Identify the error: 'Each of the students were given a new laptop by the institution.'
Answer: A
'Each' is a singular subject requiring singular verb 'was', not 'were'. The prepositional phrase 'of the students' doesn't change the subject number.
Q.182Easy
Identify the error: 'Inspite of having years of experience, he failed to impress the interview panel.'
Answer: A
'Inspite' is incorrect. The correct forms are 'in spite of' (two/three words) or 'despite' (one word). This is a common spelling error.
Q.183Easy
Complete the sentence: 'The scientist's _____ approach to research, combining traditional methods with modern technology, yielded breakthrough results.'
Answer: A
Hybrid means combining two different elements. The sentence explicitly mentions combining traditional and modern methods. This is the only semantically appropriate option.
Q.184Easy
Complete the passage: 'Mental health awareness campaigns have gained significant momentum in recent years. Organizations now recognize that workplace stress and burnout can _____ productivity and employee retention.'
Answer: B
Impair means to damage or weaken. Stress and burnout negatively affect productivity and retention. The context requires a negative-impact verb.
Q.185Easy
Identify the error: 'The company's annual report revealed that it's financial performance improved significantly despite market volatility.'
Answer: A
'Its' is the possessive pronoun (financial performance belonging to the company). 'It's' is the contraction of 'it is'. The sentence requires the possessive form.
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Q.186Easy
In the following passage, select the word that best completes the sentence: 'The artificial intelligence revolution has _____ traditional industries, forcing them to adapt or become obsolete.'
Answer: A
Disrupted' means to cause disorder, which fits the context of forcing industries to adapt. Other options don't convey the transformative impact mentioned.
Q.187Easy
Complete the cloze passage: 'Climate change is not merely an environmental issue; it has become a _____ crisis affecting economies, health systems, and social stability worldwide.'
Answer: B
Multidimensional' accurately describes how climate change affects multiple sectors (economies, health, society). Other options contradict the passage's meaning.
Q.188Easy
Select the correct word to complete: 'The government's _____ to implement sustainable urban planning has resulted in reduced carbon emissions and improved quality of life in metropolitan areas.'
Answer: B
'Commitment' indicates dedication to a goal, fitting the positive results mentioned. Reluctance, indifference, and hesitation suggest unwillingness, contradicting the achieved outcomes.
Q.189Easy
Select the most appropriate word: 'The corporation's recent financial scandal has _____ its reputation, with investors withdrawing capital and customers switching to competitors.'
Answer: B
'Tarnished' means to damage or diminish reputation. The context of investor withdrawal and customer loss clearly indicates reputational damage.
Q.190Easy
Select the correct option to complete: 'Rather than viewing failure as a setback, successful entrepreneurs _____ it as a learning opportunity and stepping stone to future success.'
Answer: B
'Entrepreneurs' is plural, requiring the plural verb form 'regard'. The sentence describes a general habitual action in present tense.
Q.191Easy
A person who studies the structure of the earth and rocks is called a ___.
Answer: A
Geologist is one who studies rocks and earth structure. Geographer studies earth and people, Botanist studies plants, Zoologist studies animals.
Q.192Easy
A person who loves books and collects them is called a ___.
Answer: A
Bibliophile means a book lover. Philanderer is a flirt, Bibliographer writes about books, Bookkeeper maintains accounts.
Q.193Easy
The study of animals is known as ___.
Answer: B
Zoology is the study of animals. Entomology studies insects, Ornithology studies birds, Etymology studies word origins.
Q.194Easy
A person who practices medicine is called a ___.
Answer: A
Physician is a medical doctor. Pharmacist prepares medicines, Pathologist studies diseases, Physiotherapist treats physical injuries.
Q.195Easy
A person who eats no meat is called a ___.
Answer: B
Vegetarian is one who doesn't eat meat but may eat dairy. Vegan avoids all animal products, Herbivore is a biological term, Fruitarian eats only fruits.
Q.196Easy
A person who creates statues and sculptures is known as a ___.
Answer: A
Sculptor creates three-dimensional artworks. Painter creates paintings, Artist is general term, Craftsman creates practical objects.
Q.197Easy
The quality of being able to adapt easily to new conditions is ___.
Answer: C
Adaptability specifically refers to the capacity to adjust to new or changing circumstances.
Q.198Easy
A person who eats only vegetables and plant-based foods is a ___.
Answer: B
Vegetarian is the correct term for someone who doesn't eat meat but may consume dairy and eggs.
Q.199Easy
The art of making beautiful handwriting with a brush or pen is called ___.
Answer: B
Calligraphy is the art of producing beautiful handwriting using special techniques and tools.
Q.200Easy
A person who creates or works with wood is a(n) ___.
Answer: D
All three terms refer to professionals who work with wood, though with slightly different specializations.
