IBPS PO Mains 2016 - English Language

Direction (26-30); Select the phrase/connector from the given three options which can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences.

RBI is concerned about the risk of investing in mutual funds. RBI is likely to ask banks to reduce their investments in mutual funds.

(A) At the risk of investing ………

(B) To reduce investments ……….

(C) Concern for the risk ……….

Twelve million youth enter the Indian work force every year. Eighty per cent of these youth are unskilled.

(A) While eighty per cent ………

(B) Since twelve million ……….

(C) Of the twelve million ……….

Food inflation is touching twenty per cent. The government will have to tighten monetary policy to prevent further rise.

(A) Although food inflation is ………

(B) With the tightening of monetary ……….

(C) Given that food inflation ……….

The government has decided to install renewable energy devices at prominent sites. Citizens will be more aware of their benefits.

(A) The government’s decision ………..

(B) Deciding to instal ……….

(C) By making citizens ……….

The company’s sales were low at the beginning of the year. Its sales have picked up in the past few months.

(A) Though the company’s sales were low ………

(B) Despite low sales at ……….

(C) However the company’s sales have picked ……….