The English section rewards pattern recognition more than grammar theory. Practice here covers error spotting, sentence improvement, fill in the blanks, cloze tests, para jumbles, reading comprehension, synonyms and antonyms, and idioms. Explanations name the specific rule being tested, so a mistake in one question tells you what to revise rather than leaving you guessing.
Identify the error: 'Neither the students nor the teacher were prepared for the sudden examination.'
Answer: B
With 'neither...nor' construction, the verb agrees with the nearer noun. 'Teacher' is singular, so 'was' is correct.
Q.42Medium
Arrange the sentences in logical order: P: The e-commerce sector in India experienced unprecedented growth in 2024. Q: Consumer confidence and digital payment adoption were key drivers. R: However, regulatory challenges posed significant hurdles. S: This expansion created millions of new employment opportunities.
Answer: A
The logical flow is: introduction of growth (P) → reasons for growth (Q) → positive outcome (S) → challenges (R) creates a complete narrative arc.
Q.43Easy
Which sentence demonstrates correct use of 'comply'?
Answer: B
'Comply' is an intransitive verb requiring 'with' as the preposition. 'Comply with' is the correct usage.
Q.44Medium
Identify the error in parallel structure: 'The startup founder was known for her innovation, creativity, and to develop sustainable solutions.'
Answer: B
Parallel structure requires all items in a list to have the same grammatical form. 'Innovation, creativity, and developing' maintains parallelism.
Q.45Medium
Choose the correct form: 'If I _____ known about the policy change, I would have informed everyone.'
Answer: A
In the past perfect conditional, use 'had' in the if-clause. The correct form is 'If I had known...I would have...'
Q.46Medium
Read the passage: 'The gig economy workforce in India has grown by 45% since 2022. Platforms like Uber and Zomato have revolutionized job creation. Yet, workers lack statutory benefits and job security.' Which title best suits the passage?
Answer: A
The passage discusses both the growth (positive) and challenges (negative aspects), making option A the most balanced and comprehensive title.
Q.47Easy
Fill in the blank: 'The principal insisted _____ implementing the new curriculum despite staff resistance.'
Answer: A
'Insist on' is the correct phrasal verb construction. Other prepositions create grammatical errors.
Q.48Medium
Identify the error: 'The data shows that majority of respondents prefers online shopping over traditional retail.'
Answer: B
'Majority' is a plural noun here (majority of respondents), requiring the plural verb 'prefer'.
Q.49Medium
Which option best completes: 'The researcher's hypothesis was _____ by extensive field data, making her conclusions highly credible.'
Answer: A
The context shows the researcher's conclusions are credible, meaning her hypothesis was confirmed/validated by data, not challenged.
Q.50Hard
Correct the sentence: 'The innovations which were introduced last year have revolutionized the industry.'
Answer: C
Using relative clause reduction, 'The innovations introduced last year' is more concise and equally correct. The original is not wrong but unnecessarily wordy.
Q.51Medium
Identify the error: 'Either the manager or the assistant are responsible for updating the client files regularly.'
Answer: A
With 'either...or', the verb agrees with the nearer noun. 'Assistant' is singular, so 'is' is correct: 'either...or is'.
Q.52Hard
What is the most appropriate word for: 'The government's _____ approach to digital privacy has received both praise and criticism.'
Answer: A
'Ambiguous' means unclear or open to multiple interpretations, fitting the context of receiving both praise and criticism. 'Ambivalent' means having mixed feelings (less appropriate here).
Q.53Hard
Arrange in logical sequence: P: Climate change poses unprecedented threats to agricultural productivity. Q: India's agricultural sector must adopt sustainable farming practices. R: Recent studies confirm that traditional methods are increasingly inadequate. S: This transition will require significant investment and technological innovation.
Identify the grammatical error: 'The team's recent performance, along with their innovative strategies, have impressed both critics and investors.'
Answer: A
The subject 'performance' is singular; 'along with their innovative strategies' is additional information. Use 'has' not 'have'.
Q.55Hard
Which word best completes: 'The economist's _____ predictions about market volatility proved remarkably accurate.'
Answer: B
'Prescient' means having foresight or predicting accurately. This fits the context of predictions that proved accurate. 'Pessimistic' doesn't guarantee accuracy.
Q.56Hard
Identify the error: 'The board of directors have unanimously agreed to reduce operational costs and improving service quality.'
Answer: D
'Board' is singular (has), and parallel structure requires 'improve' not 'improving'. Both corrections are needed.
Q.57Easy
Read the passage: 'The conference was attended by numerous delegates from across the globe. They discussed various strategies to combat climate change.' Which statement is NOT supported by the passage?
Answer: C
The passage does not mention any resulting policies. All other options are directly or implicitly supported.
Q.58Medium
Identify the error in: 'The phenomenon of social media have revolutionized communication patterns among youths in recent years.'
Answer: B
Singular subject 'phenomenon' requires 'has' not 'have'. Youth is the plural form, so 'youths' is also incorrect, but the primary error is verb agreement.
Q.59Medium
Which word best completes: 'The ____ of the ancient manuscript revealed fascinating historical details.'
Answer: C
Decipherment means the act of decoding or interpreting something difficult to read. It's most appropriate for an ancient manuscript.
Q.60Easy
Correct the sentence: 'Despite of his qualifications, he was unable to secure the position.'
Answer: B
'Despite' is a preposition and should not be followed by 'of'. Use 'Despite' or 'In spite of', not 'Despite of'.
