From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Do you speak French? Only..........,I'm afraid'.
إجابة
(C)
a little
2
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Whatever you buy, always look for the .............bargain.
إجابة
(B)
best
3
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
We heard grandfather............the organ.
إجابة
(C)
play
4
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Are you sure this is............shop?
إجابة
(B)
John and Elizabeth's
5
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The driver risked....the car ahead of him
إجابة
(A)
overtaking
6
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
You can count on.............boys to finish the work.
إجابة
(B)
us
7
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
You think l'm being difficult,........?
إجابة
(D)
don't you
8
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
It took him ages to get......his father's death.
إجابة
(C)
over
9
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I have never read.............book in all my life.
إجابة
(D)
a more frightening
10
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Mbinki runs...........as fast as I.
إجابة
(D)
just
11
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
This is an improvement...........your last report
إجابة
(B)
on
12
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He threw the banana skin............the window
إجابة
(C)
through
13
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Each of the footballers.........to receive $100.00
إجابة
(B)
is
14
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Our tour of the tower came to an end all.............. soon
إجابة
(C)
too
15
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
You........to me when you were away.
إجابة
(C)
did not write
16
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
How I wish they............the note before coming
إجابة
(B)
had received
17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
No matter..............you look at it, her lawyer will lose the case.
إجابة
(A)
how
18
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
By the time school opens, I....... here for eight weeks.
إجابة
(D)
will have worked
19
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Your mobile phone was ..............ten times in the last hour.
إجابة
(B)
rung
20
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The manager wanted to study the document..............the background of the latest development
إجابة
(A)
against
21
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
As soon as he heard the bell, he............to the door.
إجابة
(C)
hurried
22
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The Principal made us.............the work again.
إجابة
(A)
do
23
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
.............an ambulance, the child's life would have been saved
إجابة
(D)
had we had
24
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Really, I wouldn't say this to...........
إجابة
(C)
any other
25
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
If I had known that he was going home..............him some money for my mother
إجابة
(A)
I would have given
26
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He said he was looking forward to .......them next year
إجابة
(B)
visiting
27
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The customer complained about.............on the shirt delivered to him
إجابة
(A)
grease
28
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The surgeon was in a hurry to operate............the patient
إجابة
(C)
on
29
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
She added .......... vegetables to her stew.
إجابة
(B)
some
30
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Please include.........sites for our excursions
إجابة
(D)
all the many insteresting hostorical
31
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Only one of the contestants..........able to answer the question correctly
إجابة
(C)
was
32
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
............to school, it began to rain heavily.
إجابة
(B)
as I was walking
33
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Since they started this assignment, they.........any success.
إجابة
(C)
have not had
34
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The president...........his wife and children is leaving for Paris
إجابة
(C)
with
35
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Johnson was glad...........of your sucess
إجابة
(D)
to hear
36
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
You can accompany me if you......to my terms
إجابة
(A)
agree
37
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He told his family that he...........in three weeks.
إجابة
(B)
would return
38
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is..........important that you stay indoors tonight
إجابة
(A)
extremely
39
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
It's obvious that John set little store by our friendship. This means John
إجابة
(A)
does not value our friendship
40
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The general wondered whether the new recruits were equal to the task ahead. This means that the general wasn't sure whether the new recruits
إجابة
(D)
could do the job
41
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Not a single member of the board put in a good word for him. This means that
إجابة
(B)
none of the members said anything favourable about him
42
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Joe is very down to earth. this means that Joe is
إجابة
(C)
practical and sensible
43
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Mary kept her fingers crossed about hearing from John. This means that Mary
إجابة
(C)
hoped that John would contact her
44
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Researchers leave no stone unturned in their quest for solutions. This means that researchers
إجابة
(B)
do everything possible
45
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Ebrima's stepmothers keeps his nose to the grindstone. This means that Ebrima's stepmother
إجابة
(B)
makes Ebrima work all the time
46
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Most people usually steer a middle course in all they do. This means that most people
إجابة
(C)
live and do things moderately
47
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
She delivered her speech without turning a hair. This means that she delivered her speech without
إجابة
(A)
any emotion
48
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Although wrestling is popular, it is not my cup of tea. This means that wrestling
إجابة
(C)
does not interest me
49
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The marathon is a gruelling race
إجابة
(B)
exhausting
50
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The works of art in this gallery are priceless
إجابة
(C)
invaluable
51
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The detective was perplexed when the clues pointed to several suspects.
إجابة
(C)
confused
52
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
My father was sceptical about the story I told him.
إجابة
(B)
doubtful
53
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
My uncle was so engrossed in his work that he didn't hear me come in.
إجابة
(C)
absorbed
54
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The politician has an inordinate desire to become president.
إجابة
(B)
excessive
55
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The chairman was given a tumultuous welcome
إجابة
(C)
noisy
56
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Mr Okoro has implicit confidence in his son's ability
إجابة
(A)
absolute
57
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The evidence of the witness was corroborated by the accused.
إجابة
(C)
confirmed
58
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
My uncle is a prosperous businessman; my aunt, unfortunately, is quite.....
إجابة
(C)
unsuccessful
59
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The university has a large yearly intake: very few..............take place.
إجابة
(B)
rejections
60
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Rather than make derogatory remarks about the host, a guest should make................ones.
إجابة
(B)
complimentary
61
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Our mechanized services contrast sharply with the ..............operations we had before
إجابة
(D)
manual
62
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
After Ade had listened to some advice, his rigid ideas became more..........
إجابة
(C)
flexible
63
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The policies of this government favour the elite rather than the
إجابة
(A)
masses
64
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The pilot says that it is easier to take off from the airport than to............on the tarmac
إجابة
(A)
land
65
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Although Chide's manners are quite refined his colleague's are rather.....
إجابة
(B)
crude
66
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
I am quite outspoken but my brother is...............
إجابة
(C)
taciturn
67
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
All the people in the bus died in that........accident
إجابة
(C)
fatal
68
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
What a .................! The more you look, the less you see.
إجابة
(D)
paradox
69
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The soldiers pledged their.....loyalty to the new government
إجابة
(C)
complete
70
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
There is an interesting article in the .............issue of west Africa
إجابة
(B)
current
71
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
After interrogation, the police.....the information from the suspect
إجابة
(D)
obtained
72
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Mr Cham will never tell you everything, he's very..........
إجابة
(A)
secretive
73
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The two trade unions decided to.....in order to form a stronger organization
إجابة
(B)
amalgamate
74
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Many countries no longer have.......punishment as the penalty for murder
إجابة
(C)
capital
75
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
.......packages should always be handled with care.
إجابة
(B)
fragile
76
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
because of the hard times, many workers live in.......poverty
إجابة
(C)
abject
77
In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
إجابة
(D)
supply
78
In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
إجابة
(B)
jobs
79
In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
إجابة
(D)
remedial
80
In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
إجابة
(A)
capital
81
In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
إجابة
(C)
projects
82
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
إجابة
(D)
workers
83
In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
إجابة
(B)
interest
84
In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
إجابة
(C)
policy
85
In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.salary
إجابة
(A)
salary
86
In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
إجابة
(B)
infant`
87
In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
إجابة
(A)
citizens
88
In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
إجابة
(B)
agriculture
89
In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
إجابة
(C)
rural
90
In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
إجابة
(C)
production
91
In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
إجابة
(D)
livestock
92
In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
إجابة
(B)
rights
93
In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
إجابة
(B)
arable
94
In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
إجابة
(C)
pasture
95
In question numbered 97 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
