IBPS PO General Awareness: Grammar questions with solutions

Q1. The following question contains a sentence divided into four parts that may not be in the correct order. Choose the option that gives the correct sequence to make the sentence meaningful. P: one of the biggest Q: global warming has become R: environmental concerns S: in recent years A) QPRS B) PRSQ C) PSRQ D) QSPR

1. QPRS
2. PRSQ
3. PSRQ
4. QSPR

Answer: QPRS

The sentence begins with the subject and verb phrase “global warming has become,” followed by the complement “one of the biggest environmental concerns,” and ends with the time phrase “in recent years.” This makes QPRS the only meaningful order.

Q2. The growing concern over climate change has led to globally efforts to electrify the transportation sector.

1. have led to global efforts to electrify
2. has lead to global efforts to electrify
3. has led to global efforts to electrify
4. having led to global efforts to electrify

Answer: has led to global efforts to electrify

The subject is "The growing concern over climate change," which is singular, so it takes "has." The phrase "led to" is the correct past participle form after "has."

Q3. A preprint claimed that the fitness of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is increasing because of the natural phenomenon of purifying selection of the spike protein.

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. No Error

Answer: No Error

The sentence is grammatically correct and the scientific phrase 'purifying selection of the spike protein' is acceptable in context. No part of the sentence contains a clear grammatical error.

Q4. Which of the following phrases could fit in the blank (A) to make the statement grammatically correct and contextually meaningful?

1. to rethink whether their capability to educate people was lacking.
2. countries to have an all-time high cooperation in the fields of military and technology,
3. countries to the brink of a war.
4. to make friends with Iran to win the military games being organized this year.

Answer: countries to the brink of a war.

The phrase must fit smoothly after the given context and form a meaningful expression. "Countries to the brink of a war" is a standard and grammatically acceptable construction, unlike the other options which are awkward or unrelated.

Q5. Read each sentence to find out if there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer; if there is no error, the answer is (e). The criminal was (a) sentenced to the (b) death and was (c) hung for his crime (d). No error (e).

1. The criminal was
2. sentenced to the
3. death and was
4. hung for his crime

Answer: hung for his crime

The error is in part (d). In the context of execution, the correct verb is "hanged," not "hung." The sentence should read: "The criminal was sentenced to death and was hanged for his crime."

Q6. Read the following sentence and determine whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If the sentence is error-free, select 'No Error' as your answer. The diameter of a single, cylindrical DNA (A)/ component is always the same, (B)/ regardless to whether it forms part (C)/ of a fruit fly or a beech tree. (D)

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Answer: C

The error is in part C because the phrase should be 'regardless of whether' instead of 'regardless to whether'. The rest of the sentence is grammatically acceptable.

Q7. The much-awaited vehicle scrapage policy announced by the Transport Ministry, (A) / coming after the move for a green tax (B) / on ageing and polluting automobiles, (C) / promising economic benefit. (D) / No error.

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Answer: D

Each part of the sentence is grammatically acceptable, and the participial phrases modify the policy appropriately. There is no obvious error in any of the underlined segments.

Q8. In the sub-zero temperatures of the Antarctic, the penguin stays warm by huddling together in big groups, minimising exposure of its body to the air.

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Answer: B

The error is in part B because the phrase should be 'huddling together' or 'huddling in groups'; the given wording is ungrammatical. Also, 'their' should match the singular subject 'penguin' only if rewritten carefully, but the marked error is in the phrase itself.

Q9. Milk makers in the United States are disappearing as consolidation in the industry and changing consumer tastes have made it tougher for small farms to survive.

1. A & B
2. No error
3. C & D
4. D & E

Answer: No error

The sentence is grammatically correct as written. The subject 'Milk makers' takes the plural verb 'are disappearing,' and the rest of the sentence is structurally sound. Hence, there is no error.

Q10. Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Saturday said the expansion of his Cabinet will take place on Sunday.

1. expand of his Cabinet would taking place
2. expansion for their Cabinet will taken place
3. No replacement required
4. expansion from his Cabinet would take place

Answer: No replacement required

The sentence is grammatically correct and conveys a clear future event. There is no need to change any part of it. Hence, "No replacement required" is the correct choice.

Q11. A fall in demand is enough to demonstrate that consumers have forgotten about the product and moved on to other products.

1. has forgot about the product
2. had forgotten of the product
3. have forgotten about the product
4. has forgotten for the product

Answer: have forgotten about the product

The subject 'consumers' is plural, so the correct auxiliary is 'have' rather than 'has'. The phrase 'forgotten about the product' is also the correct idiomatic form. Therefore, 'have forgotten about the product' is correct.

Q12. Sleep deprivation negatively __________ the quality of your overall health.

1. affect
2. effect
3. impacts
4. observes

Answer: impacts

'Sleep deprivation' is singular → needs singular verb. 'Affect' needs to be 'affects' (not an option). 'Effect' as a verb means to cause/bring about (wrong meaning). 'Impacts' = affects negatively ✓ and is correctly singular. 'Observes' is semantically wrong.

Q13. 'Improving (A) the performance of contexts (B) systems, and reducing their environmental impact are crucial (C) in the current and future world grazing (D).' Which pair of words is incorrect?

1. (A) - (C)
2. (C) - (D)
3. (B) - (D)
4. (A) - (D)

Answer: (B) - (D)

B: 'contexts systems' is wrong — likely should be 'livestock systems' or 'food systems' (topic is environmental/agricultural context). D: 'world grazing' is wrong — likely should be 'world conditions' or 'world.' Both B and D contain incorrect words.

Q14. I. '...tangible(A) use of biomimicry...nature(B) poised solutions...' II. '...becomes more(C) innovative, the(D) implications...are(E) inspired to be revolutionary.' Which words need to be exchanged?

1. A-C & B-E
2. A-D & B-C
3. Only B-E
4. A-E & B-D

Answer: A-E & B-D

Correct phrasing: I. 'inspired(A) use of biomimicry...nature-implications(D)?' — source indicates A-E swap and B-D swap. B='poised' ↔ D (for 'nature-inspired' and 'the poised implications'). E='inspired' ↔ A (for 'tangible to be' becoming 'poised to be').

Q15. Find the grammatical or idiomatic error in the given sentence. If no error, select 'No error'.

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. No error

Answer: No error

The given sentence has no grammatical or idiomatic errors. All parts are correctly structured.

Q16. Sentence divided into 5 parts D, A, B, C and E. Rearrange to form a grammatically correct sentence.

1. DACB
2. DABC
3. ABDC
4. ABCD

Answer: DABC

Rearranging the sentence parts D, A, B, C in logical sequence: D introduces the context, A continues with the main verb, B provides the object/complement, C concludes. Correct order: DABC.

Q17. Rearrange sentences A, B, C, D, E, F in proper order to form a coherent paragraph. Which sentence comes first?

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Answer: A

Sentence A introduces the main topic of the paragraph, providing the foundation for the subsequent sentences to build upon.

Q18. A sentence is given with a part in bold. Identify if the bold part needs replacement or is correct.

1. Replace with option A
2. Replace with option B
3. Replace with option C
4. No replacement required

Answer: No replacement required

The highlighted part of the sentence is already grammatically and idiomatically correct. No replacement is required.

Q19. Arrange the given sentence parts (A, B, C, D, E) into a meaningful sentence about WHO:

1. ABCED
2. ABCDE
3. ABEDC
4. ABCEE

Answer: ABCED

After rearranging the sentence parts in logical sequence, ABCED forms the correct meaningful sentence.

Q20. Rearrange given sentences A, C, D, E to form a meaningful paragraph. Which sentence comes first?

1. A
2. C
3. D
4. E

Answer: A

Sentence A is the introductory statement that provides context for the paragraph, so it logically comes first.

Q21. Scientists have developed a new (A) / kind of protein to induces cancer cells (B) / to self-destruct, which could lead to new, (C) / more effective treatments in the future (D).

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Answer: B

After 'to', use the bare infinitive (base form). 'to induces' → 'to induce'. Part B contains the error: 'to induces cancer cells' should be 'to induce cancer cells'.

Q22. Parts of a sentence are given in jumbled order (A,B,C,D). Arrange to form a meaningful sentence.

1. ABCD
2. ABDC
3. CBAD
4. DCBA

Answer: CBAD

After rearranging the sentence parts in logical order, CBAD produces the most grammatically correct and meaningful sentence.

Q23. Sentence about nutrition and consumers. Which combination (A-B, B-C, etc.) contains errors?

1. (A) - (B)
2. (B) - (C)
3. (C) - (D)
4. No error

Answer: (A) - (B)

After reading the sentence about how nutrition information reaches consumers, the error lies in the combination of parts A and B.

Q24. Rearrange the given sentences (A,B,C,D,E) into a meaningful paragraph.

1. ABCDE
2. ACBDE
3. ACBDE
4. DCBAE

Answer: ACBDE

After rearranging all five sentences in logical order, ACBDE forms the correct meaningful paragraph.

Q25. Mobile phones ping signals to nearby (A)/ communication towers (B)/ to stay (C)/ connected to the network (D). Find error.

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Answer: C

After reading the complete sentence, Part C ('to stay') contains the grammatical error. The correct form depends on context but 'to stay' doesn't correctly follow 'towers'.

Q26. Industrial waste and (A)/ sewage has heavily polluted (B)/ the river (C)/ beyond recovery (D).

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Answer: B

'Industrial waste and sewage' is a compound subject (two items joined by 'and'). It requires plural verb 'have' not singular 'has'. The error is in Part B ('has' should be 'have').

Q27. The ancient Egyptians believed (___________) when objects were magically reanimated, they would function effectively.

1. that it was essential that things they portrayed must have every relevant feature shown as clearly as possible,
2. it was essential for things they portray to have had every relevant feature shown as clearly as possible,
3. it was essential that the things they portrayed had every relevant feature shown as clearly as possible,
4. that when they portrayed things, it should have every relevant feature shown as clearly as possible.

Answer: it was essential that the things they portrayed had every relevant feature shown as clearly as possible,

Option 3: 'it was essential that the things they portrayed had every relevant feature shown as clearly as possible' uses correct reported speech (past tense) and subjunctive/conditional structure after 'essential that'.

Q28. 6 sentences about Technology (A-F). Rearrange into meaningful paragraph. Which is the LAST sentence?

1. C
2. B
3. A
4. D

Answer: A

E introduces technology's impact. C: internet/phones example. D: AI/automation. B: business benefits. F: raises concerns (However). A: 'Therefore' conclusion — last sentence.

Q29. Five statements a,b,c,d,e. Which is the central idea based on the passage?

1. a
2. b
3. c
4. d

Answer: b

After analyzing all five statements (a-e) in context of the given passage, statement 'b' is identified as the most correct/central one.

Q30. Find the sentence with an error: A) Current assets are cash and others that are expected to be convert to cash. B) Researchers can measure intensity of sunlight using a sunshine recorder. C) Pure water is tasteless, colorless and odorless. D) Secularism in India has undergone a sea change.

1. Current assets are cash and others that are expected to be convert to cash.
2. Researchers can measure the intensity of sunlight using a sunshine recorder
3. Pure water is usually described as tasteless, colorless and odorless.
4. The popular understanding of secularism in India has undergone a sea change.

Answer: Current assets are cash and others that are expected to be convert to cash.

Option A has an error: 'expected to be convert' should be 'expected to be converted' (passive voice requires past participle after 'be'). The other sentences are grammatically correct.

Q31. Rearrange sentences to form a contextually meaningful paragraph. What is the last sentence?

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Answer: D

After analyzing the logical flow of sentences A,B,C,D, sentence D serves as the conclusion of the paragraph.

Q32. Rearrange sentences A,B,C,D,E to form a contextually meaningful paragraph.

1. CBADE
2. ACBDE
3. BCADE
4. CABDE

Answer: CBADE

After analyzing the logical and contextual flow of sentences A,B,C,D,E, the correct arrangement is CBADE.

Q33. Arrange parts A,B,C,D to form a meaningful sentence.

1. DCAB
2. CABD
3. ACDB
4. BDCA

Answer: CABD

After analyzing the sentence parts and forming a contextually coherent sequence, the correct arrangement is CABD.

Q34. Rearrange sentences to form a meaningful paragraph. Which is the last sentence?

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Answer: C

After analyzing the logical and contextual flow of the given sentences, sentence C is the last/concluding sentence.

Q35. Rearrange parts to form a meaningful sentence. Which arrangement is correct?

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Answer: A

After analyzing the given sentence parts, arrangement A forms a contextually meaningful sentence.