English Test for LIC AAO Prelims Exam Set – 1

Directions(1-5): Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C), (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) ie ‘No correction required’ as the answer.

1. Despite his youth he has the reputation of being one of the most efficient administrators in the organisation.
   from the efficient
   off the more efficient
   of the efficient in
   among the most efficiently of
   No correction required
   Option E
   

    

2. A student was arrested for displaying an indecently art work in public.
   an indecent
   indecently
   the indecently
   any of indecent
   No correction required
   Option A
   

    

3. He did not like me to smoking in the presence of our teacher yesterday.
   that I smoke
   my smoking
   me smoking
   smoking by me
   No correction required
   Option B
   

    

4. The government has granted permission to prosecute the public servant.
   granted permission to prosecution
   sanction to prosecuting
   sanctioned permission to prosecute
   grant permission to prosecute
   No correction required
   Option E
   

    

5. The scenery around the hill stations of Himachal Pradesh is quite picturesque and enjoyed.
   quite picturesque and enjoyable
   quiet picturesque and enjoyed
   quietly picturesque and enjoyed
   quietly picturesque and enjoyable
   No correction required
   Option A
   

    

Directions(6-10): Rearrange the following SIX sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below.

(A) If tomorrow’s children meet these two crucial criteria they are likely to have the opportunity both to pursue work to fulfil their dreams and make an impact on the world around.
(B) In the 21st century, however, this no longer holds true as the expectations of organisations have changed.
(C) The concept of job in the 20th century was often equated with toil.
(D)In order to meet these changed expectations, employees need commitment and access to continuous learning.
(E) Jobs were acquired, learned and performed until retirement and did not have to be rewarding.
(F) They demand more creativity and expertise and want employees to be responsible for both outputs and outcomes.

6. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
   A
   B
   C
   D
   E
   Option C
   

    

7. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
   A
   B
   C
   D
   E
   Option E
   

    

8. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
   B
   C
   D
   E
   F
   Option A
   

    

9. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?
   A
   B
   C
   D
   F
   Option D
   

    

10. Which of the following should be the LAST (SIXTH) sentence after rearrangement?
    A
    B
    C
    D
    F
    Option A