Indian Bank Probationary Officer Exam, 2010 - English Language - Part 4

Directions—(Q. 31 –35) In each question below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is
given. These are lettered as (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate if any. The letter of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (E) i.e. ‘All correct’ as your
answer.

31. Though these programmes have proved (A) to be extremely (B) effective (C) they do have certain drawbacks. (D) All correct (E)
Though these programmes have proved  to be extremely  effective   they do have certain drawbacks  All correct
 

32. According to these estimates (A) our profitable (B) margin (C) will be higher if we adopt (D) this approach. All correct (E)
According to these estimates  our profitable  margin   will be higher if we adopt this approach  All correct
 

33. In order to confront (A) the threat (B) of global warming it is imperative (C) that we work altogether. (D) All correct (E)
In order to confront  the threat  of global warming it is imperative  that we work altogether  All correct
 

34. Any failure (A) to complicit (B) with these fundamental (C) regulations will result in a fine. (D) All correct (E)
Any failure  to complicit  with these fundamental  regulations will result in a fine  All correct
 

35. Every organization needs to be proactive (A) in devising (B) stratergies (C) to ensure the retention (D) in staff. All correct (E)
Every organization needs to be proactive  in devising  stratergies   to ensure the retention   All correct
 

Directions—(Q. 36 –40) Rearrange the following six sentences 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them—
1. However if this happens it will cause problems for the elderly who mainly use cheques.
2. The use of cheques has fallen dramatically in the past few years.
3. Thus cheques may be phased out gradually making sure that the needs of all consumers including the elderly are met.
4. This is because more and more consumers are transferring money electronically by direct debit or credit cards.
5. Without cheques they are likely to keep large amounts of cash in their homes making them vulnerable to theft.
6. British banks have thus voted to phase cheques out in favour of these more modern payment methods.

36. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement ?
1  2  3  4  5
 

37. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement ?
2  3  4  5  6
 

38. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement ?
1  2  3  4  6
 

39. Which of the following should be the LAST (SIXTH) sentence after rearrangement ?
2  3  4  5  6
 

40. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement ?
2  3  4  5  1
 

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