Important English Questions on Cloze Test (New Pattern) with Detailed Explanation for IBPS Exams 2017

Important English Questions on Cloze Test (New Pattern) with Detailed Explanation for IBPS Exams 2017:

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Directions (Q. 1-10):

Poorly-built shelters, the lack of proper blankets and sanitation facilities are something we hear about every year comes the intense cold. And this is in Delhi which is comparatively (1)[cheerful] than many other towns and cities. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), more than 1,600 people died due to extreme weather conditions (2)[throughout] India last year, with the severe heat wave claiming 40% of the total deaths. Bihar, Gujarat and Maharashtra registered the highest number of (3)[deadliness], 35% of the total. All these deaths were avoidable. The various ministries concerned have not even seen it fit to declare a heat wave as a national calamity though a cold snap is. If a national calamity is declared, a lot of measures kick in, which could help people (4)[repel] the weather conditions. Many of those who die due to extreme weather are construction workers, migrants and the homeless. Most cities or (5)[in] that matter employers make little or no provision for them. The solutions are simple— availability of safe and well equipped shelters, drinking water and medical attention. Women (6)[favor] to avoid city shelters for fear of their safety and lack of sanitation facilities. None of these are cripplingly expensive. It is simply that these people have (7)[fall] the policy cracks. We have a national disaster management policy in place to deal with other extreme weather phenomenon like floods. But every time we (8)[convey] to be caught on the wrong foot. The heartening thing as we saw in the Chennai floods is the large-heartedness of citizens in lending a helping hand. The flooding, it has now been proved, is a result in part of (9)[unchecked] construction on river banks with no thought of the consequences. In the case of heat waves, a cost effective method is to provide people with oral rehydration kits. But most of all, people (10)[has] some sort of shelter.
1). ?

1). Ans:- C
Explanation:- As per the comparison being made here, ‘better off’ will be the correct phrase to be used here.

2). ?

2). Ans:- C
Explanation:- The correct word will be ‘across’ here.

3). ?

3). Ans:- D
Explanation:- ‘Fatalities’ means casualties or no. of deaths.

4). ?

4). Ans:-D
Explanation:- ‘Withstand’ means to bear or combat, ehich is correct here.

5). ?

5). Ans:- D
Explanation:- The correct preposition here will be ‘for’.

6). ?

6). Ans:- A
Explanation:- ‘Tend’ means more likely to.

7). ?

7). Ans:- A
Explanation:- ‘Fallen through’ will be the correct phrase which will be used here.

8). ?

8). Ans:- C
Explanation:- According to the meaning of the sentence, ‘seem will be used here.

9). ?

9). Ans:- C
Explanation:- ‘Rampant’ means out of control and growing, which is appropriate in this context.

10). ?

10). Ans:- C
Explanation:- The sentence mentions the suggestion, hence ‘should have’ will come.

       

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