Mark the letter A. B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions: 

After Senator Smith announced that he planned to run for president, the telephone at campaign headquarters rang continuously.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

In an attempt   _________ sustainable energy, city officials have had solar panels affixed to some public buildings.

 I don’t think I can do this.” “_______________________.” 

The airline has recently cautioned passengers about leaving .................. items unattended.

The government is aiming ..........  a 40% reduction  ............ unemployment.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

----------- the candidate's official announcement that he will run for office, he met privately with his advisors.

Despite the fact that it rained, we enjoyed our trip.

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: We eventually found the answer by a …… of elimination.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

If the new athletic shoes do well in the smaller test markets, their nationwide launch could be --.

Choose the best answer:

When I started to work here I needed a lot of help, but now I ___________ all the work on my own.

If you make an error on the application form, it is advised that you discard it and ................... a new copy at the front desk.

 “More peas?” “______ ________” A. Help yourself to them. B. My honor. C. No, that’ll do. Thank you. D. No more available.

He asked me who  ...........  the editor of that book.

People want to learn English because it is important.

You can take ____of these two elective courses; they are ____ very interesting. 

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:

There has been a hot debate among the scientists relating to the pros and cons of using robotic probes to study distant objects in space.

He suggested ……………………… a double railway tunnel. 

There was a lot of traffic but we managed .............  to the airport in time.

Manufacturing personnel are directed to read the new instruction manuals ............... consulting with the Engineering Department.

Salary ................. are verified after an evaluation performed every six months after starting employment

 This is my new shirt. - Oh, .......... color is pretty.