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1331
The artist is known for his ability to ______ the beauty of nature on canvas.
Rule: Vocabulary in Context. The sentence requires a verb that means to represent or express something successfully. 'Capture' is often used in an artistic context to mean representing a quality or feeling in a work of art. Option (b) 'caption' means to provide a title or explanation for a picture. Option (c) 'capsule' is a noun for a small container. Option (d) 'captivate' means to attract and hold the interest of someone, which is a close but less precise meaning than 'capture' in this artistic context.
1332
The manager's ______ handling of the crisis prevented a major disaster.
Rule: Vocabulary (Homophones/Confusing Words). The sentence needs an adjective that means skillful. 'Adept' means very skilled or proficient at something. Option (b) 'adopt' is a verb meaning to take something on as your own. Option (c) 'adapt' is a verb meaning to adjust to new conditions. Option (d) 'adverse' means unfavorable or harmful. 'Adept' is the only word that correctly describes a skillful handling of a situation.
1333
He is one of those employees who ______ always willing to go the extra mile.
Rule: Subject-Verb Agreement in Relative Clauses. In a relative clause starting with 'who', 'that', or 'which', the verb agrees with the antecedent of the pronoun. The antecedent of 'who' is not 'one', but 'employees' (plural). The structure is 'one of the [plural noun] who [plural verb]'. Therefore, the plural verb 'are' is required to agree with 'employees'. Option (a) 'is', (c) 'was', and (d) 'has been' are all singular verbs and are incorrect.
1334
The company decided to ______ its operations to include international markets.
Rule: Vocabulary - Choosing the Correct Verb. The context requires a verb that means to enlarge or increase in scope. 'Expand' means to become larger in size, number, or importance. Option (a) 'exceed' means to go beyond a set limit. Option (c) 'expend' means to spend or use up resources like energy or money. Option (d) 'except' is a preposition meaning 'not including'. Therefore, 'expand' is the only logical choice for growing a company's operations.
1335
No sooner had she finished her speech ______ the audience erupted in applause.
Rule: Inversion with 'No sooner'. The expression 'No sooner' is always paired with 'than'. When a sentence starts with 'No sooner', it forces an inversion of the subject and the auxiliary verb ('had she finished...'). The clause that follows, describing the immediate subsequent action, must be introduced by 'than'. Option (a) 'when' is used with 'Hardly' or 'Scarcely'. Option (c) 'then' indicates sequence but is not part of this fixed grammatical structure. Option (d) 'that' is incorrect.
1336
The defendant's lawyer argued that the evidence was ______ to the case and should be disregarded.
Rule: Vocabulary in Context (Confusing Words). The sentence requires a word meaning 'irrelevant' or 'unimportant under the circumstances'. 'Immaterial' means exactly that, making it the perfect fit for the legal context. Option (a) 'imminent' means about to happen. Option (b) 'immanent' means inherent or intrinsic. Option (d) 'immature' means not fully developed. None of these alternatives fit the context of evidence being disregarded because it is not relevant.
1337
It's high time you ______ taking your responsibilities more seriously.
Rule: Subjunctive Mood with 'It's high time'. The phrase 'It's high time' or 'It's time' is followed by a subject and a verb in the simple past subjunctive form to indicate that something should have been done already. The structure is 'It's high time + subject + past tense verb'. Therefore, 'started' is the correct verb form. Option (a) 'start' is the base form and is incorrect. Option (c) 'should start' is a common mistake but is not the grammatically correct structure. Option (d) 'have started' is the present perfect tense and does not fit the subjunctive mood required here.
1338
The report was quite ______; it covered every aspect of the issue in great detail.
Rule: Confusing Words (Vocabulary). The sentence needs an adjective that means 'including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something'. 'Comprehensive' means thorough and detailed, which fits the context perfectly. Option (b) 'comprehensible' means able to be understood. Option (c) 'compressive' relates to compression or squeezing. Option (d) 'compulsive' relates to an irresistible urge. 'Comprehensive' is the only word that accurately describes a detailed report.
1339
Hardly had the sun risen ______ the birds began to chirp.
Rule: Inversion with 'Hardly'. When a sentence begins with a negative adverb like 'Hardly', 'Scarcely', or 'Barely', it requires an inversion of the subject and auxiliary verb ('had the sun...'). This structure must be followed by 'when' to introduce the second action. 'Than' is used with 'No sooner'. Therefore, the correct construction is 'Hardly had... when...'. Option (a) 'than' is incorrect. Option (b) 'then' indicates a sequence of events but is not part of this specific grammatical structure. Option (d) 'that' is also incorrect.
1340
I am not averse ______ a good cup of coffee in the morning.
Rule: Adjective + Preposition Combination. The adjective 'averse' is idiomatically followed by the preposition 'to'. The phrase 'averse to' means having a strong dislike of or opposition to something. This is a fixed collocation in English. Therefore, options (a) 'of', (b) 'with', and (c) 'for' are incorrect pairings with 'averse'.
