In the banking exams, word swapping is the most common topic asked by the examiner. Word Swapping is also known as error spotting vocabulary/ grammar-based.Spotting errors based on vocabulary is something in which you need to spot the sentences and errors i.e. the word (s) which is are incorrect with the context. The word needs to be swapped and replaced with the correct word to form a contextually correct sentence.
Directions (Qs. 1 - 10): In the following question,a sentence is given with three words marked as (A), (B) and (C). These words may or may not be placed at their correct places. Four options with different arrangements of these words have been provided. Mark the option with the correct arrangement as the answer. If no rearrangement is required, mark option (E) as your answer.
1. The capacity to form desires (A) and to reason allows humans can go beyond (B) this minimum state, with a much greater possible range of concepts (C) and aversions.
A) BAC B) BCA C) CAB D) CBA E) No rearrangement required
Explanation: Observing the sentence, we see that ‘range of desires and aversions’ especially because ‘desires’ and ‘aversions’ contrast with each other. So, the word at (C), in place of ‘concepts’,
should be ‘desires’ (A). This eliminates option A and option C. Observing option B, we can say that ‘the capacity to form beyond’ make no sense. Hence, option B also gets eliminated. Thus, the correct arrangement becomes: CBA
The sentence after rearrangement: The capacity to form concepts and to reason allows humans can go beyond this minimum state, with a much greater possible range of desires and aversions.
Ans: D
2. Hedonism, as Socrates minimize (A) it, is the motivation wherein a person will described (B) in a manner that will maximize pleasure and behave (C) pain.
A) BAC B) BCA C) CAB D) CBA E) No rearrangement required
Explanation: Observing the sentence, we see that only ‘described’ fits at (A). “Minimize” and “behave” do not make any sense at (A).This eliminates option C and option D. Also,“minimize in a manner”does not make much sense. But, “behave in a manner” makes perfect sense. Obviously, “behave” will fit perfectly at (B). “Maximize pleasure” parallels with “minimize pain” aptly. Thus, the correct
arrangement becomes: BCA.
The sentenceafter rearrangement: Hedonism, as Socrates described it, is the motivation wherein a person will behave in a manner that will maximize pleasure and minimize pain.
Ans: B
3. Populations (A) over Japanese ethnic and immigrant groups during the Second World War Concern (B) the Canadian and U.S. governments to intern most of their ethnically Japanese prompted (C) in the western portions of
North America.
A) BAC B) BCA C) CAB D) CBA E) No rearrangement required
Explanation: Observing the sentence, we see that only “concern” fits at (A). “Populations” and “prompted” do not make any sense at (A). This eliminates option C and option D. Similarly, only “prompted” makes perfect sense after
“Second World War”. Also, “Japanese populations” make
perfect sense. Thus, the correct arrangement becomes: BCA.
The sentence after rearrangement: Concern over Japanese ethnic and immigrant groups during the Second World War prompted the Canadian and U.S. governments to intern most of their ethnically Japanese populations in the western portions of North america
Ans: B
4. Historically, Mexicans with light (A) skin tones had absolute control (B) over dark skinned Amerindians due to the structure (C) of the Spanish colonial caste system.
A) BAC B) BCA C) CAB D) CBA E) No rearrangement required
Explanation: The sentence is absolutely correct. All the words are correctly arranged. Hence, no further rearrangement is required.
Ans: E
5. Soft power can be other (A) not just by states but also by all actors (B) in international politics, such as NGOs and wielded (C) international institutions.
A) BAC B) BCA C) CAB D) CBA E) No rearrangement required
Explanation: Observing the sentence, we see that “actors” and “other” do not make any sense at (A). Only “wielded” fits at (A). This eliminates option A and option B. “Actors” fits perfectly at (B). There is no need to shift it. “Other” fits at (C) aptly.
Ans: D
6. The prying (A) phone in your pocket can be used for basic calling and texting requirements (B), keeping you away from the feature (C) eyes of nation-state bad actors or individual hackers.
A) BAC B) CAB C) BCA D) CBA E) No rearrangement required
Explanation: Observing the sentence carefully, we see that, ‘prying eyes’ makes better sense than ‘prying phones’. Similarly, ‘feature phone’ makes perfect sense, whereas, ‘feature eyes’ is nonsensical. Hence, ‘feature’ would be the correct word at A and ‘prying’ would be the correct word at C. Also, ‘texting requirement’ is meaningful and correct. It does not require any arrangement. Thus, the correct
arrangement becomes: CBA.
The sentence after rearrangement: The feature phone in your pocket can be used for basic calling and texting requirements, keeping you away from the prying eyes of nation-state bad actors or individual hackers.
7. A new mobile Aadhaar (A) has been launched to enable details (B) holders to download their Aadhaar app (C) on mobile phones.
A) BAC B) CAB C) BCA D) CBA E) No rearrangement required
Explanation: Observing the sentence carefully, we see that, ‘mobile app’ makes better sense than ‘mobile Aadhar’. Also, “Aadhar holders” makes perfect sense. Hence, ‘app’ would be the correct word at A, and, ‘Aadhar’ would be
the correct word at B. Similarly, ‘details’ fits perfectly at C: ‘Aadhar details’
makes perfect sense. Thus, the correct arrangement becomes: CAB.
The sentence after rearrangement: A new mobile app has been launched to enable Aadhaar holders to download their Aadhaar details on mobile phones.
Ans: B
8. According to a new remains (A) by Suanna Oh of Columbia University, caste identity study (B) an important factor in the job decisions of workers (C) in rural India.
A) BAC B) CAB C) BCA D) CBA E) No rearrangement required
Explanation: Observing the sentence carefully, we see that, ‘new study’ makes sense, but ‘new remains’ mean nothing. Hence, ‘study’ would be appropriate at A. Also, the verb ‘remains’ makes perfect sense at B: caste identity
remains an important factor…The usage of ‘workers’ at C is appropriate.Thus, the correct arrangement becomes: BAC. The sentence after rearrangement:
According to a new study by Suanna Oh of Columbia University, caste identity remains an important factor in the job decisions of workers in rural India.
Ans: A
9. As India increasingly (A) its worst ever slowdown in the residential sector, it is certain (B) evident that sales are becoming micro-market driven, with witnesses (C) locations in the top cities performing better than the others.\
A) BAC B) CAB C) BCA D) CBA E) No rearrangement required
Explanation: Observing the sentence carefully, we see that, the adverb ‘increasingly’ does not make any sense at A. Whereas, the verb ‘witnesses’ makes perfect sense at A: As India witnesses its worst ever slowdown… Similarly, the adjective ‘certain’ is inappropriate at B. The adverb ‘increasingly’ would be appropriate at B: it is increasingly evident that sales are becoming micro-market driven… Only one word remains: ‘certain’; It makes perfect sense at C: with certain locations in the top cities performing
better… Thus, the correct arrangement becomes: CAB.
The sentence after rearrangement: As India witnesses its worst ever slowdown in the residential sector, it is increasingly evident that sales are becoming micro-market driven, with certain locations in the top cities performing better than the others.
Ans: B
10. With medical expenses increasing by the day, it’s important to be includes (A) about preventive conscious (B), which healthcare (C) keeping yourself fit.
A) BAC B) CAB C) BCA D) CBA E) No rearrangement required
Explanation: Observing the sentence, we see that the verb ‘includes’ is inappropriate at A.Only the adjective ‘conscious’ makes perfect sense at A: it’s important to be conscious about… Similarly, only healthcare makes sense at B: preventive healthcare… The verb ‘includes’ fits at C: which includes keeping yourself fit. Thus, the correct arrangement becomes: BCA.
The sentence after rearrangement: With medical expenses increasing by the day, it’s important to be conscious about preventive healthcare, which includes keeping yourself fit.
Ans: C
11. There is a view that the across (A) of the rupee has been the appreciation (B) of a general result (C) of the dollar depreciation (D) all currencies.
A) Only A-D B) Both B-C and A-D C) Only B-D D) Both A-B and C-D E) The sentence is correct
Explanation: The statement is not correct in its present form and it is clear from first bold word. Therefore, option E can be ruled out easily. Now, coming to the given options, if we carry out the interchanging of the pair A-D, this will imply something but the statement will not completely make sense with this. But we are certain that our choice should contain the pair A-D. We have to find out another option with this pair and that option is B. And if we also interchange B-C, we shall find the correct sentence, along with interchanging A-D. So, there is no requirement to check the remaining options. This makes the correct statement as: There is a view that the depreciation of the rupee has been the result of a general appreciation of the dollar across all currencies.
Ans: B
12. The razzmatazz for toilet construction ODF certification has overshadowed (A) the fact that the essence (B) of universal water and sanitation coverage is derived (C) from the right to life,guaranteed
(D) by Article 21 of the Constitution.
A) Both A-D and B-C B) Only A-B C) Only B-C D) Both A-B and C-D E) The sentence is correct
Explanation: The statement is correct in its present form and therefore, no pair of words needs to be replaced in case of the given statement. This makes option E the correct choice among the given options.
Ans: E
