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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The editor decided not to publish the..........article since the writer did not indicate his name

A
unmarked
B
unlabelled
C
anonymous
D
stamped
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12

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Dende did not fulfill the requirement for admission and so was..............from taking the entrance examination

A
removed
B
disqualified
C
convicted
D
implicated
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13

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The murder suspect denied the grave allegations against him but the evidence so far has.............him

A
corroborated
B
impeached
C
convicted
D
implicated
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14

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
It was difficult for the doctor to.............the patient's ailment

A
discover
B
decide
C
divine
D
diagnose
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15

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
The president granted the condemned prisoner a........

A
reprieve
B
remission
C
bail
D
chance
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16

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
It was quite.....................to have invested in that new business.

A
prosperous
B
sufficient
C
profitable
D
successful
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17

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
They wished her................of the season.

A
compliments
B
compliment
C
complement
D
complements
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18

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
Chief Koko never allows his name to be published in connection with his philanthropic activities because he..............publicity

A
lacks
B
cherishes
C
detests
D
understands
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
A befitting................was paid to the memory of the departed renowned professor, playwright and dramatist

A
tribute
B
reward
C
contribution
D
praise
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20

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The accused was caught red-handed by the police. This means that the accused was

A
made to wear red gloves
B
thought to be in danger
C
found in the very act
D
found covered with blood
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