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
Bravery is Victor’s most dominant trait
- A. admirable
- B. outstanding
- C. suitable
- D. influencial
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
He simply dislikes he’s wife’s inordinate demands for money.
- A. frequent
- B. excessive
- C. repeated
- D. indecent
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
This is one decision you cannot defend
- A. justify
- B. explain
- C. support
- D. express
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
He did all he could to fortify the building against attack.
- A. defend
- B. secure
- C. shield
- D. support
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 personally think that the costume outlandish
- A. outdated
- B. strange
- C. unique
- D. foreign
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 really hope beatrice would be kind enough to let us stay the night.
- A. generous
- B. polite
- C. gracious
- D. gentle
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 sentence
Most people abhor nagging.
- A. scorn
- B. despise
- C. reject
- D. slight
Interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
The company has been under siege from the public. This means that the company is being
- A. applauded
- B. picketed
- C. criticized
- D. shielded
interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
This is their third defeat in a row. This means that they have
- A. been defeated three times
- B. defeated three teams consectively
- C. been defeated by three teams
- D. suffered three consecutive defeats
interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
After several attempts to claim the child, he threw in the towel. This means that he
- A. succeeded finally
- B. accepted defeat
- C. gained confidence
- D. became indifferent
interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
People who tells lies makes me see red. This means that such people make me
- A. dizzy
- B. angry
- C. sad
- D. anxious
interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
My mother wanted to know what was eating him. This means that she wanted to find out
- A. what has made him become lean
- B. what he was spending his money
- C. why he was upset
- D. why he ignored him
Interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
I knew that they were economical with the the truth. This means that they
- A. were being honest
- B. did not know the truth
- C. did not know enough about the matter
- D. knew more than they were prepared to say
interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
There were clear indications that Buba backed the wrong horse. This means that Buba
- A. supported the wrong person
- B. argued blindly
- C. abandoned this position
- D. bet on a loosing horse
Interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
We saw Ada, of all people, dancing. This means
- A. we saw Ada for the first time
- B. we saw Ada dancing with everyone
- C. Ada didn't want us to see her dancing
- D. we were surprised to see Ada dancing
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
We covered much ground at the conference yesterday. This means that we
- A. discussed some issues
- B. treated many issues
- C. used a lot of space
- D. argued about many things
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
My school carried the day in the debate. This means that my school
- A. missed the debate
- B. won the debate
- C. choose the date for debate
- D. had very good points
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
They were given an….either pay the rent or vacate the premises.
- A. ultimatum
- B. injuction
- C. admonition
- D. undertaking
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The police man tried to…..money from the motorist.
- A. exert
- B. extort
- C. exact
- D. extract
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
We….the meeting indefinitely because we could not form a quorum.
- A. postponed
- B. reconvened
- C. adjourned
- D. ended
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The boy’s parents…..a sigh of relief when he was found.
- A. raised
- B. uttered
- C. breathed
- D. heaved