Select the best word or phrase to complete each sentence. Question 25: To write a good book report, the essential first step is to _ the book to understand its content. A. read B. skim C. summarize D.

Here are the solutions to the questions: Question 25: To write a good book report, the essential first step is to read the book to understand its content. The correct option is A. A. read Question 27: The phrase "in a hurry" suggests a quick and possibly forceful action of putting papers into a briefcase. "Stuffed" best describes this action. The correct option is C. C. stuffed Question 28: At the starting line of a marathon, competitors would be experiencing high levels of excitement and nervous energy, which is best described as adrenalin-fuelled. The correct option is C. C. adrenalin-fuelled Question 29: A "swarm of people" refers to a large, moving crowd. The predicate that best describes an action taken by a large group of people is "took to the streets in protest." The correct option is A. A. took to the streets in protest Last free one today — make it count tomorrow, or type /upgrade for unlimited.