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Q.361 Hard Sentence Correction

Identify the most appropriate correction: 'The pandemic has not only affected economies but also disrupted educational systems, highlighting the need of digital infrastructure and online learning modules.'

A the need for digital infrastructure

B the requirement to digital infrastructure

C the necessity of installing digital infrastructure

D No error

Correct Answer: A. the need for digital infrastructure

Explanation:

'Need of' is incorrect. 'Need for' is the proper collocation. The sentence should read 'need for digital infrastructure'.

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Q.362 Hard Sentence Correction

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of parallel structure?

A The government aims to reduce poverty, improving healthcare, and strengthening infrastructure.

B The government aims to reduce poverty, improve healthcare, and strengthen infrastructure.

C The government aims to reduce poverty, healthcare improvements, and strengthening infrastructure.

D The government aims reducing poverty, improving healthcare, and strengthen infrastructure.

Correct Answer: B. The government aims to reduce poverty, improve healthcare, and strengthen infrastructure.

Explanation:

Parallel structure requires consistent grammatical form. All three items should be in infinitive form: 'to reduce', 'improve', 'strengthen'.

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Q.363 Hard Sentence Correction

Read the inference question: 'The export regulations were tightened following the discovery of counterfeit goods in international markets. Manufacturers were required to implement stricter quality control measures and submit to regular audits.'

A The government made this decision to protect consumers and maintain international trade reputation

B Counterfeit goods are produced by all manufacturers

C Quality control measures are unnecessary

D International markets prefer counterfeit goods

Correct Answer: A. The government made this decision to protect consumers and maintain international trade reputation

Explanation:

The passage implies that stricter regulations were implemented to prevent counterfeit goods, protecting consumers and maintaining market integrity.

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Q.364 Hard Sentence Correction

Complete the cloze: 'The recent technological advancements have ________ numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs, yet many ________ to lack the necessary skills and capital to capitalize on these developments.'

A presented, continue

B created, continue

C opened, remains

D generated, appear

Correct Answer: D. generated, appear

Explanation:

'Generated' fits context of tech advancements. 'Appear' is correct with plural 'many' and infinitive 'to lack'. 'Continue to lack' is also possible but 'appear to lack' is more idiomatic.

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Q.365 Easy Sentence Correction

Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'The team of engineers are working on innovative solutions for sustainable development.'

A No error

B Subject-verb disagreement; 'are' should be 'is'

C Incorrect use of preposition

D Misplaced modifier

Correct Answer: B. Subject-verb disagreement; 'are' should be 'is'

Explanation:

'Team' is a collective noun treated as singular, so 'is' is correct, not 'are'.

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Q.366 Easy Sentence Correction

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

A Despite the challenges, the startup has overcame significant obstacles.

B The government policies have been designed to encouraging foreign investments.

C Several students has submitted their projects before the deadline.

D The research indicates that renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly viable.

Correct Answer: D. The research indicates that renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly viable.

Explanation:

Option D has correct subject-verb agreement and proper verb form. All other options have grammatical errors.

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Q.367 Easy Sentence Correction

Complete the sentence: 'The new AI-powered system not only improves efficiency ____ also reduces operational costs significantly.'

A but also

B and also

C as well as

D moreover

Correct Answer: A. but also

Explanation:

'Not only...but also' is the correct parallel structure for presenting two equal ideas.

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Q.368 Medium Sentence Correction

Identify the error: 'The digital transformation initiative aim to revolutionize how companies manages their data.'

A 'aim' should be 'aims'

B 'manages' should be 'manage'

C Both A and B are errors

D No error

Correct Answer: C. Both A and B are errors

Explanation:

'Initiative' (singular) requires 'aims', and 'companies' (plural) requires 'manage'.

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Q.369 Easy Sentence Correction

Which word is most similar in meaning to 'ameliorate'?

A Worsen

B Improve

C Maintain

D Evaluate

Correct Answer: B. Improve

Explanation:

'Ameliorate' means to make something better or improve, similar to 'improve'.

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Q.370 Medium Sentence Correction

Arrange the sentences in logical order:
1) The blockchain technology emerged as a game-changer in 2008.
2) Today, it powers cryptocurrencies and decentralized applications.
3) Bitcoin was the first successful implementation of blockchain.
4) This innovation solved the double-spending problem in digital currencies.

A 1, 3, 4, 2

B 1, 4, 3, 2

C 3, 1, 4, 2

D 1, 2, 3, 4

Correct Answer: A. 1, 3, 4, 2

Explanation:

Logical flow: introduction of blockchain (1) → solution to a problem (4) → first implementation (3) → current applications (2).

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