Social Media Influencers Draw New Attention to Unassisted Home Birth

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Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Try the exercises before opening any answer or transcript sections, then use them to review your work.

Practice level

C1. 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.

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

   1. capable of influencing beliefs or decisions through convincing presentation
   2. Based on official medical certification
   3. Difficult to understand without specialist training
   4. Repeated frequently across several platforms
   Check answers and explanations

   Answer

   capable of influencing beliefs or decisions through convincing presentation

   Persuasive describes something capable of influencing beliefs or decisions through convincing presentation.

2. Question 2 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

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

   1. the systematic observation of a situation to detect changes or problems
   2. Informal discussion of personal experiences
   3. Immediate removal of professional assistance
   4. Public promotion of a controversial practice
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   Answer

   the systematic observation of a situation to detect changes or problems

   Monitoring means systematically observing a situation to detect changes or problems.

3. Question 3 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

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

   1. unexpected problems that make a situation more difficult or dangerous
   2. Ordinary stages in a predictable process
   3. Persuasive explanations offered by observers
   4. Personal decisions shared with an audience
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   Answer

   unexpected problems that make a situation more difficult or dangerous

   Complications are unexpected problems that make a situation more difficult or dangerous.

4. Question 4 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

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

   1. having the training, knowledge, or credentials required for a task
   2. Being popular among online followers
   3. Being emotionally confident during uncertainty
   4. Having experienced a similar situation personally
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   Answer

   having the training, knowledge, or credentials required for a task

   Qualified describes someone possessing the training or credentials required for a task.

5. Question 5 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

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

   1. a personal account or statement offered as evidence or support
   2. A formally verified medical recommendation
   3. A platform’s official safety regulation
   4. A statistical summary of population data
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   Answer

   a personal account or statement offered as evidence or support

   Testimony is a personal account offered as evidence or support.

6. Question 6 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

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

   1. to recognize or explain the difference between two similar things
   2. Present one experience as universally valid
   3. Increase attention through repeated exposure
   4. Respond immediately to a medical emergency
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   Answer

   to recognize or explain the difference between two similar things

   Distinguish means recognizing or explaining the difference between similar things.

7. Question 7 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

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

   1. As a result of something previously stated
   2. Despite an opposing argument or condition
   3. In a personally expressive manner
   4. Without relying on professional assistance
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   Answer

   As a result of something previously stated

   Consequently introduces a result that follows from something previously stated.

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.