Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Cheetahs are _________ land animals, capable of reaching speeds up to 70 miles per hour.

Her _______ of the project guidelines led to numerous errors in the final report.

She didn't mean __to hurt_______ your feelings with her comment, she was just trying to be honest.

LyLy's classmates hold her in high esteem because she's always kind and helpful to everyone.

My throat has been sore all day, I think I’m catching a bug.

The company is looking to hire candidates with strong leadership skills for the ________ position.

She spoke with fervency about her favorite book, showing her deep love and excitement for the story.

You might even feel guilty for feeling this way, (28) _______ only makes things worse.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Quang and Sam are talking about traveling.

Quang : “ Personally, I think traveling broadens our horizons and helps us understand different cultures better.”

Sam     : “________ Experiencing different cultures firsthand is invaluable for personal growth and global understanding.”

I'll let you know the result, ___________ .

You might feel like you're stuck in a dark tunnel with no way out. Even (26) _______ things that used to make you happy

They live with their parents in a small house now, but they’ll ___________ up home on their own soon.

that used to make you happy don't seem to (27) _______ you joy anymore.