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Question 411

LIC Assistant 2022• English Language

The given question has one blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word from the given options that could fit in the blank correctly.

Many individuals ____ on sleeping medications to sustain a good night's sleep.

  1. AOption (a)

    bargain

  2. BOption (b)

    cry

  3. COption (c)

    rely

  4. DOption (d)

    pivot

  5. EOption (e)

    hang

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

rely

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is **'**rely'.

Key Points

  • rely - be dependent on. (भरोसा करना)

The sentence should be read as:​ Many individuals rely on sleeping medications to sustain a good night's sleep.

Additional Information

  • Let us look at the meaning of the other words:
  • bargain - negotiate the terms and conditions of a transaction. (मोल तोल)
  • cry - shed tears in distress. (रोना)
  • pivot - a person or thing that plays a central part in a situation or enterprise. (प्रधान आधार)
  • hang -  suspend or be suspended from above with the lower part dangling free.

Important Points

  • The sentence talks about how many people need medication for sleeping.
  • It is implied that these people are dependent on sleep medication.
  • This makes **'**rely' the correct word for the given blank.

Question 412

LIC Assistant 2022• English Language

The given question has one blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word for the given options that could fit in the blank correctly.

There are primarily four __________ of making biscuits in the factory.

  1. AOption (a)

    stages

  2. BOption (b)

    stairs

  3. COption (c)

    purpose

  4. DOption (d)

    cause

  5. EOption (e)

    important.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

stages

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is stages.

Key Points

 Let's look at the meaning of the correct answer:

  • For making biscuits in the factory there are basically four steps.
  • stages - a point, period, or step in a process or development
  • Example - *this is the most difficult stage of the competition from all of the stages.*​
  • ​From the given meaning we can conclude that the correct answer is stages.

Thus the correct sentence is: *"**There are primarily four stages of making biscuits in the factory".*​

Additional Information

Let's ​discuss the meaning of other options:

  • stairs - a set of steps leading from one floor of a building to another
  • purpose - the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
  • cause - a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or conditions.
  • important - of great significance or value.

Question 413

LIC Assistant 2022• English Language

Direction: Pick out the most appropriate word from the words given below each sentence to complete it meaningfully.

The dissolution of the monasteries in Henry VIII's ________ has never been forgotten.

  1. AOption (a)

    rain

  2. BOption (b)

    reign

  3. COption (c)

    root

  4. DOption (d)

    route

  5. EOption (e)

    None of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

reign

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'reign'.

Key Points

  • From the given sentence we can understand that the dissolution of the monasteries was done during the period of rule of Henry VIII.
  • The only word that means the same as 'the period of rule of a monarch' is 'reign'.
  • We will thus fill in the blank with 'reign' to complete the sentence.
  • Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Additional Information

  • Let's look at the meanings of the remaining options.

 

WordMeaningExample Sentence
rainthe condensed moisture of the atmosphere falling visibly in separate drops.The rain had not stopped for days.
rootthe part of a plant that attaches it to the ground or to a support, typically underground, conveying water and nourishment to the rest of the plant via numerous branches and fibres.Cacti have deep and spreading roots.
routea way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination.The scenic route from Florence to Siena never fades from my memory.

​

Important Points

  • Dissolution is the action of formally ending or dismissing an assembly, partnership, or official body.
  • ​For eg.-  The president announced the dissolution of the National Assembly.

Question 414

LIC Assistant 2022• English Language

Directions

The following sentence has been split into five segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

Education do not (A)/ mean teaching people (B)/ to know what they do not (C)/ know; it means teaching them (D)/ to behave as they do not behave (E)/.

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

  5. EOption (e)

    E

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'A' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

  • In the first part of the given sentence, the plural form of the verb 'do' is incorrect.
  • The subject 'Education' in the given sentence is a singular subject.
  • We know that a singular subject always takes a singular verb.
  • The singular form of the verb 'does' should be used with the singular subject 'Education'.
  • Therefore, the singular form of the verb 'does' should be used in place of the plural form of the verb 'do'.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Correct sentence: Education does not mean teaching people to know what they do not know; it means teaching them to behave as they do not behave.

Additional Information

  • Subjects and verbs must agree with one another in number (singular or plural).
  • Thus, if a subject is singular, its verb must also be singular; if the subject is plural, its verb must also be plural.

Question 415

LIC Assistant 2022• English Language

Read the sentence given below to find out if it contains an error. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. if the sentence is error free, select No error or option 5. Ignore errors of punctuation if any.

His grades are (A)/ to low to secure (B)/ admission in (C)/ a prestigious college. (D)/ No error (E).

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

  5. EOption (e)

    E

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

B

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is "B".

Key Points

  • The error lies in part B of the given sentence.
  • The words too…to have a negative meaning. It means ‘more than is necessary or desirable’.
  • Example: He was too nervous to perform well on the stage.
  • Therefore, 'to low to secure' must be replaced with 'too low to secure' to make the sentence grammatically correct.
  • Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Question 416

LIC Assistant 2022• English Language

Directions

The following sentence has been split into five segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

I can scarcely (A)/ wait until Thursday (B)/ next than we (C)/ will again be in (D)/ one another's company! (E)/

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

  5. EOption (e)

    E

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

C

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'C' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

  • In the third part of the given sentence, the use of the preposition 'than' is incorrect.
  • The adverbs "scarcely, hardly, and barely" are always followed by 'when', while ''no sooner'' is followed by 'than'.
  • "Scarcely...when" is used to combine or rewrite sentences denoting two simultaneous past actions.
  • For example:
  • She had scarcely gotten through the door than the phone rang. (Incorrect)
  • She had scarcely gotten through the door when the phone rang. (Correct)

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Correct Sentence: I can scarcely wait until Thursday next when we will again be in one another's company!

Question 417

LIC Assistant 2022• English Language

Directions

The following sentence has been split into five segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

With a burning desire to  (A)/ achieve your dream, let that (B)/ aspiration become one (C)/ of the most important things (D)/ fuel your enthusiasm. (E)/

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

  5. EOption (e)

    E

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (e)E.

E

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'E' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

  • In this segment, the verb "fuel" should be changed to "fueling" to ensure verb tense consistency throughout the sentence and to connect logically with the previous segments of the sentence.
  • The word "fueling" means that it is a continuous action and it matches with the verb form "become" which is present in the segment (C).
  • Hence, the correct answer is option 5.

Correct sentence: With a burning desire to achieve your dream, let that aspiration become one of the most important things fueling your enthusiasm.

Question 418

LIC Assistant 2022• English Language

Directions

The sentence given below contains an error. Identify the part containing the error and mark it as you answer. If there is no error anywhere in the sentence, mark No Error(E) as your answer.**

If the employees would have (A)/ succeeded in their attempt (B)/ they would have (C)/ achieved a good target (D). No error (E)

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

  5. EOption (e)

    E

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'A.'

Key Points

  • In the given sentence, the conditional perfect ''would have'' in the ''if clause'' is incorrect.
  • Conditional perfect is used for something that might have happened in the past.
  • Conditional perfect is used in the main clause of the third conditional sentence.
  • The third conditional sentence structure is as follows:
  • If + past perfect..., + conditional perfect (would + have + past participle).
  • Conditional perfect (would + have + past participle) + if + past perfect.
  • Therefore, the past perfect 'had' should be used in place of the conditional perfect ''would have''.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Correct sentence: If the employees had succeeded in their attempt they would have achieved a good target.

Hinglish

  • दिए गए वाक्य में, ''if clause'' में conditional perfect ''would have'' गलत है।
  • Conditional perfect का इस्तेमाल किसी ऐसी चीज के लिए किया जाता है जो अतीत में हुई हो।
  • Third conditional sentence के मुख्य खंड में conditional perfect का उपयोग किया जाता है।
  • Third conditional sentence की संरचना इस प्रकार है:
  • If + past perfect..., + conditional perfect (would + have + past participle).
  • Conditional perfect (would + have + past participle) + if + past perfect.
  • इसलिए, conditional perfect ''would have'' के स्थान पर past perfect 'had' का इस्तेमाल किया जाना चाहिए।

अतः सही उत्तर option 1 है।

सही वाक्य: If the employees had succeeded in their attempt they would have achieved a good target.

Question 419

LIC Assistant 2022• English Language

A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Five alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, click the option corresponding to "No improvement.”

Households are now actively made use of solar power due to its efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

  1. AOption (a)

    active made 

  2. BOption (b)

    active making

  3. COption (c)

    actively making

  4. DOption (d)

    actively be made

  5. EOption (e)

    No improvement

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

actively making

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 3) i.e. actively making.

Key Points

  • In the given sentence the verb 'made' is used and it is incorrect.
  • The auxiliary verb 'are' indicates that the sentence should be written in 'present continuous tense'.
  • In present continuous tense 'Verb+ing' is used after the 'auxiliary verb'.
  • So, 'made' should be replaced with 'making'.

The correct sentence would be: Households are now actively making use of solar power due to its efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Question 420

LIC Assistant 2022• English Language

A sentence/ a part of sentence underlined.5 alternatives are given to underlined part which will improve the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case, no improvement is needed, click the option corresponding to 'no improvement'

Neither Suresh nor Ramesh are allowed to enter the class if they have not completed homework given by me last week.

  1. AOption (a)

    is allowed

  2. BOption (b)

    is allows

  3. COption (c)

    has allow

  4. DOption (d)

    are allows

  5. EOption (e)

    No improvement

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

is allowed

Why this answer is correct

The Correct Answer is Option A

Key Points 

  • The error is in the use 'are allowed'
  • a singular noun is used after One of, Neither of, Either of, and Each of.
  • Eg. Either of Kranti and Surekha is going to be winners but not both.
  • Hence are should be replaced with is in the given sentence

​Correct sentence- Neither Suresh nor Ramesh is allowed to enter the class if they have not completed homework given by me last week*.*

Additional Information 

  • The Noun is Part of the sentence which defines persons, Place or things.
  • Helping verbs in the sentence are decided with the help of a noun or subject.