Identify the error: 'The team are confident that they will win the championship despite the recent losses.'
AChange 'are' to 'is'
BChange 'will win' to 'would win'
CNo error
DChange 'losses' to 'loss'
Correct Answer:
C. No error
Explanation:
In British English, collective nouns like 'team' can take plural verbs. In American English, 'is' would be used. Both are acceptable depending on the variety.
Arrange the sentences:
P: She studied architecture in London.
Q: Her designs have won international recognition.
R: Sarah has become one of the most celebrated architects of her generation.
S: Upon returning to India, she established her own firm.
AP-S-Q-R
BS-P-Q-R
CQ-P-S-R
DR-P-S-Q
Correct Answer:
A. P-S-Q-R
Explanation:
Correct sequence: She studied (P) → Returned and established firm (S) → Won recognition (Q) → Became celebrated (R).
Arrange the sentences logically:
P: Artificial Intelligence is reshaping multiple sectors
Q: This technological shift requires workforce upskilling
R: From healthcare to finance, applications are diverse
S: Governments and institutions must invest in training programs
APQRS
BPRQS
CQPSR
DRSPQ
Correct Answer:
B. PRQS
Explanation:
Correct order: P (main idea) → R (elaboration with examples) → Q (consequence) → S (solution). This flows logically from statement to evidence to implication to action.
Read the passage: 'The gig economy has revolutionized employment patterns, offering flexibility to workers but simultaneously creating insecurity. Platforms like Swiggy and Ola have created millions of jobs. Yet, benefits like healthcare and pension remain elusive for gig workers.' The author's tone is best described as:
AEntirely positive toward gig economy platforms
BBalanced but cautiously critical of gig economy structures
CCompletely dismissive of gig employment
DNeutral without any evaluative judgment
Correct Answer:
B. Balanced but cautiously critical of gig economy structures
Explanation:
The passage acknowledges positive aspects (job creation, flexibility) while highlighting concerns (insecurity, lack of benefits), showing a balanced, cautiously critical perspective.
Read: 'India's startup sector has witnessed unprecedented growth, with over 100 unicorns by 2024. However, survival rates remain concerning, with 90% of startups failing within five years. The concentration of success in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Delhi raises questions about geographic equity.' What inference can be drawn?
AAll Indian startups will eventually become unicorns
BWhile India's startup ecosystem has scaled significantly, sustainability and geographic inclusivity remain challenges
CStartups in Bangalore have higher failure rates
DGeographic location guarantees startup success
Correct Answer:
B. While India's startup ecosystem has scaled significantly, sustainability and geographic inclusivity remain challenges
Explanation:
The passage presents growth (100 unicorns) alongside concerns (90% failure, geographic concentration), supporting only the balanced inference in option B.
Correct the sentence: 'The innovations which were introduced last year have revolutionized the industry.'
ANo correction needed
Bwhich should be that
CRemove 'which were' and use 'introduced'
Dinnovations should be innovation
Correct Answer:
C. Remove 'which were' and use 'introduced'
Explanation:
Using relative clause reduction, 'The innovations introduced last year' is more concise and equally correct. The original is not wrong but unnecessarily wordy.
What is the most appropriate word for: 'The government's _____ approach to digital privacy has received both praise and criticism.'
Aambiguous
Bambivalent
Cambidextrous
Damorphous
Correct Answer:
A. ambiguous
Explanation:
'Ambiguous' means unclear or open to multiple interpretations, fitting the context of receiving both praise and criticism. 'Ambivalent' means having mixed feelings (less appropriate here).
Arrange in logical sequence:
P: Climate change poses unprecedented threats to agricultural productivity.
Q: India's agricultural sector must adopt sustainable farming practices.
R: Recent studies confirm that traditional methods are increasingly inadequate.
S: This transition will require significant investment and technological innovation.
