IBPS PO English: Sentence Completion questions with solutions

Q1. In each of the questions given below, a few phrases are given in two columns which are grammatically correct and contextually meaningful. Connect the given phrases to form sentences in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. Choose the best possible combination as your answer from the given options to form correct and coherent sentences. COLUMN (I) (A) The relentless pursuit of excellence that had driven the young athlete to train day after day, (B) A testament to the power of hard work and dedication, and the way in which we are all capable (C) Climate change is an international concern that requires immediate action not only from (D) capture the essence of the world around them in a way that was both beautiful and inspiring (E) governments but also from all segments of our society, whether individuals or institutions (F) the dazzling array of colors that filled the canvas, with its bold strokes and vivid hues

1. AE and CD
2. CF and BE
3. CE
4. BD and AF

Answer: CE

The phrase in (C) is completed by (E): 'Climate change is an international concern that requires immediate action not only from governments but also from all segments of our society, whether individuals or institutions.' This forms a coherent and grammatically correct sentence.

Q2. Connect the given phrases to form sentences in the best possible way. COLUMN I: (A) With its seemingly endless twists and turns, bumps and obstacles, was a testament to the (B) The digital divide is a social issue that creates inequalities in access, skills, and opportunities (C) Promoting interfaith dialogue and cooperation can help to foster mutual respect COLUMN II: (D) of the tiny creature in the face of overwhelming adversity and the seemingly (E) to harness the power of technology for personal and societal development (F) and understanding among different religions and promote global peace

1. AE and CD
2. CF and BE
3. CE
4. BD and AF

Answer: BD and AF

Natural pairs: A+D ('testament to the resilience of the tiny creature'), B+E ('inequalities...to harness technology'), C+F ('mutual respect and understanding among religions'). The given answer 'BD and AF' doesn't form natural sentences — this likely reflects a source error or a different passage context. The most coherent pairing from the given options is CF and BE (option 2), but the provided answer is BD and AF.