From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
These simple rules were infringed.
observed
violated
changed
formulated
2.
There was mayhem as the crowd scattered.
anger
fear
order
riot
3.
Fishes are plentiful in the pond.
little
scarce
small
unusual
4.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
motions
ideas
decisions
intentions
5.
Kwame was too scared to be left alone in the house.
afraid
anxious
uneasy
unhappy
6.
We're so excited because Amuzu's proposal has been accepted.
suggestion
offer
opinion
view
7.
What transpired between them remains a secret.
manifested
translated
existed
happened
8.
My neighbour, ............ dog barks every night, has left town.
which
who
who's
whose
9.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
advertisements
announcements
information
notices
10.
The oxen lay on bare floor,............?
didn't they
don't they
didn't it
isn't it
11.
I'm going to make you eat your words.
That means that you will.........
become shocked
be punished
admit you are wrong
face the consequences of your actions
12.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
declare
call
recommend
move
13.
The chosen poems are very relatable
preferred
selected
prescribed
given
14.
It is hard to tell when this began or where it will ......
fall
cease
reside
remain
15.
It is impolite to talk loudly in the presence of the elderly.
incorrect
improper
unwise
rude
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
Kwame was too scared to be left alone in the house.
afraid
anxious
uneasy
unhappy
17.
Soraya is very lively today.
smart
active
friendly
serious
18.
Celia shook with fright.
excitement
cheerfulness
hope
fear
19.
His dubious attitude has made him lose all his good friends.
deceitful
disrespectful
untrue
unforgiving
20.
The salient points of the topic have been thoroughly discussed.
highlighted
chosen
important
interesting
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
21.
Araba's visit was a bolt from the blue. This means that the was..........
a most welcome one.
short.
a complete surprise.
timely.
22.
John had to eat his words when our team won the match. This means that John..........
became very much surprised.
admitted he was wrong.
denied all that he had said.
lost appetite.
23.
When we went to Nina's house, we were told that she had gone away bag and baggage. This means that Nina had gone away
leaving all her children.
leaving all her belongings.
without informing anyone.
with all her belongings.
24.
Those children were born with a silver spoon in their mouth. This means that the children were born.............
with their mouth full of silver.
in good health
in happy homes
in wealth and luxury
25.
I was informed at the eleventh hour about his decision to leave. This means that I heard about his decision...........
immediately.
at eleven o'clock
in good time
very late
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word underlined in each sentence.
26.
The unfavourable weather affected their health.
beautiful
pleasant
cool
promising
27.
The arrogant storekeeper lost all his customers.
respectful
obedient
modest
sympathetic
28.
Some exercises may seem easy in theoretical terms but can be really difficult in ...... aspects
practical
natural
logical
actual
29.
The animal will perish under this condition.
graze
survive
starve
remain
30.
The story was written in simple language.
foreign
strange
local
complex
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