If you’ve applied for the IBPS PO 2025, then less than a month is left, as the IBPS PO Prelims is scheduled for 17th, 23rd, and 24th August. In such a case, usually students leave the English section for the last few days or give less time to practice, which ultimately results in them not getting their name on the final merit list. As the subject contains some of the important topics that are less time-consuming and more scoring, and can help you in reaching the goal of 20-25 marks in the English language. In this blog, we are going to discuss one such important topic that is fillers, and will also give a free PDF of Filler Questions for IBPS PO.
What are Filler Questions?
Filler questions are asked in the IBPS PO exam to test your logical, grammatical, and comprehension skills. You will be given a sentence with a blank, you have to fill the blank with the appropriate option which will be correct in terms of grammar, context, and logically meaningful.
Types of Filler Questions in IBPS PO – With Examples
Here is a table given below that shows the types of Filler Questions asked in IBPS PO, along with the examples.
| Type | Description | IBPS PO Level Example | Answer & Explanation |
| Single Blank Fillers | One blank to be filled with the best-fitting word | The CEO’s speech was intended to ___ confidence among investors.a) eliminate b) instill c) reduce d) challenge | b) instill The CEO wants to build confidence—“instill” fits the tone and meaning. |
| Double Blank Fillers | Two blanks to be filled with a pair of words that best complete the sentence | The minister’s remarks were ___ by the opposition and were ___ in the media as insensitive.a) praised, highlightedb) welcomed, ignored c) criticized, portrayed d) applauded, promoted | c) criticized, portrayed. The sentence implies a negative reaction; both words must reflect criticism. |
| Multiple Choice Fillers | One blank with 4-5 close options testing fine distinctions in meaning/tone | The committee was asked to ___ a final decision after reviewing the report thoroughly.a) infer b) imply c) make d) arrive | d) arrive“ Arrive at a decision” is the correct phrase. Others don’t fit grammatically or contextually. |
| Contextual Vocabulary | Choosing the word that suits both the tone and context of the sentence | The actor’s ___ response to criticism showed her maturity and grace.a) defensive b) rude c) composed d) harsh | c) composed The sentence suggests a graceful and mature response, making “composed” the best fit. |
Tips to Master Filler Questions
Here are some tips that you must follow while solving the Filler questions.
- Read the sentence thoroughly and understand the context carefully. There are some words that are given in the sentence, which shows whether the sentence is positive or negative.
- Try to enhance your vocabulary by noting down and using in your daily conversations at least learning 10-15 words daily.
- Go through previous year papers and analyse the tone and inference in which the questions has been asked previously.
Here is a table that includes some more tips to follow along with an example for better understanding.
| Tip No. | Rules | Example Sentence | Explanation |
| 1 | If the sentence starts negatively but uses “but”, “however”, or “yet”, expect a positive word. | “But” is incorrect; the correct pair is “not only… but also.” | “Hope” fits the positive contrast after a negative start. |
| 2 | If the sentence starts positively and uses contrast words, expect a negative word. | The launch was successful, yet the software faced ___ from users. Options: applause, backlash, praise, growth | “Backlash” is negative and fits the contrast with “successful.” |
| 3 | No contrast word? Follow the overall tone using surrounding vocabulary. | The manager appreciated her ___ response during the crisis. Options: calm, harsh, delayed, rude | “Calm” maintains the positive tone implied by “appreciated.” |
| 4 | Look for transition words like “despite”, “although”, “even though”—often followed by positive. | Despite limited resources, the team ___ to deliver the project on time. Options: failed, struggled, managed, refused | “Managed” reflects a positive outcome after a negative setup. |
| 5 | Eliminate grammatically incorrect options first. | “Unprofessional” fits best after “not for incompetence”—implies a conduct issue. | “But” is incorrect; the correct pair is “not only… but also.” |
| 6 | In double blank questions, both words must match tone or show logical contrast. | _Her idea was ___ and her execution was equally __.Options: brilliant – poor, average – weak, innovative – flawless | “Unprofessional” fits best after “not for incompetence”—implies a conduct issue. |
| 7 | “Innovative – flawless” shows a positive tone on both sides. | If two options seem correct, choose the one with a stronger or more precise meaning. | “Precise” is stronger and more contextually suitable than “clear.” |
| 8 | Always read the full sentence before choosing the word. | He was fired not for incompetence but for his ___ behavior. Options: late, unprofessional, careless, lazy | “Unprofessional” fits best after “not for incompetence”—implies conduct issue. |
Download Free PDF – Filler Questions for IBPS PO 2025
If you want accuracy in an examination, you need to apply the above rules and tips, and to do that, you need a lot of practice. To help you with that, we have curated a PDF that you can download for free. It includes filler questions for IBPS PO 2025 exam along with solutions. The link is given below.
Conclusion
In this article, we have discussed all the necessary details regarding the filler questions that are asked in the exam, and some quick tips to solve them accurately, along with a free downloadable PDF. Also, if you want to practice more questions, you can join our IBPS PO mock test series that provides one full-length test and the first three topic tests absolutely free. The link is given below.
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