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.
Ann’s efficiency earned her a promotion while Jane’s ………..caused her dismissal.
- A. lateness
- B. capability
- C. incompetence
- D. laziness
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 enjoy real stories not those that are………
- A. imaginary
- B. practical
- C. vague
- D. undefined
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.
Five years ago the economy of our country was buoyant but nowadays it has become………..
- A. profitable
- B. distressed
- C. unbearable
- D. low
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 company had to…….the restaurant in order to construct a hotel
- A. demolish
- B. abandon
- C. damage
- D. relocate
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.
Although the atmosphere was hostile, the meeting ended on ……….terms.
- A. gentle
- B. unacceptable
- C. suspicious
- D. amicable