We couldn’t cut the string because the ______ of the knife was not sharp enough.

He often forgets to do what he has been told and is scolded for being ______.

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

The weather forecaster announced that heavy rain resulted in floods in many areas of the country.

A horse drives the ______ from its body with its tail.

 As he was ill, he had to ______ the party.

 I cut my finger on a rusty tin and it became badly _______.

Very few scientists _______ with completely new answers to the world’s problems.

 If you don’t mind, I should like to ______ a suggestion.

The carriage was ______ by four horses.

A curriculum that ignores ethnic tensions, racial antagonisms, cultural _______ and religious differences is pot relevant.

When there was a short ______ in the conversation, I asked if anyone would like anything to drink.

He has impressed his employers considerably and ______ he is soon to be promoted.

As soon as Charles had _______ a little from his surprise, his one thought was to get away.

If we can _____ our present difficulties, then everything should be all right.

Pedestrians are supposed to walk on the.................

 I’ve never seen such a big ______ of feet!

You couldn’t ______ any secrets even for an hour in that little town.

 I ______ him to arrive in time for dinner.

I sat near the entrance for a long time _____ him, but he didn’t arrive.

 They have a _____ future ahead with little comfort, food or hope.

I do not think there is a real ______ between men and women at home as well as in society.