English Quiz For LIC AAO 2019
Life Insurance Corporation of India has released the notification for various posts for the Recruitment in 2019-20. This is a great opportunity for all those who aspire to get a Government Job this year. Now the next step is to start practicing for the exam from now itself. Thus, the English Language can be an impetus for your success as it helps you save crucial time and score good points in lesser time and effort. So, instead of boiling the ocean, try building up a strong vocabulary, an effective knowledge of grammar, and efficient comprehension skills so as to be on the ball to face this particular section. Here is a quiz on English Language being provided by Adda247 to let you practice the best of latest pattern English Questions for LIC AAO 2019.
Directions (1-5): In each of the following sentences, there are two blank spaces. Below the sentences, there are five options with a pair of words each. Fill up the sentences with the pair of words that make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
Q1. It is by now close to 50 years since Indira Gandhi brought the idea of ................. poverty into the electoral arena in India. ‘Garibi Hatao’ had been her slogan. She actually took the country to some distance in the ................. direction.
eradicating, promised
removal, closed
revamp, promised
shaping, righteous
discard, persuasive
Solution:
"eradicating, promised" are grammatically and contextually correct fits for the blanks.
Q2. We are in the midst of yet another general election and with the ............... of results on 23 May 2019, members of the 17th Lok Sabha will be chosen. Thus, in a hectic election season, election news, in-depth coverage, analysis and opinion scattered across the media ecosystem are but ............. obvious.
declaration, lockingly
announcement, amaze
declaration, relative
announcing, glaring
declaration, glaringly
Solution:
"declaration, glaringly " are grammatically and contextually correct fits for the blanks. 'Glaringly' means in a highly obvious or conspicuous manner.
Q3. No matter who wins the 2019 election battle, issues like poor politics, corruption, growing income ................ and communal churning will be extremely difficult to halt, much less reverse. No wall will be high enough to .............. India from these events.
disperse, shield
contrasted, protect
disparity, shield
likeness, protect
Both (b) and (c)
Solution:
"disparity, shield" are grammatically and contextually correct fits for the blanks.
Q4. It’s indeed time for new political thinking, it’s time for new political leadership, it’s time for retailoring our .............. and above all it’s time for a new form of government with ............... people from various fields, not necessarily politics.
believe, eminent
crediting, imminent
real, imminent
commonplace, eminent
notion, eminent
Solution:
"notion, eminent" are grammatically and contextually correct fits for the blanks. "Notion" means a conception of or belief about something. 'Eminent' means (of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere and 'Imminent' means about to happen.
Q5. The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, has rushed in effectively where the likes of Donald Trump fear or are loath to tread. This indubitably is another feather in her cap, having ................. the aftermath of the Christchurch carnage so commendably as to earn international ............... for her compassion and leadership.
handles, relegate
tackled, acclaim
managed, approve
tackle, praise
pursuing, obscure
Solution:
"tackled, acclaim " are grammatically and contextually correct fits for the blanks.
Directions (6-8): Choose the word which is most SIMILAR in meaning to the word printed in bold below.
Q6. TUMULTUOUS
Creamy
Discomforting
Brilliant
Tempestuous
Orderly
Solution:
Tumultuous: excited, confused, or disorderly.
Tempestuous: characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion.
Q7. NONCHALANT
Anxious
Composed
Nonsensical
Whacking
Motionless
Solution:
Nonchalant: (of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.
Q8. EXTRAPOLATE
Deduce
Refer
Extradite
Resultant
Explain
Solution:
Extrapolate: extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue, or similar methods will be applicable.
Directions (9-10): Choose the word which is most OPPOSITE in meaning to the word printed in bold below.
Q9. QUINTESSENTIAL
Absolute
Exemplary
Unimportant
Sub-standard
Impeccable
Solution:
Quintessential: representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
Q10. SNOBBISH
Aristocratic
Elitist
Clumsy
Humble
Pompous
Solution:
Snobbish: relating to, characteristic of, or like a snob.
Snob: a person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and looks down on those regarded as socially inferior.
Directions (11-15): Which of the following phrases given below each sentence(s) should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence(s) meaningfully correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence(s). If the sentence(s) is correct as it is, mark “No change required” as your answer.
Q11. Nandita Das amplifies the liberal voice of the sub-continental icon by maintaining an artistic distance then being indulgent or passionate.
by maintain an artistic distance than
by maintaining a artistic distance than
by maintaining an artist distance than
by maintaining an artistic distance than
No change required
Solution:
"by maintaining an artistic distance than" will be the correct phrase. "Than" is used in introducing the second element in a comparison.
Q12. The arrest of Julian Assange, the head of the anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks, has renewed a global debate on balancing freedom of expression with considerations towards the national security of a country.
has renew a global debate on balancing freedom
has renewed a global debate of balancing freedom
has renewed a global debate on balance freedom
has renewed a global debate on balanced freedom
No change required
Solution:
No change required
Q13. In 1998, after being acquitted of the charges, Mr. Sharma approached the City Civil Court seeking compensation of Rs. 55 lakh for the torture he had to undergoing.
for the torture he have to undergo.
for the torture he had to undergo.
for the torture he had too undergo.
for the torturous he had to undergo.
No change required
Solution:
"for the torture he had to undergo" is grammatically correct and meaningful.
Q14. As per the provisions of the Act, every person in the care and custody of the state shall have the right to HIV prevention, testing, treatment and counselling services.
shall had the right to HIV prevention
shall have the rightly to HIV prevention
shall have the right to HIV prevent
shall has the right to HIV prevention
No change required
Solution:
No change required
Q15. In its October monthly report, the bank once again chided eurozone governments for not working hard enough to reduced public deficits.
hard rather to reduce public deficits
hard enough to reducing public deficits
hard enough to reduce public deficits
hardly enough to reduce public deficits
No change required
Solution:
"hard enough to reduce public deficits" is grammatically correct and meaningful.
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