After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.

We knew our father was talking tongue in cheek when he spoke of vacation abroad. This means that our father was

• A. sincere
• B. courageous
• C. joking
• D. reasonable

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.

______ the court orders, he went ahead to build on that land.

• A. In spite of
• B. Besides
• C. But for
• D. Although

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.

The accused was asked toretract his statement.

• A. recall
• B. withdraw
• C. make
• D. rewrite

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.

Due to the pressure of work, the old man had no alternative but torelinquish his post.

• A. give out
• B. give out
• C. give up
• D. give away

In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. 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.

The comment I made at the conference wasgeneral; being ______ would have hurt some people.

• A. ordinary
• B. specific
• C. tactful
• D. candid

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.

On the death of her father, friends went to express theircondolences.

• A. sympathy
• B. pity
• C. concerns
• D. worries

In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. 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.

Success is the reward of _________, notindolence.

• A. prudence
• B. attentiveness
• C. diligence
• D. sharpness

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.

Themagnificent structure was erected close to our house

• A. real
• B. splendid
• C. colorful
• D. fine

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.

You must square up to your problems. This means that you have to

• A. deal with your problems effectively
• B. consider your problems from all angles
• C. forget your problems
• D. arrange your problems

Your principal is due for retirement at the end of the academic year As the senior prefect, Write a speech which you would deliver to honour him/her as a send-off party.