From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Here are the answers to the questions: 33) To "ponder" means to think about something carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion. Therefore, you need to consider your next line of action. The correct option is C. 34) "Tormenting" means causing severe physical or mental suffering. Senior students should not be causing suffering to their juniors. The correct option is B. 35) To "humiliate" means to make someone feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and self-respect. The Brigadier Commander instructed his men to humiliate the enemy soldiers. The correct option is C. 36) It was thoughtful of him to have offered me a lift. "Considerate" means showing careful thought for the rights and feelings of others. The correct option is D. 37) An "explicit account" is one that is stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. "Overt" means done or shown openly; not secret or hidden. The correct option is A. 38) The fishing boat was imperilled by high winds, but it managed to reach port safely. "Imperilled" means put at risk of being harmed, injured, or destroyed. "Endangered" means seriously at risk of extinction. The correct option is B. 39) The teacher trained the students to be refined in their speech. "Polished" means refined or elegant. The correct option is A. 40) The decision taken by the disciplinary committee is irreversible. "Irreversible" means impossible to reverse or change. The correct option is C. 41) The man said he would like to see a doctor because he felt terribly ill and run down. "Run down" means in poor health; exhausted. The correct option is C. 42) We will set out when the rain stops. The correct option is C. 43) The commissioner assured the protesters that their complaints were looked into. This means their complaints would be investigated. The correct option is A. 44) If the driver had not been observant, he would have run over the child. This is a conditional sentence (third conditional) indicating a hypothetical past event. The correct option is D. 45) We have never been to Banjul, neither has our teacher. "Neither" is used to introduce a second negative statement. The correct option is B. 46) Peter's story is the most interesting I have ever heard. The correct option is C. 47) She performs worse than anyone else. The correct option is B. 48) With the greatest respect, I think you are wrong. The correct option is D. 3 done, 2 left today. You're making progress.