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IBPS CLERK Prelims PDF - English - Day 01

Reading Comprehension (1-10):
Read the following passage and answer the question below:
Swami and Friends, set in British-colonial India in the year 1930, begins with an introduction to
Swaminathan and his four principal friends: Somu, Sankar, Mani, and the Pea. Swaminathan appreciates
his friends’ dramatically different personalities, and these differences only strengthen their powerful
bond. The ________ of Rajam, who is the son of Malgudi’s new police superintendent, changes
everything. Initially, Swaminathan and Mani despise Rajam, but it isn’t until the three boys confront
each other that they realise they have a lot in common, and become fast friends. Likewise,
Swaminathan’s friendship with Rajam also initially infuriates Somu, Sankar, and the Pea, but Rajam
convinces all six of the boys to be friends, becoming the de-facto leader of their group in the process.
When Swaminathan joins a mob protesting the recent arrest of a prominent Indian politician in Malgudi,
his life changes forever. Inflamed and intoxicated by the mob’s nationalist fervour, Swaminathan
shatters the windows of his headmaster’s office with a thrown rock. Though the crowd is dispersed by
Rajam’s father, there are grave consequences. Several people are injured in the violence, and
Swaminathan’s participation in the violence not only forces him to switch schools, but upsets Rajam,
creating a rift in their friendship. Ultimately, Swaminathan atones for his regretful actions, earning
Rajam’s forgiveness. Seeking a less destructive means to channel his passions, Swaminathan decides to
join Rajam in founding a new cricket team, called the M.C.C.
A match is scheduled between the M.C.C. and another local youth team called the Y.M.U, but new
tensions mount between Rajam and Swaminathan in the buildup to the match. Swaminathan misses
several practices due to the heavy homework load at his new school, and his truancy infuriates Rajam,
who threatens to never speak to him again if he misses the Y.M.U. match.
Swaminathan fails to persuade his stern headmaster at the new school into allowing him an early
dismissal to attend M.C.C’s practices. Forbidden from participating with M.C.C., Swaminathan loses his
cool, and throws his headmaster’s cane out the window. Terrified of the consequences, Swaminathan
decides to flee Malgudi for good.
Swaminathan becomes lost during his journey from Malgudi. By the time he is rescued, he has already
missed the M.C.C. 's match and ruined his friendship with Rajam. He learns from Mani that Rajam’s
father has been transferred to a new city, and that the boy will be departing for good on the following
morning. Swaminathan decides to say goodbye to Rajam at the train station, and plans to give him a
book as a parting gift.
Unfortunately, on the morning of Rajam’s departure, the train station is hectic and Swaminathan cannot
reach Rajam before he boards the train. As the train prepares to depart, Mani pulls Swaminathan
through the crowd, and up to the window of Rajam’s compartment. When Rajam refuses to speak to
Swaminathan, Mani hands Swaminathan’s book to Rajam as the train departs. Mani attempts to console
Swaminathan, reassuring him that Rajam intends to write and that he accepted his book; however,
Swaminathan does not believe Mani, and the story ends on a note of ambiguity and uncertainty,
represented by Mani’s indecipherable facial expression.

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1. What is the reason for the good bonding between Swami and his friends?
a. Swami appreciates his friends each and every time
b. Swami and his friends were from the same village, Malgudi.
c. Swami and each of his friends are unique in that their character is different from each other.
d. The boys altogether dislike Rajam and they confront the boy.
e. The boys grew up together since very young.

2. Besides the confrontation with the new boy in the village, what made the boys get along with
Rajam?
a. Rajam is the son of police superintendent.
b. Because Rajam is new to the village.
c. They played together for the M.C.C cricket team.
d. Rajam and the boys have many things in common.
e. None of the above.

3. Why was there a rift between Rajam and Swami?

a. Because Swami participated in the Nationalist movement.
b. Swami shatters the windows of his headmaster’s office with a thrown rock.
c. Rajam's father and Swami had a row at the violence.
d. Swami had participated in the violence.
e. Swami joined the new cricket team.

4. Why was Swami not able to attend the cricket match?

a. Swami’s Headmaster forbids him from participating in the match.
b. Swami participated in nationalist movement.
c. Swami supports the Y.M.U. team.
d. Swami had a bitter relationship with Rajam.
e. Swami was moving from Malgudi.

5. Did Swami give the book to Rajam?

a. No, Swami kept the book himself.
b. Yes, Swami met Rajam and gave the book to him.

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c. No, But he gave the book to Mani to hand over the book to Rajam.
d. Yes, But Rajam returned the book to Swami
e. None of the above.

6. Choose suitable synonym for the word ‘FORBIDDEN’

a. Prohibited
b. Permitted
c. Enable
d. Licence
e. Tolerate

7. Choose the antonym for the word ‘RESCUED’

a. Ransom
b. Jeopardise
c. Liberate
d. Extricate
e. Release

8. Choose the appropriate word that suits the blanks in the given passage.
a. Abandonment
b. Confidence
c. Arrival
d. Appearance
e. Approach

9. Which of the following will be the suitable title for the?

a. Malgudi and the nationalism
b. A journey to Malgudi
c. A gift of book from a friend
d. Swami and friends
e. The story of team M.C.C

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10. Which of the following isn’t the theme of the story in the above passage?
a. Colonialism
b. Rebellion
c. Identity crisis
d. Friendship
e. Courtship

Parajumble (11-15):
Rearrange the jumbled sentences and answer the question given below:
A. Every summer Aisha goes to the countryside for a month to her uncle’s farm and helps him.
B. Every morning Aisha wakes up at six o’clock, first she collects the eggs and feeds the chickens, then
she has breakfast at 6:30 and after breakfast, she helps her aunt with the house chores for an hour.
C. After dinner, they go out and feed the animals and read books before going to bed and fall asleep
reading.
D. She works very hard but she likes it because she loves to spend time with her cousin Akila.
E. They always have a great time together outdoors like climbing trees, picking fruits and flowers and
they come back home before dark and get ready for dinner.
F. After completing the house chores Aisha spent time with her cousin Akila.

11. Considering “Every summer Aisha goes to the countryside for a month to her uncle’s farm
and helps him” which of the following is the fourth line of the given passage?
a. Every morning Aisha wakes up at six o’clock, first she collects the eggs and feeds the chickens, then
she has breakfast at 6:30 and after breakfast, she helps her aunt with the house chores for an hour.
b. After dinner, they go out and feed the animals and read books before going to bed and fall asleep
reading.
c. She works very hard but she likes it because she loves to spend time with her cousin Akila.
d. They always have a great time together outdoors like climbing trees, picking fruits and flowers and
they come back home before dark and get ready for dinner.
e. After completing the house chores Isha spent time with her cousin Akila.

12. Considering “Every summer Aisha goes to the countryside for a month to her uncle’s farm
and helps him” which of the following is the third line of the given passage?
a. Every morning Aisha wakes up at six o’clock, first she collects the eggs and feeds the chickens, then
she has breakfast at 6:30 and after breakfast, she helps her aunt with the house chores for an hour.

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b. After dinner, they go out and feed the animals and read books before going to bed and fall asleep
reading.
c. She works very hard but she likes it because she loves to spend time with her cousin Akila.
d. They always have a great time together outdoors like climbing trees, picking fruits and flowers and
they come back home before dark and get ready for dinner.
e. After completing the house chores Isha spent time with her cousin Akila.

13. Considering “Every summer Aisha goes to the countryside for a month to her uncle’s farm
and helps him” which of the following is the final line of the given passage?
a. Every morning Aisha wakes up at six o’clock, first she collects the eggs and feeds the chickens, then
she has breakfast at 6:30 and after breakfast, she helps her aunt with the house chores for an hour.
b. After dinner, they go out and feed the animals and read books before going to bed and fall asleep
reading.
c. She works very hard but she likes it because she loves to spend time with her cousin Akila.
d. They always have a great time together outdoors like climbing trees, picking fruits and flowers and
they come back home before dark and get ready for dinner.
e. After completing the house chores Isha spent time with her cousin Akila.

14. Considering “Every summer Aisha goes to the countryside for a month to her uncle’s farm
and helps him” which of the following is the fifth line of the passage?
a. Every morning Aisha wakes up at six o’clock, first she collects the eggs and feeds the chickens, then
she has breakfast at 6:30 and after breakfast, she helps her aunt with the house chores for an hour.
b. After dinner, they go out and feed the animals and read books before going to bed and fall asleep
reading.
c. She works very hard but she likes it because she loves to spend time with her cousin Akila.
d. They always have a great time together outdoors like climbing trees, picking fruits and flowers and
they come back home before dark and get ready for dinner.
e. After completing the house chores Isha spent time with her cousin Akila.

15. Considering “Every summer Aisha goes to the countryside for a month to her uncle’s farm
and helps him” which of the following is the second line of the passage?
a. Every morning Aisha wakes up at six o’clock, first she collects the eggs and feeds the chickens, then
she has breakfast at 6:30 and after breakfast, she helps her aunt with the house chores for an hour.
b. After dinner, they go out and feed the animals and read books before going to bed and fall asleep
reading.
c. She works very hard but she likes it because she loves to spend time with her cousin Akila.

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d. They always have a great time together outdoors like climbing trees, picking fruits and flowers and
they come back home before dark and get ready for dinner.
e. After completing the house chores Isha spent time with her cousin Akila.

Cloze Test (16-20): 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.
Climate change is ________(16) the most severe crisis we face today. Global deforestation is one of the
main contributors to climate change. Thus, the restoration of deforested and other _________(17) lands
can lead to mitigation of climate change. Restoring biodiversity on large tracts of land is one of the major
commitments that India has made under the Paris Accords. This direct connection between biodiversity
and climate change was strongly __________(18) by most nations in the Conference of the Parties in
Glasgow concluded six months ago. Similarly, rejuvenation of our soils and agriculture, elimination of
hunger, and improvement of nutrition depends upon our prudent use of biodiversity in the _________(19)
agricultural systems. Fostering the return of biodiversity to degraded lands and ___________(20) blue
carbon in oceans have immense environmental and considerable economic benefits.

16.
a. Alleged
b. Arguably
c. Imposed
d. Compensate
e. Flurry

17.
a. Revive
b. Stalled
c. Scrambling
d. Degraded
e. Reciprocity

18.
a. Guaranteed
b. Clinch
c. Affirmed
d. Venture

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e. Promise

19.
a. Conquering
b. Prevailing
c. Ruling
d. Distributing
e. Ascendancy

20.
a. Ambitious
b. Waffling
c. Transit
d. Lucrative
e. Enhancing

21. The given sentence is divided into five parts. Identify which part of the sentence has an error.
Justin belonged to the letter and no one else, (A)/ while showing servile respect to Andrews, (B)/ could
so create an impression that the old fellow was not much good (C)/ and Sheeran managed everything
(D)/ No error (E).
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E

22. The given sentence is divided into five parts. Identify which part of the sentence has an error.
1. However, water contamination issues especially that related to natural constitution(A)/ like salinity,
fluoride, arsenic and iron have been(B)/ reported from isolated pockets in(C)/ various parts of the
country(D)/ No error(E).
a. A
b. B
c. C

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d. D
e. E

23. The given sentence is divided into five parts. Identify which part of the sentence has an error.
I had to change jobs(A)/ because I got tired of driving(B)/ through an hour of rush hour traffic to(C)/
and from work day after days(D)/ No error (E).
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E

24. Sentence Correction - Choose the option which replaces the underlined part of the sentence.
Hari has three cars, but this car looks better than that two.
a. Then that two
b. Than this two
c. Than those two
d. Then these two
e. No correction required.

25. Sentence Correction - Choose the option which replaces the underlined part of the sentence.
They themself are to blame for their failure.
a. They their self are to blame
b. They themself are blame
c. They themselves are to blame
d. They themself is to blame
e. No correction required.

26. Match the following.

A. Sheera has had a D. And doesn't seem to

severe headache for have any hope of
the past two hours. recovery.

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B. The patient has E. Yet she came to

been in a coma for a attend the ceremony.
week

C. We'll probably go F. They got him

away at Easter. admitted at the nearby
hospital.

a. A-E & B-D

b. A-E
c. A-F, B-E & C-D
d. B-D
e. None of the above

27. Choose the most suitable word which connects the given sentences.
I. The village had been hurriedly deserted.
II. The terrorists were in the area.
a. Besides
b. Because
c. Beyond
d. But
e. Between

28. Choose the sentence with which the word suits aptly in both grammatical and contextual
sense.
Hostility
A. Their kingdom, too, was divided and weakened by the fierce hostility between the orthodox
Christians and those who professed Arianism.
B. He sensed a smouldering hostility towards him.
C. He waited for the water to hostility.
a. A
b. B
c. A and B
d. B and C

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e. All the above

29. Identify the swapped words from the given sentence and choose the correct option.
On receiving an energised(A), the electromagnet coil becomes impulse(B) and attracts the
armature(C), causing the pawl to turn the ratchet(D) wheel through a definite number of teeth.
a. A-B
b. B-D
c. C-A
d. Both A-B; C-A
e. No replacement

30. Identify the swapped words from the given sentence and choose the correct option.
He said that the construction(A) of the apartments demand(B) in 2012 as there were no large(C)
apartments near OMR city and there was began(D) from the people.
a. A - B
b. B - D
c. C - A
d. Both A - E; C - A
e. No replacement

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SOLUTIONS:

1. Answer : c
Explanation: The opening of the story says that Swami praises that the uniqueness in the characters
makes the friendship between the boys stronger.
2. Answer : d
Explanation: Swaminathan and Mani initially disliked Rajam, but as the three boys confront each other,
they realise that they have a lot in common and become fast friends.
3. Answer : d
Explanation: As the passage says that swami joined the nationalist movement and got involved in a
violence which created a great mess at Malgudi. This created a crack in the friendship between Swami
and Rajam.
4. Answer : a
Explanation: Swaminathan is unable to persuade his new school's strict headmaster to grant him an
early dismissal so that he can attend M.C.C's practices. Having been barred from participating with
M.C.C.
5. Answer : c
Explanation: As the train departs, Rajam refuses to talk to Swaminathan, and Mani presents
Swaminathan's book to Rajam. Mani tries to console Swaminathan by promising him that Rajam plans
to write and that his book has been accepted.
6. Answer : a
Explanation: The word ‘Forbidden’ means to not allow or ban. ‘Prohibited’ will be the suitable synonym
for the word ‘Forbidden’.
7. Answer : b
Explanation: The word ‘Rescued’ means to save (someone) from a dangerous or distressing situation.
Hence ‘Jeopardise’ is the antonym for the word rescue.
8. Answer : c
Explanation: The word ‘Arrival’ suits the sentence as it means the action or process of arriving.
9. Answer : d
Explanation: The story is about a boy named Swami and his friends who live in Malgudi. The story tells
about the events in the friendship of those boys from Malgudi.
10. Answer : e
Explanation: The story talks about the friendship between the boys and other themes like the
colonialism and identity crisis through the riot. The theme of Courtship is not associated with the story.
11. Answer : e

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Explanation: The given passage is a story about a girl named Aisha who is on her vacation. The first
sentence is already given as it is. With the first sentence as a clue we can take sentence D as the second
line of the rearrangement as it says how she does her work on her vacation. Sentence B says about
Aisha’s morning routine. Taking “After completing household works” as a hint we can be sure that it
must follow sentence B so sentence F is the third sentence of the rearrangement. Sentence E explains
what they both used to do on the day so, E will be the fifth line of the rearrangement. Sentence C says
what they will do at the end of the day so it should be the final line of the passage.
12. Answer : a
Explanation: The given passage is a story about a girl named Aisha who is on her vacation. The first
sentence is already given as it is. With the first sentence as a clue we can take sentence D as the second
line of the rearrangement as it says how she does her work on her vacation. Sentence B says about
Aisha’s morning routine. Taking “After completing household works” as a hint we can be sure that it
must follow sentence B so sentence F is the third sentence of the rearrangement. Sentence E explains
what they both used to do on the day so, E will be the fifth line of the rearrangement. Sentence C says
what they will do at the end of the day so it should be the final line of the passage.
13. Answer : b
Explanation: The given passage is a story about a girl named Aisha who is on her vacation. The first
sentence is already given as it is. With the first sentence as a clue we can take sentence D as the second
line of the rearrangement as it says how she does her work on her vacation. Sentence B says about
Aisha’s morning routine. Taking “After completing household works” as a hint we can be sure that it
must follow sentence B so sentence F is the third sentence of the rearrangement. Sentence E explains
what they both used to do on the day so, E will be the fifth line of the rearrangement. Sentence C says
what they will do at the end of the day so it should be the final line of the passage.
14. Answer : d
Explanation: The given passage is a story about a girl named Aisha who is on her vacation. The first
sentence is already given as it is. With the first sentence as a clue we can take sentence D as the second
line of the rearrangement as it says how she does her work on her vacation. Sentence B says about
Aisha’s morning routine. Taking “After completing household works” as a hint we can be sure that it
must follow sentence B so sentence F is the third sentence of the rearrangement. Sentence E explains
what they both used to do on the day so, E will be the fifth line of the rearrangement. Sentence C says
what they will do at the end of the day so it should be the final line of the passage.
15. Answer : c
Explanation: The given passage is a story about a girl named Aisha who is on her vacation. The first
sentence is already given as it is. With the first sentence as a clue we can take sentence D as the second
line of the rearrangement as it says how she does her work on her vacation. Sentence B says about
Aisha’s morning routine. Taking “After completing household works” as a hint we can be sure that it
must follow sentence B so sentence F is the third sentence of the rearrangement. Sentence E explains
what they both used to do on the day so, E will be the fifth line of the rearrangement. Sentence C says
what they will do at the end of the day so it should be the final line of the passage.
16. Answer : b
Explanation: Arguably - It may be argued (used to qualify the statement of an opinion or belief).
17. Answer : d

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Explanation: Degraded - Treated or regarded with contempt or break down or deteriorate chemically.
18. Answer : c
Explanation: Affirmed - State as a fact; assert strongly and publicly.
19. Answer : b
Explanation: Prevailing - Existing at a particular time; current
20. Answer : e
Explanation: Enhancing - Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.
21. Answer : a
Explanation: As the word “letter” is unfit to the sentence, we need to replace 'letter' with 'latter' which
denotes the second or second mention of two people or things.
22. Answer : a
Explanation: Since here it talks about water contamination ‘issues’ – which is in plural – we need to
change the demonstrative pronoun ‘that’ (which is for singular) to ‘those’ (which is for plural).
23. Answer : d
Explanation: Here the ‘day after days’ need to be changed into ‘day after day’. If the same noun is
repeated after a preposition ,the noun will be singular.
24. Answer : c
Explanation: The demonstrative pronoun used here is inappropriate so ‘that’ needs to be replaced with
‘those’.
25. Answer : c
Explanation: Here, ‘themself’ needs to be changed into ‘themselves’. Generally both “themselves” and
“themself” are acceptable as reflexive singular pronouns; however, “themselves” is currently the more
common usage.
26. Answer : b
Explanation: Sentence A clearly matches with E and forms “Sheera has had a severe headache for the
past two hours”. Sentences B and D seem to match but D is wrong as the sentence is grammatically
wrong. The remaining C and F conveys entirely different ideas.
27. Answer : b
Explanation: The second sentence states the cause of the fact in the first sentence hence ‘because’ is
the appropriate connector. The sentence should be, “The village had been hurriedly deserted because
the terrorists were in the area”.
28. Answer : c
Explanation : The word ‘Hostility’ means hostile behaviour; Unfriendliness or oppositions.Sentences A
and B agrees with the term.
29. Answer : a

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Explanation: Here A and B should be replaced as the word ‘energised’ means give vitality and
enthusiasm to and the word ‘impulse’ means a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act.
Thus these two words are replaced to form a sentence - On receiving an impulse, the electromagnet coil
becomes energised and attracts the armature, causing the pawl to turn the ratchet wheel through a
definite number of teeth.
30. Answer : b
Explanation : The word ‘demand’ and ‘began’ should be interchanged as it conveys that the
construction was started in 2012 and people are demanding. The sentence should be: He said that the
construction of the apartments began in 2012 as there were no large apartments near OMR city and
there was demand from the people.

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