English is an important part of the IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) examination. Candidates need a good understanding of grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, sentence structure, and contextual usage of words.

Regular practice helps improve accuracy, reading speed, vocabulary, and time management. This article contains 100 English questions for IBPS PO with answers, covering error detection, fillers, tenses, prepositions, subject-verb agreement, synonyms, antonyms, idioms and phrases, sentence improvement, para jumbles, and reading comprehension.

Part A: Error Detection Questions (1–10)

Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error.

1. The manager / along with his assistants / have attended / the meeting.

A. The manager
B. along with his assistants
C. have attended
D. the meeting

Answer: C
Correct: The manager, along with his assistants, has attended the meeting.

2. Neither the employees / nor the manager / were willing / to accept the proposal.

A. Neither the employees
B. nor the manager
C. were willing
D. to accept the proposal

Answer: C
Correct: Neither the employees nor the manager was willing to accept the proposal.

3. The company has been operating / in this region / since more than ten years / successfully.

A. The company has been operating
B. in this region
C. since more than ten years
D. successfully

Answer: C
Correct: for more than ten years

4. Each of the applicants / have been asked / to submit two photographs / with the application.

A. Each of the applicants
B. have been asked
C. to submit two photographs
D. with the application

Answer: B
Correct: Each of the applicants has been asked.

5. No sooner had the interview started / when the candidate / realised that he had forgotten / his documents.

A. No sooner had the interview started
B. when the candidate
C. realised that he had forgotten
D. his documents

Answer: B
Correct: No sooner had the interview started than the candidate realised...

6. The information provided by the bank officials / were insufficient / to resolve the issue / immediately.

A. The information provided by the bank officials
B. were insufficient
C. to resolve the issue
D. immediately

Answer: B
Correct: The information provided by the bank officials was insufficient.

7. He is one of the employees / who always completes / their assignments / before the deadline.

A. He is one of the employees
B. who always completes
C. their assignments
D. before the deadline

Answer: B
Correct: He is one of the employees who always complete their assignments.

8. The officer asked the candidates / whether they had understood / the instructions clearly / or not.

A. The officer asked the candidates
B. whether they had understood
C. the instructions clearly
D. or not

Answer: D
The sentence is grammatically acceptable. No error.

9. Despite of working hard / he could not qualify / for the final round / of the selection process.

A. Despite of working hard
B. he could not qualify
C. for the final round
D. of the selection process

Answer: A
Correct: Despite working hard, he could not qualify.

10. Hardly had the bank opened / than a large number of customers / entered the branch / for transactions.

A. Hardly had the bank opened
B. than a large number of customers
C. entered the branch
D. for transactions

Answer: B
Correct: Hardly had the bank opened when a large number of customers entered the branch.

Part B: Fill in the Blanks (11–20)

Choose the most appropriate word.

11. The bank has introduced several measures to ____ customer service.

A. improve
B. decline
C. prevent
D. reject

Answer: A. improve

12. The candidate was unable to ____ the question correctly.

A. understand
B. understanding
C. understood
D. understands

Answer: A. understand

13. The new policy is expected to ____ economic growth.

A. stimulate
B. obstruct
C. diminish
D. prevent

Answer: A. stimulate

14. The manager asked the employees to ____ the report carefully before submission.

A. review
B. reviewed
C. reviewing
D. reviews

Answer: A. review

15. The government has taken several steps to ____ financial inclusion.

A. promote
B. oppose
C. restrict
D. neglect

Answer: A. promote

16. The applicant was rejected because he failed to ____ the eligibility criteria.

A. meet
B. meeting
C. met
D. meets

Answer: A. meet

17. The bank has decided to ____ its digital services to rural areas.

A. expand
B. withdraw
C. reduce
D. abandon

Answer: A. expand

18. The committee will ____ the proposal before making a final decision.

A. examine
B. examined
C. examining
D. examination

Answer: A. examine

19. The manager's decision was ____ by the board after detailed discussion.

A. approved
B. approval
C. approving
D. approve

Answer: A. approved

20. The company must take immediate action to ____ further losses.

A. prevent
B. encourage
C. increase
D. generate

Answer: A. prevent

Part C: Tenses and Verb Usage (21–30)

21. By the time the manager arrived, the employees ____ the meeting.

A. started
B. have started
C. had started
D. start

Answer: C. had started

22. She ____ in the banking sector for five years.

A. works
B. has been working
C. worked
D. is worked

Answer: B. has been working

23. If the applicant fulfils all the requirements, he ____ selected.

A. was
B. will be
C. would be
D. had been

Answer: B. will be

24. The employees ____ the report when the manager entered the room.

A. prepared
B. were preparing
C. have prepared
D. had prepare

Answer: B. were preparing

25. By next month, the bank ____ the new software system.

A. implements
B. implemented
C. will have implemented
D. has implementing

Answer: C. will have implemented

26. He ____ the application before the deadline expired.

A. submitted
B. had submitted
C. submits
D. has submitting

Answer: B. had submitted

27. I ____ this article twice already.

A. read
B. have read
C. had reading
D. am read

Answer: B. have read

28. The bank ____ its services to several new locations last year.

A. expands
B. has expanded
C. expanded
D. is expanding

Answer: C. expanded

29. They ____ for the examination since early morning.

A. prepare
B. prepared
C. have been preparing
D. had prepare

Answer: C. have been preparing

30. If I ____ more time, I would have completed the assignment.

A. have
B. had
C. had had
D. would have

Answer: C. had had

Part D: Prepositions (31–40)

31. He is responsible ____ preparing the monthly report.

A. for
B. of
C. to
D. with

Answer: A. for

32. The manager is satisfied ____ the performance of the employees.

A. at
B. with
C. for
D. on

Answer: B. with

33. The company is committed ____ providing better services.

A. for
B. to
C. with
D. at

Answer: B. to

34. The employees were prevented ____ entering the restricted area.

A. to
B. from
C. by
D. with

Answer: B. from

35. She is interested ____ pursuing a career in banking.

A. at
B. on
C. in
D. for

Answer: C. in

36. The manager congratulated him ____ his promotion.

A. for
B. on
C. at
D. with

Answer: B. on

37. The decision was taken ____ consultation with all stakeholders.

A. after
B. during
C. by
D. from

Answer: A. after

38. The candidate has no objection ____ working on weekends.

A. for
B. at
C. to
D. with

Answer: C. to

39. The company benefited ____ the new policy.

A. from
B. by
C. at
D. with

Answer: A. from

40. The report was prepared ____ accordance with the guidelines.

A. on
B. in
C. at
D. by

Answer: B. in

Part E: Subject-Verb Agreement (41–50)

41. The quality of these services ____ excellent.

A. are
B. were
C. is
D. have

Answer: C. is

42. A number of candidates ____ applied for the post.

A. has
B. have
C. is
D. was

Answer: B. have

43. The number of applications ____ increased significantly.

A. have
B. are
C. has
D. were

Answer: C. has

44. Neither the manager nor the employees ____ responsible for the error.

A. is
B. was
C. are
D. has

Answer: C. are

45. Every employee ____ required to follow the rules.

A. are
B. were
C. is
D. have

Answer: C. is

46. The committee ____ divided in its opinion.

A. are
B. is
C. have
D. were

Answer: B. is

47. The manager, along with his assistants, ____ attending the conference.

A. are
B. were
C. is
D. have

Answer: C. is

48. Ten thousand rupees ____ a considerable amount for a student.

A. are
B. were
C. is
D. have

Answer: C. is

49. The news about the merger ____ surprised the employees.

A. have
B. were
C. has
D. are

Answer: C. has

50. Neither of the proposals ____ acceptable to the committee.

A. are
B. were
C. is
D. have

Answer: C. is

Part F: Synonyms (51–60)

Choose the word nearest in meaning.

51. Abolish

A. Establish
B. Eliminate
C. Continue
D. Support

Answer: B. Eliminate

52. Augment

A. Reduce
B. Increase
C. Remove
D. Reject

Answer: B. Increase

53. Prudent

A. Careless
B. Wise
C. Foolish
D. Reckless

Answer: B. Wise

54. Reluctant

A. Unwilling
B. Eager
C. Interested
D. Excited

Answer: A. Unwilling

55. Substantial

A. Insignificant
B. Considerable
C. Temporary
D. Uncertain

Answer: B. Considerable

56. Viable

A. Practical
B. Impossible
C. Weak
D. Uncertain

Answer: A. Practical

57. Mitigate

A. Intensify
B. Alleviate
C. Create
D. Expand

Answer: B. Alleviate

58. Obsolete

A. Modern
B. Outdated
C. Useful
D. Current

Answer: B. Outdated

59. Elicit

A. Suppress
B. Obtain
C. Hide
D. Prevent

Answer: B. Obtain

60. Commence

A. End
B. Begin
C. Delay
D. Stop

Answer: B. Begin

Part G: Antonyms (61–70)

61. Abundant

A. Plenty
B. Scarce
C. Sufficient
D. Adequate

Answer: B. Scarce

62. Benevolent

A. Kind
B. Generous
C. Malevolent
D. Helpful

Answer: C. Malevolent

63. Concise

A. Brief
B. Precise
C. Lengthy
D. Clear

Answer: C. Lengthy

64. Diligent

A. Industrious
B. Hardworking
C. Negligent
D. Active

Answer: C. Negligent

65. Expand

A. Extend
B. Contract
C. Increase
D. Develop

Answer: B. Contract

66. Inferior

A. Lower
B. Superior
C. Weaker
D. Smaller

Answer: B. Superior

67. Mandatory

A. Compulsory
B. Optional
C. Necessary
D. Essential

Answer: B. Optional

68. Optimistic

A. Hopeful
B. Positive
C. Pessimistic
D. Confident

Answer: C. Pessimistic

69. Transparent

A. Clear
B. Visible
C. Opaque
D. Bright

Answer: C. Opaque

70. Temporary

A. Short-term
B. Brief
C. Permanent
D. Limited

Answer: C. Permanent

Part H: Idioms and Phrases (71–80)

71. To get the ball rolling means:

A. To stop an activity
B. To start an activity
C. To avoid responsibility
D. To delay a decision

Answer: B. To start an activity

72. To be on the same page means:

A. To read the same book
B. To have the same understanding or opinion
C. To disagree completely
D. To work separately

Answer: B. To have the same understanding or opinion

73. To go through the roof means:

A. To decrease suddenly
B. To increase dramatically
C. To remain stable
D. To disappear

Answer: B. To increase dramatically

74. To bite the bullet means:

A. To avoid a difficult situation
B. To face a difficult situation bravely
C. To create a problem
D. To postpone a decision

Answer: B. To face a difficult situation bravely

75. To cut corners means:

A. To do something carefully
B. To take shortcuts, often compromising quality
C. To improve quality
D. To complete a task honestly

Answer: B. To take shortcuts, often compromising quality

76. To be in the doldrums means:

A. To be highly successful
B. To be in a state of low activity or spirits
C. To be extremely busy
D. To be confused

Answer: B. To be in a state of low activity or spirits

77. To add fuel to the fire means:

A. To solve a problem
B. To make a situation worse
C. To prevent an argument
D. To calm someone

Answer: B. To make a situation worse

78. To keep an eye on means:

A. To ignore
B. To watch carefully
C. To criticize
D. To avoid

Answer: B. To watch carefully

79. To make both ends meet means:

A. To become wealthy
B. To manage one's expenses within one's income
C. To borrow money
D. To stop working

Answer: B. To manage one's expenses within one's income

80. A grey area means:

A. A clearly defined matter
B. A situation that is unclear or uncertain
C. A legal document
D. A financial transaction

Answer: B. A situation that is unclear or uncertain

Part I: One Word Substitution (81–90)

81. A person who studies economics is called an:

A. Economist
B. Ecologist
C. Economist
D. Entrepreneur

Answer: A. Economist

82. A person who looks at the bright side of things is an:

A. Optimist
B. Pessimist
C. Opportunist
D. Extremist

Answer: A. Optimist

83. A person who spends money extravagantly is called a:

A. Miser
B. Spendthrift
C. Creditor
D. Debtor

Answer: B. Spendthrift

84. A person who deliberately destroys public or private property is a:

A. Philanthropist
B. Vandal
C. Diplomat
D. Reformer

Answer: B. Vandal

85. A person who can use both hands equally well is:

A. Ambiguous
B. Ambidextrous
C. Amphibious
D. Anonymous

Answer: B. Ambidextrous

86. A person who speaks two languages is:

A. Bilingual
B. Monolingual
C. Linguistic
D. Polytheist

Answer: A. Bilingual

87. A person who hates mankind is called a:

A. Humanist
B. Misanthrope
C. Philanthropist
D. Pacifist

Answer: B. Misanthrope

88. A person who loves mankind and works for its welfare is a:

A. Misanthrope
B. Philanthropist
C. Pessimist
D. Fanatic

Answer: B. Philanthropist

89. A speech made without prior preparation is called:

A. Extempore
B. Editorial
C. Manuscript
D. Dialogue

Answer: A. Extempore

90. A government by a few powerful people is called:

A. Democracy
B. Monarchy
C. Oligarchy
D. Theocracy

Answer: C. Oligarchy

Part J: Sentence Improvement (91–95)

91. The manager discussed about the new policy with the employees.

A. discussed the new policy
B. discussed on the new policy
C. discussed regarding about the new policy
D. No improvement

Answer: A. discussed the new policy

92. He is capable to solve the problem.

A. capable for solving
B. capable of solving
C. capable in solve
D. No improvement

Answer: B. capable of solving

93. She has been working here since five years.

A. from five years
B. for five years
C. by five years
D. No improvement

Answer: B. for five years

94. The officer insisted to check all the documents.

A. insisted on checking
B. insisted for checking
C. insisted to checking
D. No improvement

Answer: A. insisted on checking

95. The candidate did not knew the correct answer.

A. did not knows
B. did not know
C. does not knew
D. No improvement

Answer: B. did not know

Part K: Para Jumbles and Sentence Arrangement (96–98)

Arrange the following sentences in the correct order.

96.

P. It has changed the way people conduct financial transactions.
Q. Digital banking has become increasingly popular in recent years.
R. Customers can now transfer money instantly using mobile applications.
S. It has also reduced the need to visit bank branches frequently.

A. QPRS
B. PQRS
C. QRSP
D. RQPS

Answer: A. QPRS

97.

P. Regular practice is essential for success in competitive examinations.
Q. It helps candidates identify their strengths and weaknesses.
R. Candidates should therefore solve questions on a daily basis.
S. It also improves speed and accuracy.

A. PQSR
B. QPRS
C. RQPS
D. PSQR

Answer: A. PQSR

98.

P. The internet has transformed the way people access information.
Q. Information can now be obtained within seconds.
R. This has made learning more convenient and accessible.
S. However, users must verify information before relying on it.

A. PQRS
B. QPRS
C. PRQS
D. PSRQ

Answer: A. PQRS

Part L: Reading Comprehension (99–100)

Read the passage and answer the questions.

Passage:

Financial literacy plays an important role in helping individuals make informed financial decisions. A financially literate person is better able to understand savings, investments, loans, insurance, and budgeting. In an increasingly digital economy, people also need to understand online banking and basic financial security practices. Financial literacy can therefore contribute to responsible financial behaviour and long-term economic well-being.

99. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Digital banking is replacing traditional banking
B. Financial literacy helps people make informed financial decisions
C. Loans are more important than savings
D. Insurance is necessary for everyone

Answer: B. Financial literacy helps people make informed financial decisions

100. According to the passage, financial literacy includes an understanding of:

A. Only savings and investments
B. Only online banking
C. Savings, investments, loans, insurance, budgeting and financial security
D. Only financial markets

Answer: C. Savings, investments, loans, insurance, budgeting and financial security

Quick Revision Topics for IBPS PO English

Candidates preparing for IBPS PO English should regularly practise:

1. Error Detection

2. Sentence Correction

3. Sentence Improvement

4. Fill in the Blanks

5. Double Fillers

6. Cloze Test

7. Reading Comprehension

8. Para Jumbles

9. Sentence Rearrangement

10. Tenses

11. Articles

12. Prepositions

13. Subject-Verb Agreement

14. Active and Passive Voice

15. Direct and Indirect Speech

16. Synonyms

17. Antonyms

18. Idioms and Phrases

19. One Word Substitution

20. Vocabulary

21. Spelling Correction

22. Word Usage

How to Prepare English for IBPS PO

1. Strengthen Grammar

Revise fundamental grammar rules and practise them through error detection, sentence improvement, and fill-in-the-blank questions.

2. Build Your Vocabulary

Learn new words every day and revise their meanings, synonyms, antonyms, and usage in sentences.

3. Read Regularly

Read newspapers, editorials, magazines, and quality articles to improve reading speed and comprehension.

4. Practise Cloze Tests and Fillers

Context-based questions require understanding the overall meaning of a passage. Practise identifying the word that best fits the context rather than relying only on vocabulary.

5. Practise Para Jumbles

Look for introductory sentences, logical connections, pronouns, conjunctions, and chronological relationships to arrange sentences correctly.

6. Solve Previous-Year Questions

Previous-year IBPS PO English questions can help candidates become familiar with question styles and improve their approach to different topics.

7. Take Timed Practice Tests

Regular timed practice can help improve speed and accuracy while reducing time spent on individual questions.

Conclusion

A strong performance in IBPS PO English requires consistent practice in grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, sentence structure, and contextual English.

This set of 100 English questions for IBPS PO can be used for topic-wise revision and self-assessment. Candidates should combine such practice sets with previous-year questions, mock tests, reading practice, and regular vocabulary revision.