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Practice SBI PO 2024 Prelims English PYQ – 8 Mar 2025 Shift 1 (40 Questions with Solutions)

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  1. Question 1

    In the given question, two words are omitted, which are replaced by blanks. Choose the best combination of the words that can fit into the given blank at the same order so to make a grammatically and logically correct statement.

    The company’s sudden announcement of layoffs was seen as _______ by many employees, who did not feel the decision had been _______ from the beginning.

  2. Question 2

    In the given question, two words are omitted, which are replaced by blanks. Choose the best combination of the words that can fit into the given blank at the same order so to make a grammatically and logically correct statement.

    The government’s response to the economic crisis was widely criticized as _______ and only served to _______ public frustration.

  3. Question 3

    In the given question, two words are omitted, which are replaced by blanks. Choose the best combination of the words that can fit into the given blank at the same order so to make a grammatically and logically correct statement.

    The athlete’s return to the field after a year-long injury was both _______ and _______, as fans wondered if he could regain his former strength.

  4. Question 4

    In the given question, two words are omitted, which are replaced by blanks. Choose the best combination of the words that can fit into the given blank at the same order so to make a grammatically and logically correct statement.

    The whistleblower’s testimony was so _______ that it left lawmakers scrambling to _______ the allegations before they could gain further traction.

  5. Question 5

    In the given question, two words are omitted, which are replaced by blanks. Choose the best combination of the words that can fit into the given blank at the same order so to make a grammatically and logically correct statement.

    The new scientific discovery was hailed as _______ but also met with skepticism, as researchers sought to _______ the results through further experiments.

  6. Question 6

    Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The corresponding letter of that part is the answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, then choose option ‘No error’ as your answer response. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).

    The pack of wolves (A)/ were seen roaming (B)/ near the deserted village (C)/ at dawn. (D)

  7. Question 7

    Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The corresponding letter of that part is the answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, then choose option ‘No error’ as your answer response. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).

    She narrowly escaped (A)/ to fall into the (B)/ deep trench (C)/ near the cliff’s edge. (D)

  8. Question 8

    Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The corresponding letter of that part is the answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, then choose option ‘No error’ as your answer response. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).

    Despite being warned (A)/ about the storm, he insisted (B)/ to go for a (C)/ late-night drive. (D)

  9. Question 9

    Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The corresponding letter of that part is the answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, then choose option ‘No error’ as your answer response. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).

    He pretended (A)/ that he knows nothing (B)/ about the secret plan (C)/ discussed in the meeting. (D)

  10. Question 10

    Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The corresponding letter of that part is the answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, then choose option ‘No error’ as your answer response. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).

    Not only he (A)/ ignore the warnings, (B)/ but he also (C)/ mocked the elders. (D)

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