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Q.1 Medium Sentence Correction
Complete the cloze: 'The government has ________ new policies to combat inflation and ________ economic growth.'
Aimplemented, promote
Bimplementing, promoting
Cimplements, promoting
Dimplement, promoted
Correct Answer:  A. implemented, promote
Explanation:

After 'has' we use past participle 'implemented'. To maintain parallel structure with the second verb, we use 'promote' in infinitive form after 'and'.

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Q.2 Medium Sentence Correction
Identify the grammatically correct sentence:
ADespite of the heavy rain, the match were played.
BDespite the heavy rain, the match was played.
CIn spite the heavy rain, the match was playing.
DAlthough the heavy rain, the match has played.
Correct Answer:  B. Despite the heavy rain, the match was played.
Explanation:

'Despite' doesn't take 'of'. 'Match' is singular, so 'was' is correct. 'In spite of' would need 'of'. Option B is grammatically correct.

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Q.3 Medium Sentence Correction
Which sentence uses 'affect' and 'effect' correctly?
AThe policy will effect significant changes in the education system.
BThe weather can affect our mood and productivity.
CThe medicine had no affect on the patient's condition.
DWe need to effect immediate action on this issue.
Correct Answer:  B. The weather can affect our mood and productivity.
Explanation:

'Affect' (verb) means to influence. 'Effect' (noun) means result. In option B, 'affect' correctly means 'influence mood and productivity'.

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Q.4 Medium Sentence Correction
Select the option with correct subject-verb agreement: 'Neither the manager nor the employees ________ willing to compromise.'
Ais
Bare
Cwas
Dhave been
Correct Answer:  B. are
Explanation:

With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearer subject. 'Employees' is plural, so 'are' is correct.

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Q.5 Medium Sentence Correction
Identify the error: 'The committee have discussed the proposal thoroughly but they was unable to reach a consensus.'
Ahave should be has
Bwas should be were
CBoth A and B
DNo error
Correct Answer:  C. Both A and B
Explanation:

'Committee' is collective noun needing 'has' not 'have'. 'They' (plural) needs 'were' not 'was'. Both are errors.

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Q.6 Medium Sentence Correction
Which option best completes the sentence: 'The research findings ________ the existing theory; however, further studies are ________ to confirm the results.'
Acontradict, necessary
Bsupports, needed
Ccontradicts, require
Dsupported, essential
Correct Answer:  A. contradict, necessary
Explanation:

'Findings' (plural) takes 'contradict'. 'Are necessary' is grammatically correct parallel structure. The logic fits the sentence context.

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Q.7 Medium Sentence Correction
Read the passage and choose the best title: 'Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized healthcare by enabling early disease detection, personalized treatment plans, and drug discovery. Machine learning algorithms analyze medical imaging with accuracy rates exceeding human radiologists. AI-powered chatbots provide 24/7 patient support, reducing hospital burden.'
AHistory of Artificial Intelligence
BThe Role of AI in Transforming Healthcare
CMachine Learning Algorithms Explained
DHow to Develop AI Applications
Correct Answer:  B. The Role of AI in Transforming Healthcare
Explanation:

The passage focuses on AI's transformative impact on healthcare through various applications. Option B best captures the main theme.

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Q.8 Medium Sentence Correction
What is the main idea of this passage: 'Climate change poses unprecedented challenges to global food security. Rising temperatures alter crop yields, water availability, and pest patterns. Developing nations, particularly in Africa and South Asia, face severe food shortages. Sustainable agricultural practices and international cooperation are essential to mitigate these effects.'
AAfrica and South Asia are developing nations
BClimate change threatens global food security and requires cooperative solutions
CSustainable agriculture is the only solution to climate change
DRising temperatures cause pest problems
Correct Answer:  B. Climate change threatens global food security and requires cooperative solutions
Explanation:

The passage's main theme is the relationship between climate change and food security, and the need for solutions through sustainable practices and cooperation.

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Q.9 Medium Sentence Correction
Arrange in logical order: 1) The smartphone has become essential to daily life 2) However, excessive use causes addiction and health issues 3) such as eye strain, sleep problems, and anxiety 4) Therefore, balanced usage is recommended by health experts
A1-2-3-4
B2-1-3-4
C1-3-2-4
D3-1-2-4
Correct Answer:  A. 1-2-3-4
Explanation:

Logical progression: Introduction (1) → Problem identified (2) → Elaboration of problems (3) → Solution (4). This follows the problem-solution structure.

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Q.10 Medium Sentence Correction
Identify the error: 'The digital transformation initiative aim to revolutionize how companies manages their data.'
A'aim' should be 'aims'
B'manages' should be 'manage'
CBoth A and B are errors
DNo error
Correct Answer:  C. Both A and B are errors
Explanation:

'Initiative' (singular) requires 'aims', and 'companies' (plural) requires 'manage'.

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