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
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
You…be ashamed of yourself for saying such a thing before the principal.
- A. we
- B. should
- C. might
- D. shall
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
Every one of the boys…..excited about the picnic.
- A. was seeming
- B. is seeming
- C. seem
- D. seems
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
Your submission is ….
- A. neither here nor there
- B. either here or there
- C. either here nor there
- D. neither there or here
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
I…rather he did not stay
- A. could
- B. should
- C. will
- D. would
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
If your grades dont improve, i shall have no option…to move you to another school
- A. than
- B. except
- C. besides
- D. but
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
If you insist that you are not a tailor…..are you?
- A. whom
- B. which
- C. what
- D. who
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
The sport i like….is swimming
- A. better
- B. much
- C. most
- D. more
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
They told her that we would solve the problem….
- A. herself
- B. himself
- C. themselves
- D. ourselves
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
We’ll buy more but for now lets just….with what we have
- A. make up
- B. make do
- C. make away
- D. make out
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
You must obtain a degree….medicine to become a doctor
- A. on
- B. for
- C. of
- D. in
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
I was barely half way home when darkness….
- A. set out
- B. set in
- C. set up
- D. set off