English Language Test for IBPS Clerk Mains

COMMON ERRORS

1. It is difficult (a)/ to forgive those (b)/ responsible(c)/ actions of terrorism (d)/

 No error (e).

2. Few people (a)/ are aware (b)/ that an urgent (c)/ action is needed (d)/ No error (e).

3. He refused (a)/ to accept (b)/ responsibility for his acts (c)/ No error (d).

4. This book (a)/ is full of good advices (b)/ on healthy eating (c)/ No error (d).

5. It is difficult (a)/ to reach abandoned (b)/ places such as (c)/ small country villages (d)/

 No error (e).

SYNONYMS

6. Entangle

(a) Promotion

(c) Perplex

7. Intrinsic

(a) Introvert

(b) Secret

(c) Intricate

8. Tedious

(a) Tiresome

(b) Painful

(c) Lengthy

9. Impertinent

(a) Impudent

(b) Irritable

(c) Thoughtless

10. Venture

(a) Travel

(b) Adventure

ANTONYMS

(b) Egoist

12. Asceticism

(b) Trance

(c) Pleasure

13. Nimble

(b) Clumsy

14. Harmony

(a) Hatred

(b) Discord

(c) Friction

15. Clarity

(a) Reserve

(b) Confusion

(c) Exaggeration

DOUBLE SYNONYMS

16. (i) Ashok had got a friendly disposition.

(ii) The warm sunshine in the morning filled my heart with joy.

(a) Joyous

(b) Pleasing

(d) Congenial

Solution

1. (d) acts

2. (d)  “urgent action” ---- when you are talking about the idea or process of doing something. 

(Action - is Uncountable).

3. (b) remote

4. (c) action (Use “act” for a particular thing. Use “action” for general behavior).

5. (b) advice

16. (i)    (a)                              (ii)      (b)

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