Section A

Choose the correct answer

1. I usually ______ to work by bus.

2. She ______ finished her homework yet.

3. There isn’t ______ milk left in the fridge.

4. This is the ______ film I have ever seen.

5. We were tired, ______ we decided to leave early.

6. He is not as ______ as his brother.

7. Can you tell me where the post office ______?

8. I’m looking forward to ______ you soon.

9. She has worked here ______ 2019.

10. If it rains, we ______ at home.

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Section B

Choose the correct answer

1. He apologized ______ being late, blaming the traffic.

2. Not only ______ late, but he also forgot the documents.

3. The project was cancelled due ______ lack of funding.

4. She speaks English ______ than I expected.

5. I wish I ______ more time when I was younger.

6. The company decided to ______ new staff next month.

7. He denied ______ the confidential information.

8. The train arrived ______ schedule despite the bad weather.

9. She found the exam difficult, ______ she managed to pass.

10. This is the first time I ______ such a challenge.

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Section C

Choose the correct answer.

1. The rapid evolution of technology over the last few __________ has fundamentally altered the way we communicate and work.

2. While many __________ for the benefits of digitalization, others remain cautious about its long-term societal impact.

3. Experts are increasingly worried that the impact of constant screen time on mental health can be __________.

4. Constant exposure to social media notifications often __________ with our ability to focus on cognitively demanding tasks.

5. The overwhelming __________ of information available online often leads to a phenomenon known as "analysis paralysis."

6. Most sociologists agree that we need a fresh __________ on how we consume digital content in our daily lives.

7. Recent scientific studies have __________ the rise in anxiety levels among young adults to excessive social media usage.

8. Despite its various drawbacks, technology remains a __________ tool that can be adapted for a wide range of tasks.

9. When used mindfully, digital tools can significantly __________ our quality of life and streamline our workflow.

10. In today’s fast-paced world, we must learn to navigate the constant __________ in the digital landscape.

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Section D

Choose the most appropriate option to complete the sentence.

31. Scarcely __________ the building when the alarm went off.

32. I'd rather you __________ my personal files without asking first.

33. The company’s failure was __________ to poor management decisions.

34. It is essential that the minister __________ the situation immediately.

35. Not until the end of the month __________ whether I got the job.

36. He has a(n) __________ memory; he can remember dates from 30 years ago.

37. Were it __________ for his help, I wouldn't have finished on time.

38. The new law is intended to __________ the gap between the rich and the poor.

39. She was __________ disappointed when she didn't get the promotion.

40. He acts as if he __________ the owner of the entire building.