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- Question 1 of 58
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It is crucial you understand the structure of Galeano’s novel. The fact that it tells a story with “discrete vignettes†means that the text is divided into shorter, seemingly distinct stories.
- Question 2 of 58
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You should be thinking about what happened first and then what followed.
- Question 3 of 58
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- Question 10 of 58
10. Question
Part or all of the following sentence is underlined; beneath the sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined material. Select the option that produces the best sentence. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice A.
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- Question 11 of 58
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- Question 15 of 58
15. Question
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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 sentence.
Due to his recklessness, he fell from affluence to ……….
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Affluence means abundant wealth.
- Question 16 of 58
16. Question
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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 sentence.
Older people prefer the serenity of the countryside to the ………. in the city.
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- Question 17 of 58
17. Question
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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 sentence.
While some people castigate the government, others ……… it.boost favour laud proclaim
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- Question 18 of 58
18. Question
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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 sentence.
It’s strange that someone with such an ……… smile should have such a repulsive behaviour.
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- Question 19 of 58
19. Question
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 sentence.
Though the workers see the manager as callous, he is really ……….
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- Question 20 of 58
20. Question
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The president ……….. the bill passed by parliament
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- Question 21 of 58
21. Question
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The African Union has decided not to ………. any government that comes by way of a coup d’etat.
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- Question 22 of 58
22. Question
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many people agreed that the ………. of office of the president should be four years.
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- Question 23 of 58
23. Question
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The doctor ………. the disease as measles.
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- Question 24 of 58
24. Question
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The government said the measures were meant to ………. inflation.
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- Question 25 of 58
25. Question
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Though he was a great player, he failed to ………. in the tournament.
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- Question 26 of 58
26. Question
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or expression in each sentence.
At last, the infamous armed robber has been caught by the police
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- Question 27 of 58
27. Question
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or expression in each sentence.
The woman became despondent after the judge had sentenced her son to jail
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- Question 28 of 58
28. Question
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or expression in each sentence.
Many listeners disliked the haughty manner in which the minister spoke.
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- Question 29 of 58
29. Question
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or expression in each sentence.
The chairman asked all the members to give their candid opinion on the matter
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- Question 30 of 58
30. Question
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or expression in each sentence.
Many traditional songs were composed by anonymous authors.
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Anonymous is a common word.
- Question 31 of 58
31. Question
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or expression in each sentence.
We won the match because our defence was impregnable.
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- Question 32 of 58
32. Question
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or expression in each sentence.
Mr. Adabla couldn’t entrust his business to his first son because of the latter’s erratic behaviour.
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- Question 33 of 58
33. Question
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or expression in each sentence.
Araba was voted the most outstanding speaker at the conference.
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- Question 34 of 58
34. Question
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or expression in each sentence.
Stanley was caught by Mr. Jones when he tried to mimic him.
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- Question 35 of 58
35. Question
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The chief was admired because he had his heart in the right place. This means that he was
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- Question 36 of 58
36. Question
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
After Mr. Jalo was dismissed from the board, he decided to keep his distance. This means that he
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- Question 37 of 58
37. Question
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Kofi’s attack on me in public touch a raw nerve. This means that
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- Question 38 of 58
38. Question
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Though the teacher felt that Aba was not telling the truth, he decided to give her the benefit of the doubt. This means that he
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- Question 39 of 58
39. Question
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The player was in two minds about playing for his motherland. This means that he
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- Question 40 of 58
40. Question
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The politician rewarded all those who stood by him during the crisis. This means that he rewarded those who
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- Question 41 of 58
41. Question
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Joojo’s sudden success seems to have gone into his head. This means that he has become
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- Question 42 of 58
42. Question
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Forecasts say that trade will pick up in the next few months after the slump. This means that
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- Question 43 of 58
43. Question
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Afua was reduced ………. tears when she lost the election
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- Question 44 of 58
44. Question
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The coach flew ………. a passion when the refree ignored a glaring penalty for his team.
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- Question 45 of 58
45. Question
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
That tie sets your shirt ………. very well.
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- Question 46 of 58
46. Question
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Will you be here for long? No, I ……….
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- Question 47 of 58
47. Question
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
JKwesi fears dark places, ………. ?
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- Question 48 of 58
48. Question
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The tourists cut short their trip because they were ………. by the behaviour of the guides.
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- Question 49 of 58
49. Question
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
James’ new novel is ………. interesting than the previous one.
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- Question 50 of 58
50. Question
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The bus ………. into the rear of my car when I stopped at the traffic lights.
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- Question 51 of 58
51. Question
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Abu is by far the ………. intelligent boy in the class.
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- Question 52 of 58
52. Question
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
You dare not complain ……….?
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- Question 53 of 58
53. Question
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
I wouldn’t have employed you ………. for your humility.
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- Question 54 of 58
54. Question
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
With the ………. of Essien in our team, we are confident of winning the cup.
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- Question 55 of 58
55. Question
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Kwesi and ………. went through hard times in school.
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- Question 56 of 58
56. Question
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
I told him that the pair of shoes ………. not match his shirt.
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- Question 57 of 58
57. Question
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The judge ruled that the Martins must leave the house because it wasn’t ……….
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- Question 58 of 58
58. Question
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Mr. Adams bought an expensive ………
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