Fill in the blank: It was a blind alley. I could not walk any ____.
'Farther' is the comparative form for physical distance, suitable for the context of a blind alley limiting further movement.
Fill in the blank: After weeks of bargaining, they ____ a deal worth millions.
'Brought off' means successfully completed, fitting the context of finalizing a deal after negotiations.
Fill in the blank: ____ reached 18.7% of the U.S. population.
'Unemployment' is a statistic that can be expressed as a percentage of the population, fitting the context.
Fill in the blank: Joe had found a flat, so ____ he will not be sleeping here, even if he still comes for meals.
'At last' indicates a resolution after a process, fitting the context of Joe finally securing a flat.
Fill in the blank: My younger brother looked ill last night, and was evidently ____ this morning.
'Worse' is the comparative form of 'bad' (ill), fitting the context of a decline in health.
Fill in the blank: The schoolboy screamed loudly when he saw a snake ____ looked terrifying.
'It' refers to the snake, correctly describing its terrifying appearance in this context.
Fill in the blank: The guests ____ breakfast by the time the bus arrives.
'Shall have finished' is the future perfect tense, indicating completion of breakfast by a future point.
Fill in the blank: They promised to cause ____ fuss ____ possible.
'As little/as possible' is the correct phrase for minimizing fuss in this context.
Fill in the blank: The passenger waited patiently whilst they transferred his ____ from the taxi to the bus.
'Luggage' is the uncountable noun for a passenger’s belongings, fitting the context.
Fill in the blank: ____ a good film. Wasn’t it?
'It was a good film' aligns with the past tense tag question 'wasn’t it?', fitting the context.
Fill in the blank: ____ several bad air-crashes recently.
'There have been' is the present perfect tense, suitable for recent events.
Fill in the blank: There was ____ much noise at night that we couldn’t sleep.
'So much noise' correctly quantifies a large amount of noise, fitting the context.
Fill in the blank: He devoted himself ____ homeless children.
'Devoted himself to helping' uses the gerund after 'to', fitting the context.
Fill in the blank: Although the problem was simple, ____ students were able to solve it.
'Few students' indicates a small number, implying limited success in solving the problem.
Fill in the blank: These six employees ____ absent from work since New Year’s Day.
'Have been' is the present perfect tense, indicating a continuing state of absence.
Fill in the blank: I wish I ____ to swim when I was younger.
'Had learnt' uses the past perfect for a past regret, fitting the context of a missed opportunity.
Fill in the blank: By the end of June, I ____ six examinations this year.
'Shall have taken' is the future perfect tense, indicating completion of exams by a future date.
Fill in the blank: He passed so well ____ he was awarded a scholarship.
'So well that' indicates the result of his performance, fitting the context of earning a scholarship.
Fill in the blank: Government should prevent smugglers ____ their contraband.
'Prevent from selling' means stopping smugglers from selling contraband, fitting the context.
Fill in the blank: He looked ____ everyone in authority as an enemy.
'Looked at' is the correct phrase for perceiving or viewing, fitting the context of seeing authority as enemies.
Fill in the blank: If ____ one day, we would talk about it for weeks.
'If a lion came into this room' uses the second conditional for a hypothetical situation, fitting the context.
Fill in the blank: Excuse me, do you mind ____ I smoke?
'Do you mind if I smoke' is the correct phrase for asking permission, fitting the context.
Fill in the blank: The house will look all the better ____ this new coat of paint.
'All the better for' means improved because of, fitting the context of the house’s appearance.
Fill in the blank: Without ____ words, he accused him directly of treachery.
'Without mincing words' means speaking plainly, fitting the direct accusation.
Fill in the blank: He is easily the ____ of the lot.
'The brightest' is the superlative form, fitting the context of being the most outstanding.
Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word: The president sent his 'regrets' for missing the meeting.
'Regrets' means apologies for inability to attend, making 'apologies' the closest meaning.
Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word: The politician’s 'jaundiced' view distorted the issue.
'Jaundiced' means biased, so 'prejudiced' is the closest meaning.
Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined phrase: She refused 'point-blank' to comply.
'Point-blank' means directly and without hesitation, so 'directly' is the closest meaning.
Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word: Those who violate the rules are 'ostracized'.
'Ostracized' means excluded from society, so 'shut off from society' is the closest meaning.
Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word: His anger was 'manifested' during the argument.
'Manifested' means shown or displayed, so 'demonstrated' is the closest meaning.
Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word: A 'wholesome' diet improves health.
'Wholesome' means healthy and beneficial, so 'hygienic' is the closest, implying health-giving.
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word: He takes his studies rather 'lightly'.
'Lightly' means not seriously, so the opposite is 'carefully', meaning with serious attention.
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word: The future looks 'bleak' for the lazy student.
'Bleak' means hopeless, so the opposite is 'bright', meaning hopeful or promising.
Passage: The Role of Education
Education empowers individuals and fosters critical thinking. It opens opportunities but requires dedication. Lack of access limits progress.
What does the passage suggest about education?
The passage states education 'requires dedication,' making 'commitment' the correct answer.
Interpret the sentence: 'Her decision threw the team into disarray.' What does this mean?
'Threw into disarray' means caused confusion or disorder, implying the team was disorganized.
Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb: 'He backed out of the agreement.'
'Backed out' means withdrew or retreated, fitting the context of leaving the agreement.
In journalism, what does the term 'scoop' refer to?
'Scoop' refers to an exclusive or first-reported news story in journalism.
Fill in the blank: The teacher insisted that the students ____ their assignments by tomorrow.
The subjunctive mood 'submit' is used after 'insisted that' for a command or requirement, fitting the context.
Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word: The politician’s decision was 'pragmatic'.
'Pragmatic' means practical and focused on results, so 'practical' is the closest meaning.
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word: The lecture was 'tedious' and unengaging.
'Tedious' means boring or dull, so the opposite is 'interesting', meaning engaging.
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