fill in the blanks single Model Questions & Answers, Practice Test for rbi grade b prelims 2024

Directions:

Pick out the most effective word or group of words from the given options to fill in the blank and make the sentence meaningfully complete.

Question :21

A crescendo of metallic thuds arose from the market, where the ironsmiths were ________ the pieces of metals.

Answer: (a)

To 'hammer' metal is to shape or ornament metal by controlled blows of a hammer. To flatten metal is to simply beat it to make it flat. Both 'hammering' and 'flattening' involve striking of the metal.

Question :22

The manager tried hard to ________ his men to return to work before declaring a lockout.

Answer: (c)

It could be 'motivate' or 'encourage' when some performance of work is referred to.

Question :23

The committee's appeal to the people for money ________ little response.

Answer: (a)

'Evoked' is 'called up' or 'produced'. This word will suit the blank more than 'gained'— 'obtained' or 'secured'. 'Provoked' means 'stirred up', 'angered'.

Question :24

Once I forgot the piece of paper on which the name of the hotel was written, I was as ________ as lost.

Answer: (d)

'As good as' is a phrase that means 'the same as' or 'no less than'.

Question :25

He lost the match easily because he had played a ________ five-set match in the earlier round.

Answer: (c)

'Gruelling' means 'exhausting' or 'tiring'.

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