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IBPS Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper (Held On: 27 August 2023 Shift 4) (Previous Year Paper)·English Language
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Question 481

IBPS Clerk 2023• English Language• English Language

The question below contains five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.

A. devastated an already

B. the lockdown

C. a lot of suffering

D. fragile economy

E. and caused

  1. AOption (a)

    CEDAB

  2. BOption (b)

    BADEC

  3. COption (c)

    BECAD

  4. DOption (d)

    CDEBA

  5. EOption (e)

    CDABE

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Answer: (a)A.

CEDAB

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Question 482

IBPS Clerk 2023• English Language• English Language

The question below contains five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.

A. on a large scale is

B. calculating the key parameters 

C. mapping the sky 

D. of cosmic expansion

E. crucial for

  1. AOption (a)

    CEDBA

  2. BOption (b)

    BACED

  3. COption (c)

    DBCAE

  4. DOption (d)

    DABCE

  5. EOption (e)

    CAEBD

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Answer: (a)A.

CEDBA

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Question 483

IBPS Clerk 2023• English Language• English Language

The question below contains five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.

A. though the pressures of

B. the havoc caused by

C. the lockdown have

D. begun to ease up

E. the coronavirus continues unabated

  1. AOption (a)

    BEACD

  2. BOption (b)

    BECAD

  3. COption (c)

    ABECD

  4. DOption (d)

    ABCED

  5. EOption (e)

    DEABC

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Answer: (a)A.

BEACD

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Question 484

IBPS Clerk 2023• English Language• English Language

Directions

Given below are five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the correct sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.**

A. limited government health spending

B. to bankruptcy, decreased treatment satisfaction, 

C. the financial burden of lifelong treatment 

D. and poor quality of life, exacerbated by 

E. for non-communicable diseases often leads

  1. AOption (a)

    ADCEB

  2. BOption (b)

    BACDE

  3. COption (c)

    BDACE

  4. DOption (d)

    CEBDA

  5. EOption (e)

    EBDAC

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Answer: (a)A.

ADCEB

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Question 485

IBPS Clerk 2023• English Language• English Language

Directions: Fill in the blanks in the passage below, with the word from among the options given for each blank labeled (A) to (E). Choose the word that fits in each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage.

Banking institutions play a crucial role in the A system by providing a range of financial services to individuals and businesses. One of the key functions of banks is to accept ____B_____from customers and offer them interest on their deposits. Banks also lend money to borrowers, charging them _____C___on the loans provided. In addition, banks facilitate electronic _D_____and enable customers to make payments and transfers easily. Lastly, banks play a significant role in managing risk by offering E services to protect against potential losses.

Select The most appropriate option to fill in blank A. 

  1. AOption (a)

    economic 

  2. BOption (b)

    educational 

  3. COption (c)

    environmental 

  4. DOption (d)

    entertainment 

  5. EOption (e)

    exploration

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Answer: (a)A.

economic 

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Question 486

IBPS Clerk 2023• English Language• English Language

Directions: Fill in the blanks in the passage below, with the word from among the options given for each blank labeled (A) to (E). Choose the word that fits in each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage.

Banking institutions play a crucial role in the A system by providing a range of financial services to individuals and businesses. One of the key functions of banks is to accept ____B_____from customers and offer them interest on their deposits. Banks also lend money to borrowers, charging them _____C___on the loans provided. In addition, banks facilitate electronic _D_____and enable customers to make payments and transfers easily. Lastly, banks play a significant role in managing risk by offering E services to protect against potential losses.

Select The most appropriate option to fill in blank B.

  1. AOption (a)

    deposits 

  2. BOption (b)

    withdrawals 

  3. COption (c)

    invoices 

  4. DOption (d)

    statements 

  5. EOption (e)

    receipts

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Answer: (a)A.

deposits 

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Question 487

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Directions: Fill in the blanks in the passage below, with the word from among the options given for each blank labeled (A) to (E). Choose the word that fits in each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage.

Banking institutions play a crucial role in the A system by providing a range of financial services to individuals and businesses. One of the key functions of banks is to accept ____B_____from customers and offer them interest on their deposits. Banks also lend money to borrowers, charging them _____C___on the loans provided. In addition, banks facilitate electronic _D_____and enable customers to make payments and transfers easily. Lastly, banks play a significant role in managing risk by offering E services to protect against potential losses.

Select The most appropriate option to fill in blank C.

  1. AOption (a)

    profit 

  2. BOption (b)

    interest 

  3. COption (c)

    penalties 

  4. DOption (d)

    taxes 

  5. EOption (e)

    dividends

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Answer: (a)A.

profit 

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Question 488

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Directions: Fill in the blanks in the passage below, with the word from among the options given for each blank labeled (A) to (E). Choose the word that fits in each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage.

Banking institutions play a crucial role in the A system by providing a range of financial services to individuals and businesses. One of the key functions of banks is to accept ____B_____from customers and offer them interest on their deposits. Banks also lend money to borrowers, charging them _____C___on the loans provided. In addition, banks facilitate electronic _D_____and enable customers to make payments and transfers easily. Lastly, banks play a significant role in managing risk by offering E services to protect against potential losses.

Select The most appropriate option to fill in blank D.

  1. AOption (a)

    transactions 

  2. BOption (b)

    negotiations 

  3. COption (c)

    resolutions 

  4. DOption (d)

    predictions 

  5. EOption (e)

    interventions

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

transactions 

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Question 489

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Directions: Fill in the blanks in the passage below, with the word from among the options given for each blank labeled (A) to (E). Choose the word that fits in each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage.

Banking institutions play a crucial role in the A system by providing a range of financial services to individuals and businesses. One of the key functions of banks is to accept ____B_____from customers and offer them interest on their deposits. Banks also lend money to borrowers, charging them _____C___on the loans provided. In addition, banks facilitate electronic _D_____and enable customers to make payments and transfers easily. Lastly, banks play a significant role in managing risk by offering E services to protect against potential losses.

Select The most appropriate option to fill in blank E.

  1. AOption (a)

    insurance 

  2. BOption (b)

    advertising 

  3. COption (c)

    counseling 

  4. DOption (d)

    auditing 

  5. EOption (e)

    marketing

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

insurance 

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Question 490

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Direction: The given sentence is divided into four parts: A, B, C, and D. Choose the part that contains an error as your answer. If the sentence is error-free, mark E i.e. No error as your answer.

The former cricketer (A)/ visit recently an orphanage (B)/ fueling speculation that (C)/ he is planning to adopt a child in his area. (D)/ No error (E)

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    D

  4. DOption (d)

    C

  5. EOption (e)

    E

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Answer: (a)A.

A

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Question 491

IBPS Clerk 2023• English Language• English Language

Direction: The given sentence is divided into four parts: A, B, C, and D. Choose the part that contains an error as your answer. If the sentence is error-free, mark E i.e. No error as your answer.

The children neither wanted (A)/ to go back home early (B)/ from vacation or to miss (C)/ their adventures planned for the trip. (D)/ No Error (E)

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

  5. EOption (e)

    E

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Answer: (a)A.

A

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Question 492

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Direction: The given sentence is divided into four parts: A, B, C, and D. Choose the part that contains an error as your answer. If the sentence is error-free, mark E i.e. No error as your answer.

The team of researchers from Australia (A)/ are working tirelessly (B)/ to uncover the mysteries (C)/ of the ancient civilization. (D)/ No error (E)

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

  5. EOption (e)

    E

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Answer: (a)A.

A

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Question 493

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Direction: The given sentence is divided into four parts: A, B, C, and D. Choose the part that contains an error as your answer. If the sentence is error-free, mark E i.e. No error as your answer.

The company's annual profits have rose (A)/ significantly since (B)/ the new CEO took over (C)/ last year in April. (D)/ No error. (E)

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

  5. EOption (e)

    E

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Answer: (a)A.

A

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Question 494

IBPS Clerk 2023• English Language• English Language

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.

DISCOUNT

A. They find it difficult to discount the smashing victory he finally attained in Tunisia.

B. You will have to discount for the disappearance of the money.

C. They usually give you a discount if you buy multiple copies.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only A

  2. BOption (b)

    Both A and B

  3. COption (c)

    Only B

  4. DOption (d)

    Both A and C

  5. EOption (e)

    Only C

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Answer: (a)A.

Only A

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Question 495

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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.

OBJECT

A. The thought of working nights fills me with object horror.

B. The object of the game is to improve children's math skills.

C. Working people everywhere object to paying taxes.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only A

  2. BOption (b)

    Both A and B

  3. COption (c)

    ​Only B

  4. DOption (d)

    Both B and C

  5. EOption (e)

    ​Only C

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Answer: (a)A.

Only A

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Question 496

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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.

DESERT

A. They rejoined the group as Sarah passed out desert and coffee.

B. The geological prospecting team ranged over the desert in search of valuable deposits of oil.

C. His life in the regiment had been such a hell that he decided to desert.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only A

  2. BOption (b)

    Both A and B

  3. COption (c)

    Only B

  4. DOption (d)

    Both B and C

  5. EOption (e)

    Only C

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Answer: (a)A.

Only A

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Question 497

IBPS Clerk 2023• English Language• English Language

Direction: There are two blanks in the sentence given below. From the pair of words given in the options, choose the one that fits into the blanks most appropriately.

______ of education holds the key for development, for with it will come better governance, lesser inequality and a better ______ of life.

  1. AOption (a)

    Proliferation, quality

  2. BOption (b)

    Widespread, status

  3. COption (c)

    Recognition, rank

  4. DOption (d)

    Prosperity, alteration

  5. EOption (e)

    Burgeon, knowledge

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Answer: (a)A.

Proliferation, quality

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Question 498

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Direction: Choose the correct alternative which fits both the blanks and makes the sentence contextually and meaningfully correct.

In the last two and half years, the world has _______ two major shocks- the COVID-19 pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine. These shocks have produced _______ impact on the global economy.

  1. AOption (a)

    Noted; Intellectual

  2. BOption (b)

    Witnessed; Profound

  3. COption (c)

    Behold; Scholarly

  4. DOption (d)

    Attended; Sagacious

  5. EOption (e)

    Validated; Erudite

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Noted; Intellectual

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Question 499

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Direction: Choose the correct alternative which fits both the blanks and makes the sentence contextually and meaningfully correct.

The Reserve Bank of India, chiefly known as RBI, is India’s central bank and regulatory body responsible for __________ of the Indian banking system. It is under the ___________ of Ministry of Finance, Government of India.

  1. AOption (a)

    Distribution; Sponsorship

  2. BOption (b)

    Regulation; Sponsorship

  3. COption (c)

    Distribution; Ownership

  4. DOption (d)

    Regulation; Ownership

  5. EOption (e)

    None of these.

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Answer: (a)A.

Distribution; Sponsorship

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Question 500

IBPS Clerk 2023• English Language• English Language

Direction: Choose the correct alternative which fits both the blanks and makes the sentence contextually and meaningfully correct.

WHO is the United Nations agency that _______ nations, partners and people to promote health and keep the world safe. It also _____ the vulnerable-so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health.

  1. AOption (a)

    Joins; Provides

  2. BOption (b)

    Dissociates; Caters

  3. COption (c)

    Connects; Serves

  4. DOption (d)

    Connects; Provides

  5. EOption (e)

    Connects; Caters

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Joins; Provides

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