English Language — 2017

Honest labour can lift one from circumstances of poverty to….

Trained physicians are more careful than ……… doctors when treating patients

The leader encouraged all present not to be……….. by recent happenings

His knowledge in the sciences is only superficial and not…………

Electricity supply is only erratic in the city but……… in the villages.

People who talk about others can only do temporary, not ……. damage to them.

It is difficult to afford sumptuous meals nowadays, one has to make do with………..

The advantages of reconciliation for outweigh living in

Academic performance, which was at its lowest ebb, is now at its

It is advisable to avoid apathy and embrace

Some articles of noted value are always in……….. demand

The politicians………..considerable light on the subject.

Positive results are achieved when matters are put in the………. perspective

The board was entrusted with the responsibility to………. the affairs of the company.

Both countries believe that economic co-operation will be to their………..

Impressive achievements were made during the chairman’s ……… of office.

For some time now the company has been………..the verge of collapse.

As Maya gained experience in life, she learnt not to act………..reason.

Understanding one another makes it far………. for tolerance to flourish

In times of unrest, the distribution system………. to a halt

The velocity of light could not be determined until quite recently.

All these prospective investors attended the meeting

Only humans have the innate ability to cook their food before eating

Whenever avarice rears its ugly head, it should be avoided.

After days of heavy rains, the islanders feared a possible inundation

Mary succeeded through perseverance

Confidence tricksters can dupe only gullible people

The weather is serene today

A swarm of locusts caused widespread damage to the crops

Many people are unable to cope with escalating medical expenses

The job seekers were told to keep their fingers crossed. This means the job seekers were to

In spite of severe criticism, he stood his ground. This means that he

When I appeared before the interview panel, I had my heart in my mouth. This means that I

Policies are formulated by those at the helm of affairs. This means that policies are made by those

They were asked to obey the instruction to the letter, This means that they were to obey the instruction

The contestants spent precious time splitting hairs over matters, This means that the contestants

The monetary reward came to him as a windfall. This means that reward was

The smugglers hid themselves until the coast was clear. This means that the smugglers hid

The law-breakers will be made to face the music. This means that they will be

Although prudent measures were put in place to salvage the economy, it still remained in the doldrums. This means that the economy