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.

Both sides are veryhopeful about the outcome of the peace talks, but observers are still very..........

• A. realistic
• B. emphatic
• C. explicit
• D. pessimistic

In the question below fill in the right word/phrase: The candidate made .... at the village square a day before the election

• A. a sermon
• B. an address
• C. a eulogy
• D. a speech

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.

A guest should not make derogatory remarks about what he is offered by his host but __________ statements.

• A. candid
• B. appealing
• C. polite
• D. complimentary

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Mary was kept in solitary confinement.

• A. idle
• B. quiet
• C. lonely
• D. harsh

Fill in the gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided?

I am ...... admission to the university this year?

• A. seeking on
• B. seeking for
• C. seeking at
• D. seeking

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word. My father is always veryfrank about intentions?

• A. open
• B. objective
• C. secretive
• D. deceitful

The words in capital letters have the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates. Lamide is VERY hostile?

• A. Is Lamide so hostile?
• B. Is Lamide friendly?
• C. Was Lamide very hostile?
• D. Who is hostile?

Agnes left the school very late _______

• (A) didn't she?
• (B) isn't it
• (C) hasn't she
• (D) hadn't she

From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

He preferred travelling by road....travelling by air.

• A. to
• B. against
• C. over
• D. than

I am disappointed .......... the ways you conducted yourself at the party.

• A. by
• B. for
• C. due
• D. at