In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the is below the passage, our options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.
Jim had his first -71- in professional boxing when he was seventeen and that match has remained indelible in his memory. Before the match, he had gone for a weigh-in along with other boxers. On the D-day, he came into the -72– amidst loud cheers from the spectators after he had ten called by the -73 -. He was wearing customized trunks and – 74- to prevent damage to his hands.
Jim and his – 75- – moved round throwing punches at each other. Jim threw a right -76-, left himself open and got cut by a strong counter punch. After this attack from his rival, Jim raised his arms and held his -77– in front of his face to protect himself by -78 – the punches as they came.
During the second –79-, Jim delivered a sucker punch which got his opponent in the ribs lading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by – 80-
-75-
- A. contestant
- B. fighting partner
- C. opponent
- D. sparring partner
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the is below the passage, our options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.
Jim had his first -71- in professional boxing when he was seventeen and that match has remained indelible in his memory. Before the match, he had gone for a weigh-in along with other boxers. On the D-day, he came into the -72– amidst loud cheers from the spectators after he had ten called by the -73 -. He was wearing customized trunks and – 74- to prevent damage to his hands.
Jim and his – 75- – moved round throwing punches at each other. Jim threw a right -76-, left himself open and got cut by a strong counter punch. After this attack from his rival, Jim raised his arms and held his -77– in front of his face to protect himself by -78 – the punches as they came.
During the second –79-, Jim delivered a sucker punch which got his opponent in the ribs lading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by – 80-
-74-
- A. braces
- B. boxing gloves
- C. parachute
- D. kid's gloves
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the is below the passage, our options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.
Jim had his first -71- in professional boxing when he was seventeen and that match has remained indelible in his memory. Before the match, he had gone for a weigh-in along with other boxers. On the D-day, he came into the -72– amidst loud cheers from the spectators after he had ten called by the -73 -. He was wearing customized trunks and – 74- to prevent damage to his hands.
Jim and his – 75- – moved round throwing punches at each other. Jim threw a right -76-, left himself open and got cut by a strong counter punch. After this attack from his rival, Jim raised his arms and held his -77– in front of his face to protect himself by -78 – the punches as they came.
During the second –79-, Jim delivered a sucker punch which got his opponent in the ribs lading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by – 80-
-73-
- A. umpire
- B. announcer
- C. starter
- D. referee
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the is below the passage, our options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.
Jim had his first -71- in professional boxing when he was seventeen and that match has remained indelible in his memory. Before the match, he had gone for a weigh-in along with other boxers. On the D-day, he came into the -72– amidst loud cheers from the spectators after he had ten called by the -73 -. He was wearing customized trunks and – 74- to prevent damage to his hands.
Jim and his – 75- – moved round throwing punches at each other. Jim threw a right -76-, left himself open and got cut by a strong counter punch. After this attack from his rival, Jim raised his arms and held his -77– in front of his face to protect himself by -78 – the punches as they came.
During the second –79-, Jim delivered a sucker punch which got his opponent in the ribs lading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by – 80-
-72-
- A. stage
- B. ring
- C. cage
- D. podium
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the is below the passage, our options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.
Jim had his first -71- in professional boxing when he was seventeen and that match has remained indelible in his memory. Before the match, he had gone for a weigh-in along with other boxers. On the D-day, he came into the -72– amidst loud cheers from the spectators after he had ten called by the -73 -. He was wearing customized trunks and – 74- to prevent damage to his hands.
Jim and his – 75- – moved round throwing punches at each other. Jim threw a right -76-, left himself open and got cut by a strong counter punch. After this attack from his rival, Jim raised his arms and held his -77– in front of his face to protect himself by -78 – the punches as they came.
During the second –79-, Jim delivered a sucker punch which got his opponent in the ribs lading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by – 80-
_71_
- A. session
- B. bout
- C. attempt
- D. entry
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
If one thing irritates you, it might another
- A. concern
- B. delight
- C. invigorate
- D. bother
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Because the couple cannot agree on many things, their relationship is now ____.
- A. uneasy
- B. tensed
- C. stressed
- D. strained
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The doctors …..Bola’s grandmother after the heart attack.
- A. resuscitated
- B. regenerated
- C. revivified
- D. resurrected
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The cargo was intercepted on sea by _____
- A. robbers
- B. thieves
- C. terrorists
- D. pirates
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Lawyers are still making efforts to interpret the new …….
- A. statute
- B. system
- C. language
- D. technique
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Seeing a young crop …. from the soil is a rare experience.
- A. trail
- B. project
- C. creep
- D. sprout
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The defendant was charged with ……………. because he caused his neighbour’s death.
- A. homicide
- B. fatricide
- C. patricide
- D. genocide
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The death of that journalist is still _____ in mystery.
- A. conveyed
- B. shadowed
- C. shrouded
- D. confined
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
From his______, one can tell that he is an athlete.
- A. stature
- B. gait
- C. anatomy
- D. physique
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The accused was brought before the jury for a court …..
- A. judging
- B. sitting
- C. hearing
- D. proceeding
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The aggrieved customers staged a fierce…. on the street.
- A. contest
- B. argument
- C. fight
- D. protest
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
Do not always reprimand your children; it is good to ………………… them at times.
- A. advise
- B. forgive
- C. compliment
- D. pamper
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
Jane was loud as a teenager but _____ as an adult.
- A. reserved
- B. peaceful
- C. humble
- D. respectful
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
The precarious terraces of the stadium have been transformed into a …. walkway.
- A. narrow
- B. smooth
- C. durable
- D. secure
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
Some people are good at terminating other people’s projects but are not capable of______ theirs.
- A. initiating
- B. executing
- C. designing
- D. organising
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
While other teachers’ support for the action was …., Victor’s was dogged.
- A. declining
- B. disappointing
- C. wavering
- D. woeful