Q.31
Easy
Choose the word most similar in meaning to EPHEMERAL:
A
Permanent
B
Fleeting
C
Substantial
D
Tangible
Correct Answer:
B. Fleeting
Explanation:
Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time. Fleeting means passing quickly or briefly.
Q.32
Easy
Choose the word most opposite in meaning to VERBOSE:
A
Eloquent
B
Terse
C
Expressive
D
Articulate
Explanation:
Verbose means using or containing more words than necessary. Terse means brief and concise.
Q.33
Easy
Identify the error: 'Each of the employees are entitled to two weeks of paid leave annually.'
A
Error in pronoun usage
B
Error in subject-verb agreement
C
Error in preposition usage
D
No error
Correct Answer:
B. Error in subject-verb agreement
Explanation:
'Each' is singular, so the verb should be 'is' not 'are'. Correct: 'Each of the employees is entitled...'
Q.34
Easy
Fill in the blank: 'The government implemented _____ measures to control the spread of infectious diseases.'
A
Stringent
B
Benign
C
Superficial
D
Negligent
Correct Answer:
A. Stringent
Explanation:
Stringent means strict and severe, fitting the context of controlling disease spread.
Q.35
Easy
Choose the word most similar in meaning to PRAGMATIC:
A
Idealistic
B
Impractical
C
Practical
D
Theoretical
Correct Answer:
C. Practical
Explanation:
Pragmatic means dealing with things in a realistic, practical way based on actual circumstances.
Q.36
Easy
Read the passage and answer: 'Artificial intelligence has revolutionized multiple industries, from healthcare to finance. Machine learning algorithms can now predict diseases with remarkable accuracy.' What is the primary purpose of this passage?
A
To explain how AI is transforming various sectors
B
To criticize the use of AI in healthcare
C
To describe machine learning algorithms only
D
To argue against AI implementation
Correct Answer:
A. To explain how AI is transforming various sectors
Explanation:
The passage introduces AI's impact across multiple industries and provides healthcare as an example, indicating the main purpose is explaining AI's transformative role.
Q.37
Easy
Find the error in the sentence: 'The committee have decided to postpone the meeting until next week.'
A
Have should be has
B
Decided should be decides
C
Postpone should be postponed
D
No error
Correct Answer:
A. Have should be has
Explanation:
Committee is a collective noun treated as singular in formal English, so 'has' is correct instead of 'have'.
Q.38
Easy
Select the word most similar in meaning to EPHEMERAL:
A
Permanent
B
Transient
C
Stable
D
Enduring
Correct Answer:
B. Transient
Explanation:
Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time, which is synonymous with transient. Other options mean the opposite or have opposite connotations.
Q.39
Easy
Fill in the blank: 'The meteorologist's prediction proved _____, as the cyclone struck the coast exactly as forecasted.'
A
Erroneous
B
Ambiguous
C
Accurate
D
Vague
Correct Answer:
C. Accurate
Explanation:
The context indicates the prediction was correct, so 'accurate' fits perfectly. Other options suggest the prediction was wrong or unclear.
Q.40
Easy
Select the word most similar in meaning to METICULOUS:
A
Careless
B
Thorough
C
Hasty
D
Negligent
Correct Answer:
B. Thorough
Explanation:
Meticulous means showing great attention to detail, which aligns with thorough. Other options suggest opposite or unrelated meanings.
