English Language Questions for SBI Clerks

Directions (1-5): In each of the questions given below an incomplete sentence which must be filled/completed with one of the options given below. Choose the correct option and complete the given sentences.                                                                    1. The King has ……………… to a proposal to enhance the powers of the council of ministers.                     (3)

  1. (1) coincided
  2. (2) allied
  3. (3) assented
  4. (4) opined
  5. (5) identified

2. The disciplinary committee has ……………… the use of detention after classes as a punishment for bad behavior.                                                                                                                                                      (4)

  1. (1) extended
  2. (2) authorized
  3. (3) clamped
  4. (4) embargo
  5. (5) intended

3. The judge ……………… the use of capital punishment for serious crimes.                                       (1)

  1. (1) franchised
  2. (2) endorse
  3. (3) agreed
  4. (4) condoned
  5. (5) endured

4. The committee was in favor of the proposal but the president ……………… it.                                 (2)

  1. (1) vetoed
  2. (2) countenance
  3. (3) sanctioned
  4. (4) confirmed
  5. (5) assented

5. The cabinet has ……………… a proposal to change the way private educational institutions are funded and managed.                                                                                                                         (1)

  1. (1) acceded
  2. (2) actualize
  3. (3) endorsed
  4. (4) approve
  5. (5) franchised