Practice SBI Clerk 2026 Prelims Question Paper – 16 Sep 2026 Shift 1 (Memory-Based, with Solutions)

Directions: Rearrange the following sentences (A–E) to form a coherent paragraph and answer the question that follows.

(A) Ravi Shastri was the one who first set this record, guiding the team to four consecutive series victories during his tenure as coach.

(B) No other individual associated with the team, whether as player or coach, had ever produced such a lasting effect on its overall performance.

(C) Analysts soon began referring to individuals with this rare ability to elevate team performance as "super facilitators."

(D) These super facilitators, as they came to be known, were valued not for their own individual records but for the results they helped others achieve.

(E) His achievement of four titles in a row remained unmatched for years, setting a benchmark within the sport.

Which of the following will be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?

Directions: Rearrange the following sentences (A–E) to form a coherent paragraph and answer the question that follows.

(A) Ravi Shastri was the one who first set this record, guiding the team to four consecutive series victories during his tenure as coach.

(B) No other individual associated with the team, whether as player or coach, had ever produced such a lasting effect on its overall performance.

(C) Analysts soon began referring to individuals with this rare ability to elevate team performance as "super facilitators."

(D) These super facilitators, as they came to be known, were valued not for their own individual records but for the results they helped others achieve.

(E) His achievement of four titles in a row remained unmatched for years, setting a benchmark within the sport.

Which of the following will be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?

Directions: Rearrange the following sentences (A–E) to form a coherent paragraph and answer the question that follows.

(A) Ravi Shastri was the one who first set this record, guiding the team to four consecutive series victories during his tenure as coach.

(B) No other individual associated with the team, whether as player or coach, had ever produced such a lasting effect on its overall performance.

(C) Analysts soon began referring to individuals with this rare ability to elevate team performance as "super facilitators."

(D) These super facilitators, as they came to be known, were valued not for their own individual records but for the results they helped others achieve.

(E) His achievement of four titles in a row remained unmatched for years, setting a benchmark within the sport.

Which of the following will be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?

Directions: Rearrange the following sentences (A–E) to form a coherent paragraph and answer the question that follows.

(A) Ravi Shastri was the one who first set this record, guiding the team to four consecutive series victories during his tenure as coach.

(B) No other individual associated with the team, whether as player or coach, had ever produced such a lasting effect on its overall performance.

(C) Analysts soon began referring to individuals with this rare ability to elevate team performance as "super facilitators."

(D) These super facilitators, as they came to be known, were valued not for their own individual records but for the results they helped others achieve.

(E) His achievement of four titles in a row remained unmatched for years, setting a benchmark within the sport.

Which of the following will be the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?

Directions: Rearrange the following sentences (A–E) to form a coherent paragraph and answer the question that follows.

(A) Ravi Shastri was the one who first set this record, guiding the team to four consecutive series victories during his tenure as coach.

(B) No other individual associated with the team, whether as player or coach, had ever produced such a lasting effect on its overall performance.

(C) Analysts soon began referring to individuals with this rare ability to elevate team performance as "super facilitators."

(D) These super facilitators, as they came to be known, were valued not for their own individual records but for the results they helped others achieve.

(E) His achievement of four titles in a row remained unmatched for years, setting a benchmark within the sport.

Which of the following will be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?

Directions: In the question below, a part is highlighted in bold, which may not be grammatically correct. Choose the correct alternative for the highlighted part to make the sentence grammatically correct.

The support team monitored the system occasionally throughout the night to ensure that no critical issue went unnoticed.

Directions: In the question below, a part is highlighted in bold, which may not be grammatically correct. Choose the correct alternative for the highlighted part to make the sentence grammatically correct.

The train was delayed despite heavy rainfall caused severe flooding.

Directions: In the question below, a part is highlighted in bold, which may not be grammatically correct. Choose the correct alternative for the highlighted part to make the sentence grammatically correct.

The company reduced its prices because it could attract more customers.

Directions: In the following sentence, four words have been highlighted which may be misspelt or inappropriate in their usage. Mark the erroneous word as your answer and if all the words are correct in their spellings and usage, choose ‘All are correct’ as the answer.

The hikers cautiously descended the worn steeps carved into the mountainside before sunset.

Directions: In the following sentence, four words have been highlighted which may be misspelt or inappropriate in their usage. Mark the erroneous word as your answer and if all the words are correct in their spellings and usage, choose ‘All are correct’ as the answer.

The spiritual leader enlighteined the gathering with his profound wisdom, leaving every listener deeply moved.