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Q.341 Easy Reading Comprehension

What does 'pragmatic' mean in: 'The government adopted a pragmatic approach to economic policy.'

A Theoretical and idealistic

B Practical and results-oriented

C Aggressive and confrontational

D Cautious and defensive

Correct Answer: B. Practical and results-oriented

EXPLANATION

Pragmatic refers to a practical, realistic approach based on actual circumstances rather than theory.

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Q.342 Easy Reading Comprehension

Cloze Test: 'Renewable energy sources have become increasingly _____ as countries strive to reduce carbon emissions.'

A prevalent

B obsolete

C theoretical

D restrictive

Correct Answer: A. prevalent

EXPLANATION

'Prevalent' means widespread and common. It fits the context that renewable energy is becoming more widespread as countries focus on emissions reduction.

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Q.343 Easy Reading Comprehension

Correct the sentence: 'The marketing department has been working hardly to meet the deadline.'

A The marketing department has been working hard to meet the deadline

B The marketing department have been working hard to meet the deadline

C The marketing department is working hardly to meet the deadline

D The marketing department has worked hardly to meeting the deadline

Correct Answer: A. The marketing department has been working hard to meet the deadline

EXPLANATION

'hard' is the adverb form, not 'hardly'. 'Hardly' means 'scarcely', while 'hard' means 'with effort'.

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Q.344 Easy Reading Comprehension

Identify the error in the sentence: 'The committee have decided to postpone the meeting until next week due to unforeseen circumstances.'

A No error

B 'have' should be 'has' (committee is singular)

C 'postpone' should be 'defer'

D 'unforeseen' is incorrectly used

Correct Answer: B. 'have' should be 'has' (committee is singular)

EXPLANATION

Committee is a collective noun that takes a singular verb in formal English. 'has' is correct, not 'have'.

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Q.345 Easy Reading Comprehension

Read the passage: 'The digital revolution has fundamentally transformed how businesses operate in 2024. Cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology have become indispensable tools. Companies that fail to adapt risk obsolescence.' What is the main idea of the passage?

A Technology is expensive for businesses

B Businesses must adopt digital technologies to remain competitive

C Cloud computing is the most important technology

D Digital transformation happened suddenly in 2024

Correct Answer: B. Businesses must adopt digital technologies to remain competitive

EXPLANATION

The passage emphasizes that businesses need to adopt these technologies or risk becoming obsolete, making option B the main idea.

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Q.346 Hard Reading Comprehension

Identify the error: 'The increasing awareness about environmental sustainability issues are compelling organizations to adopt green practices.'

A 'increasing' should be 'increased'

B 'awareness' should be 'concern'

C 'are' should be 'is'

D No error

Correct Answer: C. 'are' should be 'is'

EXPLANATION

The subject is 'awareness' which is singular, requiring the singular verb 'is' not 'are'. Prepositional phrases like 'about environmental sustainability issues' do not affect subject-verb agreement.

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Q.347 Medium Reading Comprehension

Read the passage: 'Artificial intelligence in healthcare has demonstrated remarkable potential in diagnostics and treatment planning. AI algorithms can analyze medical imaging with accuracy comparable to human radiologists. Yet, integration of AI into clinical practice faces regulatory, ethical, and technical hurdles. Trust and transparency in AI decision-making remain critical concerns for healthcare professionals.' Which statement best reflects the author's tone?

A Entirely optimistic about AI in healthcare

B Completely pessimistic about AI adoption

C Balanced, acknowledging both potential and challenges

D Neutral without any opinion

Correct Answer: C. Balanced, acknowledging both potential and challenges

EXPLANATION

The passage presents both positive aspects (potential, accuracy) and negative aspects (hurdles, concerns), indicating a balanced perspective.

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Q.348 Medium Reading Comprehension

Correct the sentence: 'The team leader insisted on implementing the project despite of the resource constraints and tight deadlines.'

A 'insisted on' should be 'insisted for'

B 'despite of' should be 'despite'

C 'implementing' should be 'to implement'

D No error

Correct Answer: B. 'despite of' should be 'despite'

EXPLANATION

'Despite' is a preposition that should not be followed by 'of'. The correct form is 'despite the constraints' not 'despite of the constraints.'

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Q.349 Medium Reading Comprehension

Cloze Test: 'Social media platforms have become powerful tools for brand engagement and customer communication. However, misinformation spreads _____ (1) on these platforms, creating serious societal consequences. Fact-checking mechanisms _____ (2) still inadequate in combating fake news effectively. Regulatory bodies are _____ (3) stricter guidelines to address these challenges.' What word fits blank (2)?

A remained

B remains

C remain

D remaining

Correct Answer: C. remain

EXPLANATION

'Mechanisms' is plural, requiring the plural verb 'remain' to maintain subject-verb agreement.

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Q.350 Easy Reading Comprehension

What is the primary purpose of the sentence: 'While remote work offers flexibility, it often blurs the boundaries between professional and personal life.'?

A To promote remote work

B To present a contrasting perspective on remote work

C To discourage remote work entirely

D To discuss time management

Correct Answer: B. To present a contrasting perspective on remote work

EXPLANATION

The word 'while' introduces a contrasting idea, acknowledging the advantage of remote work while presenting a disadvantage simultaneously.

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