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1.

  I'm struggling to carry all of these books. Could you land me a hand ?
               
    (A) to receive help or assistance from someone  
(B) to be handed a physical object
    (C) to lend someone a physical object  
    (D) to give someone directions  
               
2.   I heard that the exam is going to be very difficult, so I made sure to study extra hard. Forewarned is forearmed !
               
    (A) Being aware of a problem ahead of time can help you prepare for it.  
(B) The best defense is a good offense.
    (C) It's better to be safe than sorry.  
    (D) You should always trust your instincts.  
               
3.   I know things are tough right now, but you just have to keep your chin up and keep pushing forward.
               
    (A) be careful and cautious  
(B) be confident and resilient
    (C) be quiet and reserved  
    (D) be stubborn and uncooperative  
               
4.   He's a great candidate, but he's still wet behind the ears when it comes to managing a team.
               
    (A) experienced and knowledgeable  
(B) naive and inexperienced
    (C) confident and self-assured  
    (D) cautious and hesitant  
               
5.   I made a mistake in the past, but I hope you won't hold that against me forever.
               
    (A) keep something in a secure place  
(B) use something to your advantage
    (C) blame someone fore something  
    (D) judge someone negatively based on something they did in the past  
               
6.   He's been working hard all week, so let's cut him some slack and let him take a break.
               
    (A) criticize or blame someone  
    (B) give someone a break or some leeway
    (C) challenge someone to a competition  
    (D) help someone achieve their goals  
         

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

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