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  • Question 1
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    Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word.
    Jerry, who is a good athlete, has been able to keep a place on the team.
    Solution
    The underlined word means 'cause to remain in a certain state or position'. Thus, the answer must also have the same meaning.
    Option C is correct. It means 'cause to remain in a fixed position'. Thus, it has the same meaning as the required one.
    Option A, B and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.
    Option A means 'take part in a game'.
    Option B means 'take part'.
    Option D means 'seek to employ'.

  • Question 2
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    Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word.
    Chris became aware of his mistake instantly.
    Solution
    The underlined word means 'without any delay'. Thus, the answer must have the same meaning.
    Option D is correct. 'Immediately' also means 'without any delay'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.
    Options A, B and C are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.
    Option A means 'to a complete degree'.
    Option B means 'many times at short intervals'.
    Option C means 'visibly clear'.
  • Question 3
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    Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word.
    Ted will do well in college.
    Solution
    The underlined phrase means 'gain success'. Thus, the answer must have the same meaning.
    Option D is correct. 'be successful' also means 'gain success'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.
    Options A, B and C are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.
    Option A means 'enjoy oneself'.
    Option B means 'behaving in a pleasant manner'.
    Option C means 'put maximum effort into doing something'.
  • Question 4
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    Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word.
    Your wage will depend on how well you do the job.
    Solution
    The underlined word means 'money that is regularly paid for doing work'. Thus, the answer must also have the same meaning.
    Option A is correct. 'salary' also means 'money that is paid regularly for doing work'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.
    Option B, C and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.
    Option B means 'an ability that is acquired by training'.
    Option C means 'a movement up and down or back and forth'.
    Option D means 'people that employ workers'.

  • Question 5
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    Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
    His colleagues are fond of _______ him ______ but he still goes on working for the same firm.
    Solution
     'Run down' means to criticize something or someone, often unfairly, 'Run into' means to collide, 'Run out' means to use up or exhaust, 'Run over' means to repeat or hit, 'Run up against' means to come across.
    In this context, 'running down' would suit the sentence best. His colleagues are fond of running him down but he still goes on working for the same firm.
    Hence, option B is correct and the others are not.
  • Question 6
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    Find the synonym of the underlined word.
    He is proud of his son who is an active and athletic youth.
    Solution
    'Active' means to be engaging or be ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits.
    "Although he was seventy he was still robust and active." Active also means agile, vigorous, dynamic.
    In this context, he is proud of his active or agile or dynamic son. SO, option B is correct and the other options are not.
  • Question 7
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    Find the synonym of the underlined word.
    A treasurer must account for every penny that he spends.
    Solution
    'Account' means to keep a record or statement of financial expenditure and receipts relating to a particular period or purpose.
    "The barman was doing his accounts."
    In this context, A treasurer must account or keep record of every penny that he spends. So, option C is correct and the other options are not.
  • Question 8
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    Find the synonym of the underlined word.
    His mother's alert mind caught Billy's lies.
    Solution
    'Alert' means quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances; vigilant.
    "An alert police officer discovered a lorry full of explosive."
    In this context, his mother's alert mind which means a vigilant mind caught Billy's lies. So, option B is correct and the others are not.
  • Question 9
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    Find the synonym of the underlined word.
    The human ear admits only a very limited range of frequencies.
    Solution
    'Admit' means allows, acknowledges, confess, reveal.
    "The Home Office finally admitted that several prisoners had been injured."
    In this context, the human ear admits or lets in only a very limited range of frequencies. So, option D is correct and the other options are not.
  • Question 10
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    Find the synonym of the underlined word.
    A progressive tax applies greater tax rates to larger incomes than to smaller ones.
    Solution
    'Apply' means applicable or relevant.
    "Prices do not apply to public holiday periods."
    In this context, A progressive tax applies greater tax rates to larger incomes than to smaller ones means that A progressive tax enforces or relates to or involves greater tax rates to larger incomes. So, option E is correct and the other options are not.
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