Target SBI PO 

English day -20

Direction (1-10): Select the phrase/connector from the given three options which can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences.

1) Effort and money had been expended in writing countless unrelated exams. On the surface, it seemed like a waste. I realised that the experience had actually helped me better myself.

I) Considerable time

II) But slowly

III) As a result of

Pick out the option which can be used to combine both the above sentences into one.

a) Only I

b) Only II

c) Only III

d) Only I and II

e) None of the above

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d) Only I and II

2) Later, the victim walked up to a police post nearby and narrated her ordeal. It did take her a while to figure her way out of the park.

I) Considerable it

II) however it

III) Although it

Pick out the option which can be used to combine both the above sentences into one.

a) Only I

b) Only II

c) Only III

d) Only I and II

e) None of the above

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b) Only II

3) The ATC is a train protection system that involves a speed control mechanism. This module will be replaced on all cards as a preventive measure.

I) When module will

II) The ATC has

III) Meanwhile

Pick out the option which can be used to combine both the above sentences into one.

a) Only I

b) Only II

c) Only III

d) Only I and II

e) None of the above

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e) None of the above

4) A man and his two minor daughters, have sustained 10% to 30% burns. They were taken to Safdarjung Hospital and discharged after treatment.

I) According to,

II) The victims,

III) They are taken

Pick out the option which can be used to combine both the above sentences into one.

a) Only I

b) Only II

c) Only I and II

d) Only II and III

e) None of the above

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b) Only II

5) It was presumed that he was a labourer. The area was cordoned off and labourers, as well as tenants and servants, were interrogated.

I) Investigation, it

II) Whereas the area

III) During investigation, it

Pick out the option which can be used to combine both the above sentences into one.

a) Only I

b) Only II

c) Only III

d) Only I and II

e) None of the above

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c) Only III

6) Zoo curator Riyaz Khan said all necessary measures were being taken to sanitise the premises. He told zoo officials will soon hold a meeting regarding the issue. 

I) He asked zoo

II) He interrogated zoo

III) He probed

Pick out the option which can be used to combine both the above sentences into one.

a) Only I

b) Only III

c) Only III and II

d) Only I and II

e) None of the above

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e) None of the above

7) Recreational weight training cannot create physique. That kind of muscle definition to appear on a body, one needs to have a very low percentage of fat.

I) In addition to recreational

II) Instead that

III) In order for

Pick out the option which can be used to combine both the above sentences into one.

a) Only I

b) Only II

c) Only III

d) Only I and II

e) None of the above

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c) Only III

8) Food inflation is touching twenty per cent. The government will have to tighten monetary policy to prevent further rise. (IBPS PO 2016)

I) Although food inflation is

II) With the tightening of monetary

III) Given that food inflation

Pick out the option which can be used to combine both the above sentences into one

a) Only (I)

b) Only (II)

c) Only (III)

d) Only (I) and (II)

e) None of these

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a) Only (I)

9) The cows are respected, honoured and adored. Protecting them promotes peace and good health, said Mr.Koka.

I) Before protecting

II) At Goshala, the cow

III) For protecting

Pick out the option which can be used to combine both the above sentences into one.

a) Only I

b) Only II

c) Only III

d) Only I and II

e) None of the above

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b) Only II

10) Your life does not end here. Try to enjoy what you study and do your best.

I) Inspite of your

II) For your life

III) Then try to

Pick out the option which can be used to combine both the above sentences into one.

a) Only I

b) Only II

c) Only III

d) Only I and II

e) None of the above

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e) None of the above


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