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  • The worsening financial situation meant that the board was forced to shut down the overseas branch. (CHOICE) The board ________________________________________ the overseas branch.
    The board HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO SHUT DOWN the overseas branch.
  • When the manager resigned suddenly, the deputy proved she was entirely capable of managing the difficult situation. (ROSE) The deputy completely ________________________________________ the difficult situation.
    The deputy completely ROSE TO THE CHALLANGE OF MANAGING the difficult situation.
  • It usually takes a few weeks to ______ to a new job and feel comfortable with the daily routine.
    turn up
    settle in
  • Unregulated screen time can have a profoundly ............ impact on a toddler's cognition.
    debilitating
    detrimental
    derogatory
  • A ________ is someone who has excellent taste, pays attention to detail, and only chooses high-quality accommodations and services.
    discerning traveller
    unwary traveller
    independent traveller
    wary traveller
  • I spent hours looking for that specific vintage jacket, and I finally managed to ______ at a small local thrift shop.
    track it down
    get in with it
  • 'Despite her exemplary performance review last quarter, Eleanor was devastated to learn that she was to be made redundant following the corporate merger.' What does this statement strictly imply about Eleanor's situation?
    She was politely asked to resign.
    Her specific role was no longer required.
  • It took a while to find the perfect location for our trip, but once we did, we were well and truly ________.
    hooked
    seasoned
    unwary
  • I need to save money to pay off my debts, so I am going to have to ________ my spending on eating out.
    catch up with
    cut back on
    run out of
  • If you are in a situation where you must 'sink or swim', what does it mean?
    You need to take swimming lessons.
    You have a choice to leave the situation easily.
    You must succeed or fail by your own efforts without help.
    You should ask for assistance immediately.
  • The museum's latest exhibition features a 'comprehensive spectrum of' contemporary indigenous artworks.
    The exhibition features an excessive amount of art.
    The exhibition features a wide range of art.
    The exhibition features a sporadic selection of art.
  • Do you think a promotion is on the cards for you this year?
    Yes, my boss strongly hinted at it during my performance rev
    I lost my deck of playing cards, so I'm not sure.
  • Which of the following experiences is best described as "a great eye opener"?
    Finally getting prescription glasses and realizing how blurr
    Volunteering at a local shelter and suddenly realizing the s
  • Is your restaurant taking on any new staff for the busy summer season?
    Yes, we actually have three interviews scheduled for tomorro
    Yes, the staff usually take on a lot of heavy boxes.
  • An "intrepid traveller" is best described as:
    A traveller who is fearless and adventurous.
    A traveller who is very tired and weary.
  • You know.. as they say.. the rest is...
    history
    story
  • Whenever I visit a historic city, I prefer not to rush. I just love to sit in a local plaza and ______.
    mop the atmosphere
    soak up the atmosphere
    absorb the atmosphere
  • When things "fall into place," events happen to:
    Change the order of a list.
    Naturally produce a situation you want.
    Cause confusion and disorder.
    Make you late for an appointment.
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