Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

GCSE are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualifications taken by students.

The use of credit cards in place of cash ________ increased rapidly in recent years.

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

With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earthmaybeuniquein the solar system was strengthened. 

Choose the correct answer. "It’s late and she _______ go home now."

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentence. "What about ___________ the solution together tomorrow?"

The students in this class, ______ are from the provinces, are having trouble finding decent accommodation.

_____ time of war we have to agree to things we should refuse _____ time of peace. 

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.

This kind of fruit helps to boost the immune system.

He was considered “the Man of the Match” because he had …….. three goals in that match.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions:

Choose the correct answer.  "He looks unhealthy. He _____in hospital last week"

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.

What country do you come _____? 

Choose the correct answer. "Nature ______ us all necessary resources to live and prosper. Now it is in danger and needs our help"

I wish you wouldn’t call him ......that insulting name. 

Jack has two elder brothers, __________are famous actors.

Choose the correct answer. "We must unite together in order to protect the place we live in."

I began to work here _____ January _____the year 1990. 

______ for the fact that he was working abroad, he would willingly have helped with the project. .

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

My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance. 

Choose the best option:

Women can delay having children due to effective birth control methods.