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Fill in the blanks: 'The organization _____ committed to _____ environmental sustainability through innovative practices.'
A is, promoting
B are, to promote
C is, to promote
D has, promoting
Correct Answer:  A. is, promoting
EXPLANATION

'Organization' is singular (is), and 'committed to promoting' is the correct gerund construction.

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Choose the word closest in meaning to 'OBFUSCATE':
A Clarify
B Obscure
C Illuminate
D Simplify
Correct Answer:  B. Obscure
EXPLANATION

Obfuscate means to make something unclear or obscure. Obscure is the closest synonym.

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Identify the grammatically incorrect sentence:
A The manuscript was submitted by the author yesterday
B Neither the teacher nor the students was present at the meeting
C The data suggests that climate patterns are changing rapidly
D Each member of the committee have contributed their ideas
Correct Answer:  D. Each member of the committee have contributed their ideas
EXPLANATION

'Each' is singular, so it should be 'has contributed' not 'have contributed'.

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Para jumble - Arrange correctly: A) This breakthrough has implications for treating genetic disorders. B) Researchers have successfully edited human genes using CRISPR technology. C) The advancement opens new possibilities in personalized medicine. D) However, ethical concerns about gene editing persist.
A B-A-C-D
B A-B-D-C
C C-A-B-D
D D-B-C-A
Correct Answer:  A. B-A-C-D
EXPLANATION

B introduces the discovery, A explains its impact, C elaborates on possibilities, D provides counterpoint about ethical concerns.

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Which word is NOT a synonym of 'METICULOUS'?
A Careful
B Precise
C Careless
D Thorough
Correct Answer:  C. Careless
EXPLANATION

Meticulous means very careful and precise. Careless is the opposite meaning, making it the non-synonym.

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Correct the sentence: 'The team have completed their project ahead of schedule.'
A The team has completed its project ahead of schedule
B The team have completed their projects ahead of schedule
C The team has completed their project ahead of schedule
D No correction needed
Correct Answer:  C. The team has completed their project ahead of schedule
EXPLANATION

'Team' is a singular collective noun requiring 'has' not 'have'. The possessive should be 'their' for consistency.

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Read: 'Despite facing numerous obstacles, the young entrepreneur launched her startup successfully. Her determination was unwavering.' What does 'unwavering' imply?
A She frequently changed her mind
B She was unsure about her decisions
C Her commitment remained constant and firm
D She doubted her abilities
Correct Answer:  C. Her commitment remained constant and firm
EXPLANATION

Unwavering means not changing or becoming weaker; it implies steady, firm commitment despite obstacles.

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Arrange the sentences in correct order: A) Scientists have been studying the impact. B) Climate change is a pressing global issue. C) They aim to develop sustainable solutions. D) Governments must take immediate action.
A B-A-C-D
B A-B-C-D
C B-A-D-C
D D-B-A-C
Correct Answer:  A. B-A-C-D
EXPLANATION

B introduces the topic, A adds detail about ongoing research, C explains the goal, D provides a call to action.

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Q.259 Medium
Indirect speech of "She said, I am tired."
A She said she is tired.
B She said she was tired.
C She said she were tired.
D She said she has been tired.
Correct Answer:  B. She said she was tired.
EXPLANATION

Am → was in reported speech.

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Q.260 Medium
Figure of speech in "Life is a journey."
A Simile
B Metaphor
C Alliteration
D Personification
Correct Answer:  B. Metaphor
EXPLANATION

Direct comparison without like/as = Metaphor.

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