Govt. Exams
Entrance Exams
'Parochial' refers to a limited or narrow perspective, often restricted to one's own parish or small community. Option B captures this meaning.
Which statement best summarizes the passage?
The passage explicitly states renewable technologies have become 'affordable and efficient' and are now 'competitive with fossil fuels,' supporting option B.
A) The data clearly shows that employees prefer flexible working arrangements.
B) The data clearly show that employees prefer flexible working arrangements.
C) Both A and B are correct.
'Data' can be treated as either singular (collective) or plural in modern English usage. Both 'shows' and 'show' are acceptable in contemporary standard English.
'The reason for their failure were the lack of proper planning and inadequate resources.'
'Reason' is singular, so it requires the singular verb 'was,' not 'were.' The phrase is: 'The reason...was the lack of proper planning.'
The research team's findings were so _____ that they challenged decades of accepted scientific beliefs.
Revolutionary' means transformative or causing major change, which aligns with challenging established scientific beliefs. Other options suggest insignificant or ordinary findings.
The speaker's _____ remarks offended many members of the audience during the conference.
'Caustic' means biting, sarcastic, or severely critical in manner. It fits the context of remarks that offended the audience. The other options suggest positive or neutral qualities.
Abscond means to leave hurriedly and secretly, often to avoid detection or prosecution. Flee secretly is the closest synonym.
A pragmatic (practical, realistic) approach to problem-solving would earn professional respect, unlike whimsical or frivolous approaches.
The passage directly states the civilization 'flourished due to' trade routes, indicating their importance to prosperity.
Obfuscate means to deliberately make something unclear, confusing, or difficult to understand.
