A thousand ways to pass basic english examination

281.Select the word that has the same pattern of stress as the given word: EDUCATION
  • A. Duplicity
  • B. Conjectural
  • C. Economics
  • D. Elaborate
282.Select the word that has the same pattern of stress as the given word: HONOUR
  • A. Human
  • B. Hyena
  • C. Humane
  • D. Hotel
283.Identify the word that has a different stress pattern from the others
  • A. Discourse
  • B. Intimate
  • C. Accelerate
  • D. Integral
284.Identify the word that has the stress on the second syllable
  • A. Always
  • B. Result
  • C. Reproduce
  • D. Understand
285.Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: Common sense requires that one should be πšΜ²πšŽΜ²πšŒΜ²πš˜Μ²πš›Μ²πš˜Μ²πšžΜ²πšœΜ² at formal gatherings.
  • A. Courteous
  • B. Careful
  • C. Impolite
  • D. Incurious
286.Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: The sting was 𝚝̲𝚊̲𝚞̲𝚝̲
  • A. Stretched
  • B. Loose
  • C. Firm
  • D. Tight
287.Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: The iminutive figure bounces over the track with πšžΜ²πš—Μ²πšΜ²πšŠΜ²πšΜ²πš‘Μ²πš˜Μ²πš–Μ²πšŠΜ²πš‹Μ²πš•Μ²πšŽΜ² lightness
  • A. Resistible
  • B. Predictable
  • C. Invigorating
  • D. Impressive
288.Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: The teacher announced that the class would be making a πšΜ²πš•Μ²πšŽΜ²πšŽΜ²πšΜ²πš’Μ²πš—Μ²πšΜ² visit to the Zoo.
  • A. Long
  • B. Routine
  • C. Brief
  • D. Guided
289.Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: We intend to make the reception a diurnal event.
  • A. An annual week
  • B. A weekly
  • C. A nightly
  • D. A short
290.Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: The project is designed to πšŠΜ²πš•Μ²πš•Μ²πšŽΜ²πšŸΜ²πš’Μ²πšŠΜ²πšΜ²πšŽΜ² poverty in the country.
  • A. Exacerbate
  • B. Assuage
  • C. Eradicate
  • D. Tackle
291.Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: The permanent Secretary left his job πšžΜ²πš—Μ²πšΜ²πšŽΜ²πš›Μ² ̲𝚊̲ Μ²πšŒΜ²πš•Μ²πš˜Μ²πšžΜ²πšΜ²
  • A. With a clear record
  • B. On a sunny day
  • C. In disgrace
  • D. On a cloudy day
292.Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: It is surprising that this politician has now turned πš›Μ²πšŽΜ²πš—Μ²πšŽΜ²πšΜ²πšŠΜ²πšΜ²πšŽΜ².
  • A. Militant
  • B. Loyal
  • C. Quiet
  • D. Corrupt
293.Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: Hypertension is a πšΜ²πšŽΜ²πš‹Μ²πš’Μ²πš•Μ²πš’Μ²πšΜ²πšŠΜ²πšΜ²πš’Μ²πš—Μ²πšΜ² disease that everyone should prevent
  • A. A horrible
  • B. An enervating
  • C. A mortal
  • D. An energizing
294.Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: The striking workers have vowed not to return to work until the decision is πš›Μ²πšŽΜ²πšœΜ²πšŒΜ²πš’Μ²πš—Μ²πšΜ²πšŽΜ²πšΜ²
  • A. Implemented
  • B. Changed
  • C. Dismissed
  • D. Incorporated
295.Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: It is rare for a leader and his deputy to 𝚜̲𝚎̲𝚎̲ ̲𝚎̲𝚒̲𝚎̲ ̲𝚝̲𝚘̲ ̲𝚎̲𝚒̲𝚎̲
  • A. Reproach each other
  • B. Disagree
  • C. Be of one mind
  • D. Respect each other.
296.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: The man was able to persuade his πš Μ²πš’Μ²πš•Μ²πšΜ²πšžΜ²πš•Μ² and obstinate daughter to follow the career he chose for her.
  • A. Intelligent but arrogant
  • B. Hardworking and intelligent
  • C. Unyielding and obdurate
  • D. Obscure and odious
297.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: That punch by the young boxer proved to be πšΜ²πšŠΜ²πšΜ²πšŠΜ²πš•Μ².
  • A. Effective
  • B. Belated
  • C. Hard
  • D. Deadly
298.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: The boy was told that he would need πšœΜ²πšŽΜ²πšŸΜ²πšŽΜ²πš›Μ²πšŠΜ²πš•Μ² more pints of blood if he was to survive
  • A. Plenty
  • B. Much
  • C. Many
  • D. Some
299.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: In spite of her grim situation, the young widow smiled dutifully at the visitor’s πš™Μ²πš•Μ²πšŽΜ²πšŠΜ²πšœΜ²πšŠΜ²πš—Μ²πšΜ²πš›Μ²πš’Μ²πšŽΜ²πšœΜ².
  • A. Unkind comments
  • B. Sad stories
  • C. Condolence messages
  • D. Jocular remarks
300.Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: The presence of the security men in the area will provide a moment of πš›Μ²πšŽΜ²πšœΜ²πš™Μ²πš’Μ²πšΜ²πšŽΜ² for the residents.
  • A. Resident reprieve
  • B. Temporary relief
  • C. Lasting security
  • D. Shooting relaxation