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.
Select the most appropriate word: 'The corporation's recent financial scandal has _____ its reputation, with investors withdrawing capital and customers switching to competitors.'
Answer: B
'Tarnished' means to damage or diminish reputation. The context of investor withdrawal and customer loss clearly indicates reputational damage.
Q.642Medium
Arrange in correct order: 1) Furthermore, remote work arrangements have been expanded globally. 2) The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital transformation across industries. 3) This shift has permanently altered workplace dynamics and employee expectations. 4) Organizations that embraced flexible work models gained competitive advantages.
Answer: A
Logical sequence: initial trigger (2) → example of acceleration (1) → consequence (3) → additional benefit (4). This follows chronological and causal order.
Q.643Hard
Identify the grammatical error: 'The research institute, along with its affiliated departments, are planning to submit a comprehensive proposal for renewable energy projects by the end of this quarter.'
Answer: A
'Institute' is the main subject (singular); 'along with its departments' is a prepositional phrase and doesn't affect verb agreement. The singular verb 'is' is required.
Q.644Medium
Complete the cloze: 'Cybersecurity threats have become increasingly _____, with organizations falling victim to sophisticated attacks that compromise sensitive data and disrupt critical operations.'
Answer: C
'Prevalent' means widespread or common, fitting the context of threats becoming more frequent. Benign and theoretical contradict the severity described.
Q.645Easy
Select the correct option to complete: 'Rather than viewing failure as a setback, successful entrepreneurs _____ it as a learning opportunity and stepping stone to future success.'
Answer: B
'Entrepreneurs' is plural, requiring the plural verb form 'regard'. The sentence describes a general habitual action in present tense.
Q.646Easy
A person who studies the structure of the earth and rocks is called a ___.
Answer: A
Geologist is one who studies rocks and earth structure. Geographer studies earth and people, Botanist studies plants, Zoologist studies animals.
Q.647Easy
A person who loves books and collects them is called a ___.
Answer: A
Bibliophile means a book lover. Philanderer is a flirt, Bibliographer writes about books, Bookkeeper maintains accounts.
Q.648Easy
The study of animals is known as ___.
Answer: B
Zoology is the study of animals. Entomology studies insects, Ornithology studies birds, Etymology studies word origins.
Q.649Easy
A person who practices medicine is called a ___.
Answer: A
Physician is a medical doctor. Pharmacist prepares medicines, Pathologist studies diseases, Physiotherapist treats physical injuries.
Q.650Easy
A person who eats no meat is called a ___.
Answer: B
Vegetarian is one who doesn't eat meat but may eat dairy. Vegan avoids all animal products, Herbivore is a biological term, Fruitarian eats only fruits.
Q.651Medium
The art of beautiful handwriting is called ___.
Answer: A
Calligraphy is decorative handwriting art. Penmanship is writing skill, Typography is font design, Stenography is shorthand writing.
Q.652Medium
A person who studies the human mind and behavior is a ___.
Answer: A
Psychologist studies human mind and behavior. Psychiatrist is a medical doctor treating mental illness, Sociologist studies society, Anthropologist studies human cultures.
Q.653Medium
The quality of being extremely poisonous is called ___.
Answer: A
Toxicity refers to poison quality. Virulence is disease severity, Malignancy refers to cancerous nature, Pathogenicity is disease-causing ability.
Q.654Medium
A place where dead bodies are examined for cause of death is called a ___.
Answer: A
Morgue is where autopsies are performed. Cemetery is burial ground, Mortuary is funeral home, Crypt is underground burial chamber.
Q.655Medium
A person who abandons their religion or political belief is called an ___.
Answer: A
Apostate abandons their faith or party. Atheist doesn't believe in God, Agnostic doubts God's existence, Heretic holds false beliefs within a religion.
Q.656Medium
The practice of being faithful to spouse is called ___.
Answer: D
Fidelity means faithfulness to spouse. Monogamy is having one spouse, Matrimony is marriage, Chastity is sexual abstinence.
Q.657Medium
A person who writes for newspapers and magazines is called a ___.
Answer: A
Journalist writes news for media. Novelist writes long fictional works, Poet writes poems, Columnist writes regular opinion pieces.
Q.658Medium
The science of treating diseases with drugs is called ___.
Answer: B
Pharmacology is the science of drug effects. Pharmacy prepares medicines, Medicine is the practice of healing, Therapeutics is treatment science.
Q.659Easy
A person who creates statues and sculptures is known as a ___.
Answer: A
Sculptor creates three-dimensional artworks. Painter creates paintings, Artist is general term, Craftsman creates practical objects.
Q.660Hard
The ability to speak two languages fluently is called ___.
Answer: A
Bilingualism is fluency in two languages. Multilingualism covers many languages, Polyglotism is speaking many languages, Diglossia is coexistence of two language variants.
