In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Michael is stingy but his brother is _______
Хариулт
(A)
generous
2
In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Success is the reward of _________, not indolence.
Хариулт
(C)
diligence
3
In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
I don't know how Yusuf became so proud; his parents have always been ______
Хариулт
(C)
humble
4
In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The once unknown musician became _____ in a very short time.
Хариулт
(A)
popular
5
In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Issa is very much interested in education while his sister in ________
Хариулт
(B)
indifferent
6
In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The comment I made at the conference was general; being ______ would have hurt some people.
Хариулт
(B)
specific
7
In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Buba was purposeful in his serch for a job but Bala was rather _____ about his.
Хариулт
(D)
casual
8
In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
In recent tournaments i have seen amateurs play better than so-called _____
Хариулт
(D)
professionals
9
In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Giraffes are attractive animals but snakes are _____
Хариулт
(A)
repulsive
10
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Mr Uche was trying to _____ a list of his debtors
Хариулт
(D)
compile
11
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He tried to ______ the housemistress by entering the hostel through the back door.
Хариулт
(C)
evade
12
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He gives the____ that he is wealthy but he really isn't.
Хариулт
(A)
impression
13
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Frank was _____ in the riot because his books were found at the scene.
Хариулт
(C)
implicated
14
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The insurance company ____ my uncle for the loss of his car.
Хариулт
(C)
compensated
15
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Before giving his speech, the chairman ____ copies of it to the members of the council.
Хариулт
(C)
circulated
16
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
We wished to win the tournament but we knew our _____ were slim.
Хариулт
(D)
chances
17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
When all the members started arguing, the chairman called the meeting to _______
Хариулт
(B)
order
18
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The felling of trees contributes to environmental _______
Хариулт
(C)
degradation
19
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I had to put up my house as _______ for bank loan,
Хариулт
(C)
collateral
20
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Our mother always warns us against washing our dirty linen in public. This means that she warns us
Хариулт
(A)
not to discuss private matters in public
21
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Let us draw a veil over this matter. This means that we should
Хариулт
(A)
avoid discussing the matter
22
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Children think their parents are behind the times. This means that they think that their parents are
Хариулт
(C)
old fashioned
23
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Ever since that issue came up. I have been sitting on the fence. This means that I have been
Хариулт
(D)
avoiding stating my opinion
24
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
You must square up to your problems. This means that you have to
Хариулт
(A)
deal with your problems effectively
25
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Many of us escaped with the skin of our teet during the crisis. This means that we
Хариулт
(B)
narrowly escaped
26
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Peter and Paul get along like a house on fire. This means that they
Хариулт
(A)
have a very good relationship
27
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
When Victor's father gave him a new car, he was lost for words. This means that victor
Хариулт
(C)
was overwhelmed
28
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
This film is a cut above the others. This means that it is
Хариулт
(B)
much better than the others.
29
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
We knew our father was talking tongue in cheek when he spoke of vacation abroad. This means that our father was
Хариулт
(C)
joking
30
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.
The accused was asked to retract his statement.
Хариулт
(B)
withdraw
31
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.
On the death of her father, friends went to express their condolences.
Хариулт
(A)
sympathy
32
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.
The Chume's house caught fire because their little girl had turned on the gas inadvertently.
Хариулт
(D)
unintentionally
33
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.
The magnificent structure was erected close to our house
Хариулт
(B)
splendid
34
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.
Mediocrity in politics should not be tolerated.
Хариулт
(B)
encouraged
35
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.
A group of experts was brought in to verify the authenticity of the evidence.
Хариулт
(D)
ascertain
36
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.
Due to the pressure of work, the old man had no alternative but to relinquish his post.
Хариулт
(C)
give up
37
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.
The obstinate boy soon met his waterloo when the war broke out.
Хариулт
(B)
stubborn
38
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.
The prescribed textbooks are difficult to find in the bookshops.
Хариулт
(D)
recommended
39
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.
Our stationery supplies are exhausted.
Хариулт
(B)
finished
40
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
My sympathies are _____ the victims of the flood.
Хариулт
(C)
with
41
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Your application for employment _____ at this very moment.
Хариулт
(C)
is being considered
42
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
______ the court orders, he went ahead to build on that land.
Хариулт
(A)
In spite of
43
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He almost got _____ with the crime.
Хариулт
(D)
away
44
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
_______ an accident, the police should be informed immediately.
Хариулт
(A)
In the event of
45
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
If you don't get off my property, I'll set my dog ___ you.
Хариулт
(B)
on
46
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The task ____ to them was very difficult.
Хариулт
(B)
given
47
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Two boys in the art class were doing self-potraits by looking at ____ in the mirror.
Хариулт
(D)
themselves
48
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Hardly a day passes by _____ him thinking of her.
Хариулт
(B)
without
49
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Each time he opens his mouth, he _____ something foolish.
Хариулт
(A)
says
50
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The spectators had endure the heat _____
Хариулт
(C)
as best they could
51
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
_______ I would love to be at your party, I really can't
Хариулт
(B)
As much as
52
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The sick man was ____ emaciated that i could hardly recognize him.
Хариулт
(D)
so
53
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
One of the muggers who snatched the hangbag _____ been arrested by the police.
Хариулт
(D)
has
54
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
She is not the right candidate for the job _____ ?
Хариулт
(B)
is she?
55
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
She ______ as a very intelligent person.
Хариулт
(D)
comes across
56
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
You have to be in school early, ______ ?
Хариулт
(A)
Don't you
57
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Either he or you _____ to clean up the mess right now.
Хариулт
(C)
have
58
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He would rather resign _____ part in such a dishonest deal.
Хариулт
(D)
than take
59
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The farmer, with his sons, ______ millet.
Хариулт
(A)
grows
60
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The teachers want _______
Хариулт
(A)
modern, attractive, well-equipped schools
61
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
She suddenly came ____ a lot of money.
Хариулт
(A)
into
62
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
My mother ______ to my leaving the dishes unwashed last night
Хариулт
(C)
did not take kindly
63
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The place was quite neat except for ______ on the floor.
Хариулт
(D)
some dirt
64
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He dabbles _______ politics from time to time
Хариулт
(A)
in
65
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The shot hit _______
Хариулт
(D)
neither me nor him
66
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I will do for you ______ you want me to.
Хариулт
(C)
whatever
67
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The students' week was rounded _____ with a dance.
Хариулт
(A)
off
68
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 71 in the passage.
Хариулт
(A)
feeds
69
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 72 in the passage.
Хариулт
(C)
ridges
70
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 73 in the passage.
Хариулт
(B)
planted
71
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 74 in the passage.
Хариулт
(D)
shielding
72
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 75 in the passage.
Хариулт
(A)
barns
73
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 76 in the passage.
Хариулт
(D)
vagaries
74
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 77 in the passage.
Хариулт
(B)
freshest
75
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 78 in the passage.
Хариулт
(D)
served
76
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 79 in the passage.
Хариулт
(A)
healthy
77
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 80 in the passage.
Хариулт
(C)
bountiful
78
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
bit
Хариулт
(A)
slip
79
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
believe
Хариулт
(A)
machine
80
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
heart
Хариулт
(A)
mark
81
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
ready
Хариулт
(C)
bet
82
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
rule
Хариулт
(B)
blue
83
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
occur
Хариулт
(C)
her
84
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
money
Хариулт
(B)
cut
85
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
ride
Хариулт
(A)
buy
86
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
more
Хариулт
(D)
bought
87
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
hotel
Хариулт
(C)
role
88
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
maize
Хариулт
(D)
tray
89
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
coy
Хариулт
(C)
toil
90
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
coy
Хариулт
(C)
toil
91
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
bare
Хариулт
(A)
chair
92
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
down
Хариулт
(B)
doubt
93
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
sour
Хариулт
(A)
flower
94
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
bat
Хариулт
(D)
nimble
95
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
straight
Хариулт
(C)
struck
96
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
anchor
Хариулт
(D)
come
97
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
tea
Хариулт
(B)
antique
98
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
jingle
Хариулт
(B)
large
99
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
ask
Хариулт
(C)
scheme
100
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
hind
Хариулт
(D)
inhale
101
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
smooth
Хариулт
(D)
then
102
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
scrap
Хариулт
(A)
palmistry
103
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
sing
Хариулт
(B)
bank
104
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
tease
Хариулт
(A)
prison
105
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
exam
Хариулт
(C)
exhaust
106
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
what
Хариулт
(D)
where
107
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
patient
Хариулт
(C)
sachet
108
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
film
Хариулт
(A)
bulk
109
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
night
Хариулт
(A)
bite
110
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
loan
Хариулт
(D)
bone
111
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
grease
Хариулт
(C)
fees
112
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
edge
Хариулт
(C)
pledge
113
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
view
Хариулт
(B)
cue
114
In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the sylable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
calculator
Хариулт
(A)
CAL-cu-la-tor
115
In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the sylable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
circumstantial
Хариулт
(C)
cir-cum-STAN-tial
116
In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the sylable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
institution
Хариулт
(C)
in-sti-TU-tion
117
In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the sylable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
indoctrinate
Хариулт
(B)
in-DOC-tri-nate
118
In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
Accidental
Хариулт
(A)
AC-ci-den-tal
119
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Хариулт
(D)
courage
120
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Хариулт
(B)
harvest
121
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern..
Хариулт
(D)
interesting
122
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Хариулт
(A)
wardrobe
123
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Хариулт
(C)
implement
124
In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Mr. Jones ALWAYS locks the back door.
Хариулт
(B)
Does Mr. Jones seldom lock the back door?
125
In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
ADE is my youngest brother
Хариулт
(C)
Is Abu my youngest brother?
126
In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
There are FOUR baskets in the room.
Хариулт
(B)
Are there two baskets in the room?
127
In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Some students arranged the SEATS.
Хариулт
(C)
Did some students arrange the books?
128
In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
My father will GET home at 5 o'clock
Хариулт
(B)
Will my father leave home at 5 o'clock?
129
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/i:/
Хариулт
(A)
eve
130
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol./
/ɔː/
Хариулт
(C)
bore
131
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/3:/
Хариулт
(A)
Firm
132
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ʒ/
Хариулт
(C)
treasure
133
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/j/
Хариулт
(C)
you
134
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/n/
Хариулт
(D)
student
135
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
