Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29. Fill in the appropriate word in question 27

  How men first learnt to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a (25) _______. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed (26) _______ certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to represent those sounds, and which could be written down. These sounds, (27) _______ spoken or written in letters, are called words. Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words that appeal powerfully to our minds and emotions. This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary (28) _______. Above all, the real poet is a master of words. He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music, and which by their position and association can (29) _______ men to tears. We should, therefore, learn to choose our words carefully, or they will make our speech silly and vulgar.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

He asked the children _________ too much noise.

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.

He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Boys! Put your toys _________. It is time to go to bed. Don't stay _________ late.

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.

There are several different kinds of faults in reading which are usually more exaggerated with foreign learners

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

My mother made me _________ at home at night.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

The picture was painted by Laura, _________ is being shown in an exhibition.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

“I passed the driving test yesterday.”  “ _________ !”