Govt Exams
'Ephemeral' describes something lasting only briefly or for a short time; temporary and short-lived is the correct meaning.
In sentence B, 'each' is singular, so the verb should be 'has' not 'have'. The subject 'each of the employees' takes a singular verb.
'Cogent' means compelling and convincing, which fits the context of a speech that compels action. 'Pertinent' means relevant but lacks the persuasive quality.
The logical flow is: A (introduces the topic), D (explains the reason), B (provides examples), C (concludes with the consequence).
'Obfuscate' means to make unclear, confuse, or obscure the meaning of something deliberately.
'Committee' is a collective noun treated as singular, so 'has' is correct instead of 'have'.
'Although the initial proposal was rejected, the revised version _____ by the committee unanimously.'
The sentence structure and 'Although' suggest a contrast: initial rejection but eventual success. 'Was approved unanimously' provides the logical contrast to the initial rejection.
'Repudiate' means to reject, refuse to accept, or disown something or someone. Option B accurately captures this meaning.
What is implied about employee training?
The passage states that organizations must train employees 'to recognize phishing attempts,' implying that employees are a critical vulnerability point in cybersecurity.
'The manager along with his assistants have prepared a comprehensive report for the board meeting.'
When a singular subject is followed by 'along with,' the verb remains singular. Correct form: 'The manager...has prepared.' The phrase 'along with his assistants' is a modifier, not part of the subject.