In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
We blamed Obi for breaking the door, but when Ade confessed that he did it, Obi was...........
Parking on this street is ........on weekdays, but permitted at weekends.
The children expected to be praised for putting out the fire, but they were..........for taking such a risk.
They had to ........ the old buildings to construct the five-star hotel.
If we can commence the meeting on time, we should be able to ............ by 4.00 p.m.
