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Question 321

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

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

Modern frequent flyer programs have evolved from simple customer incentives into complex virtual currencies with substantial economic value. Consumers can accumulate points through co-branded credit cards, hotel stays, and dining portals, allowing them to (A) ________ their everyday spending into valuable travel rewards. Savvy travelers often look for sign-up bonuses and promotional spending categories to (B) ________ their mileage balances rapidly without incurring excessive retail expenses.

Once accumulated, miles can be redeemed for international flights, cabin upgrades, or hotel accommodations, offering significant savings compared to cash fares. However, loyalty programs frequently update their redemption award charts, which can unpredictably (C) ________ the real purchasing power of saved points over time. Financial experts advise against treating miles as long-term savings vehicles, recommending that consumers (D) ________ their points opportunistically rather than hoarding them indefinitely. Navigating transfer partner networks and seat availability requires patience to (E) ________ optimal redemption value per mile. When managed strategically, airline reward points remain an exceptionally (F) ________ asset for reducing international travel expenses.

Which of the following is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank labelled as (E)?

  1. AOption (a)

    minimize

  2. BOption (b)

    maximize

  3. COption (c)

    forfeit

  4. DOption (d)

    compress

  5. EOption (e)

    overlook

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

minimize

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Question 322

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

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

Modern frequent flyer programs have evolved from simple customer incentives into complex virtual currencies with substantial economic value. Consumers can accumulate points through co-branded credit cards, hotel stays, and dining portals, allowing them to (A) ________ their everyday spending into valuable travel rewards. Savvy travelers often look for sign-up bonuses and promotional spending categories to (B) ________ their mileage balances rapidly without incurring excessive retail expenses.

Once accumulated, miles can be redeemed for international flights, cabin upgrades, or hotel accommodations, offering significant savings compared to cash fares. However, loyalty programs frequently update their redemption award charts, which can unpredictably (C) ________ the real purchasing power of saved points over time. Financial experts advise against treating miles as long-term savings vehicles, recommending that consumers (D) ________ their points opportunistically rather than hoarding them indefinitely. Navigating transfer partner networks and seat availability requires patience to (E) ________ optimal redemption value per mile. When managed strategically, airline reward points remain an exceptionally (F) ________ asset for reducing international travel expenses.

Which of the following is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank labelled as (F)?

  1. AOption (a)

    defective

  2. BOption (b)

    precarious

  3. COption (c)

    lucrative

  4. DOption (d)

    hazardous

  5. EOption (e)

    redundant

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

defective

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Question 323

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

Directions

In the following sentence, four words, marked as A, B, C, and D, are given in bold, out of which one word may or may not be misspelt. Identify the misspelt word and mark it as your answer. If all the highlighted words are correctly spelt, mark "All are correctly spelt" as your answer.

The detective (A) uncovered crucial (B) evidence that solved (C) the mystry (D).

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

  5. EOption (e)

    All are correctly spelt

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A

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Question 324

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

Directions

In the following sentence, four words, marked as A, B, C, and D, are given in bold, out of which one word may or may not be misspelt. Identify the misspelt word and mark it as your answer. If all the highlighted words are correctly spelt, mark "All are correctly spelt" as your answer.

Excessive consumption (A) of processed food (B) leads to health complecations (C) over time (D).

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

  5. EOption (e)

    All are correctly spelt

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A

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Question 325

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

Directions

In the following sentence, four words, marked as A, B, C, and D, are given in bold, out of which one word may or may not be misspelt. Identify the misspelt word and mark it as your answer. If all the highlighted words are correctly spelt, mark "All are correctly spelt" as your answer.

The software update (A) resolved several technical (B) glithes (C) in the operating system (D).​

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

  5. EOption (e)

    All are correctly spelt

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A

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Question 326

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

Directions

In the following sentence, four words, marked as A, B, C, and D, are given in bold, out of which one word may or may not be misspelt. Identify the misspelt word and mark it as your answer. If all the highlighted words are correctly spelt, mark "All are correctly spelt" as your answer.

The candidate articulated (A) her vision with clarity (B) and impressive convicton (C) during debates (D).​

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

  5. EOption (e)

    All are correctly spelt

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A

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Question 327

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

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

A. boycott and bonfire of British goods to provide 

B. his larger objective was

C. promoting indigenous entrepreneurship

D. a window for popular participation,

E. although Tilak used the tools of

  1. AOption (a)

    BACED

  2. BOption (b)

    DCEBA

  3. COption (c)

    EADBC

  4. DOption (d)

    CDEBA

  5. EOption (e)

    BADEC

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

BACED

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Question 328

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

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

A. the ground for political activism

B. through culture, education and media was

C. Tilak's formula for preparing

D. so powerful that later on Mahatma Gandhi

E. and others adopted this path

  1. AOption (a)

    CDABE

  2. BOption (b)

    CABDE

  3. COption (c)

    BCADE

  4. DOption (d)

    ABCDE

  5. EOption (e)

    CBDEA

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

CDABE

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Question 329

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

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

A. Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak was

B. political leader in modern India

C. to appreciate

D. perhaps the first

E. the importance of identity issues

  1. AOption (a)

    CDBAE

  2. BOption (b)

    DBACE

  3. COption (c)

    BACDE

  4. DOption (d)

    EDACB

  5. EOption (e)

    ADBCE

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

CDBAE

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Question 330

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

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

A. the willingness and vision

B. months ahead 

C. to address water woes

D. the government had demonstrated

E. of the pandemic

  1. AOption (a)

    BCEDA

  2. BOption (b)

    EDCBA

  3. COption (c)

    DACBE

  4. DOption (d)

    ABCDE

  5. EOption (e)

    DCBAE

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

BCEDA

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