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.
A guest should not make derogatory remarks about what he is offered by his host but __________ statements.
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(D)
complimentary
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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 audience applauded the last speaker, but the first was
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(A)
booed
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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 commander said that raw recruits could not dislodge the enemies: he needed______ men.
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(A)
skilled
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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.
John gave a fictitious account of the incident but his son's account was_______
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(C)
factual
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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.
While the refuse dump smelled fetid, the orchard exuded a_______Smell.
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(A)
fragrant
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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.
Only some of the accused were acquitted: the rest were________
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(B)
convicted
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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 principal chastised Ben for his use of coarse language and advised him to emulate his sister's ________ behaviour.
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(C)
refined
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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.
It would have been my pleasure to accept your invitation but I have to ________ it because of a previous engagement.
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(D)
decline
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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.
Older people are expected to be ________ where youths are green.
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(A)
experienced
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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.
I accidentally stepped on my brother but he told Mummy I did it ________
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(C)
deliberately
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The runner was_________ at fifteen seconds at the end of the race.
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(B)
timed
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The appellate court has ________ the decision of the lower court.
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(B)
nullified
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The defeated boxer left the ring looking extremely_________
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(D)
dejected
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
There is an election _________ pending against the senator.
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(C)
petition
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The manager was not in when Addo called, so he left his ________ card.
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(B)
complimentary
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Coming from the kitchen was the sweet ________ of Mummy's soup.
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(A)
aroma
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
There is a need to raise teachers' salary in order to boost their_______
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(D)
morale
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The librarian has not entered the new books in the__________
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(A)
catalogue
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The textbook is very costly; I cannot_________ it to my students.
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(D)
recommend
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The weather is too hot; I need some water to________ my thirst.
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(B)
quench
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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
My grandmother once told me that old habits die hard. This means that old habits are
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(B)
difficult to change
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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
If you ask him to sing, he will do it at the drop of a hat. This means that he will sing
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(C)
immediately
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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The man has lost a lot and he only keeps up appearances by driving a big car. This means that the man
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(B)
pretends that all is well
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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The game was tough but our team lost by a whisker. This means that our team lost by
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(D)
a narrow margin
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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
When the result was announced, it was discovered that Bimbo and Pam were neck and neck. This means that Bimbo and Pam
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(A)
had almost the same result
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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The old woman 's birthday was marked by her children with pomp. This means that the birthday was
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(A)
greatly celebrated
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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
When the man was accused of stealing the money, nobody raised an eyebrow. This means that nobody was
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(D)
surprised
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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
People do not often rely on men who allow their exalted position to go to their head. This means that people shun those who
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(B)
are conceited because of their position
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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The manager hit the roof when he was presented with the estimate for the new project. This means that the manager
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(B)
became very angry
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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
When he received the news that he had lost the election, he did not bat an eyelid. This means that he
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(D)
showed no feelings
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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 boy was reluctant to carry out the order of his senior
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(D)
unwilling
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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.
Dr. Azeez declined the offer to chair the meeting.
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(C)
refused
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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 match came to an abrupt end when the rain started.
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(D)
sudden
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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 boy came through the window as stealthily as he could.
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(A)
quietly
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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.
Bimbo was satisfied with the result she got.
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(C)
contented
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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.
It is absurd that people find it difficult to be honest
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(B)
abnormal
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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.
Even a mediocre student can pass that test.
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(C)
average
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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.
We called the carpenter to repair the broken door.
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(D)
mend
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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.
Mrs. Okpala gave the drunk a contemptuous look.
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(D)
scornful
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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 Vice-Chancellor's speech at the occasion was misconstrued.
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(C)
misunderstood
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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 soldiers lay_______the town to arrest the terrorists.
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(B)
siege to
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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.
Power has not been restored_________many parts of the town.
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(A)
to
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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 got to the hall after the płay________started.
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(C)
had
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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 woman said the maid should________all the plates before going to bed.
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(C)
wash off
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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.
John, would you mind lifting the box?_______
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(B)
No, i wouldn't
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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 a long poem, but Rasheed learnt it________
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(C)
by heart
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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.
Let's begin all over again,_________
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(B)
shall we
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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.
Something must be wrong with the school driver, he is _________today.
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(C)
driving rather carelessly
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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.
What I admire about our football team is that they love________
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(B)
one another
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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 is the teacher_______told me the answer.
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(B)
who i said
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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.
Mary shouldn't have disobeyed the teacher,_________?
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(A)
should she
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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 wondered if the water was not_________hot for drinking.
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(D)
too
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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 told him not to play_______fire.
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(B)
with
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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 enjoyed ourselves________much at the party.
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(D)
very
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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 will need to commit the formula________memory.
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(A)
to
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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 ushers told the people to_________their shoes before they enter the hall.
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(C)
take off
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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.
That book is neither_________
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(C)
his nor yours
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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 boy vomited a lot on the journey, doctor told us he suffered from________
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(A)
travel sickness
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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 gave the girl a_________ fountain pen.
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(D)
new small blue
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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 realized that i________you before.
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(A)
had met
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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 boy had been warned not to_________the money given to him.
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(D)
lose
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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 police officer was sacked because he gave_________the command's secret.
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(C)
away
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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 bought a new set of_________television.
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(B)
colour
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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 newspaper reported that________everybody died in the accident.
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(B)
almost
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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 isn't coming here,_________?
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(A)
is he
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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.
__________ are often quite caring.
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(D)
mothers-in-law
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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.
A spoilt child is usually prone________laziness.
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(A)
to
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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 do not accept the punishment__________the boy.
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(C)
meted out to
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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 team practised intensely for weeks before the match________it lost.
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(C)
yet
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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 cannot come between my sister and________
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(B)
me
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Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....71.....] above
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(B)
carelessness
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Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....72.....] above
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(B)
roadworthy
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Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....73.....] above
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(D)
inspected
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Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....74.....] above
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(C)
licence
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Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....75.....] above
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(B)
instructors
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Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....76.....] above
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(A)
certified
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Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....77.....] above
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(A)
permit
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Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....78.....] above
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(B)
traffic
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Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....79.....] above
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(D)
limit
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Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....80.....] above
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(D)
carnage
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choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Womb
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(B)
fool
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choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Dirt
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(B)
worth
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choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Worst
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(D)
worship
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choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
hall
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(A)
shortage
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choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
pit
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(C)
hatred
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choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
paint
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(D)
late
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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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(A)
truce
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choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
fatal
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(D)
bail
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choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
jeopardy
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(A)
check
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choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
stuff
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(C)
tough
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choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
bear
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(C)
fare
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choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
boil
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(A)
coy
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choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
man
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(B)
slash
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choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
heart
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(C)
star
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choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
fault
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(A)
brought
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choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
girl
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(D)
examine
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choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
height
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(A)
house
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choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
pine
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(B)
push
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choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
most
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(A)
sniffed
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choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
zoo
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(C)
days
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choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
bath
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(D)
thigh
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choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
band
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(D)
dream
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choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
archive
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(C)
chimera
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choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
swine
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(A)
one
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choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
base
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(C)
lace
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Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
wept
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(C)
slapped
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choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
card
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(D)
maiden
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choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
fetch
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(B)
tough
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choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
arrest
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(C)
rule
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choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
writes
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(B)
costs
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choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
suite
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(C)
sweet
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choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
incite
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(C)
excite
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choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
flood
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(B)
cud
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choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
receipt
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(C)
deceit
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choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
firm
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(B)
worm
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
overwhelming
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(C)
o-ver-WHELM-ing
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
melancholy
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(A)
MEL-an-chol-y
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
inflammation
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(C)
in-flam-Ma-tion
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
calculation
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(C)
cal-cu-LA-tion
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
economic
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(C)
ec-o-NOM-ic
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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)
legal
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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)
despite
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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)
cigar
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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)
colleague
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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)
continue
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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.
The man BROUGHT the newspaper.
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(D)
Did the man read the newspaper?
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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.
The woman wants MY car.
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(C)
Does the woman want his car?
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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.
The president SPOKE to the press yesterday.
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(C)
Did the president wave to the press yesterday?
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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.
Comfort prepared a DELICIOUS meal.
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(B)
Did Comfort prepare a tasteless meal?
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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.
OUR Mathematics teacher has been transferred.
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(A)
Has their Mathematics teacher been transferred?
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ai/
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(B)
ice
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/æl
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(A)
bag
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/d/
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(D)
bride
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/e/
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(D)
heaven
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
