English Practice Paper for Bank Exams

English Practice Paper for Bank  Exams


1) " A friend in need is a friend indeed."

The speaker feels that

1. one should have many friends.
2. a true friend is the one who helps us in our difficulties.
3. it is difficult to find a true friend.
4. friend flock around us only when we need them.

2) "Be your own judge and you will be happy."

This is

1. a statement of criticism.
2. a command.
3. a demand.
4. a mere opinion.

3) Politics is a topic much ________every where in the country now-a-days.

1. talked about
2. argued
3. talked
4. instructed

4) Nobody will be _______to enter unless he has an entry pass.

1. accepted
2. agreed
3. acknowledged
4. allowed

5) The mango tree was ________ with fruit.

1. loaded
2. laden
3. heavy
4. full

6) In spite of their busy schedule, some people are always _________ to help the needy.

1. reluctant
2. shrewd
3. hesitant
4. inclined

7) The election commissioner has issued _________ instructions regarding the campaign.

1. oral
2. verbal
3. verbalized
4. spoken

8) He is an outstanding young cricketer of ________ nature.

1. despicable
2. repugnant
3. repulsive
4. adorable

9) Some exemplary people dedicated their ________lives to the upliftment of the society.

1. partial
2. glorious
3. whole
4. elevated

10) It is a long time since I have seen you hence I am looking forward to meeting you ___________

1. eagerly
2. directly
3. sincerely
4. preferably

11) After completing his work, he goes home _____________

1. individually
2. directly
3. straightly
4. all the above

12) The politician was careless and ___________ made promises.

1. uncommunicatively
2. inconsiderately
3. uncommittedly
4. unceremoniously

13) He is persistently prevailing __________his wife to resign her job.

1. to
2. upon
3. at
4. over

14) He has committed such a heinous crime that it doesn't admit __________ any excuse.

1. of
2. off
3. in
4. no preposition

15) She is very confident __________success.

1. regarding
2. about
3. at
4. of

16) ___________ there is overpopulation in the developing countries, there can be no growth at all.

1. Until
2. Unless
3. As long as
4. While

17) Every one consider him ________________ a fool.

1. as
2. like a
3. as that of
4. no conjuction

18) Change the following sentence from direct to indirect speech.

Great people never say,"We are busy and we don't have time."

1. Great people never said that they are busy and they don't have time.
2. Great people never say that they are busy and they don't have time.
3. Great people will never say that they are been busy and they don't have time.
4. Great people would never say that they are been busy and they don't have any time.

19) Change the following sentences from active to passive.

Bring fruits immediately.

1. Fruits may be brought immediately.
2. Let the fruits be brought immediately.
3. Fruits might be bought immediately.
4. All the above are correct.

20) Rama lent me ten rupees.

1. Ten rupees was lent me by Rama.
2. I was lent ten rupees by Rama.
3. Ten rupees was lent to me by Rama.
4. I was lent ten rupees by Rama.

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