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Ba former student of the London School of Economics
CMax's bride to be
Dan interloper
Enot welcome in the gathering
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Question 12
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Max and his friends met to launch a new political parties because
Athey were intellectuals
Bthey wanted their courts to adopt communism
Cthey thought they could solve their country''s problems
Dthey were expelled from an existing politcal party
Eit was the only way they could combat the corrupt politicians
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Question 13
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the leader of the robbers was angry because
Ahis gang was arrested
Bthe safe was empty
Cthey were all going to prison
Dspending their loot would be impossible
Ehe was an irascible man
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Question 14
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The robbers could not escape because
Athe safe was too heavy
Bthey were sinners who deserve punishment
Cthe engine of their lorry failed
Dthey were not smart enough
ENemesis wanted to catch up with them
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Question 15
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The brothers decided to call the police because
Athey thought they were burglars
Bpolicemen are required on such occasions
Ccalling the policemen was the only thing they could have done
Dthey were cowardly
Ethey would have wished to give evidence in court
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Question 16
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The narrator kept his younger brother behind him because
Abig brothers must protect their younger ones
Bhe wanted to relay all that was happening to him
Chis brother was too short for his liking
Dyounger brothers are not easily frightened
Ehe was very brave
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Question 17
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the brothers thought it was odd for the post office to be open because
Anobody works on Sundays
Bpeople should be in church
Cpost offices should open only five days in the week
Dthey were ignorant
Ethat was probably the second time they had seen it open on a Sunday
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Question 18
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Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence:
My cousin is very lazy. He will not take his studies serious. His future looks quiet bleak
ACloudy
BCheerless
CBright
DHuge
ESturdy
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Question 19
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Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence:
James is a disco-addict. He takes his studies rather lightly.
AHumorously
BGloomily
CTediously
DCarefully
ESeriously
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Question 20
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Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence:
The doctor was very gentle with his patients in the examining room.
AHarsh
BRude
CRough
DUnkind
ECallous
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Question 21
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Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
One of the surest ways to ensure good health is to have a wholesome and adequate diet.
APalatable
BMixed
CHygienic
DDelicious
EHealth - giving
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Question 22
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Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
We all have both good and bad characteristics. Either is, however, easily manifested in time of crises.
ADemanded
BHighlighted
CSubmerged
DDemonstrated
ERidiculed
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Question 23
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Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
In some parts of India, people are ostracized simply because of their ancestry.
AAbandoned
BShut off from society
CRefused education
DRendered unhappy
EHated
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Question 24
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Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
His wife for ten years refused point-blank to leave her matrimonial home even when he brought another woman into the house.
ADirectly
BBoldly
CPointedly
DSharply
EBluntly
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Question 25
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Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
Because our representative in the house of assembly is an immature and biased politician,he takes a jaundiced view of our social and economic problems.
AHazy
BUnclear
CPrejudiced
DBleak
EBright
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Question 26
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Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
Whenever I travel abroad, I always bring, on my return, photographs, postcards, and other small items as souvenirs
AMementoes
BRemembrance
CMemorials
DMemorables
EProperty
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Question 27
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Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
The president of our club has sent his regrets. He may be unable to attend the next meeting.
AConfusion
BExplanations
CAnxieties
DUnhappiness
EApologies
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Question 28
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Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
Our school prefect is too officious and we all hate him because of his behavior.
AEfficient
BEfficacious
COver-zealous
DActive
EShowy
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Question 29
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Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
Mary is jealous of her sister’s success.
ASuspicious
BBitter
CCareful
DMindful
EEnvious
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Question 30
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Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
He used his savings to bring up his nephew.
