Choose from the words lettered A to E the correct preposition to fill the gap in each of the following…

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Choose from the words lettered A to E the correct preposition to fill the gap in each of the following sentences.

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24)

Identify the underlined word in the sentence "That dress is very expensive." The instruction for Section V is to choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning.
Determine the opposite of "expensive".
The opposite of "expensive" (costing a lot) is "cheap" (costing little).
Compare with the given options.
Option C, "cheap", is the opposite of "expensive".
The correct option is C.
$\boxed{\text{C}}$
25)
Identify the underlined word in the sentence "The suspect is guilty." The instruction for Section V is to choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning.
Determine the opposite of "guilty".
The opposite of "guilty" (responsible for a crime) is "innocent" (not responsible for a crime).
Compare with the given options.
Option C, "innocent", is the opposite of "guilty".
The correct option is C.
$\boxed{\text{C}}$
27)
Identify the underlined word in the sentence "The medicine is sweet." The instruction for Section V is to choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning.
Determine the opposite of "sweet".
The opposite of "sweet" (a pleasant, sugary taste) is "sour" (an acidic, tart taste).
Compare with the given options.
Option A, "sour", is the opposite of "sweet".
The correct option is A.
$\boxed{\text{A}}$
28)
Identify the missing preposition in the sentence "Isatu's bag is similar----------mine." The instruction for Section VI is to choose the correct preposition.
Determine the correct preposition to follow "similar".
The adjective "similar" is always followed by the preposition "to" when making a comparison.
Compare with the given options.
Option D, "to", is the correct preposition.
The completed sentence is: "Isatu's bag is similar to mine."
The correct option is D.
$\boxed{\text{D}}$
29)
Identify the missing preposition in the sentence "The children played----------the cave." The instruction for Section VI is to choose the correct preposition.
Determine the correct preposition to describe playing within an enclosed space like a cave.
"Inside" indicates being within the boundaries of something.
Compare with the given options.
Option A, "inside", is the most appropriate preposition for playing within a cave.
The completed sentence is: "The children played inside the cave."
The correct option is A.
$\boxed{\text{A}}$

Choose from the words lettered A to E the correct preposition to fill the gap in each of the following sentences.

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Identify the underlined word in the sentence "That dress is very expensive." The instruction for Section V is to choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning.

Determine the opposite of "expensive".

Compare with the given options.

Identify the underlined word in the sentence "The suspect is guilty." The instruction for Section V is to choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning.

Determine the opposite of "guilty".

Compare with the given options.

Identify the underlined word in the sentence "The medicine is sweet." The instruction for Section V is to choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning.

Determine the opposite of "sweet".

Compare with the given options.

Identify the missing preposition in the sentence "Isatu's bag is similar----------mine." The instruction for Section VI is to choose the correct preposition.

Determine the correct preposition to follow "similar".

Compare with the given options.

Identify the missing preposition in the sentence "The children played----------the cave." The instruction for Section VI is to choose the correct preposition.

Determine the correct preposition to describe playing within an enclosed space like a cave.

Compare with the given options.

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