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SECTION 1

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.

1. The officer was expected to be_______________ by his boss, but he was censured.

A. questioned.

B. praised.

C. decorated.

D. guided.

2. The honour that was conferred on the general has been ___________

A. withdrawn.

B. confirmed.

C. rejected.

D. destroyed.

3. The modest young man was rewarded while his___________ brother was punished.

A. intelligent.

B. confirmed.

C. rejected.

D. destroyed.

4. Young people are known for their_______________ which contrasts with the composure of adults.

A. ability

B. instability

C. activity

D. credibility

5. It is a fact that pride is a less admirable quality than_________

A. humility.

B. honesty.

C. affection.

D. tenderness.

ANSWERS

6. It is obvious that many people prefer affluence to______________

A. scarcity.

B. thrift.

C. waste.

D. poverty.

7. While some workers felt that the terms were amicable others thought that they were___________

A. strange.

B. disagreeable.

C. bad.

D. hostile.

8. Now that the people of this community are living in comfort. I don’t think they will want to go back to their days of………………..

A. disappointment

B. hardship.

C. strife.

D. starvation.

9. False witnesses castigate rather than ____________ the accused.

A. expose

B. appease.

C. punish

D. exonerate

10. Some teachers dissuade students from studying Mathematics, but others______ Them.

A. motivate

B. lure

C. instruct

D. reward

ANSWERS

SECTION 2

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

11. After assuring the authorities that he would not escape, the prisoner was released on _____________

A. suspension.

B. record

C. parole

D. probation

12. A judge is required to __________justice fairly.

A. defer

B. dispense

C. construed

D. decided

13. The disease was__________ by the doctors as pneumonia.

A. diagnosed

B. prescribed

C. construed

D. decided

14. The court granted an_____________ against the eviction of the tenant

A. adjournment

B. injunction

C. indictment

D. adjudication

15. He was given a certificate of___________________ in English.

A. efficacy

B. efficiency

C. proficiency

D. sufficiency

ANSWERS

16. The ____________________ Years of a child’s life mould his character.

A. restrained

B. constructive

C. conflicting

D. formative

17. He bore his troubles with _______________

A. leniency

B. preference

C. discretion

D. patience

18. Public money should be used only for ________________ purposes.

A. legitimate

B. discreet

C. legal

D. executive

19. The truth of the evidence is __________

A. irreversible

B. irrefutable

C. irreplaceable

D. irretrievable

20. As a millionaire, he lives in ____________

A. prudence

B. affluence

C. frugality

D. abundance

ANSWERS

SECTION 3

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

21. On hearing the news, he flew off the handle. This means that he.

A. changed his decision.

B. ran away

C. felt very disappointed

D. became very angry

22. John’s money was barely enough to keep the wolf from the door. This means that

A. John had killed a wolf.

B. the money was just sufficient.

C. the situation was desperate.

D. John spent money lavishly

23. He was given the boot by the chairman. This means that he was

A. offered a pair of boots.

B. promoted.

C. sacked

D. sent to buy boots.

24. Since he left home, he has been trying to find his feet. This means that he

A. has been suffering a lot.

B. lost his pair of shoes.

C. has forgotten about his relatives

D. has been trying to get used to his new situation

25. He finds it difficult to put up with her behaviour. This means that he

A. tolerates her behaviour

B. understand her behaviour.

C. determine her behavior

D. consider her behavior

ANSWERS

26. The government troops extended the olive branch to the rebels. This means that the government troops

A. has reached a critical stage

B. killed a lot of rebels

C. were ready for peace

D. defended their territory bravely

27. At the last minute, he had cold feet. This means that he.

A. suddenly fell ill

B. became nervous

C. lost his imagination

D. rejected the offer

28. He was advised to pull himself together. This means that his friend had.

A. keep his plans secret.

B. change his mind

C. control himself

D. keep the matter to himself

29. He was sad to learn that his friend had gone round the bend. This means that his friend had.

A. gone overseas.

B. gone mad.

C. lost his job

D. been very ill

30. The young man quickly paid his debt to save his face. This means that the young man

A. wanted to avoid disgrace.

B. did not want to be slapped

C. wanted to preserve his looks.

D. did not want to be a debtor

ANSWERS

SECTION 4

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 used in the sentence:

31. Modou is endowed with great potential.

A. enlightened

B. provided

C. gifted

D. appropriate

32. Collaboration is essential to the success of the team.

A. desired

B. indispensable

C. effective

D. resolute

33. I really wish to assure you that we now have a reliable leader.

A. dependable

B. realistic

C. sensible

D. resolute

34. This is a chance of a life time.

A. an advantage

B. a privilege

C. an opportunity

D. a possibility

35. Children often behave badly out of ignorance.

A illiteracy

B. inexperience

C. unfamiliarity

D. simplicity

ANSWERS

46. The caller was told to __________ the line.

A hold off

B. hold up

C. hold on

D. hold

47. The coach ________ him to have scored a goal.

A. was expecting

B. expected

C. had expected

D. has expected

48. After eating all the mangoes, he shouldn’t complain of stomach ache ____________?

A. isn’t it.

B. would he

C. should he

D. should it

49. Mary did her best ________ failed to reach the pass mark.

A. but

B. however

C. so

D. any

50. the authorities have shown no signs of giving ___________ to their demands.

A. off

B. away

C. over

D. in

ANSWERS

56. My brother was about ______________ his house when I arrived.

A. to leaving

B. to have left

C. to leave

D. to be leaving

57. Neither Jack nor Jill ___________ There yesterday.

A. are

B. were

C. is

D. was

58. I have ___________ completed the task.

A. more and less.

B. more or less.

C. more than less

D. more but less

59. After two hours of continuous work, the group broke _____ lunch

A. with

B. from

C. for

D. to

60. He finally hit _______ the idea of travelling abroad.

A. out

B. at

C. on

D. up

ANSWERS

66. We arrived just _________ time for the grand opening.

A. by

B. about

C. before

D. in

67. Bakary can lift this heavy log _________

A. isn’t it

B. can’t he

C. does he

D. doesn’t he

68. The President’s speech __________ yesterday at 8:00pm

A. is broadcast

B. is being broadcast

C. has been broadcast

D. was broadcast

69. It is such a bad place __________ I will never dream of going there again.

A. thus

B. therefore

C. that

D. then

70. We will leave ________ you are ready.

A. as when

B. whenever

C. as ever

D. soon as

ANSWERS

SECTION 6

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.

PASSAGE

The life of a professional sportsman is always hectic. Considered his typical day. As soon as he wakes up in the morning, he jumps out of bed hurriedly and wears his – 71 –, promptly he goes out to –72– for an hour or so, covering a few miles. However, on some other days, he might choose to practice with the skipping –73– at home. Having completed which ever one it is, he goes in for a shower and dresses for the day’s training –74–. This phase varies according to his specialty. If he is a boxer, he goes into the – 75 – to deal with the punching bag and later with sparring partner, usually under the watchful – 76 – of his coach. If he is a sprinter, he engages in continuous practice. –77– His performance with a stopwatch. If he is in football, net ball, volley ball, or lawn tennis, he can best practice with others while the coach watches, calling attention to specific skills and –78 – not well mastered. In most cases, training lasts virtually the better part of a day, and often ends in discussions where certain technicalities are ironed out. Now, when medals are –79–, most people who just watch actions on the television hardly realize what it takes to become a star. When all the –80– are considered and the high risks taken into account, one would realize that a star is worth the millions he earns.

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