Choose from the alternatives A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined words in each sentence.
12. Abass was not selected to play because he had little stamina.
13. The town was deserted after the war.
14. The police interrogated the suspect at the police station
15. John was impressed with Joana’s gift.
16. Most doctors are cautious in treating patients.
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the underlined words.
17. The chairman was disturbed because only fifteen members turned up for the meeting. This means that fifteen members………. the meeting.
18. Tony held his tongue for an hour before speaking. This means that Tony
A. was angry
B. was happy
C. smile for a while
D. kept quiet
19. Jones will let the cat out of the bag if he is invited. This means he will
A. cause trouble.
B. confuse everybody.
C. reveal the secret.
D. release the cat.
20. The PTA Chairman cleared the air about the increase in dues. This means that he
A. explained why there was an increase.
B. announced the increase.
C. published the increase in the papers.
D. was sorry about the increase.
21. Charles Taylor’s shot missed its target by a hair’s breadth. This means that
A. he shot wide.
B. the goal was disallowed.
C. he nearly scored a goal.
D. the keeper caught the ball.
From the alternatives lettered A to D choose the one which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
22. Applying cocoa butter to the skin makes it smooth.
23. Do not despise poor people because you are rich.
24. Hearing is an involuntary action.
25. Iddrisu swore that he would rather be a spendthrift than a
26. Our friends gave us a cordial welcome.
From the alternatives lettered A to D, the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
27. The youth are advised to abstain………. sex.
28. Daddy writes beautifully………. he?
29. Bulky goods are transported………. sea.
30. Life Skills………. my favourite subject when I was in school.
A. has been
D. have been
31. ‘Will you mind if I borrowed your book?’
A. ‘Yes, I do.’
B. ‘Yes, I mind.’
C. ‘No, I don’t.’
D. ‘No, I won’t.’
32. ‘Has Sister Edith………. her glass of water this evening?’
33. If my uncle had come, I………. have had some money.
34. Newspapers are………. magazines.
A. cheap as
B. cheaper than
C. cheapest of
D. cheap than
35. I have discovered a new………. rhyme.
36. I told mum I………. take my breakfast later.
37. The final match was played………. three and five o’clock in the afternoon.
38. The girl told her mother that she………. from church.
B. had come
C. has come
D. has been coming
39. ………. I joined the class late I could pass the examination.
40. The book was………. difficult to read.