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The correct answer is Option 3 (Foxconn aims to become a major player in the automotive industry)

Key Points

• The second paragraph states that
• Foxconn is the world's biggest contract manufacturer of electronics and recently agreed to a deal with Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund to produce electric vehicles in the kingdom.
• Additionally, Foxconn's chairman has expressed hopes that the company will one day make cars for Tesla as it expands into making electric vehicles for major motor industry brands.
• Therefore, it can be inferred that Foxconn aims to become a major player in the automotive industry.

The correct answer is C, Foxconn aims to become a major player in the automotive industry.

The correct answer is Option 2 (The joint venture aims to reduce Saudi Arabia's dependence on foreign electric vehicle manufacturers)

Key Points

• The fifth paragraph states that
• The joint venture between Foxconn and Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund aims to produce electric vehicles under the brand name 'Ceer' using technology licensed from Germany's BMW.
• Additionally, it states that the venture is part of Saudi Arabia's push to move its economy away from its dependence on fossil fuels.
• From this, it can be inferred that the joint venture aims to reduce Saudi Arabia's dependence on foreign electric vehicle manufacturers.

Therefore, the correct answer is B, The joint venture aims to reduce Saudi Arabia's dependence on foreign electric vehicle manufacturers.

The correct answer is Option 4 (Lordstown Motors' success is heavily dependent on the success of Endurance)

Key Points

• The first paragraph states that
• Foxconn is deepening its investment in Lordstown Motors, which is making an electric pick-up truck called the Endurance.
• Furthermore, the paragraph states that Lordstown Motors recently began building the vehicle at a former General Motors plant in Ohio.
• From this, it can be inferred that Lordstown Motors' success is heavily dependent on the success of Endurance.

Therefore, the correct answer is D, Lordstown Motors' success is heavily dependent on the success of Endurance.

The correct answer is option 1, i.e. 1 has an error.

Key Points 

• In sentence 1, the verb 'find' must be replaced with its past form 'found' to make it a grammatically correct sentence.
• As the primary clause is in the past tense, the subordinate clause should also be in past form.
• Hence, the second form of the verb should be used here.
• Sentence 1 is absolutely right.
• Hence, option 1 is the correct answer as sentence 1 has an error.

Correct sentence: When we reached the office, We found that they were all closed.

Correct sentence: The Manager stated that he wanted to hear all sides of the argument.

The correct answer is option 1, i.e. 1 has an error.

Key Points  

• Sentence 1, as the clause is in the passive voice, the verb part 'might attacked' will be replaced with its passive form 'might be attacked' to make it a grammatically correct sentence.
• Sentence 2 is absolutely right, as 'a lot of' takes plural noun after it.
• Hence, option 1 is the correct answer as sentence 1 has an error.

Correct sentence: I was afraid I might be attacked when I heard footsteps behind me.

Correct sentence: We have a lot of rooms in our house, some of which haven't been used in years.

Additional Information

• A lot of and lots of = 'a large number or amount'.
• We use a lot of or lots of with both countable and uncountable nouns.
• There was a lot of rain last week. [rain = uncountable]
• There were a lot of people at the party. [people = countable/plural]
• There's lots of food in the cupboard. [food = uncountable]

The correct answer is option 2, i.e. 2 has an error.

Key Points 

• In sentence 2, the adjective 'vast' is not appropriate in the context and hence must be replaced with either 'large' or 'great' to make it a grammatically correct sentence.
• Vast means very great in size, number, amount, or quantity and the use of the noun 'number' after it is erroneous.
• We could have said 'A vast gathering of people.', which would also have been correct.
• Sentence 1 is absolutely right.
• Hence, option 2 is the correct answer as sentence 2 has an error.

Correct sentence: The audience clapped and cheered passionately as the show came to a close.

Correct sentence: When the movie star arrived at the airport, he was met by a number of people.

Additional InformationSome examples of other similar faulty constructions: 

• 'Blunder mistake', 'the highest zenith', 'like for example', etc.

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Both 1 and 2 have errors.

Key Points 

• In sentence 1, Double comparatives and Superlatives are always avoided. 'more' hence must be omitted to make it a grammatically correct sentence.
• In sentence 2, the adjective 'absolute' must be replaced with the adverb 'absolutely' as it is modifying the adjectives 'irritated' and 'enraged'.
• Hence, option 3 is the correct answer as both the sentences has errors.

Correct sentence: It's much warmer today than it was a few days ago.

Correct sentence: He was absolutely irritated and enraged when he learned that the girl had escaped.

The correct answer is option 3, i.e. Both 1 and 2 have errors.

Key Points

• In sentence 1, ‘Advice’ means counsel and is not used in the plural. When ‘advice’ is to be used in the plural, use it as ‘pieces of advice’ to convey plural meaning instead of ‘advices’. ‘Advices’ means information.
• She took her doctor’s advice and gave up smoking
• In sentence 2, Change ‘pain’ to ‘pains’ to correct the error in diction. Because ‘pain’ means ‘suffering’ while ‘pains’ means ‘careful efforts’.​
• It pains me to think how much money we’ve wasted.
• Hence, option 3 is the correct answer as both sentences 1 and 2 have an error.

Correct sentence: Pakistani government has turned a deaf ear to the advice of the Indian Government for peace.

Correct sentence: The administration is not taking pains to eliminate hunger.

Additional Information 

• Advice: Is a noun: to give counsel to; offer an opinion or suggestion as worth following. When spoken, it rhymes with 'ice' [s].
• The blog gives good advice for first home buyers.
• Advise: Is a verb: an opinion or recommendation offered as a guide to action, conduct, etc. When spoken, it rhymes with 'realise'
• Please advise her to stop smoking, as she refuses to listen to me.

The correct answer is option (4) i.e. F-(i) and G-(iii)

Key Points

• Meaning of the words given in column-II (in the context of the respective sentences):
• (i) Standstill: stop completely.
• (ii) Emerging: developing or growing.
• "The lockdowns and social distancing norms brought the already slowing global economy to a standstill."
• Which means the already slowing economy stopped completely.
• Hence, the word "standstill" can fill the black appropriately.
• "India was the only country among emerging markets to receive equity FII inflows in 2020."
• Which means India is the only developing market which received equity FII inflows in 2020.
• Hence, the word "emerging" can fill the black appropriately.

Additional Information

• "India ______ saving lives and livelihoods by its willingness to take short-term pain for long-term gain."
• Here " focused in" can't fill the blank appropriately.
• The correct syntax is:
• "India focused on saving lives and livelihoods by its willingness to take short-term pain for long-term gain."
• Focus on: give attention to or concentrate on.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. F-(i) and E-(ii) only. 

Important Points

• Meaning of the words given in column-II (in the context of the respective sentences):
• Congenial: Harmoniously and cordially.
• Holistic: To consider the whole scenario rather than giving attention to some parts only.
• Get ride of: This idiom has an error. It should be written as "Get rid of".
• Meaning: free yourself of something. Eliminate the thing which was bothering you.
• Example: I want to get rid of this annoying person.
• Hence, this phrase can't fill any blank.

Key Points

• "This G-20 summit is an opportunity to display India’s capability before the world in a ______ manner." 
• The blank is preceded by an article (a) and followed by a noun (manner).
• Grammatically the blank can be filled by a modifier (an adjective).
• "get ride of" can't fill the blank because:

1. It has a spelling mistake (discussed earlier)
2. This idiom can't be preceded by an article.

• From remaining two modifiers (congenial and holistic), congenial can't make the sentence meaningful.
• Holistic manner (showcasing India's capability considering every relevant thing) can make the sentence meaningful.
• "This G-20 summit is an opportunity to display India’s capability before the world in a holistic manner.
• "Recently, the minister had discussions with all the party leaders in a very ________ atmosphere."
• The blank is preceded by a modifier (very) and followed by a noun (atmosphere)
• Grammatically it can be filled by another modifier.
• The discussion took place in congenial atmosphere means the people discussed something harmoniously.
• "Congenial" can fill the blank to make the sentence meaningful.
• "Recently, the minister had discussions with all the party leaders in a very congenial atmosphere."

Confusion Points 

• Ride: To seat on a vehicle or animal and travel.
• Example: She used to ride her brother's bike.
• Rid: To free yourself/ someone/ something of any unwanted/ dangerous/ harmful person or thing.
• Example: I am trying to get rid of the problem.