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Q.121 Medium Error Detection

Identify the error: 'Each of the employees have received their annual bonus and appreciated the company's gesture.'

A have should be has

B their should be his or her

C appreciated should be appreciates

D No error

Correct Answer: A. have should be has

EXPLANATION

'Each' is singular and requires 'has' instead of 'have'. Although 'their' is acceptable in modern usage for singular indefinite pronouns.

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Q.122 Medium Error Detection

Correct the sentence: 'The data suggests that majority of urban residents prefer sustainable transport options.'

A The data suggest that the majority of urban residents prefer sustainable transport options.

B The data suggests that a majority of urban residents prefer sustainable transport options.

C The data suggests that majority of the urban residents prefers sustainable transport options.

D The data suggest that majority of urban residents prefers sustainable transport options.

Correct Answer: A. The data suggest that the majority of urban residents prefer sustainable transport options.

EXPLANATION

'Data' is plural, requiring 'suggest'. 'Majority' should be preceded by 'the'.

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Q.123 Medium Error Detection

Cloze Test: 'The education sector _____ significant transformation, with online learning platforms gaining prominence among students across India.'

A has undergone

B have undergone

C had undergone

D is undergoing

Correct Answer: D. is undergoing

EXPLANATION

'is undergoing' indicates ongoing transformation in the present, which aligns with 'gaining prominence' suggesting current developments.

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Q.124 Medium Error Detection

Identify the error: 'The committee have decided to postpone the meeting due to unforeseen circumstances.'

A have should be has

B postpone should be postponed

C meeting should be meetings

D No error

Correct Answer: A. have should be has

EXPLANATION

'Committee' is a collective noun treated as singular in modern usage, requiring 'has' not 'have'.

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Q.125 Medium Error Detection

Cloze Test: 'Renewable energy sources have become increasingly important _____ climate change concerns escalate globally.'

A as

B while

C since

D despite

Correct Answer: A. as

EXPLANATION

'As' correctly shows the parallel relationship between increasing importance and escalating concerns. Both actions happen together.

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Q.126 Medium Error Detection

Correct the sentence: 'The newly appointed manager, along with his team members, are planning to implement new strategies.'

A The newly appointed manager, along with his team members, am planning

B The newly appointed manager, along with his team members, is planning

C The newly appointed manager, along with his team members, were planning

D No correction needed

Correct Answer: B. The newly appointed manager, along with his team members, is planning

EXPLANATION

When 'along with' is used, the main subject remains singular. The manager (singular) requires 'is planning'.

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Q.127 Medium Error Detection

Which word best completes: 'The CEO's _____ for innovation has transformed the company's market position.'

A propensity

B prejudice

C procrastination

D prudence

Correct Answer: A. propensity

EXPLANATION

Propensity means a natural tendency or inclination. It fits the context of the CEO's inclination toward innovation.

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Q.128 Medium Error Detection

Identify the grammatical error: 'Each of the employees are required to complete their training modules before the deadline.'

A are should be is

B their should be his or her

C modules should be module

D deadline should be date

Correct Answer: A. are should be is

EXPLANATION

'Each' is singular, requiring 'is' not 'are'. Modern usage accepts 'their' as a singular pronoun.

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Q.129 Medium Error Detection

Fill in the blank: 'The scientist's groundbreaking research _____ widespread recognition from the international academic community.'

A has garnered

B have garnered

C was garnered

D were garnering

Correct Answer: A. has garnered

EXPLANATION

Singular subject 'research' requires singular verb 'has garnered'. The active voice is appropriate here.

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Q.130 Medium Error Detection

Arrange in logical sequence: P: The government launched an initiative Q: to promote sustainable development R: in rural areas S: with significant budget allocation

A PQRS

B PRQS

C QPSR

D PSQR

Correct Answer: A. PQRS

EXPLANATION

The logical sequence is: The government launched an initiative (P) to promote sustainable development (Q) in rural areas (R) with significant budget allocation (S).

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