Identify the error in the sentence: 'The committee have decided to postpone the meeting until next week.'
Answer: B
Committee is a collective noun treated as singular in British English; hence 'has' is correct instead of 'have'.
Q.2Medium
Choose the correct form: 'If I _____ known about the event, I would have attended.'
Answer: A
The correct form of past conditional is 'If + had + past participle', so 'had known' is correct.
Q.3Medium
Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to 'LAUDABLE'?
Answer: C
Laudable means worthy of praise. Reprehensible means deserving criticism or disapproval, making it the opposite.
Q.4Medium
What is the meaning of 'PERNICIOUS'?
Answer: B
Pernicious means having a harmful effect in a subtle way; destructive yet seemingly innocent.
Q.5Medium
Arrange the sentences in correct order:
A) The researcher discovered a new species of butterfly.
B) She spent months in the rainforest collecting samples.
C) Her findings were published in a prestigious journal.
D) This discovery opened new avenues for conservation efforts.
Answer: A
The logical sequence is: preparation (B) → discovery (A) → publication (C) → impact (D).
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Q.6Medium
Which of the following is closest in meaning to 'METICULOUS'?
Answer: C
Meticulous means showing great attention to detail and care. Painstaking conveys the same meaning of careful, thorough work.
Q.7Medium
Identify the grammatical error: 'Neither the manager nor the employees was satisfied with the new policy.'
Answer: A
With 'neither...nor', when the second noun is plural (employees), the verb should be plural ('were').
Q.8Medium
What does 'OBFUSCATE' mean?
Answer: B
Obfuscate means to deliberately make something unclear, confusing, or difficult to understand.
Q.9Medium
Read: 'The ancient civilization flourished due to trade routes connecting distant regions.' What can be inferred?
Answer: B
The passage directly states the civilization 'flourished due to' trade routes, indicating their importance to prosperity.
Q.10Medium
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'Her _____ approach to problem-solving earned her respect in the industry.'
Answer: B
A pragmatic (practical, realistic) approach to problem-solving would earn professional respect, unlike whimsical or frivolous approaches.
Q.11Medium
What is the synonym of 'ABSCOND'?
Answer: B
Abscond means to leave hurriedly and secretly, often to avoid detection or prosecution. Flee secretly is the closest synonym.
Q.12Medium
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:
The speaker's _____ remarks offended many members of the audience during the conference.
Answer: B
'Caustic' means biting, sarcastic, or severely critical in manner. It fits the context of remarks that offended the audience. The other options suggest positive or neutral qualities.
Q.13Medium
Select the option that correctly completes the sentence:
The research team's findings were so _____ that they challenged decades of accepted scientific beliefs.
Answer: C
Revolutionary' means transformative or causing major change, which aligns with challenging established scientific beliefs. Other options suggest insignificant or ordinary findings.
Q.14Medium
Identify the error in:
'The reason for their failure were the lack of proper planning and inadequate resources.'
Answer: A
'Reason' is singular, so it requires the singular verb 'was,' not 'were.' The phrase is: 'The reason...was the lack of proper planning.'
Q.15Medium
Choose the sentence with correct usage:
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.
Answer: C
'Data' can be treated as either singular (collective) or plural in modern English usage. Both 'shows' and 'show' are acceptable in contemporary standard English.
Q.16Medium
Read: 'Innovation in renewable energy has transformed global power generation. Solar and wind technologies have become increasingly affordable and efficient, making them competitive with fossil fuels.'
Which statement best summarizes the passage?
Answer: B
The passage explicitly states renewable technologies have become 'affordable and efficient' and are now 'competitive with fossil fuels,' supporting option B.
Q.17Medium
The word 'PAROCHIAL' most nearly means:
Answer: B
'Parochial' refers to a limited or narrow perspective, often restricted to one's own parish or small community. Option B captures this meaning.
Q.18Medium
Correct the sentence:
'The manager along with his assistants have prepared a comprehensive report for the board meeting.'
Answer: A
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.
Q.19Medium
Read: 'Cybersecurity threats have evolved dramatically in 2024-25, with AI-powered attacks becoming more sophisticated. Organizations must invest in advanced defensive technologies and train employees to recognize phishing attempts.'
What is implied about employee training?
Answer: B
The passage states that organizations must train employees 'to recognize phishing attempts,' implying that employees are a critical vulnerability point in cybersecurity.
Q.20Medium
The word 'REPUDIATE' means:
Answer: B
'Repudiate' means to reject, refuse to accept, or disown something or someone. Option B accurately captures this meaning.
