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  The coach advised the team to go easy on their injured teammate during practice.
               
    (A) show leniency  
(B) proceed with caution
    (C) put less pressure  
    (D) be gentle  
               
2.   The crowded bus prompted the passenger to scoot over and make room for others.
               
    (A) move quickly  
(B) slide to the side
    (C) jump or hop over  
    (D) push forcefully  
               
3.   He used his credit card to max out on buying new gadgets.
               
    (A) reach the maximum limit  
(B) exceed expectations
    (C) optimize performance  
    (D) achieve the highest rating  
               
4.   After winning the game, he couldn't resist rubbing it in by taunting his opponents.
               
    (A) apply pressure forcefully  
(B) repeat the action vigorously
    (C) expose the truth harshly  
    (D) flaunt or emphasize something to someone  
               
5.   The dark clouds gathered overhead, threatening to hang heavy with rain.
               
    (A) swing violently  
(B) suspend weighty objects
    (C) be oppressive or burdensome  
    (D) create a somber atmosphere  
               
6.   The government announced plans for phasing out the use of single-use plastic bags.
               
    (A) introducing gradually  
    (B) increasing rapidly
    (C) promoting heavily  
    (D) reducing completely  
         

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    Answers : 1C   2B   3A   4D   5C   6D  
       
 
 

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