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.

Though my mother was convinced about the success of the business, her manager remained___________

A. Sceptical

B. serious

C. confused

D. concerned

Judgement should always be in favour of the innocent and not the_________

A. guilty

B. accused

C. weak

D. elderly

Layi is quite reliable but his sister is_________

A. unswerving

B. untrustworthy

C. deceptive

D. pretentious

The gullible and not the_______usually fall prey to tricksters.

A. unfriendly

B. carefree

C. brave

D. discerning

Tom's humility contrasts with his brother's__________

A. haughtiness

B. stubbornness

C. gentleness

D. quietness

The life of man appears long but, in reality, it is_________

A. brief

B. quick

C. shortened

D. stunted

In the interest of peace, it is better to dialogue than to be_________

A. controversial

B. rational

C. confrontational

D. forceful

All the wealth amassed by a greedy father is often_________by undisciplined children.

A. destroyed

B. scattered

C. squandered

D. ruined

Many people find cod liver oil disgusting but soldiers find it_________

A. refreshing

B. medicinal

C. pleasant

D. bitter

The arrival of the riot police at our campus_______the tension rather than mitigate it.

A. lengthened

B. heightened

C. prolonged

D. created

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

Investigations revealed that the senior students__________ the juniors to throw stones at the Principal's car.

A. infuriated

B. integrated

C. instigated

D. instituted

Supreme court________the ruling of the lower court.

A. nullified

B. abused

C. proclaimed

D. cancelled

The board has______ the film because it contains some nude scenes.

A. edited

B. censored

C. examined

D. isolated

Many young graduates have_________to the West in search of greener pastures.

A. hurried

B. emigrated

C. absconded

D. flown

The Committee let her go because they considered her explanation__________

A. permissible

B. clear

C. plausible

D. necessary

The company has paid dividends to its________

A. buyers

B. wholesalers

C. shareholders

D. consumers

Within one year, that country has _________its currency five times.

A. reduced

B. devalued

C. revamped

D. defaced

The man was arrested because he__________ in the repayment of the loan.

A. paused

B. delayed

C. deferred

D. defaulted

Many members of political parties__________ to opposing parties just before elections.

A. depart

B. change

C. defect

D. go

The boy must have _________the disease from the school.

A. received

B. taken

C. contracted

D. carried

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

The Class captain got cold feet when he was asked to lead the protest. This means that the class captain became.

A. nervous

B. afraid

C. concerned

D. calm

Street traders often try to palm their customers off with faulty goods. This means that street traders

A. trick customers into buying faulty goods

B. assist customers in choosing perfect items

C. ask for a lot of money for faulty goods

D. are ready to swap faulty items for good ones

He has broken new ground in cancer treatment with his drug, This means that he has

A. been highly acclaimed

B. introduced a new method in cancer treatment

C. solved all cancer problems

D. thought of a new drug, for cancer treatment

The Principal stood her ground even when the students revolted. This means that the Principal

A. maintained her position

B. remained standing

C. refused to listen

D. condemned the protest

Looking after young children can tax ones patience. This means that looking after children

A. is pleasant

B. requires endurance

C. is a lot of fun

D. takes time

When the show was about to begin, we were still at sixes and sevens. This means that we were

A. confused

B. in groups

C. excited

D. faraway

My aunt's rough driving could make one tear one's hair out. This means that her driving could make one

A. lose the hair on one's head

B. feel very sad

C. get very worried

D. feel like crying

We never expected that Father would read us the riot act. This means that our father

A. taught us the riot act

B. cautioned us 'not to be involved in riots

C. warned us to stop making trouble

D. encouraged us to make trouble