Identify the error in the following sentence: 'The manager along with his team members are planning to attend the conference next month.'
Answer: B
The subject 'manager' is singular; 'along with' is a parenthetical phrase. The verb should be 'is' not 'are'.
Q.2Easy
Which word is the closest synonym for 'ephemeral'?
Answer: B
Ephemeral means short-lived or temporary. Transient has the same meaning.
Q.3Medium
Identify the error: 'Despite of his talent, he could not succeed in the examination.'
Answer: B
'Despite' is already a preposition and should not be followed by 'of'. Use 'Despite his talent' or 'In spite of his talent'.
Q.4Easy
Read the passage and answer: 'Climate change poses unprecedented challenges to global agriculture. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events threaten crop yields.' What is the main idea?
Answer: B
The passage clearly states that climate change poses challenges and threatens crop yields in agriculture.
Q.5Medium
Arrange the following sentences in correct order:
P: The discovery was revolutionary for medical science.
Q: Scientists found a new method to treat cancer.
R: It offered hope to millions of patients worldwide.
S: The research took over a decade to complete.
Answer: B
Correct sequence: Research took time (S) → Discovery made (Q) → It was revolutionary (P) → Gave hope (R).
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Q.6Easy
Fill in the blank: 'The CEO's decision to _____ the new policy was met with both praise and criticism.'
Answer: A
After 'to' (infinitive marker), use the base form of the verb 'implement', not its other forms.
Q.7Medium
Identify the error: 'The number of applicants have increased significantly this year.'
Answer: A
'The number' is singular and requires 'has', not 'have'. 'A number of' would take 'have'.
Q.8Easy
Which option best completes the sentence? 'His _____ approach to problem-solving made him indispensable to the team.'
Answer: A
An adjective is needed to describe 'approach'. 'Innovative' is the correct adjective form.
Q.9Medium
Read the passage: 'Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing industries worldwide. From healthcare diagnostics to financial forecasting, AI applications are becoming ubiquitous.' What does 'ubiquitous' mean in this context?
Answer: B
Ubiquitous means present everywhere at the same time; commonly found throughout.
Q.10Hard
Identify the error: 'The team are confident that they will win the championship despite the recent losses.'
Answer: C
In British English, collective nouns like 'team' can take plural verbs. In American English, 'is' would be used. Both are acceptable depending on the variety.
Q.11Hard
Arrange the sentences:
P: She studied architecture in London.
Q: Her designs have won international recognition.
R: Sarah has become one of the most celebrated architects of her generation.
S: Upon returning to India, she established her own firm.
Answer: A
Correct sequence: She studied (P) → Returned and established firm (S) → Won recognition (Q) → Became celebrated (R).
Q.12Medium
Identify the grammatical error: 'Neither the manager nor the employees was present at the meeting.'
Answer: A
With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearest subject. 'Employees' is plural, so 'were' is correct.
Q.13Easy
Choose the correct word: 'The _____ between the two nations led to diplomatic tensions.'
Answer: A
'Dispute' (disagreement) fits the context of diplomatic tensions. The others don't convey the right meaning.
Q.14Medium
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word: 'The ancient ruins _____ evidence of a highly sophisticated civilization.'
Answer: A
'Ruins' is plural, requiring 'exhibit'. The present tense is appropriate for describing what ruins show.
Q.15Medium
Read: 'The pandemic accelerated digital transformation across sectors. Companies that adapted quickly thrived, while others struggled.' What inference can be made?
Answer: B
The passage clearly states quick adapters thrived while others struggled, showing adaptation speed mattered.
Q.16Hard
Identify the error: 'The report, along with its recommendations, are being reviewed by the board.'
Answer: A
'Report' is the main subject (singular). 'Along with' introduces additional information but doesn't change the subject number. Use 'is'.
Q.17Hard
Which phrase best replaces the underlined portion? 'The project's failure was due to lack of coordination between departments.'
Answer: D
All three options are grammatically correct and convey the same meaning. Multiple correct answers possible.
Q.18Medium
In the sentence 'The committee have decided to implement new policies starting next month', identify the error.
Answer: A
Committee is a collective noun requiring singular verb 'has'. When referring to the entity as a whole, use singular agreement.
Q.19Medium
Select the word that best fits: 'Her _____ demeanor during the crisis earned her respect from colleagues.'
Answer: B
'Equanimous' means calm and composed, fitting the context of handling a crisis with respect. Fastidious means particular about details, garrulous means talkative, truculent means aggressive.
Q.20Medium
Arrange the sentences in correct order:
P: The startup ecosystem in India has grown exponentially
Q: With increased government support and investor interest
R: Creating opportunities for thousands of entrepreneurs
S: Over the past five years
Answer: B
Correct order is P (main statement) → S (timeframe) → Q (reasons/support) → R (results). This creates logical progression from main idea to supporting details.
