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: 

A lack of qualifications can be a major obstacle to finding a job. 

Anna: You’ve got to be careful next time! –Bob: ....................... 

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: E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless society. 

Choose the correct answer. "When people live in cities, they may not be able store or recycle waste, _____ huge landfills or incinerators are needed."

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.

The doctor warned his patient not to take too much sugar.

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

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

Education is the best …………. for children’s future.

Choose the correct answer. "We need government action_________ emissions from coal and oil burning power stations and to develop safer sources of power."

 …………….. that I tore up the letter. 

He was sitting _____ the top of the stairs. 

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.

She came to the meeting late on purpose so she would miss the introductory speech.

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.

Children often get vaccinated in order to be immune to fatal diseases

This price reduction is due to ………… among suppliers.

Choose the correct answer. "______, as consumers, we are the ones responsible for all these problems."

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

The books borrowed from the library ……… on my desk.

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

Identify the mistake that needs correcting (A, B, C or D): The firstly naval battle of the Revolutionary War was fought off the coast of Machias, Maine in June, 1775. 

_____ the end of the month, I’m going to stay at my uncle’s place _____ Chicago_____ a week. 

There … only a few people at the meeting last night.