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Q.1 Easy Error Detection
Which word is the closest synonym for 'ephemeral'?
APermanent
BTransient
CStable
DEternal
Correct Answer:  B. Transient
Explanation:

Ephemeral means short-lived or temporary. Transient has the same meaning.

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Q.2 Easy Error Detection
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?
AAgriculture is the primary cause of climate change
BClimate change creates significant threats to farming
CCrop yields are increasing due to technology
DExtreme weather is beneficial for agriculture
Correct Answer:  B. Climate change creates significant threats to farming
Explanation:

The passage clearly states that climate change poses challenges and threatens crop yields in agriculture.

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Q.3 Easy Error Detection
Fill in the blank: 'The CEO's decision to _____ the new policy was met with both praise and criticism.'
Aimplement
Bimplementation
Cimplementing
Dimplemented
Correct Answer:  A. implement
Explanation:

After 'to' (infinitive marker), use the base form of the verb 'implement', not its other forms.

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Q.4 Easy Error Detection
Which option best completes the sentence? 'His _____ approach to problem-solving made him indispensable to the team.'
Ainnovative
Binnovated
Cinnovation
Dinnovate
Correct Answer:  A. innovative
Explanation:

An adjective is needed to describe 'approach'. 'Innovative' is the correct adjective form.

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Q.5 Easy Error Detection
Choose the correct word: 'The _____ between the two nations led to diplomatic tensions.'
Adispute
Bdistaste
Cdistance
Ddisrespect
Correct Answer:  A. dispute
Explanation:

'Dispute' (disagreement) fits the context of diplomatic tensions. The others don't convey the right meaning.

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Q.6 Easy Error Detection
Identify the error: 'Despite of the challenges faced, the team completed the project on schedule.'
A'Despite of' should be 'Despite' or 'In spite of'
B'Completed' should be 'has completed'
C'On schedule' is redundant with 'completed'
DNo error in the sentence
Correct Answer:  A. 'Despite of' should be 'Despite' or 'In spite of'
Explanation:

'Despite' is a preposition that doesn't require 'of'. The correct forms are either 'Despite the challenges' or 'In spite of the challenges'.

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Q.7 Easy Error Detection
Read the passage and answer: 'Digital literacy has become as fundamental as traditional literacy in contemporary society. Young professionals who lack basic digital competencies find themselves disadvantaged in the job market. However, initiatives like DIKSHA and e-learning platforms have democratized access to digital skills training.' What is the main idea?
ADigital skills are now essential life skills with improving accessibility through technology
BYoung professionals are inherently disadvantaged in modern job markets
CDIKSHA is the most effective digital literacy platform in India
DTraditional literacy is becoming obsolete in contemporary society
Correct Answer:  A. Digital skills are now essential life skills with improving accessibility through technology
Explanation:

The passage emphasizes digital literacy's importance and mentions initiatives improving access. Options B, C, and D are either overstated or unsupported by the text.

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Q.8 Easy Error Detection
Identify the grammatical error: 'The data suggests that neither of the proposals are viable for long-term implementation.'
A'Neither...are' should be 'Neither...is'
B'The data' should be 'The datum'
C'Viable' should be 'feasible'
DNo error; the sentence is grammatically correct
Correct Answer:  A. 'Neither...are' should be 'Neither...is'
Explanation:

'Neither' is singular and requires singular verb 'is'. The construction 'neither of the proposals' takes singular agreement.

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Q.9 Easy Error Detection
Which option best completes: 'The researcher's hypothesis _____ by subsequent experiments.'
AValidated
BWas validated
CBeing validated
DHas been validating
Correct Answer:  B. Was validated
Explanation:

The sentence requires past passive voice to show the hypothesis was confirmed by past experiments. 'Was validated' is the correct form.

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Q.10 Easy Error Detection
Identify the error: 'Each of the candidates have submitted their application forms before the deadline yesterday.'
A'Have' should be 'has' for singular 'each'
B'Before' is redundant with 'yesterday'
C'Application forms' should be 'applications'
DNo error in the sentence
Correct Answer:  A. 'Have' should be 'has' for singular 'each'
Explanation:

'Each' is singular and requires 'has'. The pronoun 'their' is also incorrect; should be 'his/her' or restructure to plural.

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