Question

    In each question below, four words printed in bold type are given. These are numbered (A), (B), (C), and (D). One of these words printed in bold might either be wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word that is inapp  ropriate or wrongly spelt, if any. The number of the word is your answer. If the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and appropriate in the context of the sentence then mark (E), i.e., 'All Correct', as your answer.

    The recent study emphasized (1) the need to address

    climate change through sustainable (2) farming practices and encouraged farmers to adopt innovative (3) solutions to improve crop yielded (4) while conserving resources.
    A emphasized Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B sustainable Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C innovative Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D yielded Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word "yielded" is incorrect in this context. It should be "yields" as the sentence refers to improving crop yields, not the past tense "yielded." The other words are correctly spelt and appropriate in the context.

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