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

We had waited for two hours and in the end they arrived.

A. luckily

B. suddenly

C. gradually

D. eventually

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of following questions.

Suddenly, in the twinkling of an eye, her whole life had been turned upside down.

A. very quickly

B. gradually

C. over a long period of time

D. unfortunately

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

The year-end party was out of this world. We had never tasted such delicious food.

A. enormous

B. terrific

C. strange

D. awful

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Suddenly, in the twinkling of an eve, her whole life had been turned upside down.

A. very quickly

B. gradually

C. over a long period of time

D. unfortunately

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Over a long time, customs can erode. They are gradually replaced by newer customs.

A. grow stronger

B. grow weaker

C. develop rapidly

D. disappear completely

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Everyone is hoping and praying that lasting peace will eventually come to the area. 

A. durable 

B. ongoing 

C. temporary 

D. enduring 

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

We decided to pay for the furniture on the installment plan. 

A. monthly payment 

B. cash and carry 

C. credit card 

D. piece by piece 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

We decided to pay for the furniture on the installment plan.

A. monthly payment

B. cash and carry

C. credit card

D. piece by piece

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
We decided to pay for the furniture on the installment plan.

A. monthly payment      

B. cash and carry   

C. credit card        

D. piece by piece