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.
Unless you don’t want to become a teacher, there’s no reason for not accepting the sponsorship. This means that you should
- A. not refuse the sponsorship if you want to become a teacher
- B. refuse the sponsorship if you want to because a teacher
- C. not refuse the sponsorship if you don't want to become a teacher
- D. refuse the sponsorship whether you want to be a teacher or not
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 proprietor and his accountant have had a running battle over the last financial report. This means that they have had
- A. an argument which developed into a fight
- B. a series of arguments on the report
- C. to work hard to complete the report
- D. difficulties understanding the report
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 proprietor and his accountant have had a running battle over the last financial report. This means that they have had
- A. an argument which developed into a fight
- B. a series of arguments on the report
- C. to work hard to complete the report
- D. difficulties understanding the report
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.
Had it been possible to leave the country then, I would have done so. This means that
- A. I have not left the country and nothing will make me leave
- B. I wanted to leave the country and I did
- C. I will definitely leave the country one day
- D. I would have liked to leave the country but I wasn't able to
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The new car is very attractive but I doubt its………….
- A. style
- B. complexity
- C. durability
- D. longevity
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The seminar was held under the………..of the Government
- A. jurisdiction
- B. arbitration
- C. agreement
- D. auspices
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
His appointment was…………….because of irregularities in his credentials.
- A. annulled
- B. terminated
- C. suspended
- D. dismissed
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The…………….of the asylum sang a song for the President.
- A. inmates
- B. occupants
- C. residents
- D. tenants
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The meeting cannot start because we have not formed a ………….
- A. quota
- B. crowd
- C. quorum
- D. chorus
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
When the solicitor told Awa to wait outside, she considered it …………to her dignity
- A. a drawback
- B. an affront
- C. a strain
- D. a withdrawal
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
In spite of the vicissitudes of life, she never……….. from her plan
- A. evaded
- B. detracted
- C. deviated
- D. detoured
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The corpse has been taken to the ……………….
- A. dispensary
- B. mortuary
- C. theatre
- D. ward
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The government has imposed an………………on the importation of used vehicles.
- A. order
- B. edict
- C. embargo
- D. act
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Alfred is afraid of his wife who has a very…………….size
- A. eminent
- B. momentous
- C. prominent
- D. intimidating
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 we expected it to be gradual, the process of transition to civilian rule came to an ……..end.
- A. abrupt
- B. anticipated
- C. unhappy
- D. unpleasant
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 prosecutor argued his case vehemently but the defence lawyer responded…………….
- A. constantly
- B. feebly
- C. roughly
- D. hurriedly
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 official who disclosed the information he was supposed to …………..was sacked
- A. cover
- B. protect
- C. conceal
- D. allow
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 principal of that school was demoted for his incompetence while several others were commended for their ………….
- A. punctuality
- B. honesty
- C. efficiency
- D. sincerity
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 took me the whole day to summarize the lecturer’s copious notes having been used to …………ones
- A. scanty
- B. illegible
- C. inaccurate
- D. coherent
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 clever lawyer exposed the facts that were obscure in the case, making the judge see beyond the………….
- A. open
- B. obvious
- C. illustrated
- D. reflected
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.
Both sides are very hopeful about the outcome of the peace talks, but observers are still very……….
- A. realistic
- B. emphatic
- C. explicit
- D. pessimistic