Question 8936:

Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

My sister has stopped drinking beer.

A. My sister cannot find any beer to drink,
B. My sister dislikes beer,
C. My sister stopped drinking beer for a while,
D. My sister no longer drinks beer.

Question 8937:

Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Little by little, he learned to cook,

A. Gradually he learned to cook,
B. He can cook small meals,
C. Mr. Little taught him how to cook,
D. He knows very little about cooking.

Question 8938:

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the words underlined.

Jimoh has cupboard love for Sidikatu

A. Love that never falls
B. Genuine love
C. Love for what he wants from her
D. Love that can fail in time of trouble
E. No love at all

Question 8939:

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the words underlined.

The policeman looked at the face of the robber and saw tell-tale sign of dyed-in-the convict

A. Hardened
B. Remorseless
C. Heady
D. Hard-hearted
E. Innocent

Question 8940:

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the words underlined.

The Senator has the habit of setting the car among the pigeons whenever matters concerning his consistency came up for debate

A. Luminating issues that are not clear
B. Monopolizing the discussion
C. Making frequent interruption in the natureof points of correction
D. Introducing elements of controversy and confusion
E. Making himself explicitly clear