At Least 12 Injured in Shooting Near Florida A&M Stadium

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Practice level

B2. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.

Question formats

Single choice

How to approach this practice

Use the surrounding sentence to identify the meaning and word form needed. Check which words naturally go together.

1. Question 1 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   What does “injured” mean in the article?

   1. physically harmed or hurt
   2. officially invited to an event
   3. temporarily separated from others
   4. carefully protected from danger
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   Answer

   physically harmed or hurt

   The word describes people who were physically harmed.

2. Question 2 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   What does “minors” mean in the article?

   1. people under the legal age of adulthood
   2. officials responsible for stadium security
   3. visitors attending a university celebration
   4. players participating in a football game
   Check answers and explanations

   Answer

   people under the legal age of adulthood

   The term refers to people who are under legal adulthood.

3. Question 3 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   What does “confirmed” mean in the article?

   1. shown to be true or accurate
   2. suggested without supporting evidence
   3. changed after a public disagreement
   4. hidden from the local community
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   Answer

   shown to be true or accurate

   It describes information shown to be true or accurate.

4. Question 4 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   What does “traditional” mean in the article?

   1. connected with customs or practices maintained over time
   2. organized for the first time yesterday
   3. limited to professional athletes
   4. required by an emergency order
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   Answer

   connected with customs or practices maintained over time

   It describes a practice connected with customs maintained over time.

5. Question 5 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   What does “community” mean in the article?

   1. a group of people who live in or share a place or interest
   2. a team selected for a single football match
   3. a collection of buildings around a stadium
   4. a committee formed by former students
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   Answer

   a group of people who live in or share a place or interest

   It means a group sharing a place or common connection.

6. Question 6 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   What does “seriousness” mean in the article?

   1. the quality of being severe or requiring serious attention
   2. the ability to celebrate despite difficult conditions
   3. the length of time needed to investigate an event
   4. the number of visitors attending a university game
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   Answer

   the quality of being severe or requiring serious attention

   It refers to the severe nature of an event or situation.

7. Question 7 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   What does “concern” mean in the article?

   1. a feeling that something may be unsafe or problematic
   2. a formal celebration held after a football game
   3. a statement confirming someone’s exact age
   4. a plan for inviting families to campus
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   Answer

   a feeling that something may be unsafe or problematic

   It describes worry that something may be unsafe or problematic.

What to review next

Keep a short list of unfamiliar words with their meanings and example sentences. Practise recalling them later, then use them in a sentence of your own.

A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.

Before you practise: a worked example

Read the whole sentence before choosing a word. Check both its meaning and the words it naturally combines with.

Please make an appointment before visiting the clinic.

Make an appointment is a natural word combination. Knowing a dictionary meaning alone may not tell you which verb fits.

This teaching example is separate from the scored questions. After your test, compare any mistakes with the explanation and revisit the topic before trying again.