Choose the word that best completes: 'The government's _____ policies have sparked considerable debate among economists.'
Answer: C
'Contentious' means controversial or causing disagreement, which aligns with 'sparked considerable debate'. Other options don't fit contextually.
Q.602Easy
Fill the blank: 'The _____ between the two political parties has widened considerably over the past year.'
Answer: B
'Chasm' means a deep divide or gap, perfect for describing widened political differences. Other words suggest unity rather than division.
Q.603Hard
Correct the sentence: 'If I was you, I would have accepted the job offer immediately.'
Answer: B
Subjunctive mood requires 'were' (not 'was') in 'if' clauses. With simple conditional, use 'would accept' not 'would have accepted'.
Q.604Easy
Read: 'Recent studies suggest that remote work has increased productivity. However, some employees report feeling isolated.' What can be inferred?
Answer: B
The passage presents 'increased productivity' (advantage) but also 'feeling isolated' (disadvantage), showing a balanced view.
Q.605Hard
Choose the correct option: 'One of the reasons _____ the project failed were poor planning and inadequate resources.'
Answer: B
'One of the reasons that' is correct. The verb should be singular 'was', not 'were'. The sentence structure: 'One...was' (correct with 'that').
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Q.606Medium
Complete: 'The CEO's _____ approach to innovation has transformed the company's market position.'
Answer: B
'Progressive' means forward-thinking or advancing, which aligns with positive transformation. 'Ephemeral' means temporary, 'obsolete' and 'regressive' are negative.
Q.607Easy
Identify the error: 'Despite of his qualifications, he was not selected for the position.'
Answer: B
'Despite' is a preposition that doesn't take 'of'. Correct: 'Despite his qualifications' or 'In spite of his qualifications'.
Q.608Medium
Arrange in correct order: 1) The company launched its new product 2) Market response was overwhelming 3) Investors celebrated the success 4) Competitors began developing similar products
Select the correct word: 'The _____ between traditional and digital marketing continues to shape industry strategies.'
Answer: A
'Dichotomy' means division into two opposing or contrasting things, perfect for comparing two marketing approaches. 'Polarity' could work but 'dichotomy' is more precise.
Q.610Hard
Identify the grammatical error: 'Neither the manager neither the assistant are available for the meeting.'
Answer: C
'Neither...nor' (not 'neither...neither'). Also with 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with nearest subject (singular 'assistant'), so 'is' needed.
Q.611Medium
Fill: 'The government's _____ stance on climate change policies has disappointed environmental activists.'
Answer: B
'Ambivalent' means uncertain or having mixed feelings, which explains the disappointment. 'Stringent', 'proactive', and 'decisive' would likely satisfy activists.
Q.612Hard
Read the passage: 'The 2024 elections saw unprecedented voter engagement. Digital platforms played a crucial role in voter mobilization. However, misinformation also spread rapidly.' Which statement is NOT supported?
Answer: B
The passage doesn't claim digital platforms prevented misinformation; it states misinformation spread despite them. Other statements are directly supported.
Q.613Medium
In the sentence 'The committee have decided to implement new policies', identify the error.
Answer: B
Committee is a collective noun treated as singular in British English; 'has' is correct. In American English, it can be 'have', but standard formal usage prefers 'has'.
Q.614Easy
Complete the sentence: 'The athlete's _____ to succeed despite injuries inspired many.',
Answer: A
Perseverance means persistent effort despite difficulties. The sentence context (despite injuries) matches perseverance perfectly. Other options are semantically inappropriate.
Q.615Medium
Arrange the sentences in correct order:
1) The researchers discovered a new species
2) It was found deep in the Amazon rainforest
3) This finding has significant implications for biodiversity
4) Scientists are now conducting further studies
Answer: A
The logical sequence is: discovery (1) → location (2) → significance (3) → ongoing action (4). This follows chronological and coherent narrative flow.
Q.616Easy
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.617Medium
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.618Medium
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.619Easy
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.620Medium
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.
