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Reading comprehension, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, idiom usage, error spotting, sentence improvement, and cloze tests.

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IBPS Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper (Held On: 31 August 2024 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)·English Language
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Question 201

IBPS Clerk 2024• English Language• English Language

Each of the following sentences has a blank space and five words are given below. Click on the word which you consider the most APPROPRIATE to fit the blank.

I can't _____ them- it's against my principles.

  1. AOption (a)

    decease

  2. BOption (b)

    deceive

  3. COption (c)

    deprive

  4. DOption (d)

    rival

  5. EOption (e)

    perceive

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

decease

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Question 202

IBPS Clerk 2024• English Language• English Language

Direction: Evaluate the following word, accompanied by three sentences containing it. Determine the sentence(s) that accurately convey the meaning of the given word.

Impose

A. The government decided to impose a new tax on luxury goods.

B. The artist decided to impose the painting on the main wall of the gallery.

C. He did not want to impose his beliefs on others during the debate.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only A

  2. BOption (b)

    Both A & C

  3. COption (c)

    Only B

  4. DOption (d)

    All A, B & C

  5. EOption (e)

    None of these

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Only A

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 203

IBPS Clerk 2024• English Language• English Language

Direction: Evaluate the following word, accompanied by three sentences containing it. Determine the sentence(s) that accurately convey the meaning of the given word.

Principal

A. The principal of the school announced the new policy during the assembly.

B. His principal reason for moving to the city was to find a better job.

C. She asked her friend to principal her project because she trusted his judgement.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only A

  2. BOption (b)

    Both A & B

  3. COption (c)

    Only C

  4. DOption (d)

    All A, B & C

  5. EOption (e)

    None of these

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Only A

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 204

IBPS Clerk 2024• English Language• English Language

Direction: Evaluate the following word, accompanied by three sentences containing it. Determine the sentence(s) that accurately convey the meaning of the given word.

Reserve

A. The team had an impressive reserve of energy even in the final minutes of the game.

B. He planned to reserve a table at the new restaurant for their anniversary.

C. They decided to reserve playing cards for rainy days at the cabin.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only A

  2. BOption (b)

    Both A & B

  3. COption (c)

    Only C

  4. DOption (d)

    All A, B & C

  5. EOption (e)

    None of these

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Answer: (a)A.

Only A

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Question 205

IBPS Clerk 2024• English Language• English Language

Direction: Evaluate the following word, accompanied by three sentences containing it. Determine the sentence(s) that accurately convey the meaning of the given word.

Absent

A. He was absent for the meeting due to a family emergency.

B. Her thoughts seemed to be absent as she stared out the window.

C. The dessert was completely absent of any sweetness.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only A

  2. BOption (b)

    Both A & B

  3. COption (c)

    Only C

  4. DOption (d)

    All A, B & C

  5. EOption (e)

    None of these

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Answer: (a)A.

Only A

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Question 206

IBPS Clerk 2024• English Language• English Language

**Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions.

Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.**

Once upon a time, in the bustling town of Meadowville, stood a historic bank known as Evergreen Bank. For decades, this bank had earned the trust of its community, prided itself on secure financial management, and provided steadfast employment for many of the town's residents. However, over the past year, the world faced an economic crisis unlike any seen before. It began with plummeting stock markets and quickly escalated to a widespread financial turmoil that left many institutions, including Evergreen Bank, struggling to stay afloat. Among the workers at Evergreen Bank was Samuel, a diligent bank clerk with over twenty years of service.

Each morning, he would set out from his modest home to walk to the bank, bracing himself for the challenges the day would bring. The bank's once thriving customer base had dwindled, and fear and uncertainty seemed to hang in the air. The bank's manager, Mrs. Thompson, had summoned all her employees to a meeting one windy Monday morning. Her face bore the weight of the bank's hardships as she explained that several large accounts had been closed recently. The bank was struggling to get by, and she cautioned that their future was uncertain. The news fell like a dark cloud over the employees, many of whom had spent most of their careers within those walls. Even Samuel, who was usually optimistic, felt the sting of anxiety. To make matters worse, his own financial situation was precarious. With two children in college, a mortgage, and rising expenses, the thought of losing his job was terrifying. He knew his colleagues were in similar situations, each one trying to set aside enough to weather the storm while hoping for the best. Determined to help, Mrs. Thompson proposed they brainstorm ways to attract new customers and reinforce the bank's presence in the community. Samuel, along with his colleagues, put their heads together, trying to find innovative solutions. They worked tirelessly, hosting financial literacy programmes, offering special loan packages, and connecting with small businesses that might need banking services. Their efforts began to show signs of promise. Slowly but surely, a few new customers did start to walk through the bank's grand, wooden doors. Samuel's faith in the community and his team's resilience grew stronger. He knew they would get through this, just as they had done with _________ in the past. As the economic crisis continued to rage on globally, Evergreen Bank and its workers held onto hope, united in their resolve to overcome the adversity. While the road ahead was uncertain, they believed in their ability to adapt and persevere. Together, they were not just getting by—they were setting the stage for a hopeful future.

According to the passage, what was one of the reasons behind Evergreen Bank's struggles?

  1. AOption (a)

    A natural disaster

  2. BOption (b)

    Plummeting stock markets

  3. COption (c)

    Employee strikes

  4. DOption (d)

    Technological failures

  5. EOption (e)

    Cybersecurity breaches

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A natural disaster

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 207

IBPS Clerk 2024• English Language• English Language

**Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions.

Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.**

Once upon a time, in the bustling town of Meadowville, stood a historic bank known as Evergreen Bank. For decades, this bank had earned the trust of its community, prided itself on secure financial management, and provided steadfast employment for many of the town's residents. However, over the past year, the world faced an economic crisis unlike any seen before. It began with plummeting stock markets and quickly escalated to a widespread financial turmoil that left many institutions, including Evergreen Bank, struggling to stay afloat. Among the workers at Evergreen Bank was Samuel, a diligent bank clerk with over twenty years of service.

Each morning, he would set out from his modest home to walk to the bank, bracing himself for the challenges the day would bring. The bank's once thriving customer base had dwindled, and fear and uncertainty seemed to hang in the air. The bank's manager, Mrs. Thompson, had summoned all her employees to a meeting one windy Monday morning. Her face bore the weight of the bank's hardships as she explained that several large accounts had been closed recently. The bank was struggling to get by, and she cautioned that their future was uncertain. The news fell like a dark cloud over the employees, many of whom had spent most of their careers within those walls. Even Samuel, who was usually optimistic, felt the sting of anxiety. To make matters worse, his own financial situation was precarious. With two children in college, a mortgage, and rising expenses, the thought of losing his job was terrifying. He knew his colleagues were in similar situations, each one trying to set aside enough to weather the storm while hoping for the best. Determined to help, Mrs. Thompson proposed they brainstorm ways to attract new customers and reinforce the bank's presence in the community. Samuel, along with his colleagues, put their heads together, trying to find innovative solutions. They worked tirelessly, hosting financial literacy programmes, offering special loan packages, and connecting with small businesses that might need banking services. Their efforts began to show signs of promise. Slowly but surely, a few new customers did start to walk through the bank's grand, wooden doors. Samuel's faith in the community and his team's resilience grew stronger. He knew they would get through this, just as they had done with _________ in the past. As the economic crisis continued to rage on globally, Evergreen Bank and its workers held onto hope, united in their resolve to overcome the adversity. While the road ahead was uncertain, they believed in their ability to adapt and persevere. Together, they were not just getting by—they were setting the stage for a hopeful future.

The passage states that Samuel had over ______ years of service at Evergreen Bank.

  1. AOption (a)

    Fifteen

  2. BOption (b)

    Ten

  3. COption (c)

    Twenty

  4. DOption (d)

    Five

  5. EOption (e)

    Thirty

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Fifteen

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 208

IBPS Clerk 2024• English Language• English Language

**Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions.

Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.**

Once upon a time, in the bustling town of Meadowville, stood a historic bank known as Evergreen Bank. For decades, this bank had earned the trust of its community, prided itself on secure financial management, and provided steadfast employment for many of the town's residents. However, over the past year, the world faced an economic crisis unlike any seen before. It began with plummeting stock markets and quickly escalated to a widespread financial turmoil that left many institutions, including Evergreen Bank, struggling to stay afloat. Among the workers at Evergreen Bank was Samuel, a diligent bank clerk with over twenty years of service.

Each morning, he would set out from his modest home to walk to the bank, bracing himself for the challenges the day would bring. The bank's once thriving customer base had dwindled, and fear and uncertainty seemed to hang in the air. The bank's manager, Mrs. Thompson, had summoned all her employees to a meeting one windy Monday morning. Her face bore the weight of the bank's hardships as she explained that several large accounts had been closed recently. The bank was struggling to get by, and she cautioned that their future was uncertain. The news fell like a dark cloud over the employees, many of whom had spent most of their careers within those walls. Even Samuel, who was usually optimistic, felt the sting of anxiety. To make matters worse, his own financial situation was precarious. With two children in college, a mortgage, and rising expenses, the thought of losing his job was terrifying. He knew his colleagues were in similar situations, each one trying to set aside enough to weather the storm while hoping for the best. Determined to help, Mrs. Thompson proposed they brainstorm ways to attract new customers and reinforce the bank's presence in the community. Samuel, along with his colleagues, put their heads together, trying to find innovative solutions. They worked tirelessly, hosting financial literacy programmes, offering special loan packages, and connecting with small businesses that might need banking services. Their efforts began to show signs of promise. Slowly but surely, a few new customers did start to walk through the bank's grand, wooden doors. Samuel's faith in the community and his team's resilience grew stronger. He knew they would get through this, just as they had done with _________ in the past. As the economic crisis continued to rage on globally, Evergreen Bank and its workers held onto hope, united in their resolve to overcome the adversity. While the road ahead was uncertain, they believed in their ability to adapt and persevere. Together, they were not just getting by—they were setting the stage for a hopeful future.

Which of the following was NOT a method proposed by Mrs. Thompson to attract new customers?

  1. AOption (a)

    Hosting financial literacy programmes

  2. BOption (b)

    Offering special loan packages

  3. COption (c)

    Buying out smaller banks

  4. DOption (d)

    Connecting with small businesses needing banking services

  5. EOption (e)

    Brainstorming innovative solutions

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Hosting financial literacy programmes

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 209

IBPS Clerk 2024• English Language• English Language

**Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions.

Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.**

Once upon a time, in the bustling town of Meadowville, stood a historic bank known as Evergreen Bank. For decades, this bank had earned the trust of its community, prided itself on secure financial management, and provided steadfast employment for many of the town's residents. However, over the past year, the world faced an economic crisis unlike any seen before. It began with plummeting stock markets and quickly escalated to a widespread financial turmoil that left many institutions, including Evergreen Bank, struggling to stay afloat. Among the workers at Evergreen Bank was Samuel, a diligent bank clerk with over twenty years of service.

Each morning, he would set out from his modest home to walk to the bank, bracing himself for the challenges the day would bring. The bank's once thriving customer base had dwindled, and fear and uncertainty seemed to hang in the air. The bank's manager, Mrs. Thompson, had summoned all her employees to a meeting one windy Monday morning. Her face bore the weight of the bank's hardships as she explained that several large accounts had been closed recently. The bank was struggling to get by, and she cautioned that their future was uncertain. The news fell like a dark cloud over the employees, many of whom had spent most of their careers within those walls. Even Samuel, who was usually optimistic, felt the sting of anxiety. To make matters worse, his own financial situation was precarious. With two children in college, a mortgage, and rising expenses, the thought of losing his job was terrifying. He knew his colleagues were in similar situations, each one trying to set aside enough to weather the storm while hoping for the best. Determined to help, Mrs. Thompson proposed they brainstorm ways to attract new customers and reinforce the bank's presence in the community. Samuel, along with his colleagues, put their heads together, trying to find innovative solutions. They worked tirelessly, hosting financial literacy programmes, offering special loan packages, and connecting with small businesses that might need banking services. Their efforts began to show signs of promise. Slowly but surely, a few new customers did start to walk through the bank's grand, wooden doors. Samuel's faith in the community and his team's resilience grew stronger. He knew they would get through this, just as they had done with _________ in the past. As the economic crisis continued to rage on globally, Evergreen Bank and its workers held onto hope, united in their resolve to overcome the adversity. While the road ahead was uncertain, they believed in their ability to adapt and persevere. Together, they were not just getting by—they were setting the stage for a hopeful future.

According to the passage, what was the primary emotion that filled the air at Evergreen Bank after Mrs. Thompson's announcement?

  1. AOption (a)

    Excitement

  2. BOption (b)

    Complacency

  3. COption (c)

    Fear

  4. DOption (d)

    Optimism

  5. EOption (e)

    Surprise

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Excitement

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 210

IBPS Clerk 2024• English Language• English Language

**Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions.

Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.**

Once upon a time, in the bustling town of Meadowville, stood a historic bank known as Evergreen Bank. For decades, this bank had earned the trust of its community, prided itself on secure financial management, and provided steadfast employment for many of the town's residents. However, over the past year, the world faced an economic crisis unlike any seen before. It began with plummeting stock markets and quickly escalated to a widespread financial turmoil that left many institutions, including Evergreen Bank, struggling to stay afloat. Among the workers at Evergreen Bank was Samuel, a diligent bank clerk with over twenty years of service.

Each morning, he would set out from his modest home to walk to the bank, bracing himself for the challenges the day would bring. The bank's once thriving customer base had dwindled, and fear and uncertainty seemed to hang in the air. The bank's manager, Mrs. Thompson, had summoned all her employees to a meeting one windy Monday morning. Her face bore the weight of the bank's hardships as she explained that several large accounts had been closed recently. The bank was struggling to get by, and she cautioned that their future was uncertain. The news fell like a dark cloud over the employees, many of whom had spent most of their careers within those walls. Even Samuel, who was usually optimistic, felt the sting of anxiety. To make matters worse, his own financial situation was precarious. With two children in college, a mortgage, and rising expenses, the thought of losing his job was terrifying. He knew his colleagues were in similar situations, each one trying to set aside enough to weather the storm while hoping for the best. Determined to help, Mrs. Thompson proposed they brainstorm ways to attract new customers and reinforce the bank's presence in the community. Samuel, along with his colleagues, put their heads together, trying to find innovative solutions. They worked tirelessly, hosting financial literacy programmes, offering special loan packages, and connecting with small businesses that might need banking services. Their efforts began to show signs of promise. Slowly but surely, a few new customers did start to walk through the bank's grand, wooden doors. Samuel's faith in the community and his team's resilience grew stronger. He knew they would get through this, just as they had done with _________ in the past. As the economic crisis continued to rage on globally, Evergreen Bank and its workers held onto hope, united in their resolve to overcome the adversity. While the road ahead was uncertain, they believed in their ability to adapt and persevere. Together, they were not just getting by—they were setting the stage for a hopeful future.

According to the passage, which of the following statements is correct?

A) Samuel had two children in college.

B) Evergreen Bank had been in trouble for several years before the economic crisis.

C) Mrs. Thompson proposed hostile takeovers as a solution.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only A

  2. BOption (b)

    Only B

  3. COption (c)

    Only C

  4. DOption (d)

    A and B

  5. EOption (e)

    B and C

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Only A

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 211

IBPS Clerk 2024• English Language• English Language

**Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions.

Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.**

Once upon a time, in the bustling town of Meadowville, stood a historic bank known as Evergreen Bank. For decades, this bank had earned the trust of its community, prided itself on secure financial management, and provided steadfast employment for many of the town's residents. However, over the past year, the world faced an economic crisis unlike any seen before. It began with plummeting stock markets and quickly escalated to a widespread financial turmoil that left many institutions, including Evergreen Bank, struggling to stay afloat. Among the workers at Evergreen Bank was Samuel, a diligent bank clerk with over twenty years of service.

Each morning, he would set out from his modest home to walk to the bank, bracing himself for the challenges the day would bring. The bank's once thriving customer base had dwindled, and fear and uncertainty seemed to hang in the air. The bank's manager, Mrs. Thompson, had summoned all her employees to a meeting one windy Monday morning. Her face bore the weight of the bank's hardships as she explained that several large accounts had been closed recently. The bank was struggling to get by, and she cautioned that their future was uncertain. The news fell like a dark cloud over the employees, many of whom had spent most of their careers within those walls. Even Samuel, who was usually optimistic, felt the sting of anxiety. To make matters worse, his own financial situation was precarious. With two children in college, a mortgage, and rising expenses, the thought of losing his job was terrifying. He knew his colleagues were in similar situations, each one trying to set aside enough to weather the storm while hoping for the best. Determined to help, Mrs. Thompson proposed they brainstorm ways to attract new customers and reinforce the bank's presence in the community. Samuel, along with his colleagues, put their heads together, trying to find innovative solutions. They worked tirelessly, hosting financial literacy programmes, offering special loan packages, and connecting with small businesses that might need banking services. Their efforts began to show signs of promise. Slowly but surely, a few new customers did start to walk through the bank's grand, wooden doors. Samuel's faith in the community and his team's resilience grew stronger. He knew they would get through this, just as they had done with _________ in the past. As the economic crisis continued to rage on globally, Evergreen Bank and its workers held onto hope, united in their resolve to overcome the adversity. While the road ahead was uncertain, they believed in their ability to adapt and persevere. Together, they were not just getting by—they were setting the stage for a hopeful future.

According to the passage, which of the given statements is incorrect?

A) Samuel felt no anxiety about the bank's future because of his experience.

B) The bank had always been secure and had the community's trust for decades.

C) Mrs. Thompson's face bore the weight of the bank's hardships as described during the meeting.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only A

  2. BOption (b)

    Only B

  3. COption (c)

    Only C

  4. DOption (d)

    A and C

  5. EOption (e)

    B and C

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Only A

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 212

IBPS Clerk 2024• English Language• English Language

**Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions.

Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.**

Once upon a time, in the bustling town of Meadowville, stood a historic bank known as Evergreen Bank. For decades, this bank had earned the trust of its community, prided itself on secure financial management, and provided steadfast employment for many of the town's residents. However, over the past year, the world faced an economic crisis unlike any seen before. It began with plummeting stock markets and quickly escalated to a widespread financial turmoil that left many institutions, including Evergreen Bank, struggling to stay afloat. Among the workers at Evergreen Bank was Samuel, a diligent bank clerk with over twenty years of service.

Each morning, he would set out from his modest home to walk to the bank, bracing himself for the challenges the day would bring. The bank's once thriving customer base had dwindled, and fear and uncertainty seemed to hang in the air. The bank's manager, Mrs. Thompson, had summoned all her employees to a meeting one windy Monday morning. Her face bore the weight of the bank's hardships as she explained that several large accounts had been closed recently. The bank was struggling to get by, and she cautioned that their future was uncertain. The news fell like a dark cloud over the employees, many of whom had spent most of their careers within those walls. Even Samuel, who was usually optimistic, felt the sting of anxiety. To make matters worse, his own financial situation was precarious. With two children in college, a mortgage, and rising expenses, the thought of losing his job was terrifying. He knew his colleagues were in similar situations, each one trying to set aside enough to weather the storm while hoping for the best. Determined to help, Mrs. Thompson proposed they brainstorm ways to attract new customers and reinforce the bank's presence in the community. Samuel, along with his colleagues, put their heads together, trying to find innovative solutions. They worked tirelessly, hosting financial literacy programmes, offering special loan packages, and connecting with small businesses that might need banking services. Their efforts began to show signs of promise. Slowly but surely, a few new customers did start to walk through the bank's grand, wooden doors. Samuel's faith in the community and his team's resilience grew stronger. He knew they would get through this, just as they had done with _________ in the past. As the economic crisis continued to rage on globally, Evergreen Bank and its workers held onto hope, united in their resolve to overcome the adversity. While the road ahead was uncertain, they believed in their ability to adapt and persevere. Together, they were not just getting by—they were setting the stage for a hopeful future.

What will fit in the blank taken from the passage: "He knew they would get through this, just as they had done with _________ in the past."

  1. AOption (a)

    difficulties

  2. BOption (b)

    challenges

  3. COption (c)

    opportunities

  4. DOption (d)

    disasters

  5. EOption (e)

    promotions

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

difficulties

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 213

IBPS Clerk 2024• English Language• English Language

**Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions.

Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.**

Once upon a time, in the bustling town of Meadowville, stood a historic bank known as Evergreen Bank. For decades, this bank had earned the trust of its community, prided itself on secure financial management, and provided steadfast employment for many of the town's residents. However, over the past year, the world faced an economic crisis unlike any seen before. It began with plummeting stock markets and quickly escalated to a widespread financial turmoil that left many institutions, including Evergreen Bank, struggling to stay afloat. Among the workers at Evergreen Bank was Samuel, a diligent bank clerk with over twenty years of service.

Each morning, he would set out from his modest home to walk to the bank, bracing himself for the challenges the day would bring. The bank's once thriving customer base had dwindled, and fear and uncertainty seemed to hang in the air. The bank's manager, Mrs. Thompson, had summoned all her employees to a meeting one windy Monday morning. Her face bore the weight of the bank's hardships as she explained that several large accounts had been closed recently. The bank was struggling to get by, and she cautioned that their future was uncertain. The news fell like a dark cloud over the employees, many of whom had spent most of their careers within those walls. Even Samuel, who was usually optimistic, felt the sting of anxiety. To make matters worse, his own financial situation was precarious. With two children in college, a mortgage, and rising expenses, the thought of losing his job was terrifying. He knew his colleagues were in similar situations, each one trying to set aside enough to weather the storm while hoping for the best. Determined to help, Mrs. Thompson proposed they brainstorm ways to attract new customers and reinforce the bank's presence in the community. Samuel, along with his colleagues, put their heads together, trying to find innovative solutions. They worked tirelessly, hosting financial literacy programmes, offering special loan packages, and connecting with small businesses that might need banking services. Their efforts began to show signs of promise. Slowly but surely, a few new customers did start to walk through the bank's grand, wooden doors. Samuel's faith in the community and his team's resilience grew stronger. He knew they would get through this, just as they had done with _________ in the past. As the economic crisis continued to rage on globally, Evergreen Bank and its workers held onto hope, united in their resolve to overcome the adversity. While the road ahead was uncertain, they believed in their ability to adapt and persevere. Together, they were not just getting by—they were setting the stage for a hopeful future.

Which of the following words is similar in meaning to "summon" in the context of the passage?

  1. AOption (a)

    Dismiss

  2. BOption (b)

    Convene

  3. COption (c)

    Terminate

  4. DOption (d)

    Disband

  5. EOption (e)

    Scatter

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Dismiss

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 214

IBPS Clerk 2024• English Language• English Language

**Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions.

Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.**

Once upon a time, in the bustling town of Meadowville, stood a historic bank known as Evergreen Bank. For decades, this bank had earned the trust of its community, prided itself on secure financial management, and provided steadfast employment for many of the town's residents. However, over the past year, the world faced an economic crisis unlike any seen before. It began with plummeting stock markets and quickly escalated to a widespread financial turmoil that left many institutions, including Evergreen Bank, struggling to stay afloat. Among the workers at Evergreen Bank was Samuel, a diligent bank clerk with over twenty years of service.

Each morning, he would set out from his modest home to walk to the bank, bracing himself for the challenges the day would bring. The bank's once thriving customer base had dwindled, and fear and uncertainty seemed to hang in the air. The bank's manager, Mrs. Thompson, had summoned all her employees to a meeting one windy Monday morning. Her face bore the weight of the bank's hardships as she explained that several large accounts had been closed recently. The bank was struggling to get by, and she cautioned that their future was uncertain. The news fell like a dark cloud over the employees, many of whom had spent most of their careers within those walls. Even Samuel, who was usually optimistic, felt the sting of anxiety. To make matters worse, his own financial situation was precarious. With two children in college, a mortgage, and rising expenses, the thought of losing his job was terrifying. He knew his colleagues were in similar situations, each one trying to set aside enough to weather the storm while hoping for the best. Determined to help, Mrs. Thompson proposed they brainstorm ways to attract new customers and reinforce the bank's presence in the community. Samuel, along with his colleagues, put their heads together, trying to find innovative solutions. They worked tirelessly, hosting financial literacy programmes, offering special loan packages, and connecting with small businesses that might need banking services. Their efforts began to show signs of promise. Slowly but surely, a few new customers did start to walk through the bank's grand, wooden doors. Samuel's faith in the community and his team's resilience grew stronger. He knew they would get through this, just as they had done with _________ in the past. As the economic crisis continued to rage on globally, Evergreen Bank and its workers held onto hope, united in their resolve to overcome the adversity. While the road ahead was uncertain, they believed in their ability to adapt and persevere. Together, they were not just getting by—they were setting the stage for a hopeful future.

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to "set" as used in the passage?

  1. AOption (a)

    Align

  2. BOption (b)

    Change

  3. COption (c)

    Reset

  4. DOption (d)

    Establish

  5. EOption (e)

    Disarray

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Align

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 215

IBPS Clerk 2024• English Language• English Language

**Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions.

Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.**

Once upon a time, in the bustling town of Meadowville, stood a historic bank known as Evergreen Bank. For decades, this bank had earned the trust of its community, prided itself on secure financial management, and provided steadfast employment for many of the town's residents. However, over the past year, the world faced an economic crisis unlike any seen before. It began with plummeting stock markets and quickly escalated to a widespread financial turmoil that left many institutions, including Evergreen Bank, struggling to stay afloat. Among the workers at Evergreen Bank was Samuel, a diligent bank clerk with over twenty years of service.

Each morning, he would set out from his modest home to walk to the bank, bracing himself for the challenges the day would bring. The bank's once thriving customer base had dwindled, and fear and uncertainty seemed to hang in the air. The bank's manager, Mrs. Thompson, had summoned all her employees to a meeting one windy Monday morning. Her face bore the weight of the bank's hardships as she explained that several large accounts had been closed recently. The bank was struggling to get by, and she cautioned that their future was uncertain. The news fell like a dark cloud over the employees, many of whom had spent most of their careers within those walls. Even Samuel, who was usually optimistic, felt the sting of anxiety. To make matters worse, his own financial situation was precarious. With two children in college, a mortgage, and rising expenses, the thought of losing his job was terrifying. He knew his colleagues were in similar situations, each one trying to set aside enough to weather the storm while hoping for the best. Determined to help, Mrs. Thompson proposed they brainstorm ways to attract new customers and reinforce the bank's presence in the community. Samuel, along with his colleagues, put their heads together, trying to find innovative solutions. They worked tirelessly, hosting financial literacy programmes, offering special loan packages, and connecting with small businesses that might need banking services. Their efforts began to show signs of promise. Slowly but surely, a few new customers did start to walk through the bank's grand, wooden doors. Samuel's faith in the community and his team's resilience grew stronger. He knew they would get through this, just as they had done with _________ in the past. As the economic crisis continued to rage on globally, Evergreen Bank and its workers held onto hope, united in their resolve to overcome the adversity. While the road ahead was uncertain, they believed in their ability to adapt and persevere. Together, they were not just getting by—they were setting the stage for a hopeful future.

Which of the following phrases can best replace "get by" in the context of the passage without changing its meaning?

  1. AOption (a)

    Make ends meet

  2. BOption (b)

    Fall short

  3. COption (c)

    Move out

  4. DOption (d)

    Reach the peak

  5. EOption (e)

    Stand out

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Make ends meet

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 216

IBPS Clerk 2024• English Language• English Language

Directions: Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.

A. But coaches did some research about whether it was possible to train her, and eventually they came to know about Matt Stutzman, who was armless and used his legs for archery.

B. In the youth event organized by the Indian army, the army coaches Abhilasha Chaudhary and Kuldeep Wadhwan noticed Sheetal Devi's confidence and decided to train her.

C. As she was born with Phocomelia, she had no arms.

D. Now coaches had one more challenge to face, they had never trained a person for archery who has no arms.

E. So firstly the coaches decided to help her with prosthetics but the medics said that prosthetics were not possible in her case.

Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?

  1. AOption (a)

    E

  2. BOption (b)

    D

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    B

  5. EOption (e)

    A

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

E

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 217

IBPS Clerk 2024• English Language• English Language

Directions: Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.

A. But coaches did some research about whether it was possible to train her, and eventually they came to know about Matt Stutzman, who was armless and used his legs for archery.

B. In the youth event organized by the Indian army, the army coaches Abhilasha Chaudhary and Kuldeep Wadhwan noticed Sheetal Devi's confidence and decided to train her.

C. As she was born with Phocomelia, she had no arms.

D. Now coaches had one more challenge to face, they had never trained a person for archery who has no arms.

E. So firstly the coaches decided to help her with prosthetics but the medics said that prosthetics were not possible in her case.

Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?

  1. AOption (a)

    D

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    A

  4. DOption (d)

    E

  5. EOption (e)

    C

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

D

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 218

IBPS Clerk 2024• English Language• English Language

Directions: Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.

A. But coaches did some research about whether it was possible to train her, and eventually they came to know about Matt Stutzman, who was armless and used his legs for archery.

B. In the youth event organized by the Indian army, the army coaches Abhilasha Chaudhary and Kuldeep Wadhwan noticed Sheetal Devi's confidence and decided to train her.

C. As she was born with Phocomelia, she had no arms.

D. Now coaches had one more challenge to face, they had never trained a person for archery who has no arms.

E. So firstly the coaches decided to help her with prosthetics but the medics said that prosthetics were not possible in her case.

Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    D

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    E

  5. EOption (e)

    B

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 219

IBPS Clerk 2024• English Language• English Language

Directions: Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.

A. But coaches did some research about whether it was possible to train her, and eventually they came to know about Matt Stutzman, who was armless and used his legs for archery.

B. In the youth event organized by the Indian army, the army coaches Abhilasha Chaudhary and Kuldeep Wadhwan noticed Sheetal Devi's confidence and decided to train her.

C. As she was born with Phocomelia, she had no arms.

D. Now coaches had one more challenge to face, they had never trained a person for archery who has no arms.

E. So firstly the coaches decided to help her with prosthetics but the medics said that prosthetics were not possible in her case.

Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?

  1. AOption (a)

    C

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    D

  4. DOption (d)

    E

  5. EOption (e)

    A

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

C

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 220

IBPS Clerk 2024• English Language• English Language

Directions: Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.

A. But coaches did some research about whether it was possible to train her, and eventually they came to know about Matt Stutzman, who was armless and used his legs for archery.

B. In the youth event organized by the Indian army, the army coaches Abhilasha Chaudhary and Kuldeep Wadhwan noticed Sheetal Devi's confidence and decided to train her.

C. As she was born with Phocomelia, she had no arms.

D. Now coaches had one more challenge to face, they had never trained a person for archery who has no arms.

E. So firstly the coaches decided to help her with prosthetics but the medics said that prosthetics were not possible in her case.

Which of the following should be the LAST sentence after rearrangement?

  1. AOption (a)

    E

  2. BOption (b)

    A

  3. COption (c)

    B

  4. DOption (d)

    C

  5. EOption (e)

    D

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

E

Explanation not yet available.

How should I prepare for English Comprehension in IBPS Clerk?

Solving previous year questions by topic helps identify recurring concepts, question patterns, and frequently asked sub-topics. Attempt each question, review the step-by-step explanation, and note down key formulas or facts for quick revision before the exam.