General English Quiz | English MCQ Practice for IBPS AFO 2026

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Select the phrase/connector from the given options which can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences.
(A) I know Chinese well.
(B) I will be glad to teach Akriti.

Solution & Explanation As I know Chinese well, I will be glad to teach Akriti.' 'Since I know Chinese well, I will be glad to teach Akriti.' Both connectors work: knowledge of Chinese (A) is the clear, logical reason for being able to teach (B). Both 'As' and 'Since' correctly express this cause-and-effect relationship. Answer: D (Both A and B).

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Column A: (P) The city council approved the new transit plan; (Q) Environmental groups welcomed the decision; (R) Local businesses expressed concern. Column B: (S) about potential disruptions during construction.; (T) after years of public consultation and debate.; (U) as a meaningful step toward reducing emissions.

Solution & Explanation P-T explains the approval came after consultation, Q-U links environmental support to emission reduction, and R-S connects business concern to construction disruption.

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Column A: (P) The central bank raised interest rates; (Q) Investors grew cautious about emerging markets; (R) The government introduced new tax incentives. Column B: (S) to encourage small business investment.; (T) due to concerns over global economic uncertainty.; (U) in an effort to control rising inflation.

Solution & Explanation P-U forms a meaningful sentence linking interest rate hikes to inflation control, Q-T correctly links investor caution to global uncertainty, and R-S logically connects tax incentives to business investment.

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The World Health Organization has expressed _______________ over the speed at which COVID-19 has spread in Iran, as well as it being _______________ from the country to other countries including Lebanon. Column I

A. Elation
B. Distress
C. Concern Column II

D. Exported
E. Imported
F. Transmitted Choose the correct combination.

Solution & Explanation Concept: Column-based Fill in the Blanks — dual blank. Solution: The first blank needs a word expressing worry/anxiety — 'Elation' (happiness) is eliminated. Both 'Distress' (B) and 'Concern' (C) fit. The second blank needs a word for disease spread — 'Imported' (E) means bringing in, which is wrong directionally; 'Exported' (D) and 'Transmitted' (F) both fit. So B-F and C-D are correct. Answer: E.

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Which of the following options represents the correct matching of Column A and Column B?

Solution & Explanation P–T correctly explains the central bank's decision to retain its stance despite inflationary pressures. Q–S logically connects digital lending expansion with improving credit access for underserved communities. R–U appropriately links financial literacy with the demands of rising digital adoption. Option D fails because Q–U weakly connects digital lending with consumer awareness rather than financial inclusion.

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General English Quiz for IBPS AFO 2026

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