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Choose the sentence with a semantic error: (CSS-2024)
A. The herculean effort required to complete the task was undeniable.
B. The cacophonous symphony of the city streets was oddly soothing.
C. The scientist’s groundbreaking discovery left the world in a state of awe.
D. Her altruistic disposition was as clear as a cloudy day.
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“Clear as a cloudy day” is semantically incorrect, as cloudy days are not clear, undermining the intended meaning (English usage guides).
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Identify the sentence with a grammatical error: (CSS-2024)
A. The phenomenon of quantum entanglement bewilders even seasoned physicists.
B. Neither the professor nor her students have received their assignments yet.
C. The committee, consisting of experts in their respective fields, were divided.
D. The team’s performance has been consistently excellent.
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Singular “committee” requires “was,” not “were” (Strunk & White).
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Identify the sentence with a grammatical error: (CSS-2024)
A. The physicist, along with her team, are conducting groundbreaking research.
B. Despite the challenging conditions, he persevered in his quest for knowledge.
C. The book, which has been read by millions, remains a classic.
D. Their commitment to excellence is evident in all that they do.
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“The physicist” is singular, requiring “is,” not “are” (Chicago Manual of Style).
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(CSS-2024)
A. Regardless of the myriad challenges, the dedicated team is determined to pursue their
B. Regardless of the myriad challenge, the dedicated team are determined to pursue their
C. Regardless of the myriads challenges, the dedicated team is determined to pursue their
D. Regardless of the myriads challenges, the dedicated team are determined to pursue their
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A uses “myriad” as an adjective and singular “team” with “is” (Merriam-Webster).
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(CSS-2024)
A. The intricate interplay of genetics and epigenetics, along with the influence of environmental
B. The intricacies interplays of genetics and epigenetics, along with the influences of
C. The intricacies interplays of genetics and epigenetic, along with the influence of
D. The intricate interplays of genetics and epigenetic, along with the influences of environmental
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A uses correct singular “interplay” and plural “shape” for the compound subject (Nature genetics journals).
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(CSS-2024)
A. Amidst the relentless march of technology, ethical dilemmas arising from artificial
B. Amidst the relentless marches of technologies, ethical dilemmas arising from artificial
C. Amidst the relentless march of technologies, ethical dilemmas arising from artificial
D. Amidst the relentless marches of technology, ethical dilemmas arising from artificial
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A uses singular “march,” “technology,” and “intelligence” with correct verb “demand” (Chicago Manual of Style).
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(CSS-2024)
A. The enigmatic nature of dark matter continues to baffle cosmologists, as its properties remain
B. The enigmatic natures of dark matters continue to baffle cosmologists, as their properties
C. The enigmatic natures of dark matter continue to baffle cosmologists, as their properties
D. The enigmatic nature of dark matters continue to baffle cosmologists, as its properties
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A uses singular “nature” and “dark matter” with correct verb agreement (NASA cosmology references).
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(CSS-2024)
A. Despite her exhaustion, the dedicated scientist continued to meticulously analyze the intricate
B. Despite her exhaustion, the dedicated scientists continued to meticulously analyze the
C. Despite her exhaustion, the dedicated scientist continued to meticulously analyze the
D. Despite her exhaustion, the dedicated scientists continued to meticulously analyze the
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A maintains singular “scientist” and correct adjective “intricate” for “data sets” (Chicago Manual of Style).
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(CSS-2024)
A. Within the convoluted corridors of bureaucracy, myriad regulations often impede progress.
B. Within the convoluted corridor of bureaucracies, myriad regulation often impedes progress.
C. Within the convoluted corridors of bureaucracies, myriads regulation often impedes progress.
D. Within the convoluted corridor of bureaucracy, myriads regulations often impedes progress.
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A has correct plural “corridors,” singular “bureaucracy,” and “myriad” as an adjective (Merriam-Webster).
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(CSS-2024)
A. Irrespective of the diverse opinions, the committee has convened to discuss the pressing
B. Irrespective of the diverse opinion, the committee has convened to discuss the pressing issues.
C. Irrespective the diverse opinions, the committee has convened to discuss the pressing issues.
D. Irrespective of the diverse opinions, the committee have convened to discuss the pressing
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A uses correct preposition “of” and singular verb “has” for “committee” (Chicago Manual of Style).
