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All 72 English Language previous-year questions from NABARD GRADE A 2021, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Para Jumble

   Arrange the parts in the correct order. A. field of science B. concerned with C. robotics is the D. and technology E. creating robots

   • a)CAEBD
   • b)CADBE
   • c)CADEB
   • d)CBADE
   • e)ACDBE
2. Q2.Sentence Improvement

   Choose the phrase that should replace the bold part to make the sentence grammatically correct. If no correction is required, choose 'No improvement'. NASA's exploration of Mars has focused on finding traces and trails of water THAT MAY EXIST, AND RELATE IT TO FINDING AN EVIDENCE of ancient life.

   • a)that may have existed, and relating them to find evidence of ancient life.
   • b)that may have existed, and relate it to finding evidence of ancient life.
   • c)that may exist, and relate it to finding evidence of ancient life.
   • d)that may have existed, and related it to finding an evidence of ancient life.
   • e)No improvement
3. Q3.Sentence Improvement

   Choose the correct replacement for the underlined phrase. If no replacement is required, choose 'No replacement'. SCREAM AT THE TOP OF HIS VOICE, Richard told his neighbour not to make a din after 11 pm.

   • a)While screaming at the top of his voice
   • b)Screaming
   • c)Screaming at the top of his voice
   • d)Screaming on the top of his voice
   • e)No replacement
4. Q4.Fillers

   Click on the word most appropriate to fit the blank. He expected that I would eventually __________ myself to running our home and rearing our children, much the way Louise Childs did.

   • a)Delegate
   • b)Impede
   • c)Relegate
   • d)Behest
   • e)Delinquent
5. Q5.Vocabulary

   The word 'CONCEPT' is used in five ways. Choose the option in which its usage is incorrect or inappropriate.

   • a)Interesting, but hardly a new concept.
   • b)You go in with a concept or an idea and you bounce it around.
   • c)The concept of airline class creep began a few years ago.
   • d)I was told that in order to get concept payments I would have to answer some questions.
   • e)Experts pooled their talents to concept the new car.
6. Q6.Para Jumble

   Find the odd sentence out and rearrange the rest into a coherent paragraph. (A) and public statements of support for the comedian (B) these prompted a social media campaign (C) from the likes of Katy Perry, Kevin Hart, Alec Baldwin and Ashton Kutcher (D) at the party (E) calling for her replacement.

   • a)AEBD
   • b)ABDE
   • c)BEAC
   • d)None of the above
   • e)No improvements required
7. Q7.English Language

   [RC: Curiosity passage] Why does the author refer to curiosity as the engine of innovation?

   • a)It assists us in staying flexible in our thoughts.
   • b)It stimulates people to explore different things.
   • c)It enables people to be naturally eccentric around them.
   • d)It makes a person's life more bold and adventurous.
   • e)None of these
8. Q8.English Language

   [RC: Curiosity passage] Why does the author encourage us to be grateful for all those who are keen to know?

   • a)Because they aided us in fostering a growth ethic and a desire to learn.
   • b)Because they were interactive individuals who queried our assumptions.
   • c)Because some of their research and discoveries have helped us all.
   • d)Because they had an intense thirst for knowledge and an open mind.
   • e)All of these
9. Q9.English Language

   [RC: Curiosity passage] Which instance could be deduced from Einstein's italicized quotation in the first paragraph?

   • a)People should not cease questioning in order to be innovative in their activities.
   • b)Curiosity comes to an end when its inherent purpose for being is accomplished.
   • c)It is adequate to understand a tiny proportion of a mystery each and every day.
   • d)All of these
   • e)Only (a) and (c)
10. Q10.English Language

    [RC: Curiosity passage] Why does a curious person's life never get monotonous as per the passage?

    • a)Because everyone has an unquenchable need to learn new things.
    • b)Because the depth and power of one's curiosity affect one's thoughts.
    • c)Because curiosity encourages our thoughts to be less futile.
    • d)Because curious people always have something fresh to learn and explore.
    • e)None of these
11. Q11.English Language

    [RC: Curiosity passage] Which statement is/are incorrect based on the passage?

    • a)Curiosity helps the mind to be active as the more exercise it gets the stronger it will become.
    • b)One of the most important factors in having a full and exciting life is curiosity.
    • c)In both academic and professional settings, curiosity is linked to excellent performance.
    • d)Only (a) and (c)
    • e)None of these
12. Q12.English Language

    [RC: Curiosity passage] Choose the most appropriate antonym of 'PROGRESSIVE'.

    • a)Exasperate
    • b)Dwindling
    • c)Augmenting
    • d)Cumulative
    • e)None of these
13. Q13.English Language

    [RC: Curiosity passage] Which word should replace 'SATISFYING' to make the sentence correct and meaningful?

    • a)Pleasing
    • b)Exploring
    • c)Impeding
    • d)Mitigating
    • e)No replacement required
14. Q14.English Language

    At the start of the ____ pandemic, there seemed to be positive ____ on the environment.

    • a)world-wide, outcome
    • b)global, impact
    • c)global, nature
    • d)regional, impact
    • e)ongoing, outcome
15. Q15.English Language

    The unions ____ the new owners of the workers' ____ to the company.

    • a)assured, loyalty
    • b)exempted, allegiance
    • c)assured, treason
    • d)confirmed, treason
    • e)exempted, loyalty
16. Q16.English Language

    A facial ____ of the suspect and the drawing ____ that it was in fact a match.

    • a)mismatch, reveal
    • b)comparison, showed
    • c)data, suggest
    • d)features, suggest
    • e)contrast, reveal
17. Q17.English Language

    Because of a ____ in sales, the company owner has no choice but to ____ a few workers.

    • a)efflux, elevated
    • b)decline, promote
    • c)influx, fire
    • d)surge, dismiss
    • e)decline, dismiss
18. Q18.English Language

    Decades ago, Western nations faced a fuel ____ when the Arab countries placed a/an ____ on petroleum trades.

    • a)shortage, embargo
    • b)shortage, deterrent
    • c)abundance, sanction
    • d)abundance, embargo
    • e)deficiency, permit
19. Q19.English Language

    [Word-rearrangement] There is(A) dipped for optimism in India's battle(B) reason the COVID-19 pandemic as (C) against new coronavirus cases have(D) daily to a nine-month low.

    • a)ADBC
    • b)BCDA
    • c)DBCA
    • d)CDAB
    • e)No rearrangement is required
20. Q20.English Language

    [Word-rearrangement] Although she has an(A) interfere on the matter, Brenda won't(B) internal in the company's(C) opinion issues(D) without being asked.

    • a)ADBC
    • b)BCAD
    • c)DBCA
    • d)CABD
    • e)No rearrangement is required
21. Q21.English Language

    [Word-rearrangement] To(A) avoid being fired from his teaching gig, the(B) incompetent coach decided to(C) resign and leave on his own(D) accord.

    • a)ADBC
    • b)BCAD
    • c)DBCA
    • d)CABD
    • e)No rearrangement is required
22. Q22.English Language

    [Word-rearrangement] The(A) asthma of smoking in(B) blessing is a(C) restaurants to people like myself who (D) abolition from allergies and(E) suffer.

    • a)ABDEC
    • b)BCDAE
    • c)DCBEA
    • d)CADEB
    • e)No rearrangement is required
23. Q23.English Language

    [Word-rearrangement] Because we had(A) decided than we needed, we(B) fortunate to sacrifice our Christmas(C) offering by(D) more them to the less(E) gifts.

    • a)ABDEC
    • b)BDCAE
    • c)DAECB
    • d)CADEB
    • e)No rearrangement is required
24. Q24.English Language

    [Grammatically correct sentence] (A) Tepid response to reopening of schools as parents prefer than wait and watch (B) The National Education Policy lays emphasis in imparting teaching in mother tongue in primary classes. (C) The episode betrays a lack of understanding of the recovery process and its underlying principles.

    • a)Only (A)
    • b)Both (A) and (C)
    • c)Both (C) and (B)
    • d)Only (C)
    • e)None is correct
25. Q25.English Language

    [Grammatically correct sentence] (A) Prereaders progressed faster in learning to read the visual list, whereas novice and veteran readers progressed faster in learning to read the phonetic list. (B) The residents of city X are dismayed to find its locality in the news for all the wrong reasons. (C) Farmers refused to end protest in Noida despite of repeated requests

    • a)Only (A)
    • b)Both (A) and (C)
    • c)Both (C) and (B)
    • d)Only (B)
    • e)None is correct
26. Q26.English Language

    [Grammatically correct sentence] (A) Chennai have a history of implementing innovative and inclusionary models of slum clearance. (B) In the absence of a policy, the relocations have been governed by ad hoc government orders. (C) Much residents sell or rent out their allotments and return to informal settlements in the city.

    • a)Only (A)
    • b)Both (A) and (C)
    • c)Both (C) and (B)
    • d)Only (B)
    • e)None is correct
27. Q27.English Language

    [Grammatically correct sentence] (A) China seems to be mending its diplomatic fences with the Arab countries. (B) A Canada has become the world's first patient diagnosed with climate change. (C) His comforting words helped to sustain me in my faith during those dark days.

    • a)Only (A)
    • b)Both (A) and (C)
    • c)Both (C) and (B)
    • d)Only (B)
    • e)None is correct
28. Q28.English Language

    [Grammatically correct sentence] (A) Israel is growing increasing suspicious of almost every country. (B) The percentage of rural children who was not enrolled in school doubled during the pandemic. (C) Delhi has recorded the lowest rate of inflation among the metro city in the country.

    • a)Only (A)
    • b)Both (A) and (C)
    • c)Both (C) and (B)
    • d)Only (B)
    • e)None is correct
29. Q29.English Language

    [Para-jumble A-E on ancient animals as gods] Which should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?

    • a)A
    • b)C
    • c)D
    • d)B
    • e)E
30. Q30.English Language

    [Para-jumble on ancient animals] Which should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?

    • a)E
    • b)D
    • c)C
    • d)B
    • e)A
31. Q31.English Language

    [Para-jumble on ancient animals] Which should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?

    • a)E
    • b)B
    • c)D
    • d)A
    • e)C
32. Q32.English Language

    [Para-jumble on ancient animals] Which should be the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?

    • a)B
    • b)D
    • c)A
    • d)E
    • e)C
33. Q33.English Language

    [Para-jumble on ancient animals] Which should be the LAST (SIXTH) sentence after rearrangement?

    • a)E
    • b)A
    • c)B
    • d)D
    • e)C
34. Q34.English Language

    [Idiom usage] Take off — (A) I'll take off now, and see you later. (B) The plane will take off in twenty minutes. (C) The doctor gave me tablets to take off the pain.

    • a)Only (A)
    • b)Only (B)
    • c)Only (C)
    • d)Only (A) and (B)
    • e)Only (B) and (C)
35. Q35.English Language

    [Idiom usage] Up in arms — (A) The whole village is up in arms about the proposal to build an airport nearby. (B) The children were jumping up in the arms with excitement. (C) Her eyes widened and her chest moved up in the arm faster as her breath quickened.

    • a)Only (A)
    • b)Only (B)
    • c)Only (C)
    • d)Only (A) and (B)
    • e)All of the above
36. Q36.English Language

    [Idiom usage] On cloud nine — (A) I told her how much of her winnings would be going to taxes, she was definitely on cloud nine. (B) Although we are making good profits there is a cloud nine, the government may increase taxes. (C) I've been on cloud nine ever since I landed my dream job.

    • a)Only (A)
    • b)Only (B)
    • c)Only (C)
    • d)Only (A) and (C)
    • e)All of the above
37. Q37.English Language

    [Match COLUMN A phrases (A/B/C) with COLUMN B phrases (D/E/F) to form correct statements; vaccine approval theme] Choose the most suitable pair(s).

    • a)B-D
    • b)A-E & B-D
    • c)C-D & B-F
    • d)A-E & C-F
    • e)A-E, B-D & B-F
38. Q38.English Language

    [Match COLUMN A (A/B/C) with COLUMN B (D/E/F); clinical trials / regulatory bodies theme] Choose the most suitable pair(s).

    • a)B-D
    • b)A-E & B-D
    • c)C-D & B-F
    • d)A-E & C-F
    • e)B-E & C-D
39. Q39.English Language

    Replace 'dispenses': There is a vending machine on the platform that dispenses snacks. (i) Disburses (ii) Squander (iii) Distributes

    • a)Only (i)
    • b)Both (i) & (iii)
    • c)None can replace
    • d)Only (ii)
    • e)Only (iii)
40. Q40.English Language

    Replace 'mechanism': India and Japan have devised a mechanism for cooperation in the steel industry. (i) System (ii) Method (iii) tools

    • a)Only (i)
    • b)Both (i) & (iii)
    • c)Both (i) & (ii)
    • d)Only (ii)
    • e)None can replace
41. Q41.English Language

    Replace 'qualify': Your business premises which qualify for business asset taper relief have become too cramped. (i) Hamper (ii) Measured (iii) Inclined

    • a)None can replace
    • b)Both (i) & (iii)
    • c)Both (i) & (ii)
    • d)Only (ii)
    • e)Only (iii)
42. Q42.English Language

    Replace 'disruption': The misuse of the Governor's office to undermine duly elected State governments is a particularly mischievous disruption of federalism. (i) Disturbance (ii) Obstruction (iii) Relevant

    • a)None can replace
    • b)Both (i) & (iii)
    • c)Both (i) & (ii)
    • d)Only (ii)
    • e)Only (iii)
43. Q43.English Language

    Police _______ Notorious Gangster after relentless chase that _________ for 3 weeks.

    • a)Arrest, reigned
    • b)Nabbed, lasted
    • c)Snatched, persist
    • d)Contempt, endured
    • e)Apprehend, sustain
44. Q44.English Language

    Tropical rain forests choked in fog and continuously ________ by mists and down pours are least _______ by fires.

    • a)Rejuvenate, impact
    • b)Exhausted, Overwhelm
    • c)Drenched, affected
    • d)Approach, Influence
    • e)Devoured, swayed
45. Q45.English Language

    An interview is a good chance to _________ how candidates _________ difficult situations.

    • a)Discuss, improved
    • b)Assess, addressed
    • c)Analyze, tackling
    • d)Evaluate, approach
    • e)understand, enhance
46. Q46.English Language

    Improve the bold part: He made himself master of practically every branch of medieval learning, and has a thoroughly knowledge of the sources and the bibliography of his subject.

    • a)having a thorough knowledge of
    • b)has had a thorough knowledge to
    • c)Have a thoroughly knowledge for
    • d)had a thorough knowledge of
    • e)No Correction required
47. Q47.English Language

    Improve the bold part: Gionee has been found guilty for intentionally inflicting malware in over 20 million phones by a Chinese court.

    • a)had been found guilty for
    • b)has been found guilty of
    • c)has been found being guilty with
    • d)have found to guilty for
    • e)No Correction required
48. Q48.English Language

    Improve the bold part: Many people believe that voluntary bodies as they are today should not entrusted with this national responsibility.

    • a)be entrust not with
    • b)not be entrust with
    • c)not being entrusted for
    • d)not be entrusted with
    • e)No Correction required
49. Q49.English Language

    [Word-interchange] The MNM's promise to directly pay women a monthly amount may be competitive (A) as a landscape (B) to grab attention in an over-crowded, highly viewed (C) electoral strategy (D).

    • a)CDAB
    • b)No rearrangement required
    • c)BDCA
    • d)ADCB
    • e)CABD
50. Q50.English Language

    [Word-interchange] With the Indian economy gradually debating (A) its feet after a historic contraction, economic commentators have finding (B) themselves with viability (C) the need for fiscal expansion and the busied (D) of a 'V-shaped recovery'.

    • a)CADB
    • b)ABDC
    • c)No rearrangement required
    • d)BDAC
    • e)DBAC
51. Q51.English Language

    [RC: conscious consumption passage] Why must businesses keep up with growing demands of ethical behaviour and transparency?

    • a)As the world of business can be opaque and supply chains are murky
    • b)As the value of craftsmanship and of provenance has been lost
    • c)As they want to tackle the huge impact our current production levels having on the world
    • d)As customers are taking an increasing interest in the ethical practices of those from whom they buy
    • e)None of these
52. Q52.English Language

    [RC: conscious consumption] Which statement(s) corroborate 'the tide is turning'? (i) 74% surveyed would pay extra 5% for clothes if workers paid fairly (ii) Awareness about environmentally conscious manufacturing among customers is increasing (iii) Every time we spend cash we make an active choice about companies we support.

    • a)Both (i) & (ii)
    • b)Both (i) & (iii)
    • c)Only (iii)
    • d)Only (i)
    • e)None of these
53. Q53.English Language

    [RC: conscious consumption] Which statement is true in context of the passage?

    • a)The biggest problem with consumerism is that people do not realize there is a problem.
    • b)Difficulty in making an informed choice is increasingly important for the conscious consumer.
    • c)We are currently consuming resources at an unsustainable rate, causing mass environmental destruction and social problems.
    • d)Conscious consumption can help take a significant number of people out of poverty.
    • e)None of these
54. Q54.English Language

    [RC: conscious consumption] According to the author, how can we tackle the impact of consumerism?

    • a)By using technology in order to increase transparency in supply chains
    • b)By repleting the resources depleted due to overconsumption
    • c)By increasing the lifespan of the products to reduce consumption
    • d)By spending extra for products if workers were guaranteed fair pay
    • e)None of these
55. Q55.English Language

    [RC: conscious consumption] Word most similar in meaning to 'endorse'.

    • a)Sabotage
    • b)Promote
    • c)Veto
    • d)Deliberate
    • e)Censure
56. Q56.English Language

    [RC: conscious consumption] Word most similar in meaning to 'staggering'.

    • a)Enfeebling
    • b)Common
    • c)Mundane
    • d)Draining
    • e)Confound
57. Q57.English Language

    [RC: conscious consumption] Choose the most suitable word/phrase to fill blank (I).

    • a)Persist
    • b)Sustaining
    • c)Ceased
    • d)Resist
    • e)Embarked
58. Q58.English Language

    [Para-jumble A-F on discoms / Electricity Rules 2020] What should be the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?

    • a)F
    • b)A
    • c)B
    • d)C
    • e)E
59. Q59.English Language

    [Para-jumble discoms] What should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?

    • a)E
    • b)C
    • c)A
    • d)B
    • e)F
60. Q60.English Language

    [Para-jumble discoms] What should be the LAST sentence after rearrangement?

    • a)F
    • b)C
    • c)B
    • d)A
    • e)E
61. Q61.English Language

    [Para-jumble discoms] What should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?

    • a)F
    • b)B
    • c)C
    • d)D
    • e)E
62. Q62.English Language

    [Para-jumble discoms] What should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?

    • a)F
    • b)D
    • c)E
    • d)B
    • e)C
63. Q63.English Language

    [Find the sentence with a grammatical error] (a) The government acknowledged that the Form 27 format was problematic... (b) Opacity in communication is dangerous when there is high vaccine hesitancy (c) Hong Kong should no sooner erase its colonial past the Beijing should demolish the Forbidden City (d) We need to improve the availability and affordability of energy-efficient appliances.

    • a)(a)
    • b)(b)
    • c)(c)
    • d)(d)
    • e)All are correct
64. Q64.English Language

    [Find the sentence with a grammatical error] (a) The growth conundrum that Kantibhai and Sureshbhai plan to solve is perhaps the same which a majority of MSME owners in the country face. (b) India needs a nationwide consumer awareness campaign on energy efficiency. (c) Record GST inflows in December augur well, but the economy is still in a flux (d) The country requires a new political instrument for governability

    • a)(a)
    • b)(b)
    • c)(c)
    • d)(d)
    • e)All are correct
65. Q65.English Language

    [Find the sentence with a grammatical error] (a) The government has significantly weakened the critical duty... (b) Too much of strong leadership has robbed India of its democratic exuberance... (c) Core sectors recorded yet another contraction in November... (d) Many of his pieces have designs incised or in relief, and others are skilful decorated with gold and silver

    • a)(a)
    • b)(b)
    • c)(c)
    • d)(d)
    • e)All are correct
66. Q66.English Language

    [Find the sentence with a grammatical error] (a) The gender gap in the agriculture sector will only widen more with the current farm laws (b) Journalism focuses on a narrative of gloom... (c) Journalism creates a better-informed citizenry... (d) There will possibly be a unanimous rejection of the Republican objections to Joe Biden's electoral votes

    • a)(a)
    • b)(b)
    • c)(c)
    • d)(d)
    • e)All are correct
67. Q67.Sentence Improvement

    A part of the sentence is underlined. Choose the alternative that improves it; if no improvement is needed, choose 'No improvement'. Ashton's plan to KEEP QUIET Mila that he was a spy in real life did not last very long.

    • a)Keep from
    • b)Keep out
    • c)Keep up
    • d)Kept
    • e)No improvement
68. Q68.Sentence Improvement

    A part of the sentence is underlined. Choose the alternative that improves it; if no improvement is needed, choose 'No error'. Can you please stop yelling; I'm HAD BEEN TRYING to study here?

    • a)trying
    • b)to try
    • c)have been trying
    • d)tried
    • e)No error
69. Q69.Para Jumble

    Rearrange the following six sentences (A)-(F) in proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph, then answer. A. Most of his old friends were dead and his sons had grown up: one was working in a local garage. B. When Mehmood was younger and had fallen sick, everyone in the neighbourhood had come to ask after his health. C. The other, who was in Pakistan at the time of the Partition, had not been able to rejoin his relatives. D. They did not have time for the old man and his memories. E. But now, when his days were drawing to a close, no one visited him. F. The children who had bought kites from him ten years ago were now grown men, struggling for a living. Which is the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?

    • a)A
    • b)D
    • c)F
    • d)B
    • e)E
70. Q70.Sentence Improvement

    Choose the pair of bold words that must be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful. Nobody (A)disputes the (B)route of higher and (C)informed voter turn-out for democracy, but instead of taking the compulsory (D)benefits for wider participation of people in the election process - technology can be (E)harnessed to achieve this end.

    • a)A-E
    • b)A-B
    • c)C-D
    • d)B-D
    • e)D-E
71. Q71.Sentence Improvement

    Choose the pair of bold words that must be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful. It has often been (A)suggest that compulsory voting will improve political (B)participation, but (C)empirical evidence and (D)experience of countries with compulsory voting (E)argued otherwise.

    • a)A-B
    • b)B-C
    • c)A-E
    • d)C-D
    • e)D-E
72. Q72.Sentence Improvement

    Choose the pair of bold words that must be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful. India is also continuing to (A)role a greater (B)pursue for markets in its energy (C)sector as it seeks to (D)attract more investment for its (E)expanding energy needs.

    • a)B-D
    • b)C-D
    • c)A-E
    • d)B-C
    • e)A-B