Central Exam — English Language — Reading Comprehension
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Q.11 Easy Reading Comprehension
Read the passage: 'Artificial Intelligence has transformed various industries, from healthcare to finance. AI algorithms can now diagnose diseases more accurately than human doctors in some cases. Despite these advances, concerns about job displacement remain valid.' According to the passage, what is a concern about AI?
A AI cannot diagnose diseases
B AI is less accurate than human doctors
C Job displacement due to AI automation
D AI hasn't transformed any industries
Correct Answer:  C. Job displacement due to AI automation
Explanation:

The passage explicitly states 'concerns about job displacement remain valid' when discussing concerns about AI.

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Q.12 Medium Reading Comprehension
Choose the word closest in meaning to 'OBFUSCATE':
A Clarify
B Obscure
C Illuminate
D Simplify
Correct Answer:  B. Obscure
Explanation:

Obfuscate means to make something unclear or obscure. Obscure is the closest synonym.

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Q.13 Medium Reading Comprehension
Fill in the blanks: 'The organization _____ committed to _____ environmental sustainability through innovative practices.'
A is, promoting
B are, to promote
C is, to promote
D has, promoting
Correct Answer:  A. is, promoting
Explanation:

'Organization' is singular (is), and 'committed to promoting' is the correct gerund construction.

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Q.14 Medium Reading Comprehension
Arrange sentences for coherence: A) The consequences were catastrophic. B) An earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale struck the region. C) Thousands were displaced from their homes. D) Relief efforts began immediately.
A B-A-C-D
B C-B-A-D
C B-C-A-D
D A-B-C-D
Correct Answer:  A. B-A-C-D
Explanation:

B presents the event, A provides overall impact, C specifies the consequences, D describes the response.

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Q.15 Easy Reading Comprehension
Identify the error: 'The committee has decided that all members should submit there reports by Friday.'
A Subject-verb disagreement
B Incorrect use of 'there' instead of 'their'
C Tense inconsistency
D No error
Correct Answer:  B. Incorrect use of 'there' instead of 'their'
Explanation:

'Their' (possessive) is needed, not 'there' (location). Correct: 'submit their reports'.

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Q.16 Hard Reading Comprehension
Read the complex passage: 'Contemporary educational institutions face the challenge of integrating digital literacy while maintaining traditional pedagogical values. While technological integration enhances accessibility, critics argue that it may diminish critical thinking skills.' What is the author's perspective?
A Technology is entirely beneficial for education
B Technology should not be integrated into education
C There is a tension between technology integration and traditional values
D Digital literacy is irrelevant in modern education
Correct Answer:  C. There is a tension between technology integration and traditional values
Explanation:

The passage presents both benefits and concerns, indicating a balanced view of the tension between technological integration and traditional pedagogical approaches.

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Q.17 Hard Reading Comprehension
Cloze test - Choose appropriate word: 'The breakthrough in renewable energy technology _____ revolutionize the global power sector, reducing carbon emissions significantly.'
A could
B might
C will have to
D can
Correct Answer:  A. could
Explanation:

'Could' expresses possibility about a breakthrough, showing potential future impact. 'Could' is most appropriate for expressing capability/possibility.

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Q.18 Hard Reading Comprehension
Identify the sentence with correct parallel structure:
A She enjoys reading, writing, and to paint
B He went to the store, buying groceries, and paid the bill
C The team celebrated their victory by cheering loudly, hugging each other, and dancing around the field
D Students must submit assignments, studying hard, and attend all classes
Correct Answer:  C. The team celebrated their victory by cheering loudly, hugging each other, and dancing around the field
Explanation:

Option C maintains parallel structure with three gerunds: cheering, hugging, and dancing. Others mix different grammatical forms.

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Q.19 Medium Reading Comprehension
Which pair of words are antonyms?
A Benign and malevolent
B Ephemeral and transient
C Meticulous and careful
D Obfuscate and complicate
Correct Answer:  A. Benign and malevolent
Explanation:

Benign (harmless/kind) and malevolent (evil/harmful) are true antonyms. Other pairs are synonyms.

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Q.20 Easy Reading Comprehension
Read the passage: 'The integration of renewable energy sources has become imperative in mitigating climate change. Solar and wind technologies have demonstrated remarkable efficiency in recent years. However, their intermittency remains a significant challenge.' Which statement best summarizes the main idea?
A Renewable energy is completely free from all challenges.
B Renewable energy is important but has issues with consistency.
C Solar technology is superior to wind technology.
D Climate change can only be solved through renewable energy.
Correct Answer:  B. Renewable energy is important but has issues with consistency.
Explanation:

The passage acknowledges both the importance and the challenge (intermittency) of renewable energy, making option B the accurate summary.

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