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IBPS PO Prelims 2022 English Language Questions with Solutions

Questions from every shift of the year, grouped by section. Questions 201–210 of 210, each with the correct answer and a step-by-step explanation.

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201English Language
In each question, four words have been highlighted, which may or may not be in their correct positions. Choose the rearrangement order of these highlighted words from the given options so that it gives a coherent sentence. The allure (A) of the fresh (B)herbs caused the chef to intended (C)more money than he spend (D)at the market.
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Answer: (C) ABDC

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The infinitival phrase "to" requires a base verb, which is "spend". The past-tense verb "intended" then correctly fits after "he" to complete the comparison of money spent versus money intended to be spent.

202English Language
In each question, four words have been highlighted, which may or may not be in their correct positions. Choose the rearrangement order of these highlighted words from the given options so that it gives a coherent sentence. There is a horizon (A) of outskirt (B) buildings on the industrial (C) of our small town, but we tend to ignore them since they ruin the cluster (D).
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Answer: (A) DCBA

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The noun "cluster" describes a group of buildings, "industrial" modifies "buildings", "outskirt" indicates the location of the town, and "horizon" refers to the skyline that is ruined by the buildings.

203English Language
In each question, four words have been highlighted, which may or may not be in their correct positions. Choose the interchange needed between them to make a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence. My art project (A) required me to assemble (B) a clippings (C) of magazine collection (D).
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Answer: (B) Only (C)- (D)

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The singular indefinite article "a" must modify the singular noun "collection", while "clippings" functions as the plural object modified by "magazine", producing "a collection of magazine clippings".

204English Language
In each question, four words have been highlighted, which may or may not be in their correct positions. Choose the interchange needed between them to make a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence. You will never be able to find a better (A) company than a dog, as a dog will always loyal (B) by you and be stand (C) to you if you treat (D) him right.
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Answer: (B) Only (B)-(C)

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The verb "stand" forms the correct phrasal verb "stand by", meaning to support someone, while the adjective "loyal" correctly pairs with the preposition "to".

205English Language
In each question, four words have been highlighted, which may or may not be in their correct positions. Choose the interchange needed between them to make a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence. The playground was jumped (A) with equipment (B) as fifty students filled (C) and climbed all over the mayhem (D)
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Answer: (C) Both (A)-(C) and (B)-(D)

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The passive construction "was filled with" describes the playground containing "mayhem", while the students "jumped and climbed" all over the "equipment".

206English Language
Each question below has one blank, which is indicating that something has been omitted. Find out which option can be used to fill up the blank in the sentence to make it grammatically as well as contextually correct. The losing team made a but futile effort to catch up to their opponent.
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Answer: (B) valiant

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The adjective "valiant" means showing courage or determination, forming a standard contrasting pair with "futile" to describe an admirable effort that ultimately did not succeed.

207English Language
Each question below has one blank, which is indicating that something has been omitted. Find out which option can be used to fill up the blank in the sentence to make it grammatically as well as contextually correct. My grandmother has extremely health so she sees her doctor once a week.
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Answer: (D) fragile

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The adjective "fragile" means delicate or weak, which directly explains the requirement for frequent consultations with a doctor.

208English Language
In the following question, sentences are given with a part in bold. The given phrase in the bold may or may not contain an error. The options following can replace the incorrect phrase. The correct phrase that is to be replaced will be your answer. If the sentences are correct then select option (e) i.e. 'No replacement required' as your answer. If I will study, I would have passed the exam.
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Answer: (A) I had studied

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In a third conditional sentence expressing an unfulfilled past action, the conditional clause taking "if" requires the past perfect form "had studied".

209English Language
In the following question, sentences are given with a part in bold. The given phrase in the bold may or may not contain an error. The options following can replace the incorrect phrase. The correct phrase that is to be replaced will be your answer. If the sentences are correct then select option (e) i.e. 'No replacement required' as your answer. She felt an overwhelming desire to return back home.
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Answer: (D) desire to return

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The verb "return" inherently conveys movement back to a place, making the addition of "back" unnecessary, so "desire to return" is the concise and grammatically correct form.

210English Language
In the following question, sentences are given with a part in bold. The given phrase in the bold may or may not contain an error. The options following can replace the incorrect phrase. The correct phrase that is to be replaced will be your answer. If the sentences are correct then select option (e) i.e. 'No replacement required' as your answer. No sooner had I closed my eyes than I fell asleep.
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Answer: (E) No replacement required

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Starting a sentence with "No sooner" mandates subject-auxiliary inversion using "had", which is properly followed by the subject, past participle, and the connecting conjunction "than".

Answer key

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  1. 201C
  2. 202A
  3. 203B
  4. 204B
  5. 205C
  6. 206B
  7. 207D
  8. 208A
  9. 209D
  10. 210E

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