English Quiz for Banking entrance exams

Dear readers,

This quiz consists of questions from
various Banking entrance exams held during the last few years. Leave your
answers/ responses in the comments section below and we’ll soon let you know
the correct answers!

Directions (Q. 1-10):  Each sentence below consists of a word or
phrase which is bold. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word
or phrase which is closest to the OPPOSITE in meaning of the bold word or
phrase.

1.  He
is the most prudent person I have
ever come across.

1. Shortsighted

2. Reckless

3. Inconsiderate

4. Injudicious

2.  The
members thought that the task was feasible.

1. Impractical

2. Impossible

3. Difficult

4. Impracticable

3.  I
was surprised at his stiff attitude

1. 
Courteous

2. 
Flexible

3. 
Soft

4. 
Lively

4.  The
General Manager is quite tactful and
handles the workers union very effectively.

1.  Disciplined

2. 
Naive

3. 
Strict

4.  Loose

5.  His vindictive nature often came up for
comment among his friends.

1. 
Forgetful

2. 
Timid

3.  Obedient

4.  Forgiving

6.  The
chairman initiated the proceedings
with a brief speech.

1. 
Confused

2. 
Closed

3. 
Started

4.  Complicated

7.  He
was asked to accelerate the pace of
work.

1. 
Supervise

2.  Slacken

3. 
Control

4. 
Check

8.  What
he tells me confirms my ideas.

1. 
Strengthens

2. 
Opposes

3. 
Contradicts

4. 
Verifies

9. 
The error in the newspaper article is accidental.

1. 
Intentional             

2. 
Conventional

3. Usual

4. 
Permissible

10.  The
Minister gave a public speech on the controversial subject to precipitate the matter.

1. Aggravate

2. Create

3. Defer

4. Push

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