Sunday, 16 August 2026

25 Practice Sets with 5–6 Gaps (Moderate Length)

25 Practice Sets with 5–6 Gaps (Moderate Length)

Set 31: Digital Marketing

Instructions: Read the passage and select the correct word/phrase for each blank from the options.

Passage:
Digital marketing __________ (1) __________ a __________ (2) transformation in how businesses reach their customers. Companies __________ (3) social media platforms to __________ (4) their brand visibility. Marketing teams __________ (5) __________ customer behavior data for years to __________ (6) their advertising strategies.

Options:

1.      A) has undergone / B) has made / C) has done / D) has taken

2.      A) large / B) major / C) big / D) heavy

3.      A) are using / B) are making / C) are doing / D) are taking

4.      A) make / B) do / C) take / D) increase

5.      A) have been analyzing / B) have been making / C) have been doing / D) have been taking

6.      A) make / B) do / C) take / D) refine



Answers & Explanations for Set 31

1. Answer: A) has undergone

  • Collocation: undergo a transformation
  • Tense: Present Perfect
  • Why: "Undergo a transformation" means to experience a major change. Digital marketing has changed significantly.

2. Answer: B) major

  • Collocation: major transformation
  • Why: "Major transformation" is a formal collocation meaning significant and important change.

3. Answer: A) are using

  • Collocation: use platforms
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: "Use platforms" is the natural collocation. Companies are currently utilizing social media.

4. Answer: D) increase

  • Collocation: increase visibility
  • Why: "Increase visibility" means to make something more noticeable. It's a business collocation.

5. Answer: A) have been analyzing

  • Collocation: analyze data
  • Tense: Present Perfect Continuous
  • Why: "Analyze data" is a scientific/business collocation. "For years" indicates ongoing action.

6. Answer: D) refine

  • Collocation: refine strategies
  • Why: "Refine strategies" means to improve or perfect approaches. It's a formal collocation.

Set 32: Remote Work

Instructions: Read the passage and select the correct word/phrase for each blank from the options.

Passage:
Remote work __________ (1) __________ increasingly popular since the pandemic began. Employees __________ (2) __________ better work-life balance and __________ (3) commuting time. However, managers __________ (4) __________ challenges in maintaining team cohesion. Companies __________ (5) new policies to __________ (6) flexible working arrangements.

Options:

1.      A) has become / B) has made / C) has done / D) has taken

2.      A) have been enjoying / B) have been making / C) have been doing / D) have been taking

3.      A) make / B) do / C) take / D) save

4.      A) have been facing / B) have been making / C) have been doing / D) have been taking

5.      A) are implementing / B) are making / C) are doing / D) are taking

6.      A) make / B) do / C) take / D) support



Answers & Explanations for Set 32

1. Answer: A) has become

  • Collocation: become popular
  • Tense: Present Perfect
  • Why: "Become popular" indicates a change in status. Remote work is now popular.

2. Answer: A) have been enjoying

  • Collocation: enjoy balance
  • Tense: Present Perfect Continuous
  • Why: "Enjoy balance" is a natural collocation. Employees have been experiencing better work-life equilibrium.

3. Answer: D) save

  • Collocation: save time
  • Why: "Save time" is the fixed collocation. Employees spend less time commuting.

4. Answer: A) have been facing

  • Collocation: face challenges
  • Tense: Present Perfect Continuous
  • Why: "Face challenges" means to encounter difficulties. Managers have been dealing with problems.

5. Answer: A) are implementing

  • Collocation: implement policies
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: "Implement policies" means to put rules into effect. Companies are introducing new rules.

6. Answer: D) support

  • Collocation: support arrangements
  • Why: "Support arrangements" means to help or enable flexible work. It's a natural collocation.

Set 33: Sustainable Fashion

Instructions: Read the passage and select the correct word/phrase for each blank from the options.

Passage:
The fashion industry __________ (1) __________ pressure to __________ (2) more sustainable practices. Consumers __________ (3) __________ demand for ethical products in recent years. Major brands __________ (4) eco-friendly materials to __________ (5) their environmental impact. This shift __________ (6) a __________ (7) change in consumer behavior.

Options:

1.      A) has been under / B) has been making / C) has been doing / D) has been taking

2.      A) make / B) do / C) take / D) adopt

3.      A) have been creating / B) have been making / C) have been doing / D) have been taking

4.      A) are using / B) are making / C) are doing / D) are taking

5.      A) make / B) do / C) take / D) reduce

6.      A) makes / B) does / C) represents / D) takes

7.      A) large / B) significant / C) big / D) heavy



Answers & Explanations for Set 33

1. Answer: A) has been under

  • Collocation: be under pressure
  • Tense: Present Perfect
  • Why: "Under pressure" is the fixed prepositional phrase. The industry is being pressured.

2. Answer: D) adopt

  • Collocation: adopt practices
  • Why: "Adopt practices" means to start using new methods. It's a formal collocation.

3. Answer: A) have been creating

  • Collocation: create demand
  • Tense: Present Perfect Continuous
  • Why: "Create demand" is a market collocation. Consumers have been generating demand for ethical products.

4. Answer: A) are using

  • Collocation: use materials
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: "Use materials" is the natural collocation. Brands are currently utilizing eco-friendly materials.

5. Answer: D) reduce

  • Collocation: reduce impact
  • Why: "Reduce impact" is the standard environmental collocation. Brands want to lower their environmental effect.

6. Answer: C) represents

  • Collocation: represent a change
  • Why: "Represent a change" means to signify or constitute a change. The shift demonstrates a change.

7. Answer: B) significant

  • Collocation: significant change
  • Why: "Significant change" is a formal collocation meaning important and noticeable change.

Set 34: Space Exploration

Instructions: Read the passage and select the correct word/phrase for each blank from the options.

Passage:
Space exploration __________ (1) __________ remarkable progress over the past decade. Private companies __________ (2) heavily in rocket technology to __________ (3) space travel more accessible. Scientists __________ (4) new planets that __________ (5) the potential for supporting life. These discoveries __________ (6) a __________ (7) step forward in our understanding of the universe.

Options:

1.      A) has made / B) has done / C) has taken / D) has achieved

2.      A) have been investing / B) have been making / C) have been doing / D) have been taking

3.      A) make / B) do / C) take / D) have

4.      A) have discovered / B) have made / C) have done / D) have taken

5.      A) make / B) do / C) take / D) have

6.      A) makes / B) does / C) represents / D) takes

7.      A) large / B) major / C) big / D) heavy



Answers & Explanations for Set 34

1. Answer: A) has made

  • Collocation: make progress
  • Tense: Present Perfect
  • Why: "Make progress" is the fixed collocation. Space exploration has advanced significantly.

2. Answer: A) have been investing

  • Collocation: invest in
  • Tense: Present Perfect Continuous
  • Why: "Invest in" is the correct verb-preposition collocation. Companies are putting money into technology.

3. Answer: A) make

  • Collocation: make accessible
  • Why: "Make accessible" means to make something easier to reach. Companies want to make space travel available to more people.

4. Answer: A) have discovered

  • Collocation: discover planets
  • Tense: Present Perfect
  • Why: "Discover planets" is the natural collocation. Scientists have found new planets.

5. Answer: D) have

  • Collocation: have potential
  • Why: "Have potential" means to possess possibility or capability. Planets may support life.

6. Answer: C) represents

  • Collocation: represent a step
  • Why: "Represent a step" means to signify a stage of progress. Discoveries mark advancement.

7. Answer: B) major

  • Collocation: major step
  • Why: "Major step" is a formal collocation meaning important and significant progress.

Set 35: Artificial Intelligence

Instructions: Read the passage and select the correct word/phrase for each blank from the options.

Passage:
Artificial intelligence __________ (1) __________ rapid development in recent years. Businesses __________ (2) AI tools to __________ (3) their productivity and reduce costs. Researchers __________ (4) new applications that could __________ (5) significant benefits to society. Governments are also working to __________ (6) appropriate regulations.

Options:

1.      A) has undergone / B) has experienced / C) has done / D) has taken

2.      A) are adopting / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

3.      A) improve / B) do / C) make / D) take

4.      A) have developed / B) have done / C) have taken / D) have made

5.      A) bring / B) do / C) take / D) make

6.      A) establish / B) do / C) take / D) make



Answers & Explanations for Set 35

1. Answer: B) has experienced

  • Collocation: experience rapid development
  • Tense: Present Perfect
  • Why: "Experience development" means to undergo a period of growth or change.

2. Answer: A) are adopting

  • Collocation: adopt AI tools
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Businesses are currently beginning to use AI tools.

3. Answer: A) improve

  • Collocation: improve productivity
  • Why: "Improve productivity" is a common business collocation.

4. Answer: A) have developed

  • Collocation: develop applications
  • Tense: Present Perfect
  • Why: Researchers have created new AI applications.

5. Answer: A) bring

  • Collocation: bring benefits
  • Why: "Bring benefits" means to produce positive results.

6. Answer: A) establish

  • Collocation: establish regulations
  • Why: "Establish regulations" means to formally create rules.

Set 36: Online Education

Instructions: Read the passage and select the correct word/phrase for each blank from the options.

Passage:
Online education __________ (1) __________ greater access to learning opportunities. Students __________ (2) __________ online courses to __________ (3) new skills from home. Educational institutions __________ (4) digital platforms to reach learners in remote areas. However, teachers must __________ (5) students engaged and __________ (6) effective learning environments.

Options:

1.      A) has provided / B) has done / C) has taken / D) has made

2.      A) are taking / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are giving

3.      A) acquire / B) do / C) make / D) take

4.      A) are using / B) are making / C) are doing / D) are taking

5.      A) keep / B) do / C) make / D) take

6.      A) create / B) do / C) make / D) take



Answers & Explanations for Set 36

1. Answer: A) has provided

  • Collocation: provide access
  • Tense: Present Perfect
  • Why: Online education has given people greater opportunities to access education.

2. Answer: A) are taking

  • Collocation: take courses
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: "Take a course" is the standard expression.

3. Answer: A) acquire

  • Collocation: acquire skills
  • Why: "Acquire skills" is a formal academic collocation.

4. Answer: A) are using

  • Collocation: use platforms
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Institutions are currently using digital platforms.

5. Answer: A) keep

  • Collocation: keep students engaged
  • Why: "Keep someone engaged" means to maintain their interest and participation.

6. Answer: A) create

  • Collocation: create an effective learning environment
  • Why: Teachers create conditions that support successful learning.

Set 37: Climate Change

Instructions: Read the passage and select the correct word/phrase for each blank from the options.

Passage:
Climate change __________ (1) __________ serious challenges for communities worldwide. Governments __________ (2) __________ measures to __________ (3) greenhouse gas emissions. Scientists __________ (4) __________ the effects of rising temperatures for decades. Countries must __________ (5) immediate action to __________ (6) further environmental damage.

Options:

1.      A) has created / B) has done / C) has taken / D) has made

2.      A) are taking / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are having

3.      A) reduce / B) make / C) take / D) do

4.      A) have been studying / B) have been doing / C) have been making / D) have been taking

5.      A) take / B) do / C) make / D) have

6.      A) prevent / B) make / C) take / D) do



Answers & Explanations for Set 37

1. Answer: A) has created

  • Collocation: create challenges
  • Tense: Present Perfect
  • Why: Climate change has produced serious difficulties.

2. Answer: A) are taking

  • Collocation: take measures
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: "Take measures" means to adopt actions to deal with a problem.

3. Answer: A) reduce

  • Collocation: reduce emissions
  • Why: "Reduce emissions" is a standard environmental collocation.

4. Answer: A) have been studying

  • Collocation: study effects
  • Tense: Present Perfect Continuous
  • Why: "For decades" indicates an action continuing over a long period.

5. Answer: A) take

  • Collocation: take action
  • Why: "Take action" is a fixed collocation meaning to act.

6. Answer: A) prevent

  • Collocation: prevent damage
  • Why: "Prevent damage" means to stop damage from occurring.

Set 38: Public Transportation

Instructions: Read the passage and select the correct word/phrase for each blank from the options.

Passage:
Public transportation __________ (1) __________ an important role in reducing urban congestion. Many cities __________ (2) __________ their transport networks to __________ (3) more passengers. Authorities __________ (4) __________ new electric buses to __________ (5) air pollution. These improvements can __________ (6) the quality of urban life.

Options:

1.      A) plays / B) does / C) makes / D) takes

2.      A) are expanding / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

3.      A) accommodate / B) do / C) make / D) take

4.      A) are introducing / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

5.      A) reduce / B) make / C) take / D) do

6.      A) improve / B) make / C) take / D) do



Answers & Explanations for Set 38

1. Answer: A) plays

  • Collocation: play an important role
  • Why: "Play a role" is a fixed collocation.

2. Answer: A) are expanding

  • Collocation: expand networks
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Cities are currently increasing the size of their transport systems.

3. Answer: A) accommodate

  • Collocation: accommodate passengers
  • Why: "Accommodate passengers" means to provide enough capacity for them.

4. Answer: A) are introducing

  • Collocation: introduce buses
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Authorities are bringing new buses into service.

5. Answer: A) reduce

  • Collocation: reduce air pollution
  • Why: This is a common environmental collocation.

6. Answer: A) improve

  • Collocation: improve quality of life
  • Why: Better transportation can make urban life better.

Set 39: Tourism Industry

Instructions: Read the passage and select the correct word/phrase for each blank from the options.

Passage:
The tourism industry __________ (1) __________ significantly over the past few decades. International visitors __________ (2) __________ new destinations to __________ (3) unique cultural experiences. Local businesses __________ (4) __________ opportunities from increased tourism. Governments must __________ (5) sustainable policies to __________ (6) natural resources.

Options:

1.      A) has grown / B) has done / C) has taken / D) has made

2.      A) are exploring / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

3.      A) experience / B) do / C) make / D) take

4.      A) are benefiting from / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

5.      A) develop / B) do / C) take / D) make

6.      A) protect / B) do / C) make / D) take



Answers & Explanations for Set 39

1. Answer: A) has grown

  • Collocation: grow significantly
  • Tense: Present Perfect
  • Why: The tourism industry has increased greatly.

2. Answer: A) are exploring

  • Collocation: explore destinations
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Tourists are currently discovering new places.

3. Answer: A) experience

  • Collocation: experience culture/cultural experiences
  • Why: Visitors experience the culture of different destinations.

4. Answer: A) are benefiting from

  • Collocation: benefit from opportunities
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Local businesses are receiving advantages from tourism.

5. Answer: A) develop

  • Collocation: develop policies
  • Why: Governments develop policies to manage tourism responsibly.

6. Answer: A) protect

  • Collocation: protect natural resources
  • Why: Sustainable tourism should preserve environmental resources.

Set 40: Healthcare Technology

Instructions: Read the passage and select the correct word/phrase for each blank from the options.

Passage:
Healthcare technology __________ (1) __________ major advances in recent years. Hospitals __________ (2) __________ digital systems to __________ (3) patient records more efficiently. Doctors __________ (4) __________ telemedicine services to provide care remotely. These technologies can __________ (5) access to healthcare and __________ (6) treatment outcomes.

Options:

1.      A) has experienced / B) has done / C) has taken / D) has made

2.      A) are adopting / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

3.      A) manage / B) do / C) make / D) take

4.      A) are using / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

5.      A) improve / B) do / C) take / D) make

6.      A) enhance / B) do / C) take / D) make



Answers & Explanations for Set 40

1. Answer: A) has experienced

  • Collocation: experience advances
  • Tense: Present Perfect
  • Why: Healthcare technology has undergone significant progress.

2. Answer: A) are adopting

  • Collocation: adopt systems
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Hospitals are increasingly beginning to use digital systems.

3. Answer: A) manage

  • Collocation: manage records
  • Why: Healthcare professionals manage patient records.

4. Answer: A) are using

  • Collocation: use telemedicine services
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Doctors are currently using remote healthcare services.

5. Answer: A) improve

  • Collocation: improve access
  • Why: Technology can make healthcare more accessible.

6. Answer: A) enhance

  • Collocation: enhance treatment outcomes
  • Why: "Enhance outcomes" means to improve results.

Set 41: Renewable Energy

Instructions: Read the passage and select the correct word/phrase for each blank from the options.

Passage:
Renewable energy __________ (1) __________ increasingly important in the global energy sector. Governments __________ (2) __________ investments in solar and wind power to __________ (3) dependence on fossil fuels. Scientists __________ (4) __________ new technologies to __________ (5) energy efficiency. These developments could __________ (6) the transition to cleaner energy.

Options:

1.      A) has become / B) has done / C) has taken / D) has made

2.      A) are increasing / B) are doing / C) are taking / D) are making

3.      A) reduce / B) make / C) take / D) do

4.      A) are developing / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

5.      A) improve / B) do / C) take / D) make

6.      A) accelerate / B) do / C) take / D) make



Answers & Explanations for Set 41

1. Answer: A) has become

  • Collocation: become important
  • Tense: Present Perfect
  • Why: Renewable energy has gained importance.

2. Answer: A) are increasing

  • Collocation: increase investments
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Governments are currently putting more money into renewable energy.

3. Answer: A) reduce

  • Collocation: reduce dependence
  • Why: This means to become less dependent on fossil fuels.

4. Answer: A) are developing

  • Collocation: develop technologies
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Scientists are currently creating new technologies.

5. Answer: A) improve

  • Collocation: improve energy efficiency
  • Why: "Improve efficiency" is a standard technical collocation.

6. Answer: A) accelerate

  • Collocation: accelerate the transition
  • Why: "Accelerate" means to make a process happen faster.

Set 42: Social Media

Instructions: Read the passage and select the correct word/phrase for each blank from the options.

Passage:
Social media __________ (1) __________ the way people communicate and share information. Users __________ (2) __________ online communities to __________ (3) ideas and experiences. Businesses __________ (4) __________ social media campaigns to __________ (5) their target audiences. However, users should __________ (6) awareness of privacy risks.

Options:

1.      A) has transformed / B) has done / C) has taken / D) has made

2.      A) are joining / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

3.      A) exchange / B) do / C) make / D) take

4.      A) are launching / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

5.      A) reach / B) do / C) make / D) take

6.      A) maintain / B) do / C) make / D) take



Answers & Explanations for Set 42

1. Answer: A) has transformed

  • Collocation: transform the way
  • Tense: Present Perfect
  • Why: Social media has significantly changed communication.

2. Answer: A) are joining

  • Collocation: join communities
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Users are currently becoming members of online communities.

3. Answer: A) exchange

  • Collocation: exchange ideas
  • Why: "Exchange ideas" is a common communication collocation.

4. Answer: A) are launching

  • Collocation: launch campaigns
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Businesses are currently introducing campaigns.

5. Answer: A) reach

  • Collocation: reach target audiences
  • Why: "Reach an audience" means to communicate with or attract them.

6. Answer: A) maintain

  • Collocation: maintain awareness
  • Why: "Maintain awareness" means to remain conscious of a potential problem.

Set 43: Urban Development

Instructions: Read the passage and select the correct word/phrase for each blank from the options.

Passage:
Rapid urbanization __________ (1) __________ significant pressure on city infrastructure. Local authorities __________ (2) __________ new housing projects to __________ (3) the needs of growing populations. Planners __________ (4) __________ public spaces to __________ (5) the quality of urban life. Cities must also __________ (6) attention to environmental sustainability.

Options:

1.      A) has placed / B) has done / C) has taken / D) has made

2.      A) are developing / B) are doing / C) are taking / D) are making

3.      A) meet / B) do / C) make / D) take

4.      A) are redesigning / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

5.      A) improve / B) do / C) take / D) make

6.      A) pay / B) do / C) make / D) take



Answers & Explanations for Set 43

1. Answer: A) has placed

  • Collocation: place pressure on
  • Tense: Present Perfect
  • Why: Urbanization has put pressure on infrastructure.

2. Answer: A) are developing

  • Collocation: develop housing projects
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Authorities are currently creating new housing projects.

3. Answer: A) meet

  • Collocation: meet needs
  • Why: "Meet the needs" is a fixed collocation.

4. Answer: A) are redesigning

  • Collocation: redesign public spaces
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Planners are changing public spaces to improve them.

5. Answer: A) improve

  • Collocation: improve quality of life
  • Why: This is a common urban-development collocation.

6. Answer: A) pay

  • Collocation: pay attention to
  • Why: "Pay attention to" is a fixed expression.

Set 44: Cybersecurity

Instructions: Read the passage and select the correct word/phrase for each blank from the options.

Passage:
Cybersecurity __________ (1) __________ a critical concern for organizations worldwide. Companies __________ (2) __________ stronger security systems to __________ (3) sensitive information. Experts __________ (4) __________ businesses to __________ (5) regular security checks. Employees should also __________ (6) aware of common online threats.

Options:

1.      A) has become / B) has done / C) has taken / D) has made

2.      A) are implementing / B) are doing / C) are taking / D) are making

3.      A) protect / B) do / C) take / D) make

4.      A) are advising / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

5.      A) conduct / B) do / C) make / D) take

6.      A) remain / B) do / C) make / D) take



Answers & Explanations for Set 44

1. Answer: A) has become

  • Collocation: become a concern
  • Tense: Present Perfect
  • Why: Cybersecurity is now a major concern.

2. Answer: A) are implementing

  • Collocation: implement security systems
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Companies are currently introducing stronger systems.

3. Answer: A) protect

  • Collocation: protect information
  • Why: Cybersecurity systems protect sensitive data.

4. Answer: A) are advising

  • Collocation: advise businesses
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Experts are currently giving recommendations.

5. Answer: A) conduct

  • Collocation: conduct security checks
  • Why: "Conduct a check" is a formal collocation.

6. Answer: A) remain

  • Collocation: remain aware
  • Why: "Remain aware" means to continue being conscious of something.

Set 45: Global Trade

Instructions: Read the passage and select the correct word/phrase for each blank from the options.

Passage:
Global trade __________ (1) __________ a central role in economic development. Countries __________ (2) __________ goods and services to __________ (3) international markets. Businesses __________ (4) __________ new opportunities abroad to __________ (5) their customer base. Governments must __________ (6) trade policies carefully.

Options:

1.      A) plays / B) does / C) makes / D) takes

2.      A) are exporting / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

3.      A) access / B) do / C) make / D) take

4.      A) are exploring / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

5.      A) expand / B) do / C) make / D) take

6.      A) manage / B) do / C) make / D) take



Answers & Explanations for Set 45

1. Answer: A) plays

  • Collocation: play a role
  • Why: Global trade has an important function in economic development.

2. Answer: A) are exporting

  • Collocation: export goods and services
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Countries are currently selling goods and services internationally.

3. Answer: A) access

  • Collocation: access markets
  • Why: Businesses and countries can access international markets.

4. Answer: A) are exploring

  • Collocation: explore opportunities
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Businesses are looking for new possibilities.

5. Answer: A) expand

  • Collocation: expand customer base
  • Why: "Expand" means to increase the number of customers.

6. Answer: A) manage

  • Collocation: manage trade policies
  • Why: Governments need to control and administer trade policies carefully.

Set 46: Financial Technology

Instructions: Read the passage and select the correct word/phrase for each blank from the options.

Passage:
Financial technology __________ (1) __________ the banking industry in recent years. Consumers __________ (2) __________ mobile payment systems to __________ (3) transactions quickly. Banks __________ (4) __________ digital services to __________ (5) customer convenience. These innovations can __________ (6) financial services more accessible.

Options:

1.      A) has transformed / B) has done / C) has taken / D) has made

2.      A) are adopting / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

3.      A) complete / B) do / C) make / D) take

4.      A) are expanding / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

5.      A) improve / B) do / C) take / D) make

6.      A) make / B) do / C) take / D) have



Answers & Explanations for Set 46

1. Answer: A) has transformed

  • Collocation: transform an industry
  • Tense: Present Perfect
  • Why: Financial technology has significantly changed banking.

2. Answer: A) are adopting

  • Collocation: adopt payment systems
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Consumers are increasingly beginning to use digital payment systems.

3. Answer: A) complete

  • Collocation: complete transactions
  • Why: "Complete a transaction" is a standard financial expression.

4. Answer: A) are expanding

  • Collocation: expand services
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Banks are increasing their digital services.

5. Answer: A) improve

  • Collocation: improve customer convenience
  • Why: Digital services make banking easier for customers.

6. Answer: A) make

  • Collocation: make services accessible
  • Why: "Make something accessible" means to make it easier to use or reach.

Set 47: Food Security

Instructions: Read the passage and select the correct word/phrase for each blank from the options.

Passage:
Food security __________ (1) __________ a major concern as the global population continues to grow. Farmers __________ (2) __________ modern technologies to __________ (3) crop production. Governments __________ (4) __________ programs to __________ (5) food waste. International organizations also __________ (6) efforts to support vulnerable communities.

Options:

1.      A) has become / B) has done / C) has taken / D) has made

2.      A) are adopting / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

3.      A) increase / B) do / C) make / D) take

4.      A) are introducing / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

5.      A) reduce / B) do / C) make / D) take

6.      A) coordinate / B) do / C) make / D) take



Answers & Explanations for Set 47

1. Answer: A) has become

  • Collocation: become a concern
  • Tense: Present Perfect
  • Why: Food security is now an important global issue.

2. Answer: A) are adopting

  • Collocation: adopt technologies
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Farmers are increasingly using modern technology.

3. Answer: A) increase

  • Collocation: increase crop production
  • Why: Technology can help farmers produce more crops.

4. Answer: A) are introducing

  • Collocation: introduce programs
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Governments are currently starting new programs.

5. Answer: A) reduce

  • Collocation: reduce food waste
  • Why: This is a standard environmental and agricultural collocation.

6. Answer: A) coordinate

  • Collocation: coordinate efforts
  • Why: Organizations coordinate their activities to achieve common goals.

Set 48: Modern Agriculture

Instructions: Read the passage and select the correct word/phrase for each blank from the options.

Passage:
Modern agriculture __________ (1) __________ significant technological changes. Farmers __________ (2) __________ smart equipment to __________ (3) productivity. Researchers __________ (4) __________ drought-resistant crops to __________ (5) food production in difficult conditions. These innovations can __________ (6) farming more efficient.

Options:

1.      A) has undergone / B) has done / C) has taken / D) has made

2.      A) are using / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

3.      A) increase / B) do / C) take / D) make

4.      A) have developed / B) have done / C) have taken / D) have made

5.      A) maintain / B) do / C) take / D) make

6.      A) make / B) do / C) take / D) have



Answers & Explanations for Set 48

1. Answer: A) has undergone

  • Collocation: undergo changes
  • Tense: Present Perfect
  • Why: Modern agriculture has experienced considerable changes.

2. Answer: A) are using

  • Collocation: use equipment
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Farmers are currently using modern equipment.

3. Answer: A) increase

  • Collocation: increase productivity
  • Why: Modern technology can help farmers produce more efficiently.

4. Answer: A) have developed

  • Collocation: develop crops
  • Tense: Present Perfect
  • Why: Researchers have created new varieties of crops.

5. Answer: A) maintain

  • Collocation: maintain food production
  • Why: Drought-resistant crops help keep production at a stable level.

6. Answer: A) make

  • Collocation: make farming efficient
  • Why: "Make" is used with an adjective to show a change in condition.

Set 49: Environmental Protection

Instructions: Read the passage and select the correct word/phrase for each blank from the options.

Passage:
Environmental protection __________ (1) __________ greater attention from governments and citizens. Communities __________ (2) __________ recycling programs to __________ (3) waste. Scientists __________ (4) __________ innovative solutions to __________ (5) ecosystems. Individuals can also __________ (6) a positive contribution by changing their daily habits.

Options:

1.      A) has received / B) has done / C) has taken / D) has made

2.      A) are establishing / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

3.      A) reduce / B) make / C) do / D) take

4.      A) are developing / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

5.      A) protect / B) do / C) make / D) take

6.      A) make / B) do / C) take / D) have



Answers & Explanations for Set 49

1. Answer: A) has received

  • Collocation: receive attention
  • Tense: Present Perfect
  • Why: Environmental protection has attracted increasing attention.

2. Answer: A) are establishing

  • Collocation: establish programs
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Communities are currently creating recycling programs.

3. Answer: A) reduce

  • Collocation: reduce waste
  • Why: Recycling programs help lower the amount of waste.

4. Answer: A) are developing

  • Collocation: develop solutions
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Scientists are currently creating new solutions.

5. Answer: A) protect

  • Collocation: protect ecosystems
  • Why: Environmental solutions aim to preserve ecosystems.

6. Answer: A) make

  • Collocation: make a contribution
  • Why: "Make a contribution" is a fixed collocation.

Set 50: Workplace Communication

Instructions: Read the passage and select the correct word/phrase for each blank from the options.

Passage:
Effective communication __________ (1) __________ an essential role in workplace success. Managers __________ (2) __________ clear instructions to __________ (3) misunderstandings. Employees __________ (4) __________ feedback to improve their performance. Organizations should also __________ (5) open communication and __________ (6) strong professional relationships.

Options:

1.      A) plays / B) does / C) makes / D) takes

2.      A) provide / B) do / C) make / D) take

3.      A) prevent / B) make / C) do / D) take

4.      A) seek / B) do / C) make / D) take

5.      A) encourage / B) do / C) make / D) take

6.      A) build / B) do / C) make / D) take



Answers & Explanations for Set 50

1. Answer: A) plays

  • Collocation: play an essential role
  • Why: Communication has an important function in workplace success.

2. Answer: A) provide

  • Collocation: provide instructions
  • Why: Managers give employees clear instructions.

3. Answer: A) prevent

  • Collocation: prevent misunderstandings
  • Why: Clear instructions help stop confusion.

4. Answer: A) seek

  • Collocation: seek feedback
  • Why: "Seek feedback" means to actively ask for opinions or evaluation.

5. Answer: A) encourage

  • Collocation: encourage communication
  • Why: Organizations can promote open communication.

6. Answer: A) build

  • Collocation: build relationships
  • Why: "Build relationships" is a common professional collocation.

Set 51: E-Commerce

Instructions: Read the passage and select the correct word/phrase for each blank from the options.

Passage:
E-commerce __________ (1) __________ rapidly over the past decade. Consumers __________ (2) __________ online shopping to __________ (3) time and access a wider range of products. Retailers __________ (4) __________ their online presence to __________ (5) more customers. Businesses must also __________ (6) customer trust through secure payment systems.

Options:

1.      A) has expanded / B) has done / C) has taken / D) has made

2.      A) are embracing / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

3.      A) save / B) do / C) make / D) take

4.      A) are strengthening / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

5.      A) attract / B) do / C) make / D) take

6.      A) build / B) do / C) make / D) take



Answers & Explanations for Set 51

1. Answer: A) has expanded

  • Collocation: expand rapidly
  • Tense: Present Perfect
  • Why: E-commerce has grown quickly over the past decade.

2. Answer: A) are embracing

  • Collocation: embrace online shopping
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Consumers are increasingly accepting and using online shopping.

3. Answer: A) save

  • Collocation: save time
  • Why: Online shopping can reduce the time needed for purchasing goods.

4. Answer: A) are strengthening

  • Collocation: strengthen online presence
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Retailers are making their online presence stronger.

5. Answer: A) attract

  • Collocation: attract customers
  • Why: Businesses use online platforms to gain customers.

6. Answer: A) build

  • Collocation: build customer trust
  • Why: Secure payment systems help establish trust.

Set 52: Space Technology

Instructions: Read the passage and select the correct word/phrase for each blank from the options.

Passage:
Space technology __________ (1) __________ important advances in recent years. Private companies __________ (2) __________ reusable rockets to __________ (3) the cost of space missions. Scientists __________ (4) __________ satellite technology to __________ (5) weather forecasting. These developments may __________ (6) new opportunities for scientific research.

Options:

1.      A) has achieved / B) has done / C) has taken / D) has made

2.      A) are developing / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

3.      A) reduce / B) make / C) do / D) take

4.      A) are improving / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

5.      A) improve / B) do / C) take / D) make

6.      A) create / B) do / C) take / D) make



Answers & Explanations for Set 52

1. Answer: A) has achieved

  • Collocation: achieve advances
  • Tense: Present Perfect
  • Why: Space technology has made significant progress.

2. Answer: A) are developing

  • Collocation: develop rockets
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Private companies are currently creating new rocket technology.

3. Answer: A) reduce

  • Collocation: reduce costs
  • Why: Reusable rockets can lower the cost of missions.

4. Answer: A) are improving

  • Collocation: improve technology
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Scientists are making satellite technology better.

5. Answer: A) improve

  • Collocation: improve weather forecasting
  • Why: Better satellites can produce more accurate forecasts.

6. Answer: A) create

  • Collocation: create opportunities
  • Why: New technologies can produce new possibilities.

Set 53: Education Reform

Instructions: Read the passage and select the correct word/phrase for each blank from the options.

Passage:
Education systems __________ (1) __________ significant changes in response to technological developments. Schools __________ (2) __________ digital tools to __________ (3) classroom learning. Teachers __________ (4) __________ new teaching methods to __________ (5) students' participation. Governments must also __________ (6) adequate resources for education.

Options:

1.      A) have undergone / B) have done / C) have taken / D) have made

2.      A) are adopting / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

3.      A) enhance / B) do / C) make / D) take

4.      A) are experimenting with / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

5.      A) increase / B) do / C) make / D) take

6.      A) provide / B) do / C) make / D) take



Answers & Explanations for Set 53

1. Answer: A) have undergone

  • Collocation: undergo changes
  • Tense: Present Perfect
  • Why: Education systems have experienced considerable changes.

2. Answer: A) are adopting

  • Collocation: adopt digital tools
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Schools are increasingly using technology.

3. Answer: A) enhance

  • Collocation: enhance learning
  • Why: Digital tools can improve the quality of learning.

4. Answer: A) are experimenting with

  • Collocation: experiment with methods
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Teachers are trying new approaches.

5. Answer: A) increase

  • Collocation: increase participation
  • Why: New methods can encourage more student participation.

6. Answer: A) provide

  • Collocation: provide resources
  • Why: Governments should supply adequate educational resources.

Set 54: Mental Health Awareness

Instructions: Read the passage and select the correct word/phrase for each blank from the options.

Passage:
Mental health awareness __________ (1) __________ greater importance in recent years. Organizations __________ (2) __________ programs to __________ (3) awareness among employees. Schools __________ (4) __________ counseling services to __________ (5) students with emotional difficulties. Communities should also __________ (6) supportive environments.

Options:

1.      A) has gained / B) has done / C) has taken / D) has made

2.      A) are developing / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

3.      A) raise / B) do / C) make / D) take

4.      A) are providing / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

5.      A) support / B) do / C) make / D) take

6.      A) create / B) do / C) make / D) take



Answers & Explanations for Set 54

1. Answer: A) has gained

  • Collocation: gain importance
  • Tense: Present Perfect
  • Why: Mental health awareness has become more important.

2. Answer: A) are developing

  • Collocation: develop programs
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Organizations are currently creating awareness programs.

3. Answer: A) raise

  • Collocation: raise awareness
  • Why: "Raise awareness" is a fixed and very common collocation.

4. Answer: A) are providing

  • Collocation: provide services
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Schools are currently offering counseling services.

5. Answer: A) support

  • Collocation: support students
  • Why: Counseling services help students deal with difficulties.

6. Answer: A) create

  • Collocation: create supportive environments
  • Why: Communities can establish environments where people feel supported.

Set 55: Future of Work

Instructions: Read the passage and select the correct word/phrase for each blank from the options.

Passage:
The future of work __________ (1) __________ significant changes as technology continues to advance. Employees __________ (2) __________ new skills to __________ (3) competitive in the changing job market. Companies __________ (4) __________ training programs to __________ (5) their workers for future challenges. Organizations must also __________ (6) flexible working practices.

Options:

1.      A) is likely to bring / B) is likely to do / C) is likely to take / D) is likely to make

2.      A) will need to develop / B) will need to do / C) will need to make / D) will need to take

3.      A) remain / B) do / C) make / D) take

4.      A) are introducing / B) are doing / C) are making / D) are taking

5.      A) prepare / B) do / C) make / D) take

6.      A) adopt / B) do / C) make / D) take



Answers & Explanations for Set 55

1. Answer: A) is likely to bring

  • Collocation: bring significant changes
  • Tense: Future expression
  • Why: "Bring changes" means to cause or introduce changes in the future.

2. Answer: A) will need to develop

  • Collocation: develop new skills
  • Tense: Future with will
  • Why: Employees will have to gain new abilities to succeed in the future.

3. Answer: A) remain

  • Collocation: remain competitive
  • Why: "Remain competitive" means to continue to be able to compete successfully.

4. Answer: A) are introducing

  • Collocation: introduce training programs
  • Tense: Present Continuous
  • Why: Companies are currently starting new training programs.

5. Answer: A) prepare

  • Collocation: prepare workers for challenges
  • Why: Training helps workers become ready for future difficulties.

6. Answer: A) adopt

  • Collocation: adopt flexible working practices
  • Why: "Adopt practices" means to begin using particular methods or approaches.

 

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