After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for each sentence.

Despite their newness on the workers were remunerated rather handsomely. This means that

A. the sum paid was poor

B. those paid were handsome in appearance

C. the system of payment was quite attractive

D. the sum paid out was quite attractive

E. the workers were paid by handsome officials

The plan to upgrade the dispensary to a general hospital did not materialize. This means that

A. the arrangement did not work out as wished

B. the plan was badly executed

C. it was difficult to obtain the materials

D. the materials purchased were not the right ones

E. the plan did not meet the required specifications

When the principal was asked what his opinion was on the controversial issue, his reply was ambiguous. This means that the principal's reply was not

A. convincing

B. audible

C. intelligent

D. clear

E. comprehensible

Even though Susan was the last in the examination, her result wasn't too different from what had been expected. This means that

A. her result was as expected

B. she had not been serious with her studies

C. her result was known early

D. her poor performance made her feel sad

E. her result was a disappointment

Despite their strangely unrefined behavior, the foreigners were given preferential treatment. This means that the foreigners were

A. ill-treated because of their coarseness

B. cautioned before they were attended to

C. well-treated despite their rudeness

D. not attended to because of their behaviour

E. sorry for unrefined behaviour

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.

Mrs. Adam''s purchased ....

A. a pure leather bag imported

B. an imported pure leather bag

C. a leather bag imported pure

D. an imported bag pure leather

The students protested against the ....

A. thrice sports weekly practice

B. weekly sports parctice thrice

C. thrice weekly sports practice

D. weekly thrice sports practice

It was apparent that we were being ... by the heat as soon as the air conditioner was switched off

A. beaten

B. stifled

C. attacked

D. bitten

The eldest son took a foolish decision which made him ... his claim to the additional chieftain title.

A. neglect

B. yield

C. disclaim

D. forefeit

Jumai's stay in the hotel afforded her....chance to do her writing

A. ample

B. insufficient

C. powerful

D. opportune