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Question 1 of 140
1. Question
In the following sentence, 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.
Michael is stingy but his brother is _______
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Question 2 of 140
2. Question
In the following sentence, 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.
Success is the reward of _________, not indolence.
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Question 3 of 140
3. Question
In the following sentence, 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.
I don’t know how Yusuf became so proud; his parents have always been ______
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Question 4 of 140
4. Question
In the following sentence, 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 once unknown musician became _____ in a very short time.
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Question 5 of 140
5. Question
In the following sentence, 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.
Issa is very much interested in education while his sister in ________
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Question 6 of 140
6. Question
In the following sentence, 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 comment I made at the conference was general; being ______ would have hurt some people.
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Question 7 of 140
7. Question
In the following sentence, 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.
Buba was purposeful in his search for a job, but Bala was rather _____ about his.
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Question 8 of 140
8. Question
In the following sentence, 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.
In recent tournaments, I have seen amateurs play better than so-called _____
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Question 9 of 140
9. Question
The students appeared ____________ but we were all confident in his ability.
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Question 10 of 140
10. Question
In the following sentence, 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.
Giraffes are attractive animals but snakes are _____
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Question 11 of 140
11. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Mr. Uche was trying to _____ a list of his debtors.
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Question 12 of 140
12. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He tried to ______ the housemistress by entering the hostel through the back door.
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Question 13 of 140
13. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He gives the____ that he is wealthy but he really isn’t.
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Question 14 of 140
14. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Frank was _____ in the riot because his books were found at the scene.
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Question 15 of 140
15. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The insurance company ____ my uncle for the loss of his car.
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Question 16 of 140
16. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Before giving his speech, the chairman ____ copies of it to the members of the council.
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Question 17 of 140
17. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
We wished to win the tournament but we knew our _____ were slim.
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Question 18 of 140
18. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
When all the members started arguing, the chairman called the meeting to _______
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Question 19 of 140
19. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The felling of trees contributes to environmental _______
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Question 20 of 140
20. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I had to put up my house as _______ for a bank loan,
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Question 21 of 140
21. Question
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. 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
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Question 22 of 140
22. Question
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Let us draw a veil over this matter. This means that we should
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Question 23 of 140
23. Question
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Children think their parents are behind the times. This means that they think that their parents are
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Question 24 of 140
24. Question
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Ever since that issue came up. I have been sitting on the fence. This means that I have been
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Question 25 of 140
25. Question
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
You must square up to your problems. This means that you have to
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Question 26 of 140
26. Question
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Many of us escaped with the skin of our teet during the crisis. This means that we
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Question 27 of 140
27. Question
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Peter and Paul get along like a house on fire. This means that they
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Question 28 of 140
28. Question
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
When Victor’s father gave him a new car, he was lost for words. This means that Victor
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Question 29 of 140
29. Question
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
This film is a cut above the others. This means that it is
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Question 30 of 140
30. Question
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
We knew our father was talking tongue in cheek when he spoke of a vacation abroad. This means that our father was
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Question 31 of 140
31. Question
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.
The accused was asked to retract his statement.
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Question 32 of 140
32. Question
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.
On the death of her father, friends went to express their condolences.
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Question 33 of 140
33. Question
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.
The Chume’s house caught fire because their little girl had turned on the gas inadvertently.
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Question 34 of 140
34. Question
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.
The magnificent structure was erected close to our house.
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Question 35 of 140
35. Question
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.
Mediocrity in politics should not be tolerated.
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Question 36 of 140
36. Question
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.
A group of experts was brought in to verify the authenticity of the evidence.
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Question 37 of 140
37. Question
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.
Due to the pressure of work, the old man had no alternative but to relinquish his post.
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Question 38 of 140
38. Question
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.
The obstinate boy soon met his waterloo when the war broke out.
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Question 39 of 140
39. Question
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.
The prescribed textbooks are difficult to find in the bookshops.
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Question 40 of 140
40. Question
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.
Our stationery supplies are exhausted.
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Question 41 of 140
41. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
My sympathies are _____ the victims of the flood.
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Question 42 of 140
42. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Your application for employment _____ at this very moment.
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Question 43 of 140
43. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
______ the court orders, he went ahead to build on that land.
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Question 44 of 140
44. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He almost got _____ with the crime.
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Question 45 of 140
45. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
_______ an accident, the police should be informed immediately.
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Question 46 of 140
46. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
If you don’t get off my property, I’ll set my dog ___ you.
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Question 47 of 140
47. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The task ____ to them was very difficult.
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Question 48 of 140
48. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Two boys in the art class were doing self-portraits by looking at ____ in the mirror.
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Question 49 of 140
49. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Hardly a day passes by _____ him thinking of her.
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Question 50 of 140
50. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Each time he opens his mouth, he _____ something foolish.
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Question 51 of 140
51. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The spectators had to endure the heat _____
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Question 52 of 140
52. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
_______ I would love to be at your party, I really can’t
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Question 53 of 140
53. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The sick man was ____ emaciated that I could hardly recognize him.
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Question 54 of 140
54. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
One of the muggers who snatched the handbag _____ been arrested by the police.
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Question 55 of 140
55. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
She is not the right candidate for the job _____?
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Question 56 of 140
56. Question
She _____________ to excuse herself ten minutes ago.
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Question 57 of 140
57. Question
Many a man ________________ to endure hardship in life.
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Question 58 of 140
58. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
She ______ as a very intelligent person.
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Question 59 of 140
59. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
You have to be in school early, ______?
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Question 60 of 140
60. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Either he or you _____ to clean up the mess right now.
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Question 61 of 140
61. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He would rather resign _____ part in such a dishonest deal.
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Question 62 of 140
62. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The farmer, with his sons, ______ millet.
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Question 63 of 140
63. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The teachers want _______
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Question 64 of 140
64. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
She suddenly came ____ a lot of money.
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Question 65 of 140
65. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
My mother ______ to my leaving the dishes unwashed last night.
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Question 66 of 140
66. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The place was quite neat except for ______ on the floor.
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Question 67 of 140
67. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He dabbles _______ politics from time to time.
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Question 68 of 140
68. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The shot hit _______
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Question 69 of 140
69. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I will do for you ______ you want me to.
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Question 70 of 140
70. Question
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The students’ week was rounded _____ with a dance.
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Question 71 of 140
71. Question
The farmer __71___ the nation and can be said to be the most important professional. But how many people would make farming their first choice of profession? The arduous task of turning a virgin rain forest into farmland, of battling the land until __72___ are carved out and crops are __73__, of fighting off the weeds and __74___ the tender crops from pests, and of preparing the harvested crops in __75__ for long months, could scare off the lily-livered. Farming is really not for the faint-hearted who are easily defeated by the __76__ of the weather and the uncertainties of the soil.
But the fruits of farming is sweet. Farmers are assured of the __77__ yields of their farms. A farmer worth his salt can never go hungry, never mind that the dishes may not be __78__ in a palatial mansion. Besides, the physical rigours demanded of him ensure that he is constantly kept __79__, that his muscles are forever well-shaped. The clean air surrounding him ensures that his eyes remain sharp, that his breath is pure, and that his immunity level is always high. Finally, good and __80__ harvests, especially in these days of mechanised farming, do ensure that a good farmer is immune to poverty.
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 71 in the passage.
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Question 72 of 140
72. Question
The farmer __71___ the nation and can be said to be the most important professional. But how many people would make farming their first choice of profession? The arduous task of turning a virgin rain forest into farmland, of battling the land until __72___ are carved out and crops are __73__, of fighting off the weeds and __74___ the tender crops from pests, and of preparing the harvested crops in __75__ for long months, could scare off the lily-livered. Farming is really not for the faint-hearted who are easily defeated by the __76__ of the weather and the uncertainties of the soil.
But the fruits of farming is sweet. Farmers are assured of the __77__ yields of their farms. A farmer worth his salt can never go hungry, never mind that the dishes may not be __78__ in a palatial mansion. Besides, the physical rigours demanded of him ensure that he is constantly kept __79__, that his muscles are forever well-shaped. The clean air surrounding him ensures that his eyes remain sharp, that his breath is pure, and that his immunity level is always high. Finally, good and __80__ harvests, especially in these days of mechanised farming, do ensure that a good farmer is immune to poverty.
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 72 in the passage.
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Question 73 of 140
73. Question
The farmer __71___ the nation and can be said to be the most important professional. But how many people would make farming their first choice of profession? The arduous task of turning a virgin rain forest into farmland, of battling the land until __72___ are carved out and crops are __73__, of fighting off the weeds and __74___ the tender crops from pests, and of preparing the harvested crops in __75__ for long months, could scare off the lily-livered. Farming is really not for the faint-hearted who are easily defeated by the __76__ of the weather and the uncertainties of the soil.
But the fruits of farming is sweet. Farmers are assured of the __77__ yields of their farms. A farmer worth his salt can never go hungry, never mind that the dishes may not be __78__ in a palatial mansion. Besides, the physical rigours demanded of him ensure that he is constantly kept __79__, that his muscles are forever well-shaped. The clean air surrounding him ensures that his eyes remain sharp, that his breath is pure, and that his immunity level is always high. Finally, good and __80__ harvests, especially in these days of mechanised farming, do ensure that a good farmer is immune to poverty.
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 73 in the passage.
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Question 74 of 140
74. Question
The farmer __71___ the nation and can be said to be the most important professional. But how many people would make farming their first choice of profession? The arduous task of turning a virgin rain forest into farmland, of battling the land until __72___ are carved out and crops are __73__, of fighting off the weeds and __74___ the tender crops from pests, and of preparing the harvested crops in __75__ for long months, could scare off the lily-livered. Farming is really not for the faint-hearted who are easily defeated by the __76__ of the weather and the uncertainties of the soil.
But the fruits of farming is sweet. Farmers are assured of the __77__ yields of their farms. A farmer worth his salt can never go hungry, never mind that the dishes may not be __78__ in a palatial mansion. Besides, the physical rigours demanded of him ensure that he is constantly kept __79__, that his muscles are forever well-shaped. The clean air surrounding him ensures that his eyes remain sharp, that his breath is pure, and that his immunity level is always high. Finally, good and __80__ harvests, especially in these days of mechanised farming, do ensure that a good farmer is immune to poverty.
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 74 in the passage.
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Question 75 of 140
75. Question
The farmer __71___ the nation and can be said to be the most important professional. But how many people would make farming their first choice of profession? The arduous task of turning a virgin rain forest into farmland, of battling the land until __72___ are carved out and crops are __73__, of fighting off the weeds and __74___ the tender crops from pests, and of preparing the harvested crops in __75__ for long months, could scare off the lily-livered. Farming is really not for the faint-hearted who are easily defeated by the __76__ of the weather and the uncertainties of the soil.
But the fruits of farming is sweet. Farmers are assured of the __77__ yields of their farms. A farmer worth his salt can never go hungry, never mind that the dishes may not be __78__ in a palatial mansion. Besides, the physical rigours demanded of him ensure that he is constantly kept __79__, that his muscles are forever well-shaped. The clean air surrounding him ensures that his eyes remain sharp, that his breath is pure, and that his immunity level is always high. Finally, good and __80__ harvests, especially in these days of mechanised farming, do ensure that a good farmer is immune to poverty.
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 75 in the passage.
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Question 76 of 140
76. Question
The farmer __71___ the nation and can be said to be the most important professional. But how many people would make farming their first choice of profession? The arduous task of turning a virgin rain forest into farmland, of battling the land until __72___ are carved out and crops are __73__, of fighting off the weeds and __74___ the tender crops from pests, and of preparing the harvested crops in __75__ for long months, could scare off the lily-livered. Farming is really not for the faint-hearted who are easily defeated by the __76__ of the weather and the uncertainties of the soil.
But the fruits of farming is sweet. Farmers are assured of the __77__ yields of their farms. A farmer worth his salt can never go hungry, never mind that the dishes may not be __78__ in a palatial mansion. Besides, the physical rigours demanded of him ensure that he is constantly kept __79__, that his muscles are forever well-shaped. The clean air surrounding him ensures that his eyes remain sharp, that his breath is pure, and that his immunity level is always high. Finally, good and __80__ harvests, especially in these days of mechanised farming, do ensure that a good farmer is immune to poverty.
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 76 in the passage.
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Question 77 of 140
77. Question
The farmer __71___ the nation and can be said to be the most important professional. But how many people would make farming their first choice of profession? The arduous task of turning a virgin rain forest into farmland, of battling the land until __72___ are carved out and crops are __73__, of fighting off the weeds and __74___ the tender crops from pests, and of preparing the harvested crops in __75__ for long months, could scare off the lily-livered. Farming is really not for the faint-hearted who are easily defeated by the __76__ of the weather and the uncertainties of the soil.
But the fruits of farming is sweet. Farmers are assured of the __77__ yields of their farms. A farmer worth his salt can never go hungry, never mind that the dishes may not be __78__ in a palatial mansion. Besides, the physical rigours demanded of him ensure that he is constantly kept __79__, that his muscles are forever well-shaped. The clean air surrounding him ensures that his eyes remain sharp, that his breath is pure, and that his immunity level is always high. Finally, good and __80__ harvests, especially in these days of mechanised farming, do ensure that a good farmer is immune to poverty.
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 77 in the passage.
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Question 78 of 140
78. Question
The farmer __71___ the nation and can be said to be the most important professional. But how many people would make farming their first choice of profession? The arduous task of turning a virgin rain forest into farmland, of battling the land until __72___ are carved out and crops are __73__, of fighting off the weeds and __74___ the tender crops from pests, and of preparing the harvested crops in __75__ for long months, could scare off the lily-livered. Farming is really not for the faint-hearted who are easily defeated by the __76__ of the weather and the uncertainties of the soil.
But the fruits of farming is sweet. Farmers are assured of the __77__ yields of their farms. A farmer worth his salt can never go hungry, never mind that the dishes may not be __78__ in a palatial mansion. Besides, the physical rigours demanded of him ensure that he is constantly kept __79__, that his muscles are forever well-shaped. The clean air surrounding him ensures that his eyes remain sharp, that his breath is pure, and that his immunity level is always high. Finally, good and __80__ harvests, especially in these days of mechanised farming, do ensure that a good farmer is immune to poverty.
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 78 in the passage.
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Question 79 of 140
79. Question
The farmer __71___ the nation and can be said to be the most important professional. But how many people would make farming their first choice of profession? The arduous task of turning a virgin rain forest into farmland, of battling the land until __72___ are carved out and crops are __73__, of fighting off the weeds and __74___ the tender crops from pests, and of preparing the harvested crops in __75__ for long months, could scare off the lily-livered. Farming is really not for the faint-hearted who are easily defeated by the __76__ of the weather and the uncertainties of the soil.
But the fruits of farming is sweet. Farmers are assured of the __77__ yields of their farms. A farmer worth his salt can never go hungry, never mind that the dishes may not be __78__ in a palatial mansion. Besides, the physical rigours demanded of him ensure that he is constantly kept __79__, that his muscles are forever well-shaped. The clean air surrounding him ensures that his eyes remain sharp, that his breath is pure, and that his immunity level is always high. Finally, good and __80__ harvests, especially in these days of mechanised farming, do ensure that a good farmer is immune to poverty.
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 79 in the passage.
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Question 80 of 140
80. Question
The farmer __71___ the nation and can be said to be the most important professional. But how many people would make farming their first choice of profession? The arduous task of turning a virgin rain forest into farmland, of battling the land until __72___ are carved out and crops are __73__, of fighting off the weeds and __74___ the tender crops from pests, and of preparing the harvested crops in __75__ for long months, could scare off the lily-livered. Farming is really not for the faint-hearted who are easily defeated by the __76__ of the weather and the uncertainties of the soil.
But the fruits of farming is sweet. Farmers are assured of the __77__ yields of their farms. A farmer worth his salt can never go hungry, never mind that the dishes may not be __78__ in a palatial mansion. Besides, the physical rigours demanded of him ensure that he is constantly kept __79__, that his muscles are forever well-shaped. The clean air surrounding him ensures that his eyes remain sharp, that his breath is pure, and that his immunity level is always high. Finally, good and __80__ harvests, especially in these days of mechanised farming, do ensure that a good farmer is immune to poverty.
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 80 in the passage.
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Question 81 of 140
81. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
bit
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Question 82 of 140
82. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
believe
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Question 83 of 140
83. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
heart
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Question 84 of 140
84. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
ready
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Question 85 of 140
85. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
rule
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Question 86 of 140
86. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
occur
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Question 87 of 140
87. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
money
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Question 88 of 140
88. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
ride
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Question 89 of 140
89. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
more
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Question 90 of 140
90. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
hotel
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Question 91 of 140
91. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
maize
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Question 92 of 140
92. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
coy
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Question 93 of 140
93. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
bare
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Question 94 of 140
94. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
down
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Question 95 of 140
95. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
sour
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Question 96 of 140
96. Question
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
bat
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Question 97 of 140
97. Question
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
straight
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Question 98 of 140
98. Question
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
anchor
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Question 99 of 140
99. Question
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
tea
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Question 100 of 140
100. Question
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
jingle
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Question 101 of 140
101. Question
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
ask
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Question 102 of 140
102. Question
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
hind
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Question 103 of 140
103. Question
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
smooth
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Question 104 of 140
104. Question
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
scrap
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Question 105 of 140
105. Question
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
sing
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Question 106 of 140
106. Question
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
tease
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Question 107 of 140
107. Question
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
exam
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Question 108 of 140
108. Question
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined
what
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Question 109 of 140
109. Question
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
patient
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Question 110 of 140
110. Question
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
film
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Question 111 of 140
111. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
night
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Question 112 of 140
112. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
loan
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Question 113 of 140
113. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
grease
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Question 114 of 140
114. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
edge
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Question 115 of 140
115. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
view
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Question 116 of 140
116. Question
In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
calculator
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Question 117 of 140
117. Question
In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
circumstantial
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Question 118 of 140
118. Question
In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
institution
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Question 119 of 140
119. Question
In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
indoctrinate
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Question 120 of 140
120. Question
In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
Accidental
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Question 121 of 140
121. Question
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
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Question 122 of 140
122. Question
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
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Question 123 of 140
123. Question
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
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Question 124 of 140
124. Question
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
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Question 125 of 140
125. Question
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
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Question 126 of 140
126. Question
In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Mr Jones ALWAYS locks the back door.
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Question 127 of 140
127. Question
In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
ADE is my youngest brother
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Question 128 of 140
128. Question
In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
There are FOUR baskets in the room.
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Question 129 of 140
129. Question
In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Some students arranged the SEATS.
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Question 130 of 140
130. Question
In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
My father will GET home at 5 o’clock
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Question 131 of 140
131. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/i:/
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Question 132 of 140
132. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol./
/ɔː/
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Question 133 of 140
133. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/3:/
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Question 134 of 140
134. Question
From the options, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ʒ/
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Question 135 of 140
135. Question
From the options, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/j/
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Question 136 of 140
136. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/n/
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Question 137 of 140
137. Question
From the options, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/f/
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Question 138 of 140
138. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/θ/
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Question 139 of 140
139. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ai/
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Question 140 of 140
140. Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/eə/
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