In bank exams, the phrase replacement or fill in the blanks' segment is a critical component of the verbal ability section in English. It is designed to evaluate a candidate's proficiency in grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and their ability to comprehend and manipulate written information effectively. Phrase replacement tasks present a sentence with an underlined or highlighted phrase, requiring candidates to identify an alternative phrase that maintains the sentence's original meaning while improving its structure, coherence, or correctness. Success in this area demands a solid understanding of grammar rules, a diverse vocabulary, and the ability to discern nuances in sentence construction.
Directions (Qs. 1 - 15): In this question, a sentence is given with a word/ phrase underlined and five options (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) are given as alternatives for phrase replacement. Choose the correct alternative that makes the sentence grammatically and contextually correct, without changing the actual meaning of the sentence.
1. The team's performance in the tournament was quite disappointing.
A) disheartening B) encouraging C) satisfying D) uplifting E) pleasing]
2. The movie wasn't as interesting as I had anticipated.
A) excited B) expected C) envisaged D) imagined E) left
3. The lecture was so monotonous that most students fell asleep.
A) fascinating B) captivating C) boring D) stimulating E) cooling
4. The authorities were compelled to take strict action against the protestors.
A) prompted B) influenced C) persuaded D) forced E) barred
5. His ability to navigate complex problems was unparalleled among his peers.
A) negligible B) equivalent C) comparable D) rival E) matchless
6. She possesses an extraordinary ability to solve complex problems.
A) exceptional B) ordinary C) standard D) average E) mundane
7. The weather forecast predicts heavy rainfall for the next few days.
A) misses B) foresees C) extracts D) confirms E) chooses
8. The chairman apologized for the inconvenience caused by the sudden change in schedule.
A) disturbance B) bother C) discomfort D) annoyance E) happiness
9. Despite the inclement weather, they decided to proceed with the outdoor event.
A) propitious B) benign C) advantageous D) unfavourable E) beautiful
10. His proclivity for detail-oriented work sets him apart from his colleagues.
A) disliking B) neglect C) loathing D) aversion E) predilection
11. The ethical dilemma posed a quandary for the research team.
A) predicament B) resolution C) enigma D) solution E) clue
12. The CEO's address underscored the company's commitment to innovation.
A) obfuscated B) highlighted C) illuminated D) undermined E) exclaimed
13. The negotiations reached an impasse due to conflicting ideologies.
A) accord B) consensus C) deadlock D) compromise E) agreement
14. Her effervescent personality brought a sense of buoyancy to the workplace.
A) morose B) sombre C) dull D) vivacious E) silent
15. The research findings corroborated the scientist's hypothesis.
A) refuted B) contradicted C) rejected D) negated E) validated
Key
1-A; 2-B; 3-C; 4-D; 5-E; 6-A ; 7-B ; 8-C; 9-D; 10-E; 11-A; 12-B; 13-C; 14-D; 15-E
