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IBPS RRB English Language Flashcards
50 question-and-answer cards covering English Language as it is examined in IBPS RRB. 24 of them are printed below, taken from across the deck — no signup, no paywall on the preview.
24 sample cards from the English Language deck
Sampled from the end of the deck, so these are different cards from the ones shown on the syllabus page.
In Phrase Replacement, what is the correct idiomatic form: 'prefer X ___ Y'?
'prefer X to Y' (not 'prefer X than Y').
What is the correct form tested in Phrase Replacement: 'no sooner ... ___ ...'?
'No sooner ... than ...' (No sooner had he left than it rained).
In a single-blank Filler, what are the two main factors used to pick the right word?
Grammatical fit (part of speech, collocation) and contextual/logical meaning consistent with the sentence's tone.
In double-blank Fillers, what strategy quickly eliminates wrong options?
Test both blanks together — if either word fails grammatically or in meaning, the whole option is rejected.
What is a 'collocation' and why does it matter for Fillers?
A pair/group of words that naturally go together (e.g., 'heavy rain', 'make a decision'); the correct filler must form a natural collocation.
In Para Jumbles, what is the first step to identify the opening sentence?
Find the sentence that introduces the topic independently — it has no pronouns, connectors, or references depending on a previous sentence.
In Para Jumbles, what clues help link two sentences in sequence?
Pronoun references, connectors (however, therefore, moreover), chronological/cause-effect order, and repeated/anaphoric nouns and articles (a vs. the).
In Para Jumbles, what does the shift from article 'a/an' to 'the' for the same noun indicate?
The sentence using 'a/an' (first mention) comes before the sentence using 'the' (subsequent reference) for that noun.
What is a Cloze Test in IBPS RRB English?
A passage with several blanks where each blank must be filled with the contextually and grammatically correct word from given options.
In a Cloze Test, what should guide your choice when two options are grammatically correct?
The overall meaning, tone, and flow of the passage — the word that best fits the context wins.
What are 'sentence connectors' (linking words) and give three categories with examples?
Words joining ideas: contrast (however, although, whereas), addition (moreover, furthermore, besides), cause-effect (therefore, hence, consequently).
Which connector shows contrast and starts a dependent clause: 'although' or 'however'?
'Although' is a subordinating conjunction joining clauses; 'however' is a conjunctive adverb usually set off by punctuation and not joining two clauses directly.
In Sentence Connector questions combining two sentences, what does 'in spite of / despite' require after it?
A noun, pronoun, or gerund (despite the rain / despite being tired) — not a full clause; use 'though/although' for clauses.
In Word Usage questions, what is being tested when a single word is given with several sentences?
Whether the word is used correctly (right meaning, part of speech, and grammar) in each sentence; you identify the sentence(s) where its usage is correct.
In Word Swap (Word Interchange) questions, what is the task?
Identify two words in a sentence that have been interchanged and must be swapped back to make the sentence meaningful.
Distinguish 'affect' vs. 'effect' for Word Usage questions.
'Affect' is usually a verb meaning to influence; 'effect' is usually a noun meaning the result/outcome.
Distinguish 'principal' vs. 'principle' in Word Usage.
'Principal' = head of a school or a main/primary thing; 'principle' = a fundamental rule or belief.
Distinguish 'stationary' vs. 'stationery' in Word Usage.
'Stationary' = not moving; 'stationery' = writing materials such as paper and pens.
What is a Para Completion question?
A paragraph is given with the last (or a missing) sentence omitted, and you choose the option that best concludes/completes it in tone and logic.
In Para Completion, what makes a sentence the correct concluding sentence?
It logically follows the preceding ideas, matches the tone, and provides a natural conclusion without introducing unrelated new information.
What is a Para Summary question?
A paragraph is given and you must choose the option that best captures its central idea in a concise form.
In Para Summary, why are options containing extra or new details usually wrong?
A summary must reflect only the main idea of the passage; options adding information not in the passage or overemphasizing a minor detail are incorrect.
What is the meaning of 'volatile', a word common in economy/banking passages?
Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for worse (e.g., volatile markets/prices).
Give the synonym of 'curtail', frequently tested in vocabulary-in-context.
To reduce, cut back, or restrict (synonyms: diminish, shorten, lessen).
What this deck covers
The English Language deck follows the IBPS RRB English Language syllabus — 3 chapters and 12 topics — so questions land on material that is genuinely examinable rather than trivia around it. That works out to roughly 16.7 cards per chapter.
Answers are written to be recallable, not just readable — averaging about 117 characters, which is long enough to carry the reasoning and short enough to say out loud.
A deck like this earns its keep on the second and third pass. Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then use the cards to find the specific facts that have not stuck.
English Language flashcards FAQ
How many English Language flashcards are in this IBPS RRB deck?
50 cards. This page previews 24 of them, sampled evenly across the deck so you can judge the difficulty before installing anything.
Are these IBPS RRB flashcards free?
Yes. The preview here is free to read with no signup, and the full 50-card deck is free inside the Examius app.
What do the English Language cards cover?
They follow the IBPS RRB English Language syllabus — 3 chapters and 12 topics — so the questions track what is actually examinable.
How should I use these flashcards?
Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then drill the deck. Examius schedules each card with spaced repetition, so cards you keep missing come back sooner and ones you know drift further apart.