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 best hope of avoiding downmarket tabloid TV future lies in the pressure currently being put on the networks to clean up their act.

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:

Many young unemployed people are still living off their parents.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the undelined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:

After the social science lecture all students are invited to take part in a discussion of the issues which were risen in the talk.

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:

Birds are at their most vulnerable when they leave their nests and find food on their own.

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A basic knowledge of social studies, such as history and geography, are considered a basic part of the education of every child.

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence. "The share price fluctuated; ____, the trend was slightly upward."

"Don’t look so worried! You should take the boss’s remarks with a ___ of salt"

The student wiped the board ____ was full of notes and drawings.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the undelined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:

She complained that her husband never paid her any complements anymore.

Stars derive their energy from thermonuclear reactions that take place in their heat interiors.

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

The augmentation in the population has created a fuel shortage. 

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Many places of history, scientific, cultural, or scenic importance have been designated national monuments.

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:

You shouldn't point at people when you are talking to them. It is very impolite.

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 nominating committee always meet behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become known prematurely.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions: Mr. Black did not (affirm his opinions) in a positive manner.

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:

 I’m not surprised that Tom is ill. He’s been burning the candle at both ends for a long time. It was bound to affect his health sooner or later.

Mark 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: 

Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.

My English is progressing ______.

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:

Many women prefer to use cosmetics to enhance their beauty and make them look younger.

We are not happy to announce that due to recent cutbacks on mem- bers, we won’t be able to accept new projects------- further notice.

They are planning to ____ down their operation in Greece and concentrate on Eastern Europe.