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5181
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.
The preacher advised those who lost their property in the fire disaster not to lose hope as every cloud has a silver lining. This means that
  • A. there is a good side to all misfortunes
  • B. when there is life there is hope
  • C. to lose is a common noccurrence
  • D. everybody must encounter misfortune in life
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5182
From the words or group of words lettered A to D 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.
I concede that I am wrong on this point.
  • A. admit
  • B. pledge
  • C. declare
  • D. conclude
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5183
From the words or group of words lettered A to D 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.
Within a short time, what was meant to be a peaceful demonstration escalated into a riot.
  • A. rose
  • B. elevated
  • C. expanded
  • D. developed
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5184
From the words or group of words lettered A to D 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 students were incensed to hear that their school fees had been substantially increased.
  • A. enraged
  • B. disapponted
  • C. displeased
  • D. frightened
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5185
From the words or group of words lettered A to D 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 flood that swept away the whole village was a catastrophic event
  • A. an unfortunate
  • B. a disastrous
  • C. a devilish
  • D. an influriating
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