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.

Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth.

I was suspicious of his sincerity and remained _____ by his many arguments. 

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

The jokes Jack tells are as old as _________.

It is crucial that urban people not look down on rural areas.

Each form of mass media has an important impact on society.

Having so many hobbies in common, Ted and Nick got on like a(n) ____________ on fire.

As Tim was..................of the modification in the schedule, he arrived an hour late for the meeting.

I wish today ................ my birthday.

Billy’s mother sewed his coat buttons on with specially ______ thread. 

It was ________ easy for him to learn baseball because he had been a cricket player.

I usually buy my clothes ________. It’s cheaper than going to the dress maker.

Nylon is a man-made fibre, the use of which has helped more people to have cheaper and more colourful clothes to wear.

In Britain, it is compulsory to go to school between the ages of five and sixteen.

Hey, have you watched the extensive ________ of sporting events on Star Channel this afternoon?

Although it is now redundant, the church continues to be used occasionally for worship.

You should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying.

I’m managing to keep my head above ______ though I’n not earning much.

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.

The palace was badly damaged by fire, but was eventually restored to its original splendor.

The advances of commercial airplanes resulted in a shrinking world.

I suggest we _____ for the cheapest method.