I’m not really ill, but I have a _____ headache.

I bought a single ticket only on the bus, but my friend bought a _____ one.

Silence __________ the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and excitement.

Having said he would mend the clock he discovered that he had not brought the right ______ for the job.

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.

After congratulating his team, the coach left, allowing the players to let their hair down for a while.

Hello, Is that 21035? Please put me ______ to the manager. 

Scientists warn that many of the world’s great cities are _______ flooding.

The trouble with James is that he never __________on time for a meeting.

As Joe's roommate, I find him a fairly nice fellow, even if at times it is not easy to ______his noisy behavior.

This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate.

Many animals were born in captivity. Resultantly, they do not always breed well.

Mr. Simpkims is the big ______ in the company as he has just been promoted to the position of Managing Director.

I forgot to _____ him to buy some bread

Thanks to her father's encouragement, she has made great ______ in her study.

Polish artist Pawel Kuzinsky creates satirical paintings filled with thought-provoking messages about the world.

My mother told me to take out the __________ while she was cooking dinner.

A reduction in the amount of paperwork has been proposed in an attempt to ease the ____________on busy teachers.

Could you ______ me how to use this new mobile phone?

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in the following question

In Western culture, it is courteous to maintain eye contact during conversation.

Her hair was wet from the _____ tossed up by the huge waves.

After several injuries and failures, things have eventually ______ for Todd when he reached the final round of the tournament.