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.

He didn't lose the fight because of his bravery but for his.............

A. ignorance

B. strength

C. cowardice

D. rashness

If you do not drive with care you may be charged for..........

A. recklessness

B. drunkenness

C. overspeeding

D. ignorance

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

When you...............an opponent's point in a debate, you must do so politely

A. refute

B. rebuke

C. reject

D. refuse

Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with his philanthropy because he........... publicity

A. wields

B. lacks

C. detests

D. denies

I should be as .............as Kofi if I were so rejected by a close friend

A. conscious

B. timid

C. aggrieved

D. courteous

The press will no longer be free when the new government starts to ............the newspapers

A. censure

B. edit

C. publish

D. censor

Everyone was disappointed to see the pastor doing those things that were............with the morals he preached

A. complacent

B. inconsistent

C. conducive

D. incompetent

That boy is mentally unbalanced, so you should be............of his behaviour

A. tolerant

B. tolerable

C. apologetic

D. careful

The president complained that too many doctors have..........for better remuneration.

A. repatriated

B. exiled

C. emigrated

D. immigrated

The doctor listened to my heart-beat with a ..........

A. microscope

B. scalpel

C. chronometer

D. stethoscope