Literacy

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She was (permitted) to go home.

• allowed

• mandated

• not allowed

• disgraced

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The prefects were (provided with) all the materials they needed in the farm.

• familiar with

• supplied with

• reminded of

• deprived of

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James was known for his (strength).

• size

• wickedness

• smallness

• weakness

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Shoes were (abundant) in the old market.

• many

• surplus

• plentiful

• scarce

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James bought a very (expensive) watch from the supermarket.

• good

• lovable

• cheap

• admirable

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Our (generous) sister paid our school fees.

• poor

• miserly

• rich

• wealthy

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The boy swam in a (shallow) stream.

• deep

• wide

• narrow

• swift

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The (entrance) of the cheer leaders excited the children.

• presence

• face

• outgoing

• exit

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The robbers (intended) to attack the man in the night.

• attempted

• went

• planned

• tried

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She is a faithful woman. You can (rely) on her.

• rebuke

• depend

• call

• rest