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
- A. were dismissed
- B. were oredered to march
- C. received fresh instructions about thir job
- D. were given orders similar to the first ones.
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
- A. fix new gadgets in his new office
- B. clear the abandoned things on the site
- C. master the demands of his new office
- D. learn the use of ropes in his new office
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
- A. called in the company doctor
- B. falsified the accounts
- C. became sick on account of the bribe they received
- D. improved the accounts of the company
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.
- A. can't look one another in the face
- B. hold strong view on friendship and fashion
- C. have clothes different from their friends
- D. hold different views about friendship and fashion
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
- A. careless in handling things
- B. fair-skinned
- C. prone to stealing
- D. skilful with her hands
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
- A. repair
- B. enforce
- C. execute
- D. fascinate
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
- A. reins
- B. rains
- C. regins
- D. realms
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
In hazy weather, air travel is ……….
- A. harmful
- B. foggy
- C. misty
- D. risky
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 ………
- A. illegal
- B. illegitimate
- C. illicit
- D. illiterate
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The lady is a …….beauty.
- A. raging
- B. ravaging
- C. ravenous
- D. ravishing
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…………
- A. cremated
- B. baked
- C. fired
- D. flamed
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
- A. sign
- B. stand
- C. vouch
- D. support
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
- A. indulge
- B. suffer
- C. tolerate
- D. create
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
- A. stable
- B. permanent
- C. transient
- D. recognized
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 …………
- A. satisfaction
- B. extravagance
- C. peace
- D. comfort
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 ………..
- A. curious
- B. negligent
- C. punctual
- D. realistic
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
- A. coerce
- B. punish
- C. pamper
- D. curse
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
- A. public
- B. personal
- C. popular
- D. private
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
- A. offending
- B. ignoring
- C. mishandling
- D. threatening
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
- A. an oculist
- B. an activist
- C. a pacifist
- D. a pessimist
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
- A. alleviate
- B. provoke
- C. abate
- D. aggravate