English Language Quiz For IBPS Clerk Mains 2023-24th September

Directions (1-10): In the question given below two statements are given which are grammatically correct and meaningful. Connect them by choosing the word given below the statements in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. Choose the best possible word as your answer accordingly from the options to form a correct, coherent sentence.

Q1. (I) Being stressful

(II) Excessive use of computers can be harmful to your health

(a) nevertheless

(b) however

(c) Contrary to

(d) in addition to

(e) on the other hand

Q2. (I) The music was loud

(II) It was enjoyable

(a) in view of

(b) nevertheless

(c) soon

(d) in addition to

(e) instead of

Q3. (I) The gurgling stream

(II) The howling wind added to the charm of place

(a) as long

(b) further more

(c) along with

(d) moreover

(e) however

Q4. (I) Sara would not marry him

(II) He proposed to her

(a) even if

(b) as though

(c) although

(d) and

(e) still

Q5. (I) Every child’s face is different from every other

(II) Every child’s pattern of development is different

(a) however

(b) more

(c) as though

(d) well

(e) in the same way

Q6. (I) In most cities, there are less traffic jams during mid-day;

(II) There is less traffic even on Sundays

(a) therefore

(b) Moreover

(c) because

(d) still

(e) but

Q7. (I) I woke up this morning,

(II) I was greeted by a beautiful sunrise outside my window

(a) when

(b) why

(c) nevertheless

(d) still

(e) as well as

Q8. (I) I thoroughly enjoyed the book,

(II) I found the author’s writing style to be exceptionally engaging.

(a) with

(b) and furthermore

(c) only

(d) either…or

(e) but

Q9. (I) The old man cared for the puppy

(II) it was his baby

(a) even if

(b) as well

(c) but

(d) as though

(e) and

Q10. (I) We can paint our house red or white

(II) We must select a good painter

(a) but

(b) sooner

(c) within

(d) because

(e) since

Solutions

S1. Ans.(d)

Sol. In addition to being stressful, excessive use of computers can be harmful to your health.

S2. Ans.(b)

Sol. The music was loud. Nevertheless, it was enjoyable.

S3. Ans.(c)

Sol. The gurgling stream along with the howling wind added to the charm of place.

S4. Ans.(a)

Sol. Sara would not marry him even if he proposed to her.

S5. Ans.(e)

Sol. Every child’s face is different from every other. In the same way, every child’s pattern of development is different.

S6. Ans.(b)

Sol. In most cities, there are less traffic jams during mid-day; moreover there is less traffic even on Sundays.

S7. Ans.(a)

Sol. When I woke up this morning, I was greeted by a beautiful sunrise outside my window.

S8. Ans.(b)

Sol. I thoroughly enjoyed the book, and furthermore, I found the author’s writing style to be exceptionally engaging.

S9. Ans.(d)

Sol. The old man cared for the puppy as though it was his baby.

S10. Ans.(a)

Sol. We can paint our house red or white but we must select a good painter.