Sentence Correction English Questions For SBI PO and Dena Bank 2017

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Directions (1-5): Each of the following questions has a paragraph from which the last sentence has been deleted. From the given options, choose the one that completes the paragraph in the most appropriate way.

Q1. Lower winter temperatures were common in Europe during the second half of the 17th century, famously allowing frost fairs to be held on the frozen Thames in London before riverine developments increased the flow rate. These cold winters coincided with the Maunder minimum in solar activity when the Sun remained virtually free of sunspots for almost 50 years. However, establishing that this was not just a chance occurrence requires that the relationship continue to hold over a long interval, such that cold European winters become less frequent when solar activity is high and then more common again when solar activity falls. Various indicators show that during the recent minimum of the 11 year sunspot cycle, the Sun has been quieter than at any time in the previous 90 years.

(a) This means that solar activity during the current sunspot minimum has fallen to levels unknown since the start of the 20th century.

(b) This yields an opportunity for a better test of the relationship between solar activity and cold European winters.

(c) This proves that cold winters occur more commonly in the UK during low solar activity.

(d) This regional and seasonal effect relating to European winters may have a global effect.

(e) None of these is relevant

Q2. Debt is more common in families with disabled children: the parents were unable to keep up with any local property taxes, water, and telephone bills, and were not likely to be able to afford basic items such as a family holiday once a year, a bicycle, or even two pairs of shoes. A disabled baby needs more nappies. Families’ ability to work grows difficult, and finding childcare is a real burden. Households with disabled children will depend more on social security benefits and are faced with the additional financial costs associated with caring for a disabled child.

(a) There is a strong link between child disability and poverty.

(b) The highest prevalence of childhood disability is found in the poorest families.

(c) It is an adverse and serious social gradient that families with disabled face.

(d) But thanks to science, these children live longer and medicines keep them alive.

(e) None of these is relevant

Q3. What a super film experience Green Zone is! From the firecracker opening to the sucker-punch climax, the film is a non-stop adrenalin rush. The hand-held camera and natural light make you feel as if you are seeing the action from the front, as if you have access to footage shot from a sniper’s sights. Whether it is a Bourne-in-Baghdad kind of relentless action thriller or a strong statement against the U.S. war in Iraq, (incidentally, it is both) Green Zone succeeds as a pure cinema, delivering thrills, spills and chills in breathless succession hardly giving anyone time to breathe.

(a) This is a movie that takes you on a thrilling, provocative, exhilarating ride.

(b) There is really nothing more you could ask for from a movie.

(c) Green Zone effectively knits several strands together to make a cohesive whole.

(d) The plot is taut and truthful.

(e) None of these is relevant

Q4. Talented youth can ill-afford to resign to their fate just because they can’t properly communicate in English. They should confront the challenges which should, in fact, bring out their best. A little confidence and hard work are all that is needed for them to climb up the career ladder. For that they need to develop communication skills in English, shape up their personalities and acquire the much-needed knowledge.

(a) Knowledge and communication skills are the key ingredients that make up the recipe for success.

(b) Students have to act as leaders in the college itself.

(c) Success will automatically follow.

(d) Speaking and writing in English are important, thinking in English is twice as important.

(e) None of these is relevant

Q5. Philosophy of music has been dominated by the view that the best music is autonomous and formally complex. As recently as 1990, philosophy of popular music consisted of variations on a single theme. Philosophers defended the twin assumptions that popular music is essentially different from “serious” or art music, and that the former is aesthetically inferior to the latter.

(a) As a result, music could not be regarded as art if it lacked genius and autonomy.

(b) As a result, popular music competes with and replaces local and regional folk traditions.

(c) As a result, most philosophers concentrated on identifying the aesthetic deficiencies inherent in popular music.

(d) As a result, philosophers have investigated popular music by identifying and critiquing key concepts that shape our response to this music.

(e) None of these is relevant

Directions (6-15): In the following questions, two sentences are given. There may be an error in the sentence(s). Mark as your correct answer.

Q6. I. Although he was innocent, baseless accusations were leveled at him.

II. Despite of repeated representations from the people, the authorities have failed to take any action.

(a) if there is an error only in the first sentence;

(b) if there is an error only in the second sentence;

(c) if there are errors in both sentences; and

(d) if there is no error in either of the sentences.

(e) None of these is relevant

Q7. I. I deem it as a privilege to address the gathering.

II. Perfection can be achieved with practice.

(a) if there is an error only in the first sentence;

(b) if there is an error only in the second sentence;

(c) if there are errors in both sentences; and

(d) if there is no error in either of the sentences.

(e) None of these is relevant

Q8. I. She has great skill for painting.

II. Having overslept himself, he missed his train.

(a) if there is an error only in the first sentence;

(b) if there is an error only in the second sentence;

(c) if there are errors in both sentences; and

(d) if there is no error in either of the sentences.

(e) None of these is relevant

Q9. I. I am interested in painting from my childhood.

II. Life was a hard struggle for him; but ultimately he emerged victorious.

(a) if there is an error only in the first sentence;

(b) if there is an error only in the second sentence;

(c) if there are errors in both sentences; and

(d) if there is no error in either of the sentences.

(e) None of these is relevant

Q10. I. One cannot make a success of his career, unless he works hard.

II. In spite of he being very tired, he kept on working.

(a) if there is an error only in the first sentence;

(b) if there is an error only in the second sentence;

(c) if there are errors in both sentences; and

(d) if there is no error in either of the sentences.

(e) None of these is relevant  

Q11. I. By virtue of the power vested in me, I hereby order his imprisonment.

II. He succeeded by his acute perseverance and sheer hard work.

(a) if there is an error only in the first sentence;

(b) if there is an error only in the second sentence;

(c) if there are errors in both sentences; and

(d) if there is no error in either of the sentences.

(e) None of these is relevant

Q12. I. Napoleon had a genius by military tactics.

II. Without doubt he is a genius for mathematics.

(a) if there is an error only in the first sentence;

(b) if there is an error only in the second sentence;

(c) if there are errors in both sentences; and

(d) if there is no error in either of the sentences.

(e) None of these is relevant

Q13. I. As you have made your bed so you must lie on it.

II. So good a man is he that all respect him.

(a) if there is an error only in the first sentence;

(b) if there is an error only in the second sentence;

(c) if there are errors in both sentences; and

(d) if there is no error in either of the sentences.

(e) None of these is relevant

Q14. I. Had I not seen this with my own eyes I will not have believed it.

II. Whichever road we take we shall be too late.

(a) if there is an error only in the first sentence;

(b) if there is an error only in the second sentence;

(c) if there are errors in both sentences; and

(d) if there is no error in either of the sentences.

(e) None of these is relevant

Q15. I. No doubt he has achieved much, but I cannot give him credit for all that he boasts for.

II. The despotism of custom is everywhere the standing hindrance by human achievement.

(a) if there is an error only in the first sentence;

(b) if there is an error only in the second sentence;

(c) if there are errors in both sentences; and

(d) if there is no error in either of the sentences.

(e) None of these is relevant

Solutions

S1. Ans.(b)

Sol. “... establishing that this was not just a chance occurrence requires that the relationship continue to hold over a long interval...” is the crux of the paragraph. Hence the sun being “quiet” is an opportunity to find this correlation. Options (c) and (d) can be very easily eliminated as not related to the purpose of the paragraph. Option (a) is true, is an inference not related to the purpose of the paragraph.

S2. Ans.(c)

Sol. This statement is a very low level inference that logically closes the paragraph. The paragraph is not sufficient to establish the link as in option (a). Option (b) goes farther away from the paragraph. Option (d) is unrelated to the purpose of the paragraph.

S3. Ans.(b)

Sol. All options may appear correct. The scoring option, however, has to close the paragraph, and not merely continue it. Option (a) will be repetitive. Options (c) and (d) will continue the paragraph.

S4. Ans.(c)

Sol. The purpose of the paragraph is in the first sentence - “can ill-afford to resign to their fate.” Option (a) is already clearly stated-it just states the same thing in different words. Option (b) takes off on a tangent and brings in leadership; option (d) also does not close the paragraph. Option (c) just does that-the paragraph has no loose ends.

S5. Ans.(c)

Sol. The purpose of the paragraph is: Philosophers consider popular and serious music different. The former lacks complexity and autonomy, the latter is variations on a single them-and that popular music is inferior. “As a result” will discuss its direct consequences and close the paragraph. Hence option (c) scores. Option (a) is stated. Option (b) is irrelevant in “replace” and “folk music”. Option (d) is irrelevant in “our response.”

S6. Ans.(c)

Sol. Sentence I, accusations were leveled against him not at him. Sentence II, despite is not followed by of.

S7. Ans.(c)

Sol. Sentence I: I deem it a privilege not as a privilege.

Sentence II: …… achieved through practice not with practice.

S8. Ans.(c)

Sol. Sentence I, ‘She has a great skill for painting. The indefinite article ‘a’ should be used as painting is one of the many skills.

Sentence II, the reflexive pronoun ‘himself’ should be omitted.

S9. Ans.(a)

Sol. Sentence I, the verb must be in the past tense as it is from my childhood – I was interested in painting from my childhood. Had it been the present ‘now’ then ‘am’ can be used – I am interested in painting now.

S10. Ans.(c)

Sol. Sentence I, One cannot make a success of one’s …… or He cannot make a success of his……

Sentence II, the subject ‘he’ need not be repeated in the subordinate clause as it is the same as in the main clause – ‘In spite of being very tired, he ……

S11. Ans.(b)

Sol. Sentence I is correct.

Sentence II, Is incorrect. ‘Succeeded’ because ‘of’, not ‘succeeded by’.

S12. Ans.(c)

Sol. Sentence I, a genius for … not by – Napoleon had a genius for military tactics.

Sentence II, …… a genius in mathematics not for.

S13. Ans.(c)

Sol. Sentence I, ‘as’ and ‘so’ both cannot be used in the sentence since ‘as’ is the subordinating conjunction while ‘so’ is a coordinating conjunction. The sentence would be correct with any one of the two. Sentence II, ‘He is so good a man that…… ‘is he’ is the interrogative structure while this is declarative sentence.

S14. Ans.(c)

Sol. ‘Will’ with the first person (I will …) denotes determination (which is not intended here) where as ‘would’ denotes condition. (which is intended here) – Had I not seen this with my own eyes I would not have believed it.

Sentence II, ‘too’ means ‘excess of some kind’ or ‘more than enough’. Here it should be … we shall be late (or very late).

S15. Ans.(c)

Sol. The verb ‘boasts’ is followed by the preposition ‘of’ not for - … all that he boasts of.

Sentence II should … a standing hindrance to human ……

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IBPS SO Exam 2017 - Day 11 (Sentence Correction)

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Directions (1-15): The following sentences contain an error part. Each sentence is following by five different ways of wording the part that contains the error. Answer choice (A) always repeats the original; the other four choices are different. If you think that the original sentence displays the best way of wording the incorrect part, choose answer (A); otherwise, select the best alternative.

Q1. Many healthcare professionals now advocate race walking as a form of exercise because it burns as many calories as jogging, works muscle groups that jogging does not, and the chances of stress related injuries are reduced.
(a) and the chances of stress related injuries are reduced
(b) and reduces the chances of stress-related injury
(c) reducing the chances of stress related injury
(d) and the chances of a stress-related injury get reduced
(e) with a reduction of the chances of a stress-related injury


Q2. A baby boomer is defined to be one who is now in his or her mid-thirties, who is concerned with raising a family, and who is not upwardly mobile.
(a) to be one who is now in his or her mid-thirties, who is concerned with raising a family, and who
(b) as those who are in their mid-thirties, concerned with raising a family.
(c) to be those that are in their mid-thirties, concerned about the raising of a child, that
(d) to be one who is in his or her mid-thirties and concerned with the raising of a family and also who
(e) as a person in his or her mid-thirties, who is concerned with raising a family and who

Q3. The dropout rate in American schools is ten times that of European nations
(a) that of European nations
(b) what the rate is in Europe
(c) that of school in Europe
(d) European nations’
(e) that which they are in Europe

Q4. More and more fashion conscious women are asking themselves if it is morally right to wear clothing made from the skin of an animal.
(a) if it is
(b) about if it is
(c) whether it is
(d) as to whether or not it is
(e) about whether it is

Q5. This is the third straight Christmas season in which retail stores will experience a sharp drop in sales from the previous year
(a) in which retail stores will experience
(b) in which retail stores experience
(c) which retail stores will experience
(d) of retail stores experiencing
(e) of experiencing by retail stores of

Q6. When used together, the cosmetic claims that its products enhance the appearance of the skin by preventing blemishes of reducing signs of aging.
(a) When used together, the cosmetic company claims that its products enhance the appearance of the skin by preventing blemishes and reducing signs of aging.
(b) The cosmetic company claims that, when used together, the appearance of the skin will be enhanced by the products by their preventing blemishes and reducing signs of aging.
(c) When used together, the products will enhance the appearance of the skin, also preventing blemishes and reducing signs of aging, or so the company claims.
(d) According to the cosmetic company, when its products are used together, they will enhance the appearance of the skin, prevent blemishes, and reduce signs of aging.
(e) According to the cosmetic company, when its products are used together, the appearance of the skin will be enhanced and blemishes will be prevented reducing the signs and aging.

Q7. Elizabeth I was a student of classical languages and it has her who insisted that Greek and Latin were spoken at court.
(a) it was her who insisted that Greek and Latin were spoken at court
(b) it was she that insisted on the speaking of Greek and Latin at court
(c) it was she who insisted that Greek and Latin be spoken at court
(d) she insisted that, at court, Greek and Latin were spoken
(e) she had insisted that Greek and Latin were to be spoken at court

Q8. Although Beverly Sills never achieved superstar status in Europe or at the Metropolitan Opera, yet she was singing major roles at the City Opera during 20 years
(a) yet she was singing major roles at the City Opera during 20 years
(b) she did sing major roles at the City Opera during 20 years
(c) she sang major roles at the City Opera for 20 years
(d) yet for 20 years major roles had been sung by her at the City Opera
(e) but for 20 years major roles had been sung by her at the City Opera

Q9. Although Mary Ann is not a great scholar, neither has she published any books, she has and always will be a great teacher and well-loved by her students
(a) scholar, neither has she published any books she has and always will be
(b) scholar, nor having published any books, she has been and always will be
(c) scholar and she hasn’t published any books, she has been and always will be
(d) scholar nor published any books, still she has been and always will be
(e) scholar not has she published any books, but she has been and always will be

Q10. The great difference in interpretation between him and his immediate predecessor of the role of Anthony were the subject of last week’s column by the well-known drama critic.
(a) between him and his immediate predecessor of the role of Anthony were
(b) between him and his immediate predecessor in the role of Anthony was
(c) between he and his immediate predecessor of the role of Anthony were
(d) among him and his immediate predecessor of the role of Anthony was
(e) among him and his immediate predecessor of the role of Anthony were

Q11. The English version of Waiting for Godot, of which Beckett was the translator, was seen in a new production at Lincoln Center in 1988.
(a) of which Beckett was the translator
(b) which Beckett was the translator
(c) having been translated by Beckett
(d) that had being translated by Beckett
(e) the translator Beckett

Q12. Accusing his opponent of falsifying his military record, it was clear that the Congressional race was heating up.
(a) Accusing his opponent of falsifying his military record, it was clear that the Congressional race was heating up.
(b) Accusing the other opponent of falsifying his military record, it was clear that the Congressional race heated up.
(c) It was clear that the Congressional race was heating up when one candidate accused the other of falsifying his military record.
(d) Having accused his opponent of falsifying his military record, it was clear that the Congressional race was heating up.
(e) Once accused of falsifying his military record, it was clear that the Congressional race was heating up

Q13. Although she plays tennis as well, if not better, than her sister, her sister is the captain of the team.
(a) Although she plays tennis as well, if not better, than here sister.
(b) Although she plays tennis as well as, if not better than, her sister.
(c) Despite her playing tennis as well as, if not better than, her sister.
(d) She plays tennis as well, if not better, than her sister, but
(e) Playing tennis as well as, if not better than, her sister

Q14. A discussion on our nation’s foreign policy must begin with the fact of there being an independent Western Europe which now thinks of itself in trans-nationalist terms.
(a) A discussion of our nation’s foreign policy must begin with the fact of there being
(b) Beginning any discussion of our nation’s foreign policy must be the fact of there being
(c) Any discussion of our nation’s foreign policy must begin with the fact that there is
(d) Any discussion of our nation’s foreign policy must begin by acknowledging the existence of
(e) To begin discussing our nation’s foreign policy there must be an acknowledgment of the fact that

Q15. Interest rates on mortgages have declined steadily during the first six months of this year, but virtually remained unchanged during the next three months.
(a) have declined steadily during the first six months of this year but virtually remained unchanged
(b) declined steadily during the first six months of this year but virtually remain unchanged
(c) steadily declined during the first six months of this year but remain virtually unchanged
(d) declined steadily during the first six months of this year but have remained virtually unchanging
(e) declined steadily during the first six months of this year, but have remained virtually unchanged

ANSWERS :

S1. Ans.(b) 
Sol. and reduces the chances of stress-related injury

S2. Ans.(e) 
Sol. as a person in his or her mid-thirties, who is concerned with raising a family and who

S3. Ans.(a) 
Sol. that of European nations

S4. Ans.(c) 
Sol. whether it is

S5. Ans.(a) 
Sol. in which retail stores will experience

S6. Ans.(d) 
Sol. According to the cosmetic company, when its products are used together, they will enhance the appearance of the skin, prevent blemishes, and reduce signs of aging.

S7. Ans.(c) 
Sol. it was she who insisted that Greek and Latin be spoken at court

S8. Ans.(c) 
Sol. she sang major roles at the City Opera for 20 years

S9. Ans.(c) 
Sol. scholar and she hasn’t published any books, she has been and always will be

S10. Ans.(b) 
Sol.  between him and his immediate predecessor in the role of Anthony was

S11. Ans.(a) 
Sol.  of which Beckett was the translator

S12. Ans.(c) 
Sol.  It was clear that the Congressional race was heating up when one candidate accused the other of falsifying his military record.

S13. Ans.(b) 
Sol.  Although she plays tennis as well as, if not better than, her sister

S14. Ans.(d) 
Sol.  Any discussion of our nation’s foreign policy must begin by acknowledging the existence of

S15. Ans.(e) 

Sol.  declined steadily during the first six months of this year, but have remained virtually unchanged

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IBPS SO Exam 2017 - Day 9 (Sentence Correction)

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Directions (1-15): Improve the bold part in each of the following sentences, if needed.

Q1. Everything we have so far looked at gives inconclusive evidence about the change in the living conditions of the masses.
(a) had looked at for giving
(b) had been looking for giving
(c) have so far been looked at gives
(d) had so far been looked for given
(e) No correction required

Q2. People who enjoy these kind of activities can be very useful for your company.
(a) these kind of activity
(b) these of kind activity
(c) these kinds of activities
(d) the kind activiities like these
(e) No correction required

Q3. The population question in China has been the subject of heated and frequently changing controversy.
(a) heating and frequently changed
(b) heated and frequent changed
(c) heated and frequently changed
(d) heat and frequent changes in
(e) No correction required

Q4. Your suggestion is no different from the other employees.
(a) not different from
(b) not different than the
(c) not different from that of the
(d) not differing from the
(e) No correction required

Q5. If you would have succumbed to his pressure, we would have lost faith in you.
(a) Had you been
(b) If you would be 
(c) If you had
(d) If you would have been
(e) No correction required

Q6. If India’s demographic transition is to be speeded up, it will have to be by a special process.
(a) should have been speeded up
(b) is to be speed up
(c) is to speed up
(d) is to be speed faster
(e) No correction required

Q7. Though his actions were severe criticized, he didn’t lose his temper.
(a) were severe criticism
(b) were being of severe criticism
(c) had severe criticise
(d) were severely criticised
(e) No correction required

Q8. It was he, not me, who put forth the remarkable position.
(a) he, not I
(b) him, not me
(c) he, not mine
(d) he not I
(e) No correction required

Q9. India has none of the advantages possess by the rich countries during industrialization.
(a) from the advantages possess by
(b) with the advantages possess by
(c) of the advanages possess with
(d) of the advantages possessed by
(e) No correction required

Q10. People, who are indecisive, can be readily persuading to change their minds again.
(a) can be readily persuading
(b) can be readily persuaded 
(c) should be ready to persuade
(d) can be ready to persuade
(e) No correction required

Q11. Despite of having required ability, he could not succeed.
(a) Despite of being
(b) Despite having
(c) Despite having of
(d)In spite of being
(e) No correction required

Q12. Although he has received many awards, I could not find his performance satisfactorily.
(a) performing satisfactorily
(b) performing satisfaction
(c) satisfactorily performance
(d) performance satisfactory
(e) No correction required

Q13. Indirect taxes effect the common man and increase the cost of living.
(a) tax effects
(b) taxes are effective
(c) taxing efforts
(d) taxes affect
(e) No correction required

Q14. A budget should have to mould by the needs of a nation.
(a) should be moulded
(b) should have mould
(c) should mould
(d) should be moulding
(e) No correction required

Q15. He was untiring in his efforts to eliminate unnecessary controls.
(a) untired in
(b) untired of
(c) untiring into
(d) tired not of

(e) No correction required



ANSWERS :

1. e

2. c

3. e

4. c

5. c

6. e

7. d

8. a

9. d

10.b

11.b

12.c

13.d

14.a

15.e

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