From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
We asked him to come with us and ……
- A. he comes
- B. he did
- C. did he
- D. he does
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The girl thought that she would get………with her stubbornness.
- A. over
- B. up
- C. away
- D. around
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
I was still explaining my actions when Tina rudely cut…………..
- A. on
- B. off
- C. away
- D. in
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The measures taken were intended to bring…..the prices of consumer goods
- A. out
- B. off
- C. away
- D. down
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The business tycoon’s daughter was carried……..by the flattery of her suitor
- A. on
- B. out
- C. along
- D. away
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The two warring parties met for five days to iron……..their differences.
- A. of
- B. in
- C. up
- D. out
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
We need an expert to decipher the code
- A. understand
- B. explain
- C. demystify
- D. normalize
- E. interpret
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Charles’ concern for Diana is affected
- A. genuine
- B. serious
- C. pretended
- D. worrisome
- E. half-hearted
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
We were treated to a very sumptuous meal at the party
- A. meager
- B. prominent
- C. famous
- D. common
- E. expensive
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
If I have erred, I hope the error is pardonable
- A. excusable
- B. intelligible
- C. reparable
- D. redeemable
- E. questionable
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The bond of unity in his country is fragile
- A. strong
- B. weak
- C. ductile
- D. attractive
- E. laudable
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The story he told was incredible
- A. indelible
- B. acceptable
- C. horrible
- D. unbelievable
- E. permissible
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The man retired after thirty-five years of meritorious service to the nation
- A. patriotic
- B. notorious
- C. commendable
- D. beautiful
- E. regrettable
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The attacker advanced on his opponent in a menacing fashion
- A. threatening
- B. unforgettable
- C. fascinating
- D. crucial
- E. wonderful
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The evidence of the witness corroborates that of the accused
- A. negates
- B. reinforces
- C. opposes
- D. disclaims
- E. nullifies
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
He eventually found the missing book.
- A. soon
- B. lately
- C. subsequently
- D. frequently
- E. finally
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.
The principal’s quarters are out of bounds to students. This means that the quarters are
- A. outside the school boundary
- B. too far for students to go there
- C. not open to students
- D. for binding students
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.
The minister’s explanation begged the question. This means that the minister’s explanation
- A. avoided the real issue
- B. adddressed the issue
- C. was false
- D. was convincing
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.
The famous film star found dancing a pretty Kettle of fish. This means that
- A. he enjoyed it
- B. it was an awkward experience
- C. he found dancing as interesting as acting
- D. dancing gave him as much pleasure as a meal of fish
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.
Amuneke has decided to hang his boots. This means that he
- A. is leaving his club for another one
- B. wants a new pair of boots
- C. is about to stop playing the game
- D. has been banned from playing football
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.
Mary told John to put his own house in order before correcting her. This means means that John should
- A. solve his own problems first
- B. rearrange his house
- C. repaint his house
- D. has been banned not be harsh on her