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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

The two tasks were performed........................and we were able to finish early.

A
alternatively
B
simultaneously
C
consecutively
D
separately
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

The two tasks were performed........................and we were able to finish early.

A
alternatively
B
simultaneously
C
consecutively
D
separately
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13

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The committee is charged with finding a .......solution to the crisis

A
lengthy
B
current
C
lasting
D
strong
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14

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
We are worried by the............that exists between the two factions of the party

A
distraction
B
commotion
C
confusion
D
rivalry
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15

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

Our teacher was not speaking.................when he said that the bursar was under a cloud

A
literally
B
simply
C
frankly
D
directly
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16

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

The signature on the document lacked..............so it was rejected

A
clarity
B
authenticity
C
formality
D
simplicity
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17

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Everyone could tell that Binta was happy from the .............on her face.

A
picture
B
appearance
C
expression
D
sight
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18

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
His last novel was........by his visit to the prisons

A
inspired
B
generated
C
conceived
D
revealed
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

As a result of the power cut, production at the paint factory came to a ...................

A
hold-up
B
blockade
C
stand still
D
suspense
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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.
James and Henry were at daggers drawn when I knew them. This means that they

A
were always angry with each other
B
always wore daggers
C
were good at drawing daggers
D
were fighting everybody
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