English Language Quiz For Bank Foundation 2024-22nd January

Directions (1-5): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate words.

Q1. “One thing scientists have discovered,” note Thomas Dreier, “is that often-praised children become more … (1) … than often-blamed ones. There’s a creative element in praise.”
Good leaders know that. Fundamentally, their job is to help others make the most of themselves. Viewed in strictly … (2) … terms, that is their greater contribution to their companies. People, employees, are a great untapped … (3) … of energy. Leaders who can tap this source are valuable to any organization. It doesn’t require elaborate … (4). to bring out the best in people. If you … (5) … their work, they’ll probably give you the best that’s in them.

(a) adamant
(b) notorious
(c) rebellious
(d) whimsical
(e) intelligent

Q2. “One thing scientists have discovered,” note Thomas Dreier, “is that often-praised children become more … (1) … than often-blamed ones. There’s a creative element in praise.”
Good leaders know that. Fundamentally, their job is to help others make the most of themselves. Viewed in strictly … (2) … terms, that is their greater contribution to their companies. People, employees, are a great untapped … (3) … of energy. Leaders who can tap this source are valuable to any organization. It doesn’t require elaborate … (4). to bring out the best in people. If you … (5) … their work, they’ll probably give you the best that’s in them.

(a) casual
(b) useful
(c) remedial
(d) sensible
(e) commercial

Q3. “One thing scientists have discovered,” note Thomas Dreier, “is that often-praised children become more … (1) … than often-blamed ones. There’s a creative element in praise.”
Good leaders know that. Fundamentally, their job is to help others make the most of themselves. Viewed in strictly … (2) … terms, that is their greater contribution to their companies. People, employees, are a great untapped … (3) … of energy. Leaders who can tap this source are valuable to any organization. It doesn’t require elaborate … (4). to bring out the best in people. If you … (5) … their work, they’ll probably give you the best that’s in them.

(a) wastage
(b) reservoir
(c) utilization
(d) conservation
(e) consumption

Q4. “One thing scientists have discovered,” note Thomas Dreier, “is that often-praised children become more … (1) … than often-blamed ones. There’s a creative element in praise.”
Good leaders know that. Fundamentally, their job is to help others make the most of themselves. Viewed in strictly … (2) … terms, that is their greater contribution to their companies. People, employees, are a great untapped … (3) … of energy. Leaders who can tap this source are valuable to any organization. It doesn’t require elaborate … (4). to bring out the best in people. If you … (5) … their work, they’ll probably give you the best that’s in them.

(a) baits
(b) pains
(c) troubles
(d) features
(e) incentives

Q5. “One thing scientists have discovered,” note Thomas Dreier, “is that often-praised children become more … (1) … than often-blamed ones. There’s a creative element in praise.”
Good leaders know that. Fundamentally, their job is to help others make the most of themselves. Viewed in strictly … (2) … terms, that is their greater contribution to their companies. People, employees, are a great untapped … (3) … of energy. Leaders who can tap this source are valuable to any organization. It doesn’t require elaborate … (4). to bring out the best in people. If you … (5) … their work, they’ll probably give you the best that’s in them.

(a) share
(b) ignore
(c) perform
(d) recognize
(e) advertise

Solutions:

S1. Ans. (e)
Sol. “intelligent” is the right answer choice.

S2. Ans. (e)
Sol. “commercial” is the right answer choice.

S3. Ans. (b)
Sol. “reservoir” is the right answer choice.

S4. Ans. (e)
Sol. “incentives” is the right answer choice.

S5. Ans. (d)
Sol. “recognize” is the right answer choice.