From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The bridge was blown…………by enemy soldiers.
- A. out
- B. off
- C. through
- D. up
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The boy’s father made him…………the medicine against his will
- A. swallow
- B. to swallow
- C. swallowed
- D. to have swallowed
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The men were reported …………the money fraudulently.
- A. to take
- B. to have taken
- C. to having taken
- D. to be taking
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
l’ll look out………….you at the stadium.
- A. for
- B. at
- C. to
- D. on
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The new economic policy took………last year.
- A. out
- B. off
- C. of
- D. up
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The report given by the boy is substantially correct and we have to decide what to do about it.
- A. completely
- B. largely
- C. probably
- D. understandably
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
That class is unusually disorderly today.
- A. unruly
- B. lawless
- C. aggressive
- D. unrestrined
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
I am delighted to speak before this august assembly.
- A. monthly
- B. popular
- C. crowed
- D. honourable
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The chairman ended the meeting of the Cooperative society with a fitting speech.
- A. a short
- B. an improved
- C. an appropriate
- D. a brief
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The decision I have taken is irrevocable
- A. inapplicable
- B. unacceptable
- C. irreversible
- D. irregular
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The box contains the most valuable of all his possession.
- A. beautiful
- B. costly
- C. useful
- D. admirable
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The flood that swept away the whole village was a catastrophic event
- A. an unfortunate
- B. a disastrous
- C. a devilish
- D. an influriating
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The students were incensed to hear that their school fees had been substantially increased.
- A. enraged
- B. disapponted
- C. displeased
- D. frightened
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
Within a short time, what was meant to be a peaceful demonstration escalated into a riot.
- A. rose
- B. elevated
- C. expanded
- D. developed
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
I concede that I am wrong on this point.
- A. admit
- B. pledge
- C. declare
- D. conclude
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.
The preacher advised those who lost their property in the fire disaster not to lose hope as every cloud has a silver lining. This means that
- A. there is a good side to all misfortunes
- B. when there is life there is hope
- C. to lose is a common noccurrence
- D. everybody must encounter misfortune in life
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.
Jumai thinks she is always right but I am determined to catch her out. This means that I am determined to
- A. arrest her
- B. confront her
- C. prove that she can make a mistake
- D. make her agree that am right
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.
The woman supported her husband through thick and thin. This means that she supported her husband
- A. in both good and bad health
- B. when he was fat and when he got thin
- C. whether he was behaving well or badly
- D. in both good and bad circumstances
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.
Grace failed Mathematics last year but she has promised to turn over a new leaf this year. This means that this year Grace will
- A. be more vigilant
- B. work harder
- C. cling to her books
- D. examine both sides of a leaf
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.
When the riot broke out in the school, only the Principal kept his head.This means that only the Principal
- A. was not injured
- B. held his head high
- C. remained calm
- D. hid himself
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.
His driving made my hair stand on end. This means that his driving was
- A. delightful
- B. frightening
- C. interesting
- D. exciting