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From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The flood that swept away the whole village was a catastrophic event
Aan unfortunate
Ba disastrous
Ca devilish
Dan influriating
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Question 1902
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The students were incensed to hear that their school fees had been substantially increased.
Aenraged
Bdisapponted
Cdispleased
Dfrightened
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Question 1903
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
Within a short time, what was meant to be a peaceful demonstration escalated into a riot.
Arose
Belevated
Cexpanded
Ddeveloped
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Question 1904
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
I concede that I am wrong on this point.
Aadmit
Bpledge
Cdeclare
Dconclude
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Question 1905
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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 preacher advised those who lost their property in the fire disaster not to lose hope as every cloud has a silver lining. This means that
Athere is a good side to all misfortunes
Bwhen there is life there is hope
Cto lose is a common noccurrence
Deverybody must encounter misfortune in life
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Question 1906
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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.
Jumai thinks she is always right but I am determined to catch her out. This means that I am determined to
Aarrest her
Bconfront her
Cprove that she can make a mistake
Dmake her agree that am right
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Question 1907
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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 1908
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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 1909
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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 1910
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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.
His driving made my hair stand on end. This means that his driving was
Adelightful
Bfrightening
Cinteresting
Dexciting
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Question 1911
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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 1912
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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 1913
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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 1914
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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 1915
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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 1916
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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 1917
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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 1918
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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 1919
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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 1920
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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
