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.
Though my mother was convinced about the success of the business, her manager remained___________
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(A)
Sceptical
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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.
Judgement should always be in favour of the innocent and not the_________
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(A)
guilty
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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.
Layi is quite reliable but his sister is_________
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(B)
untrustworthy
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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 gullible and not the_______usually fall prey to tricksters.
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(D)
discerning
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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.
Tom's humility contrasts with his brother's__________
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(A)
haughtiness
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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 life of man appears long but, in reality, it is_________
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(A)
brief
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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 the interest of peace, it is better to dialogue than to be_________
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(C)
confrontational
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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.
All the wealth amassed by a greedy father is often_________by undisciplined children.
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(C)
squandered
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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.
Many people find cod liver oil disgusting but soldiers find it_________
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(C)
pleasant
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From the list of words leftered A to D, choose the one tnat 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 arrival of the riot police at our campus_______the tension rather than mitigate it.
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(B)
heightened
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Investigations revealed that the senior students__________ the juniors to throw stones at the Principal's car.
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(C)
instigated
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Supreme court________the ruling of the lower court.
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(A)
nullified
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The board has______ the film because it contains some nude scenes.
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(B)
censored
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many young graduates have_________to the West in search of greener pastures.
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(B)
emigrated
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The Committee let her go because they considered her explanation__________
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(C)
plausible
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The company has paid dividends to its________
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(C)
shareholders
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Within one year, that country has _________its currency five times.
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(B)
devalued
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The man was arrested because he__________ in the repayment of the loan.
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(D)
defaulted
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many members of political parties__________ to opposing parties just before elections.
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(C)
defect
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The boy must have _________the disease from the school.
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(C)
contracted
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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The Class captain got cold feet when he was asked to lead the protest. This means that the class captain became
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(A)
nervous
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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Street traders often try to palm their customers off with faulty goods. This means that street traders
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(A)
trick customers into
buying faulty goods
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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
He has broken new ground in cancer treatment with his drug, This means that he has
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(B)
introduced a new method in cancer treatment
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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The Principal stood her ground even when the students revolted. This means that the Principal
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(A)
maintained her position
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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Looking after young children can tax ones patience. This means that looking after children
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(B)
requires endurance
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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
When the show was about to begin, we were still at sixes and sevens. This means that we were
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(A)
confused
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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
My aunt's rough driving could make one tear one's hair out. This means that her driving could make one
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(C)
get very worried
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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
We never expected that Father would read us the riot act. This means that our father
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(C)
warned us to stop making trouble
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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
You will certainly break his heart if you tell him that. This means that telling him that would
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make him very sad
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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
He is at the crossroads of his life. This means that it is time for him to
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(A)
make a very important decision
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choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Amina is fond of making derogatory remarks about her brother.
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(D)
belittling
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choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
His jail terms are to run concurrently.
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(C)
simultaneously
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choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Here's a man who comes from a background of entertainment,
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(C)
a culture
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choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
She has always been grateful that you saved her from kidnappers.
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(D)
thankful
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choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The whole place was in turmoil when we got there.
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(A)
confusion
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choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Charles' concern for Anna is affected.
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(A)
insincere
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choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Corporal punishment is meant to be a deterrent to indiscipline.
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(C)
discouragement
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Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The new bank is fast becoming insolvent.
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(C)
bankrupt
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choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
He did all he could to defend his master.
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(C)
protect
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choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
I hope the Principal would be gracious enough to forgive us.
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(C)
merciful
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
You have no excuse________late.
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(D)
for being
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
My phone is superior________yours.
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(A)
to
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
You will surely help me with my work,_________?
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(B)
won't you
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The trader tried to cash in________the customer's ignorance.
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(C)
on
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
She hates________waiting.
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(C)
being kept
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
He took his share and gave them______
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(D)
theirs
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
it is advisable to mind your own business and not_________
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(B)
somebody else's
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Mike was very glad_________that he had won the lottery.
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(A)
to hear
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Mr kwesi bought_______
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(D)
an attractive new cupboard
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Don't let Jack bully you: stand up________him.
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(D)
to
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The culprits_______when we entered the courtroom.
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(A)
were being interrogated
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The students had no choice_______to do as they had been commanded.
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(B)
but
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
My submission________by the Council at the moment.
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(B)
is being considered
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
If she had known, she wouldn't have come,________?
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(D)
would she
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Last week's assignment was_________for me.
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(A)
much too difficult
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Could you please_________a receipt for my purchase?
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(B)
make out
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
This is an improvement________ the last report.
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(B)
on
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
You can apply if you agree_______their terms.
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(B)
to
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
When we were in boarding school, my parents usually came to check_________us every week.
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(B)
on
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
It is I who________to blame for the lapses.
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(B)
am
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The holiday came to an end all_________soon.
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(A)
too
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The research was carried out _________a sample population.
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(D)
on
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Though________by opposition from his own supporters, the Chairman pressed ahead with his plans.
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(C)
shaken
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
To avoid trouble, it is best to say very_________on the case.
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(B)
little
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
He offered no explanation,________apology.
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(A)
still less an
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Our school wil________one hundred and twenty students this year.
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(C)
turn out
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
At the last minute, Amidu_______of the plan.
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(C)
backed out
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
We need to_______ for lost ground.
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(C)
make up
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Blood is usually screened_________ transfusion.
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(A)
before
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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
I believe he'll be arrested_________
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(D)
some day
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Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....71.....] above
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(B)
spectators
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Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....72.....] above
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(C)
dressing room
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Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....73.....] above
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(B)
blew
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Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....74.....] above
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(B)
kick-off
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Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....75.....] above
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(B)
pennants
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Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....76.....] above
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(A)
stands
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Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....77.....] above
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(B)
lost
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Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....78.....] above
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(D)
substitutes
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Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....79.....] above
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(A)
shot
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Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....80.....] above
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(B)
headed
81
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
marry
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(A)
batter
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Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
litmus
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(A)
papa
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Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
hurdle
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(B)
bird
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Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
wretch
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(D)
welter
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Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
country
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(C)
tongue
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Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
bawl
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(A)
port
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Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
familiar
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(D)
slipped
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Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
back
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(B)
pat
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Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
canoe
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(D)
brew
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Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
league
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(B)
critique
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Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
flout
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(B)
plough
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Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
kite
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(B)
brighter
93
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
protein
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(D)
go
94
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
destroy
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(C)
poise
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Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
waste
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(C)
great
96
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
lamb
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(D)
dam
97
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
king
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(D)
lung
98
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
court
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(B)
quickly
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Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
rubber
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(D)
thimble
100
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
fashion
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(D)
trough
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Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
truth
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(C)
threw
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Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
solder
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(B)
society
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Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
thatch
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(D)
challenge
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Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
shining
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(A)
chauffeur
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Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
badge
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(B)
tangible
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Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
apron
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(C)
print
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Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
diesel
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(A)
boys
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Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
dream
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(D)
thrill
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Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
lolly
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(C)
calcium
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Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
water
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(C)
twirl
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Choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
horde
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(B)
board
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Choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
file
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(D)
aisle
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Choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
treasure
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(C)
leisure
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Choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
great
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(D)
weight
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Choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
message
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(B)
passage
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
constitution
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(C)
con-sti-TU-tion
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
extravagant
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(B)
ex-TRA-va-gant
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
interrogate
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(B)
in-TER-ro-gate
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
catastrophic
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(C)
ca-ta-STRO-phic
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
population
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(C)
po-pu-LA-tion
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In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
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(B)
allow
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In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
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(A)
repellent
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In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
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(B)
convalesce
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In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
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(A)
sinister
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In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
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(D)
vehicle
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In each of the following sentences, 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 appriopriate answer.
John was a football LEGEND
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(B)
was john a football coach?
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In each of the following sentences, 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 appriopriate answer.
Three top excecutives REQUESTED to see the manager.
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(B)
Did three top executives decline to see the manager?
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In each of the following sentences, 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 appriopriate answer.
DORIS is a meticulous worker.
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(A)
Is james a meticulous worker?
129
In each of the following sentences, 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 appriopriate answer.
The junior BOY cleaned the floor.
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(B)
Did the junior girl clean the floor?
130
In each of the following sentences, 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 appriopriate answer.
Omo's brother won a RADIO.
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(C)
Did Omo's brother win a phone?
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Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ɪə/
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(D)
fears
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Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/^/
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(C)
coloured
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Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ao/
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(B)
counsel
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Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ɔː/
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(D)
authentic
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Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
