IBPS PO PYQ 2024 ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Q1–10 of 30In the following questions, a few sentences are given. Identify the sentences that are grammatically and contextually correct.
(I) The team has worked really hard and deserves all of the praise they are receiving.
(II) She was excited to start her new job, but her nervousness was affecting her confidence.
(III) Each of the students were required to submit their projects before the deadline.
✅CORRECT ANSWER IS (D)
Explanation in one line:
Sentences (I) and (II) are grammatically and contextually correct, while (III) is wrong because "Each" takes a singular verb ("was").
In the following questions, a few sentences are given. Identify the sentences that are grammatically and contextually INCORRECT.
(I) The manager, along with her team, were discussing the upcoming project in great detail.
(II) If I would have known about the event earlier, I would have definitely attended it.
(III) The city has experienced a significant drop in crime rates, largely due to new safety measures implemented last year.
CORRECT ANSWER IS (D).
Sol. The incorrect sentences are (I) and (II).
(I) is incorrect. The correct form is "The manager, along with her team, was discussing..." because the
subject "manager" is singular, and the phrase "along with her team" does not change that.
(II) is incorrect. The correct form is "If I had known about the event earlier..." since "would have" cannot
be used in the "if" clause of a conditional sentence.
(III) is correct. The sentence is grammatically and contextually accurate.
(COMMON INFORMATION FOR THE QUESTIONS 3 - 4)
In each of the following questions, a sentence with four highlighted words is provided. These highlighted words may be either misspelled or used inappropriately. Select the incorrect word as the answer, and if all the highlighted words are correct in spelling and usage, choose ‘All are correct’ as the answer
Q. The children's favorite activities at the camp was hiking through the forest trails.
Ans.(b)
Sol. The incorrect word in the sentence is (b) activities. The word "activities" is plural, but the verb "was" is singular. The word activities should be "activity" to match the singular verb “was”.
Corrected sentence:
The children's favorite activity at the camp was hiking through the forest trails.
(COMMON INFORMATION FOR THE QUESTIONS 3 - 4)
In each of the following questions, a sentence with four highlighted words is provided. These highlighted words may be either misspelled or used inappropriately. Select the incorrect word as the answer, and if all the highlighted words are correct in spelling and usage, choose ‘All are correct’ as answer.
Q. She felt an overwhelming sense of joe as she watched the sunset, its vibrant colors painting the sky.
Ans.(d)
Sol. The incorrect word in the sentence is (d) joe. The word should be joy instead of "joe."
Corrected sentence : She felt an overwhelming sense of joy as she watched the sunset, its vibrant colors painting the sky.
In the following questions, a few sentences are given. Identify the sentences that are grammatically and contextually CORRECT.
(I) If you would have studied harder, you could have passed the exam.
(II) Despite the rain, the outdoor event went on as planned, attracting a large crowd.
(III) The company's profits have been steadily increasing due to its new marketing strategy.
Ans.(B)
Sol. (I) is incorrect. The correct form is "If you had studied harder, you could have passed the exam." The past perfect "had" should be used instead of "would have."
(II) is correct. The sentence is grammatically accurate and contextually logical.
(III) is correct. The subject-verb agreement is appropriate, and the sentence makes sense both grammatically and contextually.
(COMMON INFORMATION FOR THE QUESTIONS 6 - 10)
In each of the following sentences, a word is missing and replaced by a blank. Choose the best word from the given options that can fit into the sentence without altering the intended meaning.
Q. She decided to donate a portion of her earnings to the local ______________ that supports underprivileged children.
Sol. The correct answer is (e) charity.
• Meaning in English: An organization that helps people in need, often with donations.
• Why correct: This word refers to an organization that helps underprivileged people, which aligns perfectly with the sentence context.
Thus, "charity" is the correct and meaningful word for the sentence.
(COMMON INFORMATION FOR THE QUESTIONS 6 - 10)
In each of the following sentences, a word is missing and replaced by a blank. Choose the best word from the given options that can fit into the sentence without altering the intended meaning.
Q. The art gallery hosted an exhibition featuring works from some of the most _______________ artists in the world.
Ans.(d)
Sol. The correct answer is (d) prestigious.
prestigious – This means having a high status, respected or admired, which perfectly fits the context of renowned artists.
(COMMON INFORMATION FOR THE QUESTIONS 6 - 10)
In each of the following sentences, a word is missing and replaced by a blank. Choose the best word from the given options that can fit into the sentence without altering the intended meaning.
Q. The book had a/an _____________ impact on her perspective, changing the way she viewed the world.
Ans.(a)
Sol. The correct answer is (a) profound
This word fits the context perfectly, as it describes a deep and significant impact on her perspective, which aligns with the idea of changing how she viewed the world.
(COMMON INFORMATION FOR THE QUESTIONS 6 - 10)
In each of the following sentences, a word is missing and replaced by a blank. Choose the best word from the given options that can fit into the sentence without altering the intended meaning.
Q. The sudden power outage threw the entire city into _________________, with traffic jams and confused crowds everywhere.
The correct answer is (b) chaos.
Why correct: This word fits perfectly as the sentence describes a city in confusion and disorder due to a power outage, leading to traffic jams and confused crowds.
(COMMON INFORMATION FOR THE QUESTIONS 6 - 10)
In each of the following sentences, a word is missing and replaced by a blank. Choose the best word from the given options that can fit into the sentence without altering the intended meaning.
Q. Once the switch was flipped, the machine was ______________ and began operating smoothly.
Ans.(c)
Sol. The correct answer is (c) activated.
Why correct: This word is perfect for the context, as it describes turning the machine on and it starting to work smoothly after the switch was flipped.