To answer this problem you need to determine which of these answer choices relates to the reason why someone might be put in charge of a group. The correct answer is therefore " . . . he has the most experience." The other answer choices all describe reasons why someone might not be suited for leading a group, or else, they are nonsensical. Additionally, "submissive" means obedient, easily or happily dominated by others; "foolhardy" means stupid, foolish, silly; "subpar" means below average, not good enough. 

It is difficult for someone to be alone it makes sense that that person would want to spend time with other people. The correct answer is therefore " . . . they spend all their time with others." All of the other answer choices are actions that might be taken by someone who does like to be alone. Additionally, "neglect" means abandon, refuse to pay attention to; "forsake" means abandon, leave; "venture" means undergo a risky or exciting journey.

To solve this problem you have to determine what would be most likely to occur as a "sickness" (disease) spreads. The correct answer is that " . . . more doctors are needed" to care for the sick people. All the other answer choices are things that would be highly unlikely to occur in the event of a widespread disease. For example, it would likely make medicine more expensive, not cheaper. Additionally, "anxious" means worried.

To begin with to "weep" means to cry heavily. So, to solve this problem you need to determine when it is normal to cry heavily. The correct answer is " . . . at a somber occasion." "Somber" means serious, grave, dark. So, an example of a "somber occasion" might be a funeral. All the other answer choices are positive occasions as can be seen in the vocabulary words used in each sentence - "jubilant" means very happy, celebratory; "exemplary" means perfect, serving as an example of perfection; "ecstatic" means very happy. Finally, the word "mediocre" means average in a bad way. Although a "mediocre" day would not be happy, it would also not be serious enough to make one "weep." It would be an average day, so this also does not fit with the intensity of the sentence.

To solve this problem you need to determine which of these answer choices contains a group of people who would be most likely or most able to carry a heavy bed up the stairs. The correct answer is therefore " . . . the two robust young boys." "Robust" means strong and healthy, fit. Additionally, "infirm" means weak, sickly; "frail" means weak, usually also sick and elderly; a "toddler" is a small child; "malevolent" means bad-natured, evil.

To begin with "hastily" means done with necessary speed and urgency. And, an "editorial" is an article in a newspaper in which the editor can be biased/can express his/her opinion. So, to solve this problem you need to determine which of these is an answer choice that reflects a reason why an editorial might need to be quickly rewritten. The correct answer is therefore " . . . after new evidence came up." To provide further help, "sufficient" means enough; "offend" means insult, cause to feel upset and angry; "universal" means worldwide, without exception, the same everywhere; "acclaim" means praise.

To solve this problem you need to know the meaning of the word "refreshing." It means stimulating, providing something energizing or enjoyable. So, on a hot day a cool glass of water would be refreshing.

The boy got into a fight at school so it makes sense that he would face negative consequences. "Consequences" are the results of actions taken. The correct answer is "He was prohibited from leaving the house . . . " because this is a negative consequence. "Prohibited" means forbidden, not allowed. Additionally, "acclaimed" means celebrated, praised; "peers" means social equals, people in the same social group; "revered" means deeply respected. 

To solve this problem you need to determine which of these answer choices matches with something that a ship might do. The correct answer is therefore "transporting goods." To "transport" means to move from one place to another. Additionally, "consuming" means eating, using completely; "manufacturing" means making, making in a factory; "platitudes" are insincere comments meant to flatter; "philosophy" is the love of wisdom, studying the nature of things; "psychology" is the study of the human mind.

This sentence uses an intensification between the first and the second sentence. This is indicated by the words "did not merely break." The implication is that it did more than break—it completely broke. The only option that has this sense of totally breaking (in a massive way) is "shatter." This is the best option among those given.