This sentence correctly uses the word "ostentatious" to describe a mansion with extravagant, showy features meant to impress.
• Sentence B: Her ostentatious humility was noticed by everyone in the auditorium.
  • This sentence also correctly uses the word "ostentatious" to describe humility that is exaggerated or showy, intended to attract attention.
• Sentence C: The ostentatious display of wealth at the party was intended to impress the guests.
  • This sentence accurately uses the word "ostentatious" to describe a flashy display of wealth meant to impress others.

So, all three sentences correctly use the word "ostentatious" to illustrate different contexts of showy or pretentious displays.
Therefore, the correct answer is "All A, B, and C."

Key Points
To answer this question, let's first understand the meaning of the word given in the question:

• Pragmatic: dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations. (व्यावहारिक)

Now, let's examine the given sentences:

• Sentence A: Her pragmatic approach to problem-solving made her a valuable team member.
  • This sentence correctly uses the word "pragmatic" to describe a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Sentence B: The pragmatic dreamer never let dreams interfere with practical concerns.
  • This sentence also correctly uses the word "pragmatic" to describe someone who balances dreams with practical concerns.
• Sentence C: The pragmatic proposal included steps for immediate implementation.
  • This sentence accurately uses the word "pragmatic" to describe a proposal that includes practical steps for immediate action.

So, all three sentences correctly use the word "pragmatic" to illustrate different contexts of being practical or realistic.
Therefore, the correct answer is "All A, B, and C."

Key Points
To answer this question, let's first understand the meaning of the word given in the question:

• Egregious: outstandingly bad; shocking. (भयानक, बहुत बुरा)

Now, let's examine the given sentences:

• Sentence A: The company's egregious abuse of labour laws drew international condemnation.
  • This sentence correctly uses the word "egregious" to describe the company's extremely bad abuse of labour laws.
• Sentence B: She made an egregious effort to correct the mistake, impressing her supervisor.
  • This sentence incorrectly uses the word "egregious" because it implies a positive effort, which contradicts the meaning of "egregious".
• Sentence C: His egregious error cost the team the championship.
  • This sentence correctly uses the word "egregious" to describe an extremely bad error that had significant negative consequences.

So, both sentences A and C correctly use the word "egregious" to illustrate different contexts of something being outstandingly bad.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Both A & C."

Key Points

• The given sentence "Aurangzeb's son, Bahadur Shah I, ___(1)___ the religious policies of his father and attempted to reform the administration'' is saying that Aurangzeb invoked or canceled the religious policies of his father.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Repealed'.
• Also, the use of the word ''reform'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'repealed' in the blank.
• The word 'Repealed' means To officially make law no longer valid.
  • Example: The government has just repealed the law segregating public facilities.

Hence, the correct answer is option 5.
Complete Sentence: Aurangzeb's son, Bahadur Shah I, repealed the religious policies of his father and attempted to reform the administration.
Additional Information
Let us explore the other options:

• Commenced means To start or begin.
• Mandated means To require something to be done; make mandatory.
• Decreed means An order usually having the force of law.
• Contended means being happy and satisfied. It's an adjective that describes someone who is pleased with things as they are.

Key Points

• The given sentence "The far-off Indian campaign of Nadir Shah, who had previously reestablished Iranian suzerainty over most of West Asia, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, culminated with the Sack of Delhi and ___(2)___ the remnants of Mughal power and prestige'' is talking about Nadir Shah damaging or destroying the remnants of Mughal power and prestige.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Shattered'.
• Also, the use of the word ''remnants'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'shattered' in the blank.
• The word 'Shattered' means To damage or destroy something.
  • Example: The crisis has shattered their confidence.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
Complete Sentence: The far-off Indian campaign of Nadir Shah, who had previously reestablished Iranian suzerainty over most of West Asia, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, culminated with the Sack of Delhi and shattered the remnants of Mughal power and prestige.
Additional Information
Let us explore the other options:

• Instituted means To introduce a system, policy, etc., or start a process.
• Healed means To cause something or someone to become sound or healthy again.
• Fathered means To be the source or originator of something.
• Forged means To create something strong, enduring, or successful.

Key Points

• The given sentence "Meanwhile, some regional polities within the increasingly fragmented Mughal Empire, involved themselves and the state in global ___(3)___, leading only to defeat and loss of territory during the Carnatic Wars and the Bengal War'' is saying that the state in global prolonged armed struggles, leading only to defeat and loss of territory during the Carnatic Wars and the Bengal War.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Conflicts'.
• Also, the use of the word ''War'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'conflicts' in the blank.
• The word 'Conflicts' means Prolonged armed struggles.
  • Example: There have been conflicts such as this throughout history.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
Complete Sentence: Meanwhile, some regional polities within the increasingly fragmented Mughal Empire, involved themselves and the state in global conflicts, leading only to defeat and loss of territory during the Carnatic Wars and the Bengal War.
Additional Information
Let us explore the other options:

• Concordances mean Agreements or consistency.
• Accords mean Agreements or harmony.
• Truces mean Agreements between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time.
• Concurrences mean Agreements or consistency.

Key Points

• The given sentence "The Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II (1759–1806) made ___(4)___ attempts to reverse the Mughal decline but ultimately had to seek the protection of the Emir of Afghanistan, Ahmed Shah Abdali, which led to the Third Battle of Panipat between the Maratha Empire and the Afghans (led by Abdali) in 1761'' is talking about the pointless or worthless attempts made by the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II to reverse the Mughal decline.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Futile'.
• Also, the use of the word ''attempts'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'futile' in the blank.
• The word 'Futile' means Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
  • Example: Their efforts to revive him were futile.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
Complete Sentence: The Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II (1759–1806) made futile attempts to reverse the Mughal decline but ultimately had to seek the protection of the Emir of Afghanistan, Ahmed Shah Abdali, which led to the Third Battle of Panipat between the Maratha Empire and the Afghans (led by Abdali) in 1761.
Additional Information
Let us explore the other options:

• Efficacious means Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
• Virtuous means Having or showing high moral standards.
• Sedate means Calm, dignified, and unhurried.
• Melancholy means Causing or expressing sadness; depressing.

Key Points

• The given sentence "The British East India Company took control of the former Mughal province of Bengal-Bihar in 1793 after it ___(5)___ local rule (Nizamat) that lasted until 1858, marking the beginning of the British colonial era over the Indian subcontinent'' is saying that the British East India Company formally put an end to the local rule of Mughal province.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Abolished'.
• Also, the use of the word ''rule'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'abolished' in the blank.
• The word 'Abolished' means To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
  • Example: The Americans abolished slavery in 1863.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
Complete Sentence: The British East India Company took control of the former Mughal province of Bengal-Bihar in 1793 after it abolished local rule (Nizamat) that lasted until 1858, marking the beginning of the British colonial era over the Indian subcontinent.
Additional Information
Let us explore the other options:

• Legitimated means To make lawful or justify.
• Ratified means To sign or give formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.
• Endorsed means To say publicly that you give official support or agreement to a plan, statement, decision, etc.
• Warranted means To officially affirm or guarantee.

Key Points

• The given sentence "After a crushing defeat in the war of 1857–1858 which he nominally led, the last Mughal, Bahadur Shah Zafar, was ___(6)___ by the British East India Company and exiled in 1858'' is saying that the last Mughal, Bahadur Shah Zafar, was overthrown by the British East India Company and exiled in 1858.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Deposed'.
• Also, the use of the word ''exiled'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'deposed' in the blank.
• The word 'Deposed' means To remove a ruler or leader from power.
  • Example: The king was deposed by his people.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
Complete Sentence: After a crushing defeat in the war of 1857–1858 which he nominally led, the last Mughal, Bahadur Shah Zafar, was deposed by the British East India Company and exiled in 1858.
Additional Information
Let us explore the other options:

• Instated means To set up in position; install or establish.
• Baptized means To administer baptism to someone; christen.
• Enthroned means To install a monarch or bishop on a throne, especially during a ceremony to mark the beginning of their rule.
• Superseded means To take the place of somebody or something which existed or was used before and which has become old-fashioned.