. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.
2. Pressed into motherhood early, or repeatedly, many girls and women are more {prone} to maternal injuries, disabilities or even death.
A. likely B. vulnerable C. close D. open
3. More than {lip service} should be paid to ensuring that women were invited to participate in national dialogues.
A. empty promise B. solemn promise C. broken promise D. early promise
4. Gender equality will be achieved only when women and men enjoy the same opportunities, rights and obligations in all {spheres} of life.
A. areas B. sides C. ranges D. ways
5. Gender equality demands the empowerment of women, with a focus on identifying and redressing power imbalances and giving women more {autonomy} to manage their own lives.
A. freedom of action B. determination C. dependence on others D. decision
