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In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
Ina sentence, there must always be a concord between a subject and its verb

  • A. breach
  • B. departure
  • C. disagreement
  • D. dispute
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86

In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
Such measures end up exacerbating the pain,

  • A. aggravating
  • B. increasing
  • C. eliminating
  • D. alleviating
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87

In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
The lecture was merely obfuscating the issue with his endless examples

  • A. complicating
  • B. clarifying
  • C. confusing
  • D. summarizing
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88

In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
All through his years in public office, he found his father’s advice invaluable

  • A. priceless
  • B. hopeless
  • C. worthless
  • D. helpful
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89

In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
The paper carries many humorous cartoon on Saturdays

  • A. amorous
  • B. grievous
  • C. hilarious
  • D. grave
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90

In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
One of the guarantors shall sign here

  • A. It is desirable that on e of the guarantor signs here
  • B. It is reasonable that one of the guarantors signs here
  • C. It is obligatory that one of the guarantors signs here
  • D. It is advisable that one of the guarantors sign here
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91

In the question below, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence:
Here is Mr Pam the tailor

  • A. He is the only person known as Mr Pam, and he is a tailor
  • B. He is one of those known as Mr Pam, and he is a tailor
  • C. He is the only tailor, and he is Mr Pam
  • D. He is one of many tailors, and he is Mr Pam
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92

In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
He is now the megaphone of the people’s oppressors

  • A. He now speaks on behalf of the oppressors
  • B. He now carries the megaphone when the oppressors speaks
  • C. He is now the oppressor with loudest voice
  • D. He is the oppressor who no speaks with megaphone
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93

In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
Had he come that day, the problem would still not have been solved

  • A. He came that day, but the problem was not solved
  • B. He did not come that day, but the problem was solved
  • C. He did not come that day, and the problem was not solved
  • D. He did not come that day, but his presence would not have solved the problem
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