Model Questions for IBPS PO PRELIM Exam : English Language Set-19

Directions: In each question below four words numbered (I), (2), (3) and (4) have been printed, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are correctly spelt and are appropriate in the context, mark (5), i.e. ‘All correct’, as the answer.

1. Kindly note (1) our address (2) and use it in (3) all the farther (4) communication. All correct (5)

2. We are already (1) to fight (2) the battle, (3) let the enemy (4) come. All correct (5)

3. Many people in India cherish (1) a desire to immigrate (2) to developed (3) countries to make (4) a fortune. All correct. (5)

4. He took great pains (1) to save (2) many dyeing (3) folk arts and helped the artists to live an honourable (4) life. All correct (5)

5. Arun did his MBA from a prestigious (1) institute (2) by securing (3) first class in this calendar (4) year. All correct (5)

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Directions: In each of the following questions an idiomatic expression and its four possible meanings are given. Find out the correct meaning of the idiomatic expression and mark the number of that meaning as your answer on the answer sheet. If you do not find any correct answer, mark (5), i.e. None of these, as your answer.

6. To strain every nerve

(1) To spoil relationship
(2) To get afraid
(3) To try one’s utmost
(4) To take ill
(5) None of these

7. To have an axe to grind

(1) Pinpoint faults of others
(2) To take revenge
(3) To make unreasonable demands
(4) To have a selfish interest to serve
(5) None of these

8.To take heart

(1) To become hopeful
(2) To love everyone
(3) To prepare for a battle
(4) To withdraw from activity
(5) None of these

9. To draw the line

(1) To decide one’s occupation
(2) To set limits
(3) To prepare for a battle
(4) To withdraw from activity
(5) None of these

10. To beat about the bush .

(1) To punish an innocent person
(2) To hang around
(3) To boast about oneself
(4) To remain idle
(5) None of these