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The English section of the RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam is one such section that can very well maximize your overall score in Phase 1. But only if you prepare for it using proven tips and tricks, and strategies. One important topic in this section is Fill in the Blanks. This topic tests how well a candidate understands grammar, how strong their vocabulary is, and how accurately they can grasp the context of a sentence. Around 4 to 5 questions from this topic can be asked in the English Language section of Phase 1. <\/strong>A candidate can solve these questions quickly only<\/strong> when they have a solid grasp of grammar basics and a good vocabulary. In this blog, you will find all the right tips to follow. Read on to know how your English usage and comprehension confidence can soar to new heights with regular practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Many students struggle with this topic. Mostly those who have weak vocabulary or those who fail to understand the tone of the sentence. If you find difficulty in it too, or want to improve your answer-giving skills in this topic, you should start following the tips below to learn the best ways to answer these questions with clarity, confidence, and speed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It is important to train your brain to try to scan the text quickly and understand the text from the beginning till the end before giving a go to the answer to the question. So, before you take action, read the full sentence carefully to know its tone and meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the right way to do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Good vocabulary is the source of solving these questions correctly. So, there is no other way to answer such questions than to keep collecting new words into your vocabulary house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s what you need to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Previous years’ papers will help you understand the exam pattern and the style of questions that are asked. They are the doors to all the questions that have already stunned the candidates in one form or the other. So, you can avoid getting stunned when you know what is coming your way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s break down the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The elimination method helps whenever you’re in doubt while solving a question. So, when in doubt, use elimination to increase your chances of picking up the right option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Quick quizzes check your knowledge and show how you’re improving. So, it’s essential to keep practicing topic-wise quizzes to master this topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try following these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Directions:<\/strong> In the question below, two sentences are given, each with a part missing. Choose the option that provides the word that can grammatically and contextually fit in both sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Question 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ans:<\/strong> (c)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Solution:<\/strong> 1 talks about how the database is required for stopping the laundering of the money obtained from crime. 2 talks about how this will be the last step before the case moves to the first level of judicial review. PROCEEDS will fit in both sentences and convey the meaning. Thus, (c) is the right answer. Question 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ans:<\/strong> (b)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Solution:<\/strong> 1 talks about how the wooden tomb was treated with chemicals once it was transferred from its resting place. 2 talks about how his first cousin, separated by one generation, was Albert Victor. REMOVED will fit in both sentences and convey the meaning. Thus, (b) is the right answer. Question 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ans:<\/strong> (a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Solution:<\/strong> 1 talks about how differential pricing is required to regain high investments. 2 talks about how Philippa was beginning to become stronger and better again after an illness or injury. RECUPERATE will fit in both sentences and convey the meaning. Thus, (a) is the right answer. Directions:<\/strong> In the question below, a sentence is given with two words missing. You are given five options containing a pair of words that can fill the blanks making the sentence contextually correct. Identify the correct choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Question 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Topic:<\/strong> Sentence Completion<\/p>\n\n\n\n Subtopic:<\/strong> 2 blanks<\/p>\n\n\n\n Level \u2013 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This paradigm shift in human responses is not just a ___________ of multidimensional mental disorders, it will also ____________ social structures by creating a new division of digital haves and have-nots. Ans:<\/strong> (b)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Solution:<\/strong> B is the correct answer. PRECURSOR – indicator. UPEND – turn upside-down. Question 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n While the ____________ approach to economic growth has created vast amounts of waste to profit relatively few people, a circular model could treat waste as a design flaw and generate more distributed and ____________ systems. Ans:<\/strong> (d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Solution:<\/strong> D is the correct answer. PREDOMINANT – main. INCLUSIVE – comprehensive. Fill in the Blanks can become one of the easiest scoring areas in the English section if you follow the steps given above in the form of tips. Keep practicing, stay focused, and keep improving to boost your score in RBI Grade B preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\nTips to Master Fill in the Blanks Quickly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Understand the Sentence Context<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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2. Improve Your Vocabulary Daily<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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3. Practice with Previous Year Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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4. Eliminate Wrong Options Smartly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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5. Take Topic-wise Quizzes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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a) progresses
b) spoils
c) proceeds
d) hauls
e) advances<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
(a) and (e) will fit only in 2, while (b) and (d) will only fit in 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
a) unearthed
b) removed
c) exacted
d) dislodged
e) extracted<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
(a), (d) and (e) will fit only in 1, while (c) will fit in neither of the sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
a) recuperate
b) convalesce
c) heal
d) recoup
e) retrieve<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
(b) and (c) will fit only in 2, while (d) and (e) will only fit in 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) indication, ruminate
b) precursor, upend
c) progenitor, elevation
d) origin, upraised
e) frontrunner, procure<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First blank – We need a noun to agree with the indefinite article A.
Second blank – We need a verb in its base form to modify the noun phrase SOCIAL STRUCTURES. The sentence seeks to convey that the paradigm shift in human responses is not merely a PRECURSOR (indicator) of multidimensional mental disorders, it will also UPEND (turn upside-down) social structures.
A is incorrect because INDICATION does not agree with the indefinite article A.
C is incorrect because ELEVATION is a noun whereas we need a verb in the second blank.
D is incorrect because for the second blank we need a verb in its base form whereas UPRAISED is the second-verb form.
E is incorrect because PROCURE (obtain) does not lend meaning to the sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) precarious, inclusion
b) prescient, included
c) preposterous, exclusive
d) predominant, inclusive
e) purposeful, exclusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First blank – We need an adjective to modify the noun APPROACH.
Second blank – We need an adjective to modify the noun SYSTEMS. The sentence seeks to convey that while the PREDOMINANT (main) approach has created vast amounts of waste, a circular model could treat waste as a design flaw and generate more distributed and INCLUSIVE (comprehensive) systems.
A is incorrect because for the second blank we need an adjective whereas INCLUSION is a noun.
B is incorrect because for the second blank we need an adjective whereas INCLUDED is a verb.
C is incorrect because PREPOSTEROUS (outrageous) is contextually incorrect here.
E is incorrect because EXCLUSION is a noun whereas for the second blank we need an adjective.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTakeaway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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