From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and correctly fills the gap: A guest should not make *derogatory* remarks about what he is offered by his host but __________ statements.
Derogatory means insulting; complimentary, meaning praising or appreciative, is the opposite and fits the context.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence: The runner was __________ fifteen seconds at the end of the race.
Timed is the correct term for measuring the duration of a runner's performance.
From the interpretations lettered A to D, choose the one that is most appropriate for the sentence: There is a *pending* __________ against the senator.
A complaint is a formal accusation or grievance, fitting the context of something pending against a senator.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined word: The boy was *reluctant* to carry out the order of his senior, meaning he was __________.
Reluctant means unwilling, which directly matches the meaning in the sentence.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes the sentence: The soldiers lay __________ the town to arrest the terrorists.
The correct phrase is 'lay siege to,' meaning to surround and attack a place.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and correctly fills the gap: The audience *applauded* the last speaker, but the first was __________.
Booed is the opposite of applauded, indicating the audience's disapproval.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence: The appellate court has __________ the decision of the lower court.
Nullified means to cancel or invalidate, which is what an appellate court does to a lower court's decision.
From the interpretations lettered A to D, choose the one that is most appropriate for the sentence: The manager was not in when Addo called, so he left his __________ card.
An identification card is left to provide contact details, fitting the context.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined word: Dr. Azeez *declined* the offer to chair the meeting, meaning he __________ it.
Declined means refused, directly matching the meaning in the sentence.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes the sentence: Power has not been *restored* __________ many parts of the town.
The correct preposition is 'restored to,' indicating the return of power to areas.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and correctly fills the gap: The commander said that *raw* recruits could not dislodge the enemy; he needed __________ men.
Seasoned, meaning experienced, is the opposite of raw (inexperienced) and fits the context.
From the interpretations lettered A to D, choose the one that is most appropriate for the sentence: Coming from the kitchen was the sweet __________ of Mummy’s soup.
Aroma is the most appropriate term for the pleasant smell of food.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence: We got to the hall after the play __________.
The past perfect 'had' indicates the play finished before their arrival.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined word: The match came to an *abrupt* end when the rain started, meaning it ended __________.
Abrupt means sudden, directly matching the meaning in the sentence.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and correctly fills the gap: John gave a *fictitious* account of the accident, but his son’s account was __________.
Factual, meaning true, is the opposite of fictitious (false).
From the interpretations lettered A to D, choose the one that is most appropriate for the sentence: There is a need to raise teachers’ salary in order to boost their __________.
Morale refers to the confidence or enthusiasm of a group, fitting the context.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes the sentence: The woman said the maid should __________ all the plates before going to bed.
Wash up is the correct phrase for cleaning dishes.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined word: The boy came through the window as *stealthily* as he could, meaning he moved __________.
Stealthily means quietly to avoid detection, matching the context.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and correctly fills the gap: While the refuse dump smelled *fetid*, the orchard exuded a __________ smell.
Fragrant, meaning pleasant-smelling, is the opposite of fetid (foul-smelling).
From the interpretations lettered A to D, choose the one that is most appropriate for the sentence: The textbook is very costly; I cannot __________ it to my students.
Afford means having the financial ability to provide, fitting the context.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes the sentence: John, would you mind lifting the box? __________.
No, I don’t is the correct response to indicate willingness to help.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined word: Bimbo was *satisfied* with the result she got, meaning she was __________.
Satisfied means contented, matching the meaning in the sentence.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and correctly fills the gap: Only some of the accused were *acquitted*; the rest were __________.
Convicted is the opposite of acquitted, meaning found guilty.
From the interpretations lettered A to D, choose the one that is most appropriate for the sentence: The weather is too hot; I need some water to __________ my thirst.
Quench is the most appropriate term for satisfying thirst.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes the sentence: It was a long poem, but Rasheed learnt it __________.
By heart is the correct idiom for memorizing something completely.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined word: It is *absurd* that people find it difficult to be honest, meaning it is __________.
Absurd means strange or unreasonable, matching the context.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and correctly fills the gap: The principal chastised Ben for his use of *coarse* language and advised him to emulate his sister’s __________ language.
Refined, meaning polished or cultured, is the opposite of coarse (crude).
From the interpretations lettered A to D, choose the one that is most appropriate for the sentence: My grandmother once told me that *old habits die hard*, meaning old habits are __________.
The idiom means habits are hard to break, fitting 'difficult to change.'
From the words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes the sentence: Let’s begin all over again, __________?
Shall we is the correct question tag for suggesting an action.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined word: Even a *mediocre* student can pass the test, meaning a(n) __________ student.
Mediocre means average, directly matching the meaning.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and correctly fills the gap: It would have been my pleasure to *accept* your invitation, but I have to __________ it because of a previous engagement.
Decline, meaning to refuse politely, is the opposite of accept.
From the interpretations lettered A to D, choose the one that is most appropriate for the sentence: If you ask him to sing, he will do it *at the drop of a hat*, meaning he will sing __________.
At the drop of a hat means immediately, fitting the idiom.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the group of words that best completes the sentence: The ushers told the people to __________ their shoes before they entered the hall.
Take off is the correct phrase for removing shoes.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined word: We called the carpenter to *repair* the broken door, meaning to __________ it.
Repair means mend, directly matching the context.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and correctly fills the gap: Older people are *expected* to be __________, where youths are green.
Experienced is the opposite of green (inexperienced), fitting the context.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the correct vowel sound: What is the sound of the vowel in *boat*?
The vowel sound in 'boat' is the diphthong /oʊ/.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word with a short vowel sound in the first syllable: Which word has a short vowel sound in the first syllable?
Let has a short vowel /ɛ/ in the first syllable, unlike the others with long vowels.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the correct syllable with primary stress: The word *disappoint* has the primary stress on which syllable?
Disappoint is stressed on the second syllable: dis-ap-POINT.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word containing the /tʃ/ sound: Which of these words contains the /tʃ/ sound?
Church contains the /tʃ/ sound, as in 'ch.'
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word where stress shifts when used as an adjective: In which word does the stress shift when used as an adjective?
Present shifts stress from PRE-sent (noun/verb) to pre-SENT (adjective).
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