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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.
John is too courageous a man to be dispirited by that setback. This means that John.
  • A. experienced some difficulties but is still determined to succeed
  • B. gave up after the setback
  • C. lost the will to continue after the difficulties he encountered
  • D. gave up the struggle because he did not have enough courage
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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.
Hassan should have had that promotion. This means that Hassan
  • A. has had the promotion
  • B. will not have had the promotion
  • C. will have the promotion
  • D. did not have the promotion
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33
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.
By December this year, I shall have moved from Ibadan to Port Harcourt. This means that I will
  • A. move from Ibadan after this December
  • B. be in Ibadan untill the end of December
  • C. be in Port Harcourt this December
  • D. move to Port Harcourt after this December
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From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The minister explained that the execution of the project had been impeded by lack of funds
  • A. terminated
  • B. suspended
  • C. banned
  • D. cancelled
  • E. hindered
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From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The clerk was dismissed for dereliction of duty
  • A. insurbordination
  • B. irresponsibility
  • C. laziness
  • D. dishonesty
  • E. negligence
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