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
2
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_________
คำตอบ
(A)
guilty
3
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_________
คำตอบ
(B)
untrustworthy
4
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.
คำตอบ
(D)
discerning
5
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__________
คำตอบ
(A)
haughtiness
6
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_________
คำตอบ
(A)
brief
7
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_________
คำตอบ
(C)
confrontational
8
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.
คำตอบ
(C)
squandered
9
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
10
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.
คำตอบ
(B)
heightened
11
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.
คำตอบ
(C)
instigated
12
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.
คำตอบ
(A)
nullified
13
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.
คำตอบ
(B)
censored
14
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.
คำตอบ
(B)
emigrated
15
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__________
คำตอบ
(C)
plausible
16
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________
คำตอบ
(C)
shareholders
17
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.
คำตอบ
(B)
devalued
18
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.
คำตอบ
(D)
defaulted
19
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.
คำตอบ
(C)
defect
20
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.
คำตอบ
(C)
contracted
21
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
คำตอบ
(A)
nervous
22
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
คำตอบ
(A)
trick customers into
buying faulty goods
23
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
คำตอบ
(B)
introduced a new method in cancer treatment
24
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
คำตอบ
(A)
maintained her position
25
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Looking after young children can tax ones patience. This means that looking after children
คำตอบ
(B)
requires endurance
26
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
คำตอบ
(A)
confused
27
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
คำตอบ
(C)
get very worried
28
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
คำตอบ
(C)
warned us to stop making trouble
29
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
คำตอบ
(A)
make him very sad
30
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
คำตอบ
(A)
make a very important decision
31
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.
คำตอบ
(D)
belittling
32
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.
คำตอบ
(C)
simultaneously
33
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,
คำตอบ
(C)
a culture
34
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.
คำตอบ
(D)
thankful
35
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.
คำตอบ
(A)
confusion
36
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.
คำตอบ
(A)
insincere
37
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.
คำตอบ
(C)
discouragement
38
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.
คำตอบ
(C)
bankrupt
39
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.
คำตอบ
(C)
protect
40
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.
คำตอบ
(C)
merciful
41
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
You have no excuse________late.
คำตอบ
(D)
for being
42
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
My phone is superior________yours.
คำตอบ
(A)
to
43
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
You will surely help me with my work,_________?
คำตอบ
(B)
won't you
44
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.
คำตอบ
(C)
on
45
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
She hates________waiting.
คำตอบ
(C)
being kept
46
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
He took his share and gave them______
คำตอบ
(D)
theirs
47
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_________
คำตอบ
(B)
somebody else's
48
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.
คำตอบ
(A)
to hear
49
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Mr kwesi bought_______
คำตอบ
(D)
an attractive new cupboard
50
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Don't let Jack bully you: stand up________him.
คำตอบ
(D)
to
51
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The culprits_______when we entered the courtroom.
คำตอบ
(A)
were being interrogated
52
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.
คำตอบ
(B)
but
53
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
My submission________by the Council at the moment.
คำตอบ
(B)
is being considered
54
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
If she had known, she wouldn't have come,________?
คำตอบ
(D)
would she
55
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Last week's assignment was_________for me.
คำตอบ
(A)
much too difficult
56
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Could you please_________a receipt for my purchase?
คำตอบ
(B)
make out
57
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
This is an improvement________ the last report.
คำตอบ
(B)
on
58
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
You can apply if you agree_______their terms.
คำตอบ
(B)
to
59
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.
คำตอบ
(B)
on
60
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
It is I who________to blame for the lapses.
คำตอบ
(B)
am
61
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The holiday came to an end all_________soon.
คำตอบ
(A)
too
62
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The research was carried out _________a sample population.
คำตอบ
(D)
on
63
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.
คำตอบ
(C)
shaken
64
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.
คำตอบ
(B)
little
65
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
He offered no explanation,________apology.
คำตอบ
(A)
still less an
66
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.
คำตอบ
(C)
turn out
67
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
At the last minute, Amidu_______of the plan.
คำตอบ
(C)
backed out
68
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
We need to_______ for lost ground.
คำตอบ
(C)
make up
69
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Blood is usually screened_________ transfusion.
คำตอบ
(A)
before
70
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
I believe he'll be arrested_________
คำตอบ
(D)
some day
71
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....71.....] above
คำตอบ
(B)
spectators
72
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....72.....] above
คำตอบ
(C)
dressing room
73
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....73.....] above
คำตอบ
(B)
blew
74
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....74.....] above
คำตอบ
(B)
kick-off
75
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....75.....] above
คำตอบ
(B)
pennants
76
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....76.....] above
คำตอบ
(A)
stands
77
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....77.....] above
คำตอบ
(B)
lost
78
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....78.....] above
คำตอบ
(D)
substitutes
79
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....79.....] above
คำตอบ
(A)
shot
80
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....80.....] above
คำตอบ
(B)
headed
81
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
marry
คำตอบ
(A)
batter
82
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
litmus
คำตอบ
(A)
papa
83
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
hurdle
คำตอบ
(B)
bird
84
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
wretch
คำตอบ
(D)
welter
85
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
country
คำตอบ
(C)
tongue
86
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
bawl
คำตอบ
(A)
port
87
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
familiar
คำตอบ
(D)
slipped
88
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
back
คำตอบ
(B)
pat
89
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
canoe
คำตอบ
(D)
brew
90
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
league
คำตอบ
(B)
critique
91
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
flout
คำตอบ
(B)
plough
92
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
kite
คำตอบ
(B)
brighter
93
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
protein
คำตอบ
(D)
go
94
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
destroy
คำตอบ
(C)
poise
95
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
waste
คำตอบ
(C)
great
96
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
lamb
คำตอบ
(D)
dam
97
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
king
คำตอบ
(D)
lung
98
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
court
คำตอบ
(B)
quickly
99
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
rubber
คำตอบ
(D)
thimble
100
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
fashion
คำตอบ
(D)
trough
101
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
truth
คำตอบ
(C)
threw
102
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
solder
คำตอบ
(B)
society
103
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
thatch
คำตอบ
(D)
challenge
104
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
shining
คำตอบ
(A)
chauffeur
105
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
badge
คำตอบ
(B)
tangible
106
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
apron
คำตอบ
(C)
print
107
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
diesel
คำตอบ
(A)
boys
108
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
dream
คำตอบ
(D)
thrill
109
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
lolly
คำตอบ
(C)
calcium
110
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
water
คำตอบ
(C)
twirl
111
Choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
horde
คำตอบ
(B)
board
112
Choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
file
คำตอบ
(D)
aisle
113
Choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
treasure
คำตอบ
(C)
leisure
114
Choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
great
คำตอบ
(D)
weight
115
Choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
message
คำตอบ
(B)
passage
116
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
constitution
คำตอบ
(C)
con-sti-TU-tion
117
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
extravagant
คำตอบ
(B)
ex-TRA-va-gant
118
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
interrogate
คำตอบ
(B)
in-TER-ro-gate
119
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
catastrophic
คำตอบ
(C)
ca-ta-STRO-phic
120
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
population
คำตอบ
(C)
po-pu-LA-tion
121
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.
คำตอบ
(B)
allow
122
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.
คำตอบ
(A)
repellent
123
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.
คำตอบ
(B)
convalesce
124
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.
คำตอบ
(A)
sinister
125
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.
คำตอบ
(D)
vehicle
126
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
คำตอบ
(B)
was john a football coach?
127
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.
คำตอบ
(B)
Did three top executives decline to see the manager?
128
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.
คำตอบ
(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?
131
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ɪə/
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(D)
fears
132
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/^/
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(C)
coloured
133
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ao/
คำตอบ
(B)
counsel
134
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ɔː/
คำตอบ
(D)
authentic
135
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
