Only one of the four answers has about the same meaning as the underlined word or phrase in each sentence. Choose the words that best completes each sentence.
1-
The bus driver was very impolite to the old tourists who were slow to board the bus.
A -
bad
B -
unhelpful
C -
rude
D -
courteous
2-
That disobedient student was suspended from school for playing truant.
A -
naughty
B -
stubborn
C -
lazy
D -
selfish
3-
That volcano has been dormant for many centuries.
A -
calm
B -
inactive
C -
silent
D -
active
4-
Singapore was previously a British colony.
A -
formerly
B -
already
C -
lately
D -
active
5-
Mr. Li and his family have never gone overseas for holidays.
A -
sailing
B -
shopping
C -
abroad
D -
skiing
6-
The courageous knight fought and defeated the two-headed monster.
A -
skilful
B -
handsome
C -
cowardly
D -
brave
7-
The cheapest mode of transportation in Singapore is by bus.
A -
fastest
B -
most inexpensive
C -
most convenient
D -
most handy
8-
The hostages were freed after the demands of the robbers were met.
A -
released
B -
delivered
C -
rescued
D -
confined
9-
Most Singaporeans can speak two languages.
A -
are biannual
B -
are binomial
C -
are bilingual
D -
are biennial
10-
It is unlikely that the young boy will win the tennis match.