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 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.

The evidence of the witness corroboratedthat of the accused

• A. contradicted
• B. prosecuted
• C. confirmed
• D. sentenced

From the words or group of 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 or group of words.

The boss has anaversion for smoking

• A. an inclination
• B. a distaste
• C. a lust
• D. a desire

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.

We could not understand why Fatimadeclined the invitation to our wedding

• A. refused
• B. stopped
• C. declaimed
• D. objected to

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions.

His review of the new book was a blend ofcondemnation and ......

• A. recommendation
• B. renunciation
• C. commendation
• D. criticism

From the words or group of 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 or group of words.

The champion was admitted for hisdoggedness

• A. success
• B. humility
• C. vigour
• D. tenacity

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions

The shopkeeper willreject your offer if you do not....his terms

• A. allow
• B. request
• C. accept
• D. condemn

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.

The bride wore a veryresplendent dress to the wedding

• A. expensive
• B. conspicuous
• C. burdensome
• D. dazzling

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

The economic situation is so bad that many wage-earners are hardly able to make both ends meet. This means that

• A. people's income exceed their expenditure
• B. most people are extravagant with their income
• C. people's earnings are not sufficient for their essential needs
• D. most people engage in activities that bring them extra pay

You have changed school and after a few months, you discover that your present school is not as good as the former. Write a letter to a friend of yours in your former school giving at least three areas in which the new school does not measure up to the old one.