Govt. Exams
Entrance Exams
'Committee' is a collective noun treated as singular, so 'has' is correct instead of 'have'.
'Although the initial proposal was rejected, the revised version _____ by the committee unanimously.'
The sentence structure and 'Although' suggest a contrast: initial rejection but eventual success. 'Was approved unanimously' provides the logical contrast to the initial rejection.
'Repudiate' means to reject, refuse to accept, or disown something or someone. Option B accurately captures this meaning.
What is implied about employee training?
The passage states that organizations must train employees 'to recognize phishing attempts,' implying that employees are a critical vulnerability point in cybersecurity.
'The manager along with his assistants have prepared a comprehensive report for the board meeting.'
When a singular subject is followed by 'along with,' the verb remains singular. Correct form: 'The manager...has prepared.' The phrase 'along with his assistants' is a modifier, not part of the subject.
'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.
