After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The President did everything he could not to lose face with Parliament. This means that President tried to
- A. retain his government's popularity
- B. continue looking very attractive
- C. win the respect of the people
- D. gain more seats in the next elections
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Mr. Juma kept his class on their toes so that they might not fail the examination. This means that Mr. Juma made his pupils
- A. work very hard to pass
- B. keep standing in class
- C. prepare for the examination
- D. eager to make examinations
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The first time Paul met Ngozi, her beauty caught his eye. This means that
- A. Ngozi admired Paul
- B. Paul recognized Ngozi
- C. Ngozi attracted Paul
- D. Paul surprised Ngozi
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
My brother’s drunkenness often got on my nerves. This means that my brother’s drunkenness
- A. disgraced him
- B. made him ill
- C. made me angry
- D. offended me
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
We wanted to arrive early so we decided to leave at 10 0’clock at the latest. This means that we
- A. must leave at 10 0'clock exactly
- B. should not leave later than 10 0'clock
- C. should not leave before 10 0'clock
- D. must leave about 10 0'clock
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Now that Michael has become rich, Nancy has begun to make much of him. This means that Nancy
- A. now values Michael
- B. now gets a lot of money from Michael
- C. only recently married Michael
- D. no longer wants to leave Michael
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
We cannot tell which of the historian’s …………is true.
- A. narrations
- B. versions
- C. comments
- D. suggestions
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The meeting of the warring factions ended on a …………..note
- A. cautious
- B. prosperous
- C. conciliatory
- D. definite
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
It is not right for you to insult your parents; you will just………….trouble for yourself.
- A. invite
- B. increase
- C. create
- D. produce
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
This land is very dry; we have to…………………the plants
- A. wet
- B. sprinkle
- C. shower
- D. water
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The hungry refugees had to queue for their………….`
- A. allownces
- B. needs
- C. supplies
- D. parcels
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The thief ran so fast that my attempt to get him was in……
- A. failure
- B. waste
- C. futile
- D. vain
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
It was so hot in the house that the boys rushed to the beach to enjoy the…………
- A. breath
- B. wind
- C. breeze
- D. air
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Problems in the city have multiplied with the ………..of people from the rural areas
- A. entrance
- B. influx
- C. intrusion
- D. admission
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Our teacher’s main aim was to ………………us with his good work
- A. impress
- B. influence
- C. instruct
- D. improve
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
I really like working in that office; I found the……….very friendly.
- A. condition
- B. atmosphere
- C. air
- D. situation
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 government’s efforts to improve the economy of the country rather……………it
- A. destroyed
- B. spoilt
- C. complicated
- D. worsened
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.
Despite all my attempts to refute the charges against me, my sister tried to…………them
- A. defend
- B. prove
- C. investigate
- D. maintain
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.
Only two months after the honour was conferred on the Minister, his dishonesty made the Head of State ……………….it.
- A. recall
- B. reverse
- C. revoke
- D. reclaim
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.
Co-operating with teachers promotes learning, it does not help to be……………………
- A. destructive
- B. confrontational
- C. defensive
- D. irrational
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 government has decided that,from next year military service will no longer be compulsory: it will be……………………
- A. free
- B. optional
- C. open
- D. conditional