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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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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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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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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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Arrange the jumbled sentences in correct order: 1) The festival celebrates the victory 2) of good over evil 3) and attracts millions 4) of devotees every year
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

The logical sequence is: 'The festival celebrates the victory of good over evil and attracts millions of devotees every year.' This follows Subject-Verb-Object structure.

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Which word is closest in meaning to 'ephemeral'?
A Permanent
B Transient
C Solid
D Eternal
Correct Answer:  B. Transient
EXPLANATION

Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time. Transient has the same meaning. Permanent and eternal are antonyms.

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Select the best option to correct: 'She dont know where the office supplies is kept.'
A doesn't know where the office supplies are kept
B don't know where the office supplies is kept
C doesn't know where the office supplies is keep
D do not knows where the office supplies are kept
Correct Answer:  A. doesn't know where the office supplies are kept
EXPLANATION

Correct contraction is 'doesn't' (does not) for third person singular. 'Supplies' is plural, so verb should be 'are' not 'is'.

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Choose the correctly spelled word to complete the sentence: 'The ________ of the building was damaged in the earthquake.'
A structer
B structure
C strcture
D structre
Correct Answer:  B. structure
EXPLANATION

Structure is the correct spelling. It refers to the framework or design of a building.

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Identify the error in the following sentence: 'The team have completed their project on time and submitted it to the manager.'
A No error
B Have should be has
C Their should be there
D Submitted should be submitting
Correct Answer:  B. Have should be has
EXPLANATION

Team is a collective noun and takes singular verb 'has' not 'have' in British English, though American English allows both. The sentence should read 'The team has completed.'

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Q.120 Easy Error Detection
Which sentence contains a spelling or word choice error? 'The governments initiative to promote renewable energy sources has yielded commendable results despite initial skepticism from traditional energy sectors.'
A governments initiative
B promote renewable energy
C yielded commendable results
D traditional energy sectors
Correct Answer:  A. governments initiative
EXPLANATION

'Governments' should be 'government's' (possessive). The initiative belongs to the government, requiring the possessive apostrophe.

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