WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2021

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

fill

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

tusk

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The underlined word "tusk" has the consonant sound /sk/. The only word among the options that has the same consonant sound is "task." The word "task" has the consonant sound /sk/ at the end, just like "tusk." Therefore, the correct answer is "task."

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.

That engineer was said to have used inferior than _____ materials in the construction of the collapsed building.

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The underlined word "inferior" means lower in quality or not as good as something else. Therefore, the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "inferior" is "excellent," which means of the highest quality or extremely good. Therefore, the sentence would read: "That engineer was said to have used materials that were less excellent than recommended materials in the construction of the collapsed building."

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

berth

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Mary and Jane are always quarrelling with ______.

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Mary and Jane are always quarrelling with each other. This means that they are constantly having arguments and disagreements with one another. They are not quarrelling with themselves, which would mean they are having arguments with themselves, or with another, which would mean they are having arguments with someone else. "Either" is not a correct option as it doesn't complete the sentence in a meaningful way.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/ə/

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

sure

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The word that has the same vowel sound as "sure" is "sower." Explanation: The word "sure" contains the vowel sound /ʊə/ which is represented by the underlined letters "ure." The only option that also contains the same vowel sound is "sower," as it contains the same "ow" sound as in "sure." The other options - "fewer," "grew," and "floor" - have different vowel sounds and do not match the vowel sound in "sure."

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/l/

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The phonetic symbol "/l/" represents the sound in the word "lamb". The sound is made by allowing air to flow over the sides of the tongue and the roof of the mouth, which creates a clear, resonant sound. The word "lamb" contains this sound, making it the best choice for this question.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

sheep

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The consonant sound in "sheep" is /sh/. The only word among the options that has the same consonant sound is "wash", which also has the /sh/ sound. The other words ("sign", "same", and "sin") do not have the /sh/ sound in them.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.

insensitive

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Several ______attended the two-day economic summit.

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"Heads of state" attended the two-day economic summit.

From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

The THIRD-YEAR girls were commended by the principal. 

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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

. After stalking its prey for a while, thé lion .... .or the kill.

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The best word to complete the sentence is "closed in" which means to approach or move closer to the prey. So, the sentence would read: After stalking its prey for a while, the lion closed in for the kill. This means the lion approached its prey after following it for some time, in preparation for an attack to capture its food.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

The governor granted the political prisoners _______

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The word that best completes the sentence "The governor granted the political prisoners _______" is "amnesty." Amnesty means an official pardon granted to a group of people who have committed a political offense or crime. Therefore, when the governor granted the political prisoners amnesty, it means he gave them an official pardon, allowing them to go free and relieving them of any further punishment or penalties for their political offenses. The other options do not fit the context of the sentence. Asylum means protection granted to a person who has fled their home country due to persecution or danger. Acquittal means being cleared of a criminal charge or accusation. Bail means the release of an arrested person on the promise of payment if they do not show up for their court appearance. Therefore, the correct answer is "amnesty."

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 the numbered gaps in the passage.

Money serves as a ....71..... of exchange modern world. This is perhaps the most important 72 of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and.73......Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of ...74.... where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their .....75..... With those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his ....76... for yam, he must find a ..... 77... who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is determining the ....78..... of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no longer commonly practised. Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and internationally. International trade boosts the....79...of a nation. The ...80..... frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.

This is perhaps the most important..... 72....... of money.

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The correct answer is "function". In this sentence, the word "most important" indicates that the author is referring to the main purpose or use of money, which is as a medium of exchange. "Function" is the most suitable word that can be used to describe this purpose.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

peel

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The word that rhymes with "peel" is "peal". A rhyme is when two words have the same ending sound. The word "peal" sounds the same as "peel" at the end, making them a rhyme.

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

No sooner had we set off ....... it started to rain

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The word or group of words that best completes the sentence is "than." Explanation: The sentence is describing a sequence of events - first, the speaker and others set off on a journey, and then it started to rain. The phrase "no sooner" is used to indicate that the second event happened very soon after the first. The correct construction is "No sooner...than," so the sentence should read "No sooner had we set off than it started to rain." The other options do not form a correct comparison, so they are not appropriate to use in this sentence.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

The military was able to ..... the plan to overthrow the government.

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In the given sentence, the military was able to prevent or stop a plan to overthrow the government. Therefore, we need to look for a word among the options that fits this context and makes sense. Among the given options, the word that is most suitable to complete the sentence is "thwart." The word "thwart" means to prevent someone from accomplishing a plan or intention. Therefore, the military was able to thwart the plan to overthrow the government, meaning they stopped the plan from succeeding. The other options like "fight," "disrupt," and "disturb" may also be related to the context, but they do not fit the meaning of the sentence as well as the word "thwart."

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

young

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

frame

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The underlined letters in "frame" are "fr", which represent a consonant sound. The word among the given options that also has the same consonant sound as "fr" is "phrase". The letters "ph" in "phrase" represent the same sound as the letters "f" and "r" in "frame". Therefore, the correct answer is "phrase".

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

His thoughtlessness is simply beyond _____.

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The word that best completes the sentence "His thoughtlessness is simply beyond _____" is "belief." The sentence implies that the person's thoughtlessness is so extreme that it is difficult to comprehend or explain. The word "belief" fits well in this context because it means a mental attitude or conviction that something is true, even in the absence of proof or evidence. In this case, the sentence suggests that it is hard to believe how thoughtless the person can be. The other options, such as "idea," "assurance," and "fate," do not fit well in the context of the sentence and do not convey the intended meaning. Therefore, the correct answer is "belief."

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Adaobi was appalled by the shabby appearance of the man who brought her the message from home. 

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The word "appalled" in the sentence means "shocked". To be appalled means to be deeply and intensely surprised, often in a negative way, at something that has happened. In this sentence, Adaobi was shocked by the shabby appearance of the man who brought her the message from home. This suggests that she was not expecting someone to look so unkempt, and was taken aback by it.

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

 So much effluent has been poured into the stream that its water has become unsafe for drinking.

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"Sewage" is the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word "effluent" as it is used in the sentence.

The children .........in the pool after school.

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The correct word to use in the blank in the sentence is "swam". The sentence describes an action that happened in the past, so we need to use the past tense of the verb "to swim". The past tense of "to swim" is "swam", so we say "The children swam in the pool after school." The word "swum" is also the past participle of "to swim", but it is not used in the simple past tense. It is used in perfect tenses, such as "The children have swum in the pool every day this week." The word "swimming" is a present participle and is used to describe an ongoing action. For example, "The children were swimming in the pool when it started raining." The word "swim" is the base form of the verb and is used for present tense or to indicate future tense. For example, "I swim every morning for exercise" or "The children will swim in the pool tomorrow".

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 the numbered gaps in the passage.

Money serves as a ....71..... of exchange modern world. This is perhaps the most important 72 of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and.73......Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of ...74.... where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their .....75..... With those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his ....76... for yam, he must find a ..... 77... who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is determining the ....78..... of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no longer commonly practised. Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and internationally. International trade boosts the....79...of a nation. The ...80..... frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.

Another difficulty is determining the ....78..... of each item needed in the exchange. 

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The missing word in the passage is "value". The value of an item is how much it is worth in a trade or exchange. This is important in determining the fairness of a trade, as both parties need to agree on the value of what they are exchanging.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

date

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The underlined vowel sound in "date" is the "long a" sound, which is pronounced like "ay". Among the given options, the word that has the same vowel sound as "date" is "height". This is because both "date" and "height" have the "long a" sound pronounced as "ay". The other options, "west", "says", and "heinous", do not have the same vowel sound as "date". "West" has the "short e" sound, "says" has the "short e" and "short i" sounds, and "heinous" has the "long e" sound.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

dye

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
soar

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/ʊə/

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The phonetic symbol /ʊə/ represents the sound of the diphthong "oor" as heard in the word "tour." Option A "pour" has the sound /ɔː/ and not /ʊə/. Option B "count" has the sound /aʊ/ and not /ʊə/. Option D "dear" has the sound /ɪə/ and not /ʊə/. Therefore, the correct option is C "tour" which contains the sound /ʊə/.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

weather

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The word that has the same consonant sound as the underlined letters in "weather" is "brother". The underlined letters in "weather" are "th", which represents a voiceless dental fricative consonant sound. The word "brother" also contains the same consonant sound, represented by the letters "th" in the middle of the word. The other options do not contain the same consonant sound as "weather". "Length" contains a voiced alveolar fricative sound, "think" contains a voiceless alveolar plosive sound, and "breath" contains a voiced bilabial fricative sound. Therefore, the word that has the same consonant sound as "weather" is "brother".

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

I cannot put up...... his saucy behaviour.

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The word that best completes the sentence is "with." "I cannot put up with his saucy behavior" means that the speaker finds the behavior unacceptable and is unable to tolerate it. It's a common phrase used to express frustration or annoyance towards someone's actions.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

Freedom of movement is a ........ right of every citizen.

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The word that best completes the sentence is "fundamental." Explanation: Fundamental refers to something that is essential, basic, and of utmost importance. Therefore, the sentence is saying that the right to freedom of movement is a necessary and crucial right that every citizen should have. The other options - "negotiated," "privileged," and "foremost" - do not accurately capture the meaning of the sentence in the same way that "fundamental" does.

Identify the one with the different stress pattern

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choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

A good student should be inquisitive

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A good student should be "curious," which means they should have a desire to learn and ask questions. When a student is inquisitive, they are actively seeking knowledge and are eager to learn more about a topic. In this sentence, the word "inquisitive" is used to mean "curious" or having a strong desire to learn.

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

The recruits are under his tutelage. This means that he ______

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Their proposal looks .......... than ours.

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"A little bit more workable" means that their proposal has some small improvements or advantages over yours when it comes to being feasible or practical. It implies that both proposals have similar strengths, but the other proposal is slightly better in terms of workability.

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

My father made me ......... at home.

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The word that best completes the sentence is "stay." The sentence is written in the present tense, indicating that the action is currently happening or a current state of being. The word "stay" is a present tense verb that means to remain in a place or position. It is the most appropriate word to use in this context.

She prefers singing ........ dancing

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The answer is "to". The sentence is comparing the speaker's friend's preference for two activities: singing and dancing. The word "to" is used in such comparisons to indicate the activity that is preferred over the other. For example, "I prefer coffee to tea" means that I like coffee more than tea. In this case, "She prefers singing to dancing" means that the person likes singing more than dancing.

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 the numbered gaps in the passage.

Money serves as a ....71..... of exchange modern world. This is perhaps the most important 72 of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and.73......Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of ...74.... where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their .....75..... With those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his ....76... for yam, he must find a ..... 77... who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is determining the ....78..... of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no longer commonly practised. Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and internationally. International trade boosts the....79...of a nation. The ...80..... frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.

 People who have money can use it to buy goods and....73... .

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The correct answer is "services". The sentence talks about how money serves as a means of exchange, and people who have money can use it to buy goods and services. Therefore, in the context of the sentence, the word "services" makes the most sense as it refers to something that can be bought or paid for with money.

In spite of all their shortcomings, we cannot ... admire them. 

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The correct word to fill in the blank is "but". The sentence expresses that although the subject has some flaws or negative qualities, we still find them worthy of admiration or respect. The word "but" is used to indicate a contrast or opposition between the two parts of the sentence. It acknowledges the shortcomings of the subject, but goes on to suggest that there are other qualities that outweigh those negative aspects and deserve admiration. For example, we might say "She's not perfect, but we can't help but admire her hard work and dedication." Here, we recognize that the person has flaws, but we still find them admirable because of their other positive qualities.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.

accuracy

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word

court

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The word that rhymes with "court" is "fort." Rhyming words are words that have the same or similar ending sounds when pronounced. In this case, "court" ends with the sound "-ort," and the word that ends with a similar sound is "fort." The other options do not rhyme with "court." "Cart" ends with "-art," "plot" ends with "-ot," and "flew" ends with "-ew." Therefore, the correct answer is "fort."

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

ton

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The word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined in "ton" is "knock." The underlined consonant sound in "ton" is /n/. The word "knock" also contains the /n/ sound at the end of the word. The other options, "hymn," "pink," and "sing," do not have the same consonant sound as "ton." The word "hymn" has a /m/ sound at the end, which is different from the /n/ sound in "ton." The word "pink" has a /k/ sound at the end, which is also different from the /n/ sound in "ton." The word "sing" has a /s/ sound at the beginning and a /g/ sound at the end, which are different from the /n/ sound in "ton." Therefore, the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined in "ton" is "knock."

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/t /

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

scene

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The word that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letters underlined in "scene" is "psyche." The consonant sound being represented in "scene" is /s/. The word "psyche" also starts with the same consonant sound /s/. The other options, "theme," "keen," and "prize," do not have the same consonant sound as "scene," so they do not match. Therefore, the correct answer is "psyche."

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

change

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From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

John's PARENTS have received the letters.

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Regina pleaded with her son to ........ the habit of smoking.

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Regina pleaded with her son to come off the habit of smoking. "Come off" is a phrasal verb that means to stop doing something or to overcome a habit. In this sentence, Regina is asking her son to stop smoking. The other options, "come out," "come over," and "come from," do not convey the meaning of stopping a habit, so they are not the correct choice.

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 two political parties live today in ... after four years of hostility.

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The underlined word "hostility" means unfriendliness, enmity or antagonism. The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "hostility" is "amity". Therefore, the correct word to fill the gap is "amity". "Amity" means friendly relations or goodwill between nations, groups or individuals. So, the sentence will be: "The two political parties live today in amity after four years of hostility."

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/æ/

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One of my . ..... is a lecturer in the university. 

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The correct answer is "sisters". The sentence is referring to more than one sister. To make the noun "sister" plural, the letter "s" must be added to the end of the word. Since the sentence is indicating that only one of the sisters is a lecturer in the university, the apostrophe and the letter "s" must be added after "sisters" to show possession. Therefore, the complete sentence should read: "One of my sisters is a lecturer in the university."

From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.

brutality

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The word that has the correct stress is "bru-TAL-i-ty." Explanation: Stress refers to the emphasis placed on a syllable or part of a word when it is pronounced. In the word "brutality," the second syllable, "TAL," is stressed, so the correct option is "bru-TAL-i-ty." This means that when you say the word out loud, you should place more emphasis on the "TAL" syllable than on the others. The other options do not have the correct stress pattern for the word "brutality."

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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

 While Mr.Ade is his son is a novice.

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The word "novice" means someone who is new or inexperienced in a particular field or activity. So, the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "novice" and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence is "experienced". This is because "experienced" means someone who has a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular field or activity, and is the opposite of being a novice.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

gender

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

shoe

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You will be none ....... for it if you take the examinations in November.

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The missing word in the sentence is "the worse". This is the comparative form of "bad" and is used to compare two things, indicating that one is worse than the other. In this sentence, "none the worse" is an idiomatic expression meaning "not worse off or affected in any way". So if you take the exams in November, you will not be any worse off than if you took them at another time.

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

It's been a rough life so far, ....?

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"Hasn't it" is the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

love

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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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

The old man rebuked the thug and his children  .... him for doing so.

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The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "rebuked" and that correctly fills the gap in the sentence is "commended." "Rebuke" means to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone. Therefore, if the old man rebuked the thug and his children, it means he scolded or reprimanded them for something they did wrong. On the other hand, "commend" means to praise or express approval of someone. So, if the old man had commended the thug and his children, it would have meant he praised or approved of something they did right. Therefore, the correct answer is "commended," which is the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "rebuked." The other options, "embraced," "thanked," and "supported," are not antonyms of "rebuked" and do not fit the context of the sentence.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

style

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Get to work! Don't sit ....... doing nothing

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John may be sincere, but I suspect that he has an axe to grind . This means that John has a

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The phrase "axe to grind" is an idiom that means someone has a hidden selfish motive or personal agenda behind their actions, even though they may appear to be sincere. So, when we say "John may be sincere, but I suspect that he has an axe to grind," it means that even though John may seem sincere, he has some hidden selfish motive or personal agenda behind his actions or words. Therefore, the correct option is "selfish motive."

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

king

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The underlined letters in the word 'king' are 'i' and 'ng'. The vowel sound represented by 'i' is /ɪ/. Among the given options, the word that has the same vowel sound is 'kit'. Therefore, the answer is A - kit.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/ð/

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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 the numbered gaps in the passage.

Money serves as a ....71..... of exchange modern world. This is perhaps the most important 72 of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and.73......Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of ...74.... where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their .....75..... With those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his ....76... for yam, he must find a ..... 77... who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is determining the ....78..... of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no longer commonly practised. Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and internationally. International trade boosts the....79...of a nation. The ...80..... frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.

he must find a ..... 77... who needs what he is trading.

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

 pleasure

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The long-awaited match was called .......... at the last moment

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The long-awaited match was called "off" at the last moment. This means that the match was cancelled or postponed and will not take place at the scheduled time. The phrase "called off" is a common expression used to describe the cancellation of an event or activity.

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 champions were elated after the tournament while their opponents looked _______

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The word "dejected" is most nearly opposite in meaning to "elated" and will correctly fill the gap in the sentence. "Elated" means feeling very happy or proud, while "dejected" means feeling sad or disheartened. In this sentence, the champions are described as feeling elated after the tournament, while their opponents looked dejected, suggesting that they were sad or disappointed about the outcome.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/ŋ/

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The word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol /ŋ/ is "gone". The symbol /ŋ/ represents the sound that occurs at the end of words such as "sing", "king", and "ring". In the word "gone", the letters "ng" create this same sound. The other options do not contain this sound. "Tongue" ends in the sound /ŋ/ but it is spelled with "ngue". "Fan" ends with the sound /n/ and "wind" ends with the sound /d/.

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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

It is better to use persuasion rather than .... to get witnesses to court.

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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

If I had known, I ......... not have come.

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"Would" not have come is the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Ali plays the guitar with great dexterity.

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In the sentence, "dexterity" means skillful or adept, so the option that is nearest in meaning is "skill".

They have been informed of his departure ...?

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"They have been informed of his departure, haven't they?" In this sentence, the speaker is asking for confirmation that the people being referred to have received the news of someone's departure. The use of "haven't they" at the end of the sentence indicates that the speaker expects a positive response, as if to say "They have been informed, haven't they?" The other options - "hadn't they," "wasn't it," and "isn't it" - do not convey the same meaning of seeking confirmation and suggesting a positive response, so they are not the correct choice.

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Obi's behaviour is questionable

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The word that is nearest in meaning to "questionable" in the sentence is "dubious". In this context, "questionable" means that there are reasons to doubt or suspect the validity or honesty of Obi's behavior. It suggests that there are concerns or uncertainties about whether his behavior is appropriate, acceptable or ethical. The word "dubious" also means doubtful or uncertain and it implies a lack of trust or confidence in something. Therefore, it is the most appropriate word that expresses the meaning conveyed by the original sentence. For example, we might say "The company's financial records are dubious", which suggests that there are reasons to question the accuracy or truthfulness of the records. Similarly, we might say "The politician's actions are questionable", which implies that there are doubts about whether their actions are legal, ethical or appropriate.

From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

Stephen SELDOM goes to the house.

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

The younger brother insisted that he should be a .......... to the account. 

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The word "signatory" best completes the sentence. A signatory is someone who signs a document, such as a contract or agreement, indicating their agreement to the terms and conditions outlined in the document. In this sentence, the younger brother is insisting that he should be a signatory to the account, which means he wants to be able to sign documents related to the account and be held responsible for any actions taken with the account.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

She gave her poem to her teacher to ....  for the school magazine.

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word

niece

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The word "piece" rhymes with "niece." This means that the ending sounds of both words are the same. When two words rhyme, they have a similar sound at the end of the word, making them match. In this case, the ending sound of "niece" and "piece" is "-eese" and "-ece" respectively, but they have the same sound.

Is that the lady ........you planned to visit?

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The correct word to use in the sentence is "whom." "Whom" is the objective case of the pronoun "who," which means that it is used as the object of a verb or a preposition. In this sentence, "whom" is the object of the preposition "to." The sentence is asking whether a specific lady is the one that the speaker had planned to visit. Since "whom" is used to refer to the object of a preposition, it is the correct word to use in this context. To summarize, the correct word to use in the sentence is "whom" because it is the object of the preposition "to." The other options are not appropriate because they do not serve as the object of a preposition.

Identify the one with the different stress pattern

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The word that has a different stress pattern from the others is "umbrella." In "challenger," "solicit," and "apprentice," the stress is on the second-to-last syllable of the word. However, in "umbrella," the stress is on the third-to-last syllable instead of the second-to-last. Therefore, "umbrella" has a different stress pattern than the other words. The stress pattern of a word refers to the emphasis placed on different syllables of the word when it is spoken. The correct answer is "umbrella."

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word hat has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

dark

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

tough

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/k/

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The phonetic symbol /k/ represents the sound heard at the beginning of the word "cat." Among the options given, the word that contains this sound is "cane." Therefore, the answer is "cane."

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

He became really disheartened when he heard the news.

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The word "disheartened" means to feel discouraged, hopeless, or dispirited about something. Among the options given, the word that is nearest in meaning to "disheartened" is "depressed". Therefore, the correct answer is "depressed".

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

I won't go to the cinema with you; I ..... the movie.

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The correct answer is "have seen". The sentence is in the present tense, so the correct answer must also be in the present tense. The phrase "have seen" is in the present perfect tense and indicates that the speaker has already seen the movie and therefore doesn't want to go to the cinema to see it again.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

clothes

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The underlined letters in "clothes" are "o" and "e". The word that has the same vowel sound as "o" and "e" in "clothes" is "both." "Clue" has a different vowel sound ("u"). "Bother" has a different vowel sound ("o"). "Claw" has a different vowel sound ("a"). Therefore, the word "both" has the same vowel sound as "clothes."

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

She had to work from .... 

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The word or group of words that best completes the sentence is "morning till evening." Explanation: The sentence is talking about a period of time during which someone had to work. The phrase "from morning till evening" means that the person worked throughout the day, starting in the morning and finishing in the evening. The other options do not use the correct preposition ("from") or have incorrect article usage. Therefore, the phrase "morning till evening" is the best option to complete the sentence.

Identify the one with the different stress pattern

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The stress pattern in English can be different even when the words have similar spellings or similar meanings. The word with a different stress pattern from the other words is "injure." In "injure," the stress is on the first syllable "in," while in the other words, the stress is on the second syllable. The stress pattern of the other words is "in-NATE," "in-SANE," and re-MIND." Therefore, the answer is "injure" because it has a different stress pattern from the other options.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word

 blue

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The word that rhymes with "blue" is "grew". When two words rhyme, they have the same ending sound. In this case, both "blue" and "grew" end with the same sound, which is "oo". Therefore, "grew" is the word that rhymes with "blue" among the given options.

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The students became restive after the authorities increased their tuition fees.

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The word "restive" in the sentence means that the students are feeling agitated or restless. They are not happy about the authorities increasing their tuition fees, which is causing them to feel uneasy or anxious. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to "restive" is "agitated."

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

Occasionally, universities award _____ degrees to outstanding personalities.

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The correct word to complete the sentence is "honorary." The word "honorary" refers to something given as an honor or a recognition of achievement, without the usual requirements or obligations. In the context of the sentence, the word "honorary" fits well as universities do award degrees to outstanding personalities as a recognition of their accomplishments, even though they may not have fulfilled all the academic requirements for the degree. The other options, "ceremonial," "temporary," and "respectable," do not fit well in the sentence because they do not convey the same meaning as "honorary." "Ceremonial" suggests a formality or a ceremonial occasion, but it does not necessarily connote recognition or achievement. "Temporary" means something that is not permanent, and it does not relate to the context of awarding degrees. "Respectable" means something worthy of respect or approval, but it does not fit in the context of the sentence as it does not convey the idea of recognition or achievement through an honor. Therefore, the most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "honorary."

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

through

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choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The office has taken stringent measures to protect its facilities.

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The word "stringent" means strict. In the sentence, "stringent measures" refers to strict measures taken by the office to protect its facilities.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

debt

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The word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in "debt" is "said." The underlined letters in "debt" are "e" and "b," and the vowel sound represented by these letters is /ɛ/. The word "said" contains the same vowel sound /ɛ/ in the middle of the word. The other options, "doubt," "gain," and "eke," do not contain the same vowel sound as "debt." "Doubt" contains the vowel sound /aʊ/, "gain" contains the vowel sound /eɪ/, and "eke" contains the vowel sound /iː/. Therefore, the correct answer is "said."

The ugly incidents of the Civil War are water under the bridge. This means that the incidents

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The phrase "water under the bridge" is an idiom that means something that happened in the past and cannot be changed or undone. So when we say, "The ugly incidents of the Civil War are water under the bridge," it means that those incidents are in the past and cannot be changed. It implies that they have been forgotten, and we should not dwell on them or let them continue to affect us. Therefore, the correct option is "have been forgotten." The other options do not fit the context of the sentence. The sentence suggests that we should move on from the past and not let it continue to affect us. It does not suggest that the incidents are still haunting us, have been experienced again, or cannot be wished away.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

.I could not read what he wrote because his handwriting was_____

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"Illegible" is the word that best completes the sentence.

Throughout the long argument, the minister maintained his found over the claims. This means that the minister

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

When all the items on the agenda had been discussed, the meeting was ______

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

put

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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

The chairman has come under fire over this project. This means that the chairman has been 

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The chairman has been "severely criticized" when they "came under fire" over this project. This means that the chairman has faced strong and negative criticism or complaints about the project they are in charge of. The phrase "under fire" often implies that the person is facing criticism or opposition.

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 the numbered gaps in the passage.

Money serves as a ....71..... of exchange modern world. This is perhaps the most important 72 of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and.73......Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of ...74.... where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their .....75..... With those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his ....76... for yam, he must find a ..... 77... who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is determining the ....78..... of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no longer commonly practised. Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and internationally. International trade boosts the....79...of a nation. The ...80..... frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.

International trade boosts the....79...of a nation.

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The word that best fits the blank is "economy". The sentence is saying that international trade helps to improve the overall economy of a nation.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/əʊ/

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choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Life in the city is ........ expensive for most people.

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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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence

. The reckless driver was admonished to be ______

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The word "reckless" means to act without thinking or caring about the consequences of one's actions. Therefore, the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "reckless" is "cautious". In the sentence, the reckless driver was admonished to be _____?, the word that would correctly fill the gap and convey the opposite meaning of reckless is "cautious". The admonishment suggests that the driver needs to start being more careful and thoughtful before taking actions while driving, which is the opposite of being reckless. Therefore, the correct option is "cautious".

All the EMPLOYEES rejected him.

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The sentence states that "all the employees rejected him." This means that every single employee rejected him. Therefore, the correct option is "Did all the employees reject him?" This option accurately reflects the meaning of the sentence. The other options like "Did some of the employees reject him?" or "Did all the employees accept him?" are the opposite of the meaning of the sentence, and "Did all the employers reject him?" is a different question altogether.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/b/

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

.facts

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The word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined in "facts" is "lots." The consonant sound in "facts" is /kts/, and the word "lots" contains the same consonant sound /ts/ in the same order. The other options, "face," "fast," and "loathes," do not contain the same consonant sound as "facts." "Face" has the /s/ sound at the end instead of the /ts/ sound, "fast" has the /st/ sound instead of the /kts/ sound, and "loathes" has the /ðz/ sound at the end instead of the /kts/ sound. Therefore, the correct answer is "lots."

. The African extended family system gives .......members. 

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"Its" members are referred to in the African extended family system.

My heart was in my mouth as I tried to open the envelope. This means that as I opened the envelope, I was

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The phrase "my heart was in my mouth" is an idiom that means someone is feeling extreme anxiety or fear about something. Therefore, in this context, the speaker was feeling extremely afraid as they tried to open the envelope.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

chief

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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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

All divers were enjoined to obtain genuine and ______ licences.

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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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

The animosity between Fatou and Sheku is shocking, considering the ...... they once shared.

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The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "animosity" and correctly fills the gap in the sentence is "friendship." "Animosity" refers to a strong feeling of dislike or hostility towards someone, while "friendship" refers to a close and caring relationship between two people. Therefore, the sentence is saying that Fatou and Sheku used to share a close and caring relationship, which is surprising considering the strong feeling of dislike or hostility that now exists between them.

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

We promised to tell the truth . .?

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The most suitable option to complete the sentence is "didn't we". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and is asking if the speaker and the person they made the promise with fulfilled that promise. "Didn't we" is a tag question that is used to seek confirmation or agreement from the listener, and it correctly reflects the tense and subject of the sentence.

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

The bus driver smelt a rat when an unregistered vehicle trailed him for several kilometers. This means that the bus driver

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The most appropriate interpretation for the sentence "The bus driver smelt a rat when an unregistered vehicle trailed him for several kilometers" is that the bus driver became suspicious. To "smell a rat" is an idiom that means to become suspicious or to sense that something is not right or trustworthy. In this context, the bus driver's suspicion was aroused by the fact that an unregistered vehicle was following him for a long distance. Therefore, the correct interpretation of the sentence is that the bus driver became suspicious.

From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

Many students ATTEND lectures everyday.

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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

The newly employed workers were remunerated handsomely. This means that

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The most appropriate interpretation for the sentence "The newly employed workers were remunerated handsomely" is that the salaries of the new workers were attractive. "Remunerate" means to pay someone for work or services rendered. In this sentence, the word "handsomely" is used to modify "remunerated" and suggests that the new workers were paid well or generously. Therefore, the correct interpretation of the sentence is that the salaries of the new workers were attractive. The other options are not as appropriate because they do not accurately reflect the meaning of the word "remunerated" or the context of the sentence. There is no indication that both old and new workers were paid, so is incorrect. is too specific and implies that the old workers were not paid, which is not stated in the sentence. is also too specific and suggests that the payment was prompt, which is not necessarily the case.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

Many doctors have ___ to western countries for better opportunities.

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The word that best completes the sentence is "migrated". The word "migrated" means to move from one place to another, especially to a different country, in order to live or work there. In the sentence, many doctors have moved to western countries for better opportunities, so the word "migrated" is the most appropriate word to complete the sentence. The word "travelled" means to make a journey, but it doesn't have the connotation of a permanent move. The word "immigrated" is similar to "migrated", but it specifically refers to moving to a new country to live there permanently. The word "participant" means a person who takes part in an activity or event, but it doesn't fit the context of the sentence.

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 the numbered gaps in the passage.

Money serves as a ....71..... of exchange modern world. This is perhaps the most important 72 of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and.73......Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of ...74.... where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their .....75..... With those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his ....76... for yam, he must find a ..... 77... who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is determining the ....78..... of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no longer commonly practised. Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and internationally. International trade boosts the....79...of a nation. The ...80..... frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.

This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their .....75..... With those of other people.

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"Needs" is the word that is the most suitable to fill gap 75 in the passage.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

tan

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The word with the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in "tan" is "tin." The vowel sound in "tan" is the same as the vowel sound in "tin." The vowel sound in both words is pronounced like "ih" as in "bit." The other words, "ten," "wan," and "gas," have different vowel sounds.

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

The committee has submitted its report .. the students' riot.

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The word or group of words that best completes the sentence is "on." Explanation: The sentence is describing a situation where a committee has submitted a report about a student riot. The correct preposition to use when talking about submitting a report is "on." Therefore, the sentence should read "The committee has submitted its report on the students' riot." The other options ("for," "about," and "at") are not appropriate prepositions to use in this context.

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The electricity supply in this community is erratic.

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The word "erratic" in the given sentence means that the electricity supply is not consistent, it is irregular or unpredictable. Therefore, the word that is nearest in meaning to "erratic" among the given options is "unpredictable". Hence, the correct answer is "unpredictable".

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 the numbered gaps in the passage.

Money serves as a ....71..... of exchange modern world. This is perhaps the most important 72 of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and.73......Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of ...74.... where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their .....75..... With those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his ....76... for yam, he must find a ..... 77... who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is determining the ....78..... of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no longer commonly practised. Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and internationally. International trade boosts the....79...of a nation. The ...80..... frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.

 For example, if a hunter wants to trade his ....76... for yam,

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In the given sentence, the hunter is trying to trade something for yam. The options "kill" and "prey" do not fit the context because they do not specify what the hunter wants to trade. "Livestock" is also not suitable because the hunter may not have any livestock to trade. Therefore, the best option is "animal" as it is a general term that can refer to any animal that the hunter may want to trade.