AMCAT English Comprehension 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Read the passage: 'Artificial intelligence is not about replacing humans but augmenting human capabilities. The most successful AI implementations are those where machines handle repetitive tasks while humans focus on creative problem-solving and strategic thinking.' What is the central theme?
- AI should completely replace human workers
- AI works best when it complements human abilities rather than replacing them (Correct answer)
- Humans cannot perform repetitive tasks efficiently
- Creative problem-solving is less important than automation
Correct answer: AI works best when it complements human abilities rather than replacing them
The passage explicitly states AI is 'not about replacing humans but augmenting human capabilities' and describes the best implementations as those where machines and humans each do what they do best, complementing each other.
Question 2: Choose the correct form: 'If the candidate _______ the AMCAT exam with a high score, she would have received multiple job offers.'
- had cleared (Correct answer)
- has cleared
- would clear
- clears
Correct answer: had cleared
This is a Type 3 conditional (past unreal condition) describing a hypothetical situation in the past. The structure requires 'had + past participle' in the if-clause and 'would have + past participle' in the main clause.
Question 3: What is the meaning of the word 'ubiquitous' in the sentence: 'Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern India, transforming how people access information and services.'?
- Expensive and luxurious
- Present or found everywhere (Correct answer)
- Difficult to operate
- Recently invented
Correct answer: Present or found everywhere
'Ubiquitous' means present, appearing, or found everywhere. The sentence context — smartphones 'transforming how people access information' — supports the idea that they are found everywhere across the population.
Question 4: Read the passage: 'Remote work has blurred the traditional boundaries between professional and personal life. While it offers flexibility, employees often find themselves working longer hours, leading to burnout. Companies must establish clear policies to protect work-life balance.' Which statement best captures the author's stance?
- Remote work should be completely abolished
- Remote work is purely beneficial with no drawbacks
- Remote work has benefits but requires policy safeguards to prevent negative effects (Correct answer)
- Employees prefer office work over remote work
Correct answer: Remote work has benefits but requires policy safeguards to prevent negative effects
The author acknowledges the benefit ('offers flexibility') while highlighting the drawback ('working longer hours, leading to burnout') and recommends a solution ('clear policies to protect work-life balance'). This balanced view matches option C.
Question 5: Select the pair of words that best completes the sentence: 'The _______ of the report was _______ by the committee after thorough review.'
- draft, approved (Correct answer)
- draught, improving
- drift, approving
- draft, approving
Correct answer: draft, approved
'Draft' (a preliminary version of a document) and 'approved' (accepted formally) correctly complete the sentence. The sentence is in passive voice ('was approved'), requiring the past participle form.
Question 6: Which sentence uses the word 'complement' correctly?
- She received many complements on her presentation.
- The new software will complement the existing tools in our workflow. (Correct answer)
- He gave her a complement about her coding skills.
- The complement was very flattering.
Correct answer: The new software will complement the existing tools in our workflow.
'Complement' means to complete or enhance something by adding to it. Options A, C, and D incorrectly use 'complement' where 'compliment' (an expression of praise) is intended. Only option B correctly uses 'complement' to mean enhancing an existing workflow.
AMCAT English Comprehension 2
Read the passage: 'Artificial intelligence is not about replacing humans but augmenting human capabilities.
The most successful AI implementations are those where machines handle repetitive tasks while humans focus on creative problem-solving and strategic thinking.' What is the central theme?