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SBI PO 2026 - English Language

10 SBI PO prelims-pattern English questions. Error spotting, synonyms, antonyms, fill-in-blanks.

Round focus

This SBI PO drill targets english with a 20-minute clock, compact answer choices, and explanations that help you review the missed concept after the attempt.

Best attempt pattern

First solve the questions without opening explanations. Mark doubtful items, finish the full set, then compare your score with the answer notes. That gives a clearer signal than checking every solution mid-test.

After the score

Treat the result as a topic map. If the weak area is speed, repeat the same set after one day. If the weak area is concept clarity, move to the matching PapersAdda guide and come back for a timed retest.

Q 1 / 10Synonyms 20:00

Choose the correct synonym of 'Ephemeral':

Worked answers for all 10 questions

Attempt the timed test first. Then open each answer to compare the method, not only the option.

1. Choose the correct synonym of 'Ephemeral':

Answer: Brief

Ephemeral means lasting a very short time = Brief.

2. Fill in the blank: He is a competent man __ can be trusted.

Answer: who

The subject pronoun for a person is 'who'.

3. Find the antonym of 'Benevolent':

Answer: Malevolent

Benevolent = kind; opposite = malevolent (ill-intentioned).

4. Spot the error: 'She don't like mangoes.'

Answer: don't

Third person singular uses 'doesn't', not 'don't'.

5. Choose the correct idiom meaning 'to give up':

Answer: Throw in the towel

'Throw in the towel' = admit defeat / give up.

6. Rearrange: (A) He was tired (B) after working (C) long hours (D) so he slept.

Answer: ABCD

Logical flow: He was tired after working long hours so he slept.

7. Identify the passive form: 'The chef cooks the meal.'

Answer: The meal is cooked by the chef

Simple present passive: 'is/are + V3'.

8. Choose the correctly spelled word:

Answer: Accommodate

Accommodate - double 'c' and double 'm'.

9. Fill in: 'The committee __ divided in its opinion.'

Answer: are

When members of a committee act separately, plural verb 'are' is preferred.

10. One-word substitution for 'A person who loves books':

Answer: Bibliophile

Bibliophile = lover of books. Philatelist = stamps, Numismatist = coins, Lexicographer = dictionary maker.

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