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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Nora'sgoal was to become a doctor.

• A. intention
• B. vision
• C. ambition
• D. mission

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The government warns that drink-driving is punishable under the law?

• A. a drunkard driving can be punished
• B. driving while drunk is an offence
• C. driving while drunking can be punished
• D. drinking and driving is an offence

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

Many young graduates have_________to the West in search of greener pastures.

• A. hurried
• B. emigrated
• C. absconded
• D. flown

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

The deputy's loyalty to the boss isunalloyed but the confidence of the boss in him is ............

• A. creditable
• B. half-hearted
• C. incredible
• D. certain

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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.

Only apragmatic approach will solve this problem.

• A. constant
• B. careful
• C. practical
• D. drastic

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the is below the passage, our options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.

Jim had his first -71- in professional boxing when he was seventeen and that match has remained indelible in his memory. Before the match, he had gone for a weigh-in along with other boxers. On the D-day, he came into the -72-- amidst loud cheers from the spectators after he had ten called by the -73 -. He was wearing customized trunks and - 74- to prevent damage to his hands.

Jim and his - 75- - moved round throwing punches at each other. Jim threw a right -76-, left himself open and got cut by a strong counter punch. After this attack from his rival, Jim raised his arms and held his -77-- in front of his face to protect himself by -78 - the punches as they came.

During the second --79-, Jim delivered a sucker punch which got his opponent in the ribs lading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by - 80-

• A. stage
• B. ring
• C. cage
• D. podium

Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. Musa will not do the job well because he has an itching palm?

• A. He has rashes in his palm
• B. He is always looking for something to touch
• C. He is always ready to accept bribe
• D. He is tapping people on the back

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

Although they have declared the student asuspect he may turn out be ...........

• A. culpable
• B. innocent
• C. safe
• D. ignorant

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences: It was so hot in the house that the boys rushed to the beach to enjoy the............

• A. breath
• B. wind
• C. breeze
• D. air

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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The employees hated him because he oftenabused his authority.

• A. insulted
• B. misdirected
• C. misapplied
• D. exaggerated