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Vraag 1 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The teachers don't teach us............?
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Vraag 2 Verslag
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.
We thought that Uncle Sam's health had improved but it had rather................
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The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "improved" is "deteriorated." Therefore, the correct option to fill the gap is "deteriorated." The sentence would then read, "We thought that Uncle Sam's health had improved but it had rather deteriorated."
Vraag 3 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The committee is charged with finding a .......solution to the crisis
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The most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "lasting". The sentence implies that the solution the committee is tasked with finding must be one that will continue to be effective and relevant over an extended period of time. The word "lasting" means "enduring or continuing for a long time". Therefore, the correct option is C, "lasting".
Vraag 4 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
She wondered if the water was not..............hot for drinking
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The correct answer is "too". "Too" means excessively or to a higher degree than is desirable, necessary or possible. In the sentence, the speaker is wondering if the water is excessively hot for drinking.
Vraag 5 Verslag
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.
Cheif Osa prefers fame in the village to............in the city
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The underlined word is "obscurity," which means being unknown or not famous. To fill the gap in the sentence with a word that is nearly opposite in meaning, we need to choose a word that means being well-known or famous. Among the options given, the word that fits this description is "fame." Therefore, the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "obscurity" and correctly fills the gap in the sentence is "fame." In summary, the sentence means that Chief Osa prefers to be famous in the village rather than being unknown or not famous in the city.
Vraag 6 Verslag
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.
Whenever my cousin comes to realize that I am telling the truth, she will eat the humble pie. This means that my cousin will
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The most appropriate interpretation for the sentence "Whenever my cousin comes to realize that I am telling the truth, she will eat the humble pie" is that my cousin will apologize. "Eating humble pie" is a common idiom that means to apologize or admit that one was wrong, often in a situation where one has been proud or arrogant. Therefore, when my cousin realizes that I am telling the truth, she will apologize and acknowledge that she was wrong.
Vraag 7 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
His father has a .............
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The most appropriate phrase to complete the sentence is "beautiful round wooden table". When describing the features of an object, the order of the adjectives is usually size, shape, age, color, origin, material, purpose, and then noun. Therefore, the correct option is D, "beautiful round wooden table".
Vraag 8 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Our club encourages benevolence
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The word that is nearest in meaning to "benevolence" is "charity." In the sentence, "benevolence" refers to the quality of being kind, generous, and giving to others, especially those in need. "Charity" is a similar concept, as it involves giving to those in need or helping those who are less fortunate. Therefore, if a club encourages benevolence, it is likely that they are also promoting charity work or encouraging members to give back to their community. So the sentence can be understood as: "Our club encourages charity," meaning that the club promotes and supports acts of kindness and generosity towards others.
Vraag 9 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
His last novel was........by his visit to the prisons
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The correct option is "inspired". This is because the sentence suggests that the author's visit to the prisons influenced or sparked the creation of his last novel. "Inspired" means to be influenced or motivated to do something creative or artistic. The other options do not necessarily convey the same meaning or context as "inspired".
Vraag 10 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The robbers were subjected..............a thorough beating by the irate mob.
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The correct word is "to". "Subjected to" means to experience or undergo something, usually unpleasant or unwanted. In the context of the sentence, the robbers experienced a thorough beating by the irate mob.
Vraag 11 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Can you tell us how the accident came...............?
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Vraag 12 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
As a result of the power cut, production at the paint factory came to a ...................
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As a result of the power cut, production at the paint factory came to a stand still. "Stand still" means that the production stopped completely or was suspended temporarily due to the power cut. It could not continue without the necessary power supply, and so it came to a halt.
Vraag 13 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Though Yusuf is a much younger lawyer, you cannot compare his eloquence.............his master's
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The best word to complete the sentence is "with." When comparing two things, the correct preposition to use is "with." Therefore, if we say that you cannot compare Yusuf's eloquence with his master's, it means that Yusuf's eloquence is not at the same level as that of his master. The word "with" is used to indicate the comparison between two things.
Vraag 14 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Madam Abike turned..........13 bags of maize at the first harvest
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The most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "out". The sentence implies that Madam Abike was able to produce or harvest 13 bags of maize, so the phrasal verb "turn out" is used to mean "produce or yield as a result". For example, "The event turned out to be a success." Therefore, the correct option is B, "out".
Vraag 15 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The president appointed staunch supporters of his policies as advisers.
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The word "staunch" in this context means firm and steadfast in supporting something, so the best word that is nearest in meaning to "staunch" is "trusted". Therefore, the correct answer is A.
Vraag 16 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
My mother remarked that it was high time we..........preparing supper.
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Vraag 17 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The chairman observed that Andrew was the most qualified candidate for the job
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The word "qualified" means having the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience to do a particular job or task. Among the options given, the word that is nearest in meaning to "qualified" is "suitable", which means having the right qualities for a particular person, purpose, or situation. Therefore, the correct answer is A - suitable.
Vraag 18 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Does Omar...........in the city?
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The correct option to complete the sentence is "live." The sentence is asking whether Omar currently resides in the city, which means we need to use the present tense. The only option that is in the present tense is "live." So the complete sentence is: "Does Omar live in the city?"
Vraag 19 Verslag
In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The prefect oral system is one of the most -76- ways of involving students directly in the -77- of the school. In the system, the students are -78- certain -79- connected with the day –t0-day life of the school: for instance, the organization and co-ordination of all sorts of -80- activities, such as games, societies, clubs or dealing with some minor cases of -81-, taking responsibility for students welfare’, -82- of learning after school hours, arranging advisory services for junior students and checking -83-. Properly -84-, the perfect oral system helps to -85- the work of the administrator and set a good -86- for the school. The operation of the system and the exact -87- performed by perfects differ from institution to institution; the important thing is to adapt the system in such a way as to make it a useful -88- of the day to-day administration of your -89-.
Mrs. Agu decided to -90- her friend, She picked up her -91- and -92- her friends -93-, there was no response. However, after a few trails she discovered from the -94- that she was not in -95- and so, the -96- could not go -97-, That was surprising because she had bought some -98- cards the previous day did not -99- any call. However, she could not remember -100- them into her phone.
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Vraag 20 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
One very important aspect of human relationship is.................trust.
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The word that best completes the sentence is "mutual". This is because trust is a two-way street and requires mutual agreement between two parties. Trust cannot be achieved if it is only one-sided, as it requires both parties to be willing to be vulnerable and to have faith in each other. Therefore, the correct option is C, "mutual".
Vraag 21 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The motorcycle nearly hit Jane and..............
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Vraag 22 Verslag
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 book has become dog-eared through use. This means that
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The interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence "My book has become dog-eared through use" is that "the corners of the pages of my book are crumpled". This means that the pages of the book have been folded over and creased, most likely due to frequent use and handling. The term "dog-eared" comes from the similarity of the folded corners of the pages to the ears of a dog.
Vraag 23 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
I woke up feeling rather queer
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The word "queer" in this context means "strange." So, the option that is nearest in meaning to "queer" is "strange." Therefore, the correct option is B, "strange."
Vraag 24 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The teacher made us.........five poems each.
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The word that best completes the sentence is "recite." The sentence is in the past tense, which means that it is describing something that has already happened. The verb "made" suggests that the teacher required or instructed the speaker and their classmates to do something. The phrase "five poems each" indicates what the teacher required them to do, which was to recite five poems each. Therefore, the correct sentence is: "The teacher made us recite five poems each." This means that the teacher instructed them to stand up in front of the class and say five poems each.
Vraag 25 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Three kilometres...............quite a long distance
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The word that best completes the sentence is "is." "Three kilometers" is a measurement of distance, and "is" is the correct verb to use when referring to a singular distance. For example, you might say, "Three kilometers is quite a long distance to walk," or "Is three kilometers a long distance to run?" In general, whether or not three kilometers is a long distance depends on the context. For some people, three kilometers might be a relatively easy distance to walk or run, while for others it might be quite challenging. It can also depend on factors such as terrain, elevation, and personal fitness level.
Vraag 26 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
What do you intend to do with these inanimate objects?
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The word "inanimate" means "lifeless" or "not alive". Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to "inanimate" is D: lifeless.
Vraag 27 Verslag
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.
Instead of reconciling her parents, Roxanne worked hard at..................them
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Vraag 28 Verslag
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 beauty of Bimpe's garden shows that she has green fingers. This means that Bimpe
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The sentence states that the beauty of Bimpe's garden shows that she has green fingers. "Green fingers" is an idiomatic expression that means someone is skilled at gardening or has a talent for growing plants. Therefore, the most appropriate interpretation of the sentence is that Bimpe is good at growing plants, option B.
Vraag 29 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The signature on the document lacked..............so it was rejected
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The best word to complete the sentence is "authenticity." The authenticity of a signature refers to whether or not it is genuine and belongs to the person who purportedly signed it. Therefore, if the signature on a document lacks authenticity, it means that it is not genuine or that there is doubt as to whether it belongs to the person who supposedly signed it. As a result, the document may be rejected.
Vraag 30 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
I found my friends sitting..............the beach.
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Vraag 31 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
One of his close friends...............a soldier
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The correct answer is "is". The subject of the sentence is "one", which is singular. Therefore, the correct form of the verb to use is "is" as it agrees with the singular subject.
Vraag 32 Verslag
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.
While the Registrar considers the matter insignificant his deputy sees it as.............
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The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word "insignificant" is "crucial". The sentence indicates that the Registrar thinks the matter is not important, while his deputy sees it as important or significant. The word "crucial" is the best fit for the gap as it means something that is of great importance or essential. The other options do not make sense in the given context.
Vraag 33 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
It is about time you..............to bed.
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Vraag 34 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
It is sad that the rich...............pity the poor
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The correct word to complete the sentence is "don't". The subject of the sentence is "the rich," which is plural, so we need a plural verb to match. The verb "don't" is the correct plural form of "do" in the present tense. The sentence is saying that it is unfortunate that wealthy people often do not have compassion for those who are less fortunate.
Vraag 35 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Even before his burial, Okoye's family members were already planning how to share his wealth...........themselves.
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The most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "among". "Among" indicates distribution to three or more people or things, and it suggests that the wealth will be divided equally or fairly. Therefore, "Even before his burial, Okoye's family members were already planning how to share his wealth among themselves" means that Okoye's family members were discussing how to divide his wealth equally among each member.
Vraag 36 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The two tasks were performed........................and we were able to finish early.
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The best word to complete the sentence is "simultaneously." Simultaneously means "at the same time." Therefore, if two tasks were performed simultaneously, it means they were done at the same time, which allowed the work to be completed more quickly, as indicated in the sentence.
Vraag 37 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Until I heard him myself, I ................imagined that he said that
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The correct option is "could not have." The sentence talks about the speaker hearing something directly from someone else, and they were surprised by what they heard. Using "did not" would indicate a straightforward denial of hearing it, which doesn't fit the context. "Should not have" and "will not have" also don't fit the context. "Could not have" suggests that the speaker was not aware of what was said until they heard it directly, and it was not something they had imagined.
Vraag 38 Verslag
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 decision to reconcile with his former agent paid off. This means that the reconciliation
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The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "His decision to reconcile with his former agent paid off" is "yielded positive results." The phrase "paid off" is an idiom that means that something has resulted in a positive outcome or success. The sentence suggests that the person had a problem or conflict with their former agent, but they made a decision to reconcile with them. This decision turned out to be a good one, as it resulted in positive outcomes or success. Therefore, the sentence means that the reconciliation was successful and brought positive results for the person.
Vraag 39 Verslag
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.
Rather than convict him, the impartial judge........him.
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The most appropriate word for the gap in the sentence is "acquitted". The word "acquitted" means to free someone from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty. The sentence states that the judge was impartial and did not convict the person, which implies that the judge found the person not guilty of the charge. Therefore, the opposite of "convict" would be "acquit", making it the correct choice for the gap.
Vraag 40 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The provocation had an instantaneous effect on him.
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The word "instantaneous" means "immediate". Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to "instantaneous" is "an immediate".
Vraag 41 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
It is about time you..............to bed.
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Vraag 42 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
We are no...........friends
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The most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "longer". The sentence implies that the speaker and the person being addressed were once friends but are no longer friends. The word "longer" is used to indicate that the friendship has ended or ceased to exist. Therefore, the correct option is B, "longer".
Vraag 43 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The little boy gave his candid opinion of the incident.
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The word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word "candid" is "frank." "Candid" means truthful and straightforward, especially in a way that is honest and impartial. Therefore, if the little boy gave his candid opinion of the incident, it means he gave his honest and straightforward opinion without any attempt to hide or distort the truth. The word "frank" has a similar meaning and is therefore the best choice.
Vraag 44 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
It is sad that the rich...............pity the poor
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The most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "don't". The sentence implies that the speaker believes that the rich should feel sorry for the poor but they do not. The subject of the sentence is "the rich", which is plural, so the verb used to complete the sentence should also be in the plural form. The contraction "don't" is the correct plural form of the verb "do". Therefore, the correct option is B, "don't".
Vraag 45 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Mr. Ackon needed..............help to succeed in the business
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The correct option is "a little". "A little" is used to modify uncountable nouns, indicating a small amount, while "a few" is used to modify countable nouns, indicating a small number. In this context, the word "help" is an uncountable noun, so the correct option is "a little help".
Vraag 46 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The teacher needs.......to write the note on the chalkboard
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The correct option is "some chalk." The sentence is talking about the teacher's need for writing the note on the chalkboard, which implies that the teacher needs a certain quantity of chalk. The article "a" implies a single piece of chalk, which might not be enough for writing the whole note. The option "many chalks" implies too much chalk, which would be unnecessary for writing the note, while "chalks" is not grammatically correct, since "chalk" is a non-countable noun. The option "some chalk" is the most appropriate one, as it implies an unspecified but sufficient quantity of chalk to perform the task.
Vraag 47 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The teacher, as well as his students...........working very hard.
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The correct answer is "is". In the sentence, "as well as" is a conjunction that adds a similar idea to the subject "teacher". Therefore, the verb must agree with the singular subject "teacher," making "is" the correct choice. The phrase "his students" is just additional information and does not change the subject-verb agreement.
Vraag 48 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The cook should have.............the pepper and the tomatoes together
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The word that best completes the sentence is "ground." The verb "ground" means to crush something into small particles using a machine or a tool. In the context of the sentence, the cook should mix the pepper and tomatoes after crushing them into small particles. The word "grind" is also a verb that means the same as "ground," but it does not agree with the grammatical structure of the sentence. "Grinds" is not the correct form of the verb for the sentence, and "grounded" is not a verb at all in this context.
Vraag 49 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The meeting of the.................will come later today.
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The most appropriate phrase to complete the sentence is "secretary generals". The sentence implies that a group of people will meet later today, and they are referred to as "secretary generals". The plural form of "secretary general" is "secretary generals", with no apostrophe after "generals". Therefore, the correct option is B, "secretary generals".
Vraag 50 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
We are worried by the............that exists between the two factions of the party
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The word that best completes the sentence is "rivalry". The sentence is talking about the existence of a gap or division between two factions of a political party, and the word "rivalry" fits this context well as it implies a sense of competition or conflict between the two groups. The other options do not convey the same meaning as "rivalry".
Vraag 51 Verslag
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.
The man's first wife is loyal while second is............
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The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "loyal" is "unfaithful". In the sentence, the man's first wife is described as loyal, so the word that would best complete the sentence and be opposite in meaning to "loyal" would be "unfaithful". Therefore, the correct answer is option A.
Vraag 52 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
My friends would not believe me If I............ them this story
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The most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "told". The sentence is in the past tense, so the verb used to complete the sentence must be in the past tense as well. The word "told" is the past tense form of the verb "tell". Therefore, the correct option is B, "told".
Vraag 53 Verslag
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.
I would have visited you but for my father's ill health. This means that my
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The most appropriate interpretation for the sentence "I would have visited you but for my father's ill health" is that "father's ill health prevented me from visiting you." This means that the speaker had the intention to visit but couldn't because of their father's illness.
Vraag 54 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
If he declines the offer, it will be better for him.
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The word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word "declines" is "rejects." This means that if he rejects the offer, it will be better for him. To reject something means to refuse to accept it or to turn it down.
Vraag 55 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Everyone could tell that Binta was happy from the .............on her face.
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The most appropriate word that completes the sentence is "expression". This is because the word "expression" refers to the look on a person's face that conveys their emotions or feelings. Therefore, the sentence is saying that Binta's emotions were evident by the look on her face.
Vraag 56 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Susan has been urging me to join the..............`
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Vraag 57 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Each one of the ten chosen contestants............lunch with patron
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The correct word to complete the sentence is "has had." The sentence is in the present perfect tense, which is used to describe actions that started in the past and continue up to the present. Since the sentence refers to each one of the ten contestants, which is a singular subject, the correct verb form to use is "has had," which agrees with the singular subject.
Vraag 58 Verslag
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.
It pays to be firm rather than..........in a case like this.
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The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence is "flexible". The sentence means that in a case like this, it is better to be firm than to be flexible. To be flexible means to be adaptable or able to change easily, while being firm means being strict or not easily swayed. Therefore, "flexible" is the correct answer as it is the opposite of "firm" and fits the context of the sentence.
Vraag 59 Verslag
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.
James and Henry were at daggers drawn when I knew them. This means that they
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The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "James and Henry were at daggers drawn when I knew them" is that they were always angry with each other. The phrase "at daggers drawn" is an idiomatic expression which means to be in a state of intense hostility or animosity towards someone. Therefore, the sentence suggests that James and Henry had a serious and ongoing conflict, and were not on good terms with each other. The other interpretations do not accurately reflect the meaning of the phrase "at daggers drawn" and the context of the sentence.
Vraag 60 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The two tasks were performed........................and we were able to finish early.
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The word that best completes the sentence is "simultaneously". This is because the sentence suggests that the two tasks were performed at the same time, which is the meaning of "simultaneously". The other options, "alternatively", "consecutively", and "separately", all suggest a different way of performing the tasks that is not consistent with the sentence.
Vraag 61 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
If they had known us, they..........
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The sentence is in the past tense, and it suggests a hypothetical situation. Therefore, the correct option should be "would not have treated us like that."
Vraag 62 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Everybody noticed that the chairman's excuse was lame
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The word "lame" in the sentence means that the chairman's excuse was unsatisfactory. This means that it was not convincing and did not adequately explain the situation. Therefore, the word that is nearest in meaning to "lame" is option C, "unsatisfactory".
Vraag 63 Verslag
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Our teacher was not speaking.................when he said that the bursar was under a cloud
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The best word that completes the sentence is "literally". Explanation: The word "literally" means that something is taken exactly as stated, without exaggeration or metaphor. So, in this case, the teacher's words should be taken exactly as they were spoken, without any exaggeration or figurative interpretation. The word "simply" could work too, but it does not convey the same level of emphasis on the exactness of the teacher's words as "literally" does. "Frankly" and "directly" do not fit the context of the sentence.
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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Such utterances are inimical to the peaceful co-existence of the two communities
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The word "inimical" suggests that the utterances referred to in the sentence are harmful to the peaceful co-existence of two communities. Therefore, the word that is nearest in meaning to "inimical" is "harmful". The correct option is C, "harmful".
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
No sooner had war started..............the soldiers deserted the village
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The correct answer is "than". This is because "No sooner had war started" is an expression that is usually followed by "than" to indicate that something happened immediately after something else happened. Therefore, the correct sentence is "No sooner had war started than the soldiers deserted the village."
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Mrs. Kofi is angry..............her daughter's lack of interest in her business
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The correct word to complete the sentence is "at." Mrs. Kofi is angry at her daughter's lack of interest in her business, which means she is feeling upset or frustrated about her daughter's disinterest. The preposition "at" is used to indicate the object of someone's anger or annoyance. Therefore, in this sentence, "at" is the most appropriate preposition to convey the meaning that Mrs. Kofi is directing her anger towards her daughter's lack of interest in her business.
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Even before his burial, Okoye's family members were already planning how to share his wealth...........themselves.
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The correct answer is "among". Explanation: "Between" is used when only two parties or groups are involved, while "among" is used when more than two parties or groups are involved. In this sentence, the family members are more than two, hence the correct word to use is "among". So the correct sentence is: Even before his burial, Okoye's family members were already planning how to share his wealth among themselves.
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The student wondered why the sun constantly rises..........the east
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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.
Musa does not believe that there is poverty in Africa; he is a dyed-in-the-wool capitalist. This means that Musa is
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The sentence states that Musa is a "dyed-in-the-wool" capitalist and that he does not believe that there is poverty in Africa. The term "dyed-in-the-wool" is an idiomatic expression that means someone is firmly and immovably committed to a certain belief or ideology. Therefore, the most appropriate interpretation of the sentence is that Musa is an unbending capitalist, meaning he is firmly committed to the ideology of capitalism and cannot be easily persuaded otherwise, option D.
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
All we need...............dedicated teachers
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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.
Her husband's death has forced her to tighten her belt. This means that she has
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The interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence, "Her husband's death has forced her to tighten her belt" is that she has become more economical. To tighten one's belt is an idiomatic expression that means to spend less money and reduce expenses. Therefore, the sentence suggests that the woman is facing financial difficulties due to her husband's death and is forced to be more frugal with her spending to make ends meet.
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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.
The handsome profit from her fish business made Mrs. Uba stop complaining about her husband's ..........salary
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The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "meagre" is "handsome". The sentence suggests that the profit from Mrs. Uba's fish business was good, which made her stop complaining about her husband's salary that was probably not as good. So, the word that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence and means the opposite of "meagre" is "handsome". Therefore, the answer is option A - "ugly" and option D - "lowly" are incorrect because they do not mean the opposite of "meagre". Option C - "modest" might be similar in meaning to "meagre" in some contexts, but it doesn't fit the context of the sentence, so it is also incorrect.
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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.
I had dinner with Tony and Nick and they talked shop the whole time. This means that they talked
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The correct interpretation of the sentence is that Tony and Nick talked about their job (option B). When someone talks "shop", it means they are talking about work-related topics or business matters. So, in this case, Tony and Nick talked about work-related topics throughout the entire dinner. The other options are not appropriate because they do not accurately reflect the meaning of "talking shop".
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Why are you always jealous.............other people?
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The correct answer is "of." The preposition "of" is commonly used to indicate the object of jealousy. Therefore, the sentence is saying "Why are you always jealous of other people?" The other prepositions do not fit in the context of the sentence.
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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.
The media houses should employ both the novice and the............journalist
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The word "novice" implies someone who is new and inexperienced in a particular field or job. Therefore, the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning is "veteran," which refers to someone who is experienced and skilled in a particular area. The sentence suggests that media houses should hire both inexperienced and experienced journalists. So, the word that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence is "veteran."
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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.
Some candidates takes examinations in their stride.This means that they
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The correct interpretation of the sentence "Some candidates take examinations in their stride" is that they do not worry about them. Taking something "in stride" means that you are able to deal with it calmly and without being overly affected by it. So, in this case, it means that some candidates are able to take examinations calmly and without worrying too much about them. Option B is the correct answer.
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The principal advised all the students to be of help to................
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The correct answer is "one another". "One another" is a reciprocal pronoun that means each other. The principal is advising the students to help each other, to work as a team, and to be cooperative towards each other.
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