IBPS CWE Clerical Cadre English Language Sample Test

1. Directions-(Q.8-12) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. Vishnu Raman was an Indian magistrate who lived about a hundred years ago. He was famed for the fairness of his judgements. One day while the magistrate was walking through the market he saw a crowd outside a poultry shop. On enquiring what the matter was he learnt that a worker had accidentally dropped a heavy sack on a chicken, crushing it to death. The chicken was small, worth only about five rupees, but the owner of the shop had caught the worker by his throat and was demanding a hundred rupees. His argument was that the chicken would have grown into a plump bird in another two years and then it would have fetched him the amount he was asking for. Somebody in the crowd recognized the magistrate, and everybody made way for him. "Judge our case, your honour !" said the owner of the chicken, letting go of the worker and bowing respectfully to the magistrate. "This man, through his carelessness has caused the death of a chicken that would have fetched me a hundred coins in another two years !" Fear had made the worker's speech incoherent. Nobody could understand what he was saying. "The price put on the chicken is hundred rupees," said the magistrate, to the worker. "I advise you to pay the owner." There was a gasp from the crowd. Everybody had expected the magistrate to favour the poor worker. The owner of the chicken was overjoyed. "They said you were fair in your judgements" he said, rubbing his hands in glee, "now I can say there is no one fairer than you !" "The Law is always fair," smiled the magistrate. "Tell me, how much grain a chicken would eat in a year ?" "About half a sack," said the poultry shop owner. "So in two years the chicken who died would have eaten a whole sack of grain," said Vishnu Raman. "Please give the sack of grain you've saved to the worker." The chicken owner turned pale. A sack of grain would cost more than hundred rupees. Frightened by the shouts from the crowd, he declared he would not take any money from the worker, and retreated into the safety of his shop in the end. What was Vishnu Raman well known for?

He was well known for his respectable position

He was well known for his honesty

He was well known for his fairness of judgement

He was well known for time management

None of these

Vishnu Raman was well known for his fairness of judgement. This is evident from the passage where it is mentioned that he was famed for the fairness of his judgements. Additionally, when the owner of the chicken asked him to judge the case, he advised the worker to pay the owner, surprising the crowd who expected him to favor the poor worker. This shows that Vishnu Raman was known for being fair in his judgements.

Explanation

Vishnu Raman was well known for his fairness of judgement. This is evident from the passage where it is mentioned that he was famed for the fairness of his judgements. Additionally, when the owner of the chicken asked him to judge the case, he advised the worker to pay the owner, surprising the crowd who expected him to favor the poor worker. This shows that Vishnu Raman was known for being fair in his judgements.

2. Directions-(Q.1-3) Rearrange the following six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them . 1 . He walked up to his teacher and asked "Why does one die, Master ?" 2. "The time has come for your vase to die". 3. "Its natural," said the teacher. "Everything has a beginning and an end." 4. A young student happened to break a precious vase belonging to his teacher. 5. When he heard his teacher's footsteps, he quickly hid the broken vase behind him. 6. The student then, held out the pieces of the broken vase saying. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after the rearrangement ?

3

4

6

1

5

The correct answer is 4. The sentence "A young student happened to break a precious vase belonging to his teacher" should be the first sentence after the rearrangement. This sentence sets the context for the rest of the paragraph by introducing the incident that leads to the student's question about death.

Explanation

The correct answer is 4. The sentence "A young student happened to break a precious vase belonging to his teacher" should be the first sentence after the rearrangement. This sentence sets the context for the rest of the paragraph by introducing the incident that leads to the student's question about death.

3. If you want to / keep good health / you must eats / a lot of vegetables / No error (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

If you want to

Keep good health

You must eats

A lot of vegetables

No error

The correct answer is (C). The error in the sentence is the verb form "eats" which should be "eat" to match the subject "you." The correct sentence should be "you must eat a lot of vegetables" to maintain subject-verb agreement.

Explanation

The correct answer is (C). The error in the sentence is the verb form "eats" which should be "eat" to match the subject "you." The correct sentence should be "you must eat a lot of vegetables" to maintain subject-verb agreement.

4. The frequent errors are a result of the student's .................

Talent

Smartness

Carelessness

Perception

Destructiveness

The frequent errors are a result of the student's carelessness. This suggests that the student is not paying enough attention or being meticulous in their work, leading to mistakes.

Explanation

The frequent errors are a result of the student's carelessness. This suggests that the student is not paying enough attention or being meticulous in their work, leading to mistakes.

5. In recent months / a large number of equipments / has been steal / from construction sites / No error (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

In recent months

A large number of equipments

Has been steal

From construction sites

No error

The verb "steal" is incorrect in this sentence. The correct past participle form of "steal" is "stolen". Therefore, the correct sentence should be "a large number of equipments has been stolen from construction sites."

Explanation

The verb "steal" is incorrect in this sentence. The correct past participle form of "steal" is "stolen". Therefore, the correct sentence should be "a large number of equipments has been stolen from construction sites."

6. What was the commotion in the market about ?

The worker quitting his job

The shop owner beating the magistrate

The magistrate's visit to the market

The death of a chicken

The missing money from the owner's shop

The correct answer is "The death of a chicken." The commotion in the market was caused by the death of a chicken. This event likely stirred up emotions and reactions among the people in the market, leading to a disturbance or commotion.

Explanation

The correct answer is "The death of a chicken." The commotion in the market was caused by the death of a chicken. This event likely stirred up emotions and reactions among the people in the market, leading to a disturbance or commotion.

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

2

3

5

1

6

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Explanation

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8. In the end, the owner turned pale because- 1. The magistrate was being unjust. 2. He realised that he was being cheated. 3. The magistrate asked him to give the worker a sack of grain.

Only 1

Only 2

Only 3

Only 1 and 2

Only 2 and 3

The owner turned pale because the magistrate asked him to give the worker a sack of grain.

Explanation

The owner turned pale because the magistrate asked him to give the worker a sack of grain.

9. Why was the owner of the shop initially overjoyed with the magistrate's judgement ?

The magistrate asked the worker to pay him a hundred rupees

He was fond of the magistrate

He did not expect the magistrate to favour the worker

He could now buy another chicken

The law is always fair

The owner of the shop was initially overjoyed with the magistrate's judgement because the magistrate asked the worker to pay him a hundred rupees. This means that the worker would have to pay a significant amount of money, potentially causing financial strain on him. The owner, being the recipient of the money, would benefit from this situation as he would receive the payment from the worker.

Explanation

The owner of the shop was initially overjoyed with the magistrate's judgement because the magistrate asked the worker to pay him a hundred rupees. This means that the worker would have to pay a significant amount of money, potentially causing financial strain on him. The owner, being the recipient of the money, would benefit from this situation as he would receive the payment from the worker.

10. The Indian Government's / primary goal / is to reduction / of poverty / No error (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

The Indian Government's

Primary goal

Is to reduction

Of poverty

No error

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Explanation

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11. Fair

Brilliant

Good

Honest

Unjust

Clever

The word "unjust" is the only word in the list that represents something that is not fair or impartial. The other words - fair, brilliant, good, honest, and clever - all have positive connotations and do not imply any form of unfairness or injustice. Therefore, "unjust" stands out as the correct answer.

Explanation

The word "unjust" is the only word in the list that represents something that is not fair or impartial. The other words - fair, brilliant, good, honest, and clever - all have positive connotations and do not imply any form of unfairness or injustice. Therefore, "unjust" stands out as the correct answer.

12. Directions-(Q.15-17) Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete- Most of the people who .......... the book exhibition were teachers.

Witnessed

Presented

Conducted

Held

Attended

The word "attended" is the most effective word to fill in the blank because it means to be present at or participate in an event, which fits the context of people going to a book exhibition. The other words do not convey the same meaning or fit the sentence as well.

Explanation

The word "attended" is the most effective word to fill in the blank because it means to be present at or participate in an event, which fits the context of people going to a book exhibition. The other words do not convey the same meaning or fit the sentence as well.

13. Why was the owner asked to give a sack of grain to the worker?

The worker could not afford grain

The worker had purchased the sack of grain

The worker did not get paid for his services

A sack of grain was equal to a hundred rupees

He would have saved on a sack of grain

The owner was asked to give a sack of grain to the worker because it would have been a way for the worker to save money.

Explanation

The owner was asked to give a sack of grain to the worker because it would have been a way for the worker to save money.

14. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after the rearrangement ?

1

5

2

6

3

The given sequence needs to be rearranged. Based on the given options, the correct fourth sentence should be "3". However, without the complete context or information about the content of the sentences, it is difficult to provide a more specific explanation.

Explanation

The given sequence needs to be rearranged. Based on the given options, the correct fourth sentence should be "3". However, without the complete context or information about the content of the sentences, it is difficult to provide a more specific explanation.

15. Directions-(Q.4-7) Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (E) i.e. 'No error'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

My name is Rahul

And I am coming

From a beautiful state

In India

No error

The given sentence is grammatically correct. There is no error in any part of the sentence.

Explanation

The given sentence is grammatically correct. There is no error in any part of the sentence.

16. I finally.......... her to stay another day.

Advised

Persuaded

Suggested

Called

Tortured

The correct answer is "persuaded" because it implies that the speaker was able to convince or influence someone to stay another day. This suggests that the speaker used their powers of persuasion to successfully change the person's mind or decision.

Explanation

The correct answer is "persuaded" because it implies that the speaker was able to convince or influence someone to stay another day. This suggests that the speaker used their powers of persuasion to successfully change the person's mind or decision.

17. Directions-(Q.13-14) Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning of the word printed in bold as used in the passage- Accidentally

Deliberately

Mistakenly

Erroneously

Cautiously

Hastily

The word "accidentally" means something that happens by chance or without intention. The word "mistakenly" means something that happens due to a mistake or error. Therefore, "mistakenly" is the most opposite in meaning to "accidentally" as it implies intention or purposeful action.

Explanation

The word "accidentally" means something that happens by chance or without intention. The word "mistakenly" means something that happens due to a mistake or error. Therefore, "mistakenly" is the most opposite in meaning to "accidentally" as it implies intention or purposeful action.