From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
A guest should not make derogatory remarks about what he is offered by his host but __________ statements.
إجابة
(D)
complimentary
2
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The audience applauded the last speaker, but the first was
إجابة
(A)
booed
3
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The commander said that raw recruits could not dislodge the enemies: he needed______ men.
إجابة
(A)
skilled
4
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
John gave a fictitious account of the incident but his son's account was_______
إجابة
(C)
factual
5
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
While the refuse dump smelled fetid, the orchard exuded a_______Smell.
إجابة
(A)
fragrant
6
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Only some of the accused were acquitted: the rest were________
إجابة
(B)
convicted
7
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The principal chastised Ben for his use of coarse language and advised him to emulate his sister's ________ behaviour.
إجابة
(C)
refined
8
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
It would have been my pleasure to accept your invitation but I have to ________ it because of a previous engagement.
إجابة
(D)
decline
9
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Older people are expected to be ________ where youths are green.
إجابة
(A)
experienced
10
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
I accidentally stepped on my brother but he told Mummy I did it ________
إجابة
(C)
deliberately
11
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The runner was_________ at fifteen seconds at the end of the race.
إجابة
(B)
timed
12
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The appellate court has ________ the decision of the lower court.
إجابة
(B)
nullified
13
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The defeated boxer left the ring looking extremely_________
إجابة
(D)
dejected
14
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
There is an election _________ pending against the senator.
إجابة
(C)
petition
15
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The manager was not in when Addo called, so he left his ________ card.
إجابة
(B)
complimentary
16
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Coming from the kitchen was the sweet ________ of Mummy's soup.
إجابة
(A)
aroma
17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
There is a need to raise teachers' salary in order to boost their_______
إجابة
(D)
morale
18
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The librarian has not entered the new books in the__________
إجابة
(A)
catalogue
19
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The textbook is very costly; I cannot_________ it to my students.
إجابة
(D)
recommend
20
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The weather is too hot; I need some water to________ my thirst.
إجابة
(B)
quench
21
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
My grandmother once told me that old habits die hard. This means that old habits are
إجابة
(B)
difficult to change
22
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
If you ask him to sing, he will do it at the drop of a hat. This means that he will sing
إجابة
(C)
immediately
23
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The man has lost a lot and he only keeps up appearances by driving a big car. This means that the man
إجابة
(B)
pretends that all is well
24
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The game was tough but our team lost by a whisker. This means that our team lost by
إجابة
(D)
a narrow margin
25
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
When the result was announced, it was discovered that Bimbo and Pam were neck and neck. This means that Bimbo and Pam
إجابة
(A)
had almost the same result
26
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The old woman 's birthday was marked by her children with pomp. This means that the birthday was
إجابة
(A)
greatly celebrated
27
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
When the man was accused of stealing the money, nobody raised an eyebrow. This means that nobody was
إجابة
(D)
surprised
28
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
People do not often rely on men who allow their exalted position to go to their head. This means that people shun those who
إجابة
(B)
are conceited because of their position
29
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The manager hit the roof when he was presented with the estimate for the new project. This means that the manager
إجابة
(B)
became very angry
30
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
When he received the news that he had lost the election, he did not bat an eyelid. This means that he
إجابة
(D)
showed no feelings
31
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The boy was reluctant to carry out the order of his senior
إجابة
(D)
unwilling
32
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Dr. Azeez declined the offer to chair the meeting.
إجابة
(C)
refused
33
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The match came to an abrupt end when the rain started.
إجابة
(D)
sudden
34
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The boy came through the window as stealthily as he could.
إجابة
(A)
quietly
35
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Bimbo was satisfied with the result she got.
إجابة
(C)
contented
36
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
It is absurd that people find it difficult to be honest
إجابة
(B)
abnormal
37
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Even a mediocre student can pass that test.
إجابة
(C)
average
38
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
We called the carpenter to repair the broken door.
إجابة
(D)
mend
39
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Mrs. Okpala gave the drunk a contemptuous look.
إجابة
(D)
scornful
40
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The Vice-Chancellor's speech at the occasion was misconstrued.
إجابة
(C)
misunderstood
41
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.
The soldiers lay_______the town to arrest the terrorists.
إجابة
(B)
siege to
42
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.
Power has not been restored_________many parts of the town.
إجابة
(A)
to
43
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.
We got to the hall after the płay________started.
إجابة
(C)
had
44
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.
The woman said the maid should________all the plates before going to bed.
إجابة
(C)
wash off
45
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.
John, would you mind lifting the box?_______
إجابة
(B)
No, i wouldn't
46
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.
It was a long poem, but Rasheed learnt it________
إجابة
(C)
by heart
47
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.
Let's begin all over again,_________
إجابة
(B)
shall we
48
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.
Something must be wrong with the school driver, he is _________today.
إجابة
(C)
driving rather carelessly
49
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.
What I admire about our football team is that they love________
إجابة
(B)
one another
50
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.
This is the teacher_______told me the answer.
إجابة
(B)
who i said
51
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.
Mary shouldn't have disobeyed the teacher,_________?
إجابة
(A)
should she
52
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.
She wondered if the water was not_________hot for drinking.
إجابة
(D)
too
53
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.
I told him not to play_______fire.
إجابة
(B)
with
54
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.
We enjoyed ourselves________much at the party.
إجابة
(D)
very
55
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.
You will need to commit the formula________memory.
إجابة
(A)
to
56
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.
The ushers told the people to_________their shoes before they enter the hall.
إجابة
(C)
take off
57
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.
That book is neither_________
إجابة
(C)
his nor yours
58
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.
The boy vomited a lot on the journey, doctor told us he suffered from________
إجابة
(A)
travel sickness
59
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.
The man gave the girl a_________ fountain pen.
إجابة
(D)
new small blue
60
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.
I realized that i________you before.
إجابة
(A)
had met
61
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.
The boy had been warned not to_________the money given to him.
إجابة
(D)
lose
62
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.
The police officer was sacked because he gave_________the command's secret.
إجابة
(C)
away
63
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.
He bought a new set of_________television.
إجابة
(B)
colour
64
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.
The newspaper reported that________everybody died in the accident.
إجابة
(B)
almost
65
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.
He isn't coming here,_________?
إجابة
(A)
is he
66
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.
__________ are often quite caring.
إجابة
(D)
mothers-in-law
67
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.
A spoilt child is usually prone________laziness.
إجابة
(A)
to
68
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.
We do not accept the punishment__________the boy.
إجابة
(C)
meted out to
69
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.
The team practised intensely for weeks before the match________it lost.
إجابة
(C)
yet
70
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.
You cannot come between my sister and________
إجابة
(B)
me
71
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....71.....] above
إجابة
(B)
carelessness
72
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....72.....] above
إجابة
(B)
roadworthy
73
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....73.....] above
إجابة
(D)
inspected
74
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....74.....] above
إجابة
(C)
licence
75
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....75.....] above
إجابة
(B)
instructors
76
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....76.....] above
إجابة
(A)
certified
77
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....77.....] above
إجابة
(A)
permit
78
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....78.....] above
إجابة
(B)
traffic
79
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....79.....] above
إجابة
(D)
limit
80
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....80.....] above
إجابة
(D)
carnage
81
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Womb
إجابة
(B)
fool
82
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Dirt
إجابة
(B)
worth
83
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Worst
إجابة
(D)
worship
84
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
hall
إجابة
(A)
shortage
85
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
pit
إجابة
(C)
hatred
86
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
paint
إجابة
(D)
late
87
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
canoe
إجابة
(A)
truce
88
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
fatal
إجابة
(D)
bail
89
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
jeopardy
إجابة
(A)
check
90
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
stuff
إجابة
(C)
tough
91
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
bear
إجابة
(C)
fare
92
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
boil
إجابة
(A)
coy
93
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
man
إجابة
(B)
slash
94
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
heart
إجابة
(C)
star
95
choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
fault
إجابة
(A)
brought
96
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
girl
إجابة
(D)
examine
97
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
height
إجابة
(A)
house
98
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
pine
إجابة
(B)
push
99
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
most
إجابة
(A)
sniffed
100
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
zoo
إجابة
(C)
days
101
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
bath
إجابة
(D)
thigh
102
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
band
إجابة
(D)
dream
103
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
archive
إجابة
(C)
chimera
104
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
swine
إجابة
(A)
one
105
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
base
إجابة
(C)
lace
106
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
wept
إجابة
(C)
slapped
107
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
card
إجابة
(D)
maiden
108
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
fetch
إجابة
(B)
tough
109
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
arrest
إجابة
(C)
rule
110
choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.
writes
إجابة
(B)
costs
111
choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
suite
إجابة
(C)
sweet
112
choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
incite
إجابة
(C)
excite
113
choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
flood
إجابة
(B)
cud
114
choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
receipt
إجابة
(C)
deceit
115
choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
firm
إجابة
(B)
worm
116
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
overwhelming
إجابة
(C)
o-ver-WHELM-ing
117
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
melancholy
إجابة
(A)
MEL-an-chol-y
118
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
inflammation
إجابة
(C)
in-flam-Ma-tion
119
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
calculation
إجابة
(C)
cal-cu-LA-tion
120
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
economic
إجابة
(C)
ec-o-NOM-ic
121
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
إجابة
(D)
legal
122
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
إجابة
(A)
despite
123
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
إجابة
(D)
cigar
124
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
إجابة
(A)
colleague
125
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
إجابة
(D)
continue
126
the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The man BROUGHT the newspaper.
إجابة
(D)
Did the man read the newspaper?
127
the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The woman wants MY car.
إجابة
(C)
Does the woman want his car?
128
the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The president SPOKE to the press yesterday.
إجابة
(C)
Did the president wave to the press yesterday?
129
the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Comfort prepared a DELICIOUS meal.
إجابة
(B)
Did Comfort prepare a tasteless meal?
130
the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
OUR Mathematics teacher has been transferred.
إجابة
(A)
Has their Mathematics teacher been transferred?
131
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/ai/
إجابة
(B)
ice
132
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/æl
إجابة
(A)
bag
133
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/d/
إجابة
(D)
bride
134
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
/e/
إجابة
(D)
heaven
135
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.
