Word definition
Sibling
The company's sales __________ by 15% last quarter, which was a significant increase compared to the previous period
increased, rose, went up, grew
Rewrite the sentence: "The number of people who adopted children has risen in the past decade."
Over the past decade, there has been an increase in the number of child adoptions.
Which collocation fits: "__________ problem" (study, academic, learning)?
study
/ˈnɜː.tʃər/
nurture
To care for and encourage growth or development
Nurture
The study indicates that there is a strong __________ between exercise and mental health.
connection, link, relationship
Gap filling: "The chart shows a __________ in the number of people who attended the seminar last year, from 20% to 17%."
decrease
Fill in the blank: "__________ instincts" (natural, strong, deep)?
natural
/ˈkɒn.flɪkt/
conflict
A person you know but who is not a close friend.
Acquaintance
In 2019, the price of oil was $40 per barrel, while in 2020, it __________ to $30 per barrel.
dropped, decreased, fell
Rewrite the sentence: "The population of children in primary schools has decreased."
There has been a decline in the number of children attending primary schools.
Fill in the blank: "__________ a child’s talent" (nurture, grow, develop)?
nurture
/ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/
uppbringing
The state of being a mother
Maternity
Rewrite the sentence: "Family ties have become stronger due to social media."
Social media has strengthened family relationships.
Gap filling: "There was a __________ rise in the number of students applying for online courses in 2021, with a 50% increase compared to the previous year"
significant, considerable
Which collocation fits: "__________ with a sibling" (rivalry, relationship, communication)?
rivalry
/əˌfɪ.liˈeɪ.ʃən/
The personality or usual mood of a person.
Temperament
He was raised in a _______ environment, with strict rules and a lot of discipline.
strict upbringing
Rewrite the sentence: "The number of adults with literacy issues has decreased in the past decade."
Over the past decade, there has been a decline in the number of adults facing literacy issues.
Fill in the blank: "He has a calm and steady __________, which makes him a great leader." (temperament, nature, instinct)
temperament
/məˈtɜː.nə.ti/
maternity