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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
If I ... what actually happened, I would have punished him.
Ahad heard
Bhave had
Chad had
Dhave heard
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Question 32
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
Jumai's stay in the hotel afforded her....chance to do her writing.
Aample
Binsufficient
Cpowerful
Dopportune
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Question 33
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
The eldest son took a foolish decision which made him ... his claim to the additional chieftain title.
Aneglect
Byield
Cdisclaim
Dforfeit
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Question 34
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
It was apparent that we were being ... by the heat as soon as the air conditioner was switched off
Abeaten
Bstifled
Cattacked
Dbitten
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Question 35
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
The students protested against the ....
Athrice sports weekly practice
Bweekly sports parctice thrice
Cthrice weekly sports practice
Dweekly thrice sports practice
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Question 36
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
Mrs. Adam''s purchased ....
Aa pure leather bag imported
Ban imported pure leather bag
Ca leather bag imported pure
Dan imported bag pure leather
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Question 37
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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence.
Despite their strangely unrefined behavior, the foreigners were given preferential treatment. This means that the foreigners were
Aill-treated because of their coarseness
Bcautioned before they were attended to
Cwell-treated despite their rudeness
Dnot attended to because of their behaviour
Esorry for unrefined behaviour
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Question 38
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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence.
Even though Susan was the last in the examination, her result wasn't too different from what had been expected. This means that
Aher result was as expected
Bshe had not been serious with her studies
Cher result was known early
Dher poor performance made her feel sad
Eher result was a disappointment
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Question 39
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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence.
When the principal was asked what his opinion was on the controversial issue, his reply was ambiguous. This means that the principal's reply was not
Aconvincing
Baudible
Cintelligent
Dclear
Ecomprehensible
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Question 40
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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence..
The plan to upgrade the dispensary to a general hospital did not materialize. This means that
Athe arrangement did not work out as wished
Bthe plan was badly executed
Cit was difficult to obtain the materials
Dthe materials purchased were not the right ones
Ethe plan did not meet the required specifications
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Question 41
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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence.
Despite their newness on the workers were remunerated rather handsomely. This means that
Athe sum paid was poor
Bthose paid were handsome in appearance
Cthe system of payment was quite attractive
Dthe sum paid out was quite attractive
Ethe workers were paid by handsome officials
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Question 42
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The monk lived an ascetic life in order to discipline himself.
Aa holy
Ban enjoyable
Ca religious
Da prayerful
Ean austere
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Question 43
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
Okon attempted to entice Eno with the promise of a handsome sum of money
Adeceive
Benchant
Cforce
Dtrick
Etempt
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Question 44
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
She tried to settle the quarrel but the man remained obstinate to listen to her.
Aoffensive
Bangry
Cstubborn
Dunstable
Eimpolite
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Question 45
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
I am very proud to speak before this august assembly.
Aignominious
Bundignified
Cmonthly
Duntrue
Epopular
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Question 46
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
It is absurd to suggest that Tunde should marry that saucy lady.
Apitiable
Bhopeless
Chumorous
Duntrue
Eridiculous
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Question 47
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The principal's orders are imperative.
Alenient
Bauthoritative
Cgenuine
Doptional
Enecessary
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Question 48
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The suspect was made to walk in front of the anxious crowds
Asurprised
Bastonished
Cengrossed
Dcurious
Equestionable
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Question 49
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The lawyer's argument of the case was exhaustive
Ainteresting
Bexaggerating
Cexhilarating
Dthorough
Efascinating
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Question 50
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The superintendent was appalled by the attitude of some of the employees towards their work.
