Which term means to begin or start?

• A. to begin, to start
• B. to swallow
• C. invasive
• D. internal

Answer: (A)

The concept being tested is recognizing a direct synonym for beginning or starting. The best choice is the term that literally means to begin or to start, since it directly conveys the action of initiating something. The phrase “to begin, to start” fits this meaning perfectly and can be used to describe the onset of a task, process, or event.

The other options don’t fit because they describe unrelated actions or descriptors. “To swallow” is an action of ingesting, not starting something. “Invasive” describes intrusion or spread, not the act of beginning. “Internal” means inside, which has no bearing on starting an action.