Form 5 Multiple Choice

Each sentence in this section is followed by

four sentences. Choose the one nearest in

meaning to the original sentence. Be sure to

read all four choices before you select your answer.

1.The teacher told the students in no uncertain terms they had to bring their parents.

• The teacher made it clear to the students that they would have to bring their parents.

• The teacher demanded that the students bring their parents.

• The teacher told the students it was uncertain if they would have to bring their parents.

• It was uncertain if the teacher asked the students to bring their

  parents.

Each sentence in this section is followed by

four sentences. Choose the one nearest in

meaning to the original sentence. Be sure to

read all four choices before you select your answer.

2.There were two ladies who had apparently just arrived from the city by taxi.

• A taxi from the city had obviously just arrived with two ladies.

• Two ladies had probably just arrived by a taxi from the city.

• Two ladies in the taxi had definitely come from the city.

• A taxi had just arrived, bringing two ladies from the city.

Each sentence in this section is followed by

four sentences. Choose the one nearest in

meaning to the original sentence. Be sure to

read all four choices before you select your answer.

3.Though an earthquake in the Caribbean is uncommon, it is not an impossibility.

• It is not surprising that earthquakes occur in the Caribbean.

• While an earthquake in the Caribbean is not impossible, it is quite common.

• lt is impossible to experience uncommon earthquakes in the

  Caribbean.

• It is not impossible for an earthquake to occur in the Caribbean,

  although it is rare.

Each sentence in this section is followed by

four sentences. Choose the one nearest in

meaning to the original sentence. Be sure to

read all four choices before you select your answer.

4.Women should be paid lower wages than men, as they are physically weaker.

• The physical strength of women is less than that of men, therefore women should be paid higher wages than men.

• Because women are physically weaker than men they should be paid lower wages than men.

• Women are physically weaker than men and are therefore paid

  lower wages than men.

• Because men are stronger than women they are paid higher wages than women.

Each sentence in this section is followed by

four sentences. Choose the one nearest in

meaning to the original sentence. Be sure to

read all four choices before you select your answer.

5.A keen interest in co-curricular activities should be displayed by all students in school.

• Students should be made aware of the co-curricular activities in school.

• Co-curricular activities will develop in schools if students

  display a keen interest.

• Co-curricular activities in school all depend on the students' interest.

• Students should be passionate about co-curricular activities in

  school.

Antonyms

Items: 6-10

Directions-Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.

6.Many are of the opinion that the implementation of the new policy would be a regressive measure in the education system.

• backward

• progressive

• difficult

• satisfactory

Antonyms

Items: 6-10

Directions-Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.

7.The driver was oblivious to the No Parking sign and therefore had his vehicle towed away.

• cautious of

• ignorant of

• aware of

• distracted by

Antonyms

Items: 6-10

Directions-Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.

8.We were never able to say much when we visited our loquacious grandfather.

• secretive

• lazy

• taciturn

• simple

Antonyms

Items: 6-10

Directions-Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.

9.Having served a lengthy period of imprisonment, the prisoner received a reprieve from the President.

• warning

• pardon

• praise

• conviction

Antonyms

Items: 6-10

Directions-Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.

10.Most television stars are quite modest in spite of their popularity.

• arrogant

• humble

• reserved

• wealthy