Correct the sentence: 'The startup's innovative approach to solving problems have attracted investors from multiple countries.'

The correct answer is A: 'have' should be 'has'. 'The startup's approach' is singular, requiring 'has' instead of 'have'. The subject is 'approach' (singular), not 'countries'.

Correct the sentence: 'Despite of the challenges, the startup has managed to secure funding from multiple venture capital firms.'

The correct answer is A: 'Despite of' should be 'Despite'. 'Despite' is a preposition that does not require 'of' after it. The correct usage is 'Despite the challenges' not 'Despite of the challenges.'

A person who studies the structure and formation of words is called a/an ___.

The correct answer is B: Morphologist. Morphologist studies morphology (word structure and formation). Etymologist studies word origins, Philologist studies language development, and Lexicographer compiles dictionaries.

Identify the error: 'The research team has completed their analysis of the data and submitting their report next week.'

The correct answer is B: 'submitting' should be 'will submit'. Parallel structure error: 'has completed' and 'submitting' don't match. Should be 'has completed...and will submit' or 'have completed...and submitted'.

Identify the error: 'The data shows that despite of increase in remote working, employee productivity have not decreased significantly in 2024.'

The correct answer is C: Both A and B are errors. 'Despite' is never followed by 'of'. Additionally, 'data' with a singular verb form is correct in modern usage, but the construction 'The data...have' requires correction to 'has'.

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Q.91 Hard Error Detection

Read: 'India's startup sector has witnessed unprecedented growth, with over 100 unicorns by 2024. However, survival rates remain concerning, with 90% of startups failing within five years. The concentration of success in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Delhi raises questions about geographic equity.' What inference can be drawn?

A All Indian startups will eventually become unicorns

B While India's startup ecosystem has scaled significantly, sustainability and geographic inclusivity remain challenges

C Startups in Bangalore have higher failure rates

D Geographic location guarantees startup success

Correct Answer: B. While India's startup ecosystem has scaled significantly, sustainability and geographic inclusivity remain challenges

EXPLANATION

The passage presents growth (100 unicorns) alongside concerns (90% failure, geographic concentration), supporting only the balanced inference in option B.

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Q.92 Hard Error Detection

Read the passage: 'The gig economy has revolutionized employment patterns, offering flexibility to workers but simultaneously creating insecurity. Platforms like Swiggy and Ola have created millions of jobs. Yet, benefits like healthcare and pension remain elusive for gig workers.' The author's tone is best described as:

A Entirely positive toward gig economy platforms

B Balanced but cautiously critical of gig economy structures

C Completely dismissive of gig employment

D Neutral without any evaluative judgment

Correct Answer: B. Balanced but cautiously critical of gig economy structures

EXPLANATION

The passage acknowledges positive aspects (job creation, flexibility) while highlighting concerns (insecurity, lack of benefits), showing a balanced, cautiously critical perspective.

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Q.93 Hard Error Detection

Arrange the sentences logically:
P: Artificial Intelligence is reshaping multiple sectors
Q: This technological shift requires workforce upskilling
R: From healthcare to finance, applications are diverse
S: Governments and institutions must invest in training programs

A PQRS

B PRQS

C QPSR

D RSPQ

Correct Answer: B. PRQS

EXPLANATION

Correct order: P (main idea) → R (elaboration with examples) → Q (consequence) → S (solution). This flows logically from statement to evidence to implication to action.

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Q.94 Hard Error Detection

Which phrase best replaces the underlined portion? 'The project's failure was due to lack of coordination between departments.'

A because of the lack

B because of lacking

C on account of no coordination

D All are equally correct

Correct Answer: D. All are equally correct

EXPLANATION

All three options are grammatically correct and convey the same meaning. Multiple correct answers possible.

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Q.95 Hard Error Detection

Identify the error: 'The report, along with its recommendations, are being reviewed by the board.'

A Change 'are' to 'is'

B Change 'being' to 'been'

C Change 'recommendations' to 'recommendation'

D No error

Correct Answer: A. Change 'are' to 'is'

EXPLANATION

'Report' is the main subject (singular). 'Along with' introduces additional information but doesn't change the subject number. Use 'is'.

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Q.96 Hard Error Detection

Arrange the sentences:
P: She studied architecture in London.
Q: Her designs have won international recognition.
R: Sarah has become one of the most celebrated architects of her generation.
S: Upon returning to India, she established her own firm.

A P-S-Q-R

B S-P-Q-R

C Q-P-S-R

D R-P-S-Q

Correct Answer: A. P-S-Q-R

EXPLANATION

Correct sequence: She studied (P) → Returned and established firm (S) → Won recognition (Q) → Became celebrated (R).

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Q.97 Hard Error Detection

Identify the error: 'The team are confident that they will win the championship despite the recent losses.'

A Change 'are' to 'is'

B Change 'will win' to 'would win'

C No error

D Change 'losses' to 'loss'

Correct Answer: C. No error

EXPLANATION

In British English, collective nouns like 'team' can take plural verbs. In American English, 'is' would be used. Both are acceptable depending on the variety.

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Q.98 Hard Reading Comprehension

Correct the sentence: 'Neither the manager nor the employees was willing to compromise on their demands, which had led to a prolonged conflict.'

A 'was' should be 'were'

B 'had led' should be 'has led'

C Both A and B

D No correction needed

Correct Answer: C. Both A and B

EXPLANATION

With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearest subject ('employees' - plural), requiring 'were'. 'had led' (past perfect) is incorrect; 'has led' (present perfect) is needed for the ongoing effect.

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Q.99 Hard Reading Comprehension

Identify the error: 'The research findings suggests that renewable energy adoption rates has increased substantially among developing nations, which is encouraging for global climate goals.'

A 'suggests' should be 'suggest'

B 'has' should be 'have'

C Both A and B

D No error

Correct Answer: C. Both A and B

EXPLANATION

'Findings' (plural) requires 'suggest'. 'Rates' (plural) requires 'have'. Both subject-verb agreement errors exist in the sentence.

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Q.100 Hard Reading Comprehension

Cloze Test: 'The phenomenon of cybersecurity breaches has escalated dramatically, with hackers employing increasingly _____ techniques. Organizations must invest in robust security infrastructure to _____ sensitive data from unauthorized access. The financial impact of breaches can be _____; therefore, preventive measures are not merely optional but absolutely _____.'

A sophisticated, safeguard, severe, mandatory

B complex, protect, damaging, necessary

C advanced, secure, devastating, essential

D intricate, defend, catastrophic, imperative

Correct Answer: A. sophisticated, safeguard, severe, mandatory

EXPLANATION

'Sophisticated' matches 'escalated'. 'Safeguard' is the most appropriate verb for data protection. 'Severe' conveys impact. 'Mandatory' aligns with 'not merely optional'.

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