'Convoluted' means complicated and difficult to understand. 'Complex' is the most direct synonym expressing this meaning.
Which statement best summarizes the passage?
The passage explicitly states renewable technologies have become 'affordable and efficient' and are now 'competitive with fossil fuels,' supporting option B.
A) The data clearly shows that employees prefer flexible working arrangements.
B) The data clearly show that employees prefer flexible working arrangements.
C) Both A and B are correct.
'Data' can be treated as either singular (collective) or plural in modern English usage. Both 'shows' and 'show' are acceptable in contemporary standard English.
'The reason for their failure were the lack of proper planning and inadequate resources.'
'Reason' is singular, so it requires the singular verb 'was,' not 'were.' The phrase is: 'The reason...was the lack of proper planning.'
The research team's findings were so _____ that they challenged decades of accepted scientific beliefs.
Revolutionary' means transformative or causing major change, which aligns with challenging established scientific beliefs. Other options suggest insignificant or ordinary findings.
The speaker's _____ remarks offended many members of the audience during the conference.
'Caustic' means biting, sarcastic, or severely critical in manner. It fits the context of remarks that offended the audience. The other options suggest positive or neutral qualities.
Ameliorate means to make something better or improve its condition. 'Improve' is the direct synonym.
'The committee have decided to postpone the meeting till next month.'
Committee is a collective noun that takes a singular verb. The correct form is 'The committee has decided,' not 'have decided.'
'The Government of India has launched several digital initiatives to bridge the urban-rural divide. These programs aim to enhance connectivity and provide equal access to technological resources across all regions.'
What is the main purpose mentioned in the passage?
The passage explicitly states the initiatives aim to 'bridge the urban-rural divide' and provide 'equal access to technological resources,' indicating the purpose is reducing technological inequality.
Ephemeral means lasting a very short time. Permanent is its direct antonym, meaning lasting forever or for a long time.