Choose the best one (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentence 

The purpose of a CV is to ____ that you have the necessary skills to do the job for which you are applying.

Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences. 

The number of people on unemployment benefits has dropped over the last two months.

Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences. 

My mother has put money aside for her old age since she started to work in the factory.

Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences. 

Two employees have been sacked and 120 others face dismissal for joining earlier protests.

Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences. 

Frank, 41, applied for the post when the parish council advertised two vacancies.

Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences. 

Members tried their hands at the techniques to gain hands-on experience.

Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

With unemployment at a record level, retraining programmes would pay off in the long run.

Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Sheila had butterflies in her stomach before the interview.