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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The woman supported her husband through thick and thin. This means that she supported her husband
Ain both good and bad health
Bwhen he was fat and when he got thin
Cwhether he was behaving well or badly
Din both good and bad circumstances
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Question 992
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Grace failed Mathematics last year but she has promised to turn over a new leaf this year. This means that this year Grace will
Abe more vigilant
Bwork harder
Ccling to her books
Dexamine both sides of a leaf
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Question 993
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
When the riot broke out in the school, only the Principal kept his head.This means that only the Principal
Awas not injured
Bheld his head high
Cremained calm
Dhid himself
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Question 994
waec2009
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
His driving made my hair stand on end. This means that his driving was
Adelightful
Bfrightening
Cinteresting
Dexciting
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Question 995
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
John was not really angry with Janet but she seems to have taken the matter very much to heart. This means that Janet
Adoes not like him
Bis very upset about the matter
Chas taken the matter very lightly
Dhas had a serious talk with him
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Question 996
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
He left the country to avoid loss of face. This means that he left the country to
Amake his fortune somewhere else
Bseek revenge
Cseek refuge
Davoid being publicly humiliated
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Question 997
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The greatest problem of the leader is that he can see no further than his nose. This means that the leader?
Alacks foresight
Bhas no self-confidence
Chas bad sight
Dis easily deceived
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Question 998
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The accused was caught red-handed by the police. This means that the accused was
Amade to wear red gloves
Bthought to be in danger
Cfound in the very act
Dfound covered with blood
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Question 999
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
A befitting................was paid to the memory of the departed renowned professor, playwright and dramatist
Atribute
Breward
Ccontribution
Dpraise
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Question 1000
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
Chief Koko never allows his name to be published in connection with his philanthropic activities because he..............publicity
Alacks
Bcherishes
Cdetests
Dunderstands
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Question 1001
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
They wished her................of the season.
Acompliments
Bcompliment
Ccomplement
Dcomplements
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Question 1002
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
It was quite.....................to have invested in that new business.
Aprosperous
Bsufficient
Cprofitable
Dsuccessful
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Question 1003
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
The president granted the condemned prisoner a........
Areprieve
Bremission
Cbail
Dchance
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Question 1004
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
It was difficult for the doctor to.............the patient's ailment
Adiscover
Bdecide
Cdivine
Ddiagnose
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Question 1005
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The murder suspect denied the grave allegations against him but the evidence so far has.............him
Acorroborated
Bimpeached
Cconvicted
Dimplicated
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Question 1006
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Dende did not fulfill the requirement for admission and so was..............from taking the entrance examination
Aremoved
Bdisqualified
Cconvicted
Dimplicated
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Question 1007
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The editor decided not to publish the..........article since the writer did not indicate his name
Aunmarked
Bunlabelled
Canonymous
Dstamped
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Question 1008
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many people were seriously injured in the ...............accident, fortunately, nobody died.
Aghastly
Bfatal
Creckless
Ddangerous
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Question 1009
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word 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.
While the armed robber remained ,unruffled after he had been arrested, his wife became...........
Adefiant
Brude
Cagitated
Denergetic
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Question 1010
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word 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.
To some people, that custom is repugnant but to others it is...............
