State Exam — English Language
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Q.31 Easy Reading Comprehension
Choose the word most similar in meaning to EPHEMERAL:
APermanent
BFleeting
CSubstantial
DTangible
Correct Answer:  B. Fleeting
Explanation:

Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time. Fleeting means passing quickly or briefly.

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Q.32 Easy Reading Comprehension
Choose the word most opposite in meaning to VERBOSE:
AEloquent
BTerse
CExpressive
DArticulate
Correct Answer:  B. Terse
Explanation:

Verbose means using or containing more words than necessary. Terse means brief and concise.

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Q.33 Easy Reading Comprehension
Identify the error: 'Each of the employees are entitled to two weeks of paid leave annually.'
AError in pronoun usage
BError in subject-verb agreement
CError in preposition usage
DNo error
Correct Answer:  B. Error in subject-verb agreement
Explanation:

'Each' is singular, so the verb should be 'is' not 'are'. Correct: 'Each of the employees is entitled...'

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Q.34 Easy Reading Comprehension
Fill in the blank: 'The government implemented _____ measures to control the spread of infectious diseases.'
AStringent
BBenign
CSuperficial
DNegligent
Correct Answer:  A. Stringent
Explanation:

Stringent means strict and severe, fitting the context of controlling disease spread.

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Q.35 Easy Reading Comprehension
Choose the word most similar in meaning to PRAGMATIC:
AIdealistic
BImpractical
CPractical
DTheoretical
Correct Answer:  C. Practical
Explanation:

Pragmatic means dealing with things in a realistic, practical way based on actual circumstances.

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Q.36 Easy Reading Comprehension
Read the passage and answer: 'Artificial intelligence has revolutionized multiple industries, from healthcare to finance. Machine learning algorithms can now predict diseases with remarkable accuracy.' What is the primary purpose of this passage?
ATo explain how AI is transforming various sectors
BTo criticize the use of AI in healthcare
CTo describe machine learning algorithms only
DTo argue against AI implementation
Correct Answer:  A. To explain how AI is transforming various sectors
Explanation:

The passage introduces AI's impact across multiple industries and provides healthcare as an example, indicating the main purpose is explaining AI's transformative role.

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Q.37 Easy Reading Comprehension
Find the error in the sentence: 'The committee have decided to postpone the meeting until next week.'
AHave should be has
BDecided should be decides
CPostpone should be postponed
DNo error
Correct Answer:  A. Have should be has
Explanation:

Committee is a collective noun treated as singular in formal English, so 'has' is correct instead of 'have'.

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Q.38 Easy Reading Comprehension
Select the word most similar in meaning to EPHEMERAL:
APermanent
BTransient
CStable
DEnduring
Correct Answer:  B. Transient
Explanation:

Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time, which is synonymous with transient. Other options mean the opposite or have opposite connotations.

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Q.39 Easy Reading Comprehension
Fill in the blank: 'The meteorologist's prediction proved _____, as the cyclone struck the coast exactly as forecasted.'
AErroneous
BAmbiguous
CAccurate
DVague
Correct Answer:  C. Accurate
Explanation:

The context indicates the prediction was correct, so 'accurate' fits perfectly. Other options suggest the prediction was wrong or unclear.

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Q.40 Easy Reading Comprehension
Select the word most similar in meaning to METICULOUS:
ACareless
BThorough
CHasty
DNegligent
Correct Answer:  B. Thorough
Explanation:

Meticulous means showing great attention to detail, which aligns with thorough. Other options suggest opposite or unrelated meanings.

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