When __________ to explain his mistake, the new employee cleared his throat nervously

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: 

Even as a child Thomas Edison had a very inquisitive mind; at the age of three he performed his first experiment.

Stress is important. We all need a certain amount of it in order to (1)____fulfilling lives. However, if we have too much of it, it can have the opposite effect. Some people can tolerate greater (2) _____of stress than others, but most of us will (3)____at some time in our lives. It is, (4)____, a good idea to learn a few stress management techniques. Identifying the cause of the problem we have, so that we can (5)_____it more effectively, is one of the first steps towards reducing stress. The second thing is talking to a person you can trust, who will listen and, if necessary, give you some positive advice. Not only are smoking and drinking (6)____ to our health, they actually increase stress (7)____ than reduce it. So, next time you want to relax, instead of reaching for that glass of wine or a cigarette, have a warm bath or go for a walk. Walking has more than health (8)______. It helps you think more clearly, (9)______. Pets have calming influences on us, unless they make noise which irritates us. In fact, unwanted noises should be avoided as far as possible. On the other hand, laughter is one of the best ways to make yourself feel (10) _______better.

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It is now ending its first term as a school _____by the village community and the villagers are just proud of their achievement.

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

We invite youto visit the shop when it opens on its April 3, and we look forward to _______ to serve you.

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In June Mr.Sudamaji broke the record ________ the most sales generated in a  single month.

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Long has decided ……. a cooking course.

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: The film star wore dark glasses in order not to ____  recognized.

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

Despite the move of several new restaurants to the area Vitella's Restaurant is still attracting enough customers_____ in business.

Choose the best answer to complete the sentence below.

The teacher _______ before we arrived.

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

Dr. Weisman, who served for 25 years as an…...... part of the research team, will retire on March 30.

This car is famous for its………..

ASEAN's aims include the acceleration of economic growth, _______ progress, cultural, development among its members, and the promotion of regional peace

Freya Stark (1893- 1993) was an extraordinary woman who ventured into (1) ____ areas where few Europeans had ever (2) ____ foot. Born in Paris, brought up in Italy, and educated in London, she was already multilingual before deciding to learn Arabic (3) ____ the end of 30. She traveled (4)____ through Greece, Italy and Cyprus. However, her passion was for exploring ancient lands of the Middle East. She was determined to make contact with the tribes that populated the area before their traditional (5) ____ of life vanished forever. She led expeditions into the most dangerous areas and despite the risks (she was even thrown into a military prison on one occasion), she always returned safe and (6) ____. During her travels, she completed a (7) ______ across the Valley of the Assassins, famous not only for its rough terrain but (8) ____ for its murderous inhabitants, and followed in the (9)___ of Alexander, the Great. In her long career she produced maps, discovered lost cities, and worked as a spy and propagandist, although it is as a travel writer that she is best remembered. She died at the age of 100, (10) ________most women of her generation in more ways than one.
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I find it difficult to make _______ as prices keep ________.

The dress is a little big for you.You’d better go to tailor’s and _______ at the waist.

They had a very happy……….

The environmental group hopes ______ the forest to its original condition by the end of the decade.

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

Ms.Mendoza has agreed to work_______as a weekend chef at the restaurant until a suitable replacement can be found

We moved to the countryside because we wanted to be close to _____nature.

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They will ........ an announcement soon.