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.22Medium
The _____ between artificial intelligence and human creativity remains a topic of intense debate among experts.
Answer: A
Distinction means a difference or differentiation. The sentence discusses the differences between AI and human creativity. Other options don't fit the context properly.
Q.23Medium
Choose the correct option: 'One of the reasons why digital currencies _____ gaining popularity is their decentralized nature.'
Answer: A
The subject is 'reasons' (plural), not 'one'. Plural subjects require 'are'. The phrase 'one of the' doesn't change the verb form to singular.
Q.24Easy
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.25Medium
Complete the passage: 'The digital revolution has transformed how businesses operate. Companies now rely on cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data analytics to enhance their _____ and reduce operational costs.'
Answer: B
The context mentions tools (cloud computing, AI, data analytics) used to improve operations and reduce costs, which directly relates to efficiency. Other options don't maintain coherent meaning.
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Q.26Medium
Correct the sentence: 'If I was in your position, I would have made a different decision.'
Answer: C
In conditional sentences (subjunctive mood), 'if' clauses require 'were' with 'I'. The main clause should use 'would have made' for past hypothetical situations.
Q.27Medium
Select the correct word: 'The _____ between traditional retail and e-commerce continues to blur as omnichannel strategies gain prominence.'
Answer: B
Boundary refers to a line of separation. The sentence discusses the separation between traditional and e-commerce blurring. Boundary fits perfectly while others don't convey this meaning.
Q.28Medium
Identify the grammatical error: 'Neither the manager nor the employees was satisfied with the new salary structure.'
Answer: A
With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearest subject. 'Employees' is plural and closest to the verb, so 'were' is correct, not 'was'.
Q.29Easy
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.30Medium
Arrange in correct order: 1) The startup ecosystem flourished 2) Due to increased government support 3) Young entrepreneurs found it easier to secure funding 4) This led to unprecedented innovation in the tech sector
Answer: A
Logical sequence: reason (2) → effect/result (1) → specific benefit (3) → broader consequence (4). This creates coherent cause-and-effect narrative.
Q.31Medium
Identify the error: 'The data suggests that a majority of consumers prefers online shopping over traditional retail outlets.'
Answer: A
'Majority' is often treated as plural in modern English when discussing multiple individuals. 'Prefer' (plural) is more appropriate than 'prefers' (singular).
Q.32Easy
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.33Hard
Choose the correct option: 'The number of applicants who _____ applied for the scholarship program has exceeded all expectations.'
Answer: B
'Number of applicants' takes plural verb 'have' when 'number' is the subject focus. If 'the number' is the focus, use singular 'has', but here applicants are the focus.
Q.34Easy
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.
Q.35Medium
Select the correct word: 'The policy's _____ implementation across all departments was praised by stakeholders.'
Answer: A
Meticulous means careful and thorough. Being praised indicates positive, careful execution. Other options suggest carelessness or randomness, contradicting the praise mentioned.
Q.36Hard
Arrange in correct order: 1) Renewable energy sources have become economically viable 2) Investment in solar and wind technology has surged 3) This transition is crucial for climate sustainability 4) Many countries are accelerating their clean energy adoption
Complete the sentence: 'The documentary's _____ portrayal of climate change, supported by scientific data and expert interviews, convinced many skeptics.'
Answer: B
Compelling means convincing or persuasive. The sentence mentions it convinced skeptics, indicating powerful persuasive quality. Scientific support reinforces this choice.
Q.38Easy
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.39Medium
Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'The team of experts have submitted their final report, but the management were reluctant to implement the recommendations.'
Answer: A
'Team' is a collective noun (singular), requiring 'has' instead of 'have'. The subject is singular despite multiple members.
Q.40Easy
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.
