In each of the following sentences, 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.
Abdul's contribution at the meeting was seen by many as invaluable but the chairman said it was _________
Відповідь
(B)
useless
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In each of the following sentences, 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 boy may be culpable but his brother is surely ______.
Відповідь
(A)
innocent
3
In each of the following sentences, 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
Our class teacher used to be rigid in his opinions but he is now ______ of other people's views
Відповідь
(D)
tolerant
4
In each of the following sentences, 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.
Some workers were quite affable at the meeting but their leader was rather ______
Відповідь
(D)
antagonistic
5
In each of the following sentences, 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 driver believed he would be castigated but all the passengers but he was ______.
Відповідь
(C)
commended
6
In each of the following sentences, 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 manager was eulogised for his speech while his assistant was ________
Відповідь
(B)
criticised
7
In each of the following sentences, 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.
Some people are generous towards strangers, while others are _______ towards them.
Відповідь
(A)
indifferent
8
In each of the following sentences, 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 baby who had all along been calm suddenly became _________
Відповідь
(A)
restless
9
In each of the following sentences, 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.
While Ade is ______, his wife is quite self-effacing.
Відповідь
(C)
conceited
10
In each of the following sentences, 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.
Bakary is a prudent husband while Musa is ______.
Відповідь
(B)
extravagant
11
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The incumbent chairman won the election by a ______ of twenty votes.
Відповідь
(D)
margin
12
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Since all items on the agenda had been discussed, the meeting was _______.
Відповідь
(C)
adjourned
13
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The police explained that all the aggrieved persons should seek _______ in the court of law.
Відповідь
(A)
redress
14
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Our principal has a large _____ of cows.
Відповідь
(B)
herd
15
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The first storey building in Nigeria stands as a historic _______
Відповідь
(C)
monument
16
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I returned from the vacation refreshed and _______.
Відповідь
(A)
rejuvenated
17
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
She was advised to see a _______ because she had an unusual skin disease.
Відповідь
(B)
dermatologist
18
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The doctor's _____ was that the patient was suffering from cancer.
Відповідь
(C)
diagnosis
19
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Tom's father gave him a valuable gift as an ______ to make him work harder in school.
Відповідь
(A)
incentive
20
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
We have no yet heard the weather _______.
Відповідь
(A)
forecast
21
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Ojo was cautioned not to jangle the old man's nerve. This means that Ojo was cautioned not to
Відповідь
(B)
annoy the old man
22
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Amina was completely swept off her feet the first time she met Gabriel. This means that she
Відповідь
(A)
fell deeply in love
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
His response showed that he kept abreast of events in the country. This means that he was
Відповідь
(C)
well-informed about events
24
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Our school is the last but one on that road. This means that the school is
Відповідь
(D)
the one before the last
25
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The new shopping plaza is easy on the eye. This means that the shopping plaza is
Відповідь
(C)
attractive
26
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
That nonchalant attitude of Jonah irks me. This means that Jonah's attitude
Відповідь
(B)
irritates me
27
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
A good friend is supposed to be with you through thick and thin. This means that a good friend should
Відповідь
(B)
stand by you in good times and bad times
28
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Willy has been under the weather for some days. This means that Willy has been
Відповідь
(B)
ill
29
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Taya was beaten at his own game. This means that
Відповідь
(D)
Taya's methods were used to defeat him
30
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
We never believed that Father would pull through that fever. This means that we did not believe that he would
Відповідь
(A)
recover from the sickness
31
From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
It is apparent that John damaged the desk.
Відповідь
(B)
evident
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From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
Some of the merchant's goods were impounded by the customs officers
Відповідь
(C)
confiscated
33
From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
My trust in Abah suddenly began to wane.
Відповідь
(D)
decrease
34
From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
Some believe it is ominous for the owl to perch on the roof of a house.
Відповідь
(B)
portentous
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From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
The new shopping mall is on the fringe of the town.
Відповідь
(D)
edge
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From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
The supervisor spurned the offer of help from the cleaner.
Відповідь
(A)
rebuffed
37
From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
I have eventually found the book.
Відповідь
(D)
finally
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From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
It is good for a child to be unduly inquisitive.
Відповідь
(C)
curious
39
From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
Kofi is rather audacious; he jumps off high fences.
Відповідь
(A)
daring
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From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
The criminal approached the crowd menacingly.
Відповідь
(D)
threateningly
41
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He said that they ______ painting the house by then.
Відповідь
(B)
would have finished
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I will wear my _______ dress to the dance.
Відповідь
(C)
new blue silk
43
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
If I _____ an eagle, I would fly to distant lands.
Відповідь
(B)
were
44
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The teacher needs ______ to write the note on the chalkboard.
Відповідь
(C)
some chalk
45
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The man said that he ________
Відповідь
(A)
had eaten there the previous day
46
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
To be healthy, we need to eat a _______ diet every day.
Відповідь
(A)
balanced
47
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I can rustle _____ an omelette - at least.
Відповідь
(B)
up
48
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Banku was ______ unhappy after the fight.
Відповідь
(A)
very
49
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Everything would be _____ cheaper in the sales.
Відповідь
(B)
considerably
50
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The boot of my new car was ______ in the accident.
Відповідь
(B)
dented
51
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Parents should create an environment _____ their children can grow.
Відповідь
(A)
in which
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Parents should create an environment _____ their children can grow.
Відповідь
(A)
in which
53
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
In spite of their shortcomings, we cannot _____ admire them.
Відповідь
(C)
but
54
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Amadi's plan _____ at the last moment.
Відповідь
(C)
fell through
55
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
You think I am hungry, ______?
Відповідь
(B)
don't you
56
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Maria ______ tears when she was told that she failed the final examination.
Відповідь
(D)
broke into
57
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Jide _____ before I arrived.
Відповідь
(B)
had eaten
58
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He claimed to be an expert, but he knew next to ______ about it.
Відповідь
(B)
nothing
59
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
_____ the textbooks, he advised his daughter to face her studies.
Відповідь
(B)
Having bought
60
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Deficiency ____ just one essential vitamin may cause illness.
Відповідь
(B)
in
61
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
This is the ______ he has submitted his assignment since joining the class.
Відповідь
(C)
earliest
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is wise to ______ with what one has rather than go borrowing.
Відповідь
(C)
make do
63
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The teacher was _______ hasty in meting out punishment
Відповідь
(D)
somewhat
64
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Everybody should treat their parents with respect, _______?
Відповідь
(B)
shouldn't they
65
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The experienced clerk found herself at ________.
Відповідь
(C)
a crossroads
66
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
We are playing ____ the problems of the company.
Відповідь
(D)
down
67
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
You _______ have walked home alone so late at night.
Відповідь
(C)
ought not to
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Did you notice that the _______ had been removed??
Відповідь
(B)
price tag
69
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
One has to be careful of ____ friends.
Відповідь
(D)
one's
70
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is mandatory that consumables should have _____ dates.
Відповідь
(A)
sell-by
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Don't judge the boy ______ his past.
Відповідь
(C)
by
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What option best completes the gap labelled 71?
Відповідь
(C)
tenure
73
What option best completes the gap labelled 72?
Відповідь
(A)
candidates
74
What option best completes the gap labelled 73?
Відповідь
(D)
manifestoes
75
What option best completes the gap labelled 74?
Відповідь
(B)
canvassing
76
What option best completes the gap labelled 75?
Відповідь
(A)
suffrage
77
What option best completes the gap labelled 76?
Відповідь
(C)
eligible
78
What option best completes the gap labelled 77?
Відповідь
(C)
stations
79
What option best completes the gap labelled 78?
Відповідь
(B)
accreditation
80
What option best completes the gap labelled 79?
Відповідь
(B)
returning officer
81
What option best completes the gap labelled 80?
Відповідь
(C)
announced
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
women
Відповідь
(B)
rid
83
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
pearl
Відповідь
(A)
curtain
84
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
edit
Відповідь
(A)
many
85
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
penal
Відповідь
(C)
receipt
86
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
passage
Відповідь
(B)
package
87
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
coarse
Відповідь
(B)
chore
88
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
stipend
Відповідь
(D)
kite
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
dumb
Відповідь
(D)
month
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
dumb
Відповідь
(D)
month
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
wolf
Відповідь
(D)
wood
92
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
manure
Відповідь
(C)
again
93
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
host
Відповідь
(D)
known
94
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
steak
Відповідь
(A)
stake
95
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
brute
Відповідь
(C)
lose
96
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
south
Відповідь
(A)
drought
97
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
ploy
Відповідь
(C)
noise
98
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
escape
Відповідь
(D)
school
99
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
chute
Відповідь
(C)
sugar
100
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
scion
Відповідь
(B)
barks
101
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
suture
Відповідь
(C)
chalk
102
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
whole
Відповідь
(C)
house
103
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
sold
Відповідь
(D)
fold
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
lustre
Відповідь
(A)
stay
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
helped
Відповідь
(C)
risked
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
viscount
Відповідь
(B)
car
107
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
punctual
Відповідь
(A)
ankle
108
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
rest
Відповідь
(D)
carry
109
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
what
Відповідь
(C)
one
110
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) in brackets.
gi(gg)le
Відповідь
(A)
league
111
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
peasant
Відповідь
(C)
loser
112
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
indict
Відповідь
(D)
till
113
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
muscle
Відповідь
(C)
tussle
114
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
trouser
Відповідь
(A)
browser
115
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
aisle
Відповідь
(A)
isle
116
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
potter
Відповідь
(C)
otter
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
plaque
Відповідь
(B)
lark
118
In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
leguminous
Відповідь
(B)
le-GUM-in-ous
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In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
manifesto
Відповідь
(C)
ma-NI-fes-to
120
In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
collocation
Відповідь
(C)
coll-o-CA-tion
121
In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
dependable
Відповідь
(B)
de-PEN-da-ble
122
In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
embodiment
Відповідь
(B)
em-BOD-i-ment
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.
Відповідь
(A)
couture
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.
Відповідь
(C)
hotel
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.
Відповідь
(B)
harmony
126
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.
Відповідь
(C)
gainsay
127
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.
Відповідь
(A)
elephant
128
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The United States will host the next FIFA football competition.
Відповідь
(A)
Will the United States host the next CAF football competition?
129
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Bisi's mother ENJOYS cooking.
Відповідь
(B)
Does Bisi's mother hate cooking?
130
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
We left for MAKURDI yesterday.
Відповідь
(A)
Did we leave for Lagos yesterday?
131
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Ahmed greeted AKIN at the party.
Відповідь
(C)
Did Ahmed greet James at the party?
132
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Bimpe was the FIRST to submit the assignment.
Відповідь
(C)
Was Bimpe the last to submit the assignment?
133
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ʌ/
Відповідь
(A)
comfort
134
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/aʊ/
Відповідь
(A)
howl
135
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/v/
Відповідь
(A)
of
136
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ə/
Відповідь
(C)
about
137
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ð/
Відповідь
(A)
these
138
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/j/
Відповідь
(C)
few
139
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ɜː/
Відповідь
(C)
herb
140
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
