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Q.131 Medium Error Detection
Which word best completes: 'The ____ of the ancient manuscript revealed fascinating historical details.'
A decoding
B excavation
C decipherment
D reconstruction
Correct Answer:  C. decipherment
EXPLANATION

Decipherment means the act of decoding or interpreting something difficult to read. It's most appropriate for an ancient manuscript.

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Q.132 Medium Error Detection
Identify the error in: 'The phenomenon of social media have revolutionized communication patterns among youths in recent years.'
A No error
B have should be has
C revolutionized should be revolutionizing
D youths should be youth
Correct Answer:  B. have should be has
EXPLANATION

Singular subject 'phenomenon' requires 'has' not 'have'. Youth is the plural form, so 'youths' is also incorrect, but the primary error is verb agreement.

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Q.133 Medium Error Detection
Identify the error: 'Either the manager or the assistant are responsible for updating the client files regularly.'
A are should be is
B responsible should be responsible for
C No error
D files should be file
Correct Answer:  A. are should be is
EXPLANATION

With 'either...or', the verb agrees with the nearer noun. 'Assistant' is singular, so 'is' is correct: 'either...or is'.

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Q.134 Medium Error Detection
Which option best completes: 'The researcher's hypothesis was _____ by extensive field data, making her conclusions highly credible.'
A validated
B invalidated
C undermined
D questioned
Correct Answer:  A. validated
EXPLANATION

The context shows the researcher's conclusions are credible, meaning her hypothesis was confirmed/validated by data, not challenged.

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Q.135 Medium Error Detection
Identify the error: 'The data shows that majority of respondents prefers online shopping over traditional retail.'
A shows should be show
B prefers should be prefer
C respondents should be respondent
D No error
Correct Answer:  B. prefers should be prefer
EXPLANATION

'Majority' is a plural noun here (majority of respondents), requiring the plural verb 'prefer'.

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Q.136 Medium Error Detection
Read the passage: 'The gig economy workforce in India has grown by 45% since 2022. Platforms like Uber and Zomato have revolutionized job creation. Yet, workers lack statutory benefits and job security.' Which title best suits the passage?
A The Rise and Challenges of India's Gig Economy
B Why India Should Ban the Gig Economy
C How Uber and Zomato Created Jobs
D The Benefits of Gig Work
Correct Answer:  A. The Rise and Challenges of India's Gig Economy
EXPLANATION

The passage discusses both the growth (positive) and challenges (negative aspects), making option A the most balanced and comprehensive title.

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Q.137 Medium Error Detection
Choose the correct form: 'If I _____ known about the policy change, I would have informed everyone.'
A had
B have
C would have
D will have
Correct Answer:  A. had
EXPLANATION

In the past perfect conditional, use 'had' in the if-clause. The correct form is 'If I had known...I would have...'

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Q.138 Medium Error Detection
Identify the error in parallel structure: 'The startup founder was known for her innovation, creativity, and to develop sustainable solutions.'
A innovation should be innovating
B to develop should be developing
C creativity should be creating
D No error
Correct Answer:  B. to develop should be developing
EXPLANATION

Parallel structure requires all items in a list to have the same grammatical form. 'Innovation, creativity, and developing' maintains parallelism.

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Q.139 Medium Error Detection
Arrange the sentences in logical order:
P: The e-commerce sector in India experienced unprecedented growth in 2024.
Q: Consumer confidence and digital payment adoption were key drivers.
R: However, regulatory challenges posed significant hurdles.
S: This expansion created millions of new employment opportunities.
A P-Q-S-R
B P-S-Q-R
C Q-P-R-S
D P-R-Q-S
Correct Answer:  A. P-Q-S-R
EXPLANATION

The logical flow is: introduction of growth (P) → reasons for growth (Q) → positive outcome (S) → challenges (R) creates a complete narrative arc.

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Q.140 Medium Error Detection
Identify the error: 'Neither the students nor the teacher were prepared for the sudden examination.'
A students should be student
B were should be was
C No error
D prepared should be preparing
Correct Answer:  B. were should be was
EXPLANATION

With 'neither...nor' construction, the verb agrees with the nearer noun. 'Teacher' is singular, so 'was' is correct.

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