From the words lettered A. to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
The president of the student union said it was strategic to boycott classes to press home their demands.
- A. acceptable
- B. ethical
- C. practical
- D. tactical
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence
The director sees Tim as the joker in the pack. This means that the director considers Tim to be
- A. unpredictable
- B. humourous
- C. nonchalant
- D. unimportant
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence
My friend is as dull as ditchwater. This means that my friend is
- A. dark in complexion
- B. extremely boring
- C. not intelligent
- D. not a troublemaker
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence
The night watchman was given the marching orders because of his negligence. This means that he was
- A. promoted
- B. dismissed
- C. counselled
- D. suspended
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence
Only teachers could afford a car. This means that
- A. teachers could afford a car and nothing else
- B. teachers and nobody else could afford a car
- C. teachers and others could afford a car
- D. few teachers could afford a car
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence
The teacher truly had his heart in the right place. This means that he was
- A. kind and considerate
- B. sharp and thorough
- C. simple and modest
- D. focused and direct
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence
Franca’s behaviour towards Edward leaves much to be desired. This means that Franca’s behaviour was
- A. unsatisfactory
- B. appreciated
- C. commendable
- D. unexpected
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence
I hadn’t finished talking to Halima, when she snapped my head off. This means that she
- A. gave me a sharp slap
- B. rudely interruped me
- C. hissed at me
- D. ordered me to stop talking
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence
Had it not rained, I would have visited you. This means that
- A. I visited you even though it rained
- B. It did not rain and so I visited you
- C. It rained so I did not visit you
- D. because it did not rain, I visited you
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence
Mary made a clean breast of everything. This means that Mary
- A. won everyone over
- B. told the whole truth
- C. did everything effficiently
- D. changed the way things were done
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence
The proncipal raised eyebrows at the student’s explanation. This means that the principal
- A. was unhappy about the explanation
- B. rejected the explanation
- C. considered the explanation
- D. was surprised by the explanation
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentence
The economy of the country has remained _______ despite the crisis
- A. strong
- B. realistic
- C. tough
- D. firm
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentence
Inflation has caused the cost of goods to _________
- A. escalate
- B. ascend
- C. intensify
- D. progress
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentence
The old man prayed for the ________ of his sins before he died.
- A. omission
- B. commission
- C. permission
- D. remission
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentence
The smaller boys had always drawn back in fear when the bully raised a fist, but this time they did not ________
- A. advance
- B. agree
- C. retaliate
- D. recoil
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentence
Reading the ______ of the famous King, one would see that he had many things to hide
- A. memoirs
- B. chronicles
- C. life
- D. monument
At the terminus, all the passengers on the train will have to ________
- A. alight
- B. disembark
- C. descend
- D. dismount
The governor filed an _______ against the ruling of the tribunal.
- A. injunction
- B. objection
- C. application
- D. appeal
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentence
The reviewer did an excellent job at the book ______
- A. launch
- B. premiere
- C. session
- D. briefing
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentence
He does not smoke so the gift of an ashtray will not be quite _________
- A. admirable
- B. applicable
- C. appropriate
- D. attractive
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentence
The recent floods in some countries have _______ many lives
- A. claimed
- B. drowned
- C. buried
- D. injured