idioms and phrases Model Questions & Answers, Practice Test for ibps so prelims 2023

Answer: (a)

Unless means if not and it cannot follow a negative statement (double negative) . Hence, do not work hard should be replaced with work hard. Thus option (c) is the answer.

Answer: (a)

When a change is brought into existence, it is effected. Affect is related to cause whereas inject means to infuse internally. Inflict is generally used with pain or pleasure. Thus here the word effect suits aptly to the situation.

Answer: (b)

Here, though everybody is plural the word 'who' is singular and the verb 'has' must be in consistency with 'who'. Also, the sentence is describing an ongoing act, thus tense should be present. These rules out 'have' and 'had' respectively. Hence, 'has finished' is most appropriate, option (c) .

Answer: (a)

Try should be followed by 'to make….'. Also, make him to understand is wrong usage for the unnecessary use of to twice. Hence, option (b) .

Answer: (d)

The sentence as given in the question is grammatically correct and requires no improvement. 'not to stop' is a command that fits perfectly in the context of the sentence both tense wise and structure wise. Hence, option (d) .