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Question 11

SBI Probationary Officer (PO) 2025• English Language• English Language

Q11. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks. The manager handled the crisis with ______ efficiency and a ______ sense of calm.

  1. AOption (a)

    clumsy, fake

  2. BOption (b)

    strategic, genuine

  3. COption (c)

    reckless, shallow

  4. DOption (d)

    spontaneous, erratic

  5. EOption (e)

    minimal, loud

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Answer: (b)B.

strategic, genuine

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Question 12

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Q12. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks. The artist’s latest work was ______ by critics, but it still ______ a deep emotional response from viewers.

  1. AOption (a)

    appreciated, conveyed

  2. BOption (b)

    acclaimed, predicted

  3. COption (c)

    condemned, evoked

  4. DOption (d)

    applauded, generated

  5. EOption (e)

    honored, created

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Answer: (c)C.

condemned, evoked

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Question 13

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Q13. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks. Though the solution seemed ______, it had severe ______ on the long-term budget.

  1. AOption (a)

    beneficial, complications

  2. BOption (b)

    simple, implications

  3. COption (c)

    risky, suggestions

  4. DOption (d)

    vague, effects

  5. EOption (e)

    optimal, procedures

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Answer: (b)B.

simple, implications

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Question 14

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Q14. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks. The journalist’s report was ______ researched and delivered in a ______ manner.

  1. AOption (a)

    hurriedly, unbiased

  2. BOption (b)

    thoroughly, lucid

  3. COption (c)

    randomly, aggressive

  4. DOption (d)

    poorly, responsible

  5. EOption (e)

    selectively, unclear

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Answer: (b)B.

thoroughly, lucid

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Question 15

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Q15. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No replacement required’. By the time she will reach the station, the train will have left.

  1. AOption (a)

    she reaches

  2. BOption (b)

    she had reached

  3. COption (c)

    she would have reached the statin

  4. DOption (d)

    she is reaching

  5. EOption (e)

    No replacement required

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Answer: (a)A.

she reaches

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Question 16

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Q16. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No replacement required’. Neither of the boys have finished their homework yet.

  1. AOption (a)

    has finished his

  2. BOption (b)

    have finished his

  3. COption (c)

    has finished their

  4. DOption (d)

    has finished her

  5. EOption (e)

    No replacement required

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Answer: (a)A.

has finished his

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Question 17

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Q17. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No replacement required’. Had I knew about the event, I would have attended it.

  1. AOption (a)

    If I had knew

  2. BOption (b)

    Had I known

  3. COption (c)

    If I have known

  4. DOption (d)

    Did I know

  5. EOption (e)

    No replacement required

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Answer: (b)B.

Had I known

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Question 18

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Directions (18-23): In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been denoted by a letter. For each blank, five options are given. Choose the most appropriate word from the options that fits the blank appropriately.

Agriculture has always been at the heart of human civilization, but in recent years, there has been a (A)________ shift toward locally grown foods. This movement is not just a trend; it reflects a growing awareness of sustainability, nutrition, and community welfare. Locally grown produce often arrives fresher at markets, having skipped the (B)________ transportation routes associated with imported goods. This freshness not only preserves flavor but also ensures higher nutritional content. Moreover, local farming strengthens the economy by keeping money within the community and creating jobs. However, small farmers frequently struggle to compete with large agricultural corporations due to (C)________ access to resources and subsidies. Additionally, climate change and unpredictable weather patterns have added another layer of (D) , forcing local growers to adopt more resilient and innovative farming practices. Urban farming and community gardens have emerged as popular solutions, allowing city dwellers to reconnect with their food sources. Consumer support plays a critical role—by choosing local, individuals can help (E) __________ sustainable agriculture and reduce their environmental footprint. If this movement gains more momentum, it could (F) the future of farming into a more ethical and ecologically balanced system. Q18. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank (A)?

  1. AOption (a)

    anticipant

  2. BOption (b)

    subtle

  3. COption (c)

    significant

  4. DOption (d)

    regularized

  5. EOption (e)

    propellant

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Answer: (c)C.

significant

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Question 19

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Directions (18-23): In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been denoted by a letter. For each blank, five options are given. Choose the most appropriate word from the options that fits the blank appropriately.

Agriculture has always been at the heart of human civilization, but in recent years, there has been a (A)________ shift toward locally grown foods. This movement is not just a trend; it reflects a growing awareness of sustainability, nutrition, and community welfare. Locally grown produce often arrives fresher at markets, having skipped the (B)________ transportation routes associated with imported goods. This freshness not only preserves flavor but also ensures higher nutritional content. Moreover, local farming strengthens the economy by keeping money within the community and creating jobs. However, small farmers frequently struggle to compete with large agricultural corporations due to (C)________ access to resources and subsidies. Additionally, climate change and unpredictable weather patterns have added another layer of (D) , forcing local growers to adopt more resilient and innovative farming practices. Urban farming and community gardens have emerged as popular solutions, allowing city dwellers to reconnect with their food sources. Consumer support plays a critical role—by choosing local, individuals can help (E) __________ sustainable agriculture and reduce their environmental footprint. If this movement gains more momentum, it could (F) the future of farming into a more ethical and ecologically balanced system. Q19. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank (B)?

  1. AOption (a)

    associate

  2. BOption (b)

    astound

  3. COption (c)

    elaborate

  4. DOption (d)

    distant

  5. EOption (e)

    unified

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Answer: (d)D.

distant

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Question 20

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Directions (18-23): In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been denoted by a letter. For each blank, five options are given. Choose the most appropriate word from the options that fits the blank appropriately.

Agriculture has always been at the heart of human civilization, but in recent years, there has been a (A)________ shift toward locally grown foods. This movement is not just a trend; it reflects a growing awareness of sustainability, nutrition, and community welfare. Locally grown produce often arrives fresher at markets, having skipped the (B)________ transportation routes associated with imported goods. This freshness not only preserves flavor but also ensures higher nutritional content. Moreover, local farming strengthens the economy by keeping money within the community and creating jobs. However, small farmers frequently struggle to compete with large agricultural corporations due to (C)________ access to resources and subsidies. Additionally, climate change and unpredictable weather patterns have added another layer of (D) , forcing local growers to adopt more resilient and innovative farming practices. Urban farming and community gardens have emerged as popular solutions, allowing city dwellers to reconnect with their food sources. Consumer support plays a critical role—by choosing local, individuals can help (E) __________ sustainable agriculture and reduce their environmental footprint. If this movement gains more momentum, it could (F) the future of farming into a more ethical and ecologically balanced system. Q20. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank (C)?

  1. AOption (a)

    privileged

  2. BOption (b)

    limited

  3. COption (c)

    excessive

  4. DOption (d)

    balanced

  5. EOption (e)

    generous

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Answer: (b)B.

limited

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