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IBPS Bank Exams, IBPS Bank PO, IBPS Bank Clerk, GK Updates, Bank Jobs, Bank Results, Current Affairs: ENGLISH LANG. QUIZ

ENGLISH LANG. QUIZ

Directions: (1-5): In each of the following questions, out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/sentence. 1. One who has suddenly gained new wealth, power or prestige? (1) Aristocrat (2) Affluent (3) Maverick (4) Parvenu (5) None of these 2. A style in which a writer makes a display of his knowledge? (1) Pedantic (2) Ornate (3) Verbose (4) Pompous (5) None of these 3. A person who pretends to have more knowledge or skill than he really has: (1) Renegade (2) Apostle (3) Charlatan (4) Apotheosis (5) None of these 4. Present opposing arguments or evidence? (1) Rebut (2) Criticise (3) Rebuff (4) Reprimand (5) None of these 5. One who is neither intelligent nor dull? (1) Tolerable (2) commoner (3) Mediocre (4) Diligent (5) None of these Some important Idioms and Phrases: 6. To call up (to recollect): It is difficult for me to call up the whole happenings as I fainted afterwards. 7. To call on (to pay a brief visit): Please call on us this evening. 8. To call bad names (to abuse): It is no good to call him bad names. 9. To call away (to divert): His attention was called away by the appearance of young girl. 10. To call for (to require ): His way of working will call for his explanation. 11. To peg out (die ): The low temperature will peg out the patient soon. 12. To pick holes in (to criticize ): Do not pick holes in others affairs. 13. Put off (postpone ): Let us put off the meeting till tomorrow. 14. To put up with (to bear): I cannot put up with your silly arguments. 15. Back and belly (clothing and food): It is very hard to earn back and belly now a days. Answers: 1. (4) 2. (1) 3. (3) 4. (1) 5. (3)

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