English Quiz for RBI Grade B Phase I & BMSB PO 2016 – Set 5

Directions (Q. 1-5): Rearrange the following seven sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F) and (G) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below.

(A) They have to, therefore, necessarily devise strategies for product differentiation and pricing, market segmentation and efficient portfolio management.

(B) There is a great need for the banks to fully exploit these sectors to achieve a win-win situation for both —the farm and non-farm sector units and the banks.

(C) The time has now come to consolidate on the gains of the past decades of nationalised banking.

(D) This means banks will no longer be operating in a “seller’s market”.

(E) Undoubtedly, an untapped and vibrant market for commercial banking exists in the farm and non-farm sectors of rural economy.

(F) Then, and only then, could it be claimed that the nationalisation has, at least to some  extent, achieved the purpose of nationalisation.

(G) The present era of financial liberalisation and globalised banking would entail that  banks equip themselves to face the rigours of a highly competitive financial market.

1. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?

1) G 2) F 3) E

4) D 5) C

2. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement ?

1) G 2) F 3) A

4) D 5) B

3. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?

1) G 2) F 3) E

4) B 5) D

4. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement ?

1) G 2) F 3) E

4) D 5) C

5. Which of the following should be the SEVENTH sentence after rearrangement?

1) G 2) F 3) E

4) C 5) D

Directions (Q. 6-8): Fill up the blanks with a suitable pair of words from the options given below to make a meaningful sentence.

6. ________ hearing the news he felt ________ because his hard work had not borne fruit.

1) After, embellished 2) At, crestfallen 3) On, dejected

4) While, elated 5) At, forlorn

7. He did ________ but ________ .

1) nothing, complained 2) all, this 3) everything, passed

4) nothing, grudge 5) None of these

8. Please ________ the grease ________ the floor.

1) wipe, in 2) scour, off 3) take, from

4) remove, at 5) None of these