New Pattern Fill in the blanks – Type 7and Type 8 (Sentence completion) Practice questions for SBI PO 2017
New Pattern Fill in the blanks – Type 7and Type 8
(Sentence completion) Practice questions for SBI PO 2017
Directions : In each question below, a theme is partially presented in two sentences. The complete theme comprises four logically arranged sentences. Out of these four the middle two sentences are not given. Three possible fillers denoted by (A), (B) and (C) are given below the partially provided theme. You have to find out which two or none can fill the gap between the two given sentences in the proper order to make the theme complete. Study the five alternatives (answer choices) carefully and select one of them.
1. All our diverse experiences are manifestations of the mind. _____, ________. The quality of that action depends on whether your mind is disciplined or not.
(A) The internal environment, the individual’s physical body, and the place where it abides, the external environment, arise through the force of action.
(B) Depending on whether our mind is pacified or unruly, positive or negative, action are committed.
(C) This is why advice about reading someone’s body language is so important.
(a) Only B and A
(b) Only C and A
(c) Only B and C
(d) Only A and B
(e) Only A and B or C respectively.
2. People of India want more implementation, not more promise and plans, ________, _______. This is because the approach to implementation and skills required must suit what has to be done.
(A) They want executives who can implement and institutions that can get things done.
(B) Aligned plans are required to accelerate progress on many fronts in India.
(C) But first we must understand what is to be implemented.
(a) Only A and C
(b) Only B and C
(c) Only C and B
(d) Only B and A
(e) Only A and B
3. Information sharing plays a critical role in facilitating industrial processes. _____,_____. A essential to ensure that supplies reach retailers on time and in the right quantities, avoiding either over supply or under supply.
(A) This sharing is the first step towards developing a high efficiency supply chain.
(B) In the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, a company’s operations depend largely on the effectiveness and efficiency of its supply chain.
(C) However, this is often one of the most focused industrial aspects, leading to demand forecasting and losses for the company.
(a) Only B and A
(b) Only C and A
(c) Only B and A or C
(d) Only A and B
(e) None of these
4. Buying a new car is just like a dream come true. ______,______. Timely maintenance increases its life, dependability and value.
(A) A car depicts the personality of its owner.
(B) Once bought, though, a car involves high investment.
(C) Expenditure on car maintenance becomes imperative.
(a) Only B and A
(b) Only B and C
(c) Only C and B
(d) Only C and A
(e) None of these
5. Agriculture has been commanding a pivotal position in the Indian economy. ______, ______. As of agro-products is now being seriously explored.
(A) India has been an agricultural exporter, for a fairly long time.
(B) Besides, any suggestion for producing just for export was seen unpatriotic.
(C) So far, it was strongly felt that we are just self-sufficient on the agro-products front.
(a) Only A and B
(b) Only A and C
(c) Only B and C
(d) Only C and A
(e) Only C and B
Type 8 Practice Questions
Directions: In each question below, two sentence or parts of sentences are given with two blanks spaces between them. From the three parts/ sentences denoted by (A), (B) and (C) given below each, find out which two can fill up the blanks in proper sequence (ie the order in which these are given in the answer options) to make the sentence/ group of sentences meaningfully complete.
1. Four years ago, I had a major surgery. (___). (_____). I was too ill.
(A) It left me disabled
(B) My attempts to go back to work could not succeed.
(C) I had fully recovered except for some minor weakness.
(a) Only B and A
(b) Only C and A
(c) Only B and C
(d) Only A and B
(e) Only A and C
2. Based on scientific research, scientists
Conclude that (___) (___), they will even more than a hundred years.
(A) keep themselves active all through
(B) exercise more, ensure proper vitamin intake
(C) human species, if they regulate their diet,
(a) Only A and B
(b) Only A and C
(c) Only C and A
(d) Only C and B
(e) Either C and A or C and B
3. The Central Government’s plans to (_______) (________) despite the fact that the opposition parties’ united front had mobilized support of general public at the outskirts of Mumbai.
(A) defy the curfew imposed to prevent the proposed rally from protesting against the hike in petrol prices.
(B) curb the rally called for by the opposition succeeded due to ruling party’s announcement to.
(C) cancel all the trains entering Mumbai.
(a) Only A and B
(b) Only B and A
(c) Only B and C
(d) Only A and C
(e) Either B and C or A and C
4. The economic gloom was exacerbated yesterday by Greek Prime Minister’s surprise announcement (_____) (_____), and vote might put the torturously conceived package in jeopardy.
(A) that was struck last week.
(B) that he would recommend the parliament to strike down the obnoxious deal.
(C) that his country would hold a referendum on the European debt deal
(a) Only C and A
(b) Only B and A
(c) Only A and C
(d) Either C and A or B and A
(e) None of these
5. The world’s most powerful nations were warned (________) (______) and trigger mass social unrest.
(A) that could cost millions of jobs around the globe.
(B) that international economy was on the brink of a deep new economic crisis.
(C) that the only solution was pumping a huge amount of money in the economy.
(a) Only C and A
(b) Only B and A
(c) Only B and C
(d) Only C and B
(e) None of these
Ans: (1) d (2) e (3) c (4) a (5) b
