From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The two players protested against the
- A. fitness twice-weekly practice
- B. practice fitness twice-weekly
- C. twice-weekly practice fitness
- D. Twice-weekly fitness practice
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 World Bank made funds available to the government for poverty alleviation.
- A. reduction
- B. removal
- C. termination
- D. elimination
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.
He was jailed for failing to obey the court injunction.
- A. law
- B. order
- C. fine
- D. proceedings
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 governor rebutted all the allegations against him.
- A. rejected
- B. removed
- C. revoked
- D. refuted
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.
Only a pragmatic approach will solve this problem.
- A. constant
- B. careful
- C. practical
- D. drastic
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.
It is foolish to depend entirely on mundane things
- A. imported
- B. material
- C. attractive
- D. expensive
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.
Binetou looked quite resplendent in that red dress
- A. expensive
- B. stunning
- C. respectable
- D. conspicuous
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 acrobatic displays left the spectators stunned.
- A. amused
- B. anticed
- C. astonished
- D. elated
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.
Farmers sometimes go through the frustrating experience of having to watch their produce rot
- A. disheartening
- B. dismaying
- C. annoying
- D. frightening
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 proscription of the political parties was one of the steps taken by the military.
- A. launching
- B. expulsion
- C. banning
- D. removal
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