Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
In many ways my parents are very conservative but there are times when they surprise me with their......ideas on family planning.
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(E)
liberal
2
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
My brother adores dogs but he has a very strong ....for cats
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(D)
dislike
3
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
My brother adores dogs but he has a very strong ....for cats
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(D)
dislike
4
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
On our way to Tarkwa Bay the sea was turbulent but fortunately it was quite….on our way back
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(A)
calm
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Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Though payment of the levy is voluntary it is…for all students to pay tuition fees
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(D)
mandatory
6
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The director left strict instructions regarding the running of the office but his deputy was most….in his absence
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(C)
lax
7
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Emeka complained that while his colleagues were elevated he was ….
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(E)
downgraded
8
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The taxi driver pleaded that the splashing of water was accidental but the lady insisted that it was……
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(B)
deliberate
9
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The government was accused of implementing policies that favoured the elite instead of the …
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(A)
masses
10
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The earthquake that struck Mexico........the city
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(B)
devastated
11
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
After his defeat in the war, the General....his army and went into retirement
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(C)
disbanded
12
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The notorious robber was finally....by the police after a three-month search
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(C)
arrested
13
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many students had good results in the examination but Kola's performance was .....
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(B)
best
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Besides being a qualified nurse, my mother is also good in accounting, hair-dressing and sewing; she is very....indeed.
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(A)
versatile
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is most...that despite the huge amount spent on health care, most hospitals lack basic medical equipment
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(D)
astonishing
16
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The........ceremony of the new Oba had to be postponed because of the sudden death of his mother
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(B)
coronation
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The local government election result was cancelled because of widespread.....during voting.
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(E)
irregularities
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He was....to have escaped unhurt from the collapsed building.
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(A)
fortunate
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The out-going leader warned his successor to beware of....who praise every activity of government, whether good or bad.
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(E)
sycophants
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The officers pledged their.....loyalty to the new government
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(D)
unalloyed
21
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Though we lost the match, we will get even with our opponents in the next round. This means that
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(B)
we will win the next match
22
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
He was retrenched last year and now he is only the shadow of his former self. This means that he
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(C)
is very thin and weak
23
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Due to poor visibility all aircraft were grounded at the Kano Airport for two days. This means that.
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(C)
no aircraft could take off
24
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Getting six distinctions in your mock examinations is praiseworthy but do not allow it to get into year head. This means that the good result
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(D)
should not make you conceited
25
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
When Mr. Ojo, the first principal, suddenly left the school it became a regular bedlam. This means that
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(A)
there was noise and confusion everywhere
26
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Segun held the audience spellbound with his superb performance. This means that
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(D)
members of the audience were captivated by Segun's performance
27
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Matters came to a head when the man accused his wife of infidelity. This means that the
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(A)
accusation worsened the relationship between the couple
28
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The way the young pupils were chasing the poor mad woman made my blood boil. This means that
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(B)
I was agitated about the action of the pupils
29
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The former chairman has no moral right to criticize the present chairman because he too has a skeleton in the cupboard. This means that the
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(A)
former chairman has an unpleasant secret that is hidden
30
From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Femi's comments were germane to the issue under discussion.
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(E)
relevant
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From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The testimony of the witness absolved the accused of the charges.
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(E)
cleared
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From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The supreme court set aside the ruling of the High Court
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(B)
nullified
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From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The ornament should be handled with care because it is fragile
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(E)
delicate
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From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The minister announced that the government would soon make a law to prohibit the showing of obscene films.
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(C)
immoral
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From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
His approach to work is rather perfunctory
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(C)
careless
36
From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The retiring officer's contribution towards the growth of the company was invaluable
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(A)
inestimable
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From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The General's response to the question on whether or not he would retire from the army was evasive
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(C)
elusive
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From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
He poured out a lot of invectives in a speech that was supposed to be a vote of thanks.
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(D)
curses
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From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Her eloping with the man is a stigma to the family
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(A)
disgrace
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From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The politician was given a tumultuous welcome when he came to address the rally.
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(B)
noisy
41
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Everyone must be ...bed by 9.00p.m
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(D)
in
42
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Femi was told not to allow pleasure to interfere....his duty.
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(C)
with
43
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He sent a card to his parents to congratulate them......their diamond wedding anniversary
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(B)
on
44
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The pupils were advised not to laugh....mad people.
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(A)
at
45
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
If you want to succeed in life, you will have to shake....your lazy habits.
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(D)
off
46
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
You should take good care of your car....buy another one
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(A)
for you may not be able to
47
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Hardly had we arrived.......he left
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(B)
when
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
It is high time you ....smoking
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(A)
stopped
49
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The office......he works is fully air-conditioned.
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(C)
where
50
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I do not like to flatter people but I must say that Bisi is......beautiful girl in the school
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(D)
the most
51
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
He would have won the race.........
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(B)
if he had run faster
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Though we are friends, I...
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(B)
refused to lend her any money
53
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
There is no dispute about the ownership of this piece of land, but....is that portion over there?
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(D)
whose
54
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Neither Adamu nor Musa....... at home when ldris arrived
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(A)
was
55
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Both Ngozi and Ifeoma promised to attend the party but......of them came.
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(D)
neither
56
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
He has stopped drinking.....?
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(B)
hasn't he
57
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The labour leaders threatened a............with the government if the subsidy was removed
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(C)
show-down
58
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The labour leaders threatened a............with the government if the subsidy was removed
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(C)
show-down
59
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
....of what he said was nonsense
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(A)
Much
60
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The utility player in the center forward position meandered...the defence of the opponent to score the winning goal.
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(B)
through
61
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
If it......rained, I would have completed the work.
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(D)
hadn't
62
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
.....kept the bicycle in the rain?
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(C)
who
63
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
......the owner of that dog?
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(A)
who's
64
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
One of the pupils.....able to answer the question correctly.
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(C)
was
65
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
......way you look at it, Alabi's case is a very bad one.
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(B)
whichever
66
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
They were warned, so they have ...... to blame for the problems they are now facing.
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(A)
themselves
67
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
People were cautious about.....the sad news to her
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(D)
breaking
68
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
.........in his right senses will give shelter to a known thief.
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(C)
nobody
69
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
It was very clever of the students...the problem so quickly.
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(A)
to have solved
70
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The dress he wore was....appropriate for the party.
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(A)
quite
71
In question numbered 69 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(C)
professions
72
In question numbered 70 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(E)
individuals
73
In question numbered 71 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(B)
motivate
74
In question numbered 72 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(A)
attainment
75
In question numbered 73 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(D)
intitiation
76
In question numbered 74 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(B)
formal
77
In question numbered 75 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(C)
meal
78
In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(C)
culinary
79
In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(E)
neighbourhood
80
In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(D)
influence
81
In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(E)
organized
82
In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(A)
hierarchy
83
In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(B)
teacher
84
In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(A)
behaviour
85
In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(B)
bacterial
86
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(A)
catarrh
87
In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(B)
sporadic
88
In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(C)
infctions
89
In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(A)
symptoms
90
In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(A)
diagnosed
91
In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(E)
undiscovered
92
In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(E)
attack
93
In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(C)
immunity
94
In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(E)
drug
95
In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
