choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Here’s a man who comes from a background of entertainment,
- A. an experience
- B. a place
- C. a culture
- D. a mood
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
His jail terms are to run concurrently.
- A. consistently
- B. alternately
- C. simultaneously
- D. consecutively
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Amina is fond of making derogatory remarks about her brother.
- A. inconsiderate
- B. discreet
- C. unnecessary
- D. belittling
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
He is at the crossroads of his life. This means that it is time for him to
- A. make a very important decision
- B. retrace his steps
- C. make peace with everyone
- D. take matters seriously
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
You will certainly break his heart if you tell him that. This means that telling him that would
- A. make him very sad
- B. meet his expectations
- C. greatly disappoint him
- D. make him confirm his suspicion
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
We never expected that Father would read us the riot act. This means that our father
- A. taught us the riot act
- B. cautioned us 'not to be involved in riots
- C. warned us to stop making trouble
- D. encouraged us to make trouble
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
My aunt’s rough driving could make one tear one’s hair out. This means that her driving could make one
- A. lose the hair on one's head
- B. feel very sad
- C. get very worried
- D. feel like crying
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
When the show was about to begin, we were still at sixes and sevens. This means that we were
- A. confused
- B. in groups
- C. excited
- D. faraway
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Looking after young children can tax ones patience. This means that looking after children
- A. is pleasant
- B. requires endurance
- C. is a lot of fun
- D. takes time
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The Principal stood her ground even when the students revolted. This means that the Principal
- A. maintained her position
- B. remained standing
- C. refused to listen
- D. condemned the protest
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
He has broken new ground in cancer treatment with his drug, This means that he has
- A. been highly acclaimed
- B. introduced a new method in cancer treatment
- C. solved all cancer problems
- D. thought of a new drug, for cancer treatment
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Street traders often try to palm their customers off with faulty goods. This means that street traders
- A. trick customers into buying faulty goods
- B. assist customers in choosing perfect items
- C. ask for a lot of money for faulty goods
- D. are ready to swap faulty items for good ones
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The Class captain got cold feet when he was asked to lead the protest. This means that the class captain became.
- A. nervous
- B. afraid
- C. concerned
- D. calm
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The boy must have _________the disease from the school.
- A. received
- B. taken
- C. contracted
- D. carried
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many members of political parties__________ to opposing parties just before elections.
- A. depart
- B. change
- C. defect
- D. go
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The man was arrested because he__________ in the repayment of the loan.
- A. paused
- B. delayed
- C. deferred
- D. defaulted
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Within one year, that country has _________its currency five times.
- A. reduced
- B. devalued
- C. revamped
- D. defaced
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The company has paid dividends to its________
- A. buyers
- B. wholesalers
- C. shareholders
- D. consumers
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The Committee let her go because they considered her explanation__________
- A. permissible
- B. clear
- C. plausible
- D. necessary
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many young graduates have_________to the West in search of greener pastures.
- A. hurried
- B. emigrated
- C. absconded
- D. flown
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The board has______ the film because it contains some nude scenes.
- A. edited
- B. censored
- C. examined
- D. isolated