Identify the error in the following sentence: 'The team have completed their project on time and submitted it to the manager.'
Answer: B
Team is a collective noun and takes singular verb 'has' not 'have' in British English, though American English allows both. The sentence should read 'The team has completed.'
Q.2Easy
Choose the correctly spelled word to complete the sentence: 'The ________ of the building was damaged in the earthquake.'
Answer: B
Structure is the correct spelling. It refers to the framework or design of a building.
Q.3Easy
Select the best option to correct: 'She dont know where the office supplies is kept.'
Answer: A
Correct contraction is 'doesn't' (does not) for third person singular. 'Supplies' is plural, so verb should be 'are' not 'is'.
Q.4Easy
Which word is closest in meaning to 'ephemeral'?
Answer: B
Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time. Transient has the same meaning. Permanent and eternal are antonyms.
Q.5Easy
Arrange the jumbled sentences in correct order: 1) The festival celebrates the victory 2) of good over evil 3) and attracts millions 4) of devotees every year
Answer: A
The logical sequence is: 'The festival celebrates the victory of good over evil and attracts millions of devotees every year.' This follows Subject-Verb-Object structure.
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Q.6Medium
Complete the cloze: 'The government has ________ new policies to combat inflation and ________ economic growth.'
Answer: A
After 'has' we use past participle 'implemented'. To maintain parallel structure with the second verb, we use 'promote' in infinitive form after 'and'.
Q.7Medium
Identify the grammatically correct sentence:
Answer: B
'Despite' doesn't take 'of'. 'Match' is singular, so 'was' is correct. 'In spite of' would need 'of'. Option B is grammatically correct.
Q.8Medium
Which sentence uses 'affect' and 'effect' correctly?
Answer: B
'Affect' (verb) means to influence. 'Effect' (noun) means result. In option B, 'affect' correctly means 'influence mood and productivity'.
Q.9Medium
Select the option with correct subject-verb agreement: 'Neither the manager nor the employees ________ willing to compromise.'
Answer: B
With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearer subject. 'Employees' is plural, so 'are' is correct.
Q.10Medium
Identify the error: 'The committee have discussed the proposal thoroughly but they was unable to reach a consensus.'
Answer: C
'Committee' is collective noun needing 'has' not 'have'. 'They' (plural) needs 'were' not 'was'. Both are errors.
Q.11Medium
Which option best completes the sentence: 'The research findings ________ the existing theory; however, further studies are ________ to confirm the results.'
Answer: A
'Findings' (plural) takes 'contradict'. 'Are necessary' is grammatically correct parallel structure. The logic fits the sentence context.
Q.12Medium
Read the passage and choose the best title: 'Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized healthcare by enabling early disease detection, personalized treatment plans, and drug discovery. Machine learning algorithms analyze medical imaging with accuracy rates exceeding human radiologists. AI-powered chatbots provide 724 patient support, reducing hospital burden.'
Answer: B
The passage focuses on AI's transformative impact on healthcare through various applications. Option B best captures the main theme.
Q.13Medium
What is the main idea of this passage: 'Climate change poses unprecedented challenges to global food security. Rising temperatures alter crop yields, water availability, and pest patterns. Developing nations, particularly in Africa and South Asia, face severe food shortages. Sustainable agricultural practices and international cooperation are essential to mitigate these effects.'
Answer: B
The passage's main theme is the relationship between climate change and food security, and the need for solutions through sustainable practices and cooperation.
Q.14Medium
Arrange in logical order: 1) The smartphone has become essential to daily life 2) However, excessive use causes addiction and health issues 3) such as eye strain, sleep problems, and anxiety 4) Therefore, balanced usage is recommended by health experts
Answer: A
Logical progression: Introduction (1) → Problem identified (2) → Elaboration of problems (3) → Solution (4). This follows the problem-solution structure.
Q.15Hard
Which word is MOST similar in meaning to 'ubiquitous'?
Answer: B
Ubiquitous means present everywhere at the same time. Omnipresent has the identical meaning. Rare and temporary are antonyms.
Q.16Hard
Identify the most appropriate correction: 'The pandemic has not only affected economies but also disrupted educational systems, highlighting the need of digital infrastructure and online learning modules.'
Answer: A
'Need of' is incorrect. 'Need for' is the proper collocation. The sentence should read 'need for digital infrastructure'.
Q.17Hard
Which sentence demonstrates correct use of parallel structure?
Answer: B
Parallel structure requires consistent grammatical form. All three items should be in infinitive form: 'to reduce', 'improve', 'strengthen'.
Q.18Hard
Read the inference question: 'The export regulations were tightened following the discovery of counterfeit goods in international markets. Manufacturers were required to implement stricter quality control measures and submit to regular audits.'
Answer: A
The passage implies that stricter regulations were implemented to prevent counterfeit goods, protecting consumers and maintaining market integrity.
Q.19Hard
Complete the cloze: 'The recent technological advancements have ________ numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs, yet many ________ to lack the necessary skills and capital to capitalize on these developments.'
Answer: D
'Generated' fits context of tech advancements. 'Appear' is correct with plural 'many' and infinitive 'to lack'. 'Continue to lack' is also possible but 'appear to lack' is more idiomatic.
Q.20Easy
Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'The team of engineers are working on innovative solutions for sustainable development.'
Answer: B
'Team' is a collective noun treated as singular, so 'is' is correct, not 'are'.