1. What does “to hit the ground running” mean?

2. Fill in the blank: “If she _____ the instructions carefully, she wouldn’t have made a mistake.”

3. What does “elaborate” most likely mean?

4. Identify the error: “Each of the students were given a task.”

5. What does “to go the extra mile” mean?

6. Fill in the blank: “The project was delayed _____ unforeseen circumstances.”

7. What does “versatile” mean?

8. Select the correct preposition: “The decision depends _____ the results of the meeting.”

9. Select the correct word: “The conference was _____ to next month.”

10. Fill in the blank: “She takes pride _____ her achievements.”

11. What does “collaborate” mean?

12. Identify the error: “Neither of the options were suitable.”

Passage 1

“The discovery of antibiotics revolutionized medicine. By combating bacterial infections, antibiotics have saved millions of lives. However, the overuse of antibiotics has led to the rise of resistant bacteria, posing new challenges to healthcare.”

13. What is the main idea of the passage?

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

15. Why is antibiotic overuse a concern?

16. What is the benefit of antibiotics mentioned in the passage?

Passage 2

“The rise of e-commerce has transformed the retail industry. Online shopping platforms provide convenience and a variety of options, but traditional stores still play a significant role in providing personal experiences.”

17. What is the main idea of the passage?

18. What does “transformed” most likely mean in the passage?

19. What is one advantage of e-commerce?

20. Why are traditional stores still important?