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Q.71 Hard Sentence Correction
Which word is MOST similar in meaning to 'ubiquitous'?
ARare
BOmnipresent
CSpecific
DTemporary
Correct Answer:  B. Omnipresent
Explanation:

Ubiquitous means present everywhere at the same time. Omnipresent has the identical meaning. Rare and temporary are antonyms.

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Q.72 Hard Sentence Correction
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.'
Athe need for digital infrastructure
Bthe requirement to digital infrastructure
Cthe necessity of installing digital infrastructure
DNo error
Correct Answer:  A. the need for digital infrastructure
Explanation:

'Need of' is incorrect. 'Need for' is the proper collocation. The sentence should read 'need for digital infrastructure'.

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Q.73 Hard Sentence Correction
Which sentence demonstrates correct use of parallel structure?
AThe government aims to reduce poverty, improving healthcare, and strengthening infrastructure.
BThe government aims to reduce poverty, improve healthcare, and strengthen infrastructure.
CThe government aims to reduce poverty, healthcare improvements, and strengthening infrastructure.
DThe government aims reducing poverty, improving healthcare, and strengthen infrastructure.
Correct Answer:  B. The government aims to reduce poverty, improve healthcare, and strengthen infrastructure.
Explanation:

Parallel structure requires consistent grammatical form. All three items should be in infinitive form: 'to reduce', 'improve', 'strengthen'.

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Q.74 Hard Sentence Correction
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.'
AThe government made this decision to protect consumers and maintain international trade reputation
BCounterfeit goods are produced by all manufacturers
CQuality control measures are unnecessary
DInternational markets prefer counterfeit goods
Correct Answer:  A. The government made this decision to protect consumers and maintain international trade reputation
Explanation:

The passage implies that stricter regulations were implemented to prevent counterfeit goods, protecting consumers and maintaining market integrity.

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Q.75 Hard Sentence Correction
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.'
Apresented, continue
Bcreated, continue
Copened, remains
Dgenerated, appear
Correct Answer:  D. generated, appear
Explanation:

'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.

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Q.76 Hard Sentence Correction
Identify the error: 'The Chief Financial Officer, along with his team, have prepared comprehensive financial statements for the quarterly review.'
A'have' should be 'has'
B'his' should be 'their'
C'prepared' should be 'prepare'
DBoth A and B
Correct Answer:  A. 'have' should be 'has'
Explanation:

The subject is 'CFO' (singular), so 'has' is correct. The phrase 'along with his team' is a parenthetical addition, not part of the main subject.

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Q.77 Hard Sentence Correction
Which word best completes the analogy: 'Ephemeral is to Transient as ___ is to Mitigate'
AAlleviate
BExacerbate
CPerpetuate
DAccelerate
Correct Answer:  A. Alleviate
Explanation:

Ephemeral and transient are synonyms (both mean temporary). Alleviate and mitigate are also synonyms (both mean to make less severe).

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Q.78 Hard Sentence Correction
Identify the error: 'The data shows that despite of increase in remote working, employee productivity have not decreased significantly in 2024.'
A'despite of' should be 'despite' or 'in spite of'
B'have' should be 'has' (subject-verb agreement)
CBoth A and B are errors
DNo error
Correct Answer:  C. Both A and B are errors
Explanation:

'Despite' is never followed by 'of'. Additionally, 'data' with a singular verb form is correct in modern usage, but the construction 'The data...have' requires correction to 'has'.

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Q.79 Hard Sentence Correction
Read the inference question: 'The government announced stricter regulations on single-use plastics starting January 2025. Manufacturers have already begun developing biodegradable alternatives. Environmental activists, however, argue that these measures are insufficient without consumer behavior change.' What can be inferred from this passage?
AThe government policy will completely solve the plastic pollution problem
BManufacturers are resistant to environmental regulations
CEffective plastic reduction requires both regulatory and behavioral changes
DEnvironmental activists oppose all government policies
Correct Answer:  C. Effective plastic reduction requires both regulatory and behavioral changes
Explanation:

The passage presents policy change (government regulation), industry response (manufacturers adapting), and the view that both policy and behavior change are necessary for success.

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Q.80 Hard Vocabulary & Synonyms
Identify the error: 'The data shows that most students prefer online learning over traditional classroom.'
A'data' should be 'datum'
B'prefer' should be 'prefers'
C'over traditional classroom' should be 'over the traditional classroom' or 'over traditional classrooms'
DNo error
Correct Answer:  C. 'over traditional classroom' should be 'over the traditional classroom' or 'over traditional classrooms'
Explanation:

The comparison should be parallel: either 'traditional classroom' or 'traditional classrooms' (plural) for consistency.

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