Master the Art of Matching the Sentences for RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam

The English Language section in RBI Grade B Phase 1 can help you score more if you know what to focus on. It is made up of many topics that test your grammar and logical thinking skills. One such topic is Match the Sentences. Many students ignore it. But this topic is easy and full of logic. You’ll see two sets of sentence fragments. The first part is from Column A. The second part is from Column B. You have to match the parts that complete the sentence correctly. This blog will explain everything about this topic in easy words. You’ll learn the pattern, some smart tricks, and get examples to understand it better.

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What is Match the Sentences?

In this question type, you’ll get two columns. Column A has the first half of sentences. Column B has the second half. Your job is to join the correct halves and form meaningful and grammatically correct sentences.

Some sentence pairs may look okay, but don’t make sense when joined. That’s where you need to use logic and understanding. The right pair should complete the meaning. It should follow grammar rules and should also sound natural.

Let’s take a look at an example:

Column A	Column B
(A) The RBI has been trying	(D) to reduce inflation and improve liquidity.
(B) The central bank expects	(E) that growth will pick up in the second half.
(C) This pause in rate hikes	(F) could help banks lower interest rates.

Now, match them:

• A-D: The RBI has been trying to reduce inflation and improve liquidity.
• B-E: The central bank expects that growth will pick up in the second half.
• C-F: This pause in rate hikes could help banks lower interest rates.

So, all pairs are correct.

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Types of Match the Sentence Questions

There are usually two types:

1. Grammar-Based Matching

Here, some sentence halves are joined wrongly and break grammar rules. These can be spotted easily if you understand tense, subject-verb agreement, or connector rules.

Example:

Column A	Column B
(A) The report suggest	(D) to improve the situation quickly.
(B) They need	(E) that the RBI may increase the repo rate.
(C) Experts believe	(F) that more measures is required.

Let’s find the errors:

• A-D: “suggest” must be “suggests” (It’s a grammar mistake).
• B-D: They need to improve the situation quickly.
• C-E: Experts believe that the RBI may increase the repo rate.
• F has subject-verb error. “Measures is” should be “measures are.”

2. Meaning/Logic-Based Matching

Here, grammar is okay but the meaning doesn’t fit. The parts look okay alone, but when joined, don’t make sense.

Example:

Column A	Column B
(A) Inflation has come down	(D) which helps the RBI to buy gold.
(B) Foreign reserves have risen	(E) boosting hopes of stable prices.
(C) GDP data was released	(F) showing 6.5% growth in Q1.

Now check:

• A-E: Inflation has come down, boosting hopes of stable prices.
• B-D: Foreign reserves rising has nothing to do with RBI buying gold.
• C-F: GDP data was released showing 6.5% growth in Q1.

So the correct matches are A-E and C-F.

Tips and Tricks to Solve Match the Sentences Questions

Here are some simple tricks that will help you crack this topic:

Tip 1: Focus on connectors: Words like “which,” “that,” “to,” or “and” give clues. They give you an idea of the next part.

Tip 2: Keep pointing out grammar errors: Make sure the subject matches the verb. Check the tense and punctuation. One sentence may be joined incorrectly.

Tip 3: Read the full sentence: Don’t just match based on one or two words. Always read the entire sentence after matching.

Tip 4: Use logic: Even if grammar is right, the sentence must make sense. Think: “Does this pair convey a clear message?”

Tip 5: Eliminate wrong options: If one pair sounds wrong or funny, remove it. Match the others first.

Tip 6: Learn sentence starters: Phrases like “The government plans…”, “The report shows…” are often followed by certain structures. Notice such patterns during practice.

Tip 7: Practice from mock tests: PracticeMock tests cover this question well. You’ll get used to the pattern and improve quickly.

Practice Time

Try this question:

Column A	Column B
(A) The economy is expected	(D) due to weak demand and exports.
(B) Industrial output fell	(E) to grow at a slower pace.
(C) The RBI is focusing	(F) on keeping inflation under control.

Now match:

• A-E: he economy is expected to grow at a slower pace.
• B-D: Industrial output fell due to weak demand and exports.
• C-F: The RBI is focusing on keeping inflation under control.

Correct Matches: A-E, B-D, C-F

Make a Mini Notebook

Just like you do for Word Swap or Cloze Test, make a notebook for “Match the Sentences.” Write down:

• Common starters and how they are completed
• Pairs that sound natural
• Your wrong attempts and correct versions
• Grammar points that confuse you

Read this notebook daily for 10 minutes. It helps a lot before mocks and the real exam.

Where to Practise Match the Sentence Questions?

Practice is essential to master such questions. You should practice as much as possible. And use one or two good sources. There’s no need to use too many books. It will only confuse you.

So, you should:

• RBI Grade B mock tests
• Topic-wise quizzes in online test series

Practice more to become faster and smarter. And for that, you should give yourself daily mini-tasks as given below.

Daily Mini Task

Here’s what you can do today:

• Solve 5 “Match the Sentence” questions
• Note down one confusing pair
• Learn why the right match worked
• Add 2 new starters to your notebook

Repeat this for 10 to 15 days, and this topic will become your strength.

Takeaway

Match the Sentences may look new or strange at first, but it’s easy to master. It tests your sentence sense, basic grammar, and also your logical understanding. If you practice just a few minutes daily, you can master the art of matching the sentences. But you need to keep learning and practising. So, start today and start using the tricks above, and you’ll do great in the English section.

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