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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.
 

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The new teacher urged the lazy students to turn over a new leaf. This means that the teacher urged the students to

  • A. improve their behaviour
  • B. turn to the next page of their book
  • C. sir the leaves in the compost pit
  • D. strike a balance between play and hardwork
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Amina always flies off at a tangent when a serious matter is discussed. This means that Amina

  • A. get overexcited
  • B. keeps digressing
  • C. keeps the discussion lively
  • D. has nothing to contribute
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You should take what he tells you with a pinch of salt. This means that you should

  • A. reject everything he says because he is a liar
  • B. pay close attention to him
  • C. doubt what he says
  • D. question him closely
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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

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The bride was praised by her mother-in-law for her impeccable behaviour.

  • A. spotless
  • B. appropriate
  • C. beautiful
  • D. faultless
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Ogene was not the least cowed by the bully's threats.

  • A. intimidated
  • B. worried
  • C. encouraged
  • D. distracted
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