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VOCABULARY &
GRAMMAR FOR PAPER
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Presented by Kenisha Ram
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Antonyms The best Nearest in

criticism meaning Choose the word that
fits best
Choose the Decide what is May ask for a
word that is wrong with the sentence closer Choose the
opposite in sentence in meaning. word that best
meaning provided. Another asks for completes the
a word. sentence
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Inappropriate Grammar, Idioms

or vocabulary

Select the underlined part

you think is inappropriate
and choose the
corresponding option.
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Antonyms
Antonyms(Items 1-5)

Choose the antonym for the word that

is underlined in the sentence.
Tips
● Read the sentence carefully and identify the context in
which the word is used.

● Look for clues in the sentence. Pay attention to words

that indicate a positive or negative context.

● Build a strong vocabulary to make it easier to identify

antonyms.
Example #1: May June 2021
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Example #2: May June 2021
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Example #3: May June 2021
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Example #4: May June 2021
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Example #5: May June 2021
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Attempt the following questions on your own

May/June 2019 Questions 1-5

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The Best Criticism

A) When the sentence is too long and repeats the same thing but in a
different form.
B) Cliche: A word or phrase that has been overused to the point where it is
no longer interesting. Metaphors are used incorrectly.
C) Wrong spelling or grammar.
D) Nothing is wrong.
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May/June 2021 Questions 6-10
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Nearest in
Meaning
Choose the word/sentence that
is the closest in meaning to the
original.
Remember

Context Details
Use the context Ensure that the
provided to help you sentence contains all
answer the question. the details of the
original.
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The sentence closest in meaning:
May/June 2019 Questions 11-15
May/June 2021 Questions 11-15
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The word closest in meaning:

May/June 2021 Questions 21-25

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The Best Fit
The Best Fit
Each sentence has either one or two words missing.
Choose from the options the word which best completes
the meaning of the sentence provided.
Is the tone of the Do the options
sentence positive or contrast sharply
negative? with each other?
Can they work
together?
USE
CONTEXT!
If you know the
What is the definition of one of
sentence talking the words, check to
about? see if the other
makes sense.
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The word closest in meaning
May/June 2019 Questions 6-10
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Inappropriate Grammar,
Idioms or vocabulary
What’s Required?
An idiom is a phrase that, when
taken as a whole, has a meaning
you wouldn't be able to deduce
from the meanings of the
individual words.

Idiom Definition
Examples
Idioms and their meaning

TIE THE KNOT To get married

SPIT IT OUT To ask someone to confess

BREAK A LEG To wish good luck to an actor

DON’T SWEAT IT To tell someone not to worry

KILL TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE To achieve two goals at once

HANG ON A SECOND To tell someone to wait

 Grammar Rules Recap- “Either Or” and “Neither Nor”

Either Or Neither Nor

Used to indicate two Used to indicate negative
choices. choices.

Expresses a Expresses a
positive choice negative choice
 Examples

Either Neither
or nor

Either you come with Neither Peter nor

me to the party, or John will come to the
you can stay at home. party tonight.
Grammar Rules Recap- Singular and Plural

Single Subject=Singular Verb

Eg. He writes

Plural Subject=Plural Verb

Eg. They write.
Grammar Rules Recap- Singular and Plural

Expressions such as “each of”, “one

of”, “neither of”, “every one of”,
“not one of” and words such as
“each”, “every”, “none”, “anybody”,
“everybody” and “nobody” must be
followed by verbs in the singular.
Examples

Each of One of Neither of

Each of the boys has a toy One of the ladies is Neither of the brothers was
married. present.

Each Every Nobody

Each man was questioned. Every child has a secret Nobody is displeased with
ambition. the result.
Grammar Rules Recap- Singular and Plural

A singular subject with attached

phrases introduced by “with” or “like”
or “as well as” is followed by a
singular verb.
 Examples Like
Alice, like Rose, is tall for her
age.

With
The boy, with several others,
was late for school.

As Well As
Tom, as well as Fred, rises
early in the morning.
Grammar Rules Recap- Singular and Plural

When a verb has two singular

subjects connected by “and”, the
verb is plural.
Examples
The farmer and his wife are
kind people.

The cat and dog were great

friends.

Eve and Scott are the

student representatives.
Grammar Rules Recap- Singular and Plural

When a verb has one or more plural

subjects connected by “and”, the
verb is plural.
 Examples
The boys and girls are
diligent in their work.

The police officer and his

men were crossing the field.

Will and his team are going

to the semifinals.
Grammar Rules Recap- Singular and Plural

Two singular subjects separated by

“either…or”, “neither…nor” take a
singular verb.
Examples
Either he or she is right.

Either one or the other has

made a mistake.

Neither Grace nor Helen

knows anything about it.
Grammar Rules Recap- Singular and Plural

Subjects separated by “either(plural)

or”, “neither(plural) nor”,
“both…and”, “all…but”, take a plural
verb.
Examples
Both Hugh and Maria were
standing.

Either the boys or the girls

are to blame.

All but James are going to

the picnic.
Words Often Misspelled
● Believe
● Performance
● Beginning
● Vacuum
● Necessary
● Occurrence
● Harass
● Embarrass (2 R’s and 2 S’s)
● Conscience (Think ‘con’ and ‘science’)
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May/June 2019 Questions 16-20
May/June 2021 Questions 16-20