English Language Quiz For Bank Foundation 2024-08th April

Direction (1-5): In the following passage there are bold words given each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each four options are given. Find out the appropriate word which replaces the bold word meaningfully. If the word bold word fits the passage, choose option “No correction required” as the correct choice.

The much publicized pushback in Bengaluru against Hindi signage on the new Metro is but one name (1) in which the centralizing tendencies of the Union run against the grain of local cultural (including linguistic) weakness (2). There is clearly a tension between a legitimate (3) desire to build a sense of national unity around Hindi as an alternative to English as a national language, on the one hand, and an equally legitimate reluctance of non-Hindi-speaking states to safety (4) a language spoken by a plurality, but not a majority, of Indians, and one which has little or no linguistic lecture (5) to many languages spoken in the south or the North-East.

Q1.
(a)exhibition
(b)instance
(c)pattern
(d)models
(e)No correction required

Q2.
(a)kindness
(b)reactions
(c)concern
(d)predilections
(e)No correction required

Q3.
(a)usual
(b)officially
(c)pristine
(d)terminate
(e)No correction required

Q4.
(a)enfold
(b)utility
(c)embrace
(d)revival
(e)No correction required

Q5.
(a)connection
(b)passage
(c)course
(d)gaze
(e)No correction required

Solutions:

S1. Ans. (b)
Sol. ‘Instance is the correct replacement.

S2. Ans. (d)
Sol. ‘Predilections’ is the correct replacement.

S3. Ans. (e)
Sol. The word ‘legitimate’ fits correctly into the sentence.

S4. Ans. (c)
Sol. In this case the word ‘embrace’ is correct.

S5. Ans. (a)
Sol. ‘Connection’ is the correct replacement.

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