Choose the appropriate word or phrase for each sentence below. unless, provided that, as a result of, but also Example: They could not disperse the mob, unless they opened fire, 1. They will attend the function they are invited. 2. shall not come it stops raining, 3, Mary will join the group her parents agree, 4, He became ill ‘excessive eating 5. James will not speak to you you send him an apology. 6. He not only writes books plays the guitar, 7. Lwill not be allowed to 20) Tcomplete my chores. 8, Jane will assist in the preparations she obtains the nevessary material. 9. The boys will not only eyele to school compete in the walkathon, 10. He failed his examination his laziness. LL. The student will not get the scholarship he works consistently. 12. I shall lend you the book ‘you take good care of it 13, The student was detained his insolence to the teacher. rae eae) In each of the sentences given, there is one underlined word. Select the option which is near- ‘est in meaning to the underlined word. 1. We know you have been working hard to alleviate the conditions of the working class, A. improve B. ensure . understand D. redress. 2, All his thoughts are expressed with great lucidity. A. brevity B. clarity C. complexity D. simplicity 3. We ate a sumptuous dinner during the function held in honour ofthe president. A. varied B. fabulous C. delicious D. bland 4. The principal's orders were met with defiance by the students. A.obedience —_B. resistance C. outrage D. conformity 5. tis generally felt that males are more aggressive than females. Avalert B. assertive C. capable D. confident 6. After several hours of pleading the mother succumbed to the boy’s request. Avrallied B, conformed . yielded D. listened7. His insolent behaviour has always affected the smooth functioning of the clas. Aconceited —B. arrogant C.mde Drude 8, Since we had enough time to spare we wandered aimlessly on our way home. A. strode B. roamed. C. trudged D. moved 9. The empty house next door, so long abandoned, is now flooded with life and, laughter - A. vacant B, deserted Cempty D, demolished 10, The animal lay in anguish after it had been maimed by the hunter. A. panic Bpain —C. grief D. terror Some of the following sentences are correct and some have an error in them. ‘No sentence has more than one error, and the error is underlined and lettered. When you find ‘an error, circle it. f there is no error, circle NE. John is the tallest ofthe two brothers, he i always called upon to reach high objects. No Enor & D A B 2 The book 1 horrote from the library have many pages falling apart. No Enor A B c D 3. L paid scarcely nothing for the outfit at the sale which took place at the mall. NoEnor aT c D 4. The amount of people who attended the political meeting at the town hall has exceeded three hundred. A B ic No Enor D 5. shal tum off all the tights when it time to goto bed No Eno AB c D 46 Johnny, together with his sister, were atthe conference which dealt with proposals for addressing the Y A B c problem of erime, ‘No Ettor D 7. The graduating class invited Rita and Ito attend the function at the end of the term. A B ic NoEnor D 8. Marcus is one of those boys who studies on early mornings but sleep well during the night. A Hee NoEmor DSelect the option which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following sentences. 1. The imminent danger to which the visitor was exposed was averted when the ‘owner of the house arrived on the scene. (a) caused (b) promoted. (©) avoided @ started 2, The superintendent's remarks at the meeting were wrongly construed by the sensitive workers. (@) appreciated (©) meant (©) conveyed @ interpreted 3. The vile contemptible thief was given the severest penalty for his offence against society. (@) pitiable () destitute (©despicable —_(@) weak 4, The couple lived on an extensive farm prior to their departure to London. (a) subsequent to (b)asaresult of — (c) pending (@) before 5, The secretary was resolute in her decision to resign from her office in the. group. (a) determined (b) defiant (©) anxious (@ elated 6. Because of the divergent views of the members of the elub, the president decided to adjourn the meeting. (a) opposite (b) unreasonable _(c) differing (@) radicalwill laud the students for the part they played in pacifying the irate (©) reinforce (©) regard @ praise recruits in the legal profession are certainly less zealous than those years. (©) willing © ready (6 enthusiastic ‘with extreme caution and avoided giving a biased opinion on the (©) doubiful (© partial (@ distorted of the needs of the area was conducted and the plan for implementing ‘was formulated thereafter. n (b) devised (© executed (@ decided lof the following sentences are unacceptable because of inappropriate grammar, idiom or ‘Some sentences are acceptable as they stand. No sentence contains more than ‘element. the one undertined part you think is inappropriate and choose the corresponding letter. ‘sentence is acceptable as it stands choose D. ‘cricket team pledged to do its best to ensure that its performance retain its high standard A B c No Error D ‘criminal, whom was seen escaping the prison is armed and considered dangerous to the public. A B © ‘No Emor D }w a bouquet of flowers will be Iain atthe statue of Mahatma Gandhi in commemoration of AB Independence Day. (No tror Cc D children decided to leave carly for home since the clouds had began to darken, ‘No Enor A B ic D intend to visit my relatives abroad during the summer vacation since I have not seen them for the A B pass five years. ‘NoEnor c D6. The store was broken into last night and goods valued fifteen thousand were taken, ‘No Etror A B ic D 7. When parents speak to their children about coming home early, their words falls on deaf ears, A B c NoEnor D 8. Most of my father’s tools was left for him by his grandfather, NoEnor A Bwne. D 9. The new buildings, one of whichis still under construction, have not been approved by the Housing A B c Authority. ‘NoEmor 10. At our school Sports Day a variety of events takes place in great pomp and splendour. A B is US Ua tao en ION SHIFT write each of the following sentences in another way, beginning each new sentence with »/ the words given. Do not change the original meaning of the sentence. haven't seen you for a long time. Begin with ifs Its a long time since | last saw you, 1, The old man likes to look at the children playing. The old man enjoys # 2. Itwas difficult to travel under those conditions. ‘Travelling oan Sea 3.1 don't think it’s necessary {or yout ay toni don’t think YOU seanan 4, Jack was able to leave the store See It was possible 5. Peter can sing better than you. You cannot sing 6. This box is too big to fit into any of the pram This box isso big . -is very good at football. plays John was bitten by a flea. flea... vill you come to Canada?” my sister asked me. : sister asked me Bess of i ta ei, te clean reason she collapsed...