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:

The students got high marks in the test but Mary stood out.

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I don't want to argue ____ you ____ that matter at this time.

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The boss needs an assistant with ____ good knowledge of foreign trade

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________ it would stop raining for a morning, we could cut the grass

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In the UK, after finishing secondary education, students ____ the choice to go onto further education or go into the working world.

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Due to the dumping of sewage from factories in water bodies, water pollution often results ____ of epidemics

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions

The number (A) of homeless people in Nepal (B) have increased sharply (C) due to the recent (D) severe earthquake.

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The countrytside air is fresh,________________, it’s not polluted

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The meteorologist on Channel 2 said that he was ______ certain that the cold front will result in snow tomorrow

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Dinosaurs are believed__________many years ago

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_______ today, Wednesday February 28, 2006, Bill Stone is responsible for all phases of corporate finance

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________ for many years to live in a highly polluted environment, the people around the Aral Sea now appear ________ the highest rates of esophageal cancer in the world

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:

His short but pointed speech was applauded by all sections of the audience.

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Johnson's paper ______ three processes for generating hydrogen in fuel cells

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Jimmy thinks he has a flu because he keeps _____ and ________

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He was engrossed in his job to the ___________of his health.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the undelined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:

 It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking.

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By the end of next year, Geoge __________________ English for 2 years

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Most people have no real idea _______ healthy habits, and Mike was no exception

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The road outside Franklin Stadium is undergoing repairs and ------- closed to all vehicles tomorrow

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A: Can you join us for a picnic tomorrow?B: Thanks, but I _________ to the cinema with Anna