1.
Select the pair of words that best expresses a relationship similar to that of the given pair:
PANACEA : CURE
Antidote : Poison
Vaccine : Disease
Medicine : Illness
Elixir : Youth
2.
Select the pair of words that best expresses a relationship similar to that of the given pair:
FLEDGLING : EXPERIENCED
Novice : Expert
Child : Adult
Student : Teacher
Apprentice : Master
3.
Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:
The committee have reached a decision on the proposal.
The committee has reached a decision on the proposal.
The committee have reached their decision on the proposal.
The committee has reached their decision on the proposal.
4.
Choose the word that best completes the sentence:
The detective's _____ attention to detail allowed him to solve cases that others found impossible.
Cursory
Meticulous
Superficial
Careless
5.
Choose the word that best completes the sentence:
The scientist's groundbreaking research on climate change was met with _____ by those who disagreed with her conclusions.
Acclaim
Skepticism
Enthusiasm
Indifference
6.
Identify the sentence with correct use of apostrophes:
The dogs' bowl was empty, so it's owner filled it.
The dog's bowl was empty, so its owner filled it.
The dogs bowl was empty, so it's owner filled it.
The dog's bowl was empty, so it's owner filled it.
7.
Choose the word that best completes the sentence:
Despite his reputation for being _____, the CEO surprised everyone by making a bold and risky decision that ultimately saved the company.
Impulsive
Reckless
Cautious
Daring
8.
Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:
The flock of birds were flying south for the winter.
The flock of birds was flying south for the winter.
The flock of birds are flying south for the winter.
The flock of birds fly south for the winter.
9.
Choose the word that best fits the blank:
The detective's _____ attention to detail allowed him to solve cases that others found impossible.
Cursory
Meticulous
Superficial
Negligent
10.
Choose the word that does not belong in the group:
Ephemeral
Fleeting
Transient
Perpetual
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