SBI PO ENGLISH QUIZ-- BANKERS ADDA.

Directions (1-15): In each of the questions given below an incomplete sentence which must be filled/completed with one of the sentences/phrases given below i.e. one of the sentences/phrases can be fit into the given blanks. Choose the correct option and complete the given sentences.  

Q1. In 1962, a meteorite ------------------------ 21 kg was found at Efremovka, now in Kazakhstan. 

 weighs

 weigh

 weighing

 measuring

 None of the above

Solution:

'Weighing' is the correct fit for the blank here and it means to have a specified weight.

Q2. ------------- the first-formed solids of the solar system were the calcium aluminium-rich inclusions (CAI). 

 Amongst

 Furious

 Between

 Among

 None of the above

Solution:

'Among' is the correct fit for the blank here.

Q3. The CAIs become the refractory components within meteorites with irregular shape and are predominantly ---------------------- of oxides and silicates of calcium and aluminium. 

 composition

 composed

 consists

 composes

 None of the above

Solution:

'Composed' is the correct fit for the blank here and it means to consist of.

Q4. The first suggestion of irradiation by the Sun as a source of elements found in early solar system solids came from a ------------------- of the beryllium-10 radio nuclide in the Allende meteorite. 

 theories

 studied

 studies

 study

 None of the above

Solution:

'Study' is the correct fit for the blank here.

Q5. The 0.7 m GROWTH-India telescope at the Indian Astronomical Observatory located in Hanle, Ladakh, has made its first science ------------------------- which is a follow-up study of a nova explosion. 

 observation

 observe

 gather

 look

 None of the above

Solution:

'Observation' is the correct fit for the blank here and it means the action or process of closely observing or monitoring something or someone.

Q6. Buried beneath a kilometre of snow and ice in northern Greenland, scientists have ---------------------- an asteroid impact crater, bigger than the area of Paris. 

 covers

 uncovering

 uncovered

 covering

 None of the above

Solution:

'Uncovered' is the correct fit for the blank here.

Q7. The mailman ----------------------- all of the packages, sorting them by location so that they could be easily delivered. 

 process

 processed

 processing

 unite

 None of the above

Solution:

'Processed' is the correct fit for the blank here.

Q8. For the ‘readers’ who had --------------------- at the British Council Library on Sunday, the books they were about to go through were of the human variety. 

 assembled

 assemble

 assembling

 gathering

 None of the above

Solution:

'Assembled' is the correct fit for the blank here.

Q9. As Japan’s Emperor Akihito prepares to -------------------, the country gears up for the Reiwa era. 

 gone

 refusal

 abdicate

 manipulate

 None of the above

Solution:

'Abdicate' is the correct fit for the blank here and it means to resign from (a responsibility or duty).

Q10. Since he smokes regularly, the ---------------------- cigar-smoker has a high risk for lung cancer. 

 random

 frequent

 often

 rapidly

 None of the above

Solution:

'Frequent' is the correct fit for the blank here.

Q11. The basic laws of physics have been established for a long time, so long that they are considered ---------------- by almost all educated people. 

 disputable

 doubting

 converts

 irrefutable

 None of the above

Solution:

'Irrefutable' is the correct fit for the blank here and it means impossible to deny or disprove.

Q12. The world famous orchestra will ------------------- on its international tour after tomorrow’s concert. 

 embark

 embarking

 showing

 taking

 None of the above

Solution:

'Embark' is the correct fit for the blank here and it means begin (a course of action).

Q13. A long-lost relative of the ---------------------- king insisted that he was heir to the throne. 

 died

 death

 deceased

 long

 None of the above

Solution:

'Deceased' is the correct fit for the blank here and it means the recently dead person in question.

Q14. The rebels killed all the members of the -------------------- family in order to stop the dynasty from continuing its reign. 

 imperial

 fight

 imperialism

 superiority

 None of the above

Solution:

'Imperial' is the correct fit for the blank here and it means imperious or domineering.

Q15. Even though he is my relative, I ----------------- the way my greedy uncle runs his business. 

 degrade

 hateful

 despise

 hatred

 None of the above

Solution:

'Despise' is the correct fit for the blank here and it means feel contempt or a deep repugnance for.