1. What does “to bite the bullet” mean?

2. Fill in the blank: “She _____ to the gym every morning.”

3. Which word fits best: “The company’s new policy is designed to _____ productivity.”

4. Identify the error: “He has been worked here for five years.”

5. What does the word “significant” most likely mean in the sentence: “The results of the experiment were significant”?

6. Select the correct preposition: “He is interested _____ learning new languages.”

7. What does “meticulous” most likely mean?

8. Fill in the blank: “The book, as well as the movie, _____ very popular.”

9. Choose the best synonym for “dedicated”: “She is a dedicated teacher.”

10. What is the antonym of “mandatory”?

11. Identify the error: “Each of the students were given a certificate.”

12. What does “innovative” mean in the context of ideas?

Passage 1

“The discovery of penicillin revolutionized medicine. This antibiotic saved millions of lives by treating bacterial infections. Today, the misuse of antibiotics has led to the rise of drug-resistant bacteria, posing a global health challenge.”

13. What is the main idea of the passage?

14. What does “revolutionized” most likely mean in the passage?

15. Why is the misuse of antibiotics a concern?

16. What does “drug-resistant bacteria” mean?

Passage 2

“Renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power are transforming the energy industry. They are clean, sustainable, and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. However, the high initial costs of installation remain a challenge.”

17. What is the main idea of the passage?

18. What does “sustainable” most likely mean?

19. What is one challenge of renewable energy mentioned in the passage?

20. Why are renewable energy sources important?