In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
To encourage productivity we must reward industry and ...........laziness
Відповідь
(C)
punish
2
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
I took the drug to relieve my headache only for it to...............my condition
Відповідь
(D)
aggravate
3
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. An optimist wears a smile most of the time but ...........goes about with a long face
Відповідь
(D)
a pessimist
4
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
You will make a good counsellor by listening to your clients rather than........them
Відповідь
(B)
ignoring
5
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Tell Chike something confidential and he makes it.............the next minute
Відповідь
(A)
public
6
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
You will succeed fairly well with adolescents if you coax rather than......them
Відповідь
(A)
coerce
7
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
While Adjoa is attentive to her duties, Kofi is ...........
Відповідь
(B)
negligent
8
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Life has become a misery for many due to the harsh economic conditions, but a few are still able to live in ............
Відповідь
(D)
comfort
9
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He is a young man of .........character
Відповідь
(A)
stable
10
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
My parents do not........late night parties
Відповідь
(C)
tolerate
11
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I have known him only recently so I cannot ............ for his honesty
Відповідь
(C)
vouch
12
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
In some cultures, dead people are buried, but in others they are............
Відповідь
(A)
cremated
13
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The lady is a .......beauty.
Відповідь
(D)
ravishing
14
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
In some countries, it is an offence to describe a child born out of wedlock as .........
Відповідь
(B)
illegitimate
15
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
In hazy weather, air travel is ..........
Відповідь
(D)
risky
16
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He has since taken over the ..........of power
Відповідь
(A)
reins
17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The government has promised to ...........the road construction project
Відповідь
(C)
execute
18
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
I am sure you didn't known that lady is light-fingered. This means that the lady is
Відповідь
(C)
prone to stealing
19
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Unfortunately nowadays most young persons do not see eye to eye with their parents over matters of friendship and fashion. This means that parents and their children.
Відповідь
(D)
hold different views about friendship and fashion
20
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
It is alleged that the accountants doctored the accounts of the company. This means that the accountants
Відповідь
(B)
falsified the accounts
21
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
He has just been made the new Chief Executive so he will need sometime to learn the ropes. This means that with time he will
Відповідь
(C)
master the demands of his new office
22
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
After the investigation many of the workers were given their marching orders. This means that the workers
Відповідь
(A)
were dismissed
23
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
In his last days in office, the ruler was behaving like a bull in China shop. This means that the ruler
Відповідь
(D)
was acting in a manner unsuitable for his position
24
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Before all the election results were announced it was clear that the leader of the opposition was home and dry. This means that the leader of the opposition
Відповідь
(B)
won the election
25
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Whenever you discuss nuclear physics Ali is in his elements. This means that Ali
Відповідь
(C)
enjoys discussing nuclear physics
26
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
I am not going to say yes or no until you come out into the open. This means that I will give the answer until
Відповідь
(D)
you reveal your own position
27
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
we shall understand him better by and by. This means that we shall knows him better
Відповідь
(B)
before long
28
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I think she.........her mother
Відповідь
(B)
takes after
29
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.The next nation league match will......sometime next month
Відповідь
(D)
come off
30
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
with the recent police action we expect the high incidence of crime to ..........
Відповідь
(A)
die down
31
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
No matter how much a bully tries to intimidate you just....him
Відповідь
(C)
stand up to
32
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The two men......each other
Відповідь
(B)
fell out with
33
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The intervention forces have successfully...........the rebels' supplies
Відповідь
(B)
cut off
34
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
She.......to his overtures after much delay
Відповідь
(D)
gave in
35
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He............not retort when I am speaking.
Відповідь
(B)
dares
36
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is you and John who.........wanted
Відповідь
(B)
are
37
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Please go on I ........ you.
Відповідь
(C)
can hear
38
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
By this time next year, I .........here for ten years
Відповідь
(A)
will have been working
39
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The seeds..........in the nursery before they were transplanted last week.
Відповідь
(B)
had germinated
40
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I can't see him anywhere so he......................
Відповідь
(C)
must have gone
41
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I wish Hassana...........at the birthday party yesterday
Відповідь
(D)
were
42
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
.................here, the case would have been settled long ago.
Відповідь
(A)
had my mother been
43
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The clown made everybody in the market.............
Відповідь
(C)
laugh
44
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
These days........wealth appears to be easy
Відповідь
(A)
acquiring
45
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The Principal is really a kind person............heart
Відповідь
(B)
at
46
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Hi, lady don't you ever get tired of dancing? ..............
Відповідь
(D)
No I dont
47
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
As things are now, I have to look for..............tyre
Відповідь
(A)
a cheap, second-hand, rubber
48
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He breathed a sign of relief when the examination came to.............
Відповідь
(C)
an end
49
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Meet Ibrahim a special friend of .........
Відповідь
(D)
mine
50
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
........travelled together for holidays
Відповідь
(B)
they and their friends
51
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
...........of the players is to receive a gift of N 1m
Відповідь
(A)
each
52
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
His visit has become an ..........affair
Відповідь
(B)
every day
53
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
If I were you I ...... to the police
Відповідь
(A)
would report
54
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
My own house is just a ............ from here
Відповідь
(C)
stone's throw
55
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He has promised to pay me............later
Відповідь
(C)
some time
56
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He has not gotten......the shock of his wife's death.
Відповідь
(B)
over
57
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The money given to.........players is inadequate
Відповідь
(D)
us
58
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
As I hurried to dress up for school, one of my buttons came..................
Відповідь
(A)
off
59
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The workers.........payment of their leave allowance
Відповідь
(C)
demanded
60
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Some people find it difficult to hold .........a job for a long while
Відповідь
(B)
down
61
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Please put .........the fire before sleep
Відповідь
(B)
out
62
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The..........of the NATO countries have been alerted about the possibility of an attack
Відповідь
(C)
commanders-in-chief
63
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I prefer drinking..........
Відповідь
(D)
to eating
64
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I didn't know his illness was...........serious
Відповідь
(A)
that much
65
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Her parents have endorsed her marriage to the widower
Відповідь
(C)
approved
66
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
I went through his work, it was all gibberish
Відповідь
(A)
meaningless
67
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Corporal punishment is still used in some schools as a deterrent to undisciplined students
Відповідь
(C)
discouragement
68
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Occasionally he rises to a level of rare excellence in his academic performance
Відповідь
(A)
unusual
69
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
His contribution to the development of the hospital remains unrivalled
Відповідь
(C)
unparalleled
70
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
I have a feeling that he is doing some shady business outside the country
Відповідь
(A)
dishonest
71
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The decision I have taken is irrevocable
Відповідь
(C)
irreversible
72
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Young children seldom engage in gainful activities
Відповідь
(C)
advantageous
73
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The bank that started operations last year is now insolvent.
Відповідь
(C)
bankrupt
74
In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(D)
complicated
75
In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(C)
housed
76
In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(A)
skull
77
In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(D)
nerves
78
In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(B)
signals
79
In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(C)
interpreted
80
In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(B)
versatility
81
In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(A)
stores
82
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(C)
continuously
83
In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(B)
fragile
84
In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(D)
oxygen
85
In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(C)
stroke
86
In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(C)
vendor
87
In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(D)
flipped
88
In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(D)
defence
89
In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(A)
correspondent
90
In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(A)
predicted
91
In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(B)
opponent
92
In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(C)
editorial
93
In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(C)
advertisements
94
In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Відповідь
(B)
cartoon
95
In question numbered 97 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
