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IBPS Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper (Held On: 2 September 2023 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)·English Language

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Question 501

IBPS Clerk 2023• English Language• English Language

Directions

In the following question, the given table has two columns (I and II) containing three phrases each. The phrases are labelled A, B, and C in the first column and P, Q, and R in the second column. A phrase from the first column may or may not connect with a phrase in the second column to make a grammatically and contextually meaningful sentence. Identify the correct option given below that gives the correct sequence in which one or more sentences can be formed. If none of the options make a meaningful sentence, mark 'None of these' as your answer.

Column I	Column II
(A) As long as you are still alive, you will definitely	(P) encounter the good things in life.
(B) From the moment I saw his girlfriend, I thought I definitely	(Q) undoubtedly she had been eavesdropping on his meeting.
(C) When Bill opened his office door and Ann fell onto his floor, he knew	(R) temperamental similarities between the brothers.

AOption (a)
A-P and C-Q
BOption (b)
A-Q and B-R
COption (c)
B-R and C-R
DOption (d)
A-R and B-Q
EOption (e)
None of these

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A-P and C-Q

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Question 502

IBPS Clerk 2023• English Language• English Language

Directions

In the following question, the given table has two columns (I and II) containing three phrases each. The phrases are labelled A, B, and C in the first column and P, Q, and R in the second column. A phrase from the first column may or may not connect with a phrase in the second column to make a grammatically and contextually meaningful sentence. Identify the correct option given below that gives the correct sequence in which one or more sentences can be formed. If none of the options make a meaningful sentence, mark 'None of these' as your answer.

Column I	Column II
(A) If taking a taxi costs too much, you can alternatively	(P) headed to the park for our long-awaited picnic.
(B) They were gratified to find specific performance and	(Q) use Uber, which may be cheaper.
(C) Though we saw the clouds looming overhead, we, nonetheless,	(R) almost as well as that self-opinionated young architect had.

AOption (a)
A-Q and C-P
BOption (b)
A-P
COption (c)
C-Q
DOption (d)
B-Q and C-R
EOption (e)
None of these

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A.

A-Q and C-P

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IBPS Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper (Held On: 2 September 2023 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)·English Language

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Question 503

IBPS Clerk 2023• English Language• English Language

Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

There are many other takeaways. While pre-poll surveys suggested that inflation topped voters’ (1), abortion rights came second. While the Republicans tried to cash in on voter (2) over high inflation, many of their candidates’ anti-abortion positions did not help them in the polls. Second, the results showed that Donald Trump is not as powerful as he appeared to be. During the Republican primaries, the former U.S. President’s endorsement mattered a lot. But it does not carry the same weight in the general elections. Several of the candidates he (3) were defeated, while at least two Republican winners were unwelcome to him — Georgia’s Governor Brian Kemp and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. While Mr. Trump is expected to make his 2024 bid this week, many Republicans are already (4) him for the party’s less-than-expected performance. The results have also underscored the unstoppable (5) of Mr. DeSantis. His landslide win in what was called a swing State has (6) calls by Republican donors for his presidential bid. Many see Mr. DeSantis as a more ideologically disciplined right-winger than Mr. Trump (who, in their view, could lead the party to victory). The midterm has set the stage for 2024. The Democrats have lost ground, but still stay strong. The Republicans are set to take the House but are internally divided, and right-wing extremism is not winning the party votes. How the parties address these challenges will (7) their fate in 2024.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

AOption (a)
Discerns
BOption (b)
Yearns
COption (c)
Concerns
DOption (d)
Scorns
EOption (e)
Adorns

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Discerns

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Question 504

IBPS Clerk 2023• English Language• English Language

Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

There are many other takeaways. While pre-poll surveys suggested that inflation topped voters’ (1), abortion rights came second. While the Republicans tried to cash in on voter (2) over high inflation, many of their candidates’ anti-abortion positions did not help them in the polls. Second, the results showed that Donald Trump is not as powerful as he appeared to be. During the Republican primaries, the former U.S. President’s endorsement mattered a lot. But it does not carry the same weight in the general elections. Several of the candidates he (3) were defeated, while at least two Republican winners were unwelcome to him — Georgia’s Governor Brian Kemp and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. While Mr. Trump is expected to make his 2024 bid this week, many Republicans are already (4) him for the party’s less-than-expected performance. The results have also underscored the unstoppable (5) of Mr. DeSantis. His landslide win in what was called a swing State has (6) calls by Republican donors for his presidential bid. Many see Mr. DeSantis as a more ideologically disciplined right-winger than Mr. Trump (who, in their view, could lead the party to victory). The midterm has set the stage for 2024. The Democrats have lost ground, but still stay strong. The Republicans are set to take the House but are internally divided, and right-wing extremism is not winning the party votes. How the parties address these challenges will (7) their fate in 2024.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

AOption (a)
Contentment
BOption (b)
Achievement
COption (c)
Abatement
DOption (d)
Attenuation
EOption (e)
Resentment

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Contentment

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Question 505

IBPS Clerk 2023• English Language• English Language

Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

There are many other takeaways. While pre-poll surveys suggested that inflation topped voters’ (1), abortion rights came second. While the Republicans tried to cash in on voter (2) over high inflation, many of their candidates’ anti-abortion positions did not help them in the polls. Second, the results showed that Donald Trump is not as powerful as he appeared to be. During the Republican primaries, the former U.S. President’s endorsement mattered a lot. But it does not carry the same weight in the general elections. Several of the candidates he (3) were defeated, while at least two Republican winners were unwelcome to him — Georgia’s Governor Brian Kemp and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. While Mr. Trump is expected to make his 2024 bid this week, many Republicans are already (4) him for the party’s less-than-expected performance. The results have also underscored the unstoppable (5) of Mr. DeSantis. His landslide win in what was called a swing State has (6) calls by Republican donors for his presidential bid. Many see Mr. DeSantis as a more ideologically disciplined right-winger than Mr. Trump (who, in their view, could lead the party to victory). The midterm has set the stage for 2024. The Democrats have lost ground, but still stay strong. The Republicans are set to take the House but are internally divided, and right-wing extremism is not winning the party votes. How the parties address these challenges will (7) their fate in 2024.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

AOption (a)
Endorsed
BOption (b)
Contradicted
COption (c)
Gainsaid
DOption (d)
Rebutted
EOption (e)
Confronted

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A.

Endorsed

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Question 506

IBPS Clerk 2023• English Language• English Language

Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

There are many other takeaways. While pre-poll surveys suggested that inflation topped voters’ (1), abortion rights came second. While the Republicans tried to cash in on voter (2) over high inflation, many of their candidates’ anti-abortion positions did not help them in the polls. Second, the results showed that Donald Trump is not as powerful as he appeared to be. During the Republican primaries, the former U.S. President’s endorsement mattered a lot. But it does not carry the same weight in the general elections. Several of the candidates he (3) were defeated, while at least two Republican winners were unwelcome to him — Georgia’s Governor Brian Kemp and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. While Mr. Trump is expected to make his 2024 bid this week, many Republicans are already (4) him for the party’s less-than-expected performance. The results have also underscored the unstoppable (5) of Mr. DeSantis. His landslide win in what was called a swing State has (6) calls by Republican donors for his presidential bid. Many see Mr. DeSantis as a more ideologically disciplined right-winger than Mr. Trump (who, in their view, could lead the party to victory). The midterm has set the stage for 2024. The Democrats have lost ground, but still stay strong. The Republicans are set to take the House but are internally divided, and right-wing extremism is not winning the party votes. How the parties address these challenges will (7) their fate in 2024.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

AOption (a)
Absolving
BOption (b)
Exonerating
COption (c)
Vindicating
DOption (d)
Blaming
EOption (e)
Exculpating

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A.

Absolving

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Question 507

IBPS Clerk 2023• English Language• English Language

Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

There are many other takeaways. While pre-poll surveys suggested that inflation topped voters’ (1), abortion rights came second. While the Republicans tried to cash in on voter (2) over high inflation, many of their candidates’ anti-abortion positions did not help them in the polls. Second, the results showed that Donald Trump is not as powerful as he appeared to be. During the Republican primaries, the former U.S. President’s endorsement mattered a lot. But it does not carry the same weight in the general elections. Several of the candidates he (3) were defeated, while at least two Republican winners were unwelcome to him — Georgia’s Governor Brian Kemp and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. While Mr. Trump is expected to make his 2024 bid this week, many Republicans are already (4) him for the party’s less-than-expected performance. The results have also underscored the unstoppable (5) of Mr. DeSantis. His landslide win in what was called a swing State has (6) calls by Republican donors for his presidential bid. Many see Mr. DeSantis as a more ideologically disciplined right-winger than Mr. Trump (who, in their view, could lead the party to victory). The midterm has set the stage for 2024. The Democrats have lost ground, but still stay strong. The Republicans are set to take the House but are internally divided, and right-wing extremism is not winning the party votes. How the parties address these challenges will (7) their fate in 2024.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

AOption (a)
Disgorge
BOption (b)
Rise
COption (c)
Relinquish
DOption (d)
Cede
EOption (e)
Spout

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A.

Disgorge

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Question 508

IBPS Clerk 2023• English Language• English Language

Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

There are many other takeaways. While pre-poll surveys suggested that inflation topped voters’ (1), abortion rights came second. While the Republicans tried to cash in on voter (2) over high inflation, many of their candidates’ anti-abortion positions did not help them in the polls. Second, the results showed that Donald Trump is not as powerful as he appeared to be. During the Republican primaries, the former U.S. President’s endorsement mattered a lot. But it does not carry the same weight in the general elections. Several of the candidates he (3) were defeated, while at least two Republican winners were unwelcome to him — Georgia’s Governor Brian Kemp and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. While Mr. Trump is expected to make his 2024 bid this week, many Republicans are already (4) him for the party’s less-than-expected performance. The results have also underscored the unstoppable (5) of Mr. DeSantis. His landslide win in what was called a swing State has (6) calls by Republican donors for his presidential bid. Many see Mr. DeSantis as a more ideologically disciplined right-winger than Mr. Trump (who, in their view, could lead the party to victory). The midterm has set the stage for 2024. The Democrats have lost ground, but still stay strong. The Republicans are set to take the House but are internally divided, and right-wing extremism is not winning the party votes. How the parties address these challenges will (7) their fate in 2024.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 6.

AOption (a)
Undermined
BOption (b)
Impaired
COption (c)
Sapped
DOption (d)
Impeded
EOption (e)
Strengthened

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Undermined

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Question 509

IBPS Clerk 2023• English Language• English Language

Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

There are many other takeaways. While pre-poll surveys suggested that inflation topped voters’ (1), abortion rights came second. While the Republicans tried to cash in on voter (2) over high inflation, many of their candidates’ anti-abortion positions did not help them in the polls. Second, the results showed that Donald Trump is not as powerful as he appeared to be. During the Republican primaries, the former U.S. President’s endorsement mattered a lot. But it does not carry the same weight in the general elections. Several of the candidates he (3) were defeated, while at least two Republican winners were unwelcome to him — Georgia’s Governor Brian Kemp and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. While Mr. Trump is expected to make his 2024 bid this week, many Republicans are already (4) him for the party’s less-than-expected performance. The results have also underscored the unstoppable (5) of Mr. DeSantis. His landslide win in what was called a swing State has (6) calls by Republican donors for his presidential bid. Many see Mr. DeSantis as a more ideologically disciplined right-winger than Mr. Trump (who, in their view, could lead the party to victory). The midterm has set the stage for 2024. The Democrats have lost ground, but still stay strong. The Republicans are set to take the House but are internally divided, and right-wing extremism is not winning the party votes. How the parties address these challenges will (7) their fate in 2024.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 7.

AOption (a)
Withdraw
BOption (b)
Revoke
COption (c)
Determine
DOption (d)
Rescind
EOption (e)
Adjourn

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A.

Withdraw

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Question 510

IBPS Clerk 2023• English Language• English Language

Directions

In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No Error" option.**

He is my best friend, (A)/ and he has informed me (B)/ about him visit to the beautiful city (C)/ of Paris next week. (D)/ No error (E)

AOption (a)
A
BOption (b)
B
COption (c)
C
DOption (d)
D
EOption (e)
E

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A.

A

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Question 511

IBPS Clerk 2023• English Language• English Language

Directions

In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No Error" option.**

ChatGPT is doing wonders, (A)/ but the outdated informations provided (B)/ by its free version is creating troubles (C)/ for the people relying on it. (D)/ No error. (E)

AOption (a)
A
BOption (b)
B
COption (c)
C
DOption (d)
D
EOption (e)
E

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A.

A

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Question 512

IBPS Clerk 2023• English Language• English Language

Directions

In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No Error" option.**

Millions of stars in the sky (A)/ were talking to each other, (B)/ hovering in the endless, dark, cold, (C)/ and silent space of nothingness. (D)/ No error. (E)

AOption (a)
A
BOption (b)
B
COption (c)
C
DOption (d)
D
EOption (e)
E

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A.

A

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Question 513

IBPS Clerk 2023• English Language• English Language

Directions

In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No Error" option.**

Microorganisms like harmful bacteria (A)/ can enter into our bodies, (B)/ have devastating effects on our health, (C)/ and even cause deadly poisoning. (D)/ No error. (E)

AOption (a)
A
BOption (b)
B
COption (c)
C
DOption (d)
D
EOption (e)
E

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A

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Question 514

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Directions

In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No Error" option.**

The head minister, (A)/ together with his advisors, (B)/ are attending the G20 Culture (C)/ Ministerial Meeting in Varanasi. (D)/ No error. (E)

AOption (a)
A
BOption (b)
B
COption (c)
C
DOption (d)
D
EOption (e)
E

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A.

A

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Question 515

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Directions

In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No Error" option.**

It was a spectacular performance, (A)/ really loud and hyped up, (B)/ and the audience clapped its hands (C)/ after the performance, purely out of joy. (D)/ No error. (E)

AOption (a)
A
BOption (b)
B
COption (c)
C
DOption (d)
D
EOption (e)
E

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A.

A

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Question 516

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In the following sentence, four words are given in bold out of which one word is misspelled. Find the misspelled word

Oil pools are valuable underground accumulations(A) of oil, and oil fields(B) are regions underlein(C) by one or more oil pools originating(D) from organic matter.

AOption (a)
A
BOption (b)
B
COption (c)
C
DOption (d)
D
EOption (e)
No error

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A.

A

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Question 517

IBPS Clerk 2023• English Language• English Language

In the following sentence, four words are given in bold out of which one word is misspelled. Find the misspelled word

Biodiversity or Biological Diversity is immensely(A) rich in wildlife and cultivated species, diverse(B) in form and function but closely integrated(C) into a system through multiple networks of interdependncies(D)

AOption (a)
A
BOption (b)
B
COption (c)
C
DOption (d)
D
EOption (e)
No error

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A.

A

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Question 518

IBPS Clerk 2023• English Language• English Language

In the following sentence, four words are given in bold out of which one word is misspelled. Find the misspelled word

The clear lesson from the dynamics(A) of both environmental destruction(B) and reconstruction in India is that local communitties(C) everywhere have to be involved in some kind of natural resource management (D)

AOption (a)
A
BOption (b)
B
COption (c)
C
DOption (d)
D
EOption (e)
No error

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A.

A

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Question 519

IBPS Clerk 2023• English Language• English Language

In the following sentence, four words are given in bold out of which one word is misspelled. Find the misspelled word

A poem is a composition in verse(A), usually characterized by concentrated and heightend(B) language in which words are chosen for their sound and suggestive(C) power as well as for their meaning and using techniques such as rhythm(D) and meter.

AOption (a)
A
BOption (b)
B
COption (c)
C
DOption (d)
D
EOption (e)
No error

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A.

A

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Question 520

IBPS Clerk 2023• 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.

APPRECIATE

A. I appreciate your kindness and support during this difficult time.

B. My antique collection has significantly appreciated in value over the years.

C. The value of my car will appreciate over time, causing it to be worth less in the future.

AOption (a)
Both A & B
BOption (b)
Both B & C
COption (c)
Both A & C
DOption (d)
All A, B & C
EOption (e)
Only A

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A.

Both A & B

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