Practice SBI PO 2025 Prelims English PYQ – 4 Aug 2025 Shift 1 (40 Questions with Solutions)

In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been denoted by a letter. For each blank, five options are given. Choose the most appropriate word from the options that fits the blank appropriately.

The controlled use of fire represents one of humanity's most ______ (A) technological breakthroughs. Anthropologists believe our ancestors first ______ (B) fire naturally caused by lightning strikes or volcanic activity. This accidental discovery eventually led to the ______ (C) of techniques for creating and maintaining flames. Early humans likely noticed how wildfires ______ (D) their environment, both frightening and fascinating them. The first intentional use of fire for warmth and protection marked a ______ (E) moment in human evolution. Over millennia, our ancestors developed increasingly sophisticated methods to ______ (F) this powerful element, fundamentally changing the course of civilization.

Which of the following words will fit in the given blank (A).

In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been denoted by a letter. For each blank, five options are given. Choose the most appropriate word from the options that fits the blank appropriately.

The controlled use of fire represents one of humanity's most ______ (A) technological breakthroughs. Anthropologists believe our ancestors first ______ (B) fire naturally caused by lightning strikes or volcanic activity. This accidental discovery eventually led to the ______ (C) of techniques for creating and maintaining flames. Early humans likely noticed how wildfires ______ (D) their environment, both frightening and fascinating them. The first intentional use of fire for warmth and protection marked a ______ (E) moment in human evolution. Over millennia, our ancestors developed increasingly sophisticated methods to ______ (F) this powerful element, fundamentally changing the course of civilization.

Which of the following words will fit in the given blank (B).

In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been denoted by a letter. For each blank, five options are given. Choose the most appropriate word from the options that fits the blank appropriately.

The controlled use of fire represents one of humanity's most ______ (A) technological breakthroughs. Anthropologists believe our ancestors first ______ (B) fire naturally caused by lightning strikes or volcanic activity. This accidental discovery eventually led to the ______ (C) of techniques for creating and maintaining flames. Early humans likely noticed how wildfires ______ (D) their environment, both frightening and fascinating them. The first intentional use of fire for warmth and protection marked a ______ (E) moment in human evolution. Over millennia, our ancestors developed increasingly sophisticated methods to ______ (F) this powerful element, fundamentally changing the course of civilization.

Which of the following words will fit in the given blank (C).

In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been denoted by a letter. For each blank, five options are given. Choose the most appropriate word from the options that fits the blank appropriately.

The controlled use of fire represents one of humanity's most ______ (A) technological breakthroughs. Anthropologists believe our ancestors first ______ (B) fire naturally caused by lightning strikes or volcanic activity. This accidental discovery eventually led to the ______ (C) of techniques for creating and maintaining flames. Early humans likely noticed how wildfires ______ (D) their environment, both frightening and fascinating them. The first intentional use of fire for warmth and protection marked a ______ (E) moment in human evolution. Over millennia, our ancestors developed increasingly sophisticated methods to ______ (F) this powerful element, fundamentally changing the course of civilization.

Which of the following words will fit in the given blank (D).

In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been denoted by a letter. For each blank, five options are given. Choose the most appropriate word from the options that fits the blank appropriately.

The controlled use of fire represents one of humanity's most ______ (A) technological breakthroughs. Anthropologists believe our ancestors first ______ (B) fire naturally caused by lightning strikes or volcanic activity. This accidental discovery eventually led to the ______ (C) of techniques for creating and maintaining flames. Early humans likely noticed how wildfires ______ (D) their environment, both frightening and fascinating them. The first intentional use of fire for warmth and protection marked a ______ (E) moment in human evolution. Over millennia, our ancestors developed increasingly sophisticated methods to ______ (F) this powerful element, fundamentally changing the course of civilization.

Which of the following words will fit in the given blank (E).

In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been denoted by a letter. For each blank, five options are given. Choose the most appropriate word from the options that fits the blank appropriately.

The controlled use of fire represents one of humanity's most ______ (A) technological breakthroughs. Anthropologists believe our ancestors first ______ (B) fire naturally caused by lightning strikes or volcanic activity. This accidental discovery eventually led to the ______ (C) of techniques for creating and maintaining flames. Early humans likely noticed how wildfires ______ (D) their environment, both frightening and fascinating them. The first intentional use of fire for warmth and protection marked a ______ (E) moment in human evolution. Over millennia, our ancestors developed increasingly sophisticated methods to ______ (F) this powerful element, fundamentally changing the course of civilization.

Which of the following words will fit in the given blank (F).

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error.

Neither the supervisor nor the workers (A)/ has received (B)/ the updated safety manuals (C)/ from the administration yet. (D)/ No error

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error.

Had she studied (A)/ more attentively, she (B)/ will have cleared (C)/ the entrance test. (D)/ No error

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error.

The manager insisted (A)/ that the reports be submitted (B)/ before noon, as punctuality (C)/ was something he considered to be. (D)/ No error

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error.

The officer was unaware (A)/ that his assistant had (B)/ already submitted the documents (C)/ before he reach the office. (D)/ No error