In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. 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.
Michael is stingy but his brother is _______
Відповідь
(A)
generous
2
In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. 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.
Success is the reward of _________, not indolence.
Відповідь
(C)
diligence
3
In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. 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 don't know how Yusuf became so proud; his parents have always been ______
Відповідь
(C)
humble
4
In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. 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 once unknown musician became _____ in a very short time.
Відповідь
(A)
popular
5
In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. 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.
Issa is very much interested in education while his sister in ________
Відповідь
(B)
indifferent
6
In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. 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 comment I made at the conference was general; being ______ would have hurt some people.
Відповідь
(B)
specific
7
In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. 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.
Buba was purposeful in his serch for a job but Bala was rather _____ about his.
Відповідь
(D)
casual
8
In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. 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 recent tournaments i have seen amateurs play better than so-called _____
Відповідь
(D)
professionals
9
In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. 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.
Giraffes are attractive animals but snakes are _____
Відповідь
(A)
repulsive
10
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Mr Uche was trying to _____ a list of his debtors
Відповідь
(D)
compile
11
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He tried to ______ the housemistress by entering the hostel through the back door.
Відповідь
(C)
evade
12
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He gives the____ that he is wealthy but he really isn't.
Відповідь
(A)
impression
13
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Frank was _____ in the riot because his books were found at the scene.
Відповідь
(C)
implicated
14
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The insurance company ____ my uncle for the loss of his car.
Відповідь
(C)
compensated
15
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Before giving his speech, the chairman ____ copies of it to the members of the council.
Відповідь
(C)
circulated
16
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
We wished to win the tournament but we knew our _____ were slim.
Відповідь
(D)
chances
17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
When all the members started arguing, the chairman called the meeting to _______
Відповідь
(B)
order
18
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The felling of trees contributes to environmental _______
Відповідь
(C)
degradation
19
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I had to put up my house as _______ for bank loan,
Відповідь
(C)
collateral
20
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Our mother always warns us against washing our dirty linen in public. This means that she warns us
Відповідь
(A)
not to discuss private matters in public
21
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Let us draw a veil over this matter. This means that we should
Відповідь
(A)
avoid discussing the matter
22
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Children think their parents are behind the times. This means that they think that their parents are
Відповідь
(C)
old fashioned
23
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Ever since that issue came up. I have been sitting on the fence. This means that I have been
Відповідь
(D)
avoiding stating my opinion
24
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
You must square up to your problems. This means that you have to
Відповідь
(A)
deal with your problems effectively
25
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Many of us escaped with the skin of our teet during the crisis. This means that we
Відповідь
(B)
narrowly escaped
26
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Peter and Paul get along like a house on fire. This means that they
Відповідь
(A)
have a very good relationship
27
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
When Victor's father gave him a new car, he was lost for words. This means that victor
Відповідь
(C)
was overwhelmed
28
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
This film is a cut above the others. This means that it is
Відповідь
(B)
much better than the others.
29
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
We knew our father was talking tongue in cheek when he spoke of vacation abroad. This means that our father was
Відповідь
(C)
joking
30
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 underlined word as it used in the sentence.
The accused was asked to retract his statement.
Відповідь
(B)
withdraw
31
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 underlined word as it used in the sentence.
On the death of her father, friends went to express their condolences.
Відповідь
(A)
sympathy
32
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 underlined word as it used in the sentence.
The Chume's house caught fire because their little girl had turned on the gas inadvertently.
Відповідь
(D)
unintentionally
33
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 underlined word as it used in the sentence.
The magnificent structure was erected close to our house
Відповідь
(B)
splendid
34
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 underlined word as it used in the sentence.
Mediocrity in politics should not be tolerated.
Відповідь
(B)
encouraged
35
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 underlined word as it used in the sentence.
A group of experts was brought in to verify the authenticity of the evidence.
Відповідь
(D)
ascertain
36
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 underlined word as it used in the sentence.
Due to the pressure of work, the old man had no alternative but to relinquish his post.
Відповідь
(C)
give up
37
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 underlined word as it used in the sentence.
The obstinate boy soon met his waterloo when the war broke out.
Відповідь
(B)
stubborn
38
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 underlined word as it used in the sentence.
The prescribed textbooks are difficult to find in the bookshops.
Відповідь
(D)
recommended
39
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 underlined word as it used in the sentence.
Our stationery supplies are exhausted.
Відповідь
(B)
finished
40
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
My sympathies are _____ the victims of the flood.
Відповідь
(C)
with
41
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Your application for employment _____ at this very moment.
Відповідь
(C)
is being considered
42
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
______ the court orders, he went ahead to build on that land.
Відповідь
(A)
In spite of
43
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He almost got _____ with the crime.
Відповідь
(D)
away
44
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
_______ an accident, the police should be informed immediately.
Відповідь
(A)
In the event of
45
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
If you don't get off my property, I'll set my dog ___ you.
Відповідь
(B)
on
46
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The task ____ to them was very difficult.
Відповідь
(B)
given
47
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Two boys in the art class were doing self-potraits by looking at ____ in the mirror.
Відповідь
(D)
themselves
48
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Hardly a day passes by _____ him thinking of her.
Відповідь
(B)
without
49
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Each time he opens his mouth, he _____ something foolish.
Відповідь
(A)
says
50
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The spectators had endure the heat _____
Відповідь
(C)
as best they could
51
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
_______ I would love to be at your party, I really can't
Відповідь
(B)
As much as
52
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The sick man was ____ emaciated that i could hardly recognize him.
Відповідь
(D)
so
53
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
One of the muggers who snatched the hangbag _____ been arrested by the police.
Відповідь
(D)
has
54
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
She is not the right candidate for the job _____ ?
Відповідь
(B)
is she?
55
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
She ______ as a very intelligent person.
Відповідь
(D)
comes across
56
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
You have to be in school early, ______ ?
Відповідь
(A)
Don't you
57
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Either he or you _____ to clean up the mess right now.
Відповідь
(C)
have
58
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He would rather resign _____ part in such a dishonest deal.
Відповідь
(D)
than take
59
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The farmer, with his sons, ______ millet.
Відповідь
(A)
grows
60
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The teachers want _______
Відповідь
(A)
modern, attractive, well-equipped schools
61
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
She suddenly came ____ a lot of money.
Відповідь
(A)
into
62
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
My mother ______ to my leaving the dishes unwashed last night
Відповідь
(C)
did not take kindly
63
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The place was quite neat except for ______ on the floor.
Відповідь
(D)
some dirt
64
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He dabbles _______ politics from time to time
Відповідь
(A)
in
65
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The shot hit _______
Відповідь
(D)
neither me nor him
66
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I will do for you ______ you want me to.
Відповідь
(C)
whatever
67
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The students' week was rounded _____ with a dance.
Відповідь
(A)
off
68
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 71 in the passage.
Відповідь
(A)
feeds
69
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 72 in the passage.
Відповідь
(C)
ridges
70
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 73 in the passage.
Відповідь
(B)
planted
71
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 74 in the passage.
Відповідь
(D)
shielding
72
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 75 in the passage.
Відповідь
(A)
barns
73
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 76 in the passage.
Відповідь
(D)
vagaries
74
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 77 in the passage.
Відповідь
(B)
freshest
75
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 78 in the passage.
Відповідь
(D)
served
76
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 79 in the passage.
Відповідь
(A)
healthy
77
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 80 in the passage.
Відповідь
(C)
bountiful
78
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
bit
Відповідь
(A)
slip
79
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
believe
Відповідь
(A)
machine
80
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
heart
Відповідь
(A)
mark
81
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
ready
Відповідь
(C)
bet
82
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
rule
Відповідь
(B)
blue
83
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
occur
Відповідь
(C)
her
84
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
money
Відповідь
(B)
cut
85
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
ride
Відповідь
(A)
buy
86
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
more
Відповідь
(D)
bought
87
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
hotel
Відповідь
(C)
role
88
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
maize
Відповідь
(D)
tray
89
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
coy
Відповідь
(C)
toil
90
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
coy
Відповідь
(C)
toil
91
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
bare
Відповідь
(A)
chair
92
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
down
Відповідь
(B)
doubt
93
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
sour
Відповідь
(A)
flower
94
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
bat
Відповідь
(D)
nimble
95
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
straight
Відповідь
(C)
struck
96
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
anchor
Відповідь
(D)
come
97
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
tea
Відповідь
(B)
antique
98
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
jingle
Відповідь
(B)
large
99
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
ask
Відповідь
(C)
scheme
100
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
hind
Відповідь
(D)
inhale
101
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
smooth
Відповідь
(D)
then
102
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
scrap
Відповідь
(A)
palmistry
103
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
sing
Відповідь
(B)
bank
104
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
tease
Відповідь
(A)
prison
105
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
exam
Відповідь
(C)
exhaust
106
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
what
Відповідь
(D)
where
107
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
patient
Відповідь
(C)
sachet
108
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
film
Відповідь
(A)
bulk
109
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
night
Відповідь
(A)
bite
110
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
loan
Відповідь
(D)
bone
111
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
grease
Відповідь
(C)
fees
112
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
edge
Відповідь
(C)
pledge
113
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
view
Відповідь
(B)
cue
114
In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the sylable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
calculator
Відповідь
(A)
CAL-cu-la-tor
115
In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the sylable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
circumstantial
Відповідь
(C)
cir-cum-STAN-tial
116
In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the sylable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
institution
Відповідь
(C)
in-sti-TU-tion
117
In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the sylable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
indoctrinate
Відповідь
(B)
in-DOC-tri-nate
118
In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
Accidental
Відповідь
(A)
AC-ci-den-tal
119
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Відповідь
(D)
courage
120
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Відповідь
(B)
harvest
121
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern..
Відповідь
(D)
interesting
122
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Відповідь
(A)
wardrobe
123
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Відповідь
(C)
implement
124
In the following sentence, 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.
Mr. Jones ALWAYS locks the back door.
Відповідь
(B)
Does Mr. Jones seldom lock the back door?
125
In the following sentence, 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.
ADE is my youngest brother
Відповідь
(C)
Is Abu my youngest brother?
126
In the following sentence, 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.
There are FOUR baskets in the room.
Відповідь
(B)
Are there two baskets in the room?
127
In the following sentence, 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.
Some students arranged the SEATS.
Відповідь
(C)
Did some students arrange the books?
128
In the following sentence, 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.
My father will GET home at 5 o'clock
Відповідь
(B)
Will my father leave home at 5 o'clock?
129
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/i:/
Відповідь
(A)
eve
130
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol./
/ɔː/
Відповідь
(C)
bore
131
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/3:/
Відповідь
(A)
Firm
132
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ʒ/
Відповідь
(C)
treasure
133
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/j/
Відповідь
(C)
you
134
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/n/
Відповідь
(D)
student
135
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
