The quiz of the day (Based on the article)
Give it a try as you read the article. The quiz will be solved at the end of the evening lecture.
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Q 1-3. (Cloze test) Fill in the blanks with suitable words from the given list:
(confound, meltdown, entanglement, replicate, notorious, pledge)
The government ___ (1) ___ to stabilize the economy after a financial ___ (2) ___ shook investor confidence. However, efforts to ___ (3) ___ previous successes were hindered by unforeseen challenges, leaving analysts skeptical about future recovery plans.
Q 4. (Comprehension) The author refers to quantum computers as "notoriously error-prone" primarily to:
a) Question their feasibility in practical applications.
b) Highlight an ongoing technical challenge in quantum computing.
c) Suggest that classical computers remain superior for now.
d) Emphasize the importance of increased investment in error correction research.
Q 5. (Comprehension) The primary purpose of the passage is to:
a) Highlight the technical challenges associated with quantum computing.
b) Explain the historical evolution and future potential of quantum computing.
c) Compare classical and quantum computers in terms of efficiency.
d) Emphasize India's role in advancing quantum computing technology.
Q 6. (idiom) Achilles’ heel?
Q 7. (Antonym) Famous – Renown/Meltdown/Notorious
Grammar
Q 8-10. The team might not succeed unless they are not capable to handle problems nuanced than the ones they have faced so far.
Give it a try as you read the article. The quiz will be solved at the end of the evening lecture.
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Q 1-3. (Cloze test) Fill in the blanks with suitable words from the given list:
(confound, meltdown, entanglement, replicate, notorious, pledge)
The government ___ (1) ___ to stabilize the economy after a financial ___ (2) ___ shook investor confidence. However, efforts to ___ (3) ___ previous successes were hindered by unforeseen challenges, leaving analysts skeptical about future recovery plans.
Q 4. (Comprehension) The author refers to quantum computers as "notoriously error-prone" primarily to:
a) Question their feasibility in practical applications.
b) Highlight an ongoing technical challenge in quantum computing.
c) Suggest that classical computers remain superior for now.
d) Emphasize the importance of increased investment in error correction research.
Q 5. (Comprehension) The primary purpose of the passage is to:
a) Highlight the technical challenges associated with quantum computing.
b) Explain the historical evolution and future potential of quantum computing.
c) Compare classical and quantum computers in terms of efficiency.
d) Emphasize India's role in advancing quantum computing technology.
Q 6. (idiom) Achilles’ heel?
Q 7. (Antonym) Famous – Renown/Meltdown/Notorious
Grammar
Q 8-10. The team might not succeed unless they are not capable to handle problems nuanced than the ones they have faced so far.