My uncle was _______ ill last summer; however, fortunately, he is now making a slow but steady recovery.

What measures have been ______ to control the crowd at Saturday’s football match?

His _____ for his loyal support for the party was a seat in the Cabinet.

He started to walk faster and the children had to run to_______.

Daisy has spent the last two weekends _____ hundreds of photographs so that she can put them in separate albums.

Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.

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.

Their daughter soon became a celebrated writer after the publication of her first novel.

I have such a bad cold that I have lost all ______ of smell.

Normally he is rather _____ but sometimes he talks freely about himself.

Once you have been accepted as a pupil or student at the school or college, it's against the law for them to discriminate against you because of your religion or belief.

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

I really have the greatest respect for Jane's work as she devoted her whole life to helping the poor.

UNICEF ________ supports and funds for the most disadvantaged children.

Although Brenda came last, everyone agreed she had ________ her best.

If I had more time, I should _______ golf as a hobby. 

He_______ of the race after two laps.

When a player of a team commits a direct free kick offence inside their penalty area or off the field as part of play as outlined in Laws 12 and 13, the opposing team will be given a_____________.

His work ______ new ground in the treatment of cancer. It is now giving many cancer victims hope of complete recovery.

Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your curriculum vitae to the company.

A blinding _____ of lightening flashed across the sky.

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.

He is a typical optimist, always looking on the bright side of everything.

When you get to the motorway, follow the _____ for London.