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J&K Bank PO · English Language · 76 practice questions with answers and explanations: 41 Easy, 35 Medium, 0 Hard.

Sample questions

Sample Easy question 1

Passage: Kashmir is famous for its handicrafts. Artisans spend long hours (1) ___ carpets, shawls and papier-mâché objects. These crafts are (2) ___ by hand using skills passed down through generations. Today, however, cheap machine-made copies (3) ___ a threat to the artisans' livelihood. The government has (4) ___ several schemes to protect this heritage. Choose the word for blank (2).

  1. make
  2. made
  3. making
  4. makes
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Answer: B. 'Are made' is the passive.

Sample Easy question 2

Passage: Kashmir is famous for its handicrafts. Artisans spend long hours (1) ___ carpets, shawls and papier-mâché objects. These crafts are (2) ___ by hand using skills passed down through generations. Today, however, cheap machine-made copies (3) ___ a threat to the artisans' livelihood. The government has (4) ___ several schemes to protect this heritage. Choose the word for blank (4).

  1. launching
  2. launches
  3. launch
  4. launched
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Answer: D. 'Has' is followed by the past participle.

Sample Easy question 3

Passage: Good health is more than the absence of disease. It (1) ___ a balanced diet, regular exercise and sufficient sleep. Many young people skip meals and (2) ___ late into the night. Over time, such habits can (3) ___ to serious problems. A doctor's advice (4) ___ always be followed. Choose the word for blank (1).

  1. require
  2. requires
  3. requiring
  4. required
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Answer: B. The singular subject 'it' takes 'requires'.

Sample Medium question 4

Passage: The chinar tree is an important part of Kashmir's landscape. Its broad leaves (1) ___ red and gold in autumn, and the sight (2) ___ thousands of visitors every year. The tree is (3) ___ to live for several centuries. People in the valley (4) ___ it as a symbol of beauty and peace. Choose the word for blank (4).

  1. regards
  2. regard
  3. regarded
  4. regarding
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Answer: B. The plural subject 'people' takes 'regard' in the present.

Sample Medium question 5

Passage: Water is the most precious resource on earth. Yet, many people (1) ___ it as if it will never run out. In several regions, rivers are drying up (2) ___ of overuse and pollution. If we do not (3) ___ care, future generations may face a severe shortage. It is (4) ___ that every citizen learns to save water. Choose the word for blank (4).

  1. essence
  2. essential
  3. essentially
  4. essentials
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Answer: B. An adjective is needed after 'It is': 'essential that ...'.

Sample Medium question 6

Passage: Technology has (1) ___ our lives in many ways. A student today can (2) ___ information from anywhere in the world within seconds. However, (3) ___ use of screens can harm eyesight and sleep. Parents should therefore (4) ___ a healthy balance for their children. Choose the word for blank (3).

  1. excessed
  2. excess
  3. excessively
  4. excessive
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Answer: D. An adjective is needed to describe 'use'.

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