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151

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

There is no point dissipating energy on a useless argument?

A
destroying
B
conserving
C
marshalling
D
storing
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152

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

After the surgical operation, the doctor gave the indication that Mr. Idogo will pull through?

A
be maimed
B
survive
C
die
D
be revived
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153

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Everyone, including the Principal, believed that he was very assiduous student?

A
assertive
B
industrious
C
aggressive
D
casual
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154

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

My eldest brother is now faced with the vicissitudes of married life?

A
amazement
B
sweetness
C
amiability
D
stability
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155

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The dancing troupe put up a flawless performance?

A
an interesting
B
an imperfect
C
a satisfactory
D
a careless
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156

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence.

The manager said that the new loaf was the last word in bakery?

A
The loaf was the best ever baked
B
The loaf was the last to be baked
C
The loaf was the worst to have been baked
D
The loaf was the last in the baker's directory
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157

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence.

The reformists say elections cannot be free and fair unless a number of constitutional changes are effected?

A
Reformation depends on constitutional changes
B
Free and fair elections deend on law reforms
C
free and fair and elections are the primary concerne of the reformists
D
Effecting consitutional changes is dependent on electoral reforms
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158

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence.

Hundreds of used items will go under the hammer during the weekend?

A
Unserviceable goods will be publicly destroyed at the weekend
B
Impounded household items will be sold to the public before the weekend
C
Damage items will be sold next weekend
D
Many old items will be auctioned this weekend
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159

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence.

The horizon may not be clear now, but the troubled spots have certainly been noted?

A
The horizon is dependent on the troubled spots
B
Clarity of the horizon is dependent on the perception of the troubled spots
C
The troubled spots are more perceptible than the horizon
D
Horizon, clarity of the troubled spots and clarity are remarkably noted
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160

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence.

The crowd in the hall is intimidating?

A
The crowd is frightening
B
The crowd is angry
C
The crowd is overwhelming
D
The crowd is riotous
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