Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A.be confident
B.be optimistic
C.be pessimistic
D.be smart

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
- “Do you feel like going to the stadium this afternoon?”- “__________”
A.I don’t agree. I’m afraid.
B.I feel very bored.
C.You’re welcomed.
D.That would be great.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
- Linda: “Your hairstyle is terrific, Mary!” - Mary: “___________ .”
A.Yes, all right.
B.Thanks, Linda. I had it done yesterday.
C.Never mention it.
D.Thanks, but I’m afraid.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.She pointed out that her wages ________ no relation to the amount of work she did.
A.bore
B.offered
C.yielded
D.held

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.The widespread use of pesticides and herbicides has led to the _________ of groundwater in many parts of the world.
A.corruption
B.infection
C.poison
D.contamination

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.She_________regretted having been so unkind.
A.awfully
B.severely
C.bitterly
D.fully

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.Although the patient’s condition is serious, she seems to be out of___________.
A.place
B.control
C.danger
D.order

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.
A.outspoken
B.tactful
C.strict
D.firm

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.The children had been_____of the danger, but had taken no notice.
A.warned
B.explained
C.shown
D.prevented

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.Today’s weather will be a_____________ of yesterday.
A.continuing
B.continuation
C.continuity
D.continual