English Quiz for SBI PO Prelims 2015 - Set 6

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningfully complete.

Whenever we discuss about the stress at work place, the traditional view is that stress at work place __1__ the attainment of the organisational goals. However, this is a __2__ viewpoint. The behavioural viewpoint is that the stress can also __3__ powerful positive influence upon productivity and job satisfaction, provided the management seeks their direct and indirect cooperation. When direct cooperation takes place, the stress or pressure works to meet or even exceed management expectations. Indirectly, stress can be managed where motivation to get work done is __4__. Indeed, for the effective attainment of goals, stress is __5__ necessary as motivation. The stress and motivation together boost the confidence of work teams. Stress at work place, which __6__ side by side with the motivation, largely determine human performance in work settings. But the question arises as to whether stress contribute positively or negatively towards the attainment of organisational goals. The answer lies in the nature of management. In some situations, where the employees refuse the significance of stress management, a lot of internal conflict can develop to the __7__ of all involved. However, if the employee adopts a positive attitude and is keen to utilise the stress, they have a lot to contribute __8__ organisational effectiveness. There is an urgent need to __9__ them to the motivation to __10__ optional results.

1. (a) remark (b) review (c) pushed (d) slat (e) obstruct

2. (a) partial (b) consulting (c) former (d) represent (e) form

3. (a) block (b) ascertain (c) exert (d) operate (e) alleged

4. (a) habitated (b) preserve (c) posterity (d) sustained (e) glorious

5. (a) so (b) as (c) more (d) artefact (e) of

6. (a) endanger (b) oblique (c) prevail (d) hustle (e) forage

7. (a) detriment (b) assorted (c) indolent (d) affront (e) innate

8. (a) an (b) the (c) its (d) to (e) for

9. (a) flinch (b) demur (c) crafty (d) divert (e) blend

10. (a) swell (b) seer (c) servile (d) attain (e) loath