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All Reading Comprehension 200 Error Detection 115 Sentence Correction 50 Vocabulary & Synonyms 50 Antonyms 50 Fill in the Blanks 50

Q.51 Hard Error Detection

Identify the grammatical error: 'The team's recent performance, along with their innovative strategies, have impressed both critics and investors.'

A have should be has

B performance should be performances

C strategies should be strategy

D No error

Correct Answer: A. have should be has

EXPLANATION

The subject 'performance' is singular; 'along with their innovative strategies' is additional information. Use 'has' not 'have'.

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Q.52 Hard Error Detection

Arrange in logical sequence:
P: Climate change poses unprecedented threats to agricultural productivity.
Q: India's agricultural sector must adopt sustainable farming practices.
R: Recent studies confirm that traditional methods are increasingly inadequate.
S: This transition will require significant investment and technological innovation.

A P-R-Q-S

B R-P-Q-S

C P-Q-R-S

D Q-P-S-R

Correct Answer: A. P-R-Q-S

EXPLANATION

Logical flow: problem statement (P) → supporting evidence (R) → solution needed (Q) → implementation requirements (S).

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Q.53 Hard Error Detection

What is the most appropriate word for: 'The government's _____ approach to digital privacy has received both praise and criticism.'

A ambiguous

B ambivalent

C ambidextrous

D amorphous

Correct Answer: A. ambiguous

EXPLANATION

'Ambiguous' means unclear or open to multiple interpretations, fitting the context of receiving both praise and criticism. 'Ambivalent' means having mixed feelings (less appropriate here).

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Q.54 Hard Error Detection

Correct the sentence: 'The innovations which were introduced last year have revolutionized the industry.'

A No correction needed

B which should be that

C Remove 'which were' and use 'introduced'

D innovations should be innovation

Correct Answer: C. Remove 'which were' and use 'introduced'

EXPLANATION

Using relative clause reduction, 'The innovations introduced last year' is more concise and equally correct. The original is not wrong but unnecessarily wordy.

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Q.55 Hard Error Detection

Read: 'India's startup sector has witnessed unprecedented growth, with over 100 unicorns by 2024. However, survival rates remain concerning, with 90% of startups failing within five years. The concentration of success in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Delhi raises questions about geographic equity.' What inference can be drawn?

A All Indian startups will eventually become unicorns

B While India's startup ecosystem has scaled significantly, sustainability and geographic inclusivity remain challenges

C Startups in Bangalore have higher failure rates

D Geographic location guarantees startup success

Correct Answer: B. While India's startup ecosystem has scaled significantly, sustainability and geographic inclusivity remain challenges

EXPLANATION

The passage presents growth (100 unicorns) alongside concerns (90% failure, geographic concentration), supporting only the balanced inference in option B.

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Q.56 Hard Error Detection

Read the passage: 'The gig economy has revolutionized employment patterns, offering flexibility to workers but simultaneously creating insecurity. Platforms like Swiggy and Ola have created millions of jobs. Yet, benefits like healthcare and pension remain elusive for gig workers.' The author's tone is best described as:

A Entirely positive toward gig economy platforms

B Balanced but cautiously critical of gig economy structures

C Completely dismissive of gig employment

D Neutral without any evaluative judgment

Correct Answer: B. Balanced but cautiously critical of gig economy structures

EXPLANATION

The passage acknowledges positive aspects (job creation, flexibility) while highlighting concerns (insecurity, lack of benefits), showing a balanced, cautiously critical perspective.

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Q.57 Hard Error Detection

Arrange the sentences logically:
P: Artificial Intelligence is reshaping multiple sectors
Q: This technological shift requires workforce upskilling
R: From healthcare to finance, applications are diverse
S: Governments and institutions must invest in training programs

A PQRS

B PRQS

C QPSR

D RSPQ

Correct Answer: B. PRQS

EXPLANATION

Correct order: P (main idea) → R (elaboration with examples) → Q (consequence) → S (solution). This flows logically from statement to evidence to implication to action.

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Q.58 Hard Error Detection

Which phrase best replaces the underlined portion? 'The project's failure was due to lack of coordination between departments.'

A because of the lack

B because of lacking

C on account of no coordination

D All are equally correct

Correct Answer: D. All are equally correct

EXPLANATION

All three options are grammatically correct and convey the same meaning. Multiple correct answers possible.

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Q.59 Hard Error Detection

Identify the error: 'The report, along with its recommendations, are being reviewed by the board.'

A Change 'are' to 'is'

B Change 'being' to 'been'

C Change 'recommendations' to 'recommendation'

D No error

Correct Answer: A. Change 'are' to 'is'

EXPLANATION

'Report' is the main subject (singular). 'Along with' introduces additional information but doesn't change the subject number. Use 'is'.

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Q.60 Hard Error Detection

Arrange the sentences:
P: She studied architecture in London.
Q: Her designs have won international recognition.
R: Sarah has become one of the most celebrated architects of her generation.
S: Upon returning to India, she established her own firm.

A P-S-Q-R

B S-P-Q-R

C Q-P-S-R

D R-P-S-Q

Correct Answer: A. P-S-Q-R

EXPLANATION

Correct sequence: She studied (P) → Returned and established firm (S) → Won recognition (Q) → Became celebrated (R).

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