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SBI Clerk Prelims PDF Course 2024 English Language Day - 24 English Language Directions (1-3): In the following questions, there b. His ignoble actions during the campaign are four statements. In each statement...

SBI Clerk Prelims PDF Course 2024 English Language Day - 24 English Language Directions (1-3): In the following questions, there b. His ignoble actions during the campaign are four statements. In each statement, a word tarnished his reputation permanently. has been highlighted. Find out the statement in c. The orator's speech was described as which the highlighted word has been used desultory, captivating the audience completely. incorrectly. If the highlighted words have been d. The philanthropist’s munificent donation used correctly in all the sentences, mark option ensured the charity could expand its services. E as your answer. e. All are correct 1. a. The politician's incendiary remarks ignited a Directions: (4-8) In each of the questions given heated debate in the parliament. below three words are given in bold, out of these b. Her perfunctory performance at the recital three words two words may or may not be in disappointed the audience. their correct positions. The sentence is then c. The actor's proclivity for philanthropy made followed by options that should be interchanged him beloved by the public. with each other in order to make the sentence d. The scientist's observations were deemed grammatically and contextually correct. Find the spurious, leading to accolades from the suitable Interchange. community. 4. Despite(A)numerous challenges, the team e. All are correct showed remarkable (B)resilience and (C)improved their performance significantly 2. throughout the competition. a. The ambassador’s reticentdemeanour a. CBA frustrated journalists seeking answers. b. ABC b. The clandestine meeting between the c. BAC diplomats raised suspicions among the media. d. CAB c. The manager's ostentatious display of wealth e. No rearrangement required created resentment among employees. d. The patient's docile attitude made the 5. The company’s (A)cultivationsuccess was treatment process arduous for the medical staff. largely attributed to its (B)unrelenting e. All are correct commitment to innovation and its (C)ineffable of a culture of collaboration and trust among its 3. employees. a. The archaeologist unearthed an artifact of a. CBA inestimable value during the excavation. b. ABC Click Here For Prime Bundle PDF Course | [email protected] Page 1 of 13  SBI Clerk Prelims PDF Course 2024 English Language Day - 24 c. BAC e. No rearrangement required d. CAB e. No rearrangement required Directions (9-13): Read the following passage and answer the questions as directed. There are 6. The CEO’s (A) sagacious decision to diversify some blanks given in the passage. You have to the portfolio not only mitigated risks but also (B) find the appropriate word for the given blank and profitabilitythe company’s overall (C) mark the corresponding option as your answer. maximizedduring uncertain economic times Caffeine is one of the most widely consumed a. CBA psychoactive substances worldwide, and its b. ABC intake has been a subject of extensive research. c. BAC It is known to have both positive and negative d. CAB effects on the human body, depending on the e. No rearrangement required quantity consumed and the individual’s tolerance. While moderate caffeine consumption 7. The scientist’s (A) accolades contributions to can provide a boost in alertness and cognitive quantum theory earned her (B) unparalleled function, excessive intake can lead to adverse recognition in the academic community, along health outcomes such as anxiety, restlessness, with significant (C)profoundfrom leading and even cardiovascular complications. It is institutions worldwide. therefore crucial to understand the balance a. CBA required for optimal consumption, _________(A) b. ABC its potential risks. c. BAC Studies suggest that caffeine can stimulate the d. CAB central nervous system, enhancing focus and e. No rearrangement required improving performance, especially during mentally demanding tasks. However, reliance on 8. His (A) natureapproach to solving intricate caffeine as a source of energy can lead to mathematical problems was commended for its dependence, resulting in withdrawal symptoms systematic (B) methodicaland (C) meticulous such as headaches and fatigue when intake is attention to detail, which ensured the accuracy of reduced. To mitigate these effects, experts his results. recommend ________(B) the amount of caffeine a. CBA consumed daily. b. ABC Additionally, the timing of caffeine intake plays a c. BAC significant role in its effectiveness. Consuming d. CAB caffeine too late in the day can interfere with Click Here For Prime Bundle PDF Course | [email protected] Page 2 of 13  SBI Clerk Prelims PDF Course 2024 English Language Day - 24 sleep patterns, as it can disrupt the circadian d. Exaggerating rhythm. Therefore, individuals should be e. None of the above cautious of their intake after late afternoon, _____(C) the importance of sleep for overall 11. Which of the following is appropriate in the health. blank (C)? Although caffeine may offer some short-term a. Highlighting benefits, it is vital to recognize that it should not b. Overlooking be relied upon as a long-term solution for c. Minimizing fatigue. A balanced diet, regular exercise, and d. Underestimating adequate rest are essential components of a e. None of the above healthy lifestyle, _______(D) caffeine alone cannot compensate for poor health habits. 12. Which of the following is appropriate in the In conclusion, while caffeine intake can be blank (D)? beneficial when consumed in moderation, a. In order to excessive consumption may lead to significant b. Given that health issues. It is important to approach c. Before caffeine consumption with caution, taking into d. So far account both its potential benefits and e. None of the above drawbacks. Therefore, the overall approach to caffeine should be ______(E) mindful of both the 13. Which of the following is appropriate in the immediate effects and long-term consequences. blank (E)? 9. Which of the following is appropriate in the a. Prudential blank (A)? b. Reckless a. Dismissing c. Disparate b. Overshadowing d. Balanced c. Acknowledging e. None of the above d. Ignoring e. None of the above Directions (14-18): In each of the following questions a sentence has been given with some 10. Which of the following is appropriate in the highlighted group of words/ phrases which may blank (B)? or may not be grammatically correct. Sentences a. Abating are then followed by three alternatives. You are b. Regulating required to choose the grammatically correct c. Amplifying option that best replaces the incorrect phrase. Click Here For Prime Bundle PDF Course | [email protected] Page 3 of 13  SBI Clerk Prelims PDF Course 2024 English Language Day - 24 14. The rise of artificial intelligence has brought d. Only III with it numerous challenges, but it also present e. Only II new opportunities by innovation and growth. I. also presents new opportunities for 17. The new employee was given a lot of II. also present new opportunities to responsibility, and he handled it well, which III. also presenting new opportunities for shows his potential byquickly adapted to the job. a. Only I I.To quickly adapt to the job b. Only II II. Though quickly adapted to the job c. Both I and III III. By adapts to the job d. Only III a. Only III e. Only II b. Only II c. Only I 15. Loving your pet isn’t just about feeding them d. Both I and II and providing shelter, but it also requires to e. None of the above understand their emotional needs. I. requires understanding their emotional needs 18. She was the only one of the team members II. require understanding their emotional needs who has received recognition for their hard work III. requires to understand their emotional needs this year. a. Only I I. who had received recognition b. Only II II. who has receiving recognition c. Both I and III III. who receive recognition d. Only III a. Only I e. Only II b. Only II c. Only III 16. Each of the students in the class were given d. Both I and II a chance to present their project on stage during e. Only II the annual function. I. was given a chance Directions (19-23): In each of the following II. were given a chance sentences there is one blank. You are required III. was given chances to choose the correct word from the given a. Only II options to make sentence grammatically correct b. Only I and meaningfully complete. c. Both I and II 19. Despite the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, the software’s ________ Click Here For Prime Bundle PDF Course | [email protected] Page 4 of 13  SBI Clerk Prelims PDF Course 2024 English Language Day - 24 performance during the test phase highlighted b. Irrelevant several unresolved issues. c. Critical a. Futile d. Trivial b. Impressive e. Infrequent c. Erratic d. Predictable 23. The new virtual reality platform offers a truly e. Consistent ________ experience, immersing users in highly detailed, interactive environments that simulate 20. The company’s new data encryption real-world scenarios. technology is designed to prevent unauthorized a. Mundane access by ensuring that all sensitive information b. Mediocre is ________ at all stages of transmission. c. Vivid a. Obfuscated d. Holographic b. Transparent e. Abstract c. Inaccessible d. Legible Directions (24-30): Read the following passage e. Simplified carefully and answer the questions. Space exploration stands as one of humanity’s 21. The rise of quantum computing is expected most audacious and awe-inspiring endeavors, a to greatly increase the processing power of relentless pursuit of knowledge that transcends computers, allowing for ________ simulations of terrestrial limitations. The quest to unlock the complex systems that were previously mysteries of the cosmos is not merely an unimaginable. intellectual pursuit; it is a manifestation of our a. Superficial existential yearning to comprehend our place b. Incomplete within the vast expanse of the universe. Over the c. Inaccurate decades, technological advancements have d. Sophisticated transformed what was once the realm of science e. Basic fiction into tangible reality, from the pioneering expeditions of the Apollo missions to the cutting- 22. As technology continues to evolve, the edge endeavors of private space enterprises. demand for skilled professionals in fields such as Yet, this journey remains fraught with peril and cybersecurity and data science has become uncertainty, demanding both ingenuity and increasingly _______. fortitude at every turn. a. Obsolete Click Here For Prime Bundle PDF Course | [email protected] Page 5 of 13  SBI Clerk Prelims PDF Course 2024 English Language Day - 24 The scientific impetus for space exploration is pronounced. Companies like SpaceX, Blue multifaceted. At its core, it seeks to answer Origin, and others have revolutionized the fundamental questions about the origins of life, industry by reducing the cost of space travel the nature of the universe, and the potential for through reusability and innovative design. This extra-terrestrial existence. By studying celestial commercialization of space has not only bodies such as Mars, Venus, and the gas giants, democratized access to space but has also scientists hope to unravel the conditions spurred an unprecedented era of competition, necessary for life to thrive, both within our own fostering rapid technological evolution. With the solar system and on exoplanets in distant star ambition to establish a human presence on Mars systems. The search for bio signatures and the and to build sustainable off-planet infrastructure, study of planetary atmospheres have illuminated the private sector is positioning itself as a central the delicate interplay of factors that may allow player in the next phase of space exploration, life to arise, underscoring the fragility of perhaps leading the way in what could be the existence and the exquisite precision required most consequential leap in human history. for life-supporting conditions. However, the ethical and philosophical Technological innovation is the linchpin of space implications of space exploration cannot be exploration, enabling humanity to reach the ignored. As we venture deeper into the cosmos, farthest reaches of the solar system and beyond. the question of stewardship becomes ever more The development of propulsion systems capable pertinent. What are our responsibilities to the of traversing interplanetary distances, the environments we explore? The discovery of refinement of life-support technologies, and the microbial life on Mars or the potential advent of autonomous robotics have all contamination of pristine celestial bodies contributed to the expanding horizon of what is presents complex ethical dilemmas regarding possible. Nevertheless, the engineering our right to alter or exploit these worlds. challenges remain formidable. A single Moreover, the prospect of colonizing other miscalculation in trajectory, the failure of a planets raises questions about the preservation spacecraft’s shielding, or the malfunction of a of human dignity, the potential for exploitation, critical life-sustaining system can mean the and the preservation of the very ideals that difference between success and catastrophe. define humanity. Space exploration is not only a The ability to anticipate and mitigate such risks is physical journey; it is also a moral and what separates successful missions from tragic philosophical odyssey that challenges our values failures. and vision for the future. In recent years, the role of private industry in Looking to the future, the expansion of humanity space exploration has become increasingly beyond Earth will likely be one of the defining Click Here For Prime Bundle PDF Course | [email protected] Page 6 of 13  SBI Clerk Prelims PDF Course 2024 English Language Day - 24 challenges of the next century. As we approach b. The limitations of human exploration due to the threshold of interstellar exploration, new technological constraints. technologies such as warp drives or advanced c. The prospect of humans achieving new feats fusion propulsion may one day allow us to of exploration and survival beyond Earth. transcend the confines of our solar system, d. The ethical debates surrounding the embarking on journeys that once seemed militarization of space. inconceivable. Yet, this bold future also requires e. The inevitability of space travel becoming a rethinking of our social, political, and economic commonplace. systems to support long-term habitation on distant planets. Space exploration, in its most 26. Which of the following statements is incorrect profound sense, is not just a technical according to the passage? achievement but a fundamental reimagining of a. Space exploration is portrayed as a journey human potential—an enduring testament to our that involves both physical and ethical unyielding drive to explore the unknown. challenges. 24. The statement “space exploration is not only b. The possibility of life beyond Earth is a a physical journey; it is also a moral and primary focus of space exploration, especially in philosophical odyssey” implies that: the search for bio signatures. a. Space exploration is purely a scientific c. The passage suggests that the future of space endeavor without any ethical concerns. exploration may involve humanity transcending b. The technological advancements of space the boundaries of the solar system. exploration are irrelevant to human values. d. The ethical dilemmas surrounding space c. The exploration of space raises important exploration, such as potential contamination of questions about human responsibility and ethics. other worlds, are largely ignored in the scientific d. Space exploration is just about discovering community. new resources for humanity. e. The expansion of human presence beyond e. Moral concerns are secondary to Earth will require a rethinking of political, social, technological achievements in space. and economic structures. 25. The author’s mention of “a fundamental 27. Which of the following statements are correct reimagining of human potential” in the context of according to the passage? future space exploration most likely refers to: I. The commercialization of space has reduced a. The need for humans to rethink their political the cost of space travel and has introduced and economic systems in light of space competition in the space industry. exploration. Click Here For Prime Bundle PDF Course | [email protected] Page 7 of 13  SBI Clerk Prelims PDF Course 2024 English Language Day - 24 II. Space exploration involves solving significant d. Restoration engineering challenges, even with advances in e. Amplification technology. III. The author believes that space exploration is 29. What is the antonym of the given highlighted a purely technical achievement with no broader word multifaceted? implications for humanity. a. Bland a. Only I b. Amorphous b. Only II c. Vast c. Only III d. Multidimensional d. Both I and II e. Monolithic e. Both III and III 30. What is the tone of the passage? 28. What is the synonym of the highlighted word a. Inquisitive Malfunction as used in the passage? b. Optimistic a. Dysfunction c. Reflective b. Optimization d. Inspirational c. Efficiency e. Philosophical Answer Key with Explanation 1. Answer: D 4. Answer: E The word "spurious" means "false or not All the words are in the correct positions. genuine," which contradicts the context where the observations are praised and lead to 5. Answer: A accolades. C ("ineffable nature of a culture") correctly describes the culture. 2. Answer: D B ("unrelenting commitment to innovation") fits The word "docile" means "easily managed or naturally in the middle as it explains the submissive." It is contradictory to describe the commitment. treatment process as "arduous" for someone A ("cultivated success") correctly describes the with a docile attitude. result of the commitment and culture. 3. Answer: C 6. Answer: B The word "desultory" means "lacking a plan, The proper arrangement is ABC, where purpose, or enthusiasm." It is incorrect to "maximized" comes before "profitability" to form describe it as captivating. the correct structure. Click Here For Prime Bundle PDF Course | [email protected] Page 8 of 13  SBI Clerk Prelims PDF Course 2024 English Language Day - 24 7. Answer: A best because it indicates recognizing or taking A (accolades contributions): This combination is into account both the potential benefits and the grammatically incorrect. "Accolades" is a noun risks of caffeine. The other options (dismissing, referring to praise or recognition, and it doesn’t overshadowing, ignoring) suggest overlooking or fit with "contributions" here. The correct phrase downplaying the risks, which doesn’t align with would be "contributions" alone or "accolades for the context of a balanced approach to caffeine contributions." intake. B (unparalleled recognition): This is correctly placed as it describes the outcome of the 10. Answer: B scientist's work. The passage advises controlling or adjusting C (profound): "Profound" is an adjective that caffeine intake to avoid negative health should describe something significant, but here it consequences. “Regulating” is the most fitting doesn’t fit directly after "significant" (a noun word because it means managing or controlling phrase). The correct order should be "profound the quantity of something in a measured way. contributions." 11. Answer: A 8. Answer: C This blank is related to the importance of sleep, A (nature approach): This combination is suggesting that consuming caffeine too late can grammatically incorrect. "Nature" is a noun, but it interfere with it. “Highlighting” fits well because it does not fit well with "approach" in this context.A means emphasizing or bringing attention to the better combination would be "methodical significance of sleep in overall health. The other approach" or "systematic approach." options (overlooking, minimizing, B (systematic methodical): Both "systematic" and underestimating) do not fit because they imply "methodical" are adjectives, but their order here disregarding the is awkward. "Systematic" should come first to importance of sleep. describe the approach or method. C (meticulous attention): "Meticulous" is the right 12. Answer: B adjective to describe "attention to detail," and it The passage emphasizes that caffeine should fits well after "methodical." not be relied upon as a long-term solution and suggests other healthy habits. “Given that” is the 9. Answer: C best choice as it introduces a condition or The passage discusses the importance of reasoning behind the statement that caffeine understanding the risks of caffeine intake along cannot replace a healthy lifestyle. It creates a with its benefits. The word “acknowledging” fits logical connection between the two ideas. The Click Here For Prime Bundle PDF Course | [email protected] Page 9 of 13  SBI Clerk Prelims PDF Course 2024 English Language Day - 24 other options are less suited to introduce a "requires to understand" is incorrect because we reasoning or justification for the argument being don't use the infinitive form "to understand" after made. "requires." 13. Answer: D 16. Answer: B The passage stresses moderation and a The subject "Each" is singular, so it should be cautious approach to caffeine consumption. followed by a singular verb. The correct “Balanced” fits perfectly because it suggests a sentence should be "was given a chance", not thoughtful, well-considered approach that takes "were given" because "each" refers to individual into account both the benefits and risks of students, not the group as a whole. caffeine. The other options (prudential, reckless, disparate) don’t convey the same idea of a well- 17. Answer: C rounded, mindful approach. The verb phrase "to quickly adapt" is the correct form because "adapt" should be in the base form 14. Answer: A after the infinitive "to". "Quickly adapted" and The subject "it" is singular (referring to AI), so the "quickly adapts" are incorrect here. correct verb form should be "presents" (singular). Also preposition “by” is erroneous. 18. Answer: A "presents new opportunities for" is grammatically The sentence is referring to the past action, so it correct. should use the past perfect form "had received". "present" and "presenting" are incorrect because "Has received" is incorrect because it suggests a they do not agree with the singular subject "it." present action. 15. Answer: A 19. Answer: C The correct form is "requires understanding". “Erratic” means unpredictable or inconsistent, The verb "requires" is followed by the gerund which fits the context of highlighting issues in form "understanding," not an infinitive ("to software performance during testing. understand"). “Futile” means ineffective or useless, which "requires understanding" is grammatically doesn’t match the context of testing software. correct. “Impressive” would be too positive for the "require" is incorrect because the subject "it" is context of unresolved issues. singular, so the verb must be in singular form. “Predictable” and “Consistent” would suggest the software performed as expected, which contradicts the idea of unresolved issues. Click Here For Prime Bundle PDF Course | [email protected] Page 10 of 13  SBI Clerk Prelims PDF Course 2024 English Language Day - 24 Hence, option C is the correct choice. “Obsolete” and “Irrelevant” imply that the demand is decreasing or no longer important, 20. Answer: A which is the opposite of the intended meaning. “Obfuscated” means to make something unclear “Trivial” means unimportant, which is not or unintelligible, which is the desired effect in applicable here. data encryption to protect sensitive information. “Infrequent” suggests something rare, which also “Transparent” would mean the information is contradicts the idea of increasing demand. easily visible or accessible, which contradicts the Hence, option C is the correct choice. purpose of encryption. “Inaccessible” would be a possibility, but it 23. Answer: C doesn’t quite capture the process of making data “Vivid” means clear, detailed, and lifelike, which unintelligible in the way “obfuscated” does. fits the description of an immersive virtual reality “Legible” and “Simplified” imply clarity and ease experience. of understanding, which are opposite to the “Mundane” and “Mediocre” suggest dullness, purpose of encryption. which contradicts the idea of an exciting VR Hence, option A is the correct choice. experience. “Holographic” refers to 3D images or displays, 21. Answer: D but “vivid” better conveys the detailed and “Sophisticated” means complex or advanced, immersive nature of the experience. which fits with the context of quantum computing “Abstract” refers to concepts that are not enabling more advanced simulations. concrete, which is not the intended meaning. “Superficial” and “Basic” suggest simplicity, Hence, option C is the correct choice. which does not align with the idea of quantum computing increasing processing power. 24. Answer: C “Incomplete” and “Inaccurate” would imply a lack The author suggests that space exploration goes of effectiveness, which contradicts the purpose beyond technology and science and raises of quantum computing. ethical questions, such as the responsibility Hence, option D is the correct choice. humans have when exploring and potentially exploiting other worlds. 22. Answer: C “Critical” means of great importance, which fits 25. Answer: C with the growing need for professionals in tech The phrase “fundamental reimagining of human fields like cybersecurity and data science. potential” refers to the idea that space exploration could drastically change our Click Here For Prime Bundle PDF Course | [email protected] Page 11 of 13  SBI Clerk Prelims PDF Course 2024 English Language Day - 24 understanding of what humanity can achieve, means a failure to operate normally, which including the possibility of settling on other matches the meaning of “malfunction”. planets or traveling beyond our solar system. Optimization: Refers to improving efficiency, which is the opposite of malfunction. 26. Answer: D Efficiency: Refers to effective and productive The statement “The ethical dilemmas operation, the opposite of malfunction. surrounding space exploration, such as potential Restoration: Refers to the process of returning contamination of other worlds, are largely something to its original state, not related to ignored in the scientific community” is incorrect. malfunction. The passage explicitly discusses the growing Amplification: Refers to the increase or importance of ethical considerations in space enhancement of something, not related to exploration, especially regarding planetary malfunction. contamination and the responsibilities humans have when exploring new environments. 29. Answer: E “Multifaceted” means having many aspects or 27. Answer: D features, often referring to something complex or The passage discusses how the diverse. commercialization of space, driven by private “Monolithic” refers to something that is singular, companies, has lowered costs and spurred unified, or lacking in diversity, making it the competition, which is beneficial for technological opposite of multifaceted. progress. Bland: While “bland” refers to something lacking The passage mentions that, despite in distinctiveness or flavor, it doesn’t directly technological advancements, engineering oppose “multifaceted.” “Bland” is about lack of challenges remain a significant aspect of space flavor or interest, not complexity. exploration. Amorphous: Refers to something shapeless or The passage highlights that space exploration without a clear form, which doesn’t necessarily involves both technical and moral challenges, so imply singularity or lack of features, so it’s not a it is not purely a technical achievement. direct opposite. 28. Answer: A Vast: Refers to something large in size, which In the context of space exploration, the word doesn’t relate directly to having multiple facets or “malfunction” refers to a failure or problem in the aspects. operation of a system, such as a spacecraft or piece of equipment. The synonym “dysfunction” Click Here For Prime Bundle PDF Course | [email protected] Page 12 of 13  SBI Clerk Prelims PDF Course 2024 English Language Day - 24 Multidimensional: This is a synonym for and the profound possibilities of space “multifaceted,” meaning having multiple exploration. The language used highlights the dimensions or aspects. audacity and awe-inspiring nature of the endeavor, framing it as not just a technical 30. Answer: D challenge but a deeply meaningful pursuit. The tone of the passage is inspirational because it emphasizes human ambition, determination, Click Here For Prime Bundle PDF Course | [email protected] Page 13 of 13