Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.

Higher education also provides a competitive edge in the career market. We all know that in the economic times we are living in today, finding jobs is not guarantee. The number of people unemployed is still relatively high, and the number of new career (1)……… isn’t nearly enough to put people in jobs they are seeking. As a job seeker, you’re competing with a high number of experienced workers (2)………. have been out of the workforce for a while and are also seeking work. (3)……………, when you have a higher education, it generally equips you for better job security. Generally speaking, employers tend to value those who have completed college than those who have only completed high school and are more likely to replace that person who hasn’t (4)……….. a higher education. Furthermore, some companies even go so far as to pay your tuition because they consider an educated (5)…………. to be valuable to their organization. A college education is an investment that doesn’t just provide you with substantial rewards. It benefits the hiring company as well

Generally speaking, employers tend to value those who have completed college than those who have only completed high school and are more likely to replace that person who hasn’t (4)……….. a higher education. 

 Choose the answer (a, b, c or d) that is nearest in meaning to the printed before it.

 He last had his eyes tested ten months ago.

Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting: The government has promised to deal to the problem of unemployment among young people

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the given one: 

The student next to me kept chewing gum. That bothered me a lot.

Rearrange the sentences to make meaningful sentences

We/ always/ grateful/ are/ to/ donations/ receive?

Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one: Lady Astor was the first woman to take her Seat in the Parliament.

 Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one:  How long have you had this watch?

Make the best choice

He kept it only because nobody else had wanted it. Which sentence express the same idea as the above?

Rewrite sentences without changing the meaning

"Don’t place those acid bottles near the table." He said to me

Rewrite sentences without changing the meaning

Mrs Smith said, "Sam may have gone to the library. "

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions: 

“No, no, you really must stay with us! said the children.

Make the best choice

He used to travel around the country. 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions: 

Susan will be ready any minute, and then we must leave.

 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the given one.

“Getting a good job doesn’t matter much to me”

 Choose the answer (a, b, c or d) that is nearest in meaning to the printed before it.

'You're always making terrible mistakes,' said the teacher.

Choose the best sentence (a, b, c, or d) made from the given cues

 'Why not participate in the English Speaking Contest?'

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions: 

No matter how hard Fred tried to start the motorbike, he didn’t succeed.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the given one: 

He lost his job three months ago

Choose the answer (a, b, c or d) that is nearest in meaning to the printed before it.

 'Would you mind if I brought a friend to the party?' said Peter.

Make the best choice

“Leave my house now or I’ll call the police!” shouted the lady to the man.

Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting: The benefits which we gain from walking are  more greater than what many  people was realizing.