Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. ⇱
Question 1. At no time did the two sides look likely to reach an agreement.
Question 2. I can’t stand his talking foolishly when ever ybody talks about something in a serious way.
Question 3. As soon as he approached the house, the policemen stopped him.
Question 4. The president was reported to have had a heart attack.
Question 5. I find it useful to join the sports club.
Question 6. In spite of his poverty, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause.
Question 7. Olivia didn’t leave the office until everybody had gone home.
Question 8. He was successful in his career thanks to his parents' support.
Question 9. Had she read the reference books, she would have been able to finish the test.
Question 10. You are in this mess right now because you didn’t listen to me in the first place.
Question 11. Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and a happy home.
Question 12. My advice is that you get straight to the point in the next report.
Question 13. When she received the exam results, she immediately phoned her mom.
Question 14. It is believed that modern farming methods have greatly improved farmers' lives.
Question 15. People who are unhappy sometimes try to compensate by eating too much.