Friday, May 11, 2012

  • oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors answers
  •                                                        Item No: 1 of 11      Time Remaining: 0:60:00


     Question:
    Which of the following are TRUE about the oDesk dispute process?
                a.         The dispute process only applies to Hourly contracts
                b.         If you fail to respond, oDesk will refund the employer and suspend your account
                c.         If you reject the dispute, oDesk specialists will review your Work Diary and evaluate it against the criteria of the payment guarantee
                d.         Disputed hours ruled in the employers favor are refunded
                e.         All of the above


                                                           Item No: 2 of 11      Time Remaining: 0:59:37


     Question:
    Which of the following is FALSE about weekly limits on hourly contracts?

                a.         Hours in excess of the weekly limit will not be billed to the employer
                b.         You should discuss any need to work beyond your limit with your employer
                c.         The weekly limit can be changed by the contractor
                d.         The weekly limit can be changed by the employer
                e.         Hours in excess of the weekly limit are not guaranteed payment

                                                       Item No: 3 of 11          Time Remaining: 0:59:10


     Question:
    What happens when a contract ends?

                a.         You lose access to the Work Diary
                b.         Both users can leave feedback
                c.         The feedback system is double blind, so your employer cannot see the feedback you left them until after they have left feedback for you
                d.         Hours will be billed (and disputes may be filed) according to the usual weekly payment schedule
                e.         All of the above

                                                          Item No: 4 of 11       Time Remaining: 0:58:42


     Question:
    Which of the following statements about oDesk fees is FALSE?

                a.         The oDesk fee is 10% of the employer's payment to oDesk
                b.         oDesk is free to join
                c.         oDesk is free for contractors to apply and work on jobs
                d.         The oDesk fee is $2/hour for hourly contracts
                e.         All of the above

                                                           Item No: 5 of 11      Time Remaining: 0:58:24


     Question:
    Which of the following are required to qualify for guaranteed payment?

                a.         An hourly contract
                b.         Tracking your time with the oDesk Team application
                c.         Entering relevant memos
                d.         An employer with a verified payment method
                e.         All of the above

                                                           Item No: 6 of 11      Time Remaining: 0:58:05


     Question:
    Which of the following are NOT permitted on oDesk?

                a.         Sharing a single account between multiple people
                b.         Opening more than one account on oDesk
                c.         Using a logo or clip art as your profile portrait
                d.         Using a fake name
                e.         All of the above
               
                                                           Item No: 7 of 11      Time Remaining: 0:57:50


     Question:
    Which of the following are TRUE about your oDesk Work Diary?

                a.         Allows employers to see when and what their contractors are working on
                b.         Enables automatic billing for hourly contracts
                c.         The oDesk Team application auto-tracks time which can be reviewed in the Work Diary
                d.         Manual time can be added, but isn't guaranteed payment
                e.         All of the above

                                                           Item No: 8 of 11      Time Remaining: 0:57:32


     Question:
    The oDesk Team application Time Tracker records which of the following?

                a.         Screenshot of the active screen once per billing segment
                b.         Number of keystrokes
                c.         Number of mouse clicks
                d.         Memo entered by the contractor
                e.         All of the above
               
                                                           Item No: 9 of 11      Time Remaining: 0:57:18


     Question:
    Which of the following actions are NOT allowed when applying to job postings?

                a.         Misrepresenting your skills, experiences, portfolio, etc.
                b.         Submitting boilerplate, placeholder or generic bids or other spam
                c.         Disclosing direct contact information
                d.         Applying when you are not truly qualified
                e.         All of the above

                                                          Item No: 10 of 11     Time Remaining: 0:56:58

     Question:
    Which of the following is TRUE about fixed-price contracts?


                a.         Employer billed automatically each week
                b.         How much to pay and when to pay is at the employer's discretion
                c.         Hours worked will show on your profile
                d.         Time-tracking required
                e.         Qualify for the oDesk payment guarantee


               
                                                          Item No: 11 of 11     Time Remaining: 0:56:41


     Question:
    Can I start my own agency on oDesk?

                a.         Yes! You can create an agency and earn money by selling the services of your agency contractors.
                b.         No, oDesk is for independent contractors only

      This is the last question of your test.



               
               
    Result Sheet - oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Staffing Managers

                                                                                                                                                               
    0          0.50     1.00     1.50     2.00     2.50     3.00     3.50     4.00     4.50     5.00



     Passing Score: 5.00      Your Score: 5.00      Grade: Pass





    Congratulations!!

    By passing this test, you have joined the elite league of individuals who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in their chosen area.


  • English Spelling Test (U.S. Version)-

  • Question:1
    Identify the misspelled word in the list below.


                a.         Wierd
                b.         Wired
                c.         Whined
                d.         Willful
    Question:2
    Choose the correct spelling of the word from the options below.


                a.         Bureaucrasy
                b.         Buroucracy
                c.         Bureaucracy
                d.         Beuraucracy

     Question:3
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct spelling of the missing word.



    The professor made it clear that ___________ would not be tolerated.


                a.         plagiarism
                b.         plagiarizm
                c.         plagerism
                d.         plagiarism
    Question:4
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct spelling of the missing word.



    Sally’s nervous __________ left her standing at the altar.


                a.         fiancĂ©
                b.         finance
                c.         feancĂ©
                d.         fience

     Question:5
    Choose the correct spelling of the word from the options below.


                a.         Excesive
                b.         Exccesive
                c.         Excessive
                d.         Exceesive 

     Question:6
    Identify the misspelled word in the list below.


                a.         Occasion
                b.         Occurrence
                c.         Orangutan
                d.         Opponant


     Question:7
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct spelling of the missing word.



    No one knew what devious experiments the scientist conducted in his ______________ .


                a.         labretory
                b.         laboratary
                c.         laboratory
                d.         labratory

     Question:8
    Identify the misspelled word in the list below.


                a.         Sophomore
                b.         Supersede
                c.         Susceptable
                d.         Spontaneous
    Question:9

    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct spelling of the missing word.



    The judge granted the reluctant witness complete ____________ from prosecution for his part in the crime.


                a.         amnesty
                b.         amnasty
                c.         anmesty
                d.         emnesty
    Question:10
    Identify the misspelled word in the list below.


                a.         Mischeivous
                b.         Misanthrope
                c.         Mussel
                d.         Malicious
    Question:11
    Choose the correct spelling of the word from the options below.


                a.         Unanimus
                b.         Unanemous
                c.         Unanimess
                d.         Unanimous
    Question:12
    Identify the misspelled word in the list below.


                a.         Dexterity
                b.         Desicate
                c.         Dyeing
                d.         Desecrate Question:
    Question:13

    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct spelling of the missing word.

    After my grandfather was diagnosed with chronic_________, he moved to Arizona.


                a.         Neumonia
                b.         Penumonia
                c.         Pneumonia
                d.         Pnuemonia
    Question:14
    Choose the correct spelling of the word from the options below.


                a.         Synonymous
                b.         Synonymus
                c.         Synonimous
                d.         Sinonymus
    Question:15
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct spelling of the missing word.



    Helen was surprised by the __________ stature of her blind date.


                a.         diminutive
                b.         diminuative
                c.         deminutive
                d.         diminutive

    Question:16
    Choose the correct spelling of the word from the options below.


                a.         Temperamental
                b.         Tempermental
                c.         Temperamentle
                d.         Temparamental
    Question:17
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct spelling of the missing word.



    The church members accused the cult of _______________ practices.



                a.         sacreligious
                b.         sacrelegious
                c.         sacrilegious
                d.         sacrilegious
    Question:18
    Choose the correct spelling of the word from the options below.


                a.         Pronounciation
                b.         Pronuciation
                c.         Pronuncitation
                d.         Pronunciation
    Question:19
    Choose the correct spelling of the word from the options below.


                a.         Referense
                b.         Refrence
                c.         Reference
                d.         Referance
    Question:20
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct spelling of the missing word.



    The waitress brought me a plate of squid even though I _____________ asked for clams.


                a.         specificaly
                b.         specifically
                c.         specifycally
                d.         specificly
    Question:21
    Identify the misspelled word in the list below.


                a.         Fluorescent
                b.         Fullfil
                c.         Facsimile
                d.         Fictitious


    Question:22
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct spelling of the missing word.



    Sam _________ a successful political campaign.


                a.         orchestraited
                b.         orchestrated
                c.         orchestreated
                d.         orchestrated
    Question:23
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct spelling of the missing word.

    Let me tie your mittens to your sleeves so you don't ______________ them.


                a.         loose
                b.         looze
                c.         lose
                d.         louse
    Question:24
    Choose the correct spelling of the word from the options below.


                a.         Restaureter
                b.         Restaurater
                c.         Restaurateur
                d.         Restourateur
    Question:25
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct spelling of the missing word.



    Peter always makes such a _____________ of himself!


                a.         nuisance
                b.         nuisents
                c.         newsanse
                d.         nuisance 
    Question:26
    Identify the misspelled word in the list below.


                a.         Parallel
                b.         Prevalent
                c.         Prejudice
                d.         Perserverance
    Question:27
    Choose the correct spelling of the word from the options below.


                a.         Manoeuvar
                b.         Manouver
                c.         Maneuver
                d.         Manuver
    Question:28
    Choose the correct spelling of the word from the options below.


                a.         Vengeance
                b.         Vengance
                c.         Vengents
                d.         Vengence
    Question:29
    Choose the correct spelling of the word from the options below.



                a.         Vacuum
                b.         Vaccuum
                c.         Vacumm
                d.         Vaccum
    Question:30
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct spelling of the missing word.



    Arthur spent hours admiring the gothic ____________of all those French cathedrals.


                a.         architecture
                b.         arkhitecture
                c.         arcitecture
                d.         arckitecture
    Question:31
    Identify the misspelled word in the list below.


                a.         Councelor
                b.         Condescend
                c.         Camouflage
                d.         Criticize
    Question:32
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct spelling of the missing word.



    On the ____________ day of Christmas, Lucy was annoyed to find her yard full of noisy drummers drumming.


                a.         twelvth
                b.         twelfth
                c.         twelfeth
                d.         twelth
    Question:33
    Identify the misspelled word in the list below.


                a.         Rhythmical
                b.         Reminiscence
                c.         Rheumatism
                d.         Resevoir
    Question:34
    Choose the correct spelling of the word from the options below.


                a.         Gauge
                b.         Gaje
                c.         Guage
                d.         Gaige  
    Question:35
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct spelling of the missing word.



    The annual _____________ was ruined when a family of bears stole all the hotdogs.


                a.         barbecue
                b.         barbequeue
                c.         barbycue
                d.         barbcue
    Question:36
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct spelling of the missing word.



    Hazel Dormouse is a _________ creature.


                a.         nocternal
                b.         nocturnal
                c.         noctarnal
                d.         nocturnal 
    Question:
    Question:37
     Choose the correct spelling of the word from the options below.


                a.         Adress
                b.         Addrress
                c.         Addres
                d.         Address
    Question:38
    Choose the correct spelling of the word from the options below.


                a.         Reminiscience
                b.         Reminiscence
                c.         Reminescence
                d.         Reminisense
    Question:39
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct spelling of the missing word.



    Emma has always been fascinated by the way the mind works, so she’s decided to get a degree in __________.


                a.         pshycology
                b.         psycology
                c.         psyhcology
                d.         psychology Question:
    Question:40
    Choose the correct spelling of the word from the options below.


                a.         Idiosyncracy
                b.         Idiosincrasy
                c.         Idiosyncrasy
                d.         Ideosyncracy

  • English Spelling Test (U.S. Version) Answers
  •                                                         Item No: 1 of 40     Time Remaining: 0:40:00


     Question:
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the options below.

    The _________ poet, knowing his death was _________, struggled to finish his final ode.


                a.         imminent/eminent
                b.         eminent/immanent
                c.         immanent/imminent
                d.         eminent/imminent
               
                                                            Item No: 2 of 40     Time Remaining: 0:39:32


     Question:
    Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

    n. Local or provincial dialect


                a.         Invective
                b.         Patois
                c.         Neopaganism
                d.         Polyarchy

                                                            Item No: 3 of 40     Time Remaining: 0:39:03


     Question:
    Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

    Dan was a nice guy, but he was far too GARRULOUS and tended to monopolize people at parties.


                a.         Gluttonous
                b.         Quarrelsome; contentious
                c.         Excessively talkative about trivial topics
               
                                                          Item No: 4 of 40       Time Remaining: 0:38:45


     Question:
    Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

    LASSITUDE


                a.         Simplicity of speech
                b.         Leniency
                c.         Philanthropy
                d.         Vigor
               
                                                            Item No: 5 of 40     Time Remaining: 0:38:12


     Question:
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.

     Sally was greatly __________ when I said I didn't like redheads.


                a.         piqued
                b.         peeked
                c.         peaked

               
                                                          Item No: 6 of 40       Time Remaining: 0:37:46


     Question:
    Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

    It would BEHOOVE you to show a little more respect to the judge and jury who are deciding your case.


                a.         Be too much trouble to
                b.         Be detrimental to
                c.         Be worthwhile or proper for; be incumbent upon
               
                                                           Item No: 7 of 40      Time Remaining: 0:37:22


     Question:
    Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

    Alicia, who loved both men equally and wanted to hurt neither, found herself in quite a QUANDARY over which one she should choose.


                a.         Happy circumstance
                b.         Puzzling predicament
                c.         Easy decision
               
                                                            Item No: 8 of 40     Time Remaining: 0:37:01


     Question:
    Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

     v. To issue a vehement verbal attack; to denounce explosively


                a.         Vituperative
                b.         Litigant
                c.         Fulminate
                d.         Exhume
               
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     Question:
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the options below.

     The skillful candidate's____________ speech was delightful to listen to, but failed to explain how he would achieve the ___________ goals of peace and prosperity.


                a.         illusive/elusive
                b.         allusive/elusive
                c.         elusive/allusive
                d.         allusive/illusive
               
                                                          Item No: 10 of 40     Time Remaining: 0:36:09


     Question:
    Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

    The exchange student was disheartened by the rather BRUSQUE welcome she received from her host family. 


                a.         Clamorous; disorderly
                b.         Gracious; kind
                c.         Blunt or rude in manner of speech
               
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     Question:
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.

    Mr. Winkle was dismayed to discover that his willful young wife __________ her wealth and __________ the law at every opportunity.


                a.         flouted/flouted
                b.         flouted/flaunted
                c.         flaunted/flouted
                d.         flaunted/flaunted
               
                                                         Item No: 12 of 40      Time Remaining: 0:35:20


     Question:
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.

    It’s a good thing you’re so _________ at paperwork, because you’ll need to fill out hundreds of forms to __________ a child.


                a.         adapt/adapt
                b.         adept/adopt
                c.         adapt/adopt
                d.         adopt/adept
               
                                                       Item No: 13 of 40        Time Remaining: 0:34:46


     Question:
    Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

    n. The act or fact of lessening; reduction


                a.         Diminution
                b.         Protraction
                c.         Dissuade
                d.         Dissolution
               
                                                         Item No: 14 of 40      Time Remaining: 0:34:24


     Question:
    Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

    adj. Similar to something else in certain respects, as in form, function, or meaning


                a.         Abject
                b.         Agrarian
                c.         Analogous
                d.         Amalgam
               
                                                          Item No: 15 of 40     Time Remaining: 0:34:06


     Question:
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.

     Though he didn't win the advertising account, Sal made a __________ presentation that he can be proud of.


                a.         credulous
                b.         creditable
                c.         credible
               
                                                          Item No: 16 of 40     Time Remaining: 0:33:35


     Question:
    Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

    INORDINATE


                a.         Reasonable
                b.         On a waiting list
                c.         Unprepared
                d.         Immense
                                                          Item No: 17 of 40     Time Remaining: 0:33:17


     Question:
    Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

    The mysterious message Claude received could be a HARBINGER of what’s in store for him and his family.


                a.         Downfall
                b.         Omen; forerunner
                c.         Unequivocal proof
                                                          
                                                          Item No: 18 of 40     Time Remaining: 0:33:00


     Question:
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.

    The company is __________ committed to developing educational television programs for children.


                a.         holey
                b.         holy
                c.         wholly

                                                          Item No: 19 of 40     Time Remaining: 0:32:39


     Question:
    Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.

    She always got a VICARIOUS thrill from watching her father skydive.


                a.         Empathetic
                b.         Dangerous
                c.         Pathetic
                d.         Sickening

                                                          Item No: 20 of 40     Time Remaining: 0:32:26


     Question:
    Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

     We fully expect Elizabeth to FOIST her work on us and disappear for the weekend as usual.


                a.         Force upon; palm off
                b.         Take away; take off one's hands
                c.         Keep for oneself

                                                          Item No: 21 of 40     Time Remaining: 0:32:12


     Question:
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.

    This experiment was designed to  ___________ certain behaviors from the test subjects.


                a.         illicit
                b.         elicit
               
                                                      Item No: 22 of 40         Time Remaining: 0:31:59


     Question:
    Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

    ADVERSE


                a.         Moody
                b.         Poetic
                c.         Favorable
                d.         Twisted
               
                                                         Item No: 23 of 40      Time Remaining: 0:31:45


     Question:
    Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

     PRETENTIOUS


                a.         Modest
                b.         Understanding
                c.         Uneasy
                d.         Pleasant
               
                                                    Item No: 24 of 40           Time Remaining: 0:31:32


     Question:
    Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

    These artists really IMBUE their work with a spirit of profound freedom.


                a.         Spoil
                b.         Detract from; debase
                c.         Fill or permeate with a particular feeling or quality
               
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     Question:
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.

     The only ________________ difference between the twins is the shape of their noses.


                a.         distinctive
                b.         distinguished
                c.         distinguishable
               
                                                       Item No: 26 of 40        Time Remaining: 0:31:06


     Question:
    Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

    RILE


                a.         Placate
                b.         Annoy
                c.         Waste
                d.         Construct
               
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     Question:
    Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

    Poverty is RIFE in the rural areas of our county, where one in three families receives some state assistance.  


                a.         Prevalent
                b.         Unavoidable
                c.         Saddening
               
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     Question:
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.

    Who has the power to _________ out justice to the citizens of this country?


                a.         meet
                b.         mete
                c.         meat
               
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     Question:
    Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

    The despot’s MINIONS were only too eager to tout his edicts and report any unrest among his subjects.


                a.         Sycophants; servile followers
                b.         Distant relatives
                c.         Armored knights
               
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     Question:
    Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

    Her MELLIFLUOUS voice is perfectly suited to lullabies and never fails to put us all to sleep. 


                a.         Smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding
                b.         Dull; tiresome
                c.         Cacophonous
               
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     Question:
    Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.

    Agatha RUMINATED for weeks about the consequences of telling Arthur about the affair.


                a.         Pondered
                b.         Worried
                c.         Neglected
                d.         Laughed
               
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     Question:
    Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

    Maude managed to sweep up the broken dishes without a word of REPROOF to her children. 


                a.         Expression of disapproval or blame
                b.         Expression of affection or love
                c.         Expression of apology or regret
               
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     Question:
    Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.

    The soldier’s EXEMPLARY conduct did not go unnoticed by his sergeant.


                a.         Erratic
                b.         Apathetic
                c.         Admirable
                d.         Meticulous

                                                          Item No: 34 of 40     Time Remaining: 0:29:19


     Question:
    Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

    The recent shenanigans in the town square went against all PRECEPTS of decency.


                a.         Rules for action or behavior
                b.         Vague ideas; abstractions
                c.         Significance
               
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     Question:
    Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.

    Alec has always been CONTEMPTUOUS of his fellow writers.


                a.         Disdainful
                b.         Inspired by
                c.         Disliked by
                d.         Respectful
               
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     Question:
    Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.

    The coach was absolutely disgusted by his team’s INDOLENCE and nasty attitude.


                a.         Violent behavior
                b.         Odorousness
                c.         Laziness
                d.         Disappearance
               
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     Question:
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.

    Although _________ wanted to keep the boat all to _________, I knew it would be used extensively by both Susan and _________.


                a.         I/myself/myself
                b.         I/me/I
                c.         I/myself/I
                d.         I/myself/me

                                                         Item No: 38 of 40      Time Remaining: 0:28:22


     Question:
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.

    The crafty spy gave a ____________ name to the hotel clerk.


                a.         fictitious
                b.         fictional
               
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     Question:
    Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

    MITIGATE


                a.         Abate
                b.         Conceal 
                c.         Intensify
                d.         Allow
               
                                                        Item No: 40 of 40       Time Remaining: 0:27:56


     Question:
    Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.

    She hastened to _________ me that she intends to pay the bill, and that she will _________ that the check is mailed today.   


                a.         assure/ensure
                b.         ensure/insure
                c.         insure/assure
                d.         ensure/assure