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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.
my father advised us not to go with the crowd.This means that he advised us not to
Astay in the crowd
Bhave many friends
Ctravel with many people
Dbe unduly influenced by others
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Question 2432
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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.
It was quite impossible for him not to have noticed that Lola had arrived. This means that he
Ashould have known that Lola had arrived
Bfound it impossible to say that Lola had arrived
Csaid that Lola had not arrived
Dpretended not to know that Lola had arrived
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Question 2433
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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.
Jumoke knew that her husband had had a drop too many when he asked her to pack out. This means that her husband was
Asleepy
Bconfused
Cdrunk
Djoking
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Question 2434
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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.
There is no question of either of you getting the job, the manager said, This means that
Athe manager would not ask any question about the job
Bboth of them would get the job
Conly one of them would get the job
Dneither of them would get the job
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Question 2435
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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.
Onome's father blew his top at the news of his performance in the examination. This means that he
Awas overjoyed
Bwhistled loudly
Cwas very angry
Dwas impressed
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Question 2436
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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.
Despite their unrefined behaviour, the visitors were given preferential treatment.This means that the visitors were
Aill-treated because of their coarseness
Btreated with caution
Cwell-treated despite their crudity
Dattended to first by the doctor
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Question 2437
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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 robbery suspect said he made his earlier confessional statement under duress. This means that he made it
Abecause he was forced to
Bin the presence of a judge
Cbecause he took an oath
Dwith the help of his lawyer
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Question 2438
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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 plan to upgrade the dispensary to a general hospital did not materialize. This means that
Athe arrangements did not work out as wished
Bthe plan was badly executed
Cit was difficult to obtain the materials
Dthe plan did not meet the required specifications
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Question 2439
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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.
Despite their newness on the job, the workers were remunerated rather handsomely. This means that
Athe salaries were poor
Bthose paid were handsome in appearance
Cthe salaries were attractive
Dthe workers were paid by handsome accountants
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Question 2440
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Clara, your writing is difficult to read: you must try to make it..............
Aeasier
Blegible
Clarge
Deligible
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Question 2441
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
She was.........and it was not clear to me what she meant.
Aunknown
Bunintelligible
Cindefinite
Dillegible
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Question 2442
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The doctor listened to my heart-beat with a ..........
Amicroscope
Bscalpel
Cchronometer
Dstethoscope
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Question 2443
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The president complained that too many doctors have..........for better remuneration.
Arepatriated
Bexiled
Cemigrated
Dimmigrated
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Question 2444
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
That boy is mentally unbalanced, so you should be............of his behaviour
Atolerant
Btolerable
Capologetic
Dcareful
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Question 2445
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Everyone was disappointed to see the pastor doing those things that were............with the morals he preached
Acomplacent
Binconsistent
Cconducive
Dincompetent
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Question 2446
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The press will no longer be free when the new government starts to ............the newspapers
Acensure
Bedit
Cpublish
Dcensor
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Question 2447
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I should be as .............as Kofi if I were so rejected by a close friend
Aconscious
Btimid
Caggrieved
Dcourteous
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Question 2448
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with his philanthropy because he........... publicity
Awields
Blacks
Cdetests
Ddenies
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Question 2449
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
When you...............an opponent's point in a debate, you must do so politely
Arefute
Brebuke
Creject
Drefuse
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Question 2450
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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.
If you do not drive with care you may be charged for..........
