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1. Select the word that means 'open.'

• A. inverted
• B. patent
• C. convent
• D. converted

Correct answer: B

Rationale: 'Patent' is the correct answer as it means something that is open or unobstructed. Choices A, C, and D do not convey the meaning of 'open.' 'Inverted' means turned inside out or upside down, 'convent' refers to a religious community, and 'converted' means changed into a different form or function.

2. Which phrase should be moved to improve sentence clarity? 'He opened the door slowly, trying not to wake the baby.'

• A. 'Trying not to wake the baby,' he slowly opened the door
• B. 'He opened the door,' trying not to wake the baby
• C. 'He opened the door slowly,' trying not to wake the baby
• D. 'Slowly trying not to wake the baby,' he opened the door

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Placing 'trying not to wake the baby' at the beginning as in option A clarifies the purpose of the action right away, improving the sentence's flow.

3. What is the meaning of qualms?

• A. Misgivings
• B. Habits
• C. Serenity
• D. Dispatches

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Qualms refer to feelings of doubt, hesitation, or uneasiness about something. They are typically used to describe a person's reservations or concerns about a decision or action. This aligns with the meaning of 'misgivings,' making it the correct choice in this context. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. 'Habits' refer to regular tendencies or practices, 'Serenity' refers to a state of calm or peace, and 'Dispatches' refer to sending off to a destination or taking care of a task promptly, none of which capture the meaning of 'qualms.'

4. What does 'Contract' mean?

• A. To expand
• B. To draw together
• C. To elongate
• D. To dissolve

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'To draw together.' Contract means to reduce in size or draw together. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they suggest actions opposite to what contracting means. A: 'To expand,' C: 'To elongate,' and D: 'To dissolve' all indicate actions that involve increasing in size or breaking apart, which are the opposite of what contracting means.

5. Choose the meaning of the word 'sanguinary' in the following sentence: 'Surgery is often a sanguinary procedure.'

• A. Hopeful or cheerful
• B. Involving bloodshed
• C. Difficult and protracted
• D. Tricky and sensitive

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'sanguinary' is derived from the Latin word 'sanguinarius,' meaning bloodthirsty or bloodshed. In the context of the sentence, 'sanguinary' is used to indicate that surgery is a procedure that involves bloodshed. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Choice A ('Hopeful or cheerful') is incorrect because 'sanguinary' does not convey a positive or cheerful meaning. Choice C ('Difficult and protracted') is incorrect as 'sanguinary' specifically relates to blood or bloodshed, not difficulty or prolongation. Choice D ('Tricky and sensitive') is incorrect as 'sanguinary' does not imply trickiness or sensitivity but rather the presence of blood or bloodshed.

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