IBPS PO English: Sentence Improvement questions with solutions

Q1. In the following question, a sentence is given which is divided into a few parts. The sentence may or may not be grammatically or contextually correct. To make the sentence correct, interchange the positions of the phrases and mark the correct interchange as your answer. If no interchange is required, mark (e), i.e. "no interchange required" as your correct answer. Such as stress in balance sheets, (A) / deteriorating financial conditions of the group (B) / the agencies did not alter ratings despite (C) / lack of cash flows, inability to monetise assets (D)

1. A-C
2. No interchange required
3. A-D
4. A-D, B-C

Answer: No interchange required

The sentence is already grammatically and contextually correct. The phrase after 'despite' is followed by the reasons for not altering ratings, and the structure is coherent. Therefore, no interchange is needed.

Q2. In his experienced search of his second victory of the year, David Cone has adjusted with every kind of desperate pitch, from tempo to grip to stance.

1. ACBD
2. BADC
3. BDAC
4. DBAC

Answer: DBAC

The original sentence contains incorrect word choices and forms. Replacing the marked parts with the correct forms gives a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence, matching option DBAC.

Q3. A sentence contains a highlighted phrase that may be grammatically incorrect. Choose the most appropriate option from the given alternatives to replace the highlighted phrase and correct the sentence. If the highlighted phrase is correct as it is, then choose "No replacement required" as the correct answer. I put off an old diary while cleaning my attic.

1. give up
2. break down
3. take after
4. came across

Answer: came across

The phrase "put off" is incorrect in this context. The intended meaning is that the speaker found an old diary accidentally while cleaning the attic, which is expressed by "came across."