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.
It was a very harmonious meeting, without one.............note
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(C)
discordant
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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 man was accused of premeditated murder but he pleaded that it was...............
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(B)
accidental
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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.
We nearly lost the trend of his argument because of its complexity but the..............of his language was our saving grace
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(A)
simplicity
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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.
Uche achieved ultimate success after overcoming many..........difficulties
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(D)
initial
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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 should know what to do in normal circumstances but this is a very..............situation
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(C)
unusual
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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.
This is quite surprising, you cannot differentiate between the authentic and the.............receipt
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(B)
fake
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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.
Many people objected to the demolition of the toll gates whose.............cost millions of dollars
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(A)
construction
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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.
To some people, that custom is repugnant but to others it is...............
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(D)
acceptable
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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.
While the armed robber remained ,unruffled after he had been arrested, his wife became...........
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(C)
agitated
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many people were seriously injured in the ...............accident, fortunately, nobody died.
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(A)
ghastly
11
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The editor decided not to publish the..........article since the writer did not indicate his name
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(C)
anonymous
12
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Dende did not fulfill the requirement for admission and so was..............from taking the entrance examination
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(B)
disqualified
13
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The murder suspect denied the grave allegations against him but the evidence so far has.............him
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(D)
implicated
14
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
It was difficult for the doctor to.............the patient's ailment
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(D)
diagnose
15
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
The president granted the condemned prisoner a........
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(A)
reprieve
16
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
It was quite.....................to have invested in that new business.
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(C)
profitable
17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
They wished her................of the season.
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(A)
compliments
18
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
Chief Koko never allows his name to be published in connection with his philanthropic activities because he..............publicity
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(C)
detests
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
A befitting................was paid to the memory of the departed renowned professor, playwright and dramatist
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(A)
tribute
20
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 accused was caught red-handed by the police. This means that the accused was
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(C)
found in the very act
21
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 greatest problem of the leader is that he can see no further than his nose. This means that the leader?
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(A)
lacks foresight
22
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.
He left the country to avoid loss of face. This means that he left the country to
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(D)
avoid being publicly humiliated
23
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.
John was not really angry with Janet but she seems to have taken the matter very much to heart. This means that Janet
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(B)
is very upset about the matter
24
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.
His driving made my hair stand on end. This means that his driving was
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(B)
frightening
25
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.
When the riot broke out in the school, only the Principal kept his head.This means that only the Principal
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(C)
remained calm
26
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.
Grace failed Mathematics last year but she has promised to turn over a new leaf this year. This means that this year Grace will
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(B)
work harder
27
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 woman supported her husband through thick and thin. This means that she supported her husband
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(D)
in both good and bad circumstances
28
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.
Jumai thinks she is always right but I am determined to catch her out. This means that I am determined to
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(C)
prove that she can make a mistake
29
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 preacher advised those who lost their property in the fire disaster not to lose hope as every cloud has a silver lining. This means that
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(A)
there is a good side to all misfortunes
30
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
I concede that I am wrong on this point.
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(A)
admit
31
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
Within a short time, what was meant to be a peaceful demonstration escalated into a riot.
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(D)
developed
32
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The students were incensed to hear that their school fees had been substantially increased.
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(A)
enraged
33
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The flood that swept away the whole village was a catastrophic event
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(B)
a disastrous
34
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The box contains the most valuable of all his possession.
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(B)
costly
35
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The decision I have taken is irrevocable
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(C)
irreversible
36
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The chairman ended the meeting of the Cooperative society with a fitting speech.
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(C)
an appropriate
37
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
I am delighted to speak before this august assembly.
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(D)
honourable
38
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
That class is unusually disorderly today.
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(A)
unruly
39
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The report given by the boy is substantially correct and we have to decide what to do about it.
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(B)
largely
40
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The new economic policy took.........last year.
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(B)
off
41
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
l'll look out.............you at the stadium.
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(A)
for
42
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The men were reported ............the money fraudulently.
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(B)
to have taken
43
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The boy's father made him............the medicine against his will
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(A)
swallow
44
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The bridge was blown............by enemy soldiers.
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(D)
up
45
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Chukwuma explained that he...............home early yesterday to be able to catch the early bus
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(C)
had to leave
46
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
.............he comes, tell him I have left
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(C)
In case
47
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Many a player.............to score a goal so as to be highly honoured.
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(B)
wants
48
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
You..............to know that you cannot succeed without hard work.
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(A)
are supposed
49
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
By the time I left the police station, the suspect.............
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(C)
was being questioned
50
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Mary has two dresses; one is dirty,..........., is wet
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(D)
the other
51
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
That house across the road is................., isn't it?
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(B)
theirs
52
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Mr. Bello, with his wife and children,.............to the United States.
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(C)
is travelling
53
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The students refused to appear before the............panel set up to investigate the cause of the riot
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(B)
ten-man
54
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The hardened criminal was convicted ..............the charges
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(A)
of
55
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
I enjoy..............my grandson to school everday.
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(C)
driving
56
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
It seems that the children are not paying attention,.............?
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(A)
are they
57
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
We knew you were not averse to............new friends
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(A)
meeting
58
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
We should have a special programme for.................in this country
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(D)
the disabled
59
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Neither those girls nor that boy.............to blame for the error
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(C)
is
60
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The pepper has been................by my sister
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(A)
ground
61
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Mr. Jato is a regular visitor of................
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(C)
ours
62
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
I got into the room and discovered that there wasn't.............there.
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(C)
anyone
63
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
It is too abstract..................concept for them to understand.
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(D)
a
64
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Emmanuel is a man ...............great courage
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(B)
of
65
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The lady enjoyed the dance...........the fact that she had a fever
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(D)
despite
66
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The children are all very enthusiastic.........the forthcoming festival
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(B)
about
67
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Hardly had the family settled down for Mummy's special dinner............the lights went off
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(D)
when
68
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The African extended family system gives security to...........members.
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(C)
its
69
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The philanthropist has donated ..............machines to the village school.
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(B)
large modern duplicating
70
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Perhaps what Akin told us............true after all
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(A)
may not be
71
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The nurse inoculated.............pupil in the class.
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(B)
every
72
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Well l've only got..............naira notes, but you can have twenty naria
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(C)
a few
73
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Sule has been trying hard to live.............to his parent's expectations
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(A)
up
74
In question numbered 75 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(C)
symptoms
75
In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
attacks
76
In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(D)
fever
77
In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(A)
disease
78
In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(C)
parasites
79
In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
female
80
In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(C)
blood
81
In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
transmitted
82
In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(A)
headaches
83
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(D)
eliminated
84
In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(C)
breeding
85
In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(C)
treatment
86
In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
infection
87
In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(A)
equipment
88
In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
fish
89
In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(A)
rope
90
In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
bait
91
In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(D)
lure
92
In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
hook
93
In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(A)
floats
94
In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(A)
waves
95
In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
