fill in the blanks single fillers Model Questions & Answers, Practice Test for ibps po mains

Answer: (d)

A 'literal' translation is one closely following the original text or exact words. This is the best option for the given blank.

A 'verbatim' reproduction means 'in exactly the same words' or 'word for word'. It may be noted that a translation cannot be 'verbatim' as the translated text would be in a language different from the original.

Any translation of work(s) constituting literature would be 'literary translation'. 'Verbal' refers to words, oral not written; so verbal translation would refer to oral translation

Answer: (a)

If you thought of (a), an 'irritant' as something that irritates, note that it would not be suitable before 'between'.

Answer: (b)

'Deter' means 'discourage or restrain from acting'. 'Forbid' cannot be used in the blank as it has the meaning of prohibit or bar (an outside agency is suggested). The use of frighten is awkward here, as nothing frightening is suggested about the 'failure' here.

Answer: (b)

Answer: (d)

You might opt for (a) in a hurry. But the word 'heavy' before 'door' suggests that (d) is a better option.