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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.
Tunde seldom asks questions in class and was………………very careful when he did

  • A. hardly
  • B. sometimes
  • C. often
  • D. never
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107

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.
The cultured and the……….are known by their conduct

  • A. barbaric
  • B. ignorant
  • C. clean
  • D. lazzy
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108

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 the manager was prudent in his expenditure, his deputy was……….

  • A. miserly
  • B. careful
  • C. thoughtfull
  • D. extravagant
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109

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.
Some outspoken social critics live a……….. family life

  • A. reserved
  • B. happy
  • C. boisterous
  • D. still
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110

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.
Although they have declared the student a suspect he may turn out be ………..

  • A. culpable
  • B. innocent
  • C. safe
  • D. ignorant
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111

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.
Words spoken in the heat of an argument could offend rather than……………

  • A. pacify
  • B. amuse
  • C. inspire
  • D. irritate
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112

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.
The workers expected management to be………..rather than indifferent to, their welfare.

  • A. different from
  • B. interested in
  • C. opposed to
  • D. careful of
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