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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.161 Easy Reading Comprehension

Identify the error in the sentence: 'The committee have decided to implement new policies for environmental conservation.'

A No error

B 'have' should be 'has'

C 'decided' should be 'decide'

D 'implement' should be 'implementing'

Correct Answer: B. 'have' should be 'has'

EXPLANATION

Committee is a collective noun treated as singular, requiring 'has' instead of 'have'.

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Q.162 Easy Reading Comprehension

Read the passage and answer: 'Artificial intelligence has revolutionized various sectors, from healthcare to finance. Medical professionals now utilize AI algorithms to diagnose diseases with unprecedented accuracy.' What is the author's primary purpose?

A To criticize AI implementation in healthcare

B To explain AI's transformative impact across industries

C To provide statistical data on AI efficiency

D To argue against AI in financial sectors

Correct Answer: B. To explain AI's transformative impact across industries

EXPLANATION

The author demonstrates AI's positive applications across multiple sectors, emphasizing its revolutionary nature and accuracy improvements.

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Q.163 Hard Reading Comprehension

Correct the sentence with error: 'The organization has implemented new policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, improving employee welfare, and to enhance community engagement.'

A The organization has implemented new policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, improving employee welfare, and enhancing community engagement.

B The organization has implemented new policies to reduce emissions, improve welfare, and enhance engagement.

C The organization has implemented new policies for reducing emissions, for improving welfare, and enhancing engagement.

D The organization aims at implementing policies for emissions reduction and welfare improvement and community engagement.

Correct Answer: A. The organization has implemented new policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, improving employee welfare, and enhancing community engagement.

EXPLANATION

Parallel structure requires consistent gerund form: 'reducing...improving...enhancing'. The infinitive 'to enhance' breaks parallelism.

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Q.164 Hard Reading Comprehension

Cloze test: 'The whistleblower's _____ of corporate malfeasance prompted regulatory investigations across multiple jurisdictions.'

A concealment

B revelation

C ignorance

D negligence

Correct Answer: B. revelation

EXPLANATION

'Revelation' (disclosure) logically connects to whistleblowing and triggering investigations. Other options contradict the context.

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Q.165 Hard Reading Comprehension

Identify the error in the sentence: 'The impact of social media on adolescent mental health have been extensively researched, yet conclusive evidence remain elusive.'

A 'impact' (singular) requires 'has', not 'have'

B 'evidence' (plural) requires 'remains', not 'remain'

C Only A is correct

D Only B is correct

Correct Answer: C. Only A is correct

EXPLANATION

'Impact' is singular (has been researched). 'Evidence' is singular/collective (evidence remains). Only A contains an error in the provided options.

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Q.166 Hard Reading Comprehension

Read the passage and identify what the author's tone suggests: 'While the government's infrastructure initiative demonstrates commendable intent, its execution has been marred by bureaucratic delays, budget overruns, and corruption allegations. Local communities remain skeptical of promised timelines and deliverables.'

A Entirely supportive and optimistic

B Critical yet cautiously hopeful

C Indifferent and neutral

D Harshly condemning without redemption

Correct Answer: B. Critical yet cautiously hopeful

EXPLANATION

The author acknowledges 'commendable intent' (positive) while highlighting execution flaws (critical), suggesting cautiously hopeful skepticism.

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Q.167 Hard Reading Comprehension

Choose the word closest in meaning to 'PERSPICACIOUS':

A Persistent

B Keen-sighted/discerning

C Transparent

D Persuasive

Correct Answer: B. Keen-sighted/discerning

EXPLANATION

'Perspicacious' means having keen insight and understanding; discerning is the closest synonym.

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Q.168 Hard Reading Comprehension

Arrange sentences coherently: A) This discovery has implications for treating degenerative diseases. B) Researchers have identified a protein that slows cellular aging. C) The finding emerged from a decade-long study at a leading institute. D) Further clinical trials are necessary before practical applications.

A B-C-A-D

B C-B-D-A

C B-A-C-D

D A-B-C-D

Correct Answer: A. B-C-A-D

EXPLANATION

Logical progression: B (discovery) → C (origin/context) → A (implications) → D (next steps) maintains coherent narrative structure.

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Q.169 Hard Reading Comprehension

Read the complex passage: 'The metaverse represents a convergence of augmented reality, virtual reality, and the internet. While tech companies invest billions in its development, skeptics question its necessity and economic viability. The outcome depends on consumer adoption rates and technological breakthroughs.' What does the author suggest?

A The metaverse will definitely fail.

B The metaverse's success is uncertain and dependent on multiple factors.

C Tech companies are wasting money on metaverse development.

D Virtual reality is superior to augmented reality.

Correct Answer: B. The metaverse's success is uncertain and dependent on multiple factors.

EXPLANATION

The passage presents both optimistic investment and skeptical doubt, concluding that success 'depends on' consumer adoption and technology—indicating uncertainty and conditionality.

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Q.170 Medium Reading Comprehension

Identify the error: 'Each of the students have submitted their assignments on time, and the teacher are grading them.'

A 'Each' requires singular verb; 'have' should be 'has'

B 'the teacher' requires plural verb; 'are' should be 'is'

C Both A and B

D No error

Correct Answer: C. Both A and B

EXPLANATION

'Each' is singular (has), and 'teacher' is singular (is). Both subject-verb agreements are incorrect.

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