In Alaska, Some Early Voting Sites in Rural Villages Have Not Yet Opened

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Practice level

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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.

   Which option best defines “unavailable” as used in the article?

   1. not accessible or ready for use at a particular time
   2. Temporarily more popular than usual
   3. Legally reserved for officials
   4. Located beyond a state boundary
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   Answer

   not accessible or ready for use at a particular time

   The article uses it for polling locations that could not be accessed for voting.

2. Question 2 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   Which option best defines “affected” as used in the article?

   1. influenced or harmed by a particular event or condition
   2. Officially selected for expansion
   3. Physically separated from nearby villages
   4. Responsible for organizing elections
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   Answer

   influenced or harmed by a particular event or condition

   It identifies locations influenced by the failure to open sites.

3. Question 3 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   Which option best defines “uncertainty” as used in the article?

   1. a lack of confidence about what will happen or what is true
   2. A formal requirement to travel
   3. A disagreement over legal authority
   4. A confirmed change in procedure
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   Answer

   a lack of confidence about what will happen or what is true

   It describes voters’ lack of confidence about their future schedules.

4. Question 4 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   Which option best defines “logistical” as used in the article?

   1. relating to the practical organization of people, resources, or activities
   2. Based on constitutional interpretation
   3. Connected with personal preference
   4. Designed to influence public opinion
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   Answer

   relating to the practical organization of people, resources, or activities

   It concerns the practical organization of access and resources.

5. Question 5 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   Which option best defines “emphasizes” as used in the article?

   1. gives particular importance or attention to something
   2. Removes from public consideration
   3. Questions the accuracy of evidence
   4. Delays an official decision
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   Answer

   gives particular importance or attention to something

   The statement gives particular importance to administrative and legal concerns.

6. Question 6 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   Which option best defines “disruption” as used in the article?

   1. an interruption that prevents a process or service from continuing normally
   2. A voluntary change of residence
   3. A formal electoral agreement
   4. A permanent administrative division
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   Answer

   an interruption that prevents a process or service from continuing normally

   It refers to an interruption preventing normal operation of the sites.

7. Question 7 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   Which option best defines “verified” as used in the article?

   1. confirmed as accurate or true through reliable evidence
   2. Announced before investigation
   3. Assumed from general experience
   4. Disputed by several officials
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   Answer

   confirmed as accurate or true through reliable evidence

   The article reserves this adjective for facts confirmed by supplied evidence.

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.