Great Comprehensive College (2015 Mock Exam)
English being a global language and one which is widely spoken by most people, its mastery is becoming more of a necessity than a suggestion. Great comprehension college mock exam enlightens you on among other concepts, synonyms.
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[Synonyms] Grace showed her young son how to do up his shirt.
- A.
Tighten
- B.
Button
- C.
Wear
- D.
Fix
Correct Answer
C. WearExplanation
The word "wear" is the correct answer because it is a synonym for "do up" in the context of the sentence. "Do up" can mean to fasten or put on clothing, which aligns with the meaning of "wear". The other options, such as "tighten", "button", and "fix", do not accurately convey the action of putting on a shirt.Rate this question:
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- 2.
[Synonyms] He was told it was too late for anyone to back out of the agreement.
- A.
Frustrate
- B.
Withdraw from
- C.
Disclose
- D.
Reverse
Correct Answer
B. Withdraw fromExplanation
The phrase "too late for anyone to back out of the agreement" suggests that it is no longer possible for someone to withdraw or remove themselves from the agreement. Therefore, the correct synonym for this phrase is "withdraw from."Rate this question:
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- 3.
[Synonyms] Miserly as he is, he wouldn't part with a penny.
- A.
Give up
- B.
Give away
- C.
Borrow
- D.
Lend
Correct Answer
B. Give awayExplanation
The phrase "Miserly as he is, he wouldn't part with a penny" suggests that the person is unwilling to give or spend money. The correct answer, "give away," aligns with this meaning as it means to freely give something to someone else without expecting anything in return. This implies that despite being miserly, the person would not be willing to give away any money.Rate this question:
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- 4.
[Synonyms] Most fixed assets do not depreciate easily.
- A.
Appreciate
- B.
Degenerate
- C.
Devaluate
- D.
Decay
Correct Answer
C. DevaluateExplanation
The given statement suggests that most fixed assets do not easily lose their value or depreciate. The term "devaluate" means to decrease in value or to depreciate. Therefore, "devaluate" is the correct synonym in this context as it aligns with the idea that fixed assets do not easily lose their value.Rate this question:
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- 5.
[Synonyms] Omoshebi is very hostile to the elder.
- A.
Antagonistic
- B.
Friendly
- C.
Insolent
- D.
Pompous
Correct Answer
C. InsolentExplanation
Omoshebi's behavior towards the elder can be described as insolent. This means that Omoshebi is disrespectful, rude, and shows a lack of regard for the elder's feelings or authority.Rate this question:
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- 6.
[Synonyms] Theresa has the most sonorous voice amongst the four singers.
- A.
Agreeable
- B.
Attractive
- C.
Inviting
- D.
Resounding
Correct Answer
D. ResoundingExplanation
Theresa has the most sonorous voice amongst the four singers. This means that her voice is the most deep, rich, and full of sound compared to the other singers. "Resounding" is a synonym for sonorous, meaning that it describes a voice that is loud, clear, and reverberating. Therefore, "resounding" is the correct answer to describe Theresa's voice.Rate this question:
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- 7.
[Synonyms] The voice of the best singer re-vibrated across the room.
- A.
Re-appear
- B.
Re-bound
- C.
Re-echo
- D.
Resolated
Correct Answer
C. Re-echoExplanation
The correct answer is "re-echo" because it means to reverberate or resonate again, which matches the context of the sentence where the voice of the best singer is described as vibrating across the room.Rate this question:
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- 8.
[Synonyms] The bride was praised by her mother-in-law for her inpeccable behaviour.
- A.
Spotless
- B.
Appropriate
- C.
Beautiful
- D.
Faultless
Correct Answer
D. FaultlessExplanation
The correct answer is "faultless" because it means without any flaws or mistakes. In the given sentence, the bride is being praised by her mother-in-law for her impeccable behavior, which implies that her behavior was flawless and without any faults. Therefore, "faultless" is the most suitable synonym in this context.Rate this question:
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- 9.
[Synonyms] Ogene was not the least cowed by the bullies threats.
- A.
Intimidated
- B.
Worried
- C.
Encouraged
- D.
Distracted
Correct Answer
A. IntimidatedExplanation
The word "cowed" in the question suggests that the bullies were trying to intimidate or scare Ogene. The phrase "not the least" indicates that Ogene was not at all affected or frightened by the bullies' threats. Therefore, the correct answer is "intimidated," as it means being made to feel fearful or threatened, which is the opposite of how Ogene felt.Rate this question:
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- 10.
[Synonyms] The dissidents held several clandestine meeting for the attack.
- A.
Secret
- B.
Important
- C.
Impromptu
- D.
Exclusive
Correct Answer
A. SecretExplanation
The word "secret" is the correct answer because it is a synonym for "clandestine," which is used to describe the meetings held by the dissidents. The dissidents held these meetings in a secretive manner, indicating that they were not meant to be known or discovered by others. "Important," "impromptu," and "exclusive" do not accurately convey the hidden nature of the meetings, making them incorrect choices.Rate this question:
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- 11.
The bank manager assured us that there was nothing to worry about. __________
- A.
As regard to the loan
- B.
With regards to the loan
- C.
In regard of the loan
- D.
With regard to the loan
Correct Answer
D. With regard to the loanExplanation
From all the words or group of words lettered A - D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.Rate this question:
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- 12.
He was _______ weak _______ he could not climb the stairs.
- A.
So / that
- B.
Too / that
- C.
Very / that
- D.
So / when
Correct Answer
A. So / thatExplanation
From all the words or group of words lettered A - D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.Rate this question:
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- 13.
I'm looking forward to ________ you.
- A.
Seeing
- B.
See
- C.
Have seen
- D.
Be seeb
Correct Answer
A. SeeingExplanation
From all the words or group of words lettered A - D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.Rate this question:
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- 14.
My brother does not have a flair ________ mathematics.
- A.
For
- B.
In
- C.
At
- D.
Of
Correct Answer
A. ForExplanation
From all the words or group of words lettered A - D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.Rate this question:
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- 15.
No sooner had we started the journey ________ we had a flat tyre.
- A.
Then
- B.
That
- C.
When
- D.
Than
Correct Answer
D. ThanExplanation
From all the words or group of words lettered A - D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.Rate this question:
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- 16.
I'm looking ________ seeing your family
- A.
Ahead at
- B.
Forward to
- C.
Forward on
- D.
Ahead to
Correct Answer
B. Forward toExplanation
From all the words or group of words lettered A - D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Neither _______ was present on the occassion.
- A.
Him nor her
- B.
He nor she
- C.
Her nor him
- D.
She nor him
Correct Answer
B. He nor sheExplanation
From all the words or group of words lettered A - D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Tayo was very upstinent the more his mother insisted on _________ willing would he do anything
- A.
The more
- B.
Has less
- C.
The less
- D.
So less
Correct Answer
C. The lessExplanation
From all the words or group of words lettered A - D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.Rate this question:
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- 19.
The party had hardly started _______ the light went off.
- A.
Than
- B.
Then
- C.
Has
- D.
When
Correct Answer
D. WhenExplanation
From all the words or group of words lettered A - D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.Rate this question:
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- 20.
I cannot travelled in an open car because i am allergic _________ dust.
- A.
With
- B.
To
- C.
At
- D.
By
Correct Answer
B. ToExplanation
From all the words or group of words lettered A - D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Ali does not let the grass grow under his feet. This means that Ali _____
- A.
Does not waste time in doing things
- B.
Is very wicked
- C.
Cut the grass in his feet alsways
- D.
Is very selfish
Correct Answer
A. Does not waste time in doing thingsExplanation
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- 22.
The dishonest trader palns off forty goods on her customers. This means that the trader always ____
- A.
Handles bad goods
- B.
Refunds money to her cusomers
- C.
Tricks the customers into accepting bad products
- D.
Pays the penalty for selling faulty goods
Correct Answer
C. Tricks the customers into accepting bad productsExplanation
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- 23.
Ojo's learning has gone to his head. This means that Ojo ______
- A.
Has become proud because of his learning
- B.
Has learnt too much
- C.
Has made mad by his learning
- D.
He feels that only learning is important
Correct Answer
A. Has become proud because of his learningExplanation
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- 24.
When the vice principal left the school, it become a bird bedlam. This means that
- A.
Every student attended school regularly
- B.
Punctuality was the order of the day
- C.
Many students boycutted class
- D.
There was noise and confussion in the school
Correct Answer
D. There was noise and confussion in the schoolExplanation
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- 25.
That amount ivan denoted was his widows-mith. This means that Ivan ____
- A.
Gave all that the widow had
- B.
Was miserly
- C.
Gave all that he had
- D.
Could have given more
Correct Answer
C. Gave all that he hadExplanation
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