From the 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: Michael is *stingy* but his brother is ____.
Generous is the direct antonym of stingy in the context of giving or spending money willingly.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence: He tried to ____ the house mistress by entering the hostel through the back door.
Evade means to avoid or escape someone, which fits the context of sneaking past the house mistress.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence: She hit the nail on the head. This means that she ____.
The idiom 'hit the nail on the head' means to be exactly right or very accurate.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that is *nearest in meaning* to the underlined word: His *eloquent* speech moved the audience.
Eloquent means fluent and persuasive in speaking.
From the 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: The leader was *strict* but his deputy was ____.
Lenient is the opposite of strict; it means tolerant or not severe.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence: The spectators had to endure the heat ____.
The correct idiomatic expression is 'as best they could'.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence: The teacher explained the topic ____ the students could understand.
'So that' introduces a purpose clause: explained in order that they could understand.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence: He is burning the midnight oil. This means that he ____.
The idiom means working or studying late into the night.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that is *most nearly opposite in meaning* to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap: Buba was *purposeful* in his search for a job but Bala was rather ____ about his.
Casual (not serious or purposeful) is the opposite of purposeful.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence: My sympathies are ____ the victims of the flood.
The correct preposition is 'with': sympathies are with someone.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that is *nearest in meaning* to the underlined word: The *vibrant* colors of the painting caught everyone’s eye.
Vibrant means bright, striking, and full of energy.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence: She ____ the book before the exam.
The only logical completion is 'read' (past tense of read).
From the words lettered A to D, choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence: The early bird catches the worm. This means that ____.
The proverb means that those who act early gain an advantage.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that is *most nearly opposite in meaning* to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap: The decision was *final* but the committee allowed ____.
Changes are the opposite of finality in this context.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence: Despite the rain, they ____ to the event.
Despite the rain (adverse condition), they still attended → went.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that is *most nearly opposite in meaning* to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap: Giraffes are *attractive* animals but snakes are ____.
Repulsive is the direct opposite of attractive.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence: The felling of trees contributes to environmental ____.
The standard term is 'environmental degradation' caused by deforestation.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence: I had to put up my house as ____ for the bank loan.
Collateral is property offered as security for a loan.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence: Our mother always warns us against washing our dirty linen in public. This means that she warns us ____.
The idiom means not to reveal private or embarrassing family matters publicly.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that is *nearest in meaning* to the underlined word: The Chume’s house caught fire because their little girl had turned on the gas *inadvertently*
Inadvertently means unintentionally or accidentally.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence: Hardly a day passes by ____ his thinking of her.
The correct expression is 'without + noun/gerund' after 'hardly a day passes'.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that is *most nearly opposite in meaning* to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap: The once *unknown* musician became ____ in a very short time.
Popular (well-known and liked) is the clearest opposite of unknown.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence: The place was quite neat except for ____ on the floor.
Dirt is an uncountable noun; 'some dirt' is the correct form here.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence: Peter and Paul get along like a house on fire. This means that they ____.
The idiom means they get along extremely well.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence: The students’ week was rounded ____ with a dance.
Round off means to complete or finish something pleasantly.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence: She is not the right candidate for the job ____.
Positive question tag after negative statement: isn’t she → is she.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence: Two boys in the art class were doing self-portraits by looking at ____ in the mirror.
Each boy looks at himself → reflexive pronoun 'themselves'.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence: The task ____ to them was very difficult.
Reduced relative clause: The task (that was) given to them.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence: If you don’t get off my property, I’ll set the dog ____ you.
Set the dog on someone means to order the dog to attack.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence: He would rather resign ____ part in such a dishonest deal.
Prefer/rather + bare infinitive after 'than': would rather resign than take.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that is *nearest in meaning* to the underlined word: The accused was asked to retract his *statement.
Retract means to take back or withdraw a statement.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence: The farmer with his sons ____ millet.
Subject is singular 'the farmer' (with his sons is a prepositional phrase) → grows.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence: My mother ____ to my leaving the dishes unwashed last night.
Take kindly to something (past event) → did not take kindly.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence: One of the muggers who snatched the handbag ____ been arrested by the police.
'One of the muggers' is singular → has.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence: Each time he opens his mouth, he ____ something foolish.
Adverbial clause of time (each time, whenever) + present simple.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the stress on the first syllable.
Only 'record (noun) has primary stress on the first syllable.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the correct vowel sound in the word cat
The vowel in 'cat' is the short front vowel /æ/.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has a schwa sound /ə/ in the second syllable.
a'bout → second syllable has /ə/ (schwa).
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the stress on the second syllable.
pre'sent (verb) and ob'ject (verb) have stress on the second syllable; B and D both do, but B is listed first.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence: Your submission is ____ here nor there.
The fixed idiom is 'neither here nor there' meaning irrelevant.
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