I ..................... gain admission to the college for the past three years

• A. have been trying
• B. tried
• C. am trying
• D. was trying

Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.

Rather than showremorse for his offense, he remained......

• A. calculated
• B. unpleasant
• C. apathetic
• D. unrepentant

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The presence of the security men in the area will provide amoment of respite for the residents?

• A. soothing relaxtion
• B. enduring reprieve
• C. lasting security
• D. tempoary relief

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

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.

One of the twins was asdaring as the other was..........

• A. morose
• B. timid
• C. secretive
• D. rational

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined. The chairman advised the participants to followconvention in stating their points?

• A. eloquence
• B. advice
• C. prudence
• D. tradition

In the question below choose the optionopposite in meaning to the word underlined: He is loved for hisaltruism.

• A. benevolence
• B. sincerity
• C. selfishness
• D. selflessness

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. The minister considered the ministry's budget to be a drop in the ocean in view of the number of projects in the pipeline.

• A. The pipeline project across the ocean will be abandoned unless budgetary allocation improves
• B. The amount available may be inadequate for projected expenditure
• C. The minister may be dropped for failing to complete a number of projects
• D. The money approved cannont complete the pipeline project acorss the ocean

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

He has left the country for this good time. This means that he

• A. will never come back
• B. left for better conditions
• C. became an adventurer
• D. will improve his credentials

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The warming tribes have told been told toparley with each other?

• A. observe a truce
• B. hold talks
• C. sign a treaty
• D. suspend hostilities