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Choose the correct meaning pair: ‘Elicit’ and ‘Illicit’ differ in that ‘Illicit’ means:
ATo draw out a response
BTo provoke a reaction
CTo bring forth information
DForbidden by law or rules
Choose the correct tense: The treaty ___ in 1998.
Ais signing
Bwas signed
Csigns
Dhas signed
Choose the correct meaning pair: ‘Farther’ and ‘Further’ differ in that ‘Farther’ refers to:
AAn abstract concept of progress
BA degree of extent or advancement
CPhysical distance that can be measured
DAdditional or more, in a general sense
Choose the correct tense: This is the most challenging project I ___ handled.
Ahave
Bam
Cwas
Dhad
Choose the correct meaning pair: ‘Ingenious’ and ‘Ingenuous’ differ in that ‘Ingenuous’ means:
AHighly skilled at problem-solving
BOriginal and creative
CClever and inventive
DInnocent and unsuspecting
Choose the correct tense: The show ___ before we found our seats.
Ahad begun
Bhas begun
Cbegan
Dbegins
Choose the correct meaning pair: ‘Moral’ and ‘Morale’ differ in that ‘Moral’ means:
AThe spirit and discipline of a team
BA feeling of collective enthusiasm
CA lesson or principle concerning right and wrong
DThe level of confidence within a group
Choose the correct tense: The office ___ at 9 am on weekdays.
Aopened
Bopens
Chas opened
Dis opening
Choose the correct meaning pair: ‘Sensual’ and ‘Sensuous’ differ in that ‘Sensuous’ means:
AFocused on physical gratification
BAppealing pleasantly to the senses, especially in art
CRelated to bodily desires
DRelating to physical, especially sexual, pleasure
Choose the correct tense: She ___ for her dream job for nearly two years.
Ahas been applying
Bapplies
Capplied
Dwas applying