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.
Musa does not believe that there is poverty in Africa; he is a dyed-in-the-wool capitalist. This means that Musa is
- A. a kind capitalist
- B. a thoughtful capitalist
- C. an old capitalist
- D. an unbending capitalist
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.
My book has become dog-eared through use. This means that
- A. the corners of the pages of my book are crumpled
- B. my book is designed like dog's ears
- C. my book is torn
- D. my book is indispensable
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.
James and Henry were at daggers drawn when I knew them. This means that they
- A. were always angry with each other
- B. always wore daggers
- C. were good at drawing daggers
- D. were fighting everybody
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
As a result of the power cut, production at the paint factory came to a ……………….
- A. hold-up
- B. blockade
- C. stand still
- D. suspense
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
His last novel was……..by his visit to the prisons
- A. inspired
- B. generated
- C. conceived
- D. revealed
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Everyone could tell that Binta was happy from the ………….on her face.
- A. picture
- B. appearance
- C. expression
- D. sight
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The signature on the document lacked…………..so it was rejected
- A. clarity
- B. authenticity
- C. formality
- D. simplicity
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Our teacher was not speaking……………..when he said that the bursar was under a cloud
- A. literally
- B. simply
- C. frankly
- D. directly
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
We are worried by the…………that exists between the two factions of the party
- A. distraction
- B. commotion
- C. confusion
- D. rivalry
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The committee is charged with finding a …….solution to the crisis
- A. lengthy
- B. current
- C. lasting
- D. strong
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The two tasks were performed……………………and we were able to finish early.
- A. alternatively
- B. simultaneously
- C. consecutively
- D. separately
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The two tasks were performed……………………and we were able to finish early.
- A. alternatively
- B. simultaneously
- C. consecutively
- D. separately
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
One very important aspect of human relationship is……………..trust.
- A. communal
- B. individual
- C. mutual
- D. personal
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.
We thought that Uncle Sam’s health had improved but it had rather…………….
- A. persisted
- B. deteriorated
- C. deepened
- D. decreased
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.
Instead of reconciling her parents, Roxanne worked hard at………………them
- A. dividing
- B. destroying
- C. separating
- D. isolating
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.
Rather than convict him, the impartial judge……..him.
- A. blamed
- B. dismissed
- C. upheld
- D. acquitted
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 man’s first wife is loyal while second is…………
- A. unfaithful
- B. unkind
- C. selfish
- D. hostile
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.
It pays to be firm rather than……….in a case like this.
- A. flexible
- B. frank
- C. irresponsible
- D. careless
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 Registrar considers the matter insignificant his deputy sees it as………….
- A. minute
- B. crucial
- C. compulsory
- D. marvellous
In each of the following sentences, correctly fill the gap with he appropriate option.
Chief Osa prefers fame in the village to…………in the city
- A. neglect
- B. ignorance
- C. poverty
- D. obscurity
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 media houses should employ both the novice and the…………journalist
- A. apprentice
- B. probationer
- C. newcomer
- D. veteran