Word swapping topic is one of the important topics that appears in the English section of all major Banking examinations. It is useful to test a candidate's understanding of sentence structure and vocabulary. Word swapping involves changing the position of words in a sentence without changing the meaning of the sentence. This topic is used to assess a candidate's ability to identify the correct grammatical structure and appropriate word usage. Word swapping questions may also involve synonyms, where candidates are required to identify words with similar meanings and swap them in a sentence to create a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence. Mastery of word swapping techniques is essential for success in bank exams, as it helps to improve a candidate's comprehension and language skills
Model Questions
Directions (Qs. 1 - 8): In the questions given below, a sentence is given with four words labelled (A), (B), (C) and (D), arranged not necessarily in the correct order. You have to find the correct order of arrangement from the options given below. In case, the sentence is correct in its original form, please select (E) as your answer. Ignore the errors in punctuation, if any.
1. The Green Revolution was a series of agricultural imports
(A) implemented in India during the 1960s and 1970s, aimed at increasing food production and reducing dependence on initiatives
(B). The introduction of high-yielding crop varieties, modern irrigation consequences
(C), and chemical fertilizers helped to significantly increase crop yields and improve food security. However, the Green Revolution also had negative systems
(D), such as increased use of pesticides and fertilizers leading to environmental degradation and health risks.
A) ACDB B) BADC C) BACD D) DBAC E) No word swapping required
Explanation: The term “initiative (B)” refers to the ability to take action and make decisions independently, often with a view to achieving a particular goal or objective (here the Green Revolution). Initiative are often proactive, seeking out opportunities and taking action to bring about positive change. However, the Green Revolution also had negative “consequences (C)”, such as increased use of pesticides and fertilizers leading to environmental degradation and health risks.
Ans: B
2. Water pollution in seas and oceans can have contaminated
(A) impacts for the environment and the species that inhabit it. The dumping of waste, oil spills, and toxic negative
(B) into the seas and oceans can contaminate the water and harm marine life. Polluted water can also have devastating
(C) effects on human health, as people who consume chemicals
(D) seafood or swim in polluted water are at risk of developing illnesses or infections.
A) CDBA B) BADC C) BACD D) DBAC E) No word swapping required
Explanation: The term “Devastating (C)” impacts refer to the severe, negative effects that an event or action (here water pollution) can have on people, the environment, or society as a whole. Such impacts can be widespread and long-lasting, causing significant harm to individuals, communities, and ecosystems. The people who consume “contaminated (A)” seafood or swim in polluted water are at risk of developing illnesses or infections.
Ans: A
3. The Harappa civilization was one of the earliest urban people
(A) in the world, flourishing in the Indus River Valley region from approximately 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE. The Harappan yet
(B) were skilled in agriculture, trade, and manufacturing, and their cities featured well-planned layouts, advanced drainage systems, and impressive architecture
(C). They also had a system of writing, also known as the Indus valley script, that is civilizations
(D) to be fully deciphered. Despite their advanced civilization, the Harappan people disappeared around 1900 BCE, and the cause of their decline remains a mystery to this day.
A) ACDB B) BADC C) DACB D) DBAC E) No word swapping required
Explanation: “Civilization (D)” is a term that refers to an advanced human society characterized by complex social, cultural, and technological developments. The term is used to describe societies that have achieved a high level of organization and sophistication, including systems of government, art, religion, and science. Despite extensive research, the Harappan script has not “yet (B)” been fully deciphered, and its meaning and purpose remain a mystery. This is partly due to the fact that the Harappan civilization left few written records, and those that do exist are relatively short inscriptions on seals, pottery, and other artifacts.
Ans: C
4. H3N2 virus, also known as the influenza A virus, is a highly spread
(A) strain of the flu that can cause mild to severe respiratory illness in humans. H3N2 is known to cause more severe flu symptoms in contagious
(B) populations such as the elderly, young children, and individuals with weakened
(C) immune systems. Symptoms of H3N2 virus include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, fatigue, and sometimes nausea and vomiting. It can vulnerable
(D) through respiratory droplets from infected individuals and can be prevented through vaccination, proper hygiene, and avoiding close contact with sick people.
A) ACDB B) DBAC C) BADC D) BDCA E) No word swapping required
Explanation: The word “Contagious (B)” is an adjective that describes a disease or infection (here H3N2 virus) that can be transmitted from one person or organism to another through direct or indirect contact. A contagious disease is one that is caused by a pathogen, such as a virus or bacteria, that can be easily “spread (A)” through the air, bodily fluids, or touching contaminated surfaces.
Ans: D
5. As the world's population continues to grow, the demand
(A) for food increases, and the available intensification
(B) for food production become scarce. This can lead to food shortages, which in turn can cause malnutrition, resources
(C), and social unrest. Moreover, the increased demand for food often results in the famine
(D) of agriculture, leading to land degradation, deforestation, and biodiversity loss.
A) ACDB B) BADC C) CDAB D) DBAC E) No word swapping required
Explanation: As the global population continues to grow, the “demand (A)” for food also increases. But the resources required to produce enough food to sustain an ever-growing population - such as land, water, and fertilizer are limited. So, in order to increase the productivity, techniques such as “Intensification (B)” of agriculture is implemented. This can involve a variety of techniques, such as using high-yield crop varieties, increasing the use of fertilizers and pesticides, and adopting mechanized farming practices, which can lead to land degradation, deforestation, and biodiversity loss.
Ans: A
6. Excessive use of chemical fertilizers can have significant beneficial
(A) impacts on the environment, human health, and the long-term productivity of the soil. When these fertilizers are overused, they can contribute to soil harmful
(B) and erosion, decrease soil fertility, and contaminate nearby water sources with negative
(C) chemicals. Furthermore, excessive use of chemical fertilizers can lead to the destruction of degradation
(D) microorganisms in the soil, which play a crucial role in maintaining soil health and supporting plant growth.
A) ACDB B) CBAD C) CDBA D) DBAC E) No word swapping required
Explanation: Excessive use of chemical fertilizers can have significant “negative (C)” impacts on the environment, human health, and the long-term productivity of the soil. Excessive use of chemical fertilizers can lead to the destruction of “beneficial (A)” microorganisms such as earth worms in the soil, which play a crucial role in maintaining soil health and supporting plant growth.
Ans: C
7. Poverty is a influenced
(A) problem that pervasive
(B) millions of people around the world, particularly in developing countries. Poverty is not just a lack of financial resources; it is a complex phenomenon that is unemployment
(C) by various factors such as affects
(D), social inequality, discrimination, and political instability. A) ACDB B) BDAC C) BACD D) DBAC E) No word swapping required
Explanation: The word “Pervasive” is an adjective that describes something that is present or spreading widely throughout an area, group, or system and it has a strong or noticeable impact on public. Poverty is a “pervasive (B)” problemthat affects millions of people around the world, particularly in developing countries. Poverty influenced by various factors such as “unemployment (C)”, social inequality, discrimination, and political instability.
Ans: B
8. Carbon emission\s are the release of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the weather
(A), primarily through the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas. These emissions are a major Earth's
(B) to climate change, causing the contributor
(C) average temperature to rise and leading to a wide range of environmental impacts, such as sea level rise, more frequent and severe atmosphere
(D) events, and ecosystem disruption.
A) ACDB B) BADC C) BACD D) DCBA E) No word swapping required
Explanation: Carbon emissions are the release of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the “atmosphere (D)”, through the burning of fossil fuels. Due to these carbon emissions, severe “weather (A)” conditions such as over floods, droughts, rise in the temperatures, etc. are occurred.
Ans: D
