IBPS Clerk Prelims Online Question Paper - 2021 (English Language)

Subject : English Language

Que. 1 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been highlighted for your attention.

Boredom comes in a period of thought where none of my interests are being consciously struck. It’s a selfish concept so to speak. Ideally, as individuals, we would never be bored if we found happiness in all things. Everyone has their own interests and their own tastes. That's a simple phrase that almost everyone knows, but in the grand scheme of things, it means a lot. This freedom of self-concept is the window for boredom to arise. When I am happy with what I am doing, I am not bored. However, even happiness has its limits. I only want to do things for so long before I grow tired of them.

The sensation of boredom is described as feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity or environment. In 1980 Robert Plutchik created the wheel of emotions. It consisted of 8 basic emotions — anger, fear, sadness, disgust, surprise, anticipation, trust, and joy. Robert’s model made connections _______ the idea of an emotion circle and a color wheel. Like colors, the primary emotions can be expressed at different levels of intensity and can be mixed with one another to form different emotions that one may feel.
Life, itself, existing might not be enough to conquer boredom. The slow process of enlarging a hole by repetitive movements is called boring. This may be why things, that are slow and repetitive that don’t appear to be going anywhere, came to be described as the same word, these things are boring. Boredom, which means being temporarily uninterested in anything happening, has been found as far back as ancient Pompei. Boredom is a feeling we, as humans, don't like, and it happens to everyone. But now we have Facebook, Youtube, Google, and iPhone games to keep ourselves occupied. So why do we get bored and why is boredom important? Although boredom seems trivial to humans, boredom is actually exciting because it is the most unique emotion of all.

What will fit in the blank taken from the passage. "Robert’s model made connections _______ the idea of an emotion circle and a color wheel."

1. Among
2. Between
3. Around
4. Against
5. To
Correct Option - 2

Que. 2 Choose the synonym of the word 'anticipation'.

1. Expectation
2. Ignorance
3. Amazement
4. Doubt
5. Fear
Correct Option - 1

Que. 3 Choose the antonym of the word 'happiness'.
1. Beatitude
2. Bliss
3. Felicity
4. Joy
5. Misery
Correct Option - 5

Que. 4 Which of the following is true according to the given passage:
I. The sensation of boredom is described as feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks
interest in one's current activity or environment.
II. The freedom of self-concept is the window for boredom to arise.
III. The slow process of enlarging a hole by repetitive movements is called happiness.
1. Only I
2. II and III
3. I and III
4. I and II
5. None of the above
Correct Option - 4

Que. 5 What did Robert Plutchik created?
1. The wheel of emotions
2. The time machine
3. The cart of emotion
4. Ways to kill boredom
5. The wheel of colors
Correct Option - 1

Que. 6 What is the theme of the passage?
1. Wheel of emotion
2. Happiness in life
3. Boredom is not boring
4. Things to conquer in life
5. Different phases of life
Correct Option - 3

Que. 7 Which of the following is false according to the given passage:
I. When I am happy with what I am doing, I am not bored.
II. It consisted of 8 basic emotions — anger, fear, sadness, disgust, surprise, anticipation, trust, and joy.
III. Life, itself, existing is enough to conquer boredom.
1. I and II
2. I and III
3. Only III
4. Only II
5. None of the above
Correct Option - 3

Que. 8 What is the synonym of the word 'grand'.
1. Imperial
2. Unimposing
3. Humble
4. Unimpressive
5. None of the above
Correct Option - 1

Que. 9 Below a word is given followed by three sentences which consist of that word. Identify the sentence/s which best expresses the meaning of the word. Choose option 5 (None of these) if the
word is not suitable in any of the sentences.
CALLOUS
A. Most small business employers aren't callous mongrels who sack workers unfairly or at the drop of a hat to gain a sense of power.
B. Treating people like pawns and playthings in your own private emotional board game is cruel and callous.
C. History paintings had to be grand and callous, with subjects drawn from the Bible, classical mythology and history.
1. Only C
2. Only A
3. Both A and B
4. Both B and C
5. None of these
Correct Option - 3

Que. 10 Directions: Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word.
Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the meaning of the word.
SCALE
A. We shall be making the product on a large scale next year.
B. She has a scale complexion.
C. The ruler has one scale in centimeters and one scale in inches.
1. Only A
2. Both A and B
3. Only B
4. Both A and C
5. Only C
Correct Option - 4

Que. 11 Directions: Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word.
Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the meaning of the word.
ISSUE
A. He has taken a public stand on the issue of misuse of hospital funds.
B. She wiped her nose with a issue.
C. The authorities have begun to issue ration cards.
1. Only A
2. Both A and B
3. Only B
4. Both A and C
5. Only C
Correct Option - 4

Que. 12 Directions: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The long-term _______ of AAP is to replace Congress as the alternative pole to the BJP.
1. Strategy
2. Tragedy
3. Prodigy
4. Analogy
5. Allergy
Correct Option - 1

Que. 13 Directions: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Bangladesh has also _______ as a top exporter in a cost-competitive global market.
1. Chosen
2. Worsen
3. Risen
4. Lessen
5. Loosen
Correct Option - 3

Que. 14 Directions: The given question has one blank indicating that something has been omitted.
Choose the word for the given options that could fit in the blank correctly.
The whole scheme was ______, to fail from the beginning.
1. destined
2. uncertain
3. decided
4. remote
5. erroneous
Correct Option - 1

Que. 15 Directions: The given question has one blank indicating that something has been omitted.
Choose the word for the given options that could fit in the blank correctly.
The excess water started ______ forcefully through the waterway.
1. stopped
2. going
3. beginning
4. flowing
5. setting
Correct Option - 4

Que. 16 Directions: The given question has one blank indicating that something has been omitted.
Choose the word for the given options that could fit in the blank correctly.
Its current was very _________ and could take away big tree trunks.
1. compelling
2. powerful
3. powerless
4. gentle
5. persuasive
Correct Option - 2

Que. 17 Arrange the following parts of a sentence in the correct order and mark the Correct Option.
A. done to pacify the
B. wouldn't damage
C. spirits so that they
D. the crops or cause anyone grief
E. these sacrifices were
1. EACBD
2. EDCAB
3. BACDE
4. ADCBE
5. BCADE
Correct Option - 1

Que. 18 Arrange the following parts of a sentence in the correct order and mark the Correct Option.
A. couldn't hit a
B. she had a laser
C. target two feet
D. gun, even if she
E. in front of her
1. BDACE
2. BADEC
3. ADEBC
4. CDABE
5. EDBAC
Correct Option - 1

Que. 19 Arrange the following parts of a sentence in the correct order and mark the Correct Option.
A. found his copy
B. of the bicycle
C. he fished around until he
D. at the Byrne home.
E. magazine he'd seen
1. DEABC
2. ABCDE
3. CABED
4. CABDE
5. CDABE
Correct Option - 3

Que. 20 Direction: In the following question, arrange the jumbled words or phrases to make a meaningful sentence.
P. five star hotel to stay during our visit / Q. we went in a / R. to Mumbai where I asked only for / S. bread and butter as breakfast /
1. QSRP
2. PQRS
3. SRPQ
4. QPRS
5. RPRQ
Correct Option - 4

Que. 21 DIRECTION: In the following question, parts of a sentence have been jumbled and labelled as P, Q, R, and S. You are required to rearrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly by selecting the Correct Option.
P. are not allowed / Q. players / R. to change to a different position / S. unless there is a special requirement
1. SPRQ
2. QPRS
3. SQPR
4. RQSP
5. PQRS
Correct Option - 2

Que. 22 Directions: In the following sentence, five words are given in bold, out of which one word is misspelled. Find the misspelled word.
Mr. Putin’s purported(A) objective of ensuring(B) the security(C) of his country(D) will not be
acheived(E).
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
Correct Option - 5

Que. 23 Directions: In the following sentence, four words are given in bold, out of which one word is misspelled. Find the misspelled word.
It is a big blow for family(A) members to return without(B) being granted a meeting(C) after having incurred the necessary(D) time, travel, and other expanses(E).
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
Correct Option - 5

Que. 24 In the following question, a sentence is given with four words marked as (A), (B), (C) and (D).
These words may or may not be placed in the correct order. Four options with different arrangements of these words have been provided. Mark the option with the correct arrangement as the answer. If no rearrangement is required, mark option (5) as your answer.
The minister was not the pretended(A) man he virtuous(B) to be and was soon discharged(C) from his position because of immoral(D) behaviour.
1. A-C
2. C-D
3. A-B
4. B-C
5. No rearrangement
Correct Option - 3

Que. 25 In the following question, a sentence is given with four words marked as (A), (B), (C) and (D).These words may or may not be placed in the correct order. Four options with different arrangements of these words have been provided. Mark the option with the correct arrangement as the answer. If no rearrangement is required, mark option (5) as your answer.
Known for his audience(A) comebacks, the comedian’s amusing(B) stand-up routine(C) is a hit with every witty(D).
1. A-C
2. C-D
3. B-D
4. A-D
5. No rarrangement
Correct Option - 4

Que. 26 Directions: Five sentences A, B, C, D, and E are given below, you need to rearrange the sentences so that the five sentences can together form a meaningful paragraph.
A. We breathe polluted air, drink polluted water and eat polluted food.
B. Rising pollution is a very big problem for us.
C. The question is rising how can we protect ourselves from this enemy.
D. It is producing health challenges for all.
E. Pollution produces many health challenges not only for all creatures but also for our environment.
Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
Correct Option - 2

Que. 27 Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
Correct Option - 4

Que. 28 Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
Correct Option - 1

Que. 29 Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
Correct Option - 5

Que. 30 Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
Correct Option - 3