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Question 1 View Details
SECTION 1 In each of the following sentences, there is one-word underlined 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 sentences
The \(\underline{hope }\) with which he assumed office contrasts with the ____ with which he is leaving.
A. disgust
B. distress
C. distrust
Correct D. despair

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2 View Details
The lies she told will merely \(\underline{exacerbate }\) the situation rather than ____ it.
Correct A. improve
B. aid
C. reduce
D. appease

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3 View Details
You should not say things that will \(\underline{enrage}\) the children rather than ____ them.
A. honour
B. silence
C. celebrate
Correct D. pacify

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4 View Details
The doctor does not think the patient will recover; the signs are \(\underline{ominous}\) rather than ____.
A. feasible
B. obvious
Correct C. encouraging
D. gloomy

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5 View Details
School prefects are expected to be \(\underline{honorable}\) in all their conduct, not ____.
A. wicked
B. stupid
C. dirty
Correct D. devious

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6 View Details
Those who \(\underline{praised }\) the king were rewarded while those who ____ him were punished.
A. hindered
Correct B. mocked
C. irritated
D. named

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7 View Details
We had expected the change of colour during the experiment to be ____ but it was \(\underline{imperceptible}\).
A. relevant
B. baseless
Correct C. obvious
D. critical

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8 View Details
We need to teach children to be ____ not \(\underline{insolent}\).
A. hardworking
Correct B. respectful
C. generous
D. courageous

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9 View Details
I prefer the \(\underline{hustle }\) of the city life to ____ of the village.
A. hustle
B. atmosphere
C. surrounding
Correct D. tranquility

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10 View Details
The soldiers had to take a \(\underline{split }\) decision whether to advance or ____.
A. converge
B. abort
Correct C. retreat
D. surrender

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11 View Details
SECTION 2 From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best complete each of the following sentences
The teacher reached the ____ of his career before he retired.
Correct A. peak
B. top
C. end
D. ultimate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12 View Details
There will be a yearly ____ to determine each employee’s contribution to the organization.
A. supervision
Correct B. assessment
C. interview
D. placement

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13 View Details
The man was honoured for fighting ____ in the war.
A. furiously
B. practically
C. properly
Correct D. gallantly

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14 View Details
The new manager did not ____ responsibilities because she felt she can do everything by herself.
A. share
B. provide
Correct C. delegate
D. distribute

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15 View Details
The ____ of a higher turnover next year may be affected by the spiral inflation.
A. budget
B. calculation
C. suggestion
Correct D. forecast

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16 View Details
The revelations rendered her ____ for reelection questionable.
A. competence
B. morality
Correct C. eligibility
D. opportunity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17 View Details
We need you to be the ____ in case the actor is unable to make it.
Correct A. understudy
B. actress
C. cameo
D. miscast

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18 View Details
The doctor has earlier warned the patient might develop an ____ to Steprin.
A. illness
Correct B. allergy
C. infection
D. addiction

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19 View Details
Some students are fond of ____ away their money on frivolous things.
A. giving
B. donating
Correct C. frittering
D. putting

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20 View Details
Mountainous regions are prone to volcanic ____.
Correct A. eruptions
B. discharge
C. release
D. emissions

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21 View Details
SECTION 3 After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
As a school prefect, I must be whiter than white. This means that I must be
A. bright
Correct B. honest
C. eloquent
D. attractive

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22 View Details
My mother advised my father not to let the grass grow under his feet. This means that my father should
A. not allow others to progress
B. not be lazy
Correct C. act without delay
D. face challenges

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23 View Details
Had he confessed much earlier, she would have trusted him.
A. had confessed earlier on, but he wasn’t trusted
B. had confessed much earlier on and he was trusted
C. hadn’t confessed much earlier on and he was trusted
Correct D. hadn’t confessed on time and he wasn’t trusted

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24 View Details
Investing in the business is a long shot. This means that investing in the business
Correct A. has very little chance of success
B. requires huge capital
C. will be profitable
D. will take long time to yield profit

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25 View Details
To get to school early, we woke up at the crack of dawn. This means that we woke up
A. at sunrise
B. when the light was put on
Correct C. very early in the morning
D. in the morning light

Correct Answer: C

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