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Q.1 Medium
Correct the error in the following sentence: The data suggests that remote working has increased productivity, however employees are demanding more flexible benefits.
ARemove 'however' and use a semicolon before 'employees'
BReplace 'however' with 'and' to create a compound sentence
CChange 'however' to 'nevertheless' with proper punctuation
DReplace the comma after 'productivity' with a semicolon, then replace 'however' with 'yet'
Correct Answer:  D. Replace the comma after 'productivity' with a semicolon, then replace 'however' with 'yet'
Explanation:
Step 1: Identify the grammatical error

[The sentence uses a comma before 'however', which is incorrect. A comma cannot join two independent clauses - this creates a comma splice.]

\[\text{Independent clause} + \text{comma} + \text{conjunctive adverb} = \text{Comma Splice Error}\]
Step 2: Determine the correct punctuation

[When using a conjunctive adverb like 'however', 'yet', or 'moreover' to join two independent clauses, a semicolon must be used instead of a comma.]

\[\text{Independent clause} + \text{semicolon} + \text{conjunctive adverb} = \text{Correct}\]
Step 3: Evaluate word choice

[While 'however' and 'yet' are both conjunctive adverbs, 'yet' is a coordinating conjunction that can follow a comma when joining independent clauses. Since we're using a semicolon, either word works, but 'yet' is more concise and direct for contrasting ideas.]

\[\text{Semicolon} + \text{'yet'} = \text{Better stylistic choice}\]

The error is corrected by replacing the comma after 'productivity' with a semicolon and replacing 'however' with 'yet', making the sentence: "The data suggests that remote working has increased productivity; yet employees are demanding more flexible benefits." Therefore, the answer is D.

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Q.2 Medium
Which option correctly completes the sentence? The CEO, along with her senior management team, _____ responsible for ensuring that all compliance requirements are met before the fiscal year ends.
Ais
Bare
Chave been
Dhas
Correct Answer:  A. is
Explanation:
Step 1: Identify the Subject

The main subject of the sentence is "The CEO" (singular noun).

\[\text{Subject} = \text{CEO (singular)}\]
Step 2: Analyze the Prepositional Phrase

The phrase "along with her senior management team" is a prepositional phrase that modifies the subject but does not change the verb agreement.

\[\text{Prepositional phrase} = \text{"along with her senior management team" (does not affect verb)}\]
Step 3: Determine Correct Verb Form

Since the main subject "CEO" is singular, the verb must be in singular form. The singular form of "to be" in present tense is "is."

\[\text{Singular subject} \rightarrow \text{singular verb "is"}\]

The correct answer is A) is, because the main subject "The CEO" is singular, and prepositional phrases introduced by "along with" do not change the subject-verb agreement.

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Q.3 Medium
Which word is most similar in meaning to 'OBFUSCATE'?
AClarify
BObscure
CIlluminate
DSimplify
Correct Answer:  B. Obscure
Explanation:

Obfuscate means to make something unclear, confusing, or difficult to understand.

Obscure is the best synonym as it also means to make dim, unclear, or hard to perceive.

Clarify, illuminate, and simplify all represent opposite meanings that would make things clearer rather than murkier.

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Q.4 Medium
Select the word closest in meaning to 'PROPITIOUS'.
AUnfavorable
BAuspicious
COminous
DDisastrous
Correct Answer:  B. Auspicious
Explanation:

Propitious means giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable or advantageous.

Auspicious carries the same meaning, referring to circumstances that suggest future success.

Unfavorable, ominous, and disastrous all represent negative or adverse conditions, making them antonyms rather than synonyms.

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Q.5 Medium
What is the synonym of 'SANGUINE' in the context of outlook or attitude?
APessimistic
BOptimistic
CDoubtful
DSkeptical
Correct Answer:  B. Optimistic
Explanation:

Sanguine means confidently optimistic or positive in an assessment, especially in an unjustifiably positive way.

Optimistic is the appropriate synonym, meaning hopeful and confident about the future.

Pessimistic, doubtful, and skeptical all represent negative or uncertain outlooks, contradicting the meaning of sanguine.

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Q.6 Medium
Antonym of "Verbose"?
ATalkative
BWordy
CConcise
DLengthy
Correct Answer:  C. Concise
Explanation:

Verbose=too many words. Antonym=Concise.

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Q.7 Medium
Correct spelling?
AAccomodate
BAccommodate
CAcomodate
DAcommodate
Correct Answer:  B. Accommodate
Explanation:

Accommodate - double c, double m.

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Q.8 Medium
Word meaning "to officially cancel a law"?
ARepeal
BAppeal
CConceal
DReveal
Correct Answer:  A. Repeal
Explanation:

Repeal = officially cancel a law.

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Q.9 Medium
One word for person who speaks many languages?
ABilingual
BMonolingual
CPolyglot
DLinguist
Correct Answer:  C. Polyglot
Explanation:

Polyglot = speaks multiple languages.

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Q.10 Medium
Antonym of "Frugal"?
ACareful
BThrifty
CExtravagant
DEconomical
Correct Answer:  C. Extravagant
Explanation:

Frugal=spending carefully. Antonym=Extravagant.

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