SBI clerk prelims 2019 - Category wise Question and Answer Practice Test with Solutions & PDF

Answer: (a)

To retract means to withdraw a statement or accusation.

The word "goon" is used to refer to a violent criminal who is paid to work for the blank. The infinitive "to" should be followed by the base form of the verb.

Hence, options D and E can be eliminated. "Goons" is a plural subject, thus, a singular verb "stalls" cannot be used. "Render" is incorrect in the given context.

Thus, option A is the correct answer.

Answer: (e)

"Likelihood" means the state or fact of something's being likely; probability. None of the other words except 'likelihood' will fit in the blank.

This is because the statement uses the words 'depends' which indicates that something is determined by something else. This provides the base for a possibility.

Thus, option E is the correct answer.

Answer: (d)

"Blatantly" means in an open and unashamed manner. If someone lies outrightly, it will definitely make the police suspicious.

So, option D is the correct answer.

Answer: (b)

Since the sentence talks about an incident that occurred in the past, the word in the blank must be in the past tense.

This eliminates option A. Among the other options, "rejoiced" (feel or show great joy or delight) is the best fit.

Answer: (b)

None of the conjunctions but "except" fit in the passage.

The sentence now means that the chairman of the committee was not present.