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In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Birds are instantly recognizable -81- perhaps because of their ability to -82-. Some people might consider their shape the most distinguishing -83-. Everyone, however, agrees on the characteristics that a bird possesses: two -84-, feathers two legs, a toothless -85-, warm blood, and the ability to -86- eggs. The modern system of -87- birds is like a pyramid, with the base formed by 8,514 different -88-. A convenient -89- of this system recognizes a group of birds which does not normally -90- with other groups.
One of the most precious gifts human kind has been given is the power to -91-. With it, we pass vital -92- to one another either -93- or by non-vocal methods, such as -94-. Freedom of -95- is in fact, a widely contested issue throughout the world some have therefore, assumed that communication is the -96- of only humans.
yet, research shows that animals -97- information in intricate ways that often baffle humans. Yes, they ”speak”, not with words, but through visual signals such as -98- tails, twitching ears, or -99- wings. Other forms of animal communication may involve the use of voice, such as a bark, a roar, a snari, or -100-. Some of the ” languages” are obvious to humans, while others require much scientific study to detect.

In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

  • A. classifying
  • B. arranging
  • C. ordering
  • D. numbering
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In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Birds are instantly recognizable -81- perhaps because of their ability to -82-. Some people might consider their shape the most distinguishing -83-. Everyone, however, agrees on the characteristics that a bird possesses: two -84-, feathers two legs, a toothless -85-, warm blood, and the ability to -86- eggs. The modern system of -87- birds is like a pyramid, with the base formed by 8,514 different -88-. A convenient -89- of this system recognizes a group of birds which does not normally -90- with other groups.
One of the most precious gifts human kind has been given is the power to -91-. With it, we pass vital -92- to one another either -93- or by non-vocal methods, such as -94-. Freedom of -95- is in fact, a widely contested issue throughout the world some have therefore, assumed that communication is the -96- of only humans.
yet, research shows that animals -97- information in intricate ways that often baffle humans. Yes, they ”speak”, not with words, but through visual signals such as -98- tails, twitching ears, or -99- wings. Other forms of animal communication may involve the use of voice, such as a bark, a roar, a snari, or -100-. Some of the ” languages” are obvious to humans, while others require much scientific study to detect.

In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

  • A. produce
  • B. provide
  • C. lay
  • D. give
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In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Birds are instantly recognizable -81- perhaps because of their ability to -82-. Some people might consider their shape the most distinguishing -83-. Everyone, however, agrees on the characteristics that a bird possesses: two -84-, feathers two legs, a toothless -85-, warm blood, and the ability to -86- eggs. The modern system of -87- birds is like a pyramid, with the base formed by 8,514 different -88-. A convenient -89- of this system recognizes a group of birds which does not normally -90- with other groups.
One of the most precious gifts human kind has been given is the power to -91-. With it, we pass vital -92- to one another either -93- or by non-vocal methods, such as -94-. Freedom of -95- is in fact, a widely contested issue throughout the world some have therefore, assumed that communication is the -96- of only humans.
yet, research shows that animals -97- information in intricate ways that often baffle humans. Yes, they ”speak”, not with words, but through visual signals such as -98- tails, twitching ears, or -99- wings. Other forms of animal communication may involve the use of voice, such as a bark, a roar, a snari, or -100-. Some of the ” languages” are obvious to humans, while others require much scientific study to detect.

In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

  • A. mouth
  • B. lip
  • C. beak
  • D. gum
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In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Birds are instantly recognizable -81- perhaps because of their ability to -82-. Some people might consider their shape the most distinguishing -83-. Everyone, however, agrees on the characteristics that a bird possesses: two -84-, feathers two legs, a toothless -85-, warm blood, and the ability to -86- eggs. The modern system of -87- birds is like a pyramid, with the base formed by 8,514 different -88-. A convenient -89- of this system recognizes a group of birds which does not normally -90- with other groups.
One of the most precious gifts human kind has been given is the power to -91-. With it, we pass vital -92- to one another either -93- or by non-vocal methods, such as -94-. Freedom of -95- is in fact, a widely contested issue throughout the world some have therefore, assumed that communication is the -96- of only humans.
yet, research shows that animals -97- information in intricate ways that often baffle humans. Yes, they ”speak”, not with words, but through visual signals such as -98- tails, twitching ears, or -99- wings. Other forms of animal communication may involve the use of voice, such as a bark, a roar, a snari, or -100-. Some of the ” languages” are obvious to humans, while others require much scientific study to detect.

In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

  • A. arms
  • B. flaps
  • C. forearms
  • D. wings
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In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Birds are instantly recognizable -81- perhaps because of their ability to -82-. Some people might consider their shape the most distinguishing -83-. Everyone, however, agrees on the characteristics that a bird possesses: two -84-, feathers two legs, a toothless -85-, warm blood, and the ability to -86- eggs. The modern system of -87- birds is like a pyramid, with the base formed by 8,514 different -88-. A convenient -89- of this system recognizes a group of birds which does not normally -90- with other groups.
One of the most precious gifts human kind has been given is the power to -91-. With it, we pass vital -92- to one another either -93- or by non-vocal methods, such as -94-. Freedom of -95- is in fact, a widely contested issue throughout the world some have therefore, assumed that communication is the -96- of only humans.
yet, research shows that animals -97- information in intricate ways that often baffle humans. Yes, they ”speak”, not with words, but through visual signals such as -98- tails, twitching ears, or -99- wings. Other forms of animal communication may involve the use of voice, such as a bark, a roar, a snari, or -100-. Some of the ” languages” are obvious to humans, while others require much scientific study to detect.

In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

  • A. possession
  • B. mark
  • C. feature
  • D. sign
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In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Birds are instantly recognizable -81- perhaps because of their ability to -82-. Some people might consider their shape the most distinguishing -83-. Everyone, however, agrees on the characteristics that a bird possesses: two -84-, feathers two legs, a toothless -85-, warm blood, and the ability to -86- eggs. The modern system of -87- birds is like a pyramid, with the base formed by 8,514 different -88-. A convenient -89- of this system recognizes a group of birds which does not normally -90- with other groups.
One of the most precious gifts human kind has been given is the power to -91-. With it, we pass vital -92- to one another either -93- or by non-vocal methods, such as -94-. Freedom of -95- is in fact, a widely contested issue throughout the world some have therefore, assumed that communication is the -96- of only humans.
yet, research shows that animals -97- information in intricate ways that often baffle humans. Yes, they ”speak”, not with words, but through visual signals such as -98- tails, twitching ears, or -99- wings. Other forms of animal communication may involve the use of voice, such as a bark, a roar, a snari, or -100-. Some of the ” languages” are obvious to humans, while others require much scientific study to detect.

In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

  • A. soar
  • B. dive
  • C. glide
  • D. fly
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In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
Birds are instantly recognizable -81- perhaps because of their ability to -82-. Some people might consider their shape the most distinguishing -83-. Everyone, however, agrees on the characteristics that a bird possesses: two -84-, feathers two legs, a toothless -85-, warm blood, and the ability to -86- eggs. The modern system of -87- birds is like a pyramid, with the base formed by 8,514 different -88-. A convenient -89- of this system recognizes a group of birds which does not normally -90- with other groups.
One of the most precious gifts human kind has been given is the power to -91-. With it, we pass vital -92- to one another either -93- or by non-vocal methods, such as -94-. Freedom of -95- is in fact, a widely contested issue throughout the world some have therefore, assumed that communication is the -96- of only humans.
yet, research shows that animals -97- information in intricate ways that often baffle humans. Yes, they ”speak”, not with words, but through visual signals such as -98- tails, twitching ears, or -99- wings. Other forms of animal communication may involve the use of voice, such as a bark, a roar, a snari, or -100-. Some of the ” languages” are obvious to humans, while others require much scientific study to detect.

In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A – D that best completes the gap.

  • A. beings
  • B. creatures
  • C. things
  • D. mammals
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
” I ………….the new principal, ” Obi
said

  • A. look forward to meet
  • B. look forward to having met
  • C. am looking forward to meeting
  • D. am looking forward to meet
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
She told me that she always………..the television before going to bed.

  • A. switch off
  • B. off
  • C. switched off
  • D. switches off
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
She asked the driver to………………at the school gate.

  • A. drop her
  • B. drop her down
  • C. drop her out
  • D. drop her in
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
If you had waited five minutes longer, you………..her

  • A. would be able to see
  • B. will be able to see
  • C. would have been able to see
  • D. will have seen
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
………….at 5 0’clock every morning was one of the regulations he detested most at school

  • A. to be waking up
  • B. waking up
  • C. having to be waking up
  • D. to be waking
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Please can you……………money?

  • A. lend me little
  • B. borrow me a little
  • C. lend me some
  • D. borrow me some
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The test was so difficult that………students passed

  • A. some few
  • B. a few
  • C. few
  • D. fewest
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
If you……. early, you will get there before nightfall.

  • A. left
  • B. are leaving
  • C. had left
  • D. leave
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
They ………..the competition when we arrived

  • A. begun
  • B. have begun
  • C. had begun
  • D. begin
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I know that song very well; we…………it everyday when I was in primary school

  • A. sang
  • B. had sung
  • C. have sung
  • D. sing
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
”………….we rather go home?” he asked

  • A. Shouldn't
  • B. Can't
  • C. Won't
  • D. Mustn't
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
She………..the sleeping baby on the bed.

  • A. lay
  • B. lies
  • C. lied
  • D. laid
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
We had better…………now, or we’ll miss the train

  • A. left
  • B. leave
  • C. be leaving
  • D. to leave
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
She claims……….a ghost last night

  • A. seeing
  • B. to be seeing
  • C. to have seen
  • D. having seen
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