WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2014

From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below.

superstitious

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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

It is rude to cut ......... when people are talking.

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The correct answer is "in". Explanation: The phrasal verb "cut in" means to interrupt someone who is speaking. Therefore, in the context of the sentence, "It is rude to cut in when people are talking," "cut in" means to interrupt, and "in" is the correct preposition to use with this phrasal verb. The other options, "through," "off," and "from," do not collocate with the phrasal verb "cut in" in this context.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.

banked

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

caprice

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In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

John must PAY for the broken glass immediately.

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The appropriate answer is "Must John pay for the broken glass immediately?" The sentence emphasizes the word "pay," indicating that it is the most important word in the sentence. The subject of the sentence, "John," is also emphasized, suggesting that he is responsible for paying for the broken glass.

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

It is often easier to start a riot than to ......... it.

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The underlined word in the sentence is "start", and we are looking for a word that is opposite in meaning to it and can correctly fill the gap. The sentence suggests that starting a riot is easy, but the opposite, which is the correct answer, implies that stopping or controlling a riot is difficult. Looking at the options provided, the word that best fits this description is "suppress", which means to prevent or put an end to something by force. Therefore, the correct word to fill the gap is "suppress". "Complete" does not make sense in the context of the sentence. "Quench" means to satisfy a thirst or desire, which is not the opposite of "start" and does not fit the context. "Quell" means to suppress or subdue, which is a synonym of "suppress" and the opposite of "start". However, "quench" is a closer antonym of "start" than "quell".

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Rather than accept the blame, the manager ............ the accusation.

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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

The earlier we leave, ......... for us.

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The word or group of words that best completes the sentence is "the better." This is because the sentence is expressing a comparison between leaving earlier and some other unspecified option, and "the better" indicates that leaving earlier is the preferable choice.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below.

conglomerate

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The correct stress pattern for "conglomerate" is: con-GLO-me-rate.

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

We were surprised to learn that Tom had been let off the hook. This means that Tom had

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The phrase "let off the hook" is an idiom that means to be released from blame or obligation. Therefore, the interpretation that Tom had not been punished is the most appropriate for the sentence.

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The new law was meant to mitigate the people's suffering.

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The word "mitigate" in the sentence means to make less severe or painful. The option that best conveys this meaning is "alleviate," which means to make less severe or to relieve.

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

We shall understand her better by and by. This means that we shall know her better

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

man

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The word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters in "man" is "hand". The vowel sound in "man" is the short "a" sound, which is represented by the phonetic symbol /æ/. The word "hand" also contains this same vowel sound, specifically in the underlined letters "an".

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.

/k/

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The correct answer is "axe". The phonetic symbol "/k/" represents the sound of the letter "k" in English. In this case, the only word among the options that contains the "k" sound is "axe". The letter "k" makes the sound /k/ at the beginning of words in English. The other options do not contain the "k" sound. "Cease" has a "c" sound /s/, "knew" has a "n" sound /n/, and "knob" has a "kn" sound /n/ followed by a silent "b".

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.

was

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.

/t∫/

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After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

He is at the crossroads of his life. This means that it is time for him to

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The most appropriate interpretation for the sentence "He is at the crossroads of his life" is that it is time for him to make a very important decision. The phrase "at the crossroads" means that someone has reached a point in their life where they have to make a choice between different paths or options, each with its own potential consequences. This can be a major decision that will have a significant impact on their future. Therefore, when someone is said to be "at the crossroads of their life," it implies that they are facing an important decision that will determine their future path.

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The new bank is thriving.

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The word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word "thriving" as it is used in the sentence is "flourishing". The word "thriving" means to prosper or to grow vigorously. The word "flourishing" also means to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, so it is the best match in meaning. The words "evolving" and "supportive" do not match the meaning of "thriving" in this context. "Evolving" implies a process of development, while "supportive" implies assistance or encouragement. The word "attractive" does not match the meaning of "thriving" in this context either. It implies something that is pleasing to the eye or desirable, rather than something that is growing or prospering. Therefore, the best word to use to replace "thriving" in the sentence is "flourishing".

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.

battle

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The word that rhymes with "battle" is "rattle", option D.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

Children often try to live up ........ their parents' expectations.

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The correct option is "to." "Live up to" is a phrasal verb that means to meet or exceed someone's expectations. Therefore, "Children often try to live up to their parents' expectations" means that children attempt to meet or exceed the expectations their parents have for them.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

purse

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The word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters in "purse" is "first". Both words have the same vowel sound represented by the letters "u" and "r".

In the following options lettered A to D, all the words
except one have the same stress pattern.Choose the option with the different stress pattern.

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

mood

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The word that has the same vowel sound as the underlined letters in "mood" is "moon." Both words have the same vowel sound represented by the letters "oo." Therefore, the correct option is "moon."

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

month

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In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

While some people ......... jollof rice, others enjoy it.

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The word that will correctly fill the gap and is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word is 'enjoy.' This is because the opposite of enjoying something is hating or disliking it. Therefore, the correct answer is B - abhor, which means to hate or intensely dislike something.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.

great

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The word that rhymes with "great" is "freight" because they have the same vowel sound in their final syllables (/eɪt/). The other options have different vowel sounds and do not rhyme with "great".

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.

The policy will .......... havoc on the economy of the nation.

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The word that best completes the sentence is "wreak" (option A). To "wreak" means to cause (a large amount of) damage or harm. In this context, the sentence is suggesting that the policy will cause a lot of damage to the economy of the nation. The other options are not suitable in this context. "Promote" means to encourage or advance, which is the opposite of what the sentence is saying. "Produce" means to create or make, which doesn't convey the idea of harm. "Wreck" is similar to "wreak" but is not the best fit grammatically. Therefore, the correct answer is "wreak" (option A).

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

Adamu studied very hard ........ passing the examination.

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The correct answer is "with a view to". Explanation: The phrase "with a view to" means with the intention or purpose of doing something. In the sentence, the intention of Adamu studying hard was to pass the examination. Therefore, the correct option is "with a view to". The other options are not correct because they do not use the correct preposition that goes with the phrase.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.

best

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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

My sister prides herself .......... her cooking.

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The correct answer is "on". The phrasal verb "pride oneself on" means to be proud of a particular skill, accomplishment, or quality that one possesses. In this sentence, the speaker is saying that their sister is proud of her cooking, so the appropriate preposition to use is "on". The other options do not fit grammatically or idiomatically in the sentence. "For" and "over" are not commonly used with the verb "pride oneself", and "in" would imply that the sister takes pride in cooking generally, rather than her own cooking specifically.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

The ....... of the various dailies attended the conference.

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The correct option is "Editors-in-Chief". This is because the sentence is talking about the people who are the chiefs or heads of the editorial department of various newspapers or dailies, and there are multiple individuals being referred to. "Editors" is the plural form of "editor", while "in-chief" is a hyphenated phrase that indicates a person who is the head of a particular organization or department. Therefore, "Editors-in-Chief" is the correct term to use to refer to the multiple chiefs of the editorial departments of various newspapers or dailies.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below.

generally

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The word that has the correct stress as the word "generally" is "GE-ne-ra-lly". Stress refers to the emphasis placed on a particular syllable or part of a word when it is pronounced. In the word "generally", the stress is on the second syllable, so it is pronounced as "GE-ne-ra-lly". Out of the options given, "GE-ne-ra-lly" is the only one that has the correct stress pattern for the word "generally". The other options place the stress on different syllables, which changes the pronunciation of the word.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.

did

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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

Each of the winners ........ to receive five thousand dollars.

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From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The printer took a cursory look at the document.

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The best answer is "quick". The word "cursory" is used to describe something that is done quickly and without much attention to detail. In this context, the printer took a quick look at the document.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

buy

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The word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters in "buy" is "tie". Both words have the vowel sound represented by the letter "i". The other options, "supper", "bang", and "coy", do not have the same vowel sound as "buy".

In the following options lettered A to D, all the words
except one have the same stress pattern.Choose the option with the different stress pattern.

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

open

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The word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters in "open" is the word "phone". Both words have the same vowel sound represented by the diphthong /oʊ/. The other options do not have the same vowel sound as "open".

In the following options lettered A to D, all the words
except one have the same stress pattern.Choose the option with the different stress pattern.

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After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

The new policy has come under fire. This means that the policy is

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"The new policy has come under fire" means that the policy is being criticized. The phrase "come under fire" is a common idiom that means being subjected to severe criticism or opposition.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.

casualty

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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

The test seemed .......... simple that we thought we would all pass.

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The correct answer is "so". "So" is the best fit for the sentence because it means to such a great extent, and it's used to show the degree of something. The sentence implies that the test was very simple, and it looked like everyone would pass, but the word "much" is not appropriate in this context. Similarly, "too" implies that the simplicity of the test is excessive or more than is necessary, which does not fit the context. Finally, "very" can also mean to a high degree, but it does not show the contrast between the expectation and the reality of the test's difficulty level.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

He ........ be fat, but he is still smart.

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The word that best completes the sentence is "may". "May" indicates possibility, and in this context, it implies that the person being referred to is possibly or perhaps fat, but still smart. The other options such as "could", "can", and "might" also convey possibilities, but they don't fit perfectly into the sentence structure as "may" does.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.

river

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.

The newly elected chairman has been ......... into office.

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From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Bola vehemently denied stealing the money.

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The best word that is nearest in meaning to "vehemently" is "strongly". "Vehemently" means to show strong feelings or intensity. Therefore, in the given sentence, Bola denied stealing the money with strong feelings or intensity.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

The dog was run........ by a careless driver.

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The best word to complete the sentence is "over". When we say "run over", it means the dog was hit and passed over by the vehicle. "Under" means the dog was below the vehicle, "upon" means the dog was on top of the vehicle, and "across" means the dog was hit as it crossed in front of the vehicle. Therefore, "over" is the most appropriate option.

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Parents should persuade their children to do chores, not .......... them.

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The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word "persuade" is "coerce". The sentence implies that parents should not use force or threats to make their children do chores, but rather encourage or convince them to do it willingly. Therefore, the correct option is "coerce", which means to force someone to do something against their will.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.

Mosquito parasites have become ...... to quinine.

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The word that best completes the sentence is "resistant". "Resistant" in this context means that the mosquito parasites are no longer affected by quinine. This implies that quinine is no longer effective in killing or controlling the mosquito parasites.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

No sooner had the judge read the verdict ......... pandemonium broke out.

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The word that best completes the sentence is "than". The phrase "no sooner had...than" is a common English construction used to describe an event that happens immediately after another event. In this sentence, "no sooner had the judge read the verdict than pandemonium broke out" means that the chaos broke out right after the verdict was read by the judge. The word "when" would not fit in the context of the sentence because it implies a duration of time, rather than an immediate sequence of events. The word "and" also does not fit because it implies a continuation or addition of information, rather than a cause and effect relationship. The word "then" could work in the sentence, but "than" is a better fit because it emphasizes the immediate cause and effect relationship between the two events. Therefore, the best word to complete the sentence is "than".

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

When will the strike be ...........?

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The word or group of words that best completes the sentence is "called off". "When will the strike be called off?" means when will the decision to end the strike be made or announced. The other options do not fit the sentence as well. "Called back" implies a return to a previous location or situation. "Called out" suggests a cry for help or attention. "Called over" means to ask someone to come to you.

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Whatever my boss decides is irrevocable.

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The word that is nearest in meaning to "irrevocable" as it is used in the sentence "Whatever my boss decides is irrevocable" is "final". "Irrevocable" means that something cannot be changed or reversed. In this sentence, the speaker is saying that whatever their boss decides cannot be undone or reversed. Therefore, the decision is final and cannot be changed, even if the speaker disagrees with it or wants it to be different. Out of the options given, "final" is the word that is closest in meaning to "irrevocable" in this context, because it also suggests that a decision or action is permanent and cannot be changed.

In the following options lettered A to D, all the words
except one have the same stress pattern.Choose the option with the different stress pattern.

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.

paper

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The word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the underlined letters in "paper" is "lap". The /p/ sound is the same in both words.

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

Please don't let them get under your skin. This means that you should not let them

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The interpretation of the sentence "Please don't let them get under your skin" is that you should not allow them to bother or upset you. It means that you should not take their negative behavior personally and let it affect your emotions or mood. Therefore, the most appropriate interpretation for this sentence is that you should not let them annoy you.

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

The judge expected direct answers but the accused was .........

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The correct option is "evasive". In this context, "evasive" means not giving direct answers or being vague. The sentence says that the judge expected direct answers from the accused but the accused was not giving direct answers or being vague. "Illusive" and "delusive" mean misleading or deceptive which is not opposite to the meaning of "direct answers". "Secretive" means being secretive or keeping secrets, which is not opposite to "direct answers".

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.

Many slaves were......... in the 19th century.

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The word that best completes the sentence is "emancipated" (option C). The context of the sentence suggests that it is referring to the history of slavery. The word "emancipated" means to be set free from legal, social, or political restrictions or obligations, which is exactly what happened to many slaves in the 19th century. The other options do not accurately reflect the historical reality of slavery. "Released" and "relieved" do not necessarily imply the end of slavery, while "empowered" does not accurately describe the process of freeing slaves from bondage. Therefore, the correct answer is "emancipated" (option C).

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.

/s/

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The phonetic symbol /s/ represents the "s" sound. The word that contains this sound is "slash" (option C), as it has the "s" sound at the beginning of the word. The other options do not contain the /s/ sound, "cash" has the /ʃ/ sound, "church" has the /tʃ/ sound and "bees" has the /z/ sound.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

In the olden days, people gave cowries ........... food.

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The word or group of words that best completes the sentence is "in exchange for". The phrase "in exchange for" means to give something and receive something else of equivalent value in return. In the context of the sentence, it means that people used to give cowries as a means of exchange for food. The phrase "on exchange for" is not grammatically correct. The correct preposition to use with "exchange" is "in". The phrase "in exchange of" is also incorrect. The correct preposition to use with "exchange" is "for". The phrase "on exchange with" is not appropriate in this context. It implies an exchange between two parties or individuals, rather than a means of exchange for goods or services. Therefore, the best word or group of words to complete the sentence is "in exchange for".

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.

written

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The word that rhymes with 'written' is 'bitten' (option A). The two words share the same vowel sound and end with the same sound (-en).

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.

zoology

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

pawn

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The word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters in 'pawn' is 'call' because they both have the same 'aw' vowel sound. The other options do not have the same vowel sound as 'pawn'.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.

The unionists .......... the meeting with the management.

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The word that best completes the sentence is "boycotted". To boycott a meeting means to refuse to attend it as a form of protest or disagreement. Therefore, if the unionists boycotted the meeting with the management, it means they refused to attend it for a particular reason. The word "rejected" means to refuse to accept or consider something, which doesn't fit in the context of the sentence. The word "hindered" means to obstruct or delay something, which is not relevant to the sentence. The word "banned" means to officially prohibit something, which doesn't make sense in the context of the sentence. Therefore, the best word to complete the sentence is "boycotted".

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

I suppose it's high time we .......... attention to our studies.

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After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

Mary and I have never seen eye to eye on politics. This means that we have never

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The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "Mary and I have never seen eye to eye on politics" is that we have never agreed on politics. This implies that Mary and I have different views, opinions, or beliefs about politics, and we have never been able to come to a consensus or agreement on political issues.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

part

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From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

This morning, Audu arrived at the school looking dishevelled

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The word "dishevelled" in the sentence means that Audu's appearance was untidy or messy. Therefore, the word that is nearest in meaning to "dishevelled" from the options given is "untidy."

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.

The doctor declared that the sick child needed a blood.........

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The word that best completes the sentence is "transfusion". A blood transfusion is a medical procedure in which a person receives blood through an intravenous (IV) line into one of their blood vessels. It is typically done to replace blood lost due to surgery, injury or disease, or to treat a medical condition that affects the production of blood cells in the body. Therefore, in the context of the sentence, the doctor declared that the sick child needed a blood transfusion to replace lost blood.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

I could not distinguish the original ......... the fake.

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The correct answer is A, "from". In the context of the sentence, the speaker is saying that they were unable to tell which item was the original one and which was the fake one. The word "from" is used to show the difference between two things, and in this case, it helps to clarify that the speaker was unable to distinguish the original item "from" the fake one. The words "to", "by", and "with" would not be appropriate in this sentence, as they do not convey the same meaning as "from".

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

says

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The word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters in "says" is "bay." Both words have the same vowel sound represented by the diphthong /eɪ/.

In the following options lettered A to D, all the words
except one have the same stress pattern.Choose the option with the different stress pattern.

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In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

The haughty, and not the ....... are usually unpopular.

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The word that is opposite in meaning to "haughty" is "humble". The sentence implies that people who are not humble are usually unpopular, while haughty people are unpopular. Therefore, the word that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence and mean the opposite of "haughty" is "humble".

In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

The principal REBUKED the teachers for lateness.

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.

calyx

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The word that has the same consonant sound as the underlined letter "x" in "calyx" is "blinks." The "x" in "calyx" has a "ks" sound, which is also present in "blinks."

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

I received an award ....... my outstanding performance in the debate.

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The correct option is "for". "For" is the appropriate preposition to use to show the reason for receiving the award. It indicates the purpose or cause of the award, which is the outstanding performance in the debate. "Through" implies an agency or means of achieving something, which is not applicable in the context of the sentence. "In" does not convey the reason or cause of receiving the award, while "over" does not fit in the sentence grammatically.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

bull

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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

Uncle Richard invited Naza and ............ to his house.

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The correct answer is "me". In the sentence, "Uncle Richard invited Naza and me to his house," "me" is the object pronoun, which is the appropriate pronoun to use as the object of the preposition "to".

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.

/z/

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The word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol /z/ is "exist". The sound /z/ is a voiced alveolar fricative, which is heard at the end of the word "exist". The other words contain different sounds: "lice" has the sound /s/, which is voiceless, "leave" has the sound /v/, which is also voiced but is a labiodental fricative, and "measure" has the sound /ʒ/, which is a voiced postalveolar fricative.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

We were expecting them in the evening but they arrived ........... dawn.

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The correct option to fill in the blank in the sentence is "at". "At" is used to describe a specific time when something happens, in this case, the time the people arrived was dawn. "On" is used for specific days, and "in" is used for larger periods like months, years or seasons. "For" is used to express duration. Therefore, "at" is the most appropriate option that correctly fits the context of the sentence.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.

/u:/

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The phonetic symbol /u:/ represents the "long u" sound in English. The word that contains this sound is "suit", which is pronounced with a long "u" sound followed by a short "i" sound. Therefore, the correct answer is C, "suit".

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.

The company failed to pay up the loan because it had become ..........

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The most appropriate word that completes the sentence is "bankrupt". This is because bankruptcy refers to a financial situation where a company is unable to pay its debts and meet its financial obligations. Therefore, if a company fails to pay up a loan, it could be due to the fact that it has gone bankrupt.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

drought

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.

disease

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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

Good citizens are expected to abide........ the stipulated laws.

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The correct answer is "by". This means that good citizens are expected to obey or follow the stipulated laws. "By" is the preposition that is commonly used with the verb "abide" when it means "to act in accordance with".

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.

Thump

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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

The men were charged ......... murder.

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The correct answer is "with". The preposition "with" is used to indicate that someone is accused of or charged with a crime. For example, "He was charged with theft." In this case, the men were accused of or charged with the crime of murder. Therefore, the correct option is "with".

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

It's been smooth so far .............?

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The best option to complete the sentence is "hasn't it." "It's been smooth so far" indicates a present perfect tense, meaning that an action started in the past and is still continuing until now. Therefore, the appropriate response should also be in present perfect tense. "Hasn't it" is the correct response, indicating a confirmation of the smoothness of the ongoing action. Option A, "hadn't it" indicates past perfect tense, which is not appropriate. Option B, "wasn't it" indicates past tense, which is not appropriate either. Option C, "isn't it" indicates present tense, which does not match the tense of the original statement.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

We had to look ........ the word in the dictionary.

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The correct answer is "up". To "look up" a word means to search for its meaning or definition in a reference book or online dictionary. Therefore, in the sentence, "We had to look up the word in the dictionary", the phrase "look up" is used to show the action of searching for the word in the dictionary.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.

heavy

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The word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the underlined letters in "heavy" is "beehive" (option C). The consonant sound being referred to here is the "v" sound. The letters "v" and "y" both represent this sound in the word "heavy". The word "beehive" also contains the "v" sound, specifically in the "v" and "h" consonant cluster in the middle of the word. The other options do not have the same consonant sound as "heavy". "Honour" and "heir" have the "h" sound but not the "v" sound. "When" has the "w" sound, which is not the same as the "v" sound. Therefore, the correct answer is "beehive" (option C).

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

We heard that Bada has served time. This means that Bada has

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The most appropriate interpretation for the sentence "We heard that Bada has served time" is that Bada has been to prison (option C). The phrase "served time" is an idiom that is commonly used to mean that someone has been in prison or jail. Therefore, the sentence implies that Bada has been incarcerated at some point in time. The other options are not suitable in this context. "Always been punctual" and "been the time keeper" are not related to the idiom "served time". "Been a faithful servant" is also unrelated to the idiom and doesn't make sense in the context of the sentence. Thus, the most appropriate interpretation for the sentence is that Bada has been to prison (option C).

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

I........ a song when I got my letter of promotion.

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The correct answer is "broke into". "Broke into" in this context means to suddenly start doing something. In this sentence, the person suddenly started singing when they received the letter of promotion. The other options do not convey this meaning.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.

man

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.

/i:/

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

fear

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The word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters in "fear" is "bear".

In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

The landlord refused to eject the TENANT.

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The sentence states that "the landlord refused to eject the TENANT" with emphasis on the word "tenant." This means that the appropriate answer would be the option that is a question related to the landlord's actions towards the tenant. The correct answer is "Did the landlord refuse to eject the tenant?"

In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

The Nigerian FOOTBALL team has many foreign players.

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.

The judge ....... the case.

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The most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "dismissed". This is because in legal contexts, "dismiss" is used to mean the termination or disposal of a case by a judge or court. The judge may dismiss a case for a variety of reasons, such as lack of evidence or failure to comply with legal procedures. Therefore, if the judge "dismisses" the case, it means that he has ended the case without it being considered further.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

When I came home, my mother asked me if I ............

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The sentence is in the past tense, so we need to use a verb form that is also in the past tense. Looking at the options provided, the word that best completes the sentence is "had eaten". The phrase "had eaten" is in the past perfect tense, which indicates that the action was completed before another past action, which is when the speaker came home. Therefore, the most appropriate phrase to use in this sentence is "had eaten". The other options are not as appropriate in this context. "Ate" and "was eating" are in the simple past and past continuous tenses, respectively, which do not convey the idea that the action was completed before the speaker came home. "Have eaten" is in the present perfect tense, which is also not appropriate in this past context.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.


mitten

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.

/^/

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The word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol /^/ is "tough". The symbol /^/ represents the "uh" sound, which is also known as the schwa sound. It is a weak and unstressed vowel sound that is often found in unstressed syllables of words. Out of the four words provided, only "tough" contains the schwa sound in the second syllable, which is pronounced as /tʌf/. The word "bush" contains the "uh" sound as well, but it is represented by a different phonetic symbol (/ʊ/). The words "cop" and "loot" do not contain the schwa sound. Therefore, the correct answer is "tough".

In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

The workers agreed to forgo their DECEMBER salaries.

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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

The man tried to cash in ........ the boy's ignorance.

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In this sentence, the phrase "cash in" means to take advantage of, exploit, or benefit from something. The preposition that appropriately goes with it is "on". Therefore, the correct option is letter C, "on".

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

It is not safe to engage in clandestine deals.

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The word "clandestine" in the sentence means "secret", so the option that is nearest in meaning is "secret".

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Corporal punishment is meant to be a deterrent to indiscipline.

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The underlined word "deterrent" in this sentence means something that is used to discourage or prevent people from doing something wrong. Among the options, the word that is nearest in meaning to "deterrent" is "discouragement" (Option C), which also means something that discourages or deters someone from doing something.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

Everyone was happy when the two friends made....... after their disagreement.

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The correct answer is "up". "Made up" is a phrasal verb that means to reconcile with someone after a disagreement or argument. In this context, it means that everyone was happy when the two friends reconciled after their disagreement. The other options do not fit in the sentence grammatically or semantically.

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Dishonest traders sell fake products instead of ........... ones.

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The underlined word in the sentence is "fake", which means not genuine or counterfeit. To correctly fill the gap in the sentence with a word opposite in meaning to "fake", we need to choose a word that means genuine or real. Therefore, the most appropriate word from the options is C - genuine. The sentence then becomes: "Dishonest traders sell fake products instead of genuine ones."

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

It is I who ......... to blame for the lapses.

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The correct option is "am". In this sentence, the subject is "I" which is a first-person singular pronoun. Therefore, the correct form of the verb "to be" to use is also the first-person singular "am". So, the sentence should read: "It is I who am to blame for the lapses."

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.

choose

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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

I just couldn't .......... what he was saying.

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The most appropriate word that completes the sentence is "make out". "Make out" means to understand or decipher something that is unclear or difficult to hear. In the sentence, the speaker is having difficulty understanding what someone is saying, so the phrase "make out" is used to show this confusion. The other options do not fit the context of the sentence.

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Industrious workers should be promoted and ...... ones should be dismissed.

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The sentence implies that workers who are hardworking should be promoted, and those who are not should be dismissed. The gap in the sentence requires an opposite in meaning to "hardworking." The word that best fits is "indolent," which means lazy or avoiding work. Therefore, the correct option is A - indolent.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below.

bilateral

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.

The librarian has not entered the new books in the ..........

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The word that best completes the sentence is "catalogue". This is because a catalogue is a comprehensive list of items, products or books in the library which can be used to search for a specific book by title, author or subject. The sentence suggests that the librarian has not updated the list of new books in the library's collection. Therefore, the most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "catalogue".

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

Our tour of the tower came to an end all ....... soon.

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The correct answer is "too". "Too" means something is more than necessary, more than you want or like or more than is suitable or right. In the given sentence, the tour of the tower ended quickly or abruptly, more than what was expected or desired. Hence, the most suitable option is "too".

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.

sing

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The consonant sound represented by the underlined letters in "sing" is "sng". The word that has the same consonant sound is "zonked". Both "sing" and "zonked" have the same final consonant sound, which is a nasal sound made by the letters "ng". Therefore, "zonked" is the word that has the same consonant sound as "sing". The other options do not have the same consonant sound as "sing". "Bog" has a hard "g" sound, "nagged" has a hard "g" and "d" sound, and "game" has a hard "g" sound at the beginning and a different consonant sound at the end.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.

leech

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The word that rhymes with "leech" is "bleach". They have the same final sound or ending sound, which is "eech". "Fetch" and "witch" have different vowel sounds and "lease" has a different consonant sound at the end.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.

coffee

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The word that rhymes with "coffee" is "toffee" (option D). The two words share the same vowel sound in the second syllable and have a similar stress pattern. The other options do not share the same vowel sound with "coffee".

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

The students had no choice ........... to do as they had been commanded.

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The word that best completes the sentence is "but". The sentence expresses that the students had to do as they were commanded, and the word "but" is used to connect this idea to a contrasting idea, indicating that there was no other option. Therefore, the correct answer is "but".

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Many parents assume that their children are ignorant whereas they are........

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The best option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word 'ignorant' and that can correctly fill the gap in the sentence is 'knowledgeable'. The sentence implies that many parents believe that their children do not know much or are unaware, but in reality, they possess a lot of knowledge. Therefore, the opposite of ignorant in this context is knowledgeable.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below.

defensible

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The correct stress pattern for the word "defensible" is "de-FEN-si-ble". This means that the second syllable is stressed, and the others are unstressed. The correct option is letter B.

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

The student's story did not ring true. This means that the student's story was

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The correct interpretation for the sentence "The student's story did not ring true" is that the student's story was not believable. The expression "ring true" means to be believable or to seem genuine. So, if someone says that a story does not ring true, they are expressing doubt about the truthfulness or accuracy of the story.

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The judge is incorruptible.

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The word "incorruptible" means incapable of being bribed or morally corrupted. Therefore, the word that is nearest in meaning to "incorruptible" in the context of the sentence is "honest". Option B, "honest", is the correct answer.