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Choose the word most similar in meaning to EPHEMERAL:
A Permanent
B Fleeting
C Substantial
D Tangible
Correct Answer:  B. Fleeting
EXPLANATION

Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time. Fleeting means passing quickly or briefly.

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Arrange the following sentences in the correct order:
A) The festival celebrates the triumph of good over evil.
B) Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India.
C) Families gather together to light diyas and exchange gifts.
D) It is observed for five consecutive days.
A B, D, A, C
B B, A, D, C
C D, B, A, C
D A, B, C, D
Correct Answer:  B. B, A, D, C
EXPLANATION

Logical flow: introduce Diwali (B), explain its significance (A), mention duration (D), then describe celebrations (C).

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Cloze Test: 'Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power are _____ increasingly important in combating climate change. Government subsidies and technological advancements have made these alternatives more _____ for consumers.'
A becoming, accessible
B become, acceptable
C became, affordable
D becomes, available
Correct Answer:  A. becoming, accessible
EXPLANATION

'becoming' fits the progressive sense and 'accessible' means available/obtainable, matching the context about affordability for consumers.

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Identify the error in the sentence: 'The committee have decided to implement new policies to address environmental sustainability.'
A have should be has (committee is singular)
B implement should be implementing
C No error
D address should be addresses
Correct Answer:  A. have should be has (committee is singular)
EXPLANATION

Committee is a collective noun treated as singular, so 'has' is correct instead of 'have'.

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Read the passage and answer: 'Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized industries by automating complex tasks. However, experts warn that unchecked AI development poses ethical dilemmas regarding job displacement and data privacy. Nations worldwide are establishing regulatory frameworks to ensure responsible AI deployment.' What is the primary concern mentioned about AI development?
A Job displacement and data privacy issues
B High implementation costs
C Lack of technical expertise
D Insufficient global collaboration
Correct Answer:  A. Job displacement and data privacy issues
EXPLANATION

The passage explicitly states that experts warn about 'ethical dilemmas regarding job displacement and data privacy' as primary concerns.

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Choose the word closest in meaning to 'AMELIORATE':
A Worsen
B Improve
C Maintain
D Deteriorate
Correct Answer:  B. Improve
EXPLANATION

Ameliorate means to make something better or improve it; 'improve' is its closest synonym.

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Choose the word closest in meaning to 'PRAGMATIC':
A Idealistic
B Theoretical
C Practical
D Hypothetical
Correct Answer:  C. Practical
EXPLANATION

Pragmatic means dealing with things in a practical, realistic way; practical is its closest synonym.

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Identify the error: 'The recent survey indicate that consumers prefer sustainable products despite higher pricing.'
A No error
B 'indicate' should be 'indicates'
C 'prefer' should be 'prefers'
D 'pricing' should be 'prices'
Correct Answer:  B. 'indicate' should be 'indicates'
EXPLANATION

'Survey' is singular, requiring 'indicates' instead of 'indicate'.

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Cloze test: 'Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power are becoming increasingly _____ as traditional fossil fuels deplete.'
A obsolete
B prevalent
C redundant
D dormant
Correct Answer:  B. prevalent
EXPLANATION

'Prevalent' means widespread or commonly occurring, fitting the context of increasing adoption of renewable energy.

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Identify the error in the sentence: 'The committee have decided to implement new policies for environmental conservation.'
A No error
B 'have' should be 'has'
C 'decided' should be 'decide'
D 'implement' should be 'implementing'
Correct Answer:  B. 'have' should be 'has'
EXPLANATION

Committee is a collective noun treated as singular, requiring 'has' instead of 'have'.

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