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.

Theprescribed textbooks are difficult to find in the bookshops.

• A. highlighted
• B. right
• C. actual
• D. recommended

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

If I had heard this earlier, I ....given him the job.

• A. would not have
• B. would have not
• C. will not have
• D. will have not

The following text is adapted from Gwendolyn Bennett’s 1926 poem “Street Lamps in Early Spring.” Night wears a garment All velvet soft, all violet blue... And over her face she draws a veil As shimmering fine as floating dew... And here and there In the black of her hair The subtle hands of Night Move slowly with their gem-starred light. Which choice best describes the overall structure of the text?

• A) It presents alternating descriptions of night in a rural area and in a city.
• B) It sketches an image of nightfall, then an image of sunrise.
• C) It makes an extended comparison of night to a human being.
• D) It portrays how night changes from one season of the year to the next

The victory of the small Greek democracy of Athens over the mighty Persian Empire was furious because Athens had interceded for the other Greek city - states in revolt against Persian domination. In anger the king sent an enormous army to defeat Athens. He thought it would take drastic steps to pacify the rebellious part of the empire.

Persia was ruled by one man. In Athens, however all citiens helped to rule. Emboldened by this participation, Athenians were prepared to die for their city-state. Perhaps this was the secret of the remarkeable victory at the marathon,the Persian tried to fool some Greek city states by claiming to have come in peace. The frightened city of Delos refused to believe this. Not wanting to abet the conquest of Greece, they fled from their city and did not return until the Persians had left. They were wise, for the president next conquered the city of Eritrea and captured its people.

Tint Athens stood alone against Persia. The Anthenian people to their sanctuaries. There they prayed for deliverance. They asked their gods to expedite their victory. The Anthenians refurbished their weapons and moved to the plan of Marathon where their little band would meet the Persians. At the last moment, soldiers from Plataea reinforced the Anthenian troops.

The Anthenian army attacked and Greek citizens fought bravely. The power of the mighty Persians was offset by the love that the Anthenians had for their city. Athenians defeated the Persians in both archery and combat. Greek soldiers seized Persians sheep and burned them and the Persians fled in terror. Herodotus, a famous historian, reports 6400 persians died, compared to only 192 Athenians.

Their participation _________to the Athenians.

• A. gave hope
• B. gave honour
• C. gave comfort
• D. gave strength

Meaning of Recrimination

Tanya is older than Eric. Cliff is older than Tanya. Eric is older than Cliff. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

• A. true
• B. false
• C. uncertain
• D. None of the above

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). The captain says sport is beingdebased by commercial sponsorship?

• A. localized
• B. perverted
• C. elevated
• D. overvalued

Prince lyke just bought______

• (A) a black expensive big racing American car
• (B) an expensive big black racing American car
• (C) an America big expensive racing black car
• (D) a big black racing expensive American car

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

You must not attend the end-of year party?

• A. It is not necessary that you attend the party
• B. It is necessary that you attend the party
• C. You do not have to decided whether to attend the party or not
• D. You have to decided whether to attend the party or not

A tale of cities ___ ____ we are studying for the examination

• A. is/novel
• B. is/novels
• C. are/novel
• D. are/novels