LIC AAO | IBPS SO | ENGLISH QUIZ - 5

Directions(1 to 5): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is ‘No error’, the answer is (5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)


1. 1) The trustee has agreed /2) not only to fund the construction /3) of the auditorium /4) but also the new research centre. /5) No error

2. 1) Keeping in mind the rivalry /2) between Vinod and Sachin /3) the manager has assigned him /4) to different teams. No error

3. 1) In recent times companies have found /2) the internet to be ideal place /3) to hire personnel /4) and form business partnerships. /5) No error

4. 1) These rules were created /2) to protect the interests of the student /3) who live away from home /4) and have no local guardian. /5) No error

5. 1) Concerned over /2) the loss of revenue /3) the Government plan /4) to review the policy immediately. /5) No error


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

A. Although there are large regional variations, it is not infrequent to find a large number of people sitting here and there and doing nothing.

B. Once in office, they receive friends and relatives who feel free to call any time without prior appointment.

C. While working, one is struck by the slow and clumsy actions and reactions, indifferent attitudes, procedure rather than outcome orientation, and the lack of consideration for others.

D. Even those who are employed often come late to the office and leave early unless they are forced to be punctual.

E. Work is not intrinsically valued in India.

F. Quite often people visit ailing friends and relatives or go out of their way to help them in their personal matters even during office hours.

6. Which among the following is the FIRST sentence?

1) A

2) B

3) C

4) D

5) E

7. Which among the following is the SECOND sentence?

1) A

2) B

3) C

4) D

5) E

8. Which among the following is the THIRD sentence?

1) A

2) B

3) C

4) D

5) E

9. Which among the following is the FIFTH sentence?

1) B

2) C

3) D

4) E

5) F

10. Which among the following is the LAST sentence?

1) B

2) C

3) D

4) E

5) F

Answers -

1. (2) the word not only should be placed after construction.
Correlative conjunctions (either or neither------nor, no only---------but also, etc.) should be followed by elements in parallel form (same part of speech).
correct way is : the trustee has agreed to fund the construction not only of the auditorium but also the new research centre.

2. (3) them should replace him.
them should be used as personal pro noun for plural (III persons ) accusative. 
Him– is used for singular (male gender IIIrd person)

3. (3) people or professionals should replace personnel.
personnel–officers, the people who work for an organisations or the armed forces. eg. Army personnel, Army officers.
(They can not be hired.)
hire–to employ someone for a short time for a particular job.
professionals–a person who is skilled and experienced in a particular job and does it in return of money.

4. (2) students should replace student. 
Rules would not be created for the interests of a single student and there are several students who live away from home and have no local guardian.

5. (3) planned should replace plan. 
the sentence is in past tense (Indefinite) So, the past form of verb should be used.

(6 - 10) : EADBFC
6. 5
7. 1
8. 4
9. 5
10. 2