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Q.41 Medium Error Detection
Identify the error: 'Neither the students nor the teacher were prepared for the sudden examination.'
Astudents should be student
Bwere should be was
CNo error
Dprepared should be preparing
Correct Answer:  B. were should be was
Explanation:

With 'neither...nor' construction, the verb agrees with the nearer noun. 'Teacher' is singular, so 'was' is correct.

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Q.42 Medium Error Detection
Arrange the sentences in logical order:
P: The e-commerce sector in India experienced unprecedented growth in 2024.
Q: Consumer confidence and digital payment adoption were key drivers.
R: However, regulatory challenges posed significant hurdles.
S: This expansion created millions of new employment opportunities.
AP-Q-S-R
BP-S-Q-R
CQ-P-R-S
DP-R-Q-S
Correct Answer:  A. P-Q-S-R
Explanation:

The logical flow is: introduction of growth (P) → reasons for growth (Q) → positive outcome (S) → challenges (R) creates a complete narrative arc.

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Q.43 Easy Error Detection
Which sentence demonstrates correct use of 'comply'?
AThe company complied the new regulations
BThe company complied with the new regulations
CThe company complied to the new regulations
DThe company complied for the new regulations
Correct Answer:  B. The company complied with the new regulations
Explanation:

'Comply' is an intransitive verb requiring 'with' as the preposition. 'Comply with' is the correct usage.

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Q.44 Medium Error Detection
Identify the error in parallel structure: 'The startup founder was known for her innovation, creativity, and to develop sustainable solutions.'
Ainnovation should be innovating
Bto develop should be developing
Ccreativity should be creating
DNo error
Correct Answer:  B. to develop should be developing
Explanation:

Parallel structure requires all items in a list to have the same grammatical form. 'Innovation, creativity, and developing' maintains parallelism.

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Q.45 Medium Error Detection
Choose the correct form: 'If I _____ known about the policy change, I would have informed everyone.'
Ahad
Bhave
Cwould have
Dwill have
Correct Answer:  A. had
Explanation:

In the past perfect conditional, use 'had' in the if-clause. The correct form is 'If I had known...I would have...'

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Q.46 Medium Error Detection
Read the passage: 'The gig economy workforce in India has grown by 45% since 2022. Platforms like Uber and Zomato have revolutionized job creation. Yet, workers lack statutory benefits and job security.' Which title best suits the passage?
AThe Rise and Challenges of India's Gig Economy
BWhy India Should Ban the Gig Economy
CHow Uber and Zomato Created Jobs
DThe Benefits of Gig Work
Correct Answer:  A. The Rise and Challenges of India's Gig Economy
Explanation:

The passage discusses both the growth (positive) and challenges (negative aspects), making option A the most balanced and comprehensive title.

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Q.47 Easy Error Detection
Fill in the blank: 'The principal insisted _____ implementing the new curriculum despite staff resistance.'
Aon
Bin
Cat
Dfor
Correct Answer:  A. on
Explanation:

'Insist on' is the correct phrasal verb construction. Other prepositions create grammatical errors.

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Q.48 Medium Error Detection
Identify the error: 'The data shows that majority of respondents prefers online shopping over traditional retail.'
Ashows should be show
Bprefers should be prefer
Crespondents should be respondent
DNo error
Correct Answer:  B. prefers should be prefer
Explanation:

'Majority' is a plural noun here (majority of respondents), requiring the plural verb 'prefer'.

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Q.49 Medium Error Detection
Which option best completes: 'The researcher's hypothesis was _____ by extensive field data, making her conclusions highly credible.'
Avalidated
Binvalidated
Cundermined
Dquestioned
Correct Answer:  A. validated
Explanation:

The context shows the researcher's conclusions are credible, meaning her hypothesis was confirmed/validated by data, not challenged.

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Q.50 Hard Error Detection
Correct the sentence: 'The innovations which were introduced last year have revolutionized the industry.'
ANo correction needed
Bwhich should be that
CRemove 'which were' and use 'introduced'
Dinnovations should be innovation
Correct Answer:  C. Remove 'which were' and use 'introduced'
Explanation:

Using relative clause reduction, 'The innovations introduced last year' is more concise and equally correct. The original is not wrong but unnecessarily wordy.

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