From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

That rock is a potential danger to fishing boats.

A. a possible

B. an unexpected

C. an obvious

D. a serious

Members of the party agreed that some serious thinking is required before a final decision can be taken.

A. meeting

B. consultation

C. consideration

D. appraisal

Our chief is very intelligent but he could be parochial in his judgements.

A. deep

B. broad

C. narrow-minded

D. kind-hearted

All that was left after the riot were the charred remains of the victims.

A. burnt

B. black

C. broken

D. scattered

The incessant chatter of the pupils irritated the visitor.

A. unceasing

B. meaningless

C. excited

D. loud

Musa won the debate because he articulated his arguments convincingly.

A. pronounced

B. presented

C. arranged

D. summarized

I was surprised at the gallantry of the Senegalese peace-keeper.

A. cowardice

B. strength

C. bravery

D. height

The clerk was dismissed for dereliction of duty.

A. ignorance

B. lateness

C. carelessness

D. negligence

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:

This is a bad case,.......hard you try to defend the accused.

A. however

B. whatever

C. whichever

D. whenever

Pain has been taken to make the party a success

A. Such

B. Much

C. Every

D. Many