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RRB Clerk Mains Memory Based Paper (Held on: 17 Oct 2021) (Previous Year Paper)·English Language
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Question 601

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) 2021• English Language• English Language

**In the passage given below there are 5 blanks, each followed by a word given in bold.

Each blank has four alternative words given in options (1), (2), (3) and (4). You have to tell which word will best suit the respective blank. Mark (5) as your answer if the word given in bold after the blank is your answer i.e No change required.**

In the 1970s, the top nutritional scientists in the US told the government that eggs, among many other foods, might be (A) [devastating]. There could be no simpler application of Occam’s Razor, with a (B) [chain] leading from the barnyard to the morgue. Eggs contain a lot of cholesterol, cholesterol (C) [closes] arteries, these arteries cause heart attacks, and heart attacks kill people. The conclusion was obvious: Americans need to get all that cholesterol out of their diet. And so they did. Then something unexpected happened: Americans gained a lot of weight and started dying of other things. 

The egg scare was based on a (D) [stream] of flawed studies, some going back almost a half century. People who want to avoid eggs can still do so, of course. In fact, there are now studies that suggest that skipping breakfast entirely – which scientists have also long been warning against – isn’t as bad as anyone thought either. Experts get things wrong all the time. The effects of such errors range from mild embarrassment to wasted time and money; in rarer cases, they can result in death, and even lead to international (E) [holocaust]. And yet experts regularly ask citizens to trust expert judgment and to have confidence not only that mistakes will be rare, but that the experts will identify those mistakes and learn from them.

Question:-

Which of the following fits in the blank labelled (C)?

  1. AOption (a)

    Clogs

  2. BOption (b)

    Seals

  3. COption (c)

    Dissolves

  4. DOption (d)

    Terminates

  5. EOption (e)

    No improvement

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Clogs

Why this answer is correct

The word 'closes' is wrong because we generally do not refer to the act of blocking a passage (artery) with the verb 'closes'. Hence this is incorrect.

The word 'seals' is incorrect because it refers to 'fasten or secure tightly' and in this context, we are referring to a negative impact of cholesterol on arteries, which is not given by the word 'seals'. Hence this is incorrect. The word 'dissolves' is incorrect because it conveys the wrong meaning; arteries do not get dissolved by cholesterol. The word 'terminates' means 'to bring to an end' and this is incorrect because arteries are physical entities and they cannot be ended.

The word 'clogs' means 'to block a passage due to accumulation of thick matter' and this is correct. The sentence implies that cholesterol blocks arteries and this leads to heart attacks. Thus, option 1 is the correct answer.

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Question 602

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) 2021• English Language• English Language

**In the passage given below there are 5 blanks, each followed by a word given in bold.

Each blank has four alternative words given in options (1), (2), (3) and (4). You have to tell which word will best suit the respective blank. Mark (5) as your answer if the word given in bold after the blank is your answer i.e No change required.**

In the 1970s, the top nutritional scientists in the US told the government that eggs, among many other foods, might be (A) [devastating]. There could be no simpler application of Occam’s Razor, with a (B) [chain] leading from the barnyard to the morgue. Eggs contain a lot of cholesterol, cholesterol (C) [closes] arteries, these arteries cause heart attacks, and heart attacks kill people. The conclusion was obvious: Americans need to get all that cholesterol out of their diet. And so they did. Then something unexpected happened: Americans gained a lot of weight and started dying of other things. 

The egg scare was based on a (D) [stream] of flawed studies, some going back almost a half century. People who want to avoid eggs can still do so, of course. In fact, there are now studies that suggest that skipping breakfast entirely – which scientists have also long been warning against – isn’t as bad as anyone thought either. Experts get things wrong all the time. The effects of such errors range from mild embarrassment to wasted time and money; in rarer cases, they can result in death, and even lead to international (E) [holocaust]. And yet experts regularly ask citizens to trust expert judgment and to have confidence not only that mistakes will be rare, but that the experts will identify those mistakes and learn from them.

Question:-

Which of the following fits in the blank labelled (B)?

  1. AOption (a)

    Series

  2. BOption (b)

    Trail

  3. COption (c)

    Aftermath

  4. DOption (d)

    String

  5. EOption (e)

    No improvement

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Trail

Why this answer is correct

The word 'chain' is incorrect because the context refers to a path leading from the barnyard to the morgue and the word 'chain' means a 'series or string of similar items'. Hence this is incorrect. 

The word 'series' is also incorrect because it does not refer to a path as suggested by the sentence. The word 'aftermath' means 'by-product or consequence of something' and this is incorrect in the given context. The word 'string' is incorrect because it means 'a set of things tied together' and this does not make sense in the given sentence.

The word 'trail' means a 'series of signs defining a path' and this is correct because the context refers to the phrase 'leading from the barnyard to the morgue'. Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.

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Question 603

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) 2021• English Language• English Language

**In the passage given below there are 5 blanks, each followed by a word given in bold.

Each blank has four alternative words given in options (1), (2), (3) and (4). You have to tell which word will best suit the respective blank. Mark (5) as your answer if the word given in bold after the blank is your answer i.e No change required.**

In the 1970s, the top nutritional scientists in the US told the government that eggs, among many other foods, might be (A) [devastating]. There could be no simpler application of Occam’s Razor, with a (B) [chain] leading from the barnyard to the morgue. Eggs contain a lot of cholesterol, cholesterol (C) [closes] arteries, these arteries cause heart attacks, and heart attacks kill people. The conclusion was obvious: Americans need to get all that cholesterol out of their diet. And so they did. Then something unexpected happened: Americans gained a lot of weight and started dying of other things. 

The egg scare was based on a (D) [stream] of flawed studies, some going back almost a half century. People who want to avoid eggs can still do so, of course. In fact, there are now studies that suggest that skipping breakfast entirely – which scientists have also long been warning against – isn’t as bad as anyone thought either. Experts get things wrong all the time. The effects of such errors range from mild embarrassment to wasted time and money; in rarer cases, they can result in death, and even lead to international (E) [holocaust]. And yet experts regularly ask citizens to trust expert judgment and to have confidence not only that mistakes will be rare, but that the experts will identify those mistakes and learn from them.

Question:-

Which of the following fits in the blank labelled (E)?

  1. AOption (a)

    Annihilation

  2. BOption (b)

    Bloodshed

  3. COption (c)

    Catastrophe

  4. DOption (d)

    Cataclysm

  5. EOption (e)

    No improvement

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Catastrophe

Why this answer is correct

The word 'holocaust' means 'mass destruction and death' and this is incorrect because the given context only refers to the effects of consuming eggs. Since the word 'holocaust' is an extreme scenario, it is incorrect.

The word 'annihilation' means 'complete destruction' which is incorrect for the same reason stated above. The word 'bloodshed' means 'killing and wounding people with violence' and this is again an extreme scenario compared to the context given. The word 'cataclysm' means 'a large scale violent event across the world' and this is also a misfit in the given context. The sentence requires a milder word which does not involve violence. 

The word 'catastrophe' means 'tragedy or disaster' and this is correct because it is a general term which denotes an unfortunate event. Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

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Question 604

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) 2021• English Language• English Language

**In the passage given below there are 5 blanks, each followed by a word given in bold.

Each blank has four alternative words given in options (1), (2), (3) and (4). You have to tell which word will best suit the respective blank. Mark (5) as your answer if the word given in bold after the blank is your answer i.e No change required.**

In the 1970s, the top nutritional scientists in the US told the government that eggs, among many other foods, might be (A) [devastating]. There could be no simpler application of Occam’s Razor, with a (B) [chain] leading from the barnyard to the morgue. Eggs contain a lot of cholesterol, cholesterol (C) [closes] arteries, these arteries cause heart attacks, and heart attacks kill people. The conclusion was obvious: Americans need to get all that cholesterol out of their diet. And so they did. Then something unexpected happened: Americans gained a lot of weight and started dying of other things. 

The egg scare was based on a (D) [stream] of flawed studies, some going back almost a half century. People who want to avoid eggs can still do so, of course. In fact, there are now studies that suggest that skipping breakfast entirely – which scientists have also long been warning against – isn’t as bad as anyone thought either. Experts get things wrong all the time. The effects of such errors range from mild embarrassment to wasted time and money; in rarer cases, they can result in death, and even lead to international (E) [holocaust]. And yet experts regularly ask citizens to trust expert judgment and to have confidence not only that mistakes will be rare, but that the experts will identify those mistakes and learn from them.

Question:-

Which of the following fits in the blank labelled (A)?

  1. AOption (a)

    Virulent

  2. BOption (b)

    Malicious

  3. COption (c)

    Venomous

  4. DOption (d)

    Lethal

  5. EOption (e)

    No improvement

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Lethal

Why this answer is correct

The word 'devastating' means 'highly destructive or damaging' and this word is used only in extremely severe cases, for example:- earthquakes. The context refers to eggs which is not a severe cause of destruction, hence this is incorrect.

The word 'virulent' means 'severe or harmful' and it is associated with the effects of diseases. Since the context speaks about the effects of eggs, this is incorrect. The word 'malicious' means 'intending to do harm' and this is generally used to describe the behaviour of people, hence it is not a good fit here. The word 'venomous' means 'poisonous or deadly' which is applicable for animals which attack and kill using poison (like snakes). Hence this is a misfit here.

The word 'lethal' means 'sufficient to cause death' and since this is a general term which describes anything harmful or dangerous, this is the best fit among all options. Thus, option 4 is the correct answer.

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Question 605

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) 2021• English Language• English Language

**In the passage given below there are 5 blanks, each followed by a word given in bold.

Each blank has four alternative words given in options (1), (2), (3) and (4). You have to tell which word will best suit the respective blank. Mark (5) as your answer if the word given in bold after the blank is your answer i.e No change required.**

In the 1970s, the top nutritional scientists in the US told the government that eggs, among many other foods, might be (A) [devastating]. There could be no simpler application of Occam’s Razor, with a (B) [chain] leading from the barnyard to the morgue. Eggs contain a lot of cholesterol, cholesterol (C) [closes] arteries, these arteries cause heart attacks, and heart attacks kill people. The conclusion was obvious: Americans need to get all that cholesterol out of their diet. And so they did. Then something unexpected happened: Americans gained a lot of weight and started dying of other things. 

The egg scare was based on a (D) [stream] of flawed studies, some going back almost a half century. People who want to avoid eggs can still do so, of course. In fact, there are now studies that suggest that skipping breakfast entirely – which scientists have also long been warning against – isn’t as bad as anyone thought either. Experts get things wrong all the time. The effects of such errors range from mild embarrassment to wasted time and money; in rarer cases, they can result in death, and even lead to international (E) [holocaust]. And yet experts regularly ask citizens to trust expert judgment and to have confidence not only that mistakes will be rare, but that the experts will identify those mistakes and learn from them.

Question:-

Which of the following fits in the blank labelled (D)?

  1. AOption (a)

    River

  2. BOption (b)

    Cascade

  3. COption (c)

    Fountain

  4. DOption (d)

    Torrent

  5. EOption (e)

    No improvement

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Cascade

Why this answer is correct

The word 'stream' means 'a continuous flow of something' and this is incorrect because we generally use this to describe the flow of physical entities like rivers, water or air. Here, the subject is an abstract noun like 'study' hence it is a misfit.

The word 'river' is incorrect because it refers to 'a large quantity of flowing substance' and this is incorrect for the same reason as mentioned above because a 'study' is not a substance. The word 'fountain' is incorrect because it refers to 'a jet of liquid' and the context mentions no liquid. The word 'torrent' means a 'strong flow or outpouring of something'. We typically use it to describe liquids (torrents of rain) or words (torrents of verbal abuse). Hence, since it doesn't fit the context, it is incorrect.

The word 'cascade' means 'to pass something on successively' and this is correct because here because the results of a series of flawed studies are being passed on successively. Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.

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Question 606

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) 2021• English Language• English Language

Direction: Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.

In today's work environment, one of the key characteristics that companies look for in their employees is emotional intelligence. Research shows that emotional intelligence counts for twice as much as intelligence and technical skills combined, in determining who will be a key asset to the company. The concept of "emotional intelligence” in the workplace is the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and understand the emotions of others so that they can ______ on shared goals. Employees who are able to handle their emotions effectively while also understanding the emotional needs of their colleagues can be greatly valuable to any company. According to a recent study, 41% of employees say they feel burned out from work, while 45% say they are emotionally drained. More importantly, around 35% of employees reported experiencing symptoms of depression often at work. Emotional intelligence is one of the qualities that helps maintain a company culture together in such an environment. It helps employees listen to one another, recognize and address problems without being rattled, and approach every situation with genuine concern for the feelings of others. Managers have a significant influence on the workplace and so, they must be the first to understand how their own emotions can affect their colleagues. Emotional intelligence in leaders demonstrates the ability to take responsibility and personal accountability and to step into stressful situations. Companies use a variety of methods to evaluate the emotional intelligence of their employees. Pre-employment assessments allow hiring managers to get the picture of a potential employee’s character and interpersonal skills as well as their cognitive and communication skills. A more thorough evaluation can be made by asking candidates about their previous work experience, especially regarding the way they handle various situations at work. Additionally, reference checks with previous employers or colleagues may be used to gauge the interpersonal interactions of a person. With the increasing automation of jobs, the only roles that cannot be fulfilled by machines will be those jobs that require situational awareness and visualizing the future, which requires an understanding of values and emotions and to empathize with others. In short, technical skills will need to be complemented by strong social and collaboration skills in the workplace.

What word can be used in place of the blank space given in the passage?

  1. AOption (a)

    Corroborate

  2. BOption (b)

    Considerate

  3. COption (c)

    Collaborate

  4. DOption (d)

    Confiscate

  5. EOption (e)

    Complicate

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Collaborate

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Collaborate.

Key Points

Collaborate should replace the blank space in the passage. 

Let us look at the sentence in which the blank space appears:

  • The concept of "emotional intelligence” in the workplace is the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and understand the emotions of others so that they can ______ on shared goals.

We understand from this sentence that the ability to handle emotions better in the workplace allows employees to work together on shared goals.

Then the word we require must mean the same as 'to work together.'

From the given options, only 'collaborate' has a similar meaning to this. So, 'collaborate' is the right answer.

Thus, the sentence becomes: The concept of "emotional intelligence” in the workplace is the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and understand the emotions of others so that they can collaborate on shared goals. 

Additional Information

Let us take a look at the other options given: 

  • Corroborate means to confirm or support a statement.

The documents corroborated his claims to the property.

  • Considerate means being careful not to bother or harm anyone.

She was very considerate of her neighbors.

  • Confiscate means to seize something, especially when it is performed by someone with authority.

The security confiscated my camera at the museum.

  • Complicate means to make something more difficult or complex.

The new laws complicated the tax payment process.

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Question 607

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) 2021• English Language• English Language

Direction: Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.

In today's work environment, one of the key characteristics that companies look for in their employees is emotional intelligence. Research shows that emotional intelligence counts for twice as much as intelligence and technical skills combined, in determining who will be a key asset to the company. The concept of "emotional intelligence” in the workplace is the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and understand the emotions of others so that they can ______ on shared goals. Employees who are able to handle their emotions effectively while also understanding the emotional needs of their colleagues can be greatly valuable to any company. According to a recent study, 41% of employees say they feel burned out from work, while 45% say they are emotionally drained. More importantly, around 35% of employees reported experiencing symptoms of depression often at work. Emotional intelligence is one of the qualities that helps maintain a company culture together in such an environment. It helps employees listen to one another, recognize and address problems without being rattled, and approach every situation with genuine concern for the feelings of others. Managers have a significant influence on the workplace and so, they must be the first to understand how their own emotions can affect their colleagues. Emotional intelligence in leaders demonstrates the ability to take responsibility and personal accountability and to step into stressful situations. Companies use a variety of methods to evaluate the emotional intelligence of their employees. Pre-employment assessments allow hiring managers to get the picture of a potential employee’s character and interpersonal skills as well as their cognitive and communication skills. A more thorough evaluation can be made by asking candidates about their previous work experience, especially regarding the way they handle various situations at work. Additionally, reference checks with previous employers or colleagues may be used to gauge the interpersonal interactions of a person. With the increasing automation of jobs, the only roles that cannot be fulfilled by machines will be those jobs that require situational awareness and visualizing the future, which requires an understanding of values and emotions and to empathize with others. In short, technical skills will need to be complemented by strong social and collaboration skills in the workplace.

Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word rattled?

  1. AOption (a)

    Curious

  2. BOption (b)

    Nervous

  3. COption (c)

    Tired

  4. DOption (d)

    Happy

  5. EOption (e)

    Sleepy

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Nervous

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Nervous.

Key Points

Let us take a look at the sentence in which rattled appears:

  • It helps employees listen to one another, recognize and address problems without being rattled, and approach every situation with genuine concern for the feelings of others.

We can understand that employees should not become rattled when faced with problems at work.

  • So, being rattled is a reaction to facing a problem, which should be avoided at work.

With this assumption, we can choose 'Nervous' as the answer.

  • Being nervous is a reaction to facing a problem, but it is advised to avoid being nervous when faced with problems at work.

Thus, the word that is closest in meaning to the word rattled is: Nervous.

Additional Information

Let us look at the other options:

Being ill, tired, or sleepy are not the usual reactions when faced with a problem. 

It is unusual for someone to become happy when faced with a problem.

  • Being happy can imply that one is eager to take on a challenge, and is not discouraged by the problem.
  • However, this reaction is approved at work, rather than being discouraged.
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Question 608

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) 2021• English Language• English Language

Direction: Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.

In today's work environment, one of the key characteristics that companies look for in their employees is emotional intelligence. Research shows that emotional intelligence counts for twice as much as intelligence and technical skills combined, in determining who will be a key asset to the company. The concept of "emotional intelligence” in the workplace is the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and understand the emotions of others so that they can ______ on shared goals. Employees who are able to handle their emotions effectively while also understanding the emotional needs of their colleagues can be greatly valuable to any company. According to a recent study, 41% of employees say they feel burned out from work, while 45% say they are emotionally drained. More importantly, around 35% of employees reported experiencing symptoms of depression often at work. Emotional intelligence is one of the qualities that helps maintain a company culture together in such an environment. It helps employees listen to one another, recognize and address problems without being rattled, and approach every situation with genuine concern for the feelings of others. Managers have a significant influence on the workplace and so, they must be the first to understand how their own emotions can affect their colleagues. Emotional intelligence in leaders demonstrates the ability to take responsibility and personal accountability and to step into stressful situations. Companies use a variety of methods to evaluate the emotional intelligence of their employees. Pre-employment assessments allow hiring managers to get the picture of a potential employee’s character and interpersonal skills as well as their cognitive and communication skills. A more thorough evaluation can be made by asking candidates about their previous work experience, especially regarding the way they handle various situations at work. Additionally, reference checks with previous employers or colleagues may be used to gauge the interpersonal interactions of a person. With the increasing automation of jobs, the only roles that cannot be fulfilled by machines will be those jobs that require situational awareness and visualizing the future, which requires an understanding of values and emotions and to empathize with others. In short, technical skills will need to be complemented by strong social and collaboration skills in the workplace.

Which of these words means the opposite of complemented?

  1. AOption (a)

    Praised

  2. BOption (b)

    Supported

  3. COption (c)

    Contrasted

  4. DOption (d)

    Admired

  5. EOption (e)

    Completed

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Contrasted

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Contrasted.

Key Points

The verb 'to complement' means to add some features to something to emphasize its quality.

  • For example: The white scarf complements the beauty of the blue gown.

Among the options given, all the words except contrasted are synonyms of complemented.

The verb 'to contrast' means to have qualities that emphasize the differences between objects.

  • For example: The sweetness of sugar contrasts with the sourness of lemon.

Thus, the word that means the opposite of complemented is: contrasted. 

Confusion Points

The words complement and compliment are often confused with each other. They can be used as both a noun and a verb.

The noun 'complement' denotes something that adds features to an object to emphasize its quality. 

  • The music was a perfect complement to the party.

The noun 'compliment' denotes an expression of praise or appreciation towards someone or something.

  • The artist received a lot of compliments for his latest masterpiece.
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Question 609

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) 2021• English Language• English Language

Direction: Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.

In today's work environment, one of the key characteristics that companies look for in their employees is emotional intelligence. Research shows that emotional intelligence counts for twice as much as intelligence and technical skills combined, in determining who will be a key asset to the company. The concept of "emotional intelligence” in the workplace is the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and understand the emotions of others so that they can ______ on shared goals. Employees who are able to handle their emotions effectively while also understanding the emotional needs of their colleagues can be greatly valuable to any company. According to a recent study, 41% of employees say they feel burned out from work, while 45% say they are emotionally drained. More importantly, around 35% of employees reported experiencing symptoms of depression often at work. Emotional intelligence is one of the qualities that helps maintain a company culture together in such an environment. It helps employees listen to one another, recognize and address problems without being rattled, and approach every situation with genuine concern for the feelings of others. Managers have a significant influence on the workplace and so, they must be the first to understand how their own emotions can affect their colleagues. Emotional intelligence in leaders demonstrates the ability to take responsibility and personal accountability and to step into stressful situations. Companies use a variety of methods to evaluate the emotional intelligence of their employees. Pre-employment assessments allow hiring managers to get the picture of a potential employee’s character and interpersonal skills as well as their cognitive and communication skills. A more thorough evaluation can be made by asking candidates about their previous work experience, especially regarding the way they handle various situations at work. Additionally, reference checks with previous employers or colleagues may be used to gauge the interpersonal interactions of a person. With the increasing automation of jobs, the only roles that cannot be fulfilled by machines will be those jobs that require situational awareness and visualizing the future, which requires an understanding of values and emotions and to empathize with others. In short, technical skills will need to be complemented by strong social and collaboration skills in the workplace.

Which of these words is closest in meaning to the opposite of the phrase burned out?

  1. AOption (a)

    Exhausted

  2. BOption (b)

    Invigorated

  3. COption (c)

    Overworked

  4. DOption (d)

    Tired

  5. EOption (e)

    Fatigued

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Invigorated

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Invigorated.

Key Points

The meaning of the phrase to be burned out is to become exhausted, usually through overworking.

In the passage, the phrase appears as part of the effects of emotional strains on employees at the workplace.

Among the options given, all the words apart from invigorated are synonyms of burned out.

Only invigorated has a meaning that is the opposite of burned out.

  • Invigorated means to make someone or something more energetic and lively.

A cup of coffee in the morning invigorated him.

Thus, the word that is closest in meaning to the opposite of burned out is: Invigorated.

Additional Information

The phrase burned out can be used in a variety of ways to denote being tired from overworking.

  • Burn (oneself) out: severely overwork oneself and become tired of working.

The athlete burned herself out training for the Olympics.

  • Burn (itself) out: when a machine fails to work, usually at the end of its life period.

The car lasted twelve years before it burned itself out.

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Question 610

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) 2021• English Language• English Language

Direction: Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.

In today's work environment, one of the key characteristics that companies look for in their employees is emotional intelligence. Research shows that emotional intelligence counts for twice as much as intelligence and technical skills combined, in determining who will be a key asset to the company. The concept of "emotional intelligence” in the workplace is the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and understand the emotions of others so that they can ______ on shared goals. Employees who are able to handle their emotions effectively while also understanding the emotional needs of their colleagues can be greatly valuable to any company. According to a recent study, 41% of employees say they feel burned out from work, while 45% say they are emotionally drained. More importantly, around 35% of employees reported experiencing symptoms of depression often at work. Emotional intelligence is one of the qualities that helps maintain a company culture together in such an environment. It helps employees listen to one another, recognize and address problems without being rattled, and approach every situation with genuine concern for the feelings of others. Managers have a significant influence on the workplace and so, they must be the first to understand how their own emotions can affect their colleagues. Emotional intelligence in leaders demonstrates the ability to take responsibility and personal accountability and to step into stressful situations. Companies use a variety of methods to evaluate the emotional intelligence of their employees. Pre-employment assessments allow hiring managers to get the picture of a potential employee’s character and interpersonal skills as well as their cognitive and communication skills. A more thorough evaluation can be made by asking candidates about their previous work experience, especially regarding the way they handle various situations at work. Additionally, reference checks with previous employers or colleagues may be used to gauge the interpersonal interactions of a person. With the increasing automation of jobs, the only roles that cannot be fulfilled by machines will be those jobs that require situational awareness and visualizing the future, which requires an understanding of values and emotions and to empathize with others. In short, technical skills will need to be complemented by strong social and collaboration skills in the workplace.

What word can be used instead of the phrase get the picture of?

  1. AOption (a)

    Take a photo

  2. BOption (b)

    Better understand

  3. COption (c)

    Obtain evidence

  4. DOption (d)

    Memorize all details

  5. EOption (e)

    See through

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Better understand

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Better understand.

Key Points

The phrase 'get the picture of' can be replaced by 'better understand'.

'Get the picture' is an idiom. Here, the meaning is not to take a photograph of something.

The phrase means to understand something clearly, without the need for any further explanation.

  • The instruction manual allowed him to get the picture in a short time.

So we can use 'better understand' instead of 'get a picture of' in the sentence.

Thus, the sentence becomes Pre-employment assessments allow hiring managers to better understand a potential employee’s character and interpersonal skills as well as their cognitive and communication skills.

Additional Information

An idiom is a phrase whose meaning is not to be taken literally.

The meaning of idioms cannot be understood from their individual words.

For example: the idiom 'piece of cake' means something that is very easy to accomplish.

  • I had studied well, so the final exam was a piece of cake.
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Question 611

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) 2021• English Language• English Language

Direction: Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.

In today's work environment, one of the key characteristics that companies look for in their employees is emotional intelligence. Research shows that emotional intelligence counts for twice as much as intelligence and technical skills combined, in determining who will be a key asset to the company. The concept of "emotional intelligence” in the workplace is the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and understand the emotions of others so that they can ______ on shared goals. Employees who are able to handle their emotions effectively while also understanding the emotional needs of their colleagues can be greatly valuable to any company. According to a recent study, 41% of employees say they feel burned out from work, while 45% say they are emotionally drained. More importantly, around 35% of employees reported experiencing symptoms of depression often at work. Emotional intelligence is one of the qualities that helps maintain a company culture together in such an environment. It helps employees listen to one another, recognize and address problems without being rattled, and approach every situation with genuine concern for the feelings of others. Managers have a significant influence on the workplace and so, they must be the first to understand how their own emotions can affect their colleagues. Emotional intelligence in leaders demonstrates the ability to take responsibility and personal accountability and to step into stressful situations. Companies use a variety of methods to evaluate the emotional intelligence of their employees. Pre-employment assessments allow hiring managers to get the picture of a potential employee’s character and interpersonal skills as well as their cognitive and communication skills. A more thorough evaluation can be made by asking candidates about their previous work experience, especially regarding the way they handle various situations at work. Additionally, reference checks with previous employers or colleagues may be used to gauge the interpersonal interactions of a person. With the increasing automation of jobs, the only roles that cannot be fulfilled by machines will be those jobs that require situational awareness and visualizing the future, which requires an understanding of values and emotions and to empathize with others. In short, technical skills will need to be complemented by strong social and collaboration skills in the workplace.

Identify a suitable title for the passage.

  1. AOption (a)

    Difficulties in hiring introverts for your company

  2. BOption (b)

    Hiring tips for managers in the IT industry

  3. COption (c)

    Improving the efficiency of employes

  4. DOption (d)

    Importance of emotional intelligence at work

  5. EOption (e)

    Avoiding conflict at the modern workplace

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Importance of emotional intelligence at work

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Importance of emotional intelligence at work​.

Key Points

Here, we must identify a title that can convey the main theme that is explained in the passage.

The central idea of the passage is to explain what emotional intelligence is, and its advantages in the modern workplace. 

Then, the most appropriate title can be one that relates emotional intelligence to the workplace.

From the options given, this is best conveyed through the title, 'Importance of emotional intelligence at work.'

Thus, the suitable title for the passage can be: Importance of emotional intelligence at work.

 

Additional Information

Let us look at the other titles from the options:

  • Difficulties in hiring introverts for your company

This title mentions 'introverts', which is neither mentioned nor implied anywhere in the passage. So, this cannot be the right title.

  • Hiring tips for managers in the IT industry

The passage does not mention the IT industry specifically. The concept of emotional intelligence is applicable to all kinds of companies. So, this cannot be the right title.

  • Improving the efficiency of employes

The passage mentions emotional intelligence being helpful to improve the efficiency of employees at the workplace. However, this does not constitute the central theme of the passage. So, this cannot be the right title.

  • Avoiding conflict at the modern workplace

The passage mentions improved company culture as one of the positive effects of better emotional intelligence. But this is not the central theme of the passage. So, this cannot be the right title.

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Question 612

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) 2021• English Language• English Language

Direction: Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.

In today's work environment, one of the key characteristics that companies look for in their employees is emotional intelligence. Research shows that emotional intelligence counts for twice as much as intelligence and technical skills combined, in determining who will be a key asset to the company. The concept of "emotional intelligence” in the workplace is the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and understand the emotions of others so that they can ______ on shared goals. Employees who are able to handle their emotions effectively while also understanding the emotional needs of their colleagues can be greatly valuable to any company. According to a recent study, 41% of employees say they feel burned out from work, while 45% say they are emotionally drained. More importantly, around 35% of employees reported experiencing symptoms of depression often at work. Emotional intelligence is one of the qualities that helps maintain a company culture together in such an environment. It helps employees listen to one another, recognize and address problems without being rattled, and approach every situation with genuine concern for the feelings of others. Managers have a significant influence on the workplace and so, they must be the first to understand how their own emotions can affect their colleagues. Emotional intelligence in leaders demonstrates the ability to take responsibility and personal accountability and to step into stressful situations. Companies use a variety of methods to evaluate the emotional intelligence of their employees. Pre-employment assessments allow hiring managers to get the picture of a potential employee’s character and interpersonal skills as well as their cognitive and communication skills. A more thorough evaluation can be made by asking candidates about their previous work experience, especially regarding the way they handle various situations at work. Additionally, reference checks with previous employers or colleagues may be used to gauge the interpersonal interactions of a person. With the increasing automation of jobs, the only roles that cannot be fulfilled by machines will be those jobs that require situational awareness and visualizing the future, which requires an understanding of values and emotions and to empathize with others. In short, technical skills will need to be complemented by strong social and collaboration skills in the workplace.

Which of these statements best conveys the tone of the passage according to you?

  1. AOption (a)

    More work makes employees more depressed.

  2. BOption (b)

    Employees need to let out their emotions at work.

  3. COption (c)

    Better emotional management improves work culture.

  4. DOption (d)

    Emotional issues can be reduced by automation.

  5. EOption (e)

    Workspace relations are unprofessional.

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Better emotional management improves work culture.

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Better emotional management improves work culture.

Key Points

The question requires us to identify the idea that the author tries to convey, from the given options.

From the passage, we know that the concept being discussed is emotional intelligence. The passage looks at:

  • The advantages of emotional intelligence to the modern workplace.
  • The methods used to evaluate emotional intelligence in employees.

Thus, we can identify the theme as the importance of emotions at work.

The statement 'Better emotional management improves work culture' summarises the positive ideas of the passage. The other options do not agree with the author's point of view.

Thus, the tone of the passage can best be conveyed by 'Better emotional management improves work culture.' 

Additional Information 

Let us take a look at the other options given:

  • More work makes employees more depressed.

The passage mentions employees becoming exhausted and emotionally strained due to the work. However, this is not the central theme of the passage.

  • Employees need to let out their emotions at work.

The passage clearly states that employees managing their emotions effectively makes them valuable to the company. This is the opposite in meaning to the statement that employees need to let out their emotions at work.

  • Emotional issues can be reduced by automation.

From the passage, we understand that machines cannot fulfill those functions which require an understanding of values and emotions. This does not imply that automation can solve the problem of emotional issues at work.

  • Workspace relations are unprofessional.

This is not mentioned or implied in the passage at all.

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Question 613

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) 2021• English Language• English Language

Direction: Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.

In today's work environment, one of the key characteristics that companies look for in their employees is emotional intelligence. Research shows that emotional intelligence counts for twice as much as intelligence and technical skills combined, in determining who will be a key asset to the company. The concept of "emotional intelligence” in the workplace is the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and understand the emotions of others so that they can ______ on shared goals. Employees who are able to handle their emotions effectively while also understanding the emotional needs of their colleagues can be greatly valuable to any company. According to a recent study, 41% of employees say they feel burned out from work, while 45% say they are emotionally drained. More importantly, around 35% of employees reported experiencing symptoms of depression often at work. Emotional intelligence is one of the qualities that helps maintain a company culture together in such an environment. It helps employees listen to one another, recognize and address problems without being rattled, and approach every situation with genuine concern for the feelings of others. Managers have a significant influence on the workplace and so, they must be the first to understand how their own emotions can affect their colleagues. Emotional intelligence in leaders demonstrates the ability to take responsibility and personal accountability and to step into stressful situations. Companies use a variety of methods to evaluate the emotional intelligence of their employees. Pre-employment assessments allow hiring managers to get the picture of a potential employee’s character and interpersonal skills as well as their cognitive and communication skills. A more thorough evaluation can be made by asking candidates about their previous work experience, especially regarding the way they handle various situations at work. Additionally, reference checks with previous employers or colleagues may be used to gauge the interpersonal interactions of a person. With the increasing automation of jobs, the only roles that cannot be fulfilled by machines will be those jobs that require situational awareness and visualizing the future, which requires an understanding of values and emotions and to empathize with others. In short, technical skills will need to be complemented by strong social and collaboration skills in the workplace.

Which of these statements is true regarding the passage?

  1. AOption (a)

    Employees require more salary for their emotional needs.

  2. BOption (b)

    Managers must have better emotional intelligence.

  3. COption (c)

    Managers must never give stressful tasks to employees.

  4. DOption (d)

    Leaders should not be personally accountable in the workplace.

  5. EOption (e)

    Employees without work experience are unreliable.

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Managers must have better emotional intelligence.

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Managers must have better emotional intelligence.

Key Points

Let us go through the passage:

  • Managers have a significant influence on the workplace and so, they must be the first to understand how their own emotions can affect their colleagues.
  • This implies that since managers have more influence with regard to other employees, managers must have better emotional intelligence than others in the workplace.

According to the passage, all the other statements are false. 

 

Thus, the statement that is true regarding the passage is: Managers must have better emotional intelligence.

Additional Information

 Lets us look at the other statements given in the options:

  • Employees require more salary for their emotional needs.

This is not mentioned anywhere in the passage. So this statement is not true.

  • Managers must never give stressful tasks to employees.

In the passage, it is mentioned that emotional intelligence allows employees to handle stressful situations at work more easily. This does not imply that managers should not assign stressful tasks to employees. So this statement is not true.

  • Leaders should not be personally accountable in the workplace.

The passage clearly mentions that 'Emotional intelligence in leaders demonstrates the ability to take responsibility and personal accountability and to step into stressful situations.' So this statement is not true.

  • Employees without work experience are unreliable.

In the passage, inquiring about work experience is one of the methods used to understand the emotional intelligence of employees. This does not imply whether employees are reliable or not based on their work experience. So this statement is not true.

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Question 614

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) 2021• English Language• English Language

Direction: Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.

In today's work environment, one of the key characteristics that companies look for in their employees is emotional intelligence. Research shows that emotional intelligence counts for twice as much as intelligence and technical skills combined, in determining who will be a key asset to the company. The concept of "emotional intelligence” in the workplace is the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and understand the emotions of others so that they can ______ on shared goals. Employees who are able to handle their emotions effectively while also understanding the emotional needs of their colleagues can be greatly valuable to any company. According to a recent study, 41% of employees say they feel burned out from work, while 45% say they are emotionally drained. More importantly, around 35% of employees reported experiencing symptoms of depression often at work. Emotional intelligence is one of the qualities that helps maintain a company culture together in such an environment. It helps employees listen to one another, recognize and address problems without being rattled, and approach every situation with genuine concern for the feelings of others. Managers have a significant influence on the workplace and so, they must be the first to understand how their own emotions can affect their colleagues. Emotional intelligence in leaders demonstrates the ability to take responsibility and personal accountability and to step into stressful situations. Companies use a variety of methods to evaluate the emotional intelligence of their employees. Pre-employment assessments allow hiring managers to get the picture of a potential employee’s character and interpersonal skills as well as their cognitive and communication skills. A more thorough evaluation can be made by asking candidates about their previous work experience, especially regarding the way they handle various situations at work. Additionally, reference checks with previous employers or colleagues may be used to gauge the interpersonal interactions of a person. With the increasing automation of jobs, the only roles that cannot be fulfilled by machines will be those jobs that require situational awareness and visualizing the future, which requires an understanding of values and emotions and to empathize with others. In short, technical skills will need to be complemented by strong social and collaboration skills in the workplace.

What percentage of employees have not reported feeling depressed at work?

  1. AOption (a)

    45

  2. BOption (b)

    35

  3. COption (c)

    65

  4. DOption (d)

    41

  5. EOption (e)

    55

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

65

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 65.

Key Points

Let us take a look at the passage:

  • According to a recent study, 41% of employees say they feel burned out from work, while 45% say they are emotionally drained. More importantly, around 35% of employees reported experiencing symptoms of depression often at work.

It is clear that 35% of employees feel depressed in the workplace.

Then, the remaining employees have not reported feeling depressed at work.

  • The remaining percentage of employees is 100-35, i.e. 65%.

Thus, the percentage of employees who have not reported feeling depressed at work is: 65.

Confusion Points

The question asks the opposite of a statement given in the passage.

Some of the given options can be found in the passage. This is designed to confuse the student into choosing the wrong option.

In such questions, read through the question and compare the statement given in the passage. Compare the statements carefully to avoid any confusion with regards to the right answer.

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Question 615

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) 2021• English Language• English Language

Direction: Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.

In today's work environment, one of the key characteristics that companies look for in their employees is emotional intelligence. Research shows that emotional intelligence counts for twice as much as intelligence and technical skills combined, in determining who will be a key asset to the company. The concept of "emotional intelligence” in the workplace is the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and understand the emotions of others so that they can ______ on shared goals. Employees who are able to handle their emotions effectively while also understanding the emotional needs of their colleagues can be greatly valuable to any company. According to a recent study, 41% of employees say they feel burned out from work, while 45% say they are emotionally drained. More importantly, around 35% of employees reported experiencing symptoms of depression often at work. Emotional intelligence is one of the qualities that helps maintain a company culture together in such an environment. It helps employees listen to one another, recognize and address problems without being rattled, and approach every situation with genuine concern for the feelings of others. Managers have a significant influence on the workplace and so, they must be the first to understand how their own emotions can affect their colleagues. Emotional intelligence in leaders demonstrates the ability to take responsibility and personal accountability and to step into stressful situations. Companies use a variety of methods to evaluate the emotional intelligence of their employees. Pre-employment assessments allow hiring managers to get the picture of a potential employee’s character and interpersonal skills as well as their cognitive and communication skills. A more thorough evaluation can be made by asking candidates about their previous work experience, especially regarding the way they handle various situations at work. Additionally, reference checks with previous employers or colleagues may be used to gauge the interpersonal interactions of a person. With the increasing automation of jobs, the only roles that cannot be fulfilled by machines will be those jobs that require situational awareness and visualizing the future, which requires an understanding of values and emotions and to empathize with others. In short, technical skills will need to be complemented by strong social and collaboration skills in the workplace.

Which of these methods is not used by companies to evaluate emotional intelligence?

  1. AOption (a)

    Pre-employment assessment

  2. BOption (b)

    Reviewing previous experience

  3. COption (c)

    Group discussion

  4. DOption (d)

    Checking references

  5. EOption (e)

    All of the above

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Group discussion

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Group Discussion.

Key Points

Let us go through the passage in detail:

  • Pre-employment assessments allow hiring managers to get a picture of a potential employee’s character and interpersonal skills as well as their cognitive and communication skills.
  • A more thorough evaluation can be made by asking candidates about their previous work experience, especially regarding the way they handle various situations at work.
  • Additionally, reference checks with previous employers or colleagues may be used to gauge the interpersonal interactions of a person.

We can identify three methods that are used by companies to evaluate emotional intelligence. Group discussion is not mentioned as a method in the passage.

Thus, the method that is not used by companies to evaluate emotional intelligence is: Group discussion.

Additional Information

 As mentioned in the passage:

  • Pre-assessment checks involve various kinds of tests to review the skills and capabilities of potential employees.
  • Enquiring about previous work experience helps the hiring managers understand how potential employees apply their skills in a professional setting.
  • Reference checks are made to better assess the employee's previous work experience from their previous employer or colleagues.
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Question 616

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) 2021• English Language• English Language

Direction: Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.

In today's work environment, one of the key characteristics that companies look for in their employees is emotional intelligence. Research shows that emotional intelligence counts for twice as much as intelligence and technical skills combined, in determining who will be a key asset to the company. The concept of "emotional intelligence” in the workplace is the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and understand the emotions of others so that they can ______ on shared goals. Employees who are able to handle their emotions effectively while also understanding the emotional needs of their colleagues can be greatly valuable to any company. According to a recent study, 41% of employees say they feel burned out from work, while 45% say they are emotionally drained. More importantly, around 35% of employees reported experiencing symptoms of depression often at work. Emotional intelligence is one of the qualities that helps maintain a company culture together in such an environment. It helps employees listen to one another, recognize and address problems without being rattled, and approach every situation with genuine concern for the feelings of others. Managers have a significant influence on the workplace and so, they must be the first to understand how their own emotions can affect their colleagues. Emotional intelligence in leaders demonstrates the ability to take responsibility and personal accountability and to step into stressful situations. Companies use a variety of methods to evaluate the emotional intelligence of their employees. Pre-employment assessments allow hiring managers to get the picture of a potential employee’s character and interpersonal skills as well as their cognitive and communication skills. A more thorough evaluation can be made by asking candidates about their previous work experience, especially regarding the way they handle various situations at work. Additionally, reference checks with previous employers or colleagues may be used to gauge the interpersonal interactions of a person. With the increasing automation of jobs, the only roles that cannot be fulfilled by machines will be those jobs that require situational awareness and visualizing the future, which requires an understanding of values and emotions and to empathize with others. In short, technical skills will need to be complemented by strong social and collaboration skills in the workplace.

Which of these functions cannot be fulfilled by machines?

  1. AOption (a)

    Understanding values and emotions

  2. BOption (b)

    Having situational awareness 

  3. COption (c)

    Visualizing the future

  4. DOption (d)

    Empathizing with others

  5. EOption (e)

    All of the above

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Correct answer

Answer: (e)E.

All of the above

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is All of the above.

Key Points

Let us go through the passage in detail:

  • With the increasing automation of jobs, the only roles that cannot be fulfilled by machines will be those jobs that require situational awareness and visualizing the future, which requires an understanding of values and emotions and to empathize with others.

We understand that jobs that require these functions cannot be fulfilled by machines. Therefore, none of these functions can be performed by machines.

 

Thus, the functions that cannot be fulfilled by machines is: All of the above.

Hint

The question requires us to specify which functions cannot be performed by machines.

So we need to know the instance in which these functions are mentioned in the passage. 

Sometimes, one of the options may be the opposite of the statement given in the passage.

  • For example: 'Ignoring values and emotions' would be given instead of 'Understanding values and emotions'.

Read the sentence and compare it with the options carefully to avoid this problem.

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Question 617

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) 2021• English Language• English Language

Direction: Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.

In today's work environment, one of the key characteristics that companies look for in their employees is emotional intelligence. Research shows that emotional intelligence counts for twice as much as intelligence and technical skills combined, in determining who will be a key asset to the company. The concept of "emotional intelligence” in the workplace is the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and understand the emotions of others so that they can ______ on shared goals. Employees who are able to handle their emotions effectively while also understanding the emotional needs of their colleagues can be greatly valuable to any company. According to a recent study, 41% of employees say they feel burned out from work, while 45% say they are emotionally drained. More importantly, around 35% of employees reported experiencing symptoms of depression often at work. Emotional intelligence is one of the qualities that helps maintain a company culture together in such an environment. It helps employees listen to one another, recognize and address problems without being rattled, and approach every situation with genuine concern for the feelings of others. Managers have a significant influence on the workplace and so, they must be the first to understand how their own emotions can affect their colleagues. Emotional intelligence in leaders demonstrates the ability to take responsibility and personal accountability and to step into stressful situations. Companies use a variety of methods to evaluate the emotional intelligence of their employees. Pre-employment assessments allow hiring managers to get the picture of a potential employee’s character and interpersonal skills as well as their cognitive and communication skills. A more thorough evaluation can be made by asking candidates about their previous work experience, especially regarding the way they handle various situations at work. Additionally, reference checks with previous employers or colleagues may be used to gauge the interpersonal interactions of a person. With the increasing automation of jobs, the only roles that cannot be fulfilled by machines will be those jobs that require situational awareness and visualizing the future, which requires an understanding of values and emotions and to empathize with others. In short, technical skills will need to be complemented by strong social and collaboration skills in the workplace.

Which of these is not true regarding emotional intelligence in the workplace?

  1. AOption (a)

    Ignoring stressful tasks

  2. BOption (b)

    Managing one's own emotions

  3. COption (c)

    Empathizing with colleagues

  4. DOption (d)

    Taking responsibility for oneself

  5. EOption (e)

    Working on common goals

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Ignoring stressful tasks

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Ignoring stressful tasks.

Key Points

The passage mentions various aspects of emotional intelligence at the workplace. Let us take a look at these

Statements:

  • The concept of "emotional intelligence” in the workplace is the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and understand the emotions of others so that they can collaborate on shared goals.
  • Emotional intelligence in leaders demonstrates the ability to take responsibility and personal accountability and to step into stressful situations.

Among the options given, all the features except 'ignoring stressful tasks' are mentioned as different characteristics of emotional intelligence.

'Ignoring stressful tasks' cannot be associated with emotional intelligence at the workplace.

Thus, the statement that  is not true regarding emotional intelligence in the workplace is: Ignoring stressful tasks.

Additional Information

 The verb 'to empathize' means to share and understand the feelings of others. When you empathize with someone, you can relate to their feelings as your own.

  • The mayor was popular because he could empathize with the voters to a great extent.

A similar word is 'to sympathize' which means to understand the feelings of others. When you sympathize with someone, you agree with their feelings.

  • She sympathized with the people who lost their homes in the flood.
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Question 618

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) 2021• English Language• English Language

Directions

In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have an error. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from errors, select ‘No error’ as your answer.**

As the industrial revolution brought about the (A)/ development of newly inventions, communication (B)/ began progressing fast, (C)/ liberated from the constraints of space and time. /(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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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

B

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'B' i.e. the error lies in part B of the sentence. 

Key Points

Let us have a look at few words in the sentence:

  • The word newly is an adverb.
  • The word new is an adjective.
  • The word invention is a noun.
  • We need an adjective here to modify the noun inventions.
  • Hence, newly should be replaced with new.
  • Hence, the error lies in part B of the sentence.

So the correct sentence is As the industrial revolution brought about the development of new inventions, communication began progressing fast, liberated from the constraints of space and time.

Additional Information

The Eight Parts of Speech:

  • A noun is the name of a person, place, thing, or idea.
  • Example: India, Rabbit, Cardamom, Lily, etc
  • A pronoun is a word used in place of a noun.
  • Example: I, me, he, she, herself, you, it, that, they, each, few, many, who, whoever, whose, someone, everybody, etc.
  • A verb expresses action or being.
  • Example: read, write, talk, walk, eat, drink, etc.
  • An adjective modifies or describes a noun or pronoun.
  • Example: small, large, square, round, poor, wealthy, slow, etc.
  • An adverb modifies or describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
  • Example: quickly, loudly, softly, carelessly, etc.
  • A preposition is a word placed before a noun or pronoun to form a phrase modifying another word in the sentence.
  • Example: by, with, about, until, etc.
  • A conjunction joins words, phrases, or clauses.
  • Example: and, but, or, while, because, etc.
  • An interjection is a word used to express emotion.
  • Example: hurray, bravo, kudos, yayy, wow, etc
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Question 619

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) 2021• English Language• English Language

Directions

In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have an error. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from errors, select ‘No error’ as your answer.**

The government has took some steps /(A) to prevent the floods from destroying large farmlands /(B)  thereby bringing a lot of relief to all the farmers across the country /(C)  especially the poor ones. /(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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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'A' i.e. the error lies in part A of the sentence. 

Key Points

Let us have a look at few words given in the sentence:

  • The present perfect tense construction has + verb always take a verb in its third form
  • Hence, the verb took should be replaced by taken.

So the correct sentence is: The government has taken some steps to prevent the floods from destroying large farmlands thereby bringing a lot of relief to all the farmers across the country especially the poor ones.

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Question 620

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) 2021• English Language• English Language

Directions

In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have an error. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from errors, select ‘No error’ as your answer.**

The queen was also notorious /(A) for her annoying stare,  /(B) bullying bursts of temper and /(C) on occasion, her sudden refuse to speak at all./(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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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

D

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'D' i.e. the error lies in part D of the sentence. 

Key Points

Let us have a look at few words given in the sentence:

  • The word refuse is a verb.
  • The word sudden is an adjective.
  • The noun refusal is needed to be modified by the adjective sudden.
  • The verb refuse should be replaced with the noun refusal.

So the correct sentence is: The queen was also notorious for her annoying stare, bullying bursts of temper and on occasion, her sudden refusal to speak at all.

Additional Information

The Eight Parts of Speech:

  • A noun is the name of a person, place, thing, or idea.
  • Example: India, Rabbit, Cardamom, Lily, etc
  • A pronoun is a word used in place of a noun.
  • Example: I, me, he, she, herself, you, it, that, they, each, few, many, who, whoever, whose, someone, everybody, etc.
  • A verb expresses action or being.
  • Example: read, write, talk, walk, eat, drink, etc.
  • An adjective modifies or describes a noun or pronoun.
  • Example: small, large, square, round, poor, wealthy, slow, etc.
  • An adverb modifies or describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
  • Example: quickly, loudly, softly, carelessly, etc.
  • A preposition is a word placed before a noun or pronoun to form a phrase modifying another word in the sentence.
  • Example: by, with, about, until, etc.
  • A conjunction joins words, phrases, or clauses.
  • Example: and, but, or, while, because, etc.
  • An interjection is a word used to express emotion.
  • Example: hurray, bravo, kudos, yay, wow, etc.
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How should I prepare for English Comprehension in IBPS RRB Office Assistant (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.