1. The shift towards remote and hybrid work models during the COVID-19 pandemic has _____ the need for traditional office spaces, while _____ the importance of reliable internet connectivity and collaboration tools.

2. Five friends A, B, C, D, and E are sitting on a bench. A is sitting next to B, C is sitting next to D, D is not sitting with E who is on the right end of the bench. C is on the second position from the left end. A is to the left of B and E. A and C are sitting together. In which position is B sitting?

3. A researcher is studying the effects of a new drug on the growth of bacteria. They inoculate 4 petri dishes with the same strain of bacteria and expose them to different concentrations of the drug. After 24 hours, they measure the diameter of the bacterial colonies in each dish. Which of the following is the best way to analyze the data and determine the effect of the drug concentration on bacterial growth?

4. ANACHRONISM : TIME ::

5. A bag contains 6 white balls and 4 black balls. If three balls are drawn without replacement, what is the probability that all three are white?

6. The politician's ______ approach to the negotiations, characterized by a willingness to compromise and find common ground, was instrumental in ______ a deal that satisfied all parties involved.

7. In a certain code, 467 means 'leaves are green', 485 means 'green is good' and 639 means 'they are playing'. Which digit stands for 'are'?

8. ENTOMOLOGY : INSECTS :: ORNITHOLOGY : ?

9. Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The politician's speech was so _____ that even his supporters found it difficult to understand his position on the issue.

10. In a group of 100 people, 70 like chocolate, 80 like vanilla, and 10 don't like either flavor. How many people like both chocolate and vanilla?