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Q.351 Medium Sentence Correction
Complete the cloze: 'The government has ________ new policies to combat inflation and ________ economic growth.'
A implemented, promote
B implementing, promoting
C implements, promoting
D implement, promoted
Correct Answer:  A. implemented, promote
Explanation:

After 'has' we use past participle 'implemented'. To maintain parallel structure with the second verb, we use 'promote' in infinitive form after 'and'.

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Q.352 Medium Sentence Correction
Identify the grammatically correct sentence:
A Despite of the heavy rain, the match were played.
B Despite the heavy rain, the match was played.
C In spite the heavy rain, the match was playing.
D Although the heavy rain, the match has played.
Correct Answer:  B. Despite the heavy rain, the match was played.
Explanation:

'Despite' doesn't take 'of'. 'Match' is singular, so 'was' is correct. 'In spite of' would need 'of'. Option B is grammatically correct.

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Q.353 Medium Sentence Correction
Which sentence uses 'affect' and 'effect' correctly?
A The policy will effect significant changes in the education system.
B The weather can affect our mood and productivity.
C The medicine had no affect on the patient's condition.
D We need to effect immediate action on this issue.
Correct Answer:  B. The weather can affect our mood and productivity.
Explanation:

'Affect' (verb) means to influence. 'Effect' (noun) means result. In option B, 'affect' correctly means 'influence mood and productivity'.

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Q.354 Medium Sentence Correction
Select the option with correct subject-verb agreement: 'Neither the manager nor the employees ________ willing to compromise.'
A is
B are
C was
D have been
Correct Answer:  B. are
Explanation:

With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearer subject. 'Employees' is plural, so 'are' is correct.

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Q.355 Medium Sentence Correction
Identify the error: 'The committee have discussed the proposal thoroughly but they was unable to reach a consensus.'
A have should be has
B was should be were
C Both A and B
D No error
Correct Answer:  C. Both A and B
Explanation:

'Committee' is collective noun needing 'has' not 'have'. 'They' (plural) needs 'were' not 'was'. Both are errors.

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Q.356 Medium Sentence Correction
Which option best completes the sentence: 'The research findings ________ the existing theory; however, further studies are ________ to confirm the results.'
A contradict, necessary
B supports, needed
C contradicts, require
D supported, essential
Correct Answer:  A. contradict, necessary
Explanation:

'Findings' (plural) takes 'contradict'. 'Are necessary' is grammatically correct parallel structure. The logic fits the sentence context.

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Q.357 Medium Sentence Correction
Read the passage and choose the best title: 'Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized healthcare by enabling early disease detection, personalized treatment plans, and drug discovery. Machine learning algorithms analyze medical imaging with accuracy rates exceeding human radiologists. AI-powered chatbots provide 24/7 patient support, reducing hospital burden.'
A History of Artificial Intelligence
B The Role of AI in Transforming Healthcare
C Machine Learning Algorithms Explained
D How to Develop AI Applications
Correct Answer:  B. The Role of AI in Transforming Healthcare
Explanation:

The passage focuses on AI's transformative impact on healthcare through various applications. Option B best captures the main theme.

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Q.358 Medium Sentence Correction
What is the main idea of this passage: 'Climate change poses unprecedented challenges to global food security. Rising temperatures alter crop yields, water availability, and pest patterns. Developing nations, particularly in Africa and South Asia, face severe food shortages. Sustainable agricultural practices and international cooperation are essential to mitigate these effects.'
A Africa and South Asia are developing nations
B Climate change threatens global food security and requires cooperative solutions
C Sustainable agriculture is the only solution to climate change
D Rising temperatures cause pest problems
Correct Answer:  B. Climate change threatens global food security and requires cooperative solutions
Explanation:

The passage's main theme is the relationship between climate change and food security, and the need for solutions through sustainable practices and cooperation.

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Q.359 Medium Sentence Correction
Arrange in logical order: 1) The smartphone has become essential to daily life 2) However, excessive use causes addiction and health issues 3) such as eye strain, sleep problems, and anxiety 4) Therefore, balanced usage is recommended by health experts
A 1-2-3-4
B 2-1-3-4
C 1-3-2-4
D 3-1-2-4
Correct Answer:  A. 1-2-3-4
Explanation:

Logical progression: Introduction (1) → Problem identified (2) → Elaboration of problems (3) → Solution (4). This follows the problem-solution structure.

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Q.360 Hard Sentence Correction
Which word is MOST similar in meaning to 'ubiquitous'?
A Rare
B Omnipresent
C Specific
D Temporary
Correct Answer:  B. Omnipresent
Explanation:

Ubiquitous means present everywhere at the same time. Omnipresent has the identical meaning. Rare and temporary are antonyms.

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