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 questions.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, joining hands initially.

A porter is talking to Mary in the hotel lobby.

~ Porter: “May I help you with your suitcase?"

~Mary: ".........." 

It is ________ funniest book that I have ever read. 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Linda and Peter are talking about safe driving.

~ Linda: "I think drink-driving should be severely punished.”

~ Peter"............ It may cause accidents or even deaths.” 

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

New Zealand was the first country _________ women to vote.

The phone suddenly _______ while Joanna ________ the housework.