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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Okon is quite hardworking but his problem is that he has too many irons in the fire . This means that Okon
  • A. is a blacksmith
  • B. takes on more problems than he can cope with
  • C. is very good at solving problem
  • D. is a very successful businessman
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From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as used in the sentence.
It takes a great deal of stamina to run the marathon race
  • A. courage
  • B. determination
  • C. energy
  • D. intelligence
  • E. cleverness
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From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as used in the sentence.
But for the principal actor the play would have been dull.
  • A. important
  • B. head
  • C. master
  • D. famous
  • E. main
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From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as used in the sentence.
An open car has no protection against the elements
  • A. weather
  • B. emergency
  • C. molecule
  • D. atoms
  • E. atmosphere
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From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as used in the sentence.
The detective was perplexed when the clues in the murder case pointed to at least a dozen different suspects.
  • A. surprised
  • B. confused
  • C. excited
  • D. discouraged
  • E. disaappointed
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