IBPS English Language model test paper - 5
Directions for (Questions 1 to 5): Choose the correct sequence of the alternatives to form a logical and meaningful sentence.
1) i. It’s likely
A. confirmation of long-term plans
B. for better high-level strategic direction
C. that you may want to consult with functional experts
D. department managers, and your executive team
a. ADCB
b. ACDB
c. CDBA
d. ABDC
View Answer / Hide Answer2) i. Gathering this data
A. conflicting opinions, competing priorities, lack of big picture awareness
B. and little or no influence over final budget approval
C. can sometimes be tricky as it relates
D. to end user requirements and can all hamper your efforts
a. ACDB
b. DCAB
c. ABCD
d. BCAD
View Answer / Hide Answer3) i. The profession
A. the realities of managing limited resources,
B. of management is increasingly interested
C. in sustainable development as today's organizations confront
D. many of which were previously considered to be unlimited in scope
a. ACDB
b. BCDA
c. BCAD
d. ABCD
View Answer / Hide Answer4) i. This topic
A. does not go into great detail about each
B. of the particular systems and practices
C. managed by the chief executive officer because those systems and
D. practices are explained in depth across many of the other topics in this library
a. ACBD
b. DCBA
c. CBAD
d. ABCD
View Answer / Hide Answer5) i. Today
A. enhance their education, and build their networks
B. mentors can and should provide expertise to
C. protégés (males) or protégées (females)–essentially less experienced
D. individuals to help them advance their careers,
a. BCDA
b. DCBA
c. ABCD
d. CBDA
View Answer / Hide AnswerDirections for (Questions 6 to 10): Arrange the sentences A, B, C, D between sentences 1 and 6, to form a logical sequence of six sentences.6) 1. Wikipedia always comes
A. It describes “mentoring” as a process that always involves
B. to the rescue when you need
C. immediate clarification and not too much depth.
D. communication and is relationship based
6. but its precise definition is elusive
a. CDBA
b. BCDA
c. BCAD
d. DCAB
View Answer / Hide Answer7) 1. Group-based action Learning process
A. Involves that members work
B. together in a group (a "set")
C. primarily by sharing questions and
D. on real-world priorities (called a "problem" by many practitioners)
6. taking actions between meetings.
a. CBAD
b. BCAD
c. DCAB
d. ABDC
View Answer / Hide Answer8) 1. Appreciative inquiry (AI)
A. AI is based on the assertion that
B. "problems" are often the result
C. training and development and in "problem solving,"
D. is a major breakthrough in organization development
6. Of our own perspectives and perceptions of phenomena
a. DCAB
b. CDBA
c. BCDA
d. DCBA
View Answer / Hide Answer9) 1. Forces include rapid changes
A. for resources which results in even less time and resources to attend traditional and
B. increasingly diverse values and perspectives that we must
C. constantly recognize and consider, and increasing competition
D. that we must keep up with in our environments
6. often expensive forms of schooling
a. ACDB
b. DBCA
c. DBAC
d. ABCD
View Answer / Hide Answer10) 1. Organizational learning is a movement
A. of the organizations and its members.
B. especially to enhance performance
C. to help organizations identify new knowledge,
D. skills and attitudes in the structures and systems of the organizations
6. Work is typically done in teams in organizations.
a. ABCD
b. DCBA
c. CDBA
d. BCDA
View Answer / Hide AnswerDirections (11 to 13): In the following questions, a sentence has been given in direct/ indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/ Direct Speech respectively. 11) “It’s impossible” said pride.
a. Pride says that it’s impossible
b. Pride was saying that it’s impossible
c. Pride said that it’s not possible
d. Pride says that it’s impossible
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b. Pride was saying that it’s impossible
12) “Thanks aunty” I said
a. I told aunty thanks
b. I was saying thanks to aunty
c. I said thanks to aunty
d. I was telling thanks to aunty
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: a. I told aunty thanks
13) Ananya said, “enough or does she want more”
a. Ananya was saying is it enough or does she want more
b. Ananya says is it enough is she asking for more
c. Ananya is asking is it enough or does she wants more
d. Ananya will ask is it enough or does she want more.
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c. Ananya is asking is it enough or does she wants more
Directions (14 to 16): In the below given question, a sentence has been given in active (or passive voice). Out of the four alternatives suggested select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive (or active) voice.14) I hardly spoke to my flatmates
a. I hardly speak to my flatmates
b. I was hardly speaking to my flatmates
c. I will hardly speak to my flatmates
d. I should hardly speak to my flatmates
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: a. I hardly speak to my flatmates
15) Her mother looked towards us and smiled
a. Her mother is looking towards us and smiling
b. Her mother was looking towards us and smiling
c. Her mother would look towards us and smile
d. Her mother will look towards us and smile
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b. Her mother was looking towards us and smiling
16) These companies would never make money
a. These companies will never make money
b. These companies should never make money
c. These companies are never making money
d. This company is never going to make money
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d. This company is never going to make money
Directions (17 to 20): Read the below given statement carefully to decide their sequence to make a meaningful passage and then answer the questions given below each.
17) A. Single-loop learning is doing something in response to rules that are taken for granted.
B. These breakthroughs are applied especially in systems thinking and systems tools
C. In double-loop learning, the rules themselves are questioned.
D. For example, if someone does not adhere to a policy, then that person's actions must be adjusted to be in accordance with the policy.
E. One of the most powerful breakthroughs in learning and development is understanding "loops" of learning.
Questions from 1 to 4:1. Which of the following should be the first sentence?
a. A b. B c. C d. D e. E
View Answer / Hide Answer2. Which of the following should be the second sentence?
a. A b. B c. C d. D e. E
View Answer / Hide Answer3. Which of the following should be the third sentence?
a. A b. B c. C d. D e. E
View Answer / Hide Answer4. Which of the following should be the fourth sentence?
a. A b. B c. C d. D e. E
View Answer / Hide Answer 18) A. Networked learning is related in that it also examines the various patterns of communications.
B. Social learning recognizes the learning that comes from interaction and feedback with others, especially via various means of telecommunications.
C. Both concepts focus on the learning that comes from these examinations, and how that learning can be enhanced in life and work.
D. Social learning looks very much at the nature of communications over various media.
Questions from 1 to 3:1. Which of the following should be the first sentence?
a. A b. B c. C d. D e. E
View Answer / Hide Answer2. Which of the following should be the second sentence?
a. A b. B c. C d. D e. E
View Answer / Hide Answer3. Which of the following should be the third sentence?
a. A b. B c. C d. D e. E
View Answer / Hide Answer19) A. A hallmark of the Action Learning process is the use of questions among members.
B. In contrast to most problem-solving groups, where members start advocating their own opinions and advice
C. Action learning members share questions -- questions to analyse, understand and solve problems. Questions generate deep thinking and reflection about the problem.
D. They ensure each person is highly involved in -- and aware of -- his/her own perceptions, assumptions and conclusions about the problem.
E. Thus, each person more fully "learns how to learn," that is, accomplishes continuous learning.
Questions from 1 to 4:1. Which of the following should be the first sentence?
a. A b. B c. C d. D e. E
View Answer / Hide Answer2. Which of the following should be the second sentence?
a. A b. B c. C d. D e. E
View Answer / Hide Answer3. Which of the following should be the third sentence?
a. A b. B c. C d. D e. E
View Answer / Hide Answer4. Which of the following should be the fourth sentence?
a. A b. B c. C d. D e. E
View Answer / Hide Answer20) A. Particularly with personnel in small- to medium-size organizations, it is rare that there is not a large amount of work to do.
B. Many times, they get put on “hold” for a few weeks as people attend to other sudden demands for their time
C. For you and your employees, it can seem that activities have stalled out completely.
D. for example, developing a major proposal for a new customer, the Chief Executive Officer’s leaving for vacation, preparing for their annual meeting, or finishing a large product
evaluation.
E. Because time is such a precious commodity in these organizations, it is common that their people cannot provide sustained effort to priorities and projects.
Questions from 1 to 4:1. Which of the following should be the first sentence?
a. A b. B c. C d. D e. E
View Answer / Hide Answer2. Which of the following should be the second sentence?
a. A b. B c. C d. D e. E
View Answer / Hide Answer3. Which of the following should be the third sentence?
a. A b. B c. C d. D e. E
View Answer / Hide Answer4. Which of the following should be the fourth sentence?
a. A b. B c. C d. D e. E
View Answer / Hide AnswerDirections (21 to 22): Choose the correct synonym for the below given word21) OSTENTATIOUS
a. Showy
b. Modest
c. Meek
d. Overbearing
View Answer / Hide Answer22) BUCOLIC
a. Urban
b. Borough
c. Division
d. Rustic
View Answer / Hide AnswerDirections (23 to 24): Choose the correct antonym for the below given word23) SUBJUGATE
a. Unshackle
b. Unfetter
c. Liberate
d. Release
View Answer / Hide Answer24) INTRANSIGENT
a. Lithe
b. Flexible
c. Malleable
d. Rigid
View Answer / Hide AnswerDirections (25 to 27): Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the five alternatives provided.25) ______________________is the edible bud of variety of cabbage
a. Brussels sprout
b. Brusque
c. Terse
d. Spring
e. Helix
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: a. Brussels sprout
26) Obsessed with excrement is called as _________________
a. Scavenge
b. Rummage
c. Plunge
d. Philology
e. Scatology
View Answer / Hide Answer27) ____________________is lack of hope or confidence in the future.
a. Cynicism
b. Sarcasm
c. Pessimism
d. Mockery
e. Acerbity
View Answer / Hide AnswerDirections (28 to 30): In each of the following question, find the correctly spelt word.28) a. Millionaire
b. Miilioniare
c. Millionare
d. Milionaire
View Answer / Hide Answer29) a. Vetenary
b. Veterenary
c. Viteranary
d. Veterinary
View Answer / Hide Answer30) a. Idiosyncrazy
b. Idiosincrazy
c. Idiosyncrasy
d. Idiosincrasy
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