After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
John’s money was barely enough to keep the wolf away from the door. This means that
- A. John had killed the wolf
- B. the money was just sufficient
- C. the situation was just desperate
- D. john spent money lavishly
After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
On hearing the news, he flew off the handle. This means that he
- A. changed his decision
- B. ran away
- C. felt very disappointed
- D. became very angry
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
As a millionaire he lives in …
- A. prudence
- B. affluence
- C. frugality
- D. abundance
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
The truth of the evidence is…
- A. irreversible
- B. irrefutable
- C. irreparable
- D. irretrieveable
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
Public money should be used only for …………. purposes.
- A. legitimate
- B. discreet
- C. legal
- D. executive
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
The…years of a child’s life mould his character
- A. restrained
- B. constructive
- C. confllicting
- D. formative
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
He was given a certificate of….in English.
- A. efficacy
- B. efficiency
- C. proficiency
- D. sufficiency
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
The court granted an….against the eviction of the tenants.
- A. adjournment
- B. injunction
- C. indictment
- D. adjudication
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
The disease was….by the doctors as pneumonia.
- A. diagnosed
- B. prescribed
- C. constructed
- D. decided
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
A judge is required to….justice fairly.
- A. defer
- B. dispense
- C. define
- D. dispel
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
After assuring the authorities that he would not escape, the prisoner was released on…
- A. suspension
- B. recored
- C. parole
- D. probation
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence
The some teachers dissuade students from studying Mathematics, but others…them
- A. motivate
- B. lure
- C. instruct
- D. reward
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence
False withness castigate rather than….the accused
- A. expose
- B. appease
- C. punish
- D. exonerate
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence
Now that the people of this community are living in comfort, i dont think they will want to go back to their days of….
- A. disappointment
- B. hardship
- C. strife
- D. starvation
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence
While some workers felt that the term were amicable; others thought that they were….
- A. strange
- B. disagreeable
- C. bad
- D. hostile
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence
It is obvious that many people many people prefer affluence to….
- A. scarcity
- B. thrift
- C. waste
- D. poverty
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence
It is a fact that pride is a less admirable quality than….
- A. humility
- B. honesty
- C. affection
- D. tenderness
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence
Young people are known for their….which contrast with the composure of adults
- A. ability
- B. instability
- C. activity
- D. credibility
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence
The modest young man was rewarded while his….brother was punished
- A. intelligent
- B. handsome
- C. conceited
- D. wicked
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence
The honour that was conferred on the general has been….
- A. withdrawn
- B. confirmed
- C. rejected
- D. destroyed
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence
The officer was expected to be…..by his boss, but he was censured.
- A. questioned
- B. praised
- C. decorated
- D. guided