English Quiz for IBPS PO / CLERK

Directions (Q. 1-3):   Choose the word/group of words which is MOST SIMILAR in meaning 

1. Cough up

  • 1) to make a sudden unpleasant noise
  • 2) to spit here and there
  • 3) to give money unwillingly
  • 4) an act or a harsh sound of coughing
  • 5) an illness or infection that makes you cough often

2. Pros and Cons
  • 1) ins and outs
  • 2) for and against
  • 3) prima facie
  • 4) cross-check
  • 5) topsy-turvy

3. Imprudent
  • 1) unwise
  • 2) impulsive
  • 3) discourteous
  • 4) perfect
  • 5) proper

Directions (Q. 4-5): Choose the word/group of words which is MOST OPPOSITE in meaning.
4. Attenuated
  • 1) ineffective
  • 2) little
  • 3) a few
  • 4) more
  • 5) mitigated

5. Comply
  • 1) follow
  • 2) admit
  • 3) accept
  • 4) exempt
  • 5) evade

Directions (Q.6-10): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.
(A) Knowledge has given him enough power.
(B) Man is a rational animal.
(C) Due to their knowledge philosophers and religious preachers have exercised tremendous influence on the minds of gullible people.
(D) He has the power of reasoning, critical judgement and analysis.
(E) Thus, in spite of being physically weak, he has succeeded in establishing his supremacy over the animal kingdom.
(F) In fact, knowledge helps a man vanquish even a physically stronger being who is ignorant.
6. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
  • 1) A
  • 2) F
  • 3) E
  • 4) D
  • 5) B

7. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
  • 1) B
  • 2) A
  • 3) D
  • 4) E
  • 5) C

8. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
  • 1) C
  • 2) B
  • 3) A
  • 4) F
  • 5) D

9. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?
  • 1) A
  • 2) F
  • 3) B
  • 4) C
  • 5) E

10. Which of the following should be the SIXTH (LAST) sentence after rearrangement?
  • 1) E
  • 2) D
  • 3) C
  • 4) B
  • 5) A


Answers-------------



  1. 3
  2. 2
  3. 1
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 5
  7. 2
  8. 5
  9. 2
  10. 1

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