Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
“No, I won’t go to work at the weekend”, said Sally.
A.Sally refused to go to work at the weekend.
B.Sally promised to go to work at the weekend.
C.Sally apologized for not going to work at the weekend.
D.Sally regretted not going to work at the weekend.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Some kinds of fish live in fresh water. Others live in sea water.
A.Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, for others live in sea water.
B.Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, and others live in sea water.
C.Some kinds of fish live in fresh water because others live in sea water.
D.Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, so others live in sea water.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
They were late for the meeting because of the heavy snow.
A.If it snowed heavily, they would be late for the meeting.
B.Had it not snowed heavily, they would have been late for the meeting.
C.But for the heavy snow, they wouldn’t have been late for the meeting.
D.If it didn’t snow heavily, they wouldn’t be late for the meeting.

That man isn't suitable for the job. He's too old................ , he isn't interested in the work.
A.Besides
B.Moreover
C.Furthermore
D.All are correct

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
The government have established some wildlife reserves. They want to protect endangered species.
A.Whether the government have established some wildlife reserves or not, endangered species are still protected.
B.Endangered species can’t be protected although the government have established some wildlife reserves.
C.The government have established some wildlife reserves so that endangered species can be protected.
D.If the government established some wildlife reserves or not, they would be able to protect endangered species.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
“Why don’t we go camping at the weekend?” he said.
A.He denied going camping at the weekend.
B.He suggested going camping at the weekend.
C.He objected to going camping at the weekend.
D.He apologized for going camping at the weekend.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
He was successful in his career thanks to his parents’ support.
A.Had it not been his parents’ support, he wouldn’t be successful in his career.
B.If his parents hadn’t supported him, he wouldn’t have been successful in his career.
C.But for his parents’ support, he wouldn’t be successful in his career.
D.Without his parents’ support, he would have been successful in his career.

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.
A.help
B.prepare
C.attempt
D.be busy

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and famers are having trouble.
A.abundant
B.adequate
C.unsatisfactory
D.dominant

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A.large quantity
B.excess
C.small quantity
D.sufficiency