WAEC - English Language (2005)

  • 1
    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 management has neither ............nor denied the rumour that it was going to lay off some workers
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    (B)
    confirmed
  • 2
    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.
    Instead of .........the issue, the speaker digressed to unimportant matters.
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    (D)
    addressing
  • 3
    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 telephone booths were all........and I had to wait for more than ten minutes for one to become vacant
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    (C)
    occupied
  • 4
    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 first battalion halted its march at nightfall, the second ..........to the barracks
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    (C)
    proceeded
  • 5
    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.
    His father is an............driver but he is only a novice
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    (D)
    experienced
  • 6
    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 arrival of the police at the scene...........rather than mitigated tension
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    (B)
    heightened
  • 7
    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.
    Roses are common in May but.............in November
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    (C)
    rare
  • 8
    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.
    A bank clerk should be able to tell easily the difference between.........notes and counterfeit one
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    (D)
    genuine
  • 9
    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.
    Last night, Uncle Joe was blind drunk but this morning he is as.......as a judge
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    (D)
    sober
  • 10
    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.
    What I have is only a .............of the famous painting; the original is in the National Museum
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    (A)
    duplicate
  • 11
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    If the jury's verdict is not guilty, the defendant will be.............
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    (A)
    acquitted
  • 12
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    When all the items on the agenda had been discussed, the meeting was............
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    (A)
    adjourned
  • 13
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Because the new venture was.............many businessmen and women went into it
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    (C)
    lucrative
  • 14
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    We saw a .............of lions at the game reserve.
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    (A)
    pride
  • 15
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Many educationists feel that.............punishment should still be retained in schools
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    (B)
    corporal
  • 16
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Freedom of movement is a .........right of every citizen
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    (A)
    fundamental
  • 17
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The river............towards the sea
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    (A)
    meandered
  • 18
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    I............that our team will win the match tomorrow.
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    (D)
    predict
  • 19
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    If found guilty, he will...........all the wealth he has amassed illegally
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    (D)
    forfeit
  • 20
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    At a ...............of 200 kilometres an hour, the hurricane swept away everything in its path
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    (C)
    velocity
  • 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.
    Ladies and gentlemen, the worst may be over, but we are not out of the woes yet. This means we are
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    (C)
    likely to encounter more difficulties
  • 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.
    When I leave this country it will be for good. This means that i will
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    (A)
    never come back
  • 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.
    When she confronted her husband, he hung his head and didn't answer her questions. This that he was
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    (B)
    ashamed and embarrassed
  • 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.
    All our plans fell through at the last moment. This means that we
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    (D)
    failed
  • 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.
    The police, knew that the suspect was not being straight with them. This means that he was
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    (A)
    not telling the truth
  • 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.
    After his prison experience, Etim decided to go straight. This means that he decided to
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    (C)
    live an honest life
  • 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 teacher spoke with his tongue in his cheek when he said that lazy Ade was the best pupil. This means that the teacher
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    (A)
    did not mean what he said
  • 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.
    They did not know what to expect and so decided to play it by ear. This means that they decided to
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    (B)
    act according to circumstance
  • 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.
    Ojo decided that the best course of action was to play along with them for the time being.This means that he decided to
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    (C)
    pretend to agree with them
  • 30
    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 conference was attended by people from all walks of life. This means that the conference was attended by people
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    (C)
    from all professions
  • 31
    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.
    Amina is the one who initiated the quarrel, not Nike!
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    (A)
    started
  • 32
    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.
    She was reprimanded by her boss for negligence
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    (B)
    rebuked
  • 33
    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.
    Why should I retract my statement when it is nothing but the truth?
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    (C)
    withdraw
  • 34
    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 doctor diagnosed the turmour as malignant
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    (A)
    deadly
  • 35
    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.
    In tropical Africa, mosquitoes are ubiquitous
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    (D)
    everywhere
  • 36
    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.
    It soon became obvious that a confrontation was inevitable
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    (B)
    unavoidable
  • 37
    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.
    They insisted that the omission of my name had been inadvertent
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    (A)
    unintentional
  • 38
    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 police announced that they were yet to apprehend the criminals
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    (D)
    arrest
  • 39
    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.
    He is easily recognizable because of a conspicuous birthmark on his face
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    (C)
    prominent
  • 40
    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 fishing boat was imperilled by high winds, but it managed to reach port safely
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    (B)
    endangered
  • 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.
    Surprising, Musa turned..........the job
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    (C)
    down
  • 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.
    We have no choice..........to do what they demand
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    (D)
    but
  • 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.
    The committee has submitted its report...........the students' riot
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    (D)
    on
  • 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.
    The chairman told members that he was open..........suggestions
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    (A)
    to
  • 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.
    The policeman shot the escaping`robber..........the leg
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    (B)
    in
  • 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.
    For the management, your remarks amount to a slap........the face
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    (B)
    in
  • 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.
    She does not remember.............to anyone at the part.
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    (C)
    talking
  • 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.
    This portion is to be shared between.............
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    (A)
    us and them
  • 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.
    Joel is one of those fanatical sports fans......... about nothing else
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    (C)
    who talk
  • 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.
    I will see you ..........tomorrow
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    (A)
    when I return
  • 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.
    But for the night guard's vigilance, the factory.........burgled
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    (C)
    would have been
  • 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.
    No sooner............it started to rain
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    (B)
    had he arrived home than
  • 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.
    Hardly a day goes by........he doesn't think of her
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    (A)
    that
  • 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.
    Scarcely had I opened the door...........the dog came running in
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    (D)
    when
  • 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.
    Several.............attended the two-day summit
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    (C)
    heads of state
  • 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 haven't seen this man before........?
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    (B)
    have 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.
    I saw him again........last week
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    (D)
    sometime
  • 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.
    She bought a ....handbag
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    (C)
    beautiful red leather
  • 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.
    It was the headboy that took the book away............?
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    (C)
    wasn't it
  • 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.
    .............., my father took me to England.
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    (A)
    At the age of ten
  • 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.
    The teacher wanted to know if all our homework ........ submitted.
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    (C)
    had been
  • 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.
    The man denied..........the company's property
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    (D)
    stealing
  • 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 day I won a visa lottery was the..........day of my life
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    (C)
    happiest
  • 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.
    Ebiere invited.............to her birthday party
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    (D)
    Bola and me
  • 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.
    Adamu looked at his watch and said; '' it's high time we......home''
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    (B)
    went
  • 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.
    She claims..........a ghost last night
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    (C)
    to have seen
  • 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.
    We had better............now, or we'll miss the train
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    (B)
    leave
  • 68
    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...........the sleeping baby on the bed.
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    (D)
    laid
  • 69
    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.
    ''.............we rather go home?'' he asked
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    (A)
    Shouldn't
  • 70
    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 know that song very well; we............it everyday when I was in primary school
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    (A)
    sang
  • 71
    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.
    They ...........the competition when we arrived
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    (C)
    had begun
  • 72
    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....... early, you will get there before nightfall.
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    (D)
    leave
  • 73
    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 test was so difficult that.........students passed
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    (C)
    few
  • 74
    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.
    Please can you...............money?
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    (C)
    lend me some
  • 75
    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.
    .............at 5 0'clock every morning was one of the regulations he detested most at school
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    (B)
    waking up
  • 76
    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 had waited five minutes longer, you...........her
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    (C)
    would have been able to see
  • 77
    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 asked the driver to..................at the school gate.
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    (A)
    drop her
  • 78
    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 told me that she always...........the television before going to bed.
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    (D)
    switches off
  • 79
    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 .............the new principal, '' Obi
    said
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    (C)
    am looking forward to meeting
  • 80
    In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (B)
    creatures
  • 81
    In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (D)
    fly
  • 82
    In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (C)
    feature
  • 83
    In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (D)
    wings
  • 84
    In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (C)
    beak
  • 85
    In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (C)
    lay
  • 86
    In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (A)
    classifying
  • 87
    In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (A)
    species
  • 88
    In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (B)
    explanation
  • 89
    In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (B)
    mate
  • 90
    In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (A)
    communicate
  • 91
    In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (D)
    information
  • 92
    In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (B)
    verbally
  • 93
    In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (C)
    gestures
  • 94
    In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (B)
    speech
  • 95
    In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (D)
    policy