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1. She seemed visibly ___ after hearing the bad news. a) Relaxed b) Calm c) Agitated d) Unmoved 2. Organic ___ is often used to enrich soil and improve crop yield. a) Plastic b) Fertile c) Fertiliser d) Seed 3. The plants began to ___ once they received adequate sunlight and water. a) Wilt b) Flou...

1. She seemed visibly ___ after hearing the bad news. a) Relaxed b) Calm c) Agitated d) Unmoved 2. Organic ___ is often used to enrich soil and improve crop yield. a) Plastic b) Fertile c) Fertiliser d) Seed 3. The plants began to ___ once they received adequate sunlight and water. a) Wilt b) Flourish c) Wither d) Decline 4. Don’t ___ during the speech; keep your emotions in check. a) Calm down b) Get carried away c) Speak up d) Slow down 5. People who ___ others often lack self-confidence. a) Compliment b) Look down on c) Respect d) Admire 6. The candidate must be ___ and professional for the interview. a) Casual b) Presentable c) Unkempt d) Distracted 7. This young athlete is a ___ talent in the world of sports. a) Diminished b) Unnoticed c) Promising d) Uncertain 8. The new ___ hailed from a small town but quickly adapted to city life. a) Teacher b) Employee c) Student d) Friend 9. During the test, the students were ___, focusing intensely on their work. a) Distracted b) As quiet as mice c) Loud d) Restless 10. Those two friends are ___; they share all their secrets. a) Distant b) Indifferent c) As thick as thieves d) Unfriendly 11. When asked about the problem, she seemed completely ___. a) Knowledgeable b) At a loss c) Confident d) Certain 12. Her guess about the situation ___; she got everything right. a) Was wrong b) Is spot on c) Missed the point d) Was vague 13. He keeps all his notes organized in a sturdy ___. a) File b) Binder c) Clipboard d) Journal 14. Her inability to see his faults is her biggest ___. a) Strength b) Blind spot c) Talent d) Complaint 15. I didn’t expect to ___ an old friend at the grocery store. a) Ignore b) Bump into c) Miss d) Forget 16. Making pasta is a ___; even beginners can do it. a) Challenge b) Cinch c) Mystery d) Hassle 17. The magazine contained a fascinating ___ about a historical event. a) Article b) Clipping c) Novel d) Advertisement 18. She held the bag tightly in her ___, not wanting to lose it. a) Arms b) Clutch c) Pocket d) Backpack 19. This lively ___ is known for its diverse restaurants and art galleries. a) Highway b) District c) Suburb d) Field 20. The chef prepared a dish using only ___ ingredients from the garden. a) Frozen b) Edible c) Inedible d) Artificial 21. ___, the project was a great success despite minor challenges. a) Rarely b) Occasionally c) For the most part d) Never 22. He forgot to bring the camping ___, so we had to improvise. a) Table b) Gear c) Food d) Lamp 23. Can you help me ___ this rare book for my collection? a) Lose b) Get hold of c) Discard d) Ignore 24. My grandmother ___; her garden is always blooming beautifully. a) Hates gardening b) Has green fingers c) Avoids plants d) Dislikes flowers 25. With an hour until my appointment, I finally ___ to relax and read. a) Forgot b) Had time to kill c) Got busy d) Rushed 26. The student’s prank showed his ___ and lack of maturity. a) Confidence b) Focusc) Immaturity d) Generosity 27. She couldn’t understand why he ___, leaving her unsure of what to do. a) Kept her hanging b) Clearly explained c) Comforted her d) Supported her 28. I accidentally ___ and said something I later regretted. a) Relaxed b) Let my guard down c) Remained calm d) Stayed cautious 29. His advice was a ___ during our most challenging moments. a) Hindrance b) Lifesaver c) Problem d) Confusion 30. The clever criminal knew how to ___ people to do what he wanted. a) Ignore b) Support c) Manipulate d) Apologize 31. The child’s ___ led to broken furniture and a mess all over the house. a) Kindness b) Mischief c) Honesty d) Focus 32. That old car is ___; it barely starts anymore. a) Reliable b) On its last legs c) Perfectly functional d) Durable 33. The teacher didn’t notice the error and completely ___ it. a) Highlighted b) Overlooked c) Corrected d) Analyzed 34. The bus was so ___ that there was barely room to stand. a) Spacious b) Empty c) Packed d) Relaxing 35. Don’t forget to pull the ___ when parking on a hill. a) Accelerator b) Steering wheel c) Parking brake d) Clutch 36. The thieves planned to ___ the museum and steal the rare artifacts. a) Ignore b) Plot c) Protect d) Disregard 37. I didn’t mean to ___, but my news ruined his celebration. a) Support b) Rain on his parade c) Enhance d) Apologize 38. As a ___ chef, she knows how to prepare even the most complicated dishes. a) Amateur b) Untrained c) Seasoned d) Inexperienced 39. The bread was left outside in the rain and became ___. a) Stale b) Soggy c) Fresh d) Dry 40. This area is known for its ___ artists who are gaining popularity. a) Unknown b) Retired c) Up-and-coming d) Outdated 41. He didn’t mean to offend; he just ___ as rude sometimes. a) Disappears b) Comes across c) Stays silent d) Ignores 42. She has a natural sense of ___, allowing her to understand others’ feelings. a) Criticism b) Empathy c) Indifference d) Control 43. The office is full of ___ spreading rumors about their colleagues. a) Hard workers b) Gossipers c) Team players d) Leaders 44. To earn a promotion, you must be willing to ___ at work. a) Slow down b) Take a break c) Go the extra mile d) Cut corners45. His ___ nature made him act without thinking about the consequences. a) Careful b) Impulsive c) Thoughtful d) Deliberate 46. She’s often unfairly ___ and tends to form opinions too quickly. a) Open-minded b) Accepting c) Judgemental d) Hesitant 47. Despite the challenges, his ___ to his friends never wavered. a) Betrayal b) Indifference c) Loyalty d) Criticism 48. The instructions were ___, leaving no room for confusion. a) Confusing b) Straightforward c) Vague d) Complicated 49. She decided to ___ a conversation with the new student. a) Ignore b) Conclude c) Strike up d) Avoid 50. His behavior was completely ___, and he made everyone feel uncomfortable. a) Respectful b) Abusive c) Polite d) Appropriate 51. The debate sparked a lot of ___ due to its sensitive topic. a) Agreement b) Controversy c) Applause d) Clarity 52. Their friendship was built on a strong emotional ___. a) Barrier b) Bond c) Conflict d) Criticism 53. The employees seemed ___ with their new work schedule. a) Angry b) Content c) Disheartened d) Overworked 54. The security cameras can ___ any suspicious behavior in the store. a) Ignore b) Hide c) Detect d) Misplace 55. She was asked to ___ traffic to ensure safety at the event. a) Block b) Direct c) Avoid d) Destroy 56. He felt ___ from the group because of their differing views. a) Engaged b) Connected c) Disconnected d) Comforted 57. She was so ___ in her book that she didn’t notice the time. a) Distracted b) Bored c) Engrossed d) Avoiding 58. The company thrives in a ___ environment where decisions are made quickly. a) Relaxed b) Fast-paced c) Slow d) Static 59. The teacher spoke ___ to get the students’ attention. a) Quietly b) Forcefully c) Indifferently d) Hesitantly 60. The new policy will ___ many changes in the organization. a) Reduce b) Give rise to c) Prevent d) Simplify