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): Read each of the sentences to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of this part is your answer. If there is no error, mark option (e) as your answer.
Q1. The landlord gave (A)/ a write undertaking that (B)/the repairs would be carried out(C)/ before the end of the month.(D)/
A
B
C
D
No Error
Solution:
Error is in part B. Use 'written' and not 'write' in the sentence.
Q2. Meditation is the highest spiritual (A)/ technique that need to be practised(B)/ diligently and devotedly(C)/ by qualified practitioners. (D)/
A
B
C
D
No Error
Solution:
Error is in part B. Use 'needs' as 'technique' is singular.
Q3. The United Nations General Assembly unanimously declared 2nd April as (A)/ World Autism Awareness Day to highlight the need to (B)/helping improve the quality of life of those with autism so that they can lead (C)/ meaningful lives as an integral part of the society.(D)/
A
B
C
D
No Error
Solution:
Error is in part C. 'Help' will be used in place of 'helping' as 'to' will take first form of verb with itself.
Q4. Agriculture that emphasizes on sustainability, local resources and stewardship (A)/of the environment to expand its global impact (B)/ beyond food supply and into ecological health can go a long way(C)/ in reducing environmental impacts on agriculture.(D)/
A
B
C
D
No Error
Solution:
No Error
Q5. In order to get into the academic (A)/system of the country, one has to (B)/ splurge thousands of private coaching (C)/ centres for learning the basic skills.(D)/
A
B
C
D
No Error
Solution:
No Error
Directions (6-10): In each of the following sentences, there is a blank space. Below each such sentence, there are five options with one word each. Fill up the blank with the word that makes the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
Q6. There is no need to worry about the witness because she is ................... in the safe house.
hide
burying
ensconced
disordered
Both (a) and (b)
Solution:
Ensconce: establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe place.
Q7. Although her grandmother died before her birth, she always felt her .................... presence was guiding her wherever she went.
custody
tutelary
Both (a) and (b)
abrogate
conduit
Solution:
Tutelary: serving as a protector, guardian, or patron.
Q8. Jason won the lottery and then watched all of his money ................... after marrying a gold-digger who only cared about shopping.
contravene
dissipate
defunct
Both (a) and (b)
evince
Solution:
Dissipate: disappear or cause to disappear.
Q9. Our national debt places a ................. on our economy’s ability to grow.
restrict
liberal
allowing
constraint
Both (a) and (b)
Solution:
Constraint: a limitation or restriction.
Q10. The low calorie version of the beer was developed at the ................. of weight conscious individuals.
behest
requesting
mandating
Both (a) and (b)
solicitate
Solution:
Behest: a person's orders or command.
Directions (11-15): In each of the following questions, a word has been used in sentences in THREE different ways. Choose the option corresponding to the sentence in which the usage of the word is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE.
Q11. PROCURE
(I) You may have to barter with Jim to procure the essential supplies you need.
(II) The world famous orchestra will procure on its international tour after tomorrow’s concert.
(III) Lionel runs an international company which can procure products from anywhere in the world.
Only (I)
Only (II)
Only (III)
Both (I) and (II)
Both (II) and (III)
Solution:
Only (II) is incorrect. 'Procure' means obtain (something), especially with care or effort.
Q12. OUTWEIGH
(I) Since the job paid much less and was more difficult, its disadvantages definitely outweigh its benefits.
(II) If you want more choices with your exercising, treadmills outweigh ellipticals in that regard.
(III) The rewards of motherhood outweigh the anguish.
Only (I)
Only (II)
Only (III)
Both (I) and (II)
All are correct
Solution:
All are correct. 'Outweigh' means be heavier, greater, or more significant than.
Q13. ESCHEW
(I) Because I am a strict Christian, I tend to eschew events that are not religious in nature.
(II) Even though I love coffee, I have chosen to eschew the beverage because of the damage it does to my teeth.
(III) As the clumsy camper slid down the mountainside, he was finally able to eschew a tree limb and hang on until rescuers arrived.
Only (I)
Only (II)
Only (III)
Both (I) and (II)
Both (II) and (III)
Solution:
Only (III) is incorrect. 'Eschew' means deliberately avoid using; abstain from.
Q14. RUSE
(I) The security guard knew the girls were going to try and use a distractive ruse in order to shoplift.
(II) When I could no longer ruse my blaring alarm clock, I drug myself out of the bed.
(III) Emma tried to think of a ruse to get Paul out of the house.
Only (I)
Only (II)
Only (III)
Both (I) and (II)
Both (II) and (III)
Solution:
Only (II) is incorrect. 'Ruse' means an action intended to deceive someone; a trick.
Q15. VOUCH
(I) Sally said she would vouch to her boss that her friend was a strong candidate for the job at her work.
(II) The bank believed the woman but would double check the woman’s financial background even though the woman did vouch that she earned $40,000 a year.
(III) Patricia has checked the reports and can vouch for the accuracy of the information.
Only (I)
Only (II)
Only (III)
Both (I) and (II)
All are correct
Solution:
All are correct. 'Vouch' means assert or confirm as a result of one's own experience that something is true or accurately so described.
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