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SBI Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper (Held On: 20 September 2025 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)·English Language
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Question 261

SBI Clerk 2025• English Language• English Language

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

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

Sleep is often treated as a personal matter, but its effects can extend well into the workplace. Employees who do not get enough sleep may experience sleepiness during daytime hours, making it harder for them to concentrate, make decisions, and complete tasks efficiently. Even when employees remain physically present at work, tiredness can reduce their ability to respond quickly and maintain consistent performance. Over time, frequent sleep deprivation may also ______ their motivation and satisfaction with their jobs. The problem can be particularly difficult for employees trying to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Long working hours, late-night messages, irregular schedules, and the pressure to meet deadlines can reduce the time available for proper rest.

Some employees may carry their workplace concerns home, making it difficult to mentally disconnect from their duties. As a result, they may struggle to relax at night and begin the next working day already feeling tired. Employers also have a reason to take sleep deprivation seriously.

A tired workforce may be less productive and more likely to make mistakes. Instead of expecting employees to remain available at all times, organisations can introduce practices that support healthier routines. Clear working hours, reasonable workloads, limited after-hours communication, and flexible scheduling can help employees manage their responsibilities more effectively. Short breaks during the workday may also help employees regain focus when daytime sleepiness becomes difficult to manage. Employees, too, can adopt strategies to improve their sleep and work habits. Maintaining a regular sleep schedule, reducing unnecessary screen time before bed, and planning tasks according to their energy levels can make daily routines more manageable. Most importantly, employees and employers need to recognise that productivity should not depend on constant exhaustion. A better approach is to create working conditions in which people can complete their responsibilities while still having sufficient time to rest and recover. Thus, managing sleep deprivation is not simply about encouraging employees to sleep more. It requires a broader understanding of how workplace expectations, personal routines, and work-life balance interact. When both employees and employers take practical steps to address the problem, daytime alertness can improve and the workplace can become more sustainable for everyone.

According to the passage, which of the following is a consequence of insufficient sleep among employees?

  1. AOption (a)

    Increased ability to make decisions

  2. BOption (b)

    Improved concentration during work

  3. COption (c)

    Reduced ability to respond quickly

  4. DOption (d)

    Greater satisfaction with their jobs

  5. EOption (e)

    Increased motivation to complete tasks

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Reduced ability to respond quickly

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option C.

 

Key Points

  • The passage explicitly mentions the negative impacts of sleep deprivation on employee performance in the first paragraph.
  • It states: "Even when employees remain physically present at work, tiredness can reduce their ability to respond quickly and maintain consistent performance."
  • Other mentioned consequences include difficulty in concentrating, making decisions, and completing tasks efficiently, as well as reduced motivation and job satisfaction.
  • Therefore, Option C directly aligns with the information provided in the text.

Therefore, the correct answer is C.

 

Correct Sentence from Passage: "Even when employees remain physically present at work, tiredness can reduce their ability to respond quickly and maintain consistent performance."

 

Additional Information

  • A: Increased ability to make decisions – Incorrect; the passage states sleepiness makes it harder to make decisions.
  • B: Improved concentration during work – Incorrect; the passage states it is harder to concentrate.
  • D: Greater satisfaction with their jobs – Incorrect; the passage suggests sleep deprivation may reduce job satisfaction.
  • E: Increased motivation to complete tasks – Incorrect; the passage states sleep deprivation may reduce motivation.
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Question 262

SBI Clerk 2025• English Language• English Language

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

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

Sleep is often treated as a personal matter, but its effects can extend well into the workplace. Employees who do not get enough sleep may experience sleepiness during daytime hours, making it harder for them to concentrate, make decisions, and complete tasks efficiently. Even when employees remain physically present at work, tiredness can reduce their ability to respond quickly and maintain consistent performance. Over time, frequent sleep deprivation may also ______ their motivation and satisfaction with their jobs. The problem can be particularly difficult for employees trying to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Long working hours, late-night messages, irregular schedules, and the pressure to meet deadlines can reduce the time available for proper rest.

Some employees may carry their workplace concerns home, making it difficult to mentally disconnect from their duties. As a result, they may struggle to relax at night and begin the next working day already feeling tired. Employers also have a reason to take sleep deprivation seriously.

A tired workforce may be less productive and more likely to make mistakes. Instead of expecting employees to remain available at all times, organisations can introduce practices that support healthier routines. Clear working hours, reasonable workloads, limited after-hours communication, and flexible scheduling can help employees manage their responsibilities more effectively. Short breaks during the workday may also help employees regain focus when daytime sleepiness becomes difficult to manage. Employees, too, can adopt strategies to improve their sleep and work habits. Maintaining a regular sleep schedule, reducing unnecessary screen time before bed, and planning tasks according to their energy levels can make daily routines more manageable. Most importantly, employees and employers need to recognise that productivity should not depend on constant exhaustion. A better approach is to create working conditions in which people can complete their responsibilities while still having sufficient time to rest and recover. Thus, managing sleep deprivation is not simply about encouraging employees to sleep more. It requires a broader understanding of how workplace expectations, personal routines, and work-life balance interact. When both employees and employers take practical steps to address the problem, daytime alertness can improve and the workplace can become more sustainable for everyone.

According to the passage, which of the following has NOT been cited as a factor that can reduce the time available for proper rest?

  1. AOption (a)

    Long working hours

  2. BOption (b)

    Late-night messages

  3. COption (c)

    Irregular schedules

  4. DOption (d)

    Pressure to meet deadlines

  5. EOption (e)

    Regular exercise

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Correct answer

Answer: (e)E.

Regular exercise

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option E.

 

Key Points

  • The question asks to identify the factor that is NOT mentioned in the passage as something that reduces the time available for proper rest.
  • According to the second paragraph of the passage: "Long working hours, late-night messages, irregular schedules, and the pressure to meet deadlines can reduce the time available for proper rest."
  • The passage explicitly lists four specific factors: long hours, late-night messages, irregular schedules, and deadline pressure.
  • Regular exercise is not mentioned anywhere in the passage as a factor that reduces rest time; therefore, it is the correct answer.

Therefore, the correct answer is E.

 

Correct Option: "Regular exercise"

 

Additional Information

  • A: Long working hours – This is explicitly mentioned in the passage as a factor reducing rest.
  • B: Late-night messages – This is explicitly mentioned in the passage as a factor reducing rest.
  • C: Irregular schedules – This is explicitly mentioned in the passage as a factor reducing rest.
  • D: Pressure to meet deadlines – This is explicitly mentioned in the passage as a factor reducing rest.
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Question 263

SBI Clerk 2025• English Language• English Language

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

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

Sleep is often treated as a personal matter, but its effects can extend well into the workplace. Employees who do not get enough sleep may experience sleepiness during daytime hours, making it harder for them to concentrate, make decisions, and complete tasks efficiently. Even when employees remain physically present at work, tiredness can reduce their ability to respond quickly and maintain consistent performance. Over time, frequent sleep deprivation may also ______ their motivation and satisfaction with their jobs. The problem can be particularly difficult for employees trying to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Long working hours, late-night messages, irregular schedules, and the pressure to meet deadlines can reduce the time available for proper rest.

Some employees may carry their workplace concerns home, making it difficult to mentally disconnect from their duties. As a result, they may struggle to relax at night and begin the next working day already feeling tired. Employers also have a reason to take sleep deprivation seriously.

A tired workforce may be less productive and more likely to make mistakes. Instead of expecting employees to remain available at all times, organisations can introduce practices that support healthier routines. Clear working hours, reasonable workloads, limited after-hours communication, and flexible scheduling can help employees manage their responsibilities more effectively. Short breaks during the workday may also help employees regain focus when daytime sleepiness becomes difficult to manage. Employees, too, can adopt strategies to improve their sleep and work habits. Maintaining a regular sleep schedule, reducing unnecessary screen time before bed, and planning tasks according to their energy levels can make daily routines more manageable. Most importantly, employees and employers need to recognise that productivity should not depend on constant exhaustion. A better approach is to create working conditions in which people can complete their responsibilities while still having sufficient time to rest and recover. Thus, managing sleep deprivation is not simply about encouraging employees to sleep more. It requires a broader understanding of how workplace expectations, personal routines, and work-life balance interact. When both employees and employers take practical steps to address the problem, daytime alertness can improve and the workplace can become more sustainable for everyone.

According to the author, which of the following can help employees manage their responsibilities more effectively?

  1. AOption (a)

    Remaining available after working hours

  2. BOption (b)

    Increasing their workload

  3. COption (c)

    Avoiding breaks during the workday

  4. DOption (d)

    Flexible scheduling

  5. EOption (e)

    Working late every night

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Flexible scheduling

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option D.

 

Key Points

  • The passage explicitly mentions several practices that organizations can introduce to help employees manage their responsibilities more effectively.
  • According to the second paragraph: "Clear working hours, reasonable workloads, limited after-hours communication, and flexible scheduling can help employees manage their responsibilities more effectively."
  • Among the given options, Flexible scheduling is directly listed as a supportive practice.
  • Options A, B, C, and E are contrary to the author's suggestions, as the author advocates for rest, limited communication, and reasonable workloads.

Therefore, the correct answer is D.

 

Correct Answer: Flexible scheduling

 

Additional Information

  • A: "Remaining available after working hours" – The passage suggests the opposite: "limited after-hours communication."
  • B: "Increasing their workload" – The passage suggests "reasonable workloads" to prevent exhaustion.
  • C: "Avoiding breaks during the workday" – The passage states that "Short breaks during the workday may also help employees regain focus."
  • E: "Working late every night" – The passage identifies "long working hours" as a factor that reduces time available for proper rest.
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Question 264

SBI Clerk 2025• English Language• English Language

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

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

Sleep is often treated as a personal matter, but its effects can extend well into the workplace. Employees who do not get enough sleep may experience sleepiness during daytime hours, making it harder for them to concentrate, make decisions, and complete tasks efficiently. Even when employees remain physically present at work, tiredness can reduce their ability to respond quickly and maintain consistent performance. Over time, frequent sleep deprivation may also ______ their motivation and satisfaction with their jobs. The problem can be particularly difficult for employees trying to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Long working hours, late-night messages, irregular schedules, and the pressure to meet deadlines can reduce the time available for proper rest.

Some employees may carry their workplace concerns home, making it difficult to mentally disconnect from their duties. As a result, they may struggle to relax at night and begin the next working day already feeling tired. Employers also have a reason to take sleep deprivation seriously.

A tired workforce may be less productive and more likely to make mistakes. Instead of expecting employees to remain available at all times, organisations can introduce practices that support healthier routines. Clear working hours, reasonable workloads, limited after-hours communication, and flexible scheduling can help employees manage their responsibilities more effectively. Short breaks during the workday may also help employees regain focus when daytime sleepiness becomes difficult to manage. Employees, too, can adopt strategies to improve their sleep and work habits. Maintaining a regular sleep schedule, reducing unnecessary screen time before bed, and planning tasks according to their energy levels can make daily routines more manageable. Most importantly, employees and employers need to recognise that productivity should not depend on constant exhaustion. A better approach is to create working conditions in which people can complete their responsibilities while still having sufficient time to rest and recover. Thus, managing sleep deprivation is not simply about encouraging employees to sleep more. It requires a broader understanding of how workplace expectations, personal routines, and work-life balance interact. When both employees and employers take practical steps to address the problem, daytime alertness can improve and the workplace can become more sustainable for everyone.

Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?

A. Workplace practices can influence employees' ability to maintain a healthy sleep routine.

B. Constant availability of employees is presented as the best way to improve workplace productivity.

C. Addressing sleep deprivation requires efforts from both employees and employers.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only A

  2. BOption (b)

    Only B

  3. COption (c)

    Only C

  4. DOption (d)

    A and C

  5. EOption (e)

    All A, B, and C

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

A and C

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Option 4'.

 

Key Points

  • A) Workplace practices can influence employees' ability to maintain a healthy sleep routine.
  • This can be inferred from the passage. The text explicitly mentions that factors like long working hours, late-night messages, and irregular schedules can reduce the time available for rest. It also suggests that organisational practices like clear working hours and limited after-hours communication can support healthier routines.
  • B) Constant availability of employees is presented as the best way to improve workplace productivity.
  • This cannot be inferred from the passage. In fact, the passage argues against this, stating that productivity should not depend on constant exhaustion and that organisations should move away from expecting employees to be available at all times.
  • C) Addressing sleep deprivation requires efforts from both employees and employers.
  • This can be inferred from the passage. The text provides specific strategies for both employers (e.g., flexible scheduling, reasonable workloads) and employees (e.g., regular sleep schedules, reducing screen time) and concludes that the problem is best addressed when both parties take practical steps.

Therefore, the correct answer is A and C.

 

Additional Information

  • Only A: Incorrect because statement C is also a valid inference based on the text.
  • Only B: Incorrect because the passage suggests that constant availability leads to exhaustion and decreased productivity, rather than being the "best way" to improve it.
  • Only C: Incorrect because statement A is also a valid inference based on the text.
  • All A, B, and C: Incorrect because statement B contradicts the central argument of the passage.
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Question 265

SBI Clerk 2025• English Language• English Language

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

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

Sleep is often treated as a personal matter, but its effects can extend well into the workplace. Employees who do not get enough sleep may experience sleepiness during daytime hours, making it harder for them to concentrate, make decisions, and complete tasks efficiently. Even when employees remain physically present at work, tiredness can reduce their ability to respond quickly and maintain consistent performance. Over time, frequent sleep deprivation may also ______ their motivation and satisfaction with their jobs. The problem can be particularly difficult for employees trying to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Long working hours, late-night messages, irregular schedules, and the pressure to meet deadlines can reduce the time available for proper rest.

Some employees may carry their workplace concerns home, making it difficult to mentally disconnect from their duties. As a result, they may struggle to relax at night and begin the next working day already feeling tired. Employers also have a reason to take sleep deprivation seriously.

A tired workforce may be less productive and more likely to make mistakes. Instead of expecting employees to remain available at all times, organisations can introduce practices that support healthier routines. Clear working hours, reasonable workloads, limited after-hours communication, and flexible scheduling can help employees manage their responsibilities more effectively. Short breaks during the workday may also help employees regain focus when daytime sleepiness becomes difficult to manage. Employees, too, can adopt strategies to improve their sleep and work habits. Maintaining a regular sleep schedule, reducing unnecessary screen time before bed, and planning tasks according to their energy levels can make daily routines more manageable. Most importantly, employees and employers need to recognise that productivity should not depend on constant exhaustion. A better approach is to create working conditions in which people can complete their responsibilities while still having sufficient time to rest and recover. Thus, managing sleep deprivation is not simply about encouraging employees to sleep more. It requires a broader understanding of how workplace expectations, personal routines, and work-life balance interact. When both employees and employers take practical steps to address the problem, daytime alertness can improve and the workplace can become more sustainable for everyone.

What will fit in the blank taken from the passage? “Over time, frequent sleep deprivation may also ______ their motivation and satisfaction with their jobs.”

  1. AOption (a)

    enhance

  2. BOption (b)

    affect

  3. COption (c)

    restore

  4. DOption (d)

    establish

  5. EOption (e)

    guarantee

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

affect

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'affect'.

 

Key Points

  • The word "affect" means to have an effect on; make a difference to. (प्रभावित करना)
  • In the context of the passage, sleep deprivation has a negative impact on an employee's motivation and job satisfaction.
  • The other options: "enhance" (improve), "restore" (bring back), "establish" (set up), and "guarantee" (promise) do not fit the negative context of sleep deprivation.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Complete Sentence: Over time, frequent sleep deprivation may also affect their motivation and satisfaction with their jobs.

Additional Information

  • Enhance (बढ़ाना): To intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.
  • Restore (बहाल करना): To bring back or re-establish a previous right, practice, or situation.
  • Establish (स्थापित करना): To set up on a firm or permanent basis.
  • Guarantee (गारंटी देना): To provide a formal assurance, especially that certain conditions will be fulfilled.
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Question 266

SBI Clerk 2025• English Language• English Language

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

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

Sleep is often treated as a personal matter, but its effects can extend well into the workplace. Employees who do not get enough sleep may experience sleepiness during daytime hours, making it harder for them to concentrate, make decisions, and complete tasks efficiently. Even when employees remain physically present at work, tiredness can reduce their ability to respond quickly and maintain consistent performance. Over time, frequent sleep deprivation may also ______ their motivation and satisfaction with their jobs. The problem can be particularly difficult for employees trying to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Long working hours, late-night messages, irregular schedules, and the pressure to meet deadlines can reduce the time available for proper rest.

Some employees may carry their workplace concerns home, making it difficult to mentally disconnect from their duties. As a result, they may struggle to relax at night and begin the next working day already feeling tired. Employers also have a reason to take sleep deprivation seriously.

A tired workforce may be less productive and more likely to make mistakes. Instead of expecting employees to remain available at all times, organisations can introduce practices that support healthier routines. Clear working hours, reasonable workloads, limited after-hours communication, and flexible scheduling can help employees manage their responsibilities more effectively. Short breaks during the workday may also help employees regain focus when daytime sleepiness becomes difficult to manage. Employees, too, can adopt strategies to improve their sleep and work habits. Maintaining a regular sleep schedule, reducing unnecessary screen time before bed, and planning tasks according to their energy levels can make daily routines more manageable. Most importantly, employees and employers need to recognise that productivity should not depend on constant exhaustion. A better approach is to create working conditions in which people can complete their responsibilities while still having sufficient time to rest and recover. Thus, managing sleep deprivation is not simply about encouraging employees to sleep more. It requires a broader understanding of how workplace expectations, personal routines, and work-life balance interact. When both employees and employers take practical steps to address the problem, daytime alertness can improve and the workplace can become more sustainable for everyone.

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

A. Long working hours can reduce the time employees have available for proper rest.

B. Carrying workplace concerns home can make it difficult for employees to mentally disconnect from their duties.

C. The passage recommends that employees remain available to employers at all times.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only A

  2. BOption (b)

    Only B

  3. COption (c)

    A and B

  4. DOption (d)

    A and C

  5. EOption (e)

    B and C

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

A and B

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

  • Statement A: Long working hours can reduce the time employees have available for proper rest.
  • This statement is correct. The passage explicitly states in the second paragraph: "Long working hours... can reduce the time available for proper rest."
  • Statement B: Carrying workplace concerns home can make it difficult for employees to mentally disconnect from their duties.
  • This statement is correct. The passage mentions: "Some employees may carry their workplace concerns home, making it difficult to mentally disconnect from their duties."
  • Statement C: The passage recommends that employees remain available to employers at all times.
  • This statement is incorrect. The passage suggests the opposite, stating that "Instead of expecting employees to remain available at all times, organisations can introduce practices that support healthier routines," such as limited after-hours communication.
  • Since both A and B are correct according to the text, the correct option is A and B.

Therefore, the correct answer is: A and B.

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Question 267

SBI Clerk 2025• English Language• English Language

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

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

Sleep is often treated as a personal matter, but its effects can extend well into the workplace. Employees who do not get enough sleep may experience sleepiness during daytime hours, making it harder for them to concentrate, make decisions, and complete tasks efficiently. Even when employees remain physically present at work, tiredness can reduce their ability to respond quickly and maintain consistent performance. Over time, frequent sleep deprivation may also ______ their motivation and satisfaction with their jobs. The problem can be particularly difficult for employees trying to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Long working hours, late-night messages, irregular schedules, and the pressure to meet deadlines can reduce the time available for proper rest.

Some employees may carry their workplace concerns home, making it difficult to mentally disconnect from their duties. As a result, they may struggle to relax at night and begin the next working day already feeling tired. Employers also have a reason to take sleep deprivation seriously.

A tired workforce may be less productive and more likely to make mistakes. Instead of expecting employees to remain available at all times, organisations can introduce practices that support healthier routines. Clear working hours, reasonable workloads, limited after-hours communication, and flexible scheduling can help employees manage their responsibilities more effectively. Short breaks during the workday may also help employees regain focus when daytime sleepiness becomes difficult to manage. Employees, too, can adopt strategies to improve their sleep and work habits. Maintaining a regular sleep schedule, reducing unnecessary screen time before bed, and planning tasks according to their energy levels can make daily routines more manageable. Most importantly, employees and employers need to recognise that productivity should not depend on constant exhaustion. A better approach is to create working conditions in which people can complete their responsibilities while still having sufficient time to rest and recover. Thus, managing sleep deprivation is not simply about encouraging employees to sleep more. It requires a broader understanding of how workplace expectations, personal routines, and work-life balance interact. When both employees and employers take practical steps to address the problem, daytime alertness can improve and the workplace can become more sustainable for everyone.

According to the passage, which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

A. A tired workforce may be more likely to make mistakes.

B. Short breaks during the workday may help employees regain focus.

C. The passage suggests that productivity should depend on constant exhaustion.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only A

  2. BOption (b)

    Only B

  3. COption (c)

    Only C

  4. DOption (d)

    A and C

  5. EOption (e)

    B and C

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Only B

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

  • Statement A: A tired workforce may be more likely to make mistakes.
  • This statement is correct. The passage explicitly states in the second paragraph: "A tired workforce may be less productive and more likely to make mistakes."
  • Statement B: Short breaks during the workday may help employees regain focus.
  • This statement is correct. The passage mentions in the second paragraph: "Short breaks during the workday may also help employees regain focus when daytime sleepiness becomes difficult to manage."
  • Statement C: The passage suggests that productivity should depend on constant exhaustion.
  • This statement is incorrect. The passage actually states the opposite in the third paragraph: "...employees and employers need to recognise that productivity should not depend on constant exhaustion."
  • Hence, Statement C is the only incorrect statement based on the text.

Therefore, the correct answer is: ‘Only C’.

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Question 268

SBI Clerk 2025• English Language• English Language

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

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

Sleep is often treated as a personal matter, but its effects can extend well into the workplace. Employees who do not get enough sleep may experience sleepiness during daytime hours, making it harder for them to concentrate, make decisions, and complete tasks efficiently. Even when employees remain physically present at work, tiredness can reduce their ability to respond quickly and maintain consistent performance. Over time, frequent sleep deprivation may also ______ their motivation and satisfaction with their jobs. The problem can be particularly difficult for employees trying to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Long working hours, late-night messages, irregular schedules, and the pressure to meet deadlines can reduce the time available for proper rest.

Some employees may carry their workplace concerns home, making it difficult to mentally disconnect from their duties. As a result, they may struggle to relax at night and begin the next working day already feeling tired. Employers also have a reason to take sleep deprivation seriously.

A tired workforce may be less productive and more likely to make mistakes. Instead of expecting employees to remain available at all times, organisations can introduce practices that support healthier routines. Clear working hours, reasonable workloads, limited after-hours communication, and flexible scheduling can help employees manage their responsibilities more effectively. Short breaks during the workday may also help employees regain focus when daytime sleepiness becomes difficult to manage. Employees, too, can adopt strategies to improve their sleep and work habits. Maintaining a regular sleep schedule, reducing unnecessary screen time before bed, and planning tasks according to their energy levels can make daily routines more manageable. Most importantly, employees and employers need to recognise that productivity should not depend on constant exhaustion. A better approach is to create working conditions in which people can complete their responsibilities while still having sufficient time to rest and recover. Thus, managing sleep deprivation is not simply about encouraging employees to sleep more. It requires a broader understanding of how workplace expectations, personal routines, and work-life balance interact. When both employees and employers take practical steps to address the problem, daytime alertness can improve and the workplace can become more sustainable for everyone.

Which of the following words is similar in meaning to “Carry” in the context of the passage?

  1. AOption (a)

    Abandon

  2. BOption (b)

    Bring

  3. COption (c)

    Remove

  4. DOption (d)

    Reject

  5. EOption (e)

    Forget

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Bring

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Option (2) i.e., Bring.

Key Points

  • The word "Carry" in the context of the passage means to take or transport something from one place to another, specifically referring to employees taking their workplace concerns home. (ले जाना)
  • Example: It is important not to carry your stress from the office into your personal life.
  • "Bring" refers to the act of taking or carrying someone or something to a place or a person; it is the most suitable synonym for 'carry' in this context. (लाना)
  • Example: Please bring your documents to the meeting tomorrow morning.
  • Hence, we can infer that the word similar in meaning to 'Carry' is 'Bring'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Bring.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Abandon (छोड़ देना): To cease to support or look after someone; to leave a place or thing permanently.
  • Example: The sailors had to abandon the sinking ship.
  • Remove (हटाना): To take something away or off from the position it occupies.
  • Example: Please remove your shoes before entering the house.
  • Reject (अस्वीकार करना): To dismiss as inadequate, inappropriate, or not to one's taste.
  • Example: The committee decided to reject the initial proposal due to budget constraints.
  • Forget (भूलना): To fail to remember something or someone.
  • Example: Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.
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Question 269

SBI Clerk 2025• English Language• English Language

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

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

Sleep is often treated as a personal matter, but its effects can extend well into the workplace. Employees who do not get enough sleep may experience sleepiness during daytime hours, making it harder for them to concentrate, make decisions, and complete tasks efficiently. Even when employees remain physically present at work, tiredness can reduce their ability to respond quickly and maintain consistent performance. Over time, frequent sleep deprivation may also ______ their motivation and satisfaction with their jobs. The problem can be particularly difficult for employees trying to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Long working hours, late-night messages, irregular schedules, and the pressure to meet deadlines can reduce the time available for proper rest.

Some employees may carry their workplace concerns home, making it difficult to mentally disconnect from their duties. As a result, they may struggle to relax at night and begin the next working day already feeling tired. Employers also have a reason to take sleep deprivation seriously.

A tired workforce may be less productive and more likely to make mistakes. Instead of expecting employees to remain available at all times, organisations can introduce practices that support healthier routines. Clear working hours, reasonable workloads, limited after-hours communication, and flexible scheduling can help employees manage their responsibilities more effectively. Short breaks during the workday may also help employees regain focus when daytime sleepiness becomes difficult to manage. Employees, too, can adopt strategies to improve their sleep and work habits. Maintaining a regular sleep schedule, reducing unnecessary screen time before bed, and planning tasks according to their energy levels can make daily routines more manageable. Most importantly, employees and employers need to recognise that productivity should not depend on constant exhaustion. A better approach is to create working conditions in which people can complete their responsibilities while still having sufficient time to rest and recover. Thus, managing sleep deprivation is not simply about encouraging employees to sleep more. It requires a broader understanding of how workplace expectations, personal routines, and work-life balance interact. When both employees and employers take practical steps to address the problem, daytime alertness can improve and the workplace can become more sustainable for everyone.

Which of the following words is similar in meaning to “deprivation” in the context of the passage?

  1. AOption (a)

    Lack

  2. BOption (b)

    Excess

  3. COption (c)

    Recovery

  4. DOption (d)

    Comfort

  5. EOption (e)

    Improvement

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Lack

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Lack.

Key Points

  • The word "deprivation" refers to the state of lacking or doing without something; the damaging lack of material benefits or necessities like sleep. (अभाव/कमी)
  • Example: Sleep deprivation can lead to serious health issues and decreased productivity at work.
  • "Lack" refers to the state of being without or not having enough of something. (कमी)
  • Example: The project failed due to a lack of funding and resources.
  • Hence, we can infer that the word similar in meaning to 'deprivation' is 'lack'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Lack.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Excess (अधिकता): An amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.
  • Example: An excess of sugar in your diet can lead to various health problems.
  • Recovery (सुधार/वापसी): A return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.
  • Example: The doctor was pleased with the patient's rapid recovery after the surgery.
  • Comfort (आराम): A state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint.
  • Example: These new shoes provide great comfort during long walks.
  • Improvement (सुधार): The process of making something better or the state of being better.
  • Example: There has been a significant improvement in his grades this semester.
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Question 270

SBI Clerk 2025• English Language• English Language

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

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

Sleep is often treated as a personal matter, but its effects can extend well into the workplace. Employees who do not get enough sleep may experience sleepiness during daytime hours, making it harder for them to concentrate, make decisions, and complete tasks efficiently. Even when employees remain physically present at work, tiredness can reduce their ability to respond quickly and maintain consistent performance. Over time, frequent sleep deprivation may also ______ their motivation and satisfaction with their jobs. The problem can be particularly difficult for employees trying to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Long working hours, late-night messages, irregular schedules, and the pressure to meet deadlines can reduce the time available for proper rest.

Some employees may carry their workplace concerns home, making it difficult to mentally disconnect from their duties. As a result, they may struggle to relax at night and begin the next working day already feeling tired. Employers also have a reason to take sleep deprivation seriously.

A tired workforce may be less productive and more likely to make mistakes. Instead of expecting employees to remain available at all times, organisations can introduce practices that support healthier routines. Clear working hours, reasonable workloads, limited after-hours communication, and flexible scheduling can help employees manage their responsibilities more effectively. Short breaks during the workday may also help employees regain focus when daytime sleepiness becomes difficult to manage. Employees, too, can adopt strategies to improve their sleep and work habits. Maintaining a regular sleep schedule, reducing unnecessary screen time before bed, and planning tasks according to their energy levels can make daily routines more manageable. Most importantly, employees and employers need to recognise that productivity should not depend on constant exhaustion. A better approach is to create working conditions in which people can complete their responsibilities while still having sufficient time to rest and recover. Thus, managing sleep deprivation is not simply about encouraging employees to sleep more. It requires a broader understanding of how workplace expectations, personal routines, and work-life balance interact. When both employees and employers take practical steps to address the problem, daytime alertness can improve and the workplace can become more sustainable for everyone.

Which of the following words is similar in meaning to “sustainable” in the context of the passage?

  1. AOption (a)

    Temporary

  2. BOption (b)

    Unstable

  3. COption (c)

    Manageable

  4. DOption (d)

    Harmful

  5. EOption (e)

    Exhausting

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Manageable

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Manageable.

Key Points

  • The word "sustainable" means able to be maintained at a certain rate or level, or capable of being continued for a long time without causing damage or exhaustion. (सक्षम या टिकाऊ)
  • Example: The company is looking for a sustainable business model that ensures long-term growth without burning out its staff.
  • "Manageable" refers to something that is able to be controlled, dealt with, or maintained without difficulty; in the context of the passage, a sustainable workplace is one where the workload and expectations are manageable for the employees. (प्रबंधनीय)
  • Example: By breaking the project into smaller tasks, the overall workload became much more manageable for the team.
  • Hence, we can infer that the word similar in meaning to 'sustainable' in this context is 'manageable'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Manageable.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Temporary (अस्थायी): Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
  • Example: The office move is only temporary while the main building is being renovated.
  • Unstable (अस्थिर): Prone to change, fail, or give way; not stable.
  • Example: The political situation in the region remains unstable and unpredictable.
  • Harmful (हानिकारक): Causing or likely to cause harm or damage.
  • Example: Lack of sleep can have harmful effects on both physical and mental health.
  • Exhausting (थका देने वाला): Making one feel very tired; very draining.
  • Example: Working twelve hours a day without a break is absolutely exhausting.
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Question 271

SBI Clerk 2025• General English• General English

Pick out the most effective words from the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

Deconstruction is always a double movement of _______ affirmation and _______.

  1. AOption (a)

    Structural, creation

  2. BOption (b)

    Simultaneous, undoing

  3. COption (c)

    Ambiguity, inherent

  4. DOption (d)

    Equivocation, contradiction

  5. EOption (e)

    Internal, inconsistencies

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Simultaneous, undoing

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Simultaneous, undoing'.

 

Key Points

  • The sentence discusses "Deconstruction," which is a philosophical concept by Jacques Derrida, and it refers to a dual process.
  • The correct words are "Simultaneous" and "undoing", which capture the essence of deconstruction as a process involving simultaneous affirmation and negation.
  • Other options like "Structural, creation" or "Equivocation, contradiction" do not fit the context of the philosophical framework of deconstruction.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Complete Sentence: Deconstruction is always a double movement of simultaneous affirmation and undoing.

Additional Information

  • Structural: Related to the arrangement or organization of parts.
  • Equivocation: The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or mislead.
  • Ambiguity: The quality of being open to more than one interpretation.
  • Inconsistencies: Lack of agreement or harmony.
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Question 272

SBI Clerk 2025• General English• General English

Pick out the most effective words from the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

The _______ that the fetus is a human being and killing it is _______ to killing a person is not logically sound.

  1. AOption (a)

    Premise, akin

  2. BOption (b)

    Argument, profanity

  3. COption (c)

    Syllogism, noting

  4. DOption (d)

    Standard, admitting

  5. EOption (e)

    Possibility, unlike

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Premise, akin

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Option 1'.

 

Key Points

  • The word "premise" refers to a previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion.
  • The word "akin" means similar or related in essence.
  • The statement logically fits with the combination of "premise" and "akin" to express that the argument is not logically sound.
  • The other options like "argument, profanity," "syllogism, noting," "standard, admitting," and "possibility, unlike" fail to convey the intended logical meaning.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Complete Sentence: The premise that the fetus is a human being and killing it is akin to killing a person is not logically sound.

Additional Information

  • Argument: Refers to a reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, but does not fit logically here.
  • Syllogism: A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two premises, but doesn’t suit the context.
  • Standard: Refers to a level of quality or attainment, but it does not relate to the logical soundness of the statement.
  • Possibility: Refers to something that may happen or be the case, but is not relevant to the meaning of the statement.
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Question 273

SBI Clerk 2025• General English• General English

Pick out the most effective words from the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

History, it had been said, is the _______ of _______ biographies.

  1. AOption (a)

    Essence, innumerable

  2. BOption (b)

    Boasting, noble

  3. COption (c)

    Distinguished, printing

  4. DOption (d)

    Propensity, finest

  5. EOption (e)

    Precipitate, fortunate

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Essence, innumerable

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Essence, innumerable'.

 

Key Points

  • The word "Essence" means the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, which determines its character (सार).
  • History is often viewed as the essence of innumerable biographies, meaning it is the core or foundation derived from countless individual stories.
  • The other options: "Boasting," "Distinguished," "Propensity," and "Precipitate" do not fit the context as appropriately.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Complete Sentence: History, it had been said, is the essence of innumerable biographies.

Additional Information

  • Boasting (घमंड): means talking with excessive pride about oneself or achievements.
  • Distinguished (प्रसिद्ध): means famous or celebrated.
  • Propensity (प्रवृत्ति): means a natural tendency to behave in a certain way.
  • Precipitate (अचानक): means causing something to happen suddenly or prematurely.
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Question 274

SBI Clerk 2025• General English• General English

Pick out the most effective words from the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

At midnight, however, I was _______ by the _______ of horse's hoofs in the yard.

  1. AOption (a)

    Woken, trip

  2. BOption (b)

    Shocked, wounds

  3. COption (c)

    Calmed, courtesy

  4. DOption (d)

    Pacified, tranquil

  5. EOption (e)

    Aroused, tramp

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Correct answer

Answer: (e)E.

Aroused, tramp

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Option 5'.

 

Key Points

  • The word "woken" means to be awakened, but "aroused" is more suitable here as it conveys being stirred or awakened suddenly.
  • The word "tramp" refers to the sound of heavy footsteps or hoofs, which fits perfectly in the given context.
  • Other options like "trip," "wounds," "courtesy," and "tranquil" do not fit the sentence meaningfully.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 5'.

Complete Sentence: At midnight, however, I was aroused by the tramp of horse's hoofs in the yard.

Additional Information

  • Woken: means to be awakened, but doesn't fit the context as strongly as "aroused."
  • Trip: means a stumble or fall, which doesn't fit the context.
  • Wounds: refers to injuries, which are irrelevant in this sentence.
  • Courtesy: refers to politeness, which doesn't align with the context.
  • Tranquil: means calm or peaceful, which doesn't describe the situation effectively.
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Question 275

SBI Clerk 2025• General English• General English

Pick out the most effective words from the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

Read not to _______, nor to believe, but to _______ and consider.

  1. AOption (a)

    Remark, examine

  2. BOption (b)

    Trust, ignore

  3. COption (c)

    Evaluate, influence

  4. DOption (d)

    Contradict, weigh

  5. EOption (e)

    Presume, doubt

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Contradict, weigh

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Option 4'.

 

Key Points

  • The sentence emphasizes the purpose of reading, which is not to blindly believe or remark, but to weigh and consider.
  • Option 4 provides the most meaningful words: "contradict" and "weigh" fit the context appropriately.
  • Other options do not align properly with the intent of the statement.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Complete Sentence: Read not to contradict, nor to believe, but to weigh and consider.

Additional Information

  • Remark: to comment or express an opinion, which is not the intended purpose of reading.
  • Trust: to rely on or believe, which does not fully align with the statement's purpose.
  • Evaluate: to judge or assess, but it lacks the depth required for the statement.
  • Presume: to assume something without proof, which doesn't fit the context.
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Question 276

SBI Clerk 2025• General English• General English

Pick out the most effective words from the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

Brazil, which is nearly as large as the whole of Europe, is covered with a _______ of incredible _______.

  1. AOption (a)

    Greatness, temptation

  2. BOption (b)

    Vegetation, profusion

  3. COption (c)

    Mantle, custards

  4. DOption (d)

    Government, wealth

  5. EOption (e)

    Impassive, grotesque

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Vegetation, profusion

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Option 2'.

 

Key Points

  • The word "vegetation" refers to plants or plant life in a particular area. (वनस्पति)
  • The word "profusion" means an abundance or large quantity of something. (प्रचुरता)
  • Together, "vegetation" and "profusion" appropriately complete the sentence describing the vast and abundant plant life in Brazil.
  • The other options do not fit the context as accurately.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Complete Sentence: Brazil, which is nearly as large as the whole of Europe, is covered with a vegetation of incredible profusion.

Additional Information

  • Greatness, temptation: These words do not describe plant life and abundance.
  • Mantle, custards: "Mantle" refers to a covering, but "custards" is unrelated to the context.
  • Government, wealth: These words are unrelated to describing plant life or abundance.
  • Impassive, grotesque: These words describe emotions or appearances, not vegetation or abundance.
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Question 277

SBI Clerk 2025• General English• General English

Pick out the most effective words from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

By conscience and _______, by deeds of devotion and daring, he soon _______ himself to his fellows and his officers.

  1. AOption (a)

    Compunction, commanded

  2. BOption (b)

    Courage, commended

  3. COption (c)

    Pusillanimity, criticised

  4. DOption (d)

    Strength, sold

  5. EOption (e)

    Valour, counted

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Courage, commended

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Option 2'.

 

Key Points

  • The sentence states that by conscience and actions of devotion and daring, the subject gained respect and recognition.
  • The word "courage" fits well as it aligns with the sense of bravery and daring.
  • The word "commended" means praised or recognized, which fits appropriately in the context.
  • Other options do not fit the context:
  • Compunction: means a feeling of guilt or moral scruple, which is irrelevant here.
  • Pusillanimity: means a lack of courage, which contradicts the context.
  • Strength: although positive, it does not fit the given sentence.
  • Valour: means courage, but "counted" does not make sense in this context.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Complete Sentence: By conscience and courage, by deeds of devotion and daring, he soon commended himself to his fellows and his officers.

Additional Information

  • Compunction: A feeling of guilt or moral scruple.
  • Pusillanimity: Lack of courage or determination; timidity.
  • Strength: The quality or state of being physically strong.
  • Valour: Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
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Question 278

SBI Clerk 2025• General English• General English

Select the phrase/connector from the given three options which can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same as expressed in the statement sentence.

Social stratification is a kind of social differentiation. Members of the society are grouped into socioeconomic strata.

  1. Whereby members of
  2. Whereas members of
  3. Which members of
  1. AOption (a)

    Only 1

  2. BOption (b)

    Only 2

  3. COption (c)

    Only 3

  4. DOption (d)

    Both 1 and 2

  5. EOption (e)

    Both 1 and 3

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Only 1

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Only 1.

Key Points

  • The phrase which we should choose to connect the sentences is only 1.
  • 'Whereby' means 'by which'. So, the phrase 'Whereby members of' would appropriately connect the sentences.
  • 'Whereas' means 'in contrast with the fact'. We should not choose 'whereas' to connect these sentences as no meaningful sentence can be formed.
  • 'Which' is used to indicate something which is previously mentioned in a sentence. Clearly, the phrase is incorrect.

The sentence after using the phrase is: Social stratification is a kind of social differentiation whereby members of the society are grouped into socioeconomic strata.

Additional Information

Strata: rank or class

Stratification: the arrangement of something into groups

Differentiation: distinction or contrast

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Question 279

SBI Clerk 2025• General English• General English

Phrases in the sentences given below are underlined.Choose the option which you feel can replace all of the underlined phrases.If there is no improvement needed,choose "No improvement required".

  1. She has called off me for some financial help for her mother's treatment.
  2. He has called forth us to stand by him to deal with the difficult situation.
  3. You should have called in the police when you saw the person hiding in your garden.
  1. AOption (a)

    Carry over

  2. BOption (b)

    Call on

  3. COption (c)

    Move over

  4. DOption (d)

    Set out

  5. EOption (e)

    No improvement required

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Call on

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 2), i.e. Call on.

Key Points

The meaning of the phrase call on is to ask for help.

Example: They have called on the neighbours when they saw the thief.

The meaning of the other given phrases:

  • Carry over: To continue after a certain point.
  • Example: They have carried over the function into the evening because the chief guest could not arrive on time.
  • Move over: To adjust one's position
  • Example: The teacher told us to move over as we were loitering in the classroom.
  • Set out: To begin a journey
  • Example: We set out for the station in the morning.

 

Hence, option 2) is the answer.

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Question 280

SBI Clerk 2025• General English• General English

Phrases in the sentences given below are underlined.Choose the option which you feel can replace all of the underlined phrases.If there is no improvement needed,choose "No improvement required".

  1. They eye up the state level championship.
  2. In order to drop by the inter school debate competition we need to enroll the name of the school.
  3. None expected that she will agree to fall apart the dance competition.
  1. AOption (a)

    End in

  2. BOption (b)

    Empty out

  3. COption (c)

    Enter for

  4. DOption (d)

    Edge up

  5. EOption (e)

    No improvement required

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Enter for

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 3), i.e. Enter for.

Key Points

  • The meaning of the phrase enter for is to join a competition.
  • Example: Our school will enter for the inter school debate competition.
  • The meaning of the other given phrases:
  • End in: To finish in a specific way
  • Example: The function ended in a drama.
  • Empty out: Remove something
  • Example: She emptied out the papers from the bag.
  • Edge up: To come near 
  • Example: He edged up in front of her mother and told her everything.
  • Hence, option 3) is the answer.

How should I prepare for English Comprehension in SBI 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.