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...'
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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'.
