As the managing director dictating the letter, his secretary____ what he was saying in shorthand. 

Drastic measures should be taken to tackle the problems ................  child abuse.

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: The mechanic broke the engine …….  its many components.

In many parts of the world, crop failure means ________ which leads to the death of many people each year.

Only after she had gone home _________    .

My uncle _______until he was fifty.

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

The statue on Hastings Avenue that was unveiled in a ceremony yesterday  _________  by an ancient Roman sculpture.

 _________you to the job, he felt calm. 

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

Drivers are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on the highway.

Choose the best answer:
I had to pay _________ for these shoes than I expected to.

Sarah and I ................. reserved the rooms in the same hotel. She was really surprised to see me there.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.

 I would rather_____ poor but happy than become rich without happiness.

These ….. will conserve the earth's resources.

 What do you do _______ livelihood?

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

Country-Link Limited utilizes special wrapping paper to prevent  ____________  items from breaking during delivery.

Fish  ________ on earth for ages.

Before you enter your card details, make sure it’s a ............ website.

You should take regular breaks when using computers so that you don’t ............ your eyes.

Did Mr. Tan _____________the class while Miss Fiona was ill in hospital? 

The International Red Cross helps people in need without any discrimination based on _______, race, religion, class or political opinions.