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.

The correct answer is A: P-S-Q-R. Correct sequence: She studied (P) → Returned and established firm (S) → Won recognition (Q) → Became celebrated (R).

Identify the error: 'The board of directors have unanimously agreed to reduce operational costs and improving service quality.'

The correct answer is D: Both A and B. 'Board' is singular (has), and parallel structure requires 'improve' not 'improving'. Both corrections are needed.

Identify the error: 'The number of cybersecurity threats have increased exponentially over the last five years despite increased investments.'

The correct answer is B: 'have' should be 'has'. 'Number' (singular noun) requires 'has' instead of 'have'.

The antonym of 'VERBOSE' is ___.

The correct answer is B: Concise. Verbose means using more words than necessary. Concise means brief and to the point, which is opposite.

Read the passage and answer: 'Artificial intelligence has revolutionized multiple sectors including healthcare, finance, and manufacturing. Hospitals now employ AI diagnostic tools that can detect diseases with unprecedented accuracy. Machine learnin

The correct answer is B: AI applications across sectors improve efficiency and accuracy in disease detection. The passage discusses AI in multiple sectors with healthcare as an example. Option B accurately captures the main idea without overstating claims.

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Q.211 Medium Error Detection

Identify the error: 'Neither the manufacturing sector nor the service sector are showing significant growth prospects in the current fiscal year.'

A Neither...nor are

B Manufacturing sector

C significant growth prospects

D No error

Correct Answer: A. Neither...nor are

EXPLANATION

With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearest subject. 'Service sector' (singular) is nearest, so it should be 'is' not 'are'.

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Q.212 Medium Error Detection

Cloze Test: 'The startup ecosystem in India has grown exponentially, _____ a record number of unicorns valued over $1 billion in 2024.'

A producing

B produced

C produces

D being produced

Correct Answer: A. producing

EXPLANATION

'Producing' works as a participle modifier showing the result of growth. The present participle form correctly connects to the main clause.

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Q.213 Medium Error Detection

Which sentence contains an error in pronoun usage? 'The committee members were asked to submit their reports, and they were required to ensure that theirs were accurate and comprehensive.'

A committee members were asked

B to submit their reports

C that theirs were accurate

D No error

Correct Answer: C. that theirs were accurate

EXPLANATION

'Theirs' is a possessive pronoun used independently, but 'their' should be used before 'reports' in this context. The sentence should read 'their reports were accurate'.

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Q.214 Medium Error Detection

Para Jumble: Arrange the sentences in logical order.
P: Artificial intelligence has revolutionized multiple sectors across India.
Q: From healthcare diagnostics to agricultural optimization, AI applications continue to expand.
R: However, the lack of regulatory frameworks remains a significant challenge.
S: Many experts believe that establishing clear guidelines is essential for sustainable growth.

A P-Q-R-S

B Q-P-S-R

C R-P-Q-S

D S-R-Q-P

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

EXPLANATION

P introduces the main topic, Q provides examples, R identifies a challenge, and S concludes with expert opinion. The logical flow is P-Q-R-S.

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Q.215 Medium Error Detection

Identify the grammatical error: 'Each of the policy reforms undertaken by the administration have demonstrated a commitment towards sustainable development.'

A Each of the policy reforms

B have demonstrated

C a commitment towards

D No error

Correct Answer: B. have demonstrated

EXPLANATION

'Each' is singular, so the verb should be 'has' not 'have'. The phrase 'each of' takes a singular verb.

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Q.216 Medium Error Detection

Correct the error: 'The data suggests that consumer spending is likely to decrease in the coming quarters, despite the government's efforts for stimulate growth.'

A for to stimulate

B to stimulate

C for stimulating

D for to stimulating

Correct Answer: B. to stimulate

EXPLANATION

The preposition 'for' is incorrect; it should be 'to' when followed by a verb. The correct phrase is 'efforts to stimulate growth'.

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Q.217 Medium Error Detection

Which word is incorrectly used in the sentence? 'The principal reason for the economic slowdown was the governments reluctance to adopt progressive policies.'

A principal

B governments

C reluctance

D progressive

Correct Answer: B. governments

EXPLANATION

'Governments' should be 'government's' (possessive form). The sentence requires the possessive form to show ownership of reluctance.

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Q.218 Medium Error Detection

Cloze Test: 'GST implementation in 2017 _____ India's indirect tax structure, aiming for _____ and reduced compliance burden. However, small businesses initially faced _____ in understanding the new system.'\n\nA. revolutionized; uniformity; difficulties\nB. weakened; complexity; benefits\nC. simplified; ambiguity; advantages\nD. complicated; diversity; ease

A revolutionized; uniformity; difficulties

B weakened; complexity; benefits

C simplified; ambiguity; advantages

D complicated; diversity; ease

Correct Answer: A. revolutionized; uniformity; difficulties

EXPLANATION

GST 'revolutionized' the system, aimed for 'uniformity', and small businesses faced 'difficulties' initially. This maintains logical coherence with GST's actual impact.

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Q.219 Medium Error Detection

Fill in the blanks: 'The company's _____ to ethical business practices has made it _____ among consumers who value corporate responsibility.'

A ambivalence; notorious

B commitment; reputable

C indifference; lauded

D negligence; esteemed

Correct Answer: B. commitment; reputable

EXPLANATION

'Commitment' to ethical practices makes a company 'reputable' among conscious consumers. Other options present contradictory meanings.

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Q.220 Medium Error Detection

Identify the error: 'Neither the CEO nor the stakeholders was satisfied with the quarterly financial report.'

A 'was' should be 'were'

B 'the' should be 'a'

C 'quarterly' should be 'monthly'

D No error

Correct Answer: A. 'was' should be 'were'

EXPLANATION

With 'neither...nor' construction, the verb agrees with the nearest subject 'stakeholders' (plural), requiring 'were'.

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