Fill in the blank: 'Despite his _____ experience, he failed to complete the project on time.'
Answer: A
'Extensive' means wide-ranging or comprehensive, which fits perfectly with the context. 'Intensive' means concentrated and doesn't fit as well.
Q.2Medium
Choose the correct sentence:
Answer: B
With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearest subject. Here 'teacher' (singular) is nearest, so 'was' is correct.
Q.3Easy
Read the passage and answer: 'Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized industries from healthcare to finance. In 2024, AI adoption reached unprecedented levels with companies investing billions in this technology.' What is the main idea?
Answer: B
The passage clearly states AI has revolutionized 'industries from healthcare to finance' and adoption 'reached unprecedented levels', indicating widespread adoption.
Q.4Medium
Identify the error: 'The data shows that the pollution levels has increased significantly in metropolitan areas.'
Answer: B
'Data' is a plural noun (datum is singular), so it takes 'have' instead of 'has'. Correct: 'levels have increased'.
Q.5Medium
Arrange in logical order: 1) Scientists discovered a new species 2) The discovery was published in a prestigious journal 3) It was found in the Amazon rainforest 4) Further research is underway
Answer: B
Logical sequence: First the location (3), then the discovery (1), then publication (2), then ongoing research (4).
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Q.6Medium
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.7Easy
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.8Hard
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.9Easy
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.10Hard
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').
Q.11Medium
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.12Easy
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.13Medium
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.15Hard
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.16Medium
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.17Hard
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.18Medium
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.19Easy
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.20Medium
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.