CATEGORY 1: "AS" YOU LIKE IT
CATEGORY 2: SPARE CHANGE?
CATEGORY 3: RELATIVELY SPEAKING
CATEGORY 4: PREFIX POWER
100
In formal written English, this conjunction must be used instead of "like" when comparing two actions or processes, such as: "She managed the budget ____ her predecessor had done." 
as
the way
100
This verb collocation means to cause or produce a change in a system or environment.
bring about (a change)
100
In defining relative clauses, a relative pronoun showing possession is always required and uses this word.
whose
100
Standard orthographic rule: Adjectives starting with the letter 'l' (e.g., logical) take this negative prefix.
il
200
This 2-word conjunction describes an impression or feeling after verbs like act, feel, or look, but unlike "like", it is strictly appropriate in formal contexts: "He talked ____ he had solved the problem single-handedly."
as if
as though
200
If you foresee or expect a change before it happens, you use this collocation.
anticipate (a change)
200
In the sentence "The book that I bought yesterday was expensive," state whether the relative pronoun is required or optional, and explain why.
optional (because that functions as the object of the clause: I bought [the book])?
200
Supply the antonyms for both considerate and decisive using their correct negative prefixes.
inconsiderate and indecisive
300
Correct this informal sentence for a formal paper while preserving its exact comparison:
"They remodeled the house like the architect suggested."
They remodeled the house as the architect suggested.
They remodeled the house the way the architect suggested.
300
The difference between these two collocations: one means actively fighting against a change, while the other means successfully handling or dealing with it.
resist (a change) and cope with (a change)
300
In the sentence "People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones," explain why "who" cannot be omitted.
who is the subject of the relative clause.
300
These two negative prefixes are used before adjectives starting with 'm' / 'p' (e.g., mature, proper) and 'r' (e.g., responsible) respectively.
im- (immature, improper)
ir- (irresponsible)
400
This informal 4-letter word frequently replaces as if, as though, as, and the way in casual speech.
like
400
To undergo or live through a period of transition is to do this to a change.
go through (a change)
400
Determine if the pronoun is optional or required in this sentence:
"The pressure that students feel to succeed in school is increasing."
optional
400
Complete this sentence with the antonym of consistent:
"His argument was completely ____, switching views constantly."
inconsistent
500
Formalize this complex sentence without changing its meaning:
"He behaves like he owns the place, but he treats people like his mentor taught him."
"He behaves as if [or as though] he owns the place, but he treats people as [or the way] his mentor taught him"
500
Complete both blanks with the correct verb: "Progressive leaders will (A) ____ a change enthusiastically, whereas conservative groups often (B) ____ it to maintain the status quo."
(A) welcome and (B) resist (or avoid)
500
Identify the ONLY sentence where the relative pronoun can be omitted:
People who are concerned with pollution buy electric cars.
The policies that the government introduced failed.
Employees whose skills are outdated need retraining.
Sentence 2
500
Match all four prefixes (il-, im-, in-, ir-) to their correct stems in this sequence: responsible, tolerant, proper, logical.
ir- (irresponsible)
in- (intolerant)
im- (improper)
il- (illogical)