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.
This house which was sealed off years ago has now been…………….
- A. re-opened
- B. rebuilt
- C. re-roofed
- D. restored
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 delegates found it better to resort to consultation rather than……………
- A. conflict
- B. confrontation
- C. reconcilation
- D. consent
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.
By working hard, Benjamin outshone his elder brother instead of being……………
- A. overshadowed
- B. defeated
- C. demoted
- D. submerged
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.
When we were busy discussing weighty matters, James introduced a ………issue.
- A. light
- B. meaningless
- C. common
- D. trivial
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.
At first we found life in the town very exciting but soon it became rather…………..
- A. tiring
- B. disturbing
- C. burdensome
- D. boring