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Q.11 Medium Cloze Test

Complete: 'The CEO's _____ approach to innovation has transformed the company's market position.'

Aephemeral

Bprogressive

Cobsolete

Dregressive

Correct Answer: B. progressive

Explanation:

'Progressive' means forward-thinking or advancing, which aligns with positive transformation. 'Ephemeral' means temporary, 'obsolete' and 'regressive' are negative.

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Q.12 Easy Cloze Test

Identify the error: 'Despite of his qualifications, he was not selected for the position.'

A'Despite' should be 'Although'

B'of' should be removed

C'was' should be 'is'

DNo error

Correct Answer: B. 'of' should be removed

Explanation:

'Despite' is a preposition that doesn't take 'of'. Correct: 'Despite his qualifications' or 'In spite of his qualifications'.

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Q.13 Medium Cloze Test

Arrange in correct order: 1) The company launched its new product 2) Market response was overwhelming 3) Investors celebrated the success 4) Competitors began developing similar products

A2, 1, 3, 4

B1, 2, 3, 4

C1, 3, 2, 4

D3, 1, 2, 4

Correct Answer: B. 1, 2, 3, 4

Explanation:

Logical sequence: Launch (1), market response (2), investor celebration (3), competitive reaction (4).

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Q.14 Medium Cloze Test

Select the correct word: 'The _____ between traditional and digital marketing continues to shape industry strategies.'

Adichotomy

Bhierarchy

Cmonarchy

Dpolarity

Correct Answer: A. dichotomy

Explanation:

'Dichotomy' means division into two opposing or contrasting things, perfect for comparing two marketing approaches. 'Polarity' could work but 'dichotomy' is more precise.

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Q.15 Hard Cloze Test

Identify the grammatical error: 'Neither the manager neither the assistant are available for the meeting.'

AFirst 'neither' should be removed

B'are' should be 'is'

CBoth A and B

DNo error

Correct Answer: C. Both A and B

Explanation:

'Neither...nor' (not 'neither...neither'). Also with 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with nearest subject (singular 'assistant'), so 'is' needed.

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Q.16 Medium Cloze Test

Fill: 'The government's _____ stance on climate change policies has disappointed environmental activists.'

Astringent

Bambivalent

Cproactive

Ddecisive

Correct Answer: B. ambivalent

Explanation:

'Ambivalent' means uncertain or having mixed feelings, which explains the disappointment. 'Stringent', 'proactive', and 'decisive' would likely satisfy activists.

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Q.17 Hard Cloze Test

Read the passage: 'The 2024 elections saw unprecedented voter engagement. Digital platforms played a crucial role in voter mobilization. However, misinformation also spread rapidly.' Which statement is NOT supported?

AVoter engagement increased in 2024

BDigital platforms exclusively prevented misinformation

CMisinformation was a challenge during elections

DDigital platforms were important in elections

Correct Answer: B. Digital platforms exclusively prevented misinformation

Explanation:

The passage doesn't claim digital platforms prevented misinformation; it states misinformation spread despite them. Other statements are directly supported.

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