Identify the error: 'Not only the students but also the principal are attending the national conference on digital education tomorrow.'
Answer: B
When 'not only...but also' is used, the verb agrees with the nearest subject. Here, 'principal' (singular) is nearest, so 'is' should be used.
Q.42Hard
Which word best completes the analogy: 'Ephemeral is to Transient as ___ is to Mitigate'
Answer: A
Ephemeral and transient are synonyms (both mean temporary). Alleviate and mitigate are also synonyms (both mean to make less severe).
Q.43Easy
Choose the word most opposite in meaning to 'Obfuscate':
Answer: A
Obfuscate means to make unclear or confusing. Clarify, meaning to make clear, is the most opposite word.
Q.44Medium
Arrange the following sentences in logical order:
1) The startup ecosystem in India has grown exponentially over the past five years.
2) Government initiatives like Startup India have provided funding and mentorship.
3) Today, India is home to over 100 unicorn companies.
4) This growth can be attributed to multiple factors.
Answer: A
The logical flow is: statement of growth (1) → introduction of causes (4) → specific example of cause (2) → result of growth (3).
Q.45Easy
Read the passage and answer: 'Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power are becoming increasingly cost-competitive with fossil fuels. By 2024, solar energy costs have dropped by 90% compared to 2010. Major industries are shifting their energy consumption patterns.' What is the primary purpose of this passage?
Answer: B
The passage focuses on the economic competitiveness of renewable energy, presenting cost reductions as the key reason for adoption.
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Q.46Medium
Cloze Test: 'The integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare has ___ the way medical professionals diagnose diseases. AI algorithms can now ___ medical images with accuracy levels exceeding human radiologists. However, concerns about data privacy and ethical ___ still need to be addressed.'
Answer: A
'Revolutionized' best captures the magnitude of change; 'analyze' is the most precise verb for medical image processing; 'implications' is the most appropriate term for ethical concerns in formal contexts.
Q.47Hard
Identify the error: 'The data shows that despite of increase in remote working, employee productivity have not decreased significantly in 2024.'
Answer: C
'Despite' is never followed by 'of'. Additionally, 'data' with a singular verb form is correct in modern usage, but the construction 'The data...have' requires correction to 'has'.
Q.48Medium
Which of the following best completes the sentence with the correct preposition? 'The researchers attributed the breakthrough ___ years of dedicated research ___ a supportive institutional framework.'
Answer: A
'Attribute...to' is the correct phrasal structure. Both reasons mentioned should use 'to' for parallelism.
Q.49Hard
Read the inference question: 'The government announced stricter regulations on single-use plastics starting January 2025. Manufacturers have already begun developing biodegradable alternatives. Environmental activists, however, argue that these measures are insufficient without consumer behavior change.' What can be inferred from this passage?
Answer: C
The passage presents policy change (government regulation), industry response (manufacturers adapting), and the view that both policy and behavior change are necessary for success.
Q.50Easy
Identify the error in the following sentence: 'The committee have decided to postpone the meeting because of the unexpected circumstances that arose.'
Answer: A
'Committee' is a collective noun that takes a singular verb in standard English. Therefore, 'have decided' should be 'has decided'. The sentence should read 'The committee has decided to postpone the meeting.'
