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 fire brigade responded to the scene instantly upon receiving the emergency call.

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.

Not until all their demands had been turned down did the workers decide to go on strike for more welfare.

The book offers a_______ glimpse of the lives of the rich and famous.

Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

I think it’s impossible to abolish school examinations. They are necessary to evaluate students’ progress.

It never..........his mind that his badly behaved manner would be discovered.

He left in such a hurry that I ______ had time to thank him.

It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding.

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 the following question.

The famous racehorse Secretariat had to be destroyed because of a painful, incurable hoof disease.

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

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.

He is a naughty boy who likes teasing and playing tricks on his classmates.

He looked for a table to sit down at, but they were all _____.

The operation of the newly constructed plants is likely to lead to _________ environmental consequences.

When you see your teacher approaching you, a slight wave to attract his attention is appropriate.

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.

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

You can’t wash this jacket in the washing machine – you need to get it............

The boy waved his hands to his mother, who was standing at the school gate, to ………….. her attention.

When finding a new house, parents should _________ all the conditions for their children’s education and entertainment.

Mary is very_______ and caring. - I think she would make a good nurse.

Teachers complain that more of their time is taken up with _______than with teaching.