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IBPS PO | Preliminary Examination

IBPS PO Prelims: English Language sprint (11 questions)

A single-clock English sectional at Prelims pace: 11 original questions across reading comprehension, para jumbles, word swap, cloze, vocabulary, error spotting and sentence improvement, each with a worked solution and one fourth negative marking.

Before you start

  • One clock of 11 minutes for 11 questions, matching the pace of the Prelims English section.
  • Every question carries one mark and one fourth of a mark is deducted for a wrong answer. Unanswered questions carry no penalty.
  • Every question is original, written to the Prelims pattern, with a worked solution shown after you submit.

Sections in this test

SectionQuestions
English LanguageEnglish Language10

Sample questions with worked solutions

A few questions from this test, with the answer key and the method behind it. The full set of 10 runs under a timer, and every solution is on the analysis screen once you submit.

English Language · solved example

The Reserve Bank of India, established in 1935, is the central bank of the country. It regulates the issue of currency, manages the nation's foreign-exchange reserves, and sets the benchmark interest rates that influence borrowing across the economy. Though owned by the government, it exercises considerable operational independence in framing monetary policy.

According to the passage, in which year was the Reserve Bank of India established?

  • 1935Correct
  • 1949
  • 1947
  • 1950

Solution

The first sentence states the Reserve Bank of India was established in 1935.

English Language · solved example

The Reserve Bank of India, established in 1935, is the central bank of the country. It regulates the issue of currency, manages the nation's foreign-exchange reserves, and sets the benchmark interest rates that influence borrowing across the economy. Though owned by the government, it exercises considerable operational independence in framing monetary policy.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a function of the RBI?

  • Collecting income taxCorrect
  • Issuing currency
  • Managing foreign-exchange reserves
  • Setting benchmark interest rates

Solution

The passage lists issuing currency, managing foreign-exchange reserves and setting benchmark interest rates. Collecting income tax is not mentioned; that is the work of the tax authorities, not the RBI.

English Language · solved example

Arrange the parts to form a coherent sentence. (P) He opened the door (Q) and stepped outside. (R) A cold wind was blowing, (S) so he put on his coat.

  • PQRSCorrect
  • QPRS
  • PQSR
  • RSPQ

Solution

He opened the door (P) and stepped outside (Q); a cold wind was blowing (R), so he put on his coat (S). The natural cause-and-effect order is PQRS.

English Language · solved example

In the sentence 'The scientist discovered a new theory and proposed a rare element', two words are misplaced. Which pair should be interchanged to correct it?

  • theory and elementCorrect
  • scientist and theory
  • new and rare
  • discovered and proposed

Solution

One discovers an element and proposes a theory, not the other way round. Swapping 'theory' and 'element' gives 'discovered a new element and proposed a rare theory', which is correct.

English Language · solved example

Regular exercise is essential for good health. It not only strengthens the body __(1)__ also improves mental well-being. People who exercise daily are generally more __(2)__ than those who lead a sedentary life.

Choose the best word for blank (1).

  • butCorrect
  • and
  • or
  • so

Solution

The correlative pair is 'not only ... but also', so blank (1) takes 'but'.

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How this test is marked

Correct answer

+1

Wrong answer

-0.25

Unanswered

0

Because a blank carries no penalty, guessing only pays when you can eliminate at least two options. The analysis screen after the test shows you exactly where guessing cost you marks.