Complete the cloze: 'The government has ________ new policies to combat inflation and ________ economic growth.'
Answer: A
After 'has' we use past participle 'implemented'. To maintain parallel structure with the second verb, we use 'promote' in infinitive form after 'and'.
Q.2Medium
Identify the grammatically correct sentence:
Answer: B
'Despite' doesn't take 'of'. 'Match' is singular, so 'was' is correct. 'In spite of' would need 'of'. Option B is grammatically correct.
Q.3Medium
Which sentence uses 'affect' and 'effect' correctly?
Answer: B
'Affect' (verb) means to influence. 'Effect' (noun) means result. In option B, 'affect' correctly means 'influence mood and productivity'.
Q.4Medium
Select the option with correct subject-verb agreement: 'Neither the manager nor the employees ________ willing to compromise.'
Answer: B
With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearer subject. 'Employees' is plural, so 'are' is correct.
Q.5Medium
Identify the error: 'The committee have discussed the proposal thoroughly but they was unable to reach a consensus.'
Answer: C
'Committee' is collective noun needing 'has' not 'have'. 'They' (plural) needs 'were' not 'was'. Both are errors.
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Q.6Medium
Which option best completes the sentence: 'The research findings ________ the existing theory; however, further studies are ________ to confirm the results.'
Answer: A
'Findings' (plural) takes 'contradict'. 'Are necessary' is grammatically correct parallel structure. The logic fits the sentence context.
Q.7Medium
Read the passage and choose the best title: 'Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized healthcare by enabling early disease detection, personalized treatment plans, and drug discovery. Machine learning algorithms analyze medical imaging with accuracy rates exceeding human radiologists. AI-powered chatbots provide 724 patient support, reducing hospital burden.'
Answer: B
The passage focuses on AI's transformative impact on healthcare through various applications. Option B best captures the main theme.
Q.8Medium
What is the main idea of this passage: 'Climate change poses unprecedented challenges to global food security. Rising temperatures alter crop yields, water availability, and pest patterns. Developing nations, particularly in Africa and South Asia, face severe food shortages. Sustainable agricultural practices and international cooperation are essential to mitigate these effects.'
Answer: B
The passage's main theme is the relationship between climate change and food security, and the need for solutions through sustainable practices and cooperation.
Q.9Medium
Arrange in logical order: 1) The smartphone has become essential to daily life 2) However, excessive use causes addiction and health issues 3) such as eye strain, sleep problems, and anxiety 4) Therefore, balanced usage is recommended by health experts
Answer: A
Logical progression: Introduction (1) → Problem identified (2) → Elaboration of problems (3) → Solution (4). This follows the problem-solution structure.
Q.10Medium
Identify the error: 'The digital transformation initiative aim to revolutionize how companies manages their data.'
Answer: C
'Initiative' (singular) requires 'aims', and 'companies' (plural) requires 'manage'.
Q.11Medium
Arrange the sentences in logical order:
1) The blockchain technology emerged as a game-changer in 2008.
2) Today, it powers cryptocurrencies and decentralized applications.
3) Bitcoin was the first successful implementation of blockchain.
4) This innovation solved the double-spending problem in digital currencies.
Answer: A
Logical flow: introduction of blockchain (1) → solution to a problem (4) → first implementation (3) → current applications (2).
Q.12Medium
Which option best completes the sentence: 'The regulatory framework for fintech companies has become increasingly complex, ___ businesses must navigate multiple compliance requirements.'
Answer: A
'Consequently' shows the logical result of the increasing complexity, making the sentence coherent.
Q.13Medium
Identify the error in the sentence: 'The data analytics team have implemented new algorithms which are more accurate than the previous one.'
Answer: D
'Team' is singular (needs 'has'), and 'algorithms' is plural (needs 'ones'), so both A and C are errors.
Q.14Medium
Which word is most opposite in meaning to 'ephemeral'?
Answer: B
'Ephemeral' means temporary or short-lived, so 'permanent' is the opposite.
Q.15Medium
Read the inference question: 'The government announced stricter regulations for social media platforms to control misinformation. Tech companies warned about potential operational challenges.' What can be inferred?
Answer: B
The government's stricter regulations and companies' warnings about challenges suggest potential conflict between the two parties.
Q.16Medium
Arrange sentences in logical order:
1) Machine learning algorithms analyze patterns in consumer behavior.
2) Companies use this data to personalize customer experiences.
3) E-commerce platforms collect vast amounts of customer data daily.
4) This personalization has significantly increased conversion rates.
Answer: A
Logical flow: data collection (3) → analysis using ML (1) → personalization application (2) → results (4).
Q.17Medium
Complete the cloze: 'The startup ecosystem in India has matured significantly, ___ hundreds of unicorns and generating substantial employment opportunities.'
Answer: A
'Producing' maintains parallel structure with the main clause about the ecosystem maturing and creating opportunities.
Q.18Medium
Read the passage: 'Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries from healthcare to finance. In healthcare, AI diagnostics can detect diseases earlier than human radiologists. However, experts caution that AI cannot replace human judgment entirely, especially in complex cases requiring ethical considerations.'
Which statement is best supported by the passage?
Answer: B
The passage acknowledges AI's advantages (early disease detection) while emphasizing the importance of human judgment, supporting option B.
Q.19Medium
Identify the grammatical error in the following sentence: 'The committee have decided to implement new policies regarding workplace harassment and discrimination.'
Answer: B
In British English, collective nouns like 'committee' can take plural verbs, but in Indian and American English, they typically take singular verbs. 'The committee has decided' is correct.
Q.20Medium
Complete the sentence: 'The financial analyst ___ the quarterly report when the CEO ___ into the conference room.'
Answer: A
Past continuous 'was presenting' indicates an action in progress, and simple past 'walked' shows the interrupting action. This correctly uses the past perfect construction.