When preparing for RBI Grade B, English Language matters. You can’t ignore it. One high-scoring topic is Phrase Replacement. It tests your grammar and vocabulary. You’ll be given a sentence with a highlighted phrase. You must replace it correctly. In this article, we’ll cover tips and tricks to handle this topic well. Bookmark this page to refer later. With focused practice, you can solve phrase replacement questions confidently and boost your English score.
What is Phrase Replacement?
Phrase Replacement is a question type in RBI Grade B Phase 1. You get a sentence where part is wrong. You need to replace that phrase with the correct one. Sometimes it’s a grammar issue. Sometimes it’s a vocabulary, phrase, or idiom misuse. Knowing phrase replacement makes things easier. It saves time and avoids silly errors.
Types of Questions Asked in the RBI Grade B Exam
Here are the two common types of phrase replacement questions:
Grammar-Based Replacement
These questions test your knowledge of basic grammar rules. Errors can appear in subject–verb agreement, tenses, pronouns, or modifiers. A tiny grammatical mistake change the entire meaning of a sentence. Therefore, you must read the sentence carefully and find what’s going wrong grammatically. Regular grammar revision helps you find and correct such errors faster.
Example: ‘’The names have reached the Ministry of Law and Justice, who has processed the files.”
Replace who with which because the ministry is not a person.
Correct replacement: which is processing (option C).
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Vocabulary/Phrase-Based Replacement
In these types of questions, the sentence may use the wrong word, phrase, or idiom. These aren’t grammar mistakes but incorrect expressions or forms of a word. So, you must know the phrases and their meanings that are commonly used. A slight misuse, or incorrect use of them, can make a sentence awkward or incorrect. Students who read regularly and understand their correct usage (in context) can easily answer such questions..
Example: “Top leaders are stymied by the difficult of managing conflicts.”
In the sentence above, difficult should be plural difficulties, because we talk about multiple conflicts.
Correct replacement: difficulties of managing (option B).
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Start Writing Practice Early
Phrase replacement gets easier with practice. Begin with simple grammar rules. Use topic-wise mock tests. Practice 5–10 questions daily. Build a mini notebook for tricky phrases. Review it before every mock test. With time, spotting errors becomes faster.
Choosing the Most Affordable & Best Resources
Avoid piling up books. Stick to one solid source. It should cover grammar rules and common phrases. Prefer mock tests that include phrase replacement. Resources by PracticeMock or another trusted platform work well. Keep tools simple and consistent. Cheap doesn’t mean bad, choose wisely.
Writing Practice Is Essential
Phrase replacement is not about guessing. It’s about understanding rules. So each week:
- Revise noun and verb basics.
- Practice subject–verb agreement, conditionals.
- Review common phrases, idioms, and their usage.
- Solve a set of 20 phrase replacement questions weekly.
Regular practice builds speed. Familiarity leads to confidence.
Action Time
Today’s task: Solve five phrase replacement questions. Time yourself. Focus on accuracy, not speed. Then revise the grammar rule behind each. Add any new phrase to your notebook. By sticking to this habit daily, you will see real improvement in just a few weeks.
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FAQs
They can be tricky. But with basic grammar and practice, you can handle them well.
Start with 5–10 daily. Scale up to 20 as you get comfortable.
Both. Grammar and phrase knowledge go hand in hand here.
Yes, almost every RBI Grade B Phase 1 paper has a few of them.
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