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.

Our mechanized services contrast sharply with the ..............operations we had before

A. elections

B. obstructions

C. original

D. manual

After Ade had listened to some advice, his rigid ideas became more..........

A. friendly

B. compromsing

C. flexible

D. democratic

The policies of this government favour the elite rather than the

A. masses

B. opressed

C. public

D. unemployed

The pilot says that it is easier to take off from the airport than to............on the tarmac

A. land

B. come down

C. alight

D. drop

Although Chide's manners are quite refined his colleague's are rather.....

A. bold

B. crude

C. hostile

D. rash

I am quite outspoken but my brother is...............

A. dumb

B. indolent

C. taciturn

D. modest

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

All the people in the bus died in that........accident

A. serious

B. reckless

C. fatal

D. dangerous

What a .................! The more you look, the less you see.

A. wonder

B. miracle

C. challenge

D. paradox

The soldiers pledged their.....loyalty to the new government

A. enuring

B. tireless

C. complete

D. questionable

There is an interesting article in the .............issue of west Africa

A. existing

B. current

C. contemporary

D. actual