Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions

The secretary said she was sorry she was late for the meeting.

A. The secretary apologized for (her) being late for the meeting

B. The secretary congratulation her being late for the meeting

C. The secretary consist of being late for the meeting

D. The secretary refused her being late for the meeting

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions

Peter didn’t arrive in time to see her.

A. Peter was so late that I can’t see her.

B. Peter wasn’t too early to see her.

C. Peter wasn’t early enough to see her.

D. Peter wasn’t enough early to see her.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions.

It is said that the Great Pyramid of Giza was built over a 20-year period.

A. The Great Pyramid of Giza is said to have been built over a 20-year period.

B. The Great Pyramid of Giza are said to have been built over a 20-year period.

C. The Great Pyramid of Giza is said to have been built over a 20-years period.

D. The Great Pyramid of Giza is said to has been built over a 20-year period.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

It is believed that the thief broke into the house through the bedroom window.

A. The thief is believed that he broke into the house through the bedroom. 

B. The thief is believed to have broken into the house through the bedroom window. 

C. The thief was believed to break into the house through the bedroom window. 

D. The thief was believed to have broken into the house through the bedroom window.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions

He last had his eyes tested ten months ago.

A. He had tested his eyes ten months before.

B. He had not tested his eyes for ten months then.

C. He hasn’t had his eyes tested for ten months.

D. He didn’t have any test on his eyes in ten months.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions.

The heavy rain made it impossible for us to have our picnic.

A. In spite of the heavy rain, we were able to have a picnic.

B. We were prevented from having our picnic by the heavy rain.

C. We could have our picnic even though  it rained heavily.

D. The heavy rain didn’t prevent us from having our picnic

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions

No matter how hard I tried, I could not open the window.

A. Try as hard as I might, I could open the window.

B. Try as hard as I might, I can not open the window.

C. Try as hard as I might, I could not open the window.

D. As hard as I might, I could not open the window.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions

Alice eats very little because she doesn’t want to put on weight.

A. Because Alice doesn’t want to get fat, she eats quite a lot.

B. Alice wants to put on weight, so she doesn’t eat anything.

C. Alice eats very little, but she doesn’t lose weight.

D. Alice eats very little so as not to gain weight.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following question

The sooner we solve this problem, the better it will be for all concerned.

A. If all concerned are better, we can solve this problem soon.

B. It would be better for all concerned if we can solve this problem soon.

C. If we could solve this problem soon, it would be better for all concerned.

D. If we can solve this problem soon, it will be better for all concerned.