Dear Readers, Practice English Quiz for upcoming SBI Clerk Exam and Other Exams.
Directions (Q.1 – 5) : Each question below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank which best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
1.Adding to a growing body of research ……….. cutting back on sweetened beverages it is now found that drinking ……. Sugary drinks may help lower blood pressure.
1) for, all
2) sustaining, increased
3) against, lesser
4) behind, more
5) supporting, fewer
2.The blame game for the air tragedy is already in full ……… with the authorities involved making attempts to ……………. for themselves.
1) sway, defend
2) view, try
3) fledged, protect
4) swing, cover
5) roll, hide
3.The actress, wearing a dark grey suit and open necked shirt, sat ………… the proceedings looking nervous throughout, occasionally frowning as her lawyer ………… with the judge.
1) through, argued
2) on, spoke
3) for, addressed
4) with, discussed
5) along, lectured
4.It was an excellent social evening with people from all …………. of life getting a chance to let ………… their hair.
1) areas, drop
2) realms, flow
3) arena, undone
4) walks, down
5) types, loose
5.There can be no denying the fact in sports, star coaches have the ……. to get something extra out of their ………….
1) apprehension, work
2) ability, teams
3) fear, member
4) capability, house
5) desirous, players
Answers:
1.(5)
2.(4)
3.(1)
4.(4)
5.(2)
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