Section 1: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1: What the lecturer has been saying is not convincing because he doesn't back up his opinions with examples.
A. support B. protect C. move back D. replace
Question 2: Lack of water and nutrients has impeded the growth of these cherry tomato plants.
A. promoted B. assisted C. realized D. prevented