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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.231 Hard Error Detection

Identify the error: 'The board of directors have unanimously agreed to the merger proposal and have decided to proceed with the acquisition.'

A First 'have' should be 'has'

B Second 'have' should be 'has'

C Both 'have' should be 'has'

D No error

Correct Answer: A. First 'have' should be 'has'

EXPLANATION

'Board' is a singular collective noun requiring 'has'. The sentence should read 'The board...has agreed and has decided...' (parallel construction maintained with second 'has').

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Q.232 Easy Error Detection

What does 'mitigate' mean in this context? 'Climate change mitigation strategies focus on reducing carbon emissions through renewable energy adoption.'

A To increase or worsen

B To reduce in severity or seriousness

C To ignore completely

D To accelerate the process

Correct Answer: B. To reduce in severity or seriousness

EXPLANATION

'Mitigate' means to make less severe or serious. Here it refers to reducing the impact of climate change through carbon emission reduction.

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Q.233 Medium Error Detection

Para Jumbles: Arrange in correct order.\nP: The monsoon season brings both benefits and challenges to Indian agriculture.\nQ: Farmers depend on timely rainfall for crop irrigation and soil moisture.\nR: However, excessive rainfall often leads to waterlogging and crop damage.\nS: Developing efficient water management systems has become essential for agricultural sustainability.\n\nCorrect sequence:

A P-Q-R-S

B Q-P-R-S

C P-R-Q-S

D Q-R-P-S

Correct Answer: A. P-Q-R-S

EXPLANATION

P introduces the topic, Q explains benefits, R presents challenges, and S provides solution. Logical flow: introduction→benefits→challenges→solution.

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Q.234 Medium Error Detection

Cloze Test: 'The digital revolution has _____ traditional business models, compelling companies to innovate rapidly. This transformation has created _____ opportunities for startups in fintech and e-commerce sectors.'\n\nA. disrupted; unprecedented\nB. enhanced; minimal\nC. improved; limited\nD. strengthened; predictable

A disrupted; unprecedented

B enhanced; minimal

C improved; limited

D strengthened; predictable

Correct Answer: A. disrupted; unprecedented

EXPLANATION

'Disrupted' aligns with 'compelling change' and 'unprecedented' indicates new opportunities created by transformation.

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Q.235 Medium Error Detection

Fill in the blank: 'The economist's _____ analysis of market trends provided valuable insights to investors.'

A superficial

B perspicacious

C obtuse

D ambiguous

Correct Answer: B. perspicacious

EXPLANATION

'Perspicacious' means having keen insight and understanding, perfectly suited for economic analysis that provides valuable insights.

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Q.236 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.237 Easy Error Detection

Read the passage: 'Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized healthcare through diagnostic tools. Machine learning algorithms analyze medical imaging with greater accuracy than human radiologists. This advancement has reduced diagnostic errors by 40%. However, ethical concerns regarding data privacy persist.'\n\nWhat is the main idea of the passage?

A Machine learning is superior to human radiologists in all aspects.

B AI has improved healthcare diagnostics but raises ethical concerns.

C Medical imaging can only be analyzed by AI systems.

D Healthcare has eliminated all diagnostic errors.

Correct Answer: B. AI has improved healthcare diagnostics but raises ethical concerns.

EXPLANATION

The passage discusses both the benefits (improved diagnostics) and concerns (data privacy) of AI in healthcare.

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Q.238 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.239 Easy Error Detection

Which word best completes the sentence? 'The scientist's _____ approach to research earned her international recognition.'

A meticulous

B arbitrary

C careless

D superficial

Correct Answer: A. meticulous

EXPLANATION

'Meticulous' means careful and precise, fitting the context of earning recognition for research.

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Q.240 Easy Error Detection

Identify the error in the sentence: 'The government have implemented new policies to address inflation.'

A have should be has

B implemented should be implement

C address should be addresses

D No error

Correct Answer: A. have should be has

EXPLANATION

'Government' is a singular collective noun and requires 'has' instead of 'have'.

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