IBPS English Language model test paper - 6

IBPS English Language model test paper - 6

Direction (1 to 2): Read the following passage carefully and answer the below given questions based on the passage.

1) The concept of authenticity has received a significant amount of attention recently as people search for meaning and happiness, particularly in their work lives. How one chooses to try to live more authentically that depends on their perspective on authenticity. Like many other popular concepts, different people have different views about authenticity and many people feel very strongly about their own views. Some people might assert that an individual is being authentic if they are being completely honest and participating in the here-and-now, e.g., an honest conversation with a friend, completely focused on cleaning out the garage, etc. There are others who assert that authenticity involves many other features, including, e.g., always being centred with themselves and others, living in a completely integrated fashion with their own values and principles, always feeling complete meaning or sense of purpose in their lives, etc.

The concepts of "authenticity" and "meaning" can seem almost the same. However, the major philosophical movement called existentialism has studied authenticity for centuries and helps us understand more about what authenticity is, along with its relationship to the concept of meaning. Existentialists assert that if an individual is not living authentically in their lives, then they lose meaning and can fall into chronic anxiety, boredom and despair. People might pursue "quick fixes" to avoid the responsibility of living authentically, e.g., quick fixes such as anesthetizing themselves with alcohol or drugs, living in fantasies, etc. Others might even assert that it's inauthentic to pursue any approach (programs, books, etc.) that promises to help people transcend (escape?) the responsibilities -- and sometimes drudgery -- of day-to-day living.

Regardless of others' perspectives on authenticity, it's important for people in management to live and work as authentically as possible -- a goal that is usually often difficult to achieve, particularly in large organizations. As mentioned above, how one chooses to live a more authentic life depends on their perspective. A person might choose to appreciate more their own current approach to life, or meditate on a regular basis, or journal (write down) their thoughts, or engage in regular retreats, or sign up for a more complete program, etc.

1. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

a. Concepts and meaning of authenticity
b. Importance of management organizations
c. Details about the philosophical movement existentialism
d. Different views on authenticity

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2. The passage talks about which major philosophical movement?

a. Utilitarianism
b. Post-structuralism
c. Existentialism
d. Empiricism

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3. Which of the below mentioned alternative falls true for the statement “authenticity involves many other features, including”

A. always being centred with themselves
B. living in a completely integrated fashion with their own values and principles
C. Avoids responsibilities
D. Does not accepts faults

a. Only A
b. Only B
c. Both A & C
d. Both A & B

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4. Choose the correct antonym of the word AUTHENTICITY from the passage,

a. Legitimacy
b. Veritableness
c. Spuriousness
d. Acceptability

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5. Choose the correct synonym of the bold italicised word in the given sentence

The concept of authenticity has received a significant amount of attention recently as people search for meaning and happiness

a. Sententious
b. Trivial
c. Inconsequential
d. Frivolous

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2) Compensation includes topics in regard to wage and/or salary programs and structures, for example, salary ranges for job descriptions, merit-based programs, bonus-based programs, commission-based programs, etc. Compensation is payment to an employee in return for their contribution to the organization, that is, for doing their job. The most common forms of compensation are wages, salaries and tips.

Compensation is usually provided as base pay and/or variable pay. Base pay is based on the role in the organization and the market for the expertise required to conduct that role. Variable pay is based on the performance of the person in that role, for example, for how well that person achieved his or her goals for the year. Incentive plans, for example, bonus plans, are a form of variable pay. (Some people might consider bonuses as a benefit, rather than a form of compensation.) Some programs include a base pay and a variable pay. Organizations usually associate compensation/pay ranges with job descriptions in the organization. The ranges include the minimum and the maximum amount of money that can be earned per year in that role.

Employees have certain monies withheld from their payroll checks, usually including federal income tax, state income tax, FICA (social security) contributions, and employee contributions to the costs of certain benefits (often medical insurance and retirement).

1. What are the most common forms of compensation?

a. Salaries
b. Variable pay
c. Bonus
d. Income tax

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2. How compensation is usually provided?

a. Provident Fund
b. Fringe Benefits
c. Variable pay
d. Over time

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3. How do organisations evaluate the compensation?

a. Based on Responsibilities
b. Based on the Preformation
c. Based on your past salary structure
d. Based on Job description

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4. What is the abbreviation of FICA mentioned in the passage?

a. Foundation for Indian Contemporary Art
b. Federal Insurance Contributions Act
c. Federation of International Cricketer’s Association
d. Financial Intelligence Centre Act

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Directions (3 to 8): In the following question, choose the correct alternative that can be substituted for the given word/ sentence.

3) Longing for happy times of the past.

a. Nostrum
b. Homesick
c. Melancholy
d. Nostalgia

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4) The science of the origin and development of the universe.

a. Geography
b. Topography
c. Cosmology
d. Planetarium

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5) A stone or wooden support projecting from a wall.

a. Coral
b. Corbel
c. Coracle
d. Cobble

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6) Convict

a. Declare guilty of a criminal offense
b. Summon to assemble
c. Ability to convince
d. A firm belief

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7) Inquest

a. To investigate
b. Long period of intensive questioning
c. Write a dedication to someone
d. An official inquiry

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8) Scowl

a. A person sent ahead to gather information
b. Clean by rubbing with something rough
c. A bad tempered expression
d. A dishonest person

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Directions (9 to 10): in the questions given below, some words are given, one of which may be wrongly spelt. Find out wrongly spelt word. If all the words are spelt correctly, your answer

should be (e), i.e. all correct.

9)

a. Memento
b. Momentum
c. Mispell
d. Emit

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10)

a. Sacrelige
b. Floatation
c. Gullible
d. Gybe

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Directions (11 to 15): Select the combination of numbers so that letters arranged accordingly will form a meaningful word.

11) P H R E S A

1 2 3 4 5 6

a. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
b. 2, 3, 4, 5, 1, 6
c. 5, 4, 3, 6, 1, 2
d. 3, 2, 1, 5, 4, 6

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12) K I H B R A S C

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

a. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
b. 4, 5, 6, 8, 1, 2, 7, 3
c. 7, 8, 4, 5, 6, 3, 2, 1
d. 4, 3, 2, 1, 5, 6, 7, 8

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13) L C A H P E

1 2 3 4 5 6

a. 6, 4, 3, 1, 2, 5
b. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
c. 4, 2, 3, 1, 5, 6
d. 2, 4, 3, 5, 6, 1

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14) F E M S U L I Y

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

a. 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
b. 2, 3, 5, 6, 4, 7, 1, 8
c. 1, 3, 2, 4, 5, 7, 6, 8
d. 3, 2, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

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15) E H V O

1 2 3 4

a. 2, 4, 3, 1
b. 1, 2, 3, 4
c. 2, 3,4, 1
d. 4, 3, 2, 1

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Directions (16 to 21): In the following questions, find out which part of the sentence contains an error. If there is no mistake, the answer is “no error”.

16)

a. It's a huge twenty-story office building
b. all curved glass and steel, a architect's
c. utilitarian fantasy, with Grey House
d. Written discreetly in steel over the glass front doors.
e. No error

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17)

a. The doors slide open
b. and I'm in another large lobby
c. again all glass, steel, and
d. White sandstone.
e. No error

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18)

a. In front of the floor-to-ceiling windows
b. there's a huge modern dark-wood
c. desk that six people could comfortably
d. eat around
e. No error

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19)

a. When I pluck up the courage to look at him
b. he's watching me
c. one hand relaxed in his lap and the other
d. cupping his chin and trailing his long index finger across his lips
e. No error

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20)

a. That sounds very philanthropic
b. Is it something you feel
c. about passionately Feeding
d. the world's poor
e. No error

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21)

a. Again this is at odds with someone
b. who wants to feed the world
c. so I can't help thinking that we're talking about something else
d. but I'm absolutely mystified as to what it is
e. No error

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Directions (22 to 25): In each question, there are two sentences. Choose the correct alternative to combine both the sentence. The combined sentence should convey the same meaning as

conveyed by the two sentences.

22) Don’t find fault. Find a remedy

a. Instead
b. But
c. Alternately
d. In its place

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23) A pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. An optimist sees an opportunity is every difficulty

a. Whereas
b. But
c. And
d. Therefore

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24) He did not work hard. He did not succeed.

a. That is why
b. So
c. Besides
d. Hence

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25) He stole the apple. He ate the apple.

a. Not only…..But also
b. Neither….. Nor
c. Either…. Or
d. And

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Directions (26 to 30): Choose the most effective alternative to complete the below given sentences.

26) We run an excellent ______________program here.

a. Residency
b. Practicum
c. Internship
d. Seminar

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27) When I turn to look at him, he's leaning against the doorway beside the ________________with one hand on the wall.

a. Winch
b. Crane
c. Pulley
d. Elevator

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28) He may be __________________ , but then he has a right to be - he's accomplished so much at such a young age.

a. Conceited
b. Arrogant
c. Egoistic
d. Inconsiderate

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29) I flush, and my heart rate ____________________ increases.

a. Inexplicably
b. Unexplainably
c. Explicitly
d. Overtly

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30) I hope she hasn't ________________ the house to finance this latest scheme.

a. Mortgaged
b. Rented
c. Borrowed
d. Hypothecated

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