The painting of the wall ____ finished last year

• A. has been finished
• B. has being finished
• C. is finished
• D. was finished

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.

As a result of the terrible sufferings he had undergone, he became verydespondent about the future

• A. mischievous
• B. agitated
• C. desperate
• D. hopeless

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 won by........because her opponent refused to play

• A. defiance
• B. defeat
• C. default
• D. defence

Scholars have noted that F. Scott Fitzgerald’s writings were likely influenced in part by his marriage to Zelda Fitzgerald, but many don’t recognize Zelda as a writer in her own right. Indeed, Zelda authored several works herself, such as the novel Save Me the Waltz and numerous short stories. Thus, those who primarily view Zelda as an inspiration for F. Scott’s writings ______ Which choice most logically completes the text?

• A) overlook the many other factors that motivated F. Scott to write.
• B) risk misrepresenting the full range of Zelda
• C) may draw inaccurate conclusions about how F. Scott and Zelda viewed each other
• D) tend to read the works of F. Scott and Zelda in an overly autobiographical light.

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 government has decided that,from next year military service will no longer becompulsory: it will be........................

• A. free
• B. optional
• C. open
• D. conditional

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.

Hello Musa is a ...........opening for a friendly letter, but it is inappropriate for a formal letter

• A. casual
• B. serious
• C. happy
• D. suitable

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

You........to me when you were away.

• A. have not written
• B. had not written
• C. did not write
• D. are not writing

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence

I hadn't finished talking to Halima, when she snapped my head off. This means that she

• A. gave me a sharp slap
• B. rudely interruped me
• C. hissed at me
• D. ordered me to stop talking

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.

The Dark Continent was an ...... for Africa?

• A. abuse
• B. enigma
• C. eclectic
• D. epithet

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

If the customer fails to honour his pledge again, his.....will surely be in doubt

• A. responsibility
• B. validity
• C. credulity
• D. crediblity