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  1. Which word fits best: 'The new policy had a ___ effect on small businesses.'

    Answer: detrimental

    'Detrimental' means harmful, which suits a negative effect on businesses.

  2. What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'to put off'?

    Answer: To postpone

    'Put off' means to delay or postpone something.

  3. Choose the correct word: 'Her argument was so ___ that nobody could refute it.'

    Answer: compelling

    'Compelling' means convincing or persuasive.

  4. Which collocation is correct?

    Answer: do research

    In English we 'do research'; 'research' is uncountable and takes 'do'.

  5. The word 'meticulous' most nearly means:

    Answer: Extremely careful

    'Meticulous' describes great attention to detail and precision.

  6. Select the best linking word: 'He studied hard; ___, he passed the exam.'

    Answer: consequently

    'Consequently' shows the result of studying hard.

  7. Which word is closest in meaning to 'alleviate'?

    Answer: Relieve

    'Alleviate' means to make pain or a problem less severe.