Q.141
Medium
Identify the error: 'The data shows that majority of respondents prefers online shopping over traditional retail.'
A shows should be show
B prefers should be prefer
C respondents should be respondent
D No error
Correct Answer:
B. prefers should be prefer Explanation:
'Majority' is a plural noun here (majority of respondents), requiring the plural verb 'prefer'.
Q.142
Medium
Which option best completes: 'The researcher's hypothesis was _____ by extensive field data, making her conclusions highly credible.'
A validated
B invalidated
C undermined
D questioned
Correct Answer:
A. validated Explanation:
The context shows the researcher's conclusions are credible, meaning her hypothesis was confirmed/validated by data, not challenged.
Q.143
Medium
Identify the error: 'Either the manager or the assistant are responsible for updating the client files regularly.'
A are should be is
B responsible should be responsible for
C No error
D files should be file
Correct Answer:
A. are should be is Explanation:
With 'either...or', the verb agrees with the nearer noun. 'Assistant' is singular, so 'is' is correct: 'either...or is'.
Q.144
Medium
Identify the error in: 'The phenomenon of social media have revolutionized communication patterns among youths in recent years.'
A No error
B have should be has
C revolutionized should be revolutionizing
D youths should be youth
Correct Answer:
B. have should be has Explanation:
Singular subject 'phenomenon' requires 'has' not 'have'. Youth is the plural form, so 'youths' is also incorrect, but the primary error is verb agreement.
Q.145
Medium
Which word best completes: 'The ____ of the ancient manuscript revealed fascinating historical details.'
A decoding
B excavation
C decipherment
D reconstruction
Correct Answer:
C. decipherment Explanation:
Decipherment means the act of decoding or interpreting something difficult to read. It's most appropriate for an ancient manuscript.
Q.146
Medium
Arrange in logical sequence: P: The government launched an initiative Q: to promote sustainable development R: in rural areas S: with significant budget allocation
Explanation:
The logical sequence is: The government launched an initiative (P) to promote sustainable development (Q) in rural areas (R) with significant budget allocation (S).
Q.147
Medium
Fill in the blank: 'The scientist's groundbreaking research _____ widespread recognition from the international academic community.'
A has garnered
B have garnered
C was garnered
D were garnering
Correct Answer:
A. has garnered Explanation:
Singular subject 'research' requires singular verb 'has garnered'. The active voice is appropriate here.
Q.148
Medium
Identify the grammatical error: 'Each of the employees are required to complete their training modules before the deadline.'
A are should be is
B their should be his or her
C modules should be module
D deadline should be date
Correct Answer:
A. are should be is Explanation:
'Each' is singular, requiring 'is' not 'are'. Modern usage accepts 'their' as a singular pronoun.
Q.149
Medium
Which word best completes: 'The CEO's _____ for innovation has transformed the company's market position.'
A propensity
B prejudice
C procrastination
D prudence
Correct Answer:
A. propensity Explanation:
Propensity means a natural tendency or inclination. It fits the context of the CEO's inclination toward innovation.
Q.150
Medium
Correct the sentence: 'The newly appointed manager, along with his team members, are planning to implement new strategies.'
A The newly appointed manager, along with his team members, am planning
B The newly appointed manager, along with his team members, is planning
C The newly appointed manager, along with his team members, were planning
D No correction needed
Correct Answer:
B. The newly appointed manager, along with his team members, is planning Explanation:
When 'along with' is used, the main subject remains singular. The manager (singular) requires 'is planning'.
