Fill in the blank: I commenced work ______ the 1st of January.

Choose the alternative which can replace the underlined word without changing the meaning: We didn't believe in his statements but subsequent (underlined) events proved that he was right.

Fill in the blank: An old feud existed ______ the two families.

Choose the alternative which can replace the underlined word without changing the meaning: In spite of their efforts, the team of scientists could not make much headway (underlined) to solve the problem.

Fill in the blank: She ______ being questioned unnecessarily.

Choose the alternative which can replace the underlined word without changing the meaning: It is very difficult to retain (underlined) all that you hear in the class.

Fill in the blank: It was cloudy in the morning but the Sun ______ now.

Choose the alternative which can replace the underlined word without changing the meaning: The bullet wound proved to be fatal (underlined) and the soldier died immediately.

Choose the alternative which is closest to the opposite in meaning to the underlined word: The king consolidated (underlined) the empire into a powerful nation.