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.

Hypertension is one of the most widespread and potentially dangerous diseases.

The best person to approach if you are house-hunting is an _____ agent.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:
The bottom line is that abusive behavior is never __________ , whether from a man, woman, teenager, or an older adult.

The moment he ____________this message, it is necessary that he call me.

She was hesitant _______ the coach of her problem and she thanked her coach _______ her _______ with the pressure. 

 My sister is good at ..................... tennis. 

Identify the error in each sentence: Professor Layton was equally (A) fond of the two children, but he had to admit that he found (B) the youngest (C) an easier (D) child to handle.

They didn’t offer Ann the job.

 Peter now rides his bike to work in stead of _________ by bus

A few kind words at the right time .................  all the difference.

 … usually have boiled rice and meat for lunch?

Choose the best answer:
Helen Keller, blind and deaf from an early age, developed her sense of smell so finely that she could identify friends by their personal odors.

It is true, then, that a great many people-and a great many people are .............  in the use of English.

 The headmistress is very competent. All the teaching staff look...................

Of the two sisters, Linda is ______.

On the  ................ , this has been a very successful year for us.

She'd failed________seats. 

Identify the error in each sentence: 

I am tired because I’ve been working too hardly

Choose the best answer:
The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.

 I can hear a cat …………… at the window. 

Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.

At any competition, everyone is ________.